News Archive: September 2015 Tap to refine news by category Star Wars: Battlefront beta hits in October, features 20v20 chaos EA promises to let gamers recreate the iconic Battle of Hoth in the Battlefront beta, along with other gametypes. Sep 1, 2015 12:09 PM CDT Hideo Kojima: The players are everything, I get my energy from them Hideo Kojima proves he's truly a kindred soul in this heartfelt video footage. Sep 3, 2015 12:27 AM CDT Xbox manager: 2015 shaping up to be best year of gaming since 2007 Is this going to be the best year of gaming since 2007? Sep 3, 2015 4:53 PM CDT Report: Mega Man movie gets greenlit by Fox The beloved handcannon-blasting sidescroller might be coming to the big screen. Sep 4, 2015 2:07 PM CDT Fallout 4 has more dialogue than Fallout 3 and Skyrim combined It took many years to record all the voice dialog for Fallout 4, Sep 4, 2015 6:19 PM CDT This mod will unlock the 60FPS cap on Metal Gear Solid V's frame rate Metal Gear Solid V has a 60FPS frame rate lock, which is unlockable with this mod. Sep 6, 2015 7:01 PM CDT 'The vast majority' of DX12 games in 2015/2016 are partnering with AMD AMD says that 'the vast majority of DX12 titles in 2015/2016 are partnering with AMD' Sep 7, 2015 5:14 AM CDT Activision 'significantly changed' the story arc of Destiny Court documents show how far Activision's meddling affected Bungie's cross-world FPS. Sep 9, 2015 5:52 AM CDT Fallout 4 gets $30 season pass and full modding tools Fallout 4 gamers are getting the full-blown modding suite that Bethesda used to create the game...as well as a season pass for DLC. Sep 10, 2015 10:13 AM CDT Xbox One gets Windows 10 and backward compatibility in November The Xbox One gets expansive backward compatibility support and a blazing-fast UI powered by Windows 10. Sep 11, 2015 8:28 AM CDT YouTuber demands $22K to promote indie game Want to get YouTubers like PewDiePie to talk about your game? It'll cost you! Sep 12, 2015 12:00 PM CDT StarCraft's RTS legacy ends in November with Legacy of the Void StarCraft's decades-spanning RTS legacy comes to an end in November. Sep 14, 2015 12:08 AM CDT Meet Nintendo's new president, Tatsumi Kimishima Nintendo has selected its new president after the passing of industry icon Satoru Iwata. Sep 14, 2015 6:21 AM CDT EA isn't buying out CD Projekt RED CD Projekt RED isn't ready to sell its soul to EA. Sep 14, 2015 3:21 PM CDT AMD: Deus Ex: Mankind Divided will have DX12 support at launch Deus Ex: Mankind Divided will ship with DX12 support, according to AMD. Sep 16, 2015 6:40 AM CDT Star Wars: Battlefront beta will be open, offline co-op supported DICE is opening up the Star Wars: Battlefront beta to all players across Xbox One, PS4 and PC. Sep 17, 2015 7:16 AM CDT New Xbox 360 update adds 2GB of cloud storage Microsoft beefs up the Xbox 360's cloud storage in preparation of backward compatibility on the Xbox One. Sep 17, 2015 11:50 AM CDT Report: Konami gives up on AAA games, no more Metal Gear It looks like Konami has made good on its bid towards mobile games and plans to leave AAA games behind. Sep 18, 2015 12:57 PM CDT PS4 price cut to spread overseas, says Microsoft Microsoft has a gut feeling that the PS4's price cut in Asia will spread overseas--and possibly across the globe. Sep 21, 2015 8:42 AM CDT Hitman delayed from December 2015 to March 2016 on all platforms Hitman misses its mark, gets delayed by four months to March 2016. Sep 22, 2015 6:56 PM CDT Half-Life 3 won't have VR support, says Valve Valve dev Chet Faliszek shoots down any possibility of Half-Life 3 getting VR support. Sep 24, 2015 11:23 AM CDT 'Gaming is in a healthy spot', says Xbox boss Xbox division head Phil Spencer is confident that gaming--and the Xbox One--is going down a good road. Sep 24, 2015 6:36 PM CDT Retro console Indiegogo campaign is asking for $1.95m of funding RETRO VGS aims to bring back cartridges and do away with game updates, but it's asking for almost $2 million in Indiegogo funding to do it. Sep 25, 2015 4:02 PM CDT Xbox One's unlocked 7th core isn't that much of a boost, says dev It looks like the Xbox One's seventh core isn't a transformative boon for the console. Sep 27, 2015 12:00 PM CDT No timed-exclusive DLC for Fallout 4, Bethesda says Bethsoft isn't going to fuel the console war with timed exclusive DLC in Fallout 4. Sep 28, 2015 12:00 PM CDT Tony Hawk 5 is embarrassingly broken, is it Activision's fault? Why is Tony Hawk 5 such an abysmal failure? We take a closer look at the root cause. Sep 30, 2015 1:26 PM CDT ARCHOS unveils the larger screened Diamond Plus smartphone ARCHOS unveils the