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AMD quietly releases two new CPUs focused on budget-friendly performance

11-Sept-2026, 7:30 pm manhkbrady Hardware News

AMD has secretly introduced two budget-friendly CPU choices: the Zen 3 'Vermeer' Ryzen 5 5500F and the Zen 4 'Raphael' Ryzen 5 7500.

In an unexpected move, AMD today silently introduced new processors for the AM4 and AM5 platforms. Starting with the Ryzen 5 5500F, AMD is giving its long-running AM4 platform another lease on life with the launch of the new Ryzen 5 5500F. The 6-core, 12-thread Zen 3 “Vermeer” processor arrives as an entry-level option for the Ryzen 5000 family, while AMD has also quietly introduced the AM5-based Ryzen 5 7500. The Ryzen 5 5500F is effectively a lower-end relative of...

Steam Programming Fest is now live with 90% off coding and puzzle games

11-Sept-2026, 6:30 pm manhkbrady Hot Deals

Steam has put together fantastic discounts on titles that challenge your programming knowledge.

Steam has plenty of themed sales throughout the year, but the latest one is aimed at a particularly niche audience. Steam Programming Fest 2026 is now live, offering discounts on games that mix programming, automation and puzzle-solving into their gameplay. If variables, loops and functions sound more exciting than intimidating, there should be plenty here to keep you occupied. Discounts reach as high as 90% off, making the event a good opportunity to experiment with games that sit well outside the...

Two critically acclaimed games are free to keep on Epic Games Store now

11-Sept-2026, 3:00 pm manhkbrady Free Games

You can permanently add these latest titles to your Epic Games Store library over the next seven days as usual.

The Epic Games Store has refreshed its latest weekly giveaway, replacing last week's Breathedge and Rival Stars Horse Racing with two more games for PC players to claim. This week's freebies are Astral Ascent and Luftrausers, and both can be permanently added to your Epic Games Store library at no cost. The bigger of the two games is Astral Ascent, a 2D action roguelite from Hibernian Workshop built around fast-paced combat. You can choose from four playable characters and...

Ubisoft makes Steam games easier to launch by dropping Connect requirement

10-Sept-2026, 6:00 pm manhkbrady Software News

Ubisoft and Steam have revealed an update that eliminates the requirement for the Ubisoft Connect launcher when playing Ubisoft games on Steam.

Ubisoft Connect has never been the most troublesome PC launcher, but having to install it alongside Steam games has long been an unnecessary extra step. Ubisoft now appears to be addressing that complaint with a new solution called Ubisoft Connect Services, which has made its debut in Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. Rather than requiring players to install the full Ubisoft Connect application, Ubisoft Connect Services integrates the publisher's online features directly into the game. Steam users can still access...

Score great PC games with Fanatical’s latest 29-game BYO Killer Bundle

10-Sept-2026, 5:00 pm manhkbrady Hot Deals

Check out the all-new Fanatical BYO Killer Bundle and choose from a exceptional selection of must-have games and genres.

Fanatical is launching BundleFest Fall 2026 with another edition of its popular BYO Killer Bundle, giving PC gamers 29 titles to choose from across a range of genres. The promotion also marks the start of a new bundle rollout, with Fanatical promising a fresh offer every day throughout the event. This latest collection lets you build your own bundle rather than forcing you to take a fixed lineup. There are four different tiers available: 5 games for $5.99 / €5.99 / £5.99 10 games...

GeForce NOW September update adds NBA 2K27 with DLSS 5 and major new games

10-Sept-2026, 3:00 pm manhkbrady Software News

NBA 2K27 will be available on the service this month, joining other notable titles such as The Blood of Dawnwalker and Onimusha: Way of the Sword.

NVIDIA is following up a busy August for GeForce NOW with another substantial batch of games arriving on its cloud gaming service this month. After recently expanding the platform with a native Linux app, Firefox support, GOG library syncing and additional Valve hardware plans, NVIDIA has announced 26 games coming to GeForce NOW throughout September 2026. The biggest addition is arguably NBA 2K27, which is also the first game to officially support NVIDIA's new DLSS 5 3D-Guided Neural Rendering technology....

This clever DLSS 5 mod revives SLI with a dedicated RTX GPU for rendering

09-Sept-2026, 11:00 pm manhkbrady Hardware News

The Neural Coprocessor mod allows a secondary GPU to handle DLSS 5 Neural Rendering, applying the effect directly to frames rendered by the main GPU.

