Linux desktop continues to grow with four percent market share
For the second month in a row, Linux on the desktop has reached a market adoption rate of over 4%, according to Statcounter.com. Will 2024 be the much-touted "year of the Linux desktop"?
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Battlefield 2042 will no longer receive a new season, EA focuses on new Battlefield games
EA has officially announced that Battlefield 2042 will end with the current Season 7 and the publisher now wants to focus on the planned "Battlefield Universe".
Suicide Squad could be discontinued early due to its failure
The action shooter Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has not been particularly successful since its release in February of this year. According to leaker Miller Ross, the game has been such a failure that it could be discontinued after Season 5.
Top RDNA 4 GPU to overtake RTX 4070 Ti SUPER despite being smaller and using less power per leaked Navi 48 and Navi 44 specifications
Specifications for the RNDA 4-based Navi 44 and Navi 48 have leaked. In the case of Navi 48, AMD might have a killer mid-range chip on its hands as the RDNA 4 GPU is rumored to not only enjoy more raw horsepower than an RTX 4070 Ti SUPER but also use less power and a smaller die size.
Samsung All-in-One Pro announced as new Apple iMac competitor with Intel Core Ultra processor, metal design and larger 4K display
Samsung has returned to its all-in-one desktop series, once again with a design that is reminiscent of the Apple iMac. The Samsung All-in-One Pro has a few tricks up its sleeve though, including a 4K display and an Intel Core Ultra processor, among other features.
Leak: New Prince of Persia roguelite to be announced on April 10
Recently, the well-known gaming insider Tom Henderson reported on a new Prince of Persia game, which is said to be a roguelite from Evil Empire. Now new information seems to have emerged. According to Henderson, the game is to be announced on April 10.
Jonsbo D300: PC case with curved window and space for ten fans is available for only 99 euros
With the D300, Jonsbo presents a stylish PC case that relies on a single, curved window instead of the usual two separate panels, which allows a clear view of the hardware inside.
Acemagic F2A review: AI mini-PC gets Intel's Meteor Lake Core Ultra 7 155H processor along with 32 GB of DDR5 RAM and Wi-Fi 7
Pricey office PC. Acemagic markets high-performance office PCs with Intel’s latest Meteor Lake processors under the F2A name. We have taken a closer look at the Acemagic F2A with an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and put it through a series of benchmarks to compare it with other top-end models. Read our review to find out whether this mini-PC is worth buying.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, Arc 8-Core, 768 gROG Iceblade X: Compact gaming PC comes with water cooling and RTX 4070 Super
The ROG Iceblade X is a new and compact gaming desktop designed for powerful performance despite its compact dimensions. A water cooling system is installed for this purpose, and the model is available with two fast processors from Intel.
Fallout bundle: All 7 games for 25 instead of 140 $
Fanatical has a tempting offer to coincide with the upcoming launch of the new Fallout series on Amazon Prime: all Fallout games in a bundle for 25 $.
Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 9 new desktop mode revealed as future Samsung DeX alternative
The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro recently received beta support for outputting to external monitors. Now, a reliable source has shown what Google's improved desktop mode actually looks like and how it compares to Samsung DeX.
Xbox Game Pass: 6 games will be removed from the gaming subscription in April
Six games will be leaving the Xbox Game Pass in mid-April. If you want to continue playing the games after that, you can currently buy them at a significantly lower price thanks to Microsoft's member discount.
Xbox Game Pass: 8 new games until mid-April
Eight new games will be added to the Xbox Game Pass by April 16 - in addition to various indie titles, one AAA game and two brand new games that will be available in the Game Pass from the day of release.
Steam: Very popular Rougelike RPG reduced by 90 percent
Darkest Dungeon is known for its high level of difficulty and is very popular with players considering the ratings. On Steam, the rougelike RPG, which normally costs 25 $, is almost free with a 90 percent discount.
