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The Xbox Wireless Controller Ghost Cipher Special Edition has gold triggers. (Image source: Xbox)

Xbox Wireless Controller gets translucent Ghost Cipher Special Edition

While the Xbox Wireless Controller will be missing out on the new translucent top plates available for the Elite 2 controller, it now comes in a new special edition that's see-through. The Xbox Wireless Controller - Ghost Cipher S...

Habeeb Onawole, 24 Sep 2024 23:13

The 15 leaked titles, as per the new X/Twitter post. (Image source: @Renka_schedule via X/Twitter)

15 PlayStation game titles leaked ahead of Sony's State of Play event

As per a new leak, Sony has updated the "State of Play" page on the PS5 PlayStation store. It showcases some upcoming games like Astro Bot, a Horizon Zero Dawn remaster, and Alan Wake II.

Anubhav Sharma, 24 Sep 2024 21:13

The Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 can now be bought in transparent edition via Xbox Design Lab. (Image source: Xbox)

Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 gets transparent faceplates via Xbox Design Lab

Xbox has announced that the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 can now be purchased in transparent variants via the Xbox Design Lab. The faceplates, which are available in six colors along, are designed to give the controller...

Habeeb Onawole, 24 Sep 2024 20:55

Snap Tap comes to Blade PCs. (Image source: Razer)

Razer Blade 18 (2024) unlocks Snap Tap with upgrade to Synapse 4

Razer has announced that it has released a potentially game-changing feature for FPS games with the latest version of its Synapse feature-management software. Accordingly, Snap Tap is now available on more of the OEM's keyboards, ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Sep 2024 20:20

The SUPER5 OLED kit for Nintendo Switch Lite will be available from September 26 (Image source: Taki Udon)

DIY Nintendo Switch Lite mod offers brighter and more vibrant OLED screen

Nintendo is expected to launch the Switch 2 sometime before April 2024, but a new Lite variant is likely a few years away. As for the current Switch Lite, the new SUPER5 OLED mod has just offered it an unofficial screen upgrade.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 24 Sep 2024 17:32

AYANEO hopes to begin shipping the Pocket EVO in November 2024. (Image source: AYANEO)

Pocket EVO: AYANEO re-releases powerful Android gaming handheld with 165 Hz AMOLED display

AYANEO claims to have now released a new version of the Pocket EVO. The truth of the matter is slightly more complicated though, with AYANEO and Qualcomm deciding to present the Pocket EVO as an entirely new device instead.

Alex Alderson, 24 Sep 2024 17:03

The PS5 Pro is expensive, there's not doubt about it. But is it possible to build a PC that can beat a PS5 Pro for the same money? (Image Source: Sony)

How much PC performance can you buy for the price of a PS5 Pro?

CheckMag The PS5 Pro is not cheap by any stretch of the imagination. At $699 (plus $75 extra if you want a physical disk drive), that’s a good chunk of change for a device that only really plays games. So, exactly how much PC could one buy...

David Devey, 24 Sep 2024 16:18

Shirley Curry, "The Skyrim Grandma" ends her YouTube career after around ten years and over 2,000 Let's Plays on YouTube. (Image source: YouTube / Shirley Curry)

Skyrim Grandma bids farewell to YouTube at 88

Shirley Curry, better known as the 'Skyrim Grandma', has earned herself a permanent place in the gaming community with over 1.3 million subscribers on YouTube, but after almost ten years, it's now over. In an emotional video, the ...

Marius Müller, 24 Sep 2024 14:08

Tales of the Shire earns criticism after first gameplay scenes. (Image source: YouTube / Tales of the Shire)

Criticism arises after first gameplay scenes of Tales of the Shire: A Lord of The Rings Game

Tales of the Shire is supposed to let players experience the cozy everyday life of a hobbit. A 16-minute gameplay video gave a first impression of the game, but did not live up to expectations, as the game is torn apart in the com...

