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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 players persuaded Lenzee to make the changes.

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 Double-Rail Magnetic Nebula Hall-effect switches.

With a free, partially transparent and ultralight PC case, Swedish design studio Teenage Engineering aims to demonstrate that cases do not have to be expensive or complicated to manufacture. Computer-2 is compatible with conventional PC hardware.

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 Edition sans any RGB lighting and optional Intel 14th gen CPUs targeted at eSports gamers.

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 BlackWidow V4 Low-profile HyperSpeed wireless keyboards are already for sale.

The GMKtec EVO-T1 defines new standards for high-end mini PCs with the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H. With 64 GB RAM and up to 80 watts TDP, it offers outstanding performance, complemented by extensive connectivity options, including support for external GPUs.

Almost six years after the original announcement, Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss has announced the action-adventure game has been delayed by another quarter. It will now release in Q1 2026, if there are no more delays.

Buyers are facing more obstacles when attempting to purchase Steam games. In many parts of the world, Valve has removed PayPal as a payment option. Buyers are demanding an explanation after payment processors have already blocked access to games with adult content.

Razer hopes to capitalize on the massive PC esports market with the Wolverine V3 Pro 8K. Compared to the Wolverine V3 Pro, the new accessory boasts lower-latency wireless connectivity. The $199.99 PC controller is also lighter with drift-resistant TMR analog sticks.

Battlefield 6 does not prioritize player skill when matchmaking but it does have a matchmaker to balance the teams based on different skill levels of the players in the lobby. It focuses more on ping and player location to create matches.

The latest snapshot of the upcoming Linux Mint 22.2 "Zara" release is now available with a revamped login page and a visually enhanced software management center. It also sports a new fingerprint authenticator, Fingwit. Among other changes, the Hypnotix IPTV app now sports two additional modes.

The newly launched Radeon RX 9060 GPU has been pitted against the RTX 5060, RTX 5050, and the RX 9060 XT in a series of gaming and 3DMark tests. The latest affordable Radeon GPU manages to soundly beat the RTX 5050, offering equal gaming performance to the RTX 5060. The RX 9060 XT, however, proves to be measurably faster than the RX 9060 non-XT.

Xbox has been adamant that Game Pass isn’t detrimental to game sales. Even so, a new study demonstrates how the subscription service encourages sampling rather than buying. Meanwhile, PlayStation users spend just as long playing full-priced PS5 games.

Reports claim that AMD has stopped shipments of the Ryzen 7 5700X3D, marking the end of the line for X3D CPUs on AMD's long-lived AM4 platform. The CPU originally launched in 2024, and it was the last remaining X3D CPU for the AM4 platform.

Ratings boards sometimes include information about games not yet made public. Ahead of the October 10th Battlefield 6 release date, the IMDA in Singapore has rated the title Mature 18. Players also learn more about the structure of the single-player mode and the brutality of combat.

According to new reports, Nvidia is days away from officially launching the third graphics card bearing GeForce RTX 5090 branding. While the card's MSRP is expected to match that of previous RTX 5090 releases, the GeForce RTX 5090D V2 will trail its siblings in games thanks to several hardware downgrades.

The Battlefield 6 playtest showcases new features that not all veterans of the series appreciate. Flick look enables gamers to instantly aim at targets 180 degrees behind them. Some Battlefield players believe controller users can now rack up kills too easily.

Mastercard’s ties to the esports world have led to more evidence of censorship. A source leaked messages from the Riot Games sponsor to livestream channels during the Valorant Champions Tour. The payment processor asked moderators to delete messages accusing it of forcing the ban of Steam games.

Barely a month after it launched, 8BitDo and Amazon have slashed the price of the 8BitDo Retro 87 Mechanical Keyboard - Mecha Break edition. The special edition keyboard comes with extra keycaps and 8BitDo's Super Buttons.

The Epomaker EK68 is a 68% compact mechanical keyboard with a volume knob, full aluminium case, and triple-mode connectivity. Ordinarily, it would be a standout budget mechanical keyboard, but at the sale price of just $21.15, it's an excellent value for anyone looking to dip their toes into the world of mechanical keyboards.

The Keychron DayZ Special Edition P1 HE wireless gaming keyboard features wireless connectivity, a full aluminium case with a soft gasket mount, and a customisable volume knob. The 75% gaming keyboard relies on some of the best Hall-effect switches available, and it comes with slick DayZ-themed keycaps.

After numerous Resident Evil remakes, Dino Crisis diehards have reason to feel neglected. Fresh merchandise introduced in a Japanese lottery is taunting fans of survival horror and dinosaurs. Despite patent filings and other hints from Capcom, the last Dino Crisis debuted in 2003.

Mike Ybarra, the former Blizzard president, believes that the success of Battlefield 6 will force Call of Duty to step up its game, ultimately leading to better FPS games. Fans, however, disagree.

The Radeon RX 9060 is now official, albeit without being able to purchase yet. Nonetheless, AMD has now confirmed all key specifications for the new desktop graphics card while also outlining its prospective performance.