RDNA 4 Navi 48 vs RX 7900 XT battle to result in win for former while Strix Halo reportedly outperforms RX 7600 XT
Mid-range GPU buyers could be in for a treat as AMD’s next-generation RDNA 4 cards are reportedly quite capable. The latest RDNA 4 performance leak which touches on the Navi 48 and Navi 44 alongside RDNA 3+ Strix Halo suggests that the mid-range Navi 48 outshines Navi 31-based cards like the RX 7900 GRE while Strix Halo is ahead of the current entry-level desktop GPUs.
CD Projekt Red CFO comments on microtransactions in The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2
Capcom's numerous microtransactions in Dragon's Dogma 2 caused a lot of discontent among fans. Will there be as many in-game purchase options in future CD Projekt games? CFO Piotr Nielubowicz answered this question in an interview.
Updated | Zen 5 performance gain to be >40% "core for core" vs Zen 4 as IPC uplift in games and synthetic benchmarks leaks
AMD is reportedly releasing the Ryzen 9000 CPUs based on the Zen 5 architecture between April and June with potentially up to a 40% IPC uplift over Zen 4. According to the latest leak out of @All_The_Watts on Twitter, Zen 5 delivers, among other things, a 38% IPC improvement in Metro Exodus, meaning the Ryzen 9000 chips could be gaming beasts.
Dragon's Dogma 2 survey: Players can express their wishes for future DLCs
Capcom seems to be planning new DLC content for Dragon's Dogma 2. In a recent survey, players can tell the publisher what content they would like to see.
Tryx Panorama Exhibition Area launches as world’s first AIO liquid cooler series with curved AMOLED display
High-end computer coolers with integrated screens are becoming more and more common these days. While the past releases came with a flat screen, Tryx took things to the next level with the Panorama Exhibition Area. It’s the first AIO (all-in-one) cooler lineup with a curved AMOLED display.
Gothic 1 remaster in Unreal Engine 4 free to play for owners of the original game on Steam
A modder has ported Gothic 1 to the Unreal Engine 4. The fan remaster has now entered open beta - and can be played for free by anyone who owns the original game on Steam.
Deal | 27-inch Samsung Odyssey G50A WQHD 165 Hz gaming monitor drops to all-time low once again
While it topped at $499.99 back in early 2022, the 27-inch Samsung Odyssey G50A gaming monitor carrying the model number LS27AG500PNXZA now has a $399.99 list price on Amazon and, thanks to a generous 38% discount, can be acquired for the all-time low of $249.99 once again. The last time Amazon offered this price was in July–August 2023.
JSAUX FlipGo crowdfunding campaign passes $1,000,000 mark with less than 48 hours to go
The JSAUX FlipGo is touted as one of the most innovative dual-stacked portable monitors thanks to its one-cable, easy mode-switching design. It is touted as the "ideal companion" for those who work either on the road or in an office with a range of stand options supported out of the box. Now, its crowdfunding campaign is nearly over - but not before accruing seven figures in terms of backing.
Zotac ZBOX CI671 nano and ZBOX CI651 nano: Fanless mini PCs get Intel Meteor Lake refresh
Zotac has announced two new compact PCs with Intel Meteor Lake processors. The Zotac ZBOX CI671 nano and ZBOX CI651 nano are completely fanless and come with Intel Core Ultra processors (Arc graphics not included) and a load of I/O.
Zotac ZBOX Edge MI672 and ZBOX Edge MI652 mini PCs announced with Intel Meteor Lake processors
The Zotac ZBOX Edge MI672 and ZBOX Edge MI652 are now official with an Intel Ultra 7 155H and Core Ultra 5 125H, respectively. Other specs include support for Intel Arc graphics, 64 GB of DDR5 RAM, and Wi-Fi 6.
MSI: Three new All-in-One PCs introduced with brand new Intel processors, also with touchscreen
MSI has presented several AiO PCs. These are available with different processors and come with a 23.8 or 27-inch display, depending on the version. A webcam and speakers are also integrated.
New ConcernedApe game "Haunted Chocolatier" is on hold until Stardew Valley patch 1.6 runs smoothly
In addition to its successful title Stardew Valley, ConcernedApe has been working on a new game for several years. However, as the solo developer announced, the current focus is on Stardew Valley. Work on Haunted Chocolatier will only continue once version 1.6 is running smoothly.
