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• Razer's Reclusa X Mini 65% is the first in a new line of customizable mechanical keyboardsThe affordable Reclusa X Mini 65% is the first mechanical gaming keyboard in a new line-up of stylish, customizable, enthusiast boards from Razer.Sep 9, 2026 1:59 AM CDT
• Single-slot, low-profile, bus-powered 70W GeForce RTX 3060 12GB goes on sale for $496The new Rhonyra RTX 3060 Low Profile Graphics Card doesn't feature a PCIe power connector; instead it gets all of its 70W from the PCIe slot.Sep 9, 2026 1:36 AM CDT
• Here's The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake trailer with DLSS 5If you're wondering what The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for the Nintendo Switch 2 would look like with DLSS 5, well, here you go.Sep 8, 2026 11:56 PM CDT
• Ex-PlayStation boss confirms he never met with Xbox CEO Asha Sharma to discuss games businessEx-PlayStation boss Shawn Layden says that he never actually spoke with Xbox CEO Asha Sharma despite her comment on LinkedIn seeking to chat with Layden.Sep 8, 2026 5:35 PM CDT
• Ocarina of Time remake digital is $10 cheaper than physical, eShop purchase is $60 compared to $70 cartridgeNintendo has priced the digital version of The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time remake at $60, which is $10 cheaper than the physical cartridge version.Sep 8, 2026 3:43 PM CDT
• New GeForce RTX 5070 version coming with larger GB203 dieA new leak claims NVIDIA is preparing another version of the RTX 5070 featuring its larger Blackwell GB203 die powering the RTX 5070 Ti and 5080.Sep 8, 2026 1:25 PM CDT
• Ocarina of Time remake launches November 5, lets gamers hum melodies to play Zelda's Lullaby and other songsNintendo reveals new details about the Zelda Ocarina of Time remake on Switch 2, including a November 5, 2026 release date, mic integration, and more.Sep 8, 2026 9:58 AM CDT
• PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3 now lets you play games straight from discsRPCS3 is the most popular PlayStation 3 emulator out there and it has just added a new feature that lets you play games direct from PS3 discs.Sep 8, 2026 7:31 AM CDT
• Modders have already figured out a way to boost DLSS 5 performance by over 50%Neural Upstream is a new mod that boosts DLSS 5 performance by running the Neural Rendering pass before Super Resolution upscaling.Sep 8, 2026 6:56 AM CDT
• You can now apply DLSS 5 Neural Rendering to your entire Windows desktopNeuralScreen is a new app that lets you enable DLSS 5 while you're on your Windows desktop, opening the door to Neural Rendering for everything.Sep 8, 2026 6:29 AM CDT
• Radeon RX 9070 XT is now AMD's most popular GPU, surpassing every RDNA 3 and RDNA 2 cardPer the latest Steam Hardware and Software Survey results for August 2026, AMD's Radeon RX 9070 XT has become Team Red's most popular GPU.Sep 8, 2026 2:59 AM CDT
• Microsoft's Project Zenith is a custom Windows 11 for AI developers, available first on Ryzen AI Halo systemsMicrosoft's Project Zenith is a custom Windows 11 build for AI developers, designed for systems with 64GB+ of memory, and 250+ GB/s memory bandwidth.Sep 8, 2026 2:29 AM CDT
• Lenovo Project AeroBlade could be the future of ultra-thin laptops, thanks to solid-state active coolingLenovo's Project AeroBlade delivers a powerful, thin, and ultra-light laptop that replaces fans for innovative solid-state cooling.Sep 8, 2026 1:57 AM CDT
• PlayStation profits to increase 3% after disc phase out, analyst predictsSony's decision to phase out discs could lead to a +3% operating profit margin bump for the PlayStation business in FY28, a Goldman Sachs analyst predicts.Sep 7, 2026 7:37 PM CDT
• SEGA finally explains perplexing Super Game strategy and reveals why it was cancelledSEGA sheds light on its mysterious and confusing 'Super Game' strategy, confirming the plan centered around a new IP that was purpose-built for live games.Sep 7, 2026 6:36 PM CDT
