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YouTuber Cyber Dopamine has put Bazzite OS to the test on the newly released Asus ROG Xbox Ally X. Per the comparison, the Ryzen Z2 Extreme gaming handheld performs better on the Fedora-based distro than on Windows 11.

The AYN Odin 3 is now available outside of crowdfunding platforms. Equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, 8,000 mAh and up to 24 GB of RAM, the AYN Odin 3 is one of the most powerful gaming handhelds around despite its $399 starting price.

Asus has partnered with AMD and Call of Duty devs to release a limited TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT inspired by Black Ops 7. It keeps the same hardware as the regular model but adds themed visuals and a bundled copy of the game. The card focuses on solid cooling, quiet performance, and sturdy construction. With production reportedly limited to around 1,000 units, it’s aimed at players who appreciate small design details and collectible hardware.

A somewhat suspicious entry in actor Jon McLaren’s online resume is the latest in a series of hints that Capcom has effectively already greenlit a remake of Resident Evil 0, even as it refuses to officially comment on the matter.

At a time when most video game developers are embracing AI for multiple workloads and laying off workers, the composer behind much of Final Fantasy's iconic soundtracks has an averse view of technology, saying it lacks emotional depth.

The event, backed by Microsoft's Xbox division, set a new Guinness World Records title for the largest video game display flown by helicopter as Ninja Gaiden 4 hit multiple platforms on the 20th of October.

Former Build A Rocket Boy staff have renewed accusations that MindsEye’s development was undermined by chaotic leadership and persistent micromanagement under ex‑GTA producer Leslie Benzies, citing ignored feedback, rushed feature changes and avoidable bugs that contributed to poor reviews and mass layoffs.

Gamers are starting to get a picture of who the next Xbox console will cater to. In a new interview, Xbox President Sarah Bond calls the system premium and high-end. Following recent trends, the console may depend more on PC compatibility and Game Pass than exclusive Xbox games.

Arc Raiders seems to be enjoying considerable success ahead of its official release. However, the developers recently stated that the game is expected to last ten years and explained the absence of a roadmap.

Escape from Duckov, a top-down PvE looter‑shooter from Team Soda, has exploded into a surprise indie hit, selling over 500,000 copies in its first three days and climbing past 180,000 concurrent Steam players since its launch last week.

Xbox price increases have made some gamers believe the Series X|S has reached its end of life. Microsoft is now raising the price of dev kits, which developers need to create new games. With fewer retailers selling Xbox consoles, the news could lead to an even smaller library of new titles.

If Naoki Hamaguchi is correct, Switch 2 cartridges will become an even rarer sight. The director of several Final Fantasy games believes that Switch 2 specs bottleneck read speeds. In a new interview, he explains that only the console’s faster internal storage can prevent performance issues.

Players waiting for Starfield on PS5 are facing some bad news. Insider NateTheHate has stated that the port will not be released until 2026, extending an already long wait.

MCON is a magnetic controller that was first announced in 2024. However, thanks to a long development process, it is now available to pre-order and will begin shipping in January 2026.

The GMKtec K11 mini PC combines AMD’s Ryzen 9 8945HS APU with a fast 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD and 32 GB DDR5 RAM, making it a compelling option for gamers and creators seeking compact power. The system is now available at a 25% discount on Amazon.

The Acer Nitro V 16 AI (ANV16-42) gaming laptop has now dropped by 30% to its lowest price ever at Walmart. The laptop is an FHD gamer with a Ryzen 5 240 processor, an RTX 5050 laptop GPU, and a 16-inch 180 Hz IPS display.

A Reddit post titled “Well, I’m out… I’m just too old for this fast-paced shooter. My honest short opinion” is currently making waves in the Battlefield community. Published on Sunday, it has since gained nearly 12,000 upvotes and around 3,900 comments, sparking a heated debate about the game’s pace and the evolving identity of the series – a topic that’s clearly dividing the community.

The Xbox wireless gaming controller has received a significant price cut on Amazon. The controller is available for 23% off its original list price for a limited time in the US. The wireless controller features textured triggers, button mapping, a hybrid D-pad, a dedicated sharing button, and up to 40 hours of playtime.

A free mod for Fallout 4 offers new horror content to all players. But be careful, because it is quite difficult and you will need to pay attention to compatibility.

A recent Reddit thread suggests that a simple "pretty please?" might be all it takes for Valve to bend its own rules – and that’s part of what makes Steam so beloved among gamers.

YouTuber Zac Builds transformed a classic PlayStation 3 into a fully water-cooled, overclocked console. Using a hackable model and custom-made cooling parts, he pushed the system’s limits to reveal just how much performance the 2006 hardware can still deliver.

Embark Studios’ Arc Raiders drew impressive player numbers during its recent Server Slam playtest, with design director Virgil Watkins calling the limited-access playtests of Bungie’s Marathon an inadvertent “A/B test” that allowed teams to compare player reactions to markedly different designs across multiple platforms.

Shigeru Miyamoto told Nintendo Dream Web that because games can become obsolete as new versions replace them, Nintendo has expanded into film production to preserve and "immortalize" its IPs after the $1.36 billion success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie showed it that it was both financially and culturally viable.

A nine-member volunteer collective called Slurm Team has released a playable demo of Futurama: Hit and Run, a total-conversion mod that transplants The Simpsons: Hit and Run into a meticulously recreated New New York with four story missions, a bonus mission, ten side gags, and a full custom soundtrack.

New Blood Interactive is celebrating its Xbox debut with a special giveaway, offering two ROG Xbox Ally handhelds and other prizes through Gleam.

