Acer has joined other monitor makers by launching its first 1000 Hz gaming monitor called Predator XB253Q U1. Acer Hits 1000 Hz at 1080p on Predator XB253Q U1, Competing With LG and Samsung's Super-High Refresh Rate Offerings This isn't the first 1000 Hz gaming monitor from Acer, as the company previously launched a 1000 Hz monitor nearly seven months ago. It was the Acer Predator XB273U F6, which can hit 1000 Hz as well, but the latest gaming monitor is superior when it comes to resolution. Unlike the previous one, which could only reach 1000 Hz at 720p resolution, the […]

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Each month, Sony updates its PlayStation Plus subscription service with a suite of new and sometimes returning games. Unfortunately, the console maker also removes titles on a consistent basis. With August’s PS Plus line-up available to check out, Sony has now confirmed that 10 titles in total will be departing next month.

In going to the ‘Last Chance to Play’ section on your PlayStation 5, you’ll find a list of 10 titles which are set to be removed from PS Plus Extra / Premium some time next month (likely in mid-September):

• EA Sports Madden NFL 26
• Persona 5 Tactica
• Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII
• Toukiden 2
• Bubsy: The Woolies Strike Back
• Toy Story 2: Buzz Lightyear to the Rescue! (PS1 ver)
• Toy Story 3 (PSP ver)
• Shadowrun Returns
• Shadowrun Hong Kong – Extended Edition
• Shadowrun Dragonfall – Directors Cut

While far from the most disappointing of months, it is interesting to see a number of PlayStation Plus Premium classics being removed – a practice not seen often on the platform.

That said, this may be due to the fact that a compilation of classic Toy Story games are set to be re-released via a ‘Retro Roundup’ collection later this year.

Either way, you have a little under a month to check the above games out before they are removed from the service. August’s PS Plus additions can be found HERE.

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ASRock has expanded its OLED monitor lineup by launching another OLED gaming monitor in the mid-range segment. ASRock Launches Phantom Gaming PGO27QSA Monitor, Featuring QD-OLED Display With 2K@240Hz Mode and 0.03 ms Response Time Popular hardware maker ASRock doesn't have many OLED monitors in its monitor lineup, but it has just started to add more models recently. It only has like three OLED displays, which are aimed at the mid-range segment, and has added one more to the arsenal in the same tier. However, the monitor will be available in two variants, featuring different color schemes (black and white). It's […]

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It seems that cloud gaming is making headlines once again. A recent viral post from LaurieWired argued that cloud gaming is “obviously more economically efficient than consumer-owned hardware". The logic? A $500 GPU sitting idle for most of its life has terrible cost per FLOP (floating-point operation) per hour efficiency (meaning you paid for lots of GPU power, but most of it sits unused most of the time) compared to datacenter servers shared across countless users. It’s an interesting take, and honestly, there is definitely some truth to it from a pure hardware utilization standpoint. However, that perspective entirely misses […]

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There are several excellent budget and mid-range gaming monitors from GIGABYTE that are currently available for dirt-cheap prices. GIGABYTE Lists 27-inch WOLED 240Hz for Just $349, While its Fast IPS Monitors With 1440p Resolution are now Retailing at $145-$159 The Prime Day deals are here, and it has begun with some exciting display deals for gamers. Popular hardware and monitor maker GIGABYTE has listed some excellent deals on Amazon, which you can avail today, starting at just $145. Whether your budget is less than $150 or over $400, you can have an excellent gaming display for your setup that provides […]

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Each month, Sony introduces a variety of new and returning titles to its PlayStation Plus Extra / Premium subscription service. Unfortunately, we likewise see a number of games taken away each month – with July’s departees now being officially announced.

In going to the ‘Last Chance to Play’ section on the PS5’s PlayStation Plus tab, users will find a list of a dozen titles which are set to be removed from the service (likely during the 3rd week of July).

Though far from the harshest of months when it comes to game departures, there are a great deal of notable indies which are worth checking out before they’re gone; with the full list being as follows:

• Risk of Rain 2
• Tropico 6
• Clash: Artifacts of Chaos
• Roki
• Source of Madness
• Cursed to Golf
• Hundred Days
• OneeChanbara Origin
• Get Even
• Bomber Crew
• Space Crew
• Infinite Minigolf

While each of these games are worth playing in their own right, one of the more disappointing departees is Risk of Rain 2. An excellent rogue-like in all respects, one could spend dozens or even hundreds of hours unlocking new characters; abilities; build-crafting or just seeing how far you and your friends can go.

Tropico of course is another great game, and one which you could equally spend hundreds of hours on managing your island state. That said, the likes of Roki; Source of Madness and Cursed to Golf can easily be completed between now and their inevitable removals sometime mid-July.

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PlayStation has revealed its June 2026 batch of PS Plus Extra and Premium games, adding seven new games to the game catalog available to subscribers at the Extra tier, while Premium subscribers get an eighth game via the Classics catalog. On top of the three games already added for Essential subscribers, headlining this month's games is the 2023 epic, Final Fantasy XVI, which also enters the service alongside other deep narrative experiences. Just a few short months after it received an update for current-gen platforms, Kingdom Come: Deliverance rides into the PS Plus Extra game catalog alongside FFXVI. Those two […]

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GIGABYTE has launched its latest budget OLED gaming monitor, which brings excellent specifications at an affordable price tag. GIGABYTE Debuts GO27Q24G 27-inch WOLED Gaming Monitor at $399 on Amazon; 0.03 ms Response Time, 240Hz, DisplayHDR True Black 400 Certification, and AMD FreeSync Premium Support Popular hardware and peripheral maker, GIGABYTE, has launched its latest and one of the most affordable OLED gaming monitors. The company has also announced the availability of the GO27Q24G 27-inch WOLED monitor on major retailers such as Amazon at a price tag of $399, which puts it against the most affordable 27-inch OLED monitor on the […]

