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Iqunix EZ63 macro creation firmware update

Iqunix Hall effect gaming keyboards finally surpass Wooting: New firmware update adds macros to EZ63

CheckMag Iqunix has finally updated its EZ and EV series Hall effect gaming keyboards with the ability to record on-board macros, making them officially more useful than Wooting's 80HE and 60HE for those of us looking for a one-keyboard-fi...

Julian van der Merwe, 15 Aug 2025 20:29

An image announcing Ratatan's Early Access release date (image source: Steam)

Ratatan, the spiritual successor to Pataopon, finally gets a release date

Ratatan, a rogue-like action game that was largely financed via Kickstarter, is now expected to become available to gamers across the world on Steam from the 19th of September 2025.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 15 Aug 2025 20:09

Lil Gator Game is 50% off on Steam until August 18. (Image source: PlayStation Store)

Deal | Steam: Cozy 3D adventure with 4,000 reviews (99% positive) lets players feel like kids again – back at its lowest price ever

Uninhibited, curious and full of energy – that's how most of us feel as kids, but that carefree spirit often fades with age. Lil Gator Game, a laid-back 3D adventure, sets out to bring that feeling back. Right now, it's 50% off on...

Marius Müller, 15 Aug 2025 19:42

The GamerSir Jade Green Ultimate controller features a translucent jade green shell (Image source: 8Bitdo)

Deal | 8Bitdo’s Jade Green Ultimate Xbox controller with Hall Effect joysticks gets 29% price cut on Amazon

8Bitdo’s Jade Green Ultimate Xbox controller with tri-mode connectivity and Hall Effect joysticks and triggers is now 29% off on Amazon, reaching its all-time low price. The wireless controller features remappable buttons and moti...

Abhinav Fating, 15 Aug 2025 19:04

During a D&D session, a game master noticed that a child had difficulty distinguishing between yellow and blue – a sign of a rare form of color blindness. (Image source: OpenAI)

"The pen must be broken": How a D&D game uncovered a rare disorder

A sharp-eyed Dungeons & Dragons game master realized during a session that a 12-year-old player had a rare disability. The story quickly gained traction on Reddit, praised as a touching example of empathy and awareness.

Marius Müller, 15 Aug 2025 18:48

The Sony Inzone H9 II wireless gaming headset is shown (Image source: billbil-kun X account with edits)

Sony Inzone H9 II specs leak, as wireless gaming headset with WH-1000XM6 drivers adds Xbox support

The Inzone H9 exudes PlayStation styling, but its overall sound quality falls short for some buyers. At a higher price, the Inzone H9 II features drivers from the WH-1000XM6 Sony headphones. Wired connectivity and Bluetooth LE sup...

Adam Corsetti, 15 Aug 2025 18:19

Image from the trailer of Jurassic Park: Survival. (Image source: Saber Interactive)

Jurassic Park: Survival back in the news and promises to plunge you into the world of films

The game Jurassic Park: Survival has finally received a progress update following two years of silence. The news comes in the form of a video that lets you discover the behind-the-scenes of this narrative game.

Alexis Stegmann, 15 Aug 2025 18:18

In Whispers from the Star, the story centers around a stranded astronaut on a mysterious alien planet - Gaia. (Image source: Steam)

Steam launch: New interactive fiction game debuts to "Very Positive" reviews, may divide gamers over heavy AI integration

Whispers from the Star has officially hit Steam, with a unique AI-driven, voice-based storytelling mechanic. You have to guide a stranded astronaut Stella on the planet Gaia. The game is priced at $7.99 after a 20% launch discount...

Anubhav Sharma, 15 Aug 2025 18:08

Black Ops 7 official teaser image. (Image source: Activision)

Black Ops 7 release date potentially confirmed, final campaign mission to merge singleplayer and multiplayer

Black Ops 7 will most likely release on November 14 but what’s more interesting is that the final mission of the campaign will merge singleplayer and multiplayer modes. As to how the developers plan to pull this off, is a mystery....

