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Epic Games Store offers a beat 'em up and point-and-click classic this week

Jul 3, 2026, 17:30 manhkbrady Free Games Ended

PC players have until July 9 to secure their free copies of River City Girls 2 and I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream on the Epic Games Store.

The Epic Games Store has refreshed its weekly giveaway once again, bringing two more games that PC players can claim and keep forever. With last week's RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition and Voidwrought promotion now over, Epic is replacing them with River City Girls 2 and the cult classic I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream. As always, you have seven days to add both games to your library permanently. The older of the two is I...

Grab Steam games from only $1 in Fanatical’s new Indiependence Day Bundle

Jul 2, 2026, 12:30 manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

It's that time again - the fifty-cent to a dollar bundle! Stock up on new titles with the Build Your Own Indiependence Day Bundle.

If you're always on the lookout for a bargain, Fanatical has another bundle that's hard to ignore. The retailer's new Build Your Own Indiependence Day Bundle lets you mix and match from a lineup of indie games, with prices that make it dangerously easy to add "just one more" to your library. The pricing is about as budget-friendly as it gets. You can pick up 1 game for $1 / €1 / £1, 5 games for $2.99 / €2.99 / £2.99,...

PlayStation ends physical discs, making a digital-only PS6 look inevitable

Jul 2, 2026, 10:00 manhkbrady Hardware News

Sony has declared that by 2028, it will completely cease the production of physical game discs for every new title launching on PlayStation systems.

Sony has confirmed what many gamers feared was only a matter of time: new PlayStation games will no longer be released on disc starting in January 2028. While that date is still a couple of years away, it marks the beginning of the end for physical PlayStation media - and it's a milestone that won't sit well with collectors. The announcement came via a brief PlayStation Blog post from Sony Interactive Entertainment's Senior Director of Content Communications, Sid Shuman, who...

Master new abilities in Green Man Gaming’s newest metroidvania collection

Jul 1, 2026, 12:00 manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

This six-game bundle offers gothic horror, surreal battles, and challenging platforming for fans of exploration and discovery.

Green Man Gaming has launched another game bundle, and while the retailer doesn't release them as frequently as some competitors, they're usually worth checking out. The new Metroidvania Madness Bundle brings together six games from the genre across three price tiers, with savings of up to 60% compared to buying the games individually. The Bronze tier costs $8 / €8 / £7.25 and includes Afterimage and Vomitoreum. In Afterimage, players step into the shoes of an amnesiac heroine exploring the...

ASUS’ flagship RTX 5090 Edition 20 features a stunning curved AMOLED screen

Jul 1, 2026, 11:00 manhkbrady Hardware News

Meet the ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 Edition 20, a special new entry into high-performance ROG Astral graphics card series of ASUS.

ASUS has officially unveiled one of its most extravagant graphics cards to date: the ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 Edition 20, a limited-edition model celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Republic of Gamers (ROG) brand. First shown at Computex 2026, the card builds on the flagship ROG Astral RTX 5090 while adding exclusive styling, premium materials, and several collector-focused features. Powered by NVIDIA's Blackwell-based GeForce RTX 5090, the card packs 21,760 CUDA cores, 32GB of 28 Gbps GDDR7...

Get your fighting game fix with 11 hits in Humble’s Arc System Works bundle

Jun 30, 2026, 06:00 manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

Humble is celebrating EVO with a new bundle featuring top Arc System Works fighting games.

Humble has launched a new Arc System Works: Evo Collection Bundle, offering 11 fighting games across three price tiers while supporting the Raiden Science Foundation, a charity dedicated to helping children with rare diseases. The bundle is a fantastic pick for fighting game fans, but it's equally appealing for Steam Deck owners. Every game included is Steam Deck Playable, making it easy to enjoy the collection on the go. The first tier costs $5 / €4.35 / £3.75 and includes five games,...

Valve forces dbrand to scrap its Steam Machine Companion Cube case cover

Jun 30, 2026, 05:00 manhkbrady Hardware News

Dbrand has discontinued its Portal-themed Steam Machine case following a request from Valve.

Hype surrounding Valve's Steam Machine inspired plenty of creative ideas, but one of the most eye-catching accessories has now been canceled before it ever reached customers. Accessory maker dbrand spent seven months developing a replacement shell that transformed Valve's compact gaming system into Portal's iconic Companion Cube, only for Valve to shut the project down over intellectual property concerns. Following the Steam Machine's reveal, fans jokingly dubbed the console the "Gabecube." dbrand leaned into the joke by...

