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The FlipGo. (Source: JSAUX)

JSAUX FlipGo dual portable monitor non-crowdfunding prices revealed

JSAUX has taken the $1,000,000 or so it earned from the Kickstarter campaign for its innovative FlipGo product and has used it to bring the innovative folding external dual monitor to retail. It comes in 2 sizes (13.5- and 16-inch...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Apr 2024 17:16
Another multi-system emulator, Provenance, is coming to the App Store soon. (Image via Provenance)

Provenance multi-system emulator coming to iOS App Store soon

Provenance, another multi-system emulator built for iOS, is supposedly coming to the official App Store soon. It follows on the heels of the Delta emulator, which has already topped the App Store's Entertainment category.
Sam Medley, 19 Apr 2024 16:57
Delta is now officially available on the iOS App Store. (Image via Delta Emulator)

Delta multi-system emulator lands on official iOS App Store

Delta, the multi-system console emulator developer by Riley Testut, is now available on the official iOS App Store. The emulator was previously available only through Testut's AltStore service, which would use some iOS trickery to...
Sam Medley, 18 Apr 2024 18:06
Tomb Raider Collection 1 will be available separately or with EXP-R and VS-R pre-orders. (Image source: Evercade)

Evercade announces Tomb Raider Collection 1 to coincide with retro gaming hardware refreshes

Evercade has offered up hardware refreshes of its popular EXP and VS game consoles. Now called the EXP-R and VS-R, the refreshes have been designed to make the EXP and VS more affordable while maintaining their core feature sets. ...
Alex Alderson, 18 Apr 2024 14:20
The PS5 Pro is rumoured to combine AMD's RDNA 3 and Zen 2 architectures, PS5 devkit pictured. (Image source: Macho Nacho Productions)

Sony PlayStation 5 Pro 'Ultra-Boost' mode detailed as more flexible PS5 Pro Enhanced requirements leak

Sony is rumoured to have decided to make 'PS5 Pro Enhanced' a more open category than previous expectations. Seemingly, there will be very few instances when a game fails to reach 'PS5 Pro Enhanced' status. Even then, the PS5 Pro'...
Alex Alderson, 17 Apr 2024 14:25
PS5 Pro dev kits are rumoured to resemble their predecessors, some of which ended up on eBay. (Image source: eBay)

Sony PlayStation 5 Pro specifications and PS5 performance upgrades revealed in new pre-launch leak

The release of the PlayStation 5 Pro (PS5 Pro) remains a while off yet, with an autumn release reputedly being targeted. Nonetheless, leaked internal documents have revealed even more details about the Sony PS5 Pro, including one ...
Alex Alderson, 16 Apr 2024 14:05
Asmongold suspects that Ubisoft is setting the prices so high in order to persuade players to subscribe to Ubisoft Plus for $17.99 a month. (Source: AsmongoldTV / YouTube and Disney)

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

Many fans believe that the Gold and Ultimate Editions of Star Wars Outlaws are overpriced. Adding to the conversation, well-known streamer Asmongold has recently expressed his opinion on the matter.
Marius Müller, 13 Apr 2024 16:15
Nintendo Switch OLED gaming console goes under $300 (Image source: Nintendo)

Deal | Nintendo Switch OLED gets rare discount in limited-time spring sale

Walmart is holding the Spring Savings event, in which the online retailer has slashed prices of a lot of top-rated products, and the Nintendo Switch OLED happens to be one of them. The gaming handheld's Japanese edition is current...
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 13 Apr 2024 12:26
In future, EA Play will cost $5.99 and $16.99 for a monthly subscription. (Image: Electronic Arts)

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

As other providers have already done in recent months, Electronic Arts is now also increasing the prices of its EA Play subscription model from May 10. The costs for the online service will increase by 60% in some cases. But there...
Tristan Hesser, 12 Apr 2024 23:59
Fallout 76 was released in November 2018 by Bethesda Gameworks for PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4. (Source: Steam)

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

If you fancy immersing yourself in a post-apocalyptic adventure on the occasion of the new Fallout series, the current free-play event gives you the opportunity to play Fallout 76 for free. If you like the game, you can buy it at ...
Marius Müller, 12 Apr 2024 15:58
Bethesda has announced a major new update for Fallout 4 (image via Bethesda)

