➀ There are new clues suggesting that Half-Life 3 might be announced this year; ➁ 'HLX', a potential codename for an unannounced Half-Life-related project, is being beta tested; ➂ The tweet by the voice actor of G-Man hints at a new Half-Life announcement.

➀ The latest leak reveals several views of the upcoming handheld's motherboard and hardware components; ➁ Nintendo plans to introduce the successor to the Switch within this fiscal year; ➂ The next-gen system is rumored to use a custom NVIDIA Tegra T239 chip with improved performance and support for real-time ray tracing and DLSS.

➀ ASRock has introduced two high-speed 27-inch gaming monitors, the PG27FFX1B and PG27FFX2A, with a blazing-fast 520Hz refresh rate; ➁ Both monitors use IPS panels instead of TN or VA screens, offering vibrant colors, wide viewing angles, and unparalleled detail; ➂ The monitors feature a 1920x1080 resolution, DisplayHDR 400, 94% DCI-P3 color space coverage, and FreeSync Premium.

➀ The AG276QZD2 offers superior color and performance over its predecessor, making it one of the best values in the 240 Hz OLED category; ➁ It boasts excellent contrast, black levels, and video processing with low input lag; ➂ Despite lower brightness, it provides a premium gaming experience with its QHD resolution and wide color gamut.

➀ iBuyPower, a popular gaming PC builder, has prematurely listed two custom PCs with the GeForce RTX 5080 and 5070 Ti GPUs; ➁ The listings have been removed, but the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine captured them; ➂ The GPUs are listed with 16GB of VRAM, which aligns with previous leaks and rumors.

➀ The 2024 Google Search Terms showed significant growth, with elections in the US, India, and UK leading the way. ➁ 'Excessive heat' was the second biggest growth term, with 2024 expected to be the warmest year on record. ➃ In the music scene, searches for Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Usher, and Linkin Park surged. ➄ 'Beautiful Things' by Benson Boone was the most searched for earworms.

➀ The Mode Sixty-Five (2024) offers exceptional typing experience with a wide range of customization options; ➁ It features a new lattice block mounting system for enhanced sound and feel; ➂ The keyboard supports programmability and has a variety of switch options.

➀ LG is set to unveil the world's first bendable 5K2K gaming monitor at CES 2025; ➁ The 45GX990A features a 45-inch OLED display that can transition from flat to 900R curvature in seconds; ➂ The monitor is dual-mode, allowing users to adjust the refresh rate while lowering the resolution.

➀ KitGuru has partnered with Overclockers UK for the final day of their Advent Calendar, offering two prize bundles. The first bundle includes a gaming chair and a high-end PC case, while the second includes a case and a full Streamplify gear set. The competition is open to UK and EU residents. The winner will be chosen randomly on January 1st. ➁ To enter, comment on a post on KitGuru's Facebook page about your favorite game of 2024. ➂ The competition runs from December 30th to January 1st, with prize delivery potentially delayed due to the Christmas season.

➀ Ed承认其所在政府承诺促进增长，但缺乏如何实现增长的明确方法，因此他制定了一个巧妙的计划；➁ 该计划旨在通过让英国的数据库向商业软件开发者开放，以促进软件行业的发展；➂ 计划中提到，政府将提供AI服务器以训练开发出的程序，并通过版权费和许可费来激励数据提供者和产品开发者。

➀ The editor discusses the re-alignment of STH's focus and platforms, including the main site, forums, YouTube, and Labs. ➁ The challenges faced in expanding content and resources for larger projects, such as the Olympics and xAI Colossus videos. ➂ The editor's hope to continue bringing larger pieces to the community while improving average content quality and reaching new audiences. ➃ The team is looking to scale and hiring in Scottsdale, with a focus on expanding the YouTube channel and evolving the Axautik Group's content.

➀ The Fractal Refine is a comfortable mix of gaming and task chair styles, with a sturdy build and adjustable features; ➁ The chair requires assembly and has a notable weight, but its unique aesthetic and premium features make it worth the effort; ➂ While the chair is priced lower than similar models, its size and weight may not be suitable for everyone.

➀ Helldivers II: A chaotic festival of destruction with friends; ➁ Balatro: A unique card-building game with a twist; ➂ Unicorn Overlord: A tactical RPG with stunning visuals and deep storytelling; ➃ Nine Sols: A challenging 2D game with Eastern mysticism and science fiction elements; ➄ Zenless Zone Zero: A stylish urban action RPG with a unique 'cassette futurism' vibe; ➅ Astro Bot: A delightful PS5 exclusive with creative level design and charming personality; ➆ Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2: Intense third-person action in the grim darkness of the 41st millennium; ➇ Satisfactory: An automation title with polished visuals and engaging multiplayer; ➈ UFO 50: A collection of 50 classic 8-bit and 16-bit style video games; ➉ Metaphor: ReFantazio: A high-fantasy RPG with political campaign elements; ➊ Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: A cinematic first-person adventure with heart-pounding action; ⒀ Path of Exile 2: A free-to-play Diablo-like with a unique skill gem system and massive updates.

➀ KitGuru has partnered with NZXT to offer three hardware bundles for Day 28 of their Advent Calendar. The prizes include a gaming peripheral bundle, a PC case bundle, and a cooling bundle. Each bundle contains different NZXT products. ➁ Participants can enter by commenting on a post on KitGuru's Facebook page. The competition is open to UK and EU residents. ➂ The winners will be announced on December 29th, and they have 48 hours to respond. Terms and conditions apply.

➀ GTA VI's debut trailer has amassed over 200 million views on YouTube; ➁ The game is highly anticipated by the gaming industry; ➂ Rockstar has been quiet since the trailer release, breaking a record for the longest gap between trailers.

➀ A great deal on a 2TB WD Black C50 expansion card for Xbox consoles; ➁ The card offers 2TB of storage and is compatible with the latest Xbox consoles; ➂ The discount makes it cheaper than buying two 1TB cards.

➀ The Gigabyte M27QA ICE offers a premium gaming monitor experience at a budget-friendly price; ➁ It features a 27-inch IPS panel with QHD resolution, 180 Hz refresh rate, and wide color gamut; ➂ The monitor delivers excellent video processing and accurate out-of-the-box performance.

➀ The Ayaneo 3 handheld introduces a new level of customization with swappable control modules; ➁ It will come in Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and Ryzen 7 8840U configurations; ➂ The modular design allows for various game genres and control preferences.

➀ The PS5 is a great game system with easy storage upgrades; ➁ The PS5 comes in different storage capacities, from 825GB to 2TB; ➂ Sony's SSD requirements are flexible, with M.2 2280 form factor SSDs being popular; ➃ Consider Gen 4 interface and effective heat dissipation when choosing an SSD.

➀ KIOXIA has launched the EXCERIA PLUS G4 SSD Series for gamers and content creators, offering high performance and power efficiency. The series features PCIe 5.0 interface, BiCS FLASH 3D flash memory, and improved cooling. ➁ The SSDs provide up to 10,000 MB/s sequential read speeds and 8,200 MB/s sequential write speeds. ➂ The new series is designed to reduce power usage and heat generation, enhancing the PC experience.