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The Intel Arc B580 has a TBP of 190 W. (Image source: Intel, Linus Tech Tips, edited)

Arc B580 power consumption: Battlemage GPU seemingly improves upon Arc A580 but RTX 4060 still reigns supreme

The Intel Arc B580 Battlemage GPU has debuted to glowing reviews with the reviewers praising the card's price/perf. However, despite the Arc B580's raw performance, the GPU lags behind the RTX 4060 in power consumption.

Fawad Murtaza, 13 Dec 2024 14:27

The latest gameplay trailer for Borderlands 4 receives both positive and negative feedback. (Image source: YouTube / IGN)

Borderlands 4 trailer shows first gameplay and receives mixed reactions

Fans of Borderlands finally get a first look at gameplay in the latest trailer. The footage highlights dramatic cutscenes, intense combat and the introduction of a new grappling hook mechanic. Despite the excitement, reactions wit...

Marius Müller, 13 Dec 2024 14:11

The EA Advent Sale brings up to 93 percent discount. (Image source: Steam)

EA advent sale on Steam: Up to 93% off various AAA titles

Electronic Arts has created some of the most iconic game franchises of all time, such as Battlefield, Dragon Age, Mass Effect and Star Wars: Battlefront. Their current Advent sale offers discounts of up to 93%, letting players gra...

Marius Müller, 13 Dec 2024 14:11

There is currently an eight to ten week lead time on Switch NXii kit production. (Image source: Macho Nacho Productions)

Nintendo Switch Pro kit transforms gaming handheld into home console with better performance and temperatures

The developer behind last year's Nintendo Switch Re-shell kit has returned with a second-generation alternative affectionally called the 'Switch Pro shell mod'. Officially sold as the Switch NXii, the new kit allows a Nintendo Swi...

Alex Alderson, 13 Dec 2024 13:32

Nvidia has officially started to promote its CES 2025 keynote (Image source: Nvidia)

Nvidia officially teases CES 2025 launch of RTX 50 series

One of the next-gen RTX 50 series GPUs has already made its debut in the Witcher 4 announcement trailer, and right after that, Nvidia officially teased the launch of the new lineup at CES 2025.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 13 Dec 2024 11:44

The 2023 Rog Zephyrus G16 has a moderate weight of around 2 kg (4.41 lbs). (Image source: Asus, Unsplash, edited)

Deal | Asus Rog Zephyrus G16 RTX 4070 gaming laptop price reaches new record-low after 28% discount on list MSRP

The 2023 Asus Rog Zephyrus G16 (GU603V) has been discounted to a new record-low price at Best Buy. The laptop is a capable FHD gamer courtesy of a 120 W RTX 4070 laptop GPU, a Core i7-13620H CPU, and 16 GB of DDR5 memory. Displa...

Fawad Murtaza, 13 Dec 2024 11:43

Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet might have more in common with Jak and Daxter than either of Naughty Dog's last 2 franchises (Image Source: Naughty Dog)

Naughty Dog's new IP confirmed. Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet looks like a story driven space epic

After months of speculation, with rumours for everything from a new Uncharted game to The Last of Us Part 3, Neil Druckman finally shares some of the details of Naughty Dog's new IP.

David Devey, 13 Dec 2024 09:54

Elden Ring Nightreign has been confirmed for a 2025 launch (image source: FromSoftware)

Elden Ring Nightreign: FromSoftware announces co-op game based on its iconic franchise

The Elden Ring franchise will get another game under its belt. This time it is a four-player co-op game called Elden Ring Nightreign. It is expected to launch sometime in 2025.

Anil Ganti, 13 Dec 2024 03:05

The Witcher 4 has been announced at The Game Awards (image source: YouTube)

Next-gen Nvidia GPU makes cameo alongside The Witcher 4 announcement

CD Projekt Red has shown off early footage of The Witcher 4 with Ciri as the protagonist. The trailer also contained footage developed on a yet-to-be-announced Nvidia GPU.

Anil Ganti, 13 Dec 2024 02:37

Scry adds three additional fans to the Sony PlayStation 5. (Image source: Scry)

Sony PS5 to run 30% cooler thanks to new AI fan

The Scry Arctic V2 cooler is designed to cool the PlayStation 5, PS5 Slim or PS5 Pro much more effectively and can be simply plugged in. The manufacturer advertises three small, AI-controlled fans.

