Gaming — PC — December 25th, 2024

30 Amazing PC Games of All Time – 2024 Edition
PC gaming has had a long and illustrious history. Here are some of its best titles, from old-school first-person shooters to today's hits.
December 25th, 2024 — Source

AYANEO 3 handheld gaming PC features module controllers and up to Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
The AYANEO 3 is an upcoming handheld gaming PC with a 7 inch display that looks a lot like previous-generation devices from AYANEO at first glance. But this all-new model has a few significant upgrades.
December 25th, 2024 — Source

Razer at CES — A history of wild gaming concepts with successful product launches, sample theft, and what to expect in 2025
A regular guest at the Consumer Electronics Show, 2025's booth might reveal another one of Razer's incredible concepts.
December 25th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — December 20th, 2024

Center Mass: Streets of Ramadi Is a Newly Announced Sniper Simulation Game for PC
Game developer and publisher Maximum Entertainment has announced a new first-person sniper simulation game titled Center Mass: Streets of Ramadi. It was developed in collaboration with Brandon Webb, a former SEAL Sniper course Head Instructor, to achieve a realistic gaming experience. As a SEAL sniper, you'll navigate high-stakes environments, operate lifelike weapon systems, and rely on your skill to complete dynamic, high-stakes objectives under pressure.
December 20th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Monster Hunter Wilds PC Performance Will Be Improved Over the Open Beta; PlayStation 5 Pro Support, Console Target Resolution and Framerate Confirmed
The Monster Hunter Wilds PC performance will be improved over the open beta, as the game will deliver a better experience than the test version with the same hardware configuration.
December 20th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Windows Central Game Awards 2024 — Showcasing the best Xbox and PC games of the year
Our picks for this year's greatest games.
December 20th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — December 16th, 2024

Alan Wake 2 Update Adds Option to Turn off PSSR on PS5 Pro
A new Balanced mode is also available, targeting 40 FPS, while Performance mode should offer a "more consistent" frame rate.
December 16th, 2024 — Source

Arknights: Endfield PC Beta Announced for January 2025
Players can register now with details on its start and end, alongside the full extent of playable content, to be revealed later.
December 16th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Lenovo is working on a SteamOS handheld
By now, you should know that Lenovo is updating its lineup of gaming handhelds. There are a few models expected, but so far, only two have been pictured. The first is the Legion Go S, which is expected to be the entry-level model. The other one that was pictured is likely the successor to the original Go.
December 16th, 2024 — Source

Monster Hunter Wilds Secrets Teased in Series Introductory Video
Actor Daisy Ridley offers a detailed introduction to the world of Monster Hunter while indicating significant shifts in the next game.
December 16th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

My wildest gaming purchase of 2024 just got pulled from Xbox and PC stores, but you can still buy it (at least for now)
Forza Horizon 4 has been delisted from the Microsoft Store and other digital storefronts, but digital codes still work and are on sale.
December 16th, 2024 — Source

Split Fiction PC Requirements Revealed, Includes 85 GB Installation Space
Playing at 1440p/60 PS on High settings will require a GeForce RTX 3070, 16 GB RAM, and an Intel Core i7-11700k, per Steam.
December 16th, 2024 — Source

The Best PC Game of 2024
Which PC game takes home the crown?
December 16th, 2024 — Source

The Last of Us Part 2 is coming to PC in April
While PlayStation gamers were not too keen on Sony's recent PS5 remasters for The Last of Us Part 1 and Part 2, these latest versions of the games have been better received by PC players. PC gamers got their first taste of The Last of Us last year with Part 1 Remastered and now in early 2025, Part 2 will be landing on Steam.
December 16th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. Launches on January 28th, 2025 for PC
The Standard Edition retails for $19.99, while the 30th Anniversary Edition, which includes cosmetic packs, will cost $49.99.
December 16th, 2024 — Source or Source or Watch Video

We tested the Nvidia App performance problems — games can run up to 15 percent slower with the app
Maybe it should have stayed in beta a bit longer?
December 16th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — December 13th, 2024

AMD Ryzen Z2-based Legion Go S has two colors
The leak comes from Evan Blass.
December 13th, 2024 — Source

CD Projekt Red Unveils First Trailer for The Witcher IV Featuring Ciri on GeForce RTX 50
CD Projekt Red has released the first trailer for The Witcher IV at the Game Awards 2024, introducing an open-world single-player RPG developed with Unreal Engine 5. The game aims to expand the Witcher series by incorporating new gameplay mechanics and elements, initiating a new chapter in the franchise. Utilizing Unreal Engine 5, The Witcher IV seeks to provide a more immersive and technically advanced gaming experience, enhancing the series' renowned storytelling and world-building capabilities.
December 13th, 2024 — Source

Crimson Desert to Launch in Fall 2025; PC Requirements Revealed
Finally, during last night's busy The Game Awards 2024 show, Pearl Abyss announced the release window for Crimson Desert. We first heard about the game at G-Star 2019, when it was presented as a spiritual sequel to the studio's Black Desert featuring similar MMO elements.
December 13th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Does it really matter what thermal paste you use in your gaming PC?
The secret to finding a good thermal paste!
December 13th, 2024 — Source

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Coming to PC on January 23, 2025, Gets New Trailer and System Requirements
This evening at The Game Awards 2024 show, Square Enix announced that FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH is set for a PC launch on January 23, 2025. Pre-orders are now live on Steam and Epic Games stores.
December 13th, 2024 — Source or Source

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth PC Requirements Revealed, Includes 155 GB Installation Space on SSD
Playing at 2160p/60 FPS at High quality settings requires a GeForce RTX 4080, 16 GB RAM, and a Ryzen 7 5700X or Core i7-10700.
December 13th, 2024 — Source or Source

Fresh Lenovo Legion Go S Design Leak Reveals Colorways and Mystery Steam Button
We have already witnessed a multitude of rumors surrounding the Legion Go S gaming handheld. The product is expected to boast an AMD Ryzen Z2 chip, which, unfortunately, will be based on the older Zen 3+ architecture and features a Radeon 680M iGPU. The system will include 16 GB of LPDDR5 memory, and an 8-inch, 1200p IPS display with a 120 Hz refresh rate. As for pricing, the Legion Go S is expected to cost around €600, and most likely cheaper outside of Europe, putting it in the ballpark of the Steam Deck OLED. Now, leaker Evan Blass has shared a few more images of the device, further revealing a few more details.
December 13th, 2024 — Source

Leak: Lenovo’s larger Legion handheld adds OLED and keeps the detachable mouse
Lenovo might have three different handhelds at CES.
December 13th, 2024 — Source

Lenovo might soon announce a SteamOS handheld
An unannounced handheld gaming PC has appeared online with a Steam button ahead of CES 2025.
December 13th, 2024 — Source

Nvidia revives LAN party after 13 years to celebrate RTX 50-series GPU launch — GeForce LAN 50 is a 50-hour LAN party across four different cities
Jensen Huang has a deep love for LAN parties
December 13th, 2024 — Source

Steam button on Legion Go spotted, no more Bazzite?
Legion Go S might have a special SteamOS version.
December 13th, 2024 — Source

The Last of Us Part II Remastered Comes to PC April 3, 2025
We here at Naughty Dog are thrilled to finally announce that The Last of Us Part II Remastered will be available on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store on April 3, 2025. Originally released for the PlayStation 5 console earlier this year, Part II Remastered allows players to continue the acclaimed story of The Last of Us with a definitive version featuring the award-winning campaign, new modes, improved quality, and more.
December 13th, 2024 — Source or Source or Source

The Outer Worlds 2 gameplay trailer reveals 2025 release date
Obsidian Entertainment is quickly proving itself to be one of Xbox's most productive studios. Since the acquisition, Obsidian has already released Grounded and Avowed is releasing very soon. On top of that, Obsidian has been hard at work on the sequel to its Sci-Fi RPG, The Outer Worlds. Last night during The Game Awards, Obsidian revealed that The Outer Worlds 2 will release in 2025.
December 13th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

The Witcher 4 trailer debuts: rendered on Nvidia RTX 5000-series GPU and Unreal Engine 5
This was a surprise
December 13th, 2024 — Source or Source or Source

Gaming — PC — December 10th, 2024

F1 24 officially first game to support Intel XeSS 2, still needs Intel to release drivers
F1 24 1.16 update brings XeSS 2
December 10th, 2024 — Source

Fellow Diablo 2 snobs: Path of Exile 2 is the game we've been waiting for
I've racked up more than 30 hours since the game's launch four days ago, and I only want more.
December 10th, 2024 — Source

Marvel Rivals Review -- Civil War
An excellent cast with fun abilities, solid maps, and stellar presentation make NetEase's free-to-play hero shooter worth playing.
December 10th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

MSI claims Claw 8 AI+ is on average 20% faster than ASUS ROG Ally X at 17W
Claw 8 to outperform ROG Ally X by 20%, claims MSI
December 10th, 2024 — Source

MSI Claw 8 AI+ Review : The Future of Portable Gaming?
The MSI Claw 8 AI+ has made a bold entry into the handheld gaming market, aiming to elevate portable gaming with its advanced hardware, ergonomic design, and versatile software. This Windows-powered device is crafted for gamers who prioritize performance, portability, and customization. Whether you're a casual gamer or a dedicated enthusiast, the Claw 8 AI+ delivers a premium gaming experience that could reshape expectations in the industry.
December 10th, 2024 — Source

My new ASUS ROG Ally had a really weird issue that I'm not exactly sure how I solved — but here's what I tried anyway
The 'RB' on my Ally just wasn't working properly, so here are some troubleshooting steps I took before it was resolved.
December 10th, 2024 — Source

Nvidia reveals detailed ray tracing differences, promotes DLSS 3 for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
"Full Ray Tracing" can be applied to sun shadows, global illumination, and subsurface scattering
December 10th, 2024 — Source

Path of Exile 2 is an Addictive Experience -- Here's Why
Grinding Gear Games' long-awaited sequel still has a way to go in early access, but it's already proving addictive for fans.
December 10th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

STALKER 2 True Epic Graphics Settings Mod Improves Lighting and Shadows, Enables GTAO For Much Better Visuals
A new STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl mod now available for download enhances the game's visuals considerably by improving shadows, lighting, and more.
December 10th, 2024 — Source

The Talos Principle: Reawakened adds new engine, looks, and content to a classic
The game that was asking lots of questions about AI ethics 10 years ago is back.
December 10th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

The Talos Principle: Reawakened is a ground-up remake built in Unreal Engine 5
'The Talos Principle: Reawakened' is coming 'soon' to PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S
December 10th, 2024 — Source

Why Uncharted Fans Should Definitely Play Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
The new Indy game scratches that Uncharted itch and so much more.
December 10th, 2024 — Source

World of Warcraft: Midnight' is FINALLY delivering one of the game's most fan-requested features, but there are six things I want to see the system incorporate to make sure it really lands
Here is my wishlist of mechanics and features I hope player housing will have when it finally arrives in World of Warcraft: Midnight after 20 years of waiting.
December 10th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — December 6th, 2024

3DMark Adds DirectStorage Benchmark to Assess Microsoft'Storage Technology for PC Gaming
UL has incorporated a DirectStorage feature test into the 3DMark Storage Benchmark DLC, providing gamers with a free update to evaluate the impact of Microsoft's DirectStorage technology on their PC gaming performance. This benchmark enables users to measure the potential improvements in how game data is loaded, offering valuable insights into the effectiveness of DirectStorage. DirectStorage is a technology developed by Microsoft for Windows PCs equipped with PCIe SSDs.
December 6th, 2024 — Source

Antec expands its handheld gaming business (with another rebranded AYANEO device)
The Antec Core Micro is a tiny handheld game console with a 3.5 inch, 960 x 640 pixel IPS LCD display, a MediaTek Helio G99 processor, 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, a 2600 mAh battery and an Android-based operating system.
December 6th, 2024 — Source

Born XYZ: Pushing Innovation to the Limit at CES 2025; Meet Our New Products for Gamers and PC Enthusiasts
Welcome to XYZ, we are pleased to announce our arrival to the market and first appearance at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025, taking place in Las Vegas from January 7-10, 2025. We invite you to visit us at our booth 41047 and 41447, located in South Hall 3 of the Las Vegas Convention Center, where we will be showcasing our new products for the next generation of PC enthusiasts and Gamers at all levels.
December 6th, 2024 — Source

Deepest Fear Is an Intriguing Sci-Fi Horror with Metroidvania/Immersive Sim Elements and Real Time Fluid Simulation
Among the many new game announcements featured in yesterday's PC Gaming Show Most Wanted 2025, Deepest Fear certainly stands out as one of the most intriguing. It is being developed by Variable State, a British independent studio known for games like Virginia, Last Stop, and the upcoming Polaris.
December 6th, 2024 — Source

Forza Motorsport is getting ray-traced global illumination on December 9
Turn10 Studios plans to release the next free content update for Forza Motorsport on December 9. While in-game content has not yet been fully revealed, developers announced that the update will bring some big graphical changes to the PC version of the game.
December 6th, 2024 — Source

GPD Pocket 4 Running Steam Deck OS : Portable Gaming & Productivity
The GPD Pocket 4 is a modular handheld PC that combines portability with robust performance, catering to both gamers and professionals. Powered by the AMD Ryzen AI9 HX 370 chipset and Radeon 890M iGPU, this device delivers impressive capabilities for gaming and productivity tasks. While it excels in many areas, certain features, such as TDP control on Linux, are still under development, leaving room for future enhancements.
December 6th, 2024 — Source

Indiana Jones And The Great Circle - Guides Hub
Get ready for a globetrotting adventure with the help of our Indiana Jones and the Great Circle guides hub.
December 6th, 2024 — Source

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle won't include path-tracing for Advanced Access players
In recent times, more and more publishers have been offering advanced access to their games -- allowing those who pay extra to play the game a few days early. Just as we saw with Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, launching early can come with its own issues. In the case of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, those who coughed up the extra cash won't benefit from any path-tracing features until the game launches for everyone.
December 6th, 2024 — Source

Indiana Jones And The Great Circle Wows On Consoles With Ray Tracing And 60FPS
Digital Foundry puts the action-adventure game under the microscope on consoles.
December 6th, 2024 — Source

Intel releases new graphics driver with optimizations for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Just a few days after releasing a new WHQL graphics driver with fixes for Minecraft Bedrock Edition and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Intel pushed another GPU driver, this time a non-WHQL one. If you have a compatible Intel processor or graphics card, you can now download driver 32.0.101.6319 Non-WHQL, especially if you want to play Indiana Jones and The Great Circle, Marvel Rivals, and Path of Exile.
December 6th, 2024 — Source

Is Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on PC?
Is MachineGames' major Xbox exclusive playable on PC, too?
December 6th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 PC system requirements, console performance, and new release date revealed
There's also a new story trailer
December 6th, 2024 — Source

Lenovo Legion Go S leaks: first gaming handheld with "AMD Ryzen Z2 Go" processor
This is what Legion Go S could look like, an affordable gaming handheld from Lenovo
December 6th, 2024 — Source or Source

New brand 'XYZ' enters the market with a plethora of cases, coolers, PSUs and fans
Get ready to meet XYZ, a new player in the PC hardware arena that's making a grand entrance at CES 2025. With a focus on innovation, performance, and aesthetics, XYZ is poised to shake things up with a diverse range of products for PC enthusiasts and gamers.
December 6th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

NVIDIA's RTX 4060 is aging horribly as Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Nazi-punches your VRAM
You can probably hold onto that RTX 3060 for a couple more years.
December 6th, 2024 — Source

PCs versus consoles? The future of gaming looks blurrier than ever
With every year that passes, each platform's unique selling points seem to fade away.
December 6th, 2024 — Source

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown is the first turn-based game in the franchise's long history
It's made by Strange Scaffold, who developed El Paso, Elsewhere.
December 6th, 2024 — Source

The Boss of Stalker 2 Dev GSC Game World Didn't Expect Such a Positive Response From Players Given the Bugs, Insists It Was Impossible to Have Delayed the Game Again
"We were working maybe 16 hours a day for several months."
December 6th, 2024 — Source

Valve Teases SteamOS Expansion To Power Rival Gaming Handhelds
Since the launch of the Steam Deck, PC handheld devices have become a hot segment in the gaming market. Though, the only one capable of officially running SteamOS has been Valve's device. However, it appears as if this might not be the case for much longer. The company has introduced some changes to its brand guidelines that opens the door to third-party manufacturers being able to use SteamOS.
December 6th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — December 2nd, 2024

Blizzard delists Warcraft RTS games, but GOG promises owners to preserve their purchases
Customers can still buy the bundle until December 13
December 2nd, 2024 — Source

Blizzard's pulling of Warcraft I & II tests GOG's new Preservation Program
Blizzard's push of remasters has GOG committing to its DRM-free offerings.
December 2nd, 2024 — Source

Helldivers 2 Wins GOTY at TIGA Awards 2024
Arrowhead's Helldivers 2 made a big splash at launch, selling over 12 million units between PC and PlayStation 5 in its first three months on the market. Player numbers dwindled afterward due to a few underwhelming patches, but they have since risen back slightly.
December 2nd, 2024 — Source

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Is Already in SERIOUS Trouble...
The upcoming Indiana Jones and the Great Circle game from Bethesda is already shaping up to be a massive disaster before it even officially launches. The latest blow to the game's reception comes from discovering that Xbox is not allowing any critics to post reviews or share their thoughts until the game is available to the public through early access on December 5. This kind of embargo typically spells bad news for launch, as most companies excited to get the hype train started prior to launch have the embargo date well before the release.
December 2nd, 2024 — Source

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Launch Trailer Preps for Adventure
The action-adventure title arrives on December 9th for Xbox Series X/S and PC. Premium Edition owners can start playing on December 6th.
December 2nd, 2024 — Source

First renders of the Legion Go "S" PC gaming handheld are here, potentially powered by the new AMD Z2 platform
The reportedly more affordable Legion Go "S" is expected to be less powerful than the Legion Go based on the Z1 Extreme, but could be a more affordable option potentially for those looking to jump into the ecosystem.
December 2nd, 2024 — Source

PS5 Sales Surpass 59.2 Million Globally; Helldivers 2 Sold Over 12 Million Copies Across PC and PS5
Sony published its most recent financial earnings for the 4th quarter of its current fiscal year, announcing that it managed to sell 20.8 million PS5 consoles during the (fiscal) year. This is slightly below the revised sales target of 21 million that the company set some months ago. As revealed in the supplemental information (PDF) that Sony has released, 4.5 million PS5 consoles were sold during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year.
December 2nd, 2024 — Source

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl -- 15 Mods You Need to Install
Make the Zone a more welcoming place with these PC mods.
December 2nd, 2024 — Source

This is what Legion Go S could look like, an affordable gaming handheld from Lenovo
The Lenovo Legion Go gaming handheld will soon no longer refer to a single device. According to rumors from a few months ago, the company has been developing a more affordable device, supposedly called the Legion Go Lite. However, we now know this system is actually named the Legion Go S. According to Lenovo, it will be powered by AMD's Rembrandt architecture.
December 2nd, 2024 — Source

Triangle Strategy Has Been Temporarily Delisted from the Switch eShop
"We are working on this and will update when the game is able to be purchased again," Square Enix says.
December 2nd, 2024 — Source

New MSI Claw 8 Ai and Claw 7 Ai Gaming Handhelds Unveiled
MSI has expanded its portfolio of handheld gaming devices with the introduction of the Claw 7 Ai+ and Claw 8 Ai+. Designed for gamers who value both performance and portability, these devices are powered by the Intel Core Ultra 7258V processor and feature advanced capabilities aimed at delivering a premium gaming experience. The Claw 7 Ai+ refines the design of its predecessor, while the Claw 8 Ai+ brings notable upgrades, including a larger display and extended battery life, positioning itself as a high-end competitor in the handheld gaming market.
December 2nd, 2024 — Source

NZXT responds to damning Gamers Nexus video accusing it of running a "predatory, evil" rental scam
"We are aware of the recent claims made against us"
December 2nd, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — November 30th, 2024

Crysis 3 source code has reportedly been leaked a decade after launch — Crysis 3 mods incoming?
11 years, 9 months since the original PC release
November 30th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — November 29th, 2024

No Man's Sky finally achieves 'Very Positive' all-time rating on Steam
The journey for No Man's Sky and the team at Hello Games is unlike anything else we've seen in the history of the games industry. Following its disastrous launch, Sean Murray and co. have worked diligently over the past 8 years to turn No Man's Sky into all that it was promised to be and so much more -- with the game now finally sitting at an all-time Steam rating of 'Very Positive'.
November 29th, 2024 — Source

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Has Divided the Fanbase -- Here's Why
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 has divided opinion, but what about is it that sparks such varied responses from players?
November 29th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Patch Fixes Over 650 Bugs, Includes 100 Crash Fixes
The Bloodsucker has received some nerfs, while the Burer, Boar, Flesh, and Controller have seen their HP "moderately reduced."
November 29th, 2024 — Source or Source

Tencent's Light of Motiram is such a Horizon Zero Dawn rip-off, they're hard to tell apart
We have Horizon Zero Dawn at home
November 29th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — November 27th, 2024

A Surprise Plague Inc. Sequel Is Out Now, Centers On Healing The World After Apocalypse
After Inc. tasks you with protecting and building up the remnants of humanity following a zombie plague.
November 27th, 2024 — Source

Aftershock PC Nimbus (7800X3D + RTX 4070 SUPER) Gaming PC Review
The Aftershock PC Nimbus gaming PC with the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and RTX 4070 SUPER delivers 4K 200FPS+ in esports and 60FPS with ray tracing in AAA games.
November 27th, 2024 — Source

Aliens: Dark Descent is Now Available Via Game Pass
Tindalos Interactive and Focus Entertainment's real-time tactics title is available with PS Plus in December, too.
November 27th, 2024 — Source

Dark Sector, Third-Person Shooter From Warframe Devs Free To Own on Steam
Digital Extremes and Valve are currently giving away free copies of Dark Sector, the third-person title made by the Warframe devs. From today until November 30, PC games will be able to obtain this game for free by visiting the Steam store page for Dark Sector.
November 27th, 2024 — Source

GSC Game World details first STALKER 2 patch
GSC Game World has been hard at work on the first patch for STALKER 2. The first update, rolling out soon, has now been detailed, with the developers targeting various progression-blocking bugs, game crashes and other adjustments, like fixes to NPC behaviour.
November 27th, 2024 — Source

Hackers abuse popular Godot game engine to infect thousands of PCs
​Hackers have used new GodLoader malware exploiting the capabilities of the widely used Godot game engine to evade detection and infect over 17,000 systems in just three months.
November 27th, 2024 — Source

Red Dead Redemption New Mods Introduce Historical Overhaul of Weapons, Upscaled Textures For Different Objects, First Person View Mode
New Red Dead Redemption mods released online in the past few days offer various visual improvements, new gameplay features, and better historical accuracy for guns.
November 27th, 2024 — Source

Samsung might be working on the first foldable gaming handheld
We don't expect this device to actually see the light of day.
November 27th, 2024 — Source

Star Wars Outlaws: Wild Card DLC Review -- Bad Beat
The first story DLC for Massive's action-adventure arrives alongside multiple improvements, but there's still a long way to go.
November 27th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Tencent Sunday Dragon 3D One Lunar Lake Gaming Handheld Breaks Cover With A Massive Display
Tencent has just unveiled a gaming console, dubbed the Sunday Dragon 3D One, with a rather impressive 11-inch display, Intel Core Ultra 7 258V "Lunar Lake" processor (with Intel Arc 140V graphics), and built-in 3D with eye-tracking, for games that support it without the need for special glasses
November 27th, 2024 — Source

What is Going on With Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024?
When it works, Asobo Studio's latest is a gorgeous experience. Unfortunately, server issues were only the beginning of its troubles.
November 27th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — November 25th, 2024

Darkest Dungeon 2: Inhuman Bondage DLC and Kingdoms Mode Will Launch for PC on January 27
As previously confirmed, Kingdoms is a standalone, free new game mode that will be available for everyone, while Inhuman Bondage is going to be a paid expansion.
November 25th, 2024 — Source

Deep Rock Galactic To Get Haunted And Hostile Roguelite Spin-Off; Check Out The Debut Trailer
In Rogue Core, they delved too greedily and too deep.
November 25th, 2024 — Source

First Ryzen AI 300 gaming handheld now available, costs 91% more than ROG Ally X
First AMD “Strix Point” HX 370 gaming handheld now shipping
November 25th, 2024 — Source

How Half-Life 2's minimum specs led to the creation of the Steam Hardware survey
Things were very different back in 2003
November 25th, 2024 — Source

Mass Effect Veteran's New Studio, Which Was Making AAA Sci-Fi Game, Is Shutting Down
Casey Hudson's Humanoid Origin is closing up shop without releasing the AAA sci-fi game it was working on for years.
November 25th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 Update Kills Star Wars Outlaws, Assassin's Creed Valhalla, and Other Ubisoft Games
Execute Order 24H2.
November 25th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Patch Fixes Crashes, Missing Cursor for Xbox Live Sign-in
Issues like losing focus when making a new input profile or getting stuck in help pages when accessing the menu bar are also fixed.
November 25th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Review – Engine Failure
Mayday, mayday
November 25th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft Pauses Certain Players' Windows Updates Over Ubisoft-Game Stability Issues
Star Wars Outlaws, Assassin's Creed Valhalla, and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora are just some of the games that are struggling with the latest Windows update.
November 25th, 2024 — Source

OneXFly F1 Pro Is The First AMD AI 370 OLED Gaming Handheld And It Isn't Cheap
How much are gamers willing to spend on a handheld? OneXPlayer is banking on the fact that buyers who desire arguably the most power chipset and crisp OLED display will gladly pay up for the privilege, even if prices start at an eye-watering $1,340. Called the OneXFly F1 Pro, the gaming handheld console is the first of its kind to come with AMD Strix Point APUs, the Ryzen AI 9 365 and HX 370.
November 25th, 2024 — Source

Stalker 2’s First Post-Launch Patch Includes Crash, Main Quest Progression, and Graphics Fixes
Zoned out.
November 25th, 2024 — Source

Top 15 PC Games with Mind-Blowing Graphics [2024 Edition]
Nothing beats PC as far as video game graphics are concerned.
November 25th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Valve Launches Limited Edition White Steam Deck OLED
Valve has this month launched it’s White Steam Deck OLED Limited Edition. This latest addition to their lineup is not just another iteration; it’s a visual masterpiece that combines innovative technology with sleek aesthetics. While maintaining the core functionality that gamers have come to love, this new model introduces a fresh look that sets it apart in the competitive handheld gaming market.
November 25th, 2024 — Source

Windows 11 24H2 update breaks Ubisoft games, fix still pending
The latest Windows 11 upgrade is buggy, and gamers are fuming
November 25th, 2024 — Source

World's first Ryzen AI 300-powered gaming handheld presale stretches up to $1,699 — flagship OneXFly F1 Pro sports Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, 64GB RAM, and 4TB SSD
Presale pricing up to $1699 for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 model and starting at $1099 for the entry-level Ryzen AI 9 365 model
November 25th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — November 24th, 2024

Intel's XeSS "Upscaling" Technology Reaches Support In Over 200 Games
Intel's XeSS, their own upscaling technology, has now established a new benchmark, getting support from over 200 titles, which shows interest in it.
November 24th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft Blocks Major Windows 11 Upgrade for Some Over Ubisoft Game Crashes
Microsoft has blocked the Windows 11 24H2 update for PCs with certain Ubisoft games due to crashes and other issues.
November 24th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 gets a new patch to address ongoing stability issues — Microsoft suggests users install 1.1.9.0 patch, relocate Community Folder to mitigate long loading times
The game is slowly but surely approaching a playable state.
November 24th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — November 23rd, 2024

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl GPU Benchmark
31 GPUs Tested
November 23rd, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — November 21st, 2024

Avowed Hands-on Preview -- Eora from a Whole New Perspective
Five years after the launch of The Outer Worlds, I've finally got my hands on Obsidian's next roleplaying game, Avowed. Microsoft reached out earlier this month with the opportunity of a digital preview event for the press, where we had the opportunity to play a small slice of the game, around two to three hours, starting from the very beginning.
November 21st, 2024 — Source

Avowed: The Final Preview
We continue to be more impressed with Obsidian's fantasy RPG every time we play it.
November 21st, 2024 — Source

Empyreal Is a Challenging Sci-Fi Action RPG Due Next Year on PC and Consoles
Today, publisher Secret Mode, established in 2021 as a subsidiary of Sumo Group, announced a new action RPG called Empyreal. It's being developed by Silent Games, a new studio based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England.
November 21st, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

GeForce Now adds STALKER 2, Star Wars Outlaws and more
Today sees five more games joining GeForce Now. The clear headliner here is STALKER 2, which is available to play on GFN via Steam, Xbox or PC Game Pass.
November 21st, 2024 — Source

Microsoft Flight Sim 2024 Adds More Servers While Team Works "Around The Clock" To Fix Issues
The team behind Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 address the game's performance issues as they attempt to fix it.
November 21st, 2024 — Source

Microsoft says Flight Simulator 2024 still suffers from access problems despite adding more server capacity to handle demand
MSFS 2024's backend is slowly improving to meet the game's colossal swarm of concurrent players.
November 21st, 2024 — Source

Nvidia GeForce NOW receives S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, more Bethesda classics
Nvidia's GeForce NOW games streaming service is back with another update to its list of supported titles. This time its touting GSC Game World's newly-released S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl as its headliner, while Ubisoft's latest Star Wars game and a couple of Bethesda classics are involved in the selection too.
November 21st, 2024 — Source

Stalker 2 Devs Outline Plans to Fix Launch Issues
In a post on X, Stalker 2 developer GSC Game World acknowledged that the game's massive scale has inevitably led to some issues at launch, and committed to plans to fix bugs.
November 21st, 2024 — Source

Stalker 2 Gets Day-One Patch Improvements, But Problems Remain Across PC And Xbox
After a difficult development, a lot of issues with Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl have been fixed by a patch, but more remain to be dealt with.
November 21st, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

STALKER 2 Mods Already Give Unlimited Carry Weight and No Weapon Durability Loss
In my STALKER 2 review, I mentioned how the game's balance is currently causing frustration for the player:
November 21st, 2024 — Source

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl - Guides Hub
Survive the dangers of the Exclusion Zone with the help of our Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl guides hub.
November 21st, 2024 — Source

STALKER 2: How to fast travel in The Zone
Journeying to and fro in The Zone is dangerous, but fast travel makes it safer (and quicker).
November 21st, 2024 — Source

Steam is adding support, and more rules, for 'season pass' content
Valve says video game developers 'shouldn't offer a Season Pass' if they aren't ready to clearly communicate what's included in the DLC.
November 21st, 2024 — Source

Steam mandates timely season pass content releases, refunds for undelivered content
Valve reserves the right to remove a season pass for missing deadlines
November 21st, 2024 — Source

This strategy game is getting one last massive update that's worth checking out
Update 1.3 for Homeworld 3 is bringing some serious improvements alongside the remaining DLC packs.
November 21st, 2024 — Source

xCloud finally lets you stream games you own
All the way back in 2022, Microsoft announced that they would soon let Xbox owners stream their own personal library of games through the company's xCloud service -- meaning even titles which are not available on Game Pass. Two and a half years later and the feature is finally here...in beta.
November 21st, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — November 18th, 2024

Avowed gets £90 'Premium Edition' with 5 days early access
Last week, Obsidian's upcoming fantasy RPG, Avowed, went up for pre-order, coinciding with the reveal of the game's pricey £89.99 'Premium' Edition. While many games now offer 'early access' as part of their deluxe editions, most tend to stick to a 3-day period. However, in the case of Avowed, you'll get five days of early access.
November 18th, 2024 — Source

MSI CLAW 8 AI+ with Lunar Lake gains CES 2025 award, confirming it will debut at the expo
First Lunar Lake gaming handheld.
November 18th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 -- 10 Things You Must Know
Here are a few more important tidbits you should know about Microsoft's upcoming grand aircraft odyssey.
November 18th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024's Career Mode Includes a Difficulty Rating for Missions
Missions with poor weather (among other factors) will be rated as more challenging, ensuring less-experienced players aren't in over their heads.
November 18th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft's "biggest" game has the worst pre-install offering I've seen — gamers won't escape these gigantic day-one downloads
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is available for preloading on PC and Xbox before release, but the install size doesn't make sense.
November 18th, 2024 — Source

Nvidia DLSS 3.0 will make CPU dependence a non-issue in Stalker 2
DLSS 3.0 proves its worth!
November 18th, 2024 — Source

Rainbow Six Siege Finally Gets Full Crossplay With Year 9 Season 4 — and Ubisoft Has a Plan to Protect Console Players From PC Cheaters
Breach!
November 18th, 2024 — Source

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl -- Global Release Times Revealed
GSC Game World's long-awaited open world horror shooter is due out for Xbox Series X/S and PC on November 20.
November 18th, 2024 — Source

STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl -- 10 Brand New Details You Need to Know
Brush up on more significant details ahead of the long-awaited open world horror shooter's imminent release.
November 18th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Signs point to Back 4 Blood 2 being in development at Turtle Rock Studios
Back in 2021, Turtle Rock Studios released Back 4 Blood, a cooperative shooter where four players fight through hordes of zombies while an AI director, much like in Left 4 Dead, tries to shake up the experience every time it's played. The game went on to have 10 million players only a year later. In 2023, Turtle Rock announced that its development was winding down, with the studio moving on to work on an all-new game.
November 18th, 2024 — Source

The Best PC Games (You Should Be Playing)
Essential Titles for PC Gamers
November 18th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — November 17th, 2024

15 Years Later, No Left 4 Dead 2 Successor Has Replicated Its Secret Weapon
The protagonists of the zombie outbreak still hold a singular place all these years later.
November 17th, 2024 — Source

AYANEO Pocket DMG game console with a Game Boy-like design hits Indiegogo for $339 and up
The AYANEO Pocket DMG is a handheld game console with a Game Boy-like vertical featuring a 3.92 inch display positioned above a game controller. But this device is packed with modern features including a Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 processor, an OLED display, and an unusual but versatile set of inputs including a D-Pad, analog stick, and touchpad. It ships with an Android 13-based operating system.
November 17th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — November 16th, 2024

Gabe Newell says Half-Life 2: Episode 3 didn't happen because he was 'stumped'
Valve's co-founder says he could never figure out 'why Episode 3 was pushing anything forward.'
November 16th, 2024 — Source

MSI launches MEG X870E GODLIKE motherboard at staggering $1,099
We expected this would be a pricey motherboard, but seeing the X870E MEG GODLIKE from MSI listed at the $1,000 mark on Newegg is still striking. As MSI's flagship motherboard series, the MEG GODLIKE continues to push boundaries in performance and features.
November 16th, 2024 — Source

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 could be banned in Russia, and players could face criminal charges — Russian government will evaluate whether the game contains anti-Russian sentiments or terrorism justification
It depends on the game content and whether Russia reckons the developers support Ukraine's military.
November 16th, 2024 — Source

These are the lasting things that Half-Life 2 gave us, besides headcrabs and crowbars
Beyond the game itself (which rocks), Half-Life 2 had a big impact on PC gaming.
November 16th, 2024 — Source

Xbox chief calls recent PC exclusives an "anomaly," reaffirms Xbox ecosystem goals
Goal: Games playable across Xbox consoles, PC, and cloud
November 16th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — November 15th, 2024

Android gaming on Windows 11 returns thanks to Tencent
Now available for Windows Insiders in China
November 15th, 2024 — Source

Avowed PC system requirements announced
With pre-orders for Avowed now live, Obsidian has updated the game's Steam page to include PC system requirements. These are early system requirements, with simple 'minimum' and 'recommended' specs, but we expect a more detailed set of PC requirements closer to launch for those looking to play at 60+ FPS at higher resolutions.
November 15th, 2024 — Source

Avowed quietly put out the PC requirements and file size and I'm pleasantly surprised
The Steam page for Avowed has been updated with a file size of 75GB and some recommended specs for PC
November 15th, 2024 — Source

Citizen Sleeper 2, The Thing: Remastered Confirmed for PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted on December 5th
Over 75 games are confirmed to appear during the show, including Tripwire Interactive's co-op zombie shooter Killing Floor 3.
November 15th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft's PC-Only Games Are An "Anomaly," Says Phil Spencer
Microsoft's gaming CEO addresses the company's recent PC-centric lineup and assures players that it's not likely to repeat itself.
November 15th, 2024 — Source

Obsidian Entertainment's Avowed Launching on February 18, PC System Requirements Revealed
Obsidian Entertainment has revealed more details about its upcoming first-person fantasy RPG, Avowed. Launching on February 18, pre-orders are now opened for all editions of the game, and Obsidian shared minimum PC system requirements for the game.
November 15th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

PS5 Pro Runs Max PC Settings in Lords of the Fallen, Says Dev; 'A Comparable PC Would Be More Costly'
Spanish developer HEXWORKS was one of the first developers to share information on the graphics enhancements they had planned for their game's PS5 Pro version. As you might recall, HEXWORKS was founded in early 2020 specifically to make Lords of the Fallen, and they've got big plans for the sequel tentatively slated for 2026.
November 15th, 2024 — Source

Razer Unveils A 14-Port USB 4 Dock To Level Up Your Gaming And Work PC
Fans of Razer's peripherals have one more item to add to the list, and it packs tons of utility. Razer has released its USB 4 Dock, with a staggering 14-ports of varied connectivity. Razer already has a Thunderbolt 4 Dock on the market, which has been popular on both PCs and Macs. Support for dual monitors is here, up to 4K/120Hz for the primary display.
November 15th, 2024 — Source

Senator to Valve: what's with all the Nazis on Steam?
Senator Mark Warner's letter follows an ADL report about extremist content on the platform.
November 15th, 2024 — Source

Temtem: Swarm is Out Now in Steam Early Access
Choose from one of seven Temtem and take on bosses solo or with up to two other players in this rogue-like survivor spin-off.
November 15th, 2024 — Source

