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NVIDIA’s impressive ‘Zorah’ tech demo, highlighting Neural Rendering, is now available for download
18-Apr-2025, 9:30 am
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PC gamers can now download Nvidia’s Zorah Neural Rendering technology demo.
Nvidia has officially unveiled its Zorah tech demo, which showcased the company's innovative “Neural Rendering” technologies. This demo emphasizes the advancements Team Green is introducing to the GPU market, demonstrating the capabilities of the RTX 50 series graphics cards.
Constructed using Nvidia's RTX variant of Unreal Engine 5, this tech demo features real-time path tracing, RTX Mega Geometry, RTX Hair, co-operative vectors, and Neural Rendering. This technology pushes the boundaries of real-time graphics and can push Nvidia's...
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Point-and-click adventure game Botanicula is free to claim on the Epic Games Store
18-Apr-2025, 9:00 am
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A new free game is now available on the Epic Games Store.
It's that time again to snag another freebie from the Epic Games Store. PC gamers can now obtain a copy of Botanicula as part of this week's promotion, a game from the developers known for the Machinarium and Samorost series. This title takes the place of the River City Girls giveaway from the previous week. As usual, you have one week to add this latest game to your library permanently.
Created by Amanita Design and released in...
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Gigabyte has introduced the world's first low-profile RTX 5060 GPU
17-Apr-2025, 9:00 am
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Compact gaming capabilities – Gigabyte has launched its RTX 5060 OC Low Profile GPU.
Following Nvidia’s official announcement of the GeForce RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti GPU series, Gigabyte has showcased the smallest RTX 50-series graphics card. Introducing the Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 OC Low Profile, a slim GPU measuring 182mm in length that fits within the half-height PCIe form factor.
Like all RTX 5060-series GPUs, this low-profile variant will come with 8GB of GDDR7 memory, support PCIe 5.0, and incorporate Nvidia’s DLSS 4 features. This GPU will require an...
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Xbox announces limited edition Xbox controllers and Series X Wrap themed after DOOM: The Dark Ages
17-Apr-2025, 7:00 am
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The game, developed by id Software, will launch on May 15, but the latest stylish accessories will be available much earlier.
Microsoft has just unveiled three new variations of Xbox accessories, all inspired by the upcoming DOOM game, which is set to be released as a first-party title. Pictured above, a brand-new wrap for the Xbox Series X, a new Xbox Wireless Controller, and an Xbox Elite Series 2 are on their way, all featuring some strikingly bloody and medieval motifs taken from DOOM: The Dark Ages.
The Xbox Wireless Controller comes in a "battle-worn green and silver" finish, showcasing...
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Nvidia has unveiled its GeForce RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti graphics cards
16-Apr-2025, 2:00 pm
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Nvidia has officially announced two new graphics cards in the RTX 50 series, the RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti.
These new GPUs will extend the advantages of Nvidia's “Blackwell” graphics architecture to a wider range of gamers, setting the stage for neural rendering with the company's latest "Neural Shaders."
Alongside these graphics cards, there is enhanced support for DLSS 4, Nvidia’s improved AI upscaling technology. With the addition of Nvidia’s 5th generation tensor cores, the Blackwell GPUs can now handle AI tasks more efficiently. Moreover, the RTX 50 series introduces support for DLSS Multi-Frame Generation.
In the RTX 50 series, Nvidia...
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MSI may switch to AMD chips for next-gen Claw handheld
16-Apr-2025, 12:00 pm
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Leaks suggest that MSI is considering replacing Intel processors with AMD’s Ryzen Z2 Extreme in the next generation of its Claw handheld gaming devices.
The Claw 8 AI+ handheld gaming console by MSI currently features the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V processor based on the Lunar Lake architecture. It’s one of the few devices on the market not powered by AMD chips, which dominate the handheld gaming segment. However, recent leaks suggest MSI may shift direction and adopt AMD’s Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor in its next iteration.
The rumor was first mentioned by X user CodeCommando in January and...
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PS5 prices are set to increase in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand
15-Apr-2025, 10:00 am
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Sony has announced PlayStation 5 price increases across the UK, Europe, and several other regions.
Sony has revealed some adjustments to the pricing of its PlayStation 5 console in various regions, although not all variants are affected. The most recent adjustments focus on Europe, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, with some unclear price increases also noted for the Middle East and Africa.
