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Cult classic Sonic the Hedgehog game gets unofficial PC port

A new fan project ported a cult classic Sonic the Hedgehog game to the PC. Dubbed "Unleashed Recompiled," the project aims to convert the Xbox 360 version of Sonic Unleashed for modern computers.

Sam Medley, 03 Mar 2025 01:12

Xbox Series X console (Image source: Microsoft)

As Xbox sales dwindle, the Series X is unavailable in much of Europe

The Xbox Series X is becoming a rarer sight across Europe. As Xbox sales crater, Microsoft is sending fewer consoles to the continent. Is the Series X a victim of the company's multi-platform strategy?

Adam Corsetti, 03 Mar 2025 00:49

Microsoft Xbox Core controller (Image source: Microsoft)

Xbox controller inputs are unreliable after firmware update, but it's not stick drift

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 f...

Adam Corsetti, 02 Mar 2025 20:12

Fortnite cloud gaming facing potential time restrictions on xCloud

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 Fortni...

Adam Corsetti, 02 Mar 2025 01:15

Valve has kept details regarding the Steam Deck 2 close to its chest - for now. (Image source: Valve, edited)

Valve Steam Deck 2: Leaked AMD 'Aerith Plus' APU sparks Deck successor speculation, though questions linger

The Steam Deck has been around for three years, but hasn't received a single hardware performance upgrade since launch. The console's aging 6 nm APU based on Zen 2+ and RDNA 2 unsurprisingly struggles in many modern titles. Althou...

Sambit Saha, 01 Mar 2025 20:59

Three days after its release, R.E.P.O. already has over 3,000 reviews on Steam. (Image source: Steam)

Silence is key: New co-op horror game on Steam uses proximity chat and noise-reactive enemies

In this horror game, players must stay as quiet as possible and outsmart opponents using strategy and teamwork. The concept seems to be a hit. R.E.P.O. has earned over 3,000 "Overwhelmingly Positive" reviews on Steam in just three...

Marius Müller, 01 Mar 2025 20:30

Asus Prime GeForce RTX 5070 (Image source: Best Buy)

More retailers price RTX 5070 GPUs at $549.99 before March 5th release date

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.

Adam Corsetti, 01 Mar 2025 20:11

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege is available on Steam until March 13 with an 80% discount for $4 instead of $20. (Image source: Steam)

1 Million reviews on Steam: Huge discount drops co-op shooter to $4

There might be a great deal on Steam for fans of tactical co-op shooters. Right now, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege is available for just $4 instead of $20, thanks to an 80% discount.

Marius Müller, 01 Mar 2025 18:10

Iqunix has added on-board profiles and a handful of other features to its latest firmware.

Iqunix EZ63 HE keyboard inches towards Wooting competition with latest firmware update

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 a...

Julian van der Merwe, 01 Mar 2025 08:01

Bundle with 422 titles for a good cause for only $10. (Image source: itch.io)

99% discount for a good cause: $3,200 worth of game bundles for $10

To help out victims of the Californian fire disaster, itch.io is now offering a bundle full of games, assets, tools, books and more. In total, the bundle with 422 contents is worth more than $3,200, but will only cost $10 for the ...

Marc Zander, 01 Mar 2025 05:28

Monster Hunter Wilds Steam Deck performance (Image Source: EverCanadian YouTube channel)

Monster Hunter Wilds Steam Deck players experiencing abysmal performance

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 wa...

Adam Corsetti, 01 Mar 2025 01:39

Sony PlayStation VR2 headset (Image source: Sony PlayStation)

Xbox co-creator sees no value in VR gaming as Sony slashes the PSVR 2 price

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 cons...

Adam Corsetti, 28 Feb 2025 21:01

AMD Radeon RX 9060 gets launch window confirmed

AMD confirms mid-range RDNA 4 RX 9060 GPU coming sooner than expected

AMD today finally revealed the pricing and full details of the RX 9070 series GPUs, but at the end of the RDNA4 presentation, the company confirmed that the next GPU release will be the entry-level Radeon RX 9060 series, although ...

