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- Resident Evil 7 is 'the ideal image' of Resident Evil 1
Capcom says that Resident Evil 7 is the 'ideal image' of the original Resident Evil.Nov 30, 2016 11:48 PM CST - MSI teases its new M.2 Shield SSD heatspreader
MSI teases its upcoming SSD heatspreader, will arrive as the M.2 Shield.Nov 30, 2016 10:24 PM CST - Rainbow Six Siege second DLC season pass available now
For the price of 30 bucks, you're not going to miss the DLCs of next year.Nov 30, 2016 8:33 PM CST - Titanfall 2 DLC trailer shows all its content flawlessly
All the goodies that you'll be getting for Titanfall 2 first DLC are here for your viewing pleasure.Nov 30, 2016 7:35 PM CST - FDA is using ecstasy to treat PTSD in large-scale trials
230 people suffering from PTSD are about to undergo a large-scale trial of using Ecstasy.Nov 30, 2016 5:31 PM CST - 12nm coming soon, uses 50% less power, can be 15% faster
TSMC is preparing for 12nm production, which uses 50% less power than 16nm FinFET technology.Nov 30, 2016 4:29 PM CST - Internet Archive moving to Canada in light of Trump
Internet Archive moving house to Canada in response to Trump election, increased threat to open internet.Nov 30, 2016 2:25 PM CST - Netflix users can now download content to watch offline
Netflix users can now download tons of TV shows and movies to their Android and iOS phones and tablets free of charge.Nov 30, 2016 1:30 PM CST - EA: No new Battlefield for a couple of years
EA has a strategic long-term engagement plan for its biggest franchises, and it doesn't want to interrupt that flow with premature releases.Nov 30, 2016 12:05 PM CST - ExoMars' first images show a fascinating view of Mars
The European Space Agency has published a video compiled of a series of images taken in November by the TGO.Nov 30, 2016 10:24 AM CST - VR games become more fun: Ubisoft connects VR platforms
Their Eagle Flight already supports cross-platform play, and that's just the beginning.Nov 30, 2016 9:18 AM CST - Top car manufacturers team up to build charging stations
By the end of 2020, they want to ensure that drivers have thousands of charging points across Europe.Nov 30, 2016 8:31 AM CST - Space, the final frontier for startups
A full range of industrial sectors are connected to the space industry, and there is room for everyone.Nov 30, 2016 7:24 AM CST - UK ad agency: No Man's Sky wasn't falsely advertised
No Man's Sky 'unlikely to mislead' consumers based from the game's marketing, says UK ad agency.Nov 30, 2016 6:05 AM CST - AMD to detail Zen at 'New Horizon' event on December 13
AMD rumored to be hosting 'New Horizon' event on December 13, will detail next-gen Zen architecture.Nov 30, 2016 4:48 AM CST - Valve add gloves to CS:GO in its newest update
So, beside how awesome our gun looks, do we also have a hand fetish?Nov 30, 2016 4:34 AM CST - Why were AM2R and PKMN Uranium removed from Game Awards?
The answer is quite simple actually: Nintendo.Nov 30, 2016 2:35 AM CST - ASUS next-gen Z270 motherboard lineup leaked
ASUS's entire Z270 motherboard line up has been detailed, led by the Maximus IX Code.Nov 30, 2016 2:30 AM CST - Hitman November patch adds offline profile to the game
You can finally use your unlocks in Hitman's offline mode! FINALLY!Nov 30, 2016 1:43 AM CST - Nintendo puts great effort into 3rd party Switch support
GTA V publisher Take-Two is impressed with Nintendo's 'great efforts' to support third party games on its new Switch hybrid console.Nov 29, 2016 9:12 PM CST - The Old Republic 5.0 update includes mountain of content
Star Wars: The Old Republic gets massive 5.0 patch, Knights of the Eternal Throne storyline.Nov 29, 2016 8:38 PM CST - Be a 'Family Guy' in our Season 16 DVD giveaway!
Take home the latest season of the animated show on us!Nov 29, 2016 8:28 PM CST - Overwatch gamer plays 16-17 hours a day, hits level 1800
Overwatch player hits the level cap of 1800, does it without account sharing.Nov 29, 2016 7:30 PM CST - AT&T's new streaming service exempt from data caps
AT&T launches DirecTV with data exemption, raising concerns over net neutrality laws.Nov 29, 2016 6:27 PM CST - Forza 3 'Blizzard Mountain' expansion adds winter
Prediction of extremely cold weather and icy road are coming to Forza 3 on December 13th.Nov 29, 2016 5:31 PM CST - Nintendo shares vision for 'Nintendo World' theme park
'We're going to be able to create an entire Nintendo world.'Nov 29, 2016 4:23 PM CST - Intel's new Core i3 hits 4.2GHz, beats last-gen Core i5
Intel's new Kaby Lake-based Core i3 hits 4.2GHz unlocked, beats Core i5 series processors from this generation.Nov 29, 2016 3:36 PM CST - BioWare's new mystery IP will be story-based
BioWare's upcoming new mystery IP won't derive from the studio's storytelling prowess, but it's a long, long ways away.Nov 29, 2016 2:20 PM CST - Final Fantasy XV beaten in just 10 hours
Final Fantasy 15's story is supposed to take up to 50 hours to beat, but these skilled gamers beat it in just 10-15 hours.Nov 29, 2016 1:35 PM CST - Bruce Dickinson's advice to startups: Don't give up
Dickinson spoke about his business adventures and said that he approaches business the same way he writes songs.Nov 29, 2016 1:03 PM CST - NVIDIA launches the world's first AI supercomputer chip
NVIDIA's new Xavier chip is one giant leap towards AI supercomputing overlords.Nov 29, 2016 12:36 PM CST - Marvel vs Capcom 4 might not have any X-Men
Marvel vs Capcom 4 is said to only feature characters from Marvel's current cinematic universe, and X-Men may not show up.Nov 29, 2016 11:21 AM CST - Nintendo Switch coming to New York on Jan 13
Nintendo will give gamers a chance to try out its new Switch handheld and console hybrid in New York on January 13.Nov 29, 2016 10:15 AM CST - Tesla snatches top Microsoft HoloLens designer
Kim spent three and a half years at Microsoft and will now join Tesla Motors to take up the role of Lead Designer.Nov 29, 2016 9:32 AM CST - Jaguar introduces their first electric car - I-PACE
The most impressive info about the car is that it can go from 0-100 km/h in 4 seconds.Nov 29, 2016 8:28 AM CST - San Francisco light-rail system got hacked
Just as we thought a videogame cannot get any more real. MUNI got hacked for a ransom.Nov 29, 2016 7:38 AM CST - No Man's Sky's new content update revitalizes playerbase
No Man's Sky's player count surges after Hello Games releases massive new content patch for the exploration sim.Nov 29, 2016 6:43 AM CST - 7700K overclocked to 5GHz, chip hits 100C
Intel's next-gen Core i7-7700K hits 5GHz on just 1.29V, but the chip hits 100C.Nov 29, 2016 5:45 AM CST - Colorful's new GTX 1070 SNAKE made for eSports team
Colorful created the iGame GTX 1070 SNAKE X-Top for League of Legends pro team Snake.Nov 29, 2016 12:50 AM CST - So... 'smart socks' are now an actual thing
Do I put this in the 'wearable computing' category?!Nov 28, 2016 11:45 PM CST - Colorful's new 4-slot GTX 1080 features 1.9GHz GPU clock
Colorful unveils its incredible new iGame GTX 1080 KUDAN, a beasty 4-slot graphics card that hits 1.9GHz Boost.Nov 28, 2016 11:12 PM CST - Clevo's new laptop: 7700K, GTX 1080 SLI... costs $16,000
Clevo rocks out with its specs out with its new $16,000 gaming laptop, powered by an unreleased CPU and GTX 1080 SLI.Nov 28, 2016 10:27 PM CST - Watch Dogs 2 realism was a bit too much for a player
Have you heard of déja vu? Because this guy has.Nov 28, 2016 9:26 PM CST - Titanfall 2 Ion ultimate tip for newcomers and veterans
I used my laser core ability and they still escaped?! Unfair no more with this godsent tip!Nov 28, 2016 7:25 PM CST - Uncharted 4 new survival mode will crush your confidence
You might have miss it amidst the whole slew of Black Friday news. Don't worry. it's hard enough to make you sob in a corner with 2 other friends.Nov 28, 2016 5:28 PM CST - Strike a 'Nerve' in our Blu-ray giveaway!