Dragon's Dogma 2 review: Laptop and desktop benchmarks
Mixed performance. Dragon's Dogma 2 may be good in terms of gameplay but from a technical standpoint, it still appears to be half-baked in its current state. Nevertheless, we battled our way through the role-playing game with the help of several graphics cards.
Update roadmap for Dragon's Dogma 2: Capcom responds to criticism
Since the release of Dragon's Dogma 2, there have been some significant performance problems, especially on PC. Another point of criticism is the many microtransactions in the game. With the recently published update roadmap, Capcom has announced how the problems are to be solved.
KDE Plasma theming security nightmare: scripting feature can run root commands including the worst Linux meme
KDE Plasma's Global Themes can run scripts in the background, which can run commands as a root user, including the infamous “sudo rm -rf" which wipes the user's root partition, causing significant data loss. KDE is aware of the issue, but no fix has been issued.
Geekom Mini IT12: Class-leading multimedia and gaming performance that belies its portable footprint, now at just US$349 this Easter
Featuring Intel 12th gen processors, the Geekom Mini IT12 offers an outstanding build quality, excellent performance, a smorgasbord of connectivity and expansion options. Get the Geekom Mini IT12 today and experience unhindered productivity and multimedia at an enticing price.
Horizon Forbidden West tech review: Laptop and desktop benchmarks
Showpiece game. Nearly four years after the release of Horizon Zero Dawn, the highly promising sequel Horizon Forbidden West has now arrived on the PC. The action RPG has quite a bit to offer not only content-wise but also graphically. In this review, we’ll check out what the hardware requirements are for the game.
Alone in the Dark (2024) in review: Laptop and desktop benchmarks
Fickle technology. Reboots, remasters, and remakes of popular game series are currently in high demand. The remake of Alone in the Dark has now been added to the long list. What about the hardware requirements and graphics in the horror adventure?
GTA 6 release window could get pushed back to 2026
Sources familiar with the matter told Kotaku that GTA 6's development is slowing down and it could result in the game being delayed by another year. However, Rockstar still wants to launch the game in 2025 and will only postpone it as a last resort.
Minisforum Mercury Series EM780 packs an AMD Ryzen 7 7840U and 32 GB of DDR5 RAM in a 1/4 L chassis
The extremely compact Minisforum Mercury Series EM780 stands out with its snappy modern SoC. In spite of this, the manufacturer hasn’t sacrificed a good I/O selection and gave the device two USB4 ports at once. But you'll still need to be ready to accept some compromises with the Minisforum EM780.
Ryzen 7 8700F and Ryzen 5 8400F: Supposed China-only AM5 CPUs confirmed at AMD event
AMD has revealed two new AM5 CPUs with interesting names at a recent event in China. The Ryzen 7 8700F and Ryzen 5 8400F appear to be desktop Hawk Point chips with their iGPUs disabled.
Dragon's Dogma 2 receives scathing Steam reviews due to microtransactions and performance issues
Gamers have not taken kindly to Capcom injecting microtransactions into Dragon's Dogma 2. That, combined with its high CPU usage problem, has resulted in less-than-stellar reviews for the game on Steam.
Baldur's Gate 3 unlikely to get any DLC or sequel as Larian Studios announces departure from franchise
Larian Studios has officially distanced itself from the Baldur's Gate 3 franchise, meaning the game won't get any DLC. A sequel could still be on the table, but Larian won't be making it.
Apple M-series chips have serious security flaw baked in, fix will result in performance hit
Security researchers have uncovered a major security vulnerability affecting Apple’s M1 and M2 family of chips. Using a crafted attack, researchers were able to use what is known as a “side-channel” to access and decode security keys used in widely used encryption services.
Sparkle Intel Arc A380 Elf desktop graphics card review - What can you expect from Intel's 129-Euro budget GPU?
Affordable Intel GPU still too expensive? For those who dare to give Intel a chance as desktop GPU manufacturer, there is now the Intel Arc A380. For a relatively low purchase price, you get a small graphics card and 6 GB of VRAM, although you shouldn't expect too much in terms of gaming performance. We took a closer look at the performance of the affordable Intel graphics card, the Sparkle Arc A380 Elf, and analyzed it with numerous benchmarks.