Julian van der Merwe, 28 Feb 2025 21:00

The Ayaneo Flip has dual displays, a first for a Windows handheld. (Image source: Ayaneo)

Ayaneo quells rumor of discontinuation of Flip series, reveals Flip 2 is coming

Ayaneo has clarified reports about the discontinuation of the Ayaneo Flip series. According to the Chinese manufacturer, production will continue and there will be future iterations.

Habeeb Onawole, 28 Feb 2025 20:13

CyberPowerPC currently offers gaming PCs with the latest RTX 50 boards. (Image source: Nvidia, Unsplash, edited)

CyberPowerPC to protect customers from Nvidia's mistake by ensuring RTX 50 GPUs with full ROPs in gaming PCs

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 507...

Fawad Murtaza, 28 Feb 2025 19:41

The Xbox Velocity Green Core wireless gaming controller offers up to 40 hours of playtime (Image source: Xbox)

Deal | Xbox’s Velocity Green Core wireless gaming controller back to one of its best Amazon prices

The Xbox Velocity Green Core wireless gaming controller is 40% off on Amazon, reaching its record-low price. With a bold green aesthetic, the Xbox Core wireless controller features a new hybrid D-pad, button mapping, textured grip...

Abhinav Fating, 28 Feb 2025 18:57

La Quimera, a new IP by former Metro devs, is available for wishlisting on Steam. (Image source: Game Press)

Former Metro devs show off latest project titled La Quimera

The team behind the Metro games is back with another story-based first-person sci-fi shooter called La Quimera. It is set in 2064 in the Latin American megalopolis and brings intense gunfights, exosuits, and robot dogs.

Vineet Washington, 28 Feb 2025 17:28

AMD FSR 4 makes use of RDNA 4's FP8 prowess for upscaling and frame generation. (Image Source: AMD)

AMD talks FSR 4, Hypr-RX, and new Adrenalin software, FSR 4 uses proprietary model and is limited to RDNA 4 cards for now

AMD is introducing a new and improved FSR 4 alongside today's RDNA 4 announcements. FSR 4 will be an RDNA 4-exclusive feature for now as it uses a complete ML-based pipeline leveraging the FP8 capabilities of the new compute units...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 28 Feb 2025 16:54

Monster Hunter Wilds peak Steam player count already ranks 6th all-time

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...

Adam Corsetti, 28 Feb 2025 16:42

Far Cry 3 is available on Steam for $4.99 with a 75% discount until March 13. (Image source: Steam)

Steam: Cult shooter drops to just $4.99 with 75% off

Thanks to an atmospheric game world and iconic villain, this game is considered a highlight among open-world shooters by genre fans. Thanks to the Ubisoft Publisher Sale, Far Cry 3 is currently available on Steam with a 75% discou...

Marius Müller, 28 Feb 2025 16:34

Anno 1800 is available on Steam until March 13 with a 90% discount for $6 instead of $60. (Image source: Steam)

Steam discount: Beloved strategy game for just $6 instead of $60

Right now on Steam, players can grab a full-price game for just $6 thanks to a 90% discount. With over 19,000 reviews and a "very positive" rating, the city-building strategy game Anno 1800 could be worth a look.

Marius Müller, 28 Feb 2025 16:08

Expeditions: A MudRunner Game is free to play on Steam between February 28 and 30. (Image source: Steam)

Steam: Offroad adventure goes free for the weekend

Steam has launched another free weekend, giving players three days to try a game at no cost. Those who enjoy Expeditions: A MudRunner Game can also take advantage of significant discounts.

Marius Müller, 28 Feb 2025 16:01

New CAD renderings of the Switch 2 dock suggest an improved cooling system. (Image source: Nintendo / YouTube)

Nintendo Switch 2: New images of Docking Station leaked

New images of the Switch 2 dock have recently surfaced, offering fresh insights into Nintendo's next console generation. They were shared by a leaker who previously released accurate CAD renderings of the Switch 2.

Marius Müller, 28 Feb 2025 15:55

Premium features for sub-$1,000 (image Source: Acer)

Deal | Certified-refurbished Acer Predator Triton 14 with i7-13700H, RTX 4070 and Mini LED display drops under $1,000

This 2023 model packs premium features like the 14-inch Mini LED 2560 x 1600 125 - 250 Hz display with ~100% DCI-P3 color gamut, a Thunderbolt 4 port, micro SD card reader and fingerprint reader. Apart from the i7-13700H and the R...

