New Steam Controller now official with TMR thumbsticks and unique aesthetic
The new Steam Controller is finally here with a PlayStation-like layout. It has capacitive trackpads like the Steam Deck and TMR joysticks for a drift-free experience.
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Steam Frame officially unveiled as Valve's first standalone VR headset
Valve has shown off the Steam Frame as its first standalone VR headset that can also stream games from a host device. It is powered by a Snapdragon SoC and comes with 16 GB RAM and up to 1 TB storage.
Silent, full-size, wireless mechanical keyboard approaches Kickstarter deadline with over $120,000 raised
The Chilkey ND104 Kickstarter campaign is officially drawing to a close, with the new num pad-equipped wireless mechanical keyboard surpassing its official crowdfunding goal by more than 10×. The ND104 not only promises a silent keyboard with solid build quality, but there are a number of interesting features that make the ND104 stand out.
Steam Machine: Valve's gaming PC official with custom AMD silicon and compact form factor
Valve's long-rumoured Steam Machine refresh is finally here. It is powered by an AMD SoC and comes with 16 GB RAM and up to 2 TB storage.
Secret new 8BitDo wireless controller with Bluetooth emerges before December release
8BitDo is preparing to release a new affordable wireless controller globally. Already available to pre-order, the mysterious controller supports Bluetooth but will not receive a full release until next month.
The remake of this cult PS2 horror game finally has a release date
A release date has been announced for the remake of this Fatal Frame series game. Fans won't be pleased to realize they have to wait several more months before being able to play it.
Google notification for fake GTA 6 trailer tricks fans desperate for news after delay
Bamboozled fans received a deceptive Google alert for a new GTA 6 trailer. As it turns out, the Grand Theft Auto VI - Final Trailer was a fan-made production. Following the most recent release date delay, gamers continue to monitor social media for any official GTA 6 news.
AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is the new cheapest X3D CPU, beating Core Ultra 245KF and 14600K
AMD has official launched the Ryzen 5 7500X3D CPU as the cheapest X3D chip, though based on previous gen Zen 4 architecture. It is targeted at 1080p gaming and outperforms the Core Ultra 245KF and the Core i5-14600K, as per AMD.
The Backbone Pro mobile controller gets an Xbox edition
Six months after the Backbone Pro mobile controller was announced, Backbone has now released an Xbox edition of the accessory. The special edition has a translucent green color that is reminiscent of the original Xbox console.
Citron: Nintendo Switch emulator for Android gets updated for better emulation performance
There's a new version available for Citron, which is one of the prominent Nintendo Switch emulators for Android. The updated emulator brings support for the GPU of the Snapdragon 8 Elite, and the PC version now offers support for Windows on ARM.
TrimUI Smart Pro S debuts as new retro handheld boasting up to 2.5x faster GPU performance than older model
The TrimUI Smart Pro S is now official after a series of recent rumours regarding the handheld. While the new model closely resembles its predecessor, the Smart Pro S contain upgrades in several areas like a new chipset, an active cooling solution and a refined joystick experience.
MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI Laptop Review: Solid performance with caveats that don't mar the core gaming experience
Crosshairs on target. The MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI aims to please the upper mid-range gaming crowd with its Core Ultra 9 275HX and RTX 5070 Laptop combination, and it is able to do so for the most part. The Crosshair 16 HX AI can handle 1440p gaming and even content creation fairly well, but there some obvious compromises to keep the price in check.
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop, 16", 2.5 kgAOC launches new dual-mode 27-inch monitor with up to 288 Hz refresh rate
The AOC U27U3XD, which was initially introduced earlier in 2025, has been launched in China. It's a dual-mode 27-inch monitor with support for 4K resolution and 288 Hz refresh rate. The launch price is CNY 1,796, about $252.
Sony releases a PlayStation 5 exclusively in Japan to celebrate its fifth anniversary
Sony has unveiled the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition Japanese Language model to mark the console’s fifth anniversary. Priced at ¥55,000 (~$350), the model features a matte case with minor revisions. A special campaign is underway and further annoucements are forthcoming.
