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Steam's Creature Collector Fest is now live—time to catch some great deals!

13-May-2025, 5:30 am manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

Another themed festival has kicked off on the Steam digital storefront.

Valve has kicked off its latest mini festival, the Creature Collector Fest, showcasing a wide array of games where you can collect various creatures. This event highlights the rich diversity that has emerged in this genre, proving there's much more to explore beyond games that resemble Pokémon. Throughout the festival, players can enjoy discounts on hundreds of Pokémon-like games, experiment with demos, and get a glimpse of future releases in this exciting genre. And running alongside it, there are also a few...

Get Ori, Wasteland 3, and six more amazing PC games in the latest Humble Xbox Games Studio Bundle

12-May-2025, 11:00 am manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

The latest Humble Bundle offers eight critically acclaimed Xbox Game Studios titles for just $10.

The package, simply known as the Xbox Games Studio Bundle, includes Steam codes for PC games that were released under the Xbox Game Studios label. It features titles like Remedy Entertainment’s Quantum Break, Insomniac’s Sunset Overdrive, and Moon Studios’ Ori and the Will of the Wisps. This collection comprises 8 PC games, divided into two pricing tiers. All of the games come as Steam keys. It’s a solid bargain if you've been looking for some of these games and aren’t...

AMD Zen 6 leak hints at a major leap in gaming performance

12-May-2025, 10:00 am manhkbrady Hardware News

Zen 6 is expected to be a strong CPU architecture choice for gamers.

A recent leak from @9550pro on X has disclosed information regarding AMD’s forthcoming Zen 6 CPU architecture. This leak confirms earlier rumors that AMD is expanding its L3 cache sizes with the Zen 6 CPUs. AMD is said to be developing Zen 6 CCDs (Core Complex Dies) featuring 12 CPU cores alongside 48MB of L3 cache. Currently, Zen 5 CCD models have just eight cores and 32MB of L3 cache. The increased L3 cache capacities...

ASUS confirms AMD’s Radeon RX 9060 XT will come in 8GB and 16GB versions

09-May-2025, 9:00 am manhkbrady Hardware News

AMD is gearing up to launch its new Radeon RX 9060 XT series, with retailers beginning to list upcoming models.

Four ASUS graphics cards from AMD's forthcoming Radeon RX 9060 XT series have appeared online, which include TUF Gaming, PRIME, and Dual models. These discoveries were made by @momomo_us, revealing that AMD intends to release both 8GB and 16GB versions of the Radeon RX 9060 XT. The RX 9060 XT is expected to utilize the Navi 44 die and will operate on a 128-bit bus interface, offering both 8GB and 16GB configurations, resembling NVIDIA's strategy. Furthermore,...

Epic Games Store is offering two free games this week

08-May-2025, 9:00 pm manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

The Epic Games Store is giving away not one but two free games this week.

The Epic Games Store has kicked off yet another free game promotion, featuring a double giveaway this time. Following last week's Super Space Club offer, PC gamers can now secure downloads of Deadtime Defenders and Touch Type Tale, two indie games that haven't received much recognition until now. As with previous offers, you have a week to permanently add these latest titles to your Epic library. Among the two, Deadtime Defenders is a single-player looter shooter with RPG elements....

Fanatical’s new Bethesda bundle with 13 hit games drops shortly after the release of Oblivion Remastered

08-May-2025, 8:00 pm manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

The next major Steam sale is still a few months off, but you can still find great deals on video games right now.

Bethesda has created numerous legendary video games throughout history, and if you're eager to experience some of these classics, there's an excellent opportunity available right now with Fanatical's new Build Your Own Bethesda Bundle featuring great discounts on Bethesda-published RPGs, shooters, and action titles. Arriving shortly after the launch of Oblivion Remastered, the bundle is a great way to save on a range of Bethesda titles, covering games from The Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Wolfenstein, and more franchises. While it doesn’t...

Fanatical’s Monster Hunter Bundle is back once more, offering a great deal

08-May-2025, 6:00 pm manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

If you're thinking about diving into the world of Monster Hunter, Fanatical has revived one of its top bundles from the past year for a limited time.

If you haven’t experienced them yet, the Monster Hunter games revolve around seeking out elusive creatures, engaging them in battle, and then gathering materials from their remains to craft superior gear for tackling even more formidable monsters. Each monster is distinct, and once you’ve gained sufficient power, you can begin facing off against legendary dragons to earn the top-tier rewards available in the game. Monster Hunter World was praised for creating one of the finest ecosystems to explore within the...

