The base Asus ROG Xbox Ally is too slow and too expensive
Asus also offers a base version of the new ROG Xbox Ally gaming handheld with a white chassis. However, it only uses an old AMD Zen 2 processor, which is just not powerful enough.
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Halo: Campaign Evolved announced as first franchise title to launch on PlayStation
PlayStation players will finally be able to experience a Halo game natively. Halo: Campaign Evolved is a complete remake of Halo: CE, and it launches sometime next year.
Deal | Colorful souls-like adventure set underwater now 40% off on Steam for a limited time
Another Crab's Treasure is an anomaly in the world of souls-likes. It's set in a vibrant and colorful underwater world where you play as Kril the hermit crab, who must embark on an epic adventure to buy back his shell. The game is...
Steam denies banning all NSFW games from early access, after requests from payment processors
Developers of mature-themed titles are receiving conflicting responses when applying for Steam Early Access. The latest communication suggests that these titles are eligible for the program. Even so, threats from payment processor...
New GameHub update promises improved PC game emulation and Steam handling on Android
GameSir has pushed a new update for GameHub, the company's PC game emulator for Android. The latest version offers Steam optimizations and brings several emulation enhancements.
This free mod for Dark Souls II offers new environments and new enemies
A free mod for Dark Souls II completely transforms the game, adding numerous improvements and new features. But you'll need to be careful about compatibility issues.
Microsoft’s executive-mandated 30% profit target reportedly drove Xbox layoffs, studio shutdowns, and canceled projects
A Bloomberg investigation reports that Microsoft finance chief Amy Hood had imposed a 30% profit-margin "accountability" target on Xbox in late 2023. The goal, which is nearly double the industry average, seems to have directly co...
Phil Spencer insists next Xbox console will be first party hardware, unlike ROG Xbox Ally handheld
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer addressed upcoming hardware in a Famitsu interview. While the ROG Xbox Ally is made by Asus, another new Xbox console will be a first-party system. It will offer the revamped Xbox experience, whic...
Affordable, quieter, cooler, more efficient – Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16 with RTX 5070 (non-Ti) review
RTX 5070 vs RTX 5070 Ti. New CPU, new GPU, new test. We’re checking whether the more affordable Legion Pro 5 16 with RTX 5070 and Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX can keep up with the Legion version equipped with the RTX 5070 Ti and Core Ultra 9 275HX.
Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop | 16.00" | 2.3 kg
Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop | 16.00" | 2.3 kg
Compact 4K power for streamers and creators - Elgato Game Capture 4K S review
4K - Plug & Play. Elgato’s Game Capture 4K S proves to be a smart, hassle-free tool for gamers and content creators alike. With true plug-and-play setup, smooth 4K recording at 60 fps, and impressive versatility, this compact capture card can handle everything from console gameplay to DSLR webcam use or digitizing old footage (if HDMI is available).
Deal | October 2025 game giveaway expands on Prime Gaming as four free games unlock
Amazon Prime Gaming has already given away a handful of free games throughout October 2025, and four more have been unlocked. Among the newly added titles are Fallout 3 GOTY, a complete edition of the top-rated open-world RPG from...
Core Ultra 9 285K with 200S Boost vs Ryzen 7 9800X3D shows Intel is still distant second in gaming
Hardware Unboxed has tested and compared the performance of the Arrow Lake Core Ultra 9 285K and the Ryzen 7 9800X3D. Even after the performance enhancing updates and with the 200S Boost overclocking, the Core Ultra 9 285K is stil...
Lenovo Legion 9 18 with RTX 5090 Review: The most powerful gaming laptop on the market
Summit striker. Lenovo has effortlessly conquered the 18-inch gaming laptop segment with the Legion 9 18. After recently testing the RTX 5080 version, we now take a look at the top model based on the RTX 5090. Will the competition have to warm up again?
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | 18.00" | 3.5 kg
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | 18.00" | 3.5 kg
Deal | "Underrated masterpiece" – acclaimed FPS game with COD-like multiplayer drops under $3
Titanfall 2, an acclaimed FPS title that was released in 2016, is currently down to $2.99. This Steam game deal will remain active for a limited amount of time, expiring on October 27, 2025.
This retro FPS inspired by Wolfenstein and Doom is free to play on Steam
This retro FPS inspired by Doom and Wolfenstein is free to play on Steam. But be warned, because this game is punishing and contains very violent scenes that may be disturbing.
Blue Protocol: Star Resonance — 5 reasons you should and shouldn't be playing it
Blue Protocol: Star Resonance offers the anime MMORPG experience the genre has desperately needed, but can its beautiful world and dynamic combat save it from itself?
