After the electric atmosphere of CES, GeForce NOW has announced that Devolver Digital’s Quarantine Zone: The Last Check will be among 9 new games coming to the video game streaming service.
Quarantine Zone: The Last Check, Star Wars Outlaws, The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon, Styx: Shards of Darkness, Styx: Master of Shadows, Guild Wars: Reforged, Mon Bazou, Tavern Keeper, and Waterpark Simulator will all be added to GeForce NOW this week.
GeForce NOW is a video game cloud streaming service made by hardware giant NVIDIA, which lets subscribers play games like Arc Raidersand Baldur’s Gate 3 on demand. The service also offers features from NVIDIA, like GeForce RTX and their NVIDIA Blackwell RTX servers for very fast streaming.
This week, Quarantine Zone: The Last Check will be hitting the service. It is Devolver Digital’s newest game, where you take control of a checkpoint in a post apocalyptic zombie outbreak, make sure your outpost stays safe with upgrades, state-of-the-art screening technology, and first-person shooter action.
One of the most notable additions is Star Wars Outlaws. This is the Star Wars game we all wanted as kids, incorporating criminal reputation mechanics, space dogfights, and a very cool droid partner in a galaxy-spanning effort to make one last score. GeForce NOW also introduces The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon, whichis a milestone entry in the Trails series, letting you explore the vast Calvard Republic as three playable characters that fight in both real-time and turn-based battles.
Two games from the Of Orcs and Men franchise, Styx: Shards of Darkness and Styx: Master of Shadows, have also been added to GeForce NOW’s library. The Styx games are a stealth lover’s dream franchise; both are successors to the 2012 video game of the franchise’s namesake. Play as the experienced goblin assassin, Styx, as he navigates the world with his wits, stealth, and magic, all in order to prevent the Elves and dwarves from enacting their dubious plans.
The legendary MMO Guild Wars: Reforged is an unexpected addition that has been remade for the modern age and modern hardware. Experience fighting warbands, rival gangs, and crossing inhospitable terrain in the world of Ascalon, perfect for scratching that MMO itch.
Three indie games, Mon Bazou, Tavern Keeper, and Waterpark Simulator, are now all residents of GeForce NOW’s library. Mon Bazou is a My Summer Car-esque game where, in place of finland you survive and thrive in 2005 Canada by selling maple syrup deliver pizzas and more in your effort to build and customize your race car. Tavern Keeper lets you build, customize, and stock your very own tavern, although be prepared to fight the dirt, heat, noise, and sickness that come with owning a medieval establishment.
And finally, Waterpark Simulator gives you the full waterpark experience where you are the boss. Keep your attendees in line by making them shower, tazing the belligerent and stocking your stalls while customizing your park to exactly the specifications you want.
Enjoy these newly added games on GeForce NOW today, along with the upcoming native apps on Linux and Amazon Fire TV and the newly added flight control support.
And for fans of Microsoft Flight Simulator, you can also enter to win a T.Flight Hotas One MSFS Edition and one month of GeForce NOW Ultimate. Just follow Thrustmaster and GeForce NOW on socials and repost the giveaway before January 24th for a chance to win.
NVIDIA is wrapping up a big week at the CES trade show with a set of GeForce NOW announcements that are bringing more ways to play and more games to the cloud.
From new native apps for Linux and Amazon Fire TV streaming sticks to hands-on throttle-and-stick (HOTAS) support for simulation fans and a new single sign-on option, GeForce NOW is expanding across devices and making it easier to jump straight into gameplay.
Topping it off, a new wave of AAA titles — including IO Interactive’s 007 First Light, Capcom’s Resident Evil Requiem and Pearl Abyss’ Crimson Desert — is gearing up to join the GeForce NOW library for high-fidelity, low-latency streaming across the globe.
Get ready with the six new games available to stream this week.
Leveling Up Where Gamers Play
The family of GeForce NOW supported devices is growing.
A new native GeForce NOW app is launching in beta for Linux, starting with Ubuntu 24.04 and later. This answers a long-standing request from the gaming community, turning compatible systems into RTX-powered gaming rigs that can stream at up to 5K resolution and 120 frames per second (fps) or 1080p 360 fps. With rendering handled in the cloud, Linux gamers can tap into ray tracing, NVIDIA DLSS and other RTX features without needing a local, high-end GPU.
Things are heating up: GeForce NOW on Fire TV streaming sticks.
A new native app for Amazon Fire TV streaming sticks transforms the tiny device into a big-screen cloud gaming endpoint, giving members another way to stream their PC libraries straight to the TV with a gamepad in hand. It builds on existing device support, making it easier for gamers to pick up and play from the couch without a console or gaming PC attached.
Clearer Skies Ahead
Cleared for takeoff in the cloud.
Flight control support has landed in the cloud, letting virtual pilots connect their favorite gear — including industry-leading Thrustmaster and Logitech setups — to custom HOTAS configurations. Whether locking in a full desktop throttle-and-stick rig or fine-tuning a split cockpit arrangement, everything’s ready for takeoff.
Paired with the incredible RTX 5080-powered performance available to Ultimate members, plus ultralow-latency streaming and NVIDIA Reflex in supported titles, pilots can now enjoy ultra-precise, hyper-immersive flight experiences straight from the cloud. Soaring over detailed landscapes in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, dogfighting in War Thunder or exploring the stars in Elite Dangerous has never felt smoother.
Easier Sign-Ins, Faster Game Time
GeForce NOW now supports new games — and more ways to get into them faster.
Because remembering passwords is so last season.
Battle.net single sign-on recently joined the service, letting members jump straight into supported titles without juggling extra credentials each time. And coming soon early this year, Gaijin.net integration will make takeoff even smoother — one simple sign-on connects more game libraries across devices.
Fewer passwords and pop-ups mean more time playing — whether on a desktop, laptop, handheld device or TV.
Next Up in the Cloud
A new wave of AAA titles is headed to GeForce NOW, bringing spies, survivors and freeswords to the cloud for members to stream across their favorite devices. The games each bring a distinct flavor — from stealthy espionage to nerve-shredding horror and gritty fantasy combat — and they’re all gearing up to join an already-stacked GeForce NOW library when they launch on PC.
Earn the number.
IO Interactive’s 007 First Light brings a modern James Bond origin story to the cloud when the PC title launches May 27, inviting members to step into the shadows as Bond begins his journey. Experience a balanced mix of stealth and action built around a “breathing” gameplay loop with IOI’s cinematic, set-piece-driven storytelling. Approach encounters through stealth, direct action or creative improvisation, with multiple viable paths to each objective that let players define Bond’s style.
Welcome to the Wrenwood Hotel — late checkout is not recommended.
Capcom’s Resident Evil Requiem continues the legendary survival-horror saga with a new chapter that doubles down on tense exploration, eerie environments and resource-tight combat. Expect dimly lit corridors, unsettling encounters and that classic feeling of weighing every bullet and healing item before moving forward when playing as Grace, and exhilarating, death-defying action when playing as Leon.
Everything matters in the cloud.
Gaijin Entertainment’s Active Matter, coming this year, is a realistic military shooter where players join dangerous raids for loot or intense player vs. player battles set in a fractured multiverse. Active matter can be harvested from active matter-transformed creatures or seized from other players. Join this never-ending hunt to improve the chances to find the way out of the time loop.
Open world, closed casket.
Pearl Abyss’ Crimson Desert is a stunning open-world action adventure set in a war-torn fantasy land, pairing large-scale exploration with cinematic storytelling and hard-hitting, combo-focused combat. One moment is a quiet ride across windswept plains, the next is a chaotic clash against towering foes with mystical power effects lighting up the battlefield.
Playing these titles on GeForce NOW means jumping into big-budget experiences with RTX 5080-class performance, high frame rates and advanced graphics features on a wide range of devices, without worrying about downloads, patches or local hardware requirements. Members can pick up the same adventure on a desktop, laptop, handheld device or TV, letting each of these worlds shine wherever and however they choose to play.
Hello New Games
Welcome back to the plague.
The eerie world of Pathologic 3, from Ice-Pick Lodge and tinyBuild, invites players to step once again into a haunting town teetering on the edge of disaster. Time is fleeting, trust is scarce and every conversation feels like a test of loyalty — or survival. With its signature blend of tension, philosophy and dark humor, Pathologic 3 doesn’t just tell a story; it dares players to live through it.
Announced at the CES trade show running this week in Las Vegas, NVIDIA is bringing more devices, more games and more ways to play to its GeForce NOW cloud gaming service. Powered by GeForce RTX 5080-class performance on the NVIDIA Blackwell RTX platform, GeForce NOW Ultimate continues to raise the bar for PC gamers streaming from the cloud.