Fallout 4 to get a massive overhaul with upcoming free update

Bethesda will launch a new update for Fallout 4 in the coming days. It features new quests, in-game content, cosmetics and QoL improvements for PC, Xbox and PlayStation.
Anil Ganti, 11 Apr 2024 18:07
Battefield 2042 will no longer receive a new season, but will continue to be supplied with fresh content. (Source: EA)

Battlefield 2042 will no longer receive a new season, EA focuses on new Battlefield games

EA has officially announced that Battlefield 2042 will end with the current Season 7 and the publisher now wants to focus on the planned "Battlefield Universe".
Marius Müller, 10 Apr 2024 16:25
The BlackShark V2 Pro. (Source: Razer)

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro for consoles lands with HyperSpeed Wireless audio and Super Wideband Mic

Razer has released versions of its BlackShark V2 Pro wireless headset compatible with either the Xbox or PlayStation. The OEM touts them as ideal for their respective consoles thanks to their "crystal-clear" TriForce audio, and no...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Apr 2024 19:11
The Early Access phase of Sea of Thieves on PS5 starts on April 25 for all those who have pre-ordered the Premium version. (Source: Xbox)

The closed beta of the popular pirate adventure Sea of Thieves starts on April 12

The popular pirate game Sea of Seaves is coming to the PlayStation 5 at the end of April, but players can set sail earlier. The closed beta starts on April 12. We explain how to register.
Marius Müller, 09 Apr 2024 16:12
Warner Games has planned at least five seasons for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. Whether there will be more depends on the success of the game. (Source: Epic)

Suicide Squad could be discontinued early due to its failure

The action shooter Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has not been particularly successful since its release in February of this year. According to leaker Miller Ross, the game has been such a failure that it could be disconti...
Marius Müller, 09 Apr 2024 16:11
Nintendo will shut down the online services for Wii U and 3DS today (Image source: Nintendo and r/Mario [Edited])

Online services for Nintendo Wii U and 3DS consoles to be shut down today

The day has come when the online services of Nintendo Wii U and 3DS will be shutting down. After today, you won't be able to play online with these gaming consoles anymore. But offline play will work just as it did when the server...
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 08 Apr 2024 12:46
The MSS-A156. (Source: MINISFORUM)

MINISFORUM MSS-A156 debuts as QHD 144Hz portable monitor with touchscreen and 3.5mm jack

MINISFORUM has added a whole new category to its portfolio with the MSS-A156. The 15.6-inch portable monitor has a 144Hz refresh rate to go with its 1440p resolution - not to mention a 10-point touch response rating. The OEM touts...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Apr 2024 18:18
Xbox President Sarah Bond (Source: Microsoft)

Xbox gets a team dedicated to old games

President of Xbox since late October 2023, Sarah Bond has recently set up a special team that will handle future-proofing the digital Xbox game libraries. The task of this team will not end anytime soon, as they will continue to e...
Codrut Nistor, 07 Apr 2024 16:57
It is not yet known when and if the new dock will be launched and for which console it is intended. (Source: Nintendo)

Nintendo patents Switch dock with rotating plug hub

Until now, gamers have only been able to connect their Switch cables to the dock from one side, which can be quite annoying in some situations. A new Nintendo patent shows a docking station with a rotating plug hub and gives hope ...
Marius Müller, 05 Apr 2024 14:11
In March, Microsoft removed the baseball game MLB The Show 23, the fun racer Hot Wheels Unleashed and the rhythm role-playing game Infinite Guitars from the Xbox Game Pass. (Source: Xbox)

Xbox Game Pass: 6 games will be removed from the gaming subscription in April

Six games will be leaving the Xbox Game Pass in mid-April. If you want to continue playing the games after that, you can currently buy them at a significantly lower price thanks to Microsoft's member discount.
Marius Müller, 04 Apr 2024 15:17
Official Minecraft website today (Source: Own)

Minecraft crowned as the video game with most cheaters

Although this is not a title to be desired, Minecraft has just been labeled "the video game with the most cheaters" in the US. The study, conducted by Guide Strats, also placed The Sims 4 and GTA 5 on the podium. The results were ...
Codrut Nistor, 03 Apr 2024 23:57
Ascendant Studios will soon integrate AMD FSR 3 on Immortals of Aveum. (Image source: Ascendant Studios)