Take home the 2016 dystopian action sleeper on us.Nov 28, 2016 5:14 PM CST - iOS 10.1.1 causes serious battery problems
Apple still hasn't commented on the issue, but hopefully, they will fix the problem soon.Nov 28, 2016 4:16 PM CST - Radeon 16.11.5 drivers prepare you for Watch Dogs 2
AMD's new drivers are optimized for Watch Dogs 2, CrossFire issues fixed as well.Nov 28, 2016 3:49 PM CST - Cards Against Humanity is using charity money for a hole
They are digging the hole for nothing but we can guess it's for burying the disappointment in humanity.Nov 28, 2016 3:34 PM CST - Blizzard adds Reaper to the ranks of collectible statues
Rest in peace, wallet. Your sacrifice of $150 will be forever remembered by this statue presence.Nov 28, 2016 1:32 PM CST - The Division's newest patch pull players back into it
Ubisoft said that the active player count is back to the launch levels of The Division.Nov 28, 2016 12:53 PM CST - GeForce 376.09 driver is optimized for Watch Dogs 2
NVIDIA's latest drivers prepare you for Watch Dogs 2, Dead Rising 4, Steep.Nov 28, 2016 12:09 PM CST - Half-Life fans campaign for HL3 with Steam awards
Half-Life fans are using the nomination system to let Valve know what they already know: make Half-Life 3.Nov 28, 2016 11:22 AM CST - No Man's Sky dev reveals reason behind two month silence
Why did Hello Games go silent for two months after No Man's Sky? Sean Murray explains.Nov 28, 2016 10:22 AM CST - Apple's futuristic campus is nearly finished
The Apple Campus 2 looks nearly finished, and the video shows that most of the walls and solar panels are now in place.Nov 28, 2016 8:24 AM CST - No Man's Sky might get a Steam award but not a good one
No Man's Sky could be the best game on Steam this year, but for a very funny reason.Nov 28, 2016 4:32 AM CST - Apple can't launch high-end MacBook Pros without issues
Apple's new $4099 laptop has major issues, oh wait - nearly all models are experiencing issues.Nov 28, 2016 2:02 AM CST - Watch Dogs 2 graphics settings revealed for the PC
The graphics settings for the PC version of Watch Dogs 2 are here.Nov 28, 2016 12:08 AM CST - Magic Leap is a 'disruption machine' for every market
Magic Leap is going to shake up the $1 trillion consumer electronics industry, and more.Nov 27, 2016 10:56 PM CST - Win an awesome 'Kubo & the Two Strings' Blu-ray pack!
Win a money-can't-buy limited edition figure and Blu-ray pack thanks to Universal Sony!Nov 27, 2016 10:23 PM CST - US Navy hacked, 130,000+ sailors' personal data leaked
130K+ sailors have their personal data leaked, with the US Navy hacked on October 27.Nov 27, 2016 8:12 PM CST - Galaxy S8: 256GB storage, 6GB RAM, beautiful display
Samsung will not have 8GB of RAM in the Galaxy S8, but they will be removing the physical buttons from the front.Nov 27, 2016 6:30 PM CST - Holy free Blu-ray, Batman! Enter our giveaway now!
Celebrate the return of the original Bat-cast of Adam West and Burt Ward.Nov 27, 2016 6:21 PM CST - Planet Coaster's latest game update 1.0.1 goes live
Frontier Development release new patch notes for Planet Coaster game.Nov 27, 2016 4:58 PM CST - GIVEAWAY: SAPPHIRE NITRO RX 460 4G Graphics Card
SAPPHIRE provides one of their awesome new NITRO RX 460 4G graphics cards to one lucky winner!Nov 27, 2016 3:34 PM CST - Did Apple ship $4099 MacBook Pros with a faulty GPU?
The dGPU curse has passed over to Apple's latest MacBook Pros, with owners of the $4000+ model reporting serious video issues.Nov 27, 2016 1:19 PM CST - Huawei claws away profits from Samsung
Huawei must be pretty pleased with these results since it has been their goal to become the biggest smartphone manufacturer in the world.Nov 27, 2016 11:29 AM CST - ESA needs $425 million extra to complete ExoMars project
Ministers from 23 countries that support the European space program, including Canada, will decide whether they will cover the extra costs at their next meeting.Nov 27, 2016 8:23 AM CST - No Man's Sky Foundation Update adds tons of new content
No Man's Sky is about to get a substantial content update that adds farming, freighters, base building and a lot more.Nov 27, 2016 5:36 AM CST - Why Capcom removed Dead Rising 4's time countdown
Here's why Capcom made the not-so-popular decision to cut one of Dead Rising's most interesting features.Nov 26, 2016 11:20 PM CST - AOC announces their new 1080p monitor with 240Hz refresh
AOC busts out with their new 24.5-inch 1080p gaming display, rocking AMD FreeSync tech and a huge 240Hz refresh rate.Nov 26, 2016 10:33 PM CST - Amazon plans $1 billion push for Middle East dominance
Amazon is buying the 'Amazon of the Middle East', Souq.com for $1 billion.Nov 26, 2016 8:33 PM CST - Tesoro introduces its new Zone Balance gaming chairs
Tesoro joins the gaming chair market with its new Zone Balance range of professional gaming chairs.Nov 26, 2016 6:27 PM CST - BioWare built Mass Effect: Andromeda from scratch
All of the assets, tools and systems in Mass Effect: Andromeda will be new, and has been built from the ground up.Nov 26, 2016 5:22 PM CST - Beyond Good and Evil 2 may rival Star Citizen in scope
Ubisoft is very serious about Beyond Good and Evil 2, and the devs plan to make their ambitious interplanetary dreams a reality with the sequel.Nov 26, 2016 4:08 PM CST - Resident Evil 7 cross-save will feature on Xbox One & PC
Capcom announce a cross-save feature for Resident Evil 7: Biohazard between Xbox One and PC.Nov 26, 2016 2:21 PM CST - Marvel vs Capcom 4 rumored for PSX 2016 reveal
The rumor mill is churning and Marvel vs Capcom fans are losing their mind over a potential fourth game...but it could be a huge fake.Nov 26, 2016 1:15 PM CST - Overwatch and Warcraft half price for Black Friday
Blizzard is hooking gamers up with some incredible deals!Nov 26, 2016 12:22 PM CST - Blizzard gets into the Christmas spirit with Overwatch
The fandom have once again brought future events into the daylight.Nov 26, 2016 10:30 AM CST - Ubisoft up their generosity with '30 days of giveaway'
One free game each day until December 23. Sweet!Nov 25, 2016 11:19 PM CST - Watch Dogs 2 upcoming patch add mission replayability
Fixes and the missing mission replayability will be coming soon! Hurray!Nov 25, 2016 9:21 PM CST - Resident Evil 7 first in the series to support 4K, HDR
Resident Evil 7 will be available on the Windows Store, with 4K and HDR support included.Nov 25, 2016 8:17 PM CST - AMD's new Zen-based $499 CPU beats Intel's $999 CPU
AMD's next-gen Zen 8-core SR7 processor should be priced at $499, beats Intel's $999 chip.Nov 25, 2016 6:45 PM CST - Terry Crews would love to voice an Overwatch hero
Well, who would expect to hear Terry Crews' eccentric POWAH coming from an Overwatch hero?Nov 25, 2016 6:20 PM CST - Xiaomi's smartphone sales drop, but they aren't worried
This year's Q3 sales in China, which is their primary market, have dropped by 45%Nov 25, 2016 2:40 PM CST - Base building coming soon to No Man's Sky
No Man's Sky 'Foundation Update' coming soon, will add base building basics, more.Nov 25, 2016 11:44 AM CST - ESO goes free for Xbox One for 5 days starting 23/11/16
Bethesda's Elder Scrolls Online goes free for five days on the Xbox One, for Live Gold subscribers.Nov 25, 2016 8:28 AM CST - US Navy's new $4.4 billion sub is still broken
US Navy's expensive new $4.4 billion destroyer is still broken, probably needs a day one patch.Nov 25, 2016 7:06 AM CST - HIS tease single-slot Radeon RX 460 Slim-iCooler OC 4GB
HIS unveils a new single-slot Radeon RX 460 graphics card.Nov 25, 2016 5:26 AM CST - Final Fantasy XV on PS4 Pro has slight FPS issues?
