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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...

Steam Train Fest 2026 rolls into the station with huge deals on rail games

Jul 21, 2026, 11:00 PM manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

From July 20–27, Steam Train Fest 2026 features discounts of up to 90% on train and rail-themed games.

Steam Train Fest 2026 is now underway, giving PC gamers a full week to grab rail-themed games with discounts of up to 90% through Steam's dedicated Trains category page. The event spans everything from realistic locomotive simulators to laid-back indie experiences, making it one of Valve's biggest sales for a niche genre. As usual, several titles also offer free demos, while an upcoming releases section lets players keep an eye on what's arriving next. Valve has once again accompanied the sale...

Green Man Gaming’s new Boomer Shooter Bonanza Bundle packs 7 retro FPS hits

Jul 21, 2026, 10:00 PM manhkbrady Hot Deals

This seven-game bundle delivers fast, loud, old-school action, blending cult chaos, occult horror, and sci-fi carnage.

Green Man Gaming has rolled out another PC game promotion, with its latest bundle focusing entirely on fans of retro-inspired first-person shooters. Called the Boomer Shooter Bonanza Bundle, the collection brings together seven titles that take cues from genre-defining FPS games of the 1990s while modernizing the formula with improved visuals, smoother mechanics, and other contemporary gameplay enhancements. Unlike some of the retailer's previous promotions, this bundle comes in a single purchase tier priced at $10 / €10 / £9. That...

Fan-made Companion Cube case lets Steam Machine users customize their PC

Jul 20, 2026, 7:30 PM manhkbrady Hardware News

Owners of Valve's Steam Machine are now able to 3D print a custom Portal Companion Cube case for their console.

Just weeks after dbrand confirmed it had to cancel its Steam Machine Companion Cube case after failing to secure permission to use Valve's intellectual property, the community has stepped in with its own solution. A 3D printing enthusiast has created an unofficial Portal-inspired Companion Cube case that anyone with a compatible printer can make at home. Created by Printables user Jaron, the Steam Machine Companion Cube Case is a free fan project designed specifically for Valve's Steam Machine. According to...

ASUS’ new 4K gaming monitors combine Tandem RGB OLED and 480Hz performance

Jul 20, 2026, 4:00 PM manhkbrady Hardware News

ASUS Republic of Gamers has introduced its newest gaming monitors, which feature state-of-the-art 4K Tandem RGB OLED panels.

ASUS has officially launched two of its latest flagship OLED gaming monitors, making the ROG Swift OLED PG32UCWM and ROG Swift OLED PG27UCWM available at retail after first unveiling them several months ago. Both monitors feature 4K OLED panels with ASUS' Dual Mode technology, allowing users to switch between 4K at 240Hz for maximum image quality or 1080p at 480Hz for ultra-fast competitive gaming. The standout feature is the adoption of True Tandem RGB OLED technology, paired with TrueBlack Glossy...

Fanatical’s Best of Tabletop Bundle packs top deckbuilders and board games

Jul 17, 2026, 3:00 PM manhkbrady Hot Deals

Assemble a powerful deck of fearsome beasts and brave heroes to challenge your family and friends with Fanatical's exclusive Best of Tabletop Bundle.

If your idea of a good time involves carefully plotting your next move, drawing the perfect card, or convincing your friends that you definitely aren't about to betray them, Fanatical's Build Your Own Best of Tabletop Bundle is well worth a look. As part of the retailer's ongoing All Star Bundle Week, this latest collection focuses on digital board games, deck-builders, and strategy titles. There are two pricing tiers to choose from. You can pick 2 games for $8.99 / €8.99...

Claim two more free PC games on the Epic Games Store before they’re gone

Jul 17, 2026, 1:00 PM manhkbrady Free Games Ended

You have one week to claim the newest selection of free games available on the Epic Games Store.

The Epic Games Store has refreshed its weekly giveaway once again. If you've been meaning to expand your PC library without spending a penny, this week's lineup offers a nice mix of nostalgic adventure and psychological horror. Last week's Nova Lands and Tattoo Tycoon freebies have now been replaced by Echo Generation: Midnight Edition and Luto, both of which are available to claim and keep forever over the next seven days. First up is Echo Generation: Midnight Edition, a...

Grab 7 Steam Deck Verified games in Humble’s latest handheld-focused bundle

Jul 16, 2026, 8:30 PM manhkbrady Hot Deals

This latest Humble Bundle is packed with numerous portable adventures waiting for you.