GeForce RTX 5080-powered servers are live globally for Ultimate members, delivering up to 5K resolution 120 frames-per-second (fps) streaming and up to 360 fps at 1080p with NVIDIA Reflex technology support for ultralow-latency, competitive play. Cinematic-Quality Streaming mode enhances image clarity and text sharpness for visually rich single-player adventures on nearly any screen.
New this year, GeForce NOW is expanding that performance to more platforms than ever, headlined by a native Linux PC app and a new app for Amazon Fire TV sticks.
Flight-simulation fans are also getting flight controls support, and members everywhere gain faster access to more games thanks to new single sign-on integrations and upcoming AAA titles joining the cloud.
Here Come the Platforms
Linux PCs and Amazon Fire TV sticks are joining the GeForce NOW native app family, unlocking new ways to play in the cloud across desktops and living rooms.
These new apps build on GeForce NOW’s existing support for Windows PCs, macOS, Chromebooks, mobile devices, smart TVs, virtual-reality devices and handhelds, all tapping into the same GeForce RTX 5080-class performance wherever members log in.
Turn your Linux PC into an RTX gaming rig.
A new native GeForce NOW app for Linux PCs, supported with Ubuntu 24.04 and later distributions, answers one of the top requests from the PC gaming community. Linux users can transform their compatible systems into GeForce RTX-powered gaming rigs, streaming supported PC titles from the cloud at up to 5K and 120 fps or 1080p 360 fps.
With rendering handled in the cloud, high-end PC gaming is possible on Linux operating systems, breathing new life into older devices. Members can enjoy ray tracing, NVIDIA DLSS 4 and other RTX technologies without needing a local high-performance GPU. The app is designed to bring a seamless, native experience that fits naturally into Linux desktop workflows while giving access to the expansive GeForce NOW library, turning everyday Linux devices into RTX gaming powerhouses.
The app is expected to enter a beta release early this year.
Game on in the living room.
A new native GeForce NOW app for select Amazon Fire TV sticks — starting with the Fire TV Stick 4K Plus (2nd Gen) and Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen) — can bring RTX-powered PC gaming to another big screen in the home. Members can stream their compatible PC game libraries directly to Fire TV-connected displays to turn a compact streaming stick into a powerful cloud gaming rig.
With support for gamepads and GeForce NOW’s familiar interface, Fire TV users can jump into their favorite supported games without a console or gaming PC attached to the TV. This builds on existing TV support and helps make GeForce NOW the easiest way to bring high-performance PC gaming into the living room.
The app is expected to be available in countries where compatible Amazon Fire TV sticks and GeForce NOW are offered and will be launching early this year.
Take Flight
No fight, just flight in the cloud.
GeForce NOW turns more devices into powerful cloud gaming rigs, and CES this year brings another of the community’s most-requested additions.
Simulation fans are getting a major upgrade with flight controls support on GeForce NOW. Popular flight sticks and throttle systems from leading brands such as Thrustmaster and Logitech can be used as affixed hands-on throttle-and-stick desktop units or as separately mounted stick-and-throttle setups for custom cockpits.
Combined with RTX 5080 performance, ultralow-latency streaming and NVIDIA Reflex in supported titles, flight controls let virtual pilots experience greater precision and deeper immersion in their favorite flight- and space-simulation games — including Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, Elite Dangerous and War Thunder. Members can build out detailed simulation setups at home while streaming the heavy lifting from the cloud when it launches early this year..
Blockbusters in the Cloud
The GeForce NOW catalog includes thousands of supported games from top PC stores like Steam, Epic Games Store, Xbox and others, with more joining every week. Backed by RTX 5080-class performance, members can stream everything from competitive shooters to expansive role-playing games with high frame rates, advanced graphics features and low latency.
New AAA titles such as IO Interactive’s 007 First Light, Capcom’s Resident Evil Requiem, Pearl Abyss’ Crimson Desert, and Gaijin Entertainment’s Active Matter are coming to GeForce NOW when they launch on PC, adding to an already robust lineup of new releases and fan favorites.
License to stream.
007 First Light drops players into a modern James Bond origin story filled with stealth, espionage and cinematic action. Resident Evil Requiem continues the iconic survival-horror series with a new protagonist facing terrifying threats in a chilling new setting. Crimson Desert blends open-world exploration, cinematic storytelling and intense combat in a richly detailed fantasy world. Active Matter from Gaijin is a realistic military shooter where players join dangerous raids for loot or intense player vs. player battles set in a fractured multiverse.
Members can look forward to seeing these and other upcoming hits arrive on the service, with updates shared regularly on GFN Thursdays.
One Login, Many Worlds
Just sign in once. The rest is game history.
GeForce NOW is also making it faster to jump into gaming with new account and platform integrations. Recent updates introduced Battle.net automatic sign-in, letting members connect their accounts and access supported titles more quickly.
That seamless experience is expanding to additional game stores, with Gaijin.net set to soon support automatic sign-in on GeForce NOW early this year. Members will be able to authenticate once and jump into War Thunder and other titles with fewer steps.
Learn more about the latest NVIDIA-powered innovations at CES, running through Friday, Jan. 9.
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At the CES trade show, NVIDIA today announced DLSS 4.5, which introduces Dynamic Multi Frame Generation, a new 6X Multi Frame Generation mode and a second-generation transformer model for DLSS Super Resolution, so gamers can experience the latest and greatest titles with enhanced performance and visuals.
Over 250 games and apps now support NVIDIA DLSS 4 technology, with this year’s biggest titles adding support, including 007 First Light, Phantom Blade Zero, PRAGMATA and Resident Evil Requiem at launch.
In addition, RTX Remix Logic debuted, expanding the capabilities of the Remix modding platform to enable modders to trigger dynamic graphics effects throughout a game based on real-time game events.
Plus, NVIDIA ACE technology demonstrated in Total War: PHARAOH showcases how AI can assist players in navigating the complexities of the game’s many systems and mechanics.
In PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, PUBG Ally powered by NVIDIA ACE adds long-term memory, evolving its intelligence and capabilities.
And G-SYNC Pulsar monitors are available this week, delivering a tear-free experience together with a perceived 1,000Hz+ effective motion clarity and G-SYNC Ambient Adaptive Technology — all setting a new gold standard for gamers.
NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 Will Power 4K 240Hz Path-Traced Gaming
NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 introduces Dynamic Multi Frame Generation and a new 6X Multi Frame Generation mode.
DLSS 4.5 can generate up to five additional frames per traditionally rendered frame, dynamically boosting performance and enabling 240+ frames-per-second gaming with path tracing using GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs. This delivers the smoothest gameplay experiences yet. Dynamic Multi Frame Generation and 6X Multi-Frame Generation are expected to be available in spring of this year.
A second-generation transformer model for DLSS Super Resolution also arrives with NVIDIA DLSS 4.5, bringing state-of-the-art image quality to over 400 games and apps for all GeForce RTX GPUs. The second-generation transformer is available to try now via the NVIDIA App for all GeForce RTX GPUs. Learn more.
Over 250 DLSS 4 Games and Apps Available Now
DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation launched at CES last year with 75 games and apps supported. Now, more than 250 games and apps are supported, including 2025’s most-played titles, such as ARC Raiders,Battlefield 6, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Where Winds Meet.
New and upgraded titles announced today that will support the latest GeForce RTX technologies include 007 First Light, Active Matter, DEFECT, Phantom Blade Zero, PRAGMATA, Resident Evil Requiem and Screamer. Learn more.
Next-Generation G-SYNC Pulsar Gaming Monitors Available Now
The launch of G-SYNC in 2013 revolutionized displays and gaming, introducing Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) technology that all major display manufacturers now incorporate. This meant gamers no longer had to experience screen-tearing glitches when optimizing for responsive gameplay.
G-SYNC Pulsar displays mark the latest evolution of NVIDIA’s pioneering VRR technology. Through the invention of variable frequency backlight strobing, they deliver effective motion clarity of over 1,000Hz, significantly increasing the clarity and visibility of content in motion so gamers can track targets with increased precision and maintain consistent smoothness in gameplay.
In addition, new G-SYNC Ambient Adaptive Technology uses a built-in light sensor, letting users automatically tune color temperature and brightness for optimal viewing at any hour, day or night. Learn more.
RTX Remix Logic Brings Dynamic Graphics Effects to Classic Games
Many iconic PC games remain beloved for their unforgettable stories, characters and gameplay. However, as technology advances, their visuals can become dated, making it harder for gamers to immerse themselves in the titles.
NVIDIA RTX Remix, a modding platform for RTX AI PCs built to reimagine the graphics of these timeless classics with cutting-edge path tracing, lets longtime fans relive their favorite adventures in stunning visual detail, while opening opportunities for a new wave of players.
