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Switch OLED Mario Bros Wonder bundle (Image source: billbil-kun X account)

A new Switch OLED bundle appears even as the Switch 2 Direct looms

Greeted by a new Switch OLED bundle, gamers are questioning Nintendo's sales strategy. It may not be long until the Switch 2 release date, but Nintendo doesn't seem anxious to cut prices. The highlight of the latest bundle is Supe...
Adam Corsetti, 20 Feb 2025 20:32
One of the best games launched last year has been discounted on Steam (image source: Valve, edited)

Insanely addictive Roguelike deck builder gets 15% discount on Steam

Balatro was released exactly a year ago today. To celebrate the game's resounding success, it is now available on Steam for a 15% discount.
Anil Ganti, 20 Feb 2025 19:58
Rockstar has finally added some much-need improvements to the PC version of GTA V (image source: Rockstar)

GTA V PC update adds support for ray-tracing and AI upscalers

Rockstar has announced a huge update for PC GTA V players. It brings forth a ton of QoL features such as ray-tracing, support for DLSS/FSR/XeSS and even lets players take advantage of the GTA+ subscription service.
Anil Ganti, 20 Feb 2025 19:23
The Scuf Valor Pro for Xbox is a wired controller with Hall effect joysticks. (Image source: Scuf)

Scuf Valor Pro controller brings Hall effect joysticks and audio controls for Xbox and PC

Scuf has jumped into the Hall effect race with its Valor Pro controller for Xbox and PC. It is a wired controller but brings a few features that will surely improve the gaming experience on the Xbox Series consoles.
Vineet Washington, 20 Feb 2025 19:19
Razer Viper V3 Pro Faker Edition colorway.

Razer's Viper 3 Pro Faker Edition: Special edition gaming mouse packs flashy design with familiar 8 kHz wireless performance

Razer has updated its Viper V3 Pro gaming mouse with the Faker Edition, a new colorway designed in collaboration with the eponymous world-champion LoL player. The new gaming mouse still features the robust 8,000 Hz polling over wi...
Julian van der Merwe, 20 Feb 2025 19:14
Next free game on Epic Games Store is Mages of Mystralia (Image source: Epic Games Store - edited)

Epic Games Store: February's last free game is a well-rated action-adventure title

The free game selection of Epic Games Store has been updated, and with that, the platform's users now have the chance to claim two titles for $0. As for next week's giveaway, it'll be Mages of Mystralia.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 20 Feb 2025 18:02
With Fellowship, the developers at Chief Rebel want to establish MODAs as a whole new gaming genre. (Image source: YouTube / Fellowship)

MODA: A new genre inspired by WoW’s Mythic+, without the grind

MODA, short for "Multiplayer Online Dungeon Adventure", is a genre a passionate development studio aims to introduce with its debut title. Players can try this new concept firsthand in a free playtest starting in just a few days.
Marius Müller, 20 Feb 2025 16:34
Until February 24, Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 is available on Steam with a 90% discount for $4 instead of $40. (Image source: Steam)

90% off on Steam: Tactical shooter drops to just $4

A 2021 tactical shooter is now 90% off on Steam, available for just $4. The game has over 10,000 ratings with a positive average. But gamers need to be quick, because the offer is only valid for a short time.
Marius Müller, 20 Feb 2025 16:15
The revamped Anniversary Edition of Titan Quest is available on Steam for $5 instead of $20 until February 24. (Image source: Steam)

Steam discount: Popular action RPG with 20K reviews drops to $5

For a limited time, gamers can get a highly rated action RPG on Steam for 75% off – just $5 instead of $20. The game has over 20,000 ratings with a very positive average of 91 percent. However, the offer is only valid for a few mo...
Marius Müller, 20 Feb 2025 16:08
Civilization 7 performance review: Which GPU reigns supreme?

Civilization 7 performance review: Which GPU reigns supreme?

