News Archive: December 2016 Tap to refine news by category Overwatch's Season 3 begins, with changes on the way The third season of competitive play begins on Overwatch, just as my addiction began to beg for it back. Dec 1, 2016 1:12 AM CST EA tributes tragically killed Chapecoense soccer team Electronic Arts is giving all FIFA 17 players a free Chapecoense kit and crest so they can pay tribute to the tragically lost lives in-game. Dec 1, 2016 11:32 AM CST A new map have been added to Overwatch PTR: Oasis Needed change to Symmetra and Zarya are also in the PTR for players to test, Dec 1, 2016 6:33 PM CST Telltale's Guardians of the Galaxy announced In a not so-surprising move, Telltale Games confirms that its next game series will be based on Guardians of the Galaxy. Dec 1, 2016 8:37 PM CST Zelda: Breath of the Wild gets new gameplay footage Breath of the Wild gets a batch of new gameplay, showing off combat and more in a unique jungle environment. Dec 1, 2016 10:05 PM CST New Battlefield 1 custom game mode is announced Medics, beware of scouts and bring your A game with you in this mode. Dec 2, 2016 2:22 AM CST Steam Winter Sale is coming, prepare your wallet Guys, just hide your wallet before Lord GabeN steals your money. Dec 2, 2016 5:44 AM CST Final Fantasy XV ships five million units in first day Final Fantasy XV is now the fastest-selling game in the franchise, moving a colossal five million copies in a single day. Dec 2, 2016 2:25 PM CST Titanfall 2 blog detailed the items of the in-game store The latest entry in the blog reveal more lore for Angel City, the elite Wingman pistol and provide more details on what the in-game shop is selling. Dec 2, 2016 7:37 PM CST Del Toro: F*ck Konami, killing Silent Hills was moronic Guillermo Del Toro openly crushes Konami for cancelling Silent Hills after so much planning, investment, and work was put into the game. Dec 3, 2016 1:35 AM CST PlayStation Experience 2016: watch here live Tune in to see the future of PlayStation live during Sony's annual PSX event. Dec 3, 2016 9:56 AM CST Marvel vs Capcom: Infinite announced, coming in 2017 Capcom announces Marvel vs Capcom: Infinite, a new fighter that likely uses Street Fighter V's engine and doesn't have any X-Men. Dec 3, 2016 12:48 PM CST Death Stranding analysis: breaking down the bizarre Death Stranding's second trailer leaves us with more questions than answers, so let's break it down, shall we? Dec 3, 2016 3:14 PM CST Battlefield 1 dev said shovel digging might come back How weird was it when you found out that your shovel cannot dig the ground beneath you in Battlefield 1? Dec 4, 2016 11:20 AM CST Facebook debuts 'Instant Games' app worldwide Instant Games launches on Facebook's Messenger and News Feed in 30 countries around the world today. Dec 4, 2016 4:30 PM CST New Lego Worlds game release scheduled for February 2017 Warner Bros. and TT Games announce new Lego Worlds release date for February next year. Dec 5, 2016 6:33 AM CST The Last Guardian pre-order numbers have surprised Sony After 10 years in development, The Last Guardian is finally here. Dec 5, 2016 12:18 PM CST The Last of US 2 being co-written by Westworld writer Naughty Dog enlists the help of Westworld writer Halley Gross for Ellie's hate-filled story in The Last of Us Part 2. Dec 5, 2016 3:31 PM CST Battlefield 1's new update includes SLI fixes, and more SLI fixes are on their way for Battlefield 1, but there are new drivers required after that, says DICE. Dec 6, 2016 12:24 AM CST Sony making Wild Arms, Arc the Lad smartphone games Sony Japan aims to smash the smartphone market by bringing some of its most beloved franchises to mobile world. Dec 7, 2016 1:51 AM CST Nintendo Switch switches to full 1080p while docked Nintendo Switch will hit full 1080p resolution while docked for console play, but only 720p when taken on the go. Dec 7, 2016 9:21 AM CST PlayStation 4 breaks 50 million sales milestone Sony breaks the 50 million milestone for PS4 sales, edging closer and closer to the Nintendo 3DS' sales dominance. Dec 7, 2016 3:16 PM CST Nintendo Switch is actually pretty small How big is the Nintendo Switch really? Here's what it looks like when held by an everyday adult. Dec 9, 2016 7:24 AM CST Watch Shigeru Miyamoto play Mario's theme song on guitar Mario's creator shows up on The Tonight Show to play a little jingle that defined our childhood. Dec 9, 2016 2:13 PM CST ARK dev: PS4 Pro performance equal to $900 gaming PC PS4 Pro performance is equivalent to a $900 gaming PC says ARK: Survival Evolved developer. Dec 11, 2016 6:23 PM CST Decima engine will 'rocket Death Stranding to Jupiter' Using Guerrilla Games' Decima 'engine,' Hideo Kojima plans to rocket Death Stranding past the moon all the way into Jupiter's orbit. Dec 12, 2016 8:39 AM CST How to make a retro arcade out of a NES cartridge Who needs the NES Mini when you have a whole console in a cartridge? Dec 12, 2016 3:17 PM CST Xbox boss: Project Scorpio isn't a response to PS4 Pro Xbox boss says 'we built our Xbox plans not in response to others', says 2017 'will be a good year' Dec 13, 2016 12:47 AM CST Nintendo Switch was designed by younger generation Nintendo's new handheld console hybrid wasn't designed by the company's clandestine old guard, but a fresh younger pool of engineers/developers. Dec 13, 2016 5:10 PM CST Microsoft to bundle drivers with Windows Store games If you buy a game on the Windows Store, Microsoft will soon auto-download and install drivers onto your system. Dec 14, 2016 11:55 AM CST Watch Dogs 2 patch: improved CrossFire performance, more Watch Dogs 2's latest patch includes CrossFire performance improvements, and much more. Dec 15, 2016 12:13 AM CST Super Mario Run to make $60 million in first month Despite its $10 price tag and always-online data-eating connectivity, Nintendo's first major mobile game is expected to be smash hit. Dec 15, 2016 4:20 PM CST Konami president joins Hideo Kojima's new dev team How ironic, don't you think? Dec 16, 2016 11:20 AM CST Dynasty Warriors 9 announced, has open-world gameplay Koei Tecmo celebrates Dynasty Warriors' 15th anniversary by announcing a brand new game that will 'rebirth' the franchise with open-world gameplay. Dec 17, 2016 6:52 AM CST Star Citizen dev asks for more money in Alpha 2.6 stream During the Star Citizen Alpha 2.6 stream, the team skips Squadron 42 tease, but asks for more money. Dec 18, 2016 3:45 AM CST Nintendo Switch portable GPU speeds halved to 302MHz Nintendo Switch's GPU performance is halved to just 302.7MHz while taken on-the-go. Dec 19, 2016 10:50 AM CST Nintendo Switch certified for Vulkan and OpenGL 4.5 Nintendo Switch officially supports Vulkan and OpenGL, receives certification from Khronos Group. Dec 19, 2016 4:06 PM CST Resident Evil 7 'borderline photorealistic' on PS4 Pro PS4 Pro version of Resident Evil 7 is 'borderline photorealistic' - good news, just as I'm downloading the PC version. Dec 19, 2016 7:20 PM CST WB Montreal cans Suicide Squad game, moves to Batman WB Montreal moves development into Batman game, cancels in-development Suicide Squad game. Dec 20, 2016 12:17 AM CST Nintendo Switch console to hit 1080p medium preset Unreal Engine 4 display profiles show Nintendo Switch should run at 1080p medium GFX preset while docked, and 720p low while in handheld mode. Dec 21, 2016 9:16 AM CST Xbox Scorpio to be priced at $399, could slip into 2018 Wedbush Securities analyst says Xbox Scorpio will debut at $399, but possibly delayed into 2018. Dec 21, 2016 9:06 PM CST Pokémon Sun and Moon TCG expansion will land early 2017 Pokémon Sun and Moon has been scheduled for an expansion to release early next year. Dec 22, 2016 6:12 AM CST Project Scorpio won't be $399, and