Diamond Plus smartphone. Sep 1, 2015 4:50 PM CDT NVIDIA GRID 2.0 will be powered by Maxwell-based Tesla M60, Tesla M6 NVIDIA's Maxwell-based Tesla products will be powering GRID 2.0. Sep 1, 2015 9:51 PM CDT We are looking for a US-based news reporter, join our awesome team! TweakTown is on the look out for a new US-based news reporter. Do you have the skills? Let us know! Sep 2, 2015 10:34 AM CDT Acer announces new Predator Gaming Series monitors with NVIDIA G-SYNC Acer adds to its Predator Gaming Series, with two new monitors supporting NVIDIA G-SYNC. Sep 2, 2015 5:41 PM CDT Sony unveils the Xperia Z5 Premium, the world's first 4K smartphone 4K smartphones are here with the new Sony Xperia Z5 Premium. Sep 3, 2015 2:43 AM CDT The first big patch for Windows 10 is coming soon Microsoft is preparing an update for Windows 10, arrives in November. Sep 4, 2015 6:52 AM CDT OSVR updates its hardware, delivers 1080p 120Hz display and more The OSVR team has updated the specs of its development kit, packing in a 5.5-inch 1080p 120Hz display. Sep 5, 2015 4:25 AM CDT ASUS tease new QHD gaming monitor with 165Hz refresh and NVIDIA G-Sync The new ASUS ROG Swift PG279Q features IPS-based 2560x1440 display with a huge 165Hz refresh rate, oh and G-Sync! Sep 5, 2015 9:13 PM CDT Acer teases new 4K monitor with 75Hz refresh rate and NVIDIA's G-Sync Acer continues its gaming monitor rampage with a 4K-capable monitor powered by NVIDIA's G-Sync technology and a 75Hz refresh rate. Sep 6, 2015 4:57 PM CDT AMD's super-small Radeon R9 Nano can be used in Crossfire with Fury X The new Radeon R9 Nano can be used in multi-GPU setups with the full-blown R9 Fury X. Sep 7, 2015 1:00 AM CDT 'Force Awakens' releases in France one day before rest of world Star Wars fans - book your flights now. Sep 7, 2015 11:39 PM CDT Razer's new Orochi is the 'worlds most precise' mini-mouse Razer attempts to win over portable gaming. Meet the Orochi which offers 60 hours of continuous Bluetooth gaming and a crazy 8,200 DPI. Sep 8, 2015 7:27 AM CDT iPhone 5S deflects a bullet during armed robbery One Fresno State student owes his life to Apple's aluminum-encased smartphone. Sep 8, 2015 1:11 PM CDT Android app holds you ransom for $500, after snapping a photo of you Don't download this malicious Android app, as it'll want $500 in ransom after it snaps a photo of you for proof. Sep 8, 2015 9:32 PM CDT Lian Li reveals new compact PC-Q21 mini-ITX cases Lian Li showcases a new low-profile chassis that's perfect for Mini-ITX PC builds. Sep 9, 2015 11:34 AM CDT Apple iPhone 6S and 6S Plus launch September 25 Apple announces launch dates for the new iPhone 6S and 6S Plus smartphones. Sep 9, 2015 2:37 PM CDT AMD spins off its GPU business into Radeon Technologies Group AMD performs a 'strategic realignment' of its GPU business, effectively spinning it off. Sep 10, 2015 1:17 AM CDT Dell is investing $125 billion into China over the next five years Dell has announced a five-year plan for China, investing $125 billion into the country. Sep 10, 2015 2:16 PM CDT The tiny ASUS ROG G20GB packs a GTX 980, i7 and DDR4 punch ASUS Republic of Gamers has released this Mayan-inspired mini system, complete with an i7, GTX980, 32GB of DDR4 RAM and 8 million LED colors options. Sep 11, 2015 8:12 PM CDT Taxi lawsuit dismissed, told to compete technological advances, Uber Judge rules that Uber may continue to operate, tells Yellow cabs that their medallions cannot function 'as a shield' against technology. Sep 12, 2015 11:25 AM CDT NVIDIA trolls the new Apple TV, reiterating its 4K-capable Shield TV The day after Apple unveils its new Apple TV, NVIDIA has it in the bag with Shield TV. Sep 12, 2015 7:30 PM CDT IMAX rumored to be working on their own movies for IMAX screens IMAX is thinking of making its own movies, and throwing more TV shows onto the massive screen. Sep 13, 2015 11:24 PM CDT Microsoft should announce its new Surface Pro 4 on October 6 Microsoft sends out invites for a new media event in New York City on October 6. Sep 14, 2015 11:14 PM CDT Robot professional seeks ban to stop development of sex robots No robotic sexy time! Sep 15, 2015 10:35 AM CDT NVIDIA reportedly preparing GeForce GTX 980 for laptops NVIDIA rumored to be working on a full-blown GM204 GPU for laptops. Sep 16, 2015 8:44 AM CDT Final 'Steve Jobs' trailer trailer depicts the highs and lows of Apple Second trailer sheds more light on the timelines the film portrays. Sep 17, 2015 5:58 PM CDT A New Hope for original 'Star Wars' theatrical cuts release Could 'Star Wars' fans soon be enjoying a remastered Blu-ray of the