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Elden Ring is one of FromSoftware's most successful titles to date (image via FromSoftware)

Hidetaka Miyazaki reveals his favourite bosses, games that inspired Elden Ring, and more

FromSoftware CEO Hidetaka Miyazaki has confessed that his favourite Elden Ring bosses are Starscourge Radahn, Godrick the Grafted and Rykard the Blasphemous. The game was heavily inspired by open-world bestsellers such as Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and The Witcher 3.

Anil Ganti, 26 May 2022 16:51

More specifications of the upcoming Nvidia RTX 40 series Lovelace GPUs have leaked. (Image Source: Nvidia)

Rumor | More Nvidia Lovelace RTX 4090, RTX 4080, and RTX 4070 specs leak, RTX 4060 also rears its head but with 4 GB less VRAM than RTX 3060

More specifications for the upcoming Nvidia RTX 40 Lovelace GPUs have surfaced online including those of the RTX 4090, RTX 4080, RTX 4070 and, perhaps for the first time, the RTX 4060 as well. According to the leaked specs, the RTX 4090 will offer a 53% increase in CUDA core count over the RTX 3090. The RTX 4060 will have a 30 W TGP increase over its predecessor but will apparently sport only 8 GB VRAM this time.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 26 May 2022 16:34

TCL showcased 'Gen 9.5' console details during a press conference. (Image source: PPE.pl via @_Tom_Henderson_)

TCL reveals new Xbox Series S|X and PS5 Pro details with 2023/2024 slated releases

Major TV manufacturer has highlighted alleged launch periods for the PlayStation 5 Pro and new Xbox Series S|X consoles. Apparently, 'Gen 9.5' consoles will hit the shelves in 2023 or 2024 with performance that could rival the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT.

Alex Alderson, 26 May 2022 16:14

Lexar launches SL660 Blaze USB-C SSD with RGB LEDs for $120 USD because "gaming storage" is a thing now

The portable drive can offer read and write rates of up to 2000 MB/s and 1900 MB/s, respectively, when connected to a proper USB-C 3.2 Gen. 2 2x2 port. Prices start at $120 USD up to $190 USD for a whole terabyte of storage.

Allen Ngo, 26 May 2022 05:48

Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 review: An unusual gaming laptop with a good battery life

Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 GX650RX: Gaming racer with two displays

A Ryzen 9-6900HX APU and GeForce RTX 3080-Ti Laptop GPU bring all the current games smoothly to the contrast-rich 4k display (16:10, IPS, 100% DCI-P3, FreeSync). They are accompanied by 4 TB of storage (RAID 0), 64 GB of working memory, and a surprisingly good battery life.

Sascha Mölck, 26 May 2022 02:13

The MSI Titan GT77 should pack a punch when it becomes available. (Image source: MSI)

Computex 2022 | MSI Titan GT77: Gaming desktop replacement returns with Intel Alder Lake-HX series processors

MSI has lifted the lid on a new Titan GT77, which it bills as a desktop replacement. Due to be released on June 7, MSI has teased Intel Alder Lake-HX series processors for the Titan GT77, which should be met by powerful GPUs like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti.

Alex Alderson, 25 May 2022 19:10

The UltraGear 32GQ850 will be joined in Japan later this month alongside two other UltraGear gaming monitors. (Image source: LG)

LG UltraGear 32GQ850 introduced with a 1440p resolution, a 260 Hz refresh rate and up to 600 nits of peak brightness

LG has unveiled the UltraGear 32GQ850, which joins the UltraGear 32GQ950 and UltraGear 4GQ900. The UltraGear 32GQ850 has a 31.5-inch panel like the UltraGear 32GQ950, but one that outputs at up to 260 Hz and in 1440p. LG will begin selling the UltraGear 32GQ850 later this month.

Alex Alderson, 25 May 2022 15:21

LG will introduce the UltraGear 32GQ950 in Japan before releasing the gaming monitor in other markets. (Image source: LG)

LG UltraGear 32GQ950: More details provided about 160 Hz and 1,000 nit gaming monitor ahead of release later this month

LG has outlined more details about the UltraGear 32GQ950, one of three new large gaming monitors. The UltraGear 32GQ950 has a 31.5-inch panel that outputs at 4K and up to 160 Hz with a 1,000 nit peak brightness. LG will release the UltraGear 32GQ950 in Japan first before bringing it to other markets, including Europe and North America.

