Steam deal: Classic World War II multiplayer shooter currently $2.50 instead of $50A classic World War II multiplayer shooter is currently available on Steam at a 95% discount, dropping the price from $50 to just $2.50.Marius Müller, 05 Feb 2025 15:45
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 – bad review upsets lead developerKingdom Come: Deliverance 2 made its highly anticipated debut on February 4, drawing over 125,000 concurrent players and earning a solid Metascore of 88. While the launch was a resounding success, one particular criticism has beco...Marius Müller, 05 Feb 2025 15:32
AMD finally breaks silence on RDNA 4 sale windowAMD CEO Lisa Su has revealed the company's plans for RDNA 4 in a recent earnings call. Some Radeon 9000 series GPUs will go on sale in early March. Anil Ganti, 05 Feb 2025 13:45
This promising tactical FPS asks you to uncover the secrets of The BackroomsLamentations is an upcoming horror FPS that mixes the popular creepypastas of The Backrooms with tactical elements. The game promises dynamic encounters, puzzles, and co-op. Rohith Bhaskar, 05 Feb 2025 12:31
Idler Steam Fest starts now and lasts till Feb 10Steam isn't "idling" around. Idler Fest runs until February 10th and includes many popular and niche games which (mostly) require minimal player interaction, like The Longing and Cookie Clicker.Sasha (Tristan) Mathews, 05 Feb 2025 12:19
Six new games coming to Xbox Game Pass revealed, including a day one releaseXbox Game Pass will add six new games starting Feb 5, including the day-one release Avowed. The lineup will also feature Starfield, Madden NFL 25, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, and more, spanning AAA and indie titles.Anubhav Sharma, 05 Feb 2025 12:01
Netflix loses six games not yet on its platformAfter announcing in 2024 that several new games will be coming to its platform soon, Netflix has announced some of these games will no longer be available. The games include popular entries such as Don't Starve Together and Tales ...Habeeb Onawole, 05 Feb 2025 11:09
Innovative racing sim makes stunning return after 19 years to overwhelmingly positive reviews on SteamTokyo Xtreme Racer is a cult racing sim franchise that last saw an installment in 2006 on the Xbox 360. Developed by Genki, the latest game in the franchise has launched in Early Access on Steam and received overwhelmingly positiv...Rohith Bhaskar, 05 Feb 2025 11:01
Asus ROG Phone 9 FE debuts as a cheaper alternative to the ROG Phone 9 ProThe Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro is a proper gaming phone that unfortunately carries a hefty price tag. To make up for that, Asus has now debuted a cheaper device in the lineup, the ROG Phone 9 FE, which can be expected to be about 25% ch...Ricci Rox, 05 Feb 2025 09:14
Dream Machines confirms AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D 'Fire Range' laptop launch window alongside RAM spec upgradeIt looks as though the first AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D-equipped gaming laptops will start shipping around the end of March at the earliest. Dream Machines has also updated the specifications of the aforementioned laptops with faster DD...Julian van der Merwe, 05 Feb 2025 07:35
Deal | Lightweight Beats Solo 4 headphones with week-long battery life and spatial audio drop back to holiday pricesThe Beats Solo 4 come with Apple Spatial Audio compatibility, Bluetooth, 3.5 mm, and USB-C connectivity, soft UltraPlush earpads, and beamforming, noise-cancelling microphones.David Chien, 05 Feb 2025 05:59
The Razer Wolverine V3 Pro wireless Xbox controller is refreshed in a white colorwayThe age of all-black gaming gear has come and gone. Razer's Wolverine V3 Pro and Wolverine V3 Tournament Edition are finally being treated to a snowy white makeover. What hasn't changed is the comfortable ergonomics and blistering...Adam Corsetti, 04 Feb 2025 23:34
Two legendary Microsoft RTS games coming to PlayStation soonMicrosoft and World's Edge Games have officially ported two legendary RTS games to the PlayStation 5. The first one will be playable on March 5, while the second one drops sometime in spring. Anil Ganti, 04 Feb 2025 22:08
