GPD working on compact external GPU dock for laptops and handheld consoles
In brief: The Steam Deck handheld console has inspired a lot of clones, but all of them come equipped with integrated graphics, and so do a lot of ultraportable laptops. A Shenzhen-based company called GPD is working on a pocket-friendly eGPU dock that can boost the graphics performance for many of these niche devices using
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Razer refreshes Blade 14 laptop with powerful Ryzen 9 CPU and RTX 4070 graphics
In a nutshell: Razer has introduced a refreshed version of its Blade 14 gaming laptop featuring high-end hardware from AMD and Nvidia. At the heart of the new Razer Blade 14 is AMD’s Ryzen 9 7940HS, an eight-core chip with 16 threads that can boost up to 5.2 GHz. It can be mated with up
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Nvidia H100 Hopper GPU tested for gaming, surpassed by integrated graphics
What just happened? Nvidia’s H100 Hopper GPU has been benchmarked in games, and the results are anything but impressive. In the 3DMark Time Spy benchmark, the card was only able to notch up 2,681 points, which falls short compared to the 2,710 points scored by the Radeon 680M integrated graphics chip found in AMD’s mobile
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Ubisoft Connect (Uplay) 144.0.10906
Ubisoft Connect (formerly Ubisoft Uplay) is a digital distribution, digital rights management, multiplayer and communications service created by Ubisoft to provide an experience similar to the achievements/trophies offered by various other game companies. Ubisoft Connect is a free service available on all devices. You can access it on your PC, through a mobile app, or
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Steam’s new top-selling game is called BattleBit Remastered, and it was made by three people
Why it matters: Steam’s current best-selling game is a $15 multiplayer first-person shooter made by three people with graphics that look like Roblox. Despite the simple presentation, gamers are lauding BattleBit Remastered for its smooth gameplay and wealth of content in contrast to recent shooters from major publishers. Only two weeks after its Early Access
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A Chat With Video Game Composer Christopher Tin
As part of our ongoing series that reviews the history of popular game franchises, TechSpot ran down the games in the Civilization franchise. We had an opportunity to sit down with the composer of the legendary title track for Civilization IV, Baba Yetu, Christopher Tin. Tin is a champion of video game music and works
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Epic Games Store’s summer sale offers up to 75% off titles and 10% back on purchases
In brief: There’s rarely been a time when PC gamers have had so many quality titles available to buy or pre-purchase. That usually means giving your virtual wallet a hammering, but the Epic Games Store’s summer sale is here to lessen the burden with up to 75% off some games and 10% back on purchases.
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Alienware launches redesigned Aurora R16 desktop, starting at $1,750
What just happened? Alienware has launched the new Aurora R16 gaming desktop with the latest Intel processors and Nvidia graphics cards. The most striking aspect of the new machine is the relatively subdued look compared to its predecessor. The case is noticeably sleeker and smaller, and has a more mainstream desktop look than the R15
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Baldur’s Gate 3 Steam concurrent player counts beat top hits like Valheim and Apex Legends
The big picture: As the follow-up to a notoriously complex Dungeons & Dragons RPG, Baldur’s Gate 3 might not be the most accessible game, but that didn’t prevent a very successful launch week for Larian Studios’ latest release. The turn-based fantasy RPG is already among Steam’s most-played games and has yet to arrive on consoles.
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III arrives on November 10, reveal will take place within Warzone next week
Something to look forward to: Activision recently unveiled a teaser trailer, confirming that it intends to release a new full Call of Duty game called Modern Warfare III on November 10. The company will hold a reveal event within Call of Duty: Warzone on August 17. This confirmation marks a significant turnaround from Activision’s initial
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