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An open-world sandbox game is today's freebie on the Epic Games Store

21-Dec-2024, 7:00 pm manhkbrady Free Games

The fourth free Mystery Game on the Epic Games Store has been unveiled.

It's time for a freebie on the Epic Games Store. As the 24-hour countdown reached its end, today's mystery game giveaway has been unveiled as a copy of TerraTech, taking the place of Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles from the previous day. Developed by Payload Studios, TerraTech is a sandbox construction game that allows players extensive freedom in designing vehicles. The studio has created a vast collection of blocks that can be used to modify vehicle functionality, resource processing, and...

NVIDIA to unveil “AI-focused” GPU technologies at CES 2025, as teased by Inno3D

20-Dec-2024, 9:00 pm manhkbrady Hardware News

NVIDIA is expected to reveal "Neural Rendering" and "Advanced DLSS" technologies at CES 2025, boosting GPU performance.

Inno3D has begun hinting at new “AI-Enhanced Features” in anticipation of CES 2025, suggesting that the event will “be a major occasion for PC enthusiasts and professionals alike.” While not explicitly stating so, Inno3D has indicated that Nvidia will unveil its RTX 50 series of GPUs at CES 2025. After all, their press announcement clearly refers to DLSS, which is a feature exclusive to Nvidia. According to Inno3D's statements, Nvidia’s RTX 50 series will emphasize AI. They...

Astrea: Six Sided Oracles is free for today on the Epic Games Store

20-Dec-2024, 8:00 pm manhkbrady Free Games

Another day, another free game on the Epic Games Store.

The second day of the Epic Games Store's daily giveaway event has begun. From now until January 2, users of the Epic Games Store will receive new free games each day instead of on a weekly basis. This is a tradition during the holiday season, and this year it continues as expected. What remains unchanged is the process. The latest update has replaced Vampire Survivors with Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles. Released in 2023, this...

PlayStation and AMD join forces to develop AI for improved graphics and ray tracing

19-Dec-2024, 9:00 pm manhkbrady Hardware News

PlayStation unveils “Project Amethyst,” an AI gaming partnership with AMD.

With the launch of the PlayStation 5 Pro, Sony has ventured into the realm of AI gaming, with Chief Architect Mark Cerny eager to delve deeper into this field. To achieve this, Sony (PlayStation) and AMD have formed a partnership named "Project Amethyst," which focuses on leveraging deep AI technologies to enhance gameplay and graphics. AMD already has an existing relationship with Sony, serving as the hardware provider for the PS4, PS4 Pro, PS5, and PS5...

Vampire Survivors is available for free on the Epic Games Store

19-Dec-2024, 8:00 pm manhkbrady Free Games

The Epic Games Store launches daily giveaways, with Vampire Survivors free today.

As the new year approaches, the Epic Games Store launches a significant giveaway event, providing a new game each day for users to keep. Continuing this tradition, the event is returning for the end of 2024 as well. The daily promotion is set to continue for the next two weeks, and kicking things off is a giveaway for Vampire Survivors. Replacing last week’s offering, which included The Lord of...

The latest Nvidia app is creating performance problems for GeForce users

19-Dec-2024, 7:00 pm manhkbrady News

Gamers are experiencing up to a 15% decrease in game performance while using the Nvidia app.

The Nvidia App, launched in November this year, is intended to replace both GeForce Experience and the Nvidia Control Panel. It aims to streamline the management of GeForce GPUs for users in a more intuitive manner. This application allows users to update GPU drivers, optimize game settings, and control software options from a single location. However, instead of being helpful, the app has introduced significant issues for many users. Prior to its official release, Nvidia conducted an...

Seagate launches the world's first 32 TB HAMR hard drive

18-Dec-2024, 6:00 pm manhkbrady Hardware News

Seagate has launched its largest hard drive yet, offering 32TB of storage powered by the company’s new HAMR technology.

Seagate has officially introduced the Exos M 32 TB, the world’s first hard drive utilizing Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR) technology designed for the mass market. Built on the Mozaic 3+ platform, the Exos M hard drive marks a significant milestone in data storage. According to Seagate, this is the highest-capacity hard drive the company has ever created. Seagate has been researching and developing HAMR technology since 2007. While the company has repeatedly announced plans to release devices using this technology, the...

