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The Razer Naga Pro is a wireless version of the Naga Trinity. (Image source: Razer)

Razer launches a Bluetooth and wireless version of the Naga Trinity for US$149.99

Razer has released a wireless version of the Naga Trinity, its modular gaming mouse. Called the Naga Pro, the mouse supports Razer HyperSpeed and up to 150 hours of battery life. The Razer Naga Pro comes with three interchangeable side plates and retails for US$149.99.

Alex Alderson, 03 Sep 2020 18:50

The MSI Stealth 15M is one of the lightest Tiger Lake-powered gaming laptops on the market

MSI Stealth 15M launched with 11th-generation Intel Tiger Lake CPUs, Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q, and more

The MSI Stealth 15M thin and light gaming laptop comes with Intel's 11th-generation Tiger Lake hardware. GPU options include the Intel Xe, Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, and GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q. The notebook can be configured with up to 64GB of RAM and 2TB of solid-state storage. Its base variant will retail at $1549 and will be available online starting October 2020.

Anil Satyanarayana, 03 Sep 2020 17:30

Nintendo has unveiled a plethora of content at its Super Mario Bros 35th Anniversary Direct. (Image source: Nintendo)

Nintendo announces Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine and Super Mario Galaxy remasters and a host of other games at Super Mario Bros 35th Anniversary Direct

Nintendo has pushed nostalgia into overdrive with the announcement of Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine and Super Mario Galaxy remasters for the Nintendo Switch. The three games are joined by upgraded versions of Super Mario All-Stars, Super Mario 3D World and a mixed-reality game called Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit. Nintendo has unveiled a limited edition battle royale version of Super Mario Bros too, along with a Super Mario Bros edition of the Game & Watch.

Alex Alderson, 03 Sep 2020 16:49

The Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus drive comes with a custom heat sink. (Image source: Sabrent)

PlayStation 5 SSD and leaked Samsung 980 Pro outmuscled by Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus but Cerny advises future PS5 owners to "hold off" on M.2 drive purchases

Sabrent has announced its Rocket 4 Plus SSD, which the company is claiming is the world’s fastest NVMe SSD. The Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus SSD’s read and write speeds place it beyond the recently leaked Samsung 980 Pro and the PS5’s drive. Console architect Mark Cerny has warned future PlayStation 5 owners to wait before making a third-party drive purchase.

Daniel R Deakin, 03 Sep 2020 10:01

Asus' latest cards are announced. (Source: Asus)

Asus intros its new RTX 30-based cards: ROG Strix and TUF Gaming flavors with new shrouds, fans and RGB accents

Asus has launched its new Ampere-based cards. They are based on the RTX 3090, 3080 and 3070 GPUs, which are distributed across new additions to the ROG Strix and TUF Gaming lines. Both are described as composed of "top-shelf" components for durability and performance.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Sep 2020 23:35

PS5 promo headers could indicate imminent PS5 pre-orders. (Image source: Sony via Reddit - u/tizorres)

Sony gears up for PlayStation 5 pre-order pandemonium with new headers, and devs hoot about the PS5 SSD and Tempest 3D AudioTech engine, but there's no optical audio out

It appears Sony might be preparing for PlayStation 5 pre-orders as new headers featuring titles like Gran Turismo 7 and Demon’s Souls have appeared on some official media channels. Devs have been singing the praises of the PS5’s SSD and Tempest 3D AudioTech engine, but it appears the next-gen console won’t have an optical audio out port.

Daniel R Deakin, 02 Sep 2020 23:05

War Thunder 1.101 "Raining Fire" now live with new war machines, weapons, and more September 2 2020

War Thunder 1.101 "Raining Fire" is here: almost 30 new war machines, bug fixes, improvements, and more

Released earlier today, War Thunder "Raining Fire" comes after the major update that was labeled 1.99 and is labeled 1.101 instead of 2.01 as many were expecting. The list of changes includes over 30 war machines across most nations already in the game, naval mines, new maps, as well as various fixes and improvements.

Codrut Nistor, 02 Sep 2020 19:58

The Indian Government has banned PUBG Mobile

PUBG Mobile banned in India along with 118 other Chinese-origin apps

After mulling on the decision for over a month, the Indian Government has finally banned PUBG Mobile. Over 110 other Chinese-origin apps join it, most of which appear to be mobile games from lesser-known developers like NetEase. We can expect the ban to be implemented in the coming weeks.

