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Moza has expanded its racing simulation portfolio with a bunch of new gear, including the R5 Pro bundle. The upgraded wheelbase brings slightly higher torque, improved force feedback algorithm, and an updated design.

The GMKtec Neo-X1 series has been announced in China. The PC lineup brings two powerful desktop computers with 14.6-liter chassis, water-cooled AMD processors, and up to Nvidia RTX 5070. The starting price is set to be CNY 11,999, about $1,773.

Asus has started selling the ROG Strix XG27UCMG gaming monitor in China. The 27-inch Fast IPS display costs CNY 3,499 (around $515) and features Asus' Triple Mode technology with refresh rates of up to 488 Hz.

Halo: Campaign Evolved player counts during early access may signal an unexceptional launch. New Xbox numbers show how far it trails Forza Horizon 6 ahead of its release date. Steam data is also middling, but account and connectivity issues have slowed Microsoft’s remake.

The recent introduction of official Xbox backward compatibility on PC has been welcomed by pretty much everyone. While still in beta, the OG Xbox backward compatibility could be the first step towards a unified Xbox console emulation experience on the next-gen Xbox codenamed "Project Helix".

Mojang has raised Minecraft: Java Edition’s system requirements for the first time, adding Vulkan 1.3 support, higher RAM thresholds, and more capable CPUs and GPUs.

At a Final Fantasy 14 event, producer and director Naoki Yoshida teased Final Fantasy 17. His comment implied that Final Fantasy 7 Revelation lead Naoki Hamaguchi might majorly influence its development. However, Hamaguchi’s hectic schedule threatens to delay the FF17 release date.

With the new ThinkCentre X, Lenovo is offering a high-end PC for demanding workloads. Available in countries like the UK, Lenovo has now listed the new 34-liter desktop in the US with up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU, dual RTX 5060 Ti 16G GPUs, and faster 6400 MT/s RAM.

The Smart LED Monitor Stand from Nanoleaf offers RGB ambient lighting as well as focused task lighting, all of which can be controlled through voice, app, or touch. It also elevates your monitor to a more ergonomic viewing position, while clearing space on the desk.

As an OLED monitor that welcomes multiple setups, the LG 32GX870A is at a new rock-bottom price. The 32-inch WOLED panel can toggle between 4K/240 Hz and 1080p/480 Hz modes. Respectable internal speakers and streaming, gaming, and movie apps bolster its adaptability.

Lenovo has finally released one of its new ThinkCentre desktops globally. Sporting a lesser-seen design for an all-in-one, the ThinkCentre X AIO Aura Edition features a fair amount of power under the hood thanks to its Core Ultra X7 368H processor and Arc B390 graphics.

With a special discount code, the Redragon K688 Pro has been discounted to a whopping $48.99 on Amazon. The K688 Pro balances a compact layout with a unique aesthetic and the utility of both a num pad and a programmable knob.

Optimist’s latest gaming tower uses more real wood than most desktop PCs, from the front to a solid-wood side panel to a motherboard and GPU with wood accents. Combined with warm LED lighting, the tower almost looks like a piece of furniture.

Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon, a well-received open-world RPG inspired by Arthurian legends has received its biggest Steam discount to date. The game combines Skyrim-like exploration with surprisingly flexible character builds, dozens of hours of content and a suitably grim fantasy world. Better yet, prospective buyers can currently take it for a spin before spending anything.

The Bosgame E6 ECO Mini PC is one of the first Intel Wildcat Lake-based mini PCs. Featuring 12GB LPDDR5X RAM, 512GB storage, and dual 2.5G LAN ports, the new mini PC will launch globally in August for $379.99.

Lenovo has now released its latest ThinkCentre desktop globally. Tiny in stature, the ThinkCentre Neo 50q Gen 6 Tiny should still be comparatively powerful thanks to its modern Intel Lunar Lake processors.

Framework has nearly doubled Laptop 13 Pro LPCAMM2 memory prices, raising 32GB modules to $800 and 64GB modules to $1,600 after an unexpected supplier cost surge. CEO Nirav Patel warned that absorbing the increase would threaten the company’s finances, prompting configuration changes for some pre-orders while Framework targets a late-July launch.

Retro gamers welcomed 4 OG Xbox selections accessible in Microsoft’s PC app. Dataminers have exposed this unique approach to backward compatibility. Using an Xbox 360 emulator to achieve the feat, players are anticipating titles previously locked to the console.

A new open-world action RPG is drawing obvious comparisons to Genshin Impact while earning a Very Positive reception on Steam. Its $30 price tag and lack of character gacha are only part of the story, with a sprawling open world, 19 playable characters, combo-heavy combat, and optional co-op also on offer.

Halo: Campaign Evolved Xbox and PS5 discs are booting sooner than anticipated. Collector’s Edition buyers are revisiting the classic shooter, despite a July 23rd early access release date. The review embargo also isn’t up, which had curtailed potential leaks for the Microsoft game.

Framework has previewed the latest iteration of the Framework Desktop PC at AMD's Advancing AI event. The Framework Desktop is a small 4.1-litre mini-ITX PC that is powered by the Ryzen AI Max "Halo" APUs. The newest iteration brings the Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495.

Xbox support may be in a worse state than gamers realize. As more supporters lose access to hacked accounts, it strengthens the argument against digital games. A new report highlights Microsoft’s failings to train agents, but the company is considering revamping the recovery process.

