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Nintendo Switch 2 January reveal (Image source: screenshot, Nintendo of America)

Some Switch 2 developers may not have dev kits for months as Nintendo tries to minimize leaks

Without dev kits, some developers remain unaware of key Switch 2 specs. Small and medium-sized studios may not receive these tools until June. Even with the next Nintendo Direct approaching, Nintendo still plans to contain inevita...

Adam Corsetti, 31 Mar 2025 20:11

The Keychron Q13 Max is one of the wireless keyboards that received new firmware with updated wireless and RGB options

Keychron mechanical keyboard firmware update adds true per-key RGB and SOCD across entire Max line-up

In our Keychron keyboard reviews, we've always praised Keychron Launcher as a strong point for its ease-of-use, broad customisation, and support for macros. A new sweeping update makes Keychron Launcher even more powerful, thanks ...

Julian van der Merwe, 31 Mar 2025 18:17

The Last of Us Remastered cover art (Image source: Sony PlayStation)

A new The Last of Us PS5 Special Edition physical game release is drawing mixed reactions

Sony is apparently not finished re-releasing the first two The Last of Us titles. A reliable leaker spotted a new Special Edition The Last of Us PS5 game. The version could be available for pre-order within two months at a price o...

Adam Corsetti, 31 Mar 2025 17:14

The mobile GeForce RTX 5090 is arguably being held back by the relatively low ~150 W TGP limit of most laptops (Image source: Nvidia)

GeForce RTX 5090 laptops are a whopping 50 percent slower than the desktop RTX 5090

Our first in-house benchmarks are in for the mobile GeForce RTX 5090 and initial impressions are a mixed bag especially from a desktop perspective.

Allen Ngo, 30 Mar 2025 04:38

Samsung Odyssey G9 G93SC curved OLED gaming monitor (Image source: Samsung)

Deal | The 49-inch Samsung Odyssey G9 curved OLED monitor drops to its lowest Amazon sale price

The Samsung Odyssey G9 instantly becomes the focal point of any gaming or work setup. Its 49-inch QD-OLED panel provides the color accuracy designers demand and responsiveness that suits competitive gamers. The $949.99 Amazon sale...

Adam Corsetti, 29 Mar 2025 20:22

It seems as though Intel has cancelled the high-end follow-up to the Arc B580 GPU we recently reviewed.

Intel Xe2 Battlemage GPUs on the chopping block as Nvidia high-end slated to remain unchallenged

Despite repeatedly appearing in leaks, it looks as though the Intel Xe2 Battlemage B770 GPU may have been cancelled. This leaves Nvidia entirely unchallenged in the high-end desktop GPU market unless AMD releases a higher-end RDNA...

Julian van der Merwe, 29 Mar 2025 02:05

Microsoft Xbox Elite Series 2 controller (Image source: Amazon)

Microsoft Xbox Elite Series 2 controller tagged with Amazon frequently returned item label

The problematic Xbox Elite Series 2 controller is forcing gamers to rely on the Amazon return policy. Despite its high cost, the esports controller suffers from malfunctioning buttons and stick drift.

Adam Corsetti, 28 Mar 2025 19:04

Debian-based ultralight Q4OS 5.8 now available (Image source: Generated using DALL·E 3)

Ultralight Debian-based distro Q4OS 5.8 now available

Q4OS, often praised as a faster solution for old computers than Puppy or Bodhi Linux, is back with a new update. Labeled 5.8, this refresh is based on Debian Bookworm 12.10 and the 6.1.0-32 kernel. In addition to the Debian-specif...

Codrut Nistor, 28 Mar 2025 17:55

Zotac GeForce RTX 5090 Solid OC (Image source: Alternate)

Nvidia RTX 5090 with missing ROPs selling at retailer for a surprisingly high price

Nvidia RTX 5090 graphics cards continue to sell at astronomical prices. One German seller is offering a Zotac RTX 5090 Solid OC with missing ROPs at full price. Nvidia claims to have corrected production flaws, but some defective ...

