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Senua's Saga: Hellblade II launches on PC and Xbox soon (image via Steam)

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II : PC system requirements confirmed ahead of launch

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II has relatively modest requirements for its PC version. You can get away with a four-generation-old CPU and a three-generation-old GPU and still play the game at 1080p.

Anil Ganti, 04 May 2024 09:50

You won't be able to play Helldivers 2 on PC without a PSN ID soon (image via Steam)

Helldivers 2 mandates PlayStation Network ID integration for PC players

Arrowhead has announced PC players will be required to link their copy of Helldivers 2 with a PSN ID. Players will start seeing mandatory login screens on May 30. If an account isn’t linked by June 4, you might not be able to play...

Anil Ganti, 03 May 2024 13:02

Elden Ring will not get any more DLC after Shadow of the Erdtree (image via FromSoftware)

FromSoftware boss confirms Shadow of the Erdtree will be Elden Ring’s only DLC

In an interview with a Chinese news outlet, Hidetaka Miyazaki confirmed the company has no plans to add further content to Elden Ring. In essence, Shadow of the Erdtree will be the only DLC the game ever gets.

Anil Ganti, 03 May 2024 08:13

LibreELEC Linux teaser (Source: Linuxiac)

LibreELEC 12.0 launches with Kodi 21 Omega and more

Now fully supporting Raspberry Pi 4 and 5 with 64-bit versions, LibreELEC 12.0 launches with Kodi 21 Omega alongside the Linux kernel labeled 6.6.28. This minimalistic distro can be used to run Kodi on HTPC devices with hardware m...

Codrut Nistor, 02 May 2024 20:46

While AMD is still struggling in GPU on Steam's hardware survey, it has gained some ground in CPU (Image source: Steam [edited])

April Steam survey shows Nvidia still dominates over AMD

The April Steam survey is here, and it shows that AMD is still struggling to gain ground over Nvidia in GPU. Among the top 20, there’s only one from AMD, which is likely an iGPU, and it holds the 16th position. As for the most pop...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 02 May 2024 18:23

Confusing Intel Arrow Lake desktop chip names revealed by new leak

A noted X leaker says that Intel has changed its naming scheme for its Arrow Lake desktop processors. Unlike previous generation models, K and non-K variants will have different model numbers. For example, the Core i9 14900K and 1...

Anil Ganti, 01 May 2024 22:02

Windows 10 reaches a 70.03% market share (Image source: Microsoft)

Windows 10 holds 70.03% market share, while Windows 11 continues to decline

Statcounter has published its latest report on Windows version market share. While it may sound surprising, even after around nine years of release, Windows 10 currently holds 70.03% of the market share. Windows 11, on the other h...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 01 May 2024 20:14

Xbox held its last E3 conference in 2021. (Source: Xbox)

Xbox Games Showcase 2024 date announced alongside separate stream for possibly Call of Duty: Black Ops Gulf War

Xbox is holding a new “Xbox Games Showcase followed by [REDACTED] Direct” in early June. The presentations are expected to highlight titles including this year’s Call of Duty. Per Xbox, the showcase will include games from Xbox Ga...

Fawad Murtaza, 01 May 2024 19:28

Bethesda has announced a new update for Starfield (image via Bethesda)

New Starfield update finally unlocks 60 FPS mode on Xbox Series X

Bethesda announced a new update for Starfield. It adds numerous QoL improvements, such as a city map, new ship customization options and added difficulty modifiers. Users in the Steam beta channel can download it now.

Anil Ganti, 01 May 2024 18:13

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D mockup (Source: CustomPC)

Deal | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D drops to $229 for the first time

Introduced at the end of January 2024, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is now $20 off on Amazon. However, this discount of just 8 percent is enough to bring the $249 list price down to the lowest level so far, allowing those interested to...

Codrut Nistor, 01 May 2024 14:09

Zen 5 chips now sampling

After revealing surprisingly strong data center sales in the first quarter, AMD's CEO, Lisa Su, also mentioned that the first Epyc Turin and Ryzen Strix samples are already reaching the company's partners. These Zen 5-based proces...