original trilogy? Sep 19, 2015 9:14 PM CDT Michael Bay circling 'Transformers 5' production Bombastic director discussing directorial return. Sep 21, 2015 7:02 PM CDT Samsung launches its 950 PRO SSD, with 2.5GB/sec read speeds Samsung launches the world's first NVMe M.2 SSD with 3D V-NAND technology. Sep 22, 2015 1:42 AM CDT Predator drones will soon be hidden with 'invisibility cloaks' The US government is obsessed with UAV drones, and now they're about to be invisible. Sep 22, 2015 10:40 AM CDT Facebook announces 360-degree videos will be hitting your News Feed 360-degree videos are now a thing on Facebook, now where's my VR headset? Sep 23, 2015 6:17 PM CDT NVIDIA's next-gen Pascal GPU is now being tested internally NVIDIA receives the first samples of its monster GP100 GPU, the next-gen Pascal architecture is close. Sep 24, 2015 5:31 AM CDT Floating VR rig paves way for virtual reality rides German engineers have created a suspended array that simulates spatial movement for a new level of VR immersion. Sep 24, 2015 4:16 PM CDT iPhone 6S teardown reveals slimmer battery and heftier display All of Apple's secrets are laid bare in the first official iPhone 6S teardown. Sep 25, 2015 9:29 AM CDT YouTube Red to be the ad-free, subscription model launching on Oct 22 Google will reportedly launch 'YouTube Red' on October 22, the much anticipated ad-free, subscription-based YouTube. Sep 27, 2015 1:35 AM CDT Tarantino hates Netflix, still uses VHS Cult director likes tangible goods, even analog tape. Sep 27, 2015 10:42 PM CDT Apple sold 13 million new iPhones over launch weekend Apple continues its upward momentum with iPhone 6S and 6S Plus sales with 13 million sold in three days. Sep 28, 2015 10:07 AM CDT iPhone 6S only costs Apple $245 to make It's no secret that Apple enjoys premium markups of its iPhone line, and the new iPhone 6S is no different. Sep 28, 2015 5:28 PM CDT Google's Nexus 6P is $499, has USB Type-C, QHD and Project Fi support Google's Nexus 6P sports a 5.7-inch QHD screen, Type C support, Project Fi connectivity and is now up for pre-order. Sep 29, 2015 11:54 AM CDT Google launches new $35 Chromecast with boosted Wi-Fi and Fast Play Google transforms the Chromecast into a disc with hugely upgraded Wi-Fi. a fully optimized app, and more. Sep 29, 2015 1:30 PM CDT Kanye West is scared that 3D printers will ruin the shoe industry Kanye West is 'afraid' of 3D printing, says that it will hurt the textile industry just like it the Internet 'destroyed the music industry' Sep 29, 2015 7:23 PM CDT Volkswagen says it will fix the test-cheating vehicles it has sold Owner of a Volkswagen car that has been involved in the emissions test cheats? The company wants to fix your car. Sep 30, 2015 12:35 AM CDT New Lumia 950 listings confirm QHD screen, 20MP camera and more Microsoft confirms leaked Lumia 950 specs in a premature product listing. Sep 30, 2015 9:25 AM CDT AMD might have trouble sourcing HBM2 for its next-gen video cards AMD rumored to have trouble sourcing the HBM2 numbers it wants in 2016, might lose even more customers to NVIDIA. Sep 30, 2015 10:59 PM CDT How Fallout 4's perk system might work Confused on how Fallout 4's perk system works? We break down a possible outcome based on collected evidence. Sep 2, 2015 6:00 AM CDT Ocarina of Time gets an enchanting Unreal Engine 4 makeover The N64 classic comes alive with stunning beauty thanks to the new Unreal Engine. Sep 3, 2015 7:48 AM CDT Every single Deus Ex game can be purchased for under $7 right now Deus Ex fan? Grab every single game in the series for just $6.59. Sep 3, 2015 9:20 PM CDT Early Access games dominate Steam game sales in 2015 Steam's Early Access program continues to dominate over a good portion of 2015's AAA games. Sep 4, 2015 3:45 PM CDT The Mad Max game looks absolutely stunning in 8K Who knew the wastes could be so beautiful? Sep 5, 2015 5:32 AM CDT Metal Gear Solid V PC disc only contains 8MB install file Have bad internet? Don't buy the retail PC flavor of MGSV. Sep 7, 2015 2:16 AM CDT PS4 sales of Metal Gear Solid V smash Xbox One numbers considerably Metal Gear Solid V is selling magnitudes more on the PS4 than it is on the Xbox One. Sep 7, 2015 8:00 PM CDT Passports confiscated, players ill and hotels unpaid at CS:GO event In pure irony, Gaming Paradise CS:GO tournament features unpaid hotels, dodgy food, sick players and local police confiscating passports. Sep 9, 2015 8:04 PM CDT DICE teases that its Frostbite engine already supports DirectX 12 DICE says that Frostbite already works with DX12, but there's 'no word on which game will be