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Elden Ring ran extremely well on the Asus ROG Ally X, but with the release of Nightreign, handheld gaming PC nerds (like me) are desperate to know if it continues the trend. After all, Shadow of the Erdtree was more demanding than the original, and that was an expansion built into it. Considering Nightreign is a standalone title, it has the potential to take things up a notch. But I have great news: It runs even better than Elden Ring. That seems surprising, but it shouldn’t be: Elden Ring Nightreign is limited to a small map called Limveld, meaning there’s far less on the screen at any time. It helps that the environment is based on Limgrave rather than anything from Shadow of the Erdtree, which came out two years later and had more complex visual effects that gave my Ally a run for its money. A Note on the Hardware Plenty of handheld gaming PCs are out in the market, yet the Asus ROG Ally X is the best of the bunch. It utilizes a AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme akin to competitors like the Lenovo Legion Go, but the upgrade to 24GB of RAM at 7,500MHz clock speed allows for 16GB allocated to the GPU (rather than the 8GB of the original Ally). This makes the Asus ROG Ally X the perfect choice for testing modern releases like Elden Ring Nightreign, at least until we see the AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme implemented later this year in the heavily leaked Xbox-branded Ally. While the ROG Ally X is more powerful on paper, the Steam Deck could give it a run for its money, as Valve’s per-game optimization has the potential to yield greater performance. Valve even went so far as to optimize Elden Ring for Steam Deck years ago, and we could see the same happen for Nightreign. [/url] Can The Asus ROG Ally X Handle Elden Ring Nightreign? I tested the game primarily in the castle at the center of Limveld. It's the largest set piece on the unaltered base map, where giants can throw enormous pots of magic at the player. This is where my framerate consistently dips to its lowest points, so I’m using it as a baseline for performance. I also started a new match between each graphics preset (as recommended by the game). I set my ROG Ally X’s Operating Mode to Turbo (30W) and plugged it into an outlet, allowing it to output the maximum amount of watts into performance. I also allocated 16GB of RAM to the GPU to get the most of its hardware, which is a unique advantage of the Ally X, as it’s built with 24GB of RAM. Most other handheld gaming PCs feature 16GB of RAM and can only allocate 8GB to the GPU. These settings allow the Asus ROG Ally X to run at its best. The game runs well on the handheld, but Elden Ring Nightreign can struggle when there are a lot of enemies and visual effects at the same time, especially in more open areas. So, if you’re being ganked by several blood-infused enemies set to self-destruct on your position, all while overlooking Limveld from the top of ruins, the frame rate will take a massive hit. However, in enclosed spaces, like a dense forest, the game fares much better, particularly if you strategically point the camera towards the ground. My ROG Ally X maintained an average of 30 fps at 1080p on the Maximum preset, with occasional drops down to 27 fps (usually after being bombarded by magic pots). The only other preset that dipped below 30 fps was 1080p on High. It hit an average of 35 fps, but dropped to 28 fps a few times when battling atop the castle. Otherwise, no other graphics preset dipped below 30 fps once. 1080p at Medium settings came in at an average of 39 fps. Low averaged at 43 fps, with a low of 39 fps. The game runs much better at 720p, even reaching 60 fps occasionally. Maximum at 720p averaged 41 fps, with a 1% low of 38 fps. High came in with an average of 44 fps, with 40 fps at the worst. Medium and low look crunchy, but yield excellent performance. Elden Ring Nightreign is perfect on the Asus ROG Ally X Nightreign looks great at 1080p with Maximum settings, and plays decently enough. I enjoyed sessions from start to finish on this preset, and while occasional stutters were bothersome, it’s pretty smooth otherwise and often hovered over 30 fps. 30 fps isn’t enough for everyone though, and those willing to take a hit to resolution will likely find a better balance playing at Maximum graphics and 720p, which hovers around 41 fps, hitting a midpoint between smoothness and quality. Players clamoring for 60 fps on their Asus ROG Ally X will have the best luck at 720p, but you’ll have to reduce the graphics presets to Medium or Low. Even then, the machine cannot maintain an average of 60 fps, and only reaches that high during less demanding encounters, like in enclosed spaces. It doesn’t look great, though, as Limveld appears flat on Low especially. The island loses its complex shadows, and each structure is low-poly. Claire finds joy in impassioned ramblings about her closeness to video games. She has a bachelor’s degree in Journalism & Media Studies from Brooklyn College and seven years of experience in entertainment journalism. Claire is a stalwart defender of games as an artform and spends most days overwhelmed with excitement for its past, present and future. When she isn't writing or playing Dark Souls, she can be found eating chicken fettuccine alfredo and gushing about handheld gaming PCs. View the full article

PQube will release Class of Heroes 3 Remaster digitally and physically in the West this September. View the full article

