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MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ CG3EM: Incredible handheld power with one very big catch

Jul 10, 2026, 1:00 AM manhkbrady Hardware News

After long trailing AMD in the gaming sector, Intel has unexpectedly surged ahead with the Arc G3 Extreme chip featured in the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+.

MSI officially launched the Claw 8 EX AI+ on June 23, and now, two weeks later, early testing is painting a much clearer picture of what Intel's first dedicated handheld gaming platform is capable of. Powered by Intel's new Arc G3 Extreme architecture, the Claw 8 EX AI+ represents the company's strongest challenge yet to AMD's dominance in the handheld gaming market. At the heart of the device is Intel's latest processor featuring Arc B390 integrated graphics. According to...

Zen 6 EPYC takes center stage at AMD’s July 22nd-23rd Advancing AI event

Jul 10, 2026, 12:00 AM manhkbrady Hardware News

AMD CTO Mark Papermaster confirmed that EPYC "Venice," the company's first Zen 6 server CPU, will debut at AMD's Advancing AI event on July 22-23.

AMD has officially confirmed when we'll get our first proper look at its next-generation Zen 6 processor architecture. During a recent interview, AMD CTO and EVP Mark Papermaster revealed that the company's 6th-generation EPYC "Venice" processors will be unveiled during AMD's Advancing AI event, taking place on July 22-23. While AMD had previously confirmed that Zen 6 EPYC would arrive in 2026, this is the first time the company has pinned down an official reveal window. According to Papermaster, EPYC Venice...

Humble Choice July 2026 offers an award-winning JRPG alongside more hits

Jul 8, 2026, 7:30 PM manhkbrady Hot Deals

Humble has released its latest monthly Humble Choice bundle, offering a variety of games at a fraction of the cost.

With August now underway, Humble has refreshed its monthly Humble Choice lineup, and this month's selection is one of the stronger ones in recent memory. Instead of leaning heavily on big-budget blockbusters, the bundle focuses on acclaimed indie and AA titles, including an award-winning JRPG, a Zelda-inspired adventure, and a highly rated sports simulator. As always, Humble Choice costs $14.99 / €12.99 / £11.49 per month and includes eight games to keep forever. If you're only interested in this month's lineup,...

ASUS reveals the new ROG GR70 mini-PC with flagship AMD and NVIDIA power

Jul 8, 2026, 12:00 PM manhkbrady Hardware News

First revealed at CES 2026, the Asus ROG GR70 gaming mini PC is now officially available for purchase, with the company offering two distinct configurations.

ASUS has officially launched the ROG GR70, a compact gaming mini PC that packs high-end hardware into a chassis measuring under 3 liters in volume. First unveiled at CES 2026, the system is aimed at gamers and creators who want desktop-class performance without sacrificing desk space. Unlike many gaming mini PCs that rely on Intel processors, the ROG GR70 is built around AMD Ryzen hardware. At the top of the lineup sits the Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, a 16-core processor equipped...

Fanatical’s latest Platinum Collection spans cozy sims to epic adventures

Jul 6, 2026, 9:00 PM manhkbrady Hot Deals

Supercharge your Steam library with Fanatical’s returning premier monthly bundle! Craft your own ultimate gaming collection and score best-ever discounts!

If you're a fan of building your own game bundles instead of paying for titles you'll never play, Fanatical's Build Your Own Platinum Collection for July 2026 is well worth a look. Featuring 17 PC games across a variety of genres, the latest bundle lets you pick exactly what you want while offering some excellent savings along the way. As always, there are three pricing tiers to choose from: 3 games for $9.99 / €9.99 / £9.99 5 games for $14.99 / €14.99...

The original Nintendo Switch is leaving European store shelves next year

Jul 6, 2026, 9:00 PM manhkbrady Hardware News

Nintendo of Europe will stop selling the original Nintendo Switch in early 2027, ending all new retailer stock orders for the entire Switch family.

New EU regulations are set to bring a major change to portable electronics, and Nintendo is already preparing for the transition. From February 2027, new rules will require portable devices sold in EU countries to feature user-replaceable batteries, prompting Nintendo to revise parts of its hardware lineup. The biggest changes will affect the Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Switch family. According to Nintendo, updated versions of the Switch 2 console and its accessories will begin rolling out this summer,...

Speedrun your summer with Humble’s new Summer Games Done Quick 2026 Bundle

Jul 4, 2026, 2:00 PM manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

If you're eager for the Summer Games Done Quick 2026 marathon, start practicing now with some of the event's featured titles!

