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- Radeon RX Vega barely beats GTX 1070 in leaked results
AMD Radeon RX Vega barely beats GTX 1070 in 3DMark Time Spy.Apr 30, 2017 10:27 PM CDT - Blompkamp's 'Alien' sequel won't 'see the light of day'
Studio sticking with Ridley Scott's vision.Apr 30, 2017 6:51 PM CDT - First look at how Musk's underground tunnels might work
Elon's idea is to build tunnels underneath the city which would allow you to skip the traffic and get from point A to point B much faster.Apr 30, 2017 3:22 PM CDT - Nintendo sold 2.3 million NES Mini consoles
The NES Mini was a big hit for Nintendo (and scalpers), and we might see another holiday circus this year with the SNES Mini.Apr 29, 2017 7:20 PM CDT - Nintendo forecasts 10 million Switch sales this year
Nintendo aims to keep the Switch's strong sales momentum going throughout this year and next.Apr 29, 2017 4:16 PM CDT - Capcom's 2016 financials outline company's future
Capcom's financials show key growth in its gaming division, and outlines its plans for 2017 - 2018.Apr 29, 2017 1:15 PM CDT - Sony shipped about 60 million PS4s
Sony's PlayStation 4 titan breaks another sales milestone.Apr 29, 2017 9:14 AM CDT - Next-gen PS4 coming in 2018, analyst predicts
Sony should reveal a new higher-end PlayStation console by 2H 2018, according to analyst predictions.Apr 29, 2017 6:04 AM CDT - Acer's new laptop rocks unreleased NVIDIA graphics card
NVIDIA has an unreleased Pascal GPU ready for Acer's new Triton 700 gaming laptop.Apr 29, 2017 2:57 AM CDT - AMD Radeon RX Vega loses to GTX 1080 at 1080p
AMD's next-gen Radeon RX Vega rumored to be slower than GTX 1080 at 1080p.Apr 28, 2017 11:35 PM CDT - Halo 6's 'compelling' story will focus on Master Chief
343 Industries makes bold promises that its new Halo game will focus on Master Chief and not throwaway characters...but we're not convinced.Apr 28, 2017 12:25 PM CDT - Nintendo won't be at E3 2017
Don't expect a big Nintendo Switch showcase at E3 2017.Apr 28, 2017 9:17 AM CDT - AI to replace over 50% of ALL jobs in the next 10 years
AI will be 'larger than all of the human tech revolutions added together'Apr 28, 2017 2:32 AM CDT - Acer Predator X27 gaming monitor: 4K, 144Hz, HDR, G-Sync
Acer's upcoming Predator X27 rocks 4K @ 144Hz with HDR and G-Sync tech.Apr 28, 2017 1:24 AM CDT - Unikrn expands into Vegas, acquires eSports firm LEET
Unikrn will be in Vegas soon, with the eSports company acquiring LEET.Apr 28, 2017 12:38 AM CDT - Nintendo reveals foldable New 2DS XL for $149
We knew Nintendo wasn't giving up on the 3DS.Apr 27, 2017 9:18 PM CDT - AMD's new Ryzen Balanced Power Plan drivers are here
AMD releases its new Ryzen chipset drivers, which include the new Ryzen Balanced Power Plan.Apr 27, 2017 8:37 PM CDT - Switch to get 'continuous stream' of third-party games
Nintendo will keep Switch owners happy by releasing a 'continuous stream' of third-party games across varying genres.Apr 27, 2017 7:28 PM CDT - Nintendo 3DS isn't going anywhere
Don't expect Nintendo to kill off the 3DS any time soon--the handheld is still a booming success for software sales.Apr 27, 2017 5:15 PM CDT - Messenger Lite now available in 150 additional countries
