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Valve says the upcoming Steam Machine offers value but won’t be subsidized

Nov 25, 2025, 08:00 manhkbrady Hardware News

Some information has emerged suggesting what PC gamers can expect to pay for the Steam Machine.

Valve recently announced its new Steam Machine, a mini PC expected to be six times more powerful than the Steam Deck handheld. A key question is whether its pricing will follow the "subsidized" console model or the standard desktop PC approach. Traditionally, consoles are sold at a loss by the manufacturer (subsidized), with the expectation of recouping that investment through game sales, from which the console makers profit. However, significant subsidies are less common today, as the popularity of...

FSR Redstone update arrives Dec. 10, adding AI ray tracing and new FG tools

Nov 25, 2025, 06:00 manhkbrady Hardware News

AMD is retiring the FidelityFX brand and will launch the Redstone update on December 10, including FSR 4, Frame Gen, and new ray tracing technology.

AMD has officially announced its highly anticipated "FSR Redstone premiere" event, which is set to take place on December 10th. The company has confirmed that "new FSR Redstone features" will be launched simultaneously with the event, signaling a major update to its FidelityFX Super Resolution technology. These new performance and visual enhancements are scheduled to "arrive" on December 10th. Crucially, AMD has indicated that these features are specifically designed for the new Radeon RX 9000 series (RDNA 4) graphics...

Xbox Full Screen mode testing moves beyond Insiders to all Windows 11 users

Nov 24, 2025, 10:00 manhkbrady Hardware News

You can now access the Xbox Full Screen Experience on all personal computers, including laptops and tablets.

Microsoft has introduced the new Xbox Full Screen Experience initially on the ROG Xbox Ally devices, featuring a console-like interface along with performance enhancements. Recently, this feature has also been made available for MSI Claw users. And now, the Full Screen Experience is available for all Windows 11 handheld devices currently on the market. Additionally, this feature has moved into the testing phase for various Windows 11 PC formats, including desktops, laptops, and tablets. The Xbox Full Screen Experience...

Core Ultra Series 3 Panther Lake brings fresh architecture and launch info

Nov 24, 2025, 06:00 manhkbrady Hardware News

The official launch of Intel's upcoming Panther Lake processor series is slated for CES 2026.

Intel is set to officially launch its Core Ultra Series 3 "Panther Lake" CPUs at the CES 2026 exhibition in Las Vegas on January 5th. This next-generation CPU lineup, fabricated using the cutting-edge 18A process, is expected to offer substantial performance gains over the current Arrow Lake and upcoming Lunar Lake processors. The Panther Lake family will feature a five-tile architecture incorporating Cougar Cove performance cores, Darkmont and Skymont power-efficient cores, an integrated Xe3 Celestial GPU, and a 5th-generation...

Humble teams with Assemble for a fresh collection of 18 story-rich titles

Nov 23, 2025, 18:00 manhkbrady Hot Deals

A new game collection, specifically curated by Assemble Entertainment, is now available on Humble Bundle.

Humble has not only introduced the Devious Deckbuilders Bundle 2 just yesterday, but has also launched Stories From Assemble Entertainment. This bundle focuses on a single publisher, making it a potential standout Black Friday deal, especially given the number of games you get for one price. Whether you’re aiming to enhance your Steam library on a budget or delve into lesser-known indie titles, the Stories From Assemble Entertainment pack is a fantastic option, with 18 story-rich games included. All these...

Get eight challenging card-strategy titles in Humble’s Deckbuilders Bundle

Nov 22, 2025, 11:00 manhkbrady Hot Deals

The collection features a challenging set of games offered at a fair price.

Humble Bundle has introduced a fresh collection of games that will be available until December 12, 2025. Titled Devious Deckbuilders 2, this bundle promises to showcase the darker aspects of deckbuilding for fans of the genre. Specifically, it features eight deckbuilding games, many of which delve into eerie and sinister storylines. There are four tiers available, starting with a mere $4 / 4,24€ / £3.58, which grants access to the roguelike card crawler Ring of Pain, where players must choose between...

Claim Warhammer: Vermintide 2 at no cost on Steam for the next few days

Nov 22, 2025, 10:00 manhkbrady Free Games Ended

Dubbed 10 Years of Tide, the event just kicked off a giveaway, offering all PC gamers access to the horde-fighting title Warhammer: Vermintide 2.