Anil Satyanarayana, 02 Sep 2020 17:49

The Turing flood is coming. (Image Source: ebay)

Used GPU market gets flooded with Nvidia's RTX 2080 Ti cards immediately after RTX 3000 announcement, high-end Turing prices could drop to around $300

Theoretically speaking, if the RTX 3080 priced at $699 is 70-80% faster than the RTX 2080 Ti, the high-end Turing cards should be selling for around $300 tops in used condition. We are not quite there yet, as the lowest prices in the US are hovering around $550, while in the EU, brand new RTX 2080 Ti cards are selling for 450 Euro. The race to the bottom is still on, nevertheless.

Bogdan Solca, 02 Sep 2020 17:29

We might see Ti and Super variants for all RTX 3000 GPUs next year. (Image Source: Nvidia)

Unannounced Ti 16 GB and Super 8 GB versions for the Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU pop up in Lenovo Legion T7/T5 desktop specs

Nvidia only announced the "vanilla" RTX 3070 models with the official Ampere gaming GPUs reveal, but Lenovo's specs of the upcoming Legion T7/T5 desktop systems clearly show Ti versions with 16 GB and Super variants with 8 GB. This may be a mere miscommunication issue between Nvidia and Lenovo, or it could be that Lenovo is planning to launch refreshed GPUs versions later on.

Bogdan Solca, 02 Sep 2020 16:58

The Honor Hunter GameBook will arrive on September 16. (Image source: Honor via Sparrows News)

Honor Hunter GameBook to launch on September 16 with Comet Lake-H processors, multi-zone RGB lighting and a numeric keypad

The first gaming laptop from Huawei and Honor is almost here, and it will be called the Honor Hunter GameBook. The device is scheduled for release on September 16, and Honor has published a teaser video in advance of the laptop's grand unveiling.

Alex Alderson, 02 Sep 2020 13:43

The GeForce RTX 3080 appears to genuinely deliver on NVIDIA’s promise of a 2x performance uplift, at least in Borderlands 3 (Image source: iGamesNews)

First GeForce RTX 3080 benchmarks by NVIDIA showcase insane 100 percent performance gains over the GeForce RTX 2080: Control and Minecraft with RTX blaze past 4K/60 FPS

During the NVIDIA GeForce Ampere RTX 3000 series launch, NVIDIA unveiled benchmarks for the GeForce RTX 3080 which indicate that its claim of a 2x performance improvement wasn’t sleight of hand. The GeForce RTX 3080 appears to genuinely double the RTX 2080’s performance level, even in a game without ray-tracing or DLSS.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 01 Sep 2020 20:02

The new Alienware 38 Gaming Monitor. (Source: Dell)

Dell's latest Alienware monitors include a 38-inch curved display with G-SYNC ULTIMATE

Dell has announced its new Alienware gaming monitors. This series has 25- and 27-inch flat variants, although its flagship is a 38-inch curved option. Dell asserts that this "best-in-class gaming monitor" will enhance immersion and quality, with the latest certifications from NVIDIA and VESA to boot.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Sep 2020 20:00

Alienware Area-51m R2. All images via Dell.

New Alienware Area-51m R2 features 360 Hz Full HD display, Comet Lake CPUs, and more

The new Alienware Area-51m R2 carries over much of what made the original Area-51m great while making some major improvements in key areas. Most eye-catching is the inclusion of a 360 Hz refresh rate Full HD display. This makes the Area-51m R2 the only laptop with this high of a refresh rate. Other highlights include options for Comet Lake CPUs and Nvidia GeForce RTX GPUs as well as a 12-phase power delivery system.

Sam Medley, 01 Sep 2020 20:00

Dell has refreshed its Alienware Aurora line of desktops with Nvidia RTX 3000 GPUs

Dell refreshes its Alienware Aurora gaming desktops with Nvidia's GeForce RTX 3090 and RTX 3080 graphics cards

Dell's Alienware Aurora line of gaming PCs can now be configured with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 and RTX 3080. Everything else remains the same, including its aesthetic, choice of CPUs, and memory configurations. Dell will reveal its price and availability at a later date.

Anil Satyanarayana, 01 Sep 2020 20:00

Dell's Alienware m17 R3 gets a new version

Dell's Alienware m17 R3 gaming laptop now comes with a 360Hz screen

Dell has unveiled a refreshed version of its Alienware m17 R3 gaming laptop. It bumps up the refresh rate of its 17-inch FHD panel from 300Hz to 360Hz. There are also some improvements to the notebook's cooling system. However, Dell will reveal the laptop's price and availability later this month.

