Exact RTX 4000 Super GPU series release dates leaked
After the official announcement happening at CES '24 on January 8, Nvidia is rumored to spread the release schedule for the RTX 4000 Super cards throughout the remainder of January.
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Acer Predator Triton Neo 16 unveiled with Intel Meteor Lake processors and a 3.2K screen
The Acer Predator Triton Neo 16 is now official with Intel Core Ultra processors, a GeForce RTX 4070 and a 3.2K 165 Hz screen. It goes on sale in February 2024.
Starfield to get FSR 3 and XeSS support along with other improvements in 2024, according to Bethesda
Bethesda on Reddit stated its intentions of adding FSR 3 and XeSS support to Starfield, alongside other improvements and bug fixes. The game previously supported only Nvidia's DLSS Frame Generation, which was exclusive to the RTX 40 series cards. FSR 3 and XeSS will finally open up Frame Generation abilities to a broader range of cards, elating AMD and Intel fans.
Acemagic Tank 03 gaming PC review: Small mini PC with Intel Core i9-12900H and Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 GPU also masters current games
Powerful gaming cube! With the Tank 03, Acemagic offers a very special mini PC in its portfolio that stands out with a huge performance packed into the smallest amount of space. At least, this is what is promised by the technical specifications. Find out in this review, what the Intel Core i9-12900H in combination with the Nvidia GeForce RTX-3080 Laptop GPU can do in practice. As a special feature, the mini PC also offers three different performance profiles that we also examine in detail.
Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 546.33 brings support for Fortnite Chapter 5, The Finals, Squad, and The Day Before
Released yesterday with full support for The Finals, Squad, The Day Before, as well as Fortnite Chapter 5, the GeForce Game Ready Driver 546.33 also comes with one-click optimal settings support for six titles, including the recently released Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. Sadly, there are no new G-Sync Compatible displays this time.
Dough Spectrum One with Gorilla Glass goes to pre-order
The Dough Spectrum One is a gaming-focused monitor that is now available with Gorilla Glass. This latest version of the display still has 4K/144Hz specs, but is touted as more "abrasion-resistant" thanks to its new protective layer from Corning. It is also rated to be less than glossy without losing contrast or quality.
Deal | Stealthy Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 gaming laptop with RTX 4070 and Core i9 drops back to record-low price
The good-looking 16-inch gaming laptop from Asus not only features a powerful Core i9 and RTX 4070 combo, it also has a pretty sleek design which makes the ROG Zephyrus M16 a reasonable choice considering its currently discounted sale price of just under $1,500.
AOC Q27E12C debuts as new cheap gaming monitor with 100 Hz refresh rate and USB hub
AOC has released yet another gaming monitor. This time, the company has looked to the more budget end of the market, which it has furnished with the Q27E12C. Even so, the AOC Q27E12C should contain enough hardware to satisfy many gamers.
Cooler Master Tempest GZ2711 launching soon as new 27-inch WOLED gaming monitor with 240 Hz refresh rate
It appears that Cooler Master will soon formally present the Tempest GZ2711, a 27-inch gaming monitor based around a WOLED panel. Allegedly available in Q1 2024, the Cooler Master Tempest GZ2711 will combine a 1440p resolution with a 240 Hz refresh rate and 0.03 ms GtG response times, among other features.
Mouse gets gameplay trailer: new FPS boomer shooter delivers gritty 1930s Cuphead animated noir aesthetic and loads of character
Fuji Games recently announced Mouse as a "gritty, jazz-fueled shooter," bringing much of what made Cuphead a standout success to the FPS genre. The official launch trailer reveals a boomer shooter full of charm, animated explosions, and genuinely hilarious kit.
Valve announces 14 Steam Sales, from the Pirates vs. Ninjas Fest to the Summer Sale 2024
Valve has now officially confirmed that 14 major discount promotions will be held on Steam between now and summer 2024. While developers can now register for these Steam Sales, Valve is providing gaming enthusiasts with an overview of the dates and themes of the respective promotions.
Deal | LG 32GN650-B Ultragear 32-inch QHD gaming monitor now 32% off on Amazon
While last December it had a list price of $399.99, the LG 32GN650-B Ultragear gaming monitor is now placed at $349.99 without any discounts involved. Thankfully, there's a 32% price cut that makes it available to those interested for a tempting $236.99. Its highlights include 165 Hz refresh, 1 ms latency, and 95% sRGB color gamut.