Adam Corsetti, 28 Mar 2025 16:06

New information about AMD's next-gen Zen 6 desktop CPUs has emerged online (image source: AMD)

AMD Zen 6 desktop CPUs might boost up to 6.0 GHz

A new leak from Moore's Laws is Dead reveals new information about AMD's next-gen desktop CPUs. The 12-core Zen 6 CCD will supposedly be manufactured on TSMC's N2X node, resulting in boost clocks of up to 6.0 GHz.

Anil Ganti, 28 Mar 2025 13:20

Vivaldi 7.3 comes with Proton VPN integration on desktop (Image source: Own)

Vivaldi 7.3 for desktop now available with Proton VPN integration

Not long after the arrival of version 7.2, Vivaldi for desktop received an update that's labeled 7.3.3635.2 and integrates Proton VPN. Thanks to this free piece of code that comes from Switzerland, users can enjoy better privacy p...

Codrut Nistor, 28 Mar 2025 12:49

AI Overviews in Google Search can now give ideas and reviews for regions and countries users want to visit. (Image source: Google)

Vacation planning just got simpler with updates to Google Search, Maps, and Gemini

Google has brought a slew of updates to Search, Maps, Lens, and Gemini to make vacation planning easier and simpler. Travelers can also track hotel pricing to find the best deal in their destination of choice.

Vineet Washington, 27 Mar 2025 16:52

All three remastered Crysis games are heavily discounted on Steam. (Image source: Steam)

Steam deal: Crysis Remastered Trilogy is 60% off

Crysis Remastered Trilogy brings visual improvements to the games, including ray-traced lighting, DLSS support, enhanced resolution, and more. All three games are going for a huge discount as part of the Crytek 25th Anniversary Sa...

Vineet Washington, 27 Mar 2025 16:20

Denuvo removed from InZOI ahead of early access release date after community backlash

Just before the InZOI release date, players learned its Creative Studio contained Denuvo. It's not often a developer provides extensive commentary on the implications of the DRM. The InZOI Producer and Director broke the silence a...

Adam Corsetti, 26 Mar 2025 18:30

Supreme 5 available in black and "ICE" white color options depending on the configuration (Image source: Gigabyte)

Gigabyte announces Aorus Supreme 5 PC with GeForce RTX Blackwell graphics for North America starting at $4000

The pre-built gaming PC is an easy way to get your hands on the often out-of-stock GeForce RTX 5080 or 5090. Unfortunately, the Supreme 5 itself is already backordered at the time of writing.

Allen Ngo, 26 Mar 2025 16:00

Rumor: Intel Arrow Lake Refresh will only include K and KF SKUs

Intel Arrow Lake Refresh will only include a select number of SKUs. Only the K and KF variants are supposed to get a refresh, but the other SKUs will supposedly get some BIOS presets for performance profiles.

Vineet Washington, 26 Mar 2025 15:59

AMD Strix Halo will be arriving on more desktops soon (image source: Framework)

AMD CEO says Strix Halo will arrive on desktops soon

In a recent interview, AMD CEO Dr Lisa Su says AMD plans on bringing Strix Halo to more desktop parts. So far, it is only available in a handful of SKUs from companies like Minisforum and Frameworks.

Anil Ganti, 25 Mar 2025 23:42

Xbox exclusives rank high on PlayStation Store pre-orders, as Microsoft's cross-platform strategy pays off

The PlayStation Store looks radically different than it did a year ago. Xbox exclusives are appearing on the pre-order sales charts in increasing numbers. Will gamers ever see Sony's PS5 titles on an Xbox console?

Adam Corsetti, 25 Mar 2025 22:58

The RTX 5080 was launched at an official starting price of $999. (Image source: Nvidia, Unsplash, edited)

Trump administration's tariffs to make horrific RTX 5080 price skyrocket as AIB issues warning of impending hike

A "Major AIB" has issued a warning that the impending reinstatement of Trump tariffs could make the already abysmal RTX 5080 price even worse. If the incoming tariffs take effect, the RTX 5080 could cost more than 50% above MSPR i...

