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.
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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...
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...
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 ...
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.
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...
RTX 5070 Ti gets tentative release date in new leak from EU retailer
It looks like the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti will launch sooner than expected, if leaks from a large European hardware retailer are to be believed.
Deal | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D: Outstanding gaming CPU discounted to lowest price ever on Amazon
The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, simply put, is the best gaming CPU that money can buy right now. Thanks to an ongoing sale on Amazon, the Zen 5 gaming behemoth is now more affordable than ever before. Update: Deal no longer available...
Innocn unleashes 49-inch 5K2K 144Hz QD-OLED monitor for just under $1,000
Innocn has expanded into the 'extra-wide' end of the QD-OLED gaming market with the GX87, a display with the on-trend 5K2K resolution over 49 inches of 1800R curvature. It is rated for a refresh rate of 144Hz and a latency of as l...
Doom: The Dark Ages tipped to launch in mid-May
A new leak tells us id Soft's new AAA game, Doom: The Dark Ages, will launch in May 2025. It is expected to launch on all three platforms and will likely be playable on Xbox Game Pass on the first day.
Nvidia addresses RTX 5090 melting power connector concerns
The RTX 5090 will force some gamers to upgrade their PC's power supply. Even with enough juice, buyers may worry that melted power connectors will spoil the fun. How do Nvidia (and its AIB partners) plan to avoid the issues that a...
Switch 2 release: The earliest possible date outlined
Now that the Switch 2 has been officially unveiled, speculation has centered on a possible release date. The dates for planned hands-on events at least indicate when the new Nintendo console can be expected to be released at the e...
New GeForce RTX 5090 leak highlights up to 46% performance uplift in synthetic benchmarks
3D Mark scores of the GeForce RTX 5090 have leaked online. Overall, the graphics card offers a decent performance uplift over its last-gen counterpart.
Massive discount: Popular RPG now 52% off on Fanatical
An official game reseller, Fanatical, is offering a generous 52% discount on a highly anticipated AAA role-playing game, dropping the price from $64.99 to $31.19. This deal is especially attractive for RPG fans eager to dive into ...
7 new games now available on Xbox Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass subscribers have plenty to look forward to with a variety of fresh additions coming to Microsoft’s gaming service. Featuring seven titles spanning different genres, there's sure to be something for every taste.
Getting ready for our NVIDIA RTX 5090 review!
Nvidia's new Blackwell-powered desktop GPUs are right around the corner, and since I want to cover some of the new cards here on the channel as well, it's time for a new system. Intel's Arrow Lake Core Ultra 285K will power this absolute unit of a PC, and who knows, maybe this will be our new workstation for 2025. But please enjoy our video, and stay tuned for our full RTX 5090 review.
Deal | Asus ROG Ally with Z1 Extreme SoC and free ROG Ally travel case is on sale at 31% discount
The Asus ROG Ally powered by a Z1 Extreme SoC, 16 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of storage is enjoying a big 31% discount on the list price at Best Buy. The console comes with a free ROG Ally carrying case which makes the offer even sweet...
The Nintendo Switch 2's extra triggers are not input buttons
The Nintendo Switch 2 comes with lots of design changes, but one change believed to be new input buttons on the Joy-Con controllers is actually not what many thought it is. New official info has now revealed what the buttons actua...
One of the best pro wrestling games on Steam is 80% off for a limited time
The critically acclaimed Fire Pro Wrestling World is on deep discount as part of Spike Chunsoft's 40th anniversary sale. The series has been around since 1989 and has a unique grappling system that has earned it a cult following.
Microsoft unveils new transparent red Xbox Wireless Controller under its Cipher series
Last year, Microsoft began releasing transparent editions of the Xbox Wireless Controller under a special edition Cipher series. Originally available in only two colors, the series is now getting a third variant that's covered in ...
EA to kill Origin game management frontend in April, will force migration to EA app
With the tech industry's long march to 64-bit only software, EA announced it will shutter its Origin game manager in April. Instead, users with games purchased from EA will have to use the EA app, which is a 64-bit piece of softwa...