here's why Contrary to analyst predictions, Microsoft's 'monster' 4K Project Scorpio console won't be as cheap as $399. Here's why. Dec 22, 2016 2:04 PM CST Final Fantasy 15 in-game food was cooked by devs All of Final Fantasy 15's delicious food was actually cooked by its developers so it could be captured in-game. Dec 22, 2016 5:24 PM CST League of Legends generated $1.7 billion revenue in 2016 $1.7 billion: the amount of revenue League of Legends generated this year alone. Dec 23, 2016 12:31 PM CST Batman Arkham Knight devs hard at work on new project With Batman's Arkham quadrology wrapped up, Rocksteady is moving on to a new secret project. Dec 23, 2016 8:21 PM CST Shadow of Mordor now runs dynamic 4K res on PS4 Pro PS4 Pro version of Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor now runs between 1080p and 4K depending on the scene. Dec 25, 2016 11:24 PM CST Crytek will pay unpaid wages by January 13 Exclusive: Crytek closed 5 studios, wasn't paying staff - but will remedy lost wages by January 13. Dec 27, 2016 12:29 PM CST Resident Evil 7 demo patched with improved HBAO+, more Capcom patches the Resident Evil 7 demo with HBAO+ performance improvements, and more. Dec 28, 2016 6:33 PM CST Take a look at Fallout 4's scrapped content Fallout 4 originally had tons of scrapped content, including throwable spears, crossbows, killer squids and dolphins, and much more. Dec 30, 2016 7:48 AM CST What happens when Mario eats a bad mushroom? No, you're not hallucinating...but Mario probably is. Dec 31, 2016 9:57 AM CST Apple joins the fight to end AIDS with special offers This year marks Apple's 10th anniversary supporting (RED) in the fight to end AIDS. Dec 1, 2016 8:33 AM CST 5 reasons why AMD's next-gen Vega is going to kick ass Vega 10 with HBM2 is going to be impressive, taking swings at NVIDIA's GTX 10 series cards in a big way. Dec 1, 2016 12:31 PM CST AMD Radeon Pro 490 spotted online, beats GTX 1070 AMD Radeon Pro 490 benchmarks spotted, beats GTX 1070. Dec 2, 2016 12:47 AM CST SpaceX plans first launch since September's explosion SpaceX should launch satellites for Iridium Communications on December 16th. Dec 3, 2016 8:26 AM CST AMD's next-gen Vega 10 leaks - are they the real deal? Benchmarks of the purported Vega 10 graphics card arrive, but is this just a spruced up Radeon RX 480? Dec 3, 2016 9:43 PM CST MacBook Pro GPU issues caused by software, not AMD AMD Radeon GPUs weren't the cause of Apple's new MacBook Pro's GPU issues, but third-party software. Dec 4, 2016 2:07 AM CST Discover the 'Secret Life of Pets' in our Blu-ray promo! Take home the 2016 animated comedy on us! Dec 4, 2016 6:28 PM CST Universal's 'The Mummy' returns in first teaser trailer Studio takes the wraps off the fantasy-horror franchise reboot. Dec 4, 2016 11:46 PM CST Interview with Dov Moran, inventor of the USB stick I had the privilege of speaking with Dov Moran, and we discussed startups and business, but also about the future and what it holds. Dec 5, 2016 9:24 AM CST Nashville moves to dismiss Comcast anti-Fiber lawsuit Nashville fighting back against lawsuit that would slow Google Fiber adoption, files motion to dismiss suit. Dec 5, 2016 4:25 PM CST Hollywood to rent movies, 2 weeks after they hit cinemas Hollywood wants to rent movies just 2 weeks after they are in cinemas. Dec 5, 2016 8:32 PM CST Ben Affleck's solo Batman movie will arrive in 2018 Ben Affleck's upcoming Batman movie should be slated in for summer 2018. Dec 6, 2016 2:12 AM CST ESA extends ISS participation to 2024 Funding for the ESA's extension will amount to about $861 million on usage and $163 million for science projects involving the Space Station. Dec 6, 2016 8:27 AM CST Oculus Touch officially available as of today The Oculus Touch controllers will make the Rift VR experience more immersive and closer to that of the HTC Vive. Dec 6, 2016 3:22 PM CST Faraday Future unveils its first electric car next month Faraday Future have shown a teaser for their CES event, stating that they will unveil their first production vehicle. Dec 7, 2016 10:32 AM CST Cassini shows first images of Saturn from new orbit Cassini began its new mission phase, which will send the spacecraft just past the outer edge of the main rings, on November 30th. Dec 8, 2016 8:34 AM CST Faraday Future car will have cameras instead of mirrors The two images of the yet-to-be-named electric car also show that Faraday Future is going for an unconventional design. Dec 8, 2016 11:35 AM CST Third 'Cloverfield' film revealed & delayed by 8 months The third entry in the mysterious franchise gets pushed back. Dec 8, 2016 5:14 PM CST NASA joins Giphy with almost 500 awesome GIFs You can find funny GIFs or even learn something while browsing through hundreds of GIFs. Dec 9, 2016 8:23 AM CST BitFenix reveals new enthusiast Shogun PC case BitFenix shows off its new spacious EATX case with dual tempered windows, Dec 9, 2016 12:16 PM CST Huawei Mate 9 goes on sale in the US on January 6th The price of the Mate 9 should be around $776. Dec 10, 2016 5:27 PM CST The 'Fate of the Furious' revealed in first trailer The fastest franchise around set for 2017 return. Dec 11, 2016 8:38 PM CST AMD announces Radeon Instinct, the beginning of AI AMD's new Radeon Instinct is Team Red's first shot at building Skynet. Dec 12, 2016 8:00 AM CST NASA postpones launch due to equipment malfunction The next possible launch opportunity is Tuesday, pending resolution of the pump issue. Dec 12, 2016 1:53 PM CST Engineering milestone: Wi-Fi uses 10,000x less power Wi-Fi that uses 10,000x less power? Uh, that's amazing. Dec 12, 2016 8:34 PM CST Vega 10 with 8GB HBM2 plays DOOM at 4K Ultra, hits 70FPS AMD's next-gen Vega 10 graphics card handles DOOM at 4K Ultra settings, reaches 70FPS average. Dec 13, 2016 6:21 AM CST Nokia-branded Android smartphone could cost only $150 The smartphone will be launched in two versions which will differ in display size and the amount of memory. Dec 13, 2016 8:26 AM CST Corsair reveals ultra-fast Force MP500 M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD Corsair's new Force MP500 M.2 SSDs rock up to 3,000 MB/s read and 2,400 MB/s write speeds. Dec 13, 2016 2:19 PM CST Warner developing a female DC Comics villain film Studio is doubling down on 'Suicide Squad' projects, with the director who screwed up the first one. Dec 13, 2016 6:30 PM CST Oculus CEO and co-founder Brendan Iribe steps down Oculus co-founder and CEO steps down, leaves the VR giant without a boss. Dec 14, 2016 2:53 AM CST Facebook Events app now available for Android users Facebook events app is perfect for users who like to have a better overview of their upcoming events. Dec 14, 2016 8:26 AM CST Vega 10 pumps 4K 60FPS in Star Wars: Battlefront DLC Star Wars: Battlefront's new Rogue One DLC running at 4K 60FPS on AMD's next-gen Vega 10 graphics card. Dec 14, 2016 8:32 PM CST AMD's Zen CPU is killing Intel on Google searches AMD Zen is beating Intel Kaby Lake 10 to 1 on Google searches. Dec 15, 2016 1:16 AM CST Amazon Prime Air: First delivery by air The Prime Air service is at the moment in a test phase in Cambridge, England. Dec 15, 2016 7:27 AM CST GIVEAWAY: Synology Surveillance Kit (NAS, HDDs, & more) Secure your home in our latest giveaway with Synology's impressive Home Surveillance Kit. Dec 15, 2016 1:02 PM CST Colorful's iGame Z270 mobos teased, ready for Kaby Lake Colorful's next-gen iGame Z270 motherboard lineup has been leaked. Dec 16, 2016 12:04 AM CST Spin the globe and listen to stations around the world You can spin the globe, click the green dot and listen to radio stations in any part of the world. Dec 16, 2016 9:28 AM CST GTX 1080 Ti spotted alongside 'Club GeForce Elite' The