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This new gaming laptop is a strange rival for your Steam Deck dollars

By Cesar Cadenas published 5 July 22

Sporting an embedded controller, the Win Max 2 will available in two models depending on CPU/GPU pair.

Gaming

AMD FSR 2.0 mods start to flood in as gamers can’t wait for frame rate boosts

By Darren Allan published 5 July 22

Clever modders have leveraged DLSS support in some big-name games to usher in unofficial implementations of FSR 2.0.

Gaming

Princess Peach looking shocking in front of a Nintendo Switch console

Nintendo Switch trademark hints at the console's future

By Rhys Wood published 5 July 22

This Nintendo Switch trademark could be a sign of things to come... or nothing more than a simple IP renewal.

Gaming

Can PSVR 2 or Apple's headset stop Oculus Quest 2's continued VR dominance?

By Hamish Hector published 4 July 22

As the Meta Quest 2 surges in popularity, do Sony's PSVR 2 or Apple's VR headset have a chance?

Gaming

Enter the Backrooms: five games that explore the new creepy internet sensation

By Jeffrey Loeffler last updated 5 July 22

My editor forced me to no-clip into the Backrooms to write this piece. I’m back, and here’s what I found.

Computing

Latest Reviews

Revolution X wired controller for Xbox review

By Rhys Wood published 4 July 22

Review Excellent to hold and with superb customization options, Nacon’s Revolution X wired controller is among the best third-party pads for Xbox.

An angel in Diablo Immortal holding up a glowing sword

Diablo Immortal review

By Philip Palmer published 24 June 22

Diablo Immortal's smooth controls and gameplay are crushed under a tangled mess.

Razer Kaira Pro for PlayStation headset review

By Rhys Wood published 23 June 22

Review The Razer Kaira Pro gaming headset packs in a rich, clear sound profile and effective haptic feedback – though it comes at a steep financial cost.

Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 Max review

By Cliff Joseph published 22 June 22

Turtle Beach’s Stealth range goes big on compatibility, but you may want to stick with the old model.

Headsets and headphones

Mario Strikers: Battle League review

By Henry Stockdale published 8 June 22

Shot on target

The Quarry review

By Rhys Wood published 8 June 22

Game Review The Quarry is an excellent follow-up to Until Dawn that cements Supermassive’s reputation for thrilling, suspenseful storytelling.

PC Gaming

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Sony gaming monitors that are ‘perfect’ for PS5 could be unleashed later today

By Darren Allan last updated 28 June 22

Two 27-inch monitors are about to be launched, a 1080p model and a 4K screen, if the rumor mill is right.

Peripherals

Did you pre-order a Steam Deck? Good news – Valve is increasing production

By Jess Weatherbed published 28 June 22

Gaming Gaming giant Valve confirmed via Twitter that Q3 orders are due to be processed, with shipments doubling from June 30.

PC

Steam Deck SSD mod may ‘appear to work’, but don’t do it, Valve warns

By Darren Allan published 27 June 22

Jamming a physically larger SSD into the handheld is a dangerous upgrade, and here’s why.

PC

This Windows 11 update will introduce one of the best Xbox Series X/S features

By Jess Weatherbed published 24 June 22

Windows 11 has updated the Xbox Game Bar to clearly display if your system is ready for DirectStorage.

Gaming

Xbox App now tells you how well a game will play on your PC

By Darren Allan published 17 June 22

Xbox Windows App users will get a much better idea of whether to install a game or not.

PC

Master Chief speaking to Cortana in Halo Infinite

Steam Deck update means Halo Infinite works again (on Windows)

By Darren Allan published 17 June 22

Halo Infinite was crashing after a previous driver update, but it’s now running fine again.

PC

Nintendo

The best Nintendo Switch prices, bundles and sales in Australia (July 2022)

By Stephen Lambrechts published 28 June 22

techradar deals Find out where you can buy the Nintendo Switch and find the best deals.