Hannes Brecher, 12 Dec 2024 23:17

The Odyssey G6 OLED gaming monitor features 1440p, 240Hz and a sleek metal build (Image source: Samsung)

Deal | Samsung Odyssey G6 1440p OLED gaming monitor with 240Hz gets huge 34% price cut

The Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 (G61SD) is a 27-inch OLED gaming monitor in the mid-range category, which has now reached one of its lowest prices ever as the South Korean manufacturer is offering a steep 34% discount on the good-look...

Enrico Frahn, 12 Dec 2024 22:55

A new OnePlus flagship. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus Ace 5 Pro has edge on Snapdragon 8 Elite competition in pre-launch gaming test

OnePlus' allegedly upcoming Ace 5 Pro has a "gaming chip" to go with its top-end Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, according to its latest leak. The co-processor was found to improve power efficiency compared to other Android smartphones wi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Dec 2024 18:55

Epic Games Store holiday game giveaway kicks off with a top-rated game

The Epic Games Store has revealed its first mystery game of its 2024 holiday giveaway. It's a well-rated title worth $24.99, which you can claim for free from now to December 19 UTC 16:00.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 12 Dec 2024 18:18

Pioner is set to release in 2025 (Image source: Steam)

Stalker-inspired game Pioner promises a bold new post-apocalyptic MMO experience

Pioner has made its Steam debut. At the core, it's a post-apocalyptic game with elements from Stalker, Metro, and Escape from Tarkov. It can be wishlisted right now, and the release is slated for 2025.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 12 Dec 2024 14:42

The Acer Predator Helios 18 pairs RTX 4090-performance with a superb 250 Hz mini LED display. (Image source: Alex Waetzel)

Deal | RTX 4090-powered Acer Predator Helios 18 with 250 Hz mini LED display discounted to lowest price ever

The Acer Predator Helios 18 stands tall as a powerful gaming laptop, packing an RTX 4090 Laptop GPU and Core i9-14900HX CPU along with an excellent 18-inch 250 Hz mini LED display. Although not without its flaws, the Helios 18 off...

Sambit Saha, 12 Dec 2024 14:33

The GOG Winter Sale 2024 will start with The Whispered World: Special Edition. (Image source: Olga MikKo - Edited)

GOG Winter Sale leak: Well-rated point-and-click adventure game to go free starting December 12

GOG Winter Sale 2024 will reportedly start on December 12, offering a well-reviewed 2D point-and-click game for free. This first game will be available from December 12–15, with massive store-wide discounts expected to follow.

Anubhav Sharma, 12 Dec 2024 12:34

The Intel Arc B580 Limited Edition has an MSRP of $249. (Image source: Intel)

Intel Arc B580 vs Arc A770 gaming test appears online: Battlemage GPU offers better ray tracing performance

The Intel Arc B580 is scheduled to go on sale starting December 13. When the card officially lands, gamers can expect a good budget GPU with improved ray tracing performance over the Arc A770 as shown by a gaming test that has app...

Fawad Murtaza, 12 Dec 2024 11:40

Winning is always fun (Image Source: Stephen Pereyra)

Fortnite Ballistic first-impressions: Fast, fun, and frustrating

Fortnite just dropped Ballistic into early access, a new tactical 5v5 game mode aimed at the Counter-Strike 2 and Valorant crowd. While the gameplay is solid, the team experience leaves much to be desired.

Stephen Pereyra, 12 Dec 2024 02:15

The Nintendo Switch 2 may be just shy of the Steam Deck in terms of width. (Image source: SwitchUp)

New video shows alleged final Nintendo Switch 2 design compared with Valve Steam Deck and Switch OLED

It seems that the Nintendo Switch 2 is almost upon us. While Nintendo has not officially announced anything yet, a third party has showcased what appears to be the final Nintendo Switch 2 design in a new video.

Alex Alderson, 12 Dec 2024 00:52

The Epic Games Store Holiday Sale 2024 will likely follow a similar schedule to the 2023 and 2022 holiday sales. (Image source: Epic Games)

Epic Games Store's Holiday Sale 2024 leaked to feature 16 free mystery games - here's the schedule

A new leak has revealed that Epic Games Store's Holiday Sale 2024 will likely feature 16 free mystery games, starting December 12. Titles will unlock daily for 24 hours, with the first and last games free for a week.

