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If you look at nearly all reviews of handheld gaming PCs that run Windows, the major problem is Windows itself. So with Valve opening up the door to SteamOS Linux for more devices, it seems HP are interested in jumping in too.

Lenticular lenses and eye tracking all over again.

It’s now six weeks since Civilization 7 first arrived and, over on Steam at least, things are still looking… suboptimal. Overall, only 49% of user reviews are positive; when looking at reviews posted in the last 30 days, that number is even lower, at 43%. Civ 6 consistently attracts more players than its successor - even Civ 5, now 15 years old, has recently outperformed Firaxis’ latest. The label behind XCOM and Midnight Suns definitely has a lot more work to do. Nevertheless, the new Civilizat...

Apple CEO Tim Cook has praised the artificial intelligence models developed by Chinese start-up DeepSeek, as the company moves closer to launching Apple Intelligence on the Chinese mainland pending regulatory approval, the South China Morning Post reports. Speaking at the China Development Forum in Beijing, a state-organized annual event designed to attract global investment, Cook reportedly referred to DeepSeek's AI models as "excellent." He did not elaborate on whether Apple would pursue a par...

"They better make Malevelon live up to its name."

As much as we want to see it... There's nothing like a bit of patent discussion to get us Nintendo fans all excited, eh? While the latest legal bagsy from the Big N isn't quite as juicy as the potential hardware features we've seen in recent weeks, it does speak to a visual style that combines the worlds of 3D and 2D — and no, that doesn't necessarily mean HD-2D remakes are in the pipeline (thanks, Nintendo Wire). Patent US 2025/0090952 was approved in the US on 20th March 2025 under the catchy ...

The new cross-platform and open source Nexus Mods App is coming along with their team now formally announcing the Stardew Valley Preview. With support for Linux / Steam Deck baked right in.

Game development can be stressful, I'm sure you've heard. The director of fighting game series Tekken yesterday shared an anecdote about how wild that stress can get. Speaking about the release of Tekken 4 in 2001, director Katsuhiro Harada remembered it didn't perform as well as previous games. And the game's relatively weak reception (alongside a lack of support at Bandai Namco) sent his body into a spiral of ill-health from anxiety. "I was under so much stress at the time that I developed a m...

One of Samsung's CEOs, Jong-hee Han, has died due to a heart attack, according to Reuters and CNBC. He was 63. Han joined the company in 1988 and became the head of product research and development for visual display in 2011. He then led Samsung's TV business before he was named as the head of Samsung DX, which is what the company calls its merged mobile and consumer electronics divisions, in 2021. In 2022, he officially became the company's Vice Chairman and CEO. Han had no experience in mobile...

No one in the year of our lord 2025 is going to argue it’s easy to make an anime. It’s perhaps a more straightforward process than it’s ever been in human history, but the artistry and imagination of it still requires a lot. Dive just a little bit into the background of any of your...

If you like your games that try to break the mold, you should definitely check out the recently released Dawnfolk from Darenn Keller.

So it is possible to opt out of targeted advertising.

Just call that Guillemot's Ambition.

An exception is made.

A former vice president of Warner Bros Games has revealed the true genesis of Monolith's beloved Nemesis system.

A Japanese shrine famous to video game fans has announced a ban on visits by tourists, following an "unforgivable act of disrespect".

Apple's AirPods 4 and second-generation AirPods Pro have an Adaptive Audio feature that includes Adaptive Noise Control, Personalized Volume, and Conversation Awareness, which are all features that adjust sound and Active Noise Cancellation in response to the environment around you. If you haven't used Adaptive Audio, it could be worth a look – especially since iOS 18 allows you more control over the feature. What is Adaptive Audio? Adaptive Audio on AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 combines three po...

Don't worry, there's always something worse waiting.

Running games at 720p 30 fps isn't too bad for one board.

Brand new indie game Schedule 1 has just launched and, within 24 hours of release, it's already taken the top seller spot on Steam. Combined with overwhelmingly positive reviews as well as a 68,000 concurrent player peak, it's clear that Schedule 1 is already a major hit.

Canabalt developer and Tunic publisher Adam “Atomic” Saltsman has released a free “mash-up” of Wolfenstein and the original Prince Of Persia. It runs on PICO-8, the sprinkle-covered fairy cake of game engines, and comprises 15 levels of jumping over gaps and murdering Nazis.

"And the Microsoft guy… I can see the look on his face when they ask for that."

"I’ll show myself out.". Often regarded as one of the greatest writers in modern literature, Stephen King has produced novels that have gone down in history as some of the best horror stories of all time. The Stand, IT, Pet Semetery, The Shining, Carrie... Chances are that if you haven't read these stories or seen the TV/movie adaptations, then you've almost certainly heard of them. But when it comes to cracking jokes on social media, even Mr. King himself would readily admit that he has some wo...

The next feature for next-gen Apple Watches could be AI assistant-boosting cameras. Apple is reportedly working on adding cameras to future Apple Watch models to make them more like AI wearables, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Unlike the ancient watch cameras from decades ago, I’d expect the camera to be as subtle as front-facing cameras on an iPhone, not the giant units on the back. Cameras may not be for FaceTime calls or photography but could help the Apple Watch support AI features li...

"Okay, so you've done the game. Now what happens?"

The USA really doesn't want DeepSeek to have those chips.

Go on, hop on that airport conveyor belt like you've always wanted to.

One of XCOM 2’s greatest magic tricks is how it transforms numbers, statistics, and menus into high-stakes tension. Think of the most spectacular and explosive videogame in recent memory - something like Cyberpunk 2077 or Battlefield - and even at their dramatic heights, they struggle to match the fear and pressure of a single XCOM turn. Inspired by that same, pseudo-isometric, tactical combat, Shadow of the Road feels like a neat companion piece to Assassin’s Creed Shadows. If you want more sam...

If you are hoping to see Palworld move over to Nintendo's consoles on the Switch 2's release, well developer Pocketpair would absolutely consider it. That's even despite the studio's legal dispute with Nintendo.

Come with me into the sexy world of UI. Chunky 4X strategy game Civilization VII is getting an update today that will let you move units from one hexagonal space to another much more snappily than before. The patch also adds the tallest mountain on earth to the game, but I know what Civ fans really want, and it's not Everest. It's a tickbox in the options that removes the animation of your little dudes sprinting across the map, saving you entire seconds of precious existence.

If there's one thing I know about you sickos it's that you love a good city builder. No, don't try to deny it. I have the site traffic data right here and the numbers do not lie (unless they make me look bad to people who outrank me). You people are never happier than when you're wallowing in a bathtub full of upgradeable cottages, taxation sliders and pop satisfaction metrics. It's a disgraceful habit, but I'm not here to judge - not when there's a Steam City Builder & Colony Sim Fest underway.

Assassin's Creed Shadows has been warmly-received by fans of the series - and is off to a good start sales-wise, too - but players still have a long list of suggestions for what they'd like to see Ubisoft add to the game next.

Smooth! The Nintendo Switch is a truly remarkable device. Despite falling well short in terms of raw power when compared to the likes of the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, the console has nevertheless proved to be a monumental success. But what if you could boost its performance beyond what Nintendo deems appropriate? Well naturally, we wouldn't recommend doing so, but that hasn't stopped some folks from trying anyway. A new video posted by naga on YouTube (thanks, wccftech) showcases what Switch game...

Temtem: Swarm is another survivor-like bullet heaven, a spin-off from the monster catching Temtem from Crema / GGTech Studios and it appears to have sold quite well.

Coming from Anshar Studios and 3D Realms, the classic FPS is back. Painkiller has been announced to release sometime in "fall 2025".