Former Bungie director calls “extraction shooter” label ‘dumb’ criticizing genre definition for Helldivers 2, Marathon and Escape from Tarkov
Former Bungie product director Chris Sides told the Shooter Monthly podcast the label "extraction shooter" is "dumb" and reductive, arguing it names a genre after a single mechanic and fails to capture the divergent pacing, tone, and complex mechanics of games like Escape from Tarkov and Helldivers 2.
Deal | This 77-inch LG C4 OLED TV deal offers a record $1000 discount, transforming movies and gaming
The LG C4 is a 77-inch TV that fills the largest spaces with cinema-quality images. With generous brightness, it also doesn’t require a light-controlled media room to thrive. A steep Costco discount results in the lowest sale price that the LG OLED TV has ever sold for.
Sony slyly unveils new PlayStation gaming monitor with optional DualSense charging dock
Sony has unveiled a new PlayStation-branded gaming monitor. It comes with a 27-inch 1440p IPS LCD panel and launches in 2026 for an unspecified price.
Abxylute M4 Snap-On Mobile Controller gets Kickstarter launch date; confirmed to be the first of a new line of products
First unveiled in August, the Abxylute M4 Snap-On Mobile Controller will soon be available on Kickstarter, as the manufacturer has revealed when the crowdfunding page will go live. It has also been disclosed that the M4 is the first of a new family of products.
Nintendo Switch 2 sales impress, but fewer buyers are purchasing games than with prior console
Fans may find it surprising to learn what Switch 2 games owners are playing the most. Despite record Switch 2 sales, the prior handheld saw more support for its software. Gamers are enjoying the new console’s backward compatibility while waiting for anticipated current-gen releases.
TrimUI Brick: Game Boy-style retro gaming handheld refreshed amid TrimUI Smart Pro S rumours
TrimUI has updated its Brick gaming handheld again. Now available in two new finishes to rival the upcoming Ayaneo Pocket Vert, the TrimUI Brick 'Hammer' can be picked up for less than $100 with a CNC shell that can emulate up to PlayStation 1, Dreamcast and Nintendo 64 games.
Ayaneo Next II footage reveals size of giant AMD Strix Halo gaming handheld before launch
Ayaneo has returned to teasing its Next II gaming handheld. Now powered by AMD Strix Halo APUs like the Ryzen AI Max+ 395, new footage has revealed that the handheld will be one of the largest around when it launches.
Todd Howard hints at Fallout 3 Remaster saying Bethesda "has hundreds of people on Fallout right now"
In a GQ interview, Bethesda director Todd Howard said the studio “has hundreds of people on Fallout right now,” a remark that has brought reports, including prior Microsoft legal leaks and recent leaker claims that a Fallout 3 remaster may be underway, into focus yet again.
Deal | Razer's early Black Friday deal brings $1,000 discount and free Battlefield 6 with this beast gaming laptop
The Razer Blade 18 has been discounted by $1,000 as part of early Black Friday deals. The laptop features an RTX 5080, a Core Ultra 9 CPU, and a dual-mode display capable of up to 440 Hz.
Deal | Steam: This 2D puzzle game featuring cats, enjoyed by 97% of players, is less than $1
There are many deals on Steam, allowing players to discover different games. And if you like cats and puzzles, Cats Organized Neatly is 67% off. But be careful, because this offer ends soon.
Nintendo Switch 2 receives massive software update to version 21.0.0
Nintendo has released the largest software update to date for the Nintendo Switch 2. The console originally shipped with firmware version 20.1.1 and is now being updated to 21.0.0, which improves the home screen and download management among other things.
Bitmo Lab brings retro gaming handheld vibes to iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max with quirky new cases
Bitmo Lab has announced the creation of new cases for Apple's iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Bringing tactility to retro gaming for both iPhones, the new Gamebaby mirrors Xiaomi's recent Retro Handheld Console Case for the Xiaomi 17 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, too.
