The Lenovo Legion Go handheld gaming PC is now on sale, with its price falling to $499 (was $699) at Amazon for the first time amidst rumors of AMD’s Ryzen Z2 handheld gaming chips - and this could be positive news for a potential successor.

Lenovo remains the only brand among recent handheld manufacturers that is yet to build a successor or upgrade to its original handheld device; Asus released the improved ROG Ally X earlier this year and Valve launched the Steam Deck OLED in November 2023. There have been reports of a Lenovo Legion Go ‘Lite’ ‘leak’, which might have a smaller screen and an HDMI output, but would reportedly stick with the Ryzen Z1 chip.

The rumors surrounding the purported Ryzen Z2 Extreme chip suggest it could feature RDNA 3.5 for better gaming performance and battery life. Since Asus ROG Ally prices fell drastically before the launch of the improved Ally X, the timing here could mean Lenovo may be about to follow in the same direction.

Z2 Extreme means better battery life for gaming handhelds? Yes please

Valve’s Steam Deck is a prime example of a gaming handheld device that prioritizes battery life (even if it could still be much better). Compared to the ROG Ally and Legion Go, it is currently the best at allowing gamers to get the most time out of their gaming sessions on the go. While the recent Ally X offered a significant bump in battery life, this was achieved thanks to a much larger battery than the one seen in the original Ally.

While there is no official confirmation yet, the Z2 Extreme promises to enhance gaming performance and battery life - this could be highly beneficial for a Legion Go successor, which we noted in our review was in dire need of stronger battery performance.

Asus’ next Ally is also rumored to come with three variants, if the ‘Z2G’ chip reports are true - this could support the Legion Go Lite leak mentioned earlier, potentially leading to stronger competition in the gaming handheld market. In other words, things are starting to get interesting…

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Black Ops 6 Season One is right around the corner, given that the game is now out for all players. In the coming weeks, players will be treated to a new Battle Pass to work through, changes to Warzone, as well as some new content for Multiplayer. Unfortunately, Activision has yet to announce the specifics regarding Season One, but thanks to a recent leak, we may know the launch date after all.

If you weren't aware, new Call of Duty games tend to launch in a sort of pre-season state these days. This gives players the chance to jump into the game, leveling up guns and getting to grips with the map selection before new content is added. As such, there's currently no Battle Pass, but that's set to change. Even without Season One content, we're having a blast with Black Ops 6, and it's certainly looking to be a contender for our list of the best FPS games to play in 2024.

As we near the rumored Black Ops 6 Season One release date, we'll likely start to hear more on what'll be added, and on the precise timings. For now, here's everything we know so far, including a look at the leaked Season One release date.

Black Ops 6 Season One release date: rumored timings so far

According to a recent link from a promotional game tie-in, the Black Ops 6 Season One release date is November 14, 2024. As spotted by CharlieIntel (shown in the Tweet below), Black Ops 6's collaboration with the US pizza chain Little Caesars appears to have let the Season One launch date slip.

In the replies to the Tweet above, emails from Little Caesars to participating players mentions: "The Battle Pass will be delivered to your Activision account at the start of Season One of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on November 14, 2024."

Of course, it's worth stressing that this is unconfirmed at present, though it does fit into similar timings relative to previous Call of Duty releases. Once we hear more from Activision, we'll be sure to update this page.

What we'd like to see from Black Ops 6 Season One

While we wait to hear what Black Ops 6 has in store, we'll be thinking about what we'd like to see added to the game. Of course, a Battle Pass is coming but beyond that, new content is harder to predict. Given that Black Ops 6 just launched, and given the fact that it contains all new maps, some familiar maps could be a welcome addition alongside Season One. We'd like to see the team pull from older Black Ops games specifically, such as Summit, as well as some of the best offerings from last year's remastered Modern Warfare 2 maps like Rust.