Anubhav Sharma, 11 Dec 2024 22:47

The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen9 is a solid performer with excellent specifications, including a 175 W RTX 4080 Laptop GPU. (Image source: Own)

Deal | Excellent Lenovo Legion Pro 7i with RTX 4080 and Core i9 scores massive 35% discount

The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is an excellent powerhouse laptop aimed at gamers as well as professionals. The laptop's RTX 4080 GPU enjoys a substantial 175 W TDP, and its Core i9-14900HX CPU is no slouch either. Thanks to an ongoing d...

Sambit Saha, 11 Dec 2024 20:26

Gaming with Winlator (Image Source: Retro Tech Dad)

It can run Crysis: Windows gaming on Android featuring the Retroid Pocket 5 and Mini

CheckMag YouTuber Retro Tech Dad has just released a deep dive exploring the viability of PC gaming on Android using the Windows emulator, Winlator. Using a host of different tips and tricks, the results speak for themselves.

Stephen Pereyra, 11 Dec 2024 20:14

The Ekruzer #1 is marketed as a "gaming platform on wheels". (image source: Ekruzer)

Gaming e-scooter with Snapdragon, 5G and laser tag: Ekruzer #1 brings AR gaming to the streets

The Ekruzer # 1 enables augmented reality games by installing gaming hardware in an e-scooter. At a top speed of 37 mph (60 km/h), the 7-inch, 1,000-nit display will also support multiplayer games.

Hannes Brecher, 11 Dec 2024 19:20

The MSI MAG 321CUPDF has a 1500R curvature, unlike the Asus ROG Strix XG32UCG. (Image source: MSI)

MAG 321CUPDF: MSI reveals new 4K dual mode gaming monitor with 320 Hz refresh rate

The MSI MAG 321CUPDF is the latest gaming monitor that supports two display modes. While the VA monitor outputs natively at 4K and 160 Hz, it can also switch to 320 Hz when needed by dropping its resolution to 1080p.

Alex Alderson, 11 Dec 2024 17:17

PS3 emulation on the Raspberry Pi 5 seems like joke, but the latest RPCS3 build not only boots games but looks surprisingly playable (Image Source: Power.no / RPCS3)

RPCS3 arm64 build brings PS3 emulation to the Raspberry Pi 5

The Raspberry Pi 5 isn't exactly a gaming power house, although it certainly is a popular device for building retro emulation machines. PS2 emulation is spotty at best on the Pi 5, so the idea of running PS3 titles on the same har...

David Devey, 11 Dec 2024 13:35

The Win Mini 2025 misses out on OCuLink connectivity. (Image source: GPD)

GPD Win Mini 2025 revealed with AMD Strix Point and M.2 2280 SSD upgrades

GPD is updating another of its popular gaming handhelds to AMD's Zen 5 and RDNA 3.5 architectures. This time, the company has revealed plans to update the GPD Win Mini, which gains faster RAM and M.2 2280 storage as well as Ryzen ...

Alex Alderson, 11 Dec 2024 12:26

The Intel Arc B580 will go on sale on December 13. (Image source: Intel, Unsplash, edited)

Intel Arc B580 vs RTX 4060: Battlemage GPU touted to perform up to 10% faster than RTX card in latest leak

The Intel Arc B580 is a $249 GPU that might bring some much-needed excitement back to the budget gaming segment. This is due to the card's 12 GB of VRAM and the advertised performance. Team Blue claims that the Arc B580 performs b...

Fawad Murtaza, 11 Dec 2024 11:54

Assassin's Creed Shadows will encourage players to learn the patterns of enemies and use different tactics to get better in combat (Image source: Ubisoft - edited)

Ubisoft details new combat mechanics of Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is shaping up to be one of Ubisoft’s most ambitious entries in the franchise. Previously, Ubisoft overviewed the stealth gameplay of the game, and now, it has detailed the combat mechanics.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 11 Dec 2024 08:10

Deal | RTX 4060-equipped HP Envy gaming PC sizeable discount to become excellent value build

HP has discounted its Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060-powered Envy desktop PC by 29%, making it a killer deal for anyone looking for a 1080p or even 1440p gaming machine, and undercutting the RTX 4050 variant of the same PC. The rest of t...

