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A screengrab from Payday 3 (image source: Steam Community)

Payday 3 offline mode potentially scrapped as Starbreeze calls it ‘infeasible’ for the game’s future

Starbreeze has effectively shelved the long‑promised offline mode for Payday 3, something it pledged as part of February 2024’s Operation Medic Bag while declaring an implementation as “not feasible” during an October 2 anniversar...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 05 Oct 2025 09:50

A screengrab of Helldivers 2 running on a PC (image source: Steam Community)

Arrowhead: Helldivers 2's storage bloat stems from a decision to support gamers still using HDDs

A large explainer available on Reddit by Arrowhead Game Studios' deputy technical director explains the tradeoff in detail for what the game developer claims is an attempt to allow for more rounded performance for a potential 12% ...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 04 Oct 2025 08:48

Banner promoting Microsoft Activision acquisition (Image source: Microsoft)

Xbox Game Pass price increase vindicates ex-FTC chair who opposed Activision Blizzard acquisition

Some observers dismissed warnings from the FTC head before Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard merger. On the heels of another Xbox Game Pass price increase, Lina Khan’s concerns about rising costs seem justified. She argues that when...

Adam Corsetti, 04 Oct 2025 02:40

Nvidia is giving away a free custom RTX 5080 Claptrap gaming PC worth $14,000

Nvidia and 2K Games are giving away a custom Claptrap gaming PC designed by Stefan Ulrich from RandomDesign, which comes equipped with powerful components like the RTX 5080 and Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

Abdul Haddi, 04 Oct 2025 01:11

Mockup of Red Dead Redemption 2 Enhanced banner (Image source: Rockstar Games with edits)

Steam listing activity may suggest Red Dead Redemption 2 Enhanced announcement is imminent

Red Dead Redemption 2 PS5 and Xbox players may soon be able to experience the Western-themed epic at 60 fps. For the first time since 2019, Steam revised information on its store page. Even if a PC upgrade isn’t as urgent, a rumor...

Adam Corsetti, 03 Oct 2025 23:14

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate drops Call of Duty add-on discounts following price increase

After a price increase, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers are finding fewer benefits to the service. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 beta testers will no longer save money on add-ons. Microsoft has also removed discounts on DLC for ot...

Adam Corsetti, 03 Oct 2025 17:49

The Peladn Link S-3 trails OCuLink eGPU solutions like the Minisforum DEG1 when it comes to performance. (Image source: Try Some Tech)

Thunderbolt 5: Peladn Link S-3 eGPU performance compared with OCuLink and native desktop system

Thunderbolt 5 promises to get closer to OCuLink thanks to improved bandwidth compared to Thunderbolt 4 and USB4. Unfortunately, an early video shows that Thunderbolt still suffers from considerable performance losses when used as ...

Alex Alderson, 03 Oct 2025 14:24

AMD is seeking to surpass current DDR5 limits with minimal design changes. (created with DALL-E)

AMD patent details HB-DIMM RAM implementation that doubles current DDR5 bandwidth for consumer PCs

Team Red's HB-DIMM standard is designed to effectively double the current DDR5 bandwidth by reaching 12.8 Gbps transfer speeds, but without radically changing the design in order to ensure compatibility with current consumer and s...

Bogdan Solca, 03 Oct 2025 13:56

The Makera Z1 is a compact desktop CNC machine made easy. (Image source: Makera)

Affordable desktop CNC launches with $400 discount: Precision milling to challenge 3D printing with 4-axis add-on

Makera has officially revealed the Z1, it's latest desktop CNC, this time appealing to what it calls the "entry-level" maker. The new CNC machine features the same auto-levelling, 0.02 mm precision, and quick tool changer as the M...

