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The Neural Super Sampling (NSS) has been fully detailed by ARM, and this upscaling tech promises an enhanced gaming experience on non-Snapdragon phones. It's said to offer up to 2x resolution at just 4 ms per frame.

Epic monster hunts, challenging tactical battles and a rich fantasy world: Monster Hunter: World delivers a challenging and immersive action RPG experience, and is now 67% off on Steam until August 24 – matching its lowest price ever.

Which games truly deserved a sequel but never got one – and why? That’s the question currently fueling a lively discussion on Reddit, where a single post has drawn more than 450 comments in just 10 hours.

XU Retro has shared new details about multiple new gaming handhelds that it has in development. Following recent announcements regarding the Retro 45 and Touch One 35, XU Retro has now revealed that significant hardware changes are underway concerning the XU40 H55, XU35 H40 and XU35 H55.

If you love strategy games, you have the opportunity to try out for free this Endless Legend series game awaited by more than 250,000 people on Steam. But be careful, because you don't have much time to enjoy it.

The LG UltraGear 27G810A has been officially launched in China as a new gaming monitor with 4K resolution. It has a dual-mode functionality, offering up to a 360 Hz refresh rate at the 1080p resolution, and has DisplayHDR 400 certification.

The OneXPlayer Super X has been officially teased. Sticking with a similar design to the other X-series devices, it's a convertible gaming handheld but with the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, which brings the powerful Radeon 8060S iGPU.

Buyers are facing more obstacles when attempting to purchase Steam games. In many parts of the world, Valve has removed PayPal as a payment option. Buyers are demanding an explanation after payment processors have already blocked access to games with adult content.

We just reviewed the two gaming laptops Asus ROG Strix G18 and the XMG Focus 17 M25, which follow a completely different approach. While the XMG wants to offer the best price-performance ratio, Asus prioritizes features. But what is more important?

After being available to pre-order for weeks, the 8BitDo Pro 3 is now available to buy in the US from Amazon and directly from 8BitDo. However, those in Europe and the UK still have a long time before they can get their hands on the new controller.

Chained Echoes, a 2022 RPG with charming 16-bit graphics, turn-based combat, and an unorthodox mix of knights, magic, and mech warriors, is on sale during a Steam sale for 50% off. The game is inspired by the early days of console gaming, and it runs on some seriously low-power hardware, making it a perfect Steam Deck gaming candidate.

Razer hopes to capitalize on the massive PC esports market with the Wolverine V3 Pro 8K. Compared to the Wolverine V3 Pro, the new accessory boasts lower-latency wireless connectivity. The $199.99 PC controller is also lighter with drift-resistant TMR analog sticks.

Yield! Fall of Rome is a new fast-paced 4X strategy game that puts you at the helm of an upcoming nation vying for power as the mighty Roman Empire burns. Yield! recently exited its Early Access period, and now it is discounted by a whopping 50%, despite its impressive Very Positive review score.

Fans of the Max Payne license will be delighted to learn that Rockstar Games is still working with Remedy Entertainment on Max Payne 1 & 2 Remake. And new information could be revealed in the coming months.

Deadzone: Rogue has officially left early access with new zones, bosses, and a synergy system that adds more depth to its roguelite FPS gameplay. Reviews are still "Very Positive," despite some post-launch bugs.

According to reports, Asus will begin selling its ROG Strix Ace XG248QSG gaming monitor with a 610 Hz refresh rate later this month in the US. In the meantime, the monitor has landed in China for a higher-than-expected launch price.

Realme's next-gen Android smartphone plans do not include a foldable model, according to a new leak. They do include one with active cooling for improved performance, like the RedMagic 10S Pro or Oppo K13 Turbo, though. Meanwhile, a design leak for what might be the brand's next-gen flagship has emerged.

Battlefield 6 does not prioritize player skill when matchmaking but it does have a matchmaker to balance the teams based on different skill levels of the players in the lobby. It focuses more on ping and player location to create matches.

With the PS6 expected to feature 10x the performance of the PS5 and around double the performance of the PS5 Pro in ray tracing, a new leak states the upcoming PS console will outperform the RTX 5080 as well. These are some bold claims but the leaker seems to be confident.

A new Helldivers 2 trailer ends with scenery and music familiar to Halo fans. Previous rumors involved multiple Halo games in the works for PlayStation consoles. A battle royale-based title known as Project Ekur could launch the futuristic shooter franchise on the PS5.

Highly anticipated by a large community of players, ARC Raiders will not be present at Gamescom 2025. And if this saddens many people, another bad news is also announced, because there will be no other beta version of the game. 

With over 520,000 concurrent players on Steam, Battlefield 6’s first open beta weekend set a new series record and served as a stress test for gameplay, technology and balancing. While the overall reception was largely positive, fans raised several clear criticisms, which Lead Producer David Sirland has now addressed in a post on X.

MagicX has another compact retro gaming handheld in the works. Following quickly after the first teaser for the Retro 45, the Touch One 35 is powerful enough to emulate PS Vita games and is designed with Tate Mode emulation in mind.

XU Retro has now released its alternative to the TrimUI Brick. Available in a choice of four translucent colour options, the XU Retro XU20 V32 is a budget gaming handheld that runs Android instead of Linux. The XU20 V32 should be comparatively powerful for its launch price, thanks to its Allwinner A133P chipset and 2 GB of RAM.