first' to use it. Sep 10, 2015 8:28 PM CDT Backward compatible Xbox One games can be streamed to Windows 10 PCs Microsoft refreshes last-gen Xbox games with current-gen functionalities like screenshots and streaming to Windows 10 PCs. Sep 11, 2015 10:00 AM CDT Xbox One is 'literally a Windows device', says Microsoft The Xbox One is a 'Windows device' through and through, according to Microsoft. Sep 12, 2015 1:18 PM CDT BioWare teases that the new Mass Effect is the 'best and largest' ever BioWare says that Mass Effect: Andromedia is 'the best Mass Effect ever' Sep 14, 2015 1:47 AM CDT Metal Gear Solid V on Xbox One suffers intense frame-rate drops Xbox One owners continue to battle significant performance issues in The Phantom Pain. Sep 14, 2015 11:30 AM CDT Sony slashes PS4's retail price in Japan The PlayStation 4 gets a permanent price reduction in its home country. Sep 15, 2015 6:02 PM CDT New Bloodborne expansion slashes its way to PS4 in November The punishing horror classic gets its first DLC expansion. Sep 16, 2015 1:15 PM CDT Persona 5 delayed to 2016, gets new gameplay trailer Atlus breaks some bad news to Persona fans at this years Tokyo Game Show. Sep 17, 2015 9:24 AM CDT Bethesda: Fallout 4 feels like a modern shooter The renowned FPS masters at id Software helped Bethesda craft Fallout 4's fluid gunplay. Sep 17, 2015 1:00 PM CDT There's no point in playing Destiny without The Taken King Another expansion, another huge Destiny paygate that forces gamers to spend money to keep playing. Sep 19, 2015 10:51 PM CDT Sony's PS4 gets its first early access game Dungeon Defenders II makes waves as the PS4's first-ever paid early access game. Sep 21, 2015 1:53 PM CDT Valve isn't excited over DX12, but talks up the Vulkan API Valve isn't that interested in DX12, but it has big faith in the Vulkan API. Sep 23, 2015 1:37 AM CDT Star Wars: Battlefront open beta to be held October 8-12 The open Battlefront beta will be held from October 8 - 12 across all platforms. Sep 24, 2015 12:44 PM CDT Black Ops 3 has no campaign on PS3, Xbox 360 Activision slices off half of Black Ops 3's content on last-gen systems and still sells it for $49.99. Sep 25, 2015 10:53 AM CDT Halo 5 takes up a whopping 13% of Xbox One's total HDD Master Chief's latest saga might make you want to pick up an external hard drive after all. Sep 25, 2015 5:09 PM CDT Fallout 4's install size is surprisingly light Despite being a huge 400 hour open-world game, Fallout 4 won't crowd HDD space on consoles and PC. Sep 27, 2015 2:08 PM CDT Konami: Metal Gear can definitely continue without Kojima Konami says it doesn't need Kojima to make another Metal Gear game, and that console games will continue to be a focus. Sep 28, 2015 4:24 PM CDT GameStop CEO says 'disc-based games will be around forever' With the rise of digital media, GameStop thinks that 'disc-based games will be around forever' Sep 30, 2015 8:24 PM CDT Intel calls their new Skylake CPUs their 'best CPU ever' Intel launches the rest of their desktop Skylake CPUs. Sep 1, 2015 9:33 PM CDT EVGA will soon be entering the enthusiast gaming notebook market EVGA teases it is working on a new gaming notebook that can be heavily overclocked. Sep 1, 2015 10:46 PM CDT We are looking for a professional YouTuber for video content Are you great with a camera? Do you know how to do slick videos? Do you want to join the TweakTown team? Sep 2, 2015 11:40 AM CDT You can now download Epic's awesome 'Showdown' VR experience Epic Games rel eases its 'Showdown' VR experience for download. Sep 2, 2015 10:06 PM CDT 6S Marketing hopes Apple names new phone the iPhone 7, not iPhone 6s 6S Marketing has a message for Apple. Sep 3, 2015 6:15 PM CDT Acer's new 10-core smartphone will 'dominate' Android gaming Acer folds a powerful tablet and smartphone into its new Predator line of performance hardware. Sep 4, 2015 8:13 AM CDT Samsung unveils first 4K UHD Blu-ray player with 60FPS playback Samsung leads the push to 4K adoption with the world's first UHD Blu-ray player. Sep 5, 2015 5:11 PM CDT LG shows off double-sided 111-inch 4K OLED TV LG goes for the unique tease at IFA, with a double-sided 111-inch 4K OLED TV. Sep 5, 2015 11:06 PM CDT Biggest 2015 box office failures revealed Which film made the biggest financial loss? You might be surprised. Sep 6, 2015 8:30 PM CDT Ubisoft announces theme park in Malaysia, isn't limited to 30FPS Ubisoft announces it's building a 10,000-square-meter indoor theme park in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Sep 7, 2015 6:06 PM CDT NASA has self-healing material that heals itself within