The 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard adds European layouts to appeal to more classic gaming fansRetro gaming gear involves more than just controllers. The 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard is a modern wireless mechanical keyboard that honors the NES and Commodore 64. New European layouts make the 8BitDo keyboard an option for...Adam Corsetti, 04 Feb 2025 20:46
Sony PlayStation 6 might retain optical disk drive, claims former SIE executiveWhile some may speculate Sony will go disc-less with the PlayStation 6 console, former SIE chairman Shawn Layden thinks otherwise, stating that going fully-digital might hurt a sizeable portion of PlayStation customers.Sambit Saha, 04 Feb 2025 19:19
A Nintendo Switch 2 joy-con mouse could benefit Civilization 7 and other strategy gamesCould the Switch 2 emulate PC gaming better than the PS5 or Xbox Series X? A joy-con mouse mode would make controlling complex strategy games less stressful. A recent IGN interview asked a Civilization 7 executive producer about t...Adam Corsetti, 04 Feb 2025 17:30
Fresh out of Early Access: City builder with gridless construction and organic growthAfter six years in Early Access, the full version of this building game launched on January 31 and has quickly won over players with its creative freedom and relaxing vibe.Marius Müller, 04 Feb 2025 16:22
AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 to be shown off in late FebruaryBenchlife has learned AMD plans to show off its RDNA 4 desktop graphics cards a week after Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is slated to hit shelves. But, the Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 will only be shown off at that time. Sales ar...Anil Ganti, 04 Feb 2025 16:03
79% ZOTAC Gaming Zone handheld review: Precision controller, brilliant OLED and compactIn the zone: The Zotac Gaming Zone is a hot contender in the handheld market. An OLED display, powerful AMD Ryzen 7 and an excellent controller make it a gamer's dream and ensure an immersive experience. Unfortunately, the handheld with a 7-inch screen suffers one small weakness to make up for its low weight.AMD Ryzen 7 8840U | AMD Radeon 780M | 7.00" | 692 gMarc Herter, 04 Feb 2025 14:52
Conflicting reports emerge about new Valve Steam hardware with AMD RDNA 4 graphicsNew findings of Valve working to improve Linux graphics drivers for AMD's RDNA 4 architecture have sparked speculation about the possibility of an Xbox or PlayStation rival running SteamOS. Those who were quick to amplify the rumo...Alex Alderson, 04 Feb 2025 14:05
Lenovo begins selling its Legion Go Charging ConnectorMore than five months after it was announced, Lenovo has begun selling the charging connector for the Legion Go handheld PC. The accessory, which is available to buy on Amazon, attaches to the controllers of the Legion Go, turning...Habeeb Onawole, 04 Feb 2025 12:45
Award-winning co-op adventure It Takes Two 80% off on Steam for a limited timeIt Takes Two is a surreal co-op adventure game with tons of genre mixing and asymmetrical mechanics made with two players in mind. Its variety and polish got it the Game of The Year award at The Game Awards 2021.Rohith Bhaskar, 04 Feb 2025 12:28
This $69.99 RPG Maker with "Very Positive" reviews is now free on Steam, but only for a limited timeRPG Maker VX Ace is a powerful RPG creation tool. Originally priced at $69.99, it is now free to claim on Steam until February 10. Using this, you can build classic RPGs without any coding experience.Anubhav Sharma, 04 Feb 2025 12:20
Free demo for roguelike city builder lets you keep an eye on your lazy peasantsThe King is Watching is an upcoming roguelike city builder where your lazy peasants won't work unless you watch them. The game doesn't have a release date yet but offers a free demo on Steam to try out.Rohith Bhaskar, 04 Feb 2025 09:46
Deal | Asus ROG Falchion Ace HFX Hall-effect Wooting challenger gets staunch discount in Amazon dealThe Asus ROG Falchion Ace HFX Hall-effect gaming keyboard with Rapid Trigger has been discounted to a record-low price in a new Amazon deal. The Falchion HFX features Asus's custom magnetic switch and extra sound damping materials...Julian van der Merwe, 04 Feb 2025 07:32
Intel XeSS milestone: Over 160 games supported, XeSS 2 adoption remains limitedAccording to Intel, its DLSS alternative now supports more than 160 games. However, XeSS 2 hasn’t found much favour with developers despite promising to deliver significantly higher frame rates and up to 45% lower latency than its...Hannes Brecher, 04 Feb 2025 03:41
