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Five new games are coming to Xbox Game Pass this week - four of which are new releases. (Image source: Xbox Wire)

Xbox Game Pass: Five new titles arrive this week – four are brand-new

This week there are five new games for Xbox Game Pass subscribers - and four of them are new releases that will be added to Microsoft's gaming subscription directly on the day of release.

Marius Müller, 27 Jan 2025 15:06

The Aokzoe A1 X will ship with a native landscape display that supports VRR. (Image source: Aokzoe)

A1 X: New details about 8-inch native landscape gaming handheld teased

Aokzoe has shared more information about its next gaming handheld. The Aokzoe A1 X will line up as an alternative to the OneXPlayer F1 Pro and Ayaneo 3 thanks to its Ryzen 9 AI HX 370 APU, albeit with an 8-inch native landscape di...

Alex Alderson, 27 Jan 2025 13:20

The MSRP for the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 card is $999. (Image source: Nvidia)

RTX 5080 and other GeForce 50 series board MSRPs supposedly to blame for hefty AIB prices

A discussion about the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 board has led to an interesting disclosure that might explain why some custom boards from companies like Asus and Gigabyte will allegedly launch with high price tags. However, any gam...

Daniel R Deakin, 27 Jan 2025 12:03

Creal Clarity light field display technology is now available to manufacturers for integration into AR glasses. (Image source: Creal)

Creal Clarity light field display technology renders 3D AR scenes with full depth information

Now available for OEM integration into AR glasses, Creal Clarity reproduces virtual scenes with full depth information, allowing users to focus on 3D objects near and far. Traditional AR glasses project images at a set distance, c...

David Chien, 27 Jan 2025 06:17

Xbox Series X declining sales (Image source: Microsoft)

New Xbox sales numbers confirm the console's struggles as the PS5 outsells the PS4

The latest PlayStation vs Xbox sales numbers reveal stark contrasts, as the Series X has fallen further behind. Microsoft is pinning its hopes on Xbox Game Pass and Cloud Gaming, while Sony and Nintendo remain more hardware-centri...

Adam Corsetti, 26 Jan 2025 21:42

The shared gaming benchmarks of Radeon 8060S looks promising (Image source: AMD - edited)

AMD claims Radeon 8060S iGPU outperforms Nvidia RTX 4070 by up to 68.1% in gaming

The AMD Strix Halo lineup became official at CES 2025, and the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and Max 390 sports the Radeon 8060S iGPU. Per a recently surfaced marketing material, this iGPU can offer up to 68.1% better performance than the Nvi...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 26 Jan 2025 19:23

AMD FSR 4 and RX 9070 should benefit from compatibility with all FSR 3.1 games

FSR 4 is AMD's latest upscaling technology, maximizing frame rates with less latency and artifacts. When it launches in March, gamers will need a Radeon RX 9000 series GPU to take advantage of the feature. How can upgrading FSR 3....

Adam Corsetti, 26 Jan 2025 18:14

Rockstar Games’ 2025 steam sale offers another chance to revisit past top hits before GTA VI launches (Image source: Steam - edited)

Rockstar Games' Steam sale discounts big hits by up to 75%

Nearly all the games in Rockstar Games' PC portfolio are on sale on Steam right now. Some of these top-hit titles are even enjoying over a 70% discount than they usually go for.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 26 Jan 2025 15:49

The RTS fest will end tomorrow, January 27 (Image source: Steam)

Steam's RTS Fest ends in a day but what is Real Time Strategy?

CheckMag For its first sale of the year, Steam has ‘strategically’ started with the Real Time Strategy Fest (January 20 to January 27). This genre is full of constant frenetic action, and while you may find yourself stressed to begin with,...