Anil Satyanarayana, 01 Sep 2020 20:00

The Xbox Series S may not resemble this fan render, but the console is real. (Image source: u/jiveduder)

Xbox Game Pass reference suggests that a Microsoft Xbox Series S announcement is due

Microsoft has not formally unveiled the Xbox Series S, but a reference to the console in Xbox Game Pass promotional material suggests that an announcement is close.

Alex Alderson, 01 Sep 2020 18:46

Ampere cards like the GeForce RTX 3090 will support a host of new NVIDIA technologies (Image source: @CyberPunkCat)

NVIDIA elevates Ampere RTX and AI gaming capabilities with Omniverse Machinima, NVIDIA Reflex, NVIDIA Broadcast, and new RTX effects in Fortnite and Call of Duty: Cold War

Alongside the launch of its GeForce RTX 3000 Ampere series graphics cards, NVIDIA announced a lineup of new RTX and AI-powered technologies aimed squarely at gamers and streamers, including NVIDIA Reflex, Omniverse Machinima, and NVIDIA Broadcast.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 01 Sep 2020 18:45

Terrific fan-made PS5 retail box concept design featuring Miles Morales. (Image source: Vinícius de Jesus/Behance)

No PlayStation 5 backwards compatibility for PS1, PS2, and PS3 titles and very fake-looking hefty PS5 retail box gets overshadowed by Miles Morales concept design

An Ubisoft support page has seemingly confirmed that PlayStation 5 backwards compatibility will be restricted to PS4 titles, leaving games from the PS1, PS2, and PS3 generations out in the cold. An image of an alleged PS5 retail box has appeared online, but fake or not it pales into comparison next to an incredible fan-made Miles Morales concept design.

Daniel R Deakin, 31 Aug 2020 23:47

NVIDIA will host a GeForce Special Event tomorrow, of which the RTX 3090 is expected to be a part. (Image source: @yuten0x via @CyberCatPunk)

Leak details enormous performance gains of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 compared to the RTX 2080 Ti

The next-generation of NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics cards are almost here, and some leaked benchmarks point to huge performance gains for the Ampere architecture. Depending on the game, the RTX 3090 may be over 2x faster than the RTX 2080 Ti at ultra settings with RTX on.

Alex Alderson, 31 Aug 2020 21:16

The Legion Slim 7i claims to be the world's slimmest GeForce RTX-powered laptop. (Image Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo Legion Slim 7i: The world's lightest GeForce RTX laptop with up to Core i9-10980HK CPU, RTX 2060 Max-Q graphics, and a Corsair iCUE keyboard

Lenovo has announced the launch of the Legion Slim 7i laptop. The Legion Slim 7i offers configuration options up to the Core i9-10980HK and the RTX 2060 Max-Q and is touted to be the lightest 15.6-inch gaming laptop to offer this configuration. The Legion Slim 7i also features the recently introduced Coldfront 2.0 cooling solution and an optional Corsair RGB keyboard with 1.3 mm key travel.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 31 Aug 2020 15:52

World of Warcraft: Shadowlands might not work without an SSD (Source: Blizzard)

Blizzard: You will need an SSD to play World of Warcraft: Shadowlands

While Battle for Azeroth requires a fast HDD with at least 70 GB of free space, the upcoming expansion of Blizzard's World of Warcraft — Shadowlands — apparently needs an SSD with 100 GB of free space or more. The eight major installment in the World of Warcraft series is expected to arrive at the end of October on all continents.

Codrut Nistor, 31 Aug 2020 12:57

The ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090 features a triple-fan design (Image source: Videocardz)

With just one day to go on the NVIDIA Ampere countdown, new ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090 image leaks and Gainward lists RTX 3090 Golden Sample specs on website

With just one day to go before NVIDIA’s big GeForce Ampere reveal on September 1, the ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090 was pictured in a leak. Furthermore, Gainward appears to have accidentally listed the RTX 3090 Golden Sample variant on its website before quickly taking it down.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 31 Aug 2020 11:19

There could be a massive PS5 event taking place on September 9. (Image source: PSU)

Alleged amazing PlayStation 5 event on September 9 to include full hardware and UI reveal, console launch date, prices, and new PS5 games information

There has been an alleged leak of the details for an upcoming PS5 event, which will apparently take place on Wednesday, September 9. According to the purported leak, the show will include a full look at the PlayStation 5 hardware and UI, price and launch date revelations, and a whole feast of information in regard to games for the next-gen console.