Vineet Washington, 15 Aug 2025 17:38

Biwin’s Mini SSD promises PCIe SSD speeds in a MicroSD-sized package (Image source: GPD)

Biwin’s Mini SSD blends microSD size with up to 3,700 MB/s speeds

How about this: A new "Mini SSD" from Chinese manufacturer Biwin promises to revolutionize removable storage by delivering NVMe-like speeds in a package barely larger than a microSD card. The tiny, hot-swappable drives use a SIM-t...

Andrew Sozinov, 15 Aug 2025 12:57

The RedMagic Shadow Blade Gamepad 3 can fit smartphones and small tablets. (Image source: RedMagic)

RedMagic Shadow Blade Gamepad 3 wireless controller now available globally for $129/€129

RedMagic has brought its latest telescopic controller to global markets after its debut in China in June. The controller connects via Bluetooth to smartphones and tablets and can also work with PCs via a wired connection or 2.4GHz...

Habeeb Onawole, 15 Aug 2025 12:00

The Point Blank bundle will expire on September 4, 2025. Pictured: Steam Deck running Superhot. (Image source: Humble Bundle and Notebookcheck - edited)

Deal | Humble Bundle: $176 worth of well-rated shooting games playable on Steam Deck drop to $15

Humble Bundle has refreshed the game bundles section, and the new collection of games is called Point Blank. It contains seven well-rated titles that are worth $176 and are playable on the Steam Deck. They can all be scored for ju...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 15 Aug 2025 10:58

Lords of the Fallen game image on Steam. (Image source: Steam)

Lords of the Fallen 2 will be unveiled to the public at Gamescom 2025

Gamescom will start next week and a new game has just been announced. Indeed, Lords of the Fallen 2 will be revealed to the public at the beginning of this event, to the delight of fans.

Alexis Stegmann, 15 Aug 2025 09:38

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers suffers negative Steam reviews after censorship of Chinese NPCs and bosses

The Wuchang: Fallen Feathers developers were already struggling with performance issues. Now, they are under fire after making NPCs and bosses based on historical figures immortal. Reviews of the Steam game suggest that Chinese pl...

Adam Corsetti, 15 Aug 2025 00:58

Keychron Q12 HE wireless gaming keyboard in Carbon Black. (Image source: Keychron)

New Keychron Hall effect gaming keyboard packs a num pad but keeps the compact layout benefits for gaming

The Keychron Q12 HE features a southpaw design, meaning it has a full num pad — with a wide zero key — and saves space for the mouse on the right side. It also features Keychron's excellent customisation suite and smooth Gateron D...

Julian van der Merwe, 14 Aug 2025 22:47

The Pocket Flip 1S DS and Pocket DS from left to right. (Image source: Ayaneo - edited)

Ayaneo schedules Pocket DS global launch event with pricing reveal but spells bad news for fans of Windows clamshell gaming handhelds

Ayaneo has shared new details about two of its clamshell gaming handhelds. While the Pocket DS is slated to arrive this month during a dedicated launch event, the company has warned that the Flip 1S DS could be hard to come by aft...

Alex Alderson, 14 Aug 2025 22:20

Deal | Epic Games Store reveals new free Android and iOS game in fresh limited time deal

Epic Games has discounted another game in its vast library for mobile gamers. Available on Android and iOS until next week, Hidden Folks is a charming hand-drawn affair that contains hundreds of hidden elements for gamers to disco...

Alex Alderson, 14 Aug 2025 22:18

The original GameCube Chibi-Robo! cover is shown (Image source: Amazon)

Classic titles streaming on Nintendo Switch Online are driving up prices of physical games

Buyers might think that classic Nintendo Switch Online games might lessen demand for physical versions. On the contrary, research confirms that many titles now sell for more on auction sites. Nintendo games hold their value longer...

