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Lies of P has received a 40% price cut on Steam. It is easily one of the best Souls-like games released in recent history thanks to its immersive story, tough-as-nails combat and unique in-game mechanics.

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card has quietly slotted into PassMark’s G3D Mark chart for high-end video cards. The RTX 5070 has taken up an unassuming spot above the RTX 4070 and almost on the same level as an RTX 4090. Unfortunately, the latter is the Laptop GPU variant, with the desktop RTX 4090 way beyond the performance level of the new Blackwell board.

Unlike most modern games, Stardew Valley doesn't have a large development team to test patches. Even so, serious bugs have been rare for the farming and life simulator. Its creator identified issues resulting from a recent Stardew Valley Switch update and has released a fix today.

Cities: Skylines will celebrate its 10th anniversary next week. However, Cities: Skylines 2 has yet to win over skeptics, and a new update from Paradox Interactive will not change many minds. Players can expect a longer wait for a console debut and asset editor.

Gunnar Optiks has teamed up with Fortnite celebrity Cody "Clix" Conrod for its new blue light blocking glasses. The sleek $74 Clix Gaming Googles reduce eye strain during intense gaming sessions. While not all experts agree, buyers claim that similar glasses reduce dry eyes while improving focus.

The RTX 5070 is set to grace store shelves today March 5th while the RX 9070/XT releases a day later. When AMD's RDNA 4 offerings are available to purchase, the GPUs are expected to have tons more supply than the RTX 5070 according to a new leak by Moore's Law Is Dead.

A new leak tells us AMD plans to sell two variants of the Radeon RX 9060 XT. One version will have the same VRAM as the RX 9070 XT/non-XT, and the other will be stuck at 8 GB.

GTA 5 Enhanced is here to tide PC gamers over until the GTA 6 release date. Sadly, moving to the new version is introducing unexpected issues. GTA 5 Enhanced also lacks a few features, causing some post-upgrade regrets.

Two leading sources in the world of graphics cards have offered insights into the state of the Radeon RX 9070 XT and the stock levels AMD has provided retailers. Reportedly, for the Radeon RX 9070 XT to sell out on launch day, AMD must shift more units than all Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series sales combined.

Often neglected Mac gamers have another popular title to add to their libraries. Palworld is now available for purchase on the Mac App Store. Some label it a Pokemon clone, but these players can see for themselves how Pocketpair's creature hunter compares.

Minisforum introduced a new MoDT (Mobile on Desktop) motherboard, the BD790i X3D. As the name suggests, it brings mobile AMD X3D chips to the desktop, with the first available option being the Ryzen 9 7945HX3D.

Keychron today announced the K4 HE as a bigger version of the K2 HE, using the same wood-and-aluminium design and unique OSA keycaps on the special edition. The K4 HE offers adjustable actuation, SOCD, Rapid Trigger, and Analog Mode, all packed into a 96% form factor that optimises desk space without sacrificing the num pad.

The 27-inch Alienware AW2725Q offers all the advantages of a 4K QD-OLED panel in a space-saving design. With a 240Hz refresh rate and class-leading 166 PPI, it should impress as a gaming and work monitor. The AW2725Q is now available for sale with a $899.99 price tag.

A recently released AMD tech demo shows advancements with the RX 9070 series. Unfortunately, the improved path tracing effects didn't wow all gamers. Viewers have pointed out more ghosting and artifacts than seen with the Nvidia RTX 50-series GPUs.

AMD's recently unveiled 'Krackan Point' family of Zen 5 APUs brings commendable performance to the table, trading blows with Intel's competing products. Asus has now introduced a brand-new mini PC, boasting up to the Ryzen AI 7 350 APU in a compact and sleek chassis.

The Apple Mac mini with the M4 SoC is a mini PC that packs commendable CPU and GPU chops, courtesy of the 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU. The variant pre-configured with 24 GB of memory and 512 GB of storage is now cheaper than ever on Amazon, thanks to a $100 discount.

RTX 5080 buyers are experiencing déjà vu, as RTX 5070 Ti prices on store sites are already higher than on its release date. After revisions, most MSI cards cost significantly more than the $749.99 MSRP. So far, the arrival of the $599 RX 9070 XT is not leading to more affordable Nvidia GPUs.

Browsers that will be able to shop for and even buy things such as hotel rooms, event tickets or flights all by themselves are on the way, according to Opera. Its Browser Operator is a "native" AI agent that can complete tasks in response to natural-language requests. It is backed to uphold the user's privacy and control at all times.

GPU Compute test results of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 on PassMark could improve as the site has released a patch that should solve the problems that the Blackwell card had previously faced. Even before the patch, one beefed-up RTX 5090-based system produced a score that was nearly 10x the previous average result.

Gamers may want to avoid a recent Xbox controller firmware update if it's not too late. Version 5.23.5.0 has been causing reports of unexpected analog stick movements. An Xbox support agent explained that a new virtual dead zone feature is causing the problem.

The RTX 5080 with eight fewer ROPs becomes noticeably slower in some games according to a new analysis. The difference in performance between a perfect RTX 5080 with full ROPs and a faulty unit is shown to be as much as 10+%.

Fortnite cloud gaming is smooth enough for players to remain competitive. The most dedicated gamers log endless hours on the streaming service. A new Better xCloud discovery suggests future restrictions for the free-to-play Fortnite.

With the launch of the RX 9070 and the RX 9070 XT out of the way, all eyes are now set on the affordable RX 9060 and the RX 9060 XT GPUs. Release date and performance Information regarding the RX 9060 XT has now surfaced online.