Many Nvidia GeForce Now cloud gaming subscriptions are sold out due to high demand
Many gamers find Nvidia GeForce Now to be the highest-quality cloud gaming solution. That popularity has led to lengthy queues and caps on playtime. Now, several GeForce Now service tiers are sold out, disappointing players hoping...
MSI is giving away up to $100 in Steam codes with gaming motherboards, AIO liquid coolers and more
MSI has revealed a fresh new promotion offer that will last all the way to March of this year. With the purchase of a select few products, which include PSUs, motherboards, PC cases, and AIO liquid coolers, MSI is offering Steam c...
Steam Real-Time Strategy Fest: RTS hopeful gets new multiplayer demo
The Steam Real-Time Strategy Fest is in full swing and runs until January 27. As part of the event, a multiplayer demo for an upcoming strategy game has been released, offering an exciting opportunity for fans of the genre to get ...
Asus appears to have a cheaper ROG Phone 9 model on the way
Asus may soon announce a third ROG Phone 9 model that is expected to be cheaper than its siblings. Called the ROG Phone 9 FE, the phone also shares an important feature with the ROG Phone 8 series, hinting at it being a rebadge of...
Gamers furious: Elon Musk confesses to fraud in Path of Exile 2 and Diablo 4
Elon Musk recently drew widespread attention with claims of setting gaming records. While some in the gaming community were impressed, others accused the tech billionaire of cheating. These allegations have now been confirmed, spa...
Game publisher reveals the launch timeline for Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo finally gave us a first official look at the Switch 2 on January 16, but the company didn't reveal the launch date. A third-party accessory maker and game publisher has now shared when it expects the gaming handheld to la...
Ayaneo 3 gaming handheld teased in new Retro Power Edition before release
Ayaneo has teased a new version of its upcoming high-end gaming handheld. The Ayaneo 3 will now be sold in three finishes, including a Retro Power Edition that should be configurable with a 144 Hz OLED display and up to an AMD Ryz...
Critically acclaimed FPS platformer is now 50% off on Steam
Neon White is a critically acclaimed FPS/platformer hybrid where you sacrifice guns for speed. It places a heavy emphasis on speedrunning and over-the-top parkour moves. It currently has an "Overwhelmingly Positive" rating on Stea...
Sjgam M20 Pro revealed as Nintendo Switch-lookalike retro gaming handheld with 7-inch display, dock and light guns
The Sjgam M20 Pro is a new retro gaming handheld with a 7-inch IPS display, Rockchip RK3566 processor, and EmuELEC OS. It supports 30+ emulators and will ship with light guns, gamepads, and a dock - though its resemblance to the N...
This brutal, Half-Life-inspired FPS is now 20% off on Steam
Vladik Brutal is a Half-Life-inspired FPS made by a solo dev. It takes the atmosphere of City 17 and mixes it with the over-the-top violence of something like Brutal Doom. The game sits on a "Very Positive" rating on Steam and is ...
Xiaomi WinPlay Engine promises local Windows games playability on Android with minimal performance hit
The Xiaomi WinPlay Engine has landed on the Pad 6S Pro as a three-layer virtualization tool designed to run Windows games right on the device. It's said to have a GPU performance loss of only 2.9%.
ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 32GB GDDR7 OC Edition card weighs almost as much as average newborn baby
The ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 32GB GDDR7 OC Edition card has turned up in a short review video alongside the Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 Solid OC and Aorus GeForce RTX 5090 Master Ice 32G cards. The whopping graphics card from...
The Microsoft Windows 11 24H2 update continues to rollout despite issues
The most significant Windows updates often wreak havoc on perfectly functioning PCs. While upgrading has benefits, the Windows 11 24H2 update is causing headaches for gamers, students, and workers. How long before 24H2 becomes man...
AMD confirms later-than-anticipated launch window for Radeon 9000 series desktop graphics cards
An AMD executive has revealed a tentative launch window for its RDNA 4-based desktop GPUs. The Radeon RX 9070 XT and others are expected to hit shelves in March 2025.
Nintendo Switch 2 leaks hint at Hall effect joysticks and multiple AAA game ports for the gaming handheld
While Nintendo has fully showcased the Switch 2, there is a ton of information that the company hasn't confirmed yet. New leaks fill some of the gaps by offering some possible details about the gaming handheld.