• Final Fantasy 7 to become sub-IP with new content and possible spin-offsSquare Enix has lofty ambitions to transform Final Fantasy 7 into a kind of sub-IP with more games and content, possibly similar to Final Fantasy 15.Sep 7, 2026 3:33 PM CDT
• Windows 11 leak shows it's getting what will be its most useful widget yet - a fully-fledged battery monitorNew battery widget is hidden in preview builds, and it'll display not just the laptop's battery life, but also the battery status of any connected devices.Sep 7, 2026 11:20 AM CDT
• Blood of Dawnwalker takes a bite out of sales charts, goes platinum in 2 daysBlood of Dawnwalker, the new RPG set in a fresh IP from Witcher 3 developers at Rebel Wolves, is a big success, hitting 1 million sales in just 3 days.Sep 7, 2026 9:15 AM CDT
• Capcom's new Onimusha: Way of the Sword hits platinum sales on day oneCapcom resurrects its dormant Onimusha franchise to platinum sales, meeting pent-up demand with a new chapter in the stylish samurai occult slasher.Sep 7, 2026 7:33 AM CDT
• Blizzard's next StarCraft game to be revealed in days, as official site 'glitches' with secret messagesBlizzard's official StarCraft site is glitching out with a mysterious 'incoming transmission' message, hinting at an imminent game reveal at BlizzCon.Sep 7, 2026 2:56 AM CDT
• AMD's Threadripper Halo Station is an 'AI Workstation' with up to 576GB of HBM3e GPU memoryAMD's new Threadripper Halo Station is on track for 2027, an AI workstation with a Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX processor and AMD Instinct-class GPUs.Sep 7, 2026 2:32 AM CDT
• Acer announces more compact Predator Atlas 7 gaming handheld with Arc G3 Extreme processorThe new Acer Predator Atlas 7 is a more compact 7-inch FHD version of the Atlas 8, powered by the Intel Arc G3 Extreme processor with Arc B390 graphics.Sep 7, 2026 1:59 AM CDT
• User reports melted GeForce RTX 5090 power connector after testing DLSS 5 in NBA 2K27Enabling DLSS 5 in NBA 2K27 pushes GPU power usage to its limit, and with that we've got our first post-DLSS 5 case of a 16-pin cable melting.Sep 7, 2026 1:31 AM CDT
• Dell 14S laptops are colorful, portable, affordable, and an answer to Apple's MacBook Neo lineupThe new Dell 14S (2026) laptops are powered by Intel's 'Wildcat Lake' Core 5 and Core 7 Series 3 processors, and are designed for all-day use.Sep 7, 2026 1:03 AM CDT
• Xbox users can use last-gen Xbox One consoles to verify Xbox Series discs for disc-to-digital conversionXbox gamers can apparently use a last-gen Xbox One or Xbox One X console to authenticate and unlock a digital game via the new disc-to-digital program.Sep 6, 2026 8:25 PM CDT
• Report: Sourcing disc drives becoming 'problematic' for Xbox amid diminishing disc supply chainNew reports from Digital Foundry say that Microsoft may be having a difficult time securing the optical disc drives required for physical disc media.Sep 6, 2026 7:54 PM CDT
• Tiny $79 foldable charger replaces your iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods chargersKUXIU's $79 X40 Turbo folds into a 64mm square while charging an iPhone at 25W, plus an Apple Watch and AirPods from one compact Qi2.2 stand.Sep 6, 2026 9:17 AM CDT
• 10,000mAh and 25W wireless charging have been squeezed into a 0.5-inch power bankINIU's $55 SnapGo Air packs 10,000mAh, 25W Qi2.2 wireless charging and 45W USB-C output into a slim 13.7mm magnetic power bank for iPhone users.Sep 6, 2026 8:04 AM CDT
• Microsoft reclassifies Xbox in new business segment, reporting metrics unchangedMicrosoft reclassifies Xbox and its entire business across two main segments, and the company will still release metrics like revenue and active users.Sep 6, 2026 7:35 AM CDT