Adam Corsetti, 14 Aug 2025 21:36

16X Aurora ditches the older m16 R2 design for a toned-down version of the AW30 design inspired by the new Area-51 (Image source: Dell)

Dell Alienware 16X Aurora is a trimmed down Area-51 gaming laptop for the masses

If you don't mind losing all those fancy RGB features of the Area-51, then the 16X Aurora can be much more affordable alternative without needing to settle for lower build quality.

Allen Ngo, 14 Aug 2025 20:25

HP's Omen 35L and Omen Max 45L, the latter pictured, desktops have received some juicy upgrades. (Image Source: HP)

HP upgrades Omen 35L and Omen Max 45L gaming desktops with AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Nvidia RTX 5090 options, Omen 35L Stealth Edition available for RGB haters

HP is upgrading its Omen 35L and Omen Max 45L gaming desktop PCs with AMD Zen 5 processors up to the Ryzen 9 9950X3D together with Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 graphics up to the RTX 5090. HP is also introducing an Omen 35L Stealth Editi...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 14 Aug 2025 20:24

The RTX 5070-equipped Gigabyte Aero X16 gaming laptop is a great choice for budget-conscious gamers. (Image source: Andreas Osthoff)

Deal | RTX 5070-powered gaming laptop with AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 gets massive discount for a limited time

The Gigabyte Aero X16 is a well-equipped gaming laptop boasting Zen 5 goodness and a speedy 165 Hz 16-inch QHD display. Available for an all-time low price for a limited time, the RTX 5070-powered gaming laptop offers decent value...

Sambit Saha, 14 Aug 2025 20:18

The HyperX Cloud Alpha 2 wireless headphones comes with a base station. Pictured: a promo picture of the set. (Image source: HP - edited)

HyperX Cloud Alpha 2 wireless gaming headset debuts with up to 250 hours of battery life

HP has introduced a handful of new gaming-focused accessories, and among them is the HyperX Cloud Alpha 2. This wireless gaming headset comes with an RGB Base Station and up to 250 hours of battery life.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 14 Aug 2025 19:00

The HyperX Cloud Flight 2 is available in two colors. Pictured: a promo picture of the gaming headset. (Image source: HP)

HyperX Cloud Flight 2 debuts as new wireless gaming headset with replaceable earcup plates

HP has officially showcased the HyperX Cloud Flight 2, a new wireless gaming headset with replaceable earcup plates. There are multiple connectivity modes, and the wireless headphones are rated for up to 150 hours of runtime.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 14 Aug 2025 19:00

Two new HyperX microphones have been shown off by HP (image source: HP)

HyperX SoloCast 2 and FlipCast unveiled as HP's newest microphones for gamers

HP has shown off two new microphones: the HyperX SoloCast 2 and HyperX Flipcast. The former is an affordable option for gamers on a budget, while the latter offers far more features and comes with a hefty price tag.

Anil Ganti, 14 Aug 2025 19:00

Jin Kazama from Tekken 8. (Image source: Steam)

Tekken 8 director says Switch 2 port is an interesting option

While there seem to be no plans as of yet, the director of Tekken 8 has stated that a Switch 2 port would be a good business decision. If Tekken 8 does arrive on the Switch 2, it will be the first Tekken game to run on a Switch fa...

Vineet Washington, 14 Aug 2025 18:44

Both the upcoming free games are well rated and they are worth around $36. Pictured: edited cover pictures of the two titles. (Image source: Epic Games Store)

Epic Games Store reveals August 2025's penultimate batch of free games for PC

In addition to making a new set of free games live, Epic Games Store has also revealed the penultimate batch of freebies for August 2025. The two titles that will soon be available on the PC free game section are worth around $36.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 14 Aug 2025 17:54

Image from the game Far Cry 6 on Steam. (Image source: Steam)

Deal | From $99.99 to $19.99, this FPS is 80% off on the Playstation Store

If you have a PS4 or a PS5, you can benefit from 80% discount on this very popular Far Cry series FPS that has pleased thousands of players around the world. And the offer is valid until August 28, 2025, which gives you time to en...