The Black Ops 6 update to Call of Duty: Warzone was supposed to be incredible, but in some really important ways they ruined it entirely — especially for PC players
Audio is a big issue for players in the latest version of Warzone, with improvements made during the MW3 lifespan of the battle royale mode seemingly vanishing into thin air.
November 15th, 2024 — Source

The first AMD Strix Point gaming handheld is here. Pre-order now!
The OneXFly F1Pro promises big performance boosts in gaming handhelds — and it's available for pre-order right now.
November 15th, 2024 — Source

The Rogue Prince of Persia to get visual overhaul in upcoming update
The Rogue Prince of Persia launched in Early Access back in late May to a positive reception, owing to the rogue-like's fun and satisfying gameplay. One of its most controversial aspects however was its art style -- which has now been completely revamped as part of the game's upcoming update.
November 15th, 2024 — Source

Towers of Aghasba Early Access Roadmap Revealed, Includes Crossplay and Offline Mode
"Giant Demon" combat, new biomes, ecosystems and regions, additional creatures, and much more are planned for the fantasy survival game.
November 15th, 2024 — Source

Two early Unreal games are now permanently free via the Internet Archive
Epic Games is said to have rubber stamped the boost for game preservation.
November 15th, 2024 — Source

You'll Be Able to Buy Obsidian's RPG Avowed With World of Warcraft Gold — 1.3 Million Gold at Today's Prices
A token gesture.
November 15th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — November 12th, 2024

AYANEO 3 Handheld Unveiled with Hawk Point, Strix Point APUs and Optional OLED Display
AYANEO has officially revealed its latest handheld gaming console, dubbed the AYANEO 3. The company has teased the handheld multiple times in the past, while refraining from sharing any specifications regarding the same. Now, however, the company has detailed the internals for its new flagship handheld along with a few extra details.
November 12th, 2024 — Source

Early Access: Update 2 - Danger Level 5!
Just over two months ago, Towerborne entered Steam Early Access with 40+ hours of core gameplay, a collection of classes to conquer, gobs of gear to grind for, and bands of baddies blundering between biomes—begging to be beaten down.
November 12th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

GSC Game World Releases Final S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl System Requirements
Ahead of the November 20th release, GSC Game World has now shared the full PC system requirements for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. Powered by Epic's Unreal Engine 5, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl will definitely push hardware to its limits, despite the fact that it won't support any hardware ray tracing effects at launch.
November 12th, 2024 — Source

New Steamwork APIs make it easier for players to switch game versions and beta branches
Valve says the changes "solve some common challenges to switching game versions on Steam"
November 12th, 2024 — Source

Nvidia bundles Indiana Jones with RTX 40 GPUs
Nvidia has teamed up with Bethesda and Machine Games to offer up free copies of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle with purchases of RTX 40 graphics cards, or laptops with an RTX 40 series GPU.
November 12th, 2024 — Source

NVIDIA DLSS 3 Coming To S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
More than 600 games and applications feature RTX technologies, and each week new games integrating NVIDIA DLSS, NVIDIA Reflex and advanced ray-traced effects are released or announced, delivering the definitive PC experience for GeForce RTX players.
November 12th, 2024 — Source

NVIDIA Releases GeForce Game Ready 566.14 WHQL Driver
NVIDIA has today released GeForce Game Ready 566.14 WHQL driver which brings support for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. NVIDIA has also announced the NVIDIA App has officially released which replaces GeForce Experience.
November 12th, 2024 — Source

NVIDIA's new all-in-one PC app launches out of beta today
It combines the GeForce Experience and Control Panel.
November 12th, 2024 — Source

Rogue Point is a tactical shooter from the teams behind Worms and Black Mesa
The game will hit early access soon.
November 12th, 2024 — Source

South of Midnight First Preview: Compulsion Games Bets Big on Art, Music, and Deep South Folklore
Hypnotized by that southern charm.
November 12th, 2024 — Source

South of Midnight Reveals New Gameplay and Details in 30-Minute Documentary
Compulsion Games and Microsoft have released a documentary detailing the development of the upcoming action-adventure title, which is due out next year.
November 12th, 2024 — Source

STALKER 2 Gets Full System Requirements -- 32GB RAM for Recommended Spec
With just eight days to go before the release, GSC Game World has released the full system requirements for the PC version of STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl. The basic specifications were first shared around three and a half years ago, but the game suffered many delays. Now, at last, we have the full picture with resolution and frame rate targets for the main four presets.
November 12th, 2024 — Source

STALKER 2 release date: Preloads, launch time, and when it comes out on Xbox and PC
The Zone calls, STALKER 2 players. Soon, you can answer.
November 12th, 2024 — Source

STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl PC requirements revealed, DLSS3 and FSR3.1 at launch
GeForce RTX 4090 delivers 52 FPS at 4K Max Settings without DLSS
November 12th, 2024 — Source or Source

Steam Deck is getting a limited edition white model
The new colourway will be released next week.
November 12th, 2024 — Source

Steam Deck OLED Is Getting A Stunning White Makeover With A Special Bonus
Scalpers sure are going to love what's on tap from Valve. No, we're not getting a Steam Deck 2 console (not yet, anyway), but Valve is releasing the Steam Deck OLED: Limited Edition White, which as the model name clearly states, is a Steam Deck OLED with a white colorway with limited quantities available. It's not clear how many units Valve is making, but it does warn that once inventories sell out, that will be it for the white model.
November 12th, 2024 — Source

Steam Deck OLED: Limited Edition White, Launching Worldwide on November 18
Steam Deck OLED: Limited Edition White will be available worldwide on November 18th, 2024 at 3PM PST. This model will cost $679 USD, and will be available in all Steam Deck shipping regions, including Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong via Komodo. Our new customers in Australia are included as well!
November 12th, 2024 — Source

The Nvidia App leaves beta. Goodbye, GeForce Experience
With graduation to a full release, the Nvidia App is almost ready to replace GeForce Experience.
November 12th, 2024 — Source

There's a White Steam Deck Now, but We Just Want a Steam Deck 2
It's no Steam Deck 2, but the limited edition white Steam Deck OLED will be available in "limited quantities."
November 12th, 2024 — Source

TinyBuild announces Hello Neighbor 3 as a multiplayer game
The original Hello Neighbor was quite a big viral hit online when the indie stealth horror released back in 2017. While its sequel failed to live up to expectations, the publishers at TinyBuild have now announced a proper third entry in the series.
November 12th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Valve is releasing a limited-edition white Steam Deck OLED next week
A white version of the Steam Deck OLED is coming soon.
November 12th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — November 10th, 2024

GTA 6 Publisher Explains the Importance of PC: "We Are Selective" About Platforms
Take Two's Strauss Zelnick understands the importance of the PC platform, but the company still won't launch a PC version of GTA 6 day one alongside consoles.
November 10th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — November 9th, 2024

AMD Strix Point CPU powers upcoming Ayaneo 3 gaming handheld — device sports up to Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 CPU and 7-inch OLED screen
This is one of the first handheld consoles to sport the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370.
November 9th, 2024 — Source

AYANEO 3
The AYANEO 3 handheld gaming console offers a 7" display, either an LCD or an OLED (we believe it is an FHD 120Hz AMOLED, but the company did not confirm yet). The AYANEO 3 is powered by dual flagship CPUs, an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and an AMD Ryzen 7 884OU.
November 9th, 2024 — Source

EVANGELION-themed Ryzen HX 370 gaming handheld and Radeon RX 7800M eGPU announced
Onexplayer is introducing two new products inspired by EVANGELION anime series.
November 9th, 2024 — Source

Latest Steam client no longer runs on Windows 7 or Windows 8
The company announced in January that Steam will no longer support Windows 7 or 8.
November 9th, 2024 — Source

STALKER 2 Is Finally Gold, So Delay Concerns Should Be Put to Rest
GSC Game World has announced that STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl has officially gone gold. This means the game is done, and a master copy has been sent for mass production (the game will be released on physical discs for Xbox, in addition to digital).
November 9th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — November 8th, 2024

A Solid PC Port Shows How Red Dead Still Holds Up in 2024
Fourteen years after its initial release, Red Dead Redemption has finally landed on PC. The PC port is, without a doubt, the best way to play Rockstar's open-world Western. Rockstar and co-developer Double Eleven have added a handful of graphical features and improvements that make this the smoothest and most beautiful version of Red Dead Redemption to date.
November 8th, 2024 — Source

Another Steam Deck and ROG Ally competitor is coming and it has the option of being an AI PC
The AYANEO 3 is the latest flagship gaming handheld from AYANEO and we've learned some of its specs.
November 8th, 2024 — Source

AYANEO 3 handheld unveiled: dual-flagship specs with AMD Ryzen 8840U or HX 370, OLED option
The new handheld was announced today.
November 8th, 2024 — Source

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Gets First Patch and Mass Effect Armor on N7 Day
Yesterday, BioWare released the first Dragon Age: The Veilguard patch after the game's launch on October 31. The patch, around 1GB in size, is largely focused on a variety of bug fixes:
November 8th, 2024 — Source

Grimguard Tactics: Everything you need to know
If you enjoy fantasy RPG games and you're looking for something new to check out, then you may want to take a peek at Grimguard Tactics: Fantasy RPG which was just released on Android and iOS mobile devices at the end of last month. I've been spending some time with it to check out the game and it's been quite the fun experience so far.
November 8th, 2024 — Source

Lian Li's DK07 Motorized Desk Case Can Fit Two Complete Gaming PCs
If you read HotHardware, you're almost assuredly familiar with Lian Li. The company has been selling DIY PC cases basically as long as DIY PC building has been a hobby for enthusiasts, and was among the very first to offer aluminum chassis.
November 8th, 2024 — Source

NVIDIA DLSS 3 Comes to DUCKSIDE, Empire of the Ants, and Planet Coaster 2
More than 600 games and applications feature RTX technologies, and each week new games integrating NVIDIA DLSS, NVIDIA Reflex, and advanced ray-traced effects are released or announced, delivering the definitive PC experience for GeForce RTX players. This week, there's a ton of new releases and announcements, so let's dive on in.
November 8th, 2024 — Source

The Ayaneo 3 looks to be an improvement in nearly every way
The Windows device offers two processor and display options.
November 8th, 2024 — Source

Update for Windows PCs with ARM chips could improve compatibility with x86 games and applications
Qualcomm's Snapdragon X processors are the fastest ARM-based chips available for Windows laptops to date, making PCs with ARM chips competitive with their Intel and AMD-powered counterparts for the first time.
November 8th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — November 7th, 2024

Can the Snapdragon 8 Elite run Popular PC Games?
For a while now, flagship smartphone chips have been so powerful that some people even say it’s “too much.” They argue that there aren’t any apps that take full advantage of the hardware on high-end mobile devices. However, running PC games could be the perfect way to justify that much raw power.
November 7th, 2024 — Source

GeForce Now adds Planet Coaster 2, TMNT and more
Today sees seven more games joining GeForce Now. Last week's update brought about day-one support for Dragon Age: The Veilguard. This week, six day-one titles are coming to GeForce Now.
November 7th, 2024 — Source

Grand Theft Auto VI confirmed for fall 2025: Rumors of delay put to rest
11 years after GTA V, Rockstar gears up for a new era
November 7th, 2024 — Source

Mass Effect TV Series, First Revealed In 2021, Is Apparently Back On With A Key Update
A TV series based on the game franchise is said to be "officially in development."
November 7th, 2024 — Source

New Malware Spreads to Windows PCs Through Gaming Apps
Researchers have uncovered a new malware, Winos4.0, which spreads undetected by hiding in gaming-related apps on Windows, such as installation tools and performance boosters.
November 7th, 2024 — Source

November’s Humble Choice line-up is now live
Humble’s Choice subscription service is a great way to get a bunch of games each month for a relatively low cost – aided by the fact that you can freely pause and unpause your subscription at will. For the month of November, those subscribed to Humble Choice will be able to get their hands on Persona 4 Golden, Warhammer 40K Darktide and more.
November 7th, 2024 — Source

Nvidia GeForce Now will soon limit monthly play time for all users
Users will be limited to 100 hours a month, even on paid tiers. You can push back the limit for a year if you stay subscribed.
November 7th, 2024 — Source or Source

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Trailer Highlights Gear, Weapon Customization, and More
A new trailer for the upcoming shooter highlights the dangers of the Zone, and how players can contend with them.
November 7th, 2024 — Source

UE5 Action MMORPGs ArcheAge Chronicles and Chrono Odyssey Dated for Q4 2025 and FY 2026, Respectively
In its Q3 2024 earnings report, published yesterday, South Korean publisher Kakao Games provided updates on its upcoming game slate, including the highly anticipated Unreal Engine 5 action MMORPGs ArcheAge Chronicles and Chrono Odyssey.
November 7th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — November 5th, 2024

6 Best Gaming PCs To Build Using AMD's Ryzen X3D "3D V-Cache" CPUs ft. 9000X3D, 7000X3D, 5000X3D
AMD's 3D V-Cache technology completely changed the CPU market, letting AMD take the lead with its X3D CPUs in gaming. The powerful and leading gaming performance of Ryzen X3D CPUs isn't the only factor why a lot of enthusiasts go with these CPUs, but their power efficiency is another major factor that offers users the highest performance per watt.
November 5th, 2024 — Source

Hori's officially licensed Steam controller is coming to the US
The $60 gamepad comes with buttons for opening Steam menus and touch sensors on its joysticks.
November 5th, 2024 — Source or Source

Path of Exile 2 Gameplay Showcases Various Classes, Skills, Bosses, Couch Co-op, and More
Check out how the Mercenary, Warrior, and Monk match up against the various bosses in Grinding Gear Games' upcoming sequel.
November 5th, 2024 — Source

Metal Slug Tactics Review: A Sluggish Comeback
Not the smoothest mission
November 5th, 2024 — Source

Red Dead Redemption (PC) Review -- Unforgiven
After last year's disappointing re-releases, learn how the PC version stacks up with its higher frame rates and additional options.
November 5th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Starfield Beta Update 1.14.74 Reintroduces Uncapped Frame Rate on Xbox Series X, Improves Performance
Bethesda Game Studios has just released a new Starfield beta update, version 1.14.74. Like all beta updates, it can be checked out on PC via the Steam branch; to access it, right-click on Starfield in your Steam library, select Properties, then Betas, and finally [beta] in the drop-down menu.
November 5th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — November 3rd, 2024

STALKER 2 PC system requirements announced
At long last, STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl is releasing later this month. Just in time for the game's launch onto Steam and Game Pass, the detailed PC system requirements have been revealed.
November 3rd, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — November 2nd, 2024

Dystopika is a beautiful cyberpunk city builder without the ugly details
Your only mission in this dark, futuristic sandbox? Make cool skylines.
November 2nd, 2024 — Source

Stalker 2 requires 150GB of storage, but runs on relatively modest GPUs
Developer confirms mod support and a post-launch multiplayer update
November 2nd, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — November 1st, 2024

AMD FSR 4 is in the works for Call of Duty Black Ops 6
AMD is now focusing on the launch of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU, which is anticipated to be the fastest gaming desktop processor for the foreseeable future. However, it looks like this isn't the only front where the red team is acting, as representatives are already talking about launching a new version of FSR on Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.
November 1st, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

GTA Online on PC Is Finally Getting Current-Gen Console Features in 2025
Took them long enough.
November 1st, 2024 — Source or Source

Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered Review -- Here We Go Again
Check out our review to conclude whether Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered is the ideal way to experience the seminal 2017 release.
November 1st, 2024 — Source

Monster Hunter Wilds' Open Beta Test debuts to almost half a MILLION concurrent players on Steam
With over 457,000 concurrent Steam players, this Open Beta Test shows Monster Hunter Wilds could become Capcom's next AAA blockbuster hit.
November 1st, 2024 — Source

OneXFly F1 Pro Gaming Handheld Rocks 144Hz OLED And A 12-Core Zen 5 APU
Gaming handhelds have exploded in popularity in the last several years on the PC side, mainly thanks to the Valve Steam Deck that initially paved the way. Today. there is a new contender on the block with some impressive hardware in the ONEXFLY F1 Pro. Made by One-NetBook, this handheld features a 7-inch OLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, and it also sports some of the latest platform processing power on board as well.
November 1st, 2024 — Source

PlayStation Plus: Play Death Note, Hot Wheels and More in November
All PS Plus subscribers can access these games from now until Dec. 2.
November 1st, 2024 — Source

Reality Redemption Overhaul Mod Now Available for RDR PC
When Red Dead Redemption launched on PC on October 29, the author of the Reality Redemption overhaul mod, BadassBaboon, said they would soon port it for this version.
November 1st, 2024 — Source

Stalker 2 PC Specs Require A Ton Of Storage Space But Surprisingly Modest Hardware
But at least it's very forgiving for the rest of its hardware requirements.
November 1st, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — October 30th, 2024

Clock Tower: Rewind Review -- Vintage Horror
Horror fans rejoice, the seminal Clock Tower finally gets an official worldwide release and it's lovingly handled by WayForward no less. But despite the added bells and whistles, can Clock Tower's 1995 point and click gameplay hold up today?
October 30th, 2024 — Source

Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition will be available for Macs early next year
Existing PC Steam purchases will carry over.
October 30th, 2024 — Source

Dragon Age: The story so far — a full recap of the games before The Veilguard
From Origins to Trespasser, catch up on the story of the Dragon Age saga before heading into The Veilguard.
October 30th, 2024 — Source

Intel releases new graphics driver with Dragon Age: The Veilguard support and more
Intel has a new non-WHQL driver with optimizations for several new games. Versions 32.0.1016130 non-WHQL and 32.0.101.6048 non-WHQL are now available, and they add support for Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, REDACTED, and the just-launched Red Dead Redemption.
October 30th, 2024 — Source

Is Ray Tracing Worth the FPS Hit? 36 Game Performance Investigation
Visual Gain versus FPS Pain
October 30th, 2024 — Source

ONEXFLY F1 Pro handheld gaming PC features Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and a 7 inch, 144 Hz OLED display
The ONEXFLY F1 Pro is an upcoming handheld gaming PC with a 7 inch, 144 HZ OLED display. That'd be enough to make it stand out in an increasingly crowded field. But it's also one of the first handhelds announced that will be available with an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 "Strix Point" processor.
October 30th, 2024 — Source or Source

Red Dead Redemption PC Comparison Video Highlights Minimal Visual Improvements Over Console Versions; RTX 4070 Can Run the Game at 8K Resolution
A new Red Dead Redemption comparison shared online a few hours ago highlights the differences between the PC and console versions of Rockstar Games' glorious open-world game, which finally made its debut on PC 14 years after its original release.
October 30th, 2024 — Source

Ritual Tides Announced for PC, With Console Versions to Follow
Off the southwest coast of Cornwall...
October 30th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — October 28th, 2024

Alien: Rogue Incursion -- The First Preview

In a room, everyone can hear you scream, unfortunately.
October 28th, 2024 — Source

Alien: Rogue Incursion Hands-On: Survios Aims For Aliens

TQ Jefferson helped me through a slice of an early chapter in Alien: Rogue Incursion on PC VR.
October 28th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

God of War Ragnarök PC Gets Newest "Patch 6" Update, Focusing On Performance Improvements For Older AMD CPUs

God of War Ragnarök PC has received a new patch update, explicitly focusing on performance improvements for AMD's "older" CPUs, notably Zen1 and Zen2.
October 28th, 2024 — Source

Halo 5: Guardians Was Considered For a PC Port, But Was Scrapped Due to Technical Hurdles

A Halo 5: Guardians PC port was originally considered, but was later scrapped due to technical hurdles, according to a former member of the development team.
October 28th, 2024 — Source or Source

Gaming — PC — October 25th, 2024

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Campaign Review

Back with a (flash)bang.
October 25th, 2024 — Source

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 could be huge for Game Pass with 4m Predicted New Subs

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is predicted to be a big win for Microsoft's gaming service, bringing in as many as four million new subscribers.
October 25th, 2024 — Source

Ghostwire: Tokyo will soon be free to claim on PC

Each week, all those with an Epic Games account are privy to a couple games for free as part of the company's Epic Games Store program. With that, the Fortnite maker has now announced next week's offerings -- including the highly underrated Ghostwire: Tokyo.
October 25th, 2024 — Source

Gioteck Launches the FR5 Racing Wheel Attachment for DualSense Controller

Gioteck, a leading video game accessory brand and part of Embracer Freemode, launched today the Gioteck FR5 Racing Wheel, an all-new entry-level racing dock designed for your DualSense™ Controller. It delivers the ultimate driving experience to anyone curious about the genre, keen to experience the true thrill offered by racing games.
October 25th, 2024 — Source

Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered PC Requirements Revealed, Needs 135 GB Installation Space

PC players will require an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 or equivalent graphics card to play at 4K/60 FPS on Very High quality.
October 25th, 2024 — Source

Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered PC System Requirements Revealed -- RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XT Recommended For 4K@60

The Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered PC system requirements were revealed today, detailing the type of system configuration required to play the game at different resolutions, 30 and 60 frames per second, and with different graphics presets.
October 25th, 2024 — Source

I'm sick of hyper-realistic PC games

The case for playing every kind of game!
October 25th, 2024 — Source

Lenovo Legion Go 2 with Ryzen Z2 APU in the works

It looks like Lenovo's next generation PC gaming handheld is just around the corner. Lenovo was an early adopter of the AMD Ryzen Z1 APU, which powered the Lenovo Legion Go and the Asus ROG Ally. Now, the upcoming Ryzen Z2 APU is set to power a new generation of gaming handhelds, including a Legion Go 2.
October 25th, 2024 — Source

Sci-fi Shooter 'Arken Age' Coming to PSVR 2 & PC VR in January, New Gameplay Revealed

VitruviusVR, the studio behind Shadow Legend VR (2019), finally announced the release date for its upcoming single-player sci-fi shooter, Arken Age.
October 25th, 2024 — Source

Shindo Life Codes (November 2024)

Your hub for every redeemable Shindo Life code available this month.
October 25th, 2024 — Source

Three new Lenovo Legion Go gaming handhelds spotted in documentation

If you're a fan of Lenovo's beefy, flexible take on the Steam Deck, you might have three new options to check out soon.
October 25th, 2024 — Source

Want To Install Apps And Games From Other Launchers On Steam Deck? Here Are 6 Options

It's no surprise that Steam is the default shop on the Steam Deck — not only is it right there in the name, but the console was also designed and manufactured by Valve Corporation, which owns the entire Steam platform. This offers gamers plenty of options all on its own since there are currently estimated to be more than 100,000 games available through the Steam Store.
October 25th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — October 22nd, 2024

AYANEO AM02 game console-like mini PC gets a Ryzen 7 8845HS spec bump

The AYANEO AM02 is a small desktop computer with a design that's heavily inspired by vintage Nintendo game consoles. But under the hood it's a fully modern computer -- Ian was impressed with the performance of the model he reviewed earlier this year, if a bit underwhelmed by the door flap that covers the front ports.
October 23rd, 2024 — Source

Cronos: The New Dawn PC System Requirements Detailed; RTX 3080, RX 6800 XT Recommended

Despite the game lacking a precise release date, the PC system requirements for Cronos: The New Dawn, the next survival horror game by Silent Hill 2 remake developer Bloober Team, have already been revealed.
October 23rd, 2024 — Source

Epic Games launches a new unified game development assets marketplace, Fab

To celebrate the store's launch, Epic Games is offering some free goodies.
October 23rd, 2024 — Source

NVIDIA Game Ready Driver Is Optimized for Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Today, NVIDIA has released a new GeForce Game Ready driver (version 566.03), delivering optimizations for the following games and DLCs launching shortly: Alan Wake 2: The Lake House, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, No More Room In Hell 2, Red Dead Redemption, and The Axis Unseen. The driver also adds support for 32 additional G-SYNC Compatible displays.
October 23rd, 2024 — Source

Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days Channels State of Decay and Splinter Cell

Disco is dead, and so are your enemies.
October 23rd, 2024 — Source

Throne and Liberty and Guild Wars Company NCSoft Suffers Layoffs Amid Significant Restructure

Co-CEOs apologize to staff.
October 23rd, 2024 — Source

Ys 10: Nordics Will Launch with Local Co-op on PC

It allows two players to fight, sail, and even fish together, though PH3's Peter "Durante" Thoman says it's an "experimental" feature.
October 23rd, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — October 20th, 2024

20+ Best Dragon's Dogma 2 Mods in 2024: Customizations & Improvements
The 2024 open-world RPG is great but can be improved with the best Dragon's Dogma 2 mods. While playing Capcom's latest role-playing game as the developers intended is nice, it always helps to customize the experience to one's liking.
October 20th, 2024 — Source

No yearly refreshes for Steam Deck as Valve reveals it's waiting for "generational" CPU leaps
Go big or go home
October 20th, 2024 — Source

Spider-Man 2's PC Announcement Sparks Outrage, But the Missing Story DLC Isn't the Issue
Can the PlayStation brand 'be greater together' with PC?
October 20th, 2024 — Source

Valve confirms the Steam Deck won't have annual releases — Steam Deck 2 on hold until a generational leap in compute performance takes place
The Steam Deck 2 might be significantly faster than its predecessor.
October 20th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — October 18th, 2024

33 Immortals Early Access Delayed to 2025
The rogue-like needs a "little bit more time in the oven", per Thunder Lotus, though another "playable opportunity" is coming soon.
October 18th, 2024 — Source

Assassin's Creed Mirage is Out Now on Steam
Launched last year, the action-adventure stealth title is available at 50 percent off on Steam and supports Achievements.
October 18th, 2024 — Source

Fanatical's Showcase Sale Is Stacked With Awesome PC Game Deals
Plus, there's a chance you could get free bonus Steam games through the sale.
October 18th, 2024 — Source

First Magic: The Gathering x Marvel Collaboration Is A Secret Lair Superdrop, Spider-Man Set Coming In 2025
The limited-time superdrop will include five individual drops, each themed around a specific hero.
October 18th, 2024 — Source

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Launches for PC on January 30, 2025
Insomniac Games' acclaimed action-adventure title, which launched for PS5 last October, is coming to PC in January, courtesy of Nixxes Software.
October 18th, 2024 — Source

Move Over Steam Deck: Odin 2 Portal OLED Handheld Unveiled
If you are searching for a new portable handheld games console, you might be interested in the Odin 2 Portal. With its sleek design and vibrant 7-inch OLED screen, it promises to transform those mundane moments during your commute into thrilling gaming adventures. Whether you're a casual player or a dedicated gamer, the Odin 2 Portal looks to offers a unique blend of performance and portability.
October 18th, 2024 — Source

Nightdive Studios revives a cult classic 3DO game from 1996
The FPS Killing Time: Resurrected offers 4K visuals, minimal load time and updated weapons.
October 18th, 2024 — Source

Subnautica 2 is coming in 2025
Subnautica became a huge Steam Early Access hit, and eventually found its footing on consoles too. Last night during the Xbox Partner Preview, Subnautica 2 was officially announced, and it will be a day-one Game Pass release.
October 18th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Gaming — PC — October 16th, 2024

Activision Confirms Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Preload and Global Launch Times, PC System Requirements, and 102 GB Storage Requirement
Mission briefing.
October 16th, 2024 — Source

Astro Bot: new speedrun level and Special Bots out tomorrow
Five new levels with ten new Special Bots for you to rescue begin rolling out October 17.
October 16th, 2024 — Source

Bad Cheese Announced for PC
A mouse house where all is not well.
October 16th, 2024 — Source

Dragon Age: The Veilguard PC requirements revealed, no third-party DRM on PC
Veilguard can be played offline, too
October 16th, 2024 — Source

Dragon Age: The Veilguard will launch without Denuvo DRM
While we typically see massive new games launching with Denuvo DRM in place in order to protect the game from piracy during the first few months of sale, BioWare is going in a different direction with Dragon Age: The Veilguard.
October 16th, 2024 — Source

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 PC Requirements Revealed
Activision has revealed the PC system requirements for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, as well as the release time for US and UK gamers.
October 16th, 2024 — Source

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 system requirements and pre-load time revealed
The entire game package can be pre-loaded starting October 21
October 16th, 2024 — Source

FragPunk Beta Impressions: Punk With Potential
FragPunk explodes onto the scene in colorful 5v5 fashion, offering unique twists to the hero shooter genre. We've managed to play several hours of the new first-person shooter on the Xbox Series X to gain a good impression of the game's mechanics, graphics, and performance.
October 16th, 2024 — Source

Hades II's first major update adds a new region, main weapon and native Mac support
It's still in early access, with another big features drop scheduled for next year.
October 16th, 2024 — Source

Halo Infinite Battle Royale Was Real and 'Could Have Been a Game Changer,' Dev Says
Infinite possibilities.
October 16th, 2024 — Source

Introducing the cast of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Ben Starr, Charlie Cox, Jennifer English, and Andy Serkis join the cast of our new turn-based RPG.
October 16th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft launches new Call of Duty Black Ops 6 controllers and console wraps
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is launching soon on PC and Xbox Series X|S, and Microsoft has new treats for those who are eagerly waiting for the next Call of Duty installment. The company just announced two Call of Duty: Black Ops 6-themed controllers and a console wrap for Xbox Series X.
October 16th, 2024 — Source

No More Room in Hell 2 Hands-On Impressions -- Heavenly Suffering
Dead inside
October 16th, 2024 — Source

Riot Games is hyping up Arcane's second and final season across its various titles
Between new playable characters and cosmetics, fans are likely to be excited.
October 16th, 2024 — Source

STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl - The Final Preview
You will die. A lot.
October 16th, 2024 — Source

"This isn't about reducing headcount to save money." Riot Games is laying off even more workers on the League of Legends team.
More cuts are hitting Riot Games, but the company leadership insists the teams will eventually be even bigger.
October 16th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — October 13th, 2024

5 Of The Best AMD CPUs For PC Gaming In 2024
Picking the right gaming CPU can be tricky, but if you've made up your mind to give AMD a try, you're already on the right track. In the last few years, AMD has dominated the gaming CPU scene, largely thanks to its innovative 3D V-Cache. This technology massively boosts the amount of L3 cache on the processor, which, as it turns out, plays a huge part in gaming performance. Still, even AMD's non-3D CPUs are solid picks for gaming purposes.
October 13th, 2024 — Source

Gamepad keyboard input comes to Windows 11 Release Preview, aimed at handheld users and sofa surfers
An improved typing experience without needing to pull out (or have) a full keyboard.
October 13th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — October 12th, 2024

Counter-Strike's Dust II runs purely within a neural network on an RTX 3090 — performance is disappointing at only 10 FPS
At 10 FPS, though— not precisely eSports ready.
October 12th, 2024 — Source

Metaphor: ReFantazio is the rare fantasy game that goes beyond racism 101
Atlus' game tackles tough subjects with refreshing nuance, catapulting it beyond simply being 'Persona with swords.'
October 12th, 2024 — Source

Persona Director Reveals the Secret to Atlus' Beloved Games
Katsura Hashino wants to see games that reveal their "true selves"
October 12th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — October 11th, 2024

Ara: History Untold gets a new patch, with a major game update coming in early November
It's been a few weeks since developer Oxide Games and publisher Microsoft released the PC-exclusive grand strategy game Ara: History Untold. Today, Oxide released the latest patch for the game, which concentrates on making a number of game balance changes.
October 11th, 2024 — Source

Metaphor: ReFantazio's Hard-To-Find PC Collector's Edition Is Available At Amazon (October 18)
Alternatively, PC players can save $13 on the Atlus 35th Anniversary Digital Edition.
October 11th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft puts final touches on a gaming keyboard that's a godsend for the ASUS ROG Ally and other gaming handhelds
Windows Insiders in the Release Preview Channel can now try a new Gamepad keyboard.
October 11th, 2024 — Source

Now There's ANOTHER Disco Elysium Spin-Off Studio, and This One's Coming Out With Some Proper Fighting Talk
"Every corporation wants a piece of the fortune."
October 11th, 2024 — Source

Steam Deck comes to Australia in November
Buyers will be able to choose between the LCD and OLED versions.
October 11th, 2024 — Source

Steam makes a valuable change to how it sells games, and the whole world will benefit
Getting ahead of the State of California making it happen anyway, you're now told exactly what it is you're buying.
October 11th, 2024 — Source

Steam Now Warns Customers They're Buying a License, Not a Game Before They Continue to Payment
Owned.
October 11th, 2024 — Source

You'd Be Forgiven for Thinking This Disco Elysium Spiritual Successor From Some of the People Who Worked at ZA/UM Is Disco Elysium 2
Who'd have thought?
October 11th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — October 10th, 2024

CORSAIR Launches High-Performance Products in Multi-Year, Cross Brand Collaboration with Call of Duty
CORSAIR, a leading global developer and manufacturer of high-performance gear and technology for gamers, content creators, and PC enthusiasts, has begun to release the first products in its multi-year, full cross-brand collaboration with the critically acclaimed Call of Duty franchise.
October 10th, 2024 — Source

Diablo IV Vessel of Hatred Available on GeForce NOW, New Game Library Sync for Battle.net
It's GFN Thursday, which means there are new games being added to the ever-growing catalog on GeForce NOW. This time, the update comes with something a bit more important than just games, as Game Sync has finally been added for Battle.net accounts. Steam, the Epic Games Store, Xbox, and Ubisoft Connect stores already have game library sync, and Battle.net is one of the last to join the roster on that front.
October 10th, 2024 — Source

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Lacks Arachnophobia Mode Due to Absence of Any Spiders
Despite appearing in the series' previous two titles, fans won't have to contend with the eight-legged arthropods as enemies.
October 10th, 2024 — Source

Empyrion - Galactic Survival and Outliver: Tribulation are free on the Epic Games Store
The weekly freebie promotion from the Epic Games Store has another couple of games for PC gamers to grab. The latest refresh has taken away last week's Bear and Breakfast giveaway and put in copies of Empyrion - Galactic Survival and Outliver: Tribulation. Anyone with an Epic Games Store account has seven days from today, October 10, to claim the two titles and attach them permanently to their library.
October 10th, 2024 — Source

Grand Theft Auto V Looks Mind-Blowing With Photorealism Mods in New 8K Video
Grand Theft Auto V was released almost ten years ago on PC, but with some choice mods, the popular open-world title by Rockstar Games can look as mind-blowing as some of the best games released in the current console generation.
October 10th, 2024 — Source

MSI offers up free copies of Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred with select products
MSI recently unveiled a new partnership with Blizzard to support the launch of Diablo IV's inaugural expansion, “Vessel of Hatred”. As part of this collaboration, customers who purchase eligible MSI gaming laptops or handhelds will receive both the base game and the new expansion.
October 10th, 2024 — Source

Now Might Be The Best Time To Earn One Of WoW's Most Coveted Mounts
Players on Reddit are sharing their success after earning Invincible during this week's Timewalking event.
October 10th, 2024 — Source

NVIDIA GeForce NOW Gets Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred and Six More Games This Week
Prepare for a devilishly good time this GFN Thursday as the critically acclaimed Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred downloadable content (DLC) joins the cloud, one of six new games available this week. GeForce NOW also extends its game-library sync feature to Battle.net accounts, so members can seamlessly bring their favorite Blizzard games into their cloud-streaming libraries.
October 10th, 2024 — Source

Red Dead Redemption 1's PC Requirements On Steam Leave Out A Curious Detail
It may have taken 14 years, but Rockstar Games this week finally announced that the original Red Dead Redemption game (released in 2010) was getting a proper port to the PC platform. And by "proper," we mean it will come several visual upgrades that didn't adorn the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch ports, such as native 4K at up to 144Hz. What will you need to run the game in its all its visual splendor, though?
October 10th, 2024 — Source

SteamOS Update Brings VRR Support to ASUS ROG Ally Handhelds
Valve has merged a new script into the master branch of its SteamOS Gamescope compositor on GitHub. This update introduces display configuration support for the Asus ROG Ally and ROG Ally X, notably enabling Gamescope to utilize the full 48-120 Hz Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) range on the 1920x1080p panels of these devices.
October 10th, 2024 — Source

YEYIAN GAMING Presents New Gaming PCs Powered by INTEL CORE ULTRA Series 2 Processors
YEYIAN GAMING, a leading innovator in high-performance gaming systems, today announced the launch of 12 new gaming PCs powered by the latest INTEL CORE ULTRA Series 2 Processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series graphics cards, setting a new standard for gaming performance.
October 10th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — October 8th, 2024

As We Descend Seems To Capture Those Magical Early Hours Of Your Favorite Civ Game
The tabletop-inspired mechanics of deckbuilding and dice-rolling at a semblance of curation to the randomness of this roguelike.
October 8th, 2024 — Source

Backyard Baseball '97 Review - Hit Parade
The classic children's sports gaming franchise is back after years out of the lineup, and it still holds up--so long as you're still a kid.
October 8th, 2024 — Source

Can I play Metaphor: ReFantazio on ASUS ROG Ally, Steam Deck, and other gaming handhelds?
Metaphor: ReFantazio is one of this year's best games, but can you play it anywhere?
October 8th, 2024 — Source

Dead Redemption and Undead Nightmare Coming to PC October 29
For the first time in its storied legacy, John Marston's beloved journey can be experienced on PC in stunning, new detail, with both Red Dead Redemption and its iconic zombie-horror companion story, Undead Nightmare, arriving to PC on October 29. In collaboration with Double Eleven, this new version adds PC-specific enhancements including native 4K resolution at up to 144hz on compatible hardware, monitor support for both Ultrawide (21:9) and Super Ultrawide (32:9), HDR10 support, and full keyboard and mouse functionality.
October 8th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Intel releases new graphics driver with Silent Hill 2 support, GoW Ragnarök FPS improvements
Intel has released a new driver under versions 32.0.101.6083 non-WHQL and 32.0.101.5736 WHQL. The release features optimizations for new games, such as Silent Hill 2, DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO, and Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred Expansion. It also improves performance in God of War Ragnarök by up to 34%.
October 8th, 2024 — Source

