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The closed alpha test of Eve Frontier runs until February 24. (Image source: YouTube / EVE Frontier)

EVE Frontier: Free test phase for the latest EVE spin-off

The latest entry in the EVE universe launched its Closed Alpha test on February 14. The test phase runs until February 24, giving players a chance to experience EVE Frontier for the first time.

Marius Müller, 15 Feb 2025 16:13

Three survival horror games from Wenudu are available for free for an unknown duration. (Image source: itch.io / Wenudu)

Survival horror: Three Unreal engine games currently free

If you enjoy survival horror, you can now grab three games for free. They’re from the same developer but offer entirely different settings.

Marius Müller, 15 Feb 2025 16:01

The Last Campfire is available on Steam with a 90 percent discount until February 17. (Image source: Steam)

Huge Steam discount: Acclaimed adventure game now 90% cheaper

Thanks to a 90% discount, Steam users can grab a highly rated adventure game for under $1.50. However, the offer is only available for a limited time.

Marius Müller, 15 Feb 2025 15:57

The supposed Retroid Pocket Flip 2 gaming handheld has been teased (Image source: Retroid)

New Retroid Pocket Flip 2 gaming handheld sports Nintendo DS look with GameCube color scheme

Retroid has introduced a new gaming system, which sports a foldable display and offers the usual control layout. The company has also announced a second upcoming handheld console.

Silvio Werner, 15 Feb 2025 01:26

The E6 Max is an Android-based gaming handheld (Image source: GameMT)

GameMT E6 Max retro gaming handheld can emulate games for many different consoles

A new gaming handheld has been announced. The GameMT E6 Max is based on Android and has adequate controls for more demanding video games. It supports games for many different systems, which can be run from an SD card.

Silvio Werner, 15 Feb 2025 00:58

Xbox Cloud Gaming Avowed (Image source: Microsoft)

Avowed not supported on Xbox Cloud Gaming, frustrating early access players

Xbox Cloud Gaming allows gamers to play anywhere, but not necessarily to play everything. Game Pass Ultimate subscribers who purchased the Avowed Premium Edition have to wait until its release date to stream the title. Why is the ...

Adam Corsetti, 15 Feb 2025 00:06

Monster Hunter Wilds monsters include a beloved creature that debuted in 2006

Even before Monster Hunter Wilds releases on February 28, more monsters included in the full game area are leaking out. The latest Japanese TV advertisement has fans buzzing, with the ice-throwing ape Blangonga up to his old antic...

Adam Corsetti, 14 Feb 2025 20:32

Uneven power cable contact in 12VHPWR connectors

12VHPWR defects add to RTX 5000 series design changes as root cause for melting power connectors

The latest development in the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 and 5090 12VHPWR connector meltdown issue sees a microscope analysis reveal that the manufacturing and certification process of the 12VHPWR cables and connectors may be at faul...

Julian van der Merwe, 14 Feb 2025 18:41

Overclocked Radeon RX 9070 XT variants could be quite power hungry (image source: @Olrak29_ on X)

AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT: Leaked retail box leak shows surprisingly high PSU requirements for overclocked variant

A new leak shows off one of AMD's upcoming Radeon RX 9070 XT variants from PowerColor. Along with its key specs, it also recommends the minimum PSU wattage required to run the card, and it is quite high.

Anil Ganti, 14 Feb 2025 18:38

Broventure: The Wild Co-op features resource gathering and crafting, so players can expand their camp as well. (Image source: Steam - Edited)

New Don't Starve-like co-op roguelike survival game debuts with playable Steam demo

Broventure: The Wild Co-op brings roguelike survival and base-building together in a co-op adventure. It's now available as a Steam demo, where players can battle monsters, gather resources, and expand their camp.

Anubhav Sharma, 14 Feb 2025 17:24

Nintendo Switch 2 design (Image source: Nintendo)

Leaked Nintendo Switch 2 offered to accessory maker for a $40,000 price tag

Third-party Switch 2 accessories could appear for sale even before the console launches. The infamous leaker of Switch 2 CAD photos is now selling a physical version of the console on the black market. How much accessory manufactu...

Adam Corsetti, 14 Feb 2025 16:59

The Joy-Con for the Switch 2 could feature a 180-degree flip function and be attached to either side of the console. (Image source: Nintendo / YouTube)

Switch 2 patent hints at 180-degree rotating Joy-Con

A Nintendo patent for the Switch 2's Joy-Con suggests the controllers can be rotated 180 degrees and attached to either side of the console, offering clear benefits for users.