Nvidia DLSS 4 multi frame generation support could extend beyond the RTX 50 series
The RTX 30 and RTX 40 series may unexpectedly benefit from the main DLSS 4 selling point. Can the older GPUs take advantage of multi frame generation? Nvidia's Bryan Catanzaro gave gamers some clues in a recent interview.
GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU makes Geekbench debut alongside new Razer Blade 16
The top-spec Razer Blade 18 variant has shown up on Geekbench. It features a GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card, a Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 CPU and 32 GB of RAM.
Mini Zero 28: Pre-orders open for new budget retro gaming handheld at under $60
MagicX has released a new compact gaming handheld for less than $60. Built around a 2.8-inch display, the Mini Zero 28 utilises the Allwinner chipset from the TrimUI Brick and TrimUI Smart Pro with 2 GB of RAM and a 2,800 mAh batt...
GKD Pixel 2 released as new pocket-sized retro gaming handheld with display and performance upgrades
The new version of the GKD Pixel is here. The new model features various upgrades over the original, including a faster chipset and a more pixel-rich display. Available as the GKD Pixel 2 in four colours globally for $2 more than ...
Leak suggests imminent reveal of new Star Wars strategy game
According to well-known leaker Timur222, the reveal of a Star Wars strategy game first announced in January 2022 is just around the corner. The timing seems likely, as it aligns with the upcoming Star Wars Celebration in Japan.
Sony PlayStation 6 rumored to launch in 2027, will be powered by AMD UDNA GPU
The PlayStation 6 is likely set to see the light of day in 2027, which is what a recent rumor by a reliable industry tipster seems to indicate. Armed with 3D V-Cache and an AMD UDNA GPU, the PlayStation 6 appears all set to bring ...
Switch 2: Potential build issue sparks concern among fans
The Switch 2 was recently unveiled in a teaser video, showcasing its sleek new design. While the reveal has impressed many, some fans have already raised concerns after spotting a potential design flaw in the footage.
New on Steam: RPG adventure tops "Hot Releases" and earns rave reviews
A new narrative RPG adventure lets players take on the roles of animal creatures with unique abilities. The community response has been overwhelmingly positive, evident from glowing reviews and a top spot in the SteamDB charts.
This new retro shooter lets you pilot a giant mech
Mekkablood: Quarry Assault is a throwback FPS that lets you pilot a giant mech to take down your enemies. The game has a unique 16-bit aesthetic with a fully realized cockpit view and a customizable dash that lets you line up figu...
Retro Lite CM5: SBC-powered gaming handheld debuts with PS2, GameCube, and 3DS emulation capabilities
The same developers behind the Retro Lite CM4 gaming handheld have introduced the successor, the CM5. It's powered by the Radxa CM5 and can emulate PlayStation 2, GameCube, and Nintendo 3DS games.
This roguelike looks like a crunchy 90's PS1 game
Tyrant's Realm is an action roguelike with souls-like combat and the visual aesthetics of a PS1 game from the 90s. It is currently 15% off on Steam as part of an introductory offer.
Deal | 65-inch TCL QM7 Mini LED TV with excellent HDR and gaming performance is now cheaper than ever
The 65-inch TCL QM7 4K Mini LED TV with a 144 Hz refresh rate, Nvidia G-Sync/AMD FreeSync VRR support, and up to 2,400 nits of brightness can now be yours for less than $700. The TV enjoys a high consumer rating of 4.7 stars at Be...
A "real" Pro-Laptop - HP ZBook Fury 16
As a video creator myself, I use most of the laptops that make their way into our studio for video editing to get a better feel for them, so I have always been intrigued by whether "proper" mobile workstations can offer a better experience for all of our content creation needs. To answer that question, we got our hands on the HP ZBook Fury 16 G11, which is a proper beast ... and not just for work ;)
Samsung's glasses-free Odyssey 3D monitor is optimized for The First Berserker: Khazan
Despite VR's popularity, manufacturers aren’t giving up on 3D displays. The Samsung Odyssey 3D monitor aims to solve crosstalk issues without requiring glasses. The First Berserker: Khazan shows how games will become more immersiv...
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