PC Gaming

Today, NZXT is expanding its stable of PC components with several refreshed offerings. Delivering a fresh coat of white paint to some of its more popular releases, a new version of its H510 case is arriving with improved air flow alongside a series of new Kraken Z RGB AiO coolers. Head below for all of the details.

We finally have information on a sequel to the award-winning action adventure hit originally launched 20 years ago. Outcast 2 is official, and brings Cutter Slade back into the spotlight after pioneering the genre of non-linear open-world games two decades ago. It all begins in the “spectacular alien world of Adelpha.” There, you find the Talans enslaved, the natural resources of the world stripped, and your own past having been intertwined with the robot forces. It’s up to you to save the planet, but can you do it?

Battlefield 2042, the latest installment in the series and originally announced on June 9, is seeing a delayed launch. Originally slated to release on October 22, the game will now launch on November 19, almost a full month later. DICE, the team behind Battlefield 2042, released a statement as to why the game is delayed, as well as some additional information on upcoming betas and more.

Today, Razer announced its Huntsman V2 and Huntsman V2 TKL gaming keyboards. As “the world’s fastest keyboard,” both offerings feature near-zero input latency, best-in-class acoustics, and “unparalleled key feel.” Razer’s latest keyboards are going to be a great upgrade to any setup, and we break down all of the high-end features that both models share below.

Last month, Microsoft announced the ability to play Xbox games on your Windows 10 PC. However, this feature was exclusive to those on the Insider build of Windows 10, which isn’t available widely to the public. Now, this update has been made available to all and also brings a few other features. You’ll find that not only can Windows 10 now play Xbox Cloud Gaming titles, but also stream from your console, both while at home on your local network or when out of town. So how do you take advantage of this, and what can you do with it? Keep reading to find out more.

If you keep a pair of headphones or a gaming headset at your desk, resting them on a stand of some sort tends to give most setups a cleaner look and feel. This fact also rings true with MoKo’s new and versatile aluminum headphone holder. It clamps onto a desk and features an adjustable 360-degree holder, in addition to a spot for your favorite beverage and a backup pair of earbuds. Just about every piece of this offering is made of aluminum, ensuring it will give almost any setup a more high-end look and feel. Continue reading to learn more.

Today, SteelSeries launched an update to its Prime lineup of gaming peripherals with the Prime Mini and Prime Mini Wireless. These two new mice offer ultra-lightweight designs when compared to their larger counterparts, coming in at 61g for the wired and 73g for the wireless. This is almost unheard of for mice from larger manufacturers like SteelSeries and is something that many will absolutely love. So, what all features do you get in these ultra-lightweight mice? Well, more than you may think…

Today LG announced its latest addition to its UltraGear lineup, but with a twist. Entering as the “first-ever sound solution designed specifically for gamers,” the UltraGear Gaming Speaker (GP9) is built to be a companion to the company’s existing lineup of monitors and other peripherals. So what all does the UltraGear Gaming Speaker bring to the table besides RGB lighting? Let’s take a closer look.

It’s time to hit the court, NBA 2K22 is finally available worldwide on multiple platforms. Bringing with it some all-new features, and a slew of new modes with graphical enhancements, NBA 2K22 will be a must-play game for anyone who’s a fan of the franchise. From the new Your Journey, Your City mode in MyCAREER, Dream Team, First Fridays, and more, there’s a lot to like here. Ready to be played on Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, and PC, let’s take a closer look at what you can expect from NBA 2K22.

Today, CORSAIR introduced an upgraded line of its NVMe SSDs with the MP600 PRO XT. Featuring PCIe 4.0 technology and the latest 3D TLC NAND storage, you’ll find that the MP600 PRO XT can deliver up to 7.1GB/s (7100MB/s) speeds, as well as 4TB of storage on a single drive. That comes from the high-density design NAND design, allowing CORSAIR to pack more storage on a single chip. So, what all do these drives offer, and how can you get one? Let’s take a closer look below.