Nothing beats getting lost in a great story, except perhaps being able to take that adventure with you wherever you go. That's exactly what Humble's latest Handhelds Bundle is all about, packing seven Steam Deck-friendly games that are just as enjoyable on the move as they are at your desk. Whether you're rocking a Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Legion Go, or another handheld PC, there's plenty here to keep you busy. The Humble Handhelds Bundle is split across three price tiers....

ASUS confirms standalone ROG Xbox Ally X20 handheld is finally on the way

Jul 16, 2026, 8:00 PM manhkbrady Hardware News

Asus confirmed a standalone ROG Xbox Ally X20 is coming, so the OLED handheld will be available without the AR glasses bundle.

When ASUS unveiled the ROG Xbox Ally X20 at Computex 2026, the company revealed that its new OLED handheld would only be sold as a bundle with the ROG Xreal R1 AR glasses. Thankfully for anyone who wasn't interested in the glasses, those plans have now changed. According to The Verge, ASUS is preparing to release the ROG Xbox Ally X20 as a standalone handheld, allowing buyers to purchase it without the bundled wearable display. An ASUS...

Win a one-of-a-kind Gears of War: E-Day RTX 5080 in NVIDIA’s latest event

Jul 15, 2026, 7:00 PM manhkbrady Hardware News

Win a custom GeForce RTX 5080 Founders Edition in NVIDIA's Summer of RTX giveaway celebrating the 2026 return of Gears of War.

NVIDIA is giving fans the chance to win a one-of-a-kind GeForce RTX 5080 Founders Edition graphics card wrapped in Gears of War: E-Day artwork as part of its GeForce Summer Nights promotion. Only one custom GPU is up for grabs, making it a particularly rare prize for GeForce collectors. Entering is straightforward. Fans simply need to comment #RTXPowersPlay on NVIDIA's promotional posts and tune in to @GeForce_JacobF during the company's Gears...

Nintendo could be planning a premium OLED screen for the Switch 2 model

Jul 15, 2026, 6:30 PM manhkbrady Hardware News

According to recent leaks, Nintendo may be developing a Switch 2 model with a 1080p OLED screen, which could launch as early as late 2027 or early 2028.

Nintendo may already be planning the next revision of the Switch 2, with a new report suggesting the company is evaluating an OLED model for release in 2028. According to ZDNet Korea, development on the refreshed handheld could begin before the end of this year, paving the way for mass production sometime in late 2027 or during 2028. The report claims Nintendo is considering Samsung as the supplier for the new OLED display. Given that one...

Choose from 24 great Steam games in Fanatical’s new Best of Killer Bundle

Jul 14, 2026, 8:30 PM manhkbrady Hot Deals

Discover Fanatical's Build Your Own Best of Killer Bundle and handpick outstanding games featured in their Killer Bundles over the past year.

Fanatical has launched another Build Your Own Bundle, this time bringing back some of the most popular games featured in its Killer Bundles over the past year. If you skipped those earlier deals - or simply missed out - this is another chance to grab them at budget-friendly prices. The bundle starts at just $5.99 / €5.99 / £5.99, making it one of Fanatical's strongest value offerings in recent months. The lineup blends well-known AAA releases with highly rated indie titles,...

ASUS just launched a gaming soundbar built to upgrade your desktop setup

Jul 14, 2026, 7:00 PM manhkbrady Hardware News

The newly introduced ROG Gjallar Gaming Soundbar is a high-end desktop audio setup featuring a dedicated wireless subwoofer and built-in chat microphones.

If you're relying on your monitor's built-in speakers for gaming audio, you're probably missing out on a lot. A good headset is one solution, but for those who prefer speakers, ASUS has unveiled a new premium option. The company has officially introduced the ROG Gjallar Gaming Soundbar, expanding its Republic of Gamers lineup with a feature-packed desktop audio system. Rather than offering just a standalone soundbar, the ROG Gjallar arrives as a complete setup consisting of a compact soundbar, a wireless...

Steam Social Deduction Fest is live with big discounts on party favorites

Jul 14, 2026, 6:00 PM manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

Mystery is afoot on Valve’s platform with the Steam Social Deduction Fest, offering deep discounts on indie and AAA titles, including potential GOTY contenders.

Steam's Social Deduction Fest is now live, bringing discounts on a wide range of multiplayer games built around deception, teamwork, and betrayal. Whether you're bluffing your way to victory or desperately trying to expose the impostor, now's a great time to pick up a few party games without emptying your wallet. Social deduction games revolve around hidden roles, with one group secretly working against everyone else. While the majority cooperates to complete objectives, the hidden traitors must deceive, sabotage, and manipulate...