Facebook has finally decided to expand Messenger Lite's reach, and the company made the app available in 150 additional countries.Apr 27, 2017 4:07 PM CDT - Nintendo sold 2.74 million Switch systems in first month
Nintendo confirms total Switch sales exceed their projections by 740,000 units.Apr 27, 2017 2:37 PM CDT - Nintendo profits increase by 521%
Nintendo's profits are way up in no small part thanks to its new Switch console.Apr 27, 2017 1:54 PM CDT - Tekken 7's boxing kangaroo nixed due to animal activists
Worries about animal rights activism causes Bandai Namco to preemptively cut a familiar character from Tekken 7.Apr 27, 2017 11:59 AM CDT - GeForce GT 1030 to cost $80, will compete against RX 550
NVIDIA reportedly preparing GeForce GT 1030 to compete against AMD's Radeon RX 550.Apr 27, 2017 4:01 AM CDT - Intel's new Xeon rocks 28C/56T, costs over $12,000
Intel launches its next-gen Xeon Platinum and Gold Series processors, packing 28C/56T.Apr 27, 2017 1:43 AM CDT - George Miller still planning two 'Mad Max' sequels
Director promising the fan-favourite Doof Warrior will also return.Apr 26, 2017 8:34 PM CDT - Call of Duty WWII creatively strips players of power
Sledgehammer strips players of their FPS power and plunges them headlong into the deadly chaos of world-breaking war.Apr 26, 2017 8:22 PM CDT - Instagram reaches 700 million users
This milestone is a huge success for Instagram who has managed to double the number of its users in just two years.Apr 26, 2017 7:08 PM CDT - Samsung and LG working on a display with 4 curved sides?
A 98% screen to body quad edge display would be an absolute commercial killer.Apr 26, 2017 6:16 PM CDT - Call of Duty: WWII screenshots are sparse
Call of Duty WWII's screenshots are pretty scanty.Apr 26, 2017 5:23 PM CDT - Alien: Isolation 2 isn't happening after all
Industry sources now say Alien: Isolation 2 isn't in development.Apr 26, 2017 3:31 PM CDT - Call of Duty WWII features Nazi Zombies story co-op mode
Nazi zombies return in Call of Duty: WWIi.Apr 26, 2017 1:23 PM CDT - Call of Duty WWII releases November 3
Sledgehammer takes the FPS series back to its visceral roots with Call of Duty WWII.Apr 26, 2017 12:41 PM CDT - Stardock: Switch doesn't really need third-party games
The Nintendo Switch would sell on first-party games alone, says Stardock CEO Brad Wardell.Apr 26, 2017 12:10 PM CDT - Project Scorpio 4K vs 1080p side by side comparison
Microsoft demonstrates the massive differences between Project Scorpio's native 4K and supersampling versus Xbox One's 1080p.Apr 26, 2017 8:40 AM CDT - PSN and Xbox LIVE hacker imprisoned for two years
Adam Mudd, creator of the infamous Titanium Stresser DDoS tool, has been caught and faces two years of imprisonment.Apr 26, 2017 7:14 AM CDT - GALAX GTX 1080 Ti HOF, 3 x 8-pin PCIe power & LCD panel
GALAX is the second with a LCD display on a GeForce GTX 1080 Ti graphics card.Apr 26, 2017 5:24 AM CDT - NVIDIA's recent Gamer Connect event in India: success
NVIDIA continues its community events in India with Gamer Connect, to massive success.Apr 26, 2017 5:09 AM CDT - More 'Star Trek' movies not guaranteed, warns star
The disappointing returns from 'Star Trek Beyond' may have sunk the film series.Apr 26, 2017 12:57 AM CDT - Vivendi could push for an Ubisoft takeover this year