• Thousands of pirates download the wrong The Odyssey after YIFY torrent gets mixed up with Nolan blockbusterThousands of pirates were fooled into downloading the wrong 'The Odyssey' after a popular torrent site uploaded the wrong media and film details.Sep 6, 2026 3:10 AM CDT
• PS5 emulator running GTA 5 shows GTA 6 might be possible on PC before official releaseDevelopers have managed to get Grand Theft Auto 5 working on PC using the KyTyPS5 emulator, indicating significant progression in deciphering PS5 titles.Sep 5, 2026 10:53 PM CDT
• Discord hit with backlash after plans resurface for global age verification systemDiscord is reportedly reviving global age checks, sparking privacy concerns over ID verification, facial scans and tighter teen restrictions.Sep 5, 2026 5:36 PM CDT
• Acer's tiny RTX Spark PC takes aim at Mac Studio with Blackwell and 128GB unified memoryAcer's new RTX Spark is a compact AI workstation pairing NVIDIA Blackwell graphics with a Grace CPU and up to 128GB of unified memory.Sep 5, 2026 5:36 PM CDT
• DLSS 5 is officially coming to RTX 40 series GPUs after optimizations are fine tuned for RTX 50 seriesNVIDIA has officially confirmed it will be introducing DLSS 5 to RTX 40 series GPUs after optimizing the tech to run well on Blackwell GPUs.Sep 5, 2026 2:10 PM CDT
• GTA 6 will ramp up realism as players will be punished for being fat and not sleepingRockstar Games has confirmed that GTA 6 ramps up realism as players will be punished if Jason and Lucia don't get enough sleep, or eat too much.Sep 5, 2026 1:05 PM CDT
• 17 years later, Activision finally patches Modern Warfare 2's dangerous PC exploitsActivision has patched all known vulnerabilities in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 on PC, including dangerous remote code execution exploits.Sep 5, 2026 12:45 PM CDT
• Giveaway: Win an MSI GeForce RTX 5070 World of Warcraft: Midnight GPU and MAESTRO 500 Wireless HeadsetOne lucky person will win an MSI gaming bundle worth ~$895, including a World of Warcraft: Midnight GeForce RTX 5070 and MAESTRO 500 Wireless headset.Sep 5, 2026 10:20 AM CDT
• RTX 5090 power connector melts again as cable reaches nearly 200 degrees CelsiusA 12V-2x6 connector has melted on a GeForce RTX 5090 test bench that was undergoing heavy load testing, with temperatures reaching 175°C.Sep 5, 2026 8:25 AM CDT
• GTA 6 PC release to come faster than most expect, and we can thank rising hardware pricesRockstar could bring GTA 6 to PC sooner than expected, as the developer may want to capitalize on its already established PC audience.Sep 5, 2026 7:49 AM CDT
• Leaked PlayStation 5 Pro Enhanced tag requirements point to GTA 6 running at 4K 30FPSThe requirements for a game to earn the 'PS5 Pro Enhanced' tag indicate that Rockstar will release Grand Theft Auto 6 with 4K 60FPS support on the PS5 Pro.Sep 5, 2026 7:23 AM CDT
• Games industry crashing for second time, Epic CEO Tim Sweeney saysEpic Games CEO Tim Sweeney believes the video games industry is currently going through its second major crash since the infamous market plummet of 1983.Sep 4, 2026 5:22 PM CDT
• DLSS 5 now works on RDNA 4 GPUs through a mod, RX 9070 XT runs DLSS 5 in Cyberpunk 2077 at abysmal frame ratesA new mod has introduced DLSS 5 support to AMD RDNA 4 GPUs, but performance is far from playable with AMD's RX 9070 XT dropping below 20 FPS.Sep 4, 2026 2:50 PM CDT
• Crimson Desert's first expansion lets you swim with sharks, fight robot whales, and customize your castlePearl Abyss announces Crimson Desert's first expansion, Charting the Unknowns, brings ocean exploration, Sims-like property management, and even marriage.Sep 3, 2026 4:26 PM CDT
• Xbox sets time limits for cloud gaming, will sell streaming hoursIn a striking move, Microsoft will set limits on how many hours that Game Pass subscribers can stream games, with Ultimate subscribers limited to 15 hours.Sep 3, 2026 1:33 PM CDT