Ubisoft's Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Remake may be in trouble as the project seeks yet another game director
Ubisoft's Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Remake may get another game director change soon, based on updates on LinkedIn, as well as a now-deleted job listing on Ubisoft's website.
New Sony God of War 20th Anniversary DualSense controller now available
The Sony God of War 20th Anniversary DualSense controller for PS5 is finally here. The limited edition gamepad takes cues from Kratos’ gray skin and omega tattoo, marking 20 years of chaos and glory.
Palworld's publisher Pocketpair on games leveraging generative AI and NFTs: “We don’t believe in it”
Pocketpair’s newly launched publishing arm has taken a hard stance on generative AI, saying it will not back games that rely on it, Web3, or NFTs, with communications director John Buckley telling Game Developer: “We don’t believe...
Halo co-creator slams EA for leaving Ridgeline Games devs out of Battlefield 6 credits
Marcus Lehto, the co‑creator of Halo and former game director at EA’s now‑defunct Ridgeline Games, publicly criticized EA after numerous Ridgeline contributors to Battlefield 6 were left out or relegated to a brief “Special Thanks...
Astro Bot director lauds the PS5: “It’s brought something truly special to gaming”
Team Asobi's creative director Nicholas Doucet argued in an interview that the PlayStation 5 is a significant upgrade, stressing that innovations like the DualSense haptics and ultra-fast SSD yield hands‑on gameplay benefits that ...
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller Honkai Star Rail - Evernight is now available for $69.99
After being available to pre-order for weeks, the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller (Honkai: Star Rail - Evernight) is now available to buy. The special edition controller doesn't just have a custom finish, but also comes with...
Microsoft's Gaming Copilot AI not only raises privacy concerns but also impacts performance
Not all gamers are welcoming the new Gaming Copilot AI features with open arms. It aims to boost skills, but relies on scanning recorded screenshots for training. Some Windows 11 users think the app is sending data to Microsoft wi...
iPad Pro M5 AAA gaming test shows Death Stranding running at 1080p high settings without any upscaling or thermal throttling
YouTuber MrMacRight recently tested several AAA titles, including Resident Evil 4, Death Stranding, and Assassin’s Creed Mirage, on Apple’s new M5 iPad Pro. The results highlight meaningful performance and thermal gains over the M...
Assassin's Creed Shadows Switch 2 release date confirmed and it's just in time for the holidays
Assassin's Creed Shadows has been confirmed to launch on the Switch 2 this December. Nintendo has released a trailer showing the game running on the handheld, along with the exact launch date.
Petit Planet, made by the creators of Genshin Impact, will get a closed beta on November 7
Petit Planet is developing at high speed, and HoYoverse recently shared some big news. Indeed, those interested in this type of game will be able to try it out in a closed beta in the coming days.
BrickBoy turns Lego Game Boy into proper gaming handheld
The Lego Game Boy can soon be transformed into a functional gaming handheld that can play Game Boy games via emulation. A corresponding modding kit called BrickBoy is launching on Kickstarter in a few days.
Deal | Epic Games Store ends October 2025 with mobile gamer freebie as leaker reveals future plans ahead of schedule
The Epic Games Store has discounted a new game for Android and iOS gamers. While Doodle Farm: Breeds and Beasts will be free to claim until next week, a well-known leaker has already divulged information about the company's plans ...
EA's generative AI mandate backfires as devs clean up AI mess
A new report has suggested that EA is struggling with its implementation of AI in game development. Its internal AI chatbot is making mistakes that the developers are having to clean up on company time.
UnrealRTX mod breathes new life into 1998 classic with ray-traced lighting
Released in 1998, Unreal has received a new look thanks to this mod, which adds real-time path tracing, making the game more beautiful than ever. But you'll need to be careful when installing the mod and follow all the steps corr...
Razer Raiju V3 Pro for PlayStation 5 challenges DualSense Edge with TMR sticks and Razer HyperTriggers
With the Raiju V3 Pro, Razer has launched a brand-new PlayStation controller that is designed to surpass Sony’s DualSense with drift-free TMR analog sticks, tactile action buttons and shoulder buttons with trigger pull that can be...
Deal | Halloween special Steam Deck horror games bundle worth around $130 drops under $16
Just before Halloween, a good number of publishers have started to offer discounts on horror titles, and 2K is one of them. It has curated a new collection with Steam Deck games worth $129.99, which can be scored for just $15.37.
Helldivers 2 has now sold over 19 million copies across all platforms
Helldivers 2 has crossed another huge milestone. The game, which launched back in February 2024, continues to perform incredibly well almost two years after release.