For a limited time this weekend, you can take advantage of a new offer on Steam, which includes Warhammer Vermintide 2! By adding it to your Steam library during this weekend only, you’ll be able to keep it forever. The game takes players into the Warhammer Fantasy universe, letting four unlikely heroes join together to take down hordes of Chaos army brutes and Skaven. There are five different heroes to choose from in this first-person experience, and each one has...

Humble’s Headup Brilliant Bargains Bundle delivers 10 games across genres

Nov 21, 2025, 11:00 manhkbrady

This game bundle will only be available until December 10, 2025.

The games collection category on Humble Bundle has been updated, and a new set has been added. Humble Bundle is featuring a fresh games collection packed with titles from Headup Games, consisting of 10 games for $10 / 10,61€ / £9.14. If you enjoy challenging puzzles and want to push your limits, Bridge Constructor Portal is here to test your skills as a new recruit at Aperture Science. Construct bridges (of course), ramps, slides, portals (naturally), and other components to...

Grab two charming strategy games for free now on the Epic Games Store

Nov 21, 2025, 10:00 manhkbrady Free Games Ended

The weekly freebie offer on the Epic Games Store has been updated again.

The Black Friday season is now underway, and with countless deals circulating, it can be challenging to determine which offers are actually worthwhile. Yet, there's one unbeatable price that surpasses every online doorbuster: absolutely free. Fortunately, this week's offerings from the Epic Games Store provide exactly that. The significant triple giveaway from the previous week, featuring Zero Hour, Songs of Silence, and ScourgeBringer, has wrapped up. In its place, the store is now offering Zoeti and...

Save 91% on 11 remastered titles in Green Man Gaming’s newest retro bundle

Nov 20, 2025, 08:00 manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

Green Man Gaming is emerging as a serious rival to Humble Bundle by offering new game bundles on a frequent basis.

Green Man Gaming began offering game bundles last month, and they have presented a rather diverse selection so far. For example, one of their bundles provided 90% off on six indie games, while another allowed players to save up to 95% on all Destiny 2 expansions. Now, they have introduced yet another bundle, this time centered around remastered titles. The bundle, named Masterful Remasters, features updated versions of several classic games such as Tomb Raider, Turok 3, Legacy of...

Noctua’s elite NH-D15 G2 cooler debuts in a striking Chromax Black version

Nov 20, 2025, 07:00 manhkbrady Hardware News

The latest CPU cooler from Noctua is now available in an all-black color scheme.

Noctua's top-tier CPU cooler, the NH-D15 G2, is now launched in Chromax Black, delivering excellent cooling performance with a sleek black finish. In addition to this cooler, Noctua has introduced new Chromax Black variants of its NF-A14x25 G2 fans, which come in both square and round frame designs. Unlike the original NH-D15 G2, the new Chromax Black version does not include LBC (low base convexity) and HBC (high base convexity) options. Noctua has determined that the "standard" base convexity variants of...

Save on Steam board games with Fanatical BYO Tabletop & Deckbuilder Bundle

Nov 19, 2025, 06:00 manhkbrady Hot Deals

It's time to create your deck of powerful monsters and heroes to challenge friends, family, and fellow gamers.

The new Fanatical BYO Tabletop & Deckbuilder Bundle brings together physical and digital realms. If you enjoy crafting powerful hands and strategically playing cards to outmaneuver your opponents, you should definitely explore the 17 games offered (22 including additional packs). There are three tiers available for selection. Choose 3 or 4 games at $3.33 / 3,33€ / £3.33 each, 5 or 6 for $3 / 3€ / £3 per game, or 7 or more for just $2.86 / 2,86€ / £2.86 each. If board...

AMD confirms FSR Redstone for Dec 10, restricted to Radeon RX 9000 series

Nov 19, 2025, 06:00 manhkbrady Hardware News

More details are expected to be unveiled on December 10, according to the latest teaser.

AMD’s Jach Huynh has revealed that the company will hold an FSR “Redstone” premiere event on December 10th. During this event, AMD will present its latest Radeon technologies, providing gamers with a preview of the future of PC and console gaming. Last week, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 was released with the support of AMD’s Ray Regeneration technology. This is just one of many innovations that AMD plans to showcase at the Redstone Premiere event. To date, AMD...

Intel’s Arrow Lake Refresh line leaks, showing new plus-series CPU specs

Nov 18, 2025, 09:00 manhkbrady Hardware News

Leaked specifications for Intel's much-rumored Core Ultra 200 PLUS series have been revealed.