Daniel R Deakin, 31 Aug 2020 07:53

The allure of PS5 exclusives like Horizon Forbidden West is tempting Xbox and PC owners. (Image source: Sony/Guerilla Games)

The promise of PlayStation 5 exclusives like Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Horizon Forbidden West is helping the PS5 win the next-gen console popularity contest

An IGN poll titled “which next-gen console are you most excited about” left the PS5 with 75% of the vote. Xbox owners and PC gamers have been tempted by the Sony console partially because of PlayStation 5 exclusives like Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Horizon Forbidden West, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart and many others.

Daniel R Deakin, 30 Aug 2020 22:05

These new 82-inch TVs will be positioned under the 65-inch Mi TV Master Series. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi set to build on recent TV sales successes with the launch of two 82-inch smart TVs

Xiaomi has seen major success with its recent TV releases. The 98-inch Redmi Smart TV Max, for example, has racked up impressive numbers every time it's been put on sale. It's no surprise, then, that Xiaomi is looking to build on that success with the release of two new massive 82-inch TVs.

Ricci Rox, 30 Aug 2020 20:57

Crystal Chronicles' Remastered Edition has been released. (Source: YouTube)

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition becomes available for various platforms

Square Enix has announced that the remastered Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles title has gone live. It has PS4, Nintendo Switch, Android and iOS versions, across which gamers can form teams and explore all the dungeons. It also has a Lite (or free) version and a Mimic Mode for those who want to play as original characters.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Aug 2020 19:34

HP Pavilion Gaming 15 in review: Budget gaming laptop offers long battery life

Designed to look like a gaming device but actually an all-rounder: The HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec1206ng

The hardware in the Pavilion Gaming 15 brings all modern computer games smoothly onto the matte 15.6-inch screen. This is complemented by an NVMe SSD, 8 GB of RAM (dual-channel mode), and very good battery life.

Sascha Mölck, 30 Aug 2020 06:13

Epic's online App Store developer's page is now blank. (Source: Apple)

Apple follows through on its threat to cancel Epic Games' developer account

Apple had warned that it might terminate the developer account page on its Store for Epic Games. The studio is currently involved in action that challenges the Cupertino giant's app-revenue model. Now, this threat has come to fruition, meaning that access to all of Epic's apps on iOS or iPadOS has been revoked.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Aug 2020 00:29

The new 1 TB Samsung 980 PRO can reach a maximum read speed of 7 GB/s. (Image source: Samsung)

PC vs PS5: The new Samsung 980 PRO PCIe 4.0 SSD brings next-gen console challenging speeds of up to 7,000 MB/s for desktop computers

Samsung has launched its 980 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD that offers a maximum read speed of 7,000 MB/s (1 TB SKU). This means that PC gamers can fit a speedy solid state drive into their machines that challenges the much-heralded superfast SSD that the PS5 will be bringing with it, at least in terms of uncompressed data handling.

Daniel R Deakin, 29 Aug 2020 23:31

The Radeon RX 5300 promises a decent 1080p gaming experience, though the 3GB VRAM buffer might be a constraint (Image source: AMD)

AMD Radeon RX 5300 spec analysis: new entry level Navi 14 pitched against the GeForce GTX 1650 at US$129

AMD quietly launched one more first-generation Navi part, the Radeon RX 5300, even as RDNA2 parts like Big Navi and NVIDIA’s GeForce Ampere lineup are set to hit the market soon. At US$129, the RX 5300 promises better performance than the GeForce GTX 1650, while undercutting it in price.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 29 Aug 2020 11:41

Modder GingerOfMods managed to cram a Wii into a shell the size of a Game Boy Color

A modder has managed to fit a fully-featured Nintendo Wii into a case the size of a Nintendo Game Boy Color. The Wiiboy Color, as it is called, can play Wii and GameCube games, as well as Virtual Console and Homebrew titles. The device is clever in its construction, as the creator GingerOfMods details in YouTube video.

