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Fanatical Titanium Collection bundle delivers another solid mix of 17 games

10 hours ago manhkbrady Hot Deals

Explore Fanatical’s latest Build Your Own Titanium Collection to discover a premier assortment of Steam titles.

Fanatical has launched another “build your own bundle” deal, this time in the form of the BYO Titanium Collection for April 2026, offering a selection of 17 varied titles to choose from. This bundle comes with two pricing tiers, where the cost per game decreases the more titles you add. The starting option lets you pick three games at $4.50 / 4,50€ / £4.50 each, while selecting five lowers the price to $4 / 4€ / £4 per title. It’s worth noting...

Green Man Gaming Nacon Collection packs up to 9 games from various genres

12 hours ago manhkbrady Hot Deals

True to the collection's name, every title featured in this lineup comes directly from the game publisher Nacon.

Green Man Gaming has been delivering consistently solid bundles since introducing them last year, and this latest one continues that trend. The new Nacon Collection brings together a varied selection of titles, ranging from laid-back experiences to deep, strategy-focused games. If you’ve been meaning to expand your library with Nacon titles, this bundle is definitely worth a look. This bundle is split across four pricing tiers. The entry-level $1 / 1€ / £1 option includes two games: Mordheim: City of...

Steam Fest kicks off with hidden object games, demos, and big discounts

10-Apr-2026, 1:00 pm manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

The “Steam Hidden Object Fest 2026” has arrived, marking the return of another themed Steam event.

A new Steam Fest is now live, and this time the spotlight is on hidden object games. Running until April 13, the Steam Hidden Object Fest brings a mix of discounts, playable demos, and previews of upcoming titles for players to explore - if you can spot them, of course. One of the standout deals is Escape Simulator 2, currently discounted by 20%. This sequel builds on the original with more immersive environments, complex puzzle design, and new creation tools,...

Grab a brand-new party game free for a limited time on Epic Games Store

10-Apr-2026, 10:00 am manhkbrady Free Games

Make sure to hit up your pals! This latest drop has just launched today and is already available to add permanently to your library as a freebie.

The Epic Games Store has refreshed its weekly freebie lineup, which means the Clone Drone in the Danger Zone giveaway has now wrapped up. Taking its place is Prop Sumo, now available for PC players to claim and keep permanently, as long as it’s added to your library within the next seven days. The game is developed by Barrel Roll Games, the studio behind the multiplayer hide-and-seek title Witch It. This time around, however, the focus shifts to a...

Intel neural compression tech significantly reduces VRAM usage while gaming

09-Apr-2026, 7:00 am manhkbrady Hardware News

Intel's Texture Set Neural Compression (TSNC) utilizes artificial intelligence to decrease the memory requirements of game textures during active gameplay.

Major players in the PC gaming hardware space, along with Microsoft through DirectX, are continuing to invest heavily in neural rendering technologies aimed at improving both development workflows and gaming performance. Intel first introduced its Texture Set Neural Compression (TSNC) last year, and an updated version was recently showcased at GDC, with plans to release it later this year. Similar to NVIDIA’s Neural Texture Compression (NTC), Intel’s approach uses AI to dramatically reduce the memory requirements of traditional textures that...

AMD has made the price of the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 official, and it’s expensive

09-Apr-2026, 6:00 am manhkbrady Hardware News

AMD has officially revealed the pricing for its highly anticipated dual-cache X3D processor. The new Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 will launch at $899, as confirmed by AMD’s David McAfee, VP and GM of Ryzen CPU and Radeon Graphics, with availability starting April 22. Compared to the standard Ryzen 9 9950X3D, which launched at $699, this new chip carries a $200 premium. That added cost comes from its unique design, as it’s the first AMD processor to feature...

Limited time Humble Choice April 2026 features Assassin’s Creed Valhalla

08-Apr-2026, 12:30 pm manhkbrady Hot Deals

The Choice Bundle for April 2026 features eight impressive titles, with highlights such as Daemon X Machina, The Lord of the Rings, and Assassin's Creed.

With April now underway, the latest Humble Choice bundle has arrived, bringing another lineup of games - and the usual question of whether it’s worth grabbing, skipping, or waiting for a deal. The April 2026 Humble Choice sticks to the standard format: eight games for $14.99 / €12.99 / £11.49. You can cancel right after purchasing, effectively treating it as a one-time buy, though staying subscribed comes with added perks like extra Humble Store discounts, which can reach up to 20%...