two seconds In today's WTF: NASA has material that heals itself within two seconds of being shot with a bullet. Sep 8, 2015 1:18 AM CDT Apple being deliberate about vehicle research, won't rush launch Apple won't rush into vehicle market, analyst predicts. Sep 8, 2015 10:35 AM CDT V-MODA shows off its Crossfade Wireless Over-Ear headphones V-MODA jumps into wireless headphone market with its Crossfade Wireless Over-Ear model. Sep 8, 2015 6:56 PM CDT Fujitsu's new wireless receiver can transmit 8K videos instantly Fujitsu's new wireless receiver is capable of transferring 4K or 8K videos over mobile devices, instantly. Sep 9, 2015 5:15 AM CDT Apple's new 12.9-inch iPad Pro is $799, launches in November Apple unveils its new $799 iPad Pro with a 12.9-inch retina display and 'desktop-like performance' Sep 9, 2015 1:01 PM CDT Siri goes hands-free on Apple iPhone 6S and 6S Plus iPhone 6S and 6S Plus owners will now be able to bend Siri's ear at any moment. Sep 9, 2015 3:23 PM CDT Intel says that it want to 'eliminate all passwords from computing' Intel wants to get rid of every single password on every single device in the world. Sep 10, 2015 5:23 AM CDT Canon teases VR headset with 2.5K res per eye Canon finds a way to let everyday people walk right into photographs and video footage. Sep 10, 2015 4:54 PM CDT Android Pay pushed live to over one million US locations Android Pay has been rolled out to one million US locations with GameStop, Macy's and Staples all on board. Sep 11, 2015 11:31 PM CDT Dell readies new Windows tablet with 4K edge-to-edge touch display Dell is preparing its own 12-inch 4K 2-in-1 Windows tablet to compete with the Surface Pro 3 and iPad Pro. Sep 12, 2015 2:25 PM CDT NVIDIA recommends GTX 980 and GTX 980 Ti for 1080p 90FPS VR gaming NVIDIA recommends its latest Maxwell-powered 900 series video cards for VR gaming at 1080p 90FPS. Sep 12, 2015 9:39 PM CDT iPhone 6S features 2GB of RAM, while the new iPad Pro has 4GB Apple is including 2GB of RAM inside of the new iPhone 6S, while the 12.9-inch iPad Pro sports 4GB. Sep 14, 2015 5:32 AM CDT Qualcomm's next-gen Quick Charge 3.0 goes from 0% to 80% in 35 minutes Qualcomm's new Quick Charge 3.0 technology announced, goes from 0% to 80% in just 35 minutes. Sep 15, 2015 12:41 AM CDT The MU-MIMO revolution begins, according to Moor Insights & Strategy Moor Insights & Strategy tests out MU-MIMO with some incredible results. Sep 15, 2015 8:54 PM CDT VR headsets expected to ship 30 million units by 2020 VR shipments to reach 3 million next year, but a huge 30 million by 2020. Sep 16, 2015 10:31 AM CDT PlayStation VR 'will be priced as a new gaming platform' Sony is pricing PlayStation VR 'as a new gaming platform' Sep 18, 2015 2:48 PM CDT Intel's new Xeon CPU will feature 28 CPU cores, 56 threads in total Intel's Skylake Purley-powered Xeon processor will arrive with up to 56 threads. Sep 20, 2015 4:56 PM CDT Aliens can't contact us because of encryption, says Edward Snowden Why haven't aliens contacted us yet? It's not because of Will Smith, it's because of encryption. Sep 21, 2015 10:32 PM CDT 'Jurassic World' director drops sequel clues Reboot planned as a trilogy from the beginning. Sep 22, 2015 2:14 AM CDT Introducing Toshiba's cheap Chromebook 2 with free cloud storage Toshiba announces its well-priced Chromebook 2, complete with free Google goodies, a HD IPS display, USB 3.0, Intel Core i3 and more. Sep 23, 2015 5:32 AM CDT Verizon Wireless sends out a $2.1 million bill, should've been $120 Ever received the wrong bill? Just be glad it wasn't for $2.1 million from Verizon Wireless. Sep 24, 2015 12:04 AM CDT Does custom liquid cooling in a pre-built PC interest you? This should Digital Storm has put together this stunning water cooled pre-built AVENTUM 3 system with separated heat chambers, but there's one little set back. Sep 24, 2015 7:33 AM CDT Samsung's new Gear VR headset revealed, priced at just $99 Samsung goes for the mainstream VR market, unveils its new Gear VR for just $99. Sep 24, 2015 9:23 PM CDT Oculus has no problems with VR porn on the Oculus Rift Oculus won't allow VR porn in their apps and stores, but that won't stop other developers from bringing porn to the Rift. Sep 25, 2015 11:33 PM CDT Ad-blocking apps accepting payments to let ads through their filters Paid-for adblockers are receiving payments to let ads slide through anyway. Sep 27, 2015 8:48 PM CDT Thanks to the iPhone 6S camera, 4K will now be 'mainstream' The arrival of a 4K-capable camera on the new iPhones will now make 4K 'mainstream' Sep 28, 2015 2:35 AM CDT Facebook has 