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition delayed until 2026, as Switch 2 game struggles with performance
Fans of Souls-like action RPGs will have to wait longer to see an Elden Ring Switch 2 port. FromSoftware has bumped the Elden Ring Tarnished Edition release date to 2026. Developers have been unable to address performance issues d...
Epic Games Store reveals free games lineup to celebrate Halloween 2025 with two acclaimed titles
Epic Games Store has announced plans for a future gaming giveaway. With the end of October around the corner, the storefront has revealed a new batch of acclaimed games ahead of schedule aimed at providing a scare or two over Hall...
Xbox Game Pass: Three brand-new games are coming this week
On October 23 and 24, Microsoft is adding three new titles to Xbox Game Pass – all available on their launch day.
Deal | Best mainstream gaming laptop for $530 less: Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 10 with RTX 5060 and OLED display is now on sale
The Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 10 gaming laptop is back on sale. Retailing at a more than $500 discount, the Legion 5 15 Gen 10 (2025) enjoys solid 1080p gaming performance thanks to the RTX 5060 laptop GPU. The notebook also features a ...
GKD Pixel 2 gets a new pink limited edition colour
GKD has refreshed its pocket handheld, the Pixel 2, which it launched in January. Originally available in Grey, Green, Purple, Red, Blue, and a limited-edition Golden, the handheld is now available to buy in Pink.
Deal | Epic Games Store prepares for Halloween with new free game giveaway for stealth horror fans on PC and Mac
The Epic Games Store is preparing for Halloween with a new game giveaway. Available on PC and Mac, Fear the Spotlight is highly rated thanks to its level design and graphical style which pays more than a passing homage to PlayStat...
Escape From Duckov sold 1 million copies in just five days
After a spectacular launch, Escape From Duckov has just reached a symbolic milestone. And this suggests a bright future for this unique game, especially if new content is added to it.
Deal | Free Distant Space 1980s-style video game on Steam
Steam is giving away the 1980s-style video game Distant Space for free. The retro game is similar to Space Invaders, with players piloting a spacecraft that moves side-to-side to shoot at attacking extraterrestrials overhead. It h...
After creating Battlefield 6 map inspired by Call of Duty, EA threatens to ban player
Battlefield Portal is versatile enough to create authentic replicas of famous Call of Duty maps. A Battlefield 6 player is in hot water after sharing a design originating from the 2007 Modern Warfare. EA warned the gamer since the...
Deal | Sony slashes PS5 prices in new limited-time deal
Sony is now offering the PS5 Slim and Digital Edition at $125 off in the States in a new limited-time deal. The offer lands a few months after Sony raised prices due to tariff pressures.
Deal | Humble Bundle: $169 worth of Steam Deck-compatible games drop to $15
Humble Bundle has added a new game bundle to the current collection to usher in the Halloween celebration — The Dark Pictures and Little Nightmares bundle. The bundle contains a total of 7 items and will expire on November 6.
PS5 sales rise in September despite price increase as console's installed base passes PS3
Judging by new U.S retail data, Sony will have no regrets over the recent PS5 price increases. More buyers added the console to their setups in September than in August. Overall spending in the industry grew compared to the previo...
Some Battlefield 6 engineers are reported turning the repair tool into a canvas for in-game art instead
While Battlefield 6’s Engineers are supposed to keep vehicles running, many players have been using their Repair Tool for something else entirely: in-game wall art. Players are sharing scorch-mark drawings and mini masterpieces ma...
AMD giveaway: Five Monster Hunter Wilds-themed Radeon RX 9070XT GPUs up for grabs
As many as 5 AMD Radeon RX 9070 XTs are up for grabs in a contest that will remain open for the next 2 weeks. These are all Monster Hunter Wilds-flavor GPUs from ASRock and AMD.
Chizha Mount Ling Dock: Steam Deck docking station sports 3-inch touchscreen, active cooling and SSD slot
The Chizha Mount Ling Dock is a new docking station for gaming handhelds that sports a touchscreen, a display connector and multiple USB ports, among other features. It also comes with a fan for active cooling.
New Xbox console may sell for twice as much as PS6 price and offer superior specs
The PS6 may not face as much competition in the next generation of gaming systems. An insider predicts that with less power and memory than the next Xbox console, the machine could cost around $600. Meanwhile, Microsoft looks set ...
Leak reveals a new PS5 Fortnite Bundle with a reduced price tag will arrive in time for Black Friday
Sony is expected to release a new PS5 Fortnite bundle just as it did last year. The new PS5 bundle will come with exclusive content for the game and also have a launch discount for Black Friday.
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