Modder builds RTX 4080 Super-powered Lego Fortnite PC
The ultimate DIY PC for diehard Fortnite Lego fans
October 8th, 2024 — Source

MSI Unveils S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Limited Edition Products
MSI is thrilled to announce a new collaboration with S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, introducing four limited edition products: GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER 16G GAMING SLIM STALKER 2 EDITION, CLUTCH GM41 LIGHTWEIGHT WIRELESS STALKER 2 EDITION, VIGOR GK41 STALKER 2 EDITION, and FORCE PRO WIRELESS STALKER 2 EDITION.
October 8th, 2024 — Source or Source

NVIDIA DLSS Comes To FragPunk, Silent Hill 2 and More
More than 600 games and applications feature RTX technologies, and each week new games integrating NVIDIA DLSS, NVIDIA Reflex and advanced ray-traced effects are released or announced, delivering the definitive PC experience for GeForce RTX players. This week the FragPunk beta kicks off, with DLSS 3 and a suite of ray-traced effects, Simulakros and Starship Troopers: Extermination launch with DLSS 3, and the much-anticipated SILENT HILL 2 arrives with day-one support for DLSS Super Resolution.
October 8th, 2024 — Source

Red Dead Redemption & Undead Nightmare Will Haunt PC on Oct. 29, Just in Time for Halloween
PC gamers, get ready to saddle up!
October 8th, 2024 — Source

Red Dead Redemption Announced for PC, Launches October 29th
The port offers native 4K, Nvidia DLSS 3.7, AMD FSR 3.0, Ultrawide, and 144 Hz support when it launches later this month.
October 8th, 2024 — Source

Red Dead Redemption Coming To PC This Month With Undead Nightmare; 4K Support And PC Requirements Revealed
Rockstar's acclaimed 2010 Western is headed to PC for the first time with 4K support and other PC-specific features.
October 8th, 2024 — Source

Red Dead Redemption finally comes to PC 14 years after its original release
It will arrive on October 29 with zombie spin-off Undead Nightmare bundled in.
October 8th, 2024 — Source

Red Dead Redemption is finally coming to Windows PC after 14 years and will support DLSS, FSR, and ultrawide monitors
Red Dead Redemption is finally coming to Windows PC on October 29, with support for a number of high-end features.
October 8th, 2024 — Source

Red Dead Redemption PC Is Out on October 29 -- System Requirements, NVIDIA DLSS Frame Generation Confirmed
It's finally happening after years of rumors and leaks: Rockstar has just announced that Red Dead Redemption will be officially released on PC on October 29. It will also include the critically acclaimed Undead Nightmare expansion.
October 8th, 2024 — Source

Red Dead Redemption PC Requirements Revealed
The open world Wild West epic, which originally released in 2010, will finally launch for PC later this month.
October 8th, 2024 — Source

Silent Hill 2 PC Review—The definitive way to re-visit the foggiest town ever seen
Picture the scene: it's 2001, you've just picked up a copy of Silent Hill 2 and can't wait to get home from school to play. As night hits, it's time to get your spook-on. This was basically me back then, it was my first proper experience with Silent Hill. I also never played the PC version, nor the Director's Cut or fan-made Enhanced Edition of Silent Hill 2 that came in recent years.
October 8th, 2024 — Source

The original Red Dead Redemption is officially coming to PC on October 29
It's been rumored for months, but now it's official. Rockstar Games is finally bringing the original Red Dead Redemption game to PC gamers on October 29, along with its horror-themed expansion pack Undead Nightmare.
October 8th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Gaming — PC — October 7th, 2024

Bugsnax Now Has Beta Support For VR On PC
In celebration of the developers' 13th anniversary, Young Horses has surprise dropped a PC VR beta for Bugsnax, alongside a discount for the game.
October 7th, 2024 — Source

Commandos: Origins gets a free demo mission, now available on PC and Xbox
Kalypso Media and Claymore Game Studios' ambitious Commandos project is still on its way to fans later this year. But before the full release, they can now try out a slice of the game via a test mission.
October 7th, 2024 — Source

GTA IV footage generated with AI shows the power of AI for future PC game remasters
Remasting a game purely with AI? We might be closer than you think.
October 7th, 2024 — Source

Intel Lunar Lake outperforms Steam Deck and Asus ROG Ally in real-world gaming benchmarks
The Core Ultra 7 258V is both powerful and efficient
October 7th, 2024 — Source

Metaphor: ReFantazio Review -- Heavy is the Crown
Is this real life? Is this just fantasy?
October 7th, 2024 — Source

New Pirate RPG 'Sea of Legends' Announced, Led by Shadowrun and Crimson Skies Creator
More like a "sea"-RPG.
October 7th, 2024 — Source

Run 'SteamOS' on your desktop PC or gaming handheld with Bazzite
Bazzite is a tool that lets you load an open-source version of Valve's Steam Deck software on other devices.
October 7th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — October 6th, 2024

HP first to announce gaming PC with Core Ultra 9 285K CPU
Core Ultra 9 285K coming to Omen 35L PC HP leaks Intel's flagship CPU specs. The Omen 35L is the first gaming PC confirmed to launch with the Core Ultra 9 285K processor. This CPU is the flagship of the next-gen Arrow Lake-S lineup.
October 6th, 2024 — Source

Meet The Halo Fan Who Built A Life-Size Warthog In His Garage
Peter Walczak made his Warthog dream a reality--it only took 10-plus years of his life and thousands of dollars of work.
October 6th, 2024 — Source

Until Dawn PC Remake Has a Broken Ray Tracing Experience, AMD FSR 3 Doesn't Work At All
Until Dawn Remake on PC is reportedly filled with several bugs. Users report that ray traced settings are completely broken, and some upscaling technologies aren't effective at all.
October 6th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — October 5th, 2024

Assassin's Creed Mirage suddenly appears on Steam, launches this month
Ubisoft is bringing another one of its PC platform exclusive releases over to Steam, and this time, it's Assassin's Creed Mirage. The title's original release in October 2023 did have a PC version, but so far, it has only been available on the Ubisoft Connect store and the Epic Games Store, leaving Steam users in the dark. This is changing soon.
October 5th, 2024 — Source

Bloodborne Remaster Shows Amazing Attention to Detail in New Video
The Bloodborne PC remaster project is being developed with great attention to detail, as showcased in a new video shared online this week.
October 5th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Deckintosh has Apple's latest macOS Sequoia running on the Steam Deck
SteamOS 3 is undoubtedly the better way to use Steam Deck, at least for now.
October 5th, 2024 — Source

Monster Hunter Wilds PS5 Pro Support Might Not 'Make It in Time' for the Hardware Upgrade Launch
Is Capcom biting more Well-Done Steak than it can chew?
October 5th, 2024 — Source

Starfield: Shattered Space Review -- May the Great Serpent Save Us
Starfield is, without a doubt, one of the most controversial games ever made by Bethesda. While it is undoubtedly a solid role-playing game that offers a vast world to explore and some gripping stories, it suffers from a certain lack of focus, evident in some of its elements, such as subpar exploration and traversal, the procedurally generated elements which end up being very repetitive, and a generally dated feel mostly represented by the loading screens that separate different areas.
October 5th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — September 29th, 2024

Black Myth Wukong rises to 20 million sales, with the majority on PC
In an astonishing debut, Black Myth Wukong has set new records, swiftly rising to over three million concurrent players and selling 10 million copies within the first few days of its release. Now, one month later, the number of copies sold has doubled, reaching an impressive 20 million units.
September 29th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — September 28th, 2024

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero PC system requirements announced
Bandai Namco has recently revealed the official PC system requirements for the much-anticipated Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO. Let's dive into the details to ensure your PC is ready for this new Dragon Ball gaming experience.
September 28th, 2024 — Source

Lenovo confirms Legion Go 2 and Go Lite through Legion Go Dock spec sheet
Photos of the Lenovo Legion Go Lite have recently been leaked. This new device differs significantly from the original Legion Go, featuring a smaller screen and non-removable gamepads, deviating from the original's design and features. Lenovo has already confirmed the new console via the Legion Go Dock's spec sheet, where the Legion Go 2 is also mentioned.
September 28th, 2024 — Source

Stellar Blade Update Improves Visuals and Adds QoL
Mr. Mehaffey registered the stellarblade.com domain in 2006 and has used the STELLARBLADE name for his business for nearly 15 years. Given this long-standing and public use, it's difficult to imagine that Shift Up and Sony were unaware of Mr. Mehaffey's established rights before adopting their identical mark.
September 28th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — September 25th, 2024

Backyard Baseball '97 is back, with a re-release coming soon on Steam
The nostalgic '90's PC game Backyard Baseball is coming to Steam on October 10, 27 years after its initial release. It'll cost $10.
September 25th, 2024 — Source

Backyard Baseball '97 Remaster Revealed, Arriving In October On PC
Apparently, the original source code was lost.
September 25th, 2024 — Source

DuneCrawl Announced for PC
Do the crab walk.
September 25th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft is moving Game Pass into a single Xbox mobile app
Xbox Insiders can start testing the mobile app changes before Game Pass app downloads stop in November.
September 25th, 2024 — Source

Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 Gets Chunky Version 2.0.0 Update
Boxed copy.
September 25th, 2024 — Source

Monster Hunter Wilds PC requirements - Can your PC handle Capcom's next blockbuster hunting adventure?
Research the PC requirements for Monster Hunter Wilds so you can hunt the beasts of the Forbidden Lands with the highest graphical fidelity.
September 25th, 2024 — Source

Monster Hunter Wilds PC Specs Out Now -- SSD Required, DirectStorage Supported, Frame Generation Listed as Recommended
Following the release date announcement and pre-order opening for Monster Hunter Wilds, CAPCOM has also shared the game's system requirements for the PC version on Steam. An SSD is required, Microsoft's DirectStorage API is supported, and Frame Generation is listed as part of the Recommended spec.
September 25th, 2024 — Source

Monster Hunter Wilds PC System Requirements Revealed
Wild.
September 25th, 2024 — Source

NVIDIA DLSS Comes to GreedFall II: The Dying World, The Casting of Frank Stone, Witchfire, and More Games
More than 600 games and applications feature RTX technologies, and each week new games integrating NVIDIA DLSS, NVIDIA Reflex and advanced ray-traced effects are released or announced, delivering the definitive PC experience for GeForce RTX players.
September 25th, 2024 — Source

PC monitor sales see surprising rebound as industry transitions from 60Hz to 100Hz
Inventory restocking and rising panel costs also spurred orders
September 25th, 2024 — Source

The Steam Turn-Based RPG Fest Is Here. I've Curated the Best Deals and Money-Saving Tips
The Steam Turn-Based RPG Fest has arrived. Check out the best deals and learn how to save money while growing your gaming backlog.
September 25th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — September 23rd, 2024

#DRIVE Rally Hands-On Impressions: Drifting Into First
Rev it to the '90s
September 23rd, 2024 — Source

Ara: History Untold review — Capturing that "one more turn" addiction
Ara: History Untold is a disruptive new entry to the strategy genre.
September 23rd, 2024 — Source

Athena Crisis Review -- War, Advanced
Sometimes, there's such a thing as too complex.
September 23rd, 2024 — Source

Baldur's Gate 3 Mod Cuts Turn-Based Combat and Makes Everything Real-Time
Cast Slow.
September 23rd, 2024 — Source

Blizzard has made it impossible to die while levelling in World of Warcraft, for some reason — at what point does being too easy become boring?
World of Warcraft's modern difficulty is well and truly all over the place.
September 23rd, 2024 — Source

Final Fantasy 16 garners positive reviews from Steam users
Final Fantasy 16 has got off to a great start on PC. The game has launched to a very positive reception from Steam gamers and has even risen up to be the fourth most concurrently played game in Square Enix's catalogue on Steam, beating out the likes of Kingdom Hearts, Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Nier Automata.
September 23rd, 2024 — Source

God of War Ragnarok on PC already modded to remove PSN login
The highly-anticipated sequel comes with a mandatory and contentious PlayStation Network login.
September 23rd, 2024 — Source or Source

God Of War Ragnarok Review-Bombed On Steam Because Of PSN Requirement
Some PC players have a (Leviathan) axe to grind with Sony.
September 23rd, 2024 — Source

Silent Hill 2 Remake Gets Hours of PC Gameplay from Review Build
The Silent Hill 2 remake is just a couple of weeks away from launching. Fans are counting the hours down to return to the namesake town from Maine, United States, and today, we've got an unexpected treasure trove of new footage to quench their thirst.
September 23rd, 2024 — Source

Steam Hits An All-Time Record Of 38.3 Million PC Players, Breaking All Previous Records
Steam has hit its highest-ever record of concurrent users online on the platform, exceeding 38 million in total.
September 23rd, 2024 — Source

Valve Reportedly Preps For ARM64 Support On Proton, ARM-Based Steam Handheld On The Way?
Valve is reportedly developing an "ARM64-compatible" version of its famous compatibility layer Proton, hinting that ARM SoCs might potentially debut on Steam Deck.
September 23rd, 2024 — Source

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Developer Discusses Potential for DLC, Sequel Ideas Floated
"I can confidently say that we will not disappoint our Warhammer fans in the future," says Saber Interactive CCO Tim Willits.
September 23rd, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — September 22nd, 2024

Expanded Steam gaming compatibility likely coming to Arm chips with hundreds of Windows games — Valve testing ARM64 Proton compatibility layer
This could bode quite well for the future of Arm devices.
September 22nd, 2024 — Source

Homeworld 3 Will Now See All Content Being Rolled Out By November Under Roadmap Revision
Blackbird Interactive's Homeworld 3 will undergo a revision in its content roadmap, and all remaining paid/free content will be released in one go.
September 22nd, 2024 — Source

How Much Would It Cost to Build a PC Like PS5 Pro?
The PS5 Pro is $799 but comes with a bevy of spec updates and features. But how much would a PC with roughly equivalent specs cost in 2024?/span>
September 22nd, 2024 — Source

Gaming Handheld Buying Guide: Steam Deck, ROG Ally X, Legion Go And Claw Compared
If you've been conisdering the purchase of a PC gaming handheld, but are not sure which one is the right machine for you, we totally understand.
September 22nd, 2024 — Source

Grand Theft Auto 5 no longer supports Steam Deck due to new anti-cheat
As one of the most popular games on Steam, Valve was sure to get Grand Theft Auto V working on Steam Deck back in the early days of the system. Unfortunately, due to a recent game update that introduced anti-cheat, the game is now officially 'unsupported' on the Deck.
September 22nd, 2024 — Source

KitGuru Games: Concord Died because Hero Shooters are BORING
Concord marked the latest attempt by Sony to capitalise off of the hype and perceived popularity surrounding live-service games. Released on the 23rd of August, the Destiny x Overwatch like Hero Shooter lasted less than two weeks before being fully shut down by Sony -- refunding all of the roughly 25,000 copies which were estimated to have sold during that time.
September 22nd, 2024 — Source

Steam just reached over 38 million concurrent online users for the first time
Valve's Steam PC gaming store and service have been experiencing a surge of new players over the past few weeks, which has caused its online concurrent player numbers to go way up as well.
September 22nd, 2024 — Source

The Best Gaming Handhelds For Portable Gaming
Gaming on a PC is surely the way when it comes to a fully immersive experience but gaming on handheld consoles is far more convenient than anything there could be. While gaming handhelds have existed for decades, it's only now that they have become so powerful that they can let you play regular PC games without owning a full-fledged PC.
September 22nd, 2024 — Source

Valve may be testing an ARM version of Steam
Earlier this year, Qualcomm debuted its Snapdragon X series of Arm-based processors for Windows 11 PCs. Many major PC makers put the chip in new notebooks.
September 22nd, 2024 — Source

Witchfire makes its Steam debut on Monday, September 23 along with a new update
In August, the game development team called The Astronauts announced that Witchfire, their dark fantasy first-person shooter, would finally launch on Steam in Early Access sometime in the fourth quarter of 2024.
September 22nd, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — September 21st, 2024

Final Fantasy XVI PC benchmarks: Poorly optimized and needs framegen just to hit 60 fps on a lot of GPUs
RTX 4090 can break 100 fps, at 1080p and low to medium settings.
September 21st, 2024 — Source

God of War Ragnarok PC port suffers review bombing on Steam due to PlayStation Network account requirement
It's like the Helldivers 2 incident, but for a single-player game, there's no excuse.
September 21st, 2024 — Source or Source

Gaming — PC — September 19th, 2024

AMD Ryzen Z2 APU: The Next Evolution in Handheld Gaming Power!
AMD is on the verge of transforming the handheld gaming PC landscape with the development of the highly anticipated Ryzen Z2 APU. Building upon the success of the Z1 series, this new processor promises to deliver unparalleled performance and efficiency, catering to the growing demand for powerful and portable gaming solutions.
September 19th, 2024 — Source

Final Fantasy 16, Dead Rising Deluxe and Frostpunk 2 join GeForce Now
This week's GeForce Now update has arrived, with a couple of the biggest PC releases of the year getting swift support, including the likes of Frost Punk 2 and Final Fantasy XVI.
September 19th, 2024 — Source

Frostpunk 2 and Final Fantasy XVI will be added to Nvidia GeForce NOW this week
Subscribers to the Nvidia GeForce NOW cloud gaming service can once again look forward to playing a number of new games this week. That includes Frostpunk 2, the latest sequel to the post-apocalyptic city builder from developer 11 bit studios.
September 19th, 2024 — Source

GTA V Is no Longer Officially Supported on the Steam Deck
GTA V Online mode will stop working on the Steam Deck's standard and OLED variants due to a new anti-cheat software.
September 19th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024: The First Preview
This ain't no content update.
September 19th, 2024 — Source

Starfield Beta Patch 1.14.68 Introduces Performance, Lighting Improvements and More
A new Starfield beta patch is now live on PC, introducing performance and lighting improvements and much more.
September 19th, 2024 — Source

You Can Now Play Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Ahead of Release
Purchasers of the game's Gold and Ultra Editions can start playing the game ahead of the Sept. 9 release.
September 19th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — September 16th, 2024

Starfield Expansion Shattered Space Never Sends You Off-Planet, Bethesda Confirms
Boots on the ground.
September 16th, 2024 — Source

Starfield: Shattered Space Deep Dive Reveals New Story Details
Va'ruun'kai's capital, Dazra, is in dire straits after an experiment gone wrong, with a massive crater and the citadel trapped.
September 16th, 2024 — Source

Valve still working on Deadlock anti-cheat, will manually moderate reports for now
After months of the game being an open secret, Valve finally opened up Deadlock to more players in August, expanding the invite system and sending concurrent player counts soaring. Unfortunately, that level of attention for the game has also attracted cheaters, an issue that Valve is now working fast to try and tackle.
September 16th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — September 15th, 2024

Violent racing simulator turns force feedback up to 11 with an ejection seat — sim project debuts in crash and smash video
Finally, a true competitor for "The Assassin's Creed Vest that stabs you"
September 15th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — September 14th, 2024

Palworld Developer Is Currently Thinking Whether to Switch to Free to Play ModelPalworld Developer Is Currently Thinking Whether to Switch to Free to Play Model
Palworld was the first and (so far) biggest surprise hit of 2024. Launched in early access on PC and Xbox on January 19, the game developed by Pocketpair went on to break several sales records; in just a month, Palworld had sold 15 million copies on Steam alone and also had around 10 million players on Xbox (though the game is included with the Game Pass subscription there).
September 14th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — September 13th, 2024

11 hidden Steam features that PC gamers shouldn’t overlook
Steam is more than just a digital marketplace and game launcher.
September 13th, 2024 — Source

A new e-sports brand challenges Razer Kishi with 'Vagabond' mobile controller
Could the ELO Vagabond be your next controller upgrade for Xbox Cloud Gaming?
September 13th, 2024 — Source

Elgato launches a giant Stream Deck for professionals
This baby has 32 keys and two rotary dials.
September 13th, 2024 — Source

Eve Online Developer CCP Sparks Backlash With Crypto Blockchain Spin-Off Eve Frontier
"None of us want this crypto slop…"
September 13th, 2024 — Source

GeForce Now gets Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 and more this week
This week's GeForce Now update has arrived, with one of the biggest games of the year getting swift support, as well as a bunch of new Game Pass titles.
September 13th, 2024 — Source

Is Towerborne on Steam Deck?
Towerborn is officially in Early Access but only through Steam. Can you play it on the Steam Deck?
September 13th, 2024 — Source

The Casting of Frank Stone Review – Forged in Foolishness
Haven’t the foggiest
September 13th, 2024 — Source

Until Dawn PC system requirements announced for 1080p, 1440p and 4K
The Until Dawn Remake is swiftly approaching release. To ensure that PC gamers have their rigs ready to experience the game for the very first time, Sony has released detailed PC system requirements for those looking to play at 1080p, 1440p and 4K.
September 13th, 2024 — Source

Valve brings major upgrades to Steam family sharing
Valve is making Steam Families available for everyone on the platform. For those who don't know, Steam Families is a set of family-focused features that replace Steam Family Sharing and Steam Family View. This new platform offers a centralised system for managing access to games within a family, providing a more convenient experience for users than its predecessors.
September 13th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — September 10th, 2024

GameSir G8 Plus Bluetooth Mobile Controller Review
Build quality, versatility, and customization.
September 10th, 2024 — Source

Towerborne Early Access Review -- To the Belfry
Tile-based exploration meets animated beat 'em up action and loot chases in Stoic Studio's new title, but how does early access fare?
September 10th, 2024 — Source

Towerborne launches in Early Access on PC via Steam; coming to Xbox in 2025
One of Microsoft's two games that it will publish this year from third-party developers has just launched on the PC via Steam as an Early Access title. It's Towerborne, the fantasy-themed side-scrolling action RPG from developer Stoic that was first announced in June 2023.
September 10th, 2024 — Source

Towerborne Releases in Steam Early Access Today
I'm thrilled to announce that today Towerborne has officially released to Steam Early Access. This marks an exciting new chapter for Stoic, building on the foundation we laid with the Banner Saga trilogy. Empowered by our partnership with Xbox, we've brought a new Stoic adventure to life -- where player feedback will directly shape the future of the game.
September 10th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — September 9th, 2024

AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme to debut in early 2025 in gaming handhelds
AMD is reportedly gearing up to launch its Ryzen Z2 Extreme CPU in early 2025, as confirmed during a recent Q&A session. The new processor is expected to feature Strix Point silicon, packing up to 12x Zen 5 cores and 16x RDNA 3.5 CUs, marking a significant upgrade from the current Ryzen Z1 lineup, which utilises Phoenix silicon with up to 8x Zen 4 cores and 12x RDNA 3 CUs.
September 9th, 2024 — Source

Final Fantasy XVI GDeflate Implementation Shows How GPU Decompression Still Has a Long Way to Go
The soon-to-be-released PC version of Final Fantasy XVI uses GDeflate, a GPU decompression standard, but it seems the technology still has a long way to go to bring significant improvements, judging from a recent comparison video based on the demo version.
September 9th, 2024 — Source

Forza Motorsport Update 12 brings Spectate Mode, Challenge Hub, and more
Forza Motorsport Update 12 is now available for download on PC and Xbox Series X|S. The latest free feature update delivers new cars, the long-awaited Spectate Mode, Challenge Hub, and more.
September 9th, 2024 — Source

Frostpunk 2 vs. Frostpunk 1 – 15 Biggest Changes You Need to Know
From surviving to thriving.
September 9th, 2024 — Source

New Retroid Pocket 5 handheld games console with AMOLED and Snapdragon CPU
Retroid, a leading innovator in the handheld gaming industry, has unveiled two new handheld games consoles in the form of the Retroid Pocket 5 and the Retroid Pocket Mini. These new consoles are equipped with advanced AMOLED displays and harness the power of the Snapdragon 865 CPU, redefining the standards of portable gaming technology.
September 9th, 2024 — Source

The best SSD for the Steam Deck in 2024: Fast NVMe drives for gaming on the go
Our tests show the best SSDs for games on the Steam Deck.
September 9th, 2024 — Source

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Sets New Standards for Combat, Surpassing Gears of War
Saber Interactive's sequel is an excellent mix of melee combat and shooting that rivals the illustrious Gears. Here's how.
September 9th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — September 6th, 2024

AMD 24.10.37.10 non-WHQL driver is out with Anti-Lag 2 Vulkan support for Counter-Strike 2
AMD has a new non-WHQL graphics driver for customers with supported Radeon graphics cards. Version 24.10.37.10 is out with Radeon Anti-Lag 2 Vulkan support for Counter Strike 2, which reduces input lag by optimizing frame pacing.
September 6th, 2024 — Source

AMD confirms Z2 Extreme chip, aims to boost PC gaming handheld battery life by over 300%
Z1E was a gamechanger, but Z2E sounds like it'll take PC gaming handhelds to the next level.
September 6th, 2024 — Source

AMD Releases Off-branch Adrenalin 24.10.37.10 Drivers for Space Marine 2
AMD on Friday released an off-branch Preview driver that should interest those playing Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 this weekend. The Adrenalin 24.10.37.10 Preview Driver fixes intermittent driver timeout bugs facing the game during gameplay. The drivers also fix overly dark shadows or desaturated colors in "Black Myth: Wukong" when the Global Illumination setting is medium or higher.
September 6th, 2024 — Source

AMD's next-gen handheld gaming PC chip, the Z2 Extreme, is coming in early 2025
In April 2023, AMD announced the Z1 and Z1 Extreme CPUs. This new class of pC chips was made specifically to be put in portable PCs, and we have seen them inside Windows 11 handheld gaming PCs such as the Asus ROG Ally and the Lenovo Legion Go.
September 6th, 2024 — Source

Bloodborne Looks Gorgeous With Full Dynamic Shadows
Almost ten years after its original release, Bloodborne is finally getting some impressive visual improvements thanks to the ShadPS4 emulator and the hard work of modders.
September 6th, 2024 — Source

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Open Beta Gets Significant Changes for Weekend 2
New orders.
September 6th, 2024 — Source

September’s free Prime Gaming titles include Greedfall, Borderlands and lots more
Each month, those who are subscribed to Amazon Prime are able to acquire a wide range of free games as part of the company’s Prime Gaming initiative. For the month of September, players can get their hands on a strong line-up of titles including but not limited to Shadow of Mordor; Borderlands; Greedfall and much more.
September 6th, 2024 — Source

Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts is free on the Epic Games Store
Each week, all those with an Epic Games Store account are privy to a number of titles as part of Epic’s free game program. Available right now, EGS users can get their hands on the FPS stealth title ‘Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts’ alongside the latest entry in the Football Manager series.
September 6th, 2024 — Source

Starfield: Shattered Space Promises Over 50 New Locations, “Formidable New Enemies”
Players can also use organic material to create disgusting new grenades and may run into other faction members on Va'ruun'kai.
September 6th, 2024 — Source

Starfield's New Planet Has Over 50 New Locations, Bethesda Reveals
Galaxy brain.
September 6th, 2024 — Source

This adorable mini PC is the ‘world’s smallest’ water-cooled gaming desktop
The Geekom MegaMini G1 uses laptop parts to cram a ton of power into a tiny case.
September 6th, 2024 — Source

The new Khadas Mind is a pocket-sized PC with Intel Meteor Lake or Lunar Lake and support for modular add-ons
The Khadas Mind is a tiny desktop computer that’s designed to be part of a modular ecosystem that allows you to quickly attach an external graphics card, a docking station, or other accessories that tap into the high-speed “Mind Link” connector on the bottom of the system.
September 6th, 2024 — Source

What the Car? hits Steam, and it's still one of the best games you'll play this year
Triband Games has done it again.
September 6th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — September 3rd, 2024

GRAFT Is Harebrained's Next 'Post-Cyberpunk' Survival Horror RPG, in Development for PC
Following an earlier tease, Harebrained has now unveiled its next game, a 'post-cyberpunk' survival horror RPG titled GRAFT. In development for PC (it will be released on both Steam and the Epic Games Store), it is themed around the idea of morphing the player character's body and what it does to them.
September 3rd, 2024 — Source

MEGAMINI G1 the world's smallest water-cooled gaming PC from $1499
The MEGAMINI G1 represents a significant advancement in mini PC technology, combining exceptional performance with innovative industrial design.
September 3rd, 2024 — Source

TECNO X GEEKOM Announces MEGAMINI G1: Compact, Water-Cooled Gaming PC
GEEKOM has partnered with TECNO to introduce the MEGAMINI G1, a highly compact water-cooled gaming PC, now available on KICKSTARTER. This collaboration represents a key development in mini PC technology, integrating high performance with advanced industrial design. The MEGAMINI G1 features a compact 5.74-liter chassis with a metal exterior, a transparent side panel, and RGB lighting.
September 3rd, 2024 — Source

TECNO X GEEKOM Launches MEGAMINI G1: World's Smallest Water-Cooled Gaming PC
GEEKOM, a global leader in high-end mini PCs, has partnered with TECNO, a renowned name in the tech industry, to unveil the groundbreaking MEGAMINI G1 on KICKSTARTER, the world's smallest water-cooled gaming PC. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the evolution of mini PC technology by merging outstanding performance with cutting-edge industrial design, setting new standards.
September 3rd, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — September 2nd, 2024

Avowed Has Big Skyrim Stealth Archer Potential
Skyrim's beloved character build could get a second wind in Obsidian's RPG.
September 2nd, 2024 — Source

Baldur's Gate 3 -- Patch 7 Launches on PC This Week
The patch adds modding support, evil endings, dynamic split screen, Honour Mode mechanics for use in Custom Mode, and more.
September 2nd, 2024 — Source

Bloodborne Upgraded Texture Pack Brings Fan-Made Remaster Closer to Reality; Emulation Continues to Improve Steadily
The first version of the Bloodborne Upgraded Texture pack is now available for download, improving the game's visuals in a specific location.
September 2nd, 2024 — Source

DLSS has been "a transformative feature on PC" with up to 98% utilisation
The introduction of DLSS by Nvidia sparked the beginning of a new technical frontier on PC, with upscaling technology becoming commonplace in most major titles. In the years since, we've seen multiple different companies adopt similar technologies such as AMD's FSR and Intel's XESS. According to the tech specialists at Digital Foundry, DLSS "has been a transformative feature on PC."
September 2nd, 2024 — Source

KitGuru Games: Is the Steam Deck still worth it in 2024?
The Steam Deck is a little old at this point, having been out for two years already in LCD form, and the newer OLED model is coming up to one-year old. So let's answer the question -- is the Steam Deck still worth it in 2024?
September 2nd, 2024 — Source

MSI Claw 8 AI+ to feature an Intel Lunar Lake processor and a bigger battery
MSI surprised us when it revealed the Claw 8 AI+ at Computex 2024, just three months after launching the Core Ultra 100-powered Claw 7. Back then, we learned about some differences, including design, screen, and a few other things, but a more recent report has gone into further details on specs for the 2nd Gen handheld.
September 2nd, 2024 — Source

Star Wars Outlaws GPU Benchmark
43 GPUs Tested -- 522 Data Points!
September 2nd, 2024 — Source

The Best-Looking PC Games to Play in 2024
With powerful PC hardware and cutting-edge tech like ray-tracing, DLSS, and Frame Generation, we take a look at the best-looking games to play.
September 2nd, 2024 — Source

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Operations Include Randomized Enemies
Saber Interactive's Tim Willits also confirmed that the missions occur during the campaign as "part of the bigger conflict."
September 2nd, 2024 — Source

"We want to make sure that every group of players can seek adventure," World of Warcraft devs discuss boosting solo play in The War Within
World of Warcraft: The War Within reduces chores and boosts adventure in a variety of new ways.
September 2nd, 2024 — Source

Windows 11 is now the most popular OS for PC gaming
Windows 11 has passed Windows 10 usage on Steam for the first time ever, signaling a shift in the right direction for Microsoft.
September 2nd, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — August 27th, 2024

Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria finally lands on Steam
There seems to be a bit of a trend with Epic Games Store exclusives -- many of us don't realise the games exist until they eventually land on Steam. That is the case for me with Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria, which has now landed on Steam after a period of Epic Games exclusivity.
August 27th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Play Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and More on Xbox Game Pass Now
Subscribers can play the shooter game in early access open beta before its launch in October.
August 27th, 2024 — Source

Sony's Awesome DualSense Edge Controller Just Leveled Up On PC
Sony is about to let PC gamers get the most out of their DualSense Edge controller on Steam with the release of the PlayStation Accessories app. In a post to social media platform X, the company says that "starting today PC gamers can unleash the full customizable power of the DualSense Edge controller directly on their computer."
August 27th, 2024 — Source

Sony's PlayStation PC push now includes a controller customization app
You can use the new Accessories app to change your DualSense Edge's button assignments, stick sensitivity, and more.
August 27th, 2024 — Source

Star Wars Outlaws PC Version Excels, But What is Going on with the PS5 Version?
The latest open-world adventure from Massive is yet another showcase for Snowdrop Engine, though the PS5 version needs more work.
August 27th, 2024 — Source

The PS5 Edge controller is now fully customizable on PCs
Good news for PC gamers: Sony's new desktop app can fully customize the DualSense Edge controller now.
August 27th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — August 26th, 2024

A year later, Lenovo’s Legion Go is getting its own official dock and controller wedge
The wedge turns its Joy-Con-like detachable controllers into a single one.
August 26th, 2024 — Source

Best Dragon Age: Origins mods — here's the mods I use to get ready for The Veilguard
Time hasn't been kind to Dragon Age: Origins, so these are the mods I use to make BioWare's 2009 epic fantasy RPG playable again.
August 26th, 2024 — Source

Lenovo launches Legion Go accessories including a docking station, controller connector, and keyboard
Nearly a year after introducing the Lenovo Legion Go handheld gaming PC with an 8.8 inch, 144 Hz display, an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor, and a set of detachable controllers, Lenovo is expanding the ecosystem with a series of new accessories for the Legion Go.
August 26th, 2024 — Source

Monster Jam Showdown Review – Milestone Takes a Victory Lap
Start your engines
August 26th, 2024 — Source

Retailers point to September launch for Zotac Zone gaming handheld
Zotac was at Gamescom 2024 to show off the upcoming gaming handheld that it has been working on and share more details. Besides pricing, Zotac also hinted at an imminent release of the portable console, which has been corroborated by various retailers.
August 26th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — August 24th, 2024

Steam Beta client updates release for Steam Deck and desktop client — update addresses game recording issues and some finer Steam Deck controls
This week's Steam Client Beta updates target Deck and Desktop alike
August 24th, 2024 — Source

Valve finally confirms its next game, Deadlock, with a bare-bones Steam page
The not-so-secret upcoming multiplayer shooter is confirmed to be 'in early development.'
August 24th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — August 22nd, 2024

Avowed Has at Least 10 Different “Ending Slides”
"I can tell you our ending slides number in the double digits, you can end up with a lot of different combinations of them," says game director Carrie Patel.
August 22nd, 2024 — Source or Source or Source

Black Myth Wukong PC benchmarks: A tour de force for Nvidia's ray tracing hardware
AMD and Intel GPUs will want to stick to rasterization rather than full ray tracing.
August 22nd, 2024 — Source

Black State: Inception-Inspired Bullet-Time Action
We've played Black State, a stunning-looking new sci-fi story-driven shooter.
August 22nd, 2024 — Source

Crimson Desert is like God of War and Dragon's Dogma Had a Baby | gamescom 2024
Mixing ideas from some of the best action games ever, this fantasy action-adventure game's boss battles could rival some of the best epic clashes.
August 22nd, 2024 — Source

Dragon Age: The Veilguard PC Features Outlined By BioWare
PC players can look forward to class-specific keybinding, native ultrawide support, Steam Deck compatibility, and more for launch.
August 22nd, 2024 — Source

Microsoft Flight Simulator World Update Adds Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
Meanwhile, the Focke-Wulf Fw 200 Condor has also been added to the game with three different liveries, and is being sold for $14.99.
August 22nd, 2024 — Source

New Humble Bundle includes (almost) every mainline Resident Evil game
At a regular cadence, Humble offers various bundles of games for a heavily discounted price – all the while giving a portion of the proceedings to charity. The latest bundle to be added includes almost every single mainline Resident Evil game for less than £25.
August 22nd, 2024 — Source

Nvidia adds a whopping 25 games and demos to its GeForce NOW cloud gaming service
People who have signed up for the Nvidia GeForce NOW cloud gaming service will have a ton of new games they can play this week. The company has revealed that 25 games and demos will be added to the GeForce library.
August 22nd, 2024 — Source

Stellar Blade is coming to PC in the near future
Stellar Blade is one of the most discussed PS5 exclusives of the year. Released back in April, the game saw a great deal of success, helping studio SHIFT UP to expand their team and even take the company public. During a recent investor meeting, the studio revealed that they plan to bring Stellar Blade to PC in the near future.
August 22nd, 2024 — Source

Towerborne Showcases Combat, Boss Fight, and More in Extended Gameplay
Stoic Studio's co-op 2.5D action RPG will release for PC in early access next month, before then coming to Xbox, and then launching in full for both platforms next year.
August 22nd, 2024 — Source

Two Point Museum Gameplay Showcases Exhibits, Visitors, and More
Two Point Studios showcases new gameplay footage for the upcoming third instalment in its management simulation franchise.
August 22nd, 2024 — Source

With Borderlands 4 Set to Ditch Epic Exclusivity, Randy Pitchford Addresses 5-Year-Old Prediction That Steam Would Become a ‘Dying Store’
"A lot changed there that was hard to predict."
August 22nd, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — August 21st, 2024

Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds has released
ArenaNet and NCSoft have recently launched Guild Wars 2's latest expansion, Janthir Wilds. Adding an exciting new dimension to the game, Janthir Wilds introduces homesteads, allowing players to design and personalise their own houses with various creative tools. Featuring a host of additions, Janthir Wilds promises new world boss battles against colossal elemental monsters, expanded utility for the Warclaw mount, a collection of seasonal treasures from the Wizard's Vault, and much more.
August 21st, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Supports 21:9 Ultrawide Displays, Uncapped Frame Rates, and More on PC
Full HDR support, a field of view slider, class-specific key bindings, and an Ultra RT mode targetting high-end rigs are also confirmed.
August 21st, 2024 — Source