A new RTX Remix update — RTX Remix Logic — will be available later this month via the NVIDIA App. Remix Logic is a logic system for making RTX Remix mods visually reactive to the moment-to-moment, in-game action, equipping modders with 900+ configurable settings to trigger dynamic graphics effects based on a wide variety of in-game events.
Historically, modifying a game’s graphics in response to real-time game events was restricted to those with source code or engine access. RTX Remix eliminates this barrier so modders can customize visuals across 165+ classic games without touching the original engine code. Learn more.
NVIDIA ACE Powers New AI Teammates and Advisors
Non-playable characters (NPCs) traditionally follow strict rules designed to provide scripted interactions with players. NVIDIA is expanding the NVIDIA ACE suite of AI technologies to turn conversational NPCs into autonomous game characters that use AI to perceive, plan and act like human players.
Creative Assembly, creator of the award-winning Total War franchise, is experimenting with NVIDIA ACE in Total War: PHARAOH to power a new, dynamic AI advisor that assists players in learning the game’s many systems and mechanics.
By processing the player’s prompts, current game state and data retrieved from the game’s complex database, the advisor delivers real-time, context-aware guidance that adapts to what the player is doing, while staying in-character and faithful to the game’s lore and time period.
KRAFTON is adding long-term memory for PUBG Ally — an NVIDIA ACE-powered AI teammate in PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS that allows players to issue commands and communicate plans of attack or other tactical maneuvers with each other.
With long-term memory, the Ally can remember previous performances and gameplay interactions, and inject commentary into their responses that refers to past events. PUBG Ally will initially be released as part of a limited-time user test event in the first half of this year via PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Arcade for players using English, Korean or Chinese.
GeForce NOW Expands RTX Cloud Gaming Across More Devices
NVIDIA continues to push the limits of PC gaming accessibility with new GeForce NOW updates unveiled today at CES, delivering GeForce RTX 5080-class performance to an even broader range of devices. Gamers can now experience ultrahigh-fidelity RTX visuals through new native apps for Linux systems and Amazon Fire TV Sticks. This answers top community requests.
New support for hands-on throttle-and-stick flight control peripherals provide immersion in simulation titles, enabling precise input and smooth streaming responsiveness for flight and space combat games. GeForce NOW also introduces streamlined single sign-on for Gaijin titles, minimizing setup time and getting players into their favorite experiences faster.
GeForce NOW’s ever-expanding library continues to grow with day-and-date cloud launches of major upcoming titles — including 007 First Light, Active Matter, Resident Evil Requiem and Crimson Desert — ensuring that gamers can stream the latest blockbusters the same day they arrive on PC, all powered by NVIDIA RTX technology. Learn more.
RTX AI PCs Accelerate AI Video, Image and Text Generation
At CES, NVIDIA announced a wave of AI upgrades for GeForce RTX GPUs and laptops that unlock the performance and memory needed for developers to deploy generative AI on PC, including:
Up to 3x performance and 60% reduction in VRAM for video and image generative AI via PyTorch-CUDA optimizations and native NVFP4/FP8 precision support in ComfyUI.
NVIDIA NVFP8 optimizations for the open weights release of Lightricks’ state-of-the-art LTX-2 audio-video generation model.
A blueprint for generating 4K AI video using a 3D scene in Blender to precisely control outputs.
Up to 35% faster inference performance for SLMs via Ollama and llama.cpp.
RTX acceleration for Nexa.ai’s Hyperlink new video search capability.
These advancements will allow users to seamlessly run advanced video, image and language AI workflows with the privacy, security and low latency offered by local RTX AI PCs. Learn more.
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New year, new games, all with RTX 5080-powered cloud energy. GeForce NOW is kicking off 2026 by looking back at an unforgettable year of wins and wildly high frame rates.
From streams of the biggest blockbusters to new ways to play anywhere, members showed all year what happens when great games meet serious GeForce performance in the cloud.
Grab a cozy spot, queue up a game and ring in the new year with GeForce NOW, starting with a fresh list of 14 titles coming to the cloud this January, with 5 available to stream this week..
Put a Bow on It
The star upgrade of 2025 was the arrival of NVIDIA Blackwell RTX in the cloud, bringing GeForce RTX 5080 power to the GeForce NOW Ultimate membership tier along with all the NVIDIA technologies that 50 Series GPU owners have access to, including DLSS 4 and 5K 120 frames-per-second (fps) streaming.
“The amazing announcement of the RTX 5080 being added to GeForce NOW with features like DLSS 4 and 5K 120 fps streaming was a true game-changer for cloud gaming,” said Nads from Cloud&Console.
Luna, a GeForce NOW Discord community modder, called out how the Ultimate tier let her go topside in ARC Raiders and explore Castor Woods in Dying Light: The Beast “in areas where my local machine struggles — and now, the RTX 5080-powered cloud can push them even further.”
GeForce NOW had major day-and-date launches of blockbuster titles including ARC Raiders and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 — and the community packed in some unforgettable sessions to celebrate. Nads summed up the smoothness: “Vaulting into Borderlands 4, surviving Grounded with friends and diving into Battlefield 6 chaos — all of it was seamless on GeForce NOW this year.”
For Warwick, cloud gaming turned into a superpower: “I’ve always struggled to play Fortnite with my friends while streaming, but with GeForce NOW, I’ve been able to jump straight in with ease and get those victory royales,” the gamer said. One highlight of their year was seeing “all the incredible things coming to GeForce NOW at Gamescom, including Fortnite with Discord — game changer!”
Full steam ahead with the cloud.
2025 belonged to members who play literally anywhere. The native GeForce NOW app elevated gaming on Steam Deck, making it easier than ever to play the cloud gaming platform’s 2,000+ supported games from Steam, Epic Games Store, Game Pass and more — all at GeForce RTX quality on the handheld device.
Anytime Anywhere Gaming gave a shoutout to “the release of ARC Raiders and continued Steam Deck support,” calling it “nothing short of amazing” to take on raiders and play beloved titles on Steam Deck “at max fidelity.”
The Install-to-Play feature brought even more titles to members. “Install-to-Play has brought in so many games,” said creator Cloudy With Games. “Take a gamble on Slots and Daggers, it’s worth it.”
Installing fun, please stand by.
Creator RuDiggz put it this way: “Install-to-Play breathes new life into favorites like Pixelmancer, mobilizing indies with the cloud from my desktop to my phone on the go.” For those chasing maximum freedom and fidelity, he added, “GeForce NOW Ultimate is the only way to play thousands of titles at max settings — no hardware minimums. GeForce NOW has the frames and the games.”
The Ultimate Winners
The Ultimate Contest gave members a chance to share their favorite cloud gaming moments and show off what GeForce RTX 5080-class power can do. From stunning action moments to creative showcases, the submissions proved why the Ultimate experience stands out.
A huge “GG” to our top 10 winners: pfoglista, danipeter007+gfn, brunocas_300, Studmuffin9398, patanaimuje, dufranklin4, despandan4, chandabenr, andreaosmani222 and Lyreliarlyre. Those who joined in earned two Ultimate Day Passes — one to enjoy and one to share with a friend — plus one year of an Ultimate membership.
Pfoglista’s video really captured how GeForce NOW Ultimate “feels exactly like playing on a local PC,” highlighting how fast, competitive, low‑latency cloud gaming can look and feel every bit as precise as playing on a local high‑end rig.
New Year, New Games
Members can look for the following to play this week:
Holiday lights are twinkling, hot cocoa’s on the stove and gamers are settling in for a well-earned break.
Whether staying in or heading on a winter getaway, GeForce NOW makes it easy to keep gaming from anywhere.
Stream the 13 new games joining GeForce NOW this week across devices — including laptops, tablets and mobile — and pick up right where play sessions paused, with high frames and beautiful graphics.
The Best Games to Unwrap This Season
‘Tis the season for catching up on long-awaited adventures or discovering new favorites. From the latest blockbusters to the coziest indie titles, stream on GeForce NOW for stunning fidelity, smooth frame rates and faster load times — rendering every world as bright and crisp as winter snow.
With NVIDIA Blackwell RTX power everywhere, Ultimate members can stream even the most graphically demanding adventures at GeForce RTX 5080-power without needing the latest hardware. That includes Borderlands 4’s vibrant chaos and outrageous humor, Battlefield 6’s cinematic explosions and dynamic lighting, the snow-dusted magic of Hogwarts Legacy and the striking contrasts of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s painterly world.
GOTY.
Whether for a cozy co-op session or solo chill, the cloud has it covered. For those who want to share their holiday adventures, ARC Raiders offers thrilling teamwork and dramatic battles under electric skies. And when the mood calls for quiet introspection, Hollow Knight: Silksong delivers graceful precision and beauty, perfect for winding down by the glow of holiday lights.
The perfect grind.