There are still plenty of weapons to work through in Black Ops 6, so new weapons in Season One aren't exactly top of our list of wishes. Instead, it'd be good to see further balancing patches, especially concerning the currently essential Gunfighter Wildcard. Over the next couple of weeks, it should become clear which guns in Black Ops 6 need nerfs, and which need buff. For now, though, the current slate of weapons feels surprisingly balanced, with everything from SMGs to Marksman rifles feeling genuinely viable.

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Yooka-Replaylee, the upcoming remake/overhaul of Playtonic's original 3D platformer, Yooka-Laylee, seems like it'll be heading to Nintendo Switch 2.

The developer caused a bit of a stir on X / Twitter, posting a new trailer for the upcoming game accompanied by the following text: "As well as PC, Yooka-Replaylee WILL be on PS5, Xbox Series and... Nintendo."

The word "Nintendo" is swiftly followed by a very cheeky use of the eyes emoji. The end of the trailer replicates this by placing a cartoonish pair of eyes on top of the Nintendo logo.

Yooka-Replaylee has store pages on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC where folks can wishlist the game and read up on its new features. Curiously, though, this isn't the case on Nintendo Switch. Either Playtonic is ditching the original Switch entirely for this release, or it's simply waiting for Nintendo to announce its new hardware before saying anything more concrete.

In case you're unfamiliar, Yooka-Replaylee is a complete overhaul of the original Yooka-Laylee which launched back in 2017 off the back of a successful Kickstarter campaign. A spiritual successor to the Banjo-Kazooie series, it was largely developed by former Rare staff.

Unfortunately, Yooka-Laylee wasn't particularly well-received. While that N64-era Rare style of humor was fully intact, many players felt its levels to be largely lifeless and uninteresting. A side-scrolling sequel, Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair, was released two years later. Largely inspired by Donkey Kong Country (and again made by many of the same devs), it fared much better and actually received critical acclaim at launch.

Hopefully, then, Yooka-Replaylee can present a much-improved version of the original game. The new release will boast improved visuals, performance, and resolution, alongside a new world map, new challenges, and plenty of quality-of-life additions that all point to a much more enjoyable experience overall.

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Nintendo might not have yet unveiled the long-awaited Switch 2, but it did just announce a brand new Nintendo Switch OLED bundle.

Available now at select retailers in Europe and on My Nintendo Store, this bundle is priced at £309.99 and features a white Switch OLED console, a pre-installed digital copy of Super Mario Bros. Wonder, as well as a 12-month Nintendo Switch Online membership.

According to Nintendo, this offer will save you £67 when compared to buying each item included in the bundle separately, which is pretty good.

Right now, it appears the bundle isn't available in the US, but we'll keep you updated.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder launched last year on Nintendo Switch. In TechRadar Gaming's five-star review, Catherine Lewis called the game a "triumphant evolution of 2D Mario, with a non-stop flow of creative ideas wrapped up in a visually delightful package, bursting with character."

Nintendo hasn't formally revealed its next handheld console just yet, but a release date announcement for the Switch 2 is confirmed before the end of 2024. It's also expected to launch in 2025.

Rumors about the system have been ramping up considerably over the past year. Just last month, new images allegedly leaked online showcasing the supposed final design of the Switch 2.

There were 12 images in total, while 10 showed off 3D model renders that seemed to indicate that the next evolution of the Switch will be thicker and feature a larger display and kickstand - similar to the OLED.

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The list of PS5 Pro-approved games continues to rack up following the console's official announcement as yet another studio confirms upgrades on the way.

In a recent X / Twitter post, Team Ninja announced that Rise of the Ronin, its action role-playing game (RPG) that launched earlier this year, will receive PlayStation 5 Pro support.

Although the developer didn't offer too many details, it did confirm that Rise of the Ronin will get "improved visuals" and "frame rates" on the mid-generation console.

Improved visuals could potentially take advantage of the PS5 Pro's new AI upscaling software, PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR), generally enhancing the look of the game in everything from characters, environments, and visual effects.

