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Fanatical’s newest SOEDESCO Publishing Bundle delivers 6 great Steam games

16 hours ago manhkbrady Hot Deals

Fight deadly foes, hit the road in your own truck, become a magical baker and much more in the new Fanatical's SOEDESCO Publishing Bundle

Fanatical has kicked off another budget-friendly bundle, this time teaming up with Dutch publisher SOEDESCO to offer six Steam games for the price of a coffee. The new SOEDESCO Publishing Bundle packs a varied mix of genres, making it a solid option for players looking to expand their libraries without spending much. Unlike Fanatical's usual Build Your Own promotions, this bundle comes in a single tier. Pay $4.99 / €4.99 / £4.99 and you'll receive all six games. Every title is...

Proton Experimental now brings AMD FSR 4.1 support to Valve’s Steam Machine

17 hours ago manhkbrady Hardware News

By introducing FSR 4.1 to the experimental branch of Proton, Valve has officially announced support for the upscaling technology on the Steam Machine.

Valve has rolled out another major update for the Steam Machine, bringing AMD's latest FSR 4.1 upscaling technology to the system while also sharing fresh details on hardware availability. The company says reservations continue to move forward every day, with everyone currently in the reservation queue expected to receive a chance to purchase a Steam Machine before the end of the year. The biggest addition is support for FSR 4.1, which is now available through the...

Claim Sol Cesto and OTXO free in Epic Games Store’s newest weekly giveaway

18 hours ago manhkbrady Free Games

You have the next seven days to permanently claim two popular roguelites for your Epic Games Store library.

It's that day of the week again, as Epic Games has refreshed its weekly giveaway. Last week's free copy of Foretales is no longer available, but PC gamers can now claim two new titles instead. This week's lineup features OTXO and Sol Cesto, two roguelites that offer very different takes on the genre, and as always, they're yours to keep once redeemed. The bigger name of the pair is OTXO, a fast-paced top-down shooter that wears its Hotline...

Humble’s Rage Inducing Difficult Games Bundle packs 10 brutal challenges

Jul 30, 2026, 3:00 PM manhkbrady Hot Deals

If the game isn’t challenging, then does it even count? Pay what you want for Humble’s Rage Inducing Difficult Games Bundle, where every title is a battlefield!

Not every game is about kicking back and relaxing. Sometimes you just want something that pushes your patience to the limit, and Humble's latest bundle is built for exactly that. The new Rage-Inducing Difficult Games Bundle collects 10 notoriously challenging Steam titles across two pricing tiers, making it an affordable way to test both your skills and your temper. The bundle starts at $6 / €5.20 / £4.50, unlocking four games that waste no time throwing players into brutal challenges. Leading...

ROG NUC 16 Edition 20 delivers serious power with a seriously high price

Jul 30, 2026, 2:00 PM manhkbrady Hardware News

The ASUS ROG NUC 16 Edition 20 features a Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5090 GPU, and a transparent housing.

As the most powerful and premium gaming-oriented NUC produced by the company so far, the new ROG NUC 16 Edition 20 was developed to mark the 20th anniversary of ASUS's Republic of Gamers (ROG) brand. Despite measuring just three liters in volume, the ROG NUC 16 Edition 20 packs enough power to rival many full-sized gaming desktops. Buyers get Intel's Core Ultra 9 290HX processor alongside an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU equipped with 24GB of GDDR7 memory....

Microsoft reportedly rethinks Project Helix, with Steam support now at risk

Jul 29, 2026, 12:00 PM manhkbrady Hardware News

Microsoft's plan to let the upcoming Xbox support various digital storefronts may ultimately become its primary drawback.

Microsoft's plan to make Xbox a more open gaming platform could come with an unexpected downside. While support for storefronts like Steam would give Project Helix a major advantage over Sony's rumored PS6, a new report suggests that level of openness could also drive the console's price significantly higher. According to Windows Central's Jez Corden, Microsoft is still weighing just how open its next-generation Xbox should be. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has repeatedly described Project Helix as...

Radeon RX 9050 is here as ASRock reveals new entry-level AMD RDNA 4 GPUs

Jul 29, 2026, 10:30 AM manhkbrady Hardware News

AMD's first new graphics card in a year, the Radeon RX 9050, offers 8GB GDDR6 for consumers and 4GB for pre-built desktops.