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Gameplay Showcases Gunfights Against Bandits and Mutants
GSC Game World also discusses the encounters and "little stories" outside the main and side quests, adding to the sense of discovery.
August 21st, 2024 — Source

Starfield: Shattered Space Reveals New Details on Dazra City, Story, and More
The expansion will launch for Xbox Series X/S and PC on September 30, bringing players to Dazra, an entirely new city that serves as the mysterious House Va'ruun's capital.
August 21st, 2024 — Source

Starfield: Shattered Space will explore one of the game’s biggest mysteries
Bethesda left plenty of open-ended plot threads in Starfield. The game's upcoming expansion, Shattered Space, will focus on one of the biggest, sending players off to find the home planet of House Va'ruun.
August 21st, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — August 16th, 2024

Activision Shuts Down Highly Anticipated Modern Warfare 2 Multiplayer Mod
The highly anticipated H2M mod for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered has been cancelled just before its scheduled release. The mod's developers posted the news on social media platform X, saying that "our team members received a cease & desist order on behalf of Activision Publishing in relation to the H2M-Mod project.
August 16th, 2024 — Source

Ambitious Elder Scrolls Skyblivion Mod Shows Off 20 Minutes Of Quest Gameplay
The mod, in the works for over a decade, is aiming for a 2025 release.
August 16th, 2024 — Source

Antec Core HS Gaming Handheld With Sliding Display Rocks A Real Keyboard, Starts At $499
Just how popular have handheld game consoles become in the PC space? So much that even Antec, a company best known for its extensive lineup of computer cases and cooling accessories, is getting in on the actin with its Core HS, a Ryzen-powered handheld with a unique twist.
August 16th, 2024 — Source or Source

Arguably the best PC gaming handheld is now at its best ever price
Once considered the best gaming handheld at any price, the ROG Ally is now at its best price ever.
August 16th, 2024 — Source

Black Myth: Wukong is a good action RPG with one helluva boss rush, but what's between those battles holds it back from true greatness
Black Myth: Wukong review — It's good. But it could have been great.
August 16th, 2024 — Source

Black Myth: Wukong Review
A great action game with fantastic combat, exciting bosses, and a few too many bugs.
August 16th, 2024 — Source

Black Myth: Wukong Review -- Martial Arts at its Finest
Black Myth: Wukong is a brilliant adventure you don't want to miss
August 16th, 2024 — Source

Black Myth: Wukong Review - Monkey Business
Black Myth: Wukong delights with a gauntlet of thrilling boss battles against a menagerie of Chinese mythology's greatest creatures, but the moments in between are disappointing.
August 16th, 2024 — Source

Dragon Age: The Veilguard PC system requirements — Is your system ready for the Dread Wolf?
The PC requirements for Dragon Age: The Veilguard are now available, so check and see if your system needs an upgrade.
August 16th, 2024 — Source

Dragon Age: The Veilguard PC system requirements announced
Last night, BioWare finally announced the release date for its long-awaited RPG, Dragon Age: The Veilguard. The game will finally drop for PC and consoles in just a couple of months time and right on queue, the PC system requirements have also been announced, so you can check if your rig is ready.
August 16th, 2024 — Source

Fallout London Review
A massive Fallout 4 mod with an impressive scope and some great stories.
August 16th, 2024 — Source

Marvel Debuts Daredevil: Born Again Trailer At D23
The devil's work is never done in the first glimpse at Daredevil: Born Again.
August 16th, 2024 — Source

Now Available: The Razer x Hello Kitty Collab Includes a Gaming Chair, Gaming Headset, and Keyboard
Cuteness overload
August 16th, 2024 — Source

Replaced Gameplay Overview Details Cinematic Platforming, Batman: Arkham-Style Combat, and Free Roam
Game director Yura Zhdanovich details the three core aspects of the 2.5D action platformer, which launches next year for Xbox and PC.
August 16th, 2024 — Source

The adorable building game Tiny Glade is coming to Steam on September 23
Just sit back, relax and build the cutest little castles, cottages and hamlets.
August 16th, 2024 — Source

These PC games reignited my faith in community after years of toxicity
Not all gamer communities are toxic!
August 16th, 2024 — Source

This new animated 'World of Warcraft' trailer brings the dark tone the game has been missing for years
We need a World of Warcraft Netflix show absolutely yesterday.
August 16th, 2024 — Source

This Powerful CyberPowerPC Gaming PC Can Handle Up to 4K Gaming for Under $1500
Equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU and GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER CPU
August 16th, 2024 — Source

You can now install Windows on Steam Deck OLED thanks to new official drivers
Valve's Steam Deck OLED handheld console ships with a custom operating system, but the hardware inside is capable of running Windows 10 and 11. Therefore, some users want to try the console with an alternative operating system to run unsupported games or emulators or just have some fun.
August 16th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — August 14th, 2024

Barkour Is a New Stealth Game Where You Play a Secret-Agent Dog
We hope the dog's name is Fisher. Because Snake would be a weird name for a dog.
August 14th, 2024 — Source

SteamOS is officially coming to the ROG Ally, Valve confirms
SteamOS, Valve's Linux-based operating system used on the SteamDeck handheld gaming PCs, has always been touted as coming to other devices in an official capacity. While the primary focus has been on the SteamDeck and its variants to improve SteamOS's capabilities, Valve has now confirmed that adding support for a rival system is ongoing.
August 14th, 2024 — Source

Valve is working on bringing SteamOS to other gaming handhelds
A designer for SteamOS confirmed that Valve is working on releasing versions of the software for competing handhelds like the ROG Ally.
August 14th, 2024 — Source

Witchfire: The Final Preview
The hunt begins.
August 14th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — August 8th, 2024

Arkane Co-Founder Announces First Person Action RPG: 'Fans of Dishonored and Prey Will Feel at Home'
Alpha incoming.
August 8th, 2024 — Source

Ayaneo Pocket EVO Android Retro Gaming Handheld Flexes Snapdragon And 120Hz OLED
At long last, Ayaneo is ready to accept crowdfunded preorders for its upcoming Pocket EVO gaming handheld, which is available to back on Indiegogo with early bird pricing serving up deep discounts over the advertised retail price.
August 8th, 2024 — Source

AYANEO Pocket EVO is an Android handheld with a 7 inch, 120 Hz OLED display
AYANEO is a company that's made a name for itself in over the past few years by launching a wide range of handheld gaming PCs with a variety of shapes, sizes, features, and price points. Most ship with Windows software and AMD Ryzen processors, but recently the company started to branch out into Android-powered handhelds.
August 8th, 2024 — Source

CYGNI: All Guns Blazing and DNF Duel are free to claim on the Epic Games Store
After a few months of single offers, it's double giveaway time on the Epic Games Store. This week, CYGNI: All Guns Blazing and DNF Duel have arrived for PC gamers to claim for completely free, replacing last week's LumbearJack giveaway. You have seven days from today, August 8, to attach a copy of each game permanently to your Epic Games Store library.
August 8th, 2024 — Source

God of War Ragnarök PC system requirements revealed
Prepare for your journey back into the Nine Realms.
August 8th, 2024 — Source or Source

Frostpunk 2 is getting a special edition box set on Windows PC — here's where you can preorder
Frostpunk 2 Special Edition includes plenty of goodies for PC players, but it's only available through Skybound Games.
August 8th, 2024 — Source

Nvidia GeForce Now expands to 2,000 streamable games
The PC game streaming service is ever-expanding with new titles every week, including releases on Steam, Epic, and Microsoft Store.
August 8th, 2024 — Source

Top 10 Steam Wishlisted Games in 2024
We have a bumper crop this year
August 8th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — August 6th, 2024

Cat Quest III Review -- Pawsitively Puntastic
I go meowrrgh!
August 6th, 2024 — Source

Lenovo Legion Go S FAQ: Leaks, rumors, and everything you need to know
Lenovo seems to accidentally have leaked the smaller S variant of its Legion Go gaming handheld.
August 6th, 2024 — Source

Lossless Scaling Frame Generation Boosts Frame Rate by 4x in All PC Games, Update Arrives This Week
Lossless Scaling, an all-in-one paid gaming utility for scaling and frame generation, is set to introduce an outstanding 4x FPS mode to its Lossless Scaling Frame Generation (LSFG) technology. Officially announced in the Lossless Scaling Discord and showcased by the YouTube user Vyathaen, the upcoming 4x FPS mode is expected to arrive in the upscaler's frame generation option within this week.
August 6th, 2024 — Source

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 PC Requirements Revealed, SSD and 75 GB Storage Required
Publisher Focus Entertainment has revealed the full list of minimum and recommended requirements for the upcoming action title's PC version.
August 6th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — August 2nd, 2024

ASUS ROG Ally X Review: Handheld PC Gaming Greatness
ASUS ROG Ally X Is A Major Upgrade Over The Original Machine
August 2nd, 2024 — Source

Fellowship Is a Co-Op Multiplayer Game Focused on MMO-Like Dungeon Runs
Yesterday, publisher Arc Games announced a new co-op multiplayer game called Fellowship. Developed by newly established studio Chief Rebel (composed of industry veterans who worked on World of Warcraft, Diablo, Helldivers, Battlefield, The Division, Just Cause, and more), Fellowship is described by the team as a 'MODA': a multiplayer online dungeon adventure. Effectively, it is focused on MMO-like dungeon runs, cutting all the space in-between that type of content.
August 2nd, 2024 — Source

Here are all 25 official Steam Sale events over the next twelve months
Make sure there isn't a Steam Sale around the corner before you spend full price on that game you're eyeing.
August 2nd, 2024 — Source

I'm sick of PC games wasting my bandwidth on 4K textures
Because I haven't got all day!
August 2nd, 2024 — Source

NVIDIA GeForce NOW Gets 18 New Games in August
Members can choose their own adventure with GeForce NOW bringing 18 new games to the cloud in August - including Square Enix's fantasy role-playing game Visions of Mana when it launches on PC Thursday, Aug. 29. From cozy games to thrilling battles, there's something for everyone.
August 2nd, 2024 — Source

Prison Architect 2 has been delayed indefinitely in yet another blow to Paradox Interactive
Game publisher Paradox Interactive continues to have an awful year with cancelations and delays of games. Today, it announced its latest game delay, as it revealed that Prison Architect 2, which was due for release in just over a month on September 3, will now be delayed indefinitely.
August 2nd, 2024 — Source

Star Wars Outlaws PC System Requirements - RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX needed for 4K
Ubisoft has released the system requirements for Star Wars Outlaws, detailing the hardware needed for various levels of graphical quality. Here are the specific requirements for minimum, recommended, high, and ultra settings, ensuring you can tailor your setup to achieve the best gaming experience.
August 2nd, 2024 — Source

Would you rent a gaming PC? You can now with NZXT's Flex program
The NZXT Flex subscription offers three tiers of Nvidia-powered gaming PCs that you can rent hassle-free.
August 2nd, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — July 31st, 2024

AYANEO Pocket DMG and Pocket Micro hit Indiegogo (Handheld Android game systems)
AYANEO's latest handheld game consoles are Android-powered systems with retro-powered designs. The AYANEO Pocket DMG is a powerful system designed to look a bit like a Game Boy. And the AYANEO Pocket Micro meanwhile is a smaller, cheaper device that puts an emphasis on portability rather than bleeding edge performance.
July 31st, 2024 — Source

Half-Life Alyx NoVR Mod Runs At 8K Resolution, 60 FPS, With Ultra Settings On An RTX 4080
Half-Life Alyx with the NoVR mod that makes the game playable without a VR headset can run rather well on an RTX 4080 GPU, a new video shared today revealed.
July 31st, 2024 — Source

Mafia: Definitive Edition and Crash Bandicoot to hit Game Pass in August
Earlier this week, sources claimed that Mafia: Definitive Edition would be one of next month's Xbox Game Pass additions. Since then, Microsoft has chosen to confirm the leak, adding that the game will be arriving in mid August.
July 31st, 2024 — Source

Mafia: Definitive Edition Comes To Game Pass In August
The remake is joining the subscription service soon.
July 31st, 2024 — Source

Once Human Dev Publishes Patch Notes for August 1 Update Ahead of Server Maintenance
Metamorphosis.
July 31st, 2024 — Source

The First Descendant's biggest update ever brings a ton of new content and enough improvements to make Alpha cry tears of joy
Ultimate Valby and Luna have joined the Descendant roster, Gluttony has entered the battlefield, and Nexon has implemented a TON of great changes.
July 31st, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — July 29th, 2024

After two decades, I'm finally installing World of Warcraft — here's what excites me the most about The War Within expansion
Here's why these new 'World of Warcraft: The War Within' features will make the expansion the best ever for new players like me.
July 29th, 2024 — Source

Bethesda Trademarks Starborn, Sparking Speculation About Possible Starfield DLC
Universal themes.
July 29th, 2024 — Source

How To Move Your Steam Games To A Different Drive On Your Windows Computer
If you're a PC gamer, you're likely familiar with Steam. The games management software developed by Valve has become an industry standard, boasting a massive library of titles. Despite the efforts of companies like Epic Games to compete with their own launchers, Steam remains the storefront of choice for a large number of PC gamers.
July 29th, 2024 — Source

Sylvio: Black Waters Review -- Bite-Sized Dread
Sylvio: Black Waters is a narrative horror game that focuses on presenting a thick atmosphere rather than a full story.
July 29th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Thank Goodness You're Here Review - Propa Bri'ish
Thank Goodness You're Here! is a hilarious comedy "slapformer" in which double entendres, excellent voice acting, and a vivid art style bring the north of England to life.
July 29th, 2024 — Source

Valve set to bring 3rd-party display mod support for the Steam Deck
When Valve first introduced the Steam Deck, one of its focuses was on pointing out just how user-repairable it is. Since then, we have seen a ton of hardware mods released for the system. Even so, Valve is set to make the whole process even easier.
July 29th, 2024 — Source

Visions of Mana PC Requirements Revealed, 45 GB Installation Space Needed
The latest title in the Mana series has some above-average requirements for running at 1080p/60 FPS on High preset at launch.
July 29th, 2024 — Source

What the Hell is Fractured Mind?
PT-inspired psychological horror game with shooting and puzzle elements.
July 29th, 2024 — Source

Xyber XPC Cybertruck Mini PC With AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS Tested, Performs Satisfactory But With Higher Temps
The Stealth Cybertruck Mini PC isn't just a prototype, but an actual retail system based on AMD's Ryzen 7 8845HS "Hawk Point" APUs.
July 29th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — July 28th, 2024

Castle Crashers: Painter Boss Paradise Announced for PC, Includes Steam Workshop Support
The beat 'em up title's first DLC since 2012 also includes a new character alongside brand new character and weapon artwork.
July 28th, 2024 — Source

Job listing hints at PC release for Stellar Blade
Stellar Blade has been one of the biggest surprise hits of 2024 so far, with the debut title from Korean studio SHIFT UP proving to be a success on PS5, cementing the future of the studio. In the wake of many requests for a PC release, it seems the team are indeed working on a port for the game -- alongside new content.
July 28th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — July 27th, 2024

Stray Gods: Orpheus DLC Review -- A Tribute for the Ancient Muses
This is a story about a poet named Orpheus
July 27th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — July 26th, 2024

Best Capture Card 2024
Game capture devices for recording and live streaming
July 26th, 2024 — Source

Steam demo overhaul includes standalone store pages, user reviews and wishlist notifications
Valve says demos will now behave in the same way as free games on leading PC marketplace
July 26th, 2024 — Source

The First Descendant's next major content update is now coming even earlier, and we got our first look at the new Descendants
The Thirst Descendant continues its inexorable march forward with an earlier release planned for Update 5.
July 26th, 2024 — Source

While you were out here trying to beat Elden Ring DLC with no summons, this player beat it on a dance mat — oh, and whilst playing two versions simultaneously
Git gud scrubs. Can you beat Elden Ring on a dance mat?
July 26th, 2024 — Source

Why I test gaming PCs with free Steam demos -- not canned benchmarks
Because there's no performance test like actually playing!
July 26th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — July 24th, 2024

Assassin's Creed Mirage Looks Utterly Stunning With Complete Ray Tracing at 8K Resolution
While Assassin's Creed Mirage looks decent enough, its visuals are most definitely not on the same level as those of games such as Cyberpunk 2077. Still, with some mods, it is possible to make the game look stunning on PC.
July 24th, 2024 — Source

Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy may be the next Activision title to hit Game Pass
Microsoft began the mission of bringing Activision Blizzard titles to its Xbox Game Pass subscription services with Diablo IV back in March. Months later, subscribers are finally receiving a new title from the publisher's coffers, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III.
July 24th, 2024 — Source

JSAUX 6-in-1 Multifunctional Docking Station review: I found the best gaming handheld docking station for ROG Ally X and Legion Go. Here's what makes it so special.
The JSAUX 6-in-1 Multifunctional Docking Station supports 4K at 120Hz or 1080p at 240Hz.
July 24th, 2024 — Source

One of our most-anticipated indies just launched on Steam Early Access
A few months ago, I put together a list of the most promising looking indie games hitting PC this year. Right near the top of that list, you'll find Cataclismo, the next game from the studio behind Moonlighter. Now, Digital Sun is ready to put the game into the spotlight, with an early access launch dropping this week.
July 24th, 2024 — Source

Video Game Developer Reports 50% Failure Rate For Intel Core i9 Raptor Lake CPUs
The studio involved has begun switching new systems over to AMD chips for obvious reasons.
July 24th, 2024 — Source

World of Warcraft: The War Within gets its expansion pre-patch, alongside a ton of bugs
World of Warcraft: The War Within's pre-expansion patch brings new gameplay features and quests buried under bugs
July 24th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — July 22nd, 2024

Asus officially launches the ROG Ally X gaming handheld
The launch of the ROG Ally X is officially here and you can buy the new ASUS handheld gaming PC from Best Buy starting today.
July 22nd, 2024 — Source

Asus ROG Ally X
The Asus ROG Ally X is simply the best handheld gaming PC on the market right now. With more and faster memory and double the battery as the original Ally, the Ally X will run any modern game without dying in an hour and a half.
July 22nd, 2024 — Source

How to replace a Steam Deck OLED Battery
If you need to replace the battery of your Steam Deck OLED you will be pleased to know that the team over at iFixit has created a fantastic step-by-step guide to take you through the entire process. Although it may seem daunting at 1st to replace your Steam Deck battery with the right tools, a systematic approach, and a bit of patience, you can successfully complete this replacement for the help of iFixit.
July 22nd, 2024 — Source

The Best Handheld Gaming PCs in 2024
Play PC games anywhere with a handheld gaming PC.
July 22nd, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — July 19th, 2024

15 Things Players Can't Wait to Do in Black Myth Wukong
This kinetic action RPG offers something a bit different.
July 19th, 2024 — Source

Concord has barely managed 2,000 concurrent players during PC open beta
Sony kicked off the Concord beta earlier this month but things have not quite gone to plan. Despite being a freely available download on Steam, PC players just don't seem all that enthralled with the game, amassing just a couple of thousand players.
July 19th, 2024 — Source

Flintlock The Siege of Dawn game launches on PC and consoles
New Zealand-based developer A44 Games, in collaboration with publisher Kepler Interactive, has launched its latest Action-RPG, Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn. This highly anticipated game is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC (via Steam and Epic Games Store), and Xbox Game Pass & PC Game Pass.
July 19th, 2024 — Source

Razer Introduces Razer Kitsune Fighter's Edition: Akuma
It's a thrilling moment for all of us at Razer as we unveil a special tribute to one of the fighting game community and Street Fighter 6's most revered characters, the legend, Akuma. The Razer Kitsune Fighter's Edition: Akuma is set to ignite the spirit of competition with its unique design and top-tier functionality, making its debut exclusively at EVO Las Vegas 2024.
July 19th, 2024 — Source or Source

Surfpunk, a Ska-Infused Co-Op Extraction Action-RPG, Announced for PC
It's a vibe.
July 19th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — July 18th, 2024

All The First Descendant players should be using these interactive maps in the endgame
Once you clear the campaign, you're going to do a lot of farming for various items, and you shouldn't go out without these maps.
July 18th, 2024 — Source

Apex Legends Steam reviews drop to 'Overwhelmingly Negative'
Apex Legends players are very unhappy with the state of the game following recent announcements. Respawn announced a new Battle Pass system earlier this month, which means moving forward, players will have to spend $20 per season to unlock all of the available content. Naturally, this has turned the most hardcore fans against Respawn, leading to a flood of negative reviews.
July 18th, 2024 — Source

Dungeons of Hinterberg review: This action-RPG is a well-written story filled with plentiful puzzles
Dungeons of Hinterberg provides numerous obstacles to overcome, with some strong writing and characters that back up an unusual vacation story.
July 18th, 2024 — Source

GeForce NOW Has Been Integrated in Xbox Game Pages; Premium Memberships Are Discounted, and There's New Games, Too
It's a pretty big GeForce NOW Thursday, as NVIDIA has confirmed that its cloud streaming service has been integrated into Xbox.com game pages, making it even faster and easier to launch supported PC games.
July 18th, 2024 — Source

How to farm Vulgus Strategic Outposts in The First Descendant FAST without waiting for the timer to reset
Vulgus Strategic Outposts have a standard five-minute cooldown, but we don't want that when we're farming, so here's a way to work around it.
July 18th, 2024 — Source

Micron Releases Fastest Mini SSD For Gaming Handhelds That You Can Actually Buy
Micron has just added a new M.2 2230 solid state drive (SSD) under its Crucial brand, saying that it's the "industry's fastest 2230 Gen4 consumer SSD," but is it really? I did a double take when reading that statement as the rated sequential read speed comes close to, but does not surpass, that of IRDM's Pro Nano SSD that I wrote about two months ago. However, there is an important caveat. Two, actually.
July 18th, 2024 — Source

Splitgate 2 is coming to PC and consoles in 2025
A cinematic trailer offers a taste of the portal-infused arena shooter.
July 18th, 2024 — Source

The First Descendant's next big update with new weapons, Luna, and Ultimate Valby now has a release date
New stuff is heading our way on August 1, so you've got a couple of weeks to finish what you're working on.
July 18th, 2024 — Source

This fan-made Quake level is bigger than the original FPS' chapters, with brutal difficulty that makes Dark Souls look like Peppa Pig
The Immortal Lock mod for Quake on PC features higher difficulties "intended to be impossible for the majority of players."
July 18th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — July 9th, 2024

BioShock 4 Is Still A Mystery, But Developer "Ramping Up"
No one knows for sure what's happening in BioShock 4, but 2K Games is hiring more people to make the game.
July 9th, 2024 — Source

Black Myth: Wukong GeForce RTX 40 Series Bundle Announced by NVIDIA; DLSS 3 Comes to Wuthering Waves
Black Myth: Wukong, Game Science's action roleplaying game due next month, will be bundled with GeForce RTX 40 Series products when acquired at select retailers.
July 9th, 2024 — Source

Concord beta kicks off this week, PC system requirements revealed
Earlier this year, Sony unveiled its next big live-service game, Concord. With two betas coming up for both console and PC, the team at Firewalk has shared the minimum and recommended hardware requirements to play the game at 1080p/60FPS, 1440p/60FPS or 4K/60FPS.
July 9th, 2024 — Source

Concord, Sony's Upcoming Hero Shooter, Gets PC Specs
Concord was announced during a PlayStation Showcase in 2023, and the time has come for the game to be released. The release is just around the corner, with its official release date dropping on August 23rd.
July 9th, 2024 — Source

Does Once Human Have Cross-Play Or Cross-Progression? Steam Limitations Explained
Don't worry; you can play with your friends no matter what.
July 9th, 2024 — Source

FFXIV: Dawntrail Review -- A New Horizon
Ever foward, starry-eyed
July 9th, 2024 — Source

Shift 87, a New "Horror Observation" Game, Announced for PC
Sure beats finding 67 anomalies in a single shift...
July 9th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — July 6th, 2024

Resident Evil Village Path Tracing Comparison Video Highlights Global Illumination, Shadows Improvement Over Regular Ray Tracing
A new Resident Evil Village comparison video shared a few hours ago highlights the visual improvements the path tracing mod released earlier this year for all entries in the series powered by the RE Engine brings to the game.
July 6th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — July 5th, 2024

22 New games arrive on NVIDIA GeForce NOW
NVIDIA GeForce NOW is set to thrill gamers this July with the addition of 22 new titles to its cloud gaming service. This expansion includes a mix of new releases and popular games, ensuring that members have a diverse range of options to enjoy. Whether you're lounging by the pool, on a long road trip, or relaxing at home, GeForce NOW has something for everyone.
July 5th, 2024 — Source

AYANEO Pocket EVO is an Android handheld with a 7 inch, 120 Hz OLED display
AYANEO is a company that's made a name for itself in over the past few years by launching a wide range of handheld gaming PCs with a variety of shapes, sizes, features, and price points. Most ship with Windows software and AMD Ryzen processors, but recently the company started to branch out into Android-powered handhelds.
July 5th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — July 4th, 2024

GeForce Now gets Stormgate, Once Human and more this month
We've entered a new month, which means it is time for another big GeForce Now library update. Throughout July, GFN users can expect to see 18 more games joining the library, including four new games this week.
July 4th, 2024 — Source

MOZA TSW review: The best steering wheel for Euro Truck Simulator 2 you could ever hope to find
Complete direct-drive systems aren't cheap, but MOZA's TSW Truck Wheel is fantastically authentic.
July 4th, 2024 — Source

ONEXPLAYER X1 Ryzen Edition handheld games console
he ONEXPLAYER X1 Ryzen Edition is a versatile 3-in-1 device that functions as a handheld gaming console, tablet, and laptop. It features a 10.95-inch display, detachable controllers, and a detachable keyboard. The device is powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 7840U APU, offering significant performance improvements over its Intel-based predecessor.
July 4th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — July 2nd, 2024

Scuf Nomad review: A terrific mobile gaming controller — with one caveat
Leave your Backbone One behind — this is the mobile controller you should be using.
July 2nd, 2024 — Source

The best gaming handhelds for 2024
From portable PC powerhouses to mobile emulation machines.
July 2nd, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — June 28th, 2024

Elden Ring DLC: How to fix the 'Inappropriate activity detected' bug when summoning in Shadow of the Erdtree
FromSoftware announces a workaround fix for one of the Elden Ring's worst new PC bugs.
June 28th, 2024 — Source

Elden Ring's PC Issues Might Be Due To An Unexpected Source
Here's why PC players may be running into problems.
June 28th, 2024 — Source or Source or Source or Source

Forza Horizon 4 breaks player record following announcement of its delisting
Yesterday, we reported on the unfortunate announcement that Microsoft's Forza Horizon 4 will be delisted later this year "due to licensing and agreements with our partners". As has been the case with many soon-to-be-delisted games, Forza Horizon 4 has now shot to the top of the PC charts, breaking its own peak player record.
June 28th, 2024 — Source

GeForce NOW Adds Resident Evil Village, Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition
NVIDIA was a bit late yesterday when it came to sharing the usual GeForce NOW Thursday additions. However, it had a surprise in store for fans: as previously announced, CAPCOM's Resident Evil Village (and its demo) are now available to play via the cloud platform.
June 28th, 2024 — Source

GOG's Resident Evil 2 PC Port Is Based on the Original 1998 PC Version, Not the Sourcenext Version
The SourceNext version is often regarded as the best PC version of RE2 classic.
June 28th, 2024 — Source

Palworld is still in early access, but a major update just added a ton of content with new achievements
The Sakurajima Update adds an arena, new stronghold, and increased player level cap.
June 28th, 2024 — Source

Tested: Don't buy a Snapdragon X Elite laptop for PC gaming
How does Qualcomm's Snapdragon X integrated GPU fare against Intel's Arc graphics? We tested and compared both.
June 28th, 2024 — Source

The latest free-to-play looter shooter will start preloading early on Xbox and PC
The First Descendant will launch in early July, and preloading will start soon.
June 28th, 2024 — Source

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 -- Behind-the-Scenes Trailer Showcases Tyranid Hordes, Combat, and More
Saber Interactive offers another extensive look at its upcoming third-person shooter ahead of its September release.
June 28th, 2024 — Source

Why World of Warcraft's Pandaria 'Remix' event is the PERFECT starting point for new players
Godly gear that makes you feel like a raid boss and mountains of transmog and mount rewards to obtain are part of what makes World of Warcraft Remix: Mists of Pandaria so fun.
June 28th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — June 26th, 2024

Alkahest Is a New First-Person Medieval Fantasy Action-RPG that Looks Stunning
If the final game plays anything like this trailer, then we should all be in for a treat.
June 26th, 2024 — Source

Best PCs for Elden Ring and Shadow of the Erdtree in 2024
Pre-builts, laptops, and handhelds can get the job done.
June 26th, 2024 — Source

Cattle Country Aims to Mix Stardew Valley With a Dash of Red Dead Redemption
Fancy a frontier romance?
June 26th, 2024 — Source

Classic Resident Evil Games Are Back From The Dead On PC
These new releases of the Resident Evil games feature several welcome upgrades.
June 26th, 2024 — Source

Colorful Disney-Like Platformer Ari Buktu and the Anytime Elevator Announced
"Are you telling me that you built a time machine...out of an elevator?"
June 26th, 2024 — Source

Resident Evil Is Finally Back on PC via GOG, Resident Evil 2 and 3 to Follow
Spooky.
June 26th, 2024 — Source

The original Resident Evil trilogy is re-releasing on PC free of DRM on GOG, with the first title being available right now
Relive Capcom's classic Resident Evil games that revolutionized the Survival Horror genre with quality-of-improvements and compatibility for modern PC systems
June 26th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — June 24th, 2024

Brazilian TecToy intros Zeenix Lite gaming handheld with dual-core Athlon and Zeenix Pro with Ryzen 7 6800U
TecToy Zeenix gaming handheld features Athlon and Ryzen APUs Brazilian company TecToy is relaunching its gaming division and has announced new gaming hardware. The company announced two gaming handhelds running Windows 11. These are primarily advertised as gaming devices, but they are also intended for work, school, and watching videos.
June 24th, 2024 — Source

EA Sports FC 24 and GTA 5 top European charts in tough May | European Monthly Charts
11.6 million PC and console games were sold across European markets in May. Compared with the same five week period in 2023, that's a drop of nearly 17%.
June 24th, 2024 — Source

How Playfusion's Ascendant is rising from the ashes of Lightseekers
Studio discusses its transmedia ambitions and the challenges of launching a new IP into a crowded market
June 24th, 2024 — Source

This dual-screen gaming handheld tempts with emulation but wins with simultaneous Cyberpunk 2077 and Netflix
AYANEO Flip DS is a dual-screen gaming handheld with a clamshell design.
June 24th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — June 22nd, 2024

ASUS ROG Ally X hands-on preview: It's shaping up to be the best Windows 11 gaming handheld on the market, but it might also bring new challenges
Improved battery life, double the SSD capacity, and additional changes.
June 22nd, 2024 — Source

CPU versus GPU: We tested 16 hardware combinations to show which upgrade will boost your gaming performance the most
Four CPUs paired with four GPUs to show how the hardware combinations stack up.
June 22nd, 2024 — Source

DeathSprint 66 Hands-On Preview
The M-Rated arcade racer has some legs.
June 22nd, 2024 — Source

Emdoor Readies Intel Meteor Lake "Core Ultra 100" Gaming Handheld & Lunar Lake "Core Ultra 200V" Notebook
PC manufacturer, Emdoor, showcased its latest Intel Meteor Lake & Lunar Lake "Core Ultra" powered gaming handheld and notebook.
June 22nd, 2024 — Source

Just FYI, your 'Genshin Impact' pulls are funding a tokamak nuclear fusion reactor, and it has now been ignited
PC game dev MiHoYo has invested millions into fusion reactor tech, and now they've turned it on.
June 22nd, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — June 21st, 2024

Elden Ring DLC 'Shadow of the Erdtree' has a major problem with the Steam Deck, but a fix is coming
If you're encountering issues running Elden Ring on a Steam Deck, you're not alone.
June 21st, 2024 — Source

Elden Ring DLC known bugs at launch, Steam Deck issues, and all workarounds discovered so far
The long-awaited DLC expansion for Elden Ring is finally here but is sadly infected with some bugs
June 21st, 2024 — Source

Gamesir Nova HD review: A budget controller contender
The Nova HD looks cheap and flashy, and it's both of those things. But it's also remarkably flexible, effortlessly handling PC and Switch games.
June 21st, 2024 — Source

MSI Claw A1M review: A touch late and bit too pricey
At $800 for the Core Ultra 7 model, the Claw barely keeps up with cheaper rivals from ASUS and Lenovo.
June 21st, 2024 — Source

Razer Kishi Ultra review: The ideal game controller for the iPad mini
Razer gives the Razer Kishi a major upgrade with its Ultra version of the controller.
June 21st, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — June 20th, 2024

Bodycam Early Access Review -- Through the Looking Glass
Reissad Studio's shooter presents an interesting perspective and borderline terrifying atmosphere but stumbles in more fundamental ways.
June 20th, 2024 — Source

Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree Receives Official Launch Trailer Ahead of Tomorrow's Global Release
Bandai Namco and FromSoftware have released the official Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree launch trailer ahead of tomorrow's global release.
June 20th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

LEGO Horizon Adventures will (unsurprisingly) require a PSN account on PC
Sony caught flack recently for forcing all Helldivers II players on PC to create a PlayStation account in order to continue playing the much-loved title. The backlash was swift and Sony eventually conceded. That said, they did reveal that future PC titles would require such an account in order to play. With the Steam page for LEGO Horizon Adventures now live, Sony appears to unfortunately be doubling down on this requirement.
June 20th, 2024 — Source

New GeForce NOW games this week are all about the narrative
There's not always a general theme with each week's new additions, but this week there is as three out of the four games are narrative-driven and story-rich titles. So sit back, grab some drinks and snacks, and lock in for an experience you'll be glad you set aside the time for.
June 20th, 2024 — Source

Nivalis Has Been Delayed to Spring 2025
The cyberpunk life sim game, which is in development for PC, was previously set to launch sometime in 2024.
June 20th, 2024 — Source

The Banana Game May Not Be a Scam But It's Still Not Worth Your Time
Saving you the clicks.
June 20th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — June 17th, 2024

As Starfield Steam Reviews Plunge to 'Mostly Negative,' Todd Howard Responds to Paid Mods Backlash
"We are going to take a look at that."
June 17th, 2024 — Source

Bethesda Isn't Walking Away From Starfield — It's Planning a Second Story Expansion for Year 2
"There will be another one."
June 17th, 2024 — Source

Bethesda lead Todd Howard suggests the rumored 'Fallout' and 'Elder Scrolls' remasters aren't happening right now
Todd Howard debunks rumors of Bethesda remastering classic Fallout and Elder Scrolls.
June 17th, 2024 — Source

Elden Ring and Shadow of the Erdtree system requirements: Can my PC run this game?
Is your gaming rig ready for Elden Ring, Tarnished?
June 17th, 2024 — Source

Gears of War: E-Day Director Promises a "New Feel", Origins of Chainsaw Lancer
The Coalition's Matt Searcy says the prequel will "feel like a new game. It's going to feel fresh and good at the same time."
June 17th, 2024 — Source

War is Hell: This upcoming retro-inspired survival horror indie title showcases the trauma of war on Xbox and PC
Catchweight Studio and Team17 Digital have shown a new trailer and release date for CONSCRIPT.
June 17th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Gaming — PC — June 16th, 2024

The Coalition Talks Gears of War E-Day Multiplayer; Gears Has Clear Gameplay Mode DNA
Will the upcoming Gears of War E-Day have a multiplayer mode like previous installments in the series? The Coalition talked about it in a recent interview.
June 16th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — June 15th, 2024

Seven of the top ten most wishlisted games from Not-E3 are coming to Game Pass on Xbox and PC
That's over $450 worth of games in the top ten alone!
June 15th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — June 14th, 2024

Bloodborne PC Port Is Not Something Hidetaka Miyazaki Is Opposed to, but the Ball Seems to Be in Sony's Court
FromSoftware's president Hidetaka Miyazaki is not opposed to the release of a Bloodborne PC port, but it seems like the ball is in Sony's court for it to happen, judging from some recent statements.
June 14th, 2024 — Source

Dragon Age: The Veilguard director says having to wait until the end of the game to max a specialization is lame, "We're the exact opposite."
You'll get to play your endgame specialty before the game is nearly over.
June 14th, 2024 — Source

Elden Ring dev teases several new features coming with the DLC, including 4 I've wanted since launch and 5 new hairstyles
Elden Ring is getting big quality-of-life boosts alongside the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC.
June 14th, 2024 — Source

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater -- 10 New Details
It lacks a release date, but Konami's eagerly-awaited remake looks better and better with each reveal. Here's what you should know.
June 14th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — June 10th, 2024

Atomfall Shows Rebellion Is Aiming for Something Weirder and More Ambitious Than Another Sniper Elite
No Sniper Elite 6 for you
June 10th, 2024 — Source

Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks Closures Were "Hard Decisions" Made for "Sustainable Business" -- Phil Spencer
"In the end, I've said over and over, I have to run a sustainable business inside the company," says the Microsoft Gaming CEO.
June 10th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 arrives this November
Almost exactly one year ago, the team at Asobo Studios announced Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 -- a follow-up to 2020's much-loved title, bringing with it game engine improvements, over a dozen new jobs and more. During Microsoft's most recent game showcase, we got another look at the upcoming simulator -- alongside a release date.
June 10th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Soars Onto PC VR This November
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 confirmed its release date in a new trailer.
June 10th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft 'Is by No Means Abandoning' the Stories Told in Gears 4 and 5, Despite Decision to Do a Prequel Next
Nice.
June 10th, 2024 — Source

Steam Next Fest Returns With New PC VR Demos
Steam Next Fest returns with a new selection of PC VR demos.
June 10th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Gaming — PC — June 9th, 2024