Today, Razer is out with its latest battlestation upgrade, delivering its signature Chroma RGB lighting to a new peripheral. Arriving with 11 programmable buttons, the new Razer Basilisk V3 refreshes one of the brand’s most popular mice with added RGB, an adjustable scroll wheel, and a side-mounted DPI adjuster. Not to mention, it comes with a more affordable price tag than its predecessor. Head below for all of the details.

Racing games are a blast. They let you try to pull off all sorts of crazy shenanigans without taking them onto the actual road where it can put your life or someone else’s at risk. Using a game controller can take away much of the realism, however, which is why several companies make steering wheels and pedals. Thrustmaster T248 is the latest to catch our attention, and it takes things even further with an integrated Race Dashboard Display that can display more than 20 different driving statistics. The wheel is parked with a new T3PM pedal set that boasts “thousandth-of-a-second precision.” Continue reading to learn more.

Intel Gamer Days are in full swing right now, and with it comes a slew of discounts across the board in various categories. This includes things like gaming laptops, components, and even giveaways. Most major retailers are taking part in this wide-ranging event, and we’re breaking down the best news from the event in one easy-to-browse place.

No Man’s Sky just celebrated its five-year anniversary, and with it Hello Games released the title’s largest update yet. Frontiers, as it’s called, finally lets you run your own alien settlement and become an Overseer. That’s far from the only thing in this update, as there will be prebuilt planetary settlements, “breathtaking” nebulas in space, an all-new base-building grid menu, and much more. So, let’s take a closer look at everything in the No Man’s Sky Frontiers update.

With so many USB-C hubs and docking stations on the market, it can be difficult to find new releases with uncommon features. The new StarTech Quad Monitor USB-C Dock passes this test with flying colors, allowing Windows, macOS, Chrome OS users to drive up to four displays using just one Type-C port. All four monitors can run at 4K with a 60Hz refresh rate, which is an admirable feat, to say the least. If that wasn’t enough, you’ll also have access to three 5Gbps USB-A ports, one 10Gbps Type-C input, Gigabit Ethernet, AUX, and 100W passthrough charging over the host USB-C slot. Continue reading to learn more.

Today, iBUYPOWER announced a new sub-brand, HYTE. This brand’s first product is the Revolt 3 mini-ITX PC case, which was announced back at CES 2021. The Revolt 3 MK3 and Revolt 3 were designed “with careful consideration for DIY PC enthusiasts, gamers, and creators.” Packing a compact 18.4L form factor, these cases offer those with limited desk space the ability to utilize most RTX 30-series graphics cards and even up to a 280mm All-in-One liquid cooler. iBUYPOWER is offering this as both a DIY PC case, as well as a pre-built desktop, depending on what your needs are. So, what all does the HYTE Revolt 3 case deliver? Let’s take a closer look.

We first heard about Starfield back in 2018, and then it was really late 2020 before we heard much more about the upcoming title. At E3 2021, Bethesda, now owned by Microsoft, released another new trailer alongside the official release date for the game: November 11, 2022. Well, today, we got our first look at three worlds from Starfield, Bethesda’s first new universe in 25 years, and here’s what we know so far.

Amazon’s first open world game, New World, is finally nearing its official release following multiple delays. First announced back in 2018, the game is finally getting ready to be officially released, though the current launch date is a full month after the previously set August 31. New World is slated to enter open beta on September 9 with a full release on September 28, which is just over a month away at this point. We have a new trailer to watch that showcases some gameplay as well as tells the unique story of the game, so head below for more details on the beta and the video.

The latest installment in the LG UltraGear lineup has arrived, and it’s one of few that wields a snappy 240Hz refresh rate. While resolution tops out at 1080p, a large number of seasoned gamers prefer a smoother gameplay experience as opposed to a higher resolution. This rings especially true in the realm of e-sports. Other notable features include a 27-inch display, two HDMI ports, a 1-millisecond response time, and support for both AMD FreeSync Premium and NVIDIA G-SYNC. In terms of appearance, LG sticks with the tried-and-true design that can be found across most of the company’s selection of monitors. Continue reading to learn more.