ASRock may have just let the cat out of the bag. The company has quietly added two unannounced Radeon RX 9050 graphics cards to its website, giving us an early look at what appears to be AMD's next entry-level RDNA 4 GPU. The listings, first spotted by VideoCardz, reveal both 8GB and 4GB versions of the card, although AMD has yet to officially acknowledge either model. The RX 9050 is positioned below the Radeon RX 9060 and RX 9060 XT,...

Spend your summer with 21 cozy games in Fanatical’s Wholesome Collection

Jul 28, 2026, 12:00 PM manhkbrady Hot Deals

Discover a delightful selection of charming titles designed to keep you cozy this summer with Fanatical's Build your own Wholesome Collection.

Fanatical has unveiled another customizable game bundle, this time focusing on cozy adventures and relaxing gameplay. The new Build Your Own Wholesome Collection features 21 Steam games that lean into exploration, crafting, management, and laid-back storytelling, making it an appealing option for anyone looking to take a break from action-heavy titles. Like Fanatical's other Build Your Own promotions, buyers can mix and match their own selection of games. Pricing starts at $9.99 / €9.99 / £9.99 for any three titles, increases...

Xbox players can soon access 13 Ubisoft PC games without buying them again

Jul 28, 2026, 11:30 AM manhkbrady Free Games

Xbox console players who own select Ubisoft titles can now access those same games on PC through the Ubisoft Connect app for free.

Microsoft and Ubisoft are expanding their partnership with another feature designed to bring Xbox and Windows gaming closer together. Alongside a broader selection of Ubisoft content in the Xbox PC app, the two companies have introduced a new benefit for players who own Ubisoft games digitally on Xbox consoles. The most significant change is a new console-to-PC entitlement program. Players who already own eligible Ubisoft games on Xbox will automatically receive access to the PC versions through...

Qualcomm’s chip price hikes could make Valve’s Steam Frame more expensive

Jul 27, 2026, 5:00 PM manhkbrady Hardware News

Valve's upcoming hardware launch faces another setback following Qualcomm's announcement of a double-digit percentage price hike for its customers.

Valve's upcoming Steam Frame VR headset may be heading toward an even higher launch price, as another key component supplier is reportedly preparing to raise prices. After already dealing with surging costs for memory and storage, the company could soon be paying more for the headset's processor as well, adding further pressure ahead of its expected release later this year. According to a Bloomberg report published on June 26, Qualcomm has notified customers that a broad range of Snapdragon...

Steam Deck sales reportedly nosedive following the latest price increase

Jul 27, 2026, 8:00 AM manhkbrady Hardware News

According to an analysis of bestseller charts, the sales rate has experienced an 80 percent drop compared to 2025.

Valve's steep Steam Deck price increase may be taking a much heavier toll than initially expected. While the company raised prices to counter soaring component costs driven by the ongoing AI-fueled chip shortage, new estimates suggest the strategy has dramatically reduced demand, leaving the handheld selling far fewer units than it did before the increase. The latest figures come from Boiling Steam, which once again analyzed Steam's Global Top Sellers chart to estimate hardware sales. The publication previously used...

Humble’s Animal Style Bundle packs 8 adorable games full of paws and claws

Jul 25, 2026, 7:30 PM manhkbrady Hot Deals

Humble has put together an ideal combination of charming and engrossing games tailored just for animal enthusiasts!

Humble Bundle has launched another weekend promotion, this time catering to players who can't resist games starring cats, monsters, dinosaurs, and other lovable creatures. The new Animal Style Bundle brings together eight Steam games across two pricing tiers, mixing cozy adventures, management sims, RPGs, and hidden-object titles into a single collection. The bundle starts at $5 / €4.30 / £3.70, which unlocks four games. Those willing to spend $12 / €10.30 / £8.90 receive the complete eight-game lineup, along with a...

Lenovo’s Aura Edition desktop goes global with an unusual 4K OLED screen

Jul 25, 2026, 5:30 PM manhkbrady Hot Deals

Lenovo has finally made its new ThinkCentre X AIO Aura Edition desktop available worldwide.

Lenovo has begun rolling out the ThinkCentre X AIO Aura Edition to more markets after first unveiling the all-in-one desktop at CES 2026. Unlike the company's recently released Yoga AIO models, this system adopts an uncommon 16:18 display format and offers significantly more processing power, with higher-end configurations pairing Intel's Core Ultra X7 368H processor with integrated Arc B390 graphics. The desktop initially made its debut in Japan earlier this year, but Lenovo has now quietly expanded availability across Australia,...

Fanatical’s BYO Prestige Collection returns with 15 top-tier Steam games

Jul 24, 2026, 5:30 PM manhkbrady Hot Deals

Enjoy significant savings on premier Steam titles with the latest Prestige Collection from Fanatical.

