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AMD has made the price of the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 official, and it’s expensive

Apr 9, 2026, 6:00 AM manhkbrady Hardware News

AMD has officially revealed the pricing for its highly anticipated dual-cache X3D processor. The new Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 will launch at $899, as confirmed by AMD’s David McAfee, VP and GM of Ryzen CPU and Radeon Graphics, with availability starting April 22. Compared to the standard Ryzen 9 9950X3D, which launched at $699, this new chip carries a $200 premium. That added cost comes from its unique design, as it’s the first AMD processor to feature...

Limited time Humble Choice April 2026 features Assassin’s Creed Valhalla

Apr 8, 2026, 12:30 PM manhkbrady Hot Deals

The Choice Bundle for April 2026 features eight impressive titles, with highlights such as Daemon X Machina, The Lord of the Rings, and Assassin's Creed.

With April now underway, the latest Humble Choice bundle has arrived, bringing another lineup of games - and the usual question of whether it’s worth grabbing, skipping, or waiting for a deal. The April 2026 Humble Choice sticks to the standard format: eight games for $14.99 / €12.99 / £11.49. You can cancel right after purchasing, effectively treating it as a one-time buy, though staying subscribed comes with added perks like extra Humble Store discounts, which can reach up to 20%...

Nvidia’s latest game-changing tech could reduce VRAM needs by up to 85%

Apr 8, 2026, 11:30 AM manhkbrady Hardware News

NVIDIA has shared new details on its Neural Texture Compression (NTC) technology, a breakthrough capable of reducing GPU VRAM usage by up to seven times.

Neural rendering is gradually emerging in the gaming industry, with new AI-driven techniques aiming to enhance visual quality and push the limits of traditional rendering on modern GPUs and next-generation consoles. At NVIDIA’s GTC 2026 event, a detailed presentation titled “Introduction to Neural Rendering” highlighted several advancements, with Neural Texture Compression (NTC) standing out as a potentially transformative feature for PC gaming. As implied by its name, Neural Texture Compression offers a different approach to handling textures compared to current methods....

Intel appears to quietly launch Core Ultra 7 251HX in Arrow Lake HX series

Apr 7, 2026, 1:00 PM manhkbrady Hardware News

Intel officially released the Core Ultra 7 251HX Arrow Lake processor, featuring 18 CPU cores and 3 Xe GPU cores.

It seems Intel has decided to get ahead of ongoing leaks by quietly adding its “mystery” Arrow Lake-HX chip to the lineup. Without any formal announcement, the company has made the Core Ultra 7 251HX official. Positioned just below the Core Ultra 7 255HX, this processor features an 18-core, 18-thread configuration made up of 6 performance cores and 12 efficiency cores. That places it neatly between the 14-core Ultra 5 245HX and the 20-core Ultra 7 255HX in Intel’s mobile...

Fanatical April 2026 Platinum Collection packs cheap games across genres

Apr 7, 2026, 1:00 PM manhkbrady Hot Deals

The Fanatical Platinum Collection for this month offers a diverse selection tailored for gamers eager to explore new titles.

Fanatical’s popular Platinum Collection is back once again, bringing a fresh lineup of 14 high-quality games to choose from. As with most of Fanatical’s bundles, this one follows a build-your-own format, allowing you to pick only the titles you actually want - so you’re not paying for games you already own or don’t plan to play. The pricing is split into three tiers: 3–4 games for $3.33 / 3,33€ / £3.33 each 5–6 games for $3 / 3€ / £3 each 7 or more games...

This surprise Epic giveaway lets you grab a parkour game for a limited time

Apr 6, 2026, 12:00 PM manhkbrady Free Games Ended

A surprise free game is available for you to claim right now!

April 2026 is turning into a surprisingly generous month for Epic Games Store users, with extra giveaways popping up alongside the usual weekly free titles. Just last week featured multiple freebies, and now there’s yet another chance to grow your library. For a limited time, players can claim Evergreen Valley: The Parkour Game at no cost. Available until Wednesday, this single-player experience from Vault Games challenges you to climb, jump, and balance your way through a series of elevated obstacles...

Steam could soon let users see expected performance before buying games

Apr 6, 2026, 11:00 AM manhkbrady Software News

Valve may be preparing to debut a compelling new Steam feature that allows customers to evaluate a game's expected performance prior to buying it.