Sasha (Tristan) Mathews, 26 Jan 2025 11:55

The game's developer announced that Crime Simulator: Prologue will cost $4.99 after the update (Image source: Steam - edited)

Free Steam game with online co-op mode and 'Mostly Positive' rating will soon become paid

Crime Simulator: Prologue, which is currently a free game on Steam with a 'Mostly Positive' player rating, will become paid. After the update, it will cost $4.99, and it will be renamed to Crime Simulator: Playgrounds.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 26 Jan 2025 08:45

Phil Spencer says Xbox is "looking forward to supporting" Nintendo Switch 2 with games (Image source: Nintendo and Microsoft - edited)

Nintendo Switch 2: Microsoft's gaming CEO comments on first-party Xbox games support for the handheld

Phil Spencer, Microsoft's gaming CEO, has confirmed that the Nintendo Switch 2 will get support for first-party Xbox games. This corroborates some of the recent rumors about the handheld getting multiple AAA game ports.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 25 Jan 2025 18:50

The Quinfall currently holds a mere 23% positive rating on Steam. (Image source: vawraek.com)

MMO hopeful stumbles badly, earning terrible reviews

The Quinfall promised a vast open world and a thrilling combat system, sparking excitement among genre fans eager for a standout MMO. One day after its release, however, the average rating on Steam has already plummeted - and not ...

Marius Müller, 25 Jan 2025 15:22

The demo version of Escape form Duckov is available between January 23 and February 10 and is currently number 1 in the Steam charts. (Image source: Steam)

Escape from Tarkov with ducks: New looter shooter demo hits #1 on Steam charts

Loot, gather resources and stay alert for enemies, all from the perspective of a duck. If you enjoy looter shooters like Escape from Tarkov and appreciate a good dose of humor, this new demo on Steam is worth checking out.

Marius Müller, 25 Jan 2025 14:56

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 has been benchmarked on Geekbench and Blender (image source: Chiphell)

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 benchmark leak highlights varying degrees of performance improvement

The GeForce RTX 5080 has been benchmarked on Geekbench and Blender. While it is remarkably faster than the RTX 4080 in OpenCL, it is not replicated in Vulkan and Blender.

Anil Ganti, 25 Jan 2025 14:54

GamesandMovies.it starts taking pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 at €364.99 (Image source: Nintendo - edited)

Sketchy Nintendo Switch 2 listing reveals the gaming handheld's pre-order price

While the Nintendo Switch 2 was fully showcased, its official price still remains a mystery. Ahead of any official words from the company, a lesser-known European retailer has revealed the pre-order price of the gaming handheld.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 25 Jan 2025 12:15

Epic Games Store on mobile gets third-party titles and free games (Image source: Epic Games Store - edited)

Epic Games Store introduces third-party titles and free games program on mobile

Epic Games Store is adding around 20 third-party titles to its Android and iOS apps. It has also officially introduced the free games program to the mobile storefront and is working to bring the highest-grossing mobile game develo...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 25 Jan 2025 07:14

Ninja Gaiden 2 Black disappoints Xbox Game Pass PC players with no DLSS option

Xbox Game Pass and Steam provide very different experiences to Ninja Gaiden 2 Black players. The just-released remaster only offers DLSS on Steam, robbing other gamers of enhanced performance. Why do so many Xbox Game Pass and Ste...

Adam Corsetti, 25 Jan 2025 00:20

It is unclear when Epic Games' next free mobile game will be available. (Image source: Epic Games)

The Epic Games Store reveals new free game offer with time to spare

The Epic Games Store will soon be offering another game for $0.00. Although the date of its 100% discount is not yet known, the storefront has already named the game in question.

Alex Alderson, 24 Jan 2025 23:51

The UltraGear 27850A should reach more markets later this year. (Image source: LG)

LG UltraGear 27G850A-B: New gaming monitor now available with global release on the horizon

LG has released a new 27-inch UltraGear gaming monitor in Japan before it reaches other markets. Not only does its Japanese release confirm all key specifications for the LG UltraGear 27G850A-B, but it also outlines how much it ma...

Alex Alderson, 24 Jan 2025 23:42

The SuperStation One can play PS1 games without emulation thanks to FPGA (Image source: Retro Remake)

New SuperStation One retro console runs PlayStation 1 games via FPGA and without software emulator

An official launch and pre-order date has finally been set for the SuperStation One, an FPGA console that can run PlayStation 1 games without any software emulation. The gaming system is even compatible with original memory cards ...