Fawad Murtaza, 25 Mar 2025 21:10

The TB4-01 is a now docking station with Thunderbolt 4 (Image source: Minisforum)

Minisforum TB4-01 docking station with Thunderbolt 4 gets launch discount

Minisforum has launched another docking solution that can be used to hook up external monitors or connect to a wired network. The new TB4-01 is also available on Amazon.

Silvio Werner, 25 Mar 2025 19:32

Grand Theft Auto 6 Calendar (Image source: Rockstar Games, brgfx@freepik)

GTA 6 release date uncertainty could cause major publishers to delay games

The mystery of the GTA 6 release date is causing chaos across the gaming industry. A new interview with prominent publishers shows how the confusion could lead to widespread delays. To avoid lost revenue, these companies intend to...

Adam Corsetti, 25 Mar 2025 19:16

Fortnite Walking Dead Sabrina Carpenter content (Image source: Epic Games, Justin Higuchi)

The Walking Dead and Sabrina Carpenter headline Fortnite and Fortnite Festival updates

Gamers can now recreate their favorite The Walking Dead moments in Fortnite. Epic Games has unveiled new weapons and NPCs inspired by TV series and comic books. After a leak, Sabrina Carpenter will also likely become the next Fort...

Adam Corsetti, 25 Mar 2025 16:33

Sony may block PlayStation Steam games on new Xbox console, dashing hopes for a cross-platform system

A popular insider is arguing that Sony won't allow PC ports on future Xbox consoles. Many gamers disagree since any Windows-based system should support Steam. Microsoft may soon release an Xbox handheld that could act as a test ca...

Adam Corsetti, 25 Mar 2025 01:27

Minisforum EliteMini UM890 Pro with AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Minisforum EliteMini UM890 Pro: The perfect mini PC with an AMD Ryzen 9 APU?

The Minisforum EliteMini UM890 Pro is a compact mini PC with an AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS and a Radeon 780M iGPU. Thanks to OCuLink, external graphics cards can be connected to further increase performance. The device also impresses with...

Sebastian Bade, 25 Mar 2025 01:00

Assassin's Creed Shadows sales chart (Image source: Ubisoft, Freepik)

Strong Assassin's Creed Shadows sales continue but game trails Valhalla in player counts and revenue

Off to an impressive start, Ubisoft's new release hopes to earn the title of the best Assassin's Creed game. To this point, Assassin's Creed Shadows is falling short of the player counts notched by the 2020 Valhalla. Fresh Ubisoft...

Adam Corsetti, 24 Mar 2025 21:28

The Razer Huntsman Mini (2020) 60% gaming keyboard is on sale for $70. (Image source: Razer)

Deal | Razer Huntsman Mini with Optical switches is over 40% off

Razer’s original 60% gaming keyboard, the Huntsman Mini, is currently on sale. It comes with Optical switches and is compatible with the more recent Snap Tap feature.

Vineet Washington, 24 Mar 2025 19:56

The RTX 4060 Ti was launched back in May 2023. (Image source: Asus, Unsplash, edited)

RTX 5060 Ti release date and review embargo leak: Two RTX 5060 Ti SKUs and RTX 5060 to be announced next month

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti are on the horizon. Announcement date of the GPUs has now leaked alongside information pertaining to RTX 5060 Ti release and review embargo dates. According to this latest information, t...

Fawad Murtaza, 24 Mar 2025 17:55

Dark Space shared on YouTube that his video about the GTA 6 map mod was taken down by a copyright claim from Take-Two Interactive. (Image source: Dark Space via YouTube)

Playable GTA 6 map faces inevitable demise as Take-Two lawyers get involved

It is possible that Dark Space created a fairly accurate GTA 6 map mod for GTA V, which is why lawyers from Take-Two took the video down. The download links for the mod are not available anymore.

