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Intel is allegedly gearing up to release a new next gen wave of ‘Battlemage’ graphics cards, and they might land amid the chaos of Black Friday. The Arc successor is set to be the tech giant’s second generation of GPUs, following the slow launch of cards using ‘Alchemist’ chips throughout the last two years

Intel has announced its brand new Core Ultra "Meteor Lake PS" & Core "Raptor Lake PS" CPUs for Edge, utilizing the LGA 1851 & LGA 1700 socketed platforms.

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There are a lot of gaming laptop deals online, but not all of them will get you a dependable device for a reasonable price. To help you narrow down your options, here’s one of the best ones we’ve come across recently — the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 at $430 off from Best Buy, which brings its price down to $1,050 from $1,480 originally. We’re not sure how much time is remaining before this bargain gets taken down though, so if you think this is the perfect gaming laptop for you, proceed with the purchase right now so that you don’t miss out on the savings.

NVIDIA's next-gen GeForce RTX 5090 & RTX 5080 "Blackwell" GPUs are rumored to launch in the fourth quarter of 2024.

If you cast yourself back to the early 2000’s counterculture some major touchstones stand out. It was the height of emo, skateboarding was back in with loads of people (at least at my school) taking part in the sport, and alternative/indie music was one of the most popular genres. The Emily The Strange collection of graphic novels were first published in the early 2000’s, with the character herself first coming into existence in 1991 in California by artist and writer, Rob Reger.

A total solar eclipse is slated to take place today when the Moon will pass between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking out the Sun's light.

MediaTek plans to go all out with the upcoming Dimensity 9400 in sheer size, as a fresh rumor floating around claims that the SoC will flaunt the biggest die size to be used in a smartphone platform ever. Thanks to this size increase, the Dimensity 9400 is also said to sport in excess of 30 billion transistors, making the count 32 percent higher than the 22.7 billion transistors found on the Dimensity 9300.

AMD's Zen 5 "Ryzen" APU lineup for mobility lineup is going to be quite extensive with the likes of Strix, Kraken & Sonoma families. Each of these APU families will feature different configurations & utilize a mix of Zen 5 and Zen 5C cores.

Although the incarnation of Link seen in is certainly one of the most influential in the franchise, an early version of ’s timeline actually magnified his importance even further. As a result of reincarnation, there have been many Links seen throughout , allowing for the series to continually reset the status quo whilst keeping all previous games canon.

Qualcomm previously stated that its Snapdragon X Elite can run most games but did not dive into the image quality and framerate details. We recently reported that the SoC could maintain a solid 30FPS when running Baldur’s Gate 3 at low settings. This is an impressive feat, considering that the AAA title was running at the 1080p resolution and that the Snapdragon X Elite comes armed with nothing more than an integrated GPU.

Garena Free Fire MAX Redeem Codes for April 6: Garena Free Fire MAX, the upgraded version of the popular battle royale game, is keeping players on their toes with new redemption codes dropping today. These codes offer a chance to win weapons, diamonds, and other cool rewards, adding an extra layer of excitement to the gaming experience.

Since the introduction of GeForce RTX 20-Series GPUs and their onboard Tensor Cores, NVIDIA has been pushing forward the capabilities of AI in gaming. More features and more games are taking advantage of AI to deliver their game worlds and quality graphics. And with the latest NVIDIA ACE technology, it’s clear NVIDIA has plans to make AI even more integral to gaming than before.

The Elder Scrolls Online is currently celebrating its 10th anniversary, and as the MMO approaches that milestone, its developers say they understand that a Final Fantasy 14-style technological overhaul could prove important.

The latest Horizon Forbidden West patch brings improved CPU optimization and better performance in certain scenarios, judging from a new comparison video shared online.

AMD's RDNA 4-based Navi 48 GPU is more or less confirmed now in the latest ROCm commits & will be powering next-gen Radeon RX 8000 series graphics cards.

The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition is free to keep through April 11, courtesy of the Epic Games Store. This extrasolar tale of capitalism run amok is set on a frontier full of company towns, classism, and crooked companies that’d sell out their own mom for a quick buck. The Spacer’s Choice Edition is the definitive version of the 2019 RPG and includes a host of graphical improvements in addition to the post-launch DLC Peril on Gorgon, and Murder on Eridanos.