Hannes Brecher, 24 Jan 2025 22:47

Doom: The Dark Ages does not have any multiplayer modes (Image source: Bethesda)

Doom: The Dark Ages will be strictly single-player, promising the most epic campaign ever

Doom: The Dark Ages brings new gameplay mechanics, a 30-foot mech, and a dragon, but skips on the multiplayer component. id Software has decided to keep this Doom game strictly single-player and make it the best campaign ever.

Vineet Washington, 24 Jan 2025 20:53

Epic Games Store: Surprise free game giveaway lands on mobile devices

The Epic Games Store has kicked a surprise free game giveaway. Arriving in addition to the title it began offering for free yesterday on Windows, the new giveaway is the first of many free games that will be available via its mobi...

Alex Alderson, 24 Jan 2025 19:32

The Govee Gaming Light Bars Pro will follow the original model (above). (Image source: Govee)

New Govee Gaming Light Bars Pro with Matter support spotted at CSA

An unannounced Govee product has been certified by the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA). The company has shared a few details about this new product, indicating RGB lighting, app-based controls and support for Matter. It will...

Polly Allcock, 24 Jan 2025 19:16

Asus ROG Phone 9 FE could feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (8 Pro pictured, image source: Asus)

Leak details the affordable Asus ROG Phone 9 series smartphone ahead of official announcement

Asus is rumored to launch the ROG Phone 9 FE, which is expected to be a cheaper variant for Asus's new gaming smartphone lineup. While the company has yet to officially announce it, a new leak has shared all the specs of the devic...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 24 Jan 2025 18:17

The Ayaneo 3 comes in black, white and 'Retro Power' finishes. (Image source: Ayaneo)

Ayaneo 3 gaming handheld now available with AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, OLED display, OCuLink and up to 64 GB of RAM

Ayaneo has finally released its next-generation gaming handheld. Available to order now in multiple variants, the Ayaneo 3 can be configured with a 120 Hz OLED display, up to 64 GB of RAM and an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU. The new ...

Alex Alderson, 24 Jan 2025 17:50

Reddit user Pebbelstar has allegedly played an early test version of GTA6. (Image source: Rockstar Games)

GTA 6 Leak: Reddit user shares alleged details from test build

An insider claims to have played an early test version of GTA6 and reveals details about the game world. The information is difficult to verify, but seems plausible.

Marius Müller, 24 Jan 2025 15:32

The co-op sandbox adventure Necesse is free to play on Steam between January 24 and 26. (Image source: Steam)

For short time only: Co-op sandbox adventure available to play for free on Steam

Between January 24 and 26, players can enjoy a free trial of a sandbox action-adventure game on Steam, featuring a robust co-op mode. For those who want to keep playing after the trial, the game is available at a 35% discount.

Marius Müller, 24 Jan 2025 15:16

Ninja Gaiden 2 Black was released as an unannounced shadowdrop on January 23. (Image source: Steam)

Shadowdrop: Ninja game worth $50 joins Xbox Game Pass

On January 23, a remake of a popular action-adventure game, renowned for its intense and challenging combat, was released without prior notice. The game is now featured in the Xbox Game Pass and available on Steam, where it has qu...

Marius Müller, 24 Jan 2025 15:10

8BitDo may sell the Orion as a new version of the Ultimate outside China. (Image source: 8BitDo)

Orion: 8BitDo presents new 2.4 GHz wireless controller with Hall effect triggers and haptic feedback

8BitDo has showcased a new wireless controller in China. Potentially an upgraded 8BitDo Ultimate, the 8BitDo Orion features upgraded hardware like Hall effect triggers that also support DualSense-like haptic feedback in some insta...