Ubisoft's troubled past is seeing Vivendi eye off a majority takeover sometime this year.Apr 25, 2017 10:42 PM CDT - PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds charity event: May 4
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds creator announces charity event for May 4.Apr 25, 2017 9:44 PM CDT - Jeff Goldblum joins 'Jurassic World 2' cast
Dr. Ian Malcolm returns for his third Jurassic Park adventure.Apr 25, 2017 9:36 PM CDT - MSI bundles super-fast Optane M.2 with motherboards
MSI announces 3 motherboard bundles with Intel's new super-fast Optane drives.Apr 25, 2017 9:00 PM CDT - Director hoping for 'Guardians of the Galaxy' 4K Blu-ray
James Gunn encouraging Disney to join the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray format.Apr 25, 2017 7:31 PM CDT - id Software: our next-gen engine has full Ryzen support
id Software will support as much CPU power AMD's new Ryzen CPU can throw at it.Apr 25, 2017 7:20 PM CDT - Xiaomi could launch in the US in two years
Xiaomi sells accessories such as batteries, speakers, and headphones in the US, but unfortunately, we won't see the recently-announced Mi 6 in the US.Apr 25, 2017 6:23 PM CDT - ZTE launches Blade MAX 3: Available in the US for $200
The phone runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow, and we don't know if it will be updated to Android 7.0 Nougat.Apr 25, 2017 4:35 PM CDT - Kingdom Hearts 3 may release in 2019
Square Enix's most anticipated games won't release in 2017, and may not have any announcements until April 2018 and beyond.Apr 25, 2017 2:14 PM CDT - Google Pixel 2 devices to feature Snapdragon 835
Earlier rumors suggest that the Pixel 2 might ditch the headphone jack and that the phone would come with Android O.Apr 25, 2017 12:17 PM CDT - Fisker to unveil their new electric car in August
The official announcement is set for August 17th, but we will hear more about the car in the upcoming months.Apr 25, 2017 10:26 AM CDT - New Friday the 13th game slashes PC, consoles this May
Jason Voorhees goes on a brutal killing spree this May.Apr 25, 2017 10:15 AM CDT - Nintendo Switch owners can share game updates locally
Nintendo Switch games will soon be able to update locally via a friend's Switch console.Apr 25, 2017 7:20 AM CDT - AMD tease 8K video workload on Vega-based Radeon Pro SSG
AMD teases 8K video editing on their next-gen Radeon Pro SSG graphics card.Apr 25, 2017 12:36 AM CDT - AMD launches dual-GPU Radeon Pro Duo with 32GB of GDDR5
AMD launches its Polaris-based Radeon Pro Duo graphics card, with 32GB of GDDR5.Apr 24, 2017 11:16 PM CDT - What Zelda: Breath of the Wild would look like on NES
What if Zelda: Breath of the Wild were on the NES? It'd look a lot like this.Apr 24, 2017 8:23 PM CDT - Blizzard paves the way for Diablo II Remastered
With StarCraft: Remastered, Blizzard proves it understands how to remaster old games without ruining them.Apr 24, 2017 7:32 PM CDT - NASA astronaut sets a new record for time spent in space
NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson has set yet another record.Apr 24, 2017 6:17 PM CDT - Alien Isolation 2 might be in development
Alien Isolation 2 might be happening, but only if SEGA is willing to bet money on it.Apr 24, 2017 5:24 PM CDT - Samsung and Qualcomm negotiating over Snapdragon 845?