Alex Alderson, 25 May 2022 15:12

The new UltraGear 48GQ900 monitor from LG is the company's first OLED panel to support 138 Hz refresh rates. (Image Source: LG)

LG announces 47.5-inch UltraGear 4K OLED gaming monitor with 138 Hz refresh rate

LG is expanding its OLED monitor portfolio with a 47.5-inch model specifically designed for gamers. The UltraGear 48GQ900 4K monitor offers unique features like the 138 Hz refresh rate and an anti-glare low reflection coating. The W-OLED panel is HDR10-ready and has a 98.5% DCI-P3 color gamut.

Bogdan Solca, 25 May 2022 15:04

EVGA's GeForce RTX 3090 Ti FTW3 Black Gaming is currently selling for less than its MSRP (Image source: EVGA)

EVGA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti FTW3 Black Gaming is actually being sold under MSRP at US$1899, hinting at price normalization for Lovelace and beyond

EVGA's GeForce RTX 3090 Ti FTW3 Black Gaming is currently being sold under its official MSRP. Although $1900 is still a significant amount of change, this is less than what some GeForce RTX 3080 SKUs were retailing for just months earlier. Lower pricing hints that, should NVIDIA beat the GPU supply crisis, RTX 4000 series cards might end up being available for at or near MSRP.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 25 May 2022 13:30

Sony angers PS Plus subscribers by demanding horrendous upgrade fees for new subscription tiers

The rather strict approach leaves existing PlayStation Plus subscribers with two unsatisfactory options, while bargain hunters are being asked to pay up for the savings they snatched by buying a discounted PS Plus subscription on Sony's official PlayStation Store.

Enrico Frahn, 24 May 2022 21:20

The RedmiBook Pro 15 2022 only comes in a single Starlight Grey colourway. (Image source: Xiaomi)

RedmiBook Pro 15 2022 Ryzen Edition: 16:10 gaming laptop released with up to an AMD Ryzen 7 6800H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 combination

Xiaomi has introduced the RedmiBook Pro 15 2022 Ryzen Edition, a Ryzen 6000H counterpart to the Intel Alder Lake model that the company already sells. Available with the Ryzen 5 6600H or the Ryzen 7 6800H, the RedmiBook Pro 15 2022 Ryzen Edition also comes with an optional GeForce RTX 2050 GPU from NVIDIA's Ampere family.

Alex Alderson, 24 May 2022 20:59

Computex 2022 | ZOTAC VR GO 4.0 launches as an "industry-leading wearable PC"

ZOTAC has unveiled the latest generation of its VR GO PC at Computex 2022. It consists of a purpose-built form-factor that can be mounted on a compatible backpack shell (included in the box) for unencumbered extended reality (XR) gaming. Therefore, the user can go around with the GO 4.0's updates to a Tiger Lake platform and RTX graphics literally on them, although they will have to bring their own wired headset.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 May 2022 19:27

The Asus ROG Swift offers a whopping 500 Hz refresh rate with an E-TN 1080p panel. (Image Source: Asus)

Computex 2022 | Asus ROG Swift 500 Hz announced featuring E-TN 1080p panel with Nvidia G-Sync and Reflex Analyzer

Asus showed off the ROG Swift 500 Hz gaming monitor at Computex 2022. The ROG Swift 500 Hz supports Nvidia G-Sync and Reflex Analyzer and is based on an E-TN 1080p panel targeted at ultra-competitive e-sports gamers. The monitor also has an Enhanced Vibrance mode built into the firmware for vibrant colors.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 24 May 2022 17:24

The Odyssey Neo G8 is a more expensive alternative to the Neo G7. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 launches for £1,298.99 in the UK with other countries to follow

The Odyssey Neo G8 has arrived, months after Samsung revealed the gaming monitor at CES 2022. The Odyssey Neo G8 is available for £1,298.99 in the UK, although it is expected to launch in the US for close to US$1,500.

Alex Alderson, 24 May 2022 16:37

The Odyssey G4 series comes in two sizes, both with 240 Hz panels. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Odyssey G4: 25-inch and 27-inch gaming monitors unveiled with 240 Hz refresh rates

Samsung has lifted the lid on the Odyssey G4 series, to be available in 25-inch and 27-inch display sizes. The Odyssey G4 series offers flat-panel gaming at up to 240 Hz with HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.2 connections. Samsung promises 1 ms GtG response times and 1080p native resolutions too, among other features.