Dustborn Gets New Trailer, Pre-Orders, and PC Demo Next Week
During Summer Game Fest 2024's Future Game Show, Red Thread Games and Quantic Dream presented a new Dustborn trailer that celebrates the opening of pre-orders. As a reminder, the game is slated to launch on August 20 for $29.99 on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series S/X, and Xbox One.
June 9th, 2024 — Source

The Casting of Frank Stone -- Deep Dive Discusses Premise, Dead by Daylight Connection, and More
Game director Paul Martin also briefly talks about the story's beginning, set in 1963 with an investigation into a serial killer.
June 9th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — June 8th, 2024

MSI Claw after more updates: nope, it"s still a dud
Two more sets of updates don"t redeem this Intel handheld.
June 8th, 2024 — Source

I never expected this popular PC esports shooter to come to Xbox, and I couldn't be more excited
Valorant coming to Xbox was absolutely the biggest surprise of Summer Game Fest 2024, and it seems Riot is doing it right.
June 8th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Slitterhead Gets Gameplay Trailer, PC Specs, and November 8 Launch Date
The action/adventure game Slitterhead appeared with major news at Summer Game Fest 2024. Japanese Developer Bokeh Game Studio, founded by Silent Hill creator Keiichiro Toyama following Sony's closure of Team Siren, revealed that Slitterhead would launch on November 8 for PC (Steam and Epic Games Store), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S|X.
June 8th, 2024 — Source

VALORANT Lands on Consoles Soon; No PC Crossplay, But There"s Cross-Progression
At Summer Game Fest 2024, Riot Games announced that its popular free-to-play 5v5 competitive first-person shooter game VALORANT will soon be available on consoles. A limited beta is set to kick off on June 12 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S|X players living in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Europe, and Japan, with more regions possibly rolling out later.
June 8th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — June 7th, 2024

Antec Showcases Core HS, its First Gaming Handheld
The partnership between Antec and Ayaneo has resulted in a new handheld device called the Core HS, marking Antec's debut into the handheld gaming market. Similar to Ayaneo's Slide, the Antec Core HS is powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 7840U processor and comes in two models: white and black.
June 7th, 2024 — Source

Gaming Laptop versus Desktop PC: Which Computer Should You Get?
Video games might have gotten impressively advanced graphics-wise, but still serve the same great purpose of providing an escape to tired students and full-time jobholders alike. Be it an action-packed competitive match in "Counter-Strike," or a panoramic view of the night sky in "Genshin Impact" — there is nothing quite like unwinding your day with a relaxing gaming session.
June 7th, 2024 — Source

Intel Shows Lunar Lake Running F1 24 at 60fps With XeSS and Ray Tracing
Not too shabby for a ~17W processor.
June 7th, 2024 — Source

Looks Like Amazon MMO New World Is Coming to Console
SGF announcement teased.
June 7th, 2024 — Source

MSI talks Claw: Lunar Lake coming to original model
The Claw is the only Intel-based portable gaming PC out there, and the 8 AI+ upgrade will get Lunar Lake. But the original 7-inch model is going to get it as well.
June 7th, 2024 — Source

NVIDIA GeForce NOW Gets Street Fighter 6 and Six More Games
Capcom's latest entry in the iconic Street Fighter series, Street Fighter 6, punches its way into the cloud this GFN Thursday. The game, along with Ubisoft's XDefiant, leads six new games joining the GeForce NOW library. A new reward makes its way to the cloud gaming service's Ultimate and Priority members.
June 7th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — June 6th, 2024

How to set up NVIDIA GeForce NOW on Steam Deck
NVIDIA GeForce NOW is now easier to access on Steam Deck.
June 6th, 2024 — Source

PC version of The Last of Us Part II has been ready for half a year, claims insider
Back in late January, Sony and Naughty Dog released The Last of Us Part II Remastered -- a native PS5 version of last-gen's swan song featuring enhanced visuals, improved performance and new side modes. Though the game is expected to make its way onto the PC platform in the near future, there's been no official word on this. That said, according to one insider, the PC port has been ready for more than 6 months.
June 6th, 2024 — Source

The Rogue Prince of Persia artfully changes up the roguelike format
The game offers a nice twist on the live-die-repeat cycle of roguelikes.
June 6th, 2024 — Source

ZOTAC ZONE Handheld Features AMOLED Screen, AMD Ryzen 7 8840U, LPDDR5X Memory, Aiming September Launch For $800
ZOTAC Zone Goes All Out With AMD Hawk Point APUs, LPDDR5X Memory, Stunning AMOLED Design With Launch Planned For September
June 6th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — May 31st, 2024

God of War Ragnarök is coming to PC
God of War Ragnarök will be coming to PC on September 19, 2024! Santa Monica Studio's development partner for God of War (2018) on PC, Jetpack Interactive, is back to help deliver the PC version of God of War Ragnarök. Alongside the release date, we'd also like to share a selection of the features that will be available (Account for PlayStation Network is required).
May 31st, 2024 — Source or Source or Source

Manor Lords First Major Patch Available Now
Overly high ale consumption has been addressed.
May 31st, 2024 — Source

Path of Exile 2 Coming in Early Access to PC and Consoles Later This Year
Path of Exile 2, the next generation free-to-play action RPG from Grinding Gear Games, will be coming to PlayStation 5, and now with a great new feature, couch co-op. Path of Exile has always been a game that plays great with your friends, but until now, you needed multiple devices to play it on.
May 31st, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

PC Gamers in Countries Without PSN Hit Out at Sony for Blocking Sale of Single-Player Games God of War Ragnarok and Until Dawn on Steam
Region locked.
May 31st, 2024 — Source

Sony confirms September PC launch for God of War: Ragnarok, will require PSN account
Sony thinks releasing its games on PC will encourage people to buy a PS5 for the sequel
May 31st, 2024 — Source

Take-Two CEO confirms Grand Theft Auto 6 will get a late PC release
Grand Theft Auto 6 has been announced already, but so far, Rockstar has only confirmed the game for current-gen consoles. While the game will be releasing on Xbox and PlayStation in 2025, those of us on PC will have to wait a bit longer, pushing the release back to 2026.
May 31st, 2024 — Source

Zotac Zone handheld PC specs leak
The Zotac Zone has been teased over the last few days, but the company hasn't revealed the full technical specs for the upcoming handheld yet. The official reveal will be happening at Computex next week. However, a recent leak has revealed what we can expect ahead of time.
May 31st, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — May 30th, 2024

Dungeons of Hinterberg: The Final Preview
How to make friends and be a dungeon crawler.
May 30th, 2024 — Source

RKGK / Rakugaki Review - Paint This City
RKGK / Rakugaki suffers when it comes to story but excels as a 3D platformer.
May 30th, 2024 — Source

Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown Is Out on September 12
Today, during the annual Bigben Group event, NACON has unveiled the release date of Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown. The open world racing game will be launched on September 12 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S|X. However, pre-orders (which start today) will grant a week of early access.
May 30th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

World of Warcraft is coming to GeForce Now
The service is adding WoW Classic, Dragonflight and Cataclysm Classic to its library.
May 30th, 2024 — Source

ZOTAC ZONE Gaming Handheld Specs Leaked, AMD Ryzen 7 8840U Inside
ZOTAC, best known for its graphics cards and to some extent its Mini-PCs, is going to present a new handheld gaming device - ZOTAC ZONE. Videocardz somehow managed to get their hands on an almost complete spec sheet just to find out that it will be powered by an 8-core AMD Ryzen 7 8840U processor.
May 30th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — May 29th, 2024

Asus ROG Ally X handheld gaming PC will have an 80 Wh battery, 24GB of RAM, and a 1TB M.2 2280 SSD
The next handheld gaming PC from Asus is coming soon, but don"t call it a next-gen Asus ROG Ally. That"s because the upcoming Asus ROG Ally X will have the same 7 inch, 1920 x 1080 pixel, 120 Hz display with a variable refresh rate and the same AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor as the original model that launched last year.
May 29th, 2024 — Source

Zotac is the latest tech company to announce a handheld gaming PC
It looks like Zotac is also getting into the handheld PC market. Zotac is primarily known for its graphics cards, but the company has also dabbled in many other hardware areas over the years. This year, the company's big Computex reveal will be a "limit pushing" handheld gaming PC.
May 29th, 2024 — Source or Source

ZOTAC to Debut Limit-Pushing Handheld Gaming PC and Showcase AI-Centric Computing Solutions at Computex 2024
ZOTAC Technology, a global manufacturer focused on innovative and high-performance hardware solutions, will return to COMPUTEX 2024 to showcase its biggest push yet into brand-new product categories. At this year's exhibition, ZOTAC will unveil its first attempt at creating a unique Handheld Gaming PC with advanced controls and features, allowing gamers to enjoy their favorite games on the go like never before with maximum competitive advantage.
May 29th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — May 28th, 2024

A Lenovo Legion Go "Lite" might be in the works
Lenovo is gearing up to unveil a "Lite" version of the Legion Go. In contrast to the ROG Ally X, which is expected to be more powerful and more expensive, the upcoming Legion Go Lite should offer a more budget-friendly option, possibly featuring a less powerful AMD CPU.
May 28th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft Flight Simulator releases City update VII: European Cities II
A diverse and exciting selection of locations from throughout Europe awaits pilots with this latest release.
May 28th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Microsoft Flight Simulator Releases Local Legend 16: The Short Sc.7 Skyvan
The distinctive Skyvan is a utilitarian workhorse in a class of its own.
May 28th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask Just Got Another Unofficial PC Port
Spoiled for choice.
May 28th, 2024 — Source

The Rogue Prince of Persia Early Access Review -- Rewind Time
With tight combat, solid level design and a gorgeous presentation, The Rogue is a brave new take on the Prince of Persia.
May 28th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

This Copilot+ PC gaming feature promises Steam Deck-level performance on Snapdragon X PCs
Copilot+ PCs with Snapdragon X chips will support Auto Super Resolution, Microsoft's equivalent to NVIDIA DLSS.
May 28th, 2024 — Source

World of Warcraft: Cataclysm Classic Review -- Stretching the Meaning of "Classic"
How well does World of Warcraft's Cataclysm expansion hold up 14 years after its original release?
May 28th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — May 27th, 2024

IRDM Pro Nano SSD Unleashes Wicked-Fast 7300MB/s Speeds For Gaming Handhelds
As handheld PC game consoles grow in popularity, so too does the number of storage options in the M.2 2230 form factor that many of them use, including Valve's Steam Deck, Lenovo's Legion Go, MSI's Claw, and the ASUS ROG Ally.
May 27th, 2024 — Source

Lenovo Legion Go "Lite" gaming handheld reportedly in the works
Lenovo Legion Go getting "Lite" edition Windows Central reports Lenovo will launch a more affordable version of its gaming handheld. Lenovo is preparing a revised version of the Legion Go, its Windows 11 gaming handheld.
May 27th, 2024 — Source

The AYANEO Pocket DMG is a retro gaming handheld, that has a 3.92" 1240x1080 (419 PPI) AMOLED display (likely produced by Visionox) and a Snapdragon G3X Gen 2 chipset.
AYANEO did not yet announce the release date or price of the Pocket DMG.
May 27th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — May 25th, 2024

Harvest Hunt Review - Running In Crop Circles
Villainous Games' roguelite horror game builds enjoyable systems around a central monster with more bark than bite.
May 25th, 2024 — Source

How to Turn Optimizations for Windowed Games On or Off in Windows 11
Microsoft has introduced Optimization for Windows Games in Windows 11. If you're having lag or latency issues, you can try to enable or disable Optimization for Windows Games if you are playing your games in Windowed mode.
May 25th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

How to use Google Chrome on Steam Deck
You can easily search the web via Google Chrome on your gaming handheld.
May 25th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft Automatic Super Resolution launched for 12 games, currently only for Snapdragon X platform
Microsoft launches AutoSR, coming to Snapdragon X based laptops first The company launched AutoSR exclusively for laptops, which are not available yet. Microsoft is finally launching its system-level super resolution technology.
May 25th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — May 24th, 2024

AMD FSR 3 Lands on Consoles with Immortals of Aveum Update; PC Implementation Also Improved
Today, out of the blue, Ascendant Studios announced the release of the much-awaited Immortals of Aveum update that introduces AMD FSR 3 support on consoles. This is the first time that a console game supports any frame generation technology.
May 24th, 2024 — Source

Best Handheld Gaming PC 2024
Play PC games anywhere with a handheld gaming PC
May 24th, 2024 — Source

Doom: The Dark Ages Reveal Reportedly Near, Will Have "Medieval" World and Come to PS5
According to insider NateDrake/NateTheHate, Doom: The Dark Ages will be a multiplatform title with a PS5 release.
May 24th, 2024 — Source

DOOM: The Dark Ages Announcement Coming at Xbox Games Showcase -- Rumor
Developed for almost four years under the placeholder name "DOOM Year Zero," it allegedly occurs in a "medieval-inspired Doom world."
May 24th, 2024 — Source

DOOM: The Dark Ages Will Also Release for PS5 -- Rumour
A prominent leaker has claimed that the rumoured new DOOM game will be announced at the Xbox Games Showcase as a fully multiplatform title.
May 24th, 2024 — Source

Doom: The Dark Ages Will Be Revealed At Xbox Showcase, According To Report
Doom fans won't have to wait long to see what's next for the legendary FPS series.
May 24th, 2024 — Source

GeForce Now adds Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 and more
Nvidia is back this week with another round of games for GeForce Now users. The cloud gaming service adds new games each week throughout the year. Today's update includes seven new titles, including swift support for Ninja Theory's long-awaited sequel, Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2.
May 24th, 2024 — Source

Hellblade 2 And Graphics versus Gameplay | Spot On
Hellblade 2 is undeniably a technically amazing game, but is that enough to make it a good game?
May 24th, 2024 — Source

Lenovo Legion Go Review
Handheld PC gaming is GOing places
May 24th, 2024 — Source

PC gamers face higher hardware costs as tariffs on Chinese goods set to return
Graphics cards, motherboards, and desktop PC case prices could increase by 25%
May 24th, 2024 — Source

PC VR Exclusive Puzzle Adventure 'Firmament' Coming to PSVR 2 Later This Year
Firmament (2023), the puzzle adventure from MYST creators Cyan, announced they're finally bringing the game to PSVR 2, making good on their original Kickstarter promise.
May 24th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

The ROG Ally X leaks, with twice the battery of the original and way more RAM
This handheld has more RAM than my gaming PC, though the chip stays the same.
May 24th, 2024 — Source

The Rogue Prince of Persia Explains its Narrative and Time-Traveling in New Video
Leading up to its release on May 27, The Rogue Prince of Persia gets a new video explaining how its narrative works.
May 24th, 2024 — Source

This Warhammer 40,000 combat-racing game makes Mad Max look subtle by comparison
Rev up your Trukks because Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks' newest open-beta and fight giant Stompa mechs
May 24th, 2024 — Source

Ubisoft Knows XDefiant's Hit Registration Isn't Working Well And Is Fixing It
The game has seemingly gotten off to a hot start.
May 24th, 2024 — Source

XDefiant surpassed 3 million unique players in first two days
Fans have been waiting to jump into XDefiant for a long time now, especially after the game's successful playtests last year. However, after multiple delays, buzz around the game began to go quiet. That changed this week with the game finally coming out.
May 24th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — May 23rd, 2024

All free Wuthering Waves redemption codes and how to redeem in-game goodies
Enter codes to get free in-game goodies.
May 23rd, 2024 — Source

Antec Partners with Ayaneo to Announce the Core HS Handheld PC
Antec, a frontrunner in technological advancement, is thrilled to announce the debut of the Antec Core HS, marking a significant leap forward in handheld computing. This cutting-edge gaming PC sets a new standard with its groundbreaking features and unparalleled performance.
May 23rd, 2024 — Source

Asus ROG Ally X handheld gaming PC will have an 80 Wh battery, 24GB of RAM, and a 1TB M.2 2280 SSD
The next handheld gaming PC from Asus is coming soon, but don't call it a next-gen Asus ROG Ally. That's because the upcoming Asus ROG Ally X will have the same 7 inch, 1920 x 1080 pixel, 120 Hz display with a variable refresh rate and the same AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor as the original model that launched last year.
May 23rd, 2024 — Source

Nvidia GeForce NOW adds Senua's Saga: Hellblade II with PC Game Pass support and more
The Nvidia GeForce NOW cloud gaming service is adding seven more games to its library of titles. The big new release is Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, the third-person action-adventure game sequel from developer Ninja Theory and publisher Microsoft.
May 23rd, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — May 21st, 2024

ANTEC to launch its first gaming handheld, based on AYANEO Slide design
Antec enters gaming handheld business with the help of AYANEO Better known for its cooling systems and PC cases, Antec will now 'make' gaming devices. Antec is set to launch a new gaming handheld device, using AYANEO as an OEM supplier.
May 21st, 2024 — Source

Copilot will offer in-game guidance for Xbox and PC games
Microsoft announced a new category of Windows PCs called Copilot+ PCs. And the company is trying to show users that if you buy one of these Copilot+ PCs, you will be getting some extra advantages compared to a PC that won't have a neural chip. It showed off a gaming feature of Copilot, which is designed to assist players in certain Xbox and PC games.
May 21st, 2024 — Source

Ghost of Tsushima With Complete Ray Tracing Mod and DLSS 3 on an NVIDIA RTX 4090 in 8K Looks Astonishing
A brand-new Ghost of Tsushima PC showcase has been released, showing off the game running with a ray tracing modification and DLSS3 on an NVIDIA RTX 4090.
May 21st, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Hellblade 2 Review Roundup: Here's What The Critics Think
The long-awaited sequel has arrived on Xbox and PC.
May 21st, 2024 — Source

How to Create a Wasteland Warrior According to the Cast of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth, and director George Miller on what makes, breaks, and makes again the heroes and villains of the Mad Max world.
May 21st, 2024 — Source

How Long Is Hellblade 2? Chapter List And Playthrough Times
Here's how long Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 will take you to hit credits.
May 21st, 2024 — Source

Kingdom Hearts is finally coming to Steam
Back in 2021, Square Enix announced that it would be bringing the entire Kingdom Hearts series to PC for the first time. This exciting news was somewhat hampered by the revelation that the games would be exclusively available via the Epic Games Store and would not be coming to Steam. Now a few years on, Kingdom Hearts is finally coming to Steam.
May 21st, 2024 — Source

Macabre is Co-op Horror with Serious Scare Potential
First impressions of the startling 'stealth extraction horror' adventure from Weforge Studio.

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OneXPlayer introduces X1 Mini with Ryzen 7 8840U APU, detachable controllers and 'smaller' 8.8 inch screen
May 21st, 2024 — May 21st, 2024 — Source

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Stellar Blade could come to PC, Shift Up considering a sequel too
Stellar Blade officially launched exclusively on PS5 earlier this year to a wave of positive reviews. Now, Shift Up's dazzling action game appears set to arrive on other platforms, like PC, and a sequel is already being considered.
May 21st, 2024 — Source

"The script refers to using a hammer or a knife in a couple of places, and we tried very hard to be the knife." Homeworld 3 narrative team talks characters, story, spoilers, and crafting the journey.
Homeworld 3's lead writer and managing director of narrative discuss how the game's characters and story were crafted.
May 21st, 2024 — Source

The Witcher 3 REDkit Goes Live Alongside New Patch That Enables DLC-Sized Mods
Stop horsing around.
May 21st, 2024 — Source

The Witcher 3 REDkit Modding Tool is Available Now on PC
Create new cutscenes and environments, replace characters with different models, and more with the extensive modding toolset.
May 21st, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

This Is The Best Deal on Elden Ring's DLC Before Release Day on PC
This feels like a no brainer.
May 21st, 2024 — Source

You're not getting a Surface gaming PC. Here's why
If Surface is designed to lead the way, then gaming PC vendors are charging too far ahead.
May 21st, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — May 18th, 2024

AYANEO AG01 is yet another Radeon RX 7600M XT graphics dock (but with a "starship" inspired design)
AYANEO is the latest handheld gaming PC maker to launch a compact graphics dock with OCuLink and USB4 ports, allowing you to add a discrete GPU to a handheld, laptop, or desktop computer. And for some reason the new AYANEO AG01 uses the exact same AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT GPU as the other players in this space: the GPD G1 and ONEXPLAYER ONEXGPU.
May 18th, 2024 — Source

AYANEO AIR 1S is getting a Ryzen 7 8840U upgrade
The AYANEO Air 1S is a handheld gaming PC featuring a 5.5 inch, 1920 x 1080 pixel AMOLED display and an AMD Ryzen processor with RDNA 3 graphics.
May 18th, 2024 — Source or Source

AYANEO unveils AG01 "Starship" graphics dock with Radeon RX 7600M XT and OCuLink connector
AYANEO Starship dock features Radeon GPU AYANEO is introducing its 'Remake' series of products today, featuring design aesthetics from retro devices and themes from classic 80s sci-fi anime series. The AG01 is an external graphics card powered by the AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT GPU.
May 18th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — May 17th, 2024

Are 6 Core CPUs Enough for PC Gaming?
Ryzen 5 3600 vs Ryzen 5 7600 Benchmark Test
May 17th, 2024 — Source

Chinese company reveals world's first Intel Lunar Lake gaming handheld
First gaming handheld powered by Intel next-gen Lunar Lake and Xe2 Battlemage graphics spotted Battlemage on board. Weibu GP10 is the next-gen gaming handheld announced prematurely by the company. This device has appeared on the official Computex website, where the company claims it will showcase the device next month at the expo.
May 17th, 2024 — Source

Ghost of Tsushima can use Nvidia DLSS and AMD FSR at the same time
The long-awaited samurai game lets you mix and match Nvidia super sampling and AMD frame generation if you have compatible hardware.
May 17th, 2024 — Source

Ghost of Tsushima Lets You Use DLSS 2 and FSR 3 Frame Generation Together
The latest update of Ghost of Tsushima lets you use DLSS 2 super-resolution and FSR 3 Frame Generation simultaneously, so you have the unique benefit of having the NVIDIA DLSS 2 handle super resolution and image quality, while letting the AMD FSR 3 nearly double frame-rates of the DLSS 2 output.
May 17th, 2024 — Source

Ghost of Tsushima on PC allows simultaneous use of Nvidia DLSS upscaling and AMD FSR 3 frame generation
Great news for those without RTX 4000-series cards
May 17th, 2024 — Source

Ghost of Tsushima PC Has PlayStation's Third-Highest Peak Player Count, Beating Horizon, TLOU, and More
Following the game's PC release yesterday, PlayStation's Ghost of Tsushima is off to a good start on PC.
May 17th, 2024 — Source

Ghost of Tsushima Tops Steam Sales Charts on PC Launch, Crosses 57,000 Concurrent Players
The open world samurai epic enjoys Sony's fourth-best launch on Steam with over 57,000 concurrent players upon release.
May 17th, 2024 — Source

Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut PC Comparison Videos Highlights Better Shadows, Ambient Occlusion
New Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut comparisons were shared online, highlighting the differences between the PC and PlayStation 5 versions.
May 17th, 2024 — Source

Helldivers 2 and Ghost of Tsushima return to Steam in several regions after delisting, Sony PSN controversy
After being delisted, several PlayStation hits on PC are back on Steam in a handful of territories.
May 17th, 2024 — Source

How to port any N64 game to the PC in record time
"Static recompilation" is "the difference between weeks of work and years of work."
May 17th, 2024 — Source

Intel Lunar Lake "Core Ultra 200V" CPUs Coming To Gaming Handhelds
Intel's next-generation Lunar Lake "Core Ultra 200V" CPUs are coming to gaming handhelds as a new device is revealed by a Chinese maker.
May 17th, 2024 — Source

Intel releases new driver with Hellblade II support, better performance in Starfield, more
Intel Arc and Iris Xe Graphics Driver version 31.0.101.5522 WHQL is out with support for a few upcoming games and updates. If you plan to play Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, Starfield May Update, Wuthering Waves, or XDefiant on your Intel-powered system, then the latest driver is a must to get the best experience possible.
May 17th, 2024 — Source

Redfall Is Getting A Final Update Despite Arkane Austin Shutdown
The game will receive a final update with new quality-of-life-features.
May 17th, 2024 — Source

Redfall to Get One Final Update Adding Offline Mode and More Amid Arkane Austin Studio Closure
"Thank you all."
May 17th, 2024 — Source

Redfall to Receive One Final Update, Adding Offline Mode and Revamped Neighborhoods
Game Update 4 will also revamp the Nest system and add pausing during single-player with additional details coming "soon."
May 17th, 2024 — Source

The 20 best PC games you can play right now for 2024
Where to start with a juggernaut like PC gaming?
May 17th, 2024 — Source

The next Call of Duty will reportedly hit Game Pass on its release day
It seems Microsoft is prioritizing subscriptions over sales.
May 17th, 2024 — Source

This handheld gaming PC with an Intel Lunar Lake processor could debut at Computex in June
Most of the handheld gaming PCs that have shipped in the last few years have been powered by AMD processors thanks to the lead that company has taken over Intel when it comes to the performance and power efficiency of its mobile chips... especially when it comes to graphics performance.
May 17th, 2024 — Source

Valve gearing up to launch new multiplayer game 'Deadlock'
Aside from Counter-Strike 2, we've known that Valve has been hard at work on another project over the past year. The game formerly known as Neon Prime is seemingly being play tested by hundreds of players, leading to leaked screenshots and other details.
May 17th, 2024 — Source or Source or Source

Wuthering Waves -- Everything You Need to Know
Few titles have matched Genshin Impact's appeal, but Kuro Games' upcoming action RPG could stand a chance. Here's what you should know.
May 17th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

XDefiant gets PC system requirements ahead of next week's launch
After numerous delays, Ubisoft's promising multiplayer shooter, XDefiant, is finally coming out in just a few days time. Ahead of the launch, Ubisoft has now revealed the PC system requirements, with recommended specs for playing the game at 1080p, 1440p and 4K.
May 17th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — May 14th, 2024

Arm expects more vendors to enter Windows PC chip market alongside Qualcomm Snapdragon
"Diversification" is Arm's key word for a new attempt at dethroning the x86 ISA supremacy
May 14th, 2024 — Source

Assassin"s Creed Shadows officially announced
Assassin's Creed Red has now been officially unveiled. The game's official title is Assassin's Creed Shadows and just as rumoured, it will be set in Feudal-era Japan.
May 14th, 2024 — Source

Assassin's Creed Shadows' Marketing Has a Cryptic Puzzle Already Driving Fans Wild
Has the Hourglass Puzzle been solved?
May 14th, 2024 — Source

Assassin"s Creed Valhalla Gets NVIDIA DLSS 3, RTX Dynamic Vibrance Mod for Massive Performance Gains
A new Assassin's Creed Valhalla NVIDIA DLSS 3 mod was released online today, bringing massive performance improvements to the latest main entry in the series developed by Ubisoft.
May 14th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

ASUS ROG Ally X May Cost $799 At Launch, Is The Upgrade Worth It?
Gaming handhelds that breach into the world of PC gaming have been all of the rage the last few years after the release of Valve's Steam Deck. While handheld consoles such as the Nintendo Switch have been ultra-popular, its walled garden ecosystem keeps many titles out of reach.
May 14th, 2024 — Source

AYN"s new handheld looks like Sony PSP, weights 320g and features Mini-LED display
AYN teases lightweight gaming handheld with Mini-LED screen Modern PSP with modern screen. The gaming handheld market is evolving in many directions.
May 14th, 2024 — Source

Braid: Anniversary Edition Launches on PC and Consoles
Braid: Anniversary Edition is available on PC, PlayStation consoles, Nintendo Switch, and mobile devices, while Xbox players will have to wait until May 15.
May 14th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Ghost of Tsushima PC Cross-Play Will Launch With a Beta Label Attached
PlayStation continues to wrestle with PSN login headaches as Steam launch approaches.
May 14th, 2024 — Source

Homeworld 3 is Out Now on PC
Homeworld 3 picks up around 100 years after the events of Homeworld 2, and once again revolves around the S'Jet family.
May 14th, 2024 — Source

How to Diagnose RAM Issues with Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool: A Step-by-Step Guide
Is your computer experiencing random crashes, freezes, or unexpected blue screens? Don't panic! Before tossing your machine out the window (figuratively), consider your RAM (Random Access Memory).
May 14th, 2024 — Source

Medieval Multiplayer Post-Plague Survival RPG Nested Lands Revealed
Bring your 'A' game to the medieval plague-pocalypse.
May 14th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft fixes broken VPN in Windows 10 and 11 in KB5037771 and KB5037768
A few weeks ago, Microsoft confirmed that the April 2024 cumulative updates for supported Windows 10 and 11 versions had broken VPN connections. Fast-forward to today, and affected customers can get the necessary fixes as part of the May 2024 Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 10 and 11.
May 14th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft fixes VPN failures caused by April Windows updates
Today, ​Microsoft fixed a known issue breaking VPN connections across client and server platforms after installing the April 2024 Windows security updates.
May 14th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft fixes Windows zero-day exploited in QakBot malware attacks
​Microsoft has fixed a zero-day vulnerability exploited in attacks to deliver QakBot and other malware payloads on vulnerable Windows systems.
May 14th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft Warns of Active Zero-Day Exploitation, Patches 60 Windows Vulnerabilities
Patch Tuesday: Microsoft documents 60 security flaws in multiple software products and flags an actively exploited Windows zero-day for urgent attention.
May 14th, 2024 — Source

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's "magical" GPT-4o felt more like routine Microsoft Copilot updates paired with a snub for Windows
OpenAI's ChatGPT demos during the Spring update event were impressive, but "magical" might be a bit of a stretch.
May 14th, 2024 — Source

Palworld Update Buffs Alpha and Lucky Pal HP, Reduces Damage Reduction on Bosses
When dropping items and Pals on death, anyone on the server can pick them up for 24 hours (and they'll also disappear in 48 hours).
May 14th, 2024 — Source

Rockstar's original Red Dead Redemption and its expansion spotted in launcher files — Windows gamers may finally get a remastered release
Hidden text includes "is now playable on PC", though these changes aren't yet visible to end users
May 14th, 2024 — Source

ROG Ally Killswitch from dBrand fixes one of the biggest problems I had with the gaming handheld
This protective rubber casing comes with a kickstand, rubber grips, decorative skin, and front travel cover.
May 14th, 2024 — Source

Star Citizen Alpha 3.23 Update Is Live, Adding NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, and Much More
Star Citizen has received one of its most extensive updates yet, Alpha 3.23, featuring many additions such as NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, and a custom implementation of TSR (Temporal Super Resolution).
May 14th, 2024 — Source

Senua"s Saga: Hellblade 2, Immortals of Aveum, and Lords of the Fallen Coming to Game Pass in May
Titles like Chicory: A Colorful Tale, JoJo"s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R, and more will leave the service on May 31st.
May 14th, 2024 — Source

The Last Of Us Part I: A 2024 Revisit on PC
The Last of Us Part I is the remake of one of the most iconic games of the last decade. The original The Last of Us was released in 2013 and was an exclusive PS3 title developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment.
May 14th, 2024 — Source

The Rogue Prince of Persia gets new release date
After being delayed last week, Evil Empire has now announced the new release date for The Rogue Prince of Persia. The new game, developed by a team of rogue-like specialists who also worked on the massive indie hit 'Dead Cells', is now due to launch on the 27th of May.
May 14th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — May 13th, 2024

Cities: Skylines II Patch 1.1.2f1 Adds DLSS Super Resolution, Bug Fixes, and More
Hi everyone. As patch 1.1.2f1 is rolling out on Steam and Microsoft Store, let's have a look at what it includes and what you can expect next. This patch removes the entitlement from all the Beach Properties assets, so they are now a part of the base game and available to everyone.
May 13th, 2024 — Source

Classic Marathon Trilogy is Coming to Steam, First Game Out Now
Bungie's classic shooter trilogy is starting making its way to Steam, with the first game in the trilogy being out now for free.
May 13th, 2024 — Source

dBrand ROG Ally Killswitch adds a kickstand, textured grips, protective casing, and more to the gaming handheld — and it's finally available for purchase
A new accessory from dBrand makes your ROG Ally travel-ready.
May 13th, 2024 — Source

Homeworld 3 Review -- Interstellar Journey
Blackbird Interactive's long-awaited sequel to the iconic sci-fi RTS series is here. Is it worth the wait, especially for series fans?
May 13th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Red Dead Redemption May Finally Launch on PC, 14 Years After Its Original Release
Red Dead Redemption may finally launch on PC 14 years after its original release, judging from some recent findings.
May 13th, 2024 — Source or Source

Star Citizen Alpha 3.23 Patch Is Largest to Date, Adds First Native Animals
Out in the wild.
May 13th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — May 12th, 2024

Asus unveils updated ROG Ally X handheld
Recent leaks and teases have suggested that a new ROG Ally handheld was on the way from Asus. Now, this updated system has been unveiled as the ROG Ally X, which will have a few updates over the original design, but will still offer the same display and APU as the original.
May 12th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Gaming — PC — May 11th, 2024

Ghost of Tsushima PC buyers are getting refunds if they can't sign into PSN in their country
Earlier in May, Sony said it would force people to sign up for a PlayStation Network account if they wanted to continue to play the sci-fi shooter Helldivers 2 on Steam. The backlash from players who didn't like that requirement was swift. A few days later Sony did an about-face and told Helldivers 2 Steam players they would not have to sign into PSN after all.
May 11th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — May 10th, 2024

AOKZOE A2 Ultra is an Intel Meteor Lake-powered handheld gaming PC
Most of the handheld gaming PCs launched over the past few years have been powered by AMD's Ryzen processors. But with Intel's new Meteor Lake chips for mobile devices promising big gains in graphics performance, we're starting to see companies opt for Intel chips in select models.
May 8th, 2024 — Source

ASUS ROG Ally X Refresh Coming To Fix Major Issues With The Gaming Handheld
Exactly how hot is the modern handheld gaming market that Nintendo and later Valve helped popularize? So hot that manufacturers are releasing iterative upgrades in between major new handheld console launches.
May 8th, 2024 — Source

Asus ROG Ally, a Steam Deck rival, is getting a big update. Here's what we know.
But it's not ROG Ally 2.
May 8th, 2024 — Source

Bungie's classic sci-fi shooter Marathon is now free on Steam
And the rest of the trilogy is coming, too.
May 8th, 2024 — Source

Days after Sony's Helldivers 2 PSN debacle, Ghost of Tsushima's PC release gets delisted and refunded from Steam in over 170 countries
The PC port of the fan-favorite action title is no longer for sale on Steam in non-PSN regions.
May 8th, 2024 — Source

God of War Ragnarok is Coming to PC, Announcement Set for May -- Rumor
The action-adventure title could be announced at the long-rumored PlayStation Showcase in May, though a release date is unknown.
May 8th, 2024 — Source

God of War Ragnarok PC Could Be Announced This Month -- Rumor
The God of War Ragnarok PC port should be announced this month, according to a well-known leaker.
May 8th, 2024 — Source or Source

Hades 2 Early Access Review -- Hell and Back Again
Supergiant Games' sequel is superior to the original in almost every way, boasting extensive polish and content while still in early access.
May 8th, 2024 — Source

Hi-Fi Rush is getting positively review bombed on Steam after Microsoft killed its studio: "At least they went out with a bang"
Following Microsoft's closure of Tango Gameworks, Hi-Fi Rush fans are showing their support for the studio.
May 8th, 2024 — Source

Hi-Fi Rush is still getting physical copies despite Microsoft's closure of Tango Gameworks
Limited Run Games is still working on a launch for physical copies of the now-defunct Tango Gameworks' Hi-Fi Rush.
May 8th, 2024 — Source

Homeworld 3 Multiplayer Review
Skirmish offers familiar multiplayer space battles, but War Games co-op brings a more novel style of space combat.
May 8th, 2024 — Source

Homeworld 3 Review -- Standing with Giants
Homeworld is a legendary series. To say a game was revolutionary can often be hyperbole, but in the case of Homeworld, this is as true of a statement as any. Before Homeworld, moving your units in three dimensions didn't happen. Homeworld brought actual space combat forward and is essentially revered as a result.
May 8th, 2024 — Source

Homeworld 3 review: A strong, character-driven return to space strategy
Not every narrative choice in Homeworld 3 lands, but the game still delivers strong character work and fantastic space strategy gameplay.
May 8th, 2024 — Source

Homeworld 3 Single-Player Campaign Review
Epic space battles never go out of style.
May 8th, 2024 — Source

NVIDIA GeForce NOW Gets Honkai: Star Rail and Four New Titles This Week
Gear up, Trailblazers - Honkai: Star Rail lands on GeForce NOW this week, along with an in-game reward for members to celebrate the title's launch in the cloud. Stream it today, along with five new games joining the GeForce NOW library of more than 1,900 titles this week.
May 8th, 2024 — Source

Sony's PC learning curve hits an incline | Opinion
A rapid but embarrassing climb-down over PSN logins for Helldivers 2 reveals just how much learning Sony still must do if it intends to become a major PC publisher
May 8th, 2024 — Source

Steam Users Are Positively Review-Bombing Hi-Fi Rush Now Microsoft Has Closed Tango Gameworks
And the beat goes on.
May 8th, 2024 — Source

Senua's Saga: Hellblade II Psychosis Featurette Shows Upgraded Visuals Over Earlier Trailers
Senua's Saga: Hellblade II drops in just a couple weeks, and Microsoft and Ninja Theory have dropped a new featurette focusing on the game's psychosis mechanics. As before, Ninja Theory has put a lot of effort and research into depicting psychosis accurately, with a professor of neuroscience and somebody who actually suffers from psychosis attesting to that in the video.
May 8th, 2024 — Source

Steam Deck update brings BIOS overclocking and improved graphics driver to SteamOS
Also includes update to a newer Arch Linux and Linux kernel
May 8th, 2024 — Source