card we've all been waiting for is nearly here, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti. Dec 17, 2016 6:22 PM CST AMD stock reaches for the stars, climbs 280% in 2016 AMD stock is doing extremely well, climbing by a massive 280% this year alone. Dec 18, 2016 7:54 PM CST NVIDIA stock more than doubles, to over $100 per share NVIDIA stock reaches $100, riding the massive success of the GeForce GTX 10 series graphics cards, and so much more. Dec 18, 2016 11:03 PM CST Tesla will charge lazy drivers who park at Superchargers Tesla will charge $0.40 cents per every additional minute that a car stays parked at the Supercharger after the car has been fully charged. Dec 19, 2016 12:35 PM CST AMD's next-gen Ryzen benched against 7700K and 6900K AMD's next-gen Ryzen CPU benchmarked against Intel's latest Core i7-7700K processor. Dec 19, 2016 5:27 PM CST G.Skill reveals new RGB TridentZ DDR4 4266MHz RAM G.Skill adds prismatic and mesmerizing RGB hues to their high-end TridentZ DDR4 RAM modules. Dec 20, 2016 7:01 AM CST Facebook rolls out Group Video Chat in Messenger Group Video Chat is rolling out to Android and iOS devices and the desktop version of Messenger, worldwide. Dec 20, 2016 9:31 AM CST HTC to unveil something 'For U' on January 12th We can't exclude the option that HTC will announce their new smartphone. Dec 20, 2016 1:24 PM CST MSI's next-gen Z270 motherboards teased, Kaby Lake ready Hello there, Z270 series motherboards from MSI - you're looking mighty fine. Dec 21, 2016 2:24 AM CST Apple's Campus 2 has changed a lot in the past 6 months The construction started in 2013, and you can see in the newest footage that it's almost ready for its grand opening. Dec 21, 2016 10:32 AM CST ASRock Fatal1ty and Extreme4 Z270 motherboards detailed ASRock's new Kaby Lake-supported Z270 motherboards get detailed ahead of CES 2017. Dec 21, 2016 3:18 PM CST AMD's next-gen Vega 10 GPU granted RRA certification AMD's upcoming Vega 10 and Polaris 12 GPUs receive RRA certification. Dec 21, 2016 7:16 PM CST Apple rumored to buy a Hollywood studio in 2017 Apple could spend big money to acquire a massive Hollywood studio in 2017. Dec 22, 2016 2:14 AM CST 'Rogue One' director talks 'Star Wars' 4K restoration Could we be getting a 4K Blu-ray for next year's 40th anniversary? Dec 22, 2016 3:55 PM CST Corsair teases RGB flavored Vengeance DDR4 RAM Corsair will be the latest to add RGB illumination to its DDR4 RAM modules. Dec 22, 2016 6:52 PM CST SK Hynix prepares 8GB RAM for next-gen smartphones Your future smartphone will rock 8GB of RAM, can you believe it? Dec 23, 2016 12:51 AM CST Faraday Future's car beats Tesla's Model S P100D According to the footage, Faraday Future's first production vehicle is faster than Tesla's Model S P100D. Dec 23, 2016 5:23 PM CST Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 comes in two additional colors The device was originally available in gold, silver and gray. Dec 24, 2016 11:27 AM CST Saturn's moon Pandora looks like a... potato? The newest image, taken on December 18th, is one of the highest-resolution views ever taken of Saturn's moon Pandora. Dec 25, 2016 10:29 AM CST RIP George Michael English singer dies aged 53. Dec 25, 2016 5:59 PM CST Intel's Core family retired in 2019, next-gen x86 coming This could change things in a big way, with Intel retiring the Core processor in 2019. Dec 26, 2016 6:09 PM CST Google Pixel freezes for minutes at a time, even for me My Google Pixel smartphone has had a bunch of different problems. Dec 27, 2016 2:35 AM CST AMD teases next-gen Radeon RX series, Vega is coming AMD teases Radeon RX 500 series graphics cards, powered by Vega and HBM2 technologies. Dec 27, 2016 10:06 PM CST Tesla and Panasonic will make solar cells in New York Tesla and Panasonic will make America Great Again, by making solar panels in Buffalo, New York. Dec 28, 2016 8:26 PM CST Lenovo's new laptops rock clean Win 10, next-gen storage Lenovo's new Microsoft Signature laptops rock clean Windows 10 install, Intel's new Optane 3D storage technology. Dec 29, 2016 12:30 AM CST Samsung Galaxy A Series will make its debut on January 5 The current A series launched a year ago, so this is perfect timing for the new generation. Dec 29, 2016 8:28 AM CST Amazon will deliver packages, even if the world ends Well... that would be a unique way of having your package delivered. Dec 29, 2016 8:48 PM CST Samsung plans to launch wireless earbuds with Galaxy S8? It is not certain at this point if the wireless earbuds will come with the Galaxy S8 or if Samsung plans to sell them separately. Dec 30, 2016 8:28 AM CST The Android phone with a 7,000 mAh battery costs $1000 The Gionee M2017 is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 653 processor and has 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Dec 30, 2016 11:24 AM CST ZOTAC unveils its GeForce GTX 1080 Mini graphics card ZOTAC makes one of the most powerful mini-ITX graphics cards available, powered by the GTX 1080. Dec 30, 2016 6:17 PM CST Surface Phone fake renders actually look awesome Fake renders of Microsoft's Surface Phone leak, teasing very sharp corners and a slick style. Dec 31, 2016 3:21 AM CST Das Keyboard to demo cloud-based 5Q keyboard at CES 2017 Meet the 5Q, the world's first cloud-connected keyboard that uses custom color-coded RGB lighting to relay specific notifications, alerts and more. Dec 31, 2016 2:11 PM CST Steam's library of games is growing quicker every year 38% of all Steam games were released in 2016. Dec 1, 2016 5:24 AM CST Are buggies coming to No Man's Sky? How will it differ from the spaceship? Dec 1, 2016 4:29 PM CST New Duke Nukem game may be announced at The Game Awards Duke Nukem's voice actor affirms that the FPS juggernaut is returning with some sort of brand new announcement. Dec 1, 2016 7:03 PM CST Prey reboot gets a new futuristic gameplay trailer Arkane's new Prey re-imagining gets a crisp new gameplay trailer, displaying some cerebral chaos that gamers can expect in 2017. Dec 1, 2016 9:25 PM CST New Mass Effect: Andromeda 4K footage blows us away Mass Effect: Andromeda's first 4K gameplay footage wildly smashes all expectations, and here's an analysis of the trailer. Dec 1, 2016 11:12 PM CST Free Titanfall 2 multiplayer trial launches this weekend Publisher EA will be bringing a free demo trial of Titanfall 2 multiplayer mode to gamers this weekend. Dec 2, 2016 3:28 AM CST Worms WMD is getting an update on December 7 Who's ready for new content to be added in this adorable turn-base strategy game which feature worms? Dec 2, 2016 7:33 AM CST Microsoft testing Gears of War 4 PC, console crossplay Gears of War 4 PC players can try to stomp console players this weekend in Microsoft experiment. Dec 2, 2016 3:12 PM CST 8 minutes of new Prey gameplay footage released Prey receives an 8-minute trailer at The Game Awards 2016. Dec 2, 2016 9:27 PM CST Watch Dogs 2 updated on the PC, long list of fixes Ubisoft updates the PC version of Watch Dogs 2, includes CrossFire stability, long list of improvements and fixes. Dec 3, 2016 2:13 AM CST Death Stranding's engine optimized for 4K on PS4 Pro Death Stranding's in-game engine will be optimized for 4K fidelity and next-gen performance, possibly the same engine as Horizon: Zero Dawn. Dec 3, 2016 10:12 AM CST The Last of Us 2 announced The Last of Us Part II is officially happening, and Ellie and Joel have returned. Dec 3, 2016 1:20 PM CST The Last of Us 2 is Ellie's harrowing story of hate 'This story is about hate, and an intense, harrowing, and emotional adventure.' Dec 3, 2016 5:32 PM CST Rocket League gets a new map and a DLC car Free map and a sleek looking DLC car for 2 bucks... Not a bad deal? Dec 4, 2016 12:28 