Codrut Nistor, 01 May 2024 12:17

Affordable Hawk Point mini PC (Image Source: Firebat)

Deal | Firebat A8 mini PC with AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS, 16 GB RAM and 1 TB SSD is only $629 on Amazon

Besides the powerful Ryzen 7 8845HS with Radeon 780M integrated graphics + second gen NPU, 16 GB DDR5-5600 RAM and 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, this mini PC features a solid port selection including 2X USB4, dual 2.5 GbE jacks and a TF...

Bogdan Solca, 30 Apr 2024 13:33

New Returnal content could be announced tomorrow (image via Housemarque)

Returnal developer Housemarque puts out cryptic teaser on X

A teaser on Housemarque's X handle suggests a potential Returnal sequel or DLC might be on the way soon. It simply says "tomorrow", which refers to April 30, the game's third anniversary.

Anil Ganti, 29 Apr 2024 17:46

Arrowhead has deployed a new patch for Helldivers 2 (image via Arrowhead)

Helldivers 2 Patch 01.000.300 now official with a mixed bag of downgrades and upgrades

Helldivers 2 has received a new balance patch (version 01.000.300). It brings forth many QoL improvements, bugfixes and changes that affect many popular weapons and strategems. It is out now and available for download on PC and PS...

Anil Ganti, 29 Apr 2024 12:14

MSI says it is currently focusing on Nvidia RTX graphics card (Image source: AMD)

MSI responds to quiet removal of its new AMD Radeon graphics cards from retail stores

As highlighted by Hardware Unboxed, MSI has silently removed all of its AMD Radeon 7000 series graphics cards from retail stores. While this led some to believe that the two companies were ending their partnership agreement, MSI h...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 28 Apr 2024 15:26

Dell, Lenovo and HP offer a range of laptops with Ubuntu Linux pre-installed instead of Windows (Image: Canonical).

Beginner-friendly Linux Ubuntu 24.04 LTS is now available for download

Canonical has officially released Ubuntu 24.04, which will receive critical security updates for 5 years thanks to Long Term Support (LTS). In addition to the latest, slightly modified GNOME 46 desktop, Ubuntu 24.04 comes with the...

Alexander Pensler, 26 Apr 2024 10:59

Lenovo ThinkBook TGX external GPU enclosure launched with a proprietary version of OCuLink (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo ThinkBook TGX eGPU enclosure with 64 Gbps interface launches at ~$206

Lenovo first showcased the ThinkBook TGX eGPU enclosure back at CES this year. While the company has been quiet about it ever since then, the GPU solution has now launched in China at CNY 1,499 (around $206). It uses a proprietary...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 25 Apr 2024 17:58

Windows 11 will now show Store recommendations — read: ads — in the Start menu, prompting many users to consider the switch to Linux more seriously. (Image source: Microsoft)

Windows 11 Start menu ads - now coming to a PC near you

After spending some time in the preview build, Windows 11 Start menu ads are now rolling out to all users of Microsoft's operating system. The “recommendations” can be disabled, but the “switch to Linux” comments are coming in har...

Julian van der Merwe, 25 Apr 2024 07:54

The case of the 4K-capable Aurora R15 desktop gaming PC is definitely an eyecatcher (Image: Alienware)

Deal | Alienware Aurora R15 4K gaming PC with RTX 4090, 64GB RAM and AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is $1,290 off today

The powerful desktop gaming PC from Alienware also sports a large 2TB SSD and should meet the demands of high-end 4K gamers as the Aurora R15 is powered by the RTX 4090 and one of AMD's flagship Ryzen 9 processors.

Enrico Frahn, 24 Apr 2024 20:58

Fedora 40 is now available for download (Image: Fedora Project).

Fedora 40 Linux distribution officially released

Fedora 40 and the various spins of this Linux distribution are officially available and can be downloaded from the Fedora Project website. The main new feature is an update to the GNOME 46 desktop; the KDE spin also switches to KD...

