Asus announces two new 480Hz OLED monitors to cover 1080p and 1440p gaming

There are some great gaming PCs out there, but only a select few can make it among the list of the best gaming desktops. We've reviewed dozens of gaming PCs from brands like Lenovo, Alienware, Acer, and Origin, and we're here to rank our favorite ones.

There's no stopping to Pocketpair's hit title as Palworld is currently the most popular game on Xbox Game Pass.

Sam Barlow, known for his work on experimental video games like Her Story, Telling Lies, and more recently Immortality, has announced that he is working on two new games. Currently titled Project C and Project D, both games are going to be distinctly different from each other, with one title being similar to Barlow’s more recent work, while the other would be more reminiscent of older titles that Barlow has worked on like Silent Hill: Shattered Memories.

Sam Barlow has announced the next two games from Immortality developer and publisher Half Mermaid.

AMD FSR 3 has started to receive widespread adoption from the industry, with the addition of two new titles supporting the technology.

The Dell G16 is one of the brand’s most popular gaming laptops, so it won’t be a surprise if Dell’s offer that slashes $600 off its price gets sold out quickly. From an original price of $1,800 for a configuration with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 graphics card, it’s down to only $1,200 — a steal, considering the features of this device. You’re going to have to hurry if you want to take part in this clearance sale though, as we’re not sure if stocks of the gaming laptop will still be available by tomorrow.

Radical Forge, co-developer of titles including Gang Beasts and Sea of Thieves, has announced sandbox farming game Southfield for PC (Steam). A demo will be available during Steam Next Fest in February.

Over at Dell, there’s a killer deal going on for gamers looking to upgrade their rig for less. Right now, you can buy the Alienware Aurora R15 gaming desktop for $3,200 saving a huge $700 off the regular price. The tower offers the latest technology like a 13th-generation Intel Core i9 processor along with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 graphics card so it’s the perfect gaming desktop for longevity. It looks pretty cool too so it’s ideal if you have plans to embrace a gamer aesthetic or you’re an avid streamer.

If you’ve been shopping the best laptop deals and want to add some screen real estate to your new setup, or if you otherwise have a need to expand your digital workspace, you’re going to need a new monitor. The best monitors always make great options, but if you want something ultimate yet efficient when it comes to screen space, you’re going to want an ultrawide monitor. There are a lot of ultrawide monitors available, each built to be suitable for different needs and for different price points. We’ve tracked down what we feel are the best ultrawide monitors for 2024. Our selections include the best ultrawide monitor for gaming, the best ultrawide monitor for work, and the best ultrawide monitor on a budget, so read onward for more details.

At Halloween, Pokemon will give us Pikachu holding a pumpkin. At Christmas, the mascot dons a Santa hat. Next up, Valentine's Day, so of course Ash's sidekick has been handed a heart to hold. The Pokemon Center's upcoming Valentine's collection is a little different, though. While not extensive, a first look at the items available has caught the eye of fans as not only does it include Pokemon-themed chocolates, but those chocolates come with a Pikachu plush topped with cream and wearing a little apron.

Marvel has been teasing that a known villain will soon take over as a new Spirit of Vengeance in the upcoming Ghost Rider: Final Vengeance limited series, and now the publisher has revealed the villain who will take up the mantle: the Hood.

By Tom Warren, a senior editor covering Microsoft, PC gaming, console, and tech. He founded WinRumors, a site dedicated to Microsoft news, before joining The Verge in 2012.