Julian van der Merwe, 02 Oct 2025 23:46

Battlefield 6 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 box art (Image source: Sony PlayStation with edits)

Battlefield 6 could challenge Call of Duty superiority with huge Steam pre-order advantage

New Battlefield 6 pre-order data suggests it may secure a rare sales victory over a Call of Duty rival. Boosted by the Battlefield 6 open beta, three times the number of Steam users have reserved the shooter. Recent Xbox Game Pass...

Adam Corsetti, 02 Oct 2025 22:18

The current MX Mechanical and MX Mechanical Mini have been available since spring 2022. (Image source: Logitech - edited)

New Logitech MX Mechanical and MX Mechanical Mini wireless keyboards spotted before release

The MX Master 4 was only joined by the MX Master 3S Bluetooth Edition earlier this week. However, it seems that Logitech could be preparing to introduce updated MX Mechanical and MX Mechanical Mini wireless keyboards soon too.

Alex Alderson, 02 Oct 2025 19:02

The Logitech MX Master 4 with an unreleased translucent finish. (Image source: Reddit)

Logitech MX Master 4: Transparent finish teased during global launch event

Logitech finally released the MX Master 4 this week in a choice of four black, grey or white finishes. However, a video has emerged on Reddit showing the new Logitech MX Master mouse in several unreleased colour options, including...

Alex Alderson, 02 Oct 2025 15:42

openSUSE Leap 16.0 now available with a new installer and much more (Source: openSUSE News)

openSUSE Leap 16.0 launches with a new installer, simplified migration options, and more

The openSUSE Project team is back with openSUSE Leap 16.0, a major update that sports a fresh software stack, a new installer, and simplified migration options. Additionally, it introduces "an unmatched maintenance- and security-s...

Codrut Nistor, 02 Oct 2025 12:51

AMD could use Intel Foundry, a worker of the latter pictured, for some of its chips (image source: Intel)

Intel Foundry could manufacture future AMD chips

A new report from Semafor says AMD might use Intel's foundries for some of its chip needs. However, AMD will very likely manufacture a bulk of its silicon on TSMC and use Intel as a secondary provider.

Anil Ganti, 02 Oct 2025 08:13

Pokémon and Palworld creatures are shown (Image source: Game Freak, Pocketpair with edits)

As Nintendo Palworld lawsuit continues, former Capcom dev advises not buying the game

Not everyone is siding with Pocketpair during Nintendo’s Palworld lawsuit. Many critics question the claims of patent infringement, but a former Capcom developer has a different opinion. Yoshiki Okamoto implores gamers not to supp...

Adam Corsetti, 01 Oct 2025 23:13

In game screenshot of Ready or Not. (Image source: Steam)

Deal | Gritty, realistic tactical shooter is 50% off for Steam Autumn Sale 2025

Steam Autumn Sale 2025 has brought a 50% discount on Ready of Not, the realistic tactical shooter. The DLC bundle that includes the base game and two other expansions, as well as the original soundtrack, is also discounted by 50%.

Vineet Washington, 01 Oct 2025 19:12

Characters from Port Gellhorn city in GTA 6. (Image source: Rockstar)

The anticipation for GTA 6 is making some fans do crazy, illegal things

A recent video shared by a YouTuber showed them waiting outside Rockstar North in Scotland and walking up to developers asking when the next trailer is coming out. The behaviour has been condemned by several people but some others...

Vineet Washington, 01 Oct 2025 17:53

This classic game from 2009 might get a remaster soon. Screenshot with the game's character flying over a bridge pictured (image source: Steam)

Imminent Prototype remaster hinted at by data miners

2009's Prototype (and likely Prototype 2) could get a remaster soon. It could be developed by Iron Galaxy and include Ubisoft Connect as one of its launch platforms.

Anil Ganti, 01 Oct 2025 15:25

A YouTuber tested Spotify's lossless audio and found it to be lacking (image source: Spotify)

Spotify lossless is apparently not lossless on Windows, but a fix might be coming soon

YouTuber The Headphone Show tested how Spotify's lossless audio fares against competing offerings and found it to be lacking. However, the problem isn't entirely on Spotify's end and can be addressed with software.