Marius Müller, 24 Sep 2024 13:03

Alienware's Pro Headset features a lightweight design, with graphene-coated drivers. (Image source: Alienware)

Alienware Pro Headset debuts with noise cancellation, graphene-coated drivers, and a focus on e-sports

Alienware's new Pro Headset is a premium wireless gaming headset with graphene-coated drivers and active noise-cancellation. At 315 grams, the headset is lighter than many of its competitors, with a commendable set of features pro...

Sambit Saha, 24 Sep 2024 06:02

The Nvidia Tegra T239 SoC allegedly offered better efficiency (Image source: Nintendo)

Nintendo reportedly did not choose an AMD APU for Switch 2 due to battery life concerns

Leaked Switch 2 specs suggest that the upcoming gaming handheld will feature the Nvidia Tegra T239 SoC. AMD reportedly wanted to power the console, but Nintendo didn't move forward with the company due to battery life concerns.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 23 Sep 2024 19:58

Sony plans to show off a bunch of new games tomorrow (image source: Sony)

Sony announces new State of Play event for over 30 PlayStation games

Sony has announced a new State of Play event scheduled for September 24. The live-stream will run for 30 minutes and highlight over 20 PlayStation and PS VR titles.

Anil Ganti, 23 Sep 2024 19:56

New information about AMD's upcoming handheld chip has shown up online (image source: Notebookcheck)

AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme tipped to launch with an 8-core CPU

AMD's upcoming handheld chip, the Ryzen Z2 Extreme, might launch with an 8-core CPU. Unlike its predecessor that used all Zen 4 cores, the Z2 Extreme will come with a mix of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores.

Anil Ganti, 23 Sep 2024 19:15

Anbernic's next release may be a new set of wireless controllers. (Image source: Bilibili)

Anbernic developing new wireless controller that rips off 8BitDo Ultimate 2C

It seems that Anbernic is about to step away from launching a torrent of new retro gaming handhelds, at least for one release. With October rolling around shortly, early sightings of a new Anbernic-branded controller have now been...

Alex Alderson, 23 Sep 2024 16:44

Sony's 30th-anniversary devices will not start shipping until the end of the year. (Image source: Sony)

Leaker reveals inflated pricing for PS5 Slim Digital Edition 30th anniversary edition

A renowned leaker has revealed how much two of Sony's 30th-anniversary devices will cost. While the DualSense 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Wireless Controller will cost as much as equivalent limited edition DualSense controlle...

Alex Alderson, 23 Sep 2024 16:08

2024 Lenovo Legion Y700 will feature 10,004 mm-square large VC cooler (Image source: Lenovo - edited)

New Lenovo gaming tablet features VC cooler larger than smartphone screen

The 2024 Lenovo Legion Y700 is expected to be released on September 29, and in the latest round of teasers, the company has revealed that its upcoming gaming tablet will feature a VC cooling setup that’s larger than a smartphone s...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 23 Sep 2024 14:46

Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game coming in 2025 (Image source: Tales of the Shire)

Wētā Workshop announces new release date for Tales of the Shire

Announced back in April, Wētā Workshop's Tales of the Shire was supposed to be released by the end of the year. Sadly, a delay to the first months of 2025 was announced earlier this month, without a specific release date. Now, tha...

Codrut Nistor, 23 Sep 2024 14:13

Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 2 is available for free in the Microsoft Store until September 29. (Image source: Microsoft Store)

Popular RPG adventure goes for free on Microsoft Store

Microsoft is currently offering a free RPG that was only released in 2021. With 89 percent positive reviews on Steam, the game is very well rated.

Marius Müller, 23 Sep 2024 12:14

Miyoo has found space for a pair of joysticks in its clamshell gaming handheld, unlike Anbernic. (Image source: Miyoo via Retro Handhelds)

Miyoo Mini Flip: Anbernic RG35XX SP rival and Game Boy Advance SP lookalike spotted before release

Anbernic's RG35XX SP has proven a success among gaming handheld enthusiasts thanks to its clamshell design. Miyoo still has an alternative in the works though, which is set to launch as the Mini Flip with key differences from Anbe...