• DLSS Multi Frame Generation works on RTX 40 series GPUs with new mod for Cyberpunk 2077A modder has figured out how to get DLSS Multi Frame Generation to work on RTX 40 series without using FSR, by intercepting specific DLSS calls.Sep 3, 2026 12:00 PM CDT
• Final Fantasy 7 Revelations coming April 2027, Sephiroth and Vincent story expansions coming post-launchFinal Fantasy 7 Revelations, the final chapter in the FF7 remake trilogy, is coming April 8, 2027 but it won't be complete--two expansions are coming.Sep 3, 2026 10:46 AM CDT
• New DLSS 5 Swapper tool can mod DLSS 5 into games that don't support DLSS at allThe modding community has released a new version of DLSS Swapper made specifically for DLSS 5, simplifying and automating DLSS 5 modding in games.Sep 3, 2026 9:50 AM CDT
• New GTA 6 DualSense controllers bring tropical flair to PS5Sony has revealed two new official Grand Theft Auto 6-themed DualSense controllers for PlayStation 5 launching simultaneously with the game in November.Sep 3, 2026 9:45 AM CDT
• Alienware 32 brings RGB stripe tandem OLED technology to its 32-inch 4K lineupThe new Alienware 32 4K OLED Gaming Monitor (AW3226Q) is the brand's second display to feature the groundbreaking RGB stripe tandem OLED panel technology.Sep 3, 2026 5:33 AM CDT
• Alienware 25 is a new 560Hz QD-OLED gaming monitor created with esports pros Team LiquidAlienware 25 560Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor (AW2527HX) is built for competitive gaming and esports, with the latest OLED tech and smart features.Sep 3, 2026 4:54 AM CDT
• Razer Prio is a foldable pocket-sized mobile controller for on-the-go gamingThe Razer Prio is a new USB-C gaming controller designed for smartphones and it features a foldable pocket-sized physical design for premium portability.Sep 3, 2026 4:27 AM CDT
• Logitech G Pro X3 Superstrike leaked by Amazon, +50% battery life and upgraded sensorIt looks like we're going to see a Logitech G Pro X3 Superstrike within a year of the first award-winning X2 Superstrike, with new details emerging.Sep 3, 2026 3:57 AM CDT
• Stellar Blade's Nintendo Switch 2 port to use NVIDIA DLSS and AMD FSR 3.1 Frame Generation to hit 60 FPSAccording to Stellar Blade developer Shift Up, the Switch 2 port of the game will use DLSS for upscaling and FSR for frame generation to hit 60 FPS.Sep 3, 2026 3:28 AM CDT
• Nexus Mods acquires SteamDB, PC gaming's go-to data tracking resourceNexusMods, whose website is monetized with ads--including auto-play video ads--has acquired SteamDB, an ad-free data-tracking resource for PC games.Sep 2, 2026 2:08 PM CDT
• Blizzard deal could give Nexon StarCraft sequel rights, reports sayBlizzard is believed to have chosen Nexon to make a new StarCraft project, and sources say the deal is close to being finalized and includes sequel rights.Sep 2, 2026 8:42 AM CDT
• Rockstar silently adds 29 new looks at Grand Theft Auto 6 to its websiteRockstar Games has released a selection of new Grand Theft Auto 6 screenshots on the GTA 6 website, showcasing immaculate graphical detail.Sep 1, 2026 10:55 PM CDT
• GTA VI extended look had 31.1 million views on Netflix, another 17 million on YouTubeNew data confirms Rockstar's most recent Grand Theft Auto VI Extended Look promo received 31.1 million views on Netflix, and another 17 million on YouTube.Sep 1, 2026 6:36 PM CDT
• Deck verification program reaches over 30,000 playable games for the Steam DeckValve's list of Steam Deck compatible games has reached over 30,000 titles consisting of Deck Verified and Playable games for Valve's outgoing handheld.Sep 1, 2026 5:35 PM CDT
• CD Projekt CEO: 'I think consoles are here to stay'CD Projekt co-CEO Michal Nowakowski believes consoles are 'here to stay' despite the ongoing 'RAMpocalypse' leading to skyrocketing supply chain prices.Sep 1, 2026 2:32 PM CDT
• New Rockstar-backed GTA V RP server nopixel V premieres Sept 8 with closed beta streamsNoPixelV was previously supported by Rockstar and a beta version for the official RP server goes live next week, opening yet another gateway to GTA RP.Sep 1, 2026 1:31 PM CDT