LG UltraGear 27GR95UM: New Mini LED and 4K gaming monitor arrives with 144 Hz refresh rate and 1,000 nits peak brightness
The UltraGear 27GR95UM is LG's latest gaming monitor and one that it bases around a 27-inch Nano IPS panel. Aided by 1,560 Mini LED backlight zones, the LG UltraGear 27GR95UM can deliver 1,000 nits peak brightness, as well as a 144 Hz and 4K gaming experience with 1 ms GtG response times and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro support.
ASUS invites fans to Zephyrus G14 launch event as it shares more ROG Phone 8 details
ASUS has now showcased more design details for the ROG Phone 8, its next gaming smartphone that it boasts also has significantly better cameras than its predecessor. The company continues to tease the release of its next compact gaming laptop, too.
Drug Dealer Simulator 2 co-op demo hits Steam next week
Definitely a mature title with its depicting of drug dealing/using and implied violence, as well as the aftermath of various violent acts, Drug Dealer Simulator 2 will be up to play for free between December 18 and January 2. The release date is set for the first quarter of 2024.
G4 Edge mini PC now available with AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS and 150 W Nvidia RTX 4060 mobile GPU
Performance-wise, the G4 Edge is even faster than similar laptop configurations thanks to the beefier cooling system. However, the port side is missing TB4 / USB4 connectivity and, despite the improved cooling solution, the CPU can get a bit hot.
Avatar Frontiers of Pandora review: Laptop and desktop benchmarks
A feast for the eyes. Released in December, Avatar Frontiers of Pandora has turned out to be one of the nicest-looking games to have come out this year. In our benchmark check, we have analyzed whether the game's system requirements are correspondingly high.
The Day Before refund leak shows over 45% return rate for the bait and switch balls-up as Fntastic flees
The Day Before debacle has continued with the news that Fntastic studio, the developer behind the failed game, has closed down. According to a leaked report, over 200,000 units of the title were sold with more than 45% of those being returned within the first hours of release. Fntastic and publisher Mytona have claimed to be working with Steam in regard to The Day Before refunds.
Counter-Strike 2 exploit briefly allows malicious code injection, IP grabbing before developer hastily issues patch
A Counter-Strike 2 security vulnerability was discovered this week, allowing enterprising players to access the IP addresses and run code on machines of other players in the game lobby. The exploit affected the lobby voting mechanism that ran web code in the back-end, allowing embedding of local files and scripts. Fortunately, Valve has already issued a patch to close the exploit.
Deal | HP Omen 17 gaming laptop with RTX 4080, Core i7-13700HX and 240Hz QHD display now 34% off
The quite powerful HP Omen 17 configuration with an RTX 4080 is slowly approaching the very enticing $1,500 mark as a reputable online retailer has introduced the largest discount thus far on the 17-inch gaming laptop.
GTA VI: Trailer recreated using GTA V, analysis by Digital Foundry indicates 1440p and 30 fps
A fan has recreated the first trailer for GTA VI using Grand Theft Auto V, highlighting the immense progress Rockstar Games has made in terms of graphics. Experts at Digital Foundry analyze the technical upgrades that can be seen in the trailer.
Deal | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D drops below $360 on Amazon
Although it hasn't hit the $449 list price since late June, the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D was selling for over $420 in October and its highest Amazon price for November was over $400 as well. Now, this chip goes for $358.14 on Amazon thanks to a solid 20% discount, while other retailers offer it for as low as $340.
Retroid Pocket 4 Pro launching soon as powerful new retro gaming handheld alongside cheaper Retroid Pocket 4
Retroid has revealed various details about the Pocket 4 and Pocket 4 Pro, both successors to the popular Pocket 3 Plus. While the pair look similar, Retroid has distinguished them by including different chipsets, RAM configurations and video output options.
Droolworthy PS5 Pro leak: 4.4 GHz AMD Zen 2, RX 7800 XT-class RDNA 3.5 GPU, and XDNA 2 NPU for Sept 2024 could make it the perfect GTA VI console
According to new rumors, the PS5 Pro will purportedly feature an AMD Zen 2 CPU core variably clocked at 4.4 GHz, a 60-CU RDNA 3.5 GPU similar to the RX 7800 XT, improved ray tracing, XDNA 2 NPU, and more. The PS5 Pro is rumored to launch in September 2024 and, if indeed true, will be ready to play GTA VI in all its glory.