'dramatically' increased VR spending, and it won't stop Facebook will be pumping billions into VR, and has a 'sustained commitment' from the company for the next 10 years or more. Sep 28, 2015 10:33 AM CDT Microsoft quells Windows 10 privacy concerns Microsoft assures Windows 10 users there's nothing to worry about regarding privacy. Sep 28, 2015 8:33 PM CDT Catalyst 15.9 beta driver contains memory leak bug, AMD working on fix AMD's latest drivers require some tuning. Sep 29, 2015 12:07 PM CDT CYBERPOWERPC launches the FANGBOOK with G-SYNC, Core i7, DDR4, 4K CYBERPOWERPC has gone all out, meet the FANGBOOK IV laptop, packing an GTX 980m, 16GB DDR4, i7-6700k, 250GB M.2 SSD, Windows 10 and more. Sep 29, 2015 4:27 PM CDT Extended 'X-Files' revival trailer shows truth is still out there Six brand new episodes to air in January 2016. Sep 29, 2015 7:36 PM CDT Tim Cook reiterates Apple will not be merging iOS and OS X Apple won't be merging the worlds of iOS and OS X any time in the near future. Sep 30, 2015 2:40 AM CDT Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch launches this Friday in U.S Samsung announces availability of the Gear S2 and S2 Classic smartwatches. Sep 30, 2015 10:04 AM CDT Star Wars: Battlefront won't have server browsers on PC EA and DICE face huge backlash from PC gamers after announcing that server browsers have been axed. Sep 2, 2015 1:40 PM CDT Deus Ex: Mankind Divided's pre-order scheme could change everything Square Enix's new pre-order tactics could dramatically affect the games industry. Sep 3, 2015 8:51 AM CDT Rocket League patch will let you filter out PS4 users on the PC Upcoming patch for Rocket League will let you filter out PS4 players on the PC. Sep 4, 2015 5:15 AM CDT Batman: Arkham Knight is finally playable on PC thanks to new patch After months of waiting, Batman: Arkham Knight gets patched on PC. Sep 4, 2015 4:51 PM CDT Elite: Dangerous will soon have Xbox One and PC cross-platform play Xbox One and PC gamers will enjoy cross-platform play on Elite: Dangerous as of October 6. Sep 6, 2015 2:13 AM CDT Fake beta sign-up sites for Star Wars Battlefront start appearing EA warns 'do not be fooled by fake beta sign up sites' for Star Wars Battlefront. Sep 7, 2015 3:42 AM CDT Metal Gear Solid V has sold 3 million units within the first week Over 3 million copies of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain have been sold so far. Sep 8, 2015 2:46 AM CDT Next-generation skin microstructure deformation shown off at SIGGRAPH At SIGGRAPH this year, a new technique for skin microstructure deformation was showcased, and holy balls does it look great. Sep 10, 2015 8:35 AM CDT More issues with the $250k ESL ESEA Dubai CS:GO event running hot ESL ESEA's $250k Dubai event featured an outdoors stage in 100 degree Fahrenheit weather and commentators working out of their bedrooms. Sep 11, 2015 5:34 AM CDT Become a misunderstood clown looking for answers and love in this game Dropsy the Clown is the pixelated journey of one heavily misunderstood clown looking for love. Sep 12, 2015 8:36 AM CDT Gear of War: Ultimate Edition will have unlocked frame rate, and more Gears of War: Ultimate Edition will look 'mindblowing' in 4K and feature an uncapped frame rate. Sep 13, 2015 5:12 AM CDT Windows 10 on Xbox One revealed as 'OneCore', brings 50% speed boost Microsoft sheds more light on Windows 10 integration on the Xbox One. Sep 14, 2015 4:19 AM CDT Need for Speed on PC delayed to 2016 in order to 'unlock frame rates' Despite being developed on the Frostbite engine, the new Need For Speed requires a delay in order to hit 60FPS on PC. Sep 14, 2015 2:37 PM CDT Halo 5 aiming for 'dynamic resolution' of 1080p at 60FPS Xbox One exclusive Halo 5 will have a dynamic resolution of 1080p, but its 60FPS frame rate is more important. Sep 15, 2015 7:19 PM CDT Could Final Fantasy XIV: ARR be a PlayStation VR launch title? Square Enix has prepared a VR demo for its landmark MMORPG at Tokyo Game Show 2015, but could this be a taste of what's to come? Sep 16, 2015 4:42 PM CDT Metal Gear Solid V mod unlocks all hidden and DLC items A quick and easy mod unlocks all the templates for secret and hidden items in Metal Gear Solid V. Sep 17, 2015 10:44 AM CDT Amazon reveals $140 Fire TV microconsole with 4K streaming Amazon attempts to thwart Apple with its own hybrid gaming 4K streaming TV box. Sep 17, 2015 2:15 PM CDT Star Wars: Battlefront to have dedicated servers Server browsers are out, lobbies and dedicated servers are in. Sep 21, 2015 7:46 AM CDT Elite: Dangerous gets Steam VR support, will work on the HTC Vive Steam