One step forward, two steps back? Civilization 7 hasn't quite conquered hearts like its 2016 predecessor. Critics and players remain divided. But what about its graphical demands? We tested a range of laptop and desktop GPUs to see which ones can rule the battlefield — and which belong in the ruins.
Florian Glaser, 20 Feb 2025 14:18
Epic Games' latest giveaway is worth almost $70. (Image source: Epic Games Store)

Epic Games Store: New free games are now being given away worth $70, but only for a short time

The Epic Games Store has updated its free game offering with two new titles. Worth a combined total of nearly $70, Garden Story and World War Z Aftermath arrive as the storefront's penultimate giveaways in February for Windows.
Alex Alderson, 20 Feb 2025 13:15
Newegg Nvidia RTX 4060-powered MSI Thin A15 rebate deal

Deal | Nvidia RTX 4060-powered killer budget gamer with Ryzen 9 8945HS and 144 Hz display gets solid discount

The MSI Thin A15 gaming laptop features a 15.6-inch 144 Hz display, an AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS, and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060. After a sizeable 22% discount and a $200 rebate, the mid-range gaming laptop becomes a stellar option for a...
Julian van der Merwe, 20 Feb 2025 09:56
Even Nvidia's mid-range graphics cards will be scarce at launch (image source: Nvidia)

GeForce RTX 5070 and RTX 5060 availability to be poor at launch

A new report from a Taiwanese media outlet says Nvidia's upcoming mid-range graphics cards might be difficult to buy at launch. The supply has been affected by the recent earthquake in Taiwan. Plus, some models are not performing ...
Anil Ganti, 20 Feb 2025 04:32
Pictured: Tiny Pasture game logo (Image Source: CaveLiquid)

Cozy new game has pets strolling on your desktop

CheckMag A new idle game launched on February 17th, with furry friends to keep you accompanied through work and studies on sale for $5. These adorable things hang around your desktop, taking up minimal space and strolling on top of your ta...
Sasha (Tristan) Mathews, 20 Feb 2025 03:09
Nintendo Switch 2 to get updated

Game developers expect Nintendo Switch 2's faster SoC and 3x RAM increase to make ports easier

Advancements to the Nintendo Switch 2's CPU, GPU, and RAM have game developers excited. Not only will the Switch 2 likely be able to run games more smoothly than the original Switch, but the increase in processing power also means...
Julian van der Merwe, 20 Feb 2025 01:21
Overwatch 2 Season 15 logo (Image source: Blizzard Entertainment)

Overwatch 2 update received positively after losing players to Marvel Rivals

Blizzard is not ready to concede hero shooter supremacy to Marvel Rivals. The recent Overwatch 2 update makes matches less predictable and more rewarding. How have these changes impacted the game's Steam rating and player counts?
Adam Corsetti, 20 Feb 2025 01:19
Retroid has shown the Pocket Flip 2 in two colours so far. (Image source: Retroid - edited)

Retroid Pocket Flip 2: OLED display and more confirmed for Nintendo DS lookalike as leak hints at release date

Retroid has now confirmed various details about its Nintendo DS lookalike. Not only does the Retroid Pocket Flip 2 feature an OLED display, but it also features Hall effect joysticks and triggers. A separate leak has offered an in...
Alex Alderson, 19 Feb 2025 23:58
Pictured: Zoe and Mio in Zoe's simulated world and are just meeting their newly hatched dragons (Image Source: Hazelight Studios)

It Takes Two developer launching new co-op game March 2025

Hazelight Studio's releases a new story trailer for their sci-fi action co-op Split Fiction, a game about two girls in a simulated reality, releasing on March 6th.
Sasha (Tristan) Mathews, 19 Feb 2025 23:49
Dune Awakening logo (Image source: Funcom)

Dune Awakening release date will be confirmed tomorrow in new trailer

Despite a sleepy run-up to its debut, gamers are about to find out the Dune: Awakening release date. Funcom has teed up a reveal trailer for February 20th to confirm if the survival MMO will still appear early in 2025.
Adam Corsetti, 19 Feb 2025 19:55
AI generated gameplay footage from Microsoft's new gaming focused model called Muse. (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft introduces Muse, an AI model that can generate gameplay

A new generative AI model from Microsoft called Muse can understand game physics and controller inputs to generate gameplay. It has been trained with over a billion images and controller actions, showing impressive results.
Vineet Washington, 19 Feb 2025 18:27
The ROG Flow Z13 (2025) impressed us during our recent review. (Image source: Asus)