Alex Alderson, 24 May 2022 16:33

The Samsung Odyssey Neo G7 should be a cheaper alternative to the Odyssey Neo G8. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Odyssey Neo G7: 32-inch curved gaming monitor unveiled with a 165 Hz refresh rate, a 4K resolution and 1,196 mini LED local dimming zones

Samsung has announced the Odyssey Neo G7, a gaming monitor with a 1000R curvature. The Samsung Odyssey Neo G7 also outputs at 4K and 165 Hz with 1,196 mini LED local dimming zones that deliver up to 1,000 nits of peak brightness. Samsung has included all the ports necessary to connect the Odyssey Neo G7 to a high-end gaming PC or a current-generation games console too.

Alex Alderson, 24 May 2022 13:34

Borderlands 3 free until May 27 via Epic Games (Source: Borderlands)

Borderlands 3 is free on Epic Games until Thursday

Those who missed last week's big news can still grab the latest freebie from Epic, namely Borderlands 3, which became available on May 20. Released back in September 2019, this title is a great action role-playing first-person shooter that shipped more than five million copies in the first five days on the market.

Codrut Nistor, 24 May 2022 11:10

Epic Games may not be everyone's favourite game store, but it certainly has some good value sales. (Image source: Various - edited)

Epic MEGA Sale: 3 absorbing RPGs you can get into for a great discount

The best things in life aren't necessarily always free — sometimes they're heavily discounted. Epic Games is running its 2022 MEGA Sale until June 16 — let's have a look at some of the best RPG titles on offer.

Julian van der Merwe, 24 May 2022 09:15

Antonline has the Gigabyte A5 K1 for just $999 USD with Ryzen 7 5800H, GeForce RTX 3060 graphics, and 240 Hz IPS display (Source: Antonline)

Deal | Antonline has the Gigabyte A5 K1 for just $999 USD with Ryzen 7 5800H, GeForce RTX 3060 graphics, and 240 Hz IPS display

The Gigabyte A5 X1, A5 K1, Aorus 15P YD, and U4 UD are all on sale with last generation Intel and AMD CPUs to make room for newer models with 12th gen Alder Lake and AMD Ryzen 3+.

Allen Ngo, 24 May 2022 03:23

A YouTuber used some software magic to simulate a remastered version of Bloodborne (image via Bloodborne Wiki)

YouTuber envisions what Bloodborne could look like on modern-day hardware

Spanish YouTuber ElAnalistaDeBits used software trickery to emulate what a remastered version of Bloodborne would look like. The side-by-side comparison video covers many iconic areas of Bloodborne and showcases several visual improvements, such as better lighting, reflections, etc.

Anil Ganti, 23 May 2022 18:31

The Asus ROG Crosshair X670E Extreme targets enthusiast gamers and overclockers. (Image Source: Asus)

Computex 2022 | Asus launches ROG Crosshair X670E Extreme with 20+2 phase VRMs, PCIe Gen 5, and USB4

Apropos to AMD's official unveiling of Ryzen 7000 AM5 platform, Asus launched its first X670E motherboard: the ROG Crosshair X670E Extreme. The X670E Extreme offers a complete PCIe Gen 5 solution and features 20+2 phase VRMs and other flagship components for enthusiast overclocking and ease of installation and upgrades.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 May 2022 10:51

The first-gen Project Stealth. (Source: AORUS)

Correction | Gigabyte and MAINGEAR's AORUS Project Stealth launches to make PC building "easier"

Building a custom rig can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience; however, as Gigabyte asserts, it can get frustrating, especially when it comes to fitting things (mostly cables) around other things. The OEM has launched the new AORUS Project Stealth, a PC that requires assembly rather than building, as a new solution to these potential issues.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 May 2022 16:32

Leaked image of the supposed ROG Phone 6 prototype. (Source: Equal Leaks)

Asus ROG Phone 6: Live images of gaming phone prototype reportedly surface in the wild

After Asus announced that the ROG Phone 6 would land with Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, it appears the gaming phone's rumor mill may have picked up speed, with images of a supposed prototype now appearing in the wild.

Ricci Rox, 22 May 2022 12:49

Bigbig Won Rainbow PC gamepad has an awesome smartphone app that we wish Sony and Microsoft could implement

The $50 USD third-party controller is not only stylish and bright, but it has a neat app that lets users calibrate and customize the buttons and analog sensitivity on the fly.