Unreal Engine 5.4 Brings Significant Performance Improvements, but Frame Time Stability Is Still an Issue
Some of the features introduced in Unreal Engine 5.4, such as renderer parallelization, bring considerable performance improvements, although frame-time stability still leaves something to be desired.
May 8th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — May 8th, 2024

Perfect Dark is in a "Very Rough State" -- Rumor
Announced in 2020, Giant Bomb's Jeff Grubb reports that the shooter "doesn't sound like it's really come together in any way since then."
May 8th, 2024 — Source

The best gaming PCs you can buy: Expert recommended
We tested the best gaming PCs from Alienware, Lenovo, and more that offer customization, advanced processors, and smooth graphics.
May 8th, 2024 — Source

V Rising Exits Early Access, Out Now on PC
The 1.0 release of Stunlock Studios' survival action RPG is now available on PC, adding new events, enemies, locations and bosses.
May 8th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — May 7th, 2024

Hades 2 officially launches in Early Access
The full release for Hades put SuperGiant Games on the map back in 2020, winning multiple BAFTAs, Game Awards and more. Following the surprise announcement of a sequel back in late 2022, Hades 2 has now officially entered Early Access.
May 7th, 2024 — Source

Helldivers 2 PC Players Have Started An Operation To Reverse Negative Reviews
After protesting Sony's controversial plans with negative user reviews on Steam, the Helldivers 2 community has launched Operation: Clean Up.
May 7th, 2024 — Source

Leaked Asus Computex lineup teases ROG Ally upgrade, Snapdragon X notebooks, and gaming peripherals
No sign of the RTX 50 series though
May 7th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft Abandons Redfall and Cancels DLC After Shutting Developer Arkane Austin Down
Unknown number of layoffs.
May 7th, 2024 — Source

Nvidia Update Makes GeForce Now Play Nice With The Steam Deck
The new upgrades include a script that will automatically configure GeForce Now on your Steam Deck.
May 7th, 2024 — Source

The Invincible Gets New Camera Options for Rover Rides, Wider FOV in Latest Update
The latest free update to The Invincible also brings with it enhanced movement speed in select locations, and other features.
May 7th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

V Rising Review -- Soulsucking Children of the Night
Enter the vampire realm.
May 7th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — May 3rd, 2024

A Call of Duty competitor is launching 3 years after its first announcement, and I couldn't be more excited
Here's to hoping this really does feel like the OG CoD days.
May 3rd, 2024 — Source

ASUS May Launch A Revised ROG Ally Handheld With This Key Change
ASUS' ROG Ally handheld doesn't have the absolute best specifications in any area compared to the exploding market of handheld PC game systems. However, it has arguably the best balance of features and price, and that's why we feel it is the most credible challenger to the Steam Deck so far.
May 3rd, 2024 — Source

Everything You Need to Know About the Party Royale World of Seal: What the Fun
Seal: What the Fun is out now in Early Access on PC via Steam, welcoming players from around the world to compete and have fun in its chaotic, unpredictable, and hijinks-packed party royale world. This will be one party for the ages, and we're here to help break down everything you need to know about the brand-new game you won't be able to put down.
May 3rd, 2024 — Source

'Helldivers 2' in review bombing uproar as Sony introduces new mandatory account requirements on PC players
Sony blindsides Helldivers 2 fans with the end of its PSN account grace period, with a new mandatory requirement.
May 3rd, 2024 — Source

Hellblade 2 PC Requirements Revealed
18 days until Hellblade 2 drops on Xbox and PC.
May 3rd, 2024 — Source

Hellblade 2's PC requirements have at last been revealed
Get your PC ready to run the long-awaited Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 at its full graphical potential.
May 3rd, 2024 — Source

'Hellblade 2' will be delivered in 2.39:1 aspect ratio, creating cinematic film bars on non-ultrawide displays
Hellblade 2 opts for a cinematic aspect ratio, and will look absolutely stunning on ultrawide displays. If you have one, that is.
May 3rd, 2024 — Source

Helldivers 2 Director on PSN-Steam Account Linking Backlash -- "I Guess it's Warranted"
"I hope we will make it up and regain the trust by providing a continued great game experience," says Arrowhead Game Studios CEO Johan Pilestedt.
May 3rd, 2024 — Source

Helldivers 2 PC players suddenly have to link to a PSN account and they're not being chill about it
The game didn't require this step when it launched.
May 3rd, 2024 — Source

Mini Settlers is a city builder that you can both enjoy and actually put down
No zoning, no pollution, no advisers—just squares, circles, people, and time.
May 3rd, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Redfall Passes 1-Year Anniversary, Promised DLC Heroes Still Nowhere In Sight
The digital edition promised two extra future heroes.
May 3rd, 2024 — Source

ROG Ally 2nd Screen Mod turns the handheld gaming PC into a dual-screen device
The Asus ROG Ally is a handheld gaming PC with a 7 inch, 1920 x 1080 pixel touchscreen display, an AMD Ryzen Z1 or Z1 Extreme processor, 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and a 512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD.
May 3rd, 2024 — Source

Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 - Minimum PC Specs, Download Size, And More
Here's what your PC needs for Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, such as 70GB of SSD storage.
May 3rd, 2024 — Source

Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 PC Requirements Revealed, Needs 70 GB Space
Ninja Theory also confirms support for Nvidia DLSS 3, AMD FSR 3, and Intel XeSS 1.3 before the sequel launches on May 21st.
May 3rd, 2024 — Source or Source

Starfield's Newest Update is a Game Changer
Bethesda's next update for the space-faring RPG is its largest yet and packed with new features. Here's what you need to know.
May 3rd, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

The Fallout hype is real (and I love it), but Bethesda should NOT abandon 'Starfield' — let them cook.
We may have to wait a long time for Fallout 5, but leaving Starfield on the shelf would be a historic mistake.
May 3rd, 2024 — Source

Valve releases Proton 9.0 for Linux— improves Nvidia graphics and high core count CPU compatibility
25 more Windows games, including new and classic titles, are now playable on Linux.
May 3rd, 2024 — Source

Viz Media Announces Magic: The Gathering Manga With an Exclusive Card
Rivals bond over their love of Magic: The Gathering in Destroy All Humans.
May 3rd, 2024 — Source

What the Hell is Zoochosis?
With this feature, we take a look at Clapperheads' upcoming Zoochosis and try to break down what makes it so creepy.
May 3rd, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Gaming — PC — May 1st, 2024

Best CPU for NVIDIA RTX 4070 in 2024
Let your NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 realize its full potential with the perfect CPU.
May 1st, 2024 — Source

Indika PC review: A quintessential indie experience that proves the devil is in the details
Forgive me, Father, for I have embraced experimental narrative gameplay.
May 1st, 2024 — Source

Microsoft reportedly has lots of first-party Xbox and PC games due out for the rest of 2024
Microsoft will likely be offering up some release dates for many of its first-party games across its Xbox, Bethesda Softworks, and Activision Blizzard divisions. The Verge reports, via unnamed sources, that the current game release schedule is currently packed with those kinds of titles for the rest of 2024.
May 1st, 2024 — Source

Path tracing mods for Deus Ex, Dark Messiah, and Half-Life 2 show stunning progress
Nvidia adds ray reconstruction to RTX Remix path tracing mod framework
May 1st, 2024 — Source

Sins of a Solar Empire II Launches This Summer on Steam
Today, Stardock and Ironclad Games have announced that Sins of a Solar Empire II will finally arrive on Steam this Summer after launching in early access Technical Preview around a year and a half ago on the Epic Games Store.
May 1st, 2024 — Source

Sins of a Solar Empire II will be available on Steam later this summer
People who get their PC games from Valve's Steam service will soon be able to get the sequel to one of the most acclaimed space strategy titles of all time. Today, developer Ironclad Games and publisher Stardock announced that Sins of a Solar Empire II will make its debut on Steam sometime in the summer of 2024.
May 1st, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Gaming — PC — April 30th, 2024

Hellblade 2's minimum PC system requirements are here
Senua's Saga: Hellblade II is just a few short weeks from release for PC and Xbox Series X/S. While we are still waiting on detailed PC system requirements and performance targets, we do have preliminary minimum PC requirements, so you can at least check if you should be able to run it.
April 30th, 2024 — Source

Total War: Warhammer 3 Thrones of Decay review — A fantastic reason to return
New lords and units shine in this real-time strategy DLC with only a handful of shortcomings.
April 30th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — April 29th, 2024

Manor Lords Early Access Review -- Royal Treatment
Manor Lords sets itself apart from other medieval titles with a more methodical pace and focus on city-building, but it has a ways to go.
April 29th, 2024 — Source

MSI Issues Updated BIOS and Driver for the Claw Gaming Handheld to Improve Performance
MSI, a leading brand in gaming, content creation, and business and productivity laptops, is proud to announce that its gaming handheld, Claw, has achieved a significant boost in gaming performance, with an increase of up to 150% through new BIOS and GPU drivers. Moreover, the updated BIOS and GPU drivers enable the Claw to smoothly play the top 100 popular games on the Steam platform, providing an excellent mobile gaming experience.
April 29th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — April 27th, 2024

How to increase ROG Ally VRAM to improve gaming handheld GPU performance
You have options for how much memory is assigned to the GPU.
April 27th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — April 26th, 2024

AYANEO launches the Pocket S Android handheld
Earlier this year, AYANEO announced its newest handheld gaming device called the Pocket S, and now the device is ready to launch. The Pocket S is a flagship handheld gaming device for the company running on Android. So unlike the ASUS ROG Ally, Steam Deck, Lenovo Legion GO, or MSI Claw, it"s primarily meant for mobile games.
April 26th, 2024 — Source

AYANEO Pocket S handheld game console launches via Indiegogo for $399 and up (Snapdragon G3x Gen 2, Android 13, and up to 16GB RAM)
The AYANEO Pocket S is a handheld game console with a 6 inch display, support for up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, and Android 13 software featuring AYA"s custom launcher app and performance tuning utility. It"s also one of the first devices to feature Qualcomm"s Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 processor, a chip that was unveiled last year as a solution specifically made for gaming.
April 26th, 2024 — Source

Before Your Eyes Dev Announces New Game Which Has A Psychic Baby
It's a spiritual follow-up to Before Your Eyes.
April 26th, 2024 — Source

'EA Sports WRC" Gets PC VR Support Next Week Following Season 4 Launch
Codemasters, the EA studio behind the DiRT Rally franchise, announced that its off-road racing game EA Sports WRC is set to include VR support for its PC version next week.
April 26th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Men of War II Launching on May 15, New Launch Trailer Released
Fulqrum Publishing and Ukrainian studio Best Way are excited to announce that their highly anticipated RTS title Men of War II releases on May 15, 2024 on PC. A date long-term fans may appreciate, as this marks the 10th anniversary since the full release of Men of War: Assault Squad 2. Following a number of public playtests last year, the team at Best Way opted to spend extra development time to incorporate feedback from the community.
April 26th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Manor Lords, Developed By One Person, Is Putting Up Huge Numbers On Launch Day
Manor Lords reaches 150,000+ concurrent players and is Steam's top-selling game.
April 26th, 2024 — Source

New Escape From Tarkov Edition Locks PvE Behind $250 Paywall
The pricey new edition also grants players access to "high-priority" matchmaking.
April 26th, 2024 — Source

No Rest for the Wicked Early Access Review -- A Wicked Game
Moon Studios' Soulslike action RPG offers an involving setting, visceral combat and gorgeous visuals but requires much more polish.
April 26th, 2024 — Source

ROG Ally plays better with AMD Fluid Motion Frames enabled, but only if other settings are adjusted — here's how to set up AFMF correctly on the gaming handheld
Turns out, ROG Ally can run even worse with AFMF unless you turn off certain settings.
April 26th, 2024 — Source

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Gets A New Trailer and More Screenshots
Premiered during a showcase on Bilibili streaming platform, this clip contains both cutscenes and location overview, giving a glimpse of in-game story and atmosphere. It's also the first time you can have a taste of the Ukrainian voiceover - the one to be available alongside the English one for everyone to enjoy. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl releases on PC and Xbox Series X/S on September 5, 2024.
April 26th, 2024 — Source or Source or Watch Video

The best gaming PCs: Expert tested
We tested the best gaming PCs from Alienware, Lenovo, and more that offer customization, advanced processors, smooth graphics, and more.
April 26th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — April 24th, 2024

Curious about 'Manor Lords'? It's the most addictive city-builder I've ever played — it's coming to PC Game Pass too.
I'm not even a huge fan of its genre, but Manor Lords has me absolutely hooked.
April 24th, 2024 — Source

Europa is Looking Like One of the Most Engaging Games of the Year
With this feature, we take a look at Novastar Entertainment's upcoming Europa and why it could end up being one of the biggest games of 2024.
April 24th, 2024 — Source

Homeworld 3 gets revised PC system requirements
While an initial PC system requirement announcement for Homeworld 3 happened last year, the game has gone through a few extra months of development since then. Now, the developers have revealed the revised and final PC system requirements for this long-awaited Space RTS.
April 24th, 2024 — Source

Intel XeSS has been added to "Horizon Forbidden West" and "Avatar Frontiers of Pandora"
Newer Intel XeSS has been added to two popular games Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora have been updated to support the latest XeSS. Support for this upscaling tech was already confirmed for Avatar in December, but the game has only been updated to support it now.
April 24th, 2024 — Source

Lost Legions, a 4-Player Survival Crafting Game Set in the Ancient Roman Empire, Announced
Make sure your sandals are broken in and ready to go.
April 24th, 2024 — Source

Manor Lords Early Access Review
Feudal Foundation
April 24th, 2024 — Source

Phantom Fury Review -- Fun-Filled Rampage
Phantom Fury is a follow-up to Ion Fury, taking place a few years into the future. Read on to figure out how well it holds up.
April 24th, 2024 — Source

PUBG Is Bringing Back The Original Erangel Map For A Limited Time
Turn back the clock to 2017.
April 24th, 2024 — Source

Sand Land Review - Tanks A Lot
Sand Land's fantastic vehicular combat and adherence to the source material are let down by bland and repetitive stealth, melee combat, and mission design.
April 24th, 2024 — Source

Steam closes an early-access loophole in its refund policy
Almost any time played before a game's release date now counts towards the two-hour limit.
April 24th, 2024 — Source

Steam Deck 2 FAQ: Everything we know about Valve's next-gen gaming handheld
Valve is working on a Steam Deck 2. Here's everything we know.
April 24th, 2024 — Source

Steam Refund Policy Changes Have Closed An Early-Access Loophole
Early access or full release, you get two hours to make your mind up.
April 24th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — April 22nd, 2024

Popular Indie Game El Paso, Elsewhere Getting Movie Adaptation Starring LaKeith Stanfield
Vampire hunter heartbreak is coming to the big screen.
April 22th, 2024 — Source

Razer Kishi Ultra mobile gaming controller
Razer has this week unveiled its latest mobile gaming controller in the form of the new Kishi Ultra. Compatible with a wide range of devices, including Android, iPhone 15 series, and iPad Mini, the Kishi Ultra aims to deliver a console-grade gaming experience that fits in the palm of your hand.
April 22th, 2024 — Source

Redditor Creates DIY Gaming Handheld Powered By AMD Ryzen 5 5600G APU
A Redditor has developed a gaming handheld, featuring a unique "bulky" look along with AMD's Ryzen 5 5600G APU onboard.
April 22th, 2024 — Source

Tales of Kenzera: Zau Review - Bladedancing
Surgent Studios' debut game, Tales of Kenzera: Zau, is another incredible EA Originals title.
April 22th, 2024 — Source

Tales of the Shire will let you live out your cozy hobbit fantasies
Make your hole in the ground the very essence of comfort.
April 22th, 2024 — Source

Valheim's Ashlands biome update makes my favorite survival game even better, and you can play it now in public testing
The next major update for one of 2021's biggest games is here (for playtesting).
April 22th, 2024 — Source

Valheim's Ashlands Update is Now Live for Public Testing, First Gameplay Revealed
PC players can now venture to the most harrowing biome yet in Iron Gate's Viking survival title via the public test branch.
April 22th, 2024 — Source

Valve finally updates Team Fortress 2 to 64-bit
While Valve has given Team Fortress 2 less attention than its other team-based shooter, Counter-Strike 2, it has not been abandoned. The game has received small updates at irregular intervals. The most recent update, however, is more significant than usual since it finally moves Valve's 17-year-old shooter into the 64-bit age.
April 22th, 2024 — Source

"We've had our authentic moment, now we can start to turn the dial to be a little bit more fantastic." We chat Diablo 4 microtransactions with Rod Fergusson, and striking a balance between earning and paying for the best Diablo drip
We talked to Rod Fergusson, lead of the Diablo franchise, on Diablo 4's cosmetic store
April 22th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — April 19th, 2024

Arena Breakout is coming to PC later this year
Arena Breakout Infinite is an extraction shooter so expect it to have some similarities to games like Tarkov. However, don't expect it to be completely the same.
April 19th, 2024 — Source

Frostpunk 2 Beta Receives Accolades Trailer Highlighting Positive Impressions
The beta is available for Deluxe Edition owners on PC and provides 40 percent of the total experience before its launch on July 25th.
April 19th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

No Rest for the Wicked: Can you play it on Steam Deck?
Looking for No Rest for the Wicked Steam Deck settings? You came to the right place
April 19th, 2024 — Source

Valve Updates Team Fortress 2 to 64-Bit, Boosting Performance of the 17-Year-Old FPS
Heavy stuff.
April 19th, 2024 — Source

Why I never buy the best gaming hardware for my PC
It's tempting, but it's just not worth it!
April 19th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — April 17th, 2024

Best Budget Gaming PC 2024
Cheap gaming PCs for for gamers in need of prebuilt desktop
April 17th, 2024 — Source

Best Fallout: New Vegas settings for Steam Deck
How to optimize your time in the Mojave Wasteland to enjoy this classic Fallout title on the go.
April 17th, 2024 — Source

Cozy cat sim Little Kitty, Big City arrives for consoles and PCs on May 9
It"s from a former Valve designer who helped with Left 4 Dead and CS:GO.
April 17th, 2024 — Source

Ghost of Tsushima Director"s Cut the First PC Port to Include PlayStation Trophy Support
System requirements also revealed.
April 17th, 2024 — Source or Source or Source or Source or Source or Source

Homeworld 3's 2024 roadmap includes multiple free and paid DLC packs
Homeworld 3 players can look forward to the War Games mode expanding through the 2024 roadmap.
April 17th, 2024 — Source

No Rest for the Wicked Gets PC Requirements; Devs Promise No MTX and No Anti-Cheat When Playing Offline
After the early access launch trailer, Moon Studios has now released the PC system requirements for the action RPG No Rest for the Wicked. There's a very big difference between minimum and recommended, to say the least.
April 17th, 2024 — Source

PlayStation overlay is coming to PC alongside 'Ghost of Tsushima' port
Shift + F1 will get you your PlayStation friends, trophies, settings and more.
April 17th, 2024 — Source

PlayStation Overlay Lets You Earn Trophies In PC Games
Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut is the first title to have this.
April 17th, 2024 — Source

Shadow platformer Schim is coming to PC and consoles on July 18
This pretty indie sees you playing as a lost creature trying to get back to its human companion.
April 17th, 2024 — Source

Vigor from the Makers of Arma and DayZ is Finally Coming to PC After Years on Console
Publisher Bohemia Interactive has had a large impact on PC gaming over the past decade or so, with major genre-defining titles like Arma and DayZ to their name. But did you know Bohemia also has another major game it"s currently supporting that"s never been on PC? Initially released back in 2019, the free-to-play Vigor has attracted over 20 million players on Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch, but it's never been released on PC.
April 17th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

World of Warcraft: The War Within Game Director Answers All Our Burning Questions
Will the Horde get to ride a BEE?!
April 17th, 2024 — Source

World of Warcraft: The War Within Preview - Scratching the Surface
Our first look at the massive Worldsoul Saga lacks pomp, but treasure always lies buried deep underground.
April 17th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — April 15th, 2024

10 Fallout games join NVIDIA GeForce NOW library
If you have been enjoying the new Fallout TV series that recently premiered on Amazon Prime and would like to dive a little deeper into the Fallout games and franchise. You'll be pleased to know that Bethesda has joined forces with NVIDIA to make 10 Fallout games available in the GeForce NOW library.
April 15th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

AOKZOE A2 Ultra handheld to feature Intel Core Ultra 7 155H CPU
AOKZOE A2 Ultra officially with Core Ultra 7 155H The company confirms specs during the special event in China. AOKZOE has officially unveiled their latest gaming handheld, dubbed the A2 Ultra. Departing from AMD Ryzen APUs, this device opts for an Intel Core Ultra processor based on the Meteor Lake architecture.
April 15th, 2024 — Source

Beta access for players who preordered Frostpunk 2 Deluxe Edition goes live this week
Beta access will last until April 22 and include the first look at the new Utopia Builder sandbox.
April 15th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Broken Roads Review -- An Impressive Debut
Broken Roads is a new RPG inspired by classics of the genre.
April 15th, 2024 — Source

Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail benchmark arrives with updated PC system requirements
Square Enix recently released the Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail benchmark tool in anticipation of the upcoming expansion. This tool showcases the various graphical enhancements, including the introduction of AMD FSR and NVIDIA DLSS.
April 15th, 2024 — Source

'Into the Radius 2' Coming to PC VR Headsets This Summer via Steam Early Access, Trailer Here
CM Games, the developer behind the single-player survival shooter Into the Radius (2020), confirmed in a new gameplay trailer that its long-awaited sequel is coming to Steam Early Access this summer.
April 15th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

No Rest for the Wicked Receives Launch Trailer Ahead of Early Access Release
Moon Studios' action RPG arrives for PC via Steam Early Access on April 18th and includes the first chapter of the campaign.
April 15th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Palworld Patch Fixes Issue Causing Pal Attacks to Deal Half Damage
The patch is live on PC and reduces the jittering of sleeping Pals on their beds and the hit detection of specific Pal attacks.
April 15th, 2024 — Source

Star Citizen's PC requirements have been updated for the Alpha
Star Citizen is miraculously heading into Alpha, which means the game's PC system requirements have been updated. The game's PC requirements have evolved considerably over the years, after all, the game did start development a over decade ago. With that in mind, we would expect the requirements to change again in the future.
April 15th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — April 12th, 2024

Immortals of Aveum Dev Ascendant Studios Has Reportedly Furloughed Majority of its Staff
Ascendant Studios previously laid off 45 percent of its staff following Immortals of Aveum's commercial failure last year.
April 12th, 2024 — Source

Our Favorite Power Bank for the Steam Deck and ASUS ROG Ally Is on Sale at Amazon
The Anker 737 has 24,000mAh capacity and 140W of power output
April 12th, 2024 — Source

Palworld Summer Update Will Add New Island, Pal Species, Buildings, and Weapons
Pocketpair also revealed that it's working hard to prepare its PvP-focused Arena update for players "as soon as possible."
April 12th, 2024 — Source

Why there are 861 roguelike deckbuilders on Steam all of a sudden
9 answers from 8 devs about why combat card games on screens have blown up.
April 12th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — April 11th, 2024

Fallout 4 and Fallout 76 Have Been Added to GeForce NOW
This GeForce NOW Thursday is headlined by the addition of Fallout 4 and Fallout 76, which celebrate the release of the TV series adaptation (available now for streaming on Prime Video).
April 11th, 2024 — Source

Fallout 4 free current-generation update arrives for Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC later in April 2024
Bug fixes, official current-generation support, and Creation Club content arrive for Fallout 4 on April 25.
April 11th, 2024 — Source

Fallout 4 Is Finally Getting New Content And Improvements On PS5, Xbox, And PC
Last-gen and PC players won't be left out either.
April 11th, 2024 — Source

Fallout 4 is getting a next-gen update just in time for the show
Get next-gen and PC updates for Fallout 4 on April 25th.
April 11th, 2024 — Source

Fallout 4 Set to be Steam Deck Verified, Coming to Epic Games Store
Its upcoming update will also add support for widescreen and ultra widescreen resolutions on PC.
April 11th, 2024 — Source

Palworld shows off teaser trailer for upcoming PvP mode, 'Pal Arena'
Battle your friends and their Pals in the upcoming Palworld PVP game mode
April 11th, 2024 — Source

Horizon Forbidden West PC Patch 1.2.48.0 Addresses Visual Corruption on Radeon RX 6000 GPUs, Fixes Bugs, More
Nixxes and Guerrilla Games have deployed Horizon Forbidden West PC Patch 1.2.48.0, which contains bugfixes, optimizations, and stability improvements.
April 11th, 2024 — Source

PC VR On Steam Has Actually Been Growing, Not Shrinking
It's sometimes claimed that PC VR usage on Steam is shrinking, but here's why that isn't actually true.
April 11th, 2024 — Source

Ten more games land on GeForce Now, including Fallout 4 and Fallout 76
Nvidia is getting in on this week's Fallout hype with a new round of games for GeForce Now, including the additions of Fallout 4 and Fallout 76, which are both now available as of today.
April 11th, 2024 — Source

The Rogue Prince of Persia -- Platforming, Weapons, Boss Fight, and More Showcased in New Gameplay
Watch the initial portion of Evil Empire's upcoming rogue-lite, which outlines the Prince's various abilities and combat prowess.
April 11th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — April 10th, 2024

Palworld Reveals Arena Pal PvP Mode Due Out 2024
Foxsparks, I choose you!
April 10th, 2024 — Source

Star Wars Outlaws preorders: Bonuses, editions, and where to buy for Xbox and PC
There are three versions of the game available for preorder.
April 10th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — April 6th, 2024

World of Warcraft Classic Kicks off Season of Discovery Phase 3
Season of Discovery players at the new level cap of 50 will be able to take on the new raid version of World of Warcraft Classic's Sunken Temple.
April 6th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — April 5th, 2024

7 Steam Deck accessories I actually use
I test lots of Steam Deck accessories, and these are the ones that you may want to consider if you've just entered the world of the coolest handheld on the market
April 5th, 2024 — Source

Chinese fantasy farming sim 'Immortal Life' adds trauma bonding to pastoral ideal, and I love it
I've spent almost 100 hours in this game, and I'm still not done with it.
April 5th, 2024 — Source

Exodus Developer Says Time Dilation Will Make Players "Truly Feel the Weight of Every Decision They Make"
Narrative director Drew Karpyshyn speaks with GamingBolt about Exodus' choice-and-consequence mechanics, and its core Time Dilation hook.
April 5th, 2024 — Source

Free PC Games Galore: The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice, Thief, Chivalry 2, Black Desert
Who doesn't love free PC games? Well, there's plenty available right now for you to permanently add to your libraries.
April 5th, 2024 — Source

Gears 6 Will Deliver a "This is What Next-Gen is About" Moment -- Rumor
Insider Nate the Hate also alleges, "Much like Gears 1 was the moment on Xbox 360, so should Gears 6 be for Xbox Series X/S."
April 5th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — April 4th, 2024

Gears 6 Will Seemingly be Announced This Summer -- Rumour
"I've heard some stuff might be happening with Gears 6 this Summer," says journalist Jeff Grubb.
April 4th, 2024 — Source

Sea of Thieves on PS5 Supports Progress Transfer, PlayStation-Only Servers Confirmed
PlayStation Plus is needed to play online in Rare's title, but Safer Seas allows for playing solo without a subscription.
April 4th, 2024 — Source

ZPG A1 Unicorn handheld game console is coming soon
The ZPG A1 Unicorn is a handheld game console with an unusual design, thanks to its compact body built around a 4 inch, 720 x 720 pixel square display. Other features include a MediaTek Helio G99 processor, up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, and an Android-based operating system.
April 4th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — April 2nd, 2024

AMD FSR 3 Debuts Soon on Consoles in Immortals of Aveum; Frame Pacing Improvements, HDR Coming to PC, Too
We have also now received the press release, where Ascendant adds that AMD FSR 3 on PC will be updated to a better and more recent version that will further improve the visual quality and performance of its temporal upscaling.
April 2nd, 2024 — Source

AOKZOE teases "A2 Ultra" gaming handheld launching soon
AOKZOE to present A2 Ultra gaming handheld, powered by Ryzen 7 8840U? The company confirms that new 2024 products will be revealed soon AOKZOE A2 (non-Ultra) version, Source: AOKZOE On Weibo, AOKZOE has confirmed the imminent announcement of a new gaming handheld.
April 2nd, 2024 — Source

Diablo 4 will change forever in Season 4, but you don't have to wait to try it
Season 4 brings huge new changes to Diablo 4 in May, but you can access the Diablo 4 PTR right now and test them out.
April 2nd, 2024 — Source

Jump Ship Plays Like a Mix of Sea of Thieves, Left 4 Dead, and FTL
Ten developers, including founders of Hazelight and Mojang, are cooking up something unique.
April 2nd, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — March 29th, 2024

Can you play Dragon's Dogma 2 on Steam Deck?
Barely. But there's a workaround!
March 29th, 2024 — Source

Capcom's Dragon's Dogma 2 User Survey is live, and oh boy, it's asking if you want some DLC to go with that giant ARPG
The developer is gauging interest in a potential Dragon's Dogma 2 expansion.
March 29th, 2024 — Source

Dead Cells, Risk of Rain, and Slay the Spire Devs Will Host Triple-i Initiative Indie Games Showcase on April 10
The showcase has been described as having "back-to-back trailers" with no hosts or sponsorships.
March 29th, 2024 — Source

Dragon's Dogma 2 is UK's Biggest Game Launch of 2024 So Far
Capcom's open world action RPG has got off to an impressive start in the region, outdoing Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's launch figures.
March 29th, 2024 — Source

Dragon's Dogma 2 Title Update 1.050 Adds 'Start New game', Max 30fps Option, More
Out now on Steam and PS5, but Xbox Series X and S have to wait.
March 29th, 2024 — Source

Dragon's Dogma 2 Update Arrives On PC And PS5, Adding A Much-Requested Feature
The patch for the action-RPG should come to Xbox Series X|S shortly.
March 29th, 2024 — Source

Fix Released, Aiming to Improve Performance
Two new upscaling modifications have been released for Fallout 4 and Baldur's Gate 3 - PureDark's Fallout 4 and BG3 FSR 3.0 mods.
March 29th, 2024 — Source

Game patch notes recommend downclocking high-end Intel CPUs for the sake of stability
Another game affected by Intel CPU power draw crashes
March 29th, 2024 — Source

Helldivers 2 -- LAS-99 Quasar Cannon, MG-101 Heavy Machine Gun Stratagems Now Available
The new weapons arrive just in time to help players battle the Automatons, though the Quasar Cannon may be situational.
March 29th, 2024 — Source

The Outer Worlds and Thief will be free on the Epic Games Store
Each week, those with an Epic Games Store account are privy to a number of titles for free. Though not always the most exciting offerings, next week's free games include Obsidian Entertainment's Fallout spiritual successor 'The Outer Worlds' alongside 'Thief'.
March 29th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video or Watch Video

Gaming — PC — March 28th, 2024

7 things I'd like to see in the Steam Deck 2
I love the Steam Deck, but it's not perfect. The Steam Deck 2 could be, and here are a few things I'd like to see.
March 28th, 2024 — Source

Best Gaming Headsets for PC
Having the right PC gaming headset can make all the difference
March 28th, 2024 — Source

GeForce NOW Thursday: Get Cozy With "Palia" & Five New Titles
Ease into spring with the warm, cozy vibes of Palia, coming to the cloud this GFN Thursday. It's part of six new titles joining the GeForce NOW library of over 1,800 games. Welcome Home. Escape to a cozy world with Palia, a free-to-play massively multiplayer online game from Singularity 6 Corporation.
March 28th, 2024 — Source

Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition Updated to v1.0.43.0 on PC
Hey everyone, today's update for Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition on PC includes crash fixes, various bug fixes, and improvements based on player feedback. Since the launch of the game last week, we've been closely monitoring our crash reporting system and investigating crashes submitted through our support channel.
March 28th, 2024 — Source or Source

Live Your Farming Dreams in 'Medieval Dynasty New Settlement,' Out Now on Meta Quest
Leave the modern world behind and travel back hundreds of years to the Middle Ages in Medieval Dynasty New Settlement, out now on Meta Quest 2, 3, and Pro.
March 28th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Open Roads Review -- Quick Trip
Though Open Roads' characters and attention to detail are lovely, the overall experience is lessened by its brevity and lack of depth.
March 28th, 2024 — Source

Open Roads Review -- Road Trip
Open Roads is one of those games where it's more interesting to think and talk about it than it is to play it.
March 28th, 2024 — Source

Spyro 4 in Active Development Since January 2024 -- Rumor
YouTuber Canadian Guy Eh heard "whispers" of its development over the past few months, with some individuals at PAX East hearing the same.
March 28th, 2024 — Source

This Upcoming Kidnapper Sim Injects Creepy Vibes Into Its Hitman-Like Formula
Life Eater looks terrifyingly creepy--the kind of horror that is both scary and forces you to contend with how much you might be enjoying it.
March 28th, 2024 — Source

The follow up game from the team behind 'Ori and the Will of the Wisps' is already hauntingly spectacular
No Rest for the Wicked should absolutely be on your most anticipated Xbox and PC games list.
March 28th, 2024 — Source

Throwing snowballs in Helldivers 2 will seriously damage your democracy spreading abilities, so play with the new Stratagems instead
As fun as it is, don't do it right now if you don't want to crash the game
March 28th, 2024 — Source

Will's PC is crashing on Fortnite — let's fix it!
Will Smith's Core i9-powered gaming PC should be able to destroy Fortnite, but it's crashing consistently. He takes it into the PCWorld lab to nail down the issue.
March 28th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — March 27th, 2024

Diablo 4 Ray Tracing Comparison Videos Highlight Minimal Differences at High Performance Cost
New Diablo IV comparison videos were shared online, highlighting the differences ray tracing brings to the latest entry in the series.
March 27th, 2024 — Source

Homeworld 3 is getting some changes in response to player feedback
The upcoming space strategy game from Blackbird Interactive and Gearbox is being adjusted based on what players are saying.
March 27th, 2024 — Source

Marvel Rivals Announced -- 6v6 PvP Shooter Receives PC Alpha Test in May
Playable characters include Spider-Man, Hulk, Magneto, Iron Man and many more, with Team-Up Skills and destructible environments.
March 27th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Marvel Rivals is a mix of Overwatch and superhero battles
Choose from one of 16 heroes, and battle 6 v 6 in a new hero shooter from NetEase and Marvel Games.
March 27th, 2024 — Source or Source or Source or Watch Video

Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1 Update Adds Pause Menu to Metal Gear Solid 2 on PC
Metal Gear Solid 3 on Steam also gets an Additional Settings menu with audio and screen options, mouse sensitivity and more.
March 27th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft's 'missing link' for PC and Xbox gaming will finally put upscaling woes among developers to rest
Microsoft is working with Nvidia, AMD, and Intel to enhance video upscaling support across Windows and Xbox games with its DirectSR tech.
March 27th, 2024 — Source

Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone 3 Season 3 Details: Rebirth Island, Mobile Integration, and Snoop Dogg
Rebirth Island returns with Zombies content set for mid-season release.
March 27th, 2024 — Source

MSI Claw Core Ultra 5 135H Competes Closely Against Core 7 155H Sibling in Gaming Tests
MSI's new handheld gaming PC—Claw—has (so far) experienced a scattershot global launch and review program. Initial impressions from embargo-busting Chinese evaluators indicated that the Intel Core Ultra "Meteor Lake" APU-based devices struggled to keep up with 2023's lineup of AMD-powered handhelds—namely the ASUS ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go.
March 27th, 2024 — Source

MSI Claw Gaming Benchmarks Pit Core Ultra 135H versus 155H With Surprising Results
Moving up a tier in a product stack means you're typically supposed to get a better-performing part, right? Well, at least in the case of the MSI Claw and its Intel Core Ultra processors, that may not always be the case.
March 27th, 2024 — Source

MSI Claw with Core Ultra 5 135H matches 155H version in gaming
MSI Claw 135H and 155H variants offer nearly the same gaming experience Retro Tech Dad has an interesting video comparing not one but 4 different configurations of popular handhelds.
March 27th, 2024 — Source

NetEase Games reveals free-to-play team shooter Marvel Rivals for Windows PC — and you'll have a chance to try it soon
Marvel Rivals from NetEase Games pits teams of two teams of six heroes (or villains) against each other.
March 27th, 2024 — Source

Outpost: Infinity Siege Launches With DLSS 3 & New DLSS 2 Games Out Now
Over 500 games and applications feature RTX technologies, and barely a week goes by without new blockbuster games and incredible indie releases integrating NVIDIA DLSS, NVIDIA Reflex, and advanced ray-traced effects to deliver the definitive PC experience for GeForce RTX gamers.
March 27th, 2024 — Source

"Sky: Children of the Light" Takes Flight on PC - Early Access Begins April 10th
First was mobile, then came consoles—and now Sky prepares to take flight on PC! On April 10th, the Sky: Children of the Light experience arrives to PC players on Steam for Early Access, and there's going to be something that all players can celebrate.
March 27th, 2024 — Source

This Dragon's Dogma 2 mod adds a marker for the Sphinx's Riddle of Rumination Seeker's Token quest, so you can stop tearing your hair out now
One of Dragon's Dogma 2's hardest Sphinx riddles made easy, provided you're on PC.
March 27th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — March 25th, 2024

BitCraft: Age of Automata Preview: A Social, Sandbox MMO With Some Big Ideas
A crafting sandbox, and some incredible ambition.
March 25th, 2024 — Source

Brace yourself, whiskers are coming — Odd Bug Studio announces Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter for Xbox and PC
The dark and bloody adventure RPG returns with a new onslaught, monster hunting side quests, improved base building, and more.
March 25th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Dragon's Dogma 2 Planned Updates Include NVIDIA DLSS Quality Improvements, 30 FPS Cap on Consoles
Dragon's Dogma 2 is going to receive plenty of improvements in the future, which include NVIDIA DLSS quality improvements and additional graphics options on consoles.
March 25th, 2024 — Source