AMD FSR 3 frame generation coming soon to popular PlayStation Plus game with frame rate improvements for PS5 and Xbox Series consoles

AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 3 (FSR 3) frame generation is slowly making its way to console games. Having debuted on Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora for consoles, the technology will soon be ported to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Se...
Alex Alderson, 03 Apr 2024 18:43
It can be assumed that more games will be added to the Xbox Game Pass from April 16. (Source: Xbox)

Xbox Game Pass: 8 new games until mid-April

Eight new games will be added to the Xbox Game Pass by April 16 - in addition to various indie titles, one AAA game and two brand new games that will be available in the Game Pass from the day of release.
Marius Müller, 03 Apr 2024 16:17
The Wichter 4 is scheduled for release in 2025 at the earliest. It will probably be a few years longer before Cyberpunk 2 is unleashed on players. (Source: CD Projekt Red)

CD Projekt Red CFO comments on microtransactions in The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2

Capcom's numerous microtransactions in Dragon's Dogma 2 caused a lot of discontent among fans. Will there be as many in-game purchase options in future CD Projekt games? CFO Piotr Nielubowicz answered this question in an interview...
Marius Müller, 01 Apr 2024 16:06
The ASUS ROG Ally features a 40 Wh battery. (Source: NotebookcheckReviews on YouTube)

Deal | ASUS ROG Ally price reaches historic low making Ryzen Z1-equipped handheld potential no-brainer for emulation enthusiasts

The ASUS ROG Ally with the Ryzen Z1 processor is now available at an all-time low price at Best Buy after a sizeable $100 off over the previous discounted rate. At the newly reduced price, the ASUS ROG Ally should be a no-brainer ...
Fawad Murtaza, 01 Apr 2024 10:26
As a reward for participating in the survey, Capcom is giving away digital Dragon's Dogma 2 wallpapers for PC or smartphone. (Source: Capcom)

Dragon's Dogma 2 survey: Players can express their wishes for future DLCs

Capcom seems to be planning new DLC content for Dragon's Dogma 2. In a recent survey, players can tell the publisher what content they would like to see.
Marius Müller, 31 Mar 2024 17:54
From April 2, the three games will be available for free download for PS Plus subscribers. (Source: PlayStation)

PlayStation Plus: Three new games in April, including two highlights

Three new games will be added to the PlayStation Plus subscription at the beginning of April. This time, two current games from 2023 are included - and one of them still costs the full price of 80 $.
Marius Müller, 30 Mar 2024 14:05
The PlayStation 5 Pro is slated to launch later this year (image via Sony)

PlayStation 5 Pro Enhanced: New leak reveals requirements for qualifying games

Insider Gaming has leaked the requirements for upcoming games to qualify for the "PlayStation 5 Pro Enhanced" tag. Developers will have to make their games run at a minimum resolution/framerate and add raytracing features.
Anil Ganti, 30 Mar 2024 10:08
Microsoft launched the Xbox Series X in November 2020 in a market experiencing chronic hardware shortages. (Source: Billy Freeman on Unsplash)

New Xbox Series X refresh pictures leak alongside rudimentary hardware upgrade and pricing information

Images of an alleged Xbox Series X refresh have leaked online showing a console that carries a different finish to the current Series X. The leak claims that the new console will launch this summer with some upgrades over the orig...
Fawad Murtaza, 28 Mar 2024 05:10
The digital board game "Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Sweep the Board!", which is based on a popular manga and anime series, will be released exclusively for the Nintendo Switch. (Source: Nintendo)

Switch: 9 new games coming to the Nintendo console in April

Nintendo recently announced which new games are coming to the Switch in April - including a Switch-exclusive game. We provide an overview.
Marius Müller, 27 Mar 2024 17:32
It is not known when the planned changes will be available in the game. (Source: Capcom)

Update roadmap for Dragon's Dogma 2: Capcom responds to criticism

Since the release of Dragon's Dogma 2, there have been some significant performance problems, especially on PC. Another point of criticism is the many microtransactions in the game. With the recently published update roadmap, Capc...
Marius Müller, 26 Mar 2024 15:10
The Stellar Blade demo will be playable on the PlayStation 5 soon (image via Sony)

