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GMKtec has revealed the EVO-X3, the follow-up to its well-received EVO-X2 Mini PC, and the company has also confirmed that a more powerful variant with AMD's upcoming Ryzen AI MAX+ PRO 495 processor is coming later this year.

The EVO-X3 launches with the same AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 chip as the EVO-X2, targeting users with similar performance needs. GMKtec is already preparing a more advanced variant featuring the Ryzen AI MAX+ PRO 495 version, which includes 192GB of LPDDR5X memory. That expanded memory pool would enable up to 160GB of configurable VRAM, allowing it to run significantly larger AI models locally.

Beyond the chip, the EVO-X3's most important IO upgrade over its predecessor is a native OCuLink port for external graphics card support. This port provides far greater bandwidth than the USB4 ports on the previous model.

Visitors to the Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Steam page recently spotted something most game listings don't have: an "AI Generated Content Disclosure." The notice, first reported by Eurogamer, explains that AI-assisted tools were used during development to support some early exploration and temporary development content, and that any AI-assisted assets were either replaced or refined by humans later on in the development cycle.

On the surface, that sounds reassuring, but the phrasing is doing a lot of heavy lifting. The statement says assets were "replaced or refined by humans," and it's that "refined by humans" qualifier that gives pause, since it leaves open the possibility that AI-generated elements still exist in the final product in some form. Gamers going in should know that while Crystal Dynamics insists all finished content is human-crafted, the exact scope of AI involvement during production remains vague.

The backlash has been predictable. Some fans say they want nothing to do with the game following the disclosure, while others have pointed to previous rounds of layoffs at Crystal Dynamics as added context for why the situation feels concerning. This isn't an isolated incident. AI creep in game development is becoming a pattern, and studios are increasingly open about it. We covered how Ubisoft has been experimenting with generative AI in Far Cry 7, with an insider describing the early results in less-than-flattering terms.

Microsoft used the XBOX Games Showcase 2026 to announce a nostalgia-heavy hardware drop: the XBOX Series X25 Limited Edition, a special edition console dressed in translucent OG Green to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the XBOX brand.

The design pulls directly from the original XBOX, right down to the iconic "X" lighting up green when you power the console on. It's a detail longtime fans will recognize immediately, and it's a smarter tribute than just slapping a logo on a colored faceplate. The console carries 1TB of storage and features an "X25" logo on the translucent green chassis. Under the hood, nothing has changed. This is still a standard XBOX Series X, so you're paying for the look, not a hardware bump.

Alongside the console, Microsoft is also releasing the XBOX Wireless Controller X25 Special Edition in the same translucent OG Green finish. It brings back the original ABXY button colors and features black and white bumpers, a direct nod to the classic "Duke" controller's iconic face buttons. The controller will be sold separately as well, which is good news for anyone who already owns a Series X but still wants the throwback aesthetic on their desk.

Microsoft has changed its mind on exclusive Xbox games, and two new titles will stay on Xbox and Windows. Now Xbox management clarifies exactly how this approach will work.

The recent Xbox showcase really underlines Microsoft's clear-cut attempts to cater to its enthusiast fanbase. The event saw the highly-anticipated return of exclusive games at Xbox, with Gears of War E-Day and Clockwork Revolution confirmed as Xbox platform exclusives (they're coming to both console & PC). But what about other games? Selecting exclusives among Xbox Game Studios titles will be made on a case-by-case basis, leadership says.

In a recent interview with Gamertag Radio, Xbox's chief content officer Matt Booty says that live games will stay multi-platform, but other games have a chance at being Xbox platform exclusive. And if it's got a date, it's got a platform, the exec says.

It looks like DDR5 overclocking records are falling fast at Computex 2026, and GIGABYTE just claimed the biggest one yet. GIGABYTE's in-house overclocking team hit DDR5-13556 MT/s at Computex 2026, setting a new world record for memory overclocking. The run used Corsair Vengeance DDR5 memory paired with the Z890 AORUS TACHYON DUO X ICE motherboard.

The team was led by well-known overclocker Hicookie, alongside teammates Sergmann, Saltycroissant, Madness777, and Exaberries. That same team was also invited to G.SKILL's 12th Annual OC World Record Stage at Computex, where they took 10 global first places in CPU frequency and other benchmark categories, this time using the newly launched X870 AORUS INFINITY motherboard with AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 processors.