NVIDIA's DLSS 5 Neural Rendering is already proving to be one of the company's most ambitious attempts at bringing photorealistic visuals to games. The technology is officially available in only one title for now, but that hasn't stopped PC enthusiasts from experimenting with it. Now, one modder has found a particularly interesting way to make DLSS 5 less demanding by moving its workload onto a second graphics card. Modder “maohgad-web” has created a ReShade add-on called Neural-coprocessor, which allows...

GeForce 616.92 driver adds three games plus DLSS upgrades for 007 and PUBG

09-Sept-2026, 10:30 pm manhkbrady Software News

NVIDIA driver 616.92 adds support for WARDOGS, Active Matter, Aniimo, and includes three bug fixes from NVIDIA's previous hotfix driver.

NVIDIA has rolled out another GeForce driver update, with version 616.92 bringing Game Ready support for several upcoming and recently updated PC titles. More importantly for anyone who installed last week's problematic driver, this release officially includes the display flickering fix that NVIDIA previously delivered through a temporary hotfix. The new driver adds support for 007 First Light, Active Matter, Aniimo, PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, and WARDOGS. However, the display-related fixes may be the most important part of...

Get more Steam games and help a good cause with Fanatical’s latest bundle

09-Sept-2026, 7:00 am manhkbrady Hot Deals

Discover the Fanatical War Child Charity Bundle, offering a fantastic lineup of 11 Steam PC games while supporting a great cause!

Fanatical is back with another bundle that lets PC gamers expand their Steam libraries while supporting a good cause. The latest War Child Charity Bundle donates proceeds directly to War Child UK, helping the organization provide support to children affected by war. There’s just one tier this time around, keeping things considerably simpler than Fanatical’s usual build-your-own offerings. Pay $7.99 / €7.99 / £7.99 and you'll receive all 11 Steam games included in the collection. You can also choose to pay...

Retroid announces its first true dual-screen handheld to rival AYN Thor

08-Sept-2026, 9:00 pm manhkbrady Hardware News

Though specific details regarding hardware specifications and pricing remain hidden, the new device is poised to compete directly with the popular AYN Thor.

Retroid has built a reputation for making capable gaming handhelds without pushing prices into premium territory, and the company appears ready to try something considerably different with its next device. Following the impressive Retroid Pocket 6, the manufacturer has officially teased the Retroid Pocket Duo, its first handheld designed from the ground up with two built-in displays. Retroid has experimented with secondary-screen accessories for some of its previous handhelds, but the Pocket Duo takes the concept much...

GTA VI gets two flashy limited-edition DualSense controllers before release

04-Sept-2026, 11:00 am manhkbrady Hardware News

The distinctive aesthetic of Vice City is embodied within these two new limited-edition DualSense wireless controller designs.

With Grand Theft Auto VI still a few months away, Sony and Rockstar have revealed a new way for fans to celebrate the upcoming release. The companies have introduced two limited-edition DualSense wireless controllers inspired by the game’s neon-soaked Vice City setting. Revealed during the latest State of Play presentation, the controllers come in Black and White variants, with each model representing a different side of Vice City. Both feature a shimmering finish that shifts between colors, evoking the city's...

Alone With You is the latest free sci-fi adventure game on Epic Games Store

04-Sept-2026, 10:00 am manhkbrady Free Games Ended

Embark on your next cosmic journey completely free of charge.

The Epic Games Store has refreshed its weekly giveaway, sending last week’s Breathedge and Rival Stars Horse Racing offers back into the archives. Taking their place is Alone With You, a narrative-focused sci-fi adventure that you can claim and keep permanently. Alone With You puts you in the role of an astronaut who has somehow survived the collapse of a terraforming colony. Unfortunately, your situation isn't exactly comfortable. The planet is falling apart, and you have less than a...

Acer’s latest Predator Atlas 7 aims to shake up the 7-inch handheld market

03-Sept-2026, 10:30 am manhkbrady Hardware News

Acer's new 7-inch Predator handheld packs its 8-inch sibling's flagship performance into a more compact design.

Acer is expanding its Predator Atlas gaming handheld lineup with the Predator Atlas 7, a more compact sibling to the Atlas 8 unveiled earlier this year. Announced during IFA in Berlin, the new model aims to deliver similar flagship performance while making the device easier to hold and carry. The biggest difference is the display. As its name suggests, the Atlas 7 features a 7-inch 16:9 FHD touchscreen with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 500 nits of brightness....

Acer unveils Project DualPlay Mini, a unique handheld-laptop gaming hybrid

03-Sept-2026, 9:30 am manhkbrady Hardware News

At IFA 2026, Acer introduced the Project DualPlay Mini, continuing the industry's trend of unveiling chunky yet very cool gaming handheld concepts.