The biggest names in the multiplayer FPS space are set to launch new series entries in the form of Call of Duty: ****** Ops 7 and the yet-to-be-unveiled Battlefield 6 very soon. But there are plenty of other free options within the genre to check out in the meantime. Just yesterday, for instance, Rainbow Six Siege X came out and, going by its recent resurgence on Steam, the Delta Force revival put out late last year is doing better than ever before. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: New Delta Force update adds strategic mode from Battlefield and Hell Let Loose All Delta Force operators Best Delta Force loadouts and builds View the full article

With Madden NFL 26 releasing soon, there are plenty of new features to this title that make it stand out from previous iterations of the football simulation series. Some of the coolest new mechanics in Madden 26 are realistic weather and exhaustion systems that introduce wear and tear to different games. While this does create an authentic atmosphere of the sport from real life, these features could hinder player experiences. View the full article

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Nintendo Switch 2 owners hoping for the release of Infinity Nikki on the new console will have to wait a while, but there seems to be plenty of possibility for the future. While Infinity Nikki's developer and publisher, Infold Games, is in favor of branching out to new platforms, the company is currently facing some obstacles that make a Switch 2 port impossible for the time being. View the full article

Blizzard recently unveiled the 2.2.3 Update for Diablo 4, which fixes some issues that the game and its Vessel of Hatred DLC were still reporting. The patch is already available for gamers who play on PC, and it will be automatically downloaded when gamers log in to Diablo 4. View the full article

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Genshin Impact players can obtain free Primogems by pre-registering for Version 5.7, allowing them to stock up on some bonus currency in time for Skirk. As Genshin Impact sets the stage for Version 5.7, it's important for players to keep in mind that the patch will offer a limited number of Primogems. Despite introducing a new endgame mode to Genshin Impact, Version 5.7 is estimated to only have about 54 Intertwined Wishes for free-to-play accounts. View the full article

Rainbow Six Siege X, the biggest update to Ubisoft's team-based tactical shooter to date, has seen its player count on Steam jump by more than double to 142,000 concurrent players. Rainbow Six Siege Xlaunched alongside the game's Operation Daybreak season on June 10, nearly a decade after the original game's release back in December 2015. View the full article

After over 1200 hours of playing Elden Ring, I still find myself discovering new features that catch me by surprise. After feeling nostalgic from my time enjoying Nightreign, I decided to revisit the Lands Between, and I noticed that I was receiving a random Gold-Pickled Fowl Foot rune buff despite not having used one or equipping any other items that might trigger the buff. I also noticed that there were golden specks floating around the area, which made me think that maybe I had stumbled upon an undiscovered secret area. View the full article

Rainbow Six Siege X marks the tenth year of the popular tactical shooter, but if you're on either Xbox or PlayStation, some occasional errors might disrupt your enjoyment. The new season has plenty of exciting content, including fresh game modes for fans to explore. The game is officially free-to-play, with the launch of the Free Access edition. However, if you have been experiencing technical issues on your consoles, here are some simple tricks. Rainbow Six Siege X not working on console fixes Most problems that prevent Rainbow Six Siege X from working on consoles also apply if you're playing on a PC. Can't connect to the servers: Every operation on Rainbow Six Siege X requires you to be connected to the internet. We have a detailed guide about what to do if you can't connect to the servers. In short, always check the game's server status to establish that it's operational, and you can begin your sessions.Restart your consoles: This used to happen when I owned an Xbox Series S. The game would simply fail to load past the loading screen or execute an infinite loading screen. The easiest way to solve this problem is to restart your console. I haven't encountered the same problem on my PS5, but the same action should be taken if it happens to you.Update the client: The client should usually update automatically on your consoles. If there's a mismatch between the client version and Ubisoft's servers, there will be crashes. Hence, either manually install the updated client or perform a clean reinstall. Apart from these specific problems mentioned above, other minor issues can happen (not exclusive to consoles). Changing the NAT type can prevent matchmaking errors if that's a problem you're encountering.Ensure that no background downloads are consuming the bandwidth of your connection. That should fix any problem you might face trying to enjoy the Year 10 content in Rainbow Six Siege X on your consoles. The post How to fix Rainbow Six Siege X not working on Xbox and Playstation appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

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When is the Resident Evil 9 release date? 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of Capcom's beloved survival horror series, and it stands to reason that the next installment is as much a look back at what came before as it is another step forward. The official reveal at Summer Game Fest was as good a confirmation as any. RE9, otherwise known as Resident Evil Requiem, takes us back to Raccoon City for the first time following its destruction at the end of RE3. It's one of the most iconic horror game locations and holds a lot of memories for Resident Evil's characters, history, and fans. Prepare for this zombie-infested trip down memory lane with everything we know about the RE9 release date, including the latest trailers, news, and theories. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Resident Evil Requiem already feels like a return to real survival horror Resident Evil Requiem looks a lot better than Village, but I still have doubts View the full article