Sam Medley, 28 Aug 2020 22:37

The Asus ROG Swift 360Hz PG259QN is a 24.5-inch and 1080p external monitor. (Image source: Asus)

Asus releases its long-overdue 360 Hz external monitor aimed at eSports players

Asus' latest external monitor is aimed at eSports players, with its 360 Hz refresh rate, 1 ms grey-to-grey response times and NVIDIA G-Sync support. The 24.5-inch IPS panel supports HDR10 too and has the not-so-catchy name of the ROG Swift 360Hz PG259QN.

Alex Alderson, 28 Aug 2020 22:09

Dell claims it had a very good 2FQ2021. (Source: Dell)

Dell Technologies reports that it beat market-analysis estimates for the sixth quarter running with its latest earning results

Dell Technologies has posted its performance for its second fiscal quarter of 2021 (2FQ2021), which ended on July 31, 2020. The company has announced total revenues of US$22.7 billion for this period, with a net income of $1.1 billion. This success was attributed to demand for devices and services that drove working and learning from home.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Aug 2020 17:34

A hypothetical Nintendo Switch successor could transform the ninth console generation (Image source: Nintendo)

No, not the PlayStation 5 or the Xbox Series X: the Nintendo Switch Pro could be your best bet for next-gen gaming

The ninth console generation is rapidly approaching. However, with the rise of more powerful mobile hardware and the major strides made in terms of thin client game streaming, a mobile Nintendo Switch successor could prove to be a better ninth-gen pick than either the PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X.

Column by Arjun Krishna Lal, 28 Aug 2020 14:42

The RTX 3060 cards could launch in late 2020 to compete with AMD's Navi 22 RDNA2 cards. (Image Source: 3dwarrior.net)

Nvidia's RTX 3060 cards could launch sooner than expected as suggested by fresh EEC certification files from Palit

Since the RTX 3060 cards got mentioned this early in Palit's certification files, we could see the mid-lower-end cards launching sooner than expected, possibly around Holiday season this year to compete with AMD's Navi 22 and Navi 10 refreshes.

Bogdan Solca, 28 Aug 2020 13:32

Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition features "rebuilt 3D assets". (Image source: Microsoft/Xbox Studios)

Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition revealed in stirring announcement trailer

A new announcement trailer for Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition has been shared as part of the Gamescom event. The remastered game now boasts of 4K graphics and features two additional civilizations for RTS fans to get to grips with. Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition will be released on October 15 priced at US$19.99/£14.99/€19.99.

Daniel R Deakin, 28 Aug 2020 04:13

The revised Nintendo Switch will be unrecognisable from previous and current models. (Image source: Nintendo)

Nintendo Switch revision detailed by the FCC; new SoC, memory and CPU board incoming

A new Nintendo Switch is on the horizon, albeit another revised version of the console that Nintendo released in 2017. Like last year's revision, the new Switch will feature a newer memory and SoC. These changes have required Nintendo to change the Switch's CPU board too, but the new revision will look visually identical to existing models.

Alex Alderson, 27 Aug 2020 17:32

GeForce NOW adds support for Control Ultimate Edition. (Source: Remedy)

GeForce NOW adds Control, Hitman and the Shadowrun Collection to its list of games

GeForce NOW is NVIDIA's solution for online cloud gaming. It famously adds titles every Thursday, for the benefit of players who own them already but do not have a high-powered PC to hand. Today, this list includes Control, as well as games that have also become free on the Epic Games Store today.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Aug 2020 15:00

The new entry-level NZXT Starter gaming PC. (Image: NZXT)

NZXT launches new $700 prebuilt gaming PC, good for 1080p gaming at 60 fps

NZXT is best known for its excellent PC cases which allow for very clean builds and contemporary looks. For those who like their cases, but don’t think they are equipped for a build, NZXT also offers prebuilt machines. The company has just launched its latest entry-level model for US$700 which it says is powerful enough to run games in 1080p/60 fps.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 27 Aug 2020 11:39

All of the known PS5 products will be available for limited reservation. (Image source: PlayStation US)

PS5 direct pre-order registration lottery now open for those with a PlayStation Network ID and US-based address

PlayStation US has announced that direct pre-order registration for the PS5 console is now open. To register, fans will need a PlayStation Network ID. However, the process is a lottery as registering for direct pre-orders does not guarantee selection for the opportunity to actually reserve a PlayStation 5.