Even with PS6 releasing in a couple years, Sony shares confidence inspiring news for PS5 owners
Sony has stated that the PS5 isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Support and development for the console will continue for years to come.
Pokémon Pokopia becomes first Nintendo-published Switch 2 game to ship on a Game-Key Card
Fans now know that the Pokémon Pokopia release date is March 5th. Even so, the news that the Nintendo game will ship on a Game-Key Card is causing more debates. The company earlier pledged its support for standard cartridges, but a third party develops Pokémon Pokopia.
GPD teases Win 5 gaming handheld refresh with new Panda colour and 128 GB RAM options
GPD is preparing to refresh the Win 5. Announced shortly after the release of the comparable OneXFly Apex, the GPD Win 5 will soon match its OneXPlayer counterpart with up to 128 GB of RAM. Also, this higher memory capacity will be complemented by a fresh 'Panda' colour option.
ARC Raiders hits 4 million, Nexon’s biggest launch ever
Embark Studios’ ambitious PvPvE shooter ARC Raiders has officially struck gold. Just weeks after launch, the game has surpassed 4 million copies sold and hit a peak of 700,000 concurrent players across all platforms, a performance Nexon calls its most successful global launch to date.
Video | First performance and gameplay impressions on a desktop RTX 5090 eGPU - ARC Raiders
ARC Raider is a new extraction shooter that has had many of us questioning our newfound loyalty to Battlefield 6 for about 2 weeks now. Since I had a ton of fun with the game so far, I wanted to share some performance and gameplay impressions in this new format. To give it an additional little twist, I captured this session on the Aorus Master 18 with the company's RTX 5090 eGPU, rendering the game on a 4k screen.
Deal | PowerA’s Switch 2-compatible Mario Joy-themed wireless gaming controller discounted to all-time lowest price on Amazon
PowerA’s officially licensed Mario Joy-themed Nintendo Switch wireless controller is currently discounted to its all-time lowest price on Amazon. The wireless controller comes with motion controls, an ergonomic design, wireless connectivity, and up to 40 hours of battery life. Plus, it’s compatible only with the Nintendo platform.
Marketing company Trap Plan gets caught boasting about astroturfing Reddit with 100 fake ‘player posts’ for War Robots: Frontiers
Marketing firm Trap Plan published now-deleted case studies claiming it had seeded roughly 100 “organic-style” posts and comments across major gaming subreddits to simulate player reviews for War Robots: Frontiers, a campaign unearthed by users on the platform and reported by Kotaku.
Fallout 4 takes place outside of the United States thanks to this mod
CheckMag Although Fallout 4 takes place in the United States, you can play on another continent thanks to this unique mod. But be careful, because you will need to carefully follow the installation steps. Update: A factual mistake pertaining to when the mod became available fixed.
Silicon Power XPower XS90 Gen 5 x4 SSD launches with 14,300 MB/s read speeds, LPDDR4 cache, and up to 4 TB capacity for AI workloads, gamers, and pro creators
Silicon Power has launched its fastest PCIe 5.0 SSD yet, the XPower XS90, delivering up to 14,300 MB/s read speeds and 13,400 MB/s writes. Designed for AI workloads, gamers, and professional creators, the drive pairs LPDDR4 DRAM caching with up to 4 TB of PCIe 5-protocol storage in an M.2 2280 form factor.
After 7 years of mystery, we finally know what the World Serpent said in God of War
The World Serpent in God of War has a unique and unknown language, and many rumors have emerged about it. But after seven years of mystery, we now know what he said to Kratos and Atreus.
Deal | RTX 5070 Ti gaming laptop for cheap: MSI Vector A16 HX gets big 35% price drop
The MSI Vector A16 HX A8WX is a 16-inch gaming laptop for power users. With a 16-inch QHD+ display and up to an RTX 5070 Ti GPU, the Vector A16 HX is a proper desktop replacement that can now be yours at an amazing $700 discount.