Marius Müller, 14 Feb 2025 16:01

Until February 17, Left4Dead 2 is available for $1 instead of $10. (Image source: Steam)

Steam deal: Iconic zombie shooter with over 700,000 positive reviews for under $1

Right now, gamers can grab a popular co-op zombie shooter on Steam for under $1.

Marius Müller, 14 Feb 2025 16:01

Avowed has been playable in Advanced Access since February 13 and holds the #1 spot in the "Trending Games" category on SteamDB. (Image source: Xbox)

New action RPG tops SteamDB charts in Advanced Access

A new action RPG has been available in Advanced Access since February 13 and currently tops SteamDB's "Trending Games" list, praised for its immersive world and satisfying combat.

Marius Müller, 14 Feb 2025 16:01

Portal 2 - the top-rated game on Steam - is available with a 90 percent discount for less than 1 euro. (Image source: Steam)

Steam’s best-rated game: Now 90% off for less than $1

This game boasts over 350,000 reviews, with an impressive 98% being positive, making it Steam’s top-rated title. If it’s not yet in your collection, now’s the perfect time – Steam is offering a massive 90% discount, bringing the p...

Marius Müller, 14 Feb 2025 15:23

Rockstar Discord server is officially up and running (Image source: Rockstar Games)

Rockstar Games launches official Discord server, sending fans over the moon

GTA 6 is possibly the most anticipated game of the year (or maybe the next...?). The new official Rockstar Discord server is perfect for those who can’t get enough of rumours, news and opinions related to GTA 6.

Marc Zander, 14 Feb 2025 13:57

PirateFi was live for only four days (Image source: Steam - edited)

Valve delists a free Steam game with malware and issues a warning to its players

PirateFi, a recently released free game on Steam, has been removed from the platform. Valve suspects it to be malware and has issued a warning to the players who had downloaded it before the takedown was initiated.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 14 Feb 2025 13:04

Stellar Mess: The Princess Conundrum was released in February 2023. (Image source: Steam - Edited)

Nostalgia-packed adventure point-and-click game goes free on Steam for a limited time

Stellar Mess: The Princess Conundrum has gone free-to-play until Feb 27 on Steam. The nostalgia-filled point-and-click adventure lets players solve puzzles and uncover a sci-fi mystery in classic retro style.

Anubhav Sharma, 14 Feb 2025 12:44

Elden Ring Nightreign launch date confirmed for May 30th 2025 (Image source: PlayStation.Blog)

Elden Ring Nightreign launches on May 30th

Officially announced in December, Elden Ring Nightreign will launch across multiple platforms on May 30th. Select players can already access a test version, yet many technical details remain veiled for now. The game delivers three...

Codrut Nistor, 14 Feb 2025 11:56

Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 572.42 day-one support for Avowed, Civilization VII, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Wuthering Waves, more (Image source: Own)

Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 572.42 arrives with support for Civilization VII, Avowed, and more

In addition to day-one support for Avowed, Sid Meier's Civilization VII, the DLSS Frame Generation updates for Wuthering Waves and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, the latest GeForce Game Ready Driver package also sports suppor...

Codrut Nistor, 14 Feb 2025 11:01

One of the best beat-em-up games ever is 90% off on Steam for a limited time (Image Source: Steam)

One of the best beat-em-ups ever is 90% off on Steam for a limited time

Castle Crashers is a classic beat-em-up with a charming art style and frantic brawling that you can play solo or with up to four friends online or couch co-op.

Rohith Bhaskar, 14 Feb 2025 10:22

Microsoft moving ahead with new Xbox console despite cross-platform strategy

The Series X is feeling neglected, but Microsoft hasn't axed future gaming systems. Plans for a new Xbox console are progressing even with the company invested in other platforms. How might the console turn around Microsoft's dwin...

Adam Corsetti, 14 Feb 2025 00:49

The 8BitDo Pro 2 Bluetooth Controller is on sale in three colourways

Deal | 8BitDo Pro 2 Bluetooth controller with Hall-effect thumbsticks gets sizeable discount in Amazon deal

8BitDo's Pro 2 Bluetooth controller features retro design touches and compatibility with everything from Windows and macOS PCs to the Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, and Android smartphones, tablets, and gaming handhelds.

Julian van der Merwe, 14 Feb 2025 00:35

AMD will only launch a 16 GB variant of its RX 9070 XT GPU

AMD's Frank Azor axes 32 GB RX 9070 rumours, leaves room for RX 9080, 9090 speculation

After AMD today dropped details about the launch of its next-gen RDNA4 GPUs, its head of consumer and gaming marketing, Frank Azor, shot down rumours of a high RAM variant of the upcoming Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU. However, he seems t...