Alexander Pensler, 24 Apr 2024 10:07

Geekom A7 mini PC with AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS gets a US$200 discount

Geekom A7 powered by AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS now available at a time-limited discounted price of US$649

Geekom is offering an enticing US$200 discount on the popular A7 mini PC. The Geekom A7 is powered by the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS Zen 4 APU with integrated Radeon 780M graphics and a host of connectivity options to take elevate your co...

Advertising, 23 Apr 2024 15:28

Desktop Zen 6 CPUs are expected to utilize the current AM5 socket. (Source: HotHardware)

AMD Zen 6 to bring three different variants as company is reportedly finalizing designs in a few months

AMD Zen 6, the architecture to succeed Zen 5 that is launching this year, is reportedly coming in three variants according to the latest leak from Moore’s Law Is Dead. Additionally, the leaker claims that Zen 6 is proving to be a ...

Fawad Murtaza, 23 Apr 2024 00:21

Samsung All-in-One Pro PC maxes out at Core Ultra 7 155H (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung All-in-One Pro PC launches with Apple iMac-like design, Intel Meteor Lake CPU, and 4K screen

Announced earlier this month, the Samsung All-in-One Pro computer has officially launched in South Korea. The Apple iMac competitor comes with up to an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H CPU, a 27-inch 4K display, a decent number of connecti...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 22 Apr 2024 20:06

Samsung Odyssey OLED G95SC (G9) curved gaming monitor (Source: Samsung)

Deal | 49-inch Samsung Odyssey OLED G95SC curved gaming monitor hits all-time low $1,099.99 once again

Available for less than a year and carrying a list price of $1,799.99, the 49-inch Samsung Odyssey OLED G95SC curved monitor labeled with the serial number LS49CG954SNXZA is now 39% off, so those interested can acquire it for just...

Codrut Nistor, 22 Apr 2024 14:02

The XPS 8960 with an RTX 4090 has been discounted by 26% in a new gaming PC sale (Image: Dell)

Deal | 4K-capable Dell XPS 8960 desktop gaming PC with RTX 4090 now discounted by $800

For a steeply discounted clearance sale price of $2,250, the Dell XPS 8960 offers the flagship Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 graphics card and the fast Intel Core i7-13700 Raptor Lake processor with 16GB of upgradable memory.

Enrico Frahn, 20 Apr 2024 19:49

You can use Steam Remote Play on pretty much anything with a screen these days (Source: Steam)

5 of the best devices to use with your game streaming server including the Raspberry Pi 5

CheckMag If you have a gaming PC, it’s never been easier to stream games to any device in your house. Steam streaming is probably one of the most accessible solutions to stream games from your gaming PC, Valve even released their own hardw...

David Devey, 20 Apr 2024 19:20

Parsec, Steam and Sunshine, all have clients that will let you stream your gaming PC to pretty much anything (Source: Gamepur)

AMD Link and Nvidia GameStream have bitten the dust: Here are the 3 best solutions for streaming your gaming PC to any device

CheckMag AMD Link ended support in January and Nvidia GameStream is being actively removed from Shield devices in favour of Geforce Now. Fortunately, a number of other open and closed source solutions offer flexible and arguably better ex...

David Devey, 20 Apr 2024 19:11

Asus ROG Strix XG27ACS gaming monitor (Source: Asus)

Deal | 27-inch Asus ROG Strix XG27ACS 180 Hz gaming monitor drops to all-time low price on Amazon

Although it has no curved panel, the 27-inch Asus ROG Strix XG27ACS packs DisplayPort, HDMI, as well as USB-C connectivity, a 1440p resolution, and a 180 Hz refresh rate, along with a fast response time of 1 ms. With a list price ...

Codrut Nistor, 19 Apr 2024 20:07

System76's Cosmic Desktop is currently in pre-alpha, but it is available for testing. (Image source: System76)

System76 Cosmic DE gets Nvidia improvements, myriad new features in latest pre-alpha update

System76's COSMIC desktop, designed to run on the Pop!_OS Linux distribution now plays better with Nvidia GPUs, has fully fledged theming capabilities, and as well as a number of exciting third party contributions.

