Epic Games Store announces new free game giveaway plans a week before release
Epic Games has now finalised its next free game offering. Unlike in recent weeks, its forthcoming giveaway will actually consist of four games rather than just one or two.
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Are top-end graphics cards ever coming to laptops?
CheckMag Laptops have always had to make do with leftovers, never getting a taste of the largest and most powerful chips reserved for desktop graphics cards. There are, the way I see it, several reasons as to why things are like this.
RedMagic Titan 16 Pro review: A gaming laptop made by a smartphone manufacturer
Debut. The manufacturer Nubia, which is known for its gaming smartphones, has entered the market of gaming laptops with its RedMagic Titan 16 Pro: Core i9, a GeForce RTX 4060 and a 16-inch display (QHD+, DCI-P3, 240 Hz, G-Sync) all promise a solid mid-range device. Our review will reveal whether this initial launch was a success.
Intel Core i9-14900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.4 kg
Intel Core i9-14900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.4 kg
Retroid Pocket Mini now official as new compact retro gaming handheld with 4:3 OLED display
Retroid has revealed the Pocket Mini, its first retro gaming handheld since last year's Pocket 4 and Pocket 4 Pro. While the Retroid Pocket Mini resembles the Anbernic RG40XX H, it will feature a 960p OLED display.
Four new games coming to Xbox Game Pass by early September, plus three new titles specifically for Core subscribers
Xbox Game Pass subscribers can get a taste of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on August 30. A new game will also be added to the gaming subscription on its release day. Additionally, three new titles are being introduced for Game Pass C...
Gamescom 2024 | MSI MPG 491CQPX: Release date and launch pricing confirmed for new 240 Hz QD-OLED gaming monitor
MSI has now confirmed pricing and availability for the MPG 491CQPX, its latest 49-inch curved gaming monitor. Although most features of the MPG 491CQPX are already known, MSI will not be releasing it for a while yet.
New Epic Games Store free games giveaway arrives with $80 face value
The Epic Games Store has updated its free game giveaway, a week after offering Death's Gambit: Afterlife and a $25 add-on for World of Warships for free. This week, the storefront has moved to The Callisto Protocol and Gigantic: R...
CRKD's Atom mini controller wants to take on the 8BitDo Zero 2
CRKD's Atom is a new miniature Bluetooth controller, or keychain controller as it calls it, that works with a variety of devices. Available in a wide range of color options including transparent ones, the Atom arrives as a challen...
Leaker announces new Epic Games Store free game giveaway way ahead of schedule
A reliable leaker has beat the Epic Games Store to revealing not just this week's free game giveaway, but also one that will not start until the end of August.
Microsoft launches new Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S variants
Microsoft has expanded its Xbox Series X lineup with a new high-capacity 2TB "Galaxy Black" model. In addition, the company is introducing new 1TB variants of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles, providing gamers with mor...
Microsoft and 8BitDo announce new accessibility joystick and controller for Xbox
Microsoft expands its accessibility controllers with the new Xbox Adaptive Joystick that's customizable and plugs into its Xbox Adaptive Controller. The Xbox Adaptive Joystick is joined by 8BitDo's Lite SE 2.4G Wireless Controller...
Gamescom 2024 | Latest Asus ROG Strix QD-OLED monitor debuts with anti-glare 360Hz 1440p panel
The XG27AQDNG has almost the exact same name as another member of the ROG Strix series of OLED monitors, but comes with a number of crucial differences. It is rated for a refresh rate of 360Hz despite its QHD resolution - which, m...
Gamescom 2024 | ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP: ASUS releases new 1440p OLED gaming monitor with huge 480 Hz refresh rate
Until recently, it has been possible to purchase various 27-inch OLED gaming monitors with 360 Hz refresh rates. However, ASUS has now switched up proceedings with the ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP, the first example to combine 1440p an...
Gamescom 2024 | Asus router showcase includes Wi-Fi 7 dongle for older PCs and laptops
The latest ROG Rapture-series router is joined by its non-gaming RT-BE86U counterpart to bring cutting-edge wired or wireless speeds to the ongoing Computex showcase. They are joined by the ROG USB-BE92, an adapter rated to upgrad...
Star Wars Outlaws and Final Fantasy XVI get DLSS support in the new Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 560.94
The latest Game Ready Driver software package from Nvidia, labeled 560.94 and released yesterday, comes with DLSS support for several games launching these days, including Star Wars Outlaws, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, and F...
Latest Nvidia drivers for Linux default to open-source GPU kernel modules
Nvidia released its latest official drivers for Linux, FreeBSD, and Solaris. In addition to improved support for a variety of features in the open-source OSes, the Nvidia 560 graphics drivers also default to using open-source GPU ...
Gamescom 2024 | Gameplay trailer shows Civilization 7 in a new look, 25-minute showcase gives a preview of planned innovations
At the Opening Night Live of gamescom 2024, the first gameplay scenes from the seventh part of the Civilization series planned for early 2025 were shown. At the same time, a comprehensive showcase was published, providing an in-de...