Dragon's Dogma 2's Microtransactions Are Disappointing
If poor PC performance wasn't enough, Capcom's acclaimed open-world action RPG faces criticism for its day-one microtransactions.
March 25th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Capcom announces how it's going to fix Dragon's Dogma 2's biggest issues
Players will soon be able to start a new game with these upcoming Dragon's Dogma 2 updates
March 25th, 2024 — Source

Horizon Forbidden West PC port analysis: Another game that can exceed 8GB VRAM use
Nvidia promoted, but AMD delivers superior bang for the buck.
March 25th, 2024 — Source

MSI Claw versus ROG Ally handheld games consoles performance compared
The MSI Claw and ASUS ROG Ally are two high-end handheld gaming consoles that have been compared in terms of performance, specifications, and battery life. Both devices feature a 7-inch 120Hz IPS display and run on Windows 11.
March 25th, 2024 — Source

Orange Pi Neo Linux handheld gaming PC to sell for $499 and up
The Orange Pi Neo is an upcoming handheld gaming PC with some of the features we've come to expect in this space. It has a 7 inch FHD+ display with a 120 Hz refresh rate and it will be available with a choice of AMD Ryzen 7 7840U or Ryzen 7 8840U processor options.
March 25th, 2024 — Source

Square Enix's Yoshi-P hints that 'Final Fantasy XVI' could come to Xbox after the Windows PC version is done
The developers of Final Fantasy XVI discuss the possibility of porting the game to other platforms once the PC version is released.
March 25th, 2024 — Source

The Elder Scrolls 6 -- "Early Builds" Are Currently Being Played, Says Bethesda
"Even now, returning to Tamriel and playing early builds has us filled with the same joy, excitement and promise to create."
March 25th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — March 22nd, 2024

A new update just made the PSVR 2 ready for PCVR, but there's a catch
We're just waiting on an adapter and official driver support.
March 22nd, 2024 — Source

"Alpha Protocol" Returns to PC - Exclusively on GOG
Obsidian Entertainment's Alpha Protocol was removed from Valve's Steam store back in 2019, due to an expiration of music rights. The Irvine, California-headquartered developer has worked quietly on a re-release of their third-person sci-fi espionage ARPG (originally launched back in 2010) alongside Sega and GOG.
March 22nd, 2024 — Source or Watch Video or Watch Video

Best Steam Deck power banks 2024
Our definitive list of the best power banks for Steam Deck right now.
March 22nd, 2024 — Source

Dead Island 2 SoLA Expansion Is Due on April 17; Steam Launch Slated a Few Days Later
Publisher PLAION and developer Dambuster Studios have announced the release date for the second Dead Island 2 expansion. Titled SoLA, it will be available on PC via Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S|X on April 17. Five days later, the whole game will also launch on Steam after the year of exclusivity on the Epic Games Store.
March 22nd, 2024 — Source

Dragon's Dogma 2 launches on Steam, NVIDIA GeForce NOW
Dragon's Dogma 2 finally released today, with many fans waiting over 10 years for a sequel. You can now dive into a new adventure with Dragon's Dogma 2, which has just arrived on the NVIDIA GeForce NOW game streaming service. This sequel to the beloved action RPG by Capcom invites you to explore a vast and mysterious world, all through the convenience of cloud gaming.
March 22nd, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Dragon's Dogma 2 Launches to "Mixed" Rating on Steam
Though some cite PC performance and technical issues, several players are upset at the extensive microtransactions at launch.
March 22nd, 2024 — Source

Dragon's Dogma 2 Devs Investigating PC Performance & Stability Issues
To all Dragon's Dogma 2 players. We would like to update you on the status of the following items, about which we have received numerous comments from the community. To all those looking forward to this game, we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience.
March 22nd, 2024 — Source

Dragon's Dogma 2's Steam Version Will Add the Option to Start New Saves
"We will announce more details as soon as we can," Capcom has said in an update published on the game's Steam page.
March 22nd, 2024 — Source

Qualcomm says most Windows games will work on its latest Arm laptop chipset
It sought to assure game developers their titles by and large will run on Snapdragon X Elite systems with minimal issues.
March 22nd, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — March 20th, 2024

Alpha Protocol Makes Its Way Back To PC After Five Years
It's available through GOG.
March 20th, 2024 — Source

Dragon's Dogma 2 Review - Pawn Stars
Dragon's Dogma 2 is an excellent sequel that builds upon the first game's core concepts to create a thrilling open-world adventure.
March 20th, 2024 — Source

"Lightyear Frontier" Available Now via Early Access
Explore a strange new planet, pilot and customize your very own mech suit and work with up to three friends online to clean up and create a sustainable environment in Lightyear Frontier, out in Early Access March 19 on Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam), and via Game Pass.
March 20th, 2024 — Source

MSI CLAW versus Steam Deck OLED performance test
If you're in the market for a new handheld gaming device, you might be weighing your options between the MSI CLAW vs Steam Deck OLED. Both devices are designed to provide an engaging gaming experience on the go, but they have different strengths that could sway your decision.
March 20th, 2024 — Source

Playtron unveils cross-vendor and cross-platform Gaming OS for handhelds based on Linux
Playtron is SteamOS-like Linux launcher that supports Steam, Windows, and Epic Games Source: Playtron/TheVerge Steam Deck's biggest advantage is the streamlined and lightweight operating system. This effort would not be possible without Valve's tremendous work with the Proton DirectX translation layer, which enables modern Windows games to be played on Linux.
March 20th, 2024 — Source

Stardew Valley's 1.6 update smashes its Steam player record
Children still yearn for the mines. And the farm, and the desert, and the...
March 20th, 2024 — Source

'Stardew Valley's massive update lets players drink mayo, 'crit' babies, and put hats on dogs
You can also get a pet turtle.
March 20th, 2024 — Source

The Last of Us Part I Gets AMD FSR 3 Support
Naughty Dog, developer of "The Last of Us Part I" released a small patch for the Windows PC version of the game, which adds official support for FidelityFX Super Resolution 3 (FSR 3). This includes support for both FSR 3 Frame Generation, and FSR 3 Super Resolution. Today's update takes the count of games that officially support FSR 3 up to 19.
March 20th, 2024 — Source or Source or Source

Gaming — PC — March 18th, 2024

Best PC Gaming Headset for 2024
Upgrade your gaming sound with SteelSeries, Razer, Logitech, HyperX and other well-known manufacturers.
March 18th, 2024 — Source

How to live stream gameplay from your ASUS ROG Ally
The ROG Ally is a capable Windows 11 PC that can live stream your gameplay.
March 18th, 2024 — Source

Stardew Valley's 1.6 Update Will Let Players Drink Mayonnaise, and Fans Couldn't be More Conflicted
Just because you can doesn't mean you should.
March 18th, 2024 — Source

Steam surpasses itself once again with 36 million concurrent players
Over the past few years, the Steam platform has seen strong and consistent growth, with the PC-based service reaching record numbers of concurrent players every few months. Just recently however, the service has seen a massive surge in players, having now reached 36 million concurrents -- one week after hitting 35m.
March 18th, 2024 — Source

PC games retailer Robot Cache allows players to start games 200x faster than any other games store
The digital outlet has adopted DACS Laboratories' ROCKITPLAY FastStart Technology for over 50 games
March 18th, 2024 — Source

Valve introduces Steam Families with game sharing and parental controls
Share your Steam games with up to five others in a Steam Family.
March 18th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — March 15th, 2024

Aspyr responds in wake of rocky Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection launch
Yesterday, the Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection had a very disappointing launch. Players logged into the game to find a low number of available servers, bugs, and an unreasonably large 70GB+ install size. Now, Aspyr has spoken out about some of the game's problems, promising fixes.
March 15th, 2024 — Source

ASUS ROG Ally with Z1 Extreme drops to $599, making MSI Claw an even tougher choice
ASUS ROG Ally again available at $599 Now is the time for a price cut for the MSI Claw. MSI Claw might now be facing a tough competition with ASUS dropping the price of its ROG Ally console through Best Buy, especially considering how recently Claw was released (last week).
March 15th, 2024 — Source

Best MSI Claw accessories 2024: Improve your gaming handheld experience
The right accessories can protect your MSI Claw or make it more convenient to use.
March 15th, 2024 — Source

Delidded Core i9-14900KS PCs on sale with Intel approval and warranty - Maingear among first partners
Prepare to pay an extra $200 vs a 'standard' Core i9-14900KS model.
March 15th, 2024 — Source

Diablo IV, Naraka: Bladepoint and more to get RTX upgrades
Ahead of the annual Game Developers Conference, Nvidia has announced a lengthy list of games -- both old and upcoming -- which are set to be further enhanced by its RTX capabilities; with the likes of Diablo IV set to get ray-traced reflections and shadows in just a few short weeks.
March 15th, 2024 — Source

Ereban: Shadow Legacy's Game Pass Launch Has Been Cancelled
The change was made "due to recent changes in our partnership with Raw Fury as our publisher," according to the developer.
March 15th, 2024 — Source

Funcom Breaks Down Conan Exiles Age of War Chapter 4
Making Robert E. Howard proud.
March 15th, 2024 — Source

GMK K9 is an Intel Meteor Lake mini PC with Thunderbolt 4 and 2.5 GbE LAN
The GMK K9 is a compact desktop computer that looks very familiar, because it's virtually identical on the outside to the GMK NucBox K8 that the company launched in February. But while the NucBox K8 is powered by an AMD Ryzen 9 8845HS "Hawk Point" processor, the new K9 model has an Intel Core Ultra 5 125H "Meteor Lake" processor under the hood instead.
March 15th, 2024 — Source

How to take a screenshot on Steam Deck in Desktop mode
Taking a screenshot on the Steam Deck in Desktop mode isn't as obvious as it should be, here's a guide.
March 15th, 2024 — Source

Hyper Light Breaker Exclusive First Hands-On Gameplay Preview: Dreaming a Tangerine Dream
Sun in my head, sword up my sleeve.
March 15th, 2024 — Source

Hyper Light Breaker Launches in Early Access This Summer
Into the Overgrowth.
March 15th, 2024 — Source

Intel's Advanced Optimization tech embraces more games -- and older CPUs
If your processor isn't officially supported, an "Advanced Mode" may still help you.
March 15th, 2024 — Source

Minecraft Players Losing Worlds When Updating with PC Xbox App, Game-Pass-Like Sub Rolls Out
Minecraft dropped its latest update earlier this week, but those playing on PC may want to avoid downloading it. Mojang is warning that those who update Minecraft via the Xbox app on PC may have their worlds wiped.
March 15th, 2024 — Source

MotoGP 24 Launches on May 2 with New LiveGP Multiplayer Championships, Xbox-PlayStation Crossplay
Yesterday, Milestone announced MotoGP 24, this year's edition of the officially licensed MotoGP videogame.
March 15th, 2024 — Source

Star Citizen 1.0 'Twinkles on the Horizon', Dev Says — 12 Years and $669 Million Later
"In a marathon, they say the last mile is the hardest."
March 15th, 2024 — Source

Star Wars Outlaws to Support NVIDIA RTX Direct Illumination and RTGI on PC
Yesterday, NVIDIA announced that Star Wars Outlaws, one of the year's most anticipated game releases, would support NVIDIA DLSS 3 and Reflex on PC at launch. The game will also integrate NVIDIA's RTX Direct Illumination alongside ray traced global illumination (RTGI) to offer what is being described as the most detailed Star Wars experience ever seen in a game, thanks to the combination of the Snowdrop Engine and NVIDIA's technologies:
March 15th, 2024 — Source

Valve reveals top 100 most-played Steam Deck games
With the release of the Steam Deck back in 2022, Valve has been keeping track of exactly what kind of games owners have been playing on its portable handheld. With us having entered the Steam Deck's 3rd year on the market, Valve has revealed the top 100 most played games on Deck over the past year.
March 15th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — March 14th, 2024

Black Myth: Wukong Will Launch with Path Tracing and DLSS 3.5 Support on PC
"Enabling Full Ray Tracing in Black Myth: Wukong sees environmental effects and detail taken to the next level," Nvidia says.
March 14th, 2024 — Source

DarkGate Exploit Targets Full Control Of Unpatched Windows PCs So Update ASAP
This week, researchers have reported that earlier this year, threat actors leveraged a vulnerability in Windows to deploy DarkGate malware after phishing the victim for initial access. The vulnerability tracked as CVE-2024-21412 led to users running fake Microsoft software installer (.MSI) packages that looked like iTunes, NVIDIA, and other real programs. From here, the compromised device would be linked to a command and control (C2) network where the attacker could do anything they wanted.
March 14th, 2024 — Source

Diablo 4 Gets Ray Tracing Support Later This Month
Nvidia previously teased the feature at CES earlier this year.
March 14th, 2024 — Source

Diablo 4's PC Version is Adding Ray Tracing Support on March 26
The action RPG's PC version will boast improved reflections and shadows following the implementation of ray tracing later this month.
March 14th, 2024 — Source

Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection Launch a Mess, Only 3 64-Player PC Servers to Start
The Star Wars Battlefront franchise has seen its ups and downs in recent years, but some players allowed themselves to become excited about Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection, a remaster of the first two games in the series originally developed by Pandemic Studios.
March 14th, 2024 — Source

Star Wars' Classic Battlefront Relaunch Is Off to a Rocky Start
Battlefront Classic Collection's launch is *not* just like the simulations.
March 14th, 2024 — Source

This upcoming Xbox / PC RTS is an insane mix of 'Age of Empires' and the BBC's 'Planet Earth'
Empire of the Ants, the upcoming RTS based on the famous namesake novel, has revealed a new gameplay trailer at GDC 2024
March 14th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — March 11th, 2024

Final Fantasy 16 Producer Says PC Version is in "Final Stages of Optimization", Demo Planned
Producer Naoki Yoshida says the team will announce system requirements before launch, but they're "looking to be somewhat high."
March 11th, 2024 — Source

ONEXPLAYER 2 Pro handheld gaming PC with Ryzen 7 8840U launches for $1049 and up
The ONEXPLAYER 2 Pro is a handheld gaming PC with an 8.4 inch, 2560 x 1600 pixel display, an AMD Ryzen 7 processor featuring RDNA 3 graphics and a set of detachable controllers that give the little like a Nintendo Switch.
March 11th, 2024 — Source

Prototype 'Steam Machine' dusted off and tested — running Windows on an old AMD APU ten years later
Even in its own time, it wasn't very fast.
March 11th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Rev Your Engines In Forza Motorsport Update 6
Forza Motorsport Update 6 invites you to explore different engines, the beating heart inside your favorite cars.
March 11th, 2024 — Source

Steam Deck OLED Display Durability: Burn-In Test Reveals Surprising Results
Valve had a hit on its hands with the Steam Deck, and we expect the gaming firm to produce more handheld consoles in the future. While we don't yet have word of a true Steam Deck successor, Valve has seen fit to upgrade the Steam Deck with an OLED display. This device launched in late 2023, which turns out to be enough time for some extremely committed gamers to begin seeing display burn-in.
March 11th, 2024 — Source

The MSI Claw A1M Handheld Gaming PC is Up for Preorder
Game on the go with MSI.
March 11th, 2024 — Source

The MSI Claw is finally available for purchase
Meet the new Valve Steam Deck competitor.
March 11th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — March 8th, 2024

Balatro Review
Red Hot Poker
March 8th, 2024 — Source

Helldivers 2 Community Unlocks Mechs After Liberating Tien Kwan
Exosuit up.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

Helldivers 2 Players Have Successfully Unlocked Mechs After A Brutal Campaign
Mechnificent.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

Helldivers 2 Dev Reveals Plans to Make Heavy Enemies Easier to Deal With After Patch Backlash
Charger ahead.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

Highwater Interview -- Art Style, Setting, Exploration, and More
Demgaog Studio CEO and Highwater's creative director Igor Simic speaks with GamingBolt about the post-apocalyptic strategy adventure game's upcoming PC and console launch.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

MSI Claw A1M Lands at Retail in USA
MSI's official North American online store has started to sell their brand-new Claw A1M handheld portable gaming PC—earlier in the week media outlets spotted a premature Newegg store listing, perhaps foreshadowing a widespread US launch on March 8 (today).
March 8th, 2024 — Source or Source or Source

Someone Staged a Production of Hamlet Inside GTA 5, and Now It's Getting a Documentary
Shot entirely in GTA 5.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

Steam Deck OLED sees burn-in after 1,500-hour stress test — reducing brightness recommended to avoid damage
Or just don't worry about it.
March 8th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

The best SSD for the Steam Deck in 2024: Fast NVMe drives for gaming on the go
Our tests show the best SSDs for games on the Steam Deck.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

The MSI Claw has arrived to take on the Steam Deck
The base model of the Intel Core Ultra-powered gaming handheld is now available for $699.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

Tokyo Xanadu New Project Announced by Falcom, First Teaser Released
The sequel features an all-new setting with systems built from the ground up, but a release date and platforms are currently unknown.
March 8th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Unicorn Overlord is Not Planned for PC
Atlus producer Akiyasu Yamamoto reveals that "per our agreement with Vanillaware, we are only releasing it on console."
March 8th, 2024 — Source

You can now create your Dragon's Dogma 2 character before launch for free on Xbox and Windows PC, download here
Create your Dragon's Dogma 2 character before launch, and it'll transfer over to the full game too.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

You know, the Xbox app for PC Game Pass on Windows 11 just got updated, and it's getting pretty good ...
Microsoft is turning a corner with their oft-maligned Xbox app for Windows 10 and Windows 11.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

Why Do the Unicorn Overlord Devs Avoid PC?
The port that never was.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

Why PC gamers shouldn't waste money on a PCIe 5.0 SSD
Your older PCIe SSD will do just fine!
March 8th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — March 6th, 2024

Alan Wake 2 Developer Lowers Minimum GPU Requirements on PC
Instead of a GeForce RTX 2060 or a Radeon RX 6600, PC players can now use a GTX 1070 or RX 5600 XT to play at 1080p/30 FPS at Low quality.
March 6th, 2024 — Source

Alan Wake 2 minimum GPU requirements officially lowered to GTX 1070/RX 5600XT
Alan Wake 2 will now officially run on GTX 1070 or RX 5600 XT The game receives optimization patch for older GPU architectures. In the gaming community, opinions on this title vary—some label it a boring walking simulator, while others appreciate its captivating narrative and visually appealing graphics.
March 6th, 2024 — Source

Alan Wake 2 Patch Just Miraculously Delivered A Huge Boost On Old GeForce GPUs
Alan Wake 2 has been a fantastic game, filled with mystery and a very compelling story. It also comes packed with some of the most demanding graphics technologies that a GPU can face, with often crippling effect. Ray tracing is really just the appetizer, with path tracing also available to bring environments to their full breadth.
March 6th, 2024 — Source

Alan Wake 2 Revised PC System Requirements Shared as Patch 1.0.16.1 Introducing Massive Performance Improvements Goes Live
New Alan Wake 2 PC system requirements were shared online today by Remedy Entertainment as a new patch optimizing rendering for older GPUs went live.
March 6th, 2024 — Source

Balatro Sells 500,000 Units in 10 Days
LocalThunk's roguelite deckbuilder launched late last month for PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
March 6th, 2024 — Source

Creatures Of Ava Lets You Save The World With Animals And Music
This is the gaming equivalent of The Pied Piper, only with fewer rats.
March 6th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Framed Developer Unveils Occult Noir Stealth Game Sleight of Hand - Xbox Partner Preview
Smoke and broken mirrors.
March 6th, 2024 — Source

Frostpunk 2 gets a release date, comes to PC Game Pass on day one this summer
The world may be plunged in snow and ice, but tempers are heating up in the city.
March 6th, 2024 — Source

Frostpunk 2 Launches on July 25 for PC, Will Be on Game Pass on Day One
11 bit Studios brought a release date reveal trailer for Frostpunk 2 at the Xbox Partner Showcase. The sequel to the popular city building survival game released in 2018 will be available starting on July 25 for PC (where the game will support AMD FSR 3) via all main stores, including Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG.
March 6th, 2024 — Source or Source

Now more people can play last year's Game of the Year runner-up as Remedy lowers Alan Wake 2's minimum requirements
Alan Wake 2 now supports GPUs that don't have mesh shaders allowing the game to run on older GPUs.
March 6th, 2024 — Source

Remedy lowers the minimal PC GPU requirement to run Alan Wake 2 with new update
Usually when a PC game is finally released, its hardware requirements don't change. However, the development team at Remedy has just released a PC update to its acclaimed horror-themed title Alan Wake 2 that lowers its minimal GPU requirements so that more gamers can officially play the title.
March 6th, 2024 — Source

Save Big On Dragon's Dogma 2 PC Preorders, And Get A Free Game
Dragon's Dogma 2 preorders come with multiple in-game bonuses.
March 6th, 2024 — Source

Sleight of Hand is a new noir game from the creator of Framed
The RiffRaff Games release follows former occult detective Lady Luck.
March 6th, 2024 — Source

Sleight of Hand Is a Neo-Noir Stealth Sim Featuring a Betrayed Witch
During the Xbox Partner Showcase, New Zealand-based developer RiffRaff Games (led by Joshua Boggs, known for the puzzle game FRAME) announced Sleight of Hand, a neo-noir stealth sim game.
March 6th, 2024 — Source

Project Tower: Copy Your Enemies' Skills in New Unreal Engine 5 Shooter
One-way ticket to bullet hell.
March 6th, 2024 — Source

The Alters is Coming to Game Pass, New Trailer Showcases Exploration and Choices
11 bit Studios' narrative management title sees worker Jan Dolski creating alternate versions of himself to survive and return home.
March 6th, 2024 — Source

The Best Steam Deck Alternatives
PC Gaming on the go
March 6th, 2024 — Source

Top 20 UK video game sales are 38% physical
Diablo 4 was 85% digital, while Spider-Man 2 was just 46% digital
March 6th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — March 4th, 2024

Alan Wake 2 Patch Improves Performance on NVIDIA's Pascal GPUs and Even on Ada Lovelace GPUs
Ahead of launching, Alan Wake 2 made the news because it required graphics cards with hardware support for DirectX 12 Ultimate's Mesh Shaders feature. That left unsupported GPUs like NVIDIA's GTX 1000 series and AMD's RX 5000 Series in the dust.
March 4th, 2024 — Source

Alan Wake 2 update boosts NVIDIA Pascal GPU performance, game now playable with GTX 1070
Alan Wake 2 will soon run faster on GTX 10 series The patch will deliver optimizations for cards lacking Mesh Shading support. Alan Wake 2 is set to receive an important patch soon. This update will update the game engine compatibility with older GPU architectures that lacked Mesh Shading support.
March 4th, 2024 — Source

It's Avengers versus X-Men In Marvel Snap's March Update
Be right back, assembling an Avengers deck.
March 4th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

The Outlast Trials Review -- Intensive Therapy
Red Barrels' detour into multiplayer horror is as messed up yet endearing as its single-player efforts, even with some issues.
March 4th, 2024 — Source

MSI CLAW gaming handheld launches on March 8th in the US
MSI CLAW finally has a release date Newegg spills the beans on Core Ultra based gaming handheld. As we have mentioned, the MSI CLAW launch date and pricing will heavily depend on the region where it will be sold.
March 4th, 2024 — Source

Terminator: Dark Fate -- Defiance Review -- A Bit Much at Times
Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance is a new real-time strategy game with an emphasis on realistic tactics.
March 4th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — March 2nd, 2024

Deep Rock Galactic Is Getting NVIDIA DLSS 3 Support Soon
It's been over six years since the early access launch of Deep Rock Galactic and nearly four years after version 1.0, and the cooperative first-person shooter game featuring space dwarves is still going strong.
March 2nd, 2024 — Source

Nvidia could be working on a new gaming device to rival the Steam Deck
Meanwhile, the Switch 2 will be coming out soon with specs that can outperform the Steam Deck
March 2nd, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — March 1st, 2024

Cyberpunk 2077 adds core prioritization for hybrid CPUs, which would be great if it didn't cause other problems
It could help fix gaming issues with hybrid CPUs in the future.
March 1st, 2024 — Source

GPD Win Mini (2024) is a mini gaming laptop with Ryzen 7 8840U and 7 inch, 120 Hz VRR display
The GPD Win Mini is either a handheld gaming PC with a 7 inch display and a clamshell design with a QWERTY keyboard, touchpad, and built-in game controllers in the bottom section.
March 1st, 2024 — Source

GPD WIN Mini Ryzen 8840/8640U handheld to feature ROG Ally 7″ 120Hz screen with VRR support
ASUS ROG Ally screen in GPD Win Mini 2024 The updated design is powered by AMD Hawk Point APUs. It is about this time of the year when companies are announcing their brand new handheld systems powered by next-gen APU series.
March 1st, 2024 — Source

New GPD Win Mini 2024 is a Ryzen 8840U handheld with 7-inch 120Hz VRR display, detachable handles
Joining the Ryzen clamshell party with Ayaneo Flip DS, the Win Mini 2024 enjoys VRR privilege and a real keyboard
March 1st, 2024 — Source

MSI Claw is up for pre-order, ships March 12 (First handheld gaming PC with Intel Meteor Lake)
The first handheld gaming PC powered by an Intel Meteor Lake processor with Intel Arc integrated graphics is almost here.
March 1st, 2024 — Source

No Rest for the Wicked Early Access Roadmap Revealed, Includes Multiplayer and Farming
Before its 1.0 launch, the action RPG will receive new bosses, enemies, map regions, expanded story content, and much more.
March 1st, 2024 — Source or Source

Some Helldivers 2 Players Are Using Elgato Stream Deck To Call In Stratagems
Democracy doesn't take shortcuts, and neither should you.
March 1st, 2024 — Source

Starfield: Shattered Space DLC Could be Unveiled Soon -- Rumour
Updates made to the DLC section of the game's Steam backend might be hinting at an upcoming reveal of its first expansion.
March 1st, 2024 — Source

The Best Gaming PC Deals Today (March 2024)
Here are the best gaming PC deals right now.
March 1st, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — February 28th, 2024

Alone in the Dark Trailer Teases Derceto Manor's Residents and Their Reactions
Whether you play as Edward Carnby or Emily Hartwood, the manor's residents will have different reactions and conversations.
February 28th, 2024 — Source

'Enshrouded' early access review: Thoughts on this PC survival game's promising present, and shrouded future
Our first look at the expansive world of Enshrouded
February 28th, 2024 — Source

Persona 3: Reload Looks Like It's Getting FES Expansion After All
Fully expecting something.
February 28th, 2024 — Source

New Action-RPG Vindictus: Defying Fate Announced
Enjoy the cinematic reveal trailer.
February 28th, 2024 — Source

Palworld Bug for Capturing Rival Trainers "Unintentionally Fixed", Pocketpair Apologizes
A recent patch removed the bug inadvertently, meaning players can no longer capture the Tower bosses and wield them in battle.
February 28th, 2024 — Source

Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeance PC System Requirements Are Among the Lowest We Have Seen in a While
The Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeance PC requirements were revealed today, and they are among the lowest we have seen in a very long time.
February 28th, 2024 — Source

Solium Infernum (PC) review: A devilishly good strategy experience
League of Geeks brings fast-paced strategy to Hell in Solium Infernum.
February 28th, 2024 — Source

Wrath: Aeon of Ruin Review -- Not Just Another Boomer Shooter
After having spent quite a few years in early access, Wrath: Aeon of Ruin is finally out now. How well does the boomer shooter stack up against its contemporaries?
February 28th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — February 27th, 2024

It's now even easier to play more Windows PC games on Mac — Crossover 24 adds support for new titles
It's no secret that Macs have been behind the curve when it comes to gaming, but CrossOver 24, one of the most popular ways to get otherwise incompatible games running on Mac, has just added in-depth support for even more titles.
February 27th, 2024 — Source

Game Hubs are Available Now for Xbox Insiders on PC
Introducing game hubs. Earlier this month, we started rolling out game hubs to Xbox Insiders on PC and a subset of Xbox App on PC players worldwide. Game hubs were built on your feedback around depth, progression, and more ways to connect with your games. With game hubs, you'll be able to track your progress over time, discover the latest content and add-ons, connect or compete with your friends, get the latest news from developers, and more.
February 27th, 2024 — Source

New Palworld Update v0.1.5.0 Adds Keyboard Key Config, Save Game Backup; Xbox Auto-Save Fix In the Works
Pocketpair has deployed Palworld Update v0.1.5.0 through Steam with the Xbox patch being rolled out soon as well.
February 27th, 2024 — Source

Palworld Patch Adds Full Keyboard Configuration Support, Save Data Backup from World Selection
Pals will also attack enemies even if combat isn't active when commanded to attack aggressively, among other improvements.
February 27th, 2024 — Source

Turtle Beach VelocityOne Race Is Now Available for Xbox and Windows PC
Buckle-up, grab the wheel and floor it because best-selling gaming headset and accessory maker Turtle Beach Corporation, today announced its first-ever racing gaming simulation setup, the Turtle Beach VelocityOne Race, is now available. Designed for Xbox and Windows PCs, this groundbreaking universal wheel & pedal system comes from the brand's multi-award-winning VelocityOne simulation team and features the latest technologies and premium materials to help drivers take pole positions and checkered flags.
February 27th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — Playstation — February 27th, 2024

Gaming — PC — February 26th, 2024

Age of Mythology: Retold Coming to PC & Xbox in 2024
We on the Age of Empires team want to say a huge thank you to our 50 million players around the world. 2023 was a huge year for our games and our community. We wanted to share a look at what there is to look forward to in 2024 and we've just wrapped our New Year, New Age show which did just that. If you watched, thank you for joining us! If you weren't able to join us live, or you just want a reminder of all the things we covered, here's what's coming this year.
February 26th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Best Upgrades To Get First in Deep Rock Galactic Survivor
Upgrades can mean life or death.
February 26th, 2024 — Source

Enshrouded's Latest Patch Improves Performance & Enemy Balancing
Balance? We get balance?!
February 26th, 2024 — Source

Final Fantasy 7 Remake New PC Update Breaks Fundamental Mod
Final Fantasy 7 Remake was updated today on PC and PlayStation 5, introducing a small change but breaking a fundamental mod.
February 26th, 2024 — Source

Helldivers 2 celebrates victory over server capacity issues as devs move "to focus on improvements" like armored mechs: "Many exciting things upcoming!"
With server problems taken care of, the studio behind Helldivers 2 is shifting gears.
February 26th, 2024 — Source

Helldivers 2 Datamine Reportedly Reveals New Stratagems, Illuminate Faction
A Medic Backpack, Mini Missiles and Nuke are reportedly being added, while the Illuminate will allegedly have new units.
February 26th, 2024 — Source

Helldivers 2 Sample Cheats Are 'Ruining' the Grind for Anyone Unlucky Enough to Play With Them
Traitors!
February 26th, 2024 — Source

How to play Last Epoch on Steam Deck
Last Epoch isn't Steam Deck verified, but don't let that stop you. Here's a guide to some handheld monster slaying.
February 26th, 2024 — Source

Nightingale Will Add an Offline Mode "as Soon as Feasible"
Inflexion Games admits it "misjudged what some of you were looking for in your experience", though there's no ETA for the option.
February 26th, 2024 — Source

TECNO Pocket Go handheld gaming PC-in-a-controller comes with AR glasses for a display
Chinese phone maker TECNO is the latest company making a play for the handheld gaming PC. But the company's new TECNO Pocket GO is a little different from... anything else on the market.
February 26th, 2024 — Source

Xbox App on PC is testing Game Hubs, adding more information and features to library pages
Microsoft is working on new ways to display information regarding games when using the Xbox app on PC, both expanding on current offerings and adding new features. Revealed today with the name Game Hubs, these will appear when selecting titles from the app's library or the sidebar. All Xbox Insiders can try them out right now, while some standard Xbox App users are being added to the test phase as well.
February 26th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — February 23rd, 2024

Age of Empires Mobile Unveiled From Developer of Call of Duty Mobile, Pokemon Unite
Developer calls it a "brand-new" take on the series.
February 23rd, 2024 — Source

Age of Mythology: Retold Launches This Year on PC and Xbox
During the Age of Empires 'New Year, New Age' (Youtube) live stream, Microsoft has just announced that Age of Mythology: Retold will be released this year on PC and Xbox consoles. As with all Microsoft games, it will be available from day one on the Game Pass subscription service.
February 23rd, 2024 — Source or Source or Source

I'm Obsessed With Nightingale's Hideous Character Creator
My, what rotten teeth you have.
February 23rd, 2024 — Source

Inkulinati 1.0 Available Now, After 700 Years in the Making
Hello Xbox community and other gaming platform populations! Today marks a monumental milestone - our medieval turn-based strategy game, Inkulinati, is leaving the Xbox Game Preview Program and you can now enjoy the full 1.0 release! To mark the occasion, we've got a brand-new shiny release trailer, voiced by famous bardcore musician Hildegard von Blingin'
February 23rd, 2024 — Source

Last Epoch Review -- Power Fantasy
Last Epoch is an action RPG that has spent almost half a decade in early access, and is finally out now in all its glory.
February 23rd, 2024 — Source

News Kingmakers Gameplay Trailer Pits Medieval Knights Against Attack Helicopters | IGN Fan Fest 2024
Even more medieval mayhem.
February 23rd, 2024 — Source

Nightingale's Realm Cards Are Ruining Other Survival Games for Me
A turn of the cards.
February 23rd, 2024 — Source

Penny's Big Breakaway Review - If It Ain't Broke
Penny's Big Breakaway is a loving homage that accurately captures what was both fun and awkward about the early days of 3D platformers.
February 23rd, 2024 — Source

PSVR2 support for PC might happen soon
Remember PSVR2?
February 23rd, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — February 21st, 2024

AMD FSR 3 now in a dozen games, including Starfield — too bad the latter has hemorrhaged players since launch
Starfield player counts are down, but FSR 3 support in shipping games tripling from four to 12 games.
February 21st, 2024 — Source

AMD's FSR 3 and Intel's XeSS come to Starfield
After a surprising wait, the latest Radeon frame generation tech comes to Bethesda's new RPG franchise.
February 21st, 2024 — Source

Helldivers 2 PC review: A co-op triumph that delivers maximum fun in every way
Arrowhead Game Studios delivers a stellar co-op experience on all fronts, but server stability needs improvement.
February 21st, 2024 — Source

Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis Director Doesn't Think Using Nazis Over and Over Is a Good Idea
The point and click game arrived in 1992.
February 21st, 2024 — Source

Sand Land Exclusive Hands-On: We're Wowed by Akira Toriyama's Playable Manga -- IGN FanFest
Jump Bot will make you jump, jump!
February 21st, 2024 — Source or Source

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is coming to Xbox and PC
The classic JRPG series that Atlus' Persona franchise spun-off from is coming to Xbox, PlayStation, and PC platforms, along with a stockpile of new content.
February 21st, 2024 — Source

Skull And Bones Review - Dead In The Water
Skull and Bones strips away everything great about Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, resulting in a dull live-service game that's often a chore.
February 21st, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — February 19th, 2024

AMD Ryzen 7 8840U Battles Steam Deck's Van Gogh Chip In 10W Gaming Showdown
Despite considerable architectural advancements between the Steam Deck's "Van Gogh" APU and AMD's more modern mobile processors, the Steam Deck typically matches or beats the performance of other handhelds when running at very low power limits. These low power limits are critical for handhelds, as they allow longer battery life.
February 19th, 2024 — Source

Dragon's Dogma 2 Demo Might Be Under Preparation
CAPCOM might be preparing to release a Dragon's Dogma 2 demo on PC. Reddit user CannedBeanofDeath spotted an interesting new Steam app related to the game that will be 'free on demand'.
February 19th, 2024 — Source

Fallout S.P.E.C.I.A.L. Anthology Launches April 11th, Includes All Fallout Titles on PC
The physical edition comes with a mini-nuke and seven S.P.E.C.I.A.L. cards with PC codes for each title. Pre-orders are available now.
February 19th, 2024 — Source

Helldivers 2 Devs to Begin Rolling Out Updates to Fix the 'Most Serious Issues' on PS5 and PC Tomorrow
Arrowhead does want us to remember, however, that 'no single update will solve all the issues.'
February 19th, 2024 — Source

Hubris PC VR Review: Looks Aren't Everything
Hubris is a visually stunning sci-fi, action-adventure VR game from Cyborn studio. The game delivers AAA-level graphics, but does the gameplay live up to the visuals? Find out in our full review of Hubris for PC VR.
February 19th, 2024 — Source

My 4 favorite Windows PC games for kids in 2024
4 games that are both educational and fun for your little one.
February 19th, 2024 — Source

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 3 and 4 Out Now on PS5
The native PS5 versions offer higher resolutions and improved performance with access to all previously released cosmetic DLC.
February 19th, 2024 — Source

This new Bethesda collection includes SEVEN great Fallout games on PC, and it's... Actually an awesome deal?
The new Fallout S.P.E.C.I.A.L. Anthology includes every mainline Fallout game in one svelte package.
February 19th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — February 16th, 2024

Alan Wake 2 is Remedy's fastest-selling game of all time
While it hasn't broken even yet, Alan Wake 2 is selling faster than any prior Remedy Entertainment titles.
February 16th, 2024 — Source

Early MSI Claw benchmarks don't look great versus the seemingly superior ROG Ally — Will Intel's Core Ultra CPU be a mistake for portable PC gaming handhelds?
Early benchmarks show the ROG Ally produces better results than MSI Claw, but what does this mean?
February 16th, 2024 — Source

Intel-based MSI Claw struggles against AMD-based ASUS ROG Ally in early gaming tests
MSI CLAW Vs ASUS ROG Ally While official reviews of the MSI Claw may not be out yet, some Chinese media outlets have managed to get their hands on early samples, allowing for a side-by-side comparison with ASUS handhelds.
February 16th, 2024 — Source

Payday 3 returns Starbreeze to profitability despite "significantly lower" than expected sales
CEO Tobias Sjögren remains optimistic about turnaround as game's development team focuses on improvements
February 16th, 2024 — Source