Final Fantasy XV reportedly has slight FPS pacing problems in a specific area while running on a PS4 Pro.Nov 25, 2016 1:15 AM CST - Microsoft CEO: Surface Phone is 'ultimate mobile device'
Surface Phone will have a 'unique approach', Microsoft boss begins hype train.Nov 25, 2016 12:35 AM CST - The Last of Us 2 might be revealed next week
Naughty Dog could reveal The Last of Us 2 next month during Sony's special PlayStation Experience event.Nov 24, 2016 11:11 PM CST - Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3 has 27 km² game world
CI Games is pushing the boundaries of Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3 with a huge 27 km² game world.Nov 24, 2016 10:19 PM CST - Fury X beats GTX 1070 in Battlefield 1, thanks to DX12
AMD continues to show dominance in DX12, with the older Fury X beating the new GTX 1070 in Battlefield 1.Nov 24, 2016 9:48 PM CST - EVGA's VRM thermals isn't the cause of cards dying
Gamers Nexus dives into the EVGA VRM thermals, with some huge discoveries.Nov 24, 2016 8:32 PM CST - WikiLeaks begs: stop asking for proof of life of Assange
WikiLeaks begs on Twitter: 'please stop asking us for proof of life' about Julian Assange.Nov 24, 2016 6:46 PM CST - AMD powers a $999 gaming/VR rig, includes an Oculus Rift
Get in quick, with a quad-core gaming/VR PC for $999 powered by the Radeon RX 480, includes an Oculus Rift!!!Nov 24, 2016 6:19 PM CST - Catch a level 10 Salamence Pokemon in Sun & Moon Edition
Catch a level 10 Salamence Pokémon in the Nintendo 3DS Sun and Moon Edition.Nov 24, 2016 4:33 PM CST - Nintendo classic Wave Race could make a future return
Nintendo's Gameboy classic game Wave Race could be coming to next-gen consoles?Nov 24, 2016 2:17 PM CST - Battlefield 1 battlepacks are now for sale
If you don't want to wait for that Battlepack to drop at the end of the game, you can buy bundle of them - with real money.Nov 24, 2016 10:32 AM CST - EA adds counterproductive gifting feature to Origin
If I can't gift Battlefield 1 or Titanfall 2 to a friend for the holidays, what's the point?Nov 24, 2016 9:26 AM CST - Samsung plans to launch a 'Jet Black' version of the S7
The Korean giant should launch a new glossy version of the Galaxy S7 next month.Nov 24, 2016 8:33 AM CST - LEGO City Undercover will be re-released in 2017
The breath of fresh air among the abnormal amount of Lego superhero games and Star Wars ones shall return on PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC.Nov 24, 2016 7:51 AM CST - More than 50% of world's population doesn't use Internet
The availability of the Internet in the least developed countries is 20 years behind the developed countries.Nov 24, 2016 7:24 AM CST - Experience FIFA 17 and its new story mode this weekend
Prepare yourselves to stay in your couch and play the new FIFA for free on consoles.Nov 24, 2016 6:37 AM CST - iPhone 8 features OLED display, wireless charging, more
The new iPhone 8 will rock wireless charging (it's about damn time) and an OLED display, and much more.Nov 24, 2016 2:20 AM CST - Trump is confident Apple will make iPhones in the US
Trump wants to give Apple a 'very large tax cut' and 'substantial regulation cuts' to bring iPhone production back to the USA.Nov 24, 2016 12:49 AM CST - Ghost: Sniper Warrior 3 has multi-GPU support, no DX12
CI Games isn't including DX12 support with Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3, but there will be multi-GPU, and HDR support.Nov 23, 2016 11:50 PM CST - LingLong DingDong - Amazon Echo-like device from China
DingDong rings the Amazon Echo bell with its own Echo-like device, called the LingLong DingDong.Nov 23, 2016 11:14 PM CST - Reddit CEO caught editing posts, replacing moderators
Reddit CEO busted editing Trump supporters posts, replacing moderators in pro-Trump subreddit /r/The_Donald.Nov 23, 2016 10:50 PM CST - AMD is gaining back GPU market share in a big way
AMD now has 29.1% of the GPU market, NVIDIA takes 70.1% - but AMD has improved from its 18.8% from last year.Nov 23, 2016 10:39 PM CST - Netflix's 4K restrictions could affect PS4 Pro owners
Netflix's 4K restrictions on PC users could eventually affect PS4 Pro users, possibly putting 4K streaming at a slow drip-feed.Nov 23, 2016 10:07 PM CST - Sony hiding that there is input lag on 2016 Bravia TVs
Sony is deleting threads on their community forums, of consumers complaining about input lag on their new 2016 Bravia TVs.Nov 23, 2016 9:29 PM CST - Titanfall 2's first DLC drops on Nov 30 with new titans!
An old map returns, more titan kits to customize, a new pistol, a cosmetic marketplace and events to come. Who can miss this when it's all free?Nov 23, 2016 8:35 PM CST - Microsoft may dramatically change Xbox One's Snap Mode
Xbox One's clunky and awkward Snap Mode will apparently be scrapped in favor of a newer faster picture-in-picture multi-tasking mode.Nov 23, 2016 8:04 PM CST - 'Alien: Covenant' release date moved up by 3 months
The sci-fi sequel will make us scream earlier than expected.Nov 23, 2016 6:33 PM CST - AMD high-end 4K/VR-ready Radeon RX 490 teased
AMD expected to launch higher-end VR/4K-ready Radeon RX 490 next month.Nov 23, 2016 6:15 PM CST - Mass Effect: Andromeda has 'seamless' space exploration
Mass Effect: Andromeda will be much more seamless than its predecessors, minimizing loading screens for non-interrupted fluid gameplay.Nov 23, 2016 6:15 PM CST - $1 million reward offered for info on Julian Assange
Julian Assange hasn't been seen in over a month, with a $1 million reward for his proof of life on GoFundMe.Nov 23, 2016 5:59 PM CST - Xbox One game streaming coming to Oculus Rift soon
Oculus Rift owners will soon be able to play Xbox games in a projected in-VR theater mode.Nov 23, 2016 4:07 PM CST - Watch Dogs 2 looks amazing with NVIDIA Game Works
NVIDIA and Ubisoft team up to create the ultimate port of Watch Dogs 2, adding in specific features like HBAO+, TXAA, and much more.Nov 23, 2016 3:10 PM CST - Samurai Shodown VI compatible for PS4, available Nov 22
SNK classic Samurai Shodown VI is now available on PlayStation 4.Nov 23, 2016 2:22 PM CST - Twitter blocked their CEO's Twitter profile
Dorsey didn't have access to his Twitter account for a short period.Nov 23, 2016 1:47 PM CST - Nintendo Switch listed at $245, to release March 17?
