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Bazzite has been an excellent OS for my second gaming PC, but I can't replace Windows 11 with it on my main rig — here's why

Bazzite is almost the perfect Windows 11 replacement for my main gaming PC, but I can't make the jump just yet.

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The Alienware AW3426DW is easily the best 34-inch ultrawide OLED I've ever used, and it's made me want to abandon my 45-inch monitor

The Alienware AW3426DW QD-OLED is the best 34-inch ultrawide I've ever used, hands down, and an easy choice for any gamer seeking greater immersion.

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I'm done with multitasking on a single PC, and I'm tired of waiting for Valve — so I built a custom Steam Machine, and here's what it has changed for me

PC gaming and multitasking can't get any easier than a dual PC setup, especially with the help of a capture card, and it's the best choice I've made in years.

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I'm now 160 hours into Crimson Desert, and I've still not covered half of its map — and that's exactly why it's so good

Crimson Desert just continues to get better as my playtime increases, and it's a sign of Pearl Abyss' brilliant work.

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Crimson Desert's player count is soaring after new patches that make it even more of a game of the year contender

I always knew Crimson Desert was a strong GOTY contender, and its recent slate of patches and the new peak Steam player count justify my stance.

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Crimson Desert's puzzles can be quite challenging — but there's one simple mechanic that means you might not even need to complete them

Don't want to focus on completing puzzles for skill points in Crimson Desert? Well, there's an easier alternative.

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Crimson Desert developer's shares tank despite the game's strong Metacritic score

Pearl Abyss reportedly saw a huge drop in its share price following the release of Crimson Desert reviews.

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After 80 hours of Crimson Desert I'm thirsty for more of its breathtaking open-world and enthralling set pieces — it just needs a few tweaks in some areas to become a masterpiece

Crimson Desert provides a fantastic open-world experience, which thrives in puzzle-solving, finding surprises, and combat that rivals the best out there.

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Everything announced at the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase including Oblivion, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and some incredibly janky Resident Evil amiibo

Join us for the latest news, rumors, and speculation with Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase underway.

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It's not a myth – Capcom has fixed Monster Hunter Wilds, and I even tested it to find out

Capcom's Monster Hunter Wilds performance patch fixes the game's frustrating stuttering issues, but don't expect a miraculous frame rate hike.

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If you ever doubted SteamOS, think again – this new Decky Loader plugin is possibly the best one yet

Gaming on SteamOS has just been made much easier, thanks to a new Decky Loader plugin that fits multiple game libraries into one.

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AMD’s FSR Redstone Frame Generation tested: image quality gets a boost, but there’s one deal-breaking catch

AMD's FSR Redstone Frame Generation image quality via Razer's eGPU dock is impressive, but is it enough to compete with Nvidia?

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8GB of VRAM could be all you can find in laptop GPUs soon — but is it enough? I tested the MSI Katana 15 HX to find out

I was left quite surprised at the MSI Katana 15HX B14W's gaming performance, but I'm slightly worried about how long 8GB GPUs will last.

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Philips Evnia 49M2C8900 QD-OLED review: A strong highlight among the greatest super ultrawide monitors

One of the most immersive displays I've used

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Watch out, gamers – the Steam Autumn Sale has arrived early, and these 4 discounted games make it dangerously tempting

Valve is convincing me to empty my wallet on wishlisted games, since its Steam Autumn Sale has gone live ahead of its usual schedule, and I can't contain my excitement for discounts on some of my favorite games.

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I think I need a long break from super ultrawide monitors – and the Philips Evnia QD-OLED proves why

I've figured it's time I give super ultrawide monitors a break, and the Philips Evnia QD-OLED served as a catalyst in making that decision.

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I review gaming handhelds for a living – here are the best 3 you can buy right now

The handheld gaming PC market is heating up right now with new launches from Lenovo, MSI, and Asus via its collaboration with Microsoft, but these are three devices already available that I would recommend.

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I'm not asking you to believe me, I'm telling you to believe me: the Lenovo Legion Go S Z1 Extreme is one of the best handheld gaming PCs you'll find

It's been a long time coming, but I've finally managed to get my hands on an 8-inch handheld, the Lenovo Legion Go S, which has easily slotted itself into the rankings of my favorite handhelds.

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Your $2,000 PC just got jealous — RTX 5080-class power comes to GeForce NOW

NVIDIA GeForce NOW’s RTX 5080-class upgrade adds cinematic streaming, DLSS 4, Install-to-Play, and faster gaming across devices.

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Nvidia's GeForce Now RTX 5080 Ultimate membership is so good on my Lenovo Legion Go S, that I'm afraid it'll make my handheld's hardware obsolete

Cloud gaming has never been on my radar, but with a reliable internet connection, Nvidia's upgraded RTX 5080 plan makes it seem like GeForce Now is the future of gaming.

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I think the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is the only gaming laptop I'd spend money on – and it's all thanks to Nvidia's powerful RTX 5070 Ti

Nvidia's Blackwell mobile GPU lineup proves its greatness again, with the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14's RTX 5070 Ti allowing the gaming laptop to shine across several demanding triple-A games.

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I've been testing the MSI Claw 8 AI+ and Asus ROG Ally for weeks – and so far, there's a clear winner

I love the MSI Claw 8 AI+ thanks to its powerful Intel Core Ultra processor and immersive display, but I'm finding more joy in not spending nearly $1,000 and using my Asus ROG Ally instead.

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Only two things are stopping me from moving to SteamOS on my desktop PC permanently – the moment they're addressed, I'll be saying 'adiós', Windows 11

The end is almost here for me and Windows 11 on my desktop PC. It's just a matter of time till I switch to SteamOS, but I just need two things to be addressed before I commit to it.

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OLED is great, but the Mobile Pixels 34-inch ultrawide has taught me to respect mini-LED monitors – here is my take after two weeks

Still an OLED lover, but mini-LED is worth a shot

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This free SteamOS plugin is a game-changer for handheld performance – it’s already given my Asus ROG Ally a new lease of life

SteamOS handhelds have received a pivotal community update, with a new Decky Loader plugin improving performance using the Lossless Scaling frame generation application.

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