Asus ROG Flow Z13 pre-orders open with spring shipments confirmed

Asus has now started taking pre-orders for the ROG Flow Z13 and its AMD Strix Halo APUs. The company has also confirmed relatively lengthy lead times for its new 2-in-1 in the UK, where it will not begin shipping until the spring.
Alex Alderson, 19 Feb 2025 17:03
EK releases new Velocity3 water blocks with latest Intel and AMD CPU compatibility. (Image source: EK)

EK releases new customizable water blocks for LGA 1700/1851/AM5 sockets

EK has updated its Velocity series of CPU water blocks with a modular, customizable option. The Quantum Velocity³ water blocks come in three styles: white, black Acetal, and clear Plexi.
Vineet Washington, 19 Feb 2025 16:51
The new ROG XG Mobile is roughly 20% lighter than its predecessor. (Image source: Asus - edited)

ROG XG Mobile 2025: Asus teases launch of first Thunderbolt 5 eGPU with $1,199 starting price

Asus has hinted that its new ROG XG Mobile eGPU will officially launch later this month. The ROG XG Mobile 2025 will be available with GeForce RTX 5070 Ti and GeForce RTX 5090 GPUs, which Asus has paired with Thunderbolt 5 connect...
Alex Alderson, 19 Feb 2025 16:25
Nanoleaf SmarterLife Shapes lights discounted (Image source: Nanoleaf)

Nanoleaf permanently reduces smart light and panel prices by up to 36%

Even as manufacturing costs rise, Nanoleaf is proving that cutting prices is possible. A more efficient production process has made the company's smart lights considerably cheaper. Some of the most tempting discounts are on its po...
Adam Corsetti, 19 Feb 2025 16:17
Pokémon Go's creator Niantic could sell its game division for $3.5 billion (Image source: DALL·E 3-generated image)

Pokémon Go developer Niantic might sell the video game division for roughly $3.5 billion

Born in 2010 as an internal startup within Google, Niantic became an independent entity in 2015 and is now worth billions. The name behind augmented reality titles such as Ingress and Pokémon Go is allegedly in talks with Scopely ...
Codrut Nistor, 19 Feb 2025 16:03
Ubisoft wants to continue to focus on open-world adventures and games as a service. (Image source: DallE 3)

No change in sight: Ubisoft remains on its current path despite setbacks

Ubisoft doesn’t seem to be planning a strategic shift, despite the setbacks of Skull and Bones and Star Wars Outlaws. This was revealed in a recently published financial report and a conference call with CEO Yves Guillemot.
Marius Müller, 19 Feb 2025 15:06
Gothic 2 is available on Steam with a 75% discount for $5 until February 24. (Image source: Steam)

Steam deal: Acclaimed RPG now 75% off for just $5

A cult RPG is now 75% off on Steam, available for just $5 instead of $20. Widely regarded as one of the best RPGs of its time, it remains a favorite among genre fans.
Marius Müller, 19 Feb 2025 14:55
Hitman Absolution is available until February 24 with a 90% discount for $2 instead of $20. (Image source: Steam)

90% off: Highly rated stealth game available for $2 on Steam

Gamers can now grab a highly popular game on Steam for 90% off. If you enjoy stealth action, this one could be worth considering. With 40,000 reviews and a very positive rating, it's a great deal.
Marius Müller, 19 Feb 2025 14:45
Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5060 and RTX 5050 GPUs will power a future HP Victus 16 gaming laptop pictured here (image source: Notebookcheck)

RTX 5060 and RTX 5050 laptop GPUs spotted alongside unreleased HP Victus 16 variant

Videocardz has spotted the RTX 5060 and RTX 5050 on HP's website. The unannounced Blackwell graphics cards will power a soon-to-be-announced Victus 16 gaming laptop.
Anil Ganti, 19 Feb 2025 14:17
The Nintendo Switch 2. (Image source: Nintendo)

Nintendo Switch 2 might cost 33% more than the original model

The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to launch this year, but its exact release date and other details remain a mystery. A new report suggests that the console may debut with a price increase over its predecessor.
Huzefa Baloch, 19 Feb 2025 14:02
No-Skin currently sports over 200 "Very Positive" reviews on Steam, merely 2 days after launch. (Image source: Steam - Edited)

