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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 Ended

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 Ended

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 Ended

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...

Survive and explore in Green Man Gaming Team17 Collection full of adventure

31-Mar-2026, 4:00 pm manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

These eight standout games invite you to conquer dark fantasy realms, master co-op missions, and explore mysterious new worlds.

Attention all bundle hunters: Green Man Gaming has just launched a new collection for you to dive into, this time spotlighting a lineup of Team17 titles. The Green Man Gaming Team17 Collection includes eight games spread across three pricing tiers, with all titles provided as official Steam keys. If you’ve been meaning to add some of their games to your library, this deal is definitely worth a look. Whichever tier you pick, you’ll also receive a discount voucher that can be applied...

Epic Games Store Spring Sale 2026 offers deals on standout recent games

31-Mar-2026, 3:00 pm manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

In keeping with tradition, this event features several thousand markdowns, with the most significant price cuts reaching as high as 95% off.

While many storefronts are wrapping up their seasonal promotions, Epic is just getting started. The Epic Games Store Spring Sale is now live, offering players the chance to grab a wide range of blockbuster titles at heavily discounted prices. Unlike Steam’s shorter event, the Epic Games Spring Sale runs for two full weeks, ending on April 13. As expected, the promotion includes thousands of deals, with discounts reaching as high as 95%. Regular sale favorite Alan Wake 2 returns once...

Lead your battalions to victory in Fanatical’s latest War Commander Bundle

30-Mar-2026, 3:00 pm manhkbrady Hot Deals

Attention, Commander! There is a bundle waiting for your leadership.

Fanatical has launched a new bundle, this time catering to fans of Slitherine’s strategy titles. The collection features 13 items spread across three pricing tiers, offering a range of experiences from WWII battlefields to sci-fi conflicts across distant worlds. The entry tier starts at $9.99 / 9,99€ / £9.99 and includes three games: Headquarters: World War II, Starship Troopers: Terran Command, and Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector. Among these, Starship Troopers: Terran Command stands out as a highlight, delivering a...

Sony kicks off 2026 with first major console price hike among major brands

30-Mar-2026, 2:00 pm manhkbrady Hardware News

All PlayStation 5 console models are affected, including the PlayStation Portal remote player.

The PlayStation 5 has already seen several price increases over its lifespan, but the US has largely avoided major hikes - until now. Sony has announced a new round of global price increases, and they’re quite significant. The standard disc edition PS5 is rising to $650, while the PS5 Pro is jumping to a hefty $900. Even the PlayStation Portal remote player isn’t spared, with its price also going up. Here’s how the new pricing compares:...

Choose from 18 iconic titles in Fanatical’s BYO Bethesda GOG Edition bundle

28-Mar-2026, 5:00 am manhkbrady Hot Deals

Take your pick from an impressive selection of Bethesda's most iconic and genre-defining titles.

If you’re hoping to expand your Bethesda collection, this is a great chance to do so. While many players like to keep their libraries on Steam, grabbing titles on GOG is still a worthwhile option - especially when classic games are available at such low prices. That’s exactly what Fanatical’s BYO Bethesda Bundle delivers, offering a selection of GOG titles packed with affordable classics that are definitely worth checking out. As with other build-your-own bundles, you can select exactly which games...

Intel cancels Core Ultra 9 290K Plus CPU in last-minute change of plans

28-Mar-2026, 5:00 am manhkbrady Hardware News

All expectations for a retail release of the Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus have officially vanished.

Intel has officially confirmed that the Core Ultra 9 290K Plus will not be released, putting an end to months of rumors and leaks surrounding the supposed flagship Arrow Lake Refresh processor. In a statement to PC Games Hardware, the company explained that it is focusing instead on more broadly positioned models within the Core Ultra 200S Plus lineup. Florian Maislinger, Intel Germany’s Tech Communication Manager, noted that the recently introduced Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Core Ultra 5...

AMD unveils flagship Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition high-performance CPU

27-Mar-2026, 8:00 am manhkbrady Hardware News

AMD announced the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition, its first consumer CPU featuring 3D V-Cache across all chiplets.

AMD has officially unveiled a new addition to its Ryzen 9000 X3D lineup: the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition. Despite its unusual name, the chip stands out as the first CPU to feature a dual 3D V-Cache configuration. Unlike earlier Ryzen X3D models, which placed stacked cache on just one CCD, this processor includes vertically stacked cache on both core complexes. In terms of specs, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 comes with 16 cores and 32 threads, a base clock of...

Grab a sci-fi shoot ’em up and cozy colony sim free on Epic Games Store now

27-Mar-2026, 6:30 am manhkbrady Free Games Ended

Combining high-energy action with cozy vibes, this giveaway offers something for every type of player.

Another weekly giveaway has just gone live on the Epic Games Store, bringing fresh titles for PC players to claim. Replacing last week’s Electrician Simulator, this new offer includes Havendock and Hyper Echelon, both of which can be added to your library permanently if claimed within the next seven days. Starting with Havendock, this colony sim from YYZ Studio launched last year and focuses on a cozy, laid-back experience. Players are tasked with building a settlement in the middle...

Score eight transport-themed games in Humble’s Metro Mania Bundle right now

26-Mar-2026, 12:00 pm manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

The station is open and the Humble Metro Mania Bundle has arrived, bringing a high-speed collection of games themed around planes, trains, and automobiles!

Another new bundle from Humble is here, and it contains some amazing games to add to your Steam library. If you enjoy transport-focused games, Humble’s new Metro Mania Bundle should be right up your alley - whether that’s rails, roads, or runways. This collection includes eight titles split across two pricing tiers. The base tier offers four games for $8 / 6,92€ / £5.99. One of the standout titles here is SimplePlanes, a physics-driven sandbox that lets you explore aircraft design...

Intel brings Big Battlemage to market with Arc Pro B70 & B65 graphic cards

26-Mar-2026, 11:00 am manhkbrady Hardware News

Intel officially launched its "Big Battlemage" workstation GPUs, the Arc Pro B70 and B65, featuring up to 32 GB of memory for AI and professional tasks.

It feels like Intel’s “Big Battlemage” GPU has been a long time coming, but it looks like the wait may finally be over. That said, recent rumors suggest the catch is that this isn’t a traditional Arc gaming GPU. Instead, it’s an AI-focused workstation card. The Intel Arc Pro B70 is expected to feature 32GB of GDDR6 memory and 608 GB/s of bandwidth. The reference model is rumored to launch with a $949 MSRP, with custom versions from partners like...

Nintendo trims Switch 2 production following weaker-than-expected demand

25-Mar-2026, 6:30 am manhkbrady Hardware News

The performance of the Nintendo Switch 2 seems to be falling short of the company's internal projections.

Reports indicate that Nintendo is reducing production for the Switch 2 in response to demand that has not met previous projections, especially within the United States. Bloomberg reports that the company has adjusted its quarterly production target to approximately 4 million units, a decrease from the 6 million units initially planned. The decision to scale back Nintendo Switch 2 production is largely tied to weaker sales in the United States. The 2025 holiday period allegedly fell short of expectations. Despite the...

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