Fanatical's latest deal features a bundle of wonderful digital tabletop games

18-Dec-2024, 5:00 pm manhkbrady Hot Deals

Introducing the Build Your Own Card, Board & Dice Bundle—delivering exactly what it promises with a collection of digital gaming fun.

The Steam Autumn Sale has wrapped up, but that doesn’t mean you can't find great discounts on games anymore. While you’ll still come across occasional sales on Steam, you can also enjoy significant savings by choosing bundles from reputable Steam key reseller platforms like Fanatical. For example, they have just released their newest offer, which is a collection of digital tabletop games. The Build Your Own Card, Board, and Dice Bundle features...

GeForce RTX 5060 specs just leaked, but the news isn’t promising

17-Dec-2024, 3:00 pm manhkbrady Hardware News

New rumors have surfaced about the mainstream 'Blackwell' gaming GPU, revealing details about the memory configuration of the upcoming GeForce RTX 5060.

The specifications for Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5060 have surfaced through WCCFtech, indicating that the GPU is set to feature 8GB of GDDR7 VRAM. As many PC enthusiasts are aware, Nvidia is expected to unveil its RTX 50 series of GPUs at CES 2025, which will be a successor to the RTX 40 series with the introduction of new “Blackwell” based models. If the leak regarding the RTX 5060 holds true, it’s likely that this product will...

Nintendo Switch 2 fully revealed, with a potential launch in March

17-Dec-2024, 1:00 pm manhkbrady Hardware News

Details about the Nintendo Switch 2 have surfaced, with a potential launch in Mid-March.

A Reddit leaker known as “NextHandheld” has disclosed extensive information regarding Nintendo’s forthcoming Switch 2 console. They also claim to possess a finalized version of the console. The leaker states that they will provide evidence to support their claims before Christmas and has made the following assertions about the device. The device will be named “Switch 2.” The official announcement of the console is expected in January 2025. The release of the console is...

Steam Winter Sale 2024 Trailer has unveiled the discounted games list

16-Dec-2024, 2:00 am manhkbrady Hot Deals

Exciting titles such as Baldur's Gate 3 and TLOU Part I are included in the lineup for the Steam Winter Sale.

The much-anticipated Steam Winter Sale 2024 is set to begin on December 19 at 10:00 a.m. PST (1:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. GMT / 7:00 p.m. CET), generating buzz within the gaming community. A newly shared trailer on Steam's official X account has kicked off the festive season of gaming fun, highlighting some of the notable titles that will see discounts during the event. The Steam Winter Sale starts...

Nvidia’s RTX 5070 Ti is reportedly set to include 16GB of GDDR7 memory

16-Dec-2024, 1:00 am manhkbrady Hardware News

As per a report from WCCFtech, the Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti GPU is expected to offer 16GB of VRAM.

In contrast to the 5080, which is said to utilize 32 Gbps GDDR7 memory, the 5070 Ti is rumored to incorporate slower 28 Gbps GDDR7 chips, which results in lower memory bandwidth. Nevertheless, this provides the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti with a 33% increase in memory bandwidth compared to the 4070 Ti SUPER that it is designed to succeed. For those tracking developments, this isn’t the first mention of the RTX 5070 Ti....

GOG Winter Sale is officially live, featuring daily surprises and free game giveaways

13-Dec-2024, 3:00 am manhkbrady Hot Deals

The GOG Winter Sale 2024 is now underway, offering three weeks to grab incredible games at discounted prices.

The holiday season is approaching, and digital storefronts are preparing with exciting deals and discounts. GOG is joining the festivities by launching its Winter Sale 2024, offering hundreds of DRM-free games at unbeatable prices, along with its signature game giveaways. The first giveaway is The Whispered World: Special Edition, an adventure game from Daedalic Entertainment originally released in 2014. And this is just the beginning—more giveaways are expected as the sale progresses....

First free mystery game for December 2024 on Epic Games Store unveiled

13-Dec-2024, 2:00 am manhkbrady Free Games

As in previous years, the Epic Games Store seems set to offer several free games to celebrate the holiday season.