Intel has recently released a new graphics driver, which, per ETA Prime, brings notable performance uplift on the MSI Claw 8 AI+. The YouTuber has also highlighted the battery life boosts the gaming handheld has received through BIOS and Center M updates.

Peak, one of 2025’s biggest indie hits, is 38% off for the first time since launch, now $4.95 on Steam. The breakout co-op climbing game is still soaring with "Very Positive" reviews. The deal ends August 18.

YouTuber Basically Homeless has developed an aim-assist system that controls his muscles directly rather than relying on software or hardware. By using Computer Vision and precise electric shocks, his hand snaps to the target within milliseconds, outperforming many professionals.

On August 7, a new Metroidvania called Öoo launched on Steam, putting players in control of a bomb-wielding caterpillar. The game combines a simple premise with surprising depth – and players seem to be enjoying it. For a limited time, Öoo is available at a 20% launch discount, reducing the price to $7.99.

The Lenovo Legion Go S handheld gaming PC with the AMD Z2 Go APU has now hit its record-low price again. The portable console brings official SteamOS support, making it ideal for folks who want to squeeze every bit of extra perfomance and efficiency out of their handheld PCs.

The newly launched Radeon RX 9060 GPU has been pitted against the RTX 5060, RTX 5050, and the RX 9060 XT in a series of gaming and 3DMark tests. The latest affordable Radeon GPU manages to soundly beat the RTX 5050, offering equal gaming performance to the RTX 5060. The RX 9060 XT, however, proves to be measurably faster than the RX 9060 non-XT.

The remaster of Fallout 3, released in 2008, is reportedly in preparation and an insider recently unveiled a release date. But it is only a prediction and it is preferable to wait for the official announcements from Bethesda.

Not only is an RTX 4090 mobile chip-powered handheld possible, it’s here. This DIY creation shows that playing demanding AAA games at max settings while on the go might be more achievable than you think. The full build and its performance are a sight to behold.

A new Xbox emulator for Android called Xanite has been launched. It's currently at V0.1, and at the current stage, it seems to be nothing but a hollow shell with no emulation capabilities. However, the devs promised to launch updates soon.

As the Windows gaming handheld intensifies, and with the launch of the Asus ROG Xbox Ally just around the corner, the original Asus ROG Ally has been discounted by 23% at Best Buy, bringing it down to its Black Friday price. The ROG Ally is powered by AMD's Ryzen Z1 Extreme, 16 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of RAM.

Microsoft has reaffirmed support for its existing Forza titles as it addresses layoffs that essentially halve the size of the studio that handles the franchise.

Battlefield 6's Javelin Anti-Cheat program has been kicking things up a notch by essentially insisting players remove Riot's Valorant in its entirety to play the game.

Xbox has been adamant that Game Pass isn’t detrimental to game sales. Even so, a new study demonstrates how the subscription service encourages sampling rather than buying. Meanwhile, PlayStation users spend just as long playing full-priced PS5 games.

Reports claim that AMD has stopped shipments of the Ryzen 7 5700X3D, marking the end of the line for X3D CPUs on AMD's long-lived AM4 platform. The CPU originally launched in 2024, and it was the last remaining X3D CPU for the AM4 platform.

8BitDo has announced that its latest wireless Xbox One and Xbox Series controller is now available in the UK. Sold as the 8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller - Rare 40th Anniversary Edition, the controller expands on its standard model in more ways than just an eye-catching colour scheme.

Ratings boards sometimes include information about games not yet made public. Ahead of the October 10th Battlefield 6 release date, the IMDA in Singapore has rated the title Mature 18. Players also learn more about the structure of the single-player mode and the brutality of combat.

GPD has showcased the Win 5 again in a series of videos. While the company has also boasted of the gaming handheld's excellent performance and cooling capabilities, it has teased that the GPD Win 5 will be 'much cheaper' than the comparably powerful Asus ROG Flow Z13, too.

A Nintendo partner has shared details on how the company approves the use of dev kits. New Switch 2 games must showcase smooth, high-resolution graphics or features like GameShare. Previously unconfirmed, LynxByte Games also identifies DLSS 3.1 as the Nvidia upscaling used by the handheld.

The ROG Strix OLED XG32UCWMG is one of two monitors that showcase Asus and LG Display's TrueBlack Glossy coating. Now available in more markets, the ROG Strix OLED XG32UCWMG can operate at 4K and 240 Hz or 1080p and 480 Hz as needed.

The UltraGear OLED 27GX700A is LG's first gaming monitor to ship with a 4th Gen OLED panel. Featuring Primary RGB Tandem technology, the new WOLED panel helps the UltraGear OLED 27GX700A deliver distinct improvements from older Gen 2 and Gen 3 WOLED-backed 27-inch gaming monitors with up to 1,500 nits peak brightness and a 280 Hz refresh rate.

Battlefield is now over 20 years old, and many of its fans are middle-aged. Recently, one fan caught attention on Reddit by sharing a realization he had while playing Battlefield 6.

Fanatical is giving away 100,000 Steam keys for Summer in Mara, a cozy farming and exploration sim. Normally $16.70, it gives you a taste of island life, sailing, and over 300 quests. Comes with full controller support.

Steam Workshop creators and the community are warning Valve about rampant DMCA abuse, as false claims are taking down popular mods across multiple games. Modders say the current system leaves them powerless to fight back.