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Steam Next Fest June 2025 is now live, offering over 2,400 free demos to try!

Jun 10, 2025, 08:00 manhkbrady Demos Ended

You have the whole week to explore free demos on Steam—dive in and find your favorites among thousands available!

The June showcase week has just concluded, and Valve has cleverly scheduled its latest demo event to follow closely behind. The June installment of the 2025 Steam Next Fest has officially commenced, providing PC gamers with another opportunity to enjoy a traditional trade show experience. This festival is once again featuring hundreds of gameplay previews from upcoming titles. While many of the demos come from indie developers eager to showcase their projects, several prominent publishers are also participating to display their...

Hackers are already attempting to manipulate Nintendo’s Switch 2 console

Jun 9, 2025, 07:30 manhkbrady Hardware News

Hackers find a Nintendo Switch 2 exploit just one day after launch — a minor hack enables custom code to run on top of the OS.

Nintendo introduced its Switch 2 console just a few days ago, and already, hackers have discovered a way to exploit the device. A user named @retr0.id on Bluesky has showcased a userland ROP (Return-Oriented Programming) exploit that allows for a framebuffer graphics demonstration. Although this is not a complete hack of the system, it clearly indicates that Nintendo’s latest console is not resistant to hacking attempts. This exploit does not permit users to play modified or...

Two Xbox Ally Windows gaming handhelds have been announced, set to launch this holiday

Jun 9, 2025, 06:30 manhkbrady Hardware News

The partnership with hardware maker ASUS was confirmed during the June 8 Xbox Games Showcase.

Microsoft has unveiled its first handheld console – the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X, both designed by Asus. The announcement was made during the Xbox Games Showcase, where it was revealed that the handheld is capable of running games natively as well as streaming through the cloud. This device is more than just an upgraded ROG Ally featuring a bigger battery, enhanced grips, and an Xbox button in place of the Armory Crate button; it significantly changes...

Borderlands 2 is now completely free to claim, but only for a limited time

Jun 6, 2025, 08:30 manhkbrady Free Games Ended

Borderlands 2 is currently free to claim on Steam.

The fourth game in the main Borderlands series will be launching in just a few months, providing a great chance for newcomers to discover what all the hype is about. Today, developer Gearbox kicked off a giveaway for Borderlands 2, allowing all PC players to claim the base game for free and experience its campaign. The promotion is available on Steam, making it easily accessible for most players. Released in 2012, this action RPG invites players to explore the...

Arkane’s Deathloop is free for one week on the Epic Games Store

Jun 6, 2025, 07:30 manhkbrady Free Games Ended

Bethesda's Deathloop is free to claim on the Epic Games Store this week.

The final week of the Epic Games Store's Mega Sale promotion is now here, which means the mystery giveaways will be wrapping up shortly as well. To conclude the event, Epic Games has brought in a major title from Bethesda, as the time loop adventure Deathloop from Arkane becomes the latest free game for PC players. In addition, indie title Ogu and the Secret Forest is also being offered for free. Created by Arkane Lyon and published by Bethesda, Deathloop...

Nvidia is reportedly planning to launch its GDDR6-based RTX 5050 GPU next month

Jun 5, 2025, 15:00 manhkbrady Hardware News

For a while now, there have been whispers regarding Nvidia's development of an entry-level GeForce RTX 5050 graphics card.

Sources associated with Videocardz indicate that Nvidia is targeting a July release for the RTX 5050 card. It's important to highlight that, unlike the RTX 4050, the RTX 5050 will be available for both desktop and laptop platforms. The upcoming release we’re discussing pertains specifically to the desktop version. The rumor does not clarify whether both desktop and laptop versions of the card will debut simultaneously. Videocardz also suggests that Nvidia may introduce 3GB memory options for its lower-end models....

Sony announces a wireless fight stick compatible with PlayStation 5 and PC

Jun 5, 2025, 12:30 manhkbrady Hardware News

Sony announces its own PlayStation arcade stick, featuring wireless connectivity and a digitally customizable joystick.

In an unexpected development, Sony introduced a new hardware item during its State of Play presentation today. Known for now as Project Defiant, this marks Sony's first venture into creating a fight stick. Given the company's current collaboration with Marvel on a first-party fighting game featuring beloved heroes and villains from the comic universe, this is the perfect time to unveil the initiative. The controller will come with a toolless design, allowing users to swap out the...