This new roguelike horror game’s unsettling atmosphere is winning over Steam players

Affordable horror roguelike game No-Skin is slowly making its mark on Steam, drawing players in with its unsettling atmosphere and gameplay. It’s currently 15% off as a launch discount until March 2.
Anubhav Sharma, 19 Feb 2025 13:18
Epic Games has some deviced some novel methods to deal with Fortnite cheaters (image source: Epic Games)

Epic Games cracks down hard on Fortnite cheater with lifetime ban and public apology

A Fortnite player who cheated to get their way into a tournament has been pilloried by Epic Games. They had to forego all of their winnings and apologize publicly on YouTube.
Anil Ganti, 19 Feb 2025 12:17
A screenshot from SN Ultimate Freeriding showcasing the tricks and scoring system of the game (Image Source: Steam)

A minimalist and affordable snowboarding game made by two people is trending on Steam

SNØ: Ultimate Freeriding is a minimalist downhill snowboarding game about pulling off high-risk maneuvers to score big points. The game has procedurally generated terrain with easy-to-learn controls.
Rohith Bhaskar, 19 Feb 2025 10:53
Super Nova: Controller is now globally available. (Image source: GameSir)

Super Nova: Controller with numerous features, Hall effect joysticks and charging station now available worldwide

The GameSir Super Nova controller is now globally available in a number of currencies. The model is designed for a wide range of gamers with its modern layout, high-quality technology, customizable controls, customizable design el...
Silvio Werner, 19 Feb 2025 10:09
Logitech G305 and G502 Lightspeed gaming mice

Deal | Two legendary Logitech Lightspeed wireless gaming mice with Hero sensors get superb discounts in limited-time Amazon deal

The Logitech G502 Hero Lightspeed and Logitech G305 Lightspeed wireless gaming mice are both on sale at Amazon for over 40% off. Both feature advanced customisation, high performance Hero sensors, and fast 1 ms response times via ...
Julian van der Merwe, 19 Feb 2025 07:30
Asus Prime GeForce RTX 5080 OC Edition in review

Asus Prime GeForce RTX 5080 OC Edition Review: 13% gains over the RX 7900 XTX for 30% increased pricing over the RTX 5080 FE

Prime sans Optimus. The Asus Prime GeForce RTX 5080 Founders Edition is an SFF GPU based on Nvidia's latest GB203 Blackwell GPU. The Prime RTX 5080 OC offers slightly higher clocks than the RTX 5080 Founders Edition, but real-world performance gains don't necessarily scale with the marked-up pricing.
Intel Core i9-14900K | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | 32.00"
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 19 Feb 2025 07:06
Fans of turn-based games will want to check out this new Steam deal (image source: Valve)

Iconic turn-based games with "Mostly Positive” reviews on Steam get attractive discounts

The Total War: Warhammer franchise is now on sale at Steam. The promotion offers attractive discounts on all three games and their numerous DLC packs.
Anil Ganti, 19 Feb 2025 05:36
The Platinum White ROG Zephyrus G14 is a beautiful laptop with OLED display and AMD Ryzen 9 CPU (Image source: Asus)

Deal | Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 OLED arrives in bargain territory thanks to 33% price drop

The portable Asus gaming laptop is now available for just $1,075 after receiving its largest discount to date. While the Zephyrus G14’s RTX 4060 is certainly not a high-end GPU, the vast majority of gamers will appreciate the very...
Enrico Frahn, 18 Feb 2025 22:54
Marvel Rivals logo (Image source: NetEase Games)

Marvel Rivals fans are shocked as developers are suddenly fired

Marvel Rivals is more proof that not all developers benefit from a successful release. Even with record numbers of players engrossed in the free third-person hero shooter, several NetEase Games employees were fired. Players are no...
Adam Corsetti, 18 Feb 2025 22:38
The first prototype of the Game Bub on the left still had three buttons (Image source: Eli Lipsitz)

Game Bub open-source FPGA retro handheld for Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance games unveiled

After the Analogue Pocket comes the Game Bub. Over the past 18 months, engineer Eli Lipsitz has been working on a retro handheld in the iconic Game Boy form factor, which is supposed to play original cartridges for the Nintendo Ga...
Marc Zander, 18 Feb 2025 21:03
LG 27-inch GX790A-B UltraGear OLED monitor (Image source: LG)