The Snapdragon 845 is the next rumored SoC from Qualcomm that is expected to be announced this year and ship in devices next year.Apr 24, 2017 4:31 PM CDT - Sniper Ghost Warrior 3 takes 5 minutes to load on PS4
CI Games' latest shooter rivals even Bloodborne's loading times.Apr 24, 2017 3:17 PM CDT - Blizzard working on new mobile games
Blizzard plans to use its key IPs to push farther into the mobile gaming sector.Apr 24, 2017 2:18 AM CDT - The Division receives loadout feature in PTR patch
Loadouts arrives on The Division through its latest PTR patch.Apr 23, 2017 11:18 PM CDT - CliffyB: AAA games in a 'weird spot', VR in '80s' period
CliffyB: AAA games cost too much to make, and they're 'nearly unsustainable'Apr 23, 2017 9:47 PM CDT - GDDR6 is coming to high-end GPUs in early 2018
SK Hynix teases next-gen GDDR6 for next-gen graphics cards in early-2018.Apr 23, 2017 8:18 PM CDT - Project Scorpio has 'no real technical limit on games'
12GB of GDDR5 inside of Project Scorpio will take 2 years to fully utilize.Apr 23, 2017 8:03 PM CDT - 'Avatar' 2 - 5 have new release dates, if you still care
Think of all the films that James Cameron could have made instead.Apr 23, 2017 7:58 PM CDT - Take-Two kills GTA V's Red Dead Redemption mod
Rockstar Games parent company Take-Two Interactive shuts down the Red Dead Redemption / GTA V PC mod.Apr 23, 2017 6:21 PM CDT - Cassini's image shows tiny Earth between Saturn's rings
The photo was taken when Cassini was 870 million miles (1.4 billion kilometers) away from Earth.Apr 23, 2017 5:30 PM CDT - Samsung making next-gen 4K mobile displays with 800PPI
Samsung's next-gen Galaxy S9 might rock the most beautiful 4K display EVER.Apr 23, 2017 1:53 AM CDT - HIS roars, launches their Radeon RX 500 series cards
HIS launches their new Radeon RX 580 XTR IceQX2 Roaring Turbo, and I need a breath.Apr 23, 2017 12:23 AM CDT - Intel launching 12C/24T chips with X299 on May 30
Intel's next-gen X299 platform and new 12C/24T processors are launching at Computex 2017.Apr 22, 2017 11:18 PM CDT - GTA V is teaching autonomous cars how to drive
Researchers are using Grand Theft Auto V in autonomous car simulation tests.Apr 22, 2017 5:52 PM CDT - Twitch plans to rope YouTubers with new tip system
Twitch is becoming more and more attractive for content creators, and could pull in big-name YouTubers.Apr 22, 2017 3:17 PM CDT - Report: Crytek Shanghai studio closes due to unpaid rent
Crytek's woes continue onward as the company sinks deeper and deeper.Apr 22, 2017 1:11 PM CDT - Samsung to spin up 2nd gen 10nm fab
Samsung has announced that they have already qualified their 10nm LPP manufacturing process.Apr 22, 2017 10:16 AM CDT - Call of Duty WWII release date and campaign leaked
Call of Duty WWII told through eyes of Allies, features story-based co-op mode, boots on the ground multiplayer.Apr 22, 2017 8:28 AM CDT - Mario Kart 8 local 2-player doesn't support JoyCon Grip
Mario Kart 8 players on Switch have to use one JoyCon a piece in local split-screen mode--the JoyCon Grip isn't supported.Apr 22, 2017 8:07 AM CDT - Call Of Duty WWII confirmed by Activision
Call of Duty WWII is Sledgehammer Games' new entry in the FPS franchise.Apr 21, 2017 11:06 PM CDT - Google loses AI experts to most secret AI team on Earth
Google loses some of its best engineers to one of the most secretive AI project startups.Apr 21, 2017 10:07 PM CDT - Elon Musk wants to end languages with brain implants
Elon Musk wants 'uncompressed' communication between people, removing languages in the process.Apr 21, 2017 8:29 PM CDT - HTC's upcoming flagship will be named the HTC U 11