Gamescom 2024 | Borderlands 4 officially announced with teaser trailer, community still skeptical
A teaser trailer was shown at the Opening Night Live of gamescom 2024, officially announcing the long-awaited fourth installment in the Borderlands series. However, fans are still skeptical due to the disappointing last Borderland...
Deal | RTX 4070-powered Acer Predator Triton Neo 16 gaming laptop is now available at the best price ever
The Acer Predator Triton Neo 16 with a 16-inch 3200 x 2000 165 Hz display, a 140 W RTX 4070 laptop GPU, and an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor has recorded a steep $400 discount at B&H Photo. As a result, the Predator Triton Neo...
Deal | 32-inch Samsung Odyssey G55C 165 Hz 1 ms curved gaming monitor now 30% off on Amazon
Released earlier this year, the Samsung Odyssey G55C (LS32CG550ENXZA) is a curved gaming monitor for gamers on a budget, with a 32-inch QHD display, 1 ms response time, and 165 Hz refresh. Thanks to a generous 30% discount, it can...
WD_Black SN850P SSD expands Sony PlayStation 5 storage by 8 TB
Since individual PS5 games can take up over 200 GB of memory, the PlayStation 5's 825 GB SSD only offers space for three games in the worst-case scenario. Western Digital now offers a way to expand the console's memory by 8 TB, bu...
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D rumoured to launch in early September
A new leak from X says AMD has a new Zen 4-based X3D SKU lined up. The Ryzen 5 7600X3D will supposedly launch in early September, a full month before its Zen 5-based counterparts.
ZOTAC reveals stylish gaming handheld docking station with hidden stand and M.2 SSD slot
ZOTAC has prepared an official docking station for the ZONE, its first gaming handheld. Also compatible with pretty much every other powerful gaming handheld around, the ZOTAC GAMING Docking Station has a stylish aluminium finish ...
Black Myth Wukong smashes the competition with 2.2 million Steam players mere hours after launch
Mere hours after launch, Black Myth Wukong has shattered Steam records, having accrued 2.2 million concurrent players on Steam a mere 12 hours after launch. The only game it has not yet surpassed in peak player count is PUBG: Batt...
Deal | Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 with RTX 4090, 240Hz QHD OLED and 32GB RAM hits lowest price yet
The Core Ultra 9-powered version of the 2024 Asus ROG Zephyrus also comes with plenty of memory, a smooth 240Hz OLED screen with QHD resolution as well as the fast RTX 4090. Thanks to a $500 discount, the high-end 16-inch gaming l...
Atari unveils the Atari 7800+ console and new retro wireless controllers
Atari's new retro console not only evokes a heavy feeling of nostalgia but also allows owners to play their collection of Atari 2600 and 7800 games. The new console launches alongside two new controllers that can also be used with...
Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 2024 review - The slim gaming laptop now with AMD Zen 5
Ryzen AI 300 beats Meteor Lake. Asus now also offers its ROG Zephyrus G16 gaming/multimedia hybrids with the new Zen 5 processors from AMD. We have tested the version with the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and the dedicated GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop. It continues to feature the same wonderful 240-Hz OLED screen—as well as an annoying third fan.
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 1.8 kg
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 1.8 kg
RedMagic brings its first gaming laptop to the international market
The RedMagic Titan 16 Pro launched as the company's first gaming laptop, but it's still exclusive to the Chinese market. Well, that's about to change soon because the company has just announced that the laptop will launch in the o...
Trailer for the new Tomb Raider Netflix adaptation leads to divided opinions in the community
A new animated series starts on Netflix on October 10. In the lead role: the intrepid adventurer Lara Croft. The latest trailer gives fans an insight into the series. However, not everyone seems to like the realization.
Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Headset Gen 3 gaming headset with dual USB wireless transmitters for consoles and PCs launches for $199
The Turtle Beach Stealth 700 (Gen 3) gaming headphones for consoles and PCs takes a different approach to multi-platform support. However, it also stirs up some confusion with compatibility.
Valve prohibits new keyboard features Razer Snap Tap and Wooting Snappy Tappy in Counter-Strike 2
Valve has banned the Snap Tap and Snappy Tappy automation features for perfect counter-strafing in Counter-Strike 2. Anyone using these features on their Razer Huntsman V3 Pro Series gaming keyboards or Wooting keyboards will be r...
Philips adds to 32-inch, 4K and 240 Hz OLED gaming monitor options with Evnia 32M2N8900 launch
Philips has released yet another 32-inch gaming monitor built around a modern Samsung Display Gen 3 QD-OLED panel. Sold as the Evnia 32M2N8900, the gaming monitor also boasts plenty of ports and Philips software features like Smar...
Deal | Ryzen 9-powered Asus ROG Strix G17 gaming laptop with RTX 4070 hits lowest price ever
A good-looking RTX 4070 configuration of the Asus ROG Strix G17 is now back on sale for $600 off MSRP at a reputable electronics retailer, which is currently offering the 17-inch gaming laptop for its all-time low of $1,599.