Intel’s Nova Lake-S iGPU leak reveals Xe3 “Celestial” and Xe4 “Druid” architectures

Jun 4, 2025, 18:00 manhkbrady Hardware News

Intel documents reveal upcoming processors, including Nova Lake, Bartlett Lake, and others.

A formal document from Intel, shared by @InstLatX64 on Twitter/X, has outlined several new product lines from the well-known CPU manufacturer. This includes various upcoming Intel Desktop offerings, such as Nova Lake-S and Bartlett Lake-S. While this document is official, Intel's strategy may change. Therefore, these listings should not be interpreted as confirmations of product releases. Nonetheless, this document does validate some long-held speculations. Firstly, it confirms that Intel plans to launch 12-core Bartlett Lake-S CPUs. This...

MSI’s Cyclone GPU series returns with a snow-camo RTX 5060

Jun 4, 2025, 17:00 manhkbrady Hardware News

Introducing MSI’s RTX 5060 Cyclone OC—a revival of its classic GPU design.

MSI has brought back its Cyclone series of graphics cards, incorporating the nostalgic look of its classic designs with the new RTX 50 series models. This comeback began at Computex with the MSI RTX 5070 Cyclone Visual and is now continued with their RTX 5060 Cyclone OC. As an RTX 5060 graphics card, MSI’s latest Cyclone OC version is equipped with 3840 CUDA cores and 8GB of GDDR7 memory. Powered by Nvidia’s Blackwell GPU architecture, this graphics card also...

PowerColor unveils Reaper RX 9060 XT models in both 8GB and 16GB variants, each featuring different clock speeds

Jun 3, 2025, 09:00 manhkbrady Hardware News

PowerColor has formally announced its Radeon RX 9060 XT series of graphics cards, detailing the clock speeds and specifications for all models.

The company will launch a total of five models within the RX 9060 XT series. Most of these variants will come with factory overclocks, with the exception being the RX 9060 XT Reaper 8GB. The RX 9060 XT series from PowerColor is categorized into its Hellhound and Reaper product lines. The RX 9060 Reaper by PowerColor is equipped with a dual-fan cooling system and will be offered in 8GB and 16GB variants. In contrast, the RX 9060 XT Hellhound...

Steam’s DC Sale is offering major discounts on several great Batman games and more

Jun 3, 2025, 08:00 manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

There’s a significant sale on DC video games happening on Steam, featuring many excellent (and some not-so-great) Batman titles that are currently discounted.

On June 2, DC kicked off a large franchise sale on Valve’s popular PC gaming platform. While not every DC game is discounted right now, most of the better titles are, including all the non-VR Arkham games. For less than $30, you can actually purchase all of the Arkham games along with their major DLCs and expansions. Let’s start with two games you might not even remember: Watchmen: The End is Nigh and its...

Microsoft has reportedly paused development on its Xbox handheld project

Jun 2, 2025, 08:30 manhkbrady Hardware News

The gaming console was anticipated to launch in 2025 and aimed to compete against the Steam Deck and other handhelds running Windows and SteamOS.

The device was expected to share design elements with the Xbox aesthetic and would be a native project. Reports indicated that it would be developed in collaboration with third-party companies like Lenovo, ASUS, or MSI. Additionally, there were speculations that ASUS was leading the effort to bring the Xbox handheld device to fruition, with leaked regulatory images providing a sneak peek at the anticipated device. Now, a new report has emerged, stating that Microsoft was genuinely working on a natively built...

An engineering sample of AMD’s RX 9080 XT could compete with the RTX 5080 Super

Jun 2, 2025, 07:30 manhkbrady Hardware News

Rumored AMD Radeon RX 9080 XT: up to 32GB of fast GDDR7 memory, up to 4GHz GPU clocks, and 450W power.

AMD appears to be in the works on a new high-end graphics card, with the rumored Radeon RX 9080 XT making waves by potentially outpacing the RTX 5080 and possibly even rivaling the forthcoming RTX 5080 SUPER. In a recent video shared by leaker Moore's Law is Dead, it’s been suggested that AMD's new enthusiast-level RDNA 4-based graphics card might be named the Radeon RX 9080 XT – though hopefully, AMD doesn't end up choosing...