The HTC U 11 will be unveiled on May 16th.Apr 21, 2017 6:23 PM CDT - Tesla recalls more than 50,000 cars over brake issue
A potential manufacturing issue with the electric parking brakes installed on certain vehicles could prevent the parking brake from releasing.Apr 21, 2017 5:17 PM CDT - Battlefront 2's story inspired from original trilogy
Criterion worked closely with Lucasfilm and watched the original Star Wars trilogy to inspire Battlefront 2's 'emotional' campaign story.Apr 21, 2017 4:30 PM CDT - Payday dev says singleplayer games aren't profitable
Starbreeze doesn't want to develop singleplayer-only games because they just don't make any money.Apr 21, 2017 2:15 PM CDT - Samsung's total cost to manufacture the Galaxy S8
The report doesn't mention the price of each component of the phone, but it does say that the NAND flash memory and DRAM cost $41.50 combined.Apr 21, 2017 11:39 AM CDT - Nintendo Switch outsold PS4 for seven weeks in Japan
Comparing PS4's and Switch's respective seven-week launch sales, we see Nintendo's handheld-hybrid conquer Sony's juggernaut.Apr 21, 2017 10:31 AM CDT - Nike announces limited edition Apple Watch - NikeLab
The limited edition watch maintains the features of its predecessor but comes with a new design.Apr 21, 2017 9:19 AM CDT - Nintendo stock rises almost 20% since Switch's launch
Nintendo's latest moves are winning over analysts and investors.Apr 21, 2017 8:10 AM CDT - Apple is working on AR glasses, and that's awesome
Apple is reportedly working on AR glasses, and it doesn't surprise us.Apr 21, 2017 2:40 AM CDT - Dell teases its new InfinityEdge displays
Dell brings its InfinityEdge display from the XPS 13/15 laptops, to new 25/27-inch monitors.Apr 21, 2017 1:34 AM CDT - Nintendo Switch emulators don't exist, FTC warns
Avoid Nintendo Switch 'emulators' at all costs--they're just scams.Apr 20, 2017 10:34 PM CDT - Halo 3 remaster not coming to PC, 343i confirms
343 Industries squashes the rumors of Halo 3 coming to PC.Apr 20, 2017 9:28 PM CDT - GALAX GeForce GTX 1080 Ti HOF: 3 x 8-pin PCIe connectors
GALAX teases its insane GTX 1080 Ti HOF, 16+3-phase VRM and 3 x 8-pin PCIe power connectors.Apr 20, 2017 8:29 PM CDT - The 'X-Files' to re-open as Fox orders 10 new episodes
David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson set to reprise their iconic roles in new event series.Apr 20, 2017 7:14 PM CDT - ISS Expedition 51 members arrive at the Space Station
The Expedition 51 crew members will spend more than four months conducting approximately 250 science investigations.Apr 20, 2017 7:00 PM CDT - HTC U gets an official launch date
The company also published a short teaser on their Twitter profile with a tagline 'Squeeze for the Brilliant U'Apr 20, 2017 6:02 PM CDT - Sony XDev teases secret PS4 game projects
Sony's XDev Europe branch teases new projects, likely for reveal at E3 2017.Apr 20, 2017 5:08 PM CDT - Bose headphones app sends all your info back to Bose
Bose are spying on you through your $350 headphones.Apr 20, 2017 3:27 AM CDT - BIOSTAR reveals world first mini-ITX for AMD Ryzen CPUs
The world's first mini-ITX motherboard for AMD Ryzen is here, thanks to BIOSTAR.Apr 20, 2017 2:04 AM CDT - Rock, Vin Diesel sign for 2 more 'Fast & Furious' films
Dueling stars bury the hatchet in exchange for so much money.Apr 20, 2017 1:38 AM CDT - Sony's new A9 camera: 24MP, shoots amazing 4K video
Sony's new 24-megapixel camera arrives, with 4K mirrorless available on the A9 flagship snapper.Apr 20, 2017 1:06 AM CDT - LaCie's new Thunderbolt 3 storage comes in up to 20TB
LaCie's new 2big Dock has up to 20TB of storage, with Thunderbolt 3 connectivity.Apr 19, 2017 11:49 PM CDT - Facebook's new 360-degree camera has 24 cameras built-in