Effective immediately, the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition in the UK sees a £40 increase, bringing its price to £429.99. In Europe, the increase is €50, resulting in...
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Metro 2033 Redux is free to claim and keep on Steam for a limited time
15-Apr-2025, 9:00 am
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The Metro 2033 Redux giveaway is now live as the studio provides an update on its upcoming AAA projects.
The Metro franchise, known for its post-apocalyptic survival games, recently celebrated its 15th anniversary, and developer 4A Games has shared its future plans. Additionally, a giveaway has launched for the original title that started it all, Metro 2033. You can check out the '15 Years Of Metro - Celebration' video below.
In 2023, 4A Games announced that a new installment in the series is under development, and today, they provided an update on the progress....
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Leaked benchmarks for the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB reveal a 20% performance boost over the 4060 Ti 16GB
14-Apr-2025, 4:30 am
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A leak reveals that Nvidia’s RTX 5060 Ti is 20% faster than its predecessor in 3DMark benchmarks.
There are whispers that Nvidia will reveal and launch its GeForce RTX 5060 Ti GPU next week, which suggests that reviewers should currently be testing this new graphics card. Videocardz has leaked the 3DMARK benchmark performance data of Nvidia’s new RTX 5060 Ti, indicating the speed of Nvidia’s latest mid-range graphics card.
According to these benchmarks, Nvidia’s RTX 5060 Ti is approximately 20% faster on average. However, some tests, such as the lower-resolution 3DMARK Time...
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AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT pricing and specs have leaked ahead of launch
14-Apr-2025, 3:30 am
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It appears almost certain that the AMD card will launch with two different memory configurations.
Specifications and pricing details for AMD's Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics card have emerged, indicating the potential for another impressive value in price/performance from AMD's RDNA 4 graphics architecture.
According to a recent leak from Moore’s Law is Dead, the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT will come equipped with 32 compute units. Additionally, the graphics card is anticipated to launch in both 8GB and 16GB options. In terms of performance, this new GPU is expected to fall...
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Nvidia begins utilizing SK Hynix GDDR7 chips in its GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs
11-Apr-2025, 10:00 am
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NVIDIA has reportedly begun equipping its new GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs with GDDR7 memory chips from SK Hynix, starting with the RTX 5070.
Up until now, Nvidia's GeForce RTX 50 series has been equipped with GDDR7 memory from Samsung. However, it has come to light that Nvidia has begun to utilize an alternative supplier for GDDR7 memory, SK Hynix, as reported by MEGAsizeGPU on Twitter/X.
The addition of SK Hynix GDDR7 memory could potentially enhance the worldwide availability of GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs. There have been speculations that the supply of GDDR7 memory was a bottleneck in the production of...
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Beat 'em up title River City Girls is available for free on the Epic Games Store
11-Apr-2025, 9:00 am
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Epic Games Store is offering three free games this week.
It's that time again for a giveaway on the Epic Games Store. The new promotion replaces last week's free Cat Quest II. Now, PC gamers can claim River City Girls as this week's free title. As always, you have a week to permanently add this latest game to your collection.
Created by WayForward and launched in 2019, River City Girls is a beat 'em up game featuring two protagonists, Misako and Kyoko, who are on a mission...
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Fanatical’s Easter bundle offers a chance to win a Steam Deck or a VR headset
10-Apr-2025, 7:00 pm
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You also have a chance to win games valued at $1,000.
Fanatical is recognized for providing excellent game bundles that allow players to acquire multiple titles at a low cost. These bundles enable gamers to expand their game collections for a fraction of the original price. Occasionally, Fanatical presents new themed bundles, each filled with fantastic games. However, this time they’ve launched something even more thrilling. With their newest Easter-themed bundle, Fanatical is offering not only games but also an opportunity to win popular gaming hardware.
The Steam Deck ranks among the...
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Gamers anticipating Nintendo Switch 2, but new "C Button" feature may come at a cost
10-Apr-2025, 5:00 pm
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Nintendo Switch 2 features a 'pay-to-use' button not everyone can access.
The gaming community is eagerly awaiting the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, but a recent reveal from Nintendo might give some fans pause. According to the company, a new dedicated button on the controller will require a paid subscription to access its full functionality.