The Z890 AORUS TACHYON DUO X ICE is a two-DIMM board purpose-built for extreme memory overclocking. It uses GIGABYTE's CQDIMM technology, which is designed to improve signal integrity and push memory performance well beyond what standard platform configurations can achieve. The two-DIMM layout is key here, as fewer slots mean less electrical load on the memory controller, which is how these extreme numbers become possible.

Xbox's new CEO Asha Sharma backed up her words with firm commitments to fans by announcing two new exclusive games.

Exclusives are back at Xbox. Today at the big Xbox summer showcase, the group confirmed two games would be kept exclusive to the platform: Clockwork Revolution, the new BioShock-like shooter from inXile with time-bending mechanics, and Gears of War E-Day, the next mainline game in the long-running series.

"Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution will be XBOX console exclusives. These are not timed exclusives. Games already announced for multiplatform releases will stick to that plan - we're committed to investing in and growing XBOX both on console and beyond," Xbox's Matt Booty said at the show.

Halo Studios today revealed new info on the new multi-platform Halo CE remake, confirming the game will have a bunch of guns from previous games in the series as well as specifics on the new prequel missions.

The new Halo Campaign Evolved remake is coming July 28, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, with a price point of $50 for the base version and $70 for the deluxe. There's also a $200 collector's edition that comes with a Master Chief statue.

This version of Halo has been 25 years in the making, and the graphics really do show big enhancements thanks to UE5 overlaying on top of the authentic Halo Reach engine. Campaign Evolved is a kind of playground for old-school Halo fans, mixing in weapons from other games, from Halo Infinite's bulldog shotgun to Halo 5's railgun and even Reach's powerful needle rifle.

Studio MDHR's next game, Mighty Cuphead Adventure, is a pure blast from the past, CRTs, 8-bit graphics and all.

Indie developers feel like the intrepid creatives of our modern gaming era, and Studio MDHR's latest venture really goes above and beyond when it comes to passion projects. The devs are making their new game Mighty Cuphead Adventure specifically for SEGA's 40-year-old Master System, and will release a special version of the game on a physical cartridge that actually plays on the decades-old system.

The game is described as "a new, fast-action platform shooter with arcade-quality graphics," and will also launch on modern consoles as well as PC. Judging from the other Cuphead games, this new one could be pretty challenging and give old-school enthusiasts something new to try.

Creative Assembly and SEGA reveal new details on Alien Isolation 2, including screenshots and brief atmospheric footage.

Alien Isolation 2 made a presence at this year's Summer Game Fest, showcasing new eerie footage and setting the stage for another entry in the industry's most terrifying game of cat and mouse. The footage shows the game's protagonist investigating a crash landing, and eventually shows what looks to be our hero(ine) meeting their demise in a xenomorph kill animation.

SEGA has confirmed that Amanda Ripley will not star in Alien Isolation 2, and the sequel will instead feature a "brand new setting, story and protagonist" set in a "new adventure with the same deadly tension" that thrilled players in the first game.

UPDATE: Microsoft has officially confirmed that Gears of War E-Day will be an Xbox console exclusive.

With the recent comments from new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, it seems like exclusivity is back on the menu at Xbox...and now evidence and new reports suggest that Gears of War could remain exclusive to the Xbox platform.

While Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has "no love" for exclusive games, Xbox's new CEO Asha Sharma apparently feels otherwise. Sharma has repeatedly said that exclusive content is critical and vital, and fans are buzzing about the possibilities. While no exact details have been revealed yet, new reports suggest that new Gears of War games could remain exclusive to Xbox.

A new Star Trek game is in development, and it looks like it'll be unlike any other kind of interactive experience in the franchise.

Today at IGN Live 2026, Paramount Games made a surprise announcement: a new Star Trek game is on the way, and it's an atmospheric survival game with psychedelic, mind-bending visuals. It's called Star Trek Shadow Frontier, and the horror masters at Bloober Team (Silent Hill 2, Layers of Fear) are at the helm.

Shadow Frontier stars Bajoran femme fatale Ro Laren from The Next Generation as she explores a very monster of the week style mystery straight out of the original series. Michelle Forbes, who played Ro in the 90s TV series, returns for the video game.