Facebook announces its new x24 and x6 cameras, both 360-degree snappers.Apr 19, 2017 10:09 PM CDT - Disney want Will Smith for the Genie in 'Aladdin' remake
The Fresh Prince in talks for the live action remake of the 1992 animated hit.Apr 19, 2017 8:39 PM CDT - StarCraft Remastered has cross-play with original game
StarCraft Remastered owners can play games against StarCraft Brood War players, ladders are in, and the old Battle.net client is back.Apr 19, 2017 8:23 PM CDT - MSI has 11 x RX 580s, 15 x RX 500 series cards in total
Hey MSI, you OK? 15 different Radeon RX 500 series cards launched, MSI takes over the world.Apr 19, 2017 7:29 PM CDT - Ubisoft developing new AAA PC strategy game
Ubisoft Berlin joins Blue Byte to work on a new AAA PC RTS--could it be Might and Magic Heroes VIII?Apr 19, 2017 6:10 PM CDT - Ubisoft expands European dominance with two new studios
New studios join Ubisoft's strengthened overseas position to work on top-tier triple-A projects.Apr 19, 2017 4:24 PM CDT - Gamers care most about graphics, shooters reign supreme
According to ESA data, gamers in 2016 cared most about graphics and less about actual content...and spent the most money on shooters.Apr 19, 2017 3:25 PM CDT - Xiaomi Mi 6: Snapdragon 835 but no headphone jack
The phone is splash resistant, and it comes in three colors.Apr 19, 2017 1:07 PM CDT - EA may monetize Battlefront 2's class unlockables
Battlefront 2 will have tons of unlockables to keep players busy after launch, and we predict new content will funded by microtransactions.Apr 19, 2017 12:08 PM CDT - Battlefront 2: ironsight aiming, classes and gadgets
DICE promises Battlefront 2 will have many key changes fans have always wanted.Apr 19, 2017 10:42 AM CDT - AMD Radeon RX 480 can be flashed to RX 580
Got the Radeon RX 480 and want the new RX 580? Flash it!Apr 19, 2017 9:33 AM CDT - Intel's next-gen CPUs arriving two months early
Intel's post-Ryzen move is to bring up the launch of their next-gen platform by two months, with an unveiling next month.Apr 19, 2017 9:16 AM CDT - Super Nintendo Mini coming this Christmas
Hot on the heels of its latest artificial demand smash hit, Nintendo will explode stores with an SNES Mini this Christmas.Apr 19, 2017 6:10 AM CDT - Turn 10 took 2 days to get Forza running at 4K 60FPS
Forza running at 4K 60FPS on Project Scorpio took Turn 10 just 2 days of work, with one person on the job.Apr 18, 2017 8:38 PM CDT - Facebook bets big on AR at its F8 developer conference
Facebook's new camera effects platform turns 2D pictures into 3D.Apr 18, 2017 7:41 PM CDT - Huawei launches two MediaPad T3 devices
The tablets come with different screen sizes and processors.Apr 18, 2017 6:17 PM CDT - Zelda: Breath of the Wild's turbosurfing is tons of fun
Why walk when you can TURBOsurf?!Apr 18, 2017 5:20 PM CDT - Xiaomi Mi 6 press renders leak ahead of the launch
Earlier reports revealed that both phones will come in multiple versions, with a different combination of RAM and internal storage.Apr 18, 2017 4:33 PM CDT - Nintendo had massive supply shortages even in the 1980s
Think its hard to find an NES Mini? Try finding Super Mario Bros. 2 back in the 1980s.Apr 18, 2017 3:17 PM CDT - ZTE announces Axon 7s with Snapdragon 821
The company has also mentioned an upgraded version of the Axon 7 Max.Apr 18, 2017 2:22 PM CDT - Bandai Namco made a PacMan casino slot machine
Back in the 80's PacMan gobbled your quarters, now he's ready to gorge on your cash.Apr 18, 2017 1:23 PM CDT - Quantic Dream possibly working on new unannounced game