According to yet another online retailer, Nintendo's new Switch console will cost at least $245 and release in mid March 2017.Nov 23, 2016 1:12 PM CST - New Christmas themed Skylander joins the figurine team
Skylanders Imaginators will see the addition of a new figure, Jingle Bell Chompy Mage, just in time for Christmas.Nov 23, 2016 12:26 PM CST - Microsoft's Games With Gold Promotion is available now
Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon, Super Dungeon Bros. and Murdered: Soul Suspect join November's Games With Gold promotion.Nov 23, 2016 10:38 AM CST - Blizzard celebrates 12 years of World of Warcraft
Like every year, Blizzard celebrates its birthday with an appropriate achievement and a gift.Nov 23, 2016 8:26 AM CST - Zelda themed escape rooms tour the United States in 2017
The Legend of Zelda series of escape rooms tours around the United States starting in 2017.Nov 23, 2016 6:37 AM CST - Google and Verizon spend $30 million a week on Pixel ads
Pixel advertising hits $30 million PER WEEK between Google and Verizon.Nov 23, 2016 4:45 AM CST - Skyrim Special Edition v1.3 has improved 144Hz support
Skyrim Special Edition updated with improved 144Hz support, and more.Nov 23, 2016 3:35 AM CST - Resident Evil 7 Collector's Edition detailed, costs $179
Capcom details Resident Evil 7 Collector's Edition, includes model replica of Baker mansion, costs $179.99.Nov 23, 2016 1:25 AM CST - Alienware boss says 'PC has won' war against consoles
Alienware boss talks about PC and console gaming, saying consoles are 'more PC-like than ever before'Nov 23, 2016 12:23 AM CST - Netflix 4K streams require Edge browser, Kaby Lake CPU
4K content can now be streamed through Netflix on your PC, but it requires the use of the Edge browser in Windows 10... ugh.Nov 22, 2016 11:26 PM CST - Xbox Scorpio power isn't just a story of teraflops
Xbox boss says Xbox Scorpio power isn't 'just the number of teraflops that makes it powerful'Nov 22, 2016 10:12 PM CST - Watch DOOM running on the MacBook Pro's Touch Bar
Someone was crazy enough to get DOOM working on the Touch Bar of Apple's new MacBook Pro.Nov 22, 2016 9:12 PM CST - Blizzard is working on a next-gen first-person shooter
Blizzard is working on an unannounced project built using a 'robust first-person engine'Nov 22, 2016 7:32 PM CST - Lucasfilm head talks 'Star Wars' future beyond Episode 9
Studio ransoms future 'Star Wars' films on the success of 'Rogue One'Nov 22, 2016 5:38 PM CST - NSA's massive NYC spy hub, a nuke-proof All Seeing Eye
Edward Snowden details Project X, the NSA's secret skyscraper in New York City that can withstand an atomic blast.Nov 22, 2016 5:29 PM CST - 'Highlander' reboot nabs 'John Wick' director
The long rumoured reboot gets new life.Nov 22, 2016 5:02 PM CST - New Assassin's Creed film art features more cast members
Latest Assassin's Creed film poster shows off other cast members for the upcoming film in December, 2016.Nov 22, 2016 3:18 PM CST - Overwatch's Symmetra gets redesign, two ultimates
Overwatch hero Symmetra will have two ultimates, new ability, buffs soon.Nov 22, 2016 2:10 PM CST - Super Mario Run launches on Nintendo 3DS next month
Super Mario Run becomes available for iOS this coming December 15th.Nov 22, 2016 1:27 PM CST - Tesla running whole island on solar power
Tesla, SolarCity partnership bears fruit, American Samoa island now runs almost entirely on solar power.Nov 22, 2016 12:26 PM CST - Future Ubisoft games won't be carved up by DLC paywalls
Ubisoft is making a radical change to its DLC policy, promising that DLC will no longer be required for the full gameplay experience.Nov 22, 2016 11:16 AM CST - This is what Tesla's self-driving car sees on the road
Tesla's self-driving technology sees the road like Arnie did in T2.Nov 22, 2016 9:38 AM CST - Intel's next-gen Xeon processor has 64 CPU threads
Intel's upcoming Skylake-based Xeon CPU will be available with up to 64 threads of CPU power.Nov 22, 2016 5:02 AM CST - Director reveals 'Monster Hunter' film plans
As Paul W.S. Anderson wraps up the 'Resident Evil' series, a new game franchise awaits.Nov 21, 2016 9:10 PM CST - HTC Vive is $699 with Black Friday sales, until Nov 28
HTC Vive receives Black Friday pricing, drops from $799 to $699 until November 28.Nov 21, 2016 8:39 PM CST - Bethesda attempting to bring full Fallout 4 game to VR
If Bethesda has their way, Fallout 4 may be the 'killer game' that VR so desperately needs.Nov 21, 2016 7:07 PM CST - Bethesda: We're definitely supporting Nintendo Switch
For the first time in decades, Bethesda will support a Nintendo console starting with the new Switch handheld/console hybrid.Nov 21, 2016 6:19 PM CST - Project Scorpio to deliver new era of 4K console gaming
'Project Scorpio will deliver 4K gaming to people in the living room on their TVs that they have not experienced yet.'Nov 21, 2016 5:21 PM CST - Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past turns 25 today
One of the best games of all time celebrates its 25th birthday--do you feel old yet?Nov 21, 2016 4:49 PM CST - Disaster strikes in Pixar's 'Cars 3' teaser trailer
Lightning McQueen outclassed by a new breed of vehicles.Nov 21, 2016 4:24 PM CST - Square Enix to remove all leaked Final Fantasy 15 videos
Final Fantasy 15 has released early in some territories, and Square Enix pledges to block all uploaded videos to prevent spoilers.Nov 21, 2016 4:14 PM CST - Square Enix explains the basics of Final Fantasy 15
Final Fantasy 15 is just 8 days away, and Square Enix wants to make sure you're prepared for your epic journey in Eos.Nov 21, 2016 3:02 PM CST - Final Fantasy 15's day-one update adds new content
Square Enix details the day-one update for Final Fantasy 15.Nov 21, 2016 2:26 PM CST - GTA V players enjoy finding creative ways to kill NPCs
GTA V players push the age-old past time of open-world chaos to new heights.Nov 21, 2016 1:43 PM CST - ASUS' new gaming laptop rocks liquid-cooled GTX 1080 SLI
ASUS's new performance laptop gets a liquid-cooled add-on allowing for extreme dual GTX 1080 GPU and Intel Core i7 overclocking.Nov 21, 2016 12:06 PM CST - PS4 Pro held back by Jaguar CPU, here's the proof
Sony overclocked the PS4 Pro's Jaguar CPU, but it's still holding the console back in terms of optimized frame rate performance.Nov 21, 2016 11:26 AM CST - Elon Musk to launch 4425 satellites for global internet
SpaceX requests government approval to launch a gigantic satellite network into space, so that it would provide fast, global internet.Nov 21, 2016 1:01 AM CST - Battlefield 1 visual downgrade on PC after latest patch?Sigh... DICE rumored to have downgraded the graphics of the PC version of Battlefield 1 in the latest patch.Nov 20, 2016 9:08 PM CST
- Director boards 'Mortal Kombat' film reboot
The game franchise is headed back to cinemas.Nov 20, 2016 8:53 PM CST - Nintendo Switch launch games teased, 2017 will be huge
Nintendo Switch's launch teased, Mario Kart 8 port teased with 'minor additions'Nov 20, 2016 7:31 PM CST - Find 'Jason Bourne' and win a free Blu-ray!
Take home the 2016 action blockbuster on us.Nov 20, 2016 6:08 PM CST - Star Citizen becomes the most ambitious game EVER
Chris Roberts trumps Gabe Newell, with massive changes to Star Citizen.Nov 20, 2016 6:05 PM CST - Titanfall 2 sales force EA to heavily slash prices
EA drops the price of Titanfall 2 across the board, on PC, PS4, and Xbox One.Nov 20, 2016 5:15 PM CST - Dead or Alive designer: PS4 Pro 'is just rhetoric'
PS4 Pro 'is just rhetoric' says Dead or Alive designer, current-gen consoles don't have enough power for VR.Nov 19, 2016 2:36 AM CST - Mafia 3 somehow makes the top 10 games of October
How the HELL did Mafia 3 make it into the top 10 games sold in October?!Nov 19, 2016 12:46 AM CST - Wikileaks being 'astroturfed', under government control
There are some strange things going on with Wikileaks, with Julian Assange not seen in over 30 days.Nov 18, 2016 11:24 PM CST - AMD reaffirms HDR abilities, HDMI 2.0 is the limitation
AMD was accused of HDR color depth limitations, but the click bait story was wrong.Nov 18, 2016 10:18 PM CST - Fallout 4 mods now available on PS4
After six long months of waiting and strict restrictions from Sony, Fallout 4 mods are now live on PS4 (with serious limitations)Nov 18, 2016 5:18 PM CST - Remedy's isn't making a new Max Payne, just hiring devs
Remember that 'new game trailer' Remedy Games promised? Yeah, the studio was just trolling us.Nov 18, 2016 3:28 PM CST - Domino's delivers first pizza by drone
Domino's Pizza succesfully delivers first order by drone in New Zealand.Nov 18, 2016 1:27 PM CST - Civilization VI update adds DirectX 12, new maps, more
Civilization VI now features DirectX 12, new free maps and scenario available to play, update adds lots of polish.Nov 18, 2016 12:20 PM CST - Red Dead Redemption 2 has 'incredible emotional depth'
Take-Two is keen on bringing engaging story-driven experiences with Red Dead Redemption 2 and furthering the franchise's gritty Western outlaw legacy.Nov 18, 2016 11:31 AM CST - Nintendo Europe Tweet special 3DS Badge Academy app deal
Nintendo Europe drop discounts and deals for 3DS Badge Academy.Nov 18, 2016 9:39 AM CST - Nintendo Switch to get full HD Pokemon Sun and Moon port
Nintendo Switch's version of Pokemon Sun and Moon to have exclusive features like HD graphics and maybe even unique swappable JoyCon controllers.Nov 18, 2016 6:17 AM CST - EA: Frostbite will power games across multiple devices
EA is preparing for a new world of gaming, where you can game across multiple devices.Nov 18, 2016 3:20 AM CST - Amazon 2016 Black Friday sales include some HUGE deals
Amazon is celebrating Black Friday this year in a big way, with a 55-inch 4K TV selling for just $398.Nov 18, 2016 1:29 AM CST - Apple rumored to bring iPhone manufacturing to the US
Future iPhone models could have 'Made in the USA' stamped on to them.Nov 18, 2016 12:09 AM CST - AMD RSCE 16.11.4 drivers released, fix issues, and more
AMD's latest drivers (RSCE 16.11.4) fix Radeon R9 Fury graphical corruption in Titanfall 2, and more.Nov 17, 2016 10:40 PM CST - Remedy teases next-gen Max Payne game, or are we fooled?