Scalpers are drooling over the prospect of flipping the RTX 5070. Even so, gamers can target many different models priced at $549.99. With the RTX 5070 release date approaching, more U.S. retailers are listing the GPUs.

The latest Iqunix EZ63 firmware beta solves one of the biggest issues we had with the HE gaming keyboard in our review, officially taking it one step closer to the best Hall-effect keyboards on the market. The latest Iqunix EZ63 and EZ60 firmware update adds profile switching, an ultra-sensitive Berserk mode. These are seemingly the first steps towards the features Iqunix promised would be available by the end of Q2.

Monster Hunter fanatics would enjoy the freedom of taming beasts on handhelds. Sadly, Steam Deck performance is even worse on the system than on a desktop PC. Mobile Monster Hunter Wilds gamers currently have few options except waiting for patches.

Xbox co-creator Seamus Blackley is not surprised by the struggles of the PSVR 2. The PS5 is outselling the Xbox Series X, but not every risk Sony PlayStation has taken has paid off. In a recent podcast, Blackley explained why console-based VR gaming has yet to find complete acceptance.

CyberPowerPC, a system integrator, has presented its customers a guarantee against faulty RTX 50 GPUs with missing ROPs. It was discovered recently that a small number of RTX 50 cards, including the RTX 5090, RTX 5080, and RTX 5070 Ti, include fewer-than-advertised ROPs.

Monster Hunter Wilds is exceeding expectations for Steam player counts. Even with a large console fanbase, the Capcom game has dethroned PC exclusives like Dota 2. However, complaints about optimization have led to less impressive Steam ratings.

AMD dwelt on several key aspects of RDNA 4 that will officially launch today. Featuring in the new Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 GPUs, RDNA 4 enables next generation gaming and content creation experiences with support for new ray tracing and path tracing features, ML-based upscaling with FSR 4, and new video encode-decode capabilities.

AMD's latest GPUs — the Radeon RX 9070 XT and the RX 9070 — bring RDNA 4 goodness with improved ray tracing and ML capabilities and will be available from AMD's AiB partners from March 6. The new cards aim to offer a superior 4K gaming experience at 1440p prices, beating RDNA 2 and Nvidia Ampere flagships by a wide margin

Like DLSS 4, AMD's FSR 4 uses AI to maximize framerates with minimal quality loss. Games must also be updated to use the new upscaling features. What popular titles might see a generational leap in performance?

Even without famous characters from Harry Potter novels, Hogwarts Legacy exceeded all expectations. Jason Schreier has provided Hogwarts Legacy 2 news about unwanted live-service components. Players can also expect the Hogwarts Legacy Definitive Edition to arrive in the near future.

An Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090D graphics card has appeared on PassMark and delivered an incredible result despite having to overcome a couple of potential challenges. The RTX 5090D topped the high-end video card chart by an impressive margin while also managing to produce double the DirectX 12 test result of the RTX 4090.

A recent data mine of the recent DOTA 2 update has revealed a treasure trove of information about Valve's upcoming project. HLX, supposedly a codename for Half-Life 3, got a ton of optimizations within the Source 2 engine, meaning it is close to launch.

Valve's latest hero shooter, Deadlock, has just received a new major update with several updates to the core gameplay. The biggest change that most players will notice is the shift from a four-lane map system to the more traditional three-lane map meta. Valve also introduced a new mode to help players train their movement, and movement has become considerably faster, to boot.

Facing tough financial times, Warner Bros. Games is banking on another successful Lego title from TT Games. In a new podcast, Jason Schreier added more fuel to rumors that a new Lego game is in development. Fans are now left to wonder if Batman or another major IP is involved.

Considering Minecraft's impressive sales record, this new Razer collection was overdue. Razer's arsenal of green gaming gear is instantly recognizable to Minecraft fans. The wired BlackWidow V4 X, Kraken V4 X, and Cobra mouse are available for order now.

Crowbar Collective's tribute to the original Half-Life (Black Mesa) has received a 75% price cut on Steam. The game wasn't expensive to begin with and at this price, it is a must-buy for the hours of entertainment you can get from it.

Even though it is about twenty years old, the first F.E.A.R game still holds up today. If you haven't played it yet, you can grab a copy off GOG for a throwaway price. Its sequels (F.E.A.R 2 and F.E.A.R 3) have also been heavily discounted.

Black screens have turned the thrill of finding an RTX 5080 or RTX 5090 in stock into frustration. The issue appears without warning when gaming or even enabling/disabling displays. RTX 50-series owners are hoping a new Nvidia driver update eliminates the bug.

Opera asserts that its latest browser innovation will appeal to professionals, gamers and social media users alike. It eliminates the need to switch between multiple taskbar icons throughout the day by conferring access to a select number of apps within its own window. The integration is touted to make Opera One more convenient, flexible and versatile.

A new leak confirms the RTX 5060 Ti will come in two configurations: one with 8 GB GDDR7 VRAM and the second one with 16 GB. Both have the same TBP, which is slightly higher than their Ada Lovelace counterparts.

The RTX 5070 is reportedly set to suffer the same dismal fate as its bigger brothers at launch with low supply. Based on the information from a major online retailer shared by Moore's Law Is Dead, the RTX 5070 will likely be hard to buy. Naturally, low launch stock will result in massive price hikes by scalpers.

The performance issues that the GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 seemed to have on the PassMark benchmark website have apparently been solved, with future visits by the new Blackwell cards potentially offering better results. However, the reason behind the RTX 50 issues may cause even more problems in the future for gamers.