#pc-gaming

#pc-gaming

This year marked the first time all three major gaming hardware companies Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft have handheld devices on the market. And they're not the only ones. A holiday survey conducted on behalf of the Entertainment Software Association of Canada (ESAC) found that 16 per cent of kids asked for gaming handhelds like the ROG Ally and the Steam Deck portable computer for Christmas gifts.

The Echo Aviation Controller is expected to be available in mid-December 2025 for $149.99 through the company's online store. It's fully compatible with various PC-based flight simulators, including Microsoft Flight Simulator, and it connects to a computer with a USB-C cable or wirelessly using a dongle, according to Calum Martin at FSElite, who went hands on with the gamepad at a recent event.

Sony had some new hardware to reveal during its State of Play Japan showcase on Tuesday. Along with a refreshed Japanese-only PS5 Digital Edition, the company unveiled an official PlayStation monitor that you can also hook your PC up to. It's a 27-inch QHD display with a 240Hz refresh rate and support for HDR and variable refresh rate. However, the refresh rate is limited to 120Hz when you're playing PS5 games. What's more, the monitor has a charging hook.

One is a shared "PS5/PC" icon and the other reads "Cross-Buy." They add that the new symbols use official Sony fonts and aren't found on PS4. While these new icons aren't yet proof of anything, they suggest Sony is exploring new features that would expand the PlayStation ecosystem beyond a single console, much like Microsoft has been doing with its "Play Anywhere" initiative and recent movement into PC gaming handhelds with the full-screen Windows gaming experience for the ROG Xbox Ally X.

The tech giant is bringing its multiplatform play out of beta and expanding its availability, allowing players to access Google Play games across both mobile and PC. It is also making a big push to further personalize the Google Play experience, which includes deeper integration with its AI products. As detailed in a blog post, Google is focusing on efforts designed to unify gaming experiences across platforms.

The company is experimenting with giving Game Pass Core ($10 a month) and Game Pass Standard ($15 a month) members limited access to certain games via the cloud and PC. Xbox Insiders can begin testing this initiative today, with a version of it seemingly planned to roll out to everyone in the not too distant future. The new benefit essentially adds cloud gaming support to all games in the Core (around 50 games) and Standard (over 400 games) libraries.

NZXT has introduced a subscription model called Flex for renting PCs, providing a cost-effective way to access the latest gaming technology.

The partnership with AMD suggests Microsoft's intention to innovate next-gen consoles while potentially merging PC gaming with console experiences, highlighting a focus on performance.

Shadow has launched Neo, a high-end cloud gaming machine, providing existing users a free upgrade and significant performance boosts for gaming and professional use.

"The strain of being responsible for the behemoth I created has taken its toll... the stress of the job has been a regular source of anxiety and stress-related health issues."

Panic announced that Blippo+, an offbeat cable TV parody, will be available on PC and Nintendo Switch starting fall 2025, bringing vibrant content to new audiences.

Words of Vengeance takes a unique approach to typing games by immersing players in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, mixing fast-paced gameplay with word challenges.

The Razer DeathAdder V2 is designed with graduates in mind, offering ergonomic comfort and responsiveness for long gaming sessions, proving to be ideal for both casual and competitive gaming.