Alex Alderson, 23 Sep 2024 00:11

GTA 6 is turning out to be a hot topic of conversation, way before the game's expected launch in Fall 2025. (Image source: Rockstar Games)

More details emerge on GTA 6 leak: Phishing scam targeted Rockstar India employee, revealing major 'Vice Beach' development plans

Some more details about the 2022 GTA 6 footage leak reveal that the hacker used a phishing scam on a Rockstar India employee to gain access to sensitive files. The info also shed some light on the role of Rockstar India in develop...

Anubhav Sharma, 22 Sep 2024 22:26

Powkiddy's latest gaming handheld has a 768p display. (Image source: Powkiddy)

Powkiddy RGB20 Pro: New vertical retro gaming handheld now official with high resolution display and up to 10 hours of battery life

Powkiddy has expanded the RGB20 series with a new option. Previously restricted to the RGB20S and RGB20SX, the series now also consists of the RGB20 Pro that features a comparatively large battery, a high-resolution display and a ...

Alex Alderson, 22 Sep 2024 20:51

AYANEO has also released the Pocket Micro and Pocket DMG this year, both running Android. (Image source: AYANEO)

AYANEO to refresh Pocket EVO later this month with new release

AYANEO has confirmed that is preparing for another new release. Rather than being an entirely new device, it seems that the new release will be a refreshed Pocket EVO, which first landed just last month.

Alex Alderson, 22 Sep 2024 11:02

Radeon 890M can deliver better gaming experience with AFMF 2 (Image source: ETA Prime)

AMD Radeon 890M shown to deliver nearly 2x higher FPS with AFMF 2

The AFMF 2 or AMD Fluid Motion Frames 2 became available for the Strix Point lineup. YouTuber ETA Prime has tested it with the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, and the Radeon 890M can offer nearly 2x higher FPS with the new frame generation tec...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 21 Sep 2024 19:23

The OnePlus 13R? (Image source: Digital Chat Station via Weibo)

OnePlus 13R seems to take iPhone 16 Pro on in new leak

A new Apple A18 Pro gaming test seems to indicate that the new SoC found in the iPhone 16 Pro series is more power-efficient than its current counterparts from Qualcomm and MediaTek. Nothing very unusual about that at this stage; ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Sep 2024 18:42

The Valve Steam Deck (Image source: Marc Herter / Notebookcheck)

Valve is testing ARM64 support for popular games, sparking speculations about new future hardware

Valve seems to be testing ARM64 and Android support on Steam, as per a new SteamDB leak. Popular titles like Left 4 Dead 2 and Garry's Mod are being tested with "proton-arm64" tags, among others. This could hint towards new future...

Anubhav Sharma, 21 Sep 2024 15:52

Sony also forces PC players to create a PlayStation Network account for God of War Ragnarok (Image source: PlayStation)

God of War Ragnarök criticized - Sony forces players to create PSN account again

Helldivers 2 and Ghost of Tsushima already received bad reviews because PC players had to create a PlayStation Network account in order to play. But Sony can't help itself and is also forcing players to create a PSN account for th...

Marius Müller, 21 Sep 2024 13:11

2024 Lenovo Legion Y700 will likely be announced later this month (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo showcases its new compact Legion gaming tablet with a matte black finish

The 2024 Lenovo Legion Y700 is expected to debut soon. Previous reports hinted that this new gaming tablet will feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, which the company has just confirmed. Lenovo has also shared the first official images...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 21 Sep 2024 12:45

Many of Keychron's mechanical keyboards have solid aluminium cases for a premium feel. (Image source: Keychron)

Deal | Keychron mechanical keyboards with Gateron G Pro switches and QMK/VIA support get 63% discount - prices start as low as $44.99

The Amazon-owned Woot! store has discounted almost its entire range of Keychron mechanical keyboards, with some of the fan-favourite keyboards getting massive discounts upwards of 60%. Most of the keyboards on offer are highly cus...

Julian van der Merwe, 21 Sep 2024 07:53

Concord may have been Sony's biggest flop ever (image source: PlayStation)

Sony reportedly spent $400 million developing Concord

Industry insider Colin Moriarty spoke to someone involved with Concord's development and found that Sony spent over $400 million developing the game. Internally, the game was held in very high regard, with some calling it 'the fut...