Alex Alderson, 24 Jan 2025 14:14

Earthblade was supposed to be released in 2024. (Image source: EXOK Games)

Earthblade, the follow-up to metroidvania hit Celeste, gets cancelled

EXOK Games, the developer behind the hit metroidvania, Celeste, has revealed that it has cancelled Earthblade, its next game. The decision was made due to a disagreement between core team members among other reasons.

Habeeb Onawole, 24 Jan 2025 09:38

Gamers may have to part with ridiculous sums of money for the newest custom GeForce 50 series graphics cards. (Image source: Nvidia - edited)

RTX 5090 for $2,799, RTX 5080 for $1,899: Prices for custom Blackwell graphics cards leak

Prices for custom variants of the GeForce RTX 5090 and GeForce RTX 5080 graphics cards have apparently been leaked via retailer error. The highest-priced RTX 5090 card on the list is the Asus ROG Astral OC, which is supposedly goi...

Daniel R Deakin, 24 Jan 2025 08:08

Doom: The Dark Ages PC launches on May 15 (image source: Bethesda)

Doom: The Dark Ages PC system requirements hint at yet another well optimized game from id Software

Bethesda and id Software have revealed the PC system requirements for Doom: The Dark Ages PC. Like its predecessor, it isn't very demanding and can easily run on any PC built in the past few years.

Anil Ganti, 23 Jan 2025 23:47

Assassin's Creed Shadows launches on March 20 (image source: Ubisoft)

Assassin's Creed Shadows PC system requirements confirm low barrier to entry for 1080p gamers

Ubisoft has revealed the PC system requirements for Assassin's Creed Shadows. It can run on a wide range of hardware and supports all AI-powered upscalers such as DLSS, FSR and XeSS.

Anil Ganti, 23 Jan 2025 22:54

MSI Strike 600 keyboard launched (Image source: MSI)

The new MSI Strike 600 is a silent mechanical keyboard targeting gamers and workers

MSI is launching a quiet mechanical keyboard for stress-free gaming and working. At a reasonable price, the Strike 600 has a full-size layout and enough gaming flair to warrant attention. How else does MSI's keyboard plan to compe...

Adam Corsetti, 23 Jan 2025 20:57

The Ayaneo 3 will be one of the few modular gaming handhelds out there when it launches later this week. (Image source: Ayaneo)

Ayaneo 3: Ayaneo teases launch pricing while revealing release date

Ayaneo has finally revealed when it will begin selling the Ayaneo 3, its next premium Windows gaming handheld. The company has also dropped a few hints about pricing and availability before its full unveiling later this week.

Alex Alderson, 23 Jan 2025 19:26

Epic Games Store: January's last free game announced after leaker shares reveal ahead of schedule

The Epic Games Store has now started giving away another free game, but only for a short time. Somehow, a now infamous Redditor got his hands on details about next week's giveaway, the accuracy of which the storefront has now conf...

Alex Alderson, 23 Jan 2025 18:12

The Retroid Pocket Mini is comparatively powerful given its size. (Image source: Retroid)

Retroid Pocket Mini receives Android 13 upgrade, but early adopters warn against updating

Retroid has now published an Android 13 update for the Pocket Mini. Although the device theoretically now runs the same software as the larger Pocket 5, early reports point to a myriad of issues.

Alex Alderson, 23 Jan 2025 17:29

Bazzite provides a SteamOS-like environment for Windows gaming handhelds. (Image source: Bazzite)

Legion Go S: Popular SteamOS alternative arrives for Lenovo's latest gaming handheld

Lenovo will not begin shipping the SteamOS version of the Legion Go S for a few months yet. In the meantime, a well-regarded SteamOS alternative has added support for the Windows version of the device to provide a Steam Deck-like ...

Alex Alderson, 23 Jan 2025 16:47

The Powkiddy V20 is said to measure 133 x 85.3 x 23 mm and will come in various colours. (Image source: via r/SBCGaming)

Powkiddy V20: Specifications and images leak for new pocket-sized gaming handheld

Various details about a new Powkiddy gaming handheld have surfaced online. Allegedly set for release soon, the so-called Powkiddy V20 slots into the company's line-up with an Allwinner A133P chipset, a 480p display and a comparati...