Remedy creative director Sam Lake makes the internet think there's a new Max Payne game to be announced imminently.Nov 17, 2016 9:05 PM CST - Expedition 50 members launch on a two-day trip to ISS
Whitson, Novitskiy, and Pesquet will spend approximately six months on the ISS.Nov 17, 2016 8:35 PM CST - Dishonored 2 patch is showing 'encouraging results'
Dishonored 2's new patch seems like it fixes most of the performance-related issues on the PC.Nov 17, 2016 7:41 PM CST - The 'Stargate' film reboot is dead
Producer confirms the project has fallen apart.Nov 17, 2016 6:23 PM CST - EA develops games for PC first, scales back for consoles
PC comes first with EA games, and then console versions are scaled back--at least that's what EA says.Nov 17, 2016 4:11 PM CST - Xbox One sales dominate PS4 sales in the last 4 months
Microsoft Xbox One out sells Sony PlayStation 4 from July through to November 2016.Nov 17, 2016 3:25 PM CST - Nintendo drop new 3DS XL colours for customers in Europe
Europe release new colours for the Nintendo 3DS XL console.Nov 17, 2016 1:24 PM CST - Sony announce new camo coloured DualShock 4 controller
Sony announce new camo coloured DualShock 4 controller via Twitter.Nov 17, 2016 11:26 AM CST - Siegecraft Commander available on consoles in Jan 2017
Blowfish Studios announce Siegecraft Commander releasing January 17, 2017.Nov 17, 2016 9:27 AM CST - Qualcomm announces vulnerability bounty program
Qualcomm says that they will offer up to $15,000 per vulnerability.Nov 17, 2016 6:30 AM CST - Qualcomm introduces faster Quick Charge 4
The new Quick Charge 4 technology will debut on the Snapdragon 835 processor, which will arrive next year.Nov 17, 2016 6:30 AM CST - Qualcomm's Snapdragon 835 is the first 10nm SoC
Qualcomm has announced that they are partnering with Samsung to build their new Snapdragon 835 processor using Samsung's 10nm manufacturing process.Nov 17, 2016 6:30 AM CST - Xbox boss says Xbox Scorpio is a 'premium console'
Xbox Scorpio will cost more than the Xbox One S (duh), because it's a 'premium console'Nov 17, 2016 3:32 AM CST - Kong awakens in new 'Skull Island' trailer
They did the mash... they did the monster mash.Nov 17, 2016 2:35 AM CST - PC hardware sales 122% higher than console sales in 2016
Console sales hit $90 billion during 2016, while PC hardware sales smash past $200 billion.Nov 17, 2016 2:29 AM CST - NVIDIA's new drivers kill VRAM speed on Pascal cards
We wouldn't recommend grabbing NVIDIA's new GeForce 375.86 drivers, as they have RAM problems for Pascal owners.Nov 17, 2016 1:57 AM CST - Titanfall dev prefers gameplay over visual fidelity
Respawn boss says he prefers gameplay experience over visual fidelity.Nov 17, 2016 12:41 AM CST - GPU shipments up 20.4% from last quarter, PC is strong
Total GPU shipments increased in Q3 2016, up 20.4% over Q2 2016.Nov 16, 2016 11:50 PM CST - Nintendo UK pre-order Super Mario Bros. Maker with perks
Super Mario Bros. Maker launching at the beginning of December with great pre-order items on offer.Nov 16, 2016 11:00 PM CST - Respawn's Star Wars game focuses on characters and story
Respawn's upcoming Star Wars action game will focus heavily on story and gameplay over flashy graphics and visuals.Nov 16, 2016 5:01 PM CST - Porting games over to Nintendo Switch might be easy
Nintendo's new Switch console-handheld duo has strong third-party support, and NVIDIA CEO Jen Hsun-Huang hints porting games over might be easy.Nov 16, 2016 3:33 PM CST - Serious Sam VR is an exciting and energetic shooter
If you are looking for some VR action, Serious Sam VR: The Last Hope is a safe bet.Nov 16, 2016 1:23 PM CST - Fog of War, Hardcore modes go live for Battlefield 1
Battlefield 1 adds survivalist mode Fog of War, Hardcore.Nov 16, 2016 12:25 PM CST - NSFW - Ubisoft apologizes for Watch Dogs 2 nude NPCs
Watch Dogs 2's NPCs are surprisingly human, going so far as to run around completely nude. Ubisoft plans to fix this with a patch, however.Nov 16, 2016 11:18 AM CST - Nintendo Switch to let you play modded Skyrim on-the-go
Nintendo Switch owners will eventually be able to play Skyrim: Special Edition on the go with mods.Nov 16, 2016 10:11 AM CST - EA only bringing a 'game or two' to Nintendo Switch
EA remains uncertain if the Nintendo Switch will take off, and only plans to bring 'a game or two' to the platform. Will other publishers follow suit?Nov 16, 2016 9:12 AM CST - PS4 Pro owners have an edge in Battlefield 1 multiplayer
PS4 Pro's frame rate boost gives owners an advantage over PS4 owners in Battlefield 1's multiplayer.Nov 16, 2016 7:13 AM CST - Chinese company busted adding backdoor to US smartphones
Several models of Android smartphones include backdoor that sends your information back to China.Nov 16, 2016 2:37 AM CST - HP's new super-small PC packs Intel Xeon, M.2 SSD, more
HP unveils its new Z2 Mini PC, packing workstation-class hardware, including an Intel Xeon CPU.Nov 16, 2016 12:30 AM CST - Dishonored 2 crap perf on PC 'totally on us' says dev
Dishonored 2 developer says the crappy PC performance is 'totally on us'Nov 15, 2016 10:28 PM CST - HBO's 'Westworld' renewed for a second season
But fans are going to have to sit tight to see them.Nov 15, 2016 8:34 PM CST - NVIDIA's new supercomputer will design next-gen GPUs
NVIDIA's DGX SATURNV supercomputer packs Tesla P100 GPUs, 7TB SSD cache, will build next-gen GPUs.Nov 15, 2016 8:23 PM CST - Apple's new $300 design book doesn't include 3.5mm jack
Apple is charging $300 for a hardbound book that covers their 20-year history of design.Nov 15, 2016 7:29 PM CST - NVIDIA boss: gamers will be 'amazed' by Nintendo Switch
NVIDIA CEO says gamers will 'be amazed' by Nintendo's Switch console.Nov 15, 2016 6:27 PM CST - GTX 1070 barely runs Dishonored 2 at 1080p on very low
Dishonored 2 - GTX 1070 needed for 1080p 60FPS (oh, and VERY LOW graphics quality settings)Nov 15, 2016 4:59 PM CST - Battlefield 1's Fall Update includes Hardcore mode, more
DICE push out the Fall Update for Battlefield 1, plenty of fixes, improvements and HARDCORE MODE!Nov 15, 2016 4:13 PM CST - EVE Online goes free to play with Ascension update
EVE Online goes free to play, Ascension update adds lots of new content.Nov 15, 2016 3:02 PM CST - PS4 Pro's 1080p super-sampling causing frame rate drops
PS4 Pro's 1080p super-sampling modes are causing frame rate hitches and performance drops in specific games like Watch Dogs 2.Nov 15, 2016 7:36 AM CST - Quick Charge 4.0 will support up to 28W or 5.6A of power
Qualcomm's next-gen Quick Charge 4.0 tech will charge phones with up to 5.6A, or 28W of power.Nov 15, 2016 12:25 AM CST - Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson considering White House run
Do you smell what the Rock is cooking?Nov 14, 2016 11:48 PM CST - Watch Dogs 2 first impressions
How is Watch Dogs 2? We become a hacker in Ubisoft's latest funky-fresh AAA release to see what San Fran has to offer.Nov 14, 2016 9:03 PM CST - Crytek says 1GB extra RAM on PS4 Pro is 'substantial'
The additional 1GB of DDR3 RAM inside of the PS4 Pro is 'somewhat substantial' according to Crytek.Nov 14, 2016 8:26 PM CST - AMD Zen - 16 CPU threads of Intel beating perf at $300?!