Nvidia’s RTX 5060 is set to go on sale starting May 19th

07-May-2025, 2:00 pm manhkbrady Hardware News

Nvidia has confirmed that the RTX 5060 8GB graphics card will launch on May 19th.

Nvidia has officially announced that its RTX 5060 8GB graphics card will be released on May 19th. At launch, the GPU will be sold as a standalone option for both desktops and laptops. It’s important to note that, in contrast to the RTX 5060 Ti, the RTX 5060 will solely feature an 8GB model. A 16GB version will not be offered. However, due to the inclusion of GDDR7 memory and a greater number of CUDA cores, Nvidia’s RTX 5060 is...

Humble Choice May 2025 includes The Thaumaturge Deluxe Edition, Amnesia: The Bunker and more

07-May-2025, 1:00 pm manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

Humble Choice subscribers can pick up stealth, action, and metroidvania titles this May.

The lineup of PC games for Humble Choice subscribers for May 2025 has been announced, featuring an action game reminiscent of the PS2 era, chilling horror, and an exciting title centered around a diverse group of pirates. For those unfamiliar, Humble Choice is a monthly subscription service costing $12 / £9 / 13€ that provides a new selection of PC games each month that you can keep permanently, even if you choose to cancel your subscription. There are additional benefits to...

ASUS is reportedly preparing the ROG Astral RTX 5080 Dhahab Edition GPU with gold-themed design

06-May-2025, 5:00 am manhkbrady Hardware News

ASUS is developing a new graphics card in its ROG Astral Dhahab series, this time featuring the upcoming GeForce RTX 5080.

According to Videocardz, ASUS is developing a version of its ROG Astral Dhahab Edition graphics card based on the RTX 5080, which will allow more customers to access this new “golden” GPU. The ROG Astral RTX 5090 Dhahab Edition GPU originally features a design inspired by the Middle East, showcasing gold and turquoise colors along with Arabic script. This GPU even has a gold heatsink! With this new RTX 5080 edition, the Dhahab Edition GPU from ASUS will become...

Nvidia’s RTX 5060 Ti 8GB sees up to a 10% performance drop when running on PCIe 4.0

06-May-2025, 4:00 am manhkbrady Hardware News

Nvidia’s RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is facing additional performance issues when running on PCIe 4.0.

Critics have already dubbed Nvidia’s 8GB RTX 5060 Ti as “instantly obsolete,” but according to ComputerBase, the situation worsens with PCIe 4.0. Their tests reveal that the 1440p gaming performance of Nvidia’s 8GB RTX 5060 Ti is approximately 12% slower than its 16GB version when utilizing PCIe 5.0. With PCIe 4.0, the 8GB variant lags over 22% behind its 16GB counterpart. ComputerBase’s evaluations indicate that PCIe bandwidth can greatly influence gaming performance when a graphics card...

Nintendo reportedly makes almost no profit on each Switch 2 console

04-May-2025, 11:00 pm manhkbrady Hardware News

Rumors that Nintendo is not profiting from sales of its Switch 2 console have stirred the gaming industry.

The Nintendo Switch 2, priced at $450, has been in the spotlight since its detailed reveal in early April. However, a recent rumor has taken the gaming community by surprise, claiming that Nintendo is making almost no profit—or possibly even zero—on each unit sold in the early phase. The buzz originated from content creator Nintendo Prime on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). Initially, he claimed Nintendo earned only "$4" per Switch 2 unit, a surprisingly...

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is free to claim for the next 24 hours

04-May-2025, 9:00 pm manhkbrady Free Games Ended

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is free to claim on the Epic Games Store, but only for 24 hours.

The Epic Games Store typically offers giveaways on a weekly basis, with new promotions launching every Thursday. However, a special occasion has altered this routine. To celebrate May 4, the unofficial holiday dedicated to Star Wars, the Epic Games Store is now hosting a unique giveaway for LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga for all PC users. But hurry, as this promotion only lasts for one day! For those who might not know, the LEGO developer Traveller's Tales presents its...

Intel may be quietly developing a new Battlemage GPU, as evidenced by shipping records

02-May-2025, 4:00 am manhkbrady Hardware News

Intel may be quietly developing a new Battlemage GPU behind the scenes.