Anil Ganti, 20 Sep 2024 21:36

The PD34 is the latest joint venture between AOC and Porsche Design. (Image source: AOC)

AGON PRO PD34: New QD-OLED gaming monitor from AOC and Porsche Design launches with Porsche 911 design inspirations

AOC and Porsche Design have teamed up once again to create a new high-end gaming monitor. This time, the pair have released a 34-inch option that has a 240 Hz refresh rate, an 1800R curvature and comes with a 3-year warranty like ...

Alex Alderson, 20 Sep 2024 21:33

The 27-inch MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED gaming monitor has reached an all-time low price on Amazon. (Image source: MSI - edited)

Deal | MSI MAG 27-inch 360 Hz QD-OLED gaming monitor with 98% AdobeRGB coverage drops to all-time low on Amazon

The MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED is a 27-inch, 1440p, 360 Hz gaming monitor with a QD-OLED panel and AMD FreeSync. It also lays claim to some impressive specs for content creation and consumption, making it a perfect entry into photo or...

Julian van der Merwe, 20 Sep 2024 20:19

Samsung Odyssey Ark (2nd Gen.) (LS55CG970NNXGO) curved gaming monitor (Image source: Samsung)

Deal | 55-inch Samsung Odyssey Ark (2nd Gen.) 4K UHD 165 Hz curved gaming monitor drops below $1,800 once again

Available for the last time at the wallet-draining list price of $2,999.99 earlier this month, the 55-inch Samsung Odyssey Ark (2nd Gen.) is now back below $1,800. Thanks to a 40% discount, this curved gaming monitor drops to $1,7...

Codrut Nistor, 20 Sep 2024 17:44

The Switch 2 may look like a scaled-up Switch OLED, just without the OLED display. (Image source: XNZ)

Nintendo Switch 2 compared with Switch OLED and Steam Deck in new video

Nintendo is widely expected to unveil a new console soon, which is currently presumed to be called the Nintendo Switch 2. In the meantime, a hands-on has shown what the hybrid console could look like compared to popular examples l...

Alex Alderson, 20 Sep 2024 17:21

With Wargroove 2, Frostpunk 2 and Ara: History Untold, the Xbox Game Pass will receive three new games by the end of September. (Image source: Xbox)

Xbox Game Pass gets 3 new games, including two brand new AAA titles

With three titles, the list of new Game Pass games until the end of September is short, but it does include two AAA games that will be available directly on release in Microsoft's gaming subscription.

Marius Müller, 20 Sep 2024 14:49

Epic Games is giving away another popular indie game but only for a short time

A popular indie game is set to be offered for free on The Epic Games Store. Typically available for $19.99, it still receives a very positive rating on Steam two years after its release.

Alex Alderson, 20 Sep 2024 13:40

The RTX 4090-powered Lenovo Legion Pro 7 Gen 8 AMD has been discounted by 34% (Image source: Alex Wätzel)

Deal | Ryzen 9 7945HX-powered Lenovo Legion Pro 7 gaming laptop with RTX 4090 now discounted by $1,200

Besides the beastly RTX 4090 and AMD Ryzen 9 combo, the Lenovo Legion Pro 7 Gen 8 gaming laptop also comes with 32GB DDR5 RAM, a 2TB SSD and a super-smooth 240Hz QHD screen with 100% sRGB and up to 500 nits.

Enrico Frahn, 20 Sep 2024 00:13

You can try Diablo IV for free on PC, PlayStation and Xbox (image source: Blizzard)

Blizzard announces four-day free trial for Diablo IV

Diablo IV will be free to play for four days starting today. You can play it via Battle.net on PC, PlayStation and Xbox. Progress made in the trial period will carry over, should you decide to purchase the game later.