The Ryzen Z1 APU version of the ASUS ROG Ally has received a price drop, and buyers in certain areas can use the Open-Box option to get it for $299. Gamers who enjoy playing on the go have been excited about the ROG Ally since it was announced. The ASUS device was immediately seen as a competitor to the Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch. Since the Switch's release in 2017, gamers and sellers alike have taken an increased interest in the potential of portable systems.

Easter holidays may be over, but that doesn't mean discounts need to go too. It's time to make cutting-edge computing possible for yourself with the GEEKOM Mini IT13 i9-13900 32GB +2TB, now available at an irresistible Easter Sale price. This exclusive deal is your ticket to getting next-level performance and versatility in a compact package.

From Mythic+ testing on the PTR, players have discovered some large undocumented Mythic+ changes for the Season 4 dungeons. Thanks to Tarithal, Dorki, Yoda, Kyrasis, Xepheris and Arty for helping compile these changes. Documented Changes

Final Fantasy 14's long-awaited crossover with Final Fantasy 16 is finally here, bringing everyone's favorite hunky protagonist Clive Rosfield to Eorzea for the first time. Having had a much more difficult arrival than the likes of Lightning and Noctis, having been dumped in Eastern Thanalan with nothing but a sword on his back and a throbbing headache, it's your job to help Clive out and send him back home.

Sony will brand games with a PS5 Pro «Enhanced» label if they go the extra mile to support its upgraded machine, a new Insider Gaming report claims. In keeping with promotional efforts seen for the PS4 Pro during the last generation, such a badge is said to feature if a studio applies just one of a few different enhancements to its pre-existing or future title.

I love Among Us, and if you’ve played it, you probably love it, too. It’s hilarious, cute and totally addictive. Now, they’ve made the game more fun with a new mode. It’s the Among Us Long Mode, or in other words, the Looooooong Mode!

The Mystery of Eigengrau releases on Android! It’s a new mobile game that has been giving people the creeps on the Google Play Store. This game was made by a solo developer at Rigor Mortis Interactive. It’s known to be a realistic escape room experience full of fear and tension.

Nvidia and AMD make the best graphics cards you can buy, but choosing between them isn’t easy. Unlike previous generations, AMD and Nvidia trade blows point-for-point in 2024, and picking a brand to go with isn’t as easy as counting the dollars in your wallet.

Best business laptops under Rs. 80000: In search of a high-performing laptop for professional use? There are several laptops available in the market which are designed for creative and professional usage. However, finding the right laptop which matches all your requirements is not an easy task as it requires research and takes time and effort. To simplify your search for a laptop, first create a list of your requirements, including budget. This way you will be able to narrow down your options. Additionally, to make your search even easier, we have curated a list of the best business laptops under Rs.80000 from top brands such as Apple, Asus, HP, and more. Check the list and pick the one which matches your requirements.

Over three years after a disastrous launch, Cyberpunk 2077's developer is now "finally happy" with the state of the RPG.

Samsung unveiled both the Exynos 2400 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 variants of its latest Galaxy S24 series earlier this year, and according to the latest report, the Korean giant will stick with a dual-chipset launch in 2025 when it officially announces the Galaxy S25 family. The only difference here is that the upcoming lineup is said to be fueled by both the Exynos 2500 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 variants.

Horizon Forbidden West has had an extremely strong debut on PC, as the second entry in the series by Guerrilla Games sold quite well in the US during its release week.

New rumors surrounding AMD's next-gen RDNA 4 "Radeon RX 8000" GPUs and their performance positioning have been posted by @All_The_Watts.

The NDTV Gadgets360 Awards created a new history in the tech space. After a break of seven years, the most prestigious awards were back to decide the winners in 25 categories, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, Smart TVs, wearables, and more. The event was filled with excitement and nervousness, all eying to see who won India's most coveted awards. We all thank our jury members and our dear readers for selecting the winners in an unbiased way. So, without wasting much time, let's see the Winners of this year's NDTV Gadgets360 Awards. 

Rumors are running rampant about a supposed PlayStation 5 Pro, or PS5 Pro for short. Just like we got a mid-generation upgrade with the PS4 Pro last console cycle, many are expecting PlayStation to release an incrementally more powerful machine the bridge the gap between the launch unit and an eventual PlayStation 6. Leaks have been coming out from some fairly credible sources with a lot of juicy and very specific details about what a hypothetical PS5 Pro could look like. As credible as these sources may be, we do still need to take everything we see with a grain of salt until Sony officially confirms this system even exists. Until then, here are all the rumors out there we could pull together regarding the PS5 Pro.