Synology used Computex 2026 to showcase its next-gen DSM (DiskStation Manager) software. It features a heavy focus on AI workflows and local AI agents. By using local inferencing, this approach mitigates privacy and confidentiality concerns that are associated with cloud providers.

As data custodians, Synology's DSM is a natural environment for leveraging agentic AI for collaboration and communication. Features include a DSM assistant that can automate administrative tasks and simplify workflows. We saw it used to search for a specific PowerPoint presentation, attach it to an email, highlight some of the important information and generate the email text itself, all from a simple one-line prompt. We also saw it perform translation duties. Such tasks are not new, but performing them locally is critical when sensitive information is involved.

DSM gives users a choice of models, with comprehensive controls on how the model is integrated, with a focus on compatibility with a variety of services and products, ranging from databases, virtual machines, server architectures, IaaS and SaaS services.

Though primarily known for its highly regarded air coolers, Noctua is branching out into other areas, including mice and liquid cooling. At Computex 2026, the company demonstrated its NL-LC1 AIO coolers. Though they've been shown before during the development phase, the coolers are finally ready for prime time, with a release set for later in June.

The NL-LC1 will be available in 420mm, 360mm and 240mm form factors. Its pump is based on the Asetek G8 V2 platform, though Noctua is incorporating tweaks to reduce noise levels. It includes 3-layer soundproofing and a tuned mass damper to reduce vibrations. Depending on the model, the radiator comes with up to three of Noctua's NF-A14x25 G2 or NF-A12x25 fans. These are Noctua's flagship fans.

The pump head can be fitted with an auxiliary 80mm fan, which comes in handy for cooling around the socket area, such as VRM or M.2 heatsinks.

Six years after the heyday of the Ampere GPU lineup, a desktop GeForce RTX 3050 Ti has shown up online, and it is a card NVIDIA never actually released. Leaked by X/Twitter user @GOKForFree, the mysterious sample confirms that a desktop version did exist during the Ampere era, it just never made it to retail shelves.

The card is reportedly an engineering sample, and it carries the GA106-200-A1 die, the same silicon used in the RTX 3060, but with 4 of its streaming multiprocessors disabled. That leaves 3,328 CUDA cores active, along with 104 TMUs and 48 ROPs, on a 192-bit memory bus. The specimen is labeled by an unfamiliar brand, "Robiny," with stickers identifying its specs. It runs a dual-fan, dual-slot design with a single 8-pin connector.

The unreleased card also shows up in GPU-Z, but the software labels it simply as "NVIDIA Graphics Device." Screenshots show a 1,410 MHz base clock and a 1,665 MHz boost clock, with GDDR6 memory running at 1,750 MHz for 336 GB/s of bandwidth. The power limits sit at 120W default, with a 100W minimum. The sample was apparently tested on old Ampere-era drivers from mid-2022, which tells you roughly how long this prototype has been sitting around.

Brave has launched Brave Origin, a paid version of its browser priced at a one-time fee of $59.99 that covers up to 10 devices. That price gets you a cleaner browser that strips out the features Brave has added over the years that many users never wanted in the first place.

Origin removes quite a lot. Leo AI, Brave Rewards, Brave Wallet, Brave News, the VPN, Tor integration, Talk, email aliases, Speedreader, sponsored images, and a handful of other additions are all gone. What stays is Brave Shields, the ad- and tracker-blocking that made Brave popular to begin with.

Origin is available as a standalone download or as an in-app upgrade for existing Brave users. For Linux users, Origin is free because many Linux distributions already include Brave with most of these extra features turned off by default. However, Linux users can still purchase a license to support the project.

As Intel's Nova Lake platform continues to take shape ahead of its launch, a new leak has surfaced revealing the first detailed specification sheet for a Q970 chipset motherboard. Spotted by @momomo_us, the listing confirms several details about the upcoming LGA 1954 socket platform, giving us a clear picture of what the workstation tier will look like.

The leaked board is a Micro-ATX design carrying the LGA 1954 socket and Intel Q970 PCH. It lists support for what it calls "Intel Core Ultra 300S series DT processors," though that is likely an outdated placeholder. Current Nova Lake information consistently points to Core Ultra 400S branding for Intel's next desktop CPUs, so the naming discrepancy is probably a documentation artifact rather than anything meaningful.