Allen Ngo, 22 May 2022 11:42

Norman Reedus, who was the protagonist of Death Stranding, casually confirmed that work has started on a sequel. (Image via Death Stranding)

Death Stranding sequel casually confirmed by Norman Reedus

Norman Reedus, the actor who played the protagonist of 2019's Death Stranding, essentially confirmed that a sequel to the popular Kojima video game is already in the works. While there were no other details given, Reedus confirmed in an interview that work has already started on "part two."

Sam Medley, 21 May 2022 05:18

SK hynix Platinum P41 PCIe NVMe Gen 4.0 SSD (Source: SK hynix)

The SK hynix Platinum P41 flagship PCIe NVMe SSD hits Amazon

Yesterday, SK hynix has finally unleashed its first Gen 4.0 SSD with a 176-NAND layer, namely the Platinum P41. As unveiled back in early January, it is available in 500 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB versions. The prices start at US$104.99 and go up to US$259.98, but the stock seems depleted already.

Codrut Nistor, 20 May 2022 23:53

IFA hypes its 2022 tickets. (Source: IFA)

IFA announces a return to Berlin in September 2022

The IFA tech trade show is now set to return to an in-person format set in its traditional Berlin venue in 2022. The conference will take place at the start of September of this year. Its organizers are celebrating this announcement with early-bird prices on its tickets, although they are for only one of five of the event's scheduled days.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 May 2022 20:06

World's first mini PC with Radeon RX 6650M dGPU (Image Source: MINISFORUM)

MINISFORUM announces the Neptune HX90G mini PC with AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX APU and RX 6650M dGPU

The new Neptune series is advertised as the world's first mini PC lineup with AMD RDNA2 dGPUs. MINISFORUM is planning to first release a Ryzen 9 5900HX + Radeon RX 6650M model, followed by Ryzen 9 6900HX and Intel Alder Lake variants with the same dGPU.

Bogdan Solca, 20 May 2022 17:38

The latest Hitman 3 update will deliver ray-tracing features on PC (Image source: IO Interactive)

Hitman 3 set to receive ray traced shadows and reflections, plus DLSS and FSR: demands a GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER as the min spec GPU

Hitman 3 is set to receive its DLSS and ray-tracing update shortly. The free update will add ray-traced shadows and reflections to the game, alongside DLSS 2.0 and FSR 1.0 upscaling. AMD's new FSR 2.0 won't be part of the package, at least initially.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 20 May 2022 16:50

TeaserPlay's concept trailer leverages a wide range of Unreal Engine 5 features (Image source: Rockstar Games)

GTA: San Andreas gets a stunning concept trailer remake in Unreal 5, offers a peek at what next-gen Grand Theft Auto could look like

YouTuber Teaserplay outed a stunning concept trailer for what GTA: San Andreas could look like if it was built on Unreal Engine 5. The trailer leverages a range of UE5 features, including MetaHuman, Lumen, and Nanite. The trailer offers a glimpse of the kind of visuals to expect in GTA 6

Arjun Krishna Lal, 20 May 2022 15:30

The AGON PRO AG274QZM features mini LED backlights, a 240 Hz refresh rate and a 2.5K resolution. (Image source: AOC)

AOC AGON PRO AG274QZM: 27-inch gaming monitor revealed with mini LED backlights, a 240 Hz refresh rate and a 2.5K resolution

AOC has introduced the AGON PRO AG274QZM, a 27-inch gaming monitor with mini LED backlights. Launched for £999 and €1,309 in the UK and the Eurozone respectively, the AGON PRO AG274QZM offers 1,200 nits of peak brightness, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility and 576 dimming zones. AOC has included a 2.5K and 240 Hz panel, too.

Alex Alderson, 20 May 2022 15:12

The Ryzen Edition will likely resemble its Intel counterpart, pictured. (Image source: Xiaomi)

RedmiBook Pro 14 2022: Xiaomi teases new AMD Ryzen Edition ahead of May 24 announcement with Ryzen 6000 H-series APUs

Xiaomi has dropped a teaser for the next version of the RedmiBook Pro 14 2022. Already available with Intel Alder Lake processors, Xiaomi is now giving the 14-inch laptop an AMD Ryzen refresh. This year's AMD Ryzen Edition will launch with H-series APUs too, upgrading the RedmiBook Pro 14 from Lucienne U-based APUs.