Julian van der Merwe, 19 Apr 2024 19:55

Multiple partners are offering the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT under $400 (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Deal | AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT falls below $400, making it a much better choice than Nvidia RTX 4060 Ti

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has dropped below $400, with most partners offering it at $399.99. This is around a $50 discount from what the graphics card generally goes for. At this price, the GPU stands as a much better pick than th...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 18 Apr 2024 19:27

Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 552.22 downloading in the Nvidia app (Source: Own)

Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 552.22 now available sporting support for Manor Lords and No Rest for the Wicked

Available since yesterday, the Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 552.22 comes with optimizations for the most wishlisted game on Steam, namely Manor Lords, as well as zero-day optimizations targeting No Rest for the Wicked. These t...

Codrut Nistor, 17 Apr 2024 19:16

Ghost of Tsushima will be playable on PC next month (image via Sony)

Ghost of Tsushima system requirements hint at another stellar PC port

Nixxes and Sucker Punch Studios have revealed Ghost of Tsushima's PC system requirements. It supports DLSS, FSR, and XeSS and will launch with a new overlay that shows off your PlayStation trophies, friends and profile.

Anil Ganti, 17 Apr 2024 16:55

Biostar Intel ARC A380 ST video card (Source: Biostar)

Biostar unveils the Intel ARC A380 ST video card

Shortly after unveiling the Intel ARC A750 OC, Biostar returns with a new video card, namely the Intel ARC A380 ST. This affordable solution sports a 96-bit memory interface alongside 6 GB of GDDR6, a GPU speed of 2000 MHz, and a ...

Codrut Nistor, 17 Apr 2024 12:58

The first version of KDE Plasma 6 was first released in February, and the 6.0.4 update fixes a number of bugs (Image: KDE).

Linux desktop environment KDE Plasma 6 receives bugfix update 6.0.4

The KDE Plasma 6 development team has released the April bugfix release in the form of version 6.0.4. Amongst other things, it is now easier to use URLs via drag & drop, and bugs in the system monitor and battery applet have been ...

Alexander Pensler, 17 Apr 2024 12:38

Seasonic's high-end Focus V3 GX-1000 PSU has received a substantial price cut (image via Seasonic)

Deal | Seasonic Focus V3 GX-1000: Fully modular 80+ Gold power supply drops to lowest price ever on Amazon

The Seasonic Focus V3 GX-1000 has received a hefty discount on Amazon. It has received a discount of $80, bringing its price down to just $139.99.

Anil Ganti, 17 Apr 2024 07:02

LG UltraGear 34GN850-B curved gaming monitor (Source: LG)

Deal | LG UltraGear 34GN850-B 144 Hz 1 ms curved gaming monitor now 38% off on Amazon

Introduced in early April 2020, the 34-inch LG UltraGear 34GN850-B curved gaming monitor is G-Sync Compatible and sports a resolution of no less than 3,440 x 1,440 pixels, a 144 Hz refresh rate, as well as a minimum response time ...

Codrut Nistor, 16 Apr 2024 23:19

The Geekom Mini IT11 gets a time-limited US$100 discount

Geekom Mini IT11: Take productivity and entertainment to the next level with this ultra-compact mini PC, now for just US$399

Geekom is offering a US$100 discount on the popular Mini IT11 mini PC for a limited time. The Geekom Mini IT11 features the Intel Core i7-11390H processor paired with upgradeable 32 GB RAM and a 1 TB SSD. The Mini IT11 sports a co...