Anil Ganti, 01 Oct 2025 07:35

Microsoft Rewards banner is shown (Image source: Microsoft with edits)

Microsoft Rewards no longer redeemable for Xbox Game Pass, requiring pricier gift cards

Dedicated gaming used to be enough to cover the monthly cost of Xbox Game Pass subscriptions. Unfortunately, gamers are learning that Microsoft Rewards will soon have more restrictions. The company recommends using Xbox gift card ...

Adam Corsetti, 30 Sep 2025 22:53

A 4.75 L case with superior cooling system. (Image Source: Kickstarter)

Wee Beastie SFF PC with MXM RTX 4070 GPU introduced as a more affordable alternative to AMD Strix Halo mini PCs

The MXM version of the desktop-grade RTX 4070 GPU is faster than the Radeon 8060S in gaming scenarios, but it cannot access more than 12 GB RAM for LLM AI training. On the plus side, port selection is solid and the cooling system ...

Bogdan Solca, 30 Sep 2025 19:50

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite in Sage & Gold colorway with the GameHub. (Image source: SteelSeries)

Arctis Nova Elite: SteelSeries launches world's first Hi-Res Wireless certified gaming headset with 4 simultaneous inputs

SteelSeries has launched a new flagship Nova series gaming headset, the Arctis Nova Elite. It comes with Hi-Res wireless certification and the ability to connect four devices simultaneously, and steam audio from them at once.

Vineet Washington, 30 Sep 2025 17:37

The MX Master 3S Bluetooth Edition is around 20% cheaper than the MX Master 4. (Image source: Logitech)

Logitech releases MX Master 3S Bluetooth Edition as cheaper alternative to new MX Master 4

Logitech has started offering a cheaper alternative to the MX Master 4 in Europe and the UK. Sold as the MX Master 3S Bluetooth Edition, the wireless mouse drops Logitech's typically bundled 2.4 GHz receiver to hit a cheaper price...

Alex Alderson, 30 Sep 2025 15:38

FydeOS 21.0 Sunlit Epiphany now available (Image source: FydeOS)

Lightweight FydeOS 21.0 targets Chromebook fans

In addition to moving from Chromium OS up to r138 (previously r132), FydeOS 21.0 comes with enhanced search filtering in the launcher app, a new rich content insert feature, improved screenshots, isolated web apps in kiosk mode, a...

Codrut Nistor, 30 Sep 2025 13:11

Logitech offers the MX Master 4 in four colour options split across its regular and 'for Mac' variants. (Image source: Logitech)

Logitech MX Master 4 receives global release with for Mac and for Business options offered at launch

Logitech has finally released the MX Master 4. Available in three variants at launch and four colour options, the MX Master 4 makes various changes from the MX Master 3 and MX Master 3S that precede it.

Alex Alderson, 30 Sep 2025 12:10

Chilkey Slice68 HE gaming keyboard in red seen from the back

Slick Evangelion-themed 8K HE gaming keyboard has a cork sound damper and a Wooting-tier price

The Chilkey Slice68 HE is now available, and it packs an interesting mix of gaming and enthusiast features, including a cork damper, WS Flux switches with 3.5 mm of travel, and two slick Neon Genesis Evangelion-inspired colourways...

Julian van der Merwe, 30 Sep 2025 08:05

Xbox Series X and S consoles shown on green background (Image source: Xbox Wire with edits)

Former Microsoft executive declares Xbox consoles dead after praising PS5 sales figures

The former Blizzard president is anxious to attend a funeral for the Xbox Series X|S. Some stores no longer sell the consoles, following another Xbox price increase. Mike Ybarra advocates for Microsoft to now focus strictly on cro...