OLED monitor sales will continue to boom, according to an LG financial forecast

OLED monitors are quickly becoming the preferred choice of gamers and professionals. LG revealed a new sales forecast backing up earlier claims about rising market shares. Why has support for these still-pricey displays risen so s...
Adam Corsetti, 18 Feb 2025 20:41
The MSI MPG 272URX costs a lot more than its predecessor in Europe and the US. (Image source: MSI)

MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED now shipping globally with unexpectedly high pricing in Europe and the US

The MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED has now started shipping globally. While the new gaming monitor price matches last year's MPG 271QRX in the UK, it costs significantly more in Europe and the US for some reason.
Alex Alderson, 18 Feb 2025 19:16
Avowed is also available on the Xbox Game Pass, starting Feb 18. (Image source: Xbox)

Xbox Game Pass: Two of three upcoming games revealed to be popular AAA titles

Microsoft is adding three new games to the Xbox Game Pass, including AAA titles Watch Dogs: Legion and F1 24, along with Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader. These titles arrive between February 20-25.
Anubhav Sharma, 18 Feb 2025 18:54
Aptoide free app store for iOS now generally available across the European Union (Image source: Own)

Free App Store alternative Aptoide now fully available across the European Union

With the limited beta period over, Aptoide users across the European Union can join without any restrictions this App Store alternative for iOS users. Thanks to it, all users of Apple hardware can enjoy the App Versions feature, w...
Codrut Nistor, 18 Feb 2025 17:38
Assassin's Creed Shadows logo (Image source: Ubisoft)

Twice delayed Assassin's Creed Shadows release date on March 20th looks promising

The Assassin's Creed Shadows release date has already been postponed twice. Even with a rocky development cycle, its pre-release sales are making Ubisoft optimistic. An Insider Gaming article suggests that the stealth-focused acti...
Adam Corsetti, 18 Feb 2025 16:49
Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is reduced by 80 percent on Steam until February 24 and is therefore available for $3 instead of $15. (Image source: Steam)

Steam Deal: Beloved open-world RPG with 95% positive reviews for $3

A highly popular open-world RPG with extensive DLCs and mod support is currently 80% off on Steam, bringing the price down to just $3.
Marius Müller, 18 Feb 2025 16:06
Legend of Ymir will be released in South Korea on February 20. (Image source: Legend of Ymir)

Upcoming MMO built in Unreal Engine 5 nears launch

A new MMORPG comes with Unreal Engine 5 graphics and aims to impress players with massive siege battles. The game will be released in South Korea this week and should soon be available for the rest of the world.
Marius Müller, 18 Feb 2025 15:55
The free autobattler Alpha League HD is currently ranked number 1 in the SteamDB category "Popular Releases". (Image source: Steam)

Free autobattler tops SteamDB charts following HD upgrade

This free-to-play autobattler recently received an HD upgrade, which helped it gain enough attention to reach the top of SteamDB's 'Popular Releases' category.
Marius Müller, 18 Feb 2025 15:47
A Neo 7 SE teaser. (Image source: Realme)

Realme Neo 7 SE: Launch date and color options for new mid-range Android "Gaming Star" exposed

The Neo 7 SE is tipped to out-muscle the Redmi Turbo 4 Pro/Poco X7 Pro with a significantly larger 7,000mAh battery. Realme has yet to confirm that spec outright, but has now set an imminent launch date for its upcoming mid-tier A...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Feb 2025 15:46
Video: Asus ROG Flow Z13 w/ AMD Strix Halo in-depth review - The death of dedicated (laptop) GPUs?

Video: Asus ROG Flow Z13 w/ AMD Strix Halo in-depth review - The death of dedicated (laptop) GPUs?

AMD's new APU, a chip that combines a CPU and a GPU on a single die, just launched in the all-new Asus ROG Flow Z13. The new Ryzen AI Max+ 395, with its integrated 8060s, can compete with dedicated solutions such as the RTX 4060 and RTX 4070. So is this the beginning of the end for dedicated GPUs?
Alexander Wätzel, 18 Feb 2025 15:01

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