PC gamers looking for portable hardware have increasingly found themselves choosing between traditional gaming laptops and handheld PCs such as the Steam Deck. Acer’s Project DualPlay Mini takes a different approach by attempting to combine both form factors into a single machine, similar to the OneXPlayer X2 Mini handheld that we have recently covered. At its core, the DualPlay Mini is a Windows gaming handheld, similar in concept to Acer’s Predator Atlas 8. What makes the prototype stand out...

Frostpunk 2 & Sonic X Shadow Generations headline September’s Humble Choice

02-Sept-2026, 8:00 pm manhkbrady Hot Deals

The September 2026 Humble Choice lineup has been revealed, featuring Sonic x Shadow Generations.

Humble has unveiled its September 2026 Choice lineup, and after several strong months, subscribers once again have eight Steam games to add to their collections. The latest Humble Choice is available for $14.99 / €12.99 / £11.49, with the usual membership perks included. This month's selection covers everything from major strategy games and platformers to quirky indie adventures and roguelikes. Leading the lineup is Frostpunk 2, 11 bit studios' ambitious follow-up to its acclaimed frozen-city survival game. Players must guide...

Nvidia’s controversial DLSS 5 debuts this week in NBA 2K27 for PC gamers

02-Sept-2026, 1:00 pm manhkbrady Hardware News

Instead of relying solely on conventional techniques, Nvidia positions this generative AI method as a new way to deliver cinematic in-game graphics.

Nvidia is officially taking the wraps off DLSS 5 tomorrow, with NBA 2K27 becoming the first game to support the company's latest neural rendering technology. Exclusive to GeForce RTX 50-series GPUs, DLSS 5 introduces 3D-Guided Neural Rendering, which Nvidia says could bring games closer to Hollywood-style photorealism. Unlike previous DLSS technologies that primarily focused on upscaling and frame generation, DLSS 5 uses AI to enhance lighting, materials, and other visual details within a game's existing rendering pipeline. Nvidia claims...

PS5 gets free Live TV app with over 100 channels, movies and TV shows

01-Sept-2026, 12:00 pm manhkbrady Gaming News

Sony's new Live TV app for PS5 offers free, ad-supported streaming of live channels, movies, and shows.

Sony is giving PS5 owners another way to watch entertainment without paying for a subscription, although there's a catch: they'll have to sit through advertisements. The company has announced Live TV on PS5, a new free, ad-supported streaming app from Sony Pictures Television. The service will offer more than 100 live TV channels, alongside a library of movies and TV shows that users can access without a subscription. The lineup will cover a broad range of content, including movies, television,...

Steam’s PvE Survival Crafting Fest offers up to 90% off on survival hits

01-Sept-2026, 11:30 am manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

Valve continues to keep Steam's calendar packed with themed sales, and its latest event is aimed squarely at fans of one of PC gaming's biggest genres.

Valve has been frequently release many varied official sales and events, cementing Steam's reputation for constant value through frequent discounts and widespread game participation. With the latest themed festival now live, it's the perfect week to pick up those survival or crafting games you've been eyeing. The Steam PvE Survival Crafting Fest 2026 is now live, bringing discounts and demos for a wide range of games centered around exploration, crafting, building, and surviving against environmental threats and hostile creatures. The genre...

GTA 6’s extended reveal causes PS5 Pro stock to vanish from major retailers

31-Aug-2026, 12:00 pm manhkbrady Gaming News

Following the GTA 6's extended reveal, PS5 Pro consoles have sold out at major US retailers, forcing buyers to face steep markups from third-party sellers.

Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto VI is still expected to target 30FPS on PlayStation 5, but that hasn't stopped players from rushing to buy Sony's most powerful console. The PS5 Pro has reportedly sold out at several major US retailers, including Walmart, Target, Best Buy, and Sony's own PlayStation Direct store. The sudden buying frenzy appears to be closely tied to the latest GTA 6 Extended Look trailer, which gave players another lengthy glimpse at Rockstar's upcoming...

OneXPlayer adds the expensive X2 Mini to its growing Arc G3 handheld lineup

31-Aug-2026, 11:00 am manhkbrady Hardware News

OneXPlayer has revealed a new gaming handheld dubbed the X2 Mini, featuring an 8.8-inch 144Hz AMOLED display and is powered by Intel's Arc G3 Extreme processor.

OneXPlayer has introduced another premium gaming handheld, and this one comes with a price tag that makes even other expensive portables look relatively reasonable. The new X2 Mini is powered by Intel's Arc G3 Extreme SoC and starts at a staggering $1,999 / €1,999 / £1,799. The price might have sounded outrageous not too long ago, but soaring memory costs and growing demand from AI data centers have made high-end handhelds increasingly expensive. OneXPlayer is clearly targeting the enthusiast crowd...

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