Advertising, 16 Apr 2024 20:14

The Crystal Super's new visor type. (Source: Pimax)

Pimax Crystal Super debuts as QLED and/or micro-OLED VR headset with interchangeable-display technology

Why choose between QLED and micro-OLED displays when you can have either - or even both? That new feature debuts in the new Super version of Pimax' Crystal virtual reality (VR) headset. It can support a resolution of up to 4K at 9...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Apr 2024 17:02

The RX 7800 XT launched at a starting price of $499 in September 2023. (Source: 3DCenter/Notebookcheck/edited)

RX 7800 XT massively outsold GeForce rivals in Q1 2024 on German retailer reportedly helping AMD take share away from NVIDIA

The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT with 16 GB of VRAM and an MSRP of $499 is attracting a lot of user attention according to the Q1 2024 sales figures of German retailer Mindfactory compiled by 3DCenter (via TechEpiphany). The GPU seemingl...

Fawad Murtaza, 16 Apr 2024 15:13

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X retail box (Source: AMD)

Deal | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X now near all-time low on Amazon

Still stuck at the $569.99 list price, the venerable AMD Ryzen 9 5900X goes for $264.99 thanks to a 52% discount and an $8 coupon. However, any potential buyer should be aware that the average price, according to Camelcamelcamel, ...

Codrut Nistor, 15 Apr 2024 10:56

Asmongold criticizes Star Wars Outlaws: "This is in my opinion one of the worst pricing themes that I have ever seen"

Many fans believe that the Gold and Ultimate Editions of Star Wars Outlaws are overpriced. Adding to the conversation, well-known streamer Asmongold has recently expressed his opinion on the matter.

Marius Müller, 13 Apr 2024 16:15

All XCOM games are heavily discounted until April 22. (Source: Steam)

Steam: Popular strategy game available with 95 percent discount for just $1, Ultimate Collection with 91 percent discount for $17.60 instead of $200

The popular strategy game XCOM: Enemy Unknown, highly rated on Metacritic and normally priced at $20 on Steam, is currently available for just $1, a 95 percent discount. The Ultimate Collection, which includes all games in the ser...

Marius Müller, 13 Apr 2024 16:15

In future, EA Play will cost $5.99 and $16.99 for a monthly subscription. (Image: Electronic Arts)

Electronic Arts increases prices: EA Play will soon be more expensive

As other providers have already done in recent months, Electronic Arts is now also increasing the prices of its EA Play subscription model from May 10. The costs for the online service will increase by 60% in some cases. But there...

Tristan Hesser, 12 Apr 2024 23:59

Biostar Intel ARC A750 OC video card (Source: Biostar)

Biostar intros the Intel ARC A750 OC graphics card

Biostar is back with the Intel ARC A750 OC, described as "a true game-changer for content creators and professional gamers" that features a total board power of 225 W and 8 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 256-bit interface. Connectivity...

Codrut Nistor, 12 Apr 2024 17:45

Fallout 76 was released in November 2018 by Bethesda Gameworks for PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4. (Source: Steam)

Fallout 76 is free to play for a week and reduced by 80 percent at the same time

If you fancy immersing yourself in a post-apocalyptic adventure on the occasion of the new Fallout series, the current free-play event gives you the opportunity to play Fallout 76 for free. If you like the game, you can buy it at ...

Marius Müller, 12 Apr 2024 15:58

The beta version of Ubuntu 24.04 is available for testing (Image: Canonical).

Beta version of Ubuntu 24.04 LTS with GNOME 46 and Linux 6.8 kernel available for download

The beta version of Ubuntu 24.04 LTS has been released a week late and is now available for download. The final version of Canonical's Linux distribution is scheduled for release on 25 April 2024.

Alexander Pensler, 12 Apr 2024 10:39

Desktop

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II : PC system requirements confirmed ahead of launch

Helldivers 2 mandates PlayStation Network ID integration for PC players

FromSoftware boss confirms Shadow of the Erdtree will be Elden Ring’s only DLC

82% Minisforum Venus Series NAB9 review: The mini PC with an Intel Core i9-12900HK, 32 GB RAM and active SSD cooling

LibreELEC 12.0 launches with Kodi 21 Omega and more

April Steam survey shows Nvidia still dominates over AMD

Confusing Intel Arrow Lake desktop chip names revealed by new leak

Windows 10 holds 70.03% market share, while Windows 11 continues to decline

Xbox Games Showcase 2024 date announced alongside separate stream for possibly Call of Duty: Black Ops Gulf War