AMD has returned to the Radeon RX 7000 series despite moving on to newer Radeon RX 9000 series cards earlier this year. Arriving shortly after the Radeon Pro W7400, the Radeon RX 7400 is said to be aimed at 1080p gamers. Early sightings suggest that it will only be available in pre-built OEM systems, though.

The CannonKeys Photon has is now available as an in-stock kit. The wireless mechanical keyboard kit comes with plentiful customisation options, minimalist design, and phenomenal battery life claims — despite its relatively small battery — and comes in at $104, with full keycap, switch, and stabiliser sets bringing the price up to $166.28.

Some Battlefield 2042 and Battlefield 6 players are envious of their console counterparts. Secure Boot must be active on PCs to work in tandem with EA’s Javelin anti-cheat software. Gamers unwilling to tinker with BIOS settings are review bombing Battlefield 2042.

CheckMag Keychron's latest round of firmware updates add per-key RGB, improved wireless functionality, and a host of other small tweaks to its best wireless Hall-effect keyboards and mechanical keyboards. Before, the Keychron and Lemokey Hall-effect keyboards were always easy to recommend, but now they're hands-down my favourite keyboards to use.

Cooler Master's latest gaming tower case is not only designed to offer plenty of space for a wide variety of motherboard formats and graphics cards, but also to provide first-class cooling thanks to the inclusion of two huge 200 mm fans.

Cherry has just released four new mechanical keyboards, all designed for productivity but more than capable enough for gamers, too. The new mechanical keyboards feature both low-profile and full-height versions, come with Cherry MX2A or LP 2.0 switches, and have shine-through PBT keycaps with white backlighting across the board.

According to an Activision source, the publisher is not feeling the heat from its rival. After numerous Battlefield 6 leaks and an impending playtest, anticipation is high for its October 10th release date. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 hopes to generate more excitement at its August 19th Gamescom reveal.

Iqunix has officially launched the EV63 Hall-effect gaming keyboard after teasing it on Discord, and it has launched at a much lower price than expected, launching as the company's cheapest Hall-effect keyboard to date. For the time being, it's still limited to Iqunix's web store, but it will likely be available on Amazon before long.

After almost 12 years, GTA Online is likely going to get an age verification system. This could be Rockstar’s response to the Online Safety Act in the UK but it is unclear if the age verification will become a global mandate.

Battlefield 6 will bring back AI bots for multiplayer. If there aren’t enough human players in the server, AI soldiers will be used to backfill the server so matches can start in due time.

Asus' latest mini tower features a laptop processor that can be combined with a desktop graphics card if needed. The use of a laptop processor reportedly enables lower power consumption and a quieter cooling system.

The RPG title, while still in Early Access, has been garnering solid reviews, a loyal player base, and commitments towards regular updates in addition to a large discount for early adopters on Steam.

The August Humble Choice assortment of eight Steam games includes the critically acclaimed Persona 5 Royal. Buyers can ghost hunt in Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, or take a breather on farms with My Time at Sandrock. The offer is an alternative to Humble Bundle deals, asking for a $14.99 subscription.

The criticism from the developer comes at a time when plenty of users are keen to experience the title, which has yet to come to consoles, leading many to turn to what might be an overmonetized alternative.

Keychron has updated its most affordable M6 wireless ergonomic mouse with some choice new hardware that solve almost all of the common complaints about the design. The 1 kHz version of the M6 now features the same metal scroll wheel with Hall-effect sensors and silent micro switches as the M6 8K, and it carries a lower $40 price tag.

Iqunix has revealed the EV63 as its latest high-performance Hall-effect gaming keyboard. This time around, the brand has opted for forged carbon fibre accents on top of an aluminium chassis. It will feature Iqunix's custom HE switches and 0.01 mm rapid trigger.

The KBDfans Summer Sale is ongoing, delivering outstanding discounts on premium wired and wireless mechanical keyboards and accessories. As part of the sale, keyboard kits that would previously cost upwards of $200 are under $100.

Geekom is now offering the ultra-compact A6 mini PC in a matte pink finish designed to stand out on your desk. Powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H APU with Radeon 680M graphics, 32 GB DDR5-4800 RAM, a 1 TB NVMe SSD, and great connectivity options, the Geekom A6 can tackle your daily productivity and multimedia needs without breaking a sweat and at an enticing discounted price.

Often viewed as an alternative to GOG, Zoom Platform sells popular DRM-free retro games. After the controversial bans of Itch.io and Steam games, payment processors now have concerns about the marketplace. In response, Zoom Platform is introducing two-factor authentication and digital wallets.

Battlefield 6 has been subject to countless leaks and the latest gives a first look at the LA map for the free-to-play battle royale mode. Battlefield 6 will release on October 10 with open beta starting August 9.

Battlefield 6 is bringing 60 FPS gameplay for all consoles, cross-play between consoles and PC, as well as mouse and keyboard support for console players. The game will release on October 10 with the open beta starting August 9, 1 AM PT.

A reliable X leaker has revealed some information about some new AMD Ryzen 9000 desktop CPUs. One will have 8 CPU cores and 92 MB of L3 cache, while the other will come with 16 cores and 192 MB of L3 cache.