Deal | Alienware x16 R2: High-end gaming laptop with GeForce RTX 4080 and Core Ultra 9 185H gets sizable discountLast year's flagship Alienware offering, the Alienware x16 R2, has been discounted heavily on Dell's website. You can buy it for just $2,699, making it $600 cheaper than its asking price. Anil Ganti, 04 Feb 2025 03:28
79% MSI Katana A17 AI laptop review: Strong graphics let down by a weak displayBase 1080p display leaves a lot to be desired. The Katana A17 is a cheaper alternative to the GE, GS, or GT series while still offering excellent graphics performance with its 105 W GeForce RTX 4070 GPU. Unfortunately, its 1080p panel lacks full sRGB colors, fast response times, and G-Sync support.AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 2.7 kgAllen Ngo, 04 Feb 2025 01:19
Dream Machines gaming laptop with AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, RTX 5090 and external water cooling revealedDream Machines is now accepting pre-orders for its flagship gaming laptop that sports the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU with 24GB VRAM and a 175W TGP.Hannes Brecher, 03 Feb 2025 23:20
This Nintendo Switch 2 release date theory is exciting but should be taken with a pinch of saltNintendo is yet to announce a release date for the Switch 2, and that has led to a lot of speculations and guesses. Now, a theory has surfaced, speculating what date the console will be released, and it is a delight to read.Habeeb Onawole, 03 Feb 2025 23:14
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 still available in new Alienware Area-51 gaming desktop for $4,449.99Stock shortages of Nvidia's GeForce RTX 50 series graphics cards are expected to continue for some time. The GeForce RTX 5080 can be picked up inside Dell's new Alienware Area-51 gaming desktop, albeit for a minimum of $4,449.99 a...Alex Alderson, 03 Feb 2025 21:17
Need for Speed: Unbound has seen its last update as Criterion focuses on BattlefieldCriterion is putting Need for Speed plans on hold as EA's upcoming Battlefield game takes priority. The developer is halting the release of any new Need for Speed: Unbound updates. Still, it seems likely that the 30+ year-old seri...Adam Corsetti, 03 Feb 2025 21:07
GeForce RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti tentative launch window emerges onlineA new leak suggests Nvidia could launch the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5060 earlier than their last-gen counterparts. Both SKUs are tipped to arrive a month after the GeForce RTX 5070 and RTX 5070 Ti arrive in late February. Anil Ganti, 03 Feb 2025 20:44
New Anbernic RG34XX gaming handheld refresh leaks after RG34XX SP rumoursIt seems that Anbernic is not done with the RG34XX just yet. In fact, a new leak suggests that two new versions of the Anbernic RG34XX are on the way, likely before the rumoured RG34XX SP.Alex Alderson, 03 Feb 2025 18:07
RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 GPUs blamed for melted power connector, but an RTX 4090 was at faultFinding an Nvidia RTX 5080 or 5090 in stock at MSRP is almost like striking gold. Lucky buyers could soon regret their purchases if the powerful GPUs burn out. Hong Kong tech site PCM posted pictures of melted power connectors bef...Adam Corsetti, 03 Feb 2025 17:18
360p to 1080p with DLSS 4: Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PC pulls off 90 FPS with Nvidia RTX 4060 GPUDespite all the controversies surrounding DLSS 4, specifically multi-frame generation and upscaling, there is no denying that handhelds with limited computing horsepower will benefit greatly from such technologies. A recent video ...Sambit Saha, 03 Feb 2025 17:17
New PlayStation State of Play rumour rekindles hope for an imminent Bloodborne remaster revealA bunch of seemingly unrelated events heralds the revival of a revered FromSoftware title. Apparently, Sony has issued a DMCA strike to a Bloodborne modder right before a State of Play is rumoured to happen. Anil Ganti, 03 Feb 2025 16:57