New Starfield update finally unlocks 60 FPS mode on Xbox Series X

Deal | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D drops to $229 for the first time

Zen 5 chips now sampling

Deal | Firebat A8 mini PC with AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS, 16 GB RAM and 1 TB SSD is only $629 on Amazon

Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4080 Super Gaming OC 16G Review: Trades blows with the RX 7900 XTX for US$200 less than RTX 4080 non-Super

Returnal developer Housemarque puts out cryptic teaser on X

83% Geekom XT12 Pro review: Stylish NUC mini-PC alternative with Intel Core i9-12900H, 32 GB DDR4 RAM and 1 TB SSD

Helldivers 2 Patch 01.000.300 now official with a mixed bag of downgrades and upgrades

MSI responds to quiet removal of its new AMD Radeon graphics cards from retail stores

Beginner-friendly Linux Ubuntu 24.04 LTS is now available for download

Lenovo ThinkBook TGX eGPU enclosure with 64 Gbps interface launches at ~$206

Windows 11 Start menu ads - now coming to a PC near you

Deal | Alienware Aurora R15 4K gaming PC with RTX 4090, 64GB RAM and AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is $1,290 off today

Fedora 40 Linux distribution officially released

Geekom A7 powered by AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS now available at a time-limited discounted price of US$649

AMD Zen 6 to bring three different variants as company is reportedly finalizing designs in a few months

Samsung All-in-One Pro PC launches with Apple iMac-like design, Intel Meteor Lake CPU, and 4K screen

Deal | 49-inch Samsung Odyssey OLED G95SC curved gaming monitor hits all-time low $1,099.99 once again

Deal | 4K-capable Dell XPS 8960 desktop gaming PC with RTX 4090 now discounted by $800

5 of the best devices to use with your game streaming server including the Raspberry Pi 5

AMD Link and Nvidia GameStream have bitten the dust: Here are the 3 best solutions for streaming your gaming PC to any device

Deal | 27-inch Asus ROG Strix XG27ACS 180 Hz gaming monitor drops to all-time low price on Amazon

System76 Cosmic DE gets Nvidia improvements, myriad new features in latest pre-alpha update

Deal | AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT falls below $400, making it a much better choice than Nvidia RTX 4060 Ti

Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 552.22 now available sporting support for Manor Lords and No Rest for the Wicked

Ghost of Tsushima system requirements hint at another stellar PC port

Biostar unveils the Intel ARC A380 ST video card

Linux desktop environment KDE Plasma 6 receives bugfix update 6.0.4

Deal | Seasonic Focus V3 GX-1000: Fully modular 80+ Gold power supply drops to lowest price ever on Amazon

Deal | LG UltraGear 34GN850-B 144 Hz 1 ms curved gaming monitor now 38% off on Amazon

Geekom Mini IT11: Take productivity and entertainment to the next level with this ultra-compact mini PC, now for just US$399

Pimax Crystal Super debuts as QLED and/or micro-OLED VR headset with interchangeable-display technology

RX 7800 XT massively outsold GeForce rivals in Q1 2024 on German retailer reportedly helping AMD take share away from NVIDIA

82% Acemagic AM18 review: Gaming mini-PC in eye-catching cyberpunk look with AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS and 32 GB RAM

Deal | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X now near all-time low on Amazon

Asmongold criticizes Star Wars Outlaws: "This is in my opinion one of the worst pricing themes that I have ever seen"

Steam: Popular strategy game available with 95 percent discount for just $1, Ultimate Collection with 91 percent discount for $17.60 instead of $200

Electronic Arts increases prices: EA Play will soon be more expensive

Biostar intros the Intel ARC A750 OC graphics card

Fallout 76 is free to play for a week and reduced by 80 percent at the same time

Beta version of Ubuntu 24.04 LTS with GNOME 46 and Linux 6.8 kernel available for download

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