Julian van der Merwe, 11 Dec 2024 06:57

Intel Arc B580 trades blows with Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT in leaked 3D Mark Time Spy benchmark

The Intel Arc B580 has been tested on 3D Mark Time Spy. Its overall, graphics, and CPU scores are 15,551, 14,719 and 22,881 points, respectively. This gives credence to Intel's marketing claims about it outperforming Nvidia mid-ra...

Anil Ganti, 11 Dec 2024 03:26

Valve is officially selling refurbished Steam Deck OLED consoles on its website (image source: Valve)

Refurbished Steam Deck OLED now available for direct purchase from Valve

Valve has added the Steam Deck OLED to its refurbished store. You can buy one for as little as $439, and it comes with a one-year warranty.

Anil Ganti, 11 Dec 2024 02:22

Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.2 brings forth some interesting new changes (image source: CD Projekt Red)

Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.2 promises up to a 33% performance boost for Intel Arrow Lake processors

CD Projekt Red has announced another major patch for Cyberpunk 2077. It brings forth a bunch of quality-of-life improvements for the base game and Phantom Liberty. It is now live on PC, PlayStation and Xbox.

Anil Ganti, 11 Dec 2024 01:19

Here's what the Nintendo Switch 2 could look like (image source: @nRAYm2002 on X)

Nintendo Switch 2 allegedly shown by accessory maker

An ill-timed ad may have given us our first look at the Nintendo Switch 2. While the actual image doesn't reveal much in the way of details, it effectively confirms both consoles will be aesthetically similar.

Anil Ganti, 10 Dec 2024 20:12

Japannext unveils retro-styled gaming monitor with modern specifications (Image source: Japannext)

Japannext's new 180 Hz gaming monitor rocks retro TV design with modern features

Japannext's new gaming monitor blends retro aesthetics with modern gaming features. It sports classic TV-inspired dials and bezels while delivering a 180Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time.

Nathan Ali, 10 Dec 2024 20:08

The 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth measures 147 x 103 x 61 mm and weighs 225 g. (Image source: 8BitDo)

Ultimate 2C Bluetooth: 8BitDo releases new wired and wireless controller with Hall effect joysticks and 6-axis gyroscope for under $30

8BitDo has released a new wired and wireless controller with Hall effect joysticks. Also sporting a 6-axis gyroscope and a third set of shoulder buttons, the 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth comes in at under $30 too.

Alex Alderson, 10 Dec 2024 19:53

PNY CS2150 SSD debuts with up to 10GB/s read speed thanks to PCIe Gen5 upgrade

PNY touts its latest solid-state drive (SSD) as capable of "Next-Gen Speeds" thanks to its new NVMe PCIe Gen5 x4 interface. The OEM asserts that it is the ideal new PC upgrade for professionals with its TCG Opal 2.0 spec. The CS21...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Dec 2024 17:39

The MSI Claw 8 AI+ boasts a 8-inch 1080p 120 Hz display. (Image source: MSI)

MSI Claw 8 AI+ gaming handheld is 20% faster than ROG Ally X as per official slides

The Lunar Lake-powered MSI Claw 8 AI+, along with the Claw 7 AI+ bring impressive improvements to the table when compared to the previous-gen MSI Claw. Unsurprisingly, the Arc 140V iGPU allows the new Claw handhelds to pull ahead ...

Sambit Saha, 10 Dec 2024 17:33

The OneXFly F1 Pro is one of the first AMD Zen 5 and RDNA 3.5-powered gaming handhelds. (Image source: One-Netbook)

OneXFly F1 Pro: First OLED and AMD Zen 5 gaming handheld now available with better warranty options via third-party

The OneXFly F1 Pro is currently the only gaming handheld that combines an OLED display with an AMD Zen 5 APU. The device is now available to order through Droix too, which should provide superior customer service than first partie...

Alex Alderson, 10 Dec 2024 17:17

The RG34XX will utilise Anbernic's favoured chipset for its budget gaming handhelds. (Image source: Anbernic)

Anbernic RG34XX: Full specs, pricing and launch date described before release

A new report has shared release details for Anbernic's Game Boy Advance lookalike. Not only that, but Anbernic has also revealed full specifications for the RG34XX, which it intends to sell in four colour options.