Vineet Washington, 24 Mar 2025 16:23

Neither the RX 9070 XT nor the RTX 5070 Ti has any appreciable MSRP stock available to purchase currently. (Image source: PowerColor, Gigabyte, Hardware Unboxed, edited)

RX 9070 XT vs RTX 5070 Ti battle in 55 games shows 5% performance delta with some big wins and losses for Radeon GPU

Hardware Unboxed has put the RX 9070 XT and the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti against each other in 55 games to see the actual performance difference between the two GPUs. Per the testing, the performance of the RTX 5070 Ti is within spitti...

Fawad Murtaza, 24 Mar 2025 10:43

This unconventional game from 2017 has been heavily discounted on Steam (image source: Steam)

Existential crisis inducing game with intense storyline and tight combat gets 60% discount on Steam

One of the more underrated games of 2017, NieR:Automata, has been discounted by 60% on Steam. Its story, combat and soundtrack are one-of-a-kind, and unlike anything you've played before.

Anil Ganti, 23 Mar 2025 10:08

The new Mac Mini has been discounted on Amazon (image source: Apple)

Deal | Mac Mini with Apple M4 drops to $499 on Amazon

A new promotion on Amazon knocks $100 off the new M4 Mac Mini. You can buy the powerful small form factor machine for just $499, which is a pretty good deal for anyone looking for a compact desktop.

Anil Ganti, 23 Mar 2025 07:55

God of War 20th Anniversary banner (Image source: Sony PlayStation)

New God of War game will be a Greek side story instead of remaster, suggests insider

Gamers anticipating a God of War remaster of earlier Greek titles may have to wait. An insider is now confident that Sony will debut a side story based on the franchise this year. The release could satisfy players until a new God ...

Adam Corsetti, 22 Mar 2025 23:19

Asus Radeon RX 9060 XT RDNA 4 GPUs appear with 8GB and 16GB options as release date approaches

Asus is the latest GPU maker to reveal its selection of Radeon RX 9060 XT RDNA 4 cards. Gamers can choose from 8GB and 16GB versions, as well as six different models. The new report doesn't mention other specs, but buyers can expe...

Adam Corsetti, 22 Mar 2025 19:07

New Xbox console backwards compatability with Xbox 360 disc (Image source: Microsoft Xbox Gaming, Raindupon@LaunchBox)

New Xbox console rumors have gamers worried about backwards compatibility

Gamers are hoping that a new Xbox console doesn't leave past-generation titles behind. Functioning like a Windows gaming PC, it may not natively boot older Xbox games. Players could get a glimpse into the future with the upcoming ...

Adam Corsetti, 22 Mar 2025 01:54

Possible Hogwarts Legacy multiplayer game (Image source: Avalanche Software, Warner Bros. Games)

New Harry Potter multiplayer game possible after Hogwarts Legacy developer posts job listings

A new Harry Potter game may be more of a social experience than Hogwarts Legacy. Warner Bros. Games has posted job listings for a mysterious online RPG. The Avalanche Software project would give the publisher another chance for a ...

Adam Corsetti, 21 Mar 2025 22:30

The Keychron Q4 HE hall-effect gaming keyboard with all aluuminium case and Gateron magnetic switches.

Keychron Q4 HE launches as 60% all-aluminium Hall-effect wireless gaming keyboard

The Keychron Q4 HE aims to combine high performance wireless connectivity and premium build quality with the versatility of Hall-effect switches for a keyboard that's just as comfortable gaming as it is at work.

Julian van der Merwe, 21 Mar 2025 21:51

The Acer Predator X27U is 50% off on Amazon.

Deal | 27-inch, 240 Hz Acer Predator OLED gaming monitor with outstanding colours gets half-off discount in Amazon deal

The 27-inch Acer Predator X27U delivers a full suite of gaming features — like 240 Hz refresh rate, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, and the near-instant pixel response times typical of OLED tech. It also packs a punch for productivity a...