Nvidia’s latest game-changing tech could reduce VRAM needs by up to 85%

08-Apr-2026, 11:30 am manhkbrady Hardware News

NVIDIA has shared new details on its Neural Texture Compression (NTC) technology, a breakthrough capable of reducing GPU VRAM usage by up to seven times.

Neural rendering is gradually emerging in the gaming industry, with new AI-driven techniques aiming to enhance visual quality and push the limits of traditional rendering on modern GPUs and next-generation consoles. At NVIDIA’s GTC 2026 event, a detailed presentation titled “Introduction to Neural Rendering” highlighted several advancements, with Neural Texture Compression (NTC) standing out as a potentially transformative feature for PC gaming. As implied by its name, Neural Texture Compression offers a different approach to handling textures compared to current methods....

Fanatical April 2026 Platinum Collection packs cheap games across genres

07-Apr-2026, 1:00 pm manhkbrady Hot Deals

The Fanatical Platinum Collection for this month offers a diverse selection tailored for gamers eager to explore new titles.

Fanatical’s popular Platinum Collection is back once again, bringing a fresh lineup of 14 high-quality games to choose from. As with most of Fanatical’s bundles, this one follows a build-your-own format, allowing you to pick only the titles you actually want - so you’re not paying for games you already own or don’t plan to play. The pricing is split into three tiers: 3–4 games for $3.33 / 3,33€ / £3.33 each 5–6 games for $3 / 3€ / £3 each 7 or more games...

Intel appears to quietly launch Core Ultra 7 251HX in Arrow Lake HX series

07-Apr-2026, 1:00 pm manhkbrady Hardware News

Intel officially released the Core Ultra 7 251HX Arrow Lake processor, featuring 18 CPU cores and 3 Xe GPU cores.

It seems Intel has decided to get ahead of ongoing leaks by quietly adding its “mystery” Arrow Lake-HX chip to the lineup. Without any formal announcement, the company has made the Core Ultra 7 251HX official. Positioned just below the Core Ultra 7 255HX, this processor features an 18-core, 18-thread configuration made up of 6 performance cores and 12 efficiency cores. That places it neatly between the 14-core Ultra 5 245HX and the 20-core Ultra 7 255HX in Intel’s mobile...

This surprise Epic giveaway lets you grab a parkour game for a limited time

06-Apr-2026, 12:00 pm manhkbrady Free Games Ended

A surprise free game is available for you to claim right now!

April 2026 is turning into a surprisingly generous month for Epic Games Store users, with extra giveaways popping up alongside the usual weekly free titles. Just last week featured multiple freebies, and now there’s yet another chance to grow your library. For a limited time, players can claim Evergreen Valley: The Parkour Game at no cost. Available until Wednesday, this single-player experience from Vault Games challenges you to climb, jump, and balance your way through a series of elevated obstacles...

Steam could soon let users see expected performance before buying games

06-Apr-2026, 11:00 am manhkbrady Software News

Valve may be preparing to debut a compelling new Steam feature that allows customers to evaluate a game's expected performance prior to buying it.

Official system requirements for games have long been vague and often unhelpful, rarely giving players a clear idea of how a title will actually perform on their hardware. That may soon change, however, as Valve appears to be working on a new feature for Steam. A ResetEra user, Dex3108, recently spotted a new line of code in the Steam client that reads: “Select an App and a PC config to get a chart of estimated frame rates,...

War games and city builders headline the Humble 2K Tactics & Tycoons Bundle

04-Apr-2026, 10:00 am manhkbrady Hot Deals

Whether you want to command armies in the heat of battle or design the ultimate metropolis, this new collection has you covered.

Strategy fans and management enthusiasts have a new deal to consider. Humble has launched its 2K Tactics & Tycoons Bundle, bringing together a collection of war games and city-building sims aimed at both aspiring generals and business-minded players. Unlike many Humble bundles, this one skips tiered pricing entirely. For a flat $8 / 6,94€ / £6.06, you get the full lineup. Most of the included games are older classics, but they still offer plenty of depth. One example is Railroad Tycoon...

Grab House Flipper for free on Steam before this limited-time deal ends

04-Apr-2026, 8:30 am manhkbrady Free Games Ended

The original House Flipper is currently free to claim on Steam for a limited time.