Turtle Beach recently announced that it’s bringing its best-selling console gaming headset, the Recon 200, back for next-generation platforms. The Recon 200 Gen 2 is made to work with Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch, as well as PC and mobile. This makes it a versatile headset and, at $60, will be a go-to for many budget-focused gamers. What all features will it have, and should you buy? Let’s take a closer look.

If you love to sprinkle RGB lighting throughout your space, Sceptre’s latest monitor could have your name written all over it. One of the headlining features of this display is that, along the back, you’ll find what the company describes as “luminous backcover lights.” This RGB monitor wields a 32-inch display, 165Hz refresh rate, 1 millisecond response time, and QHD resolution. Other notable perks include 1500R curvature, integrated speakers, alongside support for HDR400 and AMD FreeSync Premium. Continue reading to learn more.

Right now is a crazy time in the PC gaming space. Rewind around two years and you could easily build a computer by walking into your local Best Buy, Microcenter, or even just visiting Newegg and Amazon. Well, times have changed, but thankfully it’s still possible to get decent deals on preassembled gaming desktops like MSI’s Aegis RS 11. That’s right, I’m calling it preassembled, not prebuilt, and you’ll see why down below. Sporting an 11th Generation i7 processor, an RTX 3080 GPU, and 3TB of total storage, this desktop is a great option for anyone who wants to get started with PC gaming while avoiding scalper-like prices on high-end GPUs. So, without further ado, let’s take a closer look at our MSI Aegis RS 11 RTX 3080 Gaming Desktop review.

Xbox Game Pass is getting a load of new titles soon. We took a look at what’s coming at the end of the month, including Stardew Valley, last week, but Xbox Wire is back with another nine games launching on the platform soon. Ranging from cloud availability for NFS Heat, Battlefront II, and Jedi Fallen Order to the launch of Myst, Humankind, Twelve Minutes, and Psychonauts 2, there’s plenty to love here. So, without further ado, let’s take a closer look.

Today, PNY is announcing its addition to its PC memory lineup with Performance DDR5 4800MHz. DDR5, you might ask? Well, DDR5 is the next step in high-performance memory that’ll be compatible with next-generation platforms by late 2021. While CORSAIR already announced its DDR5 lineup back in May, PNY is now getting in on the product train. This DDR5 will deliver speeds of 4800MHz and is designed for next-level gaming. What all will DDR5 bring to computers? Let’s take a closer look.

Less than a couple months ago, STM unleashed a few standout MagSafe-compatible accessories that caught our attention. Today, the new STM dux Tech Backpack has surfaced, and it also sports several notable features that could turn some heads. Not only does it have enough room for 17-inch laptops, but you can also stow a tablet and much more. Given just how valuable the contents inside this bag could end up being, STM has padded it all the way around to create what it calls a FoamFortress. The design delivers Mil-Spec protection with multi-direction access through both top and side pockets. Continue reading to learn more.

Today, Intel gave us a look at its upcoming high-performance graphics brand, Arc. Arc will encompass hardware, software, and services from the well-known processor brand as its first foray into graphics in many years. Sure, most Intel processors have integrated graphics, but that’s nothing compared to high-end GPUs. So, to combat the increasing pressure from NVIDIA and AMD, Intel is focusing on a scalable graphics and compute architecture for multiple product launches, including those that support hardware-based ray tracing and supersampling, as well as full support for DirectX 12 Ultimate. What all does this mean for computing, and when can we expect these products to hit shelves? Find out more below.

Xbox Game Pass continues to showcase that it’s the best value in gaming on both console and PC, as Microsoft continually expands the already massive library. Well, there’s a list of eight total games coming to Game Pass on August 31, with many other titles launching to buy. One of the most surprising, but also most welcomed. What all does Stardew Valley bring to Game Pass, and what other titles are also on the way? Let’s take a closer look.

Two new monitors have joined LG’s ever-growing portfolio of tantalizing displays. Both LG UltraWide monitors feature a 21:9 aspect ratio, with one spanning 34 inches and the other delivering 38 inches of screen real estate. USB-C connectivity can also be found across both units with 96W Power Delivery in tow. With 60Hz refresh rates, these clearly target productivity workflows with less of a focus on gaming. Dual 7W speakers with Maxx Audio support are also baked into each display. Continue reading to learn more.