Official system requirements for games have long been vague and often unhelpful, rarely giving players a clear idea of how a title will actually perform on their hardware. That may soon change, however, as Valve appears to be working on a new feature for Steam. A ResetEra user, Dex3108, recently spotted a new line of code in the Steam client that reads: “Select an App and a PC config to get a chart of estimated frame rates,...

War games and city builders headline the Humble 2K Tactics & Tycoons Bundle

Apr 4, 2026, 10:00 AM manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

Whether you want to command armies in the heat of battle or design the ultimate metropolis, this new collection has you covered.

Strategy fans and management enthusiasts have a new deal to consider. Humble has launched its 2K Tactics & Tycoons Bundle, bringing together a collection of war games and city-building sims aimed at both aspiring generals and business-minded players. Unlike many Humble bundles, this one skips tiered pricing entirely. For a flat $8 / 6,94€ / £6.06, you get the full lineup. Most of the included games are older classics, but they still offer plenty of depth. One example is Railroad Tycoon...

Grab House Flipper for free on Steam before this limited-time deal ends

Apr 4, 2026, 8:30 AM manhkbrady Free Games Ended

The original House Flipper is currently free to claim on Steam for a limited time.

As part of the ongoing Steam House and Home Fest, the home renovation sim House Flipper is available at no cost until April 6. This giveaway also coincides with the launch of playtests for the House Flipper Remastered Collection, which are running through the same date. The remastered edition is expected to release later this year. In House Flipper, you start small and gradually build a renovation business from the ground up. Early on, you’ll...

Team up in 6 great co-op shooters with Humble’s Fight 4 Your Friends Bundle

Apr 3, 2026, 1:00 PM manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

Stop any horde together in this epic refresh of action-packed titles featuring top-tier co-op shooters.

If you’re in the mood for chaotic co-op action, Humble has brought back a fan-favorite bundle packed with horde-shooting experiences. The Fight 4 Your Friends Bundle returns with a lineup of six co-op-focused games, all centered around blasting through waves of enemies. This bundle has appeared before in slightly different forms, so returning buyers may notice some overlap. However, there’s a small upgrade this time, with Warhammer: Vermintide 2 now included as the Collector’s Edition. For those who haven’t picked it...

Epic Games Store’s first April 2026 freebie is an epic robot fighting game

Apr 3, 2026, 12:30 PM manhkbrady Free Games Ended

The first free Epic Games Store title for April 2026 is now available, and it's not the one you want to miss.

The Epic Games Store has rolled out another weekly giveaway. With the previous Havendock and Hyper Echelon offers now over, PC players can claim Clone Drone in the Danger Zone for free. As always, once added, the game is yours to keep permanently - just make sure to grab it within the next seven days. Originally released in 2021 by Doborog Games, Clone Drone in the Danger Zone is a voxel-based action title that puts you in control...

Get tactical with Humble Strategic Minds Collection of seven strategy games

Apr 2, 2026, 12:00 PM manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

Check out the latest Humble Bundle to sharpen your tactical skills.

If you’ve been itching to command armies against dark forces but don’t have the right games to dive into, Humble has you covered with a new bundle focused on strategy titles of all kinds. Whether you’re a veteran tactician or just getting started, there’s something here for every skill level. The Humble Strategic Minds Collection is now available, bringing together seven games across two pricing tiers. The first tier, priced at $10 / 8,67€ / £7.57, is headlined by Songs...

Sony PS6 handheld rumored to outperform Xbox Series S and Nintendo Switch 2

Apr 2, 2026, 11:00 AM manhkbrady Hardware News

Rumors suggest that Sony's upcoming PlayStation 6 Handheld will be equipped with a GPU capable of outperforming both the Nintendo Switch 2 & the Xbox Series S.

Well-known hardware leaker KeplerL2 recently shared some intriguing claims on the NeoGAF forums, suggesting that Sony’s rumored PlayStation 6 Portable could outperform the Xbox Series S in rasterization and be “massively ahead” when it comes to ray tracing and path tracing performance. Given what’s already known about Sony and AMD’s collaboration on Project Amethyst, parts of this leak seem plausible - particularly the ray tracing claims. While full path tracing at high performance on a handheld still seems unlikely,...