Alexis Stegmann, 14 Aug 2025 17:36

The Asus ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDPG is $100 cheaper than the Samsung Odyssey G60SF. (Image source: Asus)

Asus releases ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDPG globally with Samsung beating pricing

Asus has quietly released the long-awaited ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDPG globally. Available across Europe and the US, the new 500 Hz OLED gaming monitors undercuts Samsung's equivalent release by a wide margin in both markets.

Alex Alderson, 14 Aug 2025 17:11

Razer unveils BlackWidow V4 low-profile wireless keyboards with rapid-fire mechanical switches

The revamped BlackWidow V4 Low-profile keyboards ship with three mechanical switches, including Razer’s orange tactile offering. In both traditional and TKL layouts, the new desktop or travel companions stress durability. The Blac...

Adam Corsetti, 14 Aug 2025 17:00

The AOC Q27G4KD has a flat finish and an anti-glare coating. (Image source: AOC)

AOC releases Q27G4KD as new 500 Hz OLED gaming monitor with integrated USB hub

The Q27G4KD is another 500 Hz OLED gaming monitor produced by AOC. Likely launching globally later this year, the AOC Q27G4KD delivers up to 1,000 nits with modern connectivity, including DisplayPort 2.1, among other features.

Alex Alderson, 14 Aug 2025 16:25

A gameplay clip posted on Reddit has sparked heated discussion in the Battlefield community. (Image source: OpenAI)

Battlefield 6: Gameplay clip sparks debate over potential new game mode

Following the first open beta weekend, a short gameplay clip has sparked lively discussion within the Battlefield community. The video shows normal gameplay from the AAA shooter’s test phase – but with one key element missing: the...

Marius Müller, 14 Aug 2025 15:46

One of the two new laptops (Image Source: XMG)

XMG refreshes Core 15 / 16 premium compact gaming laptops with AMD Ryzen AI processors and RTX 5000 GPUs

Both models can be configured with an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, Ryzen AI 9 365 or Ryzen AI 7 350 combined with an RTX 5070 or RTX 5060 dGPU. Highlights include fast 300 Hz 1600p displays with high colour gamut coverage, support for u...

Bogdan Solca, 14 Aug 2025 15:00

The GPD Win 5 has only been shown in a single black colour option so far. (Image source: GPD)

GPD Win 5 claimed to outperform Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 gaming laptops with up to 128 GB RAM

GPD has shared various official benchmarks for its first AMD Strix Halo-backed gaming handheld. Launching before the end of the year, the GPD Win 5 is said to be smaller than the Valve Steam Deck but with enough performance under ...

Alex Alderson, 14 Aug 2025 14:29

Creative Director Guangyun Chen denies the “gooner game” accusations against Marvel Rivals. (Image source: OpenAI)

"Marvel Rivals is a gooner game!" – Creative Director responds, Reddit reacts

Marvel Rivals is facing growing criticism over claims that it’s turning into a “gooner game.” In a recent interview with Rivals Assembled, Creative Director Guangyun Chen dismissed the allegations, but his response has only intens...

Marius Müller, 14 Aug 2025 13:51

On Reddit, users are currently discussing games with motivating progression and rewarding grind mechanics. (Image source: OpenAI)

Fun grind and addictive progression: these games motivate with more than just the endgame

Reddit users are currently sharing their favorite games that feature satisfying progression and enjoyable grinding mechanics. It’s a great opportunity for players to join the lively discussion and discover new titles worth checkin...

Marius Müller, 14 Aug 2025 13:15

Facing Leviathans in Subnautica is easily one of the best experiences from the game. Pictured - an ingame screenshot. (Image source: Steam)

Deal | Subnautica just got its biggest ever discount on Steam

Subnautica - the award-winning underwater survival adventure - is now 75% off on Steam at its lowest price yet. The game lets you experience immersive exploration and base-building. Rave reviews from critics and players should mak...

