The tiny Next SBC is an affordable gaming PC with decent performance that fits in the palm of your hand
Combines a Ryzen 7 7840HS with a Radeon 780M iGPU and up to 32GB LPDDR5 @ 6400Mhz
LG UltraGear GX7 480Hz OLED gaming monitor now available to pre-order
It's not cheap
What just happened? LG has officially unveiled the 480Hz OLED monitor it teased back at CES. The $999 LG UltraGear GX7 model packs a QHD (2,560 x 1,440) WOLED display, DisplayPort 2.1 connectivity, and several other features that should please gamers who want the best of both worlds: the picture quality of OLED and the blistering speeds of a 480Hz refresh rate.
The Best PC Games (You Should Be Playing)
Explore our list of standout PC games that you don't want to miss. From big-budget blockbusters to indie gems and expansions, our updated list covers the year's best releases.
Xbox chief calls recent PC exclusives an "anomaly," reaffirms Xbox ecosystem goals
Goal: Games playable across Xbox consoles, PC, and cloud
Is the Ryzen 9800X3D Truly Faster for Real-World 4K Gaming?
Misconceptions in tech are endless, but myths about low-res CPU benchmarks top our list. Let's revisit this hot topic and test the new 9800X3D at 4K to clarify what really matters.
As Half-Life 2 turns 20, Valve celebrates with a free to download weekend, new Episode 3 footage reveal
Valve releases new two-hour documentary, Raising the Bar reprint coming in 2025
What just happened? Valve is celebrating Half-Life 2's 20th anniversary with a massive update, a temporary free giveaway of the full game, and a bundle including the two episodic expansions and new developer commentary. Additionally, a two-hour YouTube documentary sheds light on the canceled third expansion, revealing new details for fans.
Nvidia is giving away a custom GeForce RTX 4080 Super to celebrate Half-Life 2's 20th anniversary
Rise and shine, Mr. Freeman, the alien invasion is properly ray traced this time
AMD claims Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is 75% faster than Intel's Core Ultra 7 258V in gaming
Software trickery gives AMD a major advantage
Nvidia's upcoming CPU could offer RTX 4070 mobile levels of performance
Powerful integrated graphics ready to take on AMD's x86 Strix Halo APUs
Android gaming on Windows 11 returns thanks to Tencent
Recap: When Microsoft initially unveiled Windows 11, the ability to run Android apps was one of its more interesting features. Unfortunately, the idea failed to launch beyond a public preview with a limited software selection. However, Tencent has revived the functionality for beta testers in China.
Steam Link app update adds AV1 codec, HDR support, and more for enhanced streaming
Broader Android compatibility and better streaming options
Microsoft confirms it's working on a handheld, but it's years away
Also, acquisitions aren't over, and any Microsoft game could potentially come to PlayStation or Nintendo
The Best 4K Gaming Monitors: Starting at Just $400
Dive into the world of 4K gaming with our latest guide, featuring top-rated monitors at all price points. From vibrant OLEDs to high-performance LCDs, we've handpicked the best options for every gamer.
Warcraft returns: Blizzard updates all three classics with high-res remasters, upgraded Battle.net features
Warcraft I, II, and III remasters are available now
Highly anticipated: Blizzard's first attempt to remaster a classic Warcraft game four years ago failed spectacularly. Now, for the franchise's 30th anniversary, the company is aiming for redemption by updating and repackaging the entire trilogy with high-resolution graphics, new user interface features, and more.
Bethesda workers stage one-day walkout over Microsoft stonewalling union requests
Bargaining efforts over remote work and outsourcing have fizzled
Steam drops support for Windows 7 and 8 with latest update
You'll need to upgrade to Windows 10 or 11 to continue using Steam
Stalker 2 PC requirements finalized; benchmarks show even RTX 4090 struggles to hit 60fps@4K without DLSS 3
It now needs 160GB of drive space
Fan-made Half-Life 2: Episode 3 project gets free demo, available now on Steam
Based on series writer Marc Laidlaw's "Epistle 3" draft from 2017
Sony drops PlayStation 5 Slim price for the holidays, but only for the digital edition
Discount start date unknown, possibly late November
Rogue Point is an upcoming four-player tactical shooter from the devs behind Black Mesa
Parametric design will ensure a fresh experience each time
Nvidia kills GeForce Experience, Nvidia App 1.0 goes live
No login required, faster, new features
What just happened? GeForce Experience is dead – long live the Nvidia App! Starting today, Nvidia is rolling out version 1.0 of the Nvidia App, officially bringing it out of beta. Nvidia says version 1.0 is now fully ready to replace GeForce Experience, with all of its features migrated into the new app. This marks the first step toward creating a single, unified application that will eventually replace both GeForce Experience and the Nvidia Control Panel.
Pizza Hut reveals a 3D-printable device that uses the PS5's heat to keep pizza warm
Next up: a robotic arm that feeds you as you play
Valve to launch a limited edition white Steam Deck OLED next week
Priced at $679, or ten times that on eBay
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs. Ryzen 7 7800X3D: 45 Game Benchmark
With AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D recent release, we're diving into its gaming performance, comparing it head-to-head with the 7800X3D across 45 games. Let's see how this new CPU stacks up.
AI won't replace creativity in game development, says Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick
Creative talent remains the determinant factor in making good games