After digging up some fresh evidence, Minecraft fans are getting excited about what appears to be a proper PS5 port of the sandbox-'em-up.

Dragon's Dogma 2 has been blessed with some notable improvements via its first post-launch update. With patch 1.050, Capcom has implemented several graphics settings on PS5, and we're happy to report that the open world RPG has taken a decent step in the right direction.

Although it's yet to be officially announced, we all know that the PS5 Pro is real, and it's likely dropping later this year. A mid-gen upgrade on the PS5, Sony will probably position the refreshed console as another premium product — something that it's been doing throughout the generation so far, with stuff like PS Portal and the DualSense Edge.

Dragon's Dogma 2 is an amazing open world RPG — we've said as much numerous times in our Dragon's Dogma 2 PS5 review. But there's also no getting around just how unoptimized the title is on a technical level. As stressed in our aforementioned review, the game's frame rate can be a problem. Most of the time, it's found hovering between 30 and 45 frames-per-second, which is fine, but it's certainly not the consistent 60fps that you want from a game that's so heavy on action.

Fortnite continues to be one of the most popular games in the world, with a strong competitive scene, and like any competitive game, players want every possible advantage they can get. One of the best ways to improve your chances of winning is to tweak the game’s settings so it runs at higher frame rates, lowering your input lag and helping you to react faster.

Great news for gaming enthusiasts! The original Red Dead Redemption game is now available for free download on Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5, complete with a graphics upgrade. While Red Dead Redemption 2 continues to steal the spotlight, the first game still holds a special place in fans' hearts, thanks to its phenomenal story and memorable characters. One particular highlight is the Undead Nightmare DLC, a fan favorite that adds a thrilling zombie-infested adventure to the Wild West.

When it comes to Android gaming there are lots of games that boast of high-quality graphics but the reality is different. You literally need to spend time searching for quality Android games in the never-ending list in the Google Play store.  Amidst a sea of options, finding the right game can be daunting. So here we have curated a list of top-tier high-graphic Android games across various genres for your gaming pleasure.

Apple Silicon has come a long way, and the company has introduced various versions of its M-series of chips to power Macs and iPads. Last year, the company introduced its latest M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips in the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models that feature advanced computational and graphical performance over the M2 series of chips. According to the latest, it appears that the M3 Max is a standalone chip made of a single die instead of two dies combined, which could have a bigger impact on the performance of the upcoming M3 Ultra chip.

The first major Dragon's Dogma 2 patch has added some essential RPG features, such as the option to actually begin a new game and toggles for motion blur. 

Jordan Mechner can’t stop looking backward — and that’s not entirely by choice.

Intel's next-gen Arc Battlemage "Xe2-HPG" GPUs for gaming graphics cards have been confirmed within the latest shipment manifesto leaking spree by Momomo_US.

More than two years after its release on PS5, Horizon Forbidden West is now available on PC. The original game, Horizon Zero Dawn, has become a mainstay for performance testing on PC, and it’s one of the pillars of our GPU reviews. The sequel ups the ante in a big way with more graphics options and a more demanding world overall.

Co-op shooter Helldivers 2is back with yet another update, this time adding two all-new Stratagems that seem specifically designed to help combat the brutal Automaton enemy type.

AMD has started sending out test units of its next-gen Zen 5-based Ryzen mobility family such as the Strix Point and Fire Range families.

Intel Battlemage GPUs were recently leaked, revealing new details about two GPU models that could be officially unveiled by the company in the near future. The company has yet to reveal retail models of the new Battlemage GPUs, but Intel hopes to release the GPUs before the end of the year.

Horizon Forbidden West is among the best looking open-world games available, and the game is looking more gorgeous than ever on PC thanks to mods.

You don’t have to go through gaming PC deals and monitor deals yourself because there are bundles like this one from Dell — the Alienware Aurora R15 gaming desktop and the Alienware 34-inch curved QD-OLED gaming monitor for a package price of $2,900, which is $1,000 less the original price of $3,900. It’s still not cheap, but you’ll be getting a top-of-the-line gaming rig with just one purchase. You’ll have to hurry with the transaction though, as we’re not sure if the bundle will still cost cheaper than usual by tomorrow.