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Gamers have a short timeframe to claim Deathloop and Ogu and the Secret Forest for free on the Epic Games Store. The Epic Games Store often offers excellent free titles on its platform, and Deathloop is an incredible pick for gamers who have not tried the first-person immersive sim yet. View the full article

Age of Empires 4 took me by surprise. I'm a cast-iron AoE 2 acolyte. More broadly, I think the visual design of RTS games peaked in the '90s - Command and Conquer, Jagged Alliance, and Total Annihilation remain three of the best-looking games of all time, regardless of genre. In theory, AoE 4, which is a real-time strategy game in 3D (I know!) shouldn't work for me. But Relic, World's Edge, and Forgotten Empires' sequel is a more-than-deserving companion to AoE 2. If you haven't played it before, the gigantic Deluxe edition is now available for ultra-cheap. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Best RTS games on PC 2025 New Age of Empires 4 patch promises to fix DLC after mixed Steam reviews Historical RTS Age of Empires 4 brings the Knights Templar to battle in new DLC View the full article

Update 1.1 for The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered is now available on all platforms. After being shadow dropped in April following countless rumors of its existence, The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered has seen incredible fanfare, with new players and veterans alike returning to explore the lands of Cyrodiil and defeat the evil forces threatening its security. View the full article

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Sony has published its PlayStation Plus Game Catalog additions for June 2025, revealing a list of games that includes highlights like FBC: Firebreak, Battlefield 2042, Deus Ex, and more. The lineup of nine games to be made available across the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers was announced in a PlayStation.Blog post. Every game on the list will be available to download for subscribers starting June 17, 2025, less than one week from today, June 11. Remedy Entertainment’s FBC: Firebreak is the headliner here. This inventive, co-op first-person shooter plops players back into the Control universe as a cleanup crew tasked with clearing out a Federal Bureau of Control overrun with otherworldly creatures. It’s three-player FPS action that launches for PlayStation Plus Extra subscribers on day one. The multiplayer fun rolls on with DICE’s near-future shooter, Battlefield 2042, which comes to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog June 2025 lineup as the team at EA continues its work on a new, untitled Battlefield entry. If shooters aren’t your thing, titles such as Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2, We Love Katamari Reroll + Reroll Reverie, and Eiyuden Chronicles: Hundred Heroes are here to add some variety to your gaming plans. There’s even Train Sim World 5 for those who prefer a more relaxed experience. Endless Dungeon and theHunter: Call of the Wild round out the list of newcomers for the PlayStation Plus Extra tier. PlayStation Plus Premium members, meanwhile, get one major new addition in the form of Deus Ex: The Conspiracy, which will be made playable on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 for the first time. You can see all of the June 2025 PlayStation Plus Game Catalog additions coming to the service Tuesday, along with their supported platforms, in the list below. PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium Game Catalog Additions – June 2025FBC: Firebreak | PS5Battlefield 2042 | PS4, PS5Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 | PS5theHunter: Call of the Wild | PS4We Love Katamari Reroll + Royal Reverie | PS4, PS5Eiyuden Chronicles: Hundred Heroes | PS4, PS5Train Sim World 5 | PS4, PS5Endless Dungeon | PS4, PS5PlayStation Plus Premium Game Catalog Additions – June 2025Deus Ex: The Conspiracy | PS4, PS5 The June 2025 PlayStation Plus Game Catalog titles are less than a week away from launching for Sony’s gaming subscription service. While we wait, be sure to read up on all of the games added in May 2025, as well as the four games Essential subscribers received last week. You can also check out some of the other titles set to launch for the service this summer, and you can click here to read up on our list of the best games PlayStation Plus has to offer. Michael Cripe is a freelance contributor with IGN. He's best known for his work at sites like The Pitch, The Escapist, and OnlySP. Be sure to give him a follow on Bluesky (@mikecripe.bsky.social) and Twitter (@MikeCripe). View the full article

Intel is going all out on bargain CPU deals at the moment, and this latest one not only enables you to grab an Intel Core i5 14600K for just $199.99, but you also get a free MSI AIO cooler and two games as well, including Civilization 7. The free gifts alone would cost you just $184.98, meaning the 14-core Intel CPU effectively costs you just $15. I've seen some genuinely good deals in my time, but this one is outstanding in terms of value. Unlike the recent Intel Arrow Lake chips, the Core i5 14600K is based on the last-gen Raptor Lake architecture, which is much better for gaming. Given that the Core i5 14600K usually costs more than $200 anyway, and launched at an MSRP of $329, the fact that you can now get it for $199.99, plus a load of free goodies, makes this one of the best gaming CPU deals I've ever seen. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Civilization 7 will get new maps, as Firaxis responds to Ages system controversy Civilization 7 Steam reviews hit new low, despite Firaxis' best efforts Surprise Civilization 7 update makes entire game tougher with giant new map type View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Following yesterday's Estelle trailer, Falcom showcases a new Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter character trailer for Joshua. View the full article