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CheckMag The gaming handheld space has gotten pretty exciting lately, and there's no better time to get in on the excitement than now. But with quite a few good options available for the casual mobile gamer, making a choice on which one to...

Larian has confirmed that Baldur's Gate 3 will be playable on Xbox consoles in December 2023. It will announce the exact date at The Game Awards on December 7.

The 8BitDo Ultimate wireless controller is 20% off on Amazon, reaching its all-time lowest price — as long as you get the black one. The controller includes a charging dock, and is compatible with everything from Windows and Andro...

Microsoft has unveiled the world's first official Xbox controller made from chocolate, making it completely edible. In keeping with the new Wonka film, there is also an Xbox Series X in a chocolate design and a controller in burgu...

JSAUX has announced its online Black Friday sale early, with 25% off some of its Steam Deck accessories, not to mention its new iPhone 15 cases. However, the best deal might be the nearly 70% off deal on the brand's innovative 7-i...

According to a reliable leaker, Microsoft plans to bring a huge discount to the Xbox Series X in time for Black Friday 2023. The deal will bring the console below its previous price and should be running for a week throughout the ...

The Steam Deck OLED improves the gaming handheld not only with a high-quality OLED display, but also with a modernized Ryzen chip, a larger battery and an improved cooling system. A comparison with the original, both in tests and ...

Valve has unveiled an improved version of the Steam Deck. It comes with an OLED screen, Wi-Fi 6E and a larger 50 Wh battery. Users can purchase it starting at US$549.

Shuntaro Furukawa, the president of Nintendo, has made some interesting comments in regard to numerous Nintendo Switch 2 rumors. At a recent press conference, the executive managed to deny certain well-known Switch 2 reports while...

Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders have been started by a Chilean online retailer known as GSMPRO. Despite Nintendo not having offered a single confirmed detail about the Switch successor, including its name, the Spanish-language reserv...

The so-called PlayStation 5 Slim has appeared in a couple of new teardown videos by major YouTube content creators. While there were differing opinions in regard to the PS5 Slim’s size, both sources noted that there were no obviou...

The Nintendo Switch 2 and Nvidia Tegra T239 chip have come under considerable scrutiny during a rigorous performance projection involving an RTX 2050-powered Dell Vostro being used as a substitute for the Switch successor. Despite...

Per the latest PS5 Pro leak by RedGamingTech, the console could feature an 8-core Zen 2 CPU with clock speeds slightly above 4 GHz, an RDNA 3 GPU with up to 2.8 GHz clock frequency, and 16 GB of 18,000 MT/s GDDR6 memory resulting ...

Multiple sources have confirmed that Santa Monica Studios plans to launch expandalone content for God of War Ragnarok. The yet-to-be-named title will be unveiled at The Game Awards.

Multiple images of the so-called PS5 Slim have been shared online as some lucky gamers have already managed to get hold of one of the new look PlayStation 5 models. There is even a direct photographic comparison between the origin...

Remedy Entertainment has confirmed that it is making good progress on the Max Payne/Max Payne 2 remake and Control 2. The former will be published by Rockstar and the latter by 505 Games.

Today's update to War Thunder brings the game's current version up to 2.31. This generous refresh brings new iconic top-tier aircraft, namely USA's F-111A, China's JH-7A, and the German MiG-29G, 15 ground vehicles spread across al...

A couple of new Nintendo Switch 2 rumors have emerged with both seemingly painting a different picture of what the console will look like and deliver. While one rumor gives the console an unexpected name and claims the dock will n...

The Asus ROG Ally gaming handheld cuts a fine figure with a transparent case, as a new, transparent back from accessory specialist Jsaux shows. At the same time, the manufacturer unveils the ModCase, a robust protective case for t...

CheckMag Alan Wake 2 is one of the most anticipated games of 2023. The minimum specifications were so high they had the PC community up in arms. But does it work on a Steam Deck? The short answer: Yes. But there are some fairly significant...

Optimized for intense gaming sessions, the WD Black SN850 is a PCIe Gen4 M.2 SSD coming with a 5-year limited warranty. This SSD is fully compatible with PlayStation 5 consoles. The 2 TB version is now down to its lowest price in ...

Compatible with PCs and Macs, as well as PlayStation and Xbox consoles, the WD Black P10 Game Drive USB 3.2 external hard drive uses a portable form factor and features a resilient design. The 5 TB model is now down to an all-time...

A foldable Nintendo Switch 2 console could be in the works if a leaker’s opinion based on a third-party financial forecast report for Fine M-Tec is accurate. The tipster in question has been known to share details about Samsung-re...

A new project dubbed the Nintendo Switch Re-shell kit, has transformed the Switch or the Switch OLED into a home console with various benefits over its handheld counterparts. Available for under £50, the Re-shell Kit reduces therm...