Gaming

Nintendo will sneak into Summer Game fest with a new Direct

By Philip Palmer published 13 June 22

Rumors of a Nintendo Direct later this month seem to be true, but what will Nintendo actually be showing off with a late arrival?

Gaming

Close up shot of Edelgard's face, with purple-haired protagonist Shez in the background

A Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes demo has emerged, but you can't play it yet

By Henry Stockdale last updated 3 June 22

A 'download demo' has appeared on Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes' eShop listing, but it's currently inaccessible.

Gaming

Game Boy Micro wouldn't have happened if this former Nintendo exec had his way

By Rhys Wood published 5 May 22

In his new book, former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé discusses how he lamented the launch of the Game Boy Micro.

Gaming

Hand-printed Nintendo hanafuda playing cards, likely from the early 20th century

Nintendo might be younger than it claims to be - or much older

By Marcus Richert last updated 20 April 22

Even Nintendo may not know what year it was founded.

Gaming

Nintendo Switch Sports asks you to get active in new overview trailer

By Patrick Dane last updated 11 April 22

Nintendo Switch Sports has been further outlined in an extensive trailer that shows how all the sports and hub work.

Gaming

PlayStation

PlayStation won't be attending Gamescom, but we can guess why

By Henry Stockdale published 22 June 22

Sony has confirmed it won't attend Gamescom 2022 in Germany, making them the latest major non-attendee.

Gaming

Returnal developer is spinning scrapped content into a new game - and I'm all for it

By Henry Stockdale published 17 June 22

During a recent interview, Housemarque confirmed it will use unused "ideas and narrative systems" from Returnal into its next game.

Gaming

A beloved PlayStation RPG series is finally coming to Xbox

By Callum Bains last updated 13 June 22

The Persona series is heading to Xbox for the first time

Gaming

PS4 console with controller in dim lighting

Don't expect new PS4 games after 2025

By Henry Stockdale published 27 May 22

Sony's latest investor presentation made no mention of PS4 games beyond 2025.

Gaming

Sony's PS Plus classics have an unfortunate catch

By Henry Stockdale last updated 24 May 22

Sony is bringing back PS1 games as part of its PlayStation Plus revamp on PS4 and PS5 but unfortunately, it's using the inferior 50Hz PAL editions.

Gaming

PS Plus classic games sound much better than we thought

By Henry Stockdale last updated 23 May 22

Ahead of the PS Plus relaunch, several PS1 games have been released individually in Asia, revealing which resolutions and visual filters players can expect.

Gaming

Xbox

Your Samsung Smart TV just got smarter - about cloud gaming

By Cesar Cadenas published 1 July 22

New and improved Samsung Gaming Hub now supports Xbox Game Pass and Twitch apps.

Software

A laptop, tablet and phone running Sea of Thieves through Xbox Cloud Gaming

Xbox Cloud Gaming is finally rolling out big latency improvements

By Rhys Wood published 23 June 22

Microsoft has reinforced its desire to bring latency improvements to Xbox Cloud Gaming.

Gaming

A beloved PlayStation RPG series is finally coming to Xbox

By Callum Bains last updated 13 June 22

The Persona series is heading to Xbox for the first time

Gaming

Xbox and Bethesda Showcase will be a ‘gameplay show’

By Callum Bains published 12 June 22

Phil Spencer has set expectations high ahead of the Xbox and Bethesda showcase.

Gaming

Score 3 months of Xbox Game Pass for only a dollar

By Stephen Lambrechts last updated 15 June 22

Aussies and Kiwis with a buck to spare can now grab three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass.

Gaming

Xbox Series X and Xbox wireless controller set to a green background

Xbox Games Extended Showcase coming June 14 with 'deeper looks' at gameplay

By Henry Stockdale last updated 9 June 22

Similar to last year's approach, Microsoft is hosting the Xbox Games Extended Showcase once again in 2022.

Gaming

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