Mining game with realistic sand physics tops Steam’s "Trending Free" chartsA new simulation game on Steam lets players step into the role of a miner building a complex sand-processing factory. The challenge lies in managing the realistic flow of sand, which must be transported efficiently. The community ...Marius Müller, 03 Feb 2025 16:17
Only one new addition to Xbox Game Pass this week, but it's a big oneIn early February, Microsoft is expected to add just one new game to Xbox Game Pass, but it’s an AAA open-world shooter.Marius Müller, 03 Feb 2025 16:15
RedMagic Dao 150W GaN Charger: New limited edition version arrivesNubia has released a new version of the RedMagic Dao 150W GaN Charger in China. This limited edition Three Kingdoms 8 variant offers four ports with support for various charging protocols, like the original. Other features of the ...Polly Allcock, 03 Feb 2025 15:04
Lenovo Legion Go S - a solid handheld for the wrong price?!The next generation of handhelds is here, and the Lenovo Legion Go S is the first to hit the market with AMD's new APU, the Z2 Go. It will also be the first mobile console, next to the Steam Deck, to run Valve's very own operating system, even though we will have a look at the Windows version today. Alexander Wätzel, 03 Feb 2025 14:03
Nvidia continues to dominate Steam hardware survey's most popular GPU listEvery month, Valve publishes the hardware-related data it collects from Steam users, offering insight into the most popular CPUs and GPUs among gamers. As for the latest survey, there's no major shift yet again.Abid Ahsan Shanto, 03 Feb 2025 12:46
Nvidia's latest driver update comes with support for the GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080In addition to supporting the new GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 GPUs, GeForce Game Ready 572.16 comes with DLSS 4 optimizations for roughly 75 games and apps, including Cyberpunk 2077 and Hogwarts Legacy, as well as support for 19...Codrut Nistor, 03 Feb 2025 10:29
No Man's Sky celebrates massive new update with Steam SaleThe open-world/survival/crafting space sim recently got a huge update that added billions of new solar systems, planets, and biomes. Hello Games is running a special promotion till February 10 that sees the game's price reduced by...Rohith Bhaskar, 03 Feb 2025 08:59
Black Ops 6 is 30% off for a limited timeThe latest entry in the franchise is available for $48.99 until February 10. Since launch, the game has seen its fair share of controversy, with everything from hackers taking over games and booting players to AI-generated artwork...Rohith Bhaskar, 03 Feb 2025 07:51
Windows 10 support ending in 2025: Try out alternative operating systems without installing themCheckMag The impending end of Windows 10 support (October 2025) means that many users may have to switch to a different OS. Alternative operating systems such as Linux and ChromeOS Flex can be tested on your own PC without affecting the ex...Sascha Mölck, 03 Feb 2025 06:15
The Switch 2 joy-con controller could intelligently simplify inputsThe Switch 2 joy-con controller may exceed expectations for innovation. If a new Nintendo patent is implemented, the joy-con could compete with the most advanced controllers. What are the other benefits of a controller learning a ...Adam Corsetti, 02 Feb 2025 20:40
Four-month wait for RTX 5090: UK retailer paints sombre picture for Nvidia RTX 5090, RTX 5080 availabilityFolks familiar with gaming hardware launches had presumably foreseen inevitable supply shortages for Nvidia's RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 gaming GPUs. However, the reality of the aforementioned shortages appears to be worse than anyone ...Sambit Saha, 02 Feb 2025 18:59
GeForce RTX 5090 sells for extraordinary 193% markup in the US as Japanese consumers face similar reseller predicamentA Zotac Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Solid Overclocked graphics card has just been sold for an obscene amount on eBay, with the seller openly admitting that they had recently purchased the board from Micro Center. It’s not just gamers ...Daniel R Deakin, 02 Feb 2025 18:23
Deal | This Xbox console replacement is down to just $30If you don't want to purchase the current-gen Xbox consoles, you can still play Xbox games on your TV. Thanks to Xbox bringing its cloud gaming service to select Fire TV devices, such as the currently-discounted Fire TV Stick 4K, ...Habeeb Onawole, 02 Feb 2025 15:48