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One would need a way stronger GPU than the GeForce RTX 5090 to push frame rates even over 60 at 6K resolution. Samsung Launches Odyssey G8 G80HS, World's First 6K Gaming Monitor, Alongside More G8 Models Such as 5K@180Hz and 4K@240Hz Samsung is quickly advancing in the display field by introducing newer flagship models. It has already been at the forefront when it comes to launching the leading QD-OLED panels using the 4th gen OLED panel, but it has now unlocked a new achievement by rolling out the world's first 6K OLED gaming monitor. As per Samsung, the 2026 monitor […]

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Sony has announced the next wave of PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium titles for May, with Star Wars Outlaws and Red Dead Redemption 2 leading this month’s update.

Star Wars Outlaws brings Ubisoft’s open‑world scoundrel adventure to the service, letting players explore new and familiar planets while navigating the galaxy’s criminal underworld. Red Dead Redemption 2 also returns to the catalogue as a PS Plus re‑release, offering the full single‑player campaign and access to Red Dead Online. Other additions include Nordic‑inspired horror adventure Bramble: The Mountain King, the supernatural RPG The Thaumaturge, and several new action and story‑driven titles across PS5 and PS4.

Here is the full list of titles coming to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium on May 19:

• Star Wars Outlaws (PS5)
• Red Dead Redemption 2 (PS4)
• Bramble: The Mountain King (PS5, PS4)
• The Thaumaturge (PS5)
• Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn (PS5)
• Broken Sword – Shadow of the Templars: Reforged (PS5, PS4)
• Enotria: The Last Song – Standard Edition (PS5)

For PlayStation Plus Premium members, this month’s lone classic addition is Time Crisis (PS5, PS4). First released in arcades in 1995 before becoming a breakout hit on the original PlayStation, Time Crisis is best remembered for its fast‑paced light‑gun shooting, cover‑based pedal mechanic and its status as one of the defining arcade shooters of its era.

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The Advanced PG27QFW2A monitor brings 400 Hz refresh rate to the 2K resolution on an IPS panel. ASRock Debuts 2K QHD IPS Monitor With Up To 400 Hz Refresh Rate; Also Launches the PG32QFT QHD IPS Monitor Monitor for the Budget Segment Popular hardware and peripheral manufacturer, ASRock, has introduced a brand new mid-range gaming display under the Phantom Gaming series, featuring up to 400 Hz refresh rate for a smoother gaming experience. This is the Advanced PG27QFW2A gaming monitor that boasts a 27-inch display size with a fast IPS panel. Usually, traditional IPS panels work at around 4ms response […]

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The YouTube Premium individual plan is increasing from $13.99 to $15.99 per month, while the family plan is increasing from $22.99 to $26.99 per month.

PlayStation's long-running subscription service, PlayStation Plus (or PS Plus for short) has been through a lot of iterations since it was first introduced all the way back during the PlayStation 3 era. Certain things have stayed the same, like subscribers getting a few games a month added to their library with the price of their subscription, but most of it has changed, and this hub is designed to keep track of those changes. Below, you'll find lists of every game available at each tier of PS Plus subscription, including breakdowns of the different tiers and their prices. We'll also keep […]

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Several new IPS gaming monitors have been launched under the Phantom Gaming series, offering competitive specs for the masses. ASRock Debuts PG27FFS2E/W and PG27FF1A 240Hz IPS Gaming Monitors; Also Introduces CL25FFB and CL27FFB Challenger Displays Hardware and peripheral maker ASRock has released a bunch of new monitors for competitive gaming under the Phantom Gaming lineup. The Phantom Gaming lineup offers hardware and peripherals on a budget, but delivers competitive features for those who are looking for powerful features without breaking the bank. ASRock added two monitor models in the Phantom Gaming series, featuring identical specifications, but the flexibility to choose […]

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Following on from leaks last night, Sony has announced the next wave of games for the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium catalogues. A number of big games will be added to the PlayStation Plus Extra library this week, including Persona 5 Royal and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2.

Persona 5 Royal is a standout game on the list. It is the highest-selling Persona game to date and really put the series on the map for a whole new audience. In the Royal edition, you get some extra content over the base edition of the game, including a new character to learn all about. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is also a big hit for March, providing hours of action up against vicious Tyranid swarms.

Here is the full list of titles joining PlayStation Plus Extra on March 17th:

• Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 | PS5
• EA Sports Madden NFL 26 | PS5
• Persona 5 Royal | PS5, PS4
• Persona 5 Royal – Ultimate Edition | PS4
• Blasphemous 2 | PS5, PS4
• Metal Eden | PS5
• Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria | PS5
• Astroneer | PS5, PS4

PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers will get one extra game this month – Tekken Dark Resurrection. It will be made available at the same time as the new PlayStation Plus Extra titles.

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As they do pretty much every month, thanks to the same reliable source, Billbil-kun at Dealabs, the monthly PS Plus Extra and Premium Game Catalog titles have leaked. Or at least, some of them have, and there will likely be a few more revealed tomorrow when the official announcement is live. According to the report, while players won't be able to expect Dragon's Dogma II, we will get Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2, Metal Eden, Persona 5 Royal, and more. The note about Dragon's Dogma II is regarding a rumor that gained some traction regarding the March 2026 batch of […]

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