AMD's next-gen Zen could arrive with 16 CPU threads for $300, and that would be awesome.Nov 14, 2016 6:30 PM CST - Play the 'Game of Thrones' and win a season 6 Blu-ray
Take home the latest season of the epic series on us.Nov 14, 2016 6:06 PM CST - Zelda Breath of the Wild may not be a Switch launch game
Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild game may not be a launch title for Nintendo's new Switch handheld hybrid system.Nov 14, 2016 5:42 PM CST - PS4 Pro's stock 1TB hard drive can't hit SATA III speeds
Sony has skimped out when it comes to the PS4 Pro's hard drive, slapping in a 1TB 5400RPM platter HDD that can't leverage SATA III speeds.Nov 14, 2016 5:20 PM CST - 4K Blu-ray format sells through 1 million discs in US
The latest physical disc format enjoys surging retail support.Nov 14, 2016 5:05 PM CST - Google Play Music gets new look
Google Play Music app gets major update, now powered by machine learning.Nov 14, 2016 4:28 PM CST - Be our Guest to new 'Beauty & the Beast' remake trailer
It's a tale as old as time, envisioned with cutting edge visual effects.Nov 14, 2016 4:06 PM CST - Check out NASA's stunning images of the Supermoon
NASA published amazing images that show how beautiful the Supermoon was.Nov 14, 2016 4:04 PM CST - Rainbow Six: Siege will get free content for one year
Rainbow Six: Siege getting another season, Ubisoft confirms.Nov 14, 2016 3:28 PM CST - PS4 Pro reportedly melts its casing due to extreme heat
One gamer's PS4 Pro reportedly got so hot it melted part of the console's chassis.Nov 14, 2016 2:20 PM CST - PS4 Pro incompatible with some 4K TVs
PS4 Pro consoles are erroneously marking some 4K UHDTV's as incapable of displaying in 4K resolution.Nov 14, 2016 1:19 PM CST - No Man's Sky collector's edition still hasn't shipped
More than three months after the game's launch, No Man's Sky's collector's editions still aren't ready.Nov 14, 2016 11:16 AM CST - I stepped into the shoes of John Wick and it was intense
It will be interesting to see what the final version will look like after its polished.Nov 14, 2016 9:34 AM CST - IMAX secures $50 million to improve VR content
The VR content will be available in their VR centers which will open as a part of their cinemas.Nov 14, 2016 8:27 AM CST - People are selling Snap's Spectacles for $5000
For now, vending machines are the only way to buy Spectacles.Nov 14, 2016 7:42 AM CST - Nintendo Switch price to start at $249, deluxe at $299
Nintendo Switch will reportedly have two SKUs: a $249 starter set, and a $299 bundle with more storage and an extra game.Nov 14, 2016 7:07 AM CST - Full 'Ghost In The Shell' live action trailer hits
Can the live action remake live up to the animated original? Time will tell.Nov 14, 2016 12:48 AM CST - 4K on Xbox Scorpio 'waste of resources' says DOOM dev
'4K is a waste of resources' on Xbox Scorpio, according to id Software's Lead Renderer Programmer.Nov 14, 2016 12:29 AM CST - Man marries his iPhone in Las Vegas, we're not joking...
Aaron Chervanak marries his iPhone in Las Vegas, which has now become a thing.Nov 13, 2016 10:33 PM CST - Host your own 'Sausage Party' with our Blu-ray giveaway
Take home the 2016 adults-only animated comedy on us.Nov 13, 2016 10:09 PM CST - Trump to forego his presidential salary in office
Well, it's not like he's doing it for the cash.Nov 13, 2016 9:50 PM CST - Dishonored 2 director 'distressed' over PC performance
Dishonored 2 game director says it's not a port, and he's pissed over the PC performance issues.Nov 13, 2016 6:38 PM CST - Win a Disney/Pixar 'Finding Dory' Blu-ray prize pack
Enter the draw to win an awesome 'Finding Dory' prize pack thanks to Disney!Nov 13, 2016 6:22 PM CST - Watch Dogs 2 runs at less than 30FPS on PS4 sometimes
Yet another game launched by Ubisoft with expected performance issues at launch... UGH.Nov 13, 2016 4:33 PM CST - NVIDIA says gamers will be amazed with Nintendo Switch
NVIDIA hopes to have a 20-year relationship with Nintendo, starts with Switch in 2017.Nov 13, 2016 2:31 PM CST - The biggest Supermoon in decades appears tonight
The next Supermoon will appear on December 14th, and will wipe out the view of the Geminid meteor shower.Nov 13, 2016 1:35 PM CST - Intel's next-gen Core i3-7350K, entry-level OC monster?
Kaby Lake will enable sub $180 processors that will offer 4.5GHz or more.Nov 13, 2016 2:41 AM CST - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti spotted with 10GB of RAM
NVIDIA's upcoming GeForce GTX 1080 Ti spotted once again, this time with 10GB of RAM.Nov 12, 2016 4:37 PM CST - PlayStation VR headset unavailable on Amazon UK website
Amazon UK exhausts all PlayStation VR headset stock until aarly 2017.Nov 12, 2016 2:23 PM CST - Facebook is sorry that they killed everyone
The bug caused quite a stir among users, and people worldwide were affected by it.Nov 12, 2016 1:21 PM CST - Xbox avatars can now update their wardrobes with onesies
Microsoft avatars can now be featured in Xbox onesie's.Nov 12, 2016 7:24 AM CST - Star Wars: Episode 9 to be shot in 65mm, primed for IMAX
Star Wars: Episode 9 will be shot on 65mm, will look 'hyper-realistic'Nov 12, 2016 3:17 AM CST - The Last of Us Remastered runs at 3200x1800 on PS4 Pro
PS4 Pro version of The Last of Us Remastered runs at 3200x1800 at close to 60FPS.Nov 12, 2016 1:36 AM CST - Battlefield 1 on PS4 Pro sharper, increased FPS than PS4
PS4 Pro version of Battlefield 1 has sharper graphics, more consistent frame rate compared to the PS4 version.Nov 11, 2016 10:50 PM CST - NVIDIA stock hits record high after Q3 earnings results
NVIDIA stock feels the G Forces of its success, climbing to record highs.Nov 11, 2016 9:49 PM CST - Facebook doomed us all: Everyone is dead
Facebook is experiencing some issues today and it appears people worldwide have been affected by it.Nov 11, 2016 3:46 PM CST - PlayStation Vue drops Viacom networks
PlayStation Vue drops Viacom network, Comedy Central, Spike, and more affected.Nov 11, 2016 11:03 AM CST - Spotify writing huge amounts of data to storage drives
Spotify has been potentially taking years off lifespan of storage drives, fix out now.Nov 11, 2016 9:58 AM CST - PS4 Pro max temps only hit 35C
Thanks to AMD's new 14nm Polaris architecture, the PS4 Pro is a lot cooler and more power efficient than the original PS4 console.Nov 11, 2016 7:24 AM CST - Skyrim Special Edition runs at native 4K on PS4 Pro
The PS4 Pro version of Skyrim Special Edition runs at native 4K.Nov 11, 2016 1:25 AM CST - HTC Vive is now wireless, add-on for $220 cable-free
HTC announces tether-less VR experience with $220 add-on for the Vive.Nov 10, 2016 11:00 PM CST - Watch Dogs 2 will 'fill the gap' for Assassin's Creed
Ubisoft says that Watch Dogs 2 will 'certainly fill the gap' left by Assassin's Creed.Nov 10, 2016 10:31 PM CST - Bethesda: Dishonored 2 needs GTX 1070/1080 for 1440p
Running 1440p in Dishonored 2? You'd better have a beefy graphics card.Nov 10, 2016 9:07 PM CST - NVIDIA smashes analyst expectations, more good to come
NVIDIA had a 'breakout quarter' fueled by Pascal GPUs, and deep learning dominance.Nov 10, 2016 7:10 PM CST - International 'Rogue One' trailer debuts new scenes
'Member Vader? 'Member TIE fighters?Nov 10, 2016 5:38 PM CST - Tesla's next Gigafactory will be in Europe
This development should also boost the numbers of production capacity.Nov 10, 2016 12:24 PM CST - Dragon Quest 8 releases for Nintendo 3DS on January 20
Dragon Quest 8 has an official release date for January 20, 2017.Nov 10, 2016 11:23 AM CST - Black Friday Sales leak console bundle prices for $250
Leaked Sam's Club and other retail companies leaflets posted online with console deals for this coming Black Friday.Nov 10, 2016 9:21 AM CST - PS4 Pro's native 4K games trigger FPS drop
Skyrim's native 4K resolution on PS4 Pro takes a bite out of frame rate performance, with better FPS on a regular PS4.Nov 10, 2016 8:01 AM CST - Super Mario Run will be debuting on Unity this December
Unity will be seeing the first of Super Mario Run this coming December.Nov 10, 2016 7:16 AM CST - Huge YouTuber offered money for positive Clinton videos
YouTuber Philip DeFranco was offered big money for positive videos on YouTube.Nov 10, 2016 5:48 AM CST - Get in on the hot PlayStation Store update game deals