Alex Alderson, 20 May 2022 13:17

SkyDoesMinecraft has put his popular YouTube channel up for sale for a steep asking price of US$900,000 (Image: Minecraft)

Troubled YouTuber puts US$900,000 price tag on his Minecraft channel with 11 million subscribers

The popular gaming-focused content creator Adam Dahlberg, also known as SkyDoesMinecraft, has tried to part with his immensely popular YouTube channel after his former girlfriend accused him of abusive behavior a couple of months ago. However, these allegations have not stopped him from seeking a massive payout of almost US$1 million.

Enrico Frahn, 19 May 2022 23:41

The new AORUS 17X comes in two flavours, both with the Core i9-12900HX. (Image source: Gigabyte)

Gigabyte AORUS 17X: 17.3-inch gaming laptop announced with Intel Core i9-12900HX and RTX 3070 Ti or RTX 3080 Ti combinations

Gigabyte has refreshed the AORUS 17X, a 17.3-inch gaming laptop now powered by the Intel Core i9-12900HX. Also, the AORUS 17X is available with NVIDIA's RTX 3070 Ti or RTX 3080 Ti, both powered by a 99 Wh battery.

Alex Alderson, 19 May 2022 22:51

High-end Zen 4 motherboards incoming. (Image Source: PHG.ru)

AMD rumored to announce Zen 4 X670 Extreme chipset at Computex next week

The high-end X670 Extreme chipset is supposed to be featured on the most expensive AM5 motherboards, and AMD is apparently forcing PCIe 5.0-only support for GPU and storage on these models. The X670 models, on the other hand, could feature either PCie 4.0 or PCIe 5.0, while the budget B650 solutions would be limited to PCIe 4.0.

Bogdan Solca, 19 May 2022 22:22

The GeForce GTX 1630 is supposedly Nvidia's upcoming ultra-affordable desktop graphics card (image via Unsplash)

Updated | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1630 reportedly in the works with a TU117 GPU, GDDR6 memory and a sub US$200 price tag

Nvidia is said to be working on a new low-end desktop graphics card called the GeForce GTX 1630. It is said to be a GeForce GTX 1050 Ti successor and aims to compete with AMD's Radeon RX 6500 XT and Radeon 6400. Update 19/05/2022: The full GeForce GTX 1630 spec sheet has been revealed.

Anil Ganti, 19 May 2022 11:10

The alleged RTX 4090 Founders Edition body showing one of its two large fans. (Image source: Chiphell)

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Founders Edition design surfaces two months before anticipated launch

Photos of the upcoming RTX 4090 Founders Edition have emerged, highlighting similarities with the RTX 3090 Ti. Seemingly, NVIDIA will retain the dual-axial fan design from RTX 30 series Founders Edition cards, albeit with a larger baseplate and more fins than the equivalent RTX 3090 Ti.

Alex Alderson, 19 May 2022 11:00

MSI Katana GF76 test: RTX 3070 Ti for less than 2000 Euros (~$2084)

The 17-inch MSI Katana GF76 12U is available with almost all the available RTX graphics cards up to the RTX 3070 Ti, while being listed as one of the most affordable gaming laptops in almost all the configurations. We tested it to find out what the affordable gamer is worth.

Christian Hintze, 19 May 2022 04:26

A large exhaust system is placed at the back of the display. (Image Source: Weibo)

MSI teases the return of the Titan ultra high-end laptop series with the GT77 model that supports maximum CPU+GPU TDP of 250 W

After a 2-year hiatus, MSI is going to reintroduce the Titan lineup with a new GT77 model that features Intel Alder Lake-HX processors coupled with Nvidia's RTX 3080 Ti dGPUs. MSI claims that this is the first model to feature 250 W total CPU+GPU power where dynamic boosting for the CPU can go up to 160 W.