A known insider claims Black Ops 7 could arrive a week ahead of its November 14 release date, though nothing has been confirmed yet.

Nintendo’s frequent trademark and patent filings sometimes give glimpses into the future. The latest submission has excited supporters of the defunct Virtual Console. Unlike the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, gamers purchased titles and stored them in a permanent library.

The Agon Pro AG327UXM is a new 32-inch gaming monitor backed by 2,304 Mini LED backlight zones. Peaking at 1,650 nits in HDR mode, the Agon Pro AG327UXM also features a USB hub and provides a fast refresh rate at 4K.

PlayStation Store sales on PS5 games are often difficult to predict. A new feature rolling out on the marketplace reveals discounts on titles in the last 30 days. Nevertheless, with digital games only sold at the PS Store, some consumers feel that third parties could offer better deals.

Hardware Unboxed has compared the performance of the RX 9070 and the RTX 5070 in 23 games, using FSR 4 for the Radeon card and DLSS 4 for the GeForce GPU. The results are quite interesting, as the RX 9070 is now even faster than it was at launch, with and without image upscaling.

ETA Prime is experimenting with a fully battery-powered dual-GPU setup using the Lenovo Legion Go 2 and an external RTX A500 GPU. By combining it with Lossless Scaling, the YouTuber achieves surprising performance gains, proving that true portable dual-GPU gaming might just be possible.

CD Projekt RED already seems to have new plans for The Witcher license. Indeed, a job offer for a lead writer provides further information on the subject.

A modder has added Mortal Kombat style fighting and fatalities to Red Dead Redemption 2. The system works surprisingly well and with any NPC, along with health bars, special abilities, and fixed camera perspective.

Samsung has provided a first look at a new 180 Hz QD-OLED panel. Sporting a 1440p resolution and a 27-inch panel size, the Odyssey OLED G50SF represents a relatively affordable way to get into OLED desktop gaming.

Mike Ybarra envisions how new Xbox consoles built on Windows can attract buyers. Devices like the ROG Xbox Ally handhelds must integrate the dominant Steam. The former Blizzard President argues that without its user-friendly features, gamers are more likely to embrace piracy.

GTA 6 is one of the most eagerly awaited games in the world, and while waiting for its release, some fans put forward surprising hypotheses. And this is the case regarding the potential release date of a third trailer.

MagicX has shared new details about its Dreamcast, Genesis, Saturn and Nintendo 64 focused gaming handheld. Not only has the company now revealed what the device looks like, but it has also outlined pricing and hardware specifications before its global release.

A recently published YouTube video is drawing a lot of attention. With around 89,000 views and over 3,000 likes, tech YouTuber RandomGaminginHD demonstrates that Battlefield 6 runs surprisingly well on older hardware. In his test, the game maintained a steady 60 FPS even on a Radeon RX 570 or an Nvidia GTX 1650 Super with adjusted graphics settings.

It seems that Retroid has something new up its sleeve. Shared less than a fortnight after the company permanently reduced the prices of the Pocket 5 and Pocket Flip 2, among others, the timing of the teaser coincides with when Retroid typically begins building hype for a new gaming handheld.

Dead Estate is a challenging roguelike shooter featuring unique time mechanics and a diverse cast of characters. It holds a 94% positive rating on Steam and is currently on sale for the first time at around $5.10 – a 66% discount.

Best Buy is currently offering a limited-time 50% discount on one of iBuyPower’s most popular gaming desktops. The deal brings the system’s price to under $825, making it an attractive option for gamers seeking strong performance, modern hardware, and bundled accessories at a mid-range budget.

The launch supply of the new Asus ROG Xbox Ally X is not great according to a leak by Moore's Law Is Dead. Supply of the handheld console, which is the first Xbox-branded portable gaming console, has been compared to GPUs like the RTX 5080 that were incredible hard to find at launch.

Many fans have asked Rockstar Games to remake this cult beat 'em up from the early 2000s. But we will certainly need to be patient for this to happen, as the studio is still working on GTA 6.

The Miyoo Mini Flip is the latest clamshell retro gaming handheld to hit the market after releases from Anbernic, Powkiddy and Miyoo earlier this year. Sporting a more pocketable form factor, the Miyoo Mini Flip is said to feature a superior hinge than the existing Miyoo Flip, too.

HTC is apparently preparing to launch a brand-new gaming smartphone very soon, as the new device in the Wildfire series was already on display at a trade show. The handset should offer strong specs including a 5,600mAh battery and a 50-megapixel main camera, but HTC is cutting costs on the processor.

Marc-Alexis Côté, the longtime executive producer of Assassin’s Creed, said in a LinkedIn post that his October departure was involuntary, with Ubisoft asking him to step aside and reassign franchise leadership to fit a new organizational structure, contradicting earlier claims from the organization.

Embark Studios’ Server Slam playtest for Arc Raiders, which ran from October 17 as the final free weekend before the October 30 launch, peaked at 189,668 concurrent players on Steam.

Sarah Bond has tried to clear up misconceptions about ROG Xbox Ally pricing. A new interview addresses why Asus made many of the decisions with MSRPs and specs. Some buyers would have preferred a new Xbox console that was more competitively priced.

A teaser video for the GameMT EX8 has appeared online, and it reveals key details of a 3:2 handheld. The upcoming handheld will be going up against the Ayaneo Pocket Micro and the Powkiddy RGB50 when it launches.

GameMT has started teasing the E3 Vigor, a new horizontal gaming handheld with a square display. Showcased in three colours, the GameMT E3 Vigor should rival recent handhelds like the Anbernic RG CubeXX, Powkiddy RGB30 and the ZPG A1 Unicorn.