Slash, shoot and survive with 8 roguelite games in Humble’s latest bundle

Jun 29, 2026, 13:00 manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

Paying your own price allows you to explore the diverse challenges and adventures featured in these roguelike titles.

Humble has launched another value-packed game collection, this time focusing on fast-paced roguelikes and roguelites. The Going Rogue Bundle features eight action-packed games (plus a bonus coupon), spread across two pricing tiers. Every title can be redeemed on Steam, while Rogue Legacy also includes a DRM-free version. The first tier costs $5 / €4.35 / £3.75 and includes three games, along with a 40% discount coupon for the Lynked: Banner of the Spark Supporter Pack: Battle...

This custom-built Steam Machine squeezes an RTX 5060 GPU into a tiny case

Jun 29, 2026, 11:00 manhkbrady Hardware News

Using a 3D printer and a RTX 5060, a modder demonstrated that you can build a more affordable PC in the Steam Machine's form factor with superior performance.

Following Valve's announcement of the $1,049 / 1,039€ / £879 Steam Machine featuring semi-custom RDNA 3 graphics, many wondered if a superior system could be built within the same compact dimensions. AMD engineer Jacob Terkelsen investigated this possibility, confirming that it is indeed achievable. A creator on Printables, known as 3DCatt, has designed a 3D-printable Steam Machine-inspired PC case that supports Mini-ITX motherboards and low-profile graphics cards, allowing enthusiasts to assemble their own compact gaming PC. AMD engineer...

Pick any three great PC games for cheap in Fanatical’s latest custom deal

Jun 27, 2026, 10:30 manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

Craft your ideal collection of three exceptional Steam games from a treasure-filled selection in the Build your own Triple Pack.

Fanatical has brought back one of its best-value promotions with the return of the Build Your Own Triple Pack Summer 2026 Edition. Appearing only a handful of times each year, this bundle lets PC gamers choose from 18 Steam games at incredibly low prices, with the cost dropping the more games you add. The pricing is split across three tiers. Pick 3 to 5 games and you'll pay $1 / €1 / £1 per title. Increase your bundle to 6 to...

Another Xbox console is gone as Microsoft hikes Series prices this summer

Jun 27, 2026, 10:00 manhkbrady Hardware News

Microsoft attributed this move to the escalating expense of memory and storage components, noting that these costs have surged by more than 2.5 times.

Gaming continues to get more expensive, and Microsoft is the latest company to announce a major hardware price increase. Following Sony's PlayStation 5 price hikes earlier this year, Xbox consoles are now becoming significantly more expensive worldwide, with increases of up to $250 depending on the model. Microsoft confirmed that the new pricing will take effect on August 1, 2026, while also announcing that the 2TB Xbox Series X Galaxy Black Edition is being discontinued. The updated US pricing...

RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 and Voidwrought headline Epic’s newest giveaway

Jun 26, 2026, 15:00 manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

Fans of both tycoon simulators and metroidvanias have something to look forward to in this week's selection.

The Epic Games Store has refreshed its weekly giveaway lineup once again, giving PC gamers two more titles to claim and keep forever at no extra cost. Replacing last week's Citizen Sleeper and Robobeat, this week's free games are RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Complete Edition and Voidwrought, both available to add to your library until July 2. Leading the lineup is RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Complete Edition, the enhanced version of the beloved theme park management classic that first launched...

Steam Summer Sale 2026 brings scorching deals on thousands of games

Jun 26, 2026, 15:00 manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

The Steam Summer Sale is now live, offering discounts on thousands of PC titles through July 9.

June has already been packed with major gaming events. Summer Game Fest has wrapped up, the FIFA World Cup is still in full swing, and record-breaking temperatures are hitting many parts of the world. Now, another annual event has arrived to heat things up even further: Valve has officially launched the Steam Summer Sale 2026, bringing thousands of discounts for PC gamers. As always, Steam is overflowing with deals, covering everything from recent AAA releases to beloved indie titles and hidden...

Fanatical’s Very Positive Deluxe Collection offers 12 top-rated Steam games

Jun 25, 2026, 14:00 manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

Upgrade your library with this curated collection of acclaimed indie hits and fan favorites.