Bloodborne PC emulation achieves major milestone
Developers of the ShadPS4 PlayStation 4 emulator have successfully booted up Bloodborne on PC. However, the game is far from playable and will require further refinements before it becomes playable.
DIY Asus ROG Ally mod nearly doubles the battery capacity without leaving anything exposed
A YouTuber named Ksrnate has uploaded a walkthrough on installing a 67 Wh battery on Asus ROG Ally, almost doubling the energy capacity from the original 40 Wh battery. Unlike the 88 Wh DIY mod by iFixit, this one doesn’t leave an...
MagicX XU Mini M Plus revealed with performance upgrades to rival Anbernic RG28XX
In recent months, various companies have released 2.8-inch gaming handhelds. Now, it seems that MagicX will return to the segment again with the XU Mini M Plus, an upgraded XU Mini M that should better compete against the Anbernic...
Half-Life 2 receives new update prior to 20th anniversary
Keen-eyed gamers spotted a new "test" branch for Half-Life 2 on Steam, meaning that a new update for the historic game is coming soon. While this may be a simple bug fix, rumors are swirling that this update looks similar to the o...
Ultimate 2C: 8BitDo releases new wired and wireless controller refreshes with Hall effect joysticks for under $35
8BitDo has refreshed its Ultimate 2C controller in wired and wireless forms. Already available for $24.99 and $34.99, the updated 8BitDo Ultimate 2C still includes more bumper buttons than usual, as well as Hall effect joysticks a...
Meta delays GTA San Andreas VR 'indefinitely'
First announced in 2021, Grand Theft Auto San Andreas VR has been put "on hold" for an indefinite amount of time. Meta confirmed this to IGN, and it's no good news for those who were waiting to play this GTA title on a virtual rea...
Gamer sets Guinness World Record by connecting 444 game consoles to one TV
A Saudi console collector has set a new Guinness World Record by hooking up 444 video game consoles to one TV. Ibrahim Al-Nasser's collection includes gaming systems from 1972 to now, and to quickly switch between the machines, he...
Star Wars Outlaws gets a new trailer and it looks great
Alongside the Galaxy Teaser, Ubisoft has also released an official PC gameplay trailer, which should appease at least some of those who bashed the 10-minute gameplay clip that was released roughly one month ago. The system require...
Black Myth: Wukong - 30-minute gameplay leak gives a taste of the game shortly before release
Shortly before release, a video has emerged showing 30 minutes of gameplay from Black Myth: Wukong, giving fans the deepest insight into the game to date.
New gameplay trailer for German cyberpunk RPG Neo Berlin 2087 causes mixed reactions
Neo Berlin 2087 is set in a Berlin with a cyberpunk look, which fans seem to like. However, the new gameplay trailer for the action RPG has led to mixed reactions in the community.
Zotac Gaming Zone launches as ROG Ally X competitor with AMOLED screen, Hall effect sensors, and Ryzen 7 8840U
Announced at Computex 2024, Zotac Gaming Zone is now available to pre-order. The gaming handheld launched as a competitor to ROG Ally X, with an AMOLED display, Hall effect sensors, AMD Ryzen 7 8840U, and 16 GB of LPDDR5X RAM. Its...
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Review: Core i9-14900K levels of single-core and gaming performance with Zen 5 for US$185 less
Ridge runner at efficiency's edge. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X leverages improvements in the 4 nm Zen 5 architecture to offer excellent single-core and gaming performance on par with Intel's best 14th gen offerings, including the Core i9-14900K. While the Ryzen 7 9700X's efficiency gains make for a potent gaming PC build, AMD's current pricing strategy complicates buying decisions vis-à-vis the competition.
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 | 27.00"
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 | 27.00"
Arm said to be working on a gaming-focused dGPU
A new report says Arm could enter the gaming GPU market soon. The company supposedly has a sizable research team in Israel working on its first-ever dedicated GPU, which is slated to compete with behemoths like Intel, AMD, and Nvi...
Valve releases official Windows drivers for Steam Deck
While Steam Deck OLED ships with SteamOS, there have been ways to install Windows on the gaming handheld. But now that Valve has released official drivers, running Microsoft's OS on the device has become a little easier.
Black Myth: Wukong - Our benchmarks of the new Unreal Engine 5 game
Demanding spectacle The previously published benchmark tool shows impressive graphics as well as a huge hunger for hardware for the role-playing game.
Update | Hacker explains how to install Epic Games Store and Fortnite on iPad outside the EU
Fortnite recently made its triumphant return to iOS devices in the EU and only in the EU, but one enterprising hacker has managed to “brute force” the game onto a non-EU iPad. The trick appears to forcefully install the Epic Games Store on iOS, but it only works on a beta version of iOS 18, and there are some caveats to running the game on Apple's tablet. Update: Saunders Tech has uploaded a tutorial explaining the installation process
Lossless Scaling boosts FPS of ROG Ally and other gaming handhelds by up to 4x
A paid software called Lossless Scaling on Steam has just been updated, and it now can offer up to 4x FPS boost with frame generation tech. It can also upscale games from a lower resolution, making it stand as a good option to get...
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