Sony PlayStation Store update releases classic PS3 and PS4 games.Nov 10, 2016 5:27 AM CST - Overwatch's next free weekend starts on November 18
Another free weekend of Overwatch will kick off on November 18.Nov 10, 2016 2:27 AM CST - Battlefield 1 damage reduced, 200% to 140% in hardcore
Hardcore mode bullet damage reduced from 200% to 140% in Battlefield 1 for a 'more well-rounded experience'Nov 10, 2016 12:16 AM CST - New 'Spider-man' actor reveals six film contract
Plenty more Spidey features on the way for years to come.Nov 9, 2016 10:49 PM CST - Dishonored 2 running like crap on PC... shocking, NOT
Dishonored 2 looks like it'll be added to the huge pile of 'totally crap PC ports'Nov 9, 2016 9:55 PM CST - Trump victory forces last minute 'South Park' re-write
Historic win caught creators by 'yuge' surprise.Nov 9, 2016 9:33 PM CST - PAX Australia 2016 - Photos Galore
Thanks to GIGABYTE, we went to PAX Australia 2016 and had a blast.Nov 9, 2016 9:23 PM CST - Crytek 'impressed' with PlayStation VR, talks PS4 Pro
Crytek talks up PS4 Pro, also PlayStation VR as they were 'impressed' with Sony's VR headset.Nov 9, 2016 8:24 PM CST - GIVEAWAY: Three GIGABYTE Intel Z170 Motherboards
GIGABYTE joins the giveaway party with three of its Intel Z170-based motherboards!Nov 9, 2016 7:24 PM CST - Tesla will start charging to use Superchargers
Any customer who buys a Tesla car after January 1st, 2017 will have to pay a small fee when filling up at a Supercharger station.Nov 9, 2016 6:22 PM CST - Mass Effect: Andromeda multiplayer beta is console-only
PC gamers won't get the chance to sample Mass Effect: Andromeda's new multiplayer in the first closed beta test.Nov 9, 2016 5:36 PM CST - Mass Effect: Andromeda won't be capped at 30FPS on PC
BioWare confirms the new Mass Effect won't be locked at 30FPS on PC, but consoles won't enjoy the same luck.Nov 9, 2016 4:11 PM CST - Hyperloop system could become reality by 2020
The first test of this system was carried out in May in Nevada when the capsule reached a speed of 1,200 kilometers per hour.Nov 9, 2016 3:20 PM CST - Xbox stick would've supported Xbox-to-TV game streaming
Microsoft's scrapped Xbox streaming stick would've transformed HDTVs into a UWP conduit, allowing for wireless Xbox-to-TV game streaming and more.Nov 9, 2016 2:40 PM CST - Metro 2035 game isn't coming in 2017 after all
Metro series publisher Deep Silver says a new game hasn't been confirmed for 2017, but teases 'ambitious plans' for the series.Nov 9, 2016 12:37 PM CST - GoPro Karma drone randomly loses power, recalled
GoPro recalls $799 Karma drone over power concerns.Nov 9, 2016 10:43 AM CST - Mass Effect: Andromeda will tell a complete story
Mass Effect: Andromeda will be its own complete story, and won't pave the way for a direct sequel tie-in.Nov 9, 2016 8:14 AM CST - Mass Effect: Andromeda: everything we know so far
BioWare has dropped major details about its new interstellar RPG Mass Effect: Andromeda.Nov 9, 2016 6:22 AM CST - PlayStation Network hacking spree hits UK gamers
Tis the season of PSN hacking.Nov 9, 2016 12:16 AM CST - Supermicro Z270 motherboards teased, ready for Kaby Lake
Intel's next-gen Z270 motherboards spotted, Supermicro boards teased with LGA 1151 socket ready for Kaby Lake.Nov 9, 2016 12:10 AM CST - 'Stranger Things' producer 'thinking ahead' to season 3
Shawn Levy suggests a long life for the series.Nov 8, 2016 11:13 PM CST - Xbox Scorpio rumored to run some PC games at native 4K
If the Xbox Scorpio can run UWP games at native 4K, that would be cool, right?Nov 8, 2016 9:30 PM CST - New Call of Duty is bombing compared to the last one
COD: Black Ops 3 had a 300% bigger playerbase at its launch compared to Infinite Warfare.Nov 8, 2016 7:06 PM CST - Upcoming 'Game of Thrones' season plot allegedly leaked
HBO silent on what could be a huge leak.Nov 8, 2016 5:54 PM CST - Steam store gets a new look
Steam store page gets an overhaul with Discovery Update 2.0.Nov 8, 2016 5:39 PM CST - We talk to Starbreeze about their new game: John Wick VR
The game should come out in February, around the same time as the second John Wick movie which Keanu Reeves stars in.Nov 8, 2016 3:13 PM CST - iPhone 7 could come out in a new - Jet White color
The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus are at the moment available in five colors - jet black, matte black, silver, gold and rose gold.Nov 8, 2016 2:30 PM CST - Activision hates PC gamers that use the Windows Store
Activision screws PC gamers over with the Windows Store version of Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare.Nov 8, 2016 5:18 AM CST - Capcom expects 4 million Resident Evil 7 sales at launch
Resident Evil 7 expected to sell 4 million copies when it launches on January 24, 2017.Nov 8, 2016 12:17 AM CST - 4K Blu-ray sales 'beyond expectations', say creators
Initial sales trending well above the same period compared to Blu-ray's launch.Nov 7, 2016 10:39 PM CST - AMD launches Polaris-based Radeon Pro workstation cards
AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100, WX 5100, and WX 4100 workstation cards launched.Nov 7, 2016 9:35 PM CST - A new Crysis game could look absolutely amazing
A 'next-gen' Crysis game could look amazing, with a modder teasing a screenshot.Nov 7, 2016 8:19 PM CST - Samsung Galaxy S8 will ship with an AI digital assistant
Samsung will be adding an AI assistant to the next-gen Galaxy S8 smartphone.Nov 7, 2016 6:32 PM CST - Android Auto app now works with all vehicles
Android Auto app updated with new interface, now usable whether you have an older car or not.Nov 7, 2016 3:22 PM CST - InfoGamer to showcase VR: John Wick and Serious Sam
Virtual reality is going to be big on this year's Reboot Infogamer, a trend that we could see in almost every big event globally.Nov 7, 2016 3:12 PM CST - In Win and NVIDIA team up for a limited edition case
The case itself is based on the same design as the original In Win 303, but the NVIDIA version comes with some extras.Nov 7, 2016 2:25 PM CST - Overwatch's new hero Sombra available to play now
Overwatch's stealth hero Sombra available to play now, plus new Antarctica map, Arcade mode.Nov 7, 2016 1:46 PM CST - Hyperloop One teases big event in Dubai on November 8th
The announcement will be made in Dubai, which is impressive as it is, so it should be interesting to see what Hyperloop One has prepared.Nov 7, 2016 12:40 PM CST - SpaceX has solved the mystery of Falcon 9's explosion
Musk hopes that SpaceX will launch their next Falcon 9 rocket in December this year.Nov 7, 2016 9:23 AM CST - Snapchat built a convenient way to charge Spectacles
The Spectacles will go on sale later this year for $130, and the device will be available in three different colors - black, turquoise and orange.Nov 7, 2016 8:35 AM CST - Tesla's Gigafactory makes progress towards completion
It looks like Tesla is busy finishing what is going to be world's largest building by physical area once done.Nov 7, 2016 7:25 AM CST - 'The Simpsons' renewed for a further 2 seasons
The long-running animated show to hit 30 seasons.Nov 6, 2016 10:27 PM CST - Samsung recalls 2.8 million exploding washing machines
Samsung recalling exploding washing machines in the US.Nov 5, 2016 7:29 PM CDT - Xbox Scorpio above $399 would be 'suicide' says analyst
Analyst: Microsoft pricing Xbox Scorpio at more than $399 would be 'suicide'Nov 5, 2016 6:14 PM CDT - Overwatch is Blizzard's fastest 20 million player title
Blizzard also announced that they had the biggest quarterly online player community in its history.Nov 5, 2016 3:22 PM CDT - NES Mini has four save states for each game
Nintendo's new NES Mini has four save states for each game, and here's how they work.Nov 5, 2016 2:08 PM CDT - Golden Dreams' carbon fiber iPhone 7 costs $17,000
The phone comes with a two-year warranty and will be delivered with a VIP concierge service.Nov 5, 2016 12:50 PM CDT - Google introduced Android nine years ago today
Today, Android is the most popular operating system by far, which isn't surprising since so many phone manufacturers use it for their devices.Nov 5, 2016 7:11 AM CDT - COD: Infinite Warfare - worst PC game of the year?!