Best Mini Gaming PC 2025: Asus ROG NUC 15 with GeForce RTX 5080 & Core Ultra 9 review
Compact and powerful. The Asus ROG NUC 15 is a compact gaming powerhouse that is clearly aimed at gamers. With the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX and the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 laptop GPU, it promises powerful performance in the smallest of spaces. Our current review shows in detail how well the mini PC actually performs.
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop, 3 kgDeal | Free to claim on Steam until Nov 13: Western action shooter worth $9.99 is now 100% off
12 is Better Than 6 is free to keep on Steam as part of HypeTrain Digital’s 10th-anniversary sale. You can add it to your account before the deadline of November 13 comes. DLC is discounted separately; trading Cards aren’t expected to drop during the promo.
Windows game emulator for Android with Steam support hits Google Play Store
GameHub, a popular PC gaming emulator for Android, is now available on Google Play Store. With this, the Windows game emulator with Steam support is easier to access than before.
Retro platformer Terminator 2D: No Fate gets hit with third delay as devs blame US tariffs
Bitmap Bureau and Reef Entertainment have pushed their 16-bit retro platformer Terminator 2D: No Fate to December 12, 2025, marking the 3rd delay for the title, citing production hurdles related to tariff uncertainty for the physical edition, even as digital copies are also pushed back.
Keychron swaps to ZMK firmware for updated wireless mechanical keyboard series with massive battery life potential along with design refresh
Keychron has provided Notebookcheck with additional information about the new Q6 Ultra 8K, confirming new firmware, connectivity modes, and updated switches. Although the updated Keychron Q6 Ultra 8K and V1 Ultra 8K are exclusive to Best Buy for the time being, there will be a wider release with other models in early 2026.
Deal | From $39.99 to $0: Zelda-inspired open-world RPG goes free-to-play on PC for a limited time — and you can keep it forever starting this date
Ubisoft is marking the fifth anniversary of Ubisoft Connect, its cross-platform service connecting players, games, and progress across devices. To commemorate the milestone, the publisher is offering Immortals Fenyx Rising free to claim for a limited time.
Anno 117 review: City builder pairs proven concept with new mechanics
Anno 117 is a new, challenging and quite diverse city-building strategy game that introduces some notable changes but feels more like an evolution than a revolution overall. It’s certainly a worthy entry in the series.
Negative Arc Raiders review slams generative AI, reigniting debate about its role in gaming
Not all websites are praising Embark Studios' new extraction shooter. One Arc Raiders review has given the game a poor rating due to its reliance on generative AI. In response, some gamers counter that the limited use of an AI voice generator should not be controversial.
Abxylute's Super Nintendo-inspired controller released with 30% launch discount and retro styling
Abxylute has updated its S9 mobile gaming controller with a new Super Nintendo-inspired edition. Also drawing on other classic 90s consoles like the PlayStation 1, the Retro Grey Edition is available until mid-November at a 30% launch discount with pre-order gifts thrown in for good measure.
This widely popular Microsoft-published RTS just got a roguelike mode and players are intrigued
While Age of Empires IV: Dynasties of the East has mixed reviews on display, many of them indicate that players are fascinated by what they feel is a fresh take that boosts replayability for the title considerably, even as some decry bugs that continue to plague it post-release.
Deal | Budget OLED 240 Hz gaming monitor is now even cheaper with $120 discount
Amazon currently has an AOC OLED gaming monitor listed with a $120 discount, making the 27-inch Agon Pro series model even more affordable.
Flydigi Vader 5 Pro controller launches with an improved D-pad, removable back paddles, and a redesigned charging dock
Flydigi has announced a new controller in its Vader series. The new Vader 5 Pro controller, which has multiple device compatibility, now has an improved D-Pad, better triggers, and a redesigned charging dock.
The Elder Scrolls 6 will be Bethesda's next big release, and it may be unveiled without any communication
Thousands of fans are eagerly awaiting the release of The Elder Scrolls 6. And while this game will be the next big release of Bethesda, it could be unveiled without any official trailers or announcements dropping beforehand.
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