Following a rather disappointing launch, Intel is set to update its Arrow Lake-S desktop CPU range with three new models that promise slight enhancements. As reported by Videocardz, the company is getting ready to introduce the Core Ultra 290K Plus, Core Ultra 270K Plus, and Core Ultra 250K Plus processors, marking the last offerings for the current LGA 1851 socket before transitioning to LGA 1954 for Nova Lake. The new flagship of Intel's Core Ultra line only introduces faster CPU...

Fanatical’s Titanium Collection delivers action, puzzles, and colossal bugs

Nov 18, 2025, 07:00 manhkbrady Hot Deals

Fanatical's latest Titanium bundle is now available, featuring some neat games that you can grab.

Fanatical is kicking off the week on a high note with the introduction of their Build Your Own Titanium Collection bundle. This new selection features 16 titles to choose from, and bigger purchases mean greater savings. Add 3 or 4 items to your cart for $4.50 / 4,50€ / £4.50 each, or save even more by selecting 5 or more for just $4 / 4€ / £4 per game. No matter what you choose, all games will be delivered instantly as...

Build your own lineup of 15 titles with Fanatical’s frosty BYO Exile Bundle

Nov 17, 2025, 06:00 manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

Choose your favorites and grab a collection of games.

It's not clear if there's a specific theme behind the title of this latest collection, similar to many other Fanatical bundles. However, what stands out is that the Fanatical BYO Exile Bundle features a diverse assortment of games, ranging from soothing simulations to thrilling racing titles, historical strategy games to roguelite rhythm experiences. Select 3 items for $14.99 / 14,99€ / £14.99, 4 for $18.99 / 18,99€ / £18.99, or 5 for $22.49 / 22,99€ / £22.99, and you'll receive your...

Grab 10 immersive VR titles in Humble’s new Beyond Virtual Realities Bundle

Nov 16, 2025, 20:00 manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

The release of Humble Bundle's new game collection, The Beyond Virtual Realities bundle, is happening at an interesting time.

Humble has introduced a new bundle to conclude the week, aimed at gamers who love venturing into different worlds and dimensions using a VR headset. The Steam Frame has been recently unveiled and is set to be Valve's most sophisticated virtual reality headset. Although it's still a few months until its release, Humble Bundle provides an excellent chance for potential buyers to begin expanding their game library for it. The Humble Beyond Virtual Realities Bundle is available in three pricing...

This BYO Biohazard Humble Bundle slashes prices on 12 Resident Evil games

Nov 16, 2025, 07:30 manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

You can select from a wide variety of Resident Evil games in this bundle, including classics, remakes, and newer releases.

Humble Bundle has introduced a new package to its existing collection of game bundles — Build-Your-Own-Biohazard. True to its name, this isn't a standard Humble Bundle; rather, it's a special build-your-own bundle from Capcom. It launched alongside the Indie Game Favorites bundle. It's been some time since Humble offered a build-your-own bundle, but they're back, and it seems to be worth the anticipation. The first Humble BYO bundle in over a year centers around beloved titles from the infamous...

Humble’s latest bundle mixes charming cat games with classic G.I. Joe fun

Nov 15, 2025, 09:00 manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

Humble's latest collection features up to 13 indie games and includes three discount coupons.

A fresh new bundle has just launched on Humble, showcasing a selection of games published by indie.io, divided into three pricing tiers. Additionally, each tier comes with three discount vouchers for the Humble Store, which provide a 30% discount on Dark Deity 2, SCP: Fragmented Minds, and Troublemaker 2. The first tier starts at $8 / 8,51€ / £7.32 and unlocks five games. Among these titles is Airborne Kingdom, a city builder that features a unique concept:...

FSR Redstone debuts in Black Ops 7, supported only by AMD’s latest cards

Nov 15, 2025, 08:00 manhkbrady Hardware News

It is no surprise that the latest COD title is the first to integrate the new "Redstone" tech, especially since the game just launched.

AMD has announced that Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's debut on PC will feature FSR “Redstone” Ray Regeneration, an AI capability that improves the quality of ray tracing effects. Additionally, FSR AI Frame Generation will be included in the game through a post-launch update. Black Ops 7 is the inaugural title to implement one of AMD’s “Redstone” AI functionalities. Unfortunately, it does not support the complete FSR 4 “Redstone” feature set. This indicates that AMD’s Neural Radiance Caching technology...

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