PCSX2 becomes compatible with over 99% of PlayStation 2 games
The developers of PCSX2, an open-source and free PlayStation 2 emulator, have announced that it is currently compatible with over 99% of PS2 games. Specifically, 1.23% of the games now have a “Perfect” rating, while 97.92% are classified as “Playable.”
AOC AGON PRO PD49: New Porsche Design curved gaming monitor launches with QD-OLED panel and 240 Hz refresh rate
The AGON PRO PD49 is the latest monitor created in a collaboration between AOC and Porsche Design. Available now in multiple markets, the monitor utilises a 49-inch QD-OLED panel and has been designed to resemble a Porsche 911 sports car.
TCL reveals new 65-inch 8K 120Hz IJP OLED Curved Monitor
At DTC 2023, TCL CSOT has unveiled various new display products. One of the headliners was a 65-inch 8K 120Hz printed OLED monitor with an 1800R curve. Also shown at the event were a 27-in 8K display, which supports 3D content with eye-tracking, and a 14-inch 2.8K OLED panel for notebooks.
Deal | RTX 4070-powered Asus ROG Strix G16 (2023) with Intel Core i9-13980HX still a good deal on Amazon thanks to a 15% discount
Sold for as high as $2,198.99 in early August, the Asus ROG Strix G16 (2023) with Intel Core i9-13980HX processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 graphics is now available for $1,699.99. This price is $50 higher than the all-time low, but quite attractive given the $1,826.44 average Amazon price (according to Camelcamelcamel).
$750 Retrotink 4K upscaler already sold out
It didn't take long for Retrotink 4K to sell out. Developer Mike Chi was surprised by the rush, which surpassed previous products. But new Retrotink 4Ks are coming soon.
Gigabyte Aorus CO49DQ: Extra-wide OLED gaming monitor has a response time of 0.03 milliseconds and supports FreeSync Premium Pro
Gigabyte has presented a new gaming monitor, the Aorus CO49DQ. The model is extra-wide and curved and, thanks to the use of an OLED panel, aims to impress with good color reproduction and an extremely low response time.
Acer Nitro XV275UX: New and fast gaming monitor with USB Type C and 240 Hz
The Nitro XV275U is a new high-resolution display from Acer with a particularly high refresh rate. The display thus aims to be particularly suitable for video gaming and also supports the synchronization of image output and image display.
Doom turns 30 today
Labeled by PC Gamer in 1998 as "probably the most imitated game of all time," id Software's Doom celebrates today its 30th anniversary. Released for MS-DOS, it has sold an estimated 3.5 million copies by 1999. This game marked the birth of a franchise consisting of multiple video games, two movies, tabletop games, novel series, and more.
Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra will join ROG Phone 8 series in 2024 release
In what might be a mega-leak in terms of next-gen Android smartphones from Asus, the ROG Phone 8 and 8 Pro are officially slated to launch with advanced Bluetooth 5.4 wireless connectivity. Furthermore, the next ZenFone will also have this spec - not to mention its series' first ever Ultra variant. The intriguing development might hint at a significant change in design choices compared to the last few years.
GPD G1 eGPU review: External AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT with 8 GB of VRAM uses USB4 or OCuLink
Mobile 3D accelerator! Many popular handhelds and mini-PCs have very limited 3D capabilities due to the fact they are only equipped with an iGPU. This is where GPD comes in with their G1 eGPU. A USB4 port or OcuLink interface is required to use this device. The GPD G1 features an AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT graphics card. We have extensively tested the device with both connection options and analysed its performance.
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, Radeon RX 7600M XT, 32", 1.1 kgAvatar: Frontiers of Pandora hidden Unobtainium graphics setting needs next-gen GPUs
Earlier this week, Ubisoft unveiled a rich set of command line parameter options available for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. The hidden quality level Unobtainium barely works with today's high-end GPUs and was designed to deliver a video quality level in line with the capabilities expected from future video cards.
Light No Fire: No Man's Sky studio promises colossal open world brimming with magic and rideable dragons
After the disappointing launch of No Man's Sky and its subsequent redemption arc, Hello Games announced a spiritual successor in the form of a multiplayer endless fantasy adventure game called Light No Fire. The game's stand-out feature has to be its Earth-sized open world and its rich biomes waiting to be explored.
3 Steam Deck Verified games that will look gorgeous on the new OLED screen
CheckMag The headline addition to the new revision to Valve's handheld console is, of course, its eye-popping OLED display. It's got a wider colour gamut, a night-and-day improvement in contrast and brightness, and a higher refresh rate – now how about some games to make the most of all that?