Stellar Blade PlayStation 5 demo confirmed for March 29

Shift Up and Sony have announced that a demo version of Stellar Blade will be available to PlayStation 5 owners on March 29. It includes the tutorial section and a boss fight. Save data created during the demo will get carried ove...
Anil Ganti, 25 Mar 2024 15:14
Microsoft is developing an Xbox-branded handheld console (image via Xbox)

Xbox handheld gaming console reportedly on track for a 2026 launch

Jez Corden, a reputed source for Xbox-related leaks, has confirmed Microsoft plans to launch a handheld gaming console. However, it is in early stages of development and might not be unveiled until 2026.
Anil Ganti, 25 Mar 2024 11:53
GTA 6 could potentially get delayed again (image via Rockstar)

GTA 6 release window could get pushed back to 2026

Sources familiar with the matter told Kotaku that GTA 6's development is slowing down and it could result in the game being delayed by another year. However, Rockstar still wants to launch the game in 2025 and will only postpone i...
Anil Ganti, 23 Mar 2024 06:09
The MIG Switch Dumper has more uses than the regular MIG Switch. (Image source: Taki Udon)

MIG Switch Dumper: First review proves functionality on Nintendo Switch and for Switch emulation

The team behind the MIG Switch have now started shipping the MIG Switch Dumper. Available for under $70, the MIG Switch Dumper can not only dump Nintendo Switch cartridges but can also be used to emulate cartridges on supported sy...
Alex Alderson, 22 Mar 2024 16:26
Suyu has been removed from GitLab. (Image: Suyu logo w/ edits)

Nintendo Switch emulator Suyu issued DMCA takedown, removed from GitLab

Suyu, the follow-up to the popular Nintendo Switch emulator Yuzu, has been removed from GitLab following a DMCA takedown request issued by a "rightsholder." Suyu's developers' accounts were also blocked. The takedown comes just da...
Sam Medley, 22 Mar 2024 16:06
Baldur's Gate 3 is unlikely to get any post-launch content (image via Larian Studios)

Baldur's Gate 3 unlikely to get any DLC or sequel as Larian Studios announces departure from franchise

Larian Studios has officially distanced itself from the Baldur's Gate 3 franchise, meaning the game won't get any DLC. A sequel could still be on the table, but Larian won't be making it.
Anil Ganti, 22 Mar 2024 07:47
PlaytronOS is a new Linux-based operating system that hopes to challenge SteamOS and Windows for gaming handhelds. (Image source: Playtron)

PlaytronOS: new Linux gaming OS aims to dethrone Windows, SteamOS with support for 'every store'

The new Linux-based OS for gaming handhelds throws shade at Windows and SteamOS for being closed platforms. Playtron aims to be a lightweight alternative to Windows and SteamOS, built on open-source software, to offer wide hardwar...
Julian van der Merwe, 21 Mar 2024 22:51
Sony has already moved onto beta builds for all PlayStation 5 consoles. (Image source: Kerde Severin)

Sony PlayStation 5 and PS5 Slim receive home screen improvements with new widgets via latest beta update

Sony has delivered a new beta update for PlayStation 5 and PS5 Slim consoles. Available to download now, the software adds various features like new widgets, the option to change the pre-installed wallpaper and an overhauled Explo...
Alex Alderson, 21 Mar 2024 17:00
The Corsair MP600 Mini SSD's 1 TB version has received a substantial discount on Amazon (image via Corsair)

Deal | Corsair MP600 Mini 1 TB NVMe SSD for Steam Deck and Asus ROG Ally drops to lowest price ever on Amazon

The Corsair MP600 Mini 1 TV PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD can be bought on Amazon for just $69.99. It offers sequential read/write speeds of up to 4,800 Mbps, allowing it to be used as a primary boot device on a wide range of devices.
Anil Ganti, 21 Mar 2024 13:44
AMD initially released FSR 3 in September 2023. (Source: Timothy Dykes on Unsplash)

Hope for gamers NVIDIA left behind: AMD announces FSR 3.1 with standalone frame generation and enhanced visual quality

AMD has announced the next update to the FidelityFX Super Resolution 3 (FSR 3) image upscaling tech with visual quality improvements, new APIs, and added support for Xbox GDK and Vulkan. However, FSR 3.1’s biggest new feature is t...
Fawad Murtaza, 21 Mar 2024 09:53
Intel has launched new drivers for its Arc GPUs (image via Intel)