As part of the ongoing Steam House and Home Fest, the home renovation sim House Flipper is available at no cost until April 6. This giveaway also coincides with the launch of playtests for the House Flipper Remastered Collection, which are running through the same date. The remastered edition is expected to release later this year. In House Flipper, you start small and gradually build a renovation business from the ground up. Early on, you’ll...

Team up in 6 great co-op shooters with Humble’s Fight 4 Your Friends Bundle

03-Apr-2026, 1:00 pm manhkbrady Hot Deals

Stop any horde together in this epic refresh of action-packed titles featuring top-tier co-op shooters.

If you’re in the mood for chaotic co-op action, Humble has brought back a fan-favorite bundle packed with horde-shooting experiences. The Fight 4 Your Friends Bundle returns with a lineup of six co-op-focused games, all centered around blasting through waves of enemies. This bundle has appeared before in slightly different forms, so returning buyers may notice some overlap. However, there’s a small upgrade this time, with Warhammer: Vermintide 2 now included as the Collector’s Edition. For those who haven’t picked it...

Epic Games Store’s first April 2026 freebie is an epic robot fighting game

03-Apr-2026, 12:30 pm manhkbrady Free Games Ended

The first free Epic Games Store title for April 2026 is now available, and it's not the one you want to miss.

The Epic Games Store has rolled out another weekly giveaway. With the previous Havendock and Hyper Echelon offers now over, PC players can claim Clone Drone in the Danger Zone for free. As always, once added, the game is yours to keep permanently - just make sure to grab it within the next seven days. Originally released in 2021 by Doborog Games, Clone Drone in the Danger Zone is a voxel-based action title that puts you in control...

Get tactical with Humble Strategic Minds Collection of seven strategy games

02-Apr-2026, 12:00 pm manhkbrady Hot Deals

Check out the latest Humble Bundle to sharpen your tactical skills.

If you’ve been itching to command armies against dark forces but don’t have the right games to dive into, Humble has you covered with a new bundle focused on strategy titles of all kinds. Whether you’re a veteran tactician or just getting started, there’s something here for every skill level. The Humble Strategic Minds Collection is now available, bringing together seven games across two pricing tiers. The first tier, priced at $10 / 8,67€ / £7.57, is headlined by Songs...

Sony PS6 handheld rumored to outperform Xbox Series S and Nintendo Switch 2

02-Apr-2026, 11:00 am manhkbrady Hardware News

Rumors suggest that Sony's upcoming PlayStation 6 Handheld will be equipped with a GPU capable of outperforming both the Nintendo Switch 2 & the Xbox Series S.

Well-known hardware leaker KeplerL2 recently shared some intriguing claims on the NeoGAF forums, suggesting that Sony’s rumored PlayStation 6 Portable could outperform the Xbox Series S in rasterization and be “massively ahead” when it comes to ray tracing and path tracing performance. Given what’s already known about Sony and AMD’s collaboration on Project Amethyst, parts of this leak seem plausible - particularly the ray tracing claims. While full path tracing at high performance on a handheld still seems unlikely,...

New NVIDIA app update adds DLSS 4.5 Dynamic Multi Frame Generation and more

01-Apr-2026, 11:00 am manhkbrady Hardware News

Now, you can enhance your games and apps with the complete set of DLSS 4.5 features thanks to the launch of a new NVIDIA app beta update.

The latest NVIDIA app beta update introduces several new features, including DLSS 4.5 technologies like Dynamic Multi-Frame Generation and a new Multi-Frame Generation 6X mode designed for RTX 50 series GPUs. To access these features, users will need to enable “beta and experimental features” in the app settings and install GeForce Game Ready Driver 595.97 WHQL or newer. With the new 6X Frame Generation mode, RTX 50 owners can generate up to five additional frames for every natively rendered one....

Steam House and Home Fest offers up to 95% off renovation simulator games

01-Apr-2026, 10:00 am manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

Explore the featured deals for both relaxing virtual chores and intensive renovation challenges.

After wrapping up its annual Spring Sale, Steam has already rolled out another event - this time in the form of the House and Home Fest. The new promotion focuses on simulation titles, with discounts reaching up to 95%. Like other “Fest” events on Steam, this one isn’t just about price cuts. It also highlights demos for both released and upcoming games, giving players a chance to try them out before committing. One of the newest releases, Hozy, is currently discounted...

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