Julian van der Merwe, 13 Feb 2025 23:32

We're only two weeks away from the Radeon RX 9000 launch event (image source: Notebookcheck)

AMD finally confirms late February date for Radeon RX 9000 launch event

AMD's David McAfee confirmed the company will show off the Radeon RX 9070 XT and Radeon RX 9070 later this month. Subsequently, the GPUs are expected to go on sale in March.

Anil Ganti, 13 Feb 2025 21:15

The Radeon RX 9070 XT might not be AMD's flagship GPU this generation (image source: AMD)

Update | RTX 5090 beware: AMD reportedly working on an RDNA 4 GPU with 32 GB VRAM

A new rumour from Chiphell mentions an AMD GPU with 32 GB of VRAM. Apparently, it is slated to launch sometime in H1, 2025 and will be made for enterprise applications more than gaming. Update: Frank Azor puts a dampener on the ru...

Anil Ganti, 13 Feb 2025 20:45

Turtle Beach Stealth headsets in purple and arctic camo (Image source: Turtle Beach)

Turtle Beach reskins the Stealth 600 and Stealth 500 gaming headsets in purple and arctic camo

The affordable Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 3 and Stealth 500 headsets have mainstream appeal. They will soon be available in purple or arctic camo colorways to make gaming setups more distinctive. Adding to their popularity, the ...

Adam Corsetti, 13 Feb 2025 20:32

Specifications for AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT leaked via GPU-Z utility. (Image source: AMD)

AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT specs leak shows 4096 cores, 16GB GDDR6 VRAM

The Radeon RX 9070 XT has allegedly popped up in a benchmark and on GPU-Z ahead of its March availability. For now, it seems to deliver impressive performance numbers at 1080p thanks to its rumored 4096 cores and 16GB VRAM.

Vineet Washington, 13 Feb 2025 18:59

The Kraken V4 Pro. (Image source: Razer)

Deal | Razer Kraken V4 Pro ships with complementary copy of Sniper Elite: Resistance for limited time

The Kraken V4 Pro is the first of its headset line to integrate its own haptics for extra feedback and immersion in gaming. Accordingly, Razer recommends it for titles such as Sniper Elite: Resistance. Now, the OEM has put its mon...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Feb 2025 18:54

Epic Games Store to give away Garden Story and World War Z: Aftermath on February (Image source: Epic Games Store - edited)

Epic Games Store reveals February's penultimate free games, and both are top-rated

The free game section of Epic Games Store has been updated, and with that, the storefront has revealed the second-last set of free games of this month. From February 20, Epic's users can claim Garden Story and World War Z: Afterma...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 13 Feb 2025 18:18

Hearts of Iron IV: Graveyard of Empires country pack expansion confirmed to arrive on March 4th 2025 (Image source: Paradox Forum)

Hearts of Iron IV: Graveyard of Empires coming in March

Released back in 2016, Hearts of Iron IV has been continuously updated ever since. A new country pack expansion, "Graveyard of Empires," is on the verge of release on March 4th. The countries this update focuses on are Iran, India...

Codrut Nistor, 13 Feb 2025 17:31

F1 Manager 2024 lets players lead one of the ten official F1 teams, or create their own team. (Image source: Epic Games - Edited)

Epic Games Store: New free game giveaway worth $35 is now live, but only for a limited time

Epic Games Store's latest free game giveaway is now available to claim. With an MSRP of $34.99, this game has received a Metascore of 81 and sports "Mostly Positive" Steam reviews.

Anubhav Sharma, 13 Feb 2025 17:01

Bluedrake42 threatens influencers with legal consequences. (Image source: Steam)

Indie shooter dev sparks controversy with legal threats

The developer of the free-to-play shooter Operation: Harsh Doorstop is threatening legal action against influencers who review the game after being paid by competitors.

Marius Müller, 13 Feb 2025 17:01

According to Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick, the releases of Borderlands 4 and GTA 6 should not overlap. (Image source: Rockstar Games)

GTA 6: State of Play hints at possible release window

Anyone hoping for the second GTA 6 trailer at Sony's State of Play was disappointed. However, fans familiar with a particular interview with Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick may find clues in the event that help narrow down the game's...

Marius Müller, 13 Feb 2025 16:24

Warriors: Abyss was released at State of Play as an unexpected Shadowdrop for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. (Image source: PlayStation)

Shadow drop surprise: 1 vs. 1,000 battles with a roguelite twist

Sony's latest State of Play showcased a variety of game trailers and even included a surprise shadow drop. If you're into large-scale battles and roguelite mechanics, this one could be worth checking out.