Adam Corsetti, 30 Sep 2025 03:45

Stranded: Alien Dawn is now available on Steam with a hefty discount (image source: Steam)

Deal | RimWorld-like colony builder with over 5,000 positive reviews gets 60% discount on Steam

Stranded: Alien Dawn's price has been slashed by 60% on Steam. The offer is valid until October 7.

Anil Ganti, 29 Sep 2025 23:49

Electronic Arts banner is shown (Image source: Electronic Arts with edits)

Private EA sale may lead to more generative AI being used to cut game development costs

The historic buyout may have wide-ranging consequences on future EA games. A Financial Times article discusses how AI tools could reduce newly acquired debt resulting from the EA sale. Publishers have already employed AI voice gen...

Adam Corsetti, 29 Sep 2025 22:14

The Nike Phantom 6 "EA Sports FC" is a top-of-the-line football boot. The Phantom 6 is now available at EA Sports FC 26 and retail stores. (Image: Nike)

EA Sports FC x Nike: Phantom 6 soccer cleats now available for both fans and professionals

Electronic Arts has just announced the launch of the new Nike Phantom 6 Low Elite "EA Sports FC" and High Elite "EA Sports FC" boots, which are now available both via EA Sports FC 26 and in real life.

Ronald Matta, 29 Sep 2025 21:15

Notebookcheck query in Windows 11 Search Box. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

You may soon be able to Google search in Chrome straight from Windows 11's search box

A new build of Edge has suggested that Microsoft could allow default search engine and default browser to be used in the Windows Search box. This functionality is already available in the EEA but may reach other users as well.

Vineet Washington, 29 Sep 2025 20:20

The offending 'RTX 5080' GPU brick (image source: r/pcmasterrace/)

Amazon’s RTX 5080 brick delivery saga ends on a happy note for Redditor

A Redditor who might have been a victim of Amazon mail fraud earlier has finally been made whole thanks to the ecommerce giant 'unbricking' the situation after due diligence.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 29 Sep 2025 19:45

Nvidia might've postponed the launch of its new RTX 50 Super series of graphics cards (Image source: Nvidia, edited)

Latest GeForce RTX 50 Super release date rumor pushes launch further back

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 Super GPUs were initially expected to land sometime in Q4 2025. However, subsequent leaks have continued to push the release window back. According to information revealed by Benchlife, the GeForce RTX 50...

Fawad Murtaza, 29 Sep 2025 14:09

This $349 16 GB AI workstation card runs Cyberpunk 2077 at 85 FPS with just 50 W power draw

Intel’s Arc Pro B50 is sold as a workstation GPU, but recent testing explores how it performs in gaming and AI tasks. With its compact design, low power draw, and 16 GB of VRAM, the Intel Arc Pro B50 may hold more potential than e...

Anmol Dubey, 28 Sep 2025 09:07

The Apollo A6000 is an Amiga-compatible computer with updated hardware for faster performance. (Image source: Apollo Computer)

Apollo Computer announces sale date for the second batch of Apollo A6000 Amiga-compatible computers

Apollo Computer will release a second batch of Apollo A6000 Amiga-compatible systems on October 13. An additional twenty units will be sold at the Amiga 40 event in Germany. The all-in-one computer is modeled after the original Am...

David Chien, 28 Sep 2025 06:43

A screengrab of Baldur's Gate 3 on PC (image source: Steam Community)

Baldur's Gate 3: Despite over 15 million copies sold, only 23% of players actually played it to completion

Baldur's Gate 3's impressive showing as a title in both commercial and critical terms may not be completely reflected in player game completion rates, with only 23.4% of buyers actually finishing the game without accounting for re...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 28 Sep 2025 05:02

Minisforum MS-S1 Max with AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and 128 GB RAM (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Minisforum MS-S1 Max mini PC review: Performance modes compared - performance, balanced & quiet

With the MS-S1 Max, Minisforum has introduced its current top model, featuring the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395. While the mini PC significantly outperforms the competition, it exhibits weaknesses regarding noise levels. We therefore too...