On the memory side, the board supports two DDR5 CUDIMM slots with up to 128GB capacity, reflecting the broader platform push toward CUDIMM as the standard for Nova Lake. Storage options include four SATA III ports, NVMe support via M.2 Key-M and Key-E slots, and two M.2 ports total. Only one M.2 appears to be for storage, suggesting this is an entry-level design within the Q970 tier. Expansion slots cover a PCIe Gen5 x16, a second x16 slot wired as x8 Gen5, a PCIe Gen5 x4, and a PCIe Gen4 x4.

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis has had its PC system requirements revealed on Steam ahead of its February 12, 2027 launch. The listing also confirms the game will ship with Denuvo anti-tamper DRM. We have known about the game for a while, but a new trailer shown at Sony's State of Play and official requirements shared by Amazon Game Studios give us a clearer picture of what to expect.

The minimum specifications are reasonable for a 2027 release, requiring an Intel Core i5-8600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600, 16GB of RAM, and either a GTX 1070 8GB, RTX 2060 Super, or AMD RX 5700. The recommended tier steps up to an Intel Core i7-9700K or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, paired with an RTX 3080 or AMD RX 6800 XT. Both tiers require 80GB of storage.

One caveat worth flagging is that neither tier specifies a target resolution, graphics preset, or frame rate. Given that Legacy of Atlantis is built on Unreal Engine 5, an engine that leans heavily on upscaling, these specs likely assume DLSS or FSR rather than native rendering. That means the RTX 3080 and RX 6800 XT recommendations may not represent native 1080p or 1440p performance, and players on popular mainstream GPUs like the RTX 5060 could find things trickier than the specs suggest.

SEGA's new Virtua Fighter Crossroads marks the return of the franchise after 20 years, and the series has gotten a big revamp with innovative new designs.

The original Virtua Fighter made history as the first-ever 3D fighting game, and now SEGA is tapping into that pioneering spirit with the next game in the series. It's called Virtua Fighter Crossroads, with the title's first two letters stylized as the Roman numeral VI, an obvious nod to the game being the sixth installment in the franchise.

Crossroads marks a big evolution in how gamers will actually experience the combat, transforming what used to be just a stationary 2D view into a fully-fledged 3D environment (think of the transition between Tekken 3 and Tekken Force, and Crossroads' campaign mode is more like the latter). The combat in Virtua Fighter Crossroad's campaign takes a big cue from the Yakuza series of games, which makes sense because RGG Studio, the devs behind SEGA's best-selling gangster series, is also making Crossroads.

Intel has quietly added two new processors to its lineup, and they come with a twist. The Core 7 230H and Core 5 205H are both Raptor Lake chips officially released in 2026, carrying the Core 200-series naming that would normally suggest Arrow Lake. The missing "Ultra" tag gives it away, though. These are 13th/14th-gen Raptor Lake parts in disguise, and Intel has confirmed it directly in its own spec listings.

The Core 7 230H is a 10-core part built around a 6P+4E configuration with 16 threads. It boosts up to 5.2 GHz, packs 24 MB of L3 cache, and operates within a 45W base and 115W max turbo power envelope. That puts it squarely in the same territory as the Core 7 240H in terms of clocks and cache, though there is one notable difference. The 230H appears to top out at DDR5-5200 speeds, whereas the 240H can handle up to DDR5-6400. Whether that is a deliberate downgrade or a spec page error is not officially known.

The Core 5 205H is an 8-core chip with a 4P+4E layout, 12 threads, a 4.8 GHz boost clock, and 12 MB of L3 cache. It shares the same 45-115W TDP range as its bigger sibling. Both chips have one notable limitation: integrated graphics are fully disabled on both processors. That makes them purely for systems paired with a discrete GPU.

Square Enix has officially revealed new details about the third and final game in the FF7 Remake series at Summer Game Fest 2026, confirming the game's subtitle as Revelation.

Final Fantasy VII Revelation will launch Spring 2027, with a simultaneous cross-platform release on consoles and PC, including Xbox and even the Nintendo Switch 2. Square Enix says that Revelation will be the ultimate entry in the series, with the new hybrid battle design being "perfected" at the trilogy's end alongside new features like the FITS system.

"The central theme of this title is resolve. Cloud and his companions each confront their own destinies and find the resolve to march towards the final battle," game director Naoki Hamaguchi said on stage.