As for frame rates, the action game could receive additional modes that let players choose what to prioritize, like visuals or performance.

Currently, the PS5 version of Rise of the Ronin features a 60fps Performance mode, 30fps Graphics mode, and a 30fps Ray Tracing mode, so it's possible the PS5 Pro upgrade could improve these options further, allowing players to have the best of both worlds in some capacity.

Arrowhead Game Studios has also confirmed that its popular third-person multiplayer shooter, Helldivers 2, will receive a PS5 Pro upgrade in the future, but hasn't provided the specifics just yet.

Alan Wake 2 developer, Remedy, also recently revealed that its horror game will receive Quality and Performance mode upgrades after the mid-gen console launches.

Looking to get your hands on the PS5 Pro ahead of launch? Be sure to check out our PS5 Pro pre-order guide.

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The Monster Hunter Wilds open beta will let players try out the game ahead of its release next year. There's a variety of missions to take on, from a small slice of a story mission to repeatable monster hunts. All in all, it looks set to give players a good opportunity to experience some of the new weapon mechanics and see the new environments in action.

From what we've seen so far, and from what we played in our Monster Hunter Wilds preview, the game is primed to push the series forward, with evolving landscapes and more complex monster behaviors. This time around, you can bring multiple weapons into hunts with you, a huge change that'll likely allow for more build experimentation. It's changes like these that make us hopeful that Monster Hunter Wilds will end up on our best crossplay games list by the end of the year.

Here's when you'll be able to play the Monster Hunter Wilds open beta, whether that's as a PS Plus subscriber, a PS5 player, an Xbox player, or someone playing on PC. We'll also detail what to expect from the beta, including rewards that'll transfer over to the full game at launch.

Monster Hunter Wilds open beta release date for PlayStation, Xbox and PC

The Monster Hunter Wilds open beta starts on Tuesday, October 28, and runs through until Thursday, October 30. This is the first open beta period, available for those on PlayStation Plus. If you're not a PS Plus subscriber, or if you're playing on Xbox or PC, you can find the precise timings below:

• PS5 with PS Plus subscription: October 28 at 11PM ET / 8PM PT (October 29 at 3AM GMT) - October 30 at 10:59PM ET / 7:59PM PT (October 31 at 2:59AM GMT)
• PS5 (no PS Plus subscription): October 31 at 11PM ET / 8PM PT (November 1 at 3AM GMT) - November 3 at 9:59AM ET / 6:59AM PT (November 4 at 1:59AM GMT)
• Xbox Series X|S: October 31 at 11PM ET / 8PM PT (November 1 at 3AM GMT) - November 3 at 9:59AM ET / 6:59AM PT (November 4 at 1:59AM GMT)
• Steam: October 31 at 11PM ET / 8PM PT (November 1 at 3AM GMT) - November 3 at 9:59AM ET / 6:59AM PT (November 4 at 1:59AM GMT)

Monster Hunter Wilds open beta preload

You'll be able to preload the Monster Hunter Wilds open beta on Sunday, October 27 at 11PM ET / 8PM PT (Monday, October 28 at 3AM GMT) if you're a PlayStation Plus subscriber on PS5. If you're on other platforms, or on PS5 without a PS Plus subscription, you'll find preload times below:

• PS5 (no PS Plus subscription): Wednesday, October 30 at 11PM ET / 8PM PT (Thursday, October 31 at 3AM GMT)
• Xbox: Wednesday, October 30 at 11PM ET / 8PM PT (Thursday, October 31 at 3AM GMT)
• PC (Steam): Wednesday, October 30 at 11PM ET / 8PM PT (Thursday, October 31 at 3AM GMT)

Monster Hunter Wilds beta rewards

There are two main Monster Hunter Wilds beta rewards that can be transferred to the full game at launch:

• Open Beta Test Bonus Pendant (Pictured above)
• Open Beta Test Bonus Item Pack (Mega Potion x10, Ration x5, Lifepowder x5, Max Potion x2, Herbal Medicine x2, Mulberry x2, Armor Sphere x5)

Note that in order to redeem the rewards at launch, you will need to be playing on the same platform where you played the beta.