The cloud is also packed with smaller indie gems. Dive into the reflective, emotional storytelling of Spiritfarer, drop into R.E.P.O for fast, snappy runs and satisfyingly chaotic cleanup work, or lean into tight challenges with playful, over-the-top twists in Peak. For a touch of mystery alongside relaxation, Tunic offers a clever, secret-filled adventure that feels just right for a lazy winter afternoon.
Seasonal festivals in Stardew Valley and the rotating holiday events in Fortnite help set a cozy mood in just a few clicks. With games updating automatically in the cloud, members can instantly jump into the latest winter maps and limited-time celebratory content, keeping the season fresh without installs or patches getting in the way.
Sleighing New Games
Time to break the rules.
Shape of Dreams, a stylish action-roguelite from Neowiz, mashes up multiplayer online battle arena-style combat with surreal dream logic. Players can dive into a shifting dream realm, editing memories to craft bizarre, overpowered builds and chasing endlessly replayable runs that always feel a little different — and a little more unhinged — every time.
Step out of the vault and into the future of gaming with Fallout: New Vegas streaming on GeForce NOW, just in time to celebrate the newest season of the hit Amazon TV show Fallout.
To mark the occasion, GeForce NOW members can claim Fallout 3 and Fallout 4 as special rewards, completing a wasteland-ready trilogy in the cloud.
Whether scavenging the ruins of post-apocalyptic America or rebuilding hope in the Wasteland, gamers can experience every choice — and every radroach — even sharper in the cloud.
Take a detour from the desert dust to the enchanted halls of Hogwarts in Hogwarts Legacy — and relive Harry’s years at school, brick by whimsical brick, in LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-7. This week’s GFN Thursday lineup of five games proves adventure comes in every form, from radiation to incantations.
Plus, GeForce NOW is joining Ubisoft to celebrate 10 years of Rainbow Six Siege: a decade of clutch plays and tactical showdowns streaming strong in the cloud.
Have Yourself a Merry Little ‘Fallout’
It’s a S.P.E.C.I.A.L. GFN Thursday.
Bethesda’s Fallout: New Vegas is rolling onto GeForce NOW with a suitcase full of wasteland wit. Set in the Mojave Desert after a bombing, the title follows a courier carrying a valuable chip through a desert full of schemers, gamblers and nuclear scars.
The adventure drops players into a three- or more-way tug-of-war for the fate of New Vegas, where every decision can shift who runs the Strip and who ends up buried in the sand. Choices matter at every turn: talk fast, sneak smart or go loud, all while navigating sharp, darkly funny writing and factions that rarely fit cleanly into good or evil.
In the cloud, the Mojave feels right at home, with high-fidelity visuals, fast response times and no need for a monster rig or huge downloads. The wasteland spins up in just seconds on underpowered laptops, phones and more, making it easier than ever to drop in for a quick caravan run or a long night on the Strip.
To sweeten the deal, GeForce NOW Ultimate members can claim a stack of classics — including Fallout 3 and Fallout 4 — while supplies last. It’s a tour of the Fallout universe, ready to stream from the cloud. Members can look for an email with details on how to redeem.
Magic Without the Wait
GeForce NOW is making spirits bright this season with two enchanting adventures in the cloud. Step into the wizarding world with Hogwarts Legacy and relive the full saga of the “Boy Who Lived” in brick form with the LEGO Harry Potter Collection. Whether exploring the Forbidden Forest or causing mischief in Hogwarts, gamers can experience plenty of magic to go around.
It’s not sorcery, it’s the cloud.
In Hogwarts Legacy, players can chart their own path as a fifth-year student at Hogwarts in the 1800s. From learning powerful spells to taming magical beasts, the castle and its grounds are packed with secrets waiting to be discovered. It’s a world of intrigue, danger and wonder — with rich storytelling and breathtaking visuals that shine perfectly in the cloud.
GeForce NOW Ultimate members can experience the magic of Hogwarts like never before — every spell, shadow and shimmering corridor brought to life with GeForce RTX 5080-class power and NVIDIA DLSS 4 technology for spellbinding performance and ultrasmooth gameplay.
No floo powder needed — just jump right in with GeForce NOW.
The LEGO Harry Potter Collection offers a lighter, more playful spin on the saga, combining all seven years at Hogwarts into one charming package. Revisit major moments, cast silly spells and collect enough studs to make Gringotts jealous. It’s the ultimate magical mashup — family-friendly, full of humor and packed with puzzles and co-op fun.
No need for spells or waiting around for sorting — the magic starts right away with GeForce NOW. Members can stream both titles in jaw-dropping detail from nearly any device.
Seize the Cloud
No floo powder needed — just jump right in with GeForce NOW.
Rainbow Six Siege is turning 10, and the tactical chaos is streaming strong on GeForce NOW. For a full decade, squads have been breaching, droning and clutching rounds in one of the most precise, team-focused shooters around, instantly accessible from the cloud on a range of devices.
Rainbow Six Siege is rolling out free in-game rewards all month to mark a decade of creativity, competition and tactical mastery. Players jumping into the game can look forward to a steady stream of goodies — from themed cosmetics to special packs and daily surprises — to commemorate the anniversary, on top of seasonal updates and the ever-evolving Operator roster.
Celebrate and stream the iconic game on GeForce NOW, with anniversary matches just a few clicks away — from quick warmups on a laptop to long sessions on the living room TV. Squads old and new can mark 10 unforgettable years of Rainbow Six Siege together in the cloud.
GeForce RTX 5080-ready games, in addition to Hogwarts Legacy:
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora (Steam and Ubisoft Connect)
Starting in January 2026, some games currently available to all members will no longer be available on the free tier as the basic rig type does not meet these games’ — Enshrouded, Alan Wake 2 and Cities: Skylines II — minimum system requirements. Premium members can continue to play these games uninterrupted.
What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.
Treat yo'elf to our Half Price Holiday offer — for a limited time, premium memberships are half off for the first month.
Hunters, saddle up — adventure awaits in the cloud.
Journey into the world of Monster Hunter Stories as Capcom’s acclaimed role-playing classics join GeForce NOW.
Monster Hunter Stories and Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin are soaring into the cloud this week, bringing colorful worlds, charming companions and turn-based monster battles across devices.
They lead seven new games joining the cloud this week, on top of an ARC Raiders “Electrician Backpack: Emerald Wave Variant” reward for Ultimate members who want to drop into battle in style.
It’s also been a big year for games, and this year’s major gaming awards nominees show just how strong gaming is right now — with many of those fan-favorite titles playable on GeForce NOW, no downloads required.
Look for the “The Game Awards” row in the GeForce NOW app to dive in instantly.
Saddle Up
Capcom’s Monster Hunter Stories and Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin arrive in the cloud this week. Members can explore vibrant worlds, bond with quirky monsters and experience turn-based role-playing game (RPG) adventures across devices.
Saddle up for egg-citement.
In Monster Hunter Stories, an RPG that expands the Monster Hunter world, players are no longer hunting monsters but raising them. In this story featuring heroes known as Monster Riders, players live alongside monsters and form lifelong bonds with them.
The first installment of the Monster Hunter Stories series returns, fully voiced in Japanese and English, with additional features such as a new museum mode where players can listen to music and view concept art — offering an even deeper dive into the world of Monster Hunter Stories.
When fate calls, answer on a dragon’s back.
A new adventure awaits in Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin: the second installment of the turn-based RPG series. Become a Monster Rider and form bonds with friendly monsters known as Monsties to fight alongside them in the game’s epic story.
These adventures can be enjoyed on almost any device, powered by high-performance GeForce RTX technology. Seamlessly switch between phones, laptops and desktops, and experience every lush landscape and thrilling battle with cloud-streamed visuals and smooth gameplay — no downloads, installs or upgrades required.
And the Cloud Goes to … GeForce NOW
It’s a big month for games, and this year’s major gaming awards make it an especially great time to be a gamer. Many of the buzziest nominees and fan-favorite titles are playable on GeForce NOW, where it’s easy to jump into the action, catch up on the hits and see what the hype’s all about — all instantly, no downloads required.
What a game.
A stack of nominated titles are available in the cloud through GeForce NOW, including a majority of Game of the Year (GOTY) contenders like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Hollow Knight: Silksong and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II.
RPG fans can marathon some of the year’s best titles in the genre through the cloud. Avowed, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Monster Hunter Wilds and The Outer Worlds 2 are all streamable on GeForce NOW.
A masterpiece.
Members can also dive into other nominated favorites such as Battlefield 6 and DOOM: The Dark Ages for Best Action, Indiana Jones and the Ancient Circle and Split Fiction for Best Adventure, The Alters and Sid Meier’s Civilization VII for Best Sim/Strategy, ARC Raiders and PEAK for Best Multiplayer, plus esports staples like Counter-Strike 2 and DOTA 2.