Alex Alderson, 10 Dec 2024 16:05

RPCS3 won't be coming to Android and iOS anytime soon (Image source: Asus, RPCS3 - edited)

RPCS3 team shares why the PS3 emulator won't land on Android and iOS anytime soon

The developers behind the top-rated PS3 emulator RPCS3 have just announced the app's ports for ARM-based Linux, Windows, and MacOS devices. However, the team says that there are currently no plans to port it to Android and iOS.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 10 Dec 2024 15:43

Players think the extra finger on Zombie Santa is likely AI-generated (Image source: @RadicalNuffyEd/X)

Call of Duty: Activision criticized for using AI artwork in Black Ops 6 loading screens

Six fingers, questionable textures, and suspiciously stylized zombie imagery. Amid a flurry of voice actor recasts due to a lack of AI protections, mammoth game developer Activision seems to have made another unsavory cost-cutting...

Sarfo Ashong-Listowell, 10 Dec 2024 15:22

The MPG 321URXW contains the same underlying features as the MPG 321URX. (Image source: MSI)

MSI MPG 321URX: High-end OLED gaming monitor refreshed globally with new white variant

MSI has released yet another gaming product. This time, it has refreshed the MPG 321URX with a white variant globally, which can be picked up for $1,099 in the US.

Alex Alderson, 10 Dec 2024 14:32

On December 10 and 13, Nintendo will add two new games to the eShop. (Image source: Nintendo)

Four new games coming to Nintendo Switch this week

This week, four new titles are coming to the Nintendo Switch, including the highly anticipated remastered edition of a beloved action-adventure series.

Marius Müller, 10 Dec 2024 14:14

The TUF Gaming F15 gaming laptop weighs around 2.2 kg (4.85 lbs). (Image source: Asus, Unsplash, edited)

Deal | Asus TUF F15 RTX 4070 gaming laptop with 100% sRGB display drops back to record low price after 29% cut

The Asus TUF F15 gaming laptop with an RTX 4070 GPU at the helm is now on sale at a discount of 29%. The notebook pairs the RTX 4070 with a 10-core/16-thread Core i7-13620H CPU, 16 GB DDR5 memory, and a 1 TB SSD. Display duties ar...

Fawad Murtaza, 10 Dec 2024 13:50

Gamers can currently get their hands on four free indie games in the Microsoft Store. (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft Store: Four indie games available for free

Gamers can now claim four free games from Microsoft, featuring a mix of platformers and adventure titles. Act quickly, though, it's unclear how long these offers will be available for.

Marius Müller, 10 Dec 2024 13:39

The Playdate AC Charger has a USB-A port. (Image source: Playdate)

Playdate gets a matching yellow charger that's dirt cheap

More than two years after the launch of its unique gaming handheld, Panic has released a charger that owners can purchase. The AC charger comes in the same yellow color as the Playdate and is pretty cheap, too.

Habeeb Onawole, 10 Dec 2024 08:27

Python powered VR game engine (Image Source: DaFluffyPotato)

Game developer builds a custom VR game engine using Python

For most developers, using Python for VR game development does not sound like the most efficient use of the programming language. However, developer DaFluffyPotato met the challenge and discovered some exciting results.

Stephen Pereyra, 10 Dec 2024 07:59

Microsoft Copilot Vision AI sees what users are doing in Microsoft Edge to assist them. (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft opens Copilot Vision beta test to select Copilot Pro subscribers

The Copilot Vision AI can see everything users do in the Microsoft Edge web browser and provide verbal recommendations, information, planning help, and gaming tips when prompted. All data processed by Copilot Vision will be delete...

David Chien, 09 Dec 2024 22:28

There's still more time to switch your Stadia Controller to Bluetooth mode for wireless play. (Image source: Google Stadia)

Google extends Stadia Controller's Bluetooth switch expiration date

Google has once again postponed the date for discontinuing the ability to convert the Stadia Controller from Wi-Fi mode to Bluetooth mode. However, Google no longer sells the controller for those willing to buy one.

Habeeb Onawole, 09 Dec 2024 14:15