Intel Arc Graphics Driver 31.0.101.5379 update promises up to a 174% performance improvement in select DX11 titles

Intel has launched a new driver for Intel Arc graphics cards and iGPUs. The Graphics Driver 31.0.101.5379 update adds optimizations for Horizon Forbidden West and Dragon's Dogma 2. Existing DX11 titles like Granblue Fantasy: Relin...
Anil Ganti, 21 Mar 2024 08:19
More gamers than ever are playing Stardew Valley, thanks to its latest update. (Image via SteamDB)

Stardew Valley 1.6 update released, hits record-high player count

The highly-anticipated 1.6 update for Stardew Valley was released this week, and people are flocking to the farming simulator in droves. The game hit a record-high player count of over 146,000 concurrent players, trumping the prev...
Sam Medley, 20 Mar 2024 17:04
War Thunder 2.35 "Alpha Strike" now available (Source: War Thunder)

War Thunder 2.35 "Alpha Strike" comes with Hungarian aircraft, five rank VII premium ground vehicles, and more

Although it arrived last week, War Thunder 2.35 "Alpha Strike" remains a fresh update and is worth mentioning even now, since it's a quite solid package. Its highlights include the Alpha Jet (German and French versions), five prem...
Codrut Nistor, 20 Mar 2024 15:41
GTA VI is set in Leonida, a made-up US state which includes Vice City and is the biggest location for any GTA game to date. (Source: Rockstar/edited)

Precise GTA 6 release date leaks: Rockstar is supposedly launching the game globally in less than a year

Rockstar announced back in December that GTA 6 will debut sometime in 2025. According to a new leak posted on X which has revealed the exact GTA 6 launch date, the game is less than a year away. When it eventually launches, it wou...
Fawad Murtaza, 20 Mar 2024 10:26
The NES Hub connects to the unused 15-pin expansion port on the bottom of an NES. (Image source: RetroTime)

NES Hub announced for Nintendo NES expansion port with Bluetooth controller support

The NES Hub is a new accessory for Nintendo's classic NES console. While the 15-pin expansion port never had any official uses in the NES, the NES Hub adds Bluetooth controller support, among other uses.
Alex Alderson, 19 Mar 2024 18:16
A mock-up of the Xbox Series X 'Brooklin' refresh'. (Image source: FTC - edited)

New Microsoft XDK Console revealed before rumoured summer Xbox releases

Microsoft has been rumoured since September 2023 to be working on Xbox Series S and Series X refreshes. Now, signs that Microsoft is readying itself to distribute a new Xbox Development Kit to developers has surfaced online.
Alex Alderson, 19 Mar 2024 17:42
In February, Microsoft removed OPUS: Echo of Starsong and Galactic Civilizations III from the Xbox Game Pass. (Source: Xbox)

Xbox Game Pass: Three games will be canceled in March

While Microsoft adds new games to the Xbox Game Pass every month, some titles have to say goodbye every now and then. This month, this applies to three games. Anyone who wants to continue playing the games afterwards has the oppor...
Marius Müller, 19 Mar 2024 15:37
The PS5 Pro is slated to rely on upscaling technologies to reliably hit 4K and 60 FPS. (Image source: Charles Sims)

PlayStation 5 Pro: Sony to deploy PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution upscaling technology to achieve 4K and 60 FPS or 8K and 30 FPS performance targets on PS5 Pro console

A reliable Sony analyst has delivered more details about performance targets for the PlayStation 5 Pro. Reportedly, the PS5 Pro will be capable of hitting 4K/60 FPS and 8K/30 FPS but only by using proprietary upscaling technology.
Alex Alderson, 19 Mar 2024 15:10
Reportedly, PS5 and PS5 Pro devkits look identical, former pictured. (Image source: Macho Nacho Productions)

Sony PlayStation 5 Pro to launch in autumn 2024 with modular disc drive as CPU and GPU performance upgrades over regular PS5 leak

A renowned PlayStation analyst has delivered new details about Sony's next game console, which is still expected to land later this year as the PlayStation 5 Pro. Not only has the analyst allegedly confirmed recent PS5 Pro leaks, ...
Alex Alderson, 18 Mar 2024 12:20

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