Tulpar Handheld Gaming PC Demoed at Intel Extreme Masters
The recently concluded Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) event (in Katowice, Poland) played host to another emerging Windows 11 handheld gaming computer—attendees spent hands-on time with potentially Meteor Lake APU-powered pre-release devices. International audiences were treated to a small selection of photos from IEM, as teased by Team Blue's Gaming division last weekend: "A new handheld PC is approaching.
February 16th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — February 14th, 2024

Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor Early Access Review
A smaller spin-off that captures so much of what makes the original great.
February 14th, 2024 — Source

Exodus Outlines Elise, a Sleeper Companion with a Mech Suit
A sarcastic but loyal ally, Elise unleashes extensive firepower in combat, garnering enemy attention with mini-guns and explosives.
February 14th, 2024 — Source

Helldivers 2 Dev Rolls Out New Patch to Combat Matchmaking and Stability Issues
Democracy's servers call for aid, and Arrowhead has answered.
February 14th, 2024 — Source

Helldivers 2 Patch Addresses Issues with Crashes, Matchmaking, and More
Patch 01.000.006 has gone live for the co-op third-person shooter on both PlayStation 5 and PC.
February 14th, 2024 — Source

Sony wants its PlayStation exclusives to come to PC earlier
Sony president Hiroki Totoki views it as a way to go "aggressive on improving our margin performance."
February 14th, 2024 — Source

Why the Lenovo Legion Go isn't my go-to gaming handheld
Adam Patrick Murray has had three months with Lenovo's plus-sized gaming handheld, and he has a few thoughts on its unconventional design.
February 14th, 2024 — Source

Ziggurat no slave to tradition
Why the publisher is returning to the universe of the 1999 3D shooter Slave Zero with the 2D hack-and-slash Slave Zero X
February 14th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — February 12th, 2024

Amnesia: The Bunker Update Adds Very Easy Difficulty, Very Large Subtitle Font
It also turns off camera shake when using Reduced Camera Motion, adds a toggle mode for leaning, and improves readability for some photos.
February 12th, 2024 — Source

Ayaneo's Flip DS brings familiar AMD handheld PC specs and OCuLink to an old-school dual-screen clamshell form factor
Similar specs to ROG Ally in an appealing pocket handheld form factor.
February 12th, 2024 — Source

Banishers: Ghosts Of New Eden Review - Ghostbusters
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is a love story about loss and sacrifice, propelling its choice-driven narrative forward amidst middling combat.
February 12th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft May Add DLSS-Style Game Upscaling Tech To Windows 11
The feature was found in the latest test versions of Windows 11.
February 12th, 2024 — Source

The next version of Windows will use AI to improve your video games
Microsoft is building its own version of DLSS into Windows 11, using AI.
February 12th, 2024 — Source

Tulpar is making an Intel-powered handheld gaming PC
Another day, another handheld gaming PC. This time Intel is teasing an upcoming Tulpar handheld gaming PC with a pretty standard-looking design. But under the hood it will most likely be powered by an Intel Meteor Lake processor with Intel Arc graphics, unlike most current-gen handhelds, which tend to have AMD Ryzen processors Radeon graphics.
February 12th, 2024 — Source

Ultros Review - Toil And Soil
Ultros' experimentation with elements from both roguelites and metroidvanias creates an enthralling combination accentuated by a captivating setting.
February 12th, 2024 — Source

Unofficial Spider-Man 2 PC Port Receives PC Requirements; RTX 4070 or Radeon RX 6800XT Recommended in 1440p
The team behind the unofficial Spider-Man 2 PC port has shared the system requirements in order to play this port in 720p, 1080p and 1440p.
February 12th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — February 9th, 2024

Best Enshrouded builds: For Wizard, melee Barbarian, Warrior tank, and Ranger
With builds like these, nothing in Embervale will be able to stand in your way.
February 9th, 2024 — Source

Orange Pi Neo Ryzen 7 7840U Linux handheld games console specs
The world of handheld gaming is about to get more exciting with the introduction of the Orange Pi Neo. This new Linux handheld games console is not just another entry in the market; it's a powerful gaming system that promises to enhance the gaming experience for players everywhere.
February 9th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — February 7th, 2024

AYANEO Pocket S Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 Android handheld games console
Get ready to experience a new level of handheld gaming with the AYANEO Pocket S, an Android gaming console that's designed to impress. This sleek device is not just about playing games; it's about enjoying them in style and with the utmost convenience.
February 7th, 2024 — Source

Cities: Skylines 2 Has Sold Over 1 Million Units, Developer "Working Hard on Improvements"
Publisher Paradox Interactive says it's "upset that we didn't meet player expectations on performance, platform releases, and functionalities at the start."
February 7th, 2024 — Source

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth PlayStation 5 Demo Available Now
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, the newest installment in the Final Fantasy VII remake project and one of 2024's most-anticipated games, tells the tale of main protagonist Cloud Strife and his loyal companions who explore a massive world outside Midgar, the city of Mako, as they pursue Sephiroth, one of the most iconic antagonists in video game history.
February 7th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Overwatch 2 Season 9 is called 'Champions' and this is one of the game's biggest updates 2024
New skins, new weapons, new everything.
February 7th, 2024 — Source

Palworld breeding combos calculator: Chart of every combination
Use this calculator to find all the best Palworld breeding combos.
February 7th, 2024 — Source

Palworld Steam Patch v0.1.4.1 Makes Even More Welcome Fixes
Wakey wakey.
February 7th, 2024 — Source

Sony's first simultaneous PS5 and PC release is already outselling Palworld on Steam
The biggest new game of 2024 has been surpassed on Steam's Top Sellers list.
February 7th, 2024 — Source

This Keeps Happening To Palworld Players & It's Infuriating
Phenomenal cosmic power. Itty bitty living space.
February 7th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — February 5th, 2024

Best Steam Deck Accessories 2024
The best accessories for the best PC gaming handheld.
February 5th, 2024 — Source

Homeworld 3 War Games multiplayer demo is available on Windows PC — but only for a limited time
Upcoming space strategy game Homeworld is getting a multiplayer-oriented demo until February 12.
February 5th, 2024 — Source

Starfield Will Receive AMD FSR 3 Support on PC This Month
The feature will arrive before the next scheduled update, but it goes live next week on the Steam Beta Branch for PC players.
February 5th, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — February 2nd, 2024

Open-World Factory Sim Satisfactory Will Finally Launch Version 1.0 This Year
Launch is on the horizon.
February 2nd, 2024 — Source

Palworld Patch Fixes Players Capturing Each Other's Pals, High-Power Relaxaurus Raid
An issue that caused crashes and save data corruption for guilds if the total captured Pals hit 7000 has also been fixed.
February 2nd, 2024 — Source

Should PC gamers care about frames per second?
Brian from BPSCustoms joins Adam and Keith on the CES show floor for some straight talk about PC performance.
February 2nd, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — January 31st, 2024

Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 2.11 Adds Hybrid CPU Utilization Setting on PC
Patch 2.11 for Cyberpunk 2077 and Phantom Liberty is being rolled out on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. In this update we focused on fixing the most common issues encountered by players, including Finisher animations, and added a little something for Rayfield enthusiasts! PC-specific changes include the addition of a Hybrid CPU Utilization setting, which can be found under Gameplay → Performance.
January 31, 2024 — Source

Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster on PC Finally Gets Assistance Features, Classic Font
Players can also use BGM Source to select between the special arrangement or original versions of tracks and pause during combat.
January 31, 2024 — Source

Palworld Pokemon Modder Returns With a New Yellow Rat
Pikawho?
January 31, 2024 — Source

This Game-Changing Palworld Trick Lets You Ignore Encumberance
What a haul.
January 31, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — January 29th, 2024

Deus Ex title killed after Embracer Group's cuts at Eidos
Swedish firm's acquisitions continue trend of layoffs and canceled games.
January 29, 2024 — Source

MSI Claw handheld gaming PC pricing confirmed: Intel Core Ultra 5 for $700, Core Ultra 7 for $750 and up
The MSI Claw is the first handheld gaming PC from a major computer company to feature an Intel Meteor Lake processor. But when MSI first unveiled the handheld earlier this month, the company said that it would be available with up to an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor.
January 29, 2024 — Source

Max Payne RTX Remix Annihilates Performance on an RTX 4080 GPU, New Comparison Video Highlights
The Max Payne RTX Remix mod introduces path tracing in the classic game developed by Remedy Entertainment, but at a very high cost, as even one of the most powerful GPUs on the market cannot run it at above 60 frames per second.
January 29, 2024 — Source

Palworld Update: Here's What The Latest Patch Does
The survival game known as "Pokemon with guns" continues to be one of the most popular titles in the world.
January 29, 2024 — Source

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Developer Testing Fix for Player Profile Issue
After servers went down due to a bug causing full story completion for first-time players, Rocksteady aims to have them back online "as soon as possible."
January 29, 2024 — Source

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Has Story Replay, Endgame is Playable Solo
After completing the campaign, players can revisit its missions and play them at higher difficulties for "greater rewards."
January 29, 2024 — Source or Source

This Massive Skyrim Fan-Made Expansion Adds 100 More Monsters Than The Official DLCs Ever Did
Time to heal that knee and head back to Tamriel.
January 29, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — January 26th, 2024

Asus Plans To Release A Second-Gen ROG Ally Later This Year
Asus says its second-gen version of the ROG Ally will be more gaming-focused.
January 26, 2024 — Source

ASUS ROG Ally successor most likely to launch this year, claims ASUS India VP
"ASUS ROG ALLY 2 to arrive this year The company would update their system two years after the first generation. According to the interview with ASUS India Vice President for Consumer and Gaming PC, Arnold Su, the company is 'likely' to launch a second generation of the gaming handheld this year.
January 26, 2024 — Source

Dune Survival MMO Shares First Look At How You'll Make Arrakis Your Home
Setting up camp on the most dangerous planet in the universe doesn't sound easy.
January 26, 2024 — Source

Meet Palworld's secret unreleased Mewtwo-like Pal, the "Dark Mutant"
Check out this hidden Pal someone found in Palworld's game files.
January 26, 2024 — Source

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Enjoys Series' Biggest Steam Launch with Over 34,000 Concurrent Players
Ryu Ga Gotoku and Sega's recently-released RPG has got off to a solid start on Steam.
January 26, 2024 — Source

MSI Claw versus ROG Ally: Which PC gaming handheld is best?
Both handhelds have their merits, but one is better than the other.
January 26, 2024 — Source

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Receives Live-Action Trailer with Will Arnett and Ron Funches
Arnett plays Deadshot, while Funches is Harley Quinn in the trailer for the upcoming looter shooter, launching February 2nd.
January 26, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — January 22nd, 2024

Best way to farm leather in Palworld
While over 30 Pals will drop this resource, let us help you make your time spent a little more efficient.
January 22, 2024 — Source

Capcom's Steam Deck Verified Games are being made unplayable with new DRM that only punishes paying customers
Patching in new DRM years after launch seems unlikely to impact pirates, but actively harms legitimate users who play on Steam Deck or mod games they paid for.
January 22, 2024 — Source

Of Course There's a Pokemon Mod for Palworld
The very best.
January 22, 2024 — Source

Palworld Becomes 3rd Highest Concurrently Played Game on Steam Ever
Pocketpair's creature collector has surpassed the all-time peak concurrent player counts for Lost Ark and Dota 2 on Steam.
January 22, 2024 — Source

Palworld Could Come To PS5, But Nothing Is Certain Yet
There are no plans for a PlayStation 5 version at the moment.
January 22, 2024 — Source

Palworld Dev Working to Fix Serious Bugs, Including Lost Save Data
Pet project.
January 22, 2024 — Source

Palworld Developer Says Steam and Xbox Differences Are Due to Certification
"Some of these things will take extra time...we're at the mercy of the certification here. We're desperately trying to speed this up."
January 22, 2024 — Source

Palworld Devs Says They Have Received Death Threats Amid Pokemon 'Rip-Off' Claims
Hit out at "massively outlandish claims."
January 22, 2024 — Source

Palworld Gave Bootleg Pikachu a Glock and Sold 5 Million Copies Instantly
Palworld is not the Pokemon game of your dreams, but it's awesome.
January 22, 2024 — Source

Palworld: How to get High Quality Pal Oil
You may have come across a few, but not so many Pals drop this resource, here are the ones that do.
January 22, 2024 — Source

Palworld: How to get Pal Fluid
Pal Fluid is one of the resources that you need to build and craft in Palworld.
January 22, 2024 — Source

Palworld: Misty Has A Gun In This Pokemon Mod
The same person behind Toy Story characters fighting in Mortal Kombat 1 has apparently put Ash and Pikachu into the surprise-hit survival game.
January 22, 2024 — Source

"Pokemon with guns" game Palworld sells 5 million copies, tops Steam most played in a single weekend
The game's "Pal" designs have been accused of plagiarism
January 22, 2024 — Source

ReBoi is a DIY kit for turning a Game Boy Color into a Raspberry Pi-powered retro gaming PC (crowdfunding)
Folks have been stuffing Rasberry Pi computers into Game Boy-inspired cases for years, but the ReBoi kit is designed to make it as easy as possible to use an actual Game Boy Color case.
January 22, 2024 — Source

Rocksteady Reveals Post-Launch Content for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
The mission doesn't end after you save the world. In episode 3 of Suicide Squad Insider, the team at Rocksteady gives a sneak peek at the post-launch content coming to Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.
January 22, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — January 19th, 2024

Are There Evolutions in Palworld? Answered
Evolution can't be controlled.
January 19, 2024 — Source

GPD shoves Ryzen 7 8840U into Win Max 2 handheld -- NPU upgrade will improve AI workloads, but not gaming performance
No need to upgrade if you already have the 7840U version of GPD's latest handheld — unless you are into AI.
January 19, 2024 — Source

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Dev Explains Decision to Go First-Person Over Third-Person
Whip up a storm.
January 19, 2024 — Source

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Features Troy Baker as Indy, id Tech Powers the Game
Yesterday we got the big reveal of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Bethesda and MachineGames didn't hold back, revealing quite a bit of first-person gameplay and other info about the game's approach and story. That said, there were a few lingering questions after the presentation, such as, who's playing Indy and what kind of tech is powering the game? Well, we now have answers on both.
January 19, 2024 — Source

Palworld errors: 'OnCreateSessionComplete Delegate bWasSuccessful == False' and 'Failed to Host Multiplayer Session.' Is there a fix?
A lot of users are experiencing an error when trying to create a world with multiplayer enabled or when they try to join their friends in multiplayer.
January 19, 2024 — Source

Palworld FAQ: Release date, pricing, multiplayer, cross-play, and other questions answered
More than just a Pokemon clone, here's what you need to know about the hottest new multiplayer adventure RPG.
January 19, 2024 — Source

Palworld Is Already Off to a Huge Start on Steam
Monstrous.
January 19, 2024 — Source

Palworld on Xbox doesn't have dedicated servers and won't for the foreseeable future
The developer of Palworld explains why the Xbox version currently doesn't have dedicated servers.
January 19, 2024 — Source or Source

Palworld Sees Nearly 300,000 Concurrent Steam Players Upon Early Access Launch
Pocketpair's survival-crafting title has 298,012 concurrent players on Steam (and rising) since launching a few hours ago in early access.
January 19, 2024 — Source

Starfield Update is Now Live in Steam Beta, Full Patch Notes Revealed
It offers better contact shadows on characters and character cloth and improves the lighting in about 73 locations, among other changes.
January 19, 2024 — Source

The launch of Palworld today has been hit with server issues due to tons of players
It looks like the first big new game launch in 2024 has arrived. Palworld, the open-world survival game from Japanese developer Pocket Pair, launched in early access on Steam today and is also available for the Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S consoles. Xbox and PC Game Pass players can also get the game at no additional cost.
January 19, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Palworld Sells Over 1 Million Copies in Just 8 Hours as Steam Servers Struggle to Cope With Launch
I choose you.
January 19, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — January 16th, 2024

Avatar Frontiers of Pandora Looks Gorgeous in 4K on an NVIDIA RTX 4090 on Unobtanium MAX Settings
A new impressive graphical showcase of Avatar Frontiers of Pandora has been released, showing Ubisoft's title running in 4K with over 100fps.
January 16, 2024 — Source

Dying Light 2 New AMD FSR 3.0 Frame Generation Mod Is Now Available For Download
A Dying Light 2 AMD FSR 3.0 Frame Generation mod is now available for download, allowing users with any modern NVIDIA and AMD GPU to enjoy improved performance.
January 16, 2024 — Source

Microsoft Picks Up One of the Most-Wishlisted Games on Steam for Day-One PC Game Pass Launch
That's cold.
January 16, 2024 — Source

MSI Claw Successor in Development
The Taiwanese multinational technology company appears keen to jump into an emerging market—Valve, ASUS ROG, Lenovo and a slew of smaller manufacturers have launched handheld gaming devices. The Claw stands out due to its unusual choice of SoC—an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H APU that deploys an 8-core Arc Xe-LPG iGPU—while everyone else has pretty much sided with AMD.
January 16, 2024 — Source

Multiplayer FPS Ascendant Infinity Announced Via Hilarious 1980's Sitcom Parody Trailer
Fellow over-40 IGN readers are going to love this trailer.
January 16, 2024 — Source

MSI is already working on future Claw handheld gaming PCs
The company made a splash with its Intel-based portable gaming PC at CES, but it looks like they're already planning on a follow-up
January 16, 2024 — Source

OneXPlayer X1 gaming handheld announced, pricing starts at $925 for Core Ultra 5 125H specsOneXPlayer X1 gaming handheld announced, pricing starts at $925 for Core Ultra 5 125H specs
OneXplayer X1 arrives at a very high price: $925 to $1490 depending on a model Unsurprisingly, a boutique tech company has decided to put a hefty price on their new tablet. The OneXplayer X1 was officially unveiled in China today, bringing with it the confirmed pricing for the device.
January 16, 2024 — Source

Onexplayer X1 gaming tablet with detachable controllers and Intel Meteor Lake launches in China (global launch coming soon)
The ONEXPLAYER X1 is a 10.95 inch tablet with a 2560 x 1600 pixel, 120 Hz display, detachable game controllers that connect to the sides, and an Intel Meteor Lake processor.
January 16, 2024 — Source

'Prison Architect 2' drops on PC and Xbox in 2024, and this time everybody's favorite prison sim is fully 3D
Double Eleven and Paradox Interactive square up with a new release date for Prison Architect 2.
January 16, 2024 — Source

Tekken 8 Live Action Trailer Hypes up Launch
Cameos abound, from pro players Arslan Ash and King Jae to strongman Hafþór Björnsson, with the fighting game out on January 26th.
January 16, 2024 — Source

Turtle Beach accelerates into the racing sim market with VelocityOne Race
Turtle Beach has announced its latest product -- the VelocityOne Race. This universal wheel and pedal system, compatible with Xbox and Windows PCs, is engineered to offer an immersive racing experience.
January 16, 2024 — Source

Turtle Beach Introduces New VelocityOne Race Wheel and Pedal System
Designed for Xbox and Windows PCs by Turtle Beach's multi-award-winning VelocityOne simulation group, this groundbreaking universal wheel & pedal system is engineered to take the pole position and checkered flag as it resets the bar in racing simulation performance.
January 16, 2024 — Source

Turtle Beach's first racing sim hardware is a direct drive wheel and pedal kit
The $649.99 VelocityOne Race is available for preorder starting January 16th, with an official launch date set for February 26th.
January 16, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 has a new release date, now arriving on September 5 to Xbox and PC
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series developer GSC Game World had some bad news for fans about the upcoming sequel today. The highly-anticipated survival title S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl has been delayed again. The Xbox console launch exclusive game was aiming for a Q1 2024 launch time frame following its delay out of 2023, but now, the game is slated to land on September 5, 2024.
January 16, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Patch Nerfs Upheaval in Jingxiang Boss
Various gameplay adjustments are also live, like prioritizing actions that activate Frenzy Mode when the player uses a whip.
January 16, 2024 — Source

Xbox & PC Game Pass January 2024 Lineup Revealed
Be it a big fancy car, a Brotato, a big ole boss, or a turnip (I couldn't find a way to make that one start with a "B") we've got characters for you to check out. Let's get ready to nail that pre-install button and get to the games!
January 16, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — January 15th, 2024

Experience Daytona In Forza Motorsport Update 4
Get ready for race weekend with Daytona, new Spotlight cars and the Italian Challengers Tour.
January 15, 2024 — Source

Forza Motorsport Updated with Daytona International Speedway
Forza Motorsport Update 4 introduces the prestigious Daytona International Speedway—a truly iconic racetrack renowned for its marvels in engineering. Meanwhile, a new Italian Challengers Featured Tour invites you to build four staples of Italy's automotive heritage! Let's dive into the details. Update 4 will be available to download on Xbox Series X|S, Windows PCs and Steam beginning on Tuesday, January 16. New events across the Career, Featured Multiplayer and Rivals will start on Thursday, January 18.
January 15, 2024 — Source

Getting Started in League of Legends for Beginners (Season 14)
Tips and tricks for Arcane ... sorry, League of Legends.
January 15, 2024 — Source

Phasmophobia Weekly Challenge Mode This Week (January 22-28)
It's a bit of a challenge, but we got this.
January 15, 2024 — Source

Project U Closed Test Announced for PC, Starts February 1st
Participants who register now have a chance of being selected for a short technical test lasting 1-2 hours and taking place before the closed test.
January 15, 2024 — Source

ROG Ally for $299.99? Here's how to get the best handheld gaming console at a MASSIVE discount
The ROG Ally is comfortable, powerful, and for a limited time much more affordable than usual.
January 15, 2024 — Source

Ubisoft+ Evolves - "Classics" Selection Introduced on PC
Today, alongside the Early Access launch of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown on Ubisoft+, Ubisoft is renaming its subscription plans. Ubisoft+ Multi-Access and PC Access will now become Ubisoft+ Premium, offering day-one new releases and early access where applicable, alongside premium editions, monthly rewards, and more.
January 15, 2024 — Source

Ubisoft+ Multi-Access and PC Access Become Ubisoft+ Premium, Cheaper Tier Ubisoft+ Classics Available
Activision Blizzard games catalog to arrive eventually.
January 15, 2024 — Source

Ubisoft+ now has a single Premium plan for all platforms, Classics plan also launches on PC
Game publisher Ubisoft is once again altering its game subscription service that started out as Uplay+ in 2019, and later got renamed to Ubisoft+ in 2020. Starting today, Ubisoft+ Multi-Access and PC Access will be merged and renamed as Ubisoft+ Premium, while there will also be a cheaper Ubisoft+ Classics on PC.
January 15, 2024 — Source

Ubisoft+ rebrands its $18 premium tier and adds an $8 Classics option
Activision Blizzard games will eventually join the lineup.
January 15, 2024 — Source

Updated STALKER 2 Screenshots Show More Vibrant Environments and Updated HUD
Ukrainian developer GSC Game World has seemingly quietly updated some STALKER 2 screenshots, showing more vibrant environments.
January 15, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — January 12th, 2024

Ayaneo's $299 Next Lite is a Steam Deck rival that runs an unofficial copy of SteamOS
The HoloISO OS isn't officially supported by Valve, despite Ayaneo's earlier CES 2024 tease.
January 12, 2024 — Source

Granblue Fantasy: Relink PC Requirements Revealed, 90 GB Space Required
The action RPG is out on February 1st and has some pretty acceptable requirements, even when playing at 1080p/60 FPS on Ultra.
January 12, 2024 — Source

Major New Starfield Update Will Improve Graphics, Fix Multiple Quests, and More
We'll know more when patch notes drop on January 17.
January 12, 2024 — Source

The AYANEO Next Lite will be cheaper than the Steam Deck and ROG Ally, and that might be enough
It might not be official SteamOS, but this gaming handheld started looking attractive.
January 12, 2024 — Source

The next Starfield update will have over 100 improvements and fixes for Xbox and PC players
Bethesda Game Studios is working on a massive update for Starfield that enters Steam Beta testing soon.
January 12, 2024 — Source

WoW Players Think The War Within's Big Bad Is Secretly In Season Of Discovery Too
Xal'atath, is that you?
January 12, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — January 11th, 2024

Ayaneo Next Lite is the first Steam Deck competitor built on SteamOS
Bringing budget competition to the Steam Deck?
January 11, 2024 — Source

GameShark Accidentally 'Leaks' Switch 2's Release Date
According to a press release out of CES 2024, Nintendo's next console will launch later this year
January 11, 2024 — Source

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Will Launch with DLSS 3 Support on PC
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's monstrous RPG is set to launch on January 26 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
January 11, 2024 — Source

Pokemon Go Introduces Primeape's Paldean Evolution, Annihilape
Annihilape is punching its way into Pokemon Go!
January 11, 2024 — Source

Nintendo Switch-Exclusive Demon Slayer Game Is Up For Preorder
Preorders for the multiplayer party game are now available at Amazon and other major retailers.
January 11, 2024 — Source

This handheld console lets you play the classic Sega cartridges
The console that promises to be a Sega fan's dream!
January 11, 2024 — Source

Top 10 Best Drag Cars in Forza Horizon 5
Zoom down the road with an epic fast car.
January 11, 2024 — Source

We Might Already Know The Name Of MachineGames' Indiana Jones Game
The title could possibly be revealed next week.
January 11, 2024 — Source

Why more PC gaming handhelds should ditch Windows for SteamOS
Next up: Could SteamOS 3 be coming to a desktop gaming rig near you?
January 11, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — January 10th, 2024

"AYANEO Next Lite handheld comes preinstalled with SteamOS
Chinese company to launch gaming handheld preinstalled with SteamOS AYANEO is introducing a new version of its NEXT series, paired with SteamOS. Update: According to Gamingonlinux, AYANEO will be using HololSO for SteamOS integration.
January 10, 2024 — Source

Ayaneo's Next portable gaming PC runs SteamOS out of the box
The Next Lite is the first handheld gaming PC we've seen willing to step up to the Steam Deck on its own software turf.
January 10, 2024 — Source

Can MSI's Steam Deck rival claw its way to handheld gaming success?
Unveiled at CES 2024, MSI's Claw A1M is the first portable gaming console built with Intel's new Core Ultra chipset. Here's why that could be a problem.
January 10, 2024 — Source

CES 2024: The New Windows PC Gaming Devices Coming from Our Top Partners
CES always gives us an exciting look at what's next for hardware, and with gaming at the forefront of technological innovation, it's no surprise that CES 2024 has revealed some truly next-generation Windows 11 gaming PCs. Microsoft and our partners are leading the way in combining traditional power with advancements in AI, and this selection of new announcements are a perfect way to future-proof your gaming experience on PC.
January 10, 2024 — Source

Forza Motorsport Players Frustrated With Lacklustre Developer Statement Addressing the Game's Issues
False start.
January 10, 2024 — Source

Microsoft Highlights Top Partner Windows PC Gaming Devices at CES
CES always gives us an exciting look at what's next for hardware, and with gaming at the forefront of technological innovation, it's no surprise that CES 2024 has revealed some truly next-generation Windows 11 gaming PCs. Microsoft and our partners are leading the way in combining traditional power with advancements in AI, and this selection of new announcements are a perfect way to future-proof your gaming experience on PC.
January 10, 2024 — Source

MSI Claw Hands-On:
Windows 11 Portable Gaming Handheld Goes Core I7
January 10, 2024 — Source

Palworld Early Access Launch Won't Have PvP or Crossplay
Developer Pocketpair will share a roadmap for its Year 1 plans shortly after the launch of early access on January 19th.
January 10, 2024 — Source

Raid: Shadow Legends Should Never Have Launched On Steam
Powered by paychecks.
January 10, 2024 — Source

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League's Post-Launch Content Includes Arkham and Gotham City -- Rumor
Season 3 will reportedly be a "big moment for the game" and "take us through Halloween and Black Friday," per insider Miller Ross.
January 10, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — January 9th, 2024

Helldivers 2 gets Windows PC requirements detailed, full cross-play support with PS5
Here's the PC specs you'll need to play Arrowhead Games' alien-killing co-op shooter.
January 9, 2024 — Source or Source

Helldivers 2 PC specifications and crossplay support details revealed
Arrowhead reveals a new trailer and PC features for Helldivers 2, hitting PC and PS5 on February 8.
January 9, 2024 — Source

Helldivers 2 PC Specifications Published, Crossplay With PS5 Confirmed
We know it's been a long wait but it's finally time to reveal more about the PC release of Helldivers 2. We know what's on your mind, first and foremost: Is it crossplay? And we're pleased to announce that Helldivers 2 supports crossplay! That means your teammates on PC can play with you on PS5 and vice versa.
January 9, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Helldivers 2 PC Specs and PS5 Crossplay Support Revealed
Aw, shoot.
January 9, 2024 — Source or Source

Helldivers 2 PC Specs Are Out, and They're Quite Demanding; PlayStation Network Account Required
Today, Sony and Arrowhead have released the official Helldivers 2 PC system requirements. The specifications are quite demanding, especially since there's been no mention of advanced features like ray tracing being available in the game. To play at 4K and 60 frames per second, you'll need an RTX 4070 Ti or RX 7900 XTX.
January 9, 2024 — Source

Horizon Forbidden West Early PC Comparison Highlights How the PlayStation 5 Version Is Still a Stunner
An early Horizon Forbidden West PC comparison video was shared online, highlighting the differences with the PlayStation 5 version.
January 9, 2024 — Source

MSI Announces Claw Gaming Handheld With Core Ultra 7 Chip
The Claw is expected to launch in the first half of 2024 for $699.
January 9, 2024 — Source

MSI Claw could fix the biggest problem with Steam Deck
There sure are getting to be a lot of powerful portable PCs.
January 9, 2024 — Source

MSI Claw Gaming Handheld With Intel Inside Takes A Swipe At ROG Ally And Steam Deck
Move over ROG Ally and Steam Deck because MSI is coming to 'Claw' out a portion of the handheld PC gaming segment. Announced at CES, MSI's handheld, called the Claw, eschews AMD's custom silicon for an Intel Core Ultra 155H or Core Ultra 7 165H processor based on Meteor Lake with integrated Arc graphics.
January 9, 2024 — Source

MSI Claw Is The World's First Gaming Handheld With Intel's Core Ultra CPUs Priced at $699
MSI has finally introduced its first-ever handheld and the world's first design to use Intel's Core Ultra CPUs, the CLAW.
January 9, 2024 — Source

MSI Claw versus Steam Deck versus Asus Ally
MSI's Intel-based portable gaming PC takes on the competition, live on the CES show floor.
January 9, 2024 — Source

MSI Claw: Gaming Handheld To Cost 829 euro
Amidst the global surge in AI technology, MSI, a leading premium laptop brand, has embraced the momentum with a focus on professionalism over aesthetics. Their approach emphasizes extreme performance and innovative technology. MSI proudly introduces the world's inaugural gaming handheld powered by the Intel Core Ultra Processor, aptly named the "Claw.
January 9, 2024 — Source

MSI's New Steam Deck Challenger Launches This Year With Impressive Hardware And A Terrible Name
It's called the MSI Claw and it's the first handheld PC gaming system to use Intel's new Core Ultra series processor.
January 9, 2024 — Source

Rejoice, Destiny 2 PvP Guardians, This Titan Exotic Is Finally Getting Nerfed
Relief.
January 9, 2024 — Source

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Preview -- We Played It and Didn't Like It
Rocksteady's first large-scale game in almost nine years is not clicking with us yet.
January 9, 2024 — Source

The Intel-powered MSI Claw is challenging AMD's handheld gaming monopoly
Packing a Core Ultra chip and a 53Whr battery, MSI is promising better frame rates and battery life than Ryzen-based rivals.
January 9, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — January 8th, 2024

Amnesia: The Bunker Accessibility Patch is Live, Adds Aim Assist, Closed Captions, and More
Reduce camera motion, enemy perception and weapon sway, or render the rats passive with the horror title's latest patch.
January 8, 2024 — Source

Diablo 4 and Overwatch 2 Are the Next Activision Blizzard Games Coming to GeForce Now
It joins Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, which was added in late November.
January 8, 2024 — Source

Diablo 4 gets ray tracing shadows and reflections in March on Windows PC
Blizzard Entertainment's action-RPG Diablo 4 gets a visual boost with ray tracing in March.
January 8, 2024 — Source

Diablo 4 will finally get support for ray tracing effects for the PC version in March
Along with its new "Super" GeForce Series 40 GPUs, NVIDIA announced as part of CES 2024 that a number of current and upcoming PC games will begin to support better visuals, some with day-one launch support for NVIDIA DLSS.
January 8, 2024 — Source

GeForce NOW Is Getting Diablo IV and Overwatch 2 Soon; Cloud G-SYNC and Day Passes Coming, Too
At CES 2024, NVIDIA announced several new games and features coming to its GeForce NOW cloud platform. First and foremost, following the addition of Call of Duty, GFN users can look forward to being able to play Diablo IV and Overwatch 2 soon, thanks to the agreement with Microsoft.
January 8, 2024 — Source

Horizon Forbidden West's PC Port Is Getting DLSS 3 Support
Add it to the growing list of DLSS 3-supported games!
January 8, 2024 — Source

MSI Claw -- Full Specs Officially Unveiled at CES 2024
The MSI Claw is the first competitor to the Steam Deck to make use of Intel's chipset, including Intel's ARC graphics.
January 8, 2024 — Source

MSI Claw handheld gaming PC unveiled at CES 2024: 5 reasons it may beat Steam Deck
Watch out, Steam Deck! Another handheld is comin' for Valve's throne.
January 8, 2024 — Source

MSI CLAW handheld comes with Intel Core Ultra processor, pricing starts at $699
MSI CLAW officially with Intel Core CPU, graphics powered by Arc MSI has officially unveiled its first handheld gaming device, the CLAW. Distinguishing itself from competitors, this system marks the debut of a first handheld gaming device powered by Intel's Core Ultra series, featuring Xe-LPG (Arc) graphics.
January 8, 2024 — Source

MSI Claw handheld gaming PC features an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor and 7 inch, 120 Hz display
The MSI Claw is a handheld gaming PC with a 7 inch, 1920 x 1080 pixel IPS LCD display with a 120 Hz refresh rate that's sandwiched between a set of game controllers with RGB backlit analog sticks and hall-effect triggers.
January 8, 2024 — Source

MSI Claw Officially Announced: New Handheld Gaming PC Will Compete With Steam Deck
Powered by an Intel Meteor Lake CPU.
January 8, 2024 — Source

MSI Claw is the first gaming handheld to run on an Intel Core Ultra processor with Arc Graphics
The Claw also has a larger battery than competitors.
January 8, 2024 — Source

MSI's Claw is an Intel-powered Windows competitor to Valve's Steam Deck
The gaming handheld is equipped with a seven-inch LCD display and a 53Wh battery that MSI says should offer two hours of battery life, even with demanding AAA games.
January 8, 2024 — Source

MSI's Steam Deck competitor has a secret weapon: Intel
The MSI Claw A1M is the first portable gaming PC from a major vendor that bucks the AMD trend.
January 8, 2024 — Source

NVIDIA Announces GeForce NOW Day Pass, New Activision-Blizzard Titles
NVIDIA is bringing more games, membership options and innovative tech to its GeForce NOW cloud gaming service. The next Activision and Blizzard titles to join the cloud, Diablo IV and Overwatch 2, will be coming soon. They'll be joined by a host of top titles, including Capcom's Exoprimal, HoYoverse's Honkai: Star Rail and Mainframe Industries' Pax Dei.
January 8, 2024 — Source

Nvidia GeForce Now to offer daily rates starting at $3.99 — plus RTX game updates, more AI, G-Sync and more at CES 2024
More RTX-enabled games, AI-powered NPCs, and livestreaming updates.
January 8, 2024 — Source

NVIDIA GeForce NOW will add G-Sync support, Day Passes, Diablo IV, and Overwatch 2 soon
Along with the new "Super" GeForce RTX GPUs, NVIDIA has announced new GeForce NOW cloud gaming service features it will be adding in the near future during CES 2024. The biggest one may be that users will be able to access cloud servers that support NVIDIA's G-Sync display technology.
January 8, 2024 — Source

Nvidia's GeForce Now cloud streaming adds helpful day passes
Don't need GeForce Now for a full month? Now you can purchase better access to Nvidia's cloud gaming service a day at a time.
January 8, 2024 — Source

Steam Deck gets even more competition -- MSI Claw is first Intel Core Ultra-powered Windows 11 gaming handheld
MSI has unveiled its latest product, aimed at competing with the popular Steam Deck and Lenovo Legion Go. Called "Claw," it is a PC gaming handheld device, making it the first of its kind to be powered by Intel's Core Ultra Processor. This collaboration with Intel introduces the advanced Meteor Lake processors to the gaming world.
January 8, 2024 — Source

RTX Remix Open Beta to Launch on January 22, NVIDIA Confirms
During the CES 2024 Special Address livestream, NVIDIA announced the release date of the long-anticipated RTX Remix Creator Kit Open Beta.
January 8, 2024 — Source

RTX Remix Tool for Enhancing Older Games Like Half-Life 2 Gets Beta Release Date
Create your very own RTX remasters of classic games!
January 8, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — January 7th, 2024

PeakDo concept involves AMD Ryzen 7 8840H and handheld screen for local game streaming
PeakDo handheld concept is powered by wirelessly connected AMD Ryzen 7 8840H unit Sony Remote Player just for Windows. Chinese company PeakDo is previewing its upcoming gaming handheld concept.
January 7, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — January 6th, 2024

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Unofficial PC Port Is in the Works; Already Runs at 60 FPS
An unofficial Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PC port is currently in the works, and it's already running great in its very early version.
January 6, 2024 — Source

Pioneers of Pagonia Early Access Review -- Off to a Great Start
Pioneers of Pagonia puts its own twist on the genre thanks to its naturalistic approach to city layouts.
January 6, 2024 — Source

Gaming — PC — January 5th, 2024

Steam Had More Than 14,000 Games Released in 2023
The number of Steam games in 2023 was quite higher than in 2022, which saw 12,559 games released on the platform.
January 5, 2024 — Source

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