Activision has no idea what it's doing with PC gamers with Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare.Nov 5, 2016 3:05 AM CDT - New 'Lego Batman' movie trailer gets assembled
Why can't Gotham ever catch a break?Nov 4, 2016 8:26 PM CDT - Vote while you float: This is how astronauts vote
NASA's Shane Kimbrough is the most recent astronaut to take advantage of the legislation that lets astronauts vote from space.Nov 4, 2016 6:11 PM CDT - Radeon 16.11.1 driver optimized for Infinite Warfare
AMD releases new Crimson drivers for better performance in Infinite Warfare, Modern Warfare Remastered.Nov 4, 2016 4:35 PM CDT - Diablo 1 getting recreated in Diablo 3
Instead of a new Diablo gamd, Blizzard celebrates 20 years of Diablo by adding a nostalgic filter to D3.Nov 4, 2016 3:47 PM CDT - Nintendo Switch may have 4GB shared memory pool
Nintendo Switch may have 4GB of unified video and system RAM, double that of the Wii U.Nov 4, 2016 3:19 PM CDT - Overwatch's hero Sombra finally revealed
Overwatch's stealth hacker hero Sombra revealed at last.Nov 4, 2016 2:47 PM CDT - NES Mini controllers are absurdly short
Nintendo is taxing our nostalgia with a cheap Raspberry Pi in a box and ridiculously short controllers.Nov 4, 2016 2:31 PM CDT - Blizzcon 2016: Diablo I and II HD remasters are likely
Blizzard has signs for Diablo I and Diablo II in a demo area, hinting that remastered versions will be playable at Blizzcon 2016.Nov 4, 2016 1:05 PM CDT - Take a look inside the NES Mini
Is the NES Mini just a Raspberry Pi in a cute little nostalgia box? Actually, it is...well, kind of.Nov 4, 2016 10:29 AM CDT - Mass Effect: Andromeda could be delayed again
EA won't rush Mass Effect: Andromeda out the door unfinished; the company plans to delay the game again if it doesn't 'deliver the right experience'Nov 4, 2016 9:14 AM CDT - Bullshots are coming to an end on Steam
Steam will now require developers to host actual in-game screenshots on Steam, not pre-rendered bullshots.Nov 4, 2016 7:12 AM CDT - Second 'Wonder Woman' trailer goes back to World War II
The upcoming superhero epic is shaping up nicely.Nov 4, 2016 12:26 AM CDT - Facebook's Gameroom tries to beat Steam
Facebook is taking a swing at Valve's Steam platform, but they should prepare for a long run since Steam has over 125 million users.Nov 3, 2016 7:07 PM CDT - Facebook reports profit and 1.79 billion monthly users
Out of all Facebook users, 1.66 billion access Facebook via smartphone or other mobile devices, which is about 20% more than the year before.Nov 3, 2016 6:26 PM CDT - Android phones hold 88% of the market
Global shipment of Apple's phones dropped by 5.2% compared to last year.Nov 3, 2016 4:51 PM CDT - Huawei announces Fit, $130 fitness band available today
According to Huawei, the Fit can last up to 6 days on 2 hours charge.Nov 3, 2016 2:31 PM CDT - Huawei dares to charge $1550 for the Mate 9
Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design is a beefed up version of Mate 9 that comes with a ludicrous price.Nov 3, 2016 1:15 PM CDT - Huawei unveils its latest flagship - the Mate 9
It is still unclear when the Mate 9 will hit the market, probably by the end of the year, but the base price will be $776.Nov 3, 2016 12:05 PM CDT - Dishonored 2 requires 60GB HDD space, has NVIDIA tech
Dishonored 2 requirements released, 60GB HDD space and lower-end GPU needed.Nov 2, 2016 7:34 PM CDT - 'Star Trek' battles 'Aliens' in new cross-licensed comic
Two of the biggest sci-fi universes converge for upcoming graphic novel.Nov 2, 2016 6:01 PM CDT - Closest Supermoon in 68 years rocks the sky this month
The full Moon won't come this close to Earth again until November 25, 2034.Nov 2, 2016 4:27 PM CDT - Fisker is back with a brand new electric car
Fisker Inc. is supposed to show their EMotion to the public sometime next year, hopefully with more information, including the price.Nov 2, 2016 3:40 PM CDT - Humans mark 16 years of constant presence in space
In the past 16 years, more than 200 people have stayed at the Station, and they have all helped to upgrade and improve this space structure.Nov 2, 2016 2:28 PM CDT - AirPods might not see the light of day until January
Apple's AirPods, wireless ear buds with 5 hours of battery life, were announced in September and their price is set at $159.Nov 2, 2016 11:26 AM CDT - This is the 15,000th article I've written for TweakTown
Over 6 years in the making, this is the 15,000th article I've written for TweakTown.Nov 2, 2016 6:51 AM CDT - Xander Cage returns in first 'XXX 3' trailer
Vin Diesel straps in for some more ridiculousness.Nov 1, 2016 10:30 PM CDT - MSI's new GTX 1070 Quick Silver rocks silver styling
MSI's new GeForce GTX 1070 Quick Silver 8G graphics card looks awesome.Nov 1, 2016 10:17 PM CDT - EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW catches fire on video
GPU Horror Halloween: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW catches fire.Nov 1, 2016 8:29 PM CDT - Intel's X299 platform to support Skylake-X, Kaby Lake-X
Skylake-X and Kaby Lake-X will be on LGA 2066 socket, X299 chipset from Intel.Nov 1, 2016 6:41 PM CDT - The first Google Tango phone is here - Lenovo Phab 2 Pro
The Lenovo Phab 2 Pro was announced back in June, and now it's finally available for $500.Nov 1, 2016 4:32 PM CDT - 100 Tesla Gigafactories could change the world
Musk said they did a calculation to see what would it take to transition the entire world to sustainable energy.Nov 1, 2016 3:33 PM CDT - Tag Heuer introduces $9,900 rose gold smartwatch
Tag Heuer launched a rose gold version of the smartwatch, and it looks like the color is the only difference compared to last year's model.Nov 1, 2016 2:25 PM CDT - Galaxy S7 edge gets a makeover - new Coral Blue color
The Galaxy S7 edge in Coral Blue version will be available in Taiwan and Singapore on November 7th.Nov 1, 2016 1:19 PM CDT - Shadow of the Tomb Raider possibly leaked
Lara Croft's next adventure might be called Shadow of the Tomb Raider, according to leaks found on a subway user's laptop.Nov 1, 2016 10:33 AM CDT - Project Scorpio may have wireless VR headsets
Microsoft won't rush into the VR market like Sony; it wants to wait until VR gaming and HMD tech matures, offering 'killer' games with wireless HMDs.Nov 1, 2016 8:20 AM CDT - Nintendo Switch will link with smartphones
Nintendo's new Switch handheld-console hybrid will synergize and interact with smartphones, possibly with unlockables and more.Nov 1, 2016 7:20 AM CDT - Google Chrome is up to 15% faster, thanks to Microsoft
Google Chrome loads up to 15% faster on Windows thanks to Microsoft's 'PGO Technology'Nov 1, 2016 4:32 AM CDT - Seagate announces 512GB external SSD for Xbox One
Seagate unveils its new external 512GB HDD for the Xbox One, and Xbox One S, priced at $200.Nov 1, 2016 3:07 AM CDT - Battle to win your own 'Outlander: Season 2' Blu-ray
Take home the latest season of the epic series on us.Nov 1, 2016 1:51 AM CDT - Ex-2K dev says '2K can be so incompetent'
An ex developer for 2K says the company 'can be so incompetent', talks about Mafia 3 sales.Nov 1, 2016 1:35 AM CDT - Obduction now has VR and HDR support, as well as Ansel
Obduction now supports VR with the Oculus Rift, HDR and even NVIDIA Ansel in the latest patch.Nov 1, 2016 12:31 AM CDT
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