Sebastian Bade, 27 Sep 2025 18:09

Battlefield 6 single-player banner (Image source: screenshot, Battlefield YouTube with edits)

Battlefield 6 single-player campaign may disappoint, according to leaked early impressions

Solo-play has rarely been a highlight for EA’s shooter, with Battlefield 2042 being exclusively multiplayer. The Battlefield 6 single-player mode has a compelling premise, but early impressions are troubling. Playtesters lambaste ...

Adam Corsetti, 27 Sep 2025 01:58

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is now available on GOG (image source: Steam)

Deal | Well-received potential Game of the Year contender lands on GOG with a 10% discount

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is now available on GOG. It comes with an introductory 10% discount to mark the platform's 17th anniversary.

Anil Ganti, 26 Sep 2025 07:56

Lenovo's self-charging Bluetooth keyboard is available four months after its scheduled release date. (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo's Self-Charging Bluetooth Keyboard is finally available to buy, but it costs more

After a CES 2025 debut and a plan for it to be released in May, the Lenovo Self-Charging Bluetooth Keyboard is now available to buy. However, there's only one color available, and the price is significantly higher than originally ...

Habeeb Onawole, 26 Sep 2025 04:09

One of the best Far Cry games can be bought for cheap on GOG (image source: GOG)

Deal | Under $5: Classic FPS title with punishing mechanics discounted on GOG

Far Cry 2 is now on sale for under $5 on GOG. As is the case with any game bought on the platform, it is DRM-free and can be downloaded/played fully offline.

Anil Ganti, 26 Sep 2025 00:26

The MX Master 3S Bluetooth Edition is a cut-price version of the MX Master 3S and will be cheaper than the upcoming MX Master 4, too. (Image source: Logitech)

Logitech MX Master 3S Bluetooth Edition rumoured for broader release alongside MX Master 4 mouse

Logitech started selling the dedicated MX Master 3S Bluetooth Edition in North America a few months ago. According to a reliable leaker, the company is on the verge of receiving a wider release across Europe and the UK.

Alex Alderson, 25 Sep 2025 19:59

Glorious Model O3 Wireless in white. (Image source: Glorious)

Glorious introduces InfinitePlay swappable battery system with new Model O3, D3 Wireless

Glorious has expanded its gaming mouse portfolio with new V3 offerings that were recently leaked. These include the Glorious Model O3 and D3 in wired and wireless options.

Vineet Washington, 25 Sep 2025 18:31

Kali Linux 2025.3 launches with updated Nexmon wireless firmware while dropping ARMel support (Image source: Kali Linux Blog)

Kali Linux 2025.3 drops ARMel support and gets refreshed Nexmon firmware

Offensive Security's Debian-based distro is back, dropping ARMel support while offering a refreshed Nexmon wireless firmware package. Kali Linux 2025.3 also comes with 10 new tools, updated HashiCorp Packer and Vagrant VM apps, as...

Codrut Nistor, 25 Sep 2025 17:26

The Logitech MX Master 4, featuring the new thumb button. (Image source: u/Vachan1990 on Reddit)

Exclusive | Logitech MX Master 4 shines in first hands-on images ahead of official launch

Exclusive hands-on images of the unreleased Logitech MX Master 4 showcase its design, new thumb button (alongside programmable buttons), and Logitech Bolt USB receiver in all its glory.

Anubhav Sharma, 25 Sep 2025 16:46

Forza Horizon 6 teaser showing Japanese figurine of the beckoning cat. (Image source: Xbox on YouTube, screenshot)

Forza Horizon 6 team explains Japan setting with dramatic seasonal changes

The Art Director and Cultural Consultant working on Forza Horizon 6 have shared insights on why they chose Japan and how the seasons will change the gameplay. More information about the game is expected on January 27.

Vineet Washington, 25 Sep 2025 16:10