New NVIDIA app update adds DLSS 4.5 Dynamic Multi Frame Generation and more

Apr 1, 2026, 11:00 AM manhkbrady Hardware News

Now, you can enhance your games and apps with the complete set of DLSS 4.5 features thanks to the launch of a new NVIDIA app beta update.

The latest NVIDIA app beta update introduces several new features, including DLSS 4.5 technologies like Dynamic Multi-Frame Generation and a new Multi-Frame Generation 6X mode designed for RTX 50 series GPUs. To access these features, users will need to enable “beta and experimental features” in the app settings and install GeForce Game Ready Driver 595.97 WHQL or newer. With the new 6X Frame Generation mode, RTX 50 owners can generate up to five additional frames for every natively rendered one....

Steam House and Home Fest offers up to 95% off renovation simulator games

Apr 1, 2026, 10:00 AM manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

Explore the featured deals for both relaxing virtual chores and intensive renovation challenges.

After wrapping up its annual Spring Sale, Steam has already rolled out another event - this time in the form of the House and Home Fest. The new promotion focuses on simulation titles, with discounts reaching up to 95%. Like other “Fest” events on Steam, this one isn’t just about price cuts. It also highlights demos for both released and upcoming games, giving players a chance to try them out before committing. One of the newest releases, Hozy, is currently discounted...

Survive and explore in Green Man Gaming Team17 Collection full of adventure

Mar 31, 2026, 4:00 PM manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

These eight standout games invite you to conquer dark fantasy realms, master co-op missions, and explore mysterious new worlds.

Attention all bundle hunters: Green Man Gaming has just launched a new collection for you to dive into, this time spotlighting a lineup of Team17 titles. The Green Man Gaming Team17 Collection includes eight games spread across three pricing tiers, with all titles provided as official Steam keys. If you’ve been meaning to add some of their games to your library, this deal is definitely worth a look. Whichever tier you pick, you’ll also receive a discount voucher that can be applied...

Epic Games Store Spring Sale 2026 offers deals on standout recent games

Mar 31, 2026, 3:00 PM manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

In keeping with tradition, this event features several thousand markdowns, with the most significant price cuts reaching as high as 95% off.

While many storefronts are wrapping up their seasonal promotions, Epic is just getting started. The Epic Games Store Spring Sale is now live, offering players the chance to grab a wide range of blockbuster titles at heavily discounted prices. Unlike Steam’s shorter event, the Epic Games Spring Sale runs for two full weeks, ending on April 13. As expected, the promotion includes thousands of deals, with discounts reaching as high as 95%. Regular sale favorite Alan Wake 2 returns once...

Lead your battalions to victory in Fanatical’s latest War Commander Bundle

Mar 30, 2026, 3:00 PM manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

Attention, Commander! There is a bundle waiting for your leadership.

Fanatical has launched a new bundle, this time catering to fans of Slitherine’s strategy titles. The collection features 13 items spread across three pricing tiers, offering a range of experiences from WWII battlefields to sci-fi conflicts across distant worlds. The entry tier starts at $9.99 / 9,99€ / £9.99 and includes three games: Headquarters: World War II, Starship Troopers: Terran Command, and Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector. Among these, Starship Troopers: Terran Command stands out as a highlight, delivering a...

Sony kicks off 2026 with first major console price hike among major brands

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

All PlayStation 5 console models are affected, including the PlayStation Portal remote player.

The PlayStation 5 has already seen several price increases over its lifespan, but the US has largely avoided major hikes - until now. Sony has announced a new round of global price increases, and they’re quite significant. The standard disc edition PS5 is rising to $650, while the PS5 Pro is jumping to a hefty $900. Even the PlayStation Portal remote player isn’t spared, with its price also going up. Here’s how the new pricing compares:...

Choose from 18 iconic titles in Fanatical’s BYO Bethesda GOG Edition bundle

Mar 28, 2026, 5:00 AM manhkbrady Hot Deals

Take your pick from an impressive selection of Bethesda's most iconic and genre-defining titles.

If you’re hoping to expand your Bethesda collection, this is a great chance to do so. While many players like to keep their libraries on Steam, grabbing titles on GOG is still a worthwhile option - especially when classic games are available at such low prices. That’s exactly what Fanatical’s BYO Bethesda Bundle delivers, offering a selection of GOG titles packed with affordable classics that are definitely worth checking out. As with other build-your-own bundles, you can select exactly which games...

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