The GEEKOM Mini IT12 PC 12th Gen Intel Core i5-12450 is not just a computer - it's a testament to the advancements of miniaturization in PC technology. Decades of effort have culminated into a brilliant product that may be compact but brings all of the latest tech at your fingertips. This compact powerhouse, designed for tech enthusiasts and professionals alike, redefines what a mini PC can do. But before we dive deeper into its specs, here is why we are so excited about this mini PC right now!

NVIDIA revealed today that the sci-fi first-person shooter/tower defense/base building hybrid game Outpost: Infinity Siege will support DLSS 3 (Frame Generation + Super Resolution) and Reflex at launch.

Today is the day that Diablo IV gets its ray tracing update, which was developed in collaboration with NVIDIA. Blizzard has released a detailed explanation of each improved effect, starting with shadows.

Developed by Evan Tor Games and published by JanduSoft, this is a Sci-Fi mystery shooter that everyone has to try. Rebel Transmute is the Metroid of our year. It is a take on a classic Metroidvania with a kick of colors and extreme exploration. While it is revolutionized, I think that the graphics and audio really kicks us off back into the feel of the 90s, giving both old and new gamers something to enjoy.

Final Fantasy XVI producer Naoki Yoshida has shared much news at PAX East. To begin with, during the panel held last Friday, we learned a lot about the upcoming Rising Tide DLC, which drops on April 18 for PlayStation 5 and adds a new area, ally, and the Leviathan Eikon.

Some much-needed quality-of-life updates are coming to Dragon's Dogma 2, including the simple ability to just start a new game.

The Razer Blade 16 with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 graphics card is one of the most powerful gaming laptops in the market right now, so while its original price of $4,300 is pretty expensive, it falls within expectations. You can enjoy savings when buying the machine though, as Razer is offering a $400 discount that lowers its price to $3,900. It’s still not cheap, but if you can afford it, you’ll quickly understand why it’s worth every single penny. Buy the gaming laptop now as its price may be back to normal as soon as tomorrow.

If you’ve been playing PC games for a number of years, you’ve probably heard the term ‘VSync’ tossed around once or twice. Maybe you’ve also heard of G-Sync and FreeSync. For those unaware, VSync is actually short for ‘vertical synchronization’. This is a display feature that is designed to keep your gaming screen running in sync with your computer’s GPU. VSync isn’t just important for PC gaming, but it’s one of the most important criteria that goes into a good gaming display.

If you want a large screen to accompany your gaming laptop, look no further than the Razer Blade 17. It’s an even more attractive purchase right now because it’s 47% off from Razer, which slashes its price to just $1,800 from its original price of $3,400. The $1,600 in savings is among the biggest that you can get from today’s gaming laptop deals, so if you’re interested, it’s highly recommended that you complete the transaction as soon as possible because there’s no telling when stocks of the device will run out.

Mojang has continued to churn out Minecraft updates at a regular pace, allowing its community to thrive for over a decade. Along with Mojang, modders are constantly launching their own updates to the game — the most exciting of which might be shaders.

David Gaider, the creator of Dragon Age's setting, has spoken out against the current state of the games industry, and the "fear" developers have of needing to crunch to make enormous games as if it's the only way forward. He believes that "it doesn't have to be that way," but that if it did, "maybe the industry deserves to die."

Intel's Lunar Lake 8-Core CPUs have been spotted running in Samsung's next-gen Galaxy Book5 Pro laptops with Arc Battlemage "Xe2" iGPUs.

Intel's next-generation Battlemage "Xe2-HPG" GPUs have potentially been spotted within the SiSoftware Sandra database.

Not all gaming laptop deals are worth your time and money, and even less will be powerful enough to meet gamers’ needs for the next few years. If you’re willing to make a serious investment, you should check out Dell’s offer for the Alienware x14 R2 gaming laptop. From its original price of $2,000, a $500 discount brings it down to $1,500. It’s still not cheap, but it’s actually a reasonable price for a machine of this caliber. You need to hurry with your purchase if you want the savings though, as its price may be back to normal as soon as tomorrow.

Spring is here and it's time for some GPU deals on some of the most popular AMD, NVIDIA & Intel GPUs out there for gamers.

ASRock has finally launched its DeskMeet X600 PCs featuring a PCH-Less Mini-ITX motherboard & support for AMD Ryzen 8000 & 7000 CPUs.