Fanatical has launched another Build Your Own Bundle, and this one is aimed squarely at players who value community-approved games. The new Build Your Own Very Positive Deluxe Collection features a curated selection of titles that all carry a "Very Positive" or higher user rating on Steam, ensuring every game in the lineup has already proven popular with players. As with most Fanatical build-your-own bundles, there are two pricing tiers to choose from. You can select 3 games for $13.49 /...

AMD upgrades FSR SDK with RDNA 3 support and better ray regeneration tech

Jun 25, 2026, 13:00 manhkbrady Hardware News

AMD’s FSR SDK 2.3.0 now enables FSR Upscaling 4.1.1 for RDNA 3 GPUs and introduces an improved FSR Ray Regeneration 1.2 technology.

AMD has released version 2.3 of its FSR SDK, giving developers access to the latest iterations of its upscaling and ray-tracing technologies, including FSR Upscaling 4.1.1 and FSR Ray Regeneration 1.2. The updated SDK allows developers to integrate AMD’s newest FSR features directly into their games rather than relying on the company’s driver-level “FSR Upgrade” functionality. This should make implementation more seamless while enabling studios to take fuller advantage of AMD’s latest FSR Redstone technologies. One of the most notable...

Fanatical’s Signature Collection delivers 19 Steam games at bargain prices

Jun 24, 2026, 06:00 manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

Curate your own digital library with Fanatical’s Signature Collection, featuring a variety of highly acclaimed games.

Fanatical has launched another Build Your Own bundle, this time with its Signature Collection, offering a curated lineup of 18 games. As the name suggests, players can mix and match titles from a selection of highly rated games spanning multiple genres to create a personalized bundle. Unlike most Fanatical promotions, there is only a single pricing tier to consider. Simply add any two games to your basket and each title drops to $9.50 / 9,50€ / £9.50, making the pricing straightforward...

Valve reveals single-channel DDR5 memory across all Steam Machine models

Jun 24, 2026, 05:30 manhkbrady Hardware News

By shipping with a single-channel DDR5 memory setup, Steam Machines are effectively leaving potential performance on the table.

Valve’s newly launched Steam Machine is an intriguing piece of hardware, but several factors may limit its impact on the gaming market. Chief among them is the ongoing memory shortage driven by the AI industry and expanding datacenter infrastructure, which has pushed DRAM and NAND prices significantly higher. As a result, Valve’s compact gaming system is more expensive than many expected and has also been affected from a performance standpoint. According to Digital Foundry, and in an interview with...

Radeon RX 7000 users can now access FSR 4.1 with latest Adrenalin driver

Jun 23, 2026, 10:00 manhkbrady Hardware News

AMD recently rolled out its FSR 4.1 upscaling feature to a wider set of its hardware lineup, officially adding support for the RX 7000 series GPUs.

AMD has released a new Radeon driver update, bringing support for upcoming games while also expanding availability of its latest FSR 4.1 upscaling technology to an entire generation of graphics cards. The new AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 26.6.2 driver marks an important milestone in AMD’s plan to bring FSR 4.1 to older hardware. Support for Radeon RX 7000 series GPUs has arrived ahead of schedule, with AMD previously targeting a July rollout. Support for even older RX 6000 series...

Valve finally unveils Steam Machine pricing alongside four launch variants

Jun 23, 2026, 07:30 manhkbrady Hardware News

Starting at $1,049 for just the 512GB model that comes without a controller, the Steam Machine’s steep price might scare off a lot of people.

After months of rumors and speculation, Valve has finally revealed pricing for its upcoming Steam Machine, and registrations are now open for both available models. With the review embargo also lifting today, plenty of hands-on impressions and performance analyses are expected to surface over the coming hours. Rather than opening direct sales, Valve is using a reservation-based system designed to prevent bots and scalpers from dominating launch stock. Anyone interested in purchasing a Steam Machine must first join a registration...

Score nine top rhythm games for cheap in Humble’s latest June 2unes Bundle

Jun 22, 2026, 13:00 manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

Elevate your gaming experience with this premier collection of rhythm-driven titles, curated for fans of high-energy soundtracks and immersive gameplay.

Humble has launched another edition of its June 2unes Bundle, bringing together a selection of rhythm-focused games across three pricing tiers. If you enjoy music-driven gameplay, this latest bundle offers nine titles packed with catchy soundtracks and beat-based action. The first tier starts at just $5 / 4,36€ / £3.78 and includes two games: the action roguelite Kill The Music and the bullet-heaven survival title Rhythm Witch: Beat Death. In both games, music plays a central...

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