Anubhav Sharma, 14 Aug 2025 12:29

Deal | Epic Games Store gives away two new games this August for macOS and Windows gamers

The Epic Games Store has started giving away two new games worth $14.99 each. Available from today, both titles can be added to your Epic Games library and enjoyed on Windows or macOS. Hidden Folks and Totally Reliable Delivery Se...

Alex Alderson, 14 Aug 2025 12:03

Abyssus lets players switch between eight unique weapons, each tweakable with one of 45 possible mods. Pictured - an ingame screenshot. (Image source: Steam)

New Doom-inspired co-op roguelite FPS debuts on Steam with "Very Positive" reviews and launch discount

A new brinepunk co-op roguelite FPS, Abyssus, has launched on Steam with fast-paced combat, customizable gear, and full controller support. It has earned "Very Positive" reviews so far, despite some balancing issues.

Anubhav Sharma, 14 Aug 2025 11:35

The latest Anbernic firmware update adds a range of additional features to its Android handhelds (Image Source: Anbernic)

Major system update for a range of Anbernic handhelds enables dual screen support

Anbernic is currently rolling out a significant update for all T820 series handhelds, adding support for external screens, paving the way for an Anbernic branded dual screen extension.

David Devey, 14 Aug 2025 11:14

Resident Evil Zero game image on Steam. (Image source: Steam)

Resident Evil: An insider reveals the next remakes of the license

According to an insider, two games from the Resident Evil franchise will benefit from a remake and could be released in the next few years. But it is necessary to take this information with caution, because Capcom has not yet comm...

Alexis Stegmann, 14 Aug 2025 11:10

Asus ROG Strix G18 G814 (image source: Notebookcheck)

The Asus ROG Strix G18 2025 with the RTX 5070 Laptop GPU is too expensive at €2300

The Asus ROG Strix G18 is a large 18-inch gaming notebook that offers a powerful AMD processor and a good IPS screen. Priced at 2300 Euros, however, you only get the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, which does not really suit t...

Andreas Osthoff, 14 Aug 2025 09:27

A screengrab from Borderlands 4 (image source: SteamDB)

Borderlands 4 to feature 30 billion 'unique' weapons thanks to procedual generation and weapon customization

The highly anticipated first-person looter-shooter title might just have notched a win for replayability thanks to the sheer number of weapon customizations it offers versus the competition.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 14 Aug 2025 06:04

The WASD control scheme being implemented for League of Legends (image source: SkinSpotlights on X)

Riot Games to introduce optional WASD keyboard scheme in League of Legends

The new control layout, though optional, is expected to dominate the professional scene for League of Legends when it makes its way to the circuit after debuting on unranked game modes as a precursor.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 14 Aug 2025 05:45

A screencap from Monster Hunter Wilds Title Update 2 (image source: Monster Hunter YT)

Monster Hunter Wilds to continue receiving performance updates on PC beyond 2025

Capcom is committed to focusing on 'fixing' the latest release of one of its most profitable franchises after a large number of PC gamers left adverse feedback over performance issues on the platform.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 14 Aug 2025 05:24

Jin Kazama and Kazuya Mishima in Tekken Tag Tournament 2 (image source: Fighters Generation)

Tekken's Katsuhiro Harada believes building a Tekken Tag Tournament sequel "something the next generation can decide"

The producer and executive game director of Tekken Project feels that Tekken Tag should be an in-game mode rather than a standalone title in a recent interview.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 14 Aug 2025 02:08

Subnautica Below Zero Steam screenshot showing a frozen leviathan in a cave

Deal | Steam sale cuts 75% off 90%-rated open-world survival craft game with nearly 90,000 reviews

Subnautica Below Zero, the follow-up to the wildly successful open-world survivalcraft game, has been discounted in a recent Steam sale to a new all-time-low price of just $7.49 shortly ahead of the highly anticipated launch of it...

Julian van der Merwe, 14 Aug 2025 00:42