Fanatical has launched another Build Your Own Bundle, giving PC gamers the chance to assemble a personalized collection of premium Steam titles. The latest promotion revives the retailer's BYO Prestige Collection, featuring 15 games across a variety of genres. Seven of them are making their bundle debut, adding extra appeal for players who regularly pick up discounted game packs. As with previous Build Your Own promotions, the final price depends on how many games you select. Choosing two titles costs $14.99...

Claim a story-driven card adventure free with Epic Games’ latest giveaway

Jul 24, 2026, 1:00 PM manhkbrady Free Games Ended

The newest free giveaway from the Epic Games Store is officially live.

The Epic Games Store has refreshed its weekly free game promotion once again, replacing last week's giveaways with a new title for players to claim. Echo Generation and Luto are no longer available, and after several weeks of handing out two games at a time, Epic has returned to offering a single freebie. This week's featured title is Foretales, which can be added to your Epic Games Store library permanently as long as you claim it within the next...

Explore 9 story-rich adventures in Humble’s Point & Click Package bundle

Jul 23, 2026, 9:30 PM manhkbrady Hot Deals

Humble Bundle has introduced the new Point & Click Package, featuring a collection of nine story-rich adventure games

Humble Bundle has expanded its latest lineup with the new Point & Click Package, a collection aimed at fans of narrative-driven adventures. The bundle features nine Steam games spanning mystery, horror, puzzles, and detective stories, with every title playable on the Steam Deck. As with most Humble promotions, buyers can unlock more games by choosing higher-priced tiers. The entry-level option costs $5 / €4.30 / £3.70 and includes three games. When The Past Was Around delivers a heartfelt puzzle adventure...

Four classic Xbox games are now playable with Backward Compatibility on PC

Jul 23, 2026, 8:00 PM manhkbrady Software News

Xbox's new Backward Compatibility on PC program brings classic games previously locked to legacy hardware over to modern PCs.

Microsoft is reviving one of Xbox's most beloved initiatives, but this time the focus has shifted away from consoles. After years of helping preserve classic Xbox and Xbox 360 titles on newer Xbox hardware, the Xbox Backward Compatibility program is making its way to Windows PCs, giving players another way to revisit older games without digging out aging consoles. The original backward compatibility initiative debuted in 2015 and quickly became a fan favorite by bringing Xbox 360 games to Xbox One....

Humble’s 2K Megahits Bundle 2026 packs 15 blockbuster games from 2K Games

Jul 22, 2026, 8:00 PM manhkbrady Hot Deals

Featuring 15 of 2K's top-tier titles, the 2K Megahits 2026 bundle is an unmissable deal because of the incredible value packed inside.

If your Steam library could use a few more games, Humble's latest bundle might be worth checking out. The new 2K Megahits 2026 Bundle brings together 15 Steam games from publisher 2K, covering everything from chaotic shooters and tactical strategy games to horror adventures and story-driven experiences. Every game works on Windows, while a handful also support macOS and SteamOS. At $15 / 13,14€ / £11.21, it's a simple one-tier offer that gives PC players an inexpensive way to pick up...

Predator Atlas 8 pricing makes premium handheld gaming tougher to justify

Jul 22, 2026, 6:00 PM manhkbrady Hardware News

Acer UK has confirmed that the upcoming Predator Atlas 8 will carry a premium price tag ahead of its official release this October.

The latest generation of Windows gaming handhelds continues to push integrated graphics to new heights, but those gains are arriving alongside increasingly premium price tags. AMD's Ryzen Z2 and Z2 Extreme APUs have already raised expectations for portable gaming, and Intel is now aiming to move the goalposts again with its Panther Lake platform. Early performance figures suggest the flagship Arc G3 Extreme processor, powered by the integrated Arc B390 GPU, is capable of running many games at 1080p...

Valve’s Steam Machine sales estimates point to a surprisingly strong launch

Jul 22, 2026, 5:00 PM manhkbrady Hardware News

By analyzing Steam's Top Sellers chart data, analysts have provided a detailed look at the Steam Machine's solid launch performance.

Valve has yet to reveal official sales figures for its newly released Steam Machine, but early estimates suggest the premium gaming PC may be off to a much stronger start than many expected. Given its high price tag, there was widespread skepticism ahead of launch over whether the hardware could attract enough buyers, yet its position on Steam's best-seller rankings paints a surprisingly positive picture. As is typical for Valve, the company has remained silent on hardware sales. Even years after...

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