Bogdan Solca, 18 May 2022 19:48

Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition aims to offer a truly immersive gaming experience. (Image Source: Acer)

Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition offers a native stereoscopic 3D experience sans glasses, more than 50 games already prepped for 3D

Acer has brought its SpatialLabs glasses-free 3D stereoscopic display to the Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition. The stereoscopic 3D effect is achieved using a lenticular lens and the UHD display can be toggled between 2D and 3D modes. Acer said that more than 50 popular games are already supported for 3D viewing with more being continuously added.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 18 May 2022 18:11

The SpatialLabs View Pro. (Source: Acer)

Acer SpatialLabs View and View Pro are presented as portable monitors that bring 3D to 4K gaming and content-creation respectively

Acer's SpatialLabs division aims to bring a 3D stereoscopic experience back in a major way in 2022. To this end, it has brought this technology to portable monitors in the form of the View and View Pro. They are both 4K and weigh under 1.5kg (3.3lb); however, the Pro variant is pitched more strongly at enterprise use-cases with a retail-friendly design and support for popular rendering and editing programs.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 May 2022 16:02

The Predator XB273K is Acer's newest high-end gaming monitor (image via Acer)

Acer Predator XB273K LV: 4K 160 Hz gaming monitor announced with HDMI 2.1 ports and an in-built KVM switch

Acer has unveiled its new Predator XB273K LV gaming monitor. It features a 27-inch 4K screen clocked at 160 Hz, two HDMI 2.1 ports, one USB-C port and AMD Freesync Premium support. It costs €849 (US$893) and will be available in select regions in Q3, 2022.

Anil Ganti, 18 May 2022 15:45

The Acer Nitro XV272U RV gaming monitor is now official (image via Acer)

Acer Nitro XV272U RV launched with a 27-inch 170 Hz 1440p panel and an affordable price tag

The Nitro XV272U RV is Acer's newest mid-range gaming monitor. Its 27-inch QHD (2,560 x 1,440) panel is clocked at 170 Hz, covers 95% of the DCI P3 colour gamut and is VESA DisplayHDR 400 certified. It will go on sale in October 2022 for US$499.

Anil Ganti, 18 May 2022 15:45

HP Omen 16 gets upgraded to the latest from Intel, AMD, and Nvidia. (Image Source: HP)

Refreshed HP Omen 16 marks Radeon RX 6650M debut, offers Alder Lake-H, Ryzen 6000H, and 150 W RTX 3070 Ti options

HP has announced a refreshed Omen 16. The 2022 Omen 16 sports the same chassis design as last year's version but now comes with Intel Alder Lake-H and Ryzen 6000H CPU options. Also available are GPU options up to a 150 W RTX 3070 Ti and, for the first time, a Radeon RX 6650M.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 18 May 2022 15:18

HP Victus 15 now offers upgraded internals and improved cooling. (Source: HP)

Victus by HP 15 now available in Alder Lake-H-RTX 3050 Ti and Ryzen 5000H-RX 6500M combinations with improved thermals, starts from US$800

HP is now offering an upgraded Victus 15 in both Intel Alder Lake-H and AMD Ryzen 5000H flavors. The Intel variant features an Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU while the AMD version offers an RX 6500M. Both models offer full-sized keyboards, Omen Gaming Hub, and improved thermals.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 18 May 2022 14:12

The Powkiddy RGB20S relies on the Rockchip RK3326 SoC. (Image source: Powkiddy)

Powkiddy RGB20S: New retro handheld revealed with USB Type-C, Wi-Fi and two microSD card readers

Powkiddy has begun selling the RGB20S, a gaming handheld that resembles a Game Boy. Equipped with a 3.5-inch IPS display and multiple buttons, the Powkiddy RGB20S retails for US$79.99.

Alex Alderson, 17 May 2022 22:38

Gaming

Hidetaka Miyazaki reveals his favourite bosses, games that inspired Elden Ring, and more

Rumor | More Nvidia Lovelace RTX 4090, RTX 4080, and RTX 4070 specs leak, RTX 4060 also rears its head but with 4 GB less VRAM than RTX 3060

TCL reveals new Xbox Series S|X and PS5 Pro details with 2023/2024 slated releases

Lexar launches SL660 Blaze USB-C SSD with RGB LEDs for $120 USD because "gaming storage" is a thing now

Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 GX650RX: Gaming racer with two displays

Computex 2022 | MSI Titan GT77: Gaming desktop replacement returns with Intel Alder Lake-HX series processors

LG UltraGear 32GQ850 introduced with a 1440p resolution, a 260 Hz refresh rate and up to 600 nits of peak brightness

LG UltraGear 32GQ950: More details provided about 160 Hz and 1,000 nit gaming monitor ahead of release later this month

LG announces 47.5-inch UltraGear 4K OLED gaming monitor with 138 Hz refresh rate

EVGA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti FTW3 Black Gaming is actually being sold under MSRP at US$1899, hinting at price normalization for Lovelace and beyond

Sony angers PS Plus subscribers by demanding horrendous upgrade fees for new subscription tiers