Julian van der Merwe, 21 Mar 2025 18:37

The new Cherry Xtrfy H3 Wireless boasts 53mm drivers and 100 hours playtime. (Image source: Cherryxtrfy)

Cherry Xtrfy H3 Wireless gaming headset launched with multi-platform compatibility, 100-hour playtime

Cherry’s latest H3 Wireless gaming headset brings 100 hours of runtime on a single charge and low latency connectivity via a USB dongle. The headset is priced at $99 and works with PC, PS4, PS5, and the Nintendo Switch.

Vineet Washington, 21 Mar 2025 16:56

Indie Game Utsav will be right up your alley if you enjoy indie games (image source: IGU)

Indie Game Utsav to show off over 40 Indian-origin titles at Mumbai Comic Con 2025

Gamers interested in indies from India can check out over 40 PC/console titles at Indie Game Utsav. You can catch the highlights on the company's social page or get in on the action live at Mumbai Comic Con on April 12 and 13.

Anil Ganti, 21 Mar 2025 16:44

AMD has not shared any information on the next Ryzen Threadripper 9000 series CPUs. (Image source: AMD)

Two new Threadripper CPUs spotted, 24-core 9965WX and 32-core 9975WX

Threadripper 9000 series is said to include a 24-core 9965WX and 32-core 9975WX SKU with 350W TDP. Previous leaks have suggested a 16-core to 96-core spread so there should be at least four SKUs in the series.

Vineet Washington, 21 Mar 2025 16:20

Assassin's Creed Shadows costs $70 on Steam. (Image source: Ubisoft)

Controversial Assassin's Creed Shadows crosses important milestone less than 24 hours after launch

Assassin's Creed Shadows has reached an important player base milestone less than 24 hours into the title's official launch. The news, which comes to us via Ubisoft, is significant as AC Shadows has been grappling with controversi...

Fawad Murtaza, 21 Mar 2025 11:32

Razer Huntsman V3 Pro Mini white (Image source: Razer PR)

The Razer Huntsman V3 Pro Mini gaming keyboard has a new white color with the same rapid inputs

The Huntsman V3 Pro Mini is a compact wired keyboard featuring Razer's optical analog switches. In a new white colorway, multiple inputs per key can compensate for its 60% layout. The updated Razer gaming keyboard is in stock at m...

Adam Corsetti, 20 Mar 2025 22:36

Huawei tipped to debut 'Mac killer' with high-end custom PC in 2025

Huawei has developed its own counterpart of Apple's M3 silicon, according to a recent leak. The in-house chipset is now thought to power an equally custom PC, one that might be the OEM's answer to a Mac, Mac Mini or similar deskto...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Mar 2025 18:11

The RX 9070 XT is the best value GPU you can buy for $599. (Image source: Hardware Unboxed, Notebookcheck, edited)

RX 9070 XT is 19% better value than RTX 5070 Ti but real pricing reportedly degrades cost-per-frame

Hardware Unboxed has put cards like the RX 9070 XT and RTX 5070 Ti against each other to see which cards currently offer the best value for money. Thanks to its strong performance and $599 MSRP, the RX 9070 XT gives you the best b...

Fawad Murtaza, 20 Mar 2025 17:31

Suspicious Flight Simulator PlayStation Store listing capitalizes on Microsoft PS5 port rumors

After being given false hope, the rumored Flight Simulator PS5 port remains in a holding pattern. A PlayStation Store listing for Flight Simulator 2025 is not associated with Microsoft or the listed Thronefall developer.

Adam Corsetti, 20 Mar 2025 16:15

It may be a while before Nvidia launches the RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5060 (image source: Nvidia)

RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5060 desktop GPU launch reportedly delayed again

A new rumour from Board Channels says Nvidia's upcoming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5060 have been delayed. The former will debut in mid-April and the latter a month after that.

Anil Ganti, 20 Mar 2025 12:50

The Xbox can play former PlayStation exclusives like God of War with Boosteroid cloud gaming

In today's gaming world, multi-platform titles are becoming the standard. Some players are now using Boosteroid to stream PlayStation exclusives on Xbox consoles. Only purchased PC ports are compatible with the cloud gaming servic...

Adam Corsetti, 20 Mar 2025 00:16