• GPU prices are now 28% above MSRP on average, RTX 5090 explodes to 136% above MSRPGPU prices have been tracked across 10 countries, revealing a troubling snapshot of the market that gamers have endured and will continue to endure.Sep 1, 2026 12:35 PM CDT
• GameStop profits up 72% in Q2 on eBay direct equity conversionGameStop Q2 profits may be up by 72% to 83% as the company expects to recognize a significant net income boost from its direct equity investment in eBay.Sep 1, 2026 12:29 PM CDT
• Rockstar explains how GTA 6 character switching will work between Jason and LuciaRockstar Games co-studio head Rob Nelson has explained to fans how switching between Jason and Lucia will work in Grand Theft Auto 6.Sep 1, 2026 9:41 AM CDT
• Apple accuses OpenAI of destroying crucial evidence in trade secrets lawsuitApple has accused OpenAI of destroying crucial evidence in a trade secrets case after a forensic analysis of a MacBook owned by a former Apple employee.Sep 1, 2026 9:18 AM CDT
• DLSS 5's performance has improved by a factor of 5X in six monthsSince its announcement earlier this year at GTC, NVIDIA has improved DLSS 5's performance by over five times, and there's still room for more.Sep 1, 2026 9:02 AM CDT
• NVIDIA showcases the detailed developer controls artists will have with DLSS 5With DLSS 5, game developers and artists will be able to fine tune the model, intensity, and other settings in every scene and with every object.Sep 1, 2026 8:48 AM CDT
• DLSS 5 was trained to 'preserve artistic intent'DLSS 5 isn't a generative AI model, it's built for one purpose, to add cinematic photorealistic lighting to games with intuitive developer controls.Sep 1, 2026 8:33 AM CDT
• NVIDIA's DLSS 5 benchmarks show the RTX 5060 hitting 250+ FPS in NBA 2K27NVIDIA confirms that DLSS 5's photorealism is built for the entire GeForce RTX 50 Series family, starting with the RTX 5060 at 1080p.Sep 1, 2026 8:16 AM CDT
• NVIDIA confirms DLSS 5's official release date, it's out this week for NBA 2K27Although there's a leaked version of DLSS 5 out in the wild, NVIDIA's latest neural rendering tech is ready to make its official debut in NBA 2K27.Sep 1, 2026 8:01 AM CDT
• Sony officially argues digital game ownership simply isn't possible in 2026Sony says that digital ownership is impossible because PlayStation owners cannot own digital games, since multiple customers can purchase the same product.Sep 1, 2026 7:54 AM CDT
• GTA 6 is expected to cost the US economy $1 billion in lost productivityGrand Theft Auto 6 is expected to cost US businesses as much as $1 billion as hundreds of thousands of people are scheduling the day off.Sep 1, 2026 3:45 AM CDT
• Massive 12 TB Steam leak includes over a decade of rare builds and assets, including Half-Life 2 Episode 312TB of historical Steam and Valve data from 2003 through 2013 has leaked online, and it's full of rare demos, prototypes, and more.Sep 1, 2026 12:12 AM CDT
• ASUS unveils specs for its new ProArt P14 creator laptop powered by NVIDIA RTX SparkASUS's new ProArt P14 creator laptop will be one of the first RTX Spark devices to launch this year, with support for up to 128GB of unified memory.Aug 31, 2026 11:56 PM CDT
• Donkey Kong 64 now has a native PC port with high-resolution and uncapped frame-rate supportDK64 Rekongpiled is a native PC port of the classic N64 platformer Donkey Kong 64, with support for modern hardware including the Steam Deck.Aug 31, 2026 11:02 PM CDT
• NVIDIA's latest 616.56 driver reportedly delivers up to an 8.1% performance improvement in path tracing workloadsNVIDIA improved path tracing, CUDA and OpenCL performance with its newest 616.56 driver update without mentioning it in the driver's patch notes.Aug 31, 2026 5:30 PM CDT

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