Whether chasing GOTY, exploring indies like Blue Prince and Hollow Knight: Silksong, or sticking to long-running hits like Fortnite and No Man’s Sky, gamers can always find a top title ready to stream.
Loot, Shoot and Look Good Doing It
Pack up and stand out.
Ultimate members can claim the ARC Raiders “Electrician Backpack: Emerald Wave Variant” — an in-game cosmetic item that adds a distinct look. The Emerald Wave design offers a clean, modern touch for Raiders ready to stand out during extraction missions.
Jump into battle with style, powered by GeForce RTX 5080-class servers on GeForce NOW, delivering up to 2.8x higher frame rates and a new Cinematic-Quality Streaming mode that makes every firefight shine.
The reward is available to Ultimate members through Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, or while supplies last. Keep an eye on email for instructions to redeem this stylish advantage for the journey ahead. Once claimed, navigate to the Electrician Backpack and select the Emerald Wave color variant to equip it and head off in style.
Fresh Crop of Games
Where the cows know your name.
Everdream Village, a cozy farming adventure from publisher Untold Tales, lets players turn a sleepy island settlement into a thriving, story-filled village. Tend crops, befriend quirky villagers and wrangle a menagerie of charming animals while terraforming the land and sail off to discover new magical islands — all while shaping a laid-back little paradise.
Editor’s note: The Game Pass edition of ‘Hogwarts Legacy’ will also be supported on GeForce NOW when the Steam and Epic Games Store versions launch on the service later this month.
GeForce NOW is decking the digital halls with 30 new games to keep spirits high all month long.
Join the fun with Hogwarts Legacy, the LEGO Harry Potter Collection and a sleighful of new adventures streaming straight from the cloud.
The “Half-Price Holiday” sale keeps the savings rolling after Black Friday, with premium GeForce NOW memberships available at 50% off for the first month for a limited time.
And GeForce NOW is bringing members a new way to jump into the worlds of some of the most iconic games. Stream select Activision titles through Ubisoft+ Premium in the cloud for GeForce RTX power — including Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy and the Spyro Reignited Trilogy, with more to come.
That’s not all: Battle.net single sign-on is now live, making it easier than ever for members to leap into Overwatch 2, Diablo IV and other titles without multiple logins. Link once and play instantly, no matter the device.
Plus, the GeForce NOW Community Video Contest is rolling on — creators are decking the halls with epic clips and their merriest cloud gaming moments from all over the world. There’s still time to jump in with a clip of a favorite game or a memorable match. Submit a clip and score two Ultimate day passes — one to share with a friend and one to keep — plus a chance to win a one-year Ultimate membership.
Half-Price Holiday
Wrap up the year with half off.
The holiday season continues with more ways to play. Even after Black Friday, GeForce NOW is keeping the celebration going with its “Half-Price Holiday” offer.
For a limited time, premium memberships are half off for the first month. Performance and Ultimate tiers unlock shorter queue times, longer gaming sessions and access to more than 2,000 additional Install-to-Play titles powered by GeForce RTX in the cloud.
The “Half-Price Holiday” sale is the perfect opportunity to experience premium gaming at a fraction of the cost and keep the winter gaming streak alive. The sale wraps up on Tuesday, Dec. 30, while supplies last, so now’s the time to lock in that first month at half off and head into the new year with the GeForce NOW premium experience.
Auto Sign-In, Auto Win
One login, endless worlds.
GeForce NOW is making it easier than ever for members to jump into games from Blizzard Entertainment, Activision and more. Starting today, members can link their Battle.net accounts directly to GeForce NOW for automatic single sign-on across all supported devices.
After a quick one-time setup, members are automatically logged in for future cloud gaming sessions — no extra steps, no password juggling, just instant access to Battle.net favorites like Overwatch 2 and Diablo IV.
The update expands on existing automatic login support for Xbox, Epic Games and Ubisoft, further streamlining the GeForce NOW cloud gaming experience. Whether at home or on the go, members can enjoy faster, simpler, smoother access to the games they love.
A Very GeForce NOW December
Eight travelers, one very GeForce NOW cloud.
Square Enix’s Octopath Traveler 0 brings the series’ signature wanderlust and quiet drama back to Orsterra, this time with a fresh cast and a few extra tricks up each traveler’s sleeve. The prequel leans into sharp character banter, devious Path Actions and choices that can charm, swindle or strong-arm just about anyone in the way. Expect rich pixel art, big feelings and plenty of scheming as players embark on an adventure of their own creation, navigating revenge and restoration.
MARVEL Cosmic Invasion (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass, Dec. 1)
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (New release on Ubisoft, Dec. 2)
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III (New release on Ubisoft, Dec. 2)
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy (New release on Ubisoft, Dec. 2)
To improve the overall quality of service for the most played games on GeForce NOW, members will see movement of games in the catalog. Some titles with little-to-no playtime that are currently available in the Ready-to-Play catalog will start moving to Install-to-Play on December 12. Premium members can continue to play these games as part of their Install-to-Play benefits. See this article for details.
Some of the most popular Install-to-Play games — including Megabonk, R.E.P.O and RV There Yet? — have moved to Ready-to-Play, so they’ll always be kept up to date for instant streaming.
What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.
Health pots, extra weapons, alternate armor — what's an item you never remove from your inventory?
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas again, and to help readers come up with ideas for friends and family who hit the controller hard, we at CGMagazine have compiled our Christmas Gift Guide 2025: The Gamer Edition, filled with great gifts for gamers for the holiday season, so you don’t have to.
With the busy season upon us, CGMagazine has gathered a list of the latest and greatest gaming innovations, so consumers can focus on buying rather than searching for ‘that perfect something’ to make the holiday legendary for family and friends alike. Our Christmas Gift Guide 2025: The Gamer Edition has all the components, accessories, and gadgets consumers need to make Christmas a success behind the sticks and in front of the TV for the upcoming year.
Gaming Laptops
With innovations in gaming laptops becoming increasingly refined each year, it might be time to re-up on hardware for that special someone who still can’t escape their backlog of games. Let’s face it, there’s nothing quite like unboxing a new gaming system, whether PC or console, and giving loved ones a reason to pop the lid on a new PC could be the idea that makes you the coolest parent in the room (or the most punchable).
CGM has spent 2025 testing and reviewing the latest laptop innovations to bring readers the cream of the crop in gaming laptops. Whether that special someone is looking for a lightweight option or a desktop replacement, the Christmas Gift Guide 2025: The Gamer Edition has your six.
Coming equipped with a double whammy of the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor and a robust GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, the Lenovo Legion 9i 18 offers a well-balanced high-end laptop platform that provides a lot of power under the hood for a reasonable cost.
For a more budget-friendly option, the MSI Katana 15 HX series offers a performance-level gaming laptop experience without breaking the bank. The Katana 15 HX has no issues running load-heavy experiences at 60fps, while also delivering solid visuals.
For a gaming laptop outfitted as a “jack of all trades,” the HP Victus 16.1-inch Gaming Laptop could be the right option for users who want high multitasking performance and adaptability for multiple functions.
For an out-of-this-world gaming laptop experience (and for those who don’t have a price limit), the Alienware 18 Area-51 Gaming Laptop “could handle just about anything” thrown at it on “the highest settings” without breaking a sweat.
For those who want another option that is more tablet than laptop (but still has gaming features), the REDMAGIC Astra Gaming Tablet could suffice for those who don’t need a keyboard (but can use one if needed). The REDMAGIC Astra gives gamers another lightweight option to tote around when the PC stays at home.
Unapologetic power: Area-51 was intentionally designed to reach new performance horizons by enabling higher graphics and processor power limits.
Game changing graphics: Designed to push boundaries, RTX 5080 with NVIDIA Max-Q delivers optimized battery life and performance and jaw-dropping graphics fidelity—perfect for those who demand the extraordinary on the go.
Intel Core i9 HX Power for Elite Gaming: Dominate demanding titles with the Intel Core i9-14900HX and its 24-core hybrid architecture, delivering fast load times, high FPS, and smooth multitasking.
GeForce RTX 5070 With Ray Tracing & DLSS 4: Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, the RTX 5070 delivers stronger ray tracing, higher FPS, faster AI upscaling, and more responsive gameplay—ideal for competitive and cinematic gaming.
【RAM & Storage】This computer comes with 16GB RAM DDR5 | 512GB SSD
【AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS Processor】It is a mid-range CPU for gaming laptops that features 8 Zen 3+ cores and no iGPU.This 16-thread Rembrandt Refresh family processor runs at 3.1 GHz to 4.5 GHz.
The latest handheld gaming craze is here, and what started with the Steam Deck handheld PC experience has now branched into multiple platforms with different designs and tailored experiences for the more avid gamer who needs to stay in the game even when out of the home. CGMagazine has been putting these new handheld PCs through the wringer to determine which is worth playing on (from VR to Legion), and the Christmas Gift Guide 2025: The Gamer Edition has provided answers to the question “which handheld device should I get?” without being asked.