VR and the HTC Vive headset secure support for Elite: Dangerous. Sep 21, 2015 6:39 PM CDT Another free-to-play FPS is coming, but this one is a little different Hi-Rez Studios is releasing PALADINS, a team-based FPS with cards, mounts and a ton of unique features to ensure a different gaming experience. Sep 24, 2015 8:31 AM CDT Gaming voice actors set to strike amid failed negotiations Gaming might lose its voice as vocal artists are set to strike over unfair working conditions. Sep 24, 2015 3:37 PM CDT Halo devs already working on Halo 6, has roadmap for next 10 years Although Halo 5 isn't out yet, 343 Industries is already fleshing out Halo 6 and the next 10 years of the franchise. Sep 25, 2015 3:10 PM CDT Sony probably won't make another PS Vita handheld Sony doesn't think a PlayStation Vita 2 will be able to compete in the smartphone-dominated mobile gaming market. Sep 27, 2015 9:18 AM CDT The Witcher 3 sold 1.8 million copies on PC, which is 30% of all sales 30% of all sales of The Witcher 3 were on PC, with 75% of the total sales coming from retail. Sep 28, 2015 4:37 AM CDT League of Legends developer confirms its working on new games Riot Games teases that its working on a new game. Sep 29, 2015 6:35 AM CDT NVIDIA secures 81% of the GPU market according to JPR According to JPR, NVIDIA scoops up a huge 81% of the GPU AIB market. Sep 1, 2015 8:24 AM CDT Intel will be pushing eDRAM into its Iris and Iris Pro graphics Intel will be using eDRAM in its Iris and Iris Pro graphics, but it won't have overclocking and Iris in the same package. Sep 1, 2015 9:37 PM CDT Toshiba announces 12.5' Satellite Radius 12 2-in-1 convertible laptop Introducing the Toshiba Satellite Radius 12, a 12.5' 2-in-1. Sep 2, 2015 3:01 AM CDT Acer shows off Chromebook R 11, a convertible Chromebook Acer launches the first convertible Chromebook, the Chromebook R 11. Sep 2, 2015 4:31 PM CDT ASUS unveils a Windows 10-powered PC-on-a-stick with the new VivoStick The new ASUS VivoStick is a PC-on-a-stick powered by Windows 10. Sep 2, 2015 11:24 PM CDT ASUS unveils a new super-powered gaming notebook that is watercooled ASUS unveils a new watercooled gaming notebook with a huge 64GB of RAM, and an unreleased NVIDIA GPU. Sep 3, 2015 11:24 PM CDT PowerColor's new dual-GPU has 16GB of VRAM, requires 1000W of power PowerColor unveils their new Devil 13 R9 390 video card, with 16GB of RAM. Sep 4, 2015 10:13 PM CDT Fox announce first 4K Blu-ray titles The first wave of titles a good mix of popular titles. Sep 5, 2015 7:05 PM CDT Samsung teases DDR4 RAM at 6.4GHz for 2020 with 51.2GB/sec bandwidth Samsung projects that 6.5GHz will be the base speed of SDRAM by 2020. Sep 6, 2015 5:33 AM CDT 'Force Awakens' actor blasts 'ludicrous' secrecy Actor likens Lucasfilm owner Disney to secret-state Russia. Sep 7, 2015 12:12 AM CDT Canon's new 250-megapixel sensor shoots 19,580 x 12,600 images Canon unveils a new sensor that shoots insane 19,580 x 12,600 images, capable of distinguishing letters on an aircraft, from 18km away. Sep 7, 2015 11:36 PM CDT ASUS announces the ROG G11 PC, powered by the new Intel Core i7-6700K ASUS announces its ROG G11 pre-built pc complete with Intel Core i7, an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980, DDR4 RAM, Windows 10 and more. Sep 8, 2015 6:28 AM CDT Raspberry Pi gets official 7-inch touchscreen display Gadgeteers finally have an official tablet-sized screen to fuel their Raspberry Pi inventions. Sep 8, 2015 12:00 PM CDT Warner execs demand more Batman, less Superman 'Batman v Superman', to be more 'Batman with a bit of Superman' Sep 8, 2015 8:23 PM CDT This custom mini-ITX gaming PC is powered by the new R9 Nano This compact build shows off the true potential of AMD's Radeon R9 Nano card. Sep 9, 2015 9:31 AM CDT Apple reveals iPhone 6S and 6S Plus with 3D Touch Apple one-ups the smartphone industry with a brand new overlay display called 3D Touch. Sep 9, 2015 1:43 PM CDT The creator of Popcorn Time has finally revealed himself The creator of Popcorn Time has revealed himself as Federico Abad, from Argentina. Sep 10, 2015 12:45 AM CDT NVIDIA Shield Tablet 2 rumors begin, packing an 8-core processor It looks like NVIDIA's beefy Tegra X1 processor will power the successor to Shield. Sep 10, 2015 6:20 AM CDT Alienware is providing free upgrades to Skylake laptops from Haswell Any gamer who purchased a Haswell-based Alienware gaming laptop recently will receive a free upgrade to Skylake. Sep 10, 2015 6:31 PM CDT Microsoft acquiring AMD rumors tease a takeover of the chipmaker The rumors of Microsoft acquiring AMD begin, days