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A writer, and a full-time Tetris min-maxing player. Do you know that rhythm games are a form of human benchmarking?

Fanatical’s Retro Revival Bundle packs 29 games full of ’80s and ’90s vibes
30-Sept-2026, 11:30 am manhkbrady Hot Deals
Energize your Steam library with an exciting collection of classic retro games!
Fanatical has launched another Build Your Own promotion, this time targeting players who have a soft spot for classic arcade games and retro-inspired experiences. The Build Your Own Retro Revival Bundle brings together 29 games across 24 selections, giving Steam users plenty of ways to revisit old-school gameplay without spending much. The pricing follows Fanatical's usual build-your-own structure, with bigger selections lowering the effective cost per game. Three games cost $4.95 / €4.95 / £4.95, while five games are priced at...
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8BitDo unveils limited-edition retro Gears of War: E-Day keyboard and mouse
30-Sept-2026, 10:00 am manhkbrady Hardware News
Drawing inspiration from the battle-scarred universe of Gears of War, this special edition keyboard and mouse set reflects the signature aesthetic of E-Day.
8BitDo is expanding its Gears of War accessory lineup with two new gaming peripherals designed around Gears of War: E-Day. Following the previously announced Gears of War-themed Xbox controller charging dock, the company has now revealed special editions of its Retro 87 mechanical keyboard and Retro R8 mouse. The new accessories are part of the 8BitDo Gears of War: E-Day Keyboard and Mouse Collection, created in collaboration with Xbox. Both peripherals adopt a black and crimson color scheme inspired by...
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SteelSeries’ Sensei Pro and Rival Pro mice bring true 8K polling to esports
30-Sept-2026, 10:00 am manhkbrady Hardware News
The symmetrical Sensei Pro and ergonomic Rival Pro are available in regular and mini models, promising reliable, true 8K polling performance.
SteelSeries is celebrating its 25th anniversary by bringing back two of its most recognizable gaming mouse families with a modern upgrade. The new Sensei Pro and Rival Pro series introduce Ultra-Wideband (UWB) wireless connectivity, swappable batteries, and a claimed true 8,000Hz polling rate, with each lineup available in both full-size and Mini versions. The biggest difference between the two families is their shape. The Sensei Pro uses a symmetrical design, while the Rival Pro is built around an ergonomic shape. Both...
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Fanatical packs 17 weird Steam games into its new Misfits and Mayhem Bundle
29-Sept-2026, 4:00 pm manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended
Assemble your ultimate collection of chaotic, high-energy games with the all-new Build Your Own Misfits & Mayhem Bundle!
Fanatical has launched another Build Your Own promotion for PC gamers looking to add more games to their Steam libraries without spending too much. The new Build Your Own Misfits and Mayhem Bundle brings together 17 games that lean into the unusual, chaotic, and downright strange, with five titles appearing in a bundle for the first time. As with Fanatical's other build-your-own deals, the price per game drops as you add more titles to your selection. You can pick three games...
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8BitDo launches two Tomb Raider-themed controllers for its 30th anniversary
29-Sept-2026, 12:30 pm manhkbrady Hardware News
The collection includes special Tomb Raider editions of the Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad and Ultimate 3 Xbox Controller for Xbox.
8BitDo is joining the Tomb Raider 30th anniversary celebrations with two limited-edition controllers inspired by Lara Croft and the long-running adventure series. The company has given its Ultimate 3 Controller for Xbox and Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad completely different Tomb Raider-themed designs, with both models scheduled to launch on October 24. The 8BitDo Ultimate 3 Controller for Xbox Tomb Raider 30th Anniversary Edition takes inspiration from Lara Croft herself. Its golden yellow shell features silhouettes of Lara from different eras...
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WiCi brings wireless external graphics to gaming and local AI with Wi-Fi 7
29-Sept-2026, 7:00 am manhkbrady Hardware News
WiCi offers a wireless alternative for users seeking to maintain a thin laptop design while still running graphics-heavy games or intensive AI workloads.
External GPUs have traditionally required a high-bandwidth wired connection such as Thunderbolt 5 or OCuLink, but WiCi is taking a different approach with the WiCi One. Instead of connecting a graphics card to a laptop with a cable, the new eGPU uses Wi-Fi 7 to wirelessly deliver graphics performance to compatible devices, potentially giving thin-and-light laptops access to much more powerful hardware without sacrificing their slim designs. The WiCi One houses everything inside a single enclosure, including a dedicated GPU, Wi-Fi...
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Humble’s Indie Fears Bundle delivers 14 great indie games for spooky season
28-Sept-2026, 9:00 pm manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended
Those titles are just a fraction of the horror games included in this bundle, so pay what you like and consider leaving a light on when you play.