Quantic Dream may be working on a new unannounced PS4 exclusive outside of Detroit: Become Human.Apr 18, 2017 11:29 AM CDT - Code Vein, Bandai Namco's new dungeon-crawler action RPG
Bandai Namco's 'Prepare to Dine' teaser game is Code Vein, a post-apocalyptic action RPG with vampires and next-gen dungeon crawling.Apr 18, 2017 9:34 AM CDT - NVIDIA to launch next-gen Volta-based GeForce in Q3 2017
NVIDIA reportedly set to unveil Volta-based GeForce cards in Q3 2017.Apr 18, 2017 12:20 AM CDT - 'Guardians of the Galaxy 3' is a go for James Gunn
It looks as if Disney are very confident in their product.Apr 17, 2017 11:58 PM CDT - Project Scorpio has dynamic GPU/CPU perf scaling
Microsoft's 4K-ready Project Scorpio console knows when to scale its performance so no voltage or power is wasted.Apr 17, 2017 11:39 PM CDT - Live action 'Beauty and the Beast' crosses $1B worldwide
It's a tale as old as time, but incredibly valuable to Disney.Apr 17, 2017 8:14 PM CDT - Nintendo Switch Mini handheld predicted by 2019
Analysts predict Nintendo will release a Switch Mini handheld by 2019.Apr 17, 2017 4:19 PM CDT - Xiaomi Mi Max 2 pictured for the first time
The new leak shows the images of the device and brings some more clarifications about the specs.Apr 17, 2017 3:32 PM CDT - Tesla significantly lowers the Model S 75 kWh price
Tesla will adjust the prices of their higher-end 100D and P100D models next week when their prices will slightly increase.Apr 17, 2017 2:26 PM CDT - Intel's IDF event is no more, company shifts strategy
Intel has cancelled IDF 2017 and all future IDF events as company looks to shift strategy.Apr 17, 2017 1:45 PM CDT - Microsoft reveals why Ryzen isn't in Project Scorpio
Microsoft explains why AMD's Ryzen CPU tech isn't in its new 4K-ready Project Scorpio console.Apr 17, 2017 1:14 PM CDT - Mass Effect lead: it's hard seeing the criticism
Mass Effect: Andromeda's lead designer rolls mostly with the punches, but the negativity can be tough.Apr 17, 2017 9:16 AM CDT - Colorful GTX 1080 Ti with LCD display is now official
Colorful's new GTX 1080 Ti Vulcan X OC with LCD display is now official.Apr 17, 2017 4:09 AM CDT - Star Citizen 3.0: 50% VRAM usage reduction, so much more
RSI's upcoming Star Citizen 3.0 update is HUGE, packed with new features and improvements.Apr 17, 2017 12:35 AM CDT - New Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age screenshots drop
Dazzle your eyes with 21 new Final Fantasy 12: The Zodiac Age screenshots.Apr 16, 2017 11:19 PM CDT - The Surge: option for 4K 30FPS or 1080p 60FPS on PS4 Pro
PS4 Pro gets the option for 4K30/1080p60 on The Surge.Apr 16, 2017 10:25 PM CDT - Battlefront 2 will have dedicated servers
Dedicated servers are in, but what about server browsers?Apr 16, 2017 9:14 PM CDT - Battlefront 2 has multi-perspective, emotional campaign
Battlefront 2's singleplayer campaign will be unique, emotionally-gripping, and bridges two major Star Wars timelines together.Apr 16, 2017 7:21 PM CDT - Project Scorpio's tuned power efficiency reduces heat
Every single Project Scorpio console's power efficiency is customized to ensure no power is wasted--and no extra heat is generated.Apr 16, 2017 6:08 PM CDT - GIVEAWAY: BIOSTAR Z270GT6 Z270 Motherboard
Need a new Intel Z270 motherboard? BIOSTAR has one up for grabs in our latest contest.Apr 16, 2017 5:06 PM CDT - The first image of HTC's upcoming flagship leaks
The new HTC flagship will be unveiled in mid to late April, and it should hit global markets in early May.Apr 16, 2017 2:31 PM CDT - Project Scorpio has Vega GPU architecture in its design
There are 'performance optimizations' from the next-gen Vega GPU architecture in Microsoft's new Project Scorpio console.Apr 16, 2017 6:48 AM CDT - AMD Radeon RX 580 hits 1.5GHz on watercooling
