Benchmarks of Intel's upcoming Core Ultra 200V laptop CPUs have been leaked, and show that the new chips can deliver impressive gaming performance while drawing a tiny amount of power. The Intel Core Ultra 200V benchmark leak suggests Intel could be putting up quite a strong fight against competition from AMD and Qualcomm when its new CPUs arrive later this year. It's an exciting time for laptops - both gaming and otherwise - with the second half of this year set to see new devices based on three brand new chips battle it out for best gaming laptop supremacy. Qualcomm was out first with its ARM-based Elite X chips, which bring incredible battery life but middling gaming performance. Then we'll be getting AMD's Strix Point chips in just a few weeks, and later this year we'll get Intel Lunar Lake. Continue reading This new Intel CPU leak hints at stronger Steam Deck rivals to come MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Core i5 14600K review, Best gaming CPU, Core i9 14900K review

We’ve been spoilt for choice among the best strategy games of late, with the magnificent Baldur’s Gate 3 leading the charge and other big winners including the likes of Manor Lords, Against the Storm, the revitalized Total War Warhammer 3, and now the upcoming Civilization 7. But if you’ve been hankering for something new to scratch that strategic itch, a new Humble Bundle is a great way to get your hands on six lesser-known but well-regarded such games at a discount price. Continue reading Snag six stellar strategy games for less than the price of one

Between Civilization 7, Manor Lords, its close rival Bellwright, and Frostpunk 2, it seems we’re going through a strategy game renaissance right now. But whether I’m building, harvesting resources, playing politician, or waging war, I always feel like I’m missing something - I want the strategy gameplay, but with a more robust, propulsive story. Just announced, an upcoming Viking-based builder seems to marry the in-depth, turn-based mechanics of 4X hits with a credible narrative. This could be one for your Steam wishlist. Continue reading Upcoming Steam strategy game Norse is like Manor Lords with Vikings MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Viking games, Best strategy games, Best upcoming PC games

I think Dying Light 2 is about to join the pantheon of videogame comeback stories, up there alongside Cyberpunk 2077, No Man’s Sky, and Final Fantasy 14. When it launched back in 2022, the zombie FPS faced criticism owing to the fact it was a little too easy, a little too streamlined, and just less substantial than its beloved predecessor. Over the past two years, however, Techland has turned the parkour-driven survival RPG around. The gigantic new Dying Light 2 update represents the next chapter in an impressive redemption tale. It transforms the shooter into a brutal roguelike, and you can try it for yourself today. Continue reading New Dying Light 2 update transforms it into a roguelike, playable now MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Dying Light 2 review, Dying Light 2 factions, Best zombie games

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Another Nintendo Direct has come and gone, and with it, we have a look at what Nintendo is planning out for the end of 2024 (and even some of 2025). Personally, I wasnt expecting the world out of Nintendos latest Direct, but the lineup of games Nintendo has to offer is pretty incredible. Even on a smaller scale, there are several exciting games across Nintendos different franchises that are bringing things Nintendo fans have been asking for for a long time. Its excellent to see that, even as Nintendo begins to sunset the Switch, their many talented developers arent skimping on the quality or quantity of first-party games.

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Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge Amazon Prime Day is fast approaching (on July 16th and 17th), but you don’t have to wait to get an impressive deal on one of Amazon’s flagship devices. That’s because Woot (which is owned by Amazon) is selling a refurbished third-gen Fire TV Cube for $79.99 with a 90-day warranty, saving you $60 off the cost of a new one until July 5th or until it’s sold out. This is the latest version of the Cube, which streams up to 4K resolution with HDR, supports Wi-Fi 6E for maintaining faster speeds, and also doubles as an Amazon Echo smart speaker for hands-free voice control options. The Cube is Amazon’s most expensive streaming device, and even if you don’t fully utilize all of its features, you’re still getting some of the snappiest... Continue reading…

Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photo from Getty Images Over the last day or so, customers of the big three US mobile carriers — Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile — who are using data roaming internationally have complained about an inability to connect and make calls. Complaints about connection problems have spread across social media for hours, with little response from the carriers. In an email sent to The Verge, AT&T spokesperson Keoni Holoman explained that the issue is apparently linked to an unnamed third party: The AT&T network is operating normally. Some customers traveling internationally may be experiencing service disruptions due to an issue outside the AT&T network. We’re working with one of our roaming connectivity providers to resolve the issue. That won’t help anyone get connected,... Continue reading…