Opera has created a "game browser" that allows you to control the use of the processor.

For E3 this year, Opera publishes what it calls the "world's first game browser", a customized version of Opera to please gamers. It's a ridiculous idea, but there are actually some smart changes that could convince anyone who is serious about personalizing every element of their PC.

The real asset of the new browser, named Opera GX, is a panel that allows you to set limits on CPU usage and RAM. Browsers are often criticized for their excessive consumption of resources – Chrome in particular – which allows users to set strict limits on the amount of power received by Opera GX is a clever addition, although it is the most useful for those who understand exactly what these limits mean for performance. The control panel will also show how much each of these resources is being used at a given time.

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Opera has also incorporated more game-centric additions. The new tabbed screen will feature game offerings and an assortment of gaming, technology and entertainment stories. Like the standard version of Opera, the browser also has a permanent bar on the left side of the screen for quick access to various settings and services. For Opera GX, this includes a new panel with quick access to your Twitch subscriptions, and it can also send you a notification when streaming a streamer.

Of course, being a "game" product, there is also a customizable lighting. By default, the browser is black with a red accent to highlight tabs and icons. This accent color is totally customizable, however. The browser also contains sound effects that were created in part by the group that worked on the film's soundtrack. Grey.

Opera GX also includes the most vibrant features built into Opera, including a free VPN service, an ad blocker and contextual panels with access to chat services like Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp.

Opera has become accustomed to publishing multiple versions of its web browser to experiment with new features, create buzz and potentially gain more users. Most do not go far, but they help Opera improve its main browser. Chrome still dominates the market, but such versions bring the name of Opera back to life and can spark interest.