A mysterious Intel Battlemage graphics card has surfaced in a shipping log, indicating that a new ARC graphics card is being developed. Haze was the first to notice this new “G31” model, pointing out that it was dispatched to Intel Vietnam, where the manufacturing of Intel's "Limited Edition" ARC GPUs takes place. At present, there are only two Intel ARC Battlemage models available: the ARC B580 12GB and the ARC B570 10GB. Though initial reports suggested...

Arcade shooter Super Space Club is currently free to claim on the Epic Games Store

02-May-2025, 3:00 am manhkbrady Hardware News

The Epic Games Store has introduced a new complimentary PC game that will be available for one week.

It's time for another giveaway on the Epic Games Store, this time replacing last week's Chuchel offer, marking the end of the Amanita Design series. The store is now providing all PC gamers the opportunity to claim Super Space Club, an arcade shooter developed by GrahamOfLegend. As usual, you have a week to permanently add this latest title to your library. Super Space Club is a top-down arcade shooter inspired by classics such as Asteroids, presenting endless waves of...

ASUS unveils the ROG Astral RTX 5080 DOOM Edition GPU

01-May-2025, 12:00 pm manhkbrady Hardware News

ASUS collaborates with Bethesda to produce a premium Doom Edition RTX 5080 ROG Astral graphics card.

ASUS has teamed up with Bethesda and id Software to develop a customized RTX 5080 graphics card that commemorates the launch of DOOM: The Dark Ages. This new graphics card is the ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 DOOM Edition, and it's visually stunning. This exclusive graphics card draws inspiration from DOOM’s legendary DOOM Slayer, showcasing a green and gold color palette along with numerous DOOM-themed artworks and decals. It will be sold at the Bethesda Gear Store and comes with...

Nintendo confirms Switch 2 dock incompatible with previous-gen switch models

01-May-2025, 10:00 am manhkbrady Hardware News

Owners of older Nintendo Switch consoles will not be able to use the new dock designed for the Switch 2, despite appearing quite similar in design.

Nintendo has officially confirmed that the dock for the Nintendo Switch 2 is not compatible with previous-generation Switch models. This clarification addresses a major concern about cross-generation hardware compatibility that many users have had. The new dock includes active cooling and an updated microcontroller to optimize performance for the Switch 2, but these upgrades also prevent it from working with older hardware architectures. Although the new dock doesn’t look drastically different on the outside, it’s slightly larger and includes an internal...

XCOM Complete Humble Bundle is a fantastic offer packed with top-tier strategy games

30-Apr-2025, 12:00 pm manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

This bundle is a must-have for any fan of strategy games.

Humble has returned with a new package that will surely delight any strategy game enthusiast. The Humble XCOM Complete Bundle features all the core games and downloadable content, allowing you to either begin or finalize your collection! XCOM is recognized as one of the premier tactical game series, notorious for instilling a sense of uncertainty in players, even when they supposedly have a 99% chance of landing a shot. Fortunately, there’s no need to worry about random number generator treachery with...

Intel upgrades its gaming handhelds with a new ARC GPU driver update

30-Apr-2025, 12:00 pm manhkbrady Hardware News

Intel enhances its gaming handhelds by improving Core Ultra 200V iGPU performance with a new ARC driver update.

Due to a recent GPU driver update, Intel has significantly improved the integrated GPU performance of its ARC-equipped Core Ultra 200V Lunar Lake processors. At a standard TDP of 17W, Intel has reported notable performance enhancements with their ARC 140V GPUs. Average framerates have risen by 10%, while 99th percentile framerates have seen a 25% increase on average. Quite impressive for a free driver update. This graphics update from Intel is available now for users of MSI’s Claw...

ASUS confirms the presence of 96-core Ryzen Threadripper 9000 series Zen 5 CPUs

29-Apr-2025, 10:00 am manhkbrady Hardware News

ASUS reveals the highest core count for AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9000 Zen 5 CPUs.

A recent listing for the ASUS Pro WS TRX50-SAGE motherboard has disclosed the upcoming Ryzen Threadripper processors from AMD, which may offer “up to 96 cores” in both “Threadripper 9000” and “Threadripper PRO 9000” variations. This information surfaced shortly after Gigabyte published its “next-gen CPU” update for TRX50-series motherboards, serving as additional confirmation that the launch of new Ryzen Threadripper CPUs is approaching. AMD is anticipated to unveil its Ryzen Threadripper 9000 series processors at Computex 2025. With the transition to...

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