For the latest in the ROG Ally series of handheld gaming PCs, they’ve teamed up with Xbox to bring Xbox branding to the handheld capabilities of the ROG Ally and the ROG Ally X. For the Xbox fans in families that have been extra good this year, the Xbox Ally is a game changer, letting gamers take their console out of the house without the extra weight and need for a display.
The upgraded version of the first-to-market modern handheld gaming PC, the Steam Deck OLED, is also a solid option for PC gamers who ‘have everything.’ With an updated display and more customization options, the Steam Deck is a device that can adapt to many scenarios, including outdoor use.
The updated version of the Lenovo Legion Go, the Lenovo Legion Go 2, comes complete with an updated processor, GPU and RAM but retains a similar size and shape to the original. Lenovo has reworked the overall user experience of the original Legion Go (while carrying over many of the features that made the Legion Go such a unique handheld) to make a true sequel, and a great option in handheld gaming.
For those who have openly wanted a VR headset, the Christmas Gift Guide 2025 suggests the latest Meta Quest 3 and Meta Quest 3S headsets for aspiring reality jumpers. For Xbox fans, not only is there an Xbox option for Meta Quest 3, but the Quest 3S (without the branding) to seamlessly connect to Xbox Game Pass and play existing libraries in a more portable frame. For gamers, VR could be the next frontier to be conquered this Christmas.
XBOX EXPERIENCE BROUGHT TO LIFE BY ROG The Xbox gaming legacy meets ROG’s decades of premium hardware design in the ROG Xbox Ally. Boot straight into the Xbox experience just like a console.
XBOX GAME BAR INTEGRATION Launch Game Bar with a tap of the Xbox button or play your favorite titles natively from platforms like Xbox Game Pass, Steam, Epic Games, or Windows games on the go.
Transform your reality and do everything you love in totally new ways. Welcome to Meta Quest 3S.
Explore thousands of unreal experiences with mixed reality, where you can blend digital objects into the room around you or dial up the immersion in VR.
7.4” diagonal, HDR OLED, 1280 x 800 x RGB, up to 90Hz Refresh rate, High performance touch, <0.1 ms Response time, 1,000 nits peak brightness (HDR), 600 nits (SDR)
Not all gifts for gamers are physical; some of the best gifts can be delivered as a digital service (including Fortnite V-Bucks and other currencies). For our Christmas Gift Guide 2025: The Gamer Edition, a fresh GeForce NOW subscription could be just what a gamer needs to get out of the trenches of their backlog and into a game seamlessly without a weighty download.
GeForce NOW brings the power of an NVIDIA GPU to a device that normally can’t run certain software. This year, GeForce NOW brought the power of NVIDIA GPUs to the Steam Deck, letting players who use their Deck for everything jump into higher-fidelity experiences in the cloud. In the second half of 2025, GeForce NOW implemented RTX 5080 support and NVIDIA DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation for streaming up to 5K resolution at 120 frames per second to the service, giving players without a powerful system true power to play. GeForce NOW is our recommendation for our Christmas Gift Guide 2025: The Gamer Edition.
Digital Currency
In-game funds are always considered a servicable gift, especially for younger family members looking for Minecraft Mine Coins, or Fortnite V-Bucks. Younger family members don’t have their own credit cards, so it’s usually a good choice to get redeemable code cards for members to go shopping at a storefront (with parental permission), without ringing up the credit card bill for mom and dad. For our Christmas Gift Guide 2025: The Gamer Edition, digital currency can answer the “what should I get?” question without stress.
Steam Wallet Funds – Steam Gift Cards in denominations of $20 and $50 can be found at any local pharmacy or gift card stand, and can even be purchased off the GameStop website for ease of gift-giving.
Xbox Game Pass/Xbox Currency – Like Steam, Xbox offers gift cards to exchange real currency into either Xbox funds or Xbox Game Pass time, and is a boon for those looking to gift younger family members the right items for Christmas. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate recently jumped in price, but using code cards gets players a significant discount from the secondary market. It’s worth noting that dollar amounts will almost always translate into the same amount digitally, but Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for cheaper is a solid choice.
PlayStation Plus – Like Xbox, PlayStation has its own subscription service that can be purchased as a digital redemption code alongside PlayStation currency.
Nintendo Online + Expansion Pass – Lastly, Nintendo also offers digital currency on its storefront, and has an online subscription service that allows gamers to play from a catalogue of its hit titles. Nintendo Online + Expansion Pass even lets players jump into some N64 titles straight from the dashboard, letting older and younger gamers bridge the gap for the Holiday Season.
GAME PASS ULTIMATE: Play new games on day one, and enjoy hundreds of high-quality games on console, PC, and cloud. Game Pass Ultimate also includes online console multiplayer, EA Play, and other great member benefits.
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE: From fast-paced action and adventure to timeless classics, family-friendly games, innovative indie titles, brain-teasing puzzles, immersive role playing adventures, and intense shooters. Dive into a world where every gamer can find their next favorite game.
Communication is the best weapon on any battlefield, and for our Christmas Gift Guide 2025: The Gamer Edition, we here at CGMagazine have scoured the depths of the internet for the best possible headsets any gamer could use to get a leg up on the competition. For any price range, the listed headsets below can cover the needs of any Christmas shopper who needs a headset, in and out of battle.
For a more lightweight and colourful option, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3P is a solid choice that provides in-app customized functionality, long battery life, and AI noise cancelling for a user who could use a new pair of ears.
For the racing-savvy (and those who want to match McLaren’s signature Papaya Orange colourway), the Logitech A50 X Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Headset McLaren Racing Edition is a tailored choice specific to racing fans that can provide excellent sound and includes a resting base for pit stops.
For a more budget-friendly, wired headset option, the Turtle Beach Atlas 200 for PlayStation Gaming Headset is a good solution for PlayStation gamers looking for a great deal.
Shoppers who are looking for the best of both worlds (budget and functionality), the latest Razer BlackShark V3 Pro Headset features an undying battery and comfort in spades to keep players on the battlefield and out of the gulag. With both wireless and Razer app functionality, the BlackShark V3 smells when there’s blood on the water.
PRESETS FOR CoD, FORTNITE, AND MORE – Control your audio using the mobile app to hear footsteps better in game. Unlock total audio control with 200+ game presets in the Arctis Companion.
OPTIMIZED FAST CHARGE — Get back into action in a flash with fast charging: 15 minutes equals up to 9 hours playback. A full charge lasts up to 40 hours
HYPERSPEED WIRELESS GEN-2 — Outpace all competition with the fastest wireless technology optimized for ultra-low latency as low as 10 ms, delivering near-instantaneous audio; perfect for clutch plays and split-second decisions
DETACHABLE HYPERCLEAR FULL BAND 12MM MIC — Armed with a large 12 mm capsule, this next-gen full band mic captures every detail of shotcalls clearly and effectively suppresses background noise with a unidirectional pick-up pattern
For families that want to take the player out of the digital blocks of Minecraft and onto LEGO tabletops, the LEGO Minecraft The Mooshroom House serves that purpose without fail. This LEGO house is shaped like a large cow, and features a removable roof for players to check out what’s going on inside. This playset contains 500 pieces and features Minecraft’s Steve in mini-fig form. CGM’s Christmas Gift Guide 2025: The Gamer Edition brings gamers to real life, too!
BUILDABLE PLAYSET – The Mooshroom House is packed with features and characters for an immersive experience and hours of pretend play
6 MINECRAFT TOY FIGURES – Toy figures in this set include Steve, a red mooshroom, baby red mooshroom, brown mooshroom, calico cat and the hostile flying phantom
Not all gifts for gamers are game-related. Sometimes, desks need new decorations and CGM’s Christmas Gift Guide 2025: The Gamer Edition has found a new collaboration between the light-decoration maker Govee and everyone’s favourite glutton, Pac-Man. This new limited-edition pixel light features over 150+ displayable Pac-Man pixelated scenes, and fans can have imagery featuring all four ghosts (and the Pac-Man himself). Decorations could be the perfect gift for gamers in 2025.
Gaming Pixel Light PAC-MAN Edition: Immerse yourself in the iconic world of PAC-MAN! This special edition features 4 exclusive PAC-MAN-themed animations, alongside sharp clarity, smooth motion, and vibrant colors for pixel art or GIFs, Perfect for retro gaming enthusiasts.
Rich Pixel Art & Live Updates: Stay in the game with real-time updates for time, weather, stocks, and NBA/NFL scores! Explore 150+ preset scenes and 4 PAC-MAN-inspired visuals.