Monster Hunter Wilds open beta - what to expect

The Monster Hunter Wilds open beta will feature a character creator, as well as two main missions to take on. The first mission is the Story Trial, where you'll experience the opening cutscene and play the Chatacabra Hunt with some basic tutorials enabled. Once you've gotten the hang of the basics, you can take on the Doshaguma Hunt. The goal here is to defeat the alpha of the Doshaguma pack. Explore on your Seikret, and switch between two different weapon types on the fly.

Monster Hunter Wilds FAQ

Does progress from the beta carry over into Monster Hunter Wilds?

While main progress from the Monster Hunter Wilds doesn't carry over into the full game, you will earn the aforementioned rewards for participating. In addition, you can import your Character data over once the game launches. This means your main Hunter design, as well as your main Palico companion.

Does the Monster Hunter Wilds beta feature crossplay?

Yes, the Monster Hunter Wilds open beta will feature crossplay, across PS5, Xbox and PC. Note that during the PS Plus open beta test, only PS5 players with a PS Plus subscription will be able to participate. Once things open up later on, crossplay will be enabled.

Can you play the Monster Hunter Wilds beta Solo?

You can play the Monster Hunter Wilds beta solo if you wish. There's also the SOS Flare function, which allows you to call in other online players, or to call for help from NPC Support Hunters.

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Sony has released a new PlayStation 5 software update.

Version 24.07-10.20.00 is now live on the platform and is a fairly small update that consists of quality-of-life improvements for system software performance and stability while also improving the message and usability on some select screens.

The main takeaway, however, is how Activities are now presented. According to the patch notes, Activities now display as 'In Progress', 'Not Started', or 'Completed', "depending on whether you have ever started or completed the activity".

PS5 Version 24.07-10.20.00 - Patch Notes:

• Activities now display as In Progress, Not Started, or Completed, depending on whether you have ever started or completed the activity.
• We've improved system software performance and stability.
• We've improved the messages and usability on some screens.

Last month, Sony released the PS5's biggest software update yet, which added a ton of new features ahead. Highlighted in the huge patch included an all-new Welcome Hub, a new control panel for players on the main page that allows a bunch of customizable options.

Trophy tracking was also added among the numerous widgets, as well as a battery life panel for DualSense, DualSense Edge, and PSVR 2 Sense controllers, among other improvements.

These recent PS5 updates arrive ahead of the global launch of the PS5 Pro on November 7, an enhanced version of the 2020 console featuring all-new tech, including Sony's new AI upscaling software, PlayStation Spectral Super Revolution (PSSR).

If you're still looking to get your hands on the mid-generation console, be sure to check out our PS5 Pro pre-order guide.

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Black Ops 6 release times start rolling out later today, beginning at 9AM PDT, allowing players to jump into the all-new campaign, multiplayer and other modes. It's all happening as a kind of rolling release, with the game going live at different times depending on your time zone. There's no Black Ops 6 early access this time around, either.

Depending on where you are in the world, you'll be able to get your hands on Black Ops 6 very soon indeed. From what we played of the beta, Black Ops 6 absolutely has a chance at ending up on our best FPS games list by the end of the year. The new Omnimovement mechanics are the star of the show, allowing you to dive in basically any direction while shooting. We'll have to see how the first season of content goes, but hopefully, this new Call of Duty game will be an impressive entry into the series.

To make sure you can jump into Black Ops 6 as early as possible, we've gathered together the Black Ops 6 release times for your timezone. We'll detail the Black Ops 6 release time for the US west coast, east coast, the UK, Europe, and Australia.