Alex Alderson, 23 Jan 2025 16:17

Epic Games Store is now giving its penultimate free game in January for a short time

The Epic Games Store is updating its free game giveaway with a new indie title. This time, the storefront has discounted a first-person puzzler to $0.00, which has been well received by fans and critics alike.

Alex Alderson, 23 Jan 2025 14:47

Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist is number 1 in the "Hot Releases" category on SteamDB one day after release. (Image source: Steam)

Heartfelt dark fantasy RPG tops SteamDB rankings

A fantasy RPG released on January 22 is captivating players with its dark setting and immersive story. This success is mirrored on SteamDB, where the game topped the "Hot Releases" category just one day after launch.

Marius Müller, 23 Jan 2025 14:46

Mika and the Witch's Mountain left Early Access on January 22 and is number 1 in the "New and Trending" section of the Steam charts. (Image source: Steam)

Idyllic witch adventure claims #1 spot in Steam’s "New and Trending" rankings

On January 22, a vibrant action-adventure game emerged from Early Access and claimed the top spot in Steam's "New and Trending" category. Its success is largely due to its charming protagonist and laid-back atmosphere.

Marius Müller, 23 Jan 2025 14:31

On January 31, six games will be removed from the Xbox Game Pass. (Image source: Xbox)

Xbox Game Pass: 6 games leaving soon

By the end of January, six games will be leaving Microsoft’s Game Pass subscription. Until then, subscribers can take advantage of exclusive member discounts to purchase the titles individually.

Marius Müller, 23 Jan 2025 14:21

The Lenovo Legion Pro 7 16 Gen 8 offers expandable storage and RAM. (Image source: Lenovo, Unsplash, edited)

Deal | "Certified-Refurbished" Lenovo Legion Pro 7 laptop with RTX 4080 and two-year warranty enjoys 39% discount vs list price

The 2023 Lenovo Legion Pro 7 Gen 8, featuring an RTX 4080 laptop GPU, a Ryzen 9 7945HX CPU, 32 GB of RAM, and 2 TB of storage, is now on sale. The laptop is in "Certified-Refurbished" condition and comes with a two-year Allstate w...

Fawad Murtaza, 23 Jan 2025 13:48

GTA 6 could set a new pricing trend for AAA games. (Image Source: GTA 6 launch trailer on YouTube)

Estimated $100 GTA 6 base pricing signals game over for the wallet with industry set to follow suit

GTA 6 may very well break the $70 pricing barrier of AAA games and retail anywhere between $80 to $100 capitalizing on the current momentum, according to an industry analyst. This may very well be emulated by other studios in a bi...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 Jan 2025 07:41

There will be plenty of games to go around for Steam Deck and Switch 2 owners. (Image source: Nintendo/Valve/Dalle3 - edited)

Switch 2 vs Steam Deck: Survey suggests Valve's handheld will enjoy bounty of games despite Nintendo's big release

The 2025 Game Developers Conference (GDC) State of the Gaming Industry report has been released, and it contains some positive details for both PC gamers and those keenly awaiting the Nintendo Switch 2. The results of a survey of ...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 Jan 2025 07:34

Xbox storage expansion options grow as Microsoft loosens external hard drive limits

Microsoft has been working on a solution for congested Xbox storage. Some Xbox Insider Program members can now connect more massive USB drives. Sadly, this method of storage expansion still can't boot Series X games.

Adam Corsetti, 22 Jan 2025 23:30

The RTX 4070-equipped Zephyrus G16 is currently on sale for a record-low price of $1,099 (Image source: Asus)

Deal | RTX 4070-powered Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 now discounted by 31%

Another steep sale discount has been applied to the RTX 4070 configuration of the popular Zephyrus G16. Although the Asus laptop isn't as impressive as its redesigned 2024 successor, the comparatively affordable 16-inch notebook c...

Enrico Frahn, 22 Jan 2025 22:57