Humble is getting into the Halloween spirit with another edition of its Indie Fears Bundle, bringing together 14 horror games from independent developers. The latest collection mixes psychological horror, survival games, strange adventures and other unsettling experiences, with several highly rated indie favorites included in the lineup. Unlike many Humble bundles that split their games across multiple tiers, this one keeps things simple. There is only one option, and paying $13 / €11.20 / £9.60 unlocks all 14 games. One of the...
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Lenovo ThinkCentre Neo 50a Gen 7 brings a full PC to your desktop monitor
28-Sept-2026, 8:00 pm manhkbrady Hardware News
The Lenovo ThinkCentre Neo 50a Gen 7 is a 27-inch all-in-one desktop designed for space-constrained workplaces.
Lenovo has quietly started rolling out the ThinkCentre Neo 50a Gen 7 27, a new all-in-one desktop that is set to reach most global markets, including Europe, while being excluded from North America. The system was listed through Lenovo's PSREF database but did not appear alongside the company's other IdeaCentre all-in-ones at IFA 2026. The new ThinkCentre is built around Intel's 5-core and 6-core Wildcat Lake processors, with three options currently listed: the Core 3 304, Core 5 320...
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Logitech Yeti 2 revamps its classic mic with smarter AI-powered features
28-Sept-2026, 11:00 am manhkbrady Hardware News
Logitech G’s new Yeti 2 updates the classic USB mic with a 3D proximity sensor, AI noise reduction, and a 1.3-inch display.
Logitech is bringing one of the most recognizable USB microphones back for a modern redesign. The new Yeti 2 reimagines the original Blue Yeti, which first launched in 2009 and became a familiar choice among streamers, podcasters and home-recording enthusiasts. Rather than simply updating the aging design with a newer connector, Logitech has added AI-powered processing, a 3D voice proximity sensor and an unusual little digital Yeti mascot. The Yeti 2's main feature is its intelligent 3D voice proximity sensor,...
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Fanatical’s latest BYO Fall Bundle packs 17 indie games into one great deal
26-Sept-2026, 1:00 pm manhkbrady Hot Deals
Including a wide variety of genres, such as action, action-RPGs, action-roguelikes, adventure, tower defense, hack-and-slash, and many others.
With summer officially coming to an end, Fanatical is celebrating the change of season with another Build Your Own bundle. The new BYO Fall Bundle gives PC gamers 17 titles to choose from, covering everything from action and action RPGs to roguelikes, adventures, tower defense and hack-and-slash games. The pricing is particularly straightforward. You only need to pick one game to unlock the bundle discount, with a single selection costing just $1 / €1 / £1. If you want more games,...
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Sony patent reveals PlayStation controller with built-in tap-to-pay tech
26-Sept-2026, 8:00 am manhkbrady Hardware News
A Sony patent describes PlayStation controllers reading payment details from cards and phones over NFC or Bluetooth.
Sony Interactive Entertainment has filed a patent application describing a system that could turn a PlayStation controller into a bridge for transferring payment information from a smartphone, credit card or gift card to a console. The application, titled “Video Game Controller-Driven Information Transfer,” was published by the US Patent and Trademark Office on September 17, 2026, although there is no indication that Sony currently plans to bring the technology to PlayStation hardware. The application, US20260273403A1, was originally filed on March...
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Epic’s latest two free games let you strategize with dice and giant mechs
25-Sept-2026, 1:00 pm manhkbrady Free Games Ended
Until October 1, you can claim not one, but two amazing free titles in Epic's latest weekly giveaway.
The Epic Games Store is back with another pair of free PC games, replacing last week's Mindcop and Shogun Showdown with two new titles that can be claimed and kept permanently. This week's lineup includes Mechabellum, which is making its Epic Games Store giveaway debut, alongside Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles, a roguelike that previously appeared as a free game for just 24 hours in December 2024. Fortunately for anyone who missed Astrea the first time, Epic is giving players considerably longer...
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Razer’s new Kiyo V2 Pro offers 4K 60 FPS video for streamers and creators
25-Sept-2026, 12:00 pm manhkbrady Hardware News
Designed for creators and gamers, the Razer Kiyo V2 Pro is a professional-grade webcam featuring a Sony STARVIS 2 sensor and DSLR-style controls.
Razer is giving its webcam lineup a more capable flagship with the Kiyo V2 Pro, a professional-grade model designed to compete with dedicated cameras and increasingly sophisticated smartphone video. The new webcam combines 4K capture at 60 FPS with a larger imaging upgrade, improved dynamic range and several AI-powered tools aimed at streamers, creators and everyday video calls. The headline feature is support for 4K video at 60 FPS, which can produce smoother footage with less motion blur than the standard...
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Logitech’s new Pro X2 Rapid combines OLED display with ultra-fast polling
24-Sept-2026, 6:00 pm manhkbrady Hardware News
Logitech’s second-gen rapid-trigger Pro X2 Rapid keyboard adds an OLED display, 8kHz polling, lighter switches, and finer actuation control.