RedmiBook Pro 15 2022 Ryzen Edition: 16:10 gaming laptop released with up to an AMD Ryzen 7 6800H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 combination

Computex 2022 | ZOTAC VR GO 4.0 launches as an "industry-leading wearable PC"

Computex 2022 | Asus ROG Swift 500 Hz announced featuring E-TN 1080p panel with Nvidia G-Sync and Reflex Analyzer

Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 launches for £1,298.99 in the UK with other countries to follow

Samsung Odyssey G4: 25-inch and 27-inch gaming monitors unveiled with 240 Hz refresh rates

Samsung Odyssey Neo G7: 32-inch curved gaming monitor unveiled with a 165 Hz refresh rate, a 4K resolution and 1,196 mini LED local dimming zones

Borderlands 3 is free on Epic Games until Thursday

Epic MEGA Sale: 3 absorbing RPGs you can get into for a great discount

Deal | Antonline has the Gigabyte A5 K1 for just $999 USD with Ryzen 7 5800H, GeForce RTX 3060 graphics, and 240 Hz IPS display

88% Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 review: An unusual gaming laptop with a good battery life

YouTuber envisions what Bloodborne could look like on modern-day hardware

Computex 2022 | Asus launches ROG Crosshair X670E Extreme with 20+2 phase VRMs, PCIe Gen 5, and USB4

Zotac ZBOX Magnus review: GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile and Tiger Lake SoC in a 2.65 Liter case

Correction | Gigabyte and MAINGEAR's AORUS Project Stealth launches to make PC building "easier"

Asus ROG Phone 6: Live images of gaming phone prototype reportedly surface in the wild

Bigbig Won Rainbow PC gamepad has an awesome smartphone app that we wish Sony and Microsoft could implement

Death Stranding sequel casually confirmed by Norman Reedus

The SK hynix Platinum P41 flagship PCIe NVMe SSD hits Amazon

IFA announces a return to Berlin in September 2022

MINISFORUM announces the Neptune HX90G mini PC with AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX APU and RX 6650M dGPU

Hitman 3 set to receive ray traced shadows and reflections, plus DLSS and FSR: demands a GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER as the min spec GPU

GTA: San Andreas gets a stunning concept trailer remake in Unreal 5, offers a peek at what next-gen Grand Theft Auto could look like

AOC AGON PRO AG274QZM: 27-inch gaming monitor revealed with mini LED backlights, a 240 Hz refresh rate and a 2.5K resolution

RedmiBook Pro 14 2022: Xiaomi teases new AMD Ryzen Edition ahead of May 24 announcement with Ryzen 6000 H-series APUs

82% HP Victus 16 review: Affordable gaming laptop with AMD CPU and Nvidia GPU

Troubled YouTuber puts US$900,000 price tag on his Minecraft channel with 11 million subscribers

Gigabyte AORUS 17X: 17.3-inch gaming laptop announced with Intel Core i9-12900HX and RTX 3070 Ti or RTX 3080 Ti combinations

AMD rumored to announce Zen 4 X670 Extreme chipset at Computex next week

Updated | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1630 reportedly in the works with a TU117 GPU, GDDR6 memory and a sub US$200 price tag

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Founders Edition design surfaces two months before anticipated launch

MSI Katana GF76 test: RTX 3070 Ti for less than 2000 Euros (~$2084)

MSI teases the return of the Titan ultra high-end laptop series with the GT77 model that supports maximum CPU+GPU TDP of 250 W

Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition offers a native stereoscopic 3D experience sans glasses, more than 50 games already prepped for 3D

Acer SpatialLabs View and View Pro are presented as portable monitors that bring 3D to 4K gaming and content-creation respectively

Acer Predator XB273K LV: 4K 160 Hz gaming monitor announced with HDMI 2.1 ports and an in-built KVM switch

Acer Nitro XV272U RV launched with a 27-inch 170 Hz 1440p panel and an affordable price tag

Refreshed HP Omen 16 marks Radeon RX 6650M debut, offers Alder Lake-H, Ryzen 6000H, and 150 W RTX 3070 Ti options

Victus by HP 15 now available in Alder Lake-H-RTX 3050 Ti and Ryzen 5000H-RX 6500M combinations with improved thermals, starts from US$800

Powkiddy RGB20S: New retro handheld revealed with USB Type-C, Wi-Fi and two microSD card readers

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