Humble's newest bundle is built around one thing: speed. Whether you're into lightning-fast shooters, stylish action games, or frantic arcade experiences, the Summer Games Done Quick 2026 Bundle packs eight PC games across two price tiers. Better yet, it also includes Humble Store coupons that knock 40% off SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide and 50% off Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed. The action kicks off with the $7 / €6.08 / £5.27 tier, which includes five games. One of the biggest...

Steam Machine's Red Line of Death recalls the Xbox 360's biggest nightmare

Jul 4, 2026, 12:00 PM manhkbrady Hardware News

The first "Red Line of Death" error on a Steam Machine has surfaced. But with only one report so far, it likely won't be an Xbox 360-scale disaster.

Anyone who owned an Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 probably remembers the dreaded Red Ring of Death (RROD) and Yellow Light of Death (YLOD), the infamous hardware failures that became synonymous with those consoles. While modern systems still have their own error indicators, few have reached the same level of notoriety. Valve's new Steam Machine might not be headed down that road, but one early adopter has already encountered a rather ominous-looking error. Over on the /r/SteamMachine subreddit,...

Xbox may soon let you turn physical games into digital copies permanently

Jul 3, 2026, 7:00 PM manhkbrady Hardware News

Microsoft may have a strategy in place to ensure that physical Xbox One and Xbox Series X collections do not become obsolete.

Sony's recent decision to phase out physical PlayStation games has reignited the debate around the future of physical media. While Microsoft hasn't made a similar announcement for Xbox, a new report suggests it may already have a plan to soften the blow if discs eventually disappear. According to The Verge, Microsoft has been testing a Disc-to-Digital feature internally that would allow owners of physical Xbox games to convert them into digital licenses. The system is reportedly compatible with...

Epic Games Store offers a beat 'em up and point-and-click classic this week

Jul 3, 2026, 5:30 PM manhkbrady Free Games Ended

PC players have until July 9 to secure their free copies of River City Girls 2 and I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream on the Epic Games Store.

The Epic Games Store has refreshed its weekly giveaway once again, bringing two more games that PC players can claim and keep forever. With last week's RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition and Voidwrought promotion now over, Epic is replacing them with River City Girls 2 and the cult classic I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream. As always, you have seven days to add both games to your library permanently. The older of the two is I...

Grab Steam games from only $1 in Fanatical’s new Indiependence Day Bundle

Jul 2, 2026, 12:30 PM manhkbrady Hot Deals

It's that time again - the fifty-cent to a dollar bundle! Stock up on new titles with the Build Your Own Indiependence Day Bundle.

If you're always on the lookout for a bargain, Fanatical has another bundle that's hard to ignore. The retailer's new Build Your Own Indiependence Day Bundle lets you mix and match from a lineup of indie games, with prices that make it dangerously easy to add "just one more" to your library. The pricing is about as budget-friendly as it gets. You can pick up 1 game for $1 / €1 / £1, 5 games for $2.99 / €2.99 / £2.99,...

PlayStation ends physical discs, making a digital-only PS6 look inevitable

Jul 2, 2026, 10:00 AM manhkbrady Hardware News

Sony has declared that by 2028, it will completely cease the production of physical game discs for every new title launching on PlayStation systems.

Sony has confirmed what many gamers feared was only a matter of time: new PlayStation games will no longer be released on disc starting in January 2028. While that date is still a couple of years away, it marks the beginning of the end for physical PlayStation media - and it's a milestone that won't sit well with collectors. The announcement came via a brief PlayStation Blog post from Sony Interactive Entertainment's Senior Director of Content Communications, Sid Shuman, who...

Master new abilities in Green Man Gaming’s newest metroidvania collection

Jul 1, 2026, 12:00 PM manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

This six-game bundle offers gothic horror, surreal battles, and challenging platforming for fans of exploration and discovery.

Green Man Gaming has launched another game bundle, and while the retailer doesn't release them as frequently as some competitors, they're usually worth checking out. The new Metroidvania Madness Bundle brings together six games from the genre across three price tiers, with savings of up to 60% compared to buying the games individually. The Bronze tier costs $8 / €8 / £7.25 and includes Afterimage and Vomitoreum. In Afterimage, players step into the shoes of an amnesiac heroine exploring the...

ASUS’ flagship RTX 5090 Edition 20 features a stunning curved AMOLED screen

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

Meet the ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 Edition 20, a special new entry into high-performance ROG Astral graphics card series of ASUS.