Anil Ganti, 19 Sep 2024 23:22

A proper PlayStation handheld console could arrive sooner than anticipated (image source: Sony)

Sony reportedly developing two SoCs for next-gen consoles

A well-known leaker says Sony is developing two chips with AMD. One of them is tipped to power the next-gen PlayStation 6, while the other, more 'affordable' silicon could power a handheld console.

Anil Ganti, 19 Sep 2024 22:29

BattleEye recently broke GTA V compatibility with the Steam Deck and Linux in general. (Image source: Rockstar Games/Valve - edited)

Steam grants GTA V refunds after anti-cheat strands Steam Deck gamers in compatibility purgatory

Valve spent a long time telling gamers that GTA V is one of the top games for the Steam Deck, with Steam going so far as to add the game to the Steam Deck Verified list. After Rockstar added BattleEye anti-cheat, breaking Linux co...

Julian van der Merwe, 19 Sep 2024 21:40

The PlayStation turns 30 today (image source: Sony)

Sony announces PlayStation 5 Pro and PlayStation 5 Digital bundle for console's 30th anniversary

Sony has announced some new merch to celebrate PlayStation's 30th anniversary. It includes a limited-edition PlayStation 5 Pro, PlayStation 5 Digital, DualSense Elite, DualSense, and PlayStation Portal, all of which are modelled a...

Anil Ganti, 19 Sep 2024 20:58

Space Marines 2 matchmaking issues will hopefully be resolved soon (Image source: Warhammer 40k: Space Marines 2)

"It’s not an easy fix”: Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2 devs are working on matchmaking issues

The newly-released Warhammer 40k: Space Marines 2 has been plagued by some matchmaking issues. In a recent Q&A, the game developer assured players that these problems are being worked upon.

Nitisha Upadhye, 19 Sep 2024 19:41

Apparently, Palworld's developer is unaware of any patent infringement. (Image source: Pocketpair)

Palworld draws Nintendo's ire as Pokémon developer sues over patent infringements — Pocketpair plays dumb

Nintendo officially announced that it, along with The Pokémon Company, had filed a lawsuit against Pocketpair, the developer behind the smash-hit game, Palworld. The lawsuit comes as a surprise to absolutely no-one, but Pocketpair...

Julian van der Merwe, 19 Sep 2024 19:27

The RG406V runs Android 13 and supports game streaming. (Image source: Anbernic)

Company behind Anbernic RG Cube releases RG406V gaming handheld with improved analog sticks

Anbernic has released another new retro gaming handheld. This time, it has returned to the chipset that powers the RG556 and RG Cube, which it has paired with vastly improved Hall effect analog sticks.

Alex Alderson, 19 Sep 2024 19:03

Vive Focus Vision now available for pre-order (Image source: HTC)

HTC Vive Focus Vision launches as new standalone gaming VR headset

The HTC Vive Focus Vision is a new standalone VR headset that aims to deliver an immersive gaming experience. Besides featuring the Snapdragon XR2 SoC, it comes with high-resolution LCD panels, 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and up to 120-d...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 19 Sep 2024 18:35

The iQOO Z9 Turbo Plus. (Image source: Vivo)

iQOO Z9 Turbo Plus class-leading battery life confirmed along with launch date

iQOO asserts that its upcoming Z9-series flagship will be a powerhouse in terms of endurance as well as performance with a new and enlarged battery. The Turbo Plus (or Turbo+) will also debut with MediaTek's most powerful SoC for ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Sep 2024 18:17

This week, the Epic Games Store is offering two games for free: the photo action game TOEM and the survival roguelite The Last Stand: Aftermath (Image source: Epic)

Epic is offering two games worth $41 for free, including one game with very good ratings

Gamers can once again get their hands on two games in the Epic Games Store this week - a survival roguelite and a popular action game that has 99 percent positive ratings on Steam.

Marius Müller, 19 Sep 2024 13:28

Blizzard irons out multiple issues in World of Warcraft

This week, Blizzard fixed multiple issues across more World of Warcraft flavors, including The War Within, Cataclysm Classic, Season of Discovery, Classic Hardcore, and Classic Era. While some are already in effect and others requ...

Codrut Nistor, 19 Sep 2024 13:23