NVIDIA’s official GeForce NOW app is now available on the Steam Deck

May 29, 2025, 23:30 manhkbrady Hardware News

This grants access to over 2,200 supported games, all without hardware limitations.

Earlier this year at CES, Nvidia announced that it is developing a native application for Steam Deck users, allowing them to move away from the browser method for streaming games on the platform. After several months, the app is now available for open beta testing, and Nvidia is encouraging everyone to give it a try. Additionally, six more games have been included in the supported list for the platform this week. Users who start using the Steam...

Limbo and Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands are currently free to grab on the Epic Games Store

May 29, 2025, 23:00 manhkbrady Free Games Ended

PC gamers can now claim free copies of Limbo and Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands on the Epic Games Store.

The Epic Games Store has just announced its latest lineup of mystery giveaways, featuring two games available this week. Taking over from last week’s offerings of Deliver At All Costs, Gigapocalypse, and Sifu, players can now claim Tiny Tina's Wonderlands and Limbo for free. This double giveaway can be claimed over the next seven days, as is customary. Among the two games, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands is developed by Gearbox Software. This title serves as a spin-off from...

Nintendo’s Switch 2 console reportedly can’t be used until its day-one update is installed

May 29, 2025, 10:30 manhkbrady Hardware News

Reports suggest that the Switch 2 is already out in the wild, but requires a day-one update to be fully functional.

Nintendo's Switch 2 console is set to launch next week, and some gamers have already managed to get their hands on the new device. These users quickly found out that their Switch 2 is inoperable, as the console requires a day-one update to function correctly. The Game Business has also reported that Nintendo's new console needs a "significant day-one patch" to operate. This requirement is limiting analysts from providing reviews of the console before its launch. As a result,...

SteamOS 3.7 expands Valve’s gaming OS to additional handhelds and general AMD PCs

May 29, 2025, 10:00 manhkbrady Hardware News

Right now, the focus is on AMD-based PCs with hardware similar to the Steam Deck.

The long-awaited moment has finally come, as Valve's official version of SteamOS is now accessible on handheld devices beyond just the Steam Deck. This isn't a broad release, which may disappoint some (still no SteamOS desktop PC for me), but it marks the first comprehensive official support for additional handhelds. Initially, the Lenovo Legion Go S is the first handheld partner to be equipped with SteamOS and is set to launch very soon. This device boasts full support, while other handhelds, such...

PowerColor unveils the black and white-themed Radeon RX 9070 REVA GPU series

May 28, 2025, 12:00 manhkbrady Hardware News

PowerColor has unveiled a new line of graphics cards at Computex 2025.

At Computex, PowerColor revealed its inaugural Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics card. The new RX 9060 XT is a part of PowerColor's upcoming "REVA" series, featuring a white and grey color palette. This graphics card was initially noticed by @shroud_channel on Twitter/X. Unfortunately, the details regarding the specifications of this graphics card are presently unavailable. Judging by the design of the GPU's fans, this model might belong to PowerColor’s Hellhound lineup. It comes equipped with a triple-fan...

MSI's yellow power connector has once again melted due to a GeForce RTX 5090

May 28, 2025, 10:30 manhkbrady Hardware News

MSI’s custom 12V-2×6 power connector reportedly melts when paired with an Nvidia RTX 5090.

According to TechSpot, a user with an RTX 5090 GPU on Reddit has reported that their 12V-2×6 connector has suffered melting damage. The affected cable is an MSI yellow-tipped 12V-2×6 power connector. After experiencing intermittent “DisplayPort not connected” errors, the user discovered that the power connector for their GPU had melted. In the accompanying image, it is evident that all of the power pins on the GPU connector are scorched. However, the connector side on the GPU itself...

AMD says that most gamers don’t need more than 8GB of VRAM, following the launch of their new GPU

May 27, 2025, 10:30 manhkbrady Hardware News

Frank Azor has spoken out in defense of AMD’s decision to launch the 8GB Radeon RX 9060 XT.

At Computex, AMD introduced its Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics card. With this GPU, AMD's goal is to offer better value compared to Nvidia’s RTX 50 series GPUs, particularly Nvidia’s RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti. Upon its release, the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT will come in both 8GB and 16GB VRAM variants. In general, the feedback from the PC gaming community regarding AMD’s RX 9060 XT has been favorable. Nevertheless, many gamers are unhappy with AMD's choice...

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