Speaking of Pac-Man, for fans who want to travel back to one of the first ever home consoles, and do it in limited edition Pac-Man yellow, they should look no further than this Atari 2600+ re-release. Both the console and joystick are coated in Pac-Man yellow, and the front of the Atari 2600+ is emblazoned with Atari branding (the norm for the console) and Pac-Man with ghosts (not normal for the console). Fans can excavate the past and past 2600+ titles with this limited console on CGMagazine’s Christmas Gift Guide 2025, and this console plays both Atari 2600 and Atari 7800 original game cartridges.
Atari 2600+ PAC-MAN Edition: The iconic console, now in PAC-MAN yellow with illuminated character icons across the front.
Backward and Forward Compatible: Play retro games just like you remember them on a system upgraded for today. Play both Atari 2600 and 7800 games on this 2600+ console. Compatible with everything in the Plus Platform, as well as with most original accessories and cartridges.
Not all gaming accessories can fit into a neat category, so for CGM’s Christmas Gift Guide 2025: The Gamer Edition, we have included a sub-category of odds, ends, and knick-knacks that gamers could use but they wouldn’t necessarily buy for themselves. From a sleek Alienware monitor to decorations, every gamer would want one of these accessories under the Christmas tree.
The Alienware AW3425DW QD-OLED Gaming Monitor delivers crystal clear visuals and allows PCs to flex their advanced component muscles with a high-quality display. If gamers are in the market for a 240Hz OLED monitor solution, Alienware provides.
For gamers who love playing with a controller but never have their console or laptop on hand, the Backbone Pro Mobile Controller turns a smartphone into a handheld console with finesse. The Backbone Pro incorporates many of the features of its predecessor for mobile gamers in a more robust and full-size design, complete with over 40 hours of battery life.
For racing enthusiasts, Turtle Beach’s VelocityOne Race KD3 Steering Wheel Controller could provide a controller solution for those who want to get literally behind the wheel. The VelocityOne Race KD3 is designed as a complete driving system straight out of the box, making it ready for any racing simulation.
For gamers in need of decorations, the Govee AI Sync Box Kit 2 can enhance the immersive aspects of gaming and media with lighting reminiscent of what’s happening on screen. For anyone looking to take their gaming setup to another immersive level, the Govee AI Sync Box Kit 2 is a solid choice that elevates gaming experiences.
For a very niche brand of gamers, the ROG XG Mobile External GPU Dock on the Christmas Gift Guide 2025: The Gamer Edition can bring a solution to mobile GPU issues, featuring impressive specs, solid IO, and a small compact design.
For gamers who need a new desk mat due to theirs becoming worn out (or discoloured), Logitech’s Studio Series Desk Mat can offer a fresh pop of colour and comfort when a replacement (or a first) is necessary.
Ultrawide immersion for elite gameplay: Our expansive 34″ QD-OLED monitor delivers seamless speed, and super smooth motion with intuitive function and connectivity.
Sweeping visuals and color: Evolve your field of view with WQHD and an 1800R curve, combined with QD-OLED’s incredible color range and clarity that easily immerses you in any world.
UNLOCK THE NEW CLYDE OUTFIT IN FORTNITE: For a limited time, starting December 3rd, 2025, new Backbone Pro purchases and current Backbone Pro owners can unlock the Clyde Outfit in Fortnite.
PRECISION CONTROLS: Designed for serious mobile gamers, the Backbone Pro phone controller features full-size ALPS analog joysticks, a precision D-pad, tactile face buttons, remappable rear buttons, and ergonomic grips. While the Backbone One delivers a streamlined experience for everyday play, the Pro offers upgraded precision and customization for advanced mobile gaming.
Latest HDMI 2.1 Interface: Govee AI Sync Box 2 adopts the latest HDMI 2.1 interface for data transmission, enabling screen and lighting synchronization, and supporting resolutions of up to 8K at 60Hz and 4K at 144Hz. Note: Automatic signal switching is not supported when multiple devices are connected.
Unique CogniGlow Technology: Govee Sync Box uses AI to automatically recognize images and text, determining trigger conditions to match specific lighting effects. HDMI 2.1 Sync Box supports VRR and ALLM, reducing screen tearing and latency, providing a seamless experience.
It is a fact that games cannot be played without an input device. So, CGMagazine has compiled some of the best controllers we have looked at in 2025 for CGM’s Christmas Gift Guide 2025: The Gamer Edition. Throughout the year, we have reviewed and tested some of the best offerings on the market, and they’re compiled here so fans can shop without having to research a recommended pair of sticks.
For gamers who have every console (including PC), the GameSir G7 Pro Controller is a serviceable option thanks to its adaptability. The GameSir G7 can sync up to any Xbox console, Android mobile phone, or PC without issue, and keybinds can be toyed with to let players tailor theirs to their playstyle.
For a premium option for PlayStation 5 gamers, the Razer Raiju V3 Pro Wireless PS5 Controller is a good choice if players require a host of features and functions, and like included attachments and accessories for their weapon of choice. The included hair-trigger functionality also gives players an extra edge where competitive gaming is concerned, in case the player is serious about their K/D.
For a more modular design, the Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded includes replaceable parts and a multitool for gamers who need to have everything their way. While the BFG includes hair triggers, it can also function as a fight stick with a removable face module that transforms the right stick into six face buttons, adapting to a hard-to-shop-for user without effort.
The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally out, and so is the add-on Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller. With a premium weight, solid design, and compatibility with the new Switch 2, this pro controller is a good option for players who like a more traditional controller design without the bells and whistles of modular or other ‘Pro’ designs.
OFFICIALLY LICENSED FOR PLAYSTATION — Tailored to the needs of esports pros for best-in-class performance and a symmetrical thumbstick layout, embrace what it takes to win with an officially licensed PlayStation wireless esports controller
4 REMOVABLE MOUSE CLICK BACK BUTTONS & 2 CLAW GRIP BUMPER — Enjoy the same ultra-responsive actuation found in Razer’s top gaming mice with 4 removable buttons built into the controller’s ergonomic, rubberized handles—topped with 2 claw grip bumpers for even more control
Tri-mode Connectivity: Wired for Xbox, 2.4G & Wired for PC, and Bluetooth for Android. The G7 Pro supports seamless connectivity across Xbox, PC, and Android. Effortlessly switch between modes using the convenient physical mode switch.
TMR Sticks: The G7 Pro features GameSir’s Mag-Res TMR sticks, combining Hall Effect durability with traditional potentiometer performance. This advanced technology delivers stable polling rates for smooth, drift-free gaming with low power consumption.
For PC gamers, it’s easy to see how important a proper keyboard is for maintaining relevance on a battlefield, and often gamers continue to use their favourite board until the keys (literally and figuratively) fall off. For 2025, CGMagazine has dealt the best mechanical keyboards (especially gaming keyboards), and we have picked some favourites for our Christmas Gift Guide 2025: The Gamer Edition. From heavy-duty to lightweight, CGM has you covered.
For the mechanical/customizable gamer, the Razer Blackwidow v4 Tenkeyless HyperSpeed Wireless Keyboard features ABS keycaps that can be switched with nearly every other mechanical keyboard on the market (including Drops). For heavier-handed users, if a switch breaks, it can also be easily replaced rather than getting a whole new board.
Another TKL, the Cherry XTRFY MX 8.3, cuts out the number pad for more desk real estate for easier mouse manipulation. Cherry also includes a keycap remover alongside its small, customizable LCD and metal chassis, so that fans can tailor their board to their preferences.
Cutting the size by another percentage, the Gravistar Mercury V75 Pro Cyberpunk Keyboard features a mini design, taking even more keys off the board in favour of more desk space. Gravistar V75 boasts HE switches for precision, giving gamers a slight advantage over those without optimized latency solutions.
Another option for the 75 percent keyboard enthusiasts is the ASUS ROG Azoth X, a premium option with customization options consistent with other mechanical keyboards, and it comes with a sci-fi-inspired profile that stands out from the rest of the pack.
RAZER HYPERSPEED WIRELESS & BLUETOOTH — Game lag-free with ultra-fast 2.4 GHz wireless and pair a compatible Razer mouse to the same dongle via multi-device support; multi-task swiftly by toggling between 3 Bluetooth devices
HOT-SWAPPABLE DESIGN — Compatible with 3 or 5-pin switches, the keyboard’s socketed PCB allows an easy swap out of its pre-loaded switches for custom ones to achieve desired key feel
PREMIUM TYPING. FASTER THAN EVER. Want it all in one keyboard? Here you go. The MX 8.3 brings you ultra-fast wireless connectivity, hot-swappable CHERRY MX2A switches with durable PBT keycaps, and ultimate control with an intuitive display and rotary knob. All in a premium build for the perfect feel with every keystroke.