Logitech is expanding its lineup of magnetic gaming keyboards with the Pro X2 Rapid, the successor to the Pro X TKL Rapid that debuted in 2024. The new wired tenkeyless model keeps the same competitive-focused approach but introduces lighter switches, more precise actuation settings, faster input scanning and a built-in OLED display for quicker access to key settings. Positioned as Logitech's latest flagship pro gaming keyboard, the Pro X2 Rapid uses custom KS-20 POM Hall-effect magnetic switches. These factory-lubricated switches require...
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Logitech Pro X3 Lightspeed headset brings immersive sound and better voice
24-Sept-2026, 6:00 pm manhkbrady Hardware News
The Logitech G Pro X3 Lightspeed Gaming Headset builds on its predecessor by offering a studio-grade microphone, enhanced comfort, and refined audio quality.
Logitech is giving its flagship esports headset a relatively quick refresh with the Pro X3 Lightspeed, the successor to the Pro X2. While the new wireless headset retains the familiar design and 50mm graphene drivers, Logitech has focused on improving two areas that matter during long gaming sessions: microphone quality and battery life. The detachable omnidirectional microphone is one of the biggest changes. Some Pro X2 users found that their voices could sound unnatural in recordings, so Logitech has redesigned...
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Logitech Pro X3 mouse arrives with improved haptics, battery and a new look
24-Sept-2026, 5:30 pm manhkbrady Hardware News
Logitech announced the Pro X3 Superstrike, available Oct 6th with up to 135 hours of battery life and an improved sensor, all while keeping a familiar design.
After months of leaks, rumors, and promotional material, Logitech has officially unveiled the Pro X3 Superstrike, its latest flagship gaming mouse and successor to the Pro X2 Superstrike. The unusually quick refresh means the previous model has barely been on the market for a year, but Logitech is using the new version to refine its experimental HITS technology and improve several aspects of the design. HITS, or Haptic Inductive Trigger System, remains the main attraction. Introduced with the Pro X2...
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Become the ultimate controller with Humble’s new Almighty God Games Bundle
23-Sept-2026, 9:00 pm manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended
Humble's new bundle invites you to step into the role of a deity, featuring seven titles divided into two separate tiers.
Feeling like you could use a little more control in your life? Humble's latest bundle offers a different solution by putting entire worlds in your hands. The Almighty God Games Bundle brings together seven simulation and strategy games centered around creation, management, worship, and, in some cases, total destruction. The collection is split across two tiers, starting at $6 / €5.20 / £4.45. This first tier includes three games: Equilinox, Technotopia, and Warbox Sandbox. Equilinox is perhaps the most relaxing option of...
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ASUS launches the world’s first Wi-Fi 8 gaming router, ROG Rapture GT-BN98
23-Sept-2026, 8:00 pm manhkbrady Hardware News
ASUS has released the first Wi-Fi 8 router on the market, despite the official standard not yet being finalized.
ASUS is getting remarkably far ahead of the networking industry with the ROG Rapture GT-BN98, which it describes as the world's first Wi-Fi 8 router - even when the Wi-Fi 8 standard itself has not been officially ratified yet. The IEEE 802.11bn specification is currently expected to be finalized in May 2028, meaning ASUS is effectively selling hardware based on a draft standard years before the official specification is complete. The GT-BN98 is a quad-band router with eight antennas, covering...
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Get two games with every item in Fanatical’s latest Popular Picks bundle
22-Sept-2026, 5:00 pm manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended
Tailor your collection by selecting the pairs that match your playstyle and tastes, receiving two complete games with every single selection.
Fanatical has another tempting bundle for PC players, but this one comes with a useful twist. Every selection in the Build Your Own Popular Picks Bundle is a double pack, meaning each item you choose gives you two games instead of one. There are nine double packs available in total, covering everything from Metroidvania adventures and medieval strategy games to more relaxed experiences. You can build your own collection across three tiers, with 3 items costing $5.99 / €5.99 / £5.99,...
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Sony patents an AI system that can diagnose and fix devices automatically
22-Sept-2026, 12:00 pm manhkbrady Hardware News
Sony published a patent for an AI system that automatically diagnoses, fixes, and pushes software updates to PlayStation consoles.
Sony may be exploring a way for PlayStation consoles to troubleshoot their own software issues without requiring players to contact customer support. A newly reported patent describes an AI-powered system that could monitor connected devices, identify problems, generate custom diagnostic firmware, and potentially deploy the resulting fix directly to an affected console. As reported by TweakTown, citing patent aggregator Patentlyze, the proposed system would rely on an AI server that continuously monitors connected PlayStation hardware for potential software problems....
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