Explore every kind of sim in Fanatical’s feature-packed Simulator Bundle

Jul 13, 2026, 6:00 AM manhkbrady Hot Deals

Fanatical’s latest BYO Simulator Bundle features 16 value-packed games, but act fast as some are already in low stock.

With Steam's Summer Sale now behind us, bargain hunters are once again looking elsewhere to grow their libraries - and Fanatical is ready with its Build Your Own Simulation Bundle 2026. Featuring a selection of simulation games across several genres, the bundle lets you mix and match your favorites while unlocking bigger savings the more you buy. Pricing is straightforward: The more games you buy, the bigger the savings you'll enjoy. Pick 2 games and you'll pay $6.75 / €6.75 /...

Lenovo’s Legion 7a gets a welcome boost with GeForce RTX 5070 and 12GB VRAM

Jul 13, 2026, 5:00 AM manhkbrady Hardware News

Lenovo recently updated its current-generation Legion 7a 16-inch gaming laptop with a new GPU configuration, adding the 12GB version of the RTX 5070.

Lenovo has quietly refreshed its Legion 7a gaming laptop just a few months after its debut, adding a configuration that many buyers were waiting for. The updated model can now be equipped with NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5070 12GB, bringing a welcome boost in both graphics performance and video memory. When the Legion 7a first launched, it topped out with the GeForce RTX 5060, leaving it trailing its predecessor in certain gaming workloads. NVIDIA has since revised its laptop RTX...

Leak suggests AMD’s next FSR release may feature 8x Multi-Frame Generation

Jul 13, 2026, 4:30 AM manhkbrady Hardware News

The newest Radeon drivers from AMD have quietly introduced Multi-Frame Generation (MFG 8x) modes alongside various other FSR overrides.

AMD's latest Adrenalin 26.6.2 graphics driver appears to contain several hidden FSR features that haven't been officially announced yet, including support for Multi-Frame Generation (MFG) modes of up to 8x, according to discoveries made using the RadeonTuner utility. AMD has been laying the groundwork for expanded FSR Redstone features for some time. Back in April, the company quietly introduced preliminary Multi-Frame Generation support into the ADLX FidelityFX SDK, hinting that future Radeon GPUs would eventually let users choose different frame...

Leaked GeForce RTX 5090 SE aims to bridge the RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 gap

Jul 11, 2026, 5:00 PM manhkbrady Hardware News

The rumored NVIDIA RTX 5090 SE could bridge the RTX 5080 and 5090 gap, but leaked pricing and memory specs are contradictory.

Rumors surrounding NVIDIA's next high-end graphics card are beginning to surface, with Russian outlet GameGPU claiming the company is preparing a GeForce RTX 5090 SE. If accurate, the card would slot between the RTX 5080 and RTX 5090, effectively filling the gap many expected an RTX 5080 Ti to occupy. According to the leak, the RTX 5090 SE would use a cut-down GB202 GPU, enabling 110 of the chip's 192 Streaming Multiprocessors. That translates to 14,080 CUDA cores...

Valve’s Steam Frame appears launch-ready with a new Steam games category

Jul 11, 2026, 4:30 PM manhkbrady Hardware News

Although Valve hasn't announced a release date or price for the highly anticipated Steam Frame standalone headset, signs suggest a launch is near.

Valve's next major hardware release is shaping up to be the Steam Frame, a standalone VR headset capable of running games locally or wirelessly streaming more demanding titles from a gaming PC. Ahead of its launch, Valve has quietly added a new "Great on Frame" page to Steam, first spotted by Brad Lynch, highlighting games that are optimized for the upcoming headset. For now, the list is rather short, featuring just four titles: Portal 2,...

Grab a factory builder and tycoon game free on Epic Games Store this week

Jul 10, 2026, 9:30 AM manhkbrady Free Games Ended

The Epic Games Store continues its beloved weekly freebie tradition with an impressive double giveaway that PC gamers will love.

Epic Games is sticking with its recent trend of double giveaways, as the Epic Games Store has refreshed its weekly free game promotion once again. Last week's River City Girls 2 and I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream have now been replaced by Nova Lands and Tattoo Tycoon, both of which can be claimed and kept forever as long as you add them to your library within the next seven days. Leading this week's lineup is...

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