Bogdan Solca, 28 Feb 2025 15:02

AMD RDNA 4 is built to cater to high-end gaming, ray tracing, and ML workloads. (Image Source: AMD)

AMD RDNA 4 architecture deep dive: A 64-CU monolithic design with all-round improvements to compute, media encode-decode, ray tracing, and AI

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...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 28 Feb 2025 14:00

AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 RDNA 4 GPUs get a full performance reveal. (Image Source: AMD)

AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070: 4K capable cards at 1440p prices with significant performance gains over RTX 3090 and RX 6900 XT

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 g...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 28 Feb 2025 14:00

Splitgate 2 open alpha test announcement launch

'Portal meets Halo': Hot new free-to-play arena shooter gets free Steam open alpha

Splitgate fans were justifiably annoyed when the first arena shooter stopped feature development almost two years ago. As it turns out, Splitgate 2 was in the works, and the creators behind it bill it as a more polished version of...

Julian van der Merwe, 28 Feb 2025 03:07

DAIMA DLC will be released for DBZ : Kakarot in 2 parts, allowing players to enjoy more DAIMA after the final episode of the series (Image Source : Steam)

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot DAIMA DLC revealed

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is taking players on a whole new adventure with the DAIMA: Adventure Through the Demon Realm DLC, set to roll out in two parts after the end of the series.

Santiago Nino, 27 Feb 2025 22:18

Video Game History Foundation launches digital library of rare materials

The Video Game History Foundation (VGHF) has unlocked a treasure trove of video game history: After years of effort, free early access to a unique digital archive is now live. Immerse yourself in rare documents, out-of-print magaz...

Nicole Dominikowski, 27 Feb 2025 21:22

FSR 4 support for Radeon RX 9070 GPUs includes Monster Hunter Wilds and Marvel Rivals

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?

Adam Corsetti, 27 Feb 2025 20:24

Epic Games Store: March's second free game is a top-rated hit with online PvP mode

The free game giveaway section of Epic Games Store has been updated. This week, the storefront is giving away an action-adventure title. For next week, it will be giving away a "very positive" 2D fighting title.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 27 Feb 2025 19:35

Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT powered pre-built PCs have been listed on Newegg. (Image source: @Olrak29_ via X)

AMD Radeon RX 9070 series powered pre-built gaming PCs now showing up at online retailers

The first pre-built gaming PCs featuring the Radeon RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT GPUs have started showing up online with a starting price of $1750. For now, there are only a few options but more can be expected around the official rele...

Vineet Washington, 27 Feb 2025 17:21

Verdun is available on Steam for $3.99 until March 5. (Image source: Steam)

Steam deal: Realistic World War-themed shooter drops to $3.99 with 80% off

Until March 5, Steam has a compelling deal for history and shooter fans. The World War I shooter Verdun is currently 80% off, bringing the price down to just $3.99.

Marius Müller, 27 Feb 2025 17:13

Hogwarts Legacy 2 and Hogwarts Legacy DLC addressed in Jason Schreier interview

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 Le...

Adam Corsetti, 27 Feb 2025 17:09

The PlayStation VR2 works with the PlayStation 5 and PC. (Image source: Sony)

Sony announces a permanent price cut for PSVR 2, undercutting the Meta Quest 3

Two years after its release, Sony has announced it is permanently slashing the price of the PSVR2 across all regions. The price cut should help the Japanese tech giant sell more units of the headset which has had poor sales since ...

Habeeb Onawole, 27 Feb 2025 15:40

XMG NEO 16 2025 lineup targeted at gamers and content creators (Image Source: XMG)

XMG starts pre-selling NEO 16 2025 laptops with up to an RTX 5090 GPU and Intel Arrow Lake / AMD Ryzen 9000X3D APUs

Initially announced only with Intel Arrow Lake mobile processors, the NEO 16 2025 laptops are now launching with additional AMD Ryzen 9000/X3D APU options. The E25 (Intel) and A25 (AMD) variants are available for pre-sale with RTX...