The PlayStation 5 Slim's packaging reveals a disturbing secret about the console. Users will need an internet connection to pair the detachable disk drive with the console upon first use.

CI Games and HexWorks recently announced that their medieval dark action RPG, Lords of the Fallen, has sold over one million copies for the PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S since its release on 13 October 2023.

Released for Windows PCs in early March 2018, Warhammer: Vermintide 2 received multiple expansions ever since, the latest one issued this month. The base game is currently 80% off, so it can be acquired for US$5.99, while the Cont...

The supposed PlayStation 5 Slim release date for Japan and the US has been shared by a known leaker. It appears there will be a special PS5 Slim bundle made available first, featuring Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. A talented designer has...

It has been alleged that Nvidia wants to be recognized for all the work it has purportedly put in on the Nintendo Switch 2. Along with likely sporting a custom Tegra SoC from Team Green, believed to be in the shape of the T239 chi...

Nintendo Switch 2 announcement speculation has been sent into overdrive thanks to a couple of observations shared by eagle-eyed fans. It appears Nintendo has made the OG Switch preview trailer on YouTube private just ahead of its ...

A typically reliable leaker has outlined purported specifications of the PlayStation 5 Pro, Sony's mid-cycle refresh. Reportedly, the PS5 Pro will maintain its predecessor's CPU, albeit with a 500 MHz overclock. However, an upgrad...

Analogue has announced the Analogue 3D, a console built around playing Nintendo 64 games in 4K without software emulation. The Analogue 3D will support N64 cartridges via an FPGA chip with four controller ports for multiplayer gam...

A new rumor concerning the backwards compatibility question for the Nintendo Switch 2 has surfaced, and it won’t please fans if it is true. Once again, there is the suggestion that there could be multiple Switch 2 models at launch...

Microsoft's smallest and cheapest console will soon be launched as a new Starter Bundle, which promises better value for money as Microsoft includes three months of Game Pass Ultimate membership and a wireless controller without i...

Qualcomm has revealed that it will cut over 1,200 jobs, or those of about 2.5% of its current employees, later in 2023. All of the affected staff members are located in the same region, although they will be obliged to leave their...

After 20 months of thorough public scrutiny and even a big trial with the US FTC, Microsoft completes the US$68.7 billion acquisition, adding more than 9 new game studios to its roster.

Sony may not market its new PlayStation 5 as a 'Slim', but it appears to be this generation's Slim model in all but name. An initial comparison has visualised how much space Sony has saved with its 30% footprint reduction between ...

The PlayStation 5 has received its first major revision since its launch. It is up to 24% lighter and comes with redesigned face plates and a detachable disk drive.

Update: Sony releases INZONE Buds for US$199.99. Sony is preparing to release the Inzone Buds, which will also be known as the WF-G700. Allegedly, Sony will sell the earbuds for considerably less than the WF-1000XM5, despite inclu...

A specific Nintendo Switch 2 release date has appeared in a new rumor that is doing the rounds in gaming forums. Along with a date, there are also alleged prices for two models, with one of them supposedly being a digital option. ...

Some new potential Nintendo Switch 2 release date clues have cropped up this week, with no less than three being provided by contrasting sources. Well-known tipster Tom Henderson has had something to say about the Switch 2, while ...

Japanese company Tassei Denki recently showed off a prototype Nintendo 3DS-look alike console powered by an undisclosed AMD Ryzen 5 chip. The console sports dual 90 Hz 1080p AMOLED displays and is capable of emulating 3DS games. T...

RedGamingTech has reported release date information regarding the next-gen Xbox and PlayStation 6 consoles. Per the latest leak, since Sony has a PS5 Pro planned to release sometime in late 2024, the PS6 won’t be coming to the mar...

Valve won't be releasing a Steam Deck 2 with more performance until at least 2025. Given the broadly parallel smartphone market's reputation for disappointing incremental updates, this is the right choice. Valve should, however, t...

PC gaming has come a long way, but the retro look and nostalgia factor are picking up steam. As such, here are some excellent, affordable retro gaming accessories such as the Retroid Pocket Flip and 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboar...

The Steam Deck may still be the de-facto gaming handheld in 2023, but that doesn't mean there aren't alternatives. Companies like Asus, GPD, and OneXPlayer have all released excellent alternatives to the Deck that deserve consider...

(Update: Officially confirmed, third title unveiled) Sony has apparently put together another attractive gaming package for PS Plus Essentials subscribers in October 2023, who will be able to download and play the popular Farming ...

Recent Nintendo Switch 2 leaks have led to much speculation about specifications. The apparent suggestion is that Nintendo's next-generation hybrid handheld console would match the PS4 in performance, but lofty performance doesn't...

FTC's investigation on the Activision / Blizzard acquisition reveals that the Xbox business is not looking too good. CEO of MS Gamin Phil Spencer believes the business model needs to change in order to survive this decade, and one...