Specifically, the Switch 2 will include a new “C Button,” designed to quickly launch “GameChat”—a Discord-style communication app developed by Nintendo itself. GameChat enables players to chat via a built-in microphone, stream gameplay to...
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Pricing for the RTX 5060 Ti has leaked, revealing costs for both the 8GB and 16GB variants
09-Apr-2025, 3:00 pm
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The newly leaked RTX 5060 Ti pricing comes as a pleasant surprise, though US trade tariffs might dampen the excitement.
As reported on Board Channels (via VideoCardz), Nvidia has set the introductory price for the RTX 5060 Ti at $429 (RMB 3,599) for the 16 GB model. In contrast, the RX 5060 Ti 8 GB is reportedly priced at $379 (RMB 3,199), which is $50 less. These prices, if accurate, seem relatively reasonable compared to the initial prices of the RTX 4060 Ti in both its 8 GB...
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As Nintendo Switch 2 takes the spotlight, Sony sparks curiosity with survey on rival console
09-Apr-2025, 2:00 pm
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PlayStation unexpectedly surveys about Nintendo Switch 2 – is a handheld comeback in the works?
Amid the buzz surrounding the Nintendo Switch 2 in the global gaming industry, Sony has piqued interest by unexpectedly distributing surveys to the PlayStation community—directly seeking their opinions on Nintendo's new handheld device.
This strategy has instantly fueled speculation that Sony might be gearing up for a significant return to the handheld gaming market. Remarkably, Sony has been absent from this realm for more than ten years, following the unsuccessful launch of the PlayStation Vita (PS Vita). The current...
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Nvidia RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti specs confirmed through shipping manifest
08-Apr-2025, 12:00 pm
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NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5060 have appeared in shipping manifests, confirming they will come equipped with GDDR7 memory and a 128-bit bus interface.
A recent cargo listing at the NBD (via Videocardz) appears to validate earlier leaks, showcasing Nvidia’s PG152 board—the foundation for the GB206-based RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti models. The listing confirms the use of a 128-bit memory interface along with GDDR7 memory.
With the adoption of GDDR7, the RTX 5060 series promises significantly increased memory bandwidth over previous generations. Leveraging 28 Gbps GDDR7 modules, the RTX 5060 could deliver up to 55% more bandwidth...
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Grab a collection of excellent indie titles with the Fellow Traveller Humble Bundle
08-Apr-2025, 8:30 am
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Here's another opportunity to snag some affordable treats. The Fellow Traveller Humble Bundle has just launched and includes some excellent titles.
Humble appears to be making a comeback with more fantastic options after a slight lull in game bundles lately. With the impressive Humble Choice for April 2025, along with the Tactical Triumph and Dice and Destiny bundles both featuring some fantastic games.
The Humble Fellow Traveller Publisher Bundle is now available, showcasing a selection of indie games and a 20% discount voucher for Afterlove EP. See if this deal is worthy of your...
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Nvidia claims Nintendo Switch 2 is 10 times more powerful than the original Switch
07-Apr-2025, 7:30 am
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The Nintendo Switch 2 will feature vastly superior graphics processing power thanks to support for Ray Tracing and DLSS technologies.
Nintendo has now effectively conducted two announcement events for the Switch 2. The latest generation hybrid console was first revealed to the public in January, and just yesterday, a more thorough overview of the device was finally presented. Although it included information on game compatibility, release date, pricing, and battery life, some features remained undisclosed. Fortunately, additional details are beginning to emerge.
Nintendo and Nvidia have confirmed that the Switch 2 will officially support Nvidia's widely-used Deep Learning Super...
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Nintendo delays Switch 2 pre-orders due to new U.S. tariffs
07-Apr-2025, 7:00 am
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Nintendo has announced a temporary delay in plans to open pre-orders for its upcoming Switch 2 gaming console in the U.S.
A Nintendo representative stated: “The pre-order launch for Switch 2 in the U.S., originally scheduled for April 9, will be postponed to assess the potential impact of the new tariffs and the changing market conditions. We will announce an updated timeline later, but the official release date remains June 5, 2025.”
This marks the first major response from a tech giant to Trump’s new tariff policy, which could directly affect production and consumer costs in the U.S. Most electronics companies, including...
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