Marius Müller, 13 Feb 2025 16:19

MindsEye, a new third-person shooter from former GTA developer Leslie Benzies and his studio Build A Rocket Boy, was announced at the State of Play. (Image source: YouTube / PlayStation)

Former GTA developer unveils explosive third-person shooter

Former Rockstar developer Leslie Benzies, a key figure behind Grand Theft Auto, has unveiled MindsEye, a third-person shooter from his new studio. The reveal trailer already showcases the first gameplay – and it’s packed with acti...

Marius Müller, 13 Feb 2025 16:02

Due to "difficult market dynamics", Crytek is laying off 60 employees and suspending work on Crysis 4 for the time being. (Image source: Steam)

Crytek in crisis: 60 layoffs and Crysis 4 development put on hold

German studio Crytek, known for Crysis and Far Cry, is reportedly facing financial difficulties. The company recently laid off 60 employees and halted development on Crysis 4.

Marius Müller, 13 Feb 2025 15:57

You can easily spend a hundred-odd hours in Avowed (image source: Xbox)

Avowed Review: Immersive world with immense replay value

Avowed is Obsidian Entertainment's newest RPG set in the Pillars of Eternity universe. As the emperor's envoy, we're tasked with finding and eliminating the Dreamscourge in the Living Lands. This takes us down a perilous path that...

Anil Ganti, 13 Feb 2025 15:28

The AMD RDNA 4-based RX 9070 and RX 9070 should heat up the mid-range GPU segment once again. (Image source: PoowerColor, AMD, Pexels, Edited)

AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 pricing leak reveals enticing value to spice up competition in the mid-range segment

Gamers are eagerly awaiting the launch of AMD's RDNA 4 gaming GPUs: Radeon RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT. Leaked performance and pricing data have repeatedly hinted at a superior value proposition compared to Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5070 fa...

Sambit Saha, 13 Feb 2025 15:15

Demo for new Bioshock inspired FPS trending on Steam

Twisted Tower borrows quite liberally from Bioshock for aesthetics but has a unique twist. The small slice of gameplay from the demo nails the atmosphere and tone with a fittingly sinister narrative. The demo has Very Positive rev...

Rohith Bhaskar, 13 Feb 2025 10:24

Even RTX 5080 owners might not be safe from melting PSU cables (image source: Nvidia)

RTX 5080 joins list of Blackwell GPUs that melt power connectors

A Reddit user just had their 12VHPWR power cable melted by an RTX 5080. Only the PSU side was affected this time, likely due to the GPU routing all of the current through one wire.

Anil Ganti, 13 Feb 2025 06:52

Saros is Housemarque's new upcoming game (image source: PlayStation)

Saros: Housemarque announces Returnal spiritual successor

Housemarque has announced its new AAA project for the PlayStation. It is called Saros and it will be launched sometime in 2026.

Anil Ganti, 13 Feb 2025 02:47

Days Gone finally gets a much-needed remaster (image source: PlayStation)

Days Gone Remastered announced with new game modes and a $10 upgrade price

Bend Studio showed off Days Gone Remastered at today's State of Play. It brings the game up to spec with modern-day console features and adds some new games modes to keep things fresh.

Anil Ganti, 13 Feb 2025 02:07

Lies of P finally gets some DLC (image source: Lies of P)

Lies of P Overture: Full-fledged DLC confirmed for Summer 2025 launch

Neowiz has finally shown off some DLC for the critically acclaimed Lies of P. It is said to be a prequel of sorts and aims to explain why the events of the original game happened.

Anil Ganti, 13 Feb 2025 01:19

State of Play confirms Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater release date with Ape Escape collab

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is another in a long line of highly anticipated remasters. Sony State of Play viewers saw the same trailer that had already leaked online. PC, PS5, and Xbox gamers can revisit Snake starting Aug...

Adam Corsetti, 13 Feb 2025 00:42

In Mind over Magic, players can design their academy however they want. (Image source: Steam - Edited)

New colony sim game exits early access, gets full Steam release with 'Very Positive' reviews and 25% launch discount

Mind Over Magic has officially launched on Steam after leaving early access. This colony sim lets players build a magical academy, train students, and explore a mysterious dungeon, and so far, it has earned 'Very Positive' reviews...