After about a week of teasers, Wallhack has shared that it will unveil a new mouse and keyboard this week. The mouse seems to have swappable batteries, while the 65% keyboard is more of a mystery.

The Glorious Model D3 Wireless showed that the Guardian battery system works, so the company decided to bring it to its headsets. The GHS Wireless InfinitePlay is much more expensive than its predecessor, but with infinite battery life, theoretically.

Microsoft has announced the second lineup of games that Xbox Game Pass members will be able to download and play this month. The lineup includes Hell is Us, Halo: Campaign Evolved, and more.

Ubisoft has been going through a lot of changes, and while it has seen success with Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, some of the other franchises have been dwindling. That hasn’t stopped development on another popular franchise, Ghost Recon, and the company will share an official update on the game in the first week of August.

We now have the early access and open beta schedules for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. The game will be released on October 23 for all platforms, including the Switch 2, pre-orders for which start August 26.

Gamers are eyeing an alternative way to play titles locked to PlayStation consoles. The SharpEmu PS5 emulator can now reach the starting screen for Ghost of Yotei. Sony’s move away from PC ports and producing PlayStation discs has boosted the emulation scene.

Fans anticipating an onslaught of Halo games should prepare for disappointment. A leaker discovered that after the Halo: Campaign Evolved release date, the studio’s roadmap is barren. Besides the canceled multiplayer Project Ekur, other remakes and a new mainline addition are in jeopardy.

RPCS3 now runs 75% of tracked PlayStation 3 games with playable performance, marking a major advance in preserving the console’s library on PC. The milestone comes as Sony plans to close the PS3 and PS Vita digital stores in 2027, raising concerns about long-term access to older games.

Bethesda has officially confirmed that remasters of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas are in development, though release dates remain under wraps. The studio also announced a new collaboration with Obsidian Entertainment on an unannounced Fallout project while reaffirming that Fallout 5 and The Elder Scrolls VI remain key priorities. Starfield will continue receiving updates and new content as Bethesda expands support for its existing RPGs.

The Lenovo ThinkCentre Neo 50q Gen 6 (Intel) Tiny PC has received its first discount. Both Lunar Lake configurations are now up to 21% off, helping narrow the price gap with competing mini PCs that offer similar hardware for less.

A Reddit user upgraded the memory in their Steam Machine and is now wondering why the process is so complicated. As it turns out, the community already knows the answer.

It’s unusual for a scheduled new Xbox Game Pass game not to arrive on time. That’s why the sudden removal of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 from the July lineup caused a scare. Microsoft has now explained that licensing issues are delaying the debut of the Activision title.

Linux has evolved into a serious alternative for PC gamers in recent years. However, a new comparison by Meta PCs shows that while the open-source operating system can outperform Windows in some productivity workloads, Windows 11 still holds the lead in gaming performance and compatibility.

The LG 34GX900A is a 34-inch curved ultrawide OLED gaming monitor that wraps around gamers. At 1440p resolution, a 240 Hz refresh rate enables fast, fluid gameplay. This Amazon deal makes stellar black levels affordable, but the display doesn’t produce text as sharp as some 4K competitors.

Lenovo has refreshed the ThinkCentre Neo 50a all-in-one PC with Intel Lunar Lake. Starting at $1,058 in the US with a Core Ultra 7 256V and 16GB of RAM, the new Gen 6 model undercuts Apple's iMac, though its display leaves plenty to be desired.

Leaks have plagued Ubisoft, and Assassin's Creed: Codename Hexe looks like no exception. The latest report addresses its price, pre-order editions, and builds on prior gameplay rumors. With a potential June 2027 release date, the witch-themed game would have a more linear structure.

Lenovo has released a new desktop internationally. Equipped with modern Intel Panther Lake processors, the Yoga AIO 27IPH11 also adopts a 120 Hz display, up to 32 GB of RAM and can be configured with a discrete Nvidia RTX 50 series laptop GPU.

If you are on the hunt for a prebuilt gaming PC, Newegg is now selling the ABS Cyclone Aqua gaming PC for the same price as the Valve Steam Machine. Despite coming in at the same price as the Steam Machine, the ABS Cyclone packs a much faster GPU/CPU, more RAM, and more storage.

The CAPO X is a dual-system full-tower chassis that can house two separate computer systems. It was revealed during Computex last month and is now available for purchase.

Lenovo has released a new desktop globally packing multiple workstation-grade components. Available with up to 1 TB of RAM and 72 GB of VRAM, the ThinkStation P5 Gen 2 supports up to two desktop GPUs and eight M.2 SSDs, too.

With GTA 6 PS5 and Xbox pre-orders open, PC gamers are awaiting a release date. A former Rockstar Games producer explains why even the prosperous studio must budget its time and money. The company typically optimizes titles for consoles before focusing on PC ports.

More details are emerging about a hostile and dysfunctional Halo Studios. An insider revealed that studio lead Pierre Hintze allegedly verbally assaulted employees. His behavior, along with the ineptitude of other Xbox executives, jeopardized Halo: Campaign Evolved.

An RTX 5090 owner has reported that ASRock’s TempGuard-equipped power supply failed to shut down when a properly seated 12V-2x6 connector overheated and melted.