The Epic Games Store has unveiled its latest free game, and this time, it comes as a complete surprise. Unlike the usual practice of announcing the free game in advance, this one kicks off Epic's Mystery Game promotion, which will run until the end of the year. During this period, free games will be released more frequently than the standard weekly schedule, where new titles are typically available every Thursday. However, the first free game in the promotion will follow...

New Valve guidelines suggest a significant expansion into Steam hardware

12-Dec-2024, 3:00 pm manhkbrady Hardware News

Get ready for a variety of Steam-branded hardware in 2025.

It appears Valve is gearing up for a major entry into the hardware sector, with fresh Steam logos and branding across a wide range of products. Thanks to the newly discovered Logo and Branding Guidelines by Steam users on Reddit, it seems Valve is preparing to prominently feature their Steam logo. To begin with, the “Powered By SteamOS” logo implies that 2025 could be the year for third-party devices featuring SteamOS....

Recently leaked benchmark reveals impressive 3DMARK performance for Intel's ARC Battlemage B580

12-Dec-2024, 2:00 pm manhkbrady Hardware News

The leaked benchmark indicates a 31% performance advantage for Intel's ARC B580 compared to Nvidia's rival RTX 4060.

Intel's ARC B580 has undergone the 3DMark benchmark, offering insight into its potential capabilities. This Battlemage chip appears to deliver strong performance relative to its cost, which is promising. A benchmark result for Intel’s ARC B580 graphics card has surfaced on Chiphell, shared by @9550pro. It shows that Intel’s forthcoming ARC B580 achieved a 3DMARK Time Spy graphics score of 14,719. Specifically, B580 surpasses the previous generation’s A770 by 11% and outpaces...

Humble has brought back the fantastic Beamdog & Owlcat RPG Bundle for a limited time

11-Dec-2024, 9:00 pm manhkbrady Hot Deals

RPG fans wouldn’t want to miss out on this one.

Humble Bundles provide an excellent opportunity for gamers to acquire a collection of games at a significantly reduced price. The Beamdog & Owlcat RPG Humble Bundle is now available, offering a great opportunity to purchase top-quality RPG games at a discounted rate. Each bundle they bring back over the next week or so will only be up for 2 days, so act fast. Over the past few years, these two developers have released some of the...

F1 24 has become the inaugural game to incorporate Intel XeSS 2

11-Dec-2024, 8:00 pm manhkbrady Hardware News

Intel’s latest AI-based upscaling technology is now featured in F1 24, along with support for Frame Generation and Low Latency.

The release of update 1.16 for F1 24 introduces support for Intel XeSS 2, Intel’s advanced upscaling solution. With XeSS 2, Intel has enhanced XeSS by introducing AI-driven frame generation. Furthermore, Intel has developed XeLL (Xe Low Latency) to enhance game responsiveness by minimizing input delays. According to the patch notes on Steam, F1 24’s final update of the year is version 1.16 and coincides with several Season 4 events. In addition to new content, this update includes “numerous...

This delightful Humble Bundle offers six games that are perfect for winding down before bedtime

10-Dec-2024, 11:00 pm manhkbrady Hot Deals

The new Humble bundle has some charming, colorful, and fluffy time-eaters for gamers who enjoy such laid-back entertainment.

The Steam Autumn Sale wrapped up less than a week ago, allowing gamers to snag their favorite titles at reduced prices. Although the sale has concluded, it's still possible to find great deals on games through platforms like Humble Bundle. They recently launched a new bundle named Wholesome Snack, featuring six games compatible with the Steam Deck, all at a reasonable price. Just like you might have enjoyed your Game Boy in...

Intel appoints two new directors, accelerates search for new CEO

10-Dec-2024, 10:00 pm manhkbrady Hardware News

Intel has recruited seasoned semiconductor industry veterans to its board of directors while ramping up efforts to find a new CEO.

On Thursday last week, Intel appointed two seasoned chip industry veterans to its board as the embattled semiconductor company searches for a new CEO after Pat Gelsinger's recent departure and works to restore its former prominence. Intel has taken significant steps to strengthen its leadership team and shape its future direction, for the company has appointed two highly experienced figures in semiconductor manufacturing: former ASML CEO Eric Meurice and interim Microchip Technology CEO Steve Sanghi. Both are industry veterans with extensive...