Its no secret that while Dragon's Dogma 2 is great, performance has been an issue from the jump – particularly on PC. There's a reason for it, Capcom has explained NPCs are individually simulated by your CPU, which makes this game incredibly dependent on your processor. Play the game for an hour or so and you'll realize how much the game benefits from this approach, but unless you have a top-end CPU paired with the best RAM you can muster, you're going to have a rough time with the frame rate, especially in cities.

Dragon's Dogma 2 is bringing even super-mighty PCs to their knees, and Capcom seemingly disabled the option for some performance-boosting DLSS frame generation just before launch. Now a modder has brought that option back, and in doing so, revealed why Capcom disabled it in the first place.

With this week's Cataclysm Beta build, Blizzard has added more optional assets to the client in the shape of upscale resolution textures for the game. These are not currently usable by players in the beta but are dataminable. While normal WoW textures are 64x64 pixels, these new uprezzed textures are 256x256 pixels, or 16 times more detailed. Below are a couple of examples. These textures represent an extra 30 gigabytes of storage space compared to the normal client. However, we datamined some strings in the first build that indicate that these will be optional, so most players likely won't need to download them if they aren't looking to use them. Remember that Blizzard still hasn't announced anything definitive about upscaled graphics, but there were talks at BlizzCon about them, so we may see them in Cataclysm. Click on the images to enlarge them!

As I mentioned in my Dragon's Dogma 2 review, despite the announcement of NVIDIA DLSS 3 being available at launch, NVIDIA's frame generation technique is nowhere to be found.

Whether you’re looking for a starter rig or you’re looking to upgrade to a more powerful machine, you should check out what’s available in HP’s gaming PC sale. Prices start at just $450 for a budget-friendly gaming desktop, with discounts of as much as $700 for more premium models. You’re going to have to be quick though — there’s always high demand for HP gaming PCs, so stocks will run out quicker now that they’re cheaper than usual. If you want to be able to play the best PC games, these are the computers that you want in your arsenal.

On March 26, wanderers can conqueror the horrors of Hell with a suite of new graphical enhancements available to them with patch 1.3.5. Arriving alongside our next content update, Sanctuary will be further imbued with the luscious shadows and enhanced reflections of ray tracing, plus other visual enhancements.

Blizzard has released a blog post detailing Ray Tracing coming to Diablo 4!

If you want a gaming laptop with powerful performance and a large screen, then you should think about getting the HP Omen 17t, especially now that it’s on sale from HP with a $500 discount that pulls its price down from $1,700 to $1,200. It’s still not cheap, but it’s a worthwhile investment if you’re serious about PC gaming. We’re not sure how much time is remaining before the offer expires though, so if you want to make sure that you get this gaming laptop for cheaper than usual, it’s highly recommended that you complete your purchase for it right now.

The franchise is one of the most iconic in the entire video game industry and one talented fan wants to remind the community how far the franchise has come since its humble start on the PlayStation One. While many other video game series that began on Sony's first console have been either forgotten or dormant, Capcom's survival horror games have only improved in quality over the years, bar the occasional stumble in the mid-2000s. With modern titles boasting some of the best graphics around, it's easy to forget its roots.

Mike Flanagan has doubled down on his love for new horror movie Late Night with the Devil, amid controversy over the film's use of AI. The directors, Cameron and Colin Cairnes clarified its use in a statement to Variety.

MediaTek might be the first company to confirm the use of NVIDIA's next-gen RTX & AI GPU IP for its upcoming Dimensity SOCs for automobiles.

For a gaming PC that will last the test of time with the proper component upgrades, you should think about buying the Lenovo Legion Tower 7i Gen 8, especially now that it’s available from Lenovo with a 20% discount. From the gaming desktop’s original price of $2,900, it’s down to $2,300 for savings of $600 that you can spend on monitor deals, other accessories, or video games. The offer may expire at any moment though, so if you want to take advantage of one of the most attractive gaming PC deals today, you need to proceed with the purchase right away.

A new PS5 patch is available now for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth which makes further improvements to the title’s presentation. Despite being critically acclaimed, many have been disappointed with the quality of the sequel’s visuals – especially in Performance Mode, which targets 60 frames-per-second. In addition to improving the graphics, the update adds a ‘Sharp’ and ‘Soft’ filter, allowing you to finetune the title’s looks.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is like the gift that keeps on giving, at least on PC, thanks to the seemingly unending support of skilled modders. One of them is undoubtedly 'doodlez', who made a ton of excellent Skyrim mods, such as the Light Limit fix that introduced unlimited dynamic light sources to the 2011 open world RPG.