Daniel R Deakin, 27 Aug 2020 05:43

The RedMagic 5S' new colorway. (Source: RedMagic)

The RedMagic 5G drops in price as pre-orders for its incremental refresh go live globally

International pre-orders for the latest in RedMagic gaming phones have gone live today (August 26, 2020). This device is a variation on this series' early 2020 flagship, which launched with a 144Hz display and active cooling. That phone, the 5G, is also still available with a slight discount.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Aug 2020 22:52

Sony still hasn't revealed what's hiding on the back of the PS5. (Image source: Sony/VGC)

PlayStation 5 should reward gamers with superfast connections and low latency as Wi-Fi 6 chip is spotted in likely PS5 certification

A Sony Wi-Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11ax) wireless communication module has been spotted in certification that likely pertains to the PlayStation 5. An image of the chip has also been revealed in one particular filing, which also includes the PlayStation logo. Having Wi-Fi 6 support would offer PS5 owners the chance to enjoy faster connection speeds and lower latency.

Daniel R Deakin, 26 Aug 2020 21:18

The RTX 30 Founders Edition cards will feature an irregular-shaped PCB. (Image source: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090: 24 GB of GDDR6X VRAM, irregular PCB shape and 12-pin connector confirmed, no RTX 3080 Ti for the foreseeable future

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Founders Edition will have irregular-shaped PCBs, NVIDIA has teased. 12-pin and backwards-compatible connectors are inbound for Ampere cards too, as is the leaked cooler design. The RTX 3090 will have 24 GB of GDDR6X VRAM, while the RTX 3080 must make do with 10 GB of VRAM. There will be no RTX 3080 Ti for the time being, though.

Alex Alderson, 26 Aug 2020 15:40

Is this the die that NVIDIA will use for the RTX 3090? (Image source: Chiphell & @_rogame)

Possible NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 die leaks as supplier confirms that Ampere water blocks will be "ready at or close to launch"

The Ampere RTX series is almost here and water blocks will be "ready at or close to launch", according to one water block supplier. Additionally, a picture of the die for the GeForce RTX 3090 has leaked, detailing that NVIDIA is readying the GA102-300-A1 for release.

Alex Alderson, 26 Aug 2020 13:08

Intel's dismissal of synthetic benchmarks is not entirely justifiable. (Image Source: Intel)

Intel still leans on gaming comparisons to prove its worth, but it may have shot itself in the foot this time around

Intel has been emphasizing the need to move away from traditional benchmarks for quite some time now. A recent press briefing to APAC journalists saw Intel extolling its advantages in gaming and postulating it as a more realistic metric that users should lean on compared to traditional synthetic benchmarks, all while making a few chimerical comparisons. While not entirely false, such marketing can potentially backfire in the long run.

Column by Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 26 Aug 2020 10:04

"Where is My Body?" will be delivered as a physical Game Boy cartridge. (Image source: Greenboy Games)

Where is My Body? Game Boy cartridge exceeds 600% of its funding goal on Kickstarter

It has been more than 30 years since Nintendo launched the Game Boy, but new games are still being released for the platform. Where is My Body?, an 8-bit adventure game, has been successfully funded on Kickstarter, smashing through over 600% of its funding goal. The game can still be pre-ordered if you missed the crowdfunding campaign and will be playable as a physical Game Boy cartridge.

Alex Alderson, 26 Aug 2020 00:18

Gaming

Razer launches a Bluetooth and wireless version of the Naga Trinity for US$149.99

MSI Stealth 15M launched with 11th-generation Intel Tiger Lake CPUs, Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q, and more

Nintendo announces Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine and Super Mario Galaxy remasters and a host of other games at Super Mario Bros 35th Anniversary Direct

PlayStation 5 SSD and leaked Samsung 980 Pro outmuscled by Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus but Cerny advises future PS5 owners to "hold off" on M.2 drive purchases

Asus intros its new RTX 30-based cards: ROG Strix and TUF Gaming flavors with new shrouds, fans and RGB accents

Sony gears up for PlayStation 5 pre-order pandemonium with new headers, and devs hoot about the PS5 SSD and Tempest 3D AudioTech engine, but there's no optical audio out

War Thunder 1.101 "Raining Fire" is here: almost 30 new war machines, bug fixes, improvements, and more

All-core 4.3 GHz at 28 W — Intel announces the 11th gen Tiger Lake lineup for laptops: Full specs, SKUs, and preliminary performance comparison

PUBG Mobile banned in India along with 118 other Chinese-origin apps

Used GPU market gets flooded with Nvidia's RTX 2080 Ti cards immediately after RTX 3000 announcement, high-end Turing prices could drop to around $300