ULTRA-FAST 4K WIRELESS AND 8K WIRED TECHNOLOGY. Outpace your opponents with 4000 Hz wireless and 8000 Hz wired polling rates. Reporting up to 8 times every millisecond, the MX 8.3 enables your computer to react faster to every keystroke.
Hand-Painted Limited Edition Design – Vibrant Neon Graffiti artwork meets a CNC-machined aluminum alloy frame for a truly one-of-a-kind look. Each keyboard is individually numbered, blending street art aesthetics with a durable metal build that’s made to turn heads.
Next-Gen Magnetic Switch Performance – Equipped with Hall Effect magnetic switches co-engineered with Gateron for 0.005mm precision and adjustable actuation (0.1mm–3.5mm). Tune each key’s trigger depth for lightning-fast combos or deliberate presses, and hot-swap switches without soldering to customize your feel on the fly.
Tri-mode connectvity: Seamlessly connect to three devices via Bluetooth. Experience ultra-low latency gameplay with ROG SpeedNova wireless technology in 2.4 GHz RF mode (1600+ hours battery life with OLED & RGB off), or utilize a standard wired USB connection.
Deep, Crisp Typing Sounds & Comfortable Feel: Enjoy sublime acoustics thanks to the gasket mount and five-layer dampening design. A silicone layer and four PORON layers absorb vibrations and switch ping, while the FR4 positioning plate provides a more flexible typing feel and low-pitched, crisp sound.
Turtle Beach PlayTrek Travel Case — Nintendo Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch 2 is a hot commodity this year, so you are likely to know someone who has one or is getting one this Christmas. That means you know someone who needs accessories and protection for their fancy new system. Turtle Beach has released the PlayTrek Travel Case for Nintendo Switch 2 for only $29.99, and it is officially licensed by Nintendo! With storage for up to 12 game cartridges, a padded flap for screen protection and a unique lenticular design, you can’t miss. This case comes in a Mario Bricks theme or Donkey Kong, perfect for any true Nintendo fan! You can also go with a Stellar White or Charcoal Black for $24.99 if you want something a little more subtle.
Officially Licensed Nintendo Product – Officially licensed by Nintendo and built for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, this case delivers reliable protection with a travel-ready design.
Unique lenticular Artwork – This case features a unique Mario Bricks lenticular design that shifts with movement, bringing each scene to life for a dynamic, collectible-quality finish.
Officially Licensed Nintendo Product – Officially licensed by Nintendo and built for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, this case delivers reliable protection with a travel-ready design.
Unique lenticular Artwork – This case features a unique Donkey Kong lenticular design that shifts with movement, bringing each scene to life for a dynamic, collectible-quality finish.
Officially Licensed Nintendo Product – Officially licensed by Nintendo and built for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, this case delivers reliable protection with a travel-ready design.
Rugged Exterior Protection – A durable EVA molded shell and TPU-coated polyester exterior defend your console from bumps and drops on the go.
Officially Licensed Nintendo Product – Officially licensed by Nintendo and built for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, this case delivers reliable protection with a travel-ready design.
Rugged Exterior Protection – A durable EVA molded shell and TPU-coated polyester exterior defend your console from bumps and drops on the go.
One of the best gifts to give any gamer is an upgrade to a needed device, and one of the most needed devices in PC gaming is the mouse. CGMagazine has been testing some of the best gaming mouse options on the market for 2025, and we have compiled some of our favourites below for our Christmas Gift Guide 2025: The Gamer Edition. To become the coolest family member at the table, getting one of these mice for a loved one could net you extra points.
CORSAIR is instantly recognizable as a quality peripheral manufacturer for PC, and with their latest ultralight mouse line, the CORSAIR SABRE v2 PRO Gaming Mouse is ultralight, has 8K hyper-polling, and will run under $100 for those looking for a premium upgrade.
Move over ultralight, the ASUS ROG Harpe Ace Mini Gaming Mouse brings a sturdier (but smaller) frame to the desktop. For PC enthusiasts who need everything in a bite-sized presentation, including a light-up scroll wheel (and looks good doing it), the Harpe Ace Mini has your back.
For users who need a fast and more affordable option, Razer has come to the rescue with the Razer Cobra HyperSpeed Wireless Gaming Mouse. Although this mouse is cheaper for a gaming mouse, Razer’s Focus X 26K optical sensor is on board, providing an excellent user experience for a less premium price point.
Ultralight 36g design: Built from the ground up for elite FPS players, the 36g design delivers maximum agility and control for rapid flicks, sweeping 180s, and high-precision aim.
Maximize every millisecond: 8,000Hz hyper-polling for latency-defying input delivery up to eight times faster than standard polling. Whether wired or wireless, your commands register instantly when every millisecond counts.
Built for Esports Gamers: Co-developed with professional FPS players, the compact semi-symmetrical form factor is optimized for fingertip and claw grips. Its refined shape is a smaller form of the pro-approved Harpe Ace mouse, designed to fit a wider spectrum of handshapes and grip types—making it ideal for competitive gaming on desktop or laptop setups
Pro-Level Precision for FPS: The ROG AimPoint Pro optical sensor delivers 42,000 DPI and track-on-glass technology, providing pixel-perfect accuracy and responsiveness for competitive gaming
9 CUSTOMIZABLE CONTROLS — Instantly trigger commands and macros with a swipe or click; AI Prompt Master enhances gameplay with strategic customization, while five onboard memory profiles keep settings locked in
4 ZONE CHROMA LIGHTING WITH UNDERGLOW — Customize the mouse from 16.8 million colors and countless lighting effects, and experience greater immersion as it reacts dynamically with hundreds of Chroma-integrated games
That just about wraps up CGMagazine’s Christmas Gift Guide 2025: The Gamer Edition! Fans looking for more gift-giving ideas can head to the rest of our 2025 gift guides for more lists as the Holiday Season continues.
Black Friday is leveling up. Get ready to score one of the biggest deals of the season — 50% off the first three months of a new GeForce NOW Ultimate membership. That’s GeForce RTX 5080-class power in the cloud for half the price.
The completed Ultimate upgrade.
The NVIDIA Blackwell RTX upgrade is now fully live across all servers — including in Stockholm, the final region to receive the upgrade — bringing even faster performance and lower latency to more members.
To celebrate this milestone, Ultimate members can claim a Battlefield 6 reward to show off in style.
Kick off a gaming-filled weekend with seven new titles joining the GeForce NOW library.
And the GeForce NOW Community Video Contest continues. Submit epic gameplay moments or share what makes streaming with GeForce NOW special for a chance to win Ultimate day passes or even a full year of Ultimate access. Keep those clips rolling — there’s still time to enter and level up chances to win.
Black Friday, GFN Thursday
Green is the new black.
The Ultimate Black Friday Sale is the perfect time to upgrade to peak cloud performance, with Blackwell RTX now live worldwide. Through Sunday, Nov. 30, the first three months of an Ultimate membership are 50% off.
An Ultimate membership delivers GeForce RTX 5080-class power from the cloud, powering the fastest frame rates, ultrasmooth gameplay and breathtaking visuals with NVIDIA DLSS 4 technology. With cinematic-quality streaming up to 5K 120 frames per second, every session plays out with premium precision.
Top titles like Battlefield 6, Borderlands 4 and Outer Worlds 2 shine with GeForce RTX 50 Series performance. From explosive action to expansive worlds, Ultimate transforms every adventure into a showpiece.
The Ultimate Black Friday Sale — available in the U.S., Mexico and Japan — ends at the end of this week. Take advantage now for epic savings and next-level performance.
Built for Victors
Dominate the battlefield.
Ultimate members will turn heads in Battlefield 6 with a new free reward: an in-game weapon skin for the Marksman SVK-8.6 DMR, forged for those who thrive where chaos reigns.
The fight takes on new style with a skin that means business, featuring battle-scarred alloy, digital accents and just enough swagger to stir envy among any squad. This weapon skin stands ready for gamers who lock in on victory, even as the odds explode around them.
The limited-time reward is available through Friday, Dec. 26. Ultimate members can sign in to GeForce NOW and claim an edge in the midst of chaos.
Zoom to New Games
Born to push the limits.
Project Motor Racing is an ambitious racing simulation game that captures the intensity and challenge of professional motorsport, featuring a wide selection of meticulously recreated cars and global circuits.
Designed for both seasoned sim racers and newcomers, it offers deep single-player career modes and robust online competition, all built around immersive physics, dynamic weather and a dedication to authenticity. Every race is a fresh test of skill, with relentless attention to detail and a vibrant, competitive racing community.
Check out this week’s new games here:
Of Ash and Steel (New release on Steam, Nov. 24, GeForce RTX 5080-ready)
Kill It With Fire (Xbox, available on PC Game Pass, Nov. 25)
Project Motor Racing (New release on Steam, Nov. 25)
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