ASUS has officially unveiled one of its most extravagant graphics cards to date: the ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 Edition 20, a limited-edition model celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Republic of Gamers (ROG) brand. First shown at Computex 2026, the card builds on the flagship ROG Astral RTX 5090 while adding exclusive styling, premium materials, and several collector-focused features. Powered by NVIDIA's Blackwell-based GeForce RTX 5090, the card packs 21,760 CUDA cores, 32GB of 28 Gbps GDDR7...

Get your fighting game fix with 11 hits in Humble’s Arc System Works bundle

Jun 30, 2026, 6:00 AM manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

Humble is celebrating EVO with a new bundle featuring top Arc System Works fighting games.

Humble has launched a new Arc System Works: Evo Collection Bundle, offering 11 fighting games across three price tiers while supporting the Raiden Science Foundation, a charity dedicated to helping children with rare diseases. The bundle is a fantastic pick for fighting game fans, but it's equally appealing for Steam Deck owners. Every game included is Steam Deck Playable, making it easy to enjoy the collection on the go. The first tier costs $5 / €4.35 / £3.75 and includes five games,...

Valve forces dbrand to scrap its Steam Machine Companion Cube case cover

Jun 30, 2026, 5:00 AM manhkbrady Hardware News

Dbrand has discontinued its Portal-themed Steam Machine case following a request from Valve.

Hype surrounding Valve's Steam Machine inspired plenty of creative ideas, but one of the most eye-catching accessories has now been canceled before it ever reached customers. Accessory maker dbrand spent seven months developing a replacement shell that transformed Valve's compact gaming system into Portal's iconic Companion Cube, only for Valve to shut the project down over intellectual property concerns. Following the Steam Machine's reveal, fans jokingly dubbed the console the "Gabecube." dbrand leaned into the joke by...

Slash, shoot and survive with 8 roguelite games in Humble’s latest bundle

Jun 29, 2026, 1:00 PM manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

Paying your own price allows you to explore the diverse challenges and adventures featured in these roguelike titles.

Humble has launched another value-packed game collection, this time focusing on fast-paced roguelikes and roguelites. The Going Rogue Bundle features eight action-packed games (plus a bonus coupon), spread across two pricing tiers. Every title can be redeemed on Steam, while Rogue Legacy also includes a DRM-free version. The first tier costs $5 / €4.35 / £3.75 and includes three games, along with a 40% discount coupon for the Lynked: Banner of the Spark Supporter Pack: Battle...

This custom-built Steam Machine squeezes an RTX 5060 GPU into a tiny case

Jun 29, 2026, 11:00 AM manhkbrady Hardware News

Using a 3D printer and a RTX 5060, a modder demonstrated that you can build a more affordable PC in the Steam Machine's form factor with superior performance.

Following Valve's announcement of the $1,049 / 1,039€ / £879 Steam Machine featuring semi-custom RDNA 3 graphics, many wondered if a superior system could be built within the same compact dimensions. AMD engineer Jacob Terkelsen investigated this possibility, confirming that it is indeed achievable. A creator on Printables, known as 3DCatt, has designed a 3D-printable Steam Machine-inspired PC case that supports Mini-ITX motherboards and low-profile graphics cards, allowing enthusiasts to assemble their own compact gaming PC. AMD engineer...

Pick any three great PC games for cheap in Fanatical’s latest custom deal

Jun 27, 2026, 10:30 AM manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

Craft your ideal collection of three exceptional Steam games from a treasure-filled selection in the Build your own Triple Pack.

Fanatical has brought back one of its best-value promotions with the return of the Build Your Own Triple Pack Summer 2026 Edition. Appearing only a handful of times each year, this bundle lets PC gamers choose from 18 Steam games at incredibly low prices, with the cost dropping the more games you add. The pricing is split across three tiers. Pick 3 to 5 games and you'll pay $1 / €1 / £1 per title. Increase your bundle to 6 to...

Another Xbox console is gone as Microsoft hikes Series prices this summer

Jun 27, 2026, 10:00 AM manhkbrady Hardware News

Microsoft attributed this move to the escalating expense of memory and storage components, noting that these costs have surged by more than 2.5 times.

Gaming continues to get more expensive, and Microsoft is the latest company to announce a major hardware price increase. Following Sony's PlayStation 5 price hikes earlier this year, Xbox consoles are now becoming significantly more expensive worldwide, with increases of up to $250 depending on the model. Microsoft confirmed that the new pricing will take effect on August 1, 2026, while also announcing that the 2TB Xbox Series X Galaxy Black Edition is being discontinued. The updated US pricing...

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