Bogdan Solca, 27 Feb 2025 15:00

Stars Reach was able to reach its funding goal on Kickstarter in just one hour. (Image source: Stars Reach)

Blazing start: New MMO hits Kickstarter goal in just one hour

The ambitious MMORPG project Stars Reach, which is partly financed via crowdfunding, was able to reach its funding target of $200,000 on Kickstarter in just one hour. In the meantime, the first stretch goal has also already been r...

Marius Müller, 27 Feb 2025 14:23

Amnesia: The Dark Descent is available on Steam until March 3 for around $3 instead of $19.50. (Image source: Steam)

Steam deal: Horror classic with 18K positive reviews now under $3

Right now, gamers can grab a true horror classic on Steam at a great price. With over 18,000 reviews and a 95% positive rating, Amnesia: The Dark Descent has more than earned its reputation.

Marius Müller, 27 Feb 2025 14:14

It's possible the GeForce RTX 5090D was overclocked for the PassMark benchmark run. (Image source: Nvidia/PassMark - edited)

Overpowered GeForce RTX 5090D takes huge lead over RTX 4090 in benchmark chart and doubles DirectX 12 test result

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...

Daniel R Deakin, 27 Feb 2025 12:27

Helegaly's new gaming handheld may launch in three colourways. (Image source: via Retro Handhelds)

Helegaly: New Powkiddy X35H gaming handheld clone revealed with unusual Allwinner A527 chipset

Early details about a new Helegaly gaming handheld have emerged online. Sporting a design that leans heavily into the recent Powkiddy X35H, the device is said to get close to the Anbernic RG405V and RG405M in terms of performance.

Alex Alderson, 27 Feb 2025 12:21

The Epic Games Store is now giving away a new free game, but only for a short time

The Epic Games Store has refreshed its free game giveaway program with a new title. Running alongside two surprise Android and iOS giveaways, this week's free PC game is another indie game that has been well-received across its Wi...

Alex Alderson, 27 Feb 2025 11:14

We finally might get a new Half-Life game this year (image source: generated with Grok)

Half-Life 3 rumours pick up steam thanks to data mined from new DOTA 2 update

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...

Anil Ganti, 27 Feb 2025 09:43

Valve's latest Deadlock update moves to a three-lane map

Deadlock Map Rework update: Valve switches up new MOBA hero shooter with fast-paced changes in patch

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 tradition...

Julian van der Merwe, 27 Feb 2025 02:41

The Gigabyte Aorus 17X is an attractive 17-inch gaming laptop with RTX 4090 and Core i9 (Image source: Sebastian Bade)

Deal | RTX 4090-powered Gigabyte Aorus 17X discounted by almost $1,000

The large 17-inch machine from Gigabyte also comes with the Intel Core i9-13980HX, 32GB of memory and a quick 240Hz QHD screen. Thanks to a 29% markdown, the RTX 4090 gaming laptop has now dropped to $2,410.

Enrico Frahn, 27 Feb 2025 01:32

Lego Batman: The Videogame (Image source: Epic Games)

New Lego game from TT Games confirmed, as fans hope for a Batman connection

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 wo...

Adam Corsetti, 27 Feb 2025 00:53

The Game Console RX6H owe a lot to the RGB20S. (Image source: Game Console)

Game Console RX6H released as new ultra budget gaming handheld with ArkOS support

The RX6H by Game Console is a new cheap retro gaming handheld built around a 3.5-inch display. Considered relatively comfortable by early reviewers, the Game Console RX6H also already supports ArkOS thanks to its usage of a Rockch...

Alex Alderson, 26 Feb 2025 23:53

Pictured: Update image for Friends of Jimbo 4 (Image Source: Playstack)

Balatro includes Fallout, Critical Role, and more in the 4th "Friends of Jimbo" update

CheckMag Balatro continues to have more collabs in the form of more deck customization in the 4th "Friend's of Jimbo" update. There's another 8 new deck customizations added this time, from Indie hits like Dead by Daylight to AAA titles li...

Sasha (Tristan) Mathews, 26 Feb 2025 23:50