PM CST MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries announced for 2018 MechWarrior goes single-player again with MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries teased for 2018. Dec 5, 2016 2:00 AM CST Mass Effect: Andromeda to support 21:9 UltraWide on PC BioWare confirms that Mass Effect: Andromeda should support 21:9 UltraWide aspect ratio on PC at launch. Dec 5, 2016 7:24 AM CST Resident Evil 7 FPS uncapped on PC, settings revealed It looks like Capcom is taking Resident Evil 7's PC port very seriously, adding in a slew of graphical performance options and uncapped frame rates. Dec 5, 2016 1:20 PM CST PS4 Pro dev kit auctioned with 800GB of encrypted data PS4 Neo development kit picked up at auction, has 800GB of encrypted data on its HDD. Dec 5, 2016 9:50 PM CST Titanfall 2 infographic reveal interesting information Just how active is the playerbase in this game? Dec 6, 2016 6:35 AM CST Sony's new add-on merges trading cards with mobile games Sony's plan to merge collectible card games with mobile gaming is brilliant, and could be a huge win for the company. Dec 7, 2016 4:22 AM CST Final Fantasy XV reportedly coming to PC in 2018 Square Enix apparently has plans to bring over its new epic JRPG to PC where it so obviously belongs. Dec 7, 2016 11:33 AM CST Tales of Berseria system requirements are on the low-end Tales of Berseria system requirements include Phenom II X4 965, HD 7870, game will feature split screen. Dec 7, 2016 4:36 PM CST Pewdiepie to delete his channel later today UPDATE: Pewdiepie was just joking, deletes his second account instead. Dec 9, 2016 8:46 AM CST Final Fantasy XV: How to master attacks and combos Final Fantasy XV's combat is much more than crazy button-mashing, and here's how to unlock the secrets to success while fighting any foe. Dec 10, 2016 10:27 PM CST Watch Dogs 2 peak players drop by 47% already Ubisoft does it again: Watch Dogs 2 player base is already running away from the game. Dec 11, 2016 11:05 PM CST TSMC's new $15.7 billion fab will make 3nm, 5nm chips TSMC plans to spend $15.7 billion on a new fabrication facility that will make 3nm and 5nm chips. Dec 12, 2016 9:41 AM CST Techland recruits Witcher 3 dev for new open-world RPG Techland has enlisted the help of CD Projekt RED's Damien Monnier for its new open-world fantasy RPG. Dec 12, 2016 5:20 PM CST PS4 Pro patch cuts 4K gaming on old 4K HDMI 1.4 displays Sony just killed PS4 Pro 4K gaming support on legacy 4K HDMI 1.4 displays with a firmware patch. Was it a mistake, or a tactical move? Dec 13, 2016 7:22 AM CST 45-year-old spends stolen $1 million on Game of War Man steals $4.8 million, spends $1 million of it in Game of War. Dec 14, 2016 12:16 AM CST Watch new Tekken 7 battles at 1080p 60FPS Tekken 7 gets two new gameplay battles in 1080p 60FPS on PS4. Dec 14, 2016 12:33 PM CST Ubisoft announces For Honor closed beta for January 2017 For Honor's closed beta will kick off next month. Dec 15, 2016 4:23 AM CST Nintendo Switch has higher GPU, CPU perf while docked? Nintendo Switch may have limited performance while taken on-the-go, with full GPU and CPU perf unlocked while docked for console play. Dec 15, 2016 5:25 PM CST Nintendo shares slide by 5% after Super Mario Run launch Investors aren't happy about Nintendo's new always-online, data-eating, $10 free-to-start mobile game, causing $2 billion loss in market value. Dec 16, 2016 4:16 PM CST id Software removes anti-temper tech from DOOM DOOM's anti-temper technology 'Denuvo' removed because it has 'accomplished its purpose' Dec 17, 2016 8:41 PM CST Vulkan provides 60% perf improvement in Unity Engine 60% performance improvement in Unity thanks to Vulkan API. Dec 18, 2016 12:27 PM CST How Nintendo Switch hits console quality on the go There's a big GPU power disparity between the Switch's console/portable mode, but Nintendo can still create the illusion of console quality on-the-go. Dec 19, 2016 1:05 PM CST New Mass Effect may not get Xbox Scorpio enhancements BioWare isn't worrying about Project Scorpio enhancements for Mass Effect: Andromeda just yet, but that could change in the future. Dec 19, 2016 5:04 PM CST Resident Evil 7 supports 144Hz monitors, FOV adjustments Resident Evil 7 has modest PC requirements, needing just 8GB of RAM and a Core i5-4460 or AMD FX-6300 or better. Dec 19, 2016 9:32 PM CST Crytek closing 5 studios to 'refocus' on its strengths Crytek shutting down 5 studios to 'refocus on its core strengths' Dec 20, 2016 5:45 PM CST Amazon deal smashes Final Fantasy XV price in half Amazon Store online deal slashes Final Fantasy XV price nearly in half. Dec 21, 2016 12:21 PM CST Analyst: Nintendo Switch to be sold out until September Analyst: Nintendo Switch will be in high demand when it launches, will be 'sold out through September' Dec 21, 2016 10:34 PM CST Nintendo Switch hits High 1080p Unreal Engine 4 preset It looks like Nintendo Switch actually hits High settings at 1080p while docked in Unreal Engine 4, potentially matching PS4/Xbox One UE4 GFX settings. Dec 22, 2016 7:38 AM CST Nintendo Switch may use Display Port over USB Type-C Switch likely won't use a Display Port cord, but the USB Type-C mode that allows a host of visual, audio, and performance benefits. Dec 22, 2016 3:13 PM CST PS4 Pro leads Google searches ahead of Switch, Scorpio Nintendo enjoyed a massive spike when Switch was unveiled, but Sony wins 2016's searches on Google with PS4 Pro. Dec 22, 2016 11:43 PM CST PC generated 442% more revenue than consoles in 2016 The PC market continues to destroy the console market, generating 442% more profit this year. Dec 23, 2016 2:21 PM CST Final Fantasy 14 Stormblood launch details revealed Red Mage job class, swimming, a new 24-man raid and much more confirmed for the new Stormblood expansion. Dec 24, 2016 2:40 PM CST Resident Evil 7 runs at 1080p 60FPS on Xbox One, PS4 Capcom confirms Resident Evil 7 runs at 1080p 60FPS for both Xbox One and PS4. Dec 26, 2016 1:58 AM CST Nintendo Switch: Type-C quick charge, no LTE, 5GHz Wi-Fi Nintendo Switch's battery is non-replacable, features USB Type-C quick-charging, Bluetooth controllers, 5GHz Wi-Fi and more. Dec 28, 2016 3:48 PM CST NVIDIA to tease Mass Effect: Andromeda on PC next week Mass Effect: Andromeda will be teased at NVIDIA's CES 2017 keynote next week. Dec 29, 2016 7:55 PM CST Mass Effect: Andromeda multiplayer is 'pretty seamless' Mass Effect: Andromeda's purely optional multiplayer mode is 'pretty seamless,' and will directly connect with the meta-lore of the game. Dec 30, 2016 12:03 PM CST Nintendo Switch adverts go up, delay unlikely Now that stores are putting up Nintendo Switch advert banners up, it looks like the system's March 2017 release is set in stone. Dec 31, 2016 5:00 PM CST European countries working to attract Tesla investment Netherlands is in a good position since Tesla Motors has already chosen Amsterdam for their European headquarters. Dec 1, 2016 9:25 AM CST AMD's next-gen Zen CPUs could be called Ryzen Ryzen - AMD's name for their next-gen Zen family of CPUs with 'ThreadRipper' also teased. Dec 1, 2016 7:37 PM CST SSD costs expected to rise by 6-10% in early 2017 Solid-State Drive prices are expected to spike in the coming months, so you may want to pick up a few SSDs while costs are leveled out. Dec 2, 2016 1:15 PM CST Zotac's $1999 VR Go backpack: GTX 1070, Intel i7 6700T Zotac creates a high-performance, desktop-free VR gaming backpack with hot-swappable batteries. Dec 3, 2016 4:30 PM CST AMD's Zen-capable X370 boards preview on December 13 AMD will detail its AM4-based X370 motherboards during its 'New Horizon' event on December 13. Dec 3, 2016 11:00 PM CST Artificial intelligence creates a (bad) Christmas song