Forza Horizon 5 was announced formally back at E3 2021, but since then, we’ve got even more information about the upcoming racing title. This time around, Forza Horizon 5 features a world that’s 1.5 times larger than Horizon 4, which is quite insane, honestly. As someone who pre-ordered the premium version of Forza Horizon 4 back when it was released, I’m equally as excited now to see the sheer massive map that’s to come with Horizon 5. Not only that, but you’ll also find things like the largest highway in Forza Horizon history, multiple towns and cities, and the return of Horizon Festival sites. Sound intriguing? Keep reading to find out more.

The number of available MagSafe-compatible accessories is growing at a rapid pace with an all-new gooseneck stand from TalkWorks being one of the latest to appear on Amazon. This is not the company’s first attempt, but it’s the only one we’ve seen that wields a built-in stand. This MagSafe gooseneck offering boasts a matte black colorway and sleek design that’s bound to look great in the office, kitchen, and more. In addition to this release, TalkWorks has also launched a new laptop stand and USB microphone. Continue reading to learn more.

If you’re still waiting for GPU prices to come down, or next-generation consoles to come back in stock, then it’s possible you’re not able to play some of the latest AAA games how they were intended to be enjoyed just yet. Sure, AMD’s latest CPUs with built-in Radeon graphics can help hold you over, but that’s not a perfect solution, either. Well, Microsoft has finally announced that Xbox Cloud Gaming (xCloud) is available for Windows 10 PCs if you’re in the Insider program. This is ready to use for those with Game Pass Ultimate, which includes access to the service. So, what’s available to play as part of Xbox Cloud Gaming, and how can you sign up? Let’s take a closer look.

Recently, the Night School Studio team announced that its latest game, Oxenfree II: Lost Signals, is not only coming to PC and Switch, but also PlayStation. As a sequel to the beloved game Oxenfree II: Lost Signals, you’ll continue the story started back in 2016, this time following Riley Poverly, who’s “grappling with the repercussions of post-adolescence” as she’s made choices that she might end up regretting. “Is she who she really wants to be?” Let’s take a closer look at what we can expect from Oxenfree II: Lost Signals, coming to PlayStation, PC, and Nintendo Switch in 2022.

Today we discovered that Sceptre has added yet another Nebula White monitor to its portfolio. Unlike the 43.8-inch UltraWide and 38.5-inch QHD monitors that have debuted over the last few months, this offering sticks with a more traditional 27-inch form factor. Resolution clocks in at 2560 by 1440, which is paired with an up to 165Hz refresh rate, depending on which port you use. Connectivity options include three HDMI, DisplayPort, USB-C 3.1, and AUX. Continue reading to learn more.

Today, AMD announced its latest addition to its 5000-series Ryzen processor lineup, the Ryzen 5 5600G and Ryzen 7 5700G. These two new SKUs offer something that no other Ryzen 5000-series CPU does: integrated graphics. That’s right, AMD’s harnessed the power of its Zen 3 architecture, with its 7nm manufacturing process, and added in Radeon graphics for an all-in-one computing solution. What all do these latest CPUs offer, and how well they change the game for AMD? Let’s take a closer look.

Turtle Beach’s long-awaited Recon Controller is finally available for Xbox Series X and Series S. With quite a few features packed in, as well as easy access to audio controls, there’s quite a lot to love here. The 8-way D-pad and “smooth” thumbstick movement ensures that you’ll find plenty to love about Turtle Beach’s latest controller. What else does it deliver? Let’s take a closer look at the Turtle Beach Recon Wired Game Controller.

Today, Monoprice is expanding its lineup of Dark Matter gaming monitors with three new offerings. As the flagship new offering, the brand is releasing its first IGZO display with a 180Hz refresh rate that’s being joined by a pair of two other monitors. All three are now available for purchase and you can get a closer look at the Monoprice IGZO display down below.

