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“This is the gaming handheld we’ve been waiting for” — MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ review of a masterpiece priced for the few
Winsage
June 24, 2026

“This is the gaming handheld we’ve been waiting for” — MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ review of a masterpiece priced for the few

The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is a gaming handheld powered by Intel's Arc G3 Extreme processor, priced at 9.99. It features an 8-inch FHD+ display (1920x1200) with 500 nits brightness and supports variable refresh rates from 48Hz to 120Hz. The device includes Hall-Effect analog sticks, tactile buttons, and dual front speakers with Bluetooth Core 6.0 support. It scored 6,726 on the 3DMark Time Spy benchmark. The 80Whr battery lasts approximately 3.5 hours on demanding games and over five hours on lighter titles. It has Wi-Fi 7 connectivity and dual Thunderbolt 4 ports for desktop functionality when docked.
Herschel Supply’s New Minecraft Backpacks Are the TNT
AppWizard
June 24, 2026

Herschel Supply’s New Minecraft Backpacks Are the TNT

Herschel Supply has launched a collaboration with Minecraft, introducing a new collection of bags and accessories for gamers. The collection includes backpacks, crossbody slings, lunch boxes, pencil cases, and headwear, featuring limited-edition prints inspired by Minecraft themes such as the Overworld, the Nether, and the End, as well as characters like pink sheep, creepers, and endermen. The standout item is the ultra-limited Herschel Little America Cube Backpacks, available in Black Block, Orange Block, or Grass Block. Additionally, players can access the Herschel Backpack Trials add-on in the Minecraft Marketplace, which expands their in-game Herschel Backpacks' inventory by 442,368 items for free on Minecraft: Bedrock Edition. The collection is available online and in-store at Herschel Supply and select retailers.
Prime Day Android app deals and freebies: Last Game, Friend of a Slime, True Skate, Undergrave, more
AppWizard
June 23, 2026

Prime Day Android app deals and freebies: Last Game, Friend of a Slime, True Skate, Undergrave, more

The 2026 Amazon Prime Day sale features significant discounts on various Android games and apps, including The Last Game, Friend of a Slime: Survivors, Cytus II, Bloons TD 6, Paths & Danger, True Skate, Undergrave - Tactical Roguelike, Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition, and Evoland 2. Discounts are also available on Google Pixel devices, with the Pixel 10 and Pixel 10a at reduced prices, as well as Samsung Galaxy S26 and S26 Ultra devices. Additionally, TCL NXTPAPER Android tablets are starting at a low price.
'Going to make myself stick with SteamOS instead of slithering back to Windows': gamers get ready to abandon Windows 11, as Valve focuses on boosting SteamOS on the desktop
Winsage
June 23, 2026

‘Going to make myself stick with SteamOS instead of slithering back to Windows’: gamers get ready to abandon Windows 11, as Valve focuses on boosting SteamOS on the desktop

Valve is enhancing SteamOS to improve compatibility with desktop hardware and collaborating with Nvidia for better GPU support. The recent release of SteamOS 3.8 includes enhancements for Intel CPUs and Nvidia GPUs, as well as improvements in video memory management for discrete graphics cards. The update features KDE Plasma version 6.4.3 with Wayland support, improving external display and variable refresh rate support. Discussions on platforms like Reddit show growing interest in switching from Windows 11 to SteamOS, with users reporting positive gaming experiences on the latter. Some gamers have noted better performance on Linux-based systems compared to Windows 11, indicating Valve's efforts to promote gaming on Linux. Despite SteamOS being a niche option, its advancements may make it a more appealing alternative for gamers, potentially influencing competition with Windows 11.
I gamed on 2026's best Snapdragon and Exynos flagship phones
BetaBeacon
June 23, 2026

I gamed on 2026’s best Snapdragon and Exynos flagship phones

The Exynos-equipped Galaxy S26 Plus performs well in gaming, handling Genshin Impact with a locked frame rate and outperforming the Tensor G5 chip in the Pixel 10 Pro XL. However, the Exynos flagship is capped at 60fps in Call of Duty Mobile, raising questions about the impact of per-game optimizations on gameplay experiences.
Steam Machine review: Valve's underwhelming living-room PC has a serious price problem
AppWizard
June 22, 2026

Steam Machine review: Valve’s underwhelming living-room PC has a serious price problem

The Steam Machine is a compact gaming system measuring 16.5 × 15.5 × 15.3 cm, designed to run SteamOS and provide access to the Steam library while offering a user experience similar to consoles. It features a custom AMD CPU with six cores and twelve threads, 16 MiB of L3 cache, and a maximum clock speed of 4.86 GHz. The system includes 16 GiB of DDR5 memory and a discrete Radeon graphics unit with 8 GiB of GDDR6 video memory based on the Navi 33 architecture, operating with 28 compute units and a power budget of 110 watts. Storage consists of an NVMe drive with approximately 1.9 TB of space and a zram swap of around 7.6 GiB. The Steam Machine runs SteamOS 3.8.9 in its x86-64 version, allowing it to function as either a Linux PC or a gaming interface. Connectivity options include one HDMI 2.0 port, one DisplayPort 1.4 port, four USB-A ports, a USB-C port, Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.3. Its hardware is aligned with PC architecture but lacks the customization options of a bespoke system.
The arcade meets the hex grid in R-Type Tactics—an unlikely fusion that shines like a star on PC
AppWizard
June 22, 2026

The arcade meets the hex grid in R-Type Tactics—an unlikely fusion that shines like a star on PC

The R-Type series is transitioning from its traditional shmup format to a strategy format, introducing complexity with statistics and material costs. Originally released on the PSP with two Tactics games in the late 2010s, the series now offers over 100 missions across three unlockable campaigns on PC, including the new English debut of Operation Bitter Chocolate and additional content in the "Cosmos" missions. This shift aims to provide a unique experience for players amidst a competitive landscape of strategy games.
The Steam Machine is the start of an even more expensive future for game consoles
AppWizard
June 22, 2026

The Steam Machine is the start of an even more expensive future for game consoles

Valve's Steam Machine is priced at ,049 for the 512GB model and ,128 with a Steam Controller. The 2TB version costs ,349 or ,428 with the controller. In comparison, the 2TB Xbox Series X retails for 9.99, the PS5 Pro for 9.99, and the upcoming Switch 2 is expected to launch at 9.99. The Steam Machine offers access to Steam's extensive library of games and is positioned as a premium option in a market with rising hardware prices. Recent data shows a 46% decline in PS5 sales year-over-year, coinciding with a price increase to 9.99. Xbox is developing "Project Helix," a device between a console and a PC, but pricing concerns have led to a reevaluation of its vision.
silver Android smartphone
AppWizard
June 22, 2026

“Nintendo will not be challenged at all” — Surging prices have damaged the PC gaming handheld market, and our readers did not hold back

The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is priced at ,799, reflecting increased component costs due to the AI boom and its premium build quality. In comparison, the Steam Deck started at 9, allowing consumers to buy multiple gaming consoles. Nintendo has shipped nearly 156 million Switch units and 19.86 million Switch 2 units, while the Steam Deck has sold an estimated 4 million units. The Nintendo Switch's sales surged after a price hike in Japan but later declined, with a similar price adjustment expected in the US, Canada, and Europe. Users distinguish the Steam Deck as an "enthusiast device" for PC gamers, while the Switch is the exclusive platform for Nintendo titles. The PC gaming handheld market is viewed as hibernating rather than over, with optimism for future developments despite current challenges. The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ features Intel's Arc G3 chips, which have generated excitement about its performance. There is a significant audience interested in the right combination of price and specifications for handheld PC gaming.
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