The song, if we can call it that, was created with a program named 'neural karaoke' Dec 4, 2016 8:23 AM CST Enter our giant 'BFG' Blu-ray giveaway thanks to Disney! Take home the 2016 family hit on us. Dec 4, 2016 8:38 PM CST GIVEAWAY: Corsair Limited RM1000i Special Edition PSU Celebrate Ten Years of PSUs and Ten Million PSUs Sold with Corsair and TweakTown. Dec 5, 2016 1:44 AM CST ESA gets $425 million extra to complete ExoMars mission The member nations held a two-day meeting in Switzerland where it has been announced that they will provide extra funds. Dec 5, 2016 11:24 AM CST Netflix will double original show content in 2017 Over 1,000 hours of Netflix Originals will be offered in 2017 as company doubles efforts. Dec 5, 2016 5:17 PM CST 'Streets of Rage', 'Altered Beast' films on the way Wiiiiiise from your gwaaaaaave! Dec 5, 2016 9:25 PM CST Apple's new MacBook Pro has crappy battery life Apple can't catch a break with its new MacBook Pros, with users claiming crappy battery life. Dec 6, 2016 4:28 AM CST Uber is opening an advanced AI lab Uber clearly has big plans for the future, but this step will also help them in the short term. Dec 6, 2016 12:28 PM CST Nolan confirms HBO's 'Westworld' won't return until 2018 These violent delights have violent ends... but you'll just have to be patient to see how it ends. Dec 6, 2016 4:19 PM CST Tech companies team up to create Global VR Association In the official statement, they say their goal is to promote the growth of the global virtual reality industry. Dec 7, 2016 1:29 PM CST Huawei will unveil their concept phone on December 16th Not much is know about the Honor concept smartphone, but Huawei posted a teaser that reveals the name of the device. Dec 8, 2016 9:25 AM CST AMD reboots its drivers with Crimson ReLive Edition AMD releases its new Crimson ReLive Edition drivers, a fresh direction for 2017. Dec 8, 2016 3:22 PM CST 'Spider-Man' comes home in first trailer The 2017 summer blockbuster reveals first footage. Dec 8, 2016 11:25 PM CST Samsung confirms Black Pearl; comes with more storage The new glossy color will be exclusive to 128GB versions of the device and debut in select markets on December 9th. Dec 9, 2016 9:33 AM CST Qualcomm teases 48-core processor on 10nm process Qualcomm dives into 10nm with its surprise 48-core processor aimed at the server market. Dec 9, 2016 8:17 PM CST It's 'War' in new 'Planet of the Apes' teaser trailer The Apes return in next year's sequel follow-up. Dec 11, 2016 5:05 PM CST Hit the road with 'David Brent' in our Blu-ray giveaway! Take home the 2016 comedy on us. Dec 11, 2016 11:25 PM CST Electric car that has a garden and turns into an office The car can also transform into an office, says the company. Dec 12, 2016 12:25 PM CST HTC 11 could feature 8GB of RAM and Snapdragon 835 The leaked photo shows that HTC 11 features a dual rear camera with 8MP selfie camera. Dec 12, 2016 2:33 PM CST Oppo launches first 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player The best 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on the market is about to be unleashed. Dec 12, 2016 11:00 PM CST Synaptics helps get rid of fingerprint sensor buttons The real innovation is being able to work through the existing device glass, up to 1mm thick. Dec 13, 2016 7:00 AM CST SpaceX delays its first crewed NASA flight to 2018 Even with the delay of the test flight with a crew, SpaceX is still in better position than their competitor Boeing. Dec 13, 2016 9:31 AM CST AMD's next-gen Ryzen: biggest leap in CPU tech in years AMD announces Ryzen, it's next-gen CPU family based on the Zen CPU architecture. Dec 13, 2016 3:00 PM CST Vega 10 should ship with 8GB HBM2, Titan X beating perf AMD's next-gen Vega 10 should ship with 8GB of HBM2, and Titan X beating performance. Dec 13, 2016 10:11 PM CST LG's new 4K HDR monitor with USB-C debuts at CES 2017 LG will show off a new 4K HDR monitor powered over USB-C at CES 2017. Dec 14, 2016 4:31 AM CST HMD's first Nokia-branded phone is here and it costs $26 The phone comes in two versions - Nokia 150 and Nokia 150 Dual SIM. Dec 14, 2016 9:32 AM CST ISS to have its network bandwidth doubled soon International Space Station's network speeds will be doubled soon to 600Mbps. Dec 14, 2016 9:36 PM CST Yahoo: Over 1 billion accounts have been compromised Yahoo confirms over 1 billion user accounts have been compromised. Dec 15, 2016 3:09 AM CST Tesla's Autopilot in action: Saving from an accident Although the Autopilot on this Tesla Model X wasn't activated, the system is always on for safety even when not active. Dec 15, 2016 8:28 AM CST Nintendo Switch may support head-tracking mobile VR Nintendo may use its new Switch tablet handheld to power mobile VR similar to Samsung's Gear VR headset. Dec 15, 2016 1:02 PM CST Netgear: 11 routers vulnerable to remote hacking 11 models of Netgear routers are susceptible to remote hacking. Dec 16, 2016 1:33 AM CST This 681 HP Ferrari will be released in only 10 units Ferrari didn't unveil the technical info, but the car should have a max speed of more than 330 km/h. Dec 16, 2016 10:31 AM CST RAF ex-commander think gamers as potential drone pilots How well will you cope with PTSD after your missions, PS4 players? Dec 18, 2016 2:17 PM CST ASUS next-gen external GPU enclosure handles up to 500W ASUS announces its new ROG XG Station 2 external GPU enclosure, can power up to 500W. Dec 18, 2016 8:49 PM CST GALAX teases single slot GeForce GTX 1070 graphics card GALAX surprises with single slot GeForce GTX 1070, single 8-pin PCIe connector. Dec 18, 2016 11:30 PM CST Samsung won't unveil Galaxy S8 until April? It is possible that the company wants to distance themselves from the Note7 fiasco and take more time to build the trust with their customers. Dec 19, 2016 3:17 PM CST The 'Blade Runner' world returns in first sequel trailer The seminal sci-fi classic gets a sequel some 35 years later. Dec 19, 2016 5:34 PM CST 'One Dance' - First song to a billion streams on Spotify The 'One Dance' track was released in April, and it became the most streamed song ever on Spotify. Dec 20, 2016 7:33 AM CST New leak suggests Nokia phones will rock Snapdragon 835 The new leak shows photos of the upcoming phones and gives us more details about Nokia phones. Dec 20, 2016 10:28 AM CST The first wave of LG's UltraFine 5K displays ship soon LG UltraFine 5K displays will begin shipping soon for early orders. Dec 20, 2016 11:17 PM CST AMD's new 16.12.2 drivers fix various issues AMD's new Radeon Software Crimson ReLive Edition 16.12.2 drivers released. Dec 21, 2016 4:20 AM CST Super Mario Run downloads hit 40 million in four days Nintendo's first-ever mobile game scores big on engagement and reach while earning quite a few golden coins in the process. Dec 21, 2016 11:19 AM CST Nokia sues Apple for 32 of its patents Nokia is suing Apple for 32 of its patents covering technologies such as display, user interface, software, antenna, chipsets and video encoding. Dec 21, 2016 4:11 PM CST GIVEAWAY: Enermax Revolution DUO 700W 80 PLUS GOLD PSU Is it time for a new power supply? Enermax has one to give away to a lucky winner. Dec 21, 2016 11:07 PM CST Analyst: Twitter is 'toast', stock isn't even worth $10 Analyst slams Twitter, saying the company is 'toast' and that their stock isn't even worth $10. Dec 22, 2016 5:14 AM CST AMD Vega GPUs to come in both HBM2 and GDDR5/X versions AMD will tap HBM2 for high-end Vega graphics cards, GDDR5/X for mid- and lower-end cards. Dec 22, 2016 5:45 PM CST ZOTAC's GeForce GTX 1070 Mini is perfect for SFF gaming ZOTAC is ready to unleash its new GeForce GTX 1070 Mini graphics card. Dec 22, 2016 8:11 PM CST Crytek announces Robinson: The Journey for