Anubhav Sharma, 13 Feb 2025 00:02

Samsung Odyssey G95C gaming monitor views

Deal | Collosal 240 Hz 49-inch Samsung Odyssey G9 dual-QHD gaming monitor with 1,000 nits HDR brightness gets sizeable price cut in Amazon deal

The Samsung Odyssey G9 ultrawide gaming monitor comes with a plethora of gaming features, excellent brightness specs, and a sky-high 240 Hz refresh rate. For the duration of the limited-time Amazon deal, the Samsung Odyssey G95C w...

Julian van der Merwe, 12 Feb 2025 23:25

A glowing Avowed review leaks ahead of tomorrow's embargo date

Gamers hoping that Avowed can match the success of Pillars of Eternity have reason to be optimistic. The first leaked Avowed review praises the Obsidian Entertainment RPG for its colorful visuals, customization, and replay value.

Adam Corsetti, 12 Feb 2025 20:28

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78% Lenovo Legion Go S gaming handheld review - Steam Deck killer or Windows victim?

EVE Frontier: Free test phase for the latest EVE spin-off

Survival horror: Three Unreal engine games currently free

Huge Steam discount: Acclaimed adventure game now 90% cheaper

New Retroid Pocket Flip 2 gaming handheld sports Nintendo DS look with GameCube color scheme

GameMT E6 Max retro gaming handheld can emulate games for many different consoles

Avowed not supported on Xbox Cloud Gaming, frustrating early access players

Monster Hunter Wilds monsters include a beloved creature that debuted in 2006

12VHPWR defects add to RTX 5000 series design changes as root cause for melting power connectors

AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT: Leaked retail box leak shows surprisingly high PSU requirements for overclocked variant

New Don't Starve-like co-op roguelike survival game debuts with playable Steam demo

Leaked Nintendo Switch 2 offered to accessory maker for a $40,000 price tag

Switch 2 patent hints at 180-degree rotating Joy-Con

Steam deal: Iconic zombie shooter with over 700,000 positive reviews for under $1

New action RPG tops SteamDB charts in Advanced Access

Steam’s best-rated game: Now 90% off for less than $1

Rockstar Games launches official Discord server, sending fans over the moon

Valve delists a free Steam game with malware and issues a warning to its players

Nostalgia-packed adventure point-and-click game goes free on Steam for a limited time

Elden Ring Nightreign launches on May 30th

Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 572.42 arrives with support for Civilization VII, Avowed, and more

One of the best beat-em-ups ever is 90% off on Steam for a limited time

Microsoft moving ahead with new Xbox console despite cross-platform strategy

Deal | 8BitDo Pro 2 Bluetooth controller with Hall-effect thumbsticks gets sizeable discount in Amazon deal

AMD's Frank Azor axes 32 GB RX 9070 rumours, leaves room for RX 9080, 9090 speculation

AMD finally confirms late February date for Radeon RX 9000 launch event

Update | RTX 5090 beware: AMD reportedly working on an RDNA 4 GPU with 32 GB VRAM

Turtle Beach reskins the Stealth 600 and Stealth 500 gaming headsets in purple and arctic camo

AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT specs leak shows 4096 cores, 16GB GDDR6 VRAM

Deal | Razer Kraken V4 Pro ships with complementary copy of Sniper Elite: Resistance for limited time

Epic Games Store reveals February's penultimate free games, and both are top-rated

Hearts of Iron IV: Graveyard of Empires coming in March

Epic Games Store: New free game giveaway worth $35 is now live, but only for a limited time

Indie shooter dev sparks controversy with legal threats

GTA 6: State of Play hints at possible release window

Shadow drop surprise: 1 vs. 1,000 battles with a roguelite twist

Former GTA developer unveils explosive third-person shooter

Crytek in crisis: 60 layoffs and Crysis 4 development put on hold

Avowed Review: Immersive world with immense replay value

AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 pricing leak reveals enticing value to spice up competition in the mid-range segment

The best external SSD? - Corsair EX400u

Demo for new Bioshock inspired FPS trending on Steam

RTX 5080 joins list of Blackwell GPUs that melt power connectors

Saros: Housemarque announces Returnal spiritual successor

Days Gone Remastered announced with new game modes and a $10 upgrade price

Lies of P Overture: Full-fledged DLC confirmed for Summer 2025 launch

State of Play confirms Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater release date with Ape Escape collab

New colony sim game exits early access, gets full Steam release with 'Very Positive' reviews and 25% launch discount

Deal | Collosal 240 Hz 49-inch Samsung Odyssey G9 dual-QHD gaming monitor with 1,000 nits HDR brightness gets sizeable price cut in Amazon deal

A glowing Avowed review leaks ahead of tomorrow's embargo date

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