Black Ops 6 release times for PC

Black Ops 6 will launch on October 24 at 9PM PDT for PC players. Here's the Black Ops 6 release time in your time zone:

• Los Angeles: October 24 at 9PM (PDT)
• Mexico City: October 24 at 10PM (CST)
• New York: October 25 at 12AM (EDT)
• São Paulo: October 25 at 1AM (BRT)
• London: October 25 at 5AM (BST)
• Paris: October 25 at 6AM (CEST)
• Johannesburg: October 25 at 6AM (SAST)
• Dubai: October 25 at 8AM (GST)
• Seoul: October 25 at 1PM (KST)
• Tokyo: October 25 at 1PM (JST)
• Sydney: October 25 at 3PM (AEDT)

Black Ops 6 release times for PlayStation and Xbox

The Black Ops 6 release time for PlayStation and Xbox is midnight local time (October 25). This means that you'll be able to jump in as soon as October 25 hits. Make sure to have the game preloaded if you can, as it's if a hefty file size.

Black Ops 6 Game Pass launch time

Black Ops 6 will launch on Xbox Game Pass at midnight local time. You'll need to have an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Console, or PC Game Pass subscription to be able to download the game. You can also preload it now if you're a Game Pass subscriber.

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Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered will feature a ton of enhancements including three performance options at launch.

Ahead of the game's October 31 release, Digital Foundry was able to take the remastered version of the 2017 PS4 game for a spin on PS5, highlighting the many upgrades the game has to offer.

While visuals have been enhanced in almost every aspect, whether it be the highly detailed character designs, lush environments, lighting, and effects, it's Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered's three frame rate options that are able to make those features shine.

Players will be able to choose between 30fps, 40fps, and 60fps, each of which offers their own trade-offs between performance and image quality, just like Horizon Forbidden West.

According to Digital Foundry, the game uses the same dynamic resolution scaling as the 2022 sequel with quality mode aiming for native 4K output, while performance modes slightly drop below targeting 1800p "on average".

"Thankfully, the anti-aliasing matches the current version of Forbidden West so it's very clean compared to the initial launch version of that game," Digital Foundry said.

The three frame rate options are "roughly the same" but image quality in performance mode is "strong enough" to be recommended over the others.

Developer Nixxes is working on Horizon Remasted and was able to confirm to the tech experts that it already includes PS5 Pro support which will be automatically activated when played on the new mid-generation consoles.

Performance is also "by and large, perfect", Digital Foundry added, explaining that each mode delivers on their performance targets, as well as for the 40fps unlocked frame-rate mode for VRR-capable displays.

For those who already own Horizon Zero Dawn, you'll be able to purchase the remastered upgrade for just $10 / £10 when it launches next week on PS5 and PC.

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Capcom and Sony have revealed new Monster Hunter WIlds-themed PS5 accessories and they are easily some of the nicest for the current-gen console yet.

Announced alongside the open beta for the game happening towards the end of October, the Monster Hunter Wilds DualSense Wireless Controller and PS5 Slim faceplates will be available exclusively in Japan and Asian territories. Pricing (thanks, Push Square) will be 12,480 yen (around $80 / £64) for the controller and 9,980 yen (around $65 / £50) for the faceplates.

The limited edition DualSense Wireless Controller is absolutely gorgeous, sporting a glossy crimson finish and emblazoned with various bits of Monster Hunter Wilds iconography. I'd say it definitely gives the 30th Anniversary DualSense a run for its money in terms of pure aesthetics. In any case it's a fine addition to the lineup of one of the best PS5 controllers.

The faceplates are much more subdued, offering a clean matte black look with a logo at the bottom right. If you're desperate to own either, or both, despite being available exclusively in Japan and Asia you'll likely be able to shop for them on import websites. Though you should expect to pay a bit of a premium here thanks to shipping and potentially customs costs.