Oculus Rift PSVR temporary exclusive Robinson: The Journey is now coming to the Oculus Rift. Dec 23, 2016 2:31 AM CST Carrie Fisher stabilises after suffering heart attack The world still needs you, Princess. Dec 23, 2016 6:19 PM CST Huawei P10: Dual-curved screen and wireless charging? Huawei P10 could have wireless charging, meaning it would be the first Huawei phone to have this feature. Dec 24, 2016 1:32 PM CST CyanogenMod is shutting down, will remain open source The end of CyanogenMod is here, but it will remain open source for those who want it to live on. Dec 25, 2016 11:28 AM CST 'Alien Covenant' releases first bloody trailer This Christmas, no one can hear you scream. Dec 25, 2016 8:22 PM CST Oculus engineer arrested soliciting sex from 15-year-old Oculus engineer arrested in a sting involving police and a 15-year-old girl. Dec 26, 2016 9:11 PM CST LG's new Bluetooth speaker levitates, for real LG's new Levitating Portable Speaker is exactly what it sounds like, a freakin' levitating speaker. Dec 27, 2016 4:27 PM CST Motherboard makers are excited for AMD's new Ryzen CPUs AMD's next-gen Ryzen CPUs has motherboard makers excited for 'aggressive' orders as they believe demand will be high. Dec 28, 2016 2:28 PM CST GIVEAWAY: MSI GeForce 1050 GAMING X 2G Video Card MSI is back again with a GeForce 1050 GAMING X 2G video card that's up for grabs. Dec 28, 2016 9:47 PM CST ASUS 'reorganizing its loss-making' tablet business ASUS is making some big changes to its tablet business. Dec 29, 2016 2:15 AM CST Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X specs and image leaked According to the newest report, the Redmi Note 4X will feature 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Dec 29, 2016 9:32 AM CST GIGABYTE's next-gen Z270 mobos, Aorus ready for CES 2017 GIGABYTE is ready to unleash its Kaby Lake compatible components, and new Aorus products at CES next week. Dec 30, 2016 12:28 AM CST LeEco breaks ground on $3 billion electric car factory It remains to be seen if LeEco or Faraday Future will ever be able to ship a car or end up taking the entire LeEco empire with them. Dec 30, 2016 9:32 AM CST What to expect from AMD and NVIDIA at CES 2017 What will NVIDIA and AMD unveil or announce at CES 2017 next week? Dec 30, 2016 3:27 PM CST Facebook buys offline data on its users from 6 partners Facebook better understands its users by purchasing offline financial information on them. Dec 30, 2016 11:30 PM CST Foxconn wants to replace nearly every human with robots Future generations of iPhones won't be made by humans, but by robots - and you shouldn't be surprised. Dec 31, 2016 10:31 AM CST Zotac to showcase new Kaby Lake ZBOX mini PC at CES 2017 A Kaby Lake refresh of Zotac's ZBOX mini-PC joins the manufacturer's CES 2017 lineup. Dec 31, 2016 4:26 PM CST 4 new CTUs are coming to Rainbow Six Siege next year Aren't you excited that we're going to have more CTUs? Dec 1, 2016 7:32 AM CST No Man's Sky steam reviews are up to 'mostly negative' It's a good sign, right? Dec 1, 2016 5:42 PM CST Guillermo del Toro, Mads Mikkelsen in Death Stranding Death Stranding will feature Guillermo del Toro as well as Mads Mikkelsen, and here's some new native 4K gameplay. Dec 1, 2016 8:26 PM CST Shovel Knight getting new prequel Specter of Torment Hey Shovel Knight fans! Sharpen your scythes for a new standalone prequel set in the distinct 16-bit style platforming world. Dec 1, 2016 9:43 PM CST Ubisoft lying over The Division player numbers The Division's player base is being fluffed up by Ubisoft, it's better - but nowhere near where it was when the game launched. Dec 1, 2016 11:39 PM CST Useful tips for Battlefield 1 from its subbreddit If you don't know them, these tips will save your life. Dec 2, 2016 4:31 AM CST Resident Evil 7's campaign takes 14-16 hours to beat Capcom's latest return to pure Resident Evil horror will last for a good chunk of time, taking up to 16 hours (or more) to beat. Dec 2, 2016 8:31 AM CST AMD performance issues in Darksiders Warmastered fixed Darksiders Warmastered's AMD performance issues have been resolved with new patch. Dec 2, 2016 5:02 PM CST Ubisoft: PC-like consoles was a 'good decision' Ubisoft says it was a 'good decision' to have a PC architecture powering the current-gen consoles. Dec 2, 2016 11:19 PM CST Final Fantasy XV first impressions How is Final Fantasy XV so far? Check out our first impressions to see what we think about Square Enix's massive new JRPG. Dec 3, 2016 6:49 AM CST New Uncharted: The Lost Legacy announced Naughty Dog is making a brand new Uncharted standalone story with a femme fatale duo. Dec 3, 2016 12:30 PM CST Marvel vs Capcom 3: Ultimate coming to PS4 later today Can't wait for the new Marvel vs Capcom: Infinite? Why not just jump back into Marvel vs Capcom 3: Ultimate instead? It's coming to PS4 today. Dec 3, 2016 2:36 PM CST South Korea is getting an online version of Titanfall It's basically Titanfall 1 on steroids! Dec 4, 2016 9:31 AM CST Knack 2 place further emphasis on 2 player co-op You can finally enjoy some real co-op with the sequel of Knack with a sense of identity. Dec 4, 2016 2:16 PM CST Crackdown 3 runs at 4K on Xbox Scorpio, arrives in 2017 Crackdown 3 confirmed at 4K on Xbox Scorpio, will arrive for holiday 2017 'or earlier' Dec 5, 2016 3:24 AM CST Xbox One defeats PS4 in online Black Friday sales Microsoft Xbox One outsells the Sony PlayStation 4 online over the Thanksgiving weekend. Dec 5, 2016 8:30 AM CST PS4 Pro runs 'hot enough to cook an egg' Sony's new 4K-ready PlayStation 4 Pro apparently gets quite hot, despite its Polaris GPU and FinFET SoC. Dec 5, 2016 2:39 PM CST Nintendo Switch accessories begin to get detailed New EB Games listing seems to confirm Nintendo Switch uses USB Type-C for quick charging. Dec 5, 2016 11:09 PM CST The Last Guardian critics opinion wrap up and analysis It's doing well so far in many eyes but no so much in others. Dec 6, 2016 7:38 PM CST Nintendo Switch to have Gamecube Virtual Console games Prepare to play Super Smash Bros. Melee on the Nintendo Switch. Dec 7, 2016 6:15 AM CST Final Fantasy XV to get free major content updates Although Final Fantasy XV is out, Square Enix is far from finished with the game, and will unload a ton of new free content updates to expand the JRPG. Dec 7, 2016 12:16 PM CST Doom update adds Infernal Run mode, multiplayer bots Doom free update 5 adds bots, Infernal Run mode, Praetor Suit to multiplayer. Dec 8, 2016 1:03 AM CST Nintendo's Super Mario Run mobile game is online-only Nintendo's unique one-handed Mario mobile platformer requires a persistent internet connection to play. Dec 9, 2016 11:24 AM CST Crytek staff claim they haven't been paid in 3 months Some Crytek employees are claiming they're not being paid again. Dec 11, 2016 5:44 PM CST PS4 developers explain their single platform focus Naughty Dog and Guerrilla Games explain 'the button' for 'more polygons' on PS4/PS4 Pro. Dec 12, 2016 12:40 AM CST Microsoft: you have to 'fudge' info to market 4K HDR 4K HDR console gaming is here, but Microsoft admits they have to 'fudge' the details to get consumers interested--but Sony's guilty, too. Here's how. Dec 12, 2016 10:34 AM CST Steam client update supports 4K in-house streaming, more Steam's new client update includes higher bandwidth for 4K in-house streaming, new controller options, and more. Dec 12, 2016 9:53 PM CST For Honor is online-only, campaign requires internet For Honor is an always-online game and requires internet to play, even its singleplayer campaign mode. Dec 13, 2016 1:15 PM CST Modern Warfare Remastered now has microtransactions Activision adds in optional paid supply drops into a beloved classic as a means to fund the free new