AMD just expanded its 6000-series lineup of graphics cards that originally launched late last year. While it’s still hard to pick up a card at MSRP outside of pre-built systems, hopefully supply chains have been beefed up enough to handle yet another card being added to team red’s product line. The 6600 XT is designed for 1080p gaming thanks to its 8GB of GDDR6 memory and 32MB of “high-performance” AMD Infinity Cache. There’s quite a lot to like with the 6600 XT and a few questions that have yet to be answered. So, without any more waiting, let’s take a close at the AMD RX 6600 XT 8GB graphics card.

After a quiet announcement that largely flew under the radar back in April, ASUS’s latest 4K 144Hz monitor is now up for grabs. The UHD resolution and high refresh rate is displayed on a 27-inch screen. Other notable features include a 1ms response time, G-Sync support, and a couple of USB 3.0 ports. Along the back of the display you will find a RGB ROG logo, adds a pop of color to the back. This can be tweaked using ASUS’s Aura Sync software which also lets you sync it up with other compatible peripherals. Continue reading to learn more.

There is a sea of options when shopping for PC and Mac peripherals, but only a fraction stand out like the Azio lineup does. This also rings true with the all-new Azio FOQO Wireless Mechanical Keyboard. This offering was launched as an Indiegogo campaign back in December 2019 and closed with $58,198 of support. Thankfully, Azio has finally brought this mechanical keyboard to market, and despite having a vintage camera-inspired design, it wields many, if not all, of the modern features you would expect. Continue reading to learn more.

It’s that time again — Intel just refreshed its NUC lineup of mini PCs with 11th Generation processors. Simply NUC already has two units available for pre-order, including models that have the 11700B and 11900KB processors with up to eight cores and 16 threads. What’s new this generation? Well, support for full-length dual-slot graphics cards, for one. Of course, there are the other notable improvements like Thunderbolt 4, PCIe 4.0, and others. So, let’s take a closer look at the Intel Beast Canyon NUC lineup of mini computers.

Today EA held its Play Live event that showcased some of its largest titles, including Apex Legends, Dead Space, and Battlefield 2042. From huge sandboxes where you can essentially create your own game to the reboot of a long-forgotten franchise, as well as additional information on the upcoming Legend entering the Apex Games, we have everything for you down below to read.

In today’s latest Xbox Wire post, we take a look at upcoming releases on Game Pass. While we’re still a week or so out from things like Flight Simulator 2020 launching on Xbox Game Pass, there are some titles available today as well. Whether you want to dive into Battlefield V through Xbox Cloud Gaming or take to the skies in Flight Simulator 2020, there are 12 total titles coming to Game Pass over the next week.

Apex Legends is currently in its Legacy season that introduced a few new things and brought back some old. We got Arenas as well as the return of the original World’s Edge and Kings Canyon. Now that we’re nearing the end of the season, it’s time to look at what’s next. For Season 10, dubbed Emergence, we’re getting a new Legend, World’s Edge map update, a new weapon, and Ranked Arenas. What all is coming in Apex Legends Season 10 Emergence on August 3? Let’s take a closer look.

Alongside announcing its Facecam yesterday, Elgato also released the Wave XLR and updated Stream Decks to bolster its live streaming lineup. The Wave:1 and Wave:3 microphones set themselves apart from other USB microphones by offering extremely customizable software, and Elgato has now brought that same feature set to XLR mics for those who want higher-quality audio. The Stream Deck update isn’t quite as big, though you’ll find removable USB-C cables and a redesigned face there as well. So without further ado, let’s take a closer look at Elgato’s latest products.

Today, Valve, the team behind Steam, announced the long-awaited portable gaming “powerhouse,” the Steam Deck. Sporting a 4-core 8-thread AMD Zen 2 processor and an 8-core RDNA 2 GPU, there’s plenty of power to play your favorite games on the go. There’s quite a lot to unpack here, including the fact that all models ship with the same performance spec with prices starting as low as $399. Pre-orders open tomorrow and it’s slated to start shipping by the end of the year. Let’s take a closer look.