Unannounced Ti 16 GB and Super 8 GB versions for the Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU pop up in Lenovo Legion T7/T5 desktop specs

Honor Hunter GameBook to launch on September 16 with Comet Lake-H processors, multi-zone RGB lighting and a numeric keypad

First GeForce RTX 3080 benchmarks by NVIDIA showcase insane 100 percent performance gains over the GeForce RTX 2080: Control and Minecraft with RTX blaze past 4K/60 FPS

Dell's latest Alienware monitors include a 38-inch curved display with G-SYNC ULTIMATE

New Alienware Area-51m R2 features 360 Hz Full HD display, Comet Lake CPUs, and more

Dell refreshes its Alienware Aurora gaming desktops with Nvidia's GeForce RTX 3090 and RTX 3080 graphics cards

Dell's Alienware m17 R3 gaming laptop now comes with a 360Hz screen

Xbox Game Pass reference suggests that a Microsoft Xbox Series S announcement is due

NVIDIA elevates Ampere RTX and AI gaming capabilities with Omniverse Machinima, NVIDIA Reflex, NVIDIA Broadcast, and new RTX effects in Fortnite and Call of Duty: Cold War

No PlayStation 5 backwards compatibility for PS1, PS2, and PS3 titles and very fake-looking hefty PS5 retail box gets overshadowed by Miles Morales concept design

Leak details enormous performance gains of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 compared to the RTX 2080 Ti

Lenovo Legion Slim 7i: The world's lightest GeForce RTX laptop with up to Core i9-10980HK CPU, RTX 2060 Max-Q graphics, and a Corsair iCUE keyboard

Blizzard: You will need an SSD to play World of Warcraft: Shadowlands

With just one day to go on the NVIDIA Ampere countdown, new ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090 image leaks and Gainward lists RTX 3090 Golden Sample specs on website

Alleged amazing PlayStation 5 event on September 9 to include full hardware and UI reveal, console launch date, prices, and new PS5 games information

The promise of PlayStation 5 exclusives like Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Horizon Forbidden West is helping the PS5 win the next-gen console popularity contest

Xiaomi set to build on recent TV sales successes with the launch of two 82-inch smart TVs

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition becomes available for various platforms

Designed to look like a gaming device but actually an all-rounder: The HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec1206ng

Apple follows through on its threat to cancel Epic Games' developer account

PC vs PS5: The new Samsung 980 PRO PCIe 4.0 SSD brings next-gen console challenging speeds of up to 7,000 MB/s for desktop computers

AMD Radeon RX 5300 spec analysis: new entry level Navi 14 pitched against the GeForce GTX 1650 at US$129

Modder GingerOfMods managed to cram a Wii into a shell the size of a Game Boy Color

Asus releases its long-overdue 360 Hz external monitor aimed at eSports players

KFA2 GeForce GTX 1650 EX Plus Review - more performance and faster VRAM for the smallest Turing-based desktop GPU

Dell Technologies reports that it beat market-analysis estimates for the sixth quarter running with its latest earning results

No, not the PlayStation 5 or the Xbox Series X: the Nintendo Switch Pro could be your best bet for next-gen gaming

Nvidia's RTX 3060 cards could launch sooner than expected as suggested by fresh EEC certification files from Palit

81% HP Pavilion Gaming 15 in review: Budget gaming laptop offers long battery life

Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition revealed in stirring announcement trailer

Nintendo Switch revision detailed by the FCC; new SoC, memory and CPU board incoming

GeForce NOW adds Control, Hitman and the Shadowrun Collection to its list of games

NZXT launches new $700 prebuilt gaming PC, good for 1080p gaming at 60 fps

PS5 direct pre-order registration lottery now open for those with a PlayStation Network ID and US-based address

The RedMagic 5G drops in price as pre-orders for its incremental refresh go live globally

PlayStation 5 should reward gamers with superfast connections and low latency as Wi-Fi 6 chip is spotted in likely PS5 certification

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090: 24 GB of GDDR6X VRAM, irregular PCB shape and 12-pin connector confirmed, no RTX 3080 Ti for the foreseeable future

Possible NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 die leaks as supplier confirms that Ampere water blocks will be "ready at or close to launch"

Intel still leans on gaming comparisons to prove its worth, but it may have shot itself in the foot this time around

Where is My Body? Game Boy cartridge exceeds 600% of its funding goal on Kickstarter

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