maps and modes. Dec 14, 2016 10:41 AM CST Sony announces $113 Revolution Pro PS4 controller Sony just announced another expensive third-party PS4 controller that improves on the default DualShock 4 in many ways. Dec 14, 2016 4:34 PM CST New Xbox One update boosts download speeds up to 80% Microsoft rolls out a new firmware update aimed at boosting game download speeds for players with fast and slow internet. Dec 15, 2016 2:14 PM CST Nier Automata: 900p 60FPS on PS4, 1080p 60FPS on PS4 Pro Nier Automata runs at just 900p on the PS4, but 60FPS - while the PS4 Pro handles 1080p 60FPS. Dec 15, 2016 9:30 PM CST Final Fantasy 15's NewGame+ mode drops Dec 22 New Game+ mode will drop alongside FF15's first free holiday DLC pack. Dec 16, 2016 5:41 PM CST No Twitch stream of MLG Vegas Overwatch tournament $100K up for grabs at MLG Vegas Overwatch tournament, but it won't be streamed on Twitch. Dec 17, 2016 10:25 PM CST Crytek removes Denuvo anti-tamper tech from The Climb Denuvo's anti-tamper technology removed from Crytek's The Climb. Dec 19, 2016 12:55 AM CST Red Dead Redemption 2 to feature three protagonists Red Dead Redemption 2 could have three different protagonists like GTA V, all of which are in Marston's old gang. Dec 19, 2016 2:10 PM CST Dishonored 2's NewGame+ mode is absolutely crazy Dishonored 2's NewGame+ mode gives you an extremely good reason to replay the game. Dec 19, 2016 5:53 PM CST Battlefield 1 'They Shall Not Pass' DLC teased The first tease of Battlefield 1 DLC 'They Shall Not Pass' is here. Dec 19, 2016 10:52 PM CST The Division patched on PS4 Pro: native 1080p, 4K menus The Division is now displayed in 4K on the PS4 Pro... well, at least its UI - the game is native at 1080p. Dec 20, 2016 7:32 PM CST Next-gen NVIDIA Shield TV spotted, may rock Pascal Tegra It looks like NVIDIA's new Pascal-powered Shield TV has leaked ahead of its CES 2017 reveal. Dec 21, 2016 5:17 PM CST Battlefield 1's holiday event detailed, December 21-29 EA DICE teases its holiday event for Battlefield 1 taking place between December 21-29. Dec 22, 2016 12:05 AM CST Minecraft Xmas mash-up DLC out now for various editions Minecraft Christmas holiday mash-up available right now! Dec 22, 2016 10:33 AM CST Steam winter sale is live...prepare your wallets! Steam brings annual holiday cheer in the best way it knows how: by smashing your wallet and filling up your backlog. Dec 22, 2016 4:04 PM CST PS4 Pro game upgrades take 0.2% of overall effort Helldivers dev Patrik Lasota says that upgrading PS4 games to leverage 4K HDR, 1080p 60FPS etc on PS4 Pro is incredibly easy. Dec 23, 2016 7:56 AM CST Battlefield 1 is 40% off in Origin's Winter Holiday Sale EA kicks off its massive Origin Winter Holiday Sale 2016, with Battlefield 1 at 40% off, Titanfall 2 and FIFA 17 at 50% off. Dec 23, 2016 4:29 PM CST Star Citizen switches from CryEngine, to Amazon tech This is a big deal for Star Citizen, and even more so for Crytek - who lost out to Amazon. Dec 25, 2016 8:35 AM CST Crytek to receive $500m investment from Turkish gov Turkish government is backing Crytek with $500 million. Dec 26, 2016 7:47 PM CST Windows 10's new Game Mode to boost PC game performance Windows 10's new game mode will focus all system-wide services and resources on in-game performance. Dec 28, 2016 5:28 PM CST Quantum Break developer teases new multiplayer games Remedy teases multiplayer games are in its future, teases codename Project 7 game. Dec 29, 2016 10:26 PM CST New Mass Effect: no FPS cap on PC, optimized for NVIDIA? BioWare's most ambitious Mass Effect game will run at an uncapped frame rate on PC, and may be specifically designed to leverage NVIDIA hardware. Dec 30, 2016 2:15 PM CST Devil May Cry 5 possibly teased by Capcom dev Devil May Cry and Dragon's Dogma dev Hideaki Itsuno's teases a new game announcement for 2017--could it be a sequel to either franchise? Dec 31, 2016 6:16 PM CST If you think AI era is coming, you're wrong! It's here During a panel discussion on artificial intelligence, Hedges said that Watson is constantly learning specific branches of industries. Dec 1, 2016 10:21 AM CST AMD aiming for 50% GPU market share, Vega GPU will help Vega will drive AMD's discrete GPU market share to 50%, up from 20% this time last year. Dec 1, 2016 9:30 PM CST NBA is being aired in 4K in the US this weekend NBA's first 4K broadcast takes place this weekend between Utah Jazz and Denver Nuggets. Dec 3, 2016 12:53 AM CST Don't press new 'Guardians of the Galaxy' trailer button Trailer reveals new scenes from the much anticipated sequel. Dec 3, 2016 5:58 PM CST HP's new supercomputer is 8000x faster than your PC HP creates 'The Machine', it's new supercomputer that is up to 8000x faster than existing PCs. Dec 4, 2016 12:38 AM CST Star Wars creator George Lucas 'really liked' Rogue One 'Star Wars' creator weighs in on his 'Rogue One' screening. Dec 4, 2016 4:45 PM CST Social media ad spending will hit $50 billion by 2019 $50 billion - the amount of social media advertising spending in 2019, the same as newspaper ad spending. Dec 4, 2016 11:31 PM CST Aquaman swims onto screens on October 5, 2018 Aquaman release date announced, James Wan directing with a debut of October 5, 2018. Dec 5, 2016 4:35 AM CST Amazon Go: Grocery shopping with no cash, no lines The first Amazon Go store is located in Seattle and it will open to the public in early 2017. Dec 5, 2016 3:45 PM CST Join the 'Suicide Squad' in our Blu-ray giveaway Take home the 2016 action blockbuster on us. Dec 5, 2016 5:21 PM CST 'Transformers 5' gets first trailer, explosions ensue Get ready to transform and roll out... again. Dec 5, 2016 9:56 PM CST AMD Radeon GPU tech will power Intel's next-gen iGPUs AMD and Intel have reportedly signed a new agreement that will have Radeon GPU tech inside of Intel's next-gen CPUs. Dec 6, 2016 6:49 AM CST Apple hits record sales with their Apple Watch Cook didn't mention any numbers, but according to him, Apple Watch will be one of the most popular Christmas gadgets. Dec 6, 2016 1:31 PM CST Lexus covered its car in 41,999 programmable LED lights The LEDs were placed on the car manually and if placed end-to-end, would stretch half a mile in length. Dec 7, 2016 8:26 AM CST Western Digital reveals new 12TB Helium He12 hard drives Western Digital itnroduces the industry's first 8-disk 12TB helium hard drives, and plans to roll out a 14TB SMR hard drive later next year. Dec 7, 2016 2:22 PM CST SpaceX's December launch postponed until early January SpaceX stated that they are completing the final steps necessary to safely return to flight. Dec 8, 2016 10:33 AM CST John Glenn, the first American to orbit the Earth, dies Glenn is also the oldest person to fly in space so far, and the only one to fly in both the Mercury and Space Shuttle programs. Dec 8, 2016 5:01 PM CST Samsung Pearl Black S7 edge comes with more storage The Korean giant will also expand the internal storage which should now have 128GB. The other specs will remain the same. Dec 9, 2016 4:25 AM CST Next iPhone might not be that spectacular after all... The basic design should remain the same, meaning no wireless charging or glass casing. Dec 9, 2016 10:26 AM CST Faraday Future keeps teasing their upcoming electric car The company is doing a good job at creating the hype. Hopefully, they will not disappoint us. Dec 10, 2016 2:40 PM CST AMD Radeon RX 460 unlock, free 12.5% performance gain Unlock your AMD Radeon RX 460, gain 12.5% of free performance - because, why not?! Dec 11, 2016 8:13 PM CST New HDMI 2.0b spec announced by format working group Update to HDMI spec adds multiple features. Dec 12, 2016 1:08 AM CST Thermaltake reveals Core X71 tempered glass PC case Thermaltake shows off the