Future of Handheld Gaming: OS War, Not a Chip Race | Jay Respawns

The handheld future is not about a faster chip. It is SteamOS going open, a Windows handheld push, and a memory shortage that put the Legion Go 2 at $1,199.

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Asus ROG Ally X vs MSI Claw 8 AI+ Performance | Jay Respawns

The Asus ROG Ally X defeats the MSI Claw 8 AI+ by delivering identical 120Hz performance for $999.99 compared to MSI's steep $1,299.99 asking price.

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Retroid Pocket Flip 2 vs Miyoo Flip V2 (2026) | Jay Respawns

The Flip 2 costs $149 more than the Miyoo Flip V2 and adds GameCube and PS2 emulation. Whether that gap is worth it depends entirely on which era of games you actually play.

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Disney Dreamlight Valley 4th Expansion | Jay Respawns

Gameloft is releasing the fourth expansion for Disney Dreamlight Valley. Fencing off Jack Sparrow and mermaid mechanics creates a two-tiered player base.

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2GB to 512MB: Retro Handheld RAM Shortage 2026 | Jay Respawns

Anbernic cut the RG34XXSP's RAM from 2GB to 512MB in four months, and Retroid's Pocket 5 jumps to $209 on July 14 as a DRAM shortage squeezes retro handhelds.

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CS:GO Beats Deadlock on Steam Charts | Jay Respawns

Valve shut down CS:GO in September 2023 to force players into a flawed sequel. Now, 57,000 concurrent players prove that stable gameplay beats graphics.

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Nintendo Switch Hits 155 Million Sales, Beating Sony | Jay Respawns

The Nintendo Switch has reached 155.37 million lifetime sales. This milestone proves that raw hardware power and graphical fidelity are losing strategies.

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Apex Legends Update 7 Patch Notes Details | Jay Respawns

Apex Legends Update 7 fixes Octane's jump pads to stop bouncing unintended objects and applies further adjustments to improve recent FPS performance...

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Switch JRPG Addiction: Xenoblade and Disgaea | Jay Respawns

The Nintendo Switch has turned JRPGs like Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and Disgaea 5 into 100-hour compulsion loops. Endless grinding is ruining the pacing.

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Rhell Warped Worlds 100 Million Spells Breaks Puzzles | Jay Respawns

With 40 runes and over 100 million spell combinations, Rhell: Warped Worlds and Troubled Times rejects rigid puzzle design for pure magical chaos.

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War Thunder Update 2.57.0.25 Patch Notes | Jay Respawns

War Thunder Update 2.57.0.25 replaces stock APFSDS shells for 12.7 BR tanks, fixes radar performance drops, and re-enables four Ground Battles maps.

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The First Descendant Patch 1.3.33 Details | Jay Respawns

Nexon Games confirms the schedule and details for The First Descendant Patch 1.3.33, featuring the 2nd Anniversary Events.

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GTA 6 Union Busting Claims Expose Rockstar Labor Math | Jay Respawns

Rockstar Games fired 30 organizing developers ahead of the November 2026 launch of Grand Theft Auto 6. Former QA tester Jack Hoxley speaks out on the cost.

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AMD Ryzen AI Halo: $3,999 for 128GB Local AI | Jay Respawns

AMD’s $3,999 Ryzen AI Halo packs 128GB unified memory and runs 200B-parameter models locally, costing $680 less than the DGX Spark. Here’s who it’s for.

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Anbernic RG477V vs Retroid Pocket 6: Is the AMOLED Upgrade Worth the Extra Cost? | Jay Respawns

Retroid Pocket 6 brings a 120Hz AMOLED screen, Adreno 740 GPU, and 6000mAh battery for around $250. The Anbernic RG477V costs $199 and has a Dimensity 8300 that

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VCT Masters London: Leviatán Win Title | Jay Respawns

Leviatán defeated Paper Rex 3-2 to win VCT Masters London on June 21, 2026, securing the trophy with a young roster averaging just 20 years of age.

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EA FC 26 Greats of the Game Goes Live After World’s Game Update Adds 48-Team Tournament - Jay Respawns

EA FC 26’s Greats of the Game campaign is live, adding new ICONs, SBCs, objectives and rewards after the World’s Game Update introduced a 48-team international tournament

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Anbernic RG40XXV vs Miyoo Flip V2 (2026) | Jay Respawns

Anbernic RG40XXV ($67.99, 4-inch IPS, 216g) vs Miyoo Flip V2 ($89.99, clamshell, 170g). Full emulation tests, battery life, build quality, and a clear 2026 verdict.

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Bigetron by Vitality Win MPL Indonesia Season 17: The Lower Bracket Run That Ended ONIC's Dynasty - Jay Respawns

Bigetron by Vitality beat ONIC Esports 4-1 in the MPL Indonesia Season 17 Grand Final on June 14 to claim their first-ever MPL ID title before MSC 2026.

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EA FC 26 Greats of the Game Goes Live After World’s Game Update Adds 48-Team Tournament - Jay Respawns

EA FC 26’s Greats of the Game campaign is live, adding new ICONs, SBCs, objectives and rewards after the World’s Game Update introduced a 48-team international tournament

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Viractal's Major Update Adds Sword Maiden Yggdra from Yggdra Union and More - Jay Respawns

STING's Viractal ver.1.3.0 adds Sword Maiden Yggdra from Yggdra Union, the Sky Harmonia+ stage with Ambush Tiles, and a new Instant Card system. On sale at $19.

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THE FINALS Update 10.12.0 Patch Notes | Jay Respawns

THE FINALS Update 10.12.0 is live with a major H+ Infuser nerf, the return of Respec Order 2.0, and a massive XP Feast progression event.

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