after it spins off its GPU division. Sep 12, 2015 5:36 AM CDT New electroactive material could pave way for synthetic androids Ras Labs has created a unique hyper-adaptive synthetic material that might one day flesh out androids. Sep 12, 2015 4:20 PM CDT Samsung Galaxy S7 to feature 5.7-inch display, due in February 2016 The new Samsung Galaxy S7 is expected in February 2016. Sep 13, 2015 2:45 AM CDT Qualcomm's new Snapdragon Flight will see its processors in drones Qualcomm wants to take to the skies and have Snapdragon-powered drones flying around. Sep 14, 2015 7:29 AM CDT HDPLEX unveils its 8kg crazy-adaptive fanless chassis HDPLEX's new amazing chassis weighs 8kg, fits a dual-slot PCIe card, offers 95W TDP CPU cooling and fits most motherboards. Sep 15, 2015 6:28 AM CDT Sharp teases an 85-inch 8K TV that will cost up to $133,000 Sharp introduces an 85-inch 8K TV with a resolution of 7680x4320, priced at over $12,500. Sep 16, 2015 1:03 AM CDT G.SKILL releases new high-performance mechanical keyboards G.SKILL arms gamers with two new highly customizable mechanical keyboards that promise to meet all gaming needs. Sep 16, 2015 5:48 PM CDT AMD loses its high profile CPU architect Jim Keller AMD continues to spiral, with its Chief Architect of Microprocessor Cores, Jim Keller, leaving the company. Sep 18, 2015 4:32 PM CDT PlayStation VR is the 'ultimate weapon' for devs, says Sony Sony's PS VR headset might be a 'hugely powerful weapon' for devs, but what about the consumers who buy it? Sep 21, 2015 3:43 PM CDT BenQ announces an investment in ZOWIE, cites product development BenQ and ZOWIE join forces in order to develop peripherals for casual and professional gamers alike. Sep 21, 2015 11:10 PM CDT CEO raises AIDS medication price by 4100% overnight Turing Pharmaceuticals CEO increases the price of its HIV/AIDS medication by 4100% overnight. Sep 22, 2015 4:35 AM CDT LG's new foldable displays can be folded more than 100,000 times LG secures a big contract to mass produce its foldable display tech and lays plans for a widescale launch in 2016. Sep 23, 2015 6:14 PM CDT Xbox boss doesn't have high hopes for VR gaming, hates the console war Xbox boss Phil Spencer hates the console wars, but he also doesn't have much faith in VR gaming. Sep 24, 2015 12:33 AM CDT Microsoft axes Bing and joins Baidu to sell Windows 10 in China Microsoft axes Bing and teams up with Baidu in order to pander to the Chinese market. Sep 24, 2015 2:36 PM CDT Kanye isn't playing; definitely running for President in 2020 Imma let you finish, but I was one of the best Presidents of all time. Sep 25, 2015 1:40 AM CDT The first Oculus Rift will cost 'at least $300' Nate Mitchell from Oculus says that the first Rift will cost 'at least $300' Sep 26, 2015 11:25 PM CDT NVIDIA rumored to be working on a new next-gen dual-GPU video card Rumor has it NVIDIA is working on a dual GM200 video card, that should easily beat a dual Fiji card from AMD. Sep 27, 2015 10:19 PM CDT Audi confirms 2.1 million cars use emission cheating software The Dieselgate scandal roars onward as Volkswagen admits to using emission-cheating scandal in millions of Audi cars. Sep 28, 2015 8:01 AM CDT BlackBerry CEO fumbles during new Priv demonstration BlackBerry's John Chen shows he's not too keen on Android's functionality, and falters during a hands-on demo of the Priv. Sep 28, 2015 3:04 PM CDT Latest Mercedes and BMW cars using 50% more fuel than lab results The latest reports peg some of the newest Mercedes and BMW cars as using 50% more fuel than their lab results. Sep 29, 2015 11:28 AM CDT AMD adds six new embedded video cards to lineup AMD's newest embedded GPUs offer something for everyone. Sep 29, 2015 12:43 PM CDT MSI updates laptops with Core i7 Skylake, SSDs in RAID, 64GB DDR4 RAM MSI has improved its top-tier laptop series, offering 64GB of DDR4, NVIDIA GTX980m, Intel Core i7, Killer networking and more. Sep 29, 2015 6:31 PM CDT AMD considering other strategic options after failed investment deal After failing to have Silver Lake buy a 20% stake in the company, AMD is now 'considering other strategic options' Sep 29, 2015 8:31 PM CDT Tesla's new $140K Model X is virus-proof, gets 250 miles per charge Tesla's new electric SUV will protect up to seven adults from a biological apocalypse. Sep 30, 2015 7:30 AM CDT Stephen Hawking warns alien viruses could wipe out mankind Stephen Hawking postulates that aliens visiting earth will be like Columbus discovering the Americas. Sep 30, 2015 3:11 PM CDT News Archive Join Our Newsletter
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