RedMagic 9 Pro: Global launch date set for next-level gaming smartphone
RedMagic touts its 9 Pro as the "ultimate gaming smartphone" as it is the first of its line to launch with the new top-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, not to mention the first to rock triple rear cameras without the hump and one of the biggest batteries in the Android market. Now, it is officially slated to launch internationally before the end of 2023.
Deal | Seagate Storage Expansion Cards for Xbox Series S|X receive substantial price cuts on Amazon and Best Buy
Gamers looking to expand the internal storage on their Xbox Series X|S will be pleased to know that Seagate's storage expansion cards are now available for a discounted price. The 1 TB version can be purchased for $150 and 2 TB for $280.
Deal | Samsung Odyssey G9 49” gaming monitor drops to its all-time low price
The Samsung Odyssey G9 has received a $500 price cut, making it sit with a discounted price tag of $899.99. Listed at $1,399.99, the 49-inch gaming monitor flaunts a curved screen that matches the curve of the human eye. It also boasts a 125% sRGB color gamut, 240 Hz refresh rate, and multiple gaming-centric features.
Deal | Acer Nitro 16 gaming laptop with AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS and RTX 4070 drops to $1,029.99
Unlike other budget models that sacrifice build and screen quality, the Nitro 16 offers a good display plus features that are rarely seen at such low prices, such as a USB4 connector and a microSD card reader. The RTX 4070 is also maxed out at 140 W.
GTA VI likely delayed on PC for lucrative double dipper revenue boost according to analyst's GTA V data
Gaming analyst firm PlayTracker shows from GTA V data that Rockstar may be eyeing added revenue from double dipper sales of GTA VI, and this could be a primary reason why the game has only been announced for the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S in 2025 and not yet for PC. About 45% of GTA V owners bought the game on multiple platforms making Rockstar richer by $1.4 billion back in the day.
Phison plans to showcase 14.7 GB/s PCIe 5.0 SSD along with world's first inexpensive USB4 flash drives at CES 2024
The flagship NVMe SSD with E26 controller is supposed to break 1000 MB/s speeds in PCMark 10 and 3DMark storage tests, and Phison will also show new M.2 2230 SSDs for handheld consoles.
New ASUS Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop teased before CES 2024 launch
ASUS has all but confirmed that a new Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop is near. Arriving at CES 2024, the next ASUS Zephyrus G14 appears to have a revised display with an updated overall design.
AOC AGON AG275QZW and AG275QZE shown as new 27-inch gaming monitors with 1440p resolutions and 260 Hz refresh rates
AOC has unveiled a new set of AGON gaming monitors. Launching as the AGON AG275QZW and AGON AG275QZE, the pair succeed last year's AG275QZ and AG275QZN but with similar specifications.
ASUS ROG Phone 8 series design confirmed in first official teaser
ASUS has now confirmed that it will soon replace the ROG Phone 7 and ROG Phone 7 Ultimate. Predictably arriving as the ROG Phone 8, the new gaming smartphone series appears to depart from the design aesthetics that ASUS established with earlier models.
God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla: Free DLC to hit PlayStation 5 consoles on December 12
God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla is a Roguelike expansion for the base game that serves as its epilogue. Everyone who owns the game can download it for free on December 12.
Weaker RTX 4090 could be coming to China next month with fewer CUDA cores as NVIDIA's effort to bypass US sanctions
NVIDIA is reportedly gearing up to release a cut-back version of the RTX 4090 exclusively for China next month. Termed the RTX 4090D or “Dragon”, the GPU allegedly employs an AD102-250 chip, a lower power limit than the RTX 4090, and fewer CUDA cores.
Deal | Beastly Alienware m16 gaming laptop with RTX 4080, AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and 240Hz QHD display discounted by 28%
The 16-inch gaming laptop from Dell's subsidiary Alienware is currently on sale for its lowest price yet as the powerful RTX 4080 configuration of the QHD-capable m16 R1 falls below the $1,800 mark for the very first time and becomes an attractive deal for affluent gamers.
Slow Mo Guys show how the Nintendo Light Zapper works
Nintendo's NES Zapper is a fairly simple light gun, but interesting enough to be the focus of an analysis by the Slow Mo Guys. High-speed cameras allow for a detailed breakdown in a YouTube video.
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