new Core X71 full-tower chassis with tempered glass panels. Dec 12, 2016 1:18 PM CST Intel to unveil Skylake-X, Kaby Lake-X at Gamescom 2017 Intel is expected to announce its new Skylake-X enthusiast refresh at Gamescom in August 2017. Dec 12, 2016 4:11 PM CST ASUS to lead gaming monitor market in 2017 High-end gaming monitors are going to be a big market in 2017, with ASUS leading the pack. Dec 12, 2016 11:25 PM CST Synaptics partners with OXi Technology It appears that Synaptics is working on expanding their capabilities outside of their current technologies. Dec 13, 2016 7:36 AM CST ADATA reveals new SU900 2.5-inch 3D NAND SSD lineup ADATA's new Ultimate SU900 SSD lineup uses 3D NAND for high-end efficiency with capacities up to 2TB. Dec 13, 2016 11:25 AM CST Apple's AirPods are finally available after a delay The company had some unspecified problems with the AirPods, and they missed their initial deadline of October. Dec 13, 2016 4:22 PM CST Win this awesome Activision console gaming pack! Take home this awesome gaming pack thanks to our friends at Activision. Dec 13, 2016 11:16 PM CST Oculus co-founder Palmer Luckey new role revealed soon A new reality: Brendan Iribe just stepped down from Oculus, and now Palmer Luckey's new role will be revealed soon. Dec 14, 2016 6:17 AM CST Amazon launches Prime Video in more than 200 countries Amazon is offering a free 7-day trial and the monthly price for this service is $2.99 or 2.99 euro for the first six months. Dec 14, 2016 5:23 PM CST LG has 6 new smartphones ready to debut during CES 2017 LG is set for a huge CES 2017 with 6 smartphones to be unveiled during the show. Dec 14, 2016 11:05 PM CST NVIDIA bundles Raw Data, other games with GTX 1050/1060 NVIDIA announces VR game bundles for new GeForce GTX 1050/1060 purchases. Dec 15, 2016 5:50 AM CST NASA successfully launches satellites after delays CYGNSS will be used to study hurricanes and to learn about their rapid intensification. Dec 15, 2016 12:14 PM CST 7700K delidded, 30C reduction in temps - WTF, Intel Intel Core i7-7700K could have broken TIM, because when it's removed, temps drop by 30C. Dec 15, 2016 8:11 PM CST Facebook turns Messenger's camera into a Snapchat copy The Messenger Camera should roll out globally over the coming days. Dec 16, 2016 8:35 AM CST Huawei introduces concept phone - Honor Magic The Honor Magic does have the word 'magic' in it, but there is very little magic in this concept phone. Dec 17, 2016 12:50 PM CST PlayStation VR works on the PC with SteamVR... for now PlayStation VR works with SteamVR with the latest version of Trinus PSVR, locked to 60Hz though. Dec 18, 2016 6:33 PM CST GALAX GeForce GTX 1060 hits 3GHz GPU, sets new record NVIDIA Pascal GPU hits 3GHz GPU frequency, sets new world record on GALAX graphics card. Dec 18, 2016 10:11 PM CST 'Assassin's Creed' film could be a trilogy, if succesful If you want to see more, you know what you need to do. Dec 19, 2016 12:29 AM CST 'John Wick' returns with a vengeance in sequel trailer Don't set him off... again! Dec 19, 2016 4:16 PM CST NVIDIA's PC Gaming Revival Kit with SSD, GPU, PSU, game NVIDIA's upcoming PC Gaming Revival Kit includes GTX 1060, 240GB SSD, 450W PSU, and Gears of War 4. Dec 20, 2016 2:09 AM CST Note8 might be Samsung's first phone to have LG battery The Galaxy Note8 could become the first Samsung phone to pack in an LG-made battery. Dec 20, 2016 8:25 AM CST Serious Sam VR: The First Encounter is now out on Steam Serious Sam VR: The First Encounter features single player and co-op campaign modes. Dec 20, 2016 12:22 PM CST LG's new 1080p projector bright enough for daytime use Want to use a 1080p projector during the day? LG has your back with their new compact laser projector. Dec 21, 2016 12:48 AM CST Model S owner turns his garage into a Tesla showroom He even completed the look with the same stools and table that Tesla uses in several of its showrooms. Dec 21, 2016 8:25 AM CST Overwatch's Bastion reborn as epic 3D printed PC build Overwatch's lovable chirpy robot transforms into a sizable custom PC, and we're absolutely smitten. Dec 21, 2016 2:17 PM CST Apple might launch iPhone 7s and iPhone 8 next year According to the report, Apple will launch two upgraded iPhone 7 models, likely branded iPhone 7s and iPhone 7 Plus. Dec 21, 2016 4:38 PM CST Marvel, Netflix Twitter accounts hacked by OurMine team Even The Avengers are susceptible to the obnoxious hacking group. Dec 21, 2016 11:28 PM CST LG announces 5 new phones - K(2017) series and Stylus 3 The company unveiled their 2017 K series - the K3, K4, K8, and K10, as well as the Stylus 3. Dec 22, 2016 8:29 AM CST Troll names Wi-Fi hotspot Note7 and causes flight delay It remains to be seen if any further actions will be taken on the passenger with the troll hotspot. Dec 22, 2016 6:15 PM CST AI will replace managers of world's largest hedge fund Skynet continues to grow, with the world's largest hedge fund to replace managers with AI. Dec 22, 2016 10:00 PM CST Google confirms two new flagship smartwatches in Q1 2017 Google will have not one, but two next-gen smartwatches unveiled in Q1 2017 - not Google branded. Dec 23, 2016 10:32 AM CST Tesla's latest Easter Egg sends your car to Mars If you zoom in the photo, you will even see NASA's Curiosity rover on the surface. Dec 24, 2016 9:35 AM CST AMD Ryzen leaked review, beats 6900K which costs $1000 Leaked review? Early results? Does Ryzen impress? Well, it beats the $1000 Core i7-6900K right now. Dec 25, 2016 8:53 AM CST Tesla's Gigafactory looks busy in the newest footage Tesla expects that Gigafactory 1 will reduce the production cost for their electric vehicle battery, Powerwall and Powerpack battery packs by 30% Dec 25, 2016 1:36 PM CST Huawei Mate 9 now comes in a new color The phone is also available in gray, silver, gold, brown and white color. Dec 26, 2016 4:35 PM CST Apple's spaceship campus detailed in 4K drone footage Apple's new campus is looking mighty good in this new 4K drone footage. Dec 26, 2016 10:29 PM CST Tesla's next-gen charger will charge its cars in minutes Elon Musk teases next-gen Supercharger stations for Tesla electric vehicles. Dec 27, 2016 6:30 PM CST Tesla's autonomous tech detects an accident in 1 second Tesla's new Autopilot v8.0 technology gets put to good use, avoiding a possibly fatal car accident. Dec 28, 2016 4:35 PM CST Vive 2 with dual 4K 120Hz displays not launching at CES HTC Vive 2 rumors begin swamping the internet, HTC quickly squashes them. Dec 28, 2016 10:31 PM CST VR won't grow much in 2017 due to supply constraints Global VR headset shipments are expected to grow slowly in 2017 due to hardware supply constraints. Dec 29, 2016 4:22 AM CST Samsung Galaxy S8 might come with a stylus The rumors appear to indicate that Samsung's next flagship, the Galaxy S8, might come with a stylus. Dec 29, 2016 10:20 AM CST NASA teases future Mars concept base, missing Matt Damon NASA's new solution for the Mars atmosphere? The Mars Ice Home. Dec 30, 2016 2:30 AM CST Twitter's CEO admits Twitter needs an edit button Twitter is seriously considering the ability to edit tweets. Dec 30, 2016 10:21 AM CST AMD's new Ryzen CPU could hit 5GHz, even when air-cooled Ryzen at 5GHz might not be that hard, according to a cryptic online rumor. Dec 30, 2016 5:26 PM CST Samsung has two new Windows 10 tablets for CES 2017 Samsung will reportedly unveil two new Windows 10 tablets at CES 2017, led by the high-end Galaxy TabPro S. Dec 31, 2016 1:18 AM CST GIGABYTE's new 'Gaming GT' PC rocks Kaby Lake, GTX 1080 GIGABYTE's new Gaming GT rocks GTX 1080, Kabe Lake CPU, and more. Dec 31, 2016 12:26 PM CST News Archive Join Our Newsletter
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