Intel Core i9-14900K, Arc A380, 415 g3 best home lab solutions for docker, network storage and virtual machines
CheckMag Any PC can run Windows, Linux or other OS of choice, but the average multicore processor provides enough headroom for a multitude of simultaneous tasks. Go beyond multitasking in a single OS and make your PC your home hub with this guide to the best home lab software solutions.
Horizon Forbidden West-themed GeForce RTX 4080 up for grabs in Nvidia's latest giveaway
Nvidia is giving away one custom GeForce RTX 4080 graphics card to celebrate Horizon Forbidden West's arrival on PC. It comes with a custom backplate and is worth an estimated $1,389.
Get two games for free in the Epic Games Store
This week, Epic is giving away two games - including a simulation and a popular visual novel game that has 95 percent positive ratings on Steam. The games normally cost 30 and 10 $ respectively.
Dragon's Dogma 2 to get a fix for PC CPU performance issues soon
Capcom said it is aware of high CPU usage in certain densely populated regions of Dragon's Dogma 2. The company is working on a fix but hasn't said when it will go live.
GNOME 46 Linux desktop released with experimental VRR support and more
The GNOME team has released version 46 of its desktop environment for Linux and Unix systems. GNOME 46 "Kathmandu" brings, among other things, an improved search function and experimental support for Variable Refresh Rate (VRR).
Hope for gamers NVIDIA left behind: AMD announces FSR 3.1 with standalone frame generation and enhanced visual quality
AMD has announced the next update to the FidelityFX Super Resolution 3 (FSR 3) image upscaling tech with visual quality improvements, new APIs, and added support for Xbox GDK and Vulkan. However, FSR 3.1’s biggest new feature is the separation of FSR 3 frame generation component from the image upscaler.
Intel Arc Graphics Driver 31.0.101.5379 update promises up to a 174% performance improvement in select DX11 titles
Intel has launched a new driver for Intel Arc graphics cards and iGPUs. The Graphics Driver 31.0.101.5379 update adds optimizations for Horizon Forbidden West and Dragon's Dogma 2. Existing DX11 titles like Granblue Fantasy: Relink get a 174% increase in FPS at 1080p.
Minisforum Mercury Series EM780 review: Extremely compact mini-PC with AMD Ryzen 7 7840U, 32 GB of RAM and 1 TB SSD
Small and mighty! The Mercury Series is Minisforum’s line of mini-PCs that are tiny and yet offer compelling performance. The latest model, known as the EM780, comes with an AMD Ryzen 7 7840U and is a solid performer despite its compact design. The mini-PC shines with its 32 GB of RAM and modern USB4 interfaces and is thus almost unrivalled. In this review, we’ll take a closer look at the performance of this pint-size device with the help of many measurements and benchmarks.
AMD Ryzen 7 7840U, Radeon 780M, 238 gWoW: Patch 10.2.6 brings a new Battle Royal mode with Plunderstorm, which is also interesting for Classic players
In addition to class adjustments and balancing updates, patch 10.2.6 for World of Warcraft Dragonflight, which went live today, also brings a brand new Battle Royale-style pirate game mode to the game - a treat that should also be of interest to Wow Classic players.
War Thunder 2.35 "Alpha Strike" comes with Hungarian aircraft, five rank VII premium ground vehicles, and more
Although it arrived last week, War Thunder 2.35 "Alpha Strike" remains a fresh update and is worth mentioning even now, since it's a quite solid package. Its highlights include the Alpha Jet (German and French versions), five premium tier VII ground vehicles, and a branch of Hungarian aircraft that joins the Italian tech tree.
Warframe 11th anniversary: Alienware PC giveaway, special events, free loot, Twitch drops starting March 22
Warframe will celebrate its 11th anniversary starting on March 22 through May 17 with free loot via Twitch drops, anniversary login rewards, and plenty of in-game events with extra bonuses. There is also an international giveaway featuring a Warframe-themed Alienware Aurora R16 desktop with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070.
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