Monster Hunter Wilds launches on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC on February 5, 2025. An open beta is also on the way, taking place from October 31 to November 3. PS Plus members will be able to squeeze out a few extra days too, with an early access period beginning on October 28; that's almost a full week of monster hunting. The beta will include a handful of hunts to undertake as well as feature full character creation, so it's absolutely worth checking out if you're pining for the full release next year.

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Arrowhead Game Studios has confirmed that Helldivers 2 will receive a PS5 Pro upgrade in the future.

That's according to Arrowhead community manager 'Twinbeard' who revealed on the Helldivers 2 Discord channel that the popular third-person online shooter will eventually get some form of PS5 Pro upgrade at a later date, but stopped short of sharing what those enhancements will be (via PSU).

"There will be differences between the current PS5 and Pro versions," Twinbeard commented. "But what those are is yet to be confirmed.”

Now that Sony has officially announced the mid-generation console, more studios have since revealed their plans for their PS5 Pro-enhanced games.

Earlier this week, Remedy Entertainment confirmed that it will take "full advantage" of the console to enhance its critically acclaimed 2023 horror title, Alan Wake 2, revealing that the game will receive Quality and Performance mode upgrades that will utilize Sony's new upscaling method, PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR).

Naughty Dog also released the PS5 Pro patch for The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered which will allow players to access a new rendering mode that uses PSSR, a new "Pro" graphics settings option that will render at a resolution of 1440p, upscaled to 4K via PSSR, as well as target 60 frames per second.

Other games that are PS5 Pro-approved include a collection of titles ranging from Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, as well as upcoming games like Dragon Age: The Veilguard and Assassin's Creed: Shadows.

The PS5 Pro is set to launch globally on November 7. Pre-orders are now open.

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The brand new PSSR AI upscaling method built for the PS5 Pro appears to defeat AMD’s FSR 3.1, taking a leap closer to Nvidia’s DLSS - perhaps giving gamers another reason to purchase Sony’s enhanced console.

After its reveal during a presentation by PlayStation Lead Designer Mark Cerny, reception towards the PS5 Pro was somewhat negative - largely due to its pricing, which positioned it as comparable to a pre-built gaming PC. The main differences between the upcoming console and its base model are PSSR, 28% faster RAM, and a claim of 67% more compute units for better performance (while using ray-tracing), but all while still using the same internal CPU.

Scrutiny aside, the PSSR AI upscaling method may easily become the main talking point - a hands-on experience from Digital Foundry proves that PSSR at ‘Performance Mode’ is much clearer and detailed in comparison to FSR 3.1 in ‘Performance Mode’ while playing Insomniac Games’ Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart.

What does this mean for AMD?

While the PS5 Pro’s PSSR may be convincing and a drastic step in the right direction for Sony - especially if many games run at a smooth 60 frames per second - it still won't justify the $699.99 price tag (£699 / AU$1,199.95) for many users. Other than the recent reveal of Sucker Punch’s Ghost of Yotei, Bungie’s Marathon, Insomniac'sWolverine, and other timed exclusives, there aren’t many other exclusive first-party titles coming to the platform in 2025 that we know of at present, a key pull factor that could help sell the Pro.

A plethora of PlayStation exclusives are making their way to PC, some of which will launch simultaneously on the PS5 - such as the aforementioned Marathon - and it further supports the idea of opting for a pre-built system over Sony’s updated console. While GTA 6 won’t be coming to PC until some time after launch, there is currently no guarantee that the PS5 Pro will provide 60 frames per second, which will certainly leave many disappointed.

As for AMD, it's a defeat yet again as Team Red appears to be overtaken in three regions - their next-gen graphics cards will steer away from high-end, along with Nvidia continuing to dominate in the gaming laptop market, while also losing to both PlayStation’s PSSR and Nvidia’s DLSS.

We will have to wait and see just how impactful AMD’s newfound focus on AI for FSR 4 will be - it's claimed that battery life and performance for gaming handhelds will see big improvements using the Ryzen Z2 Extreme APU, which is hopefully a sign of bigger things to come in 2025.

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