AMD's upcoming Radeon RX 580 is already getting overclocked, and is already on water cooling.Apr 16, 2017 6:08 AM CDT - 'Star Wars: Rebels' unveils final season trailer
'Rebels' season four looks to take the series out with a bang.Apr 15, 2017 8:22 PM CDT - EA Access members can try Battlefront 2 a week early
EA and Origin Access subscribers get early access to a Battlefront 2 trial mode.Apr 15, 2017 6:18 PM CDT - Battlefront 2 screenshots released
EA builds intergalactic hype with these new Battlefront 2 screenshots.Apr 15, 2017 5:16 PM CDT - Battlefront 2 will have 40-player multiplayer mode
EA promises to make Battlefront 2 the 'ultimate Star Wars battleground' across the franchise's three eras.Apr 15, 2017 4:17 PM CDT - Battlefront 2 may have microtransactions
UPDATE: Microsoft Store says Battlefront 2 features 'in-app purchases,' strongly hinting microtransactions are included.Apr 15, 2017 3:11 PM CDT - Battlefront 2 revealed, coming November 17
Battlefront 2's expanded universe story will be told through the eyes of an Imperial special forces femme fatale.Apr 15, 2017 2:17 PM CDT - NSA spying tools can hack the global financial system
So... the NSA's financial spying tools are capable of bringing down the entire financial system.Apr 15, 2017 6:05 AM CDT - AMD Radeon RX Vega teased with 8GB of HBM2
AMD teases their Radeon RX Vega with 8GB of HBM2.Apr 15, 2017 5:20 AM CDT - Dell's 30-inch OLED is out, 60Hz not 120Hz, and $3499
Dell releases its new $3499 display, boasting an OLED panel at 4K.Apr 14, 2017 10:49 PM CDT - Google's new Areo app orders food, home services for you
Google's new Areo app has been quietly launched, a new home services and food delivery service.Apr 14, 2017 9:25 PM CDT - Your first look at 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' is here
The upcoming 'Star Wars' sequel launches new trailer to worldwide fanfare.Apr 14, 2017 5:41 PM CDT - G.SKILL reveals DDR4-4333MHz 16GB RAM kits
G.SKILL debuts its latest 16GB DDR4-4333MHz kits, and teases new DDR4-4500MHz modules that hit 65GBps write speeds in dual-channel mode.Apr 14, 2017 4:42 PM CDT - Nintendo Switch sold 2.3 million consoles in first month
Analysts estimate Nintendo's new Switch handheld-console hybrid has exceeded the company's initial 2 million sales goal.Apr 14, 2017 2:18 PM CDT - Tesla Model 3 final production unveil planned for July
The company plans to start the Model 3 production the same months as the unveil of the final version.Apr 14, 2017 12:23 PM CDT - HTC introduces One X10 with 4,000 mAh battery
The company says that the phone is pre-installed with Boost+ system which is supposed to help speed up performance.Apr 14, 2017 10:23 AM CDT - Nintendo Switch earns $271.8 million in U.S. alone
The new Switch becomes the best-selling debut Nintendo console in the company's history.Apr 14, 2017 7:36 AM CDT - Uncharted dev: Horizon Zero Dawn 'is the bar now'
Naughty Dog says that Horizon Zero Dawn's graphics are 'the bar now'Apr 13, 2017 11:33 PM CDT - GALAX announces its single-slot GeForce GTX 1070 Katana
GALAX reveals its GeForce GTX 1070 Katana, a single-slot graphics card.Apr 13, 2017 10:23 PM CDT - Nintendo, make a Switch JoyCon with a full D-pad
Nintendo's new Switch console needs an optional JoyCon with a full D-pad.Apr 13, 2017 7:42 PM CDT - Halo 3 might be coming to PC
AMD might've ruined a big surprise for Microsoft.Apr 13, 2017 7:12 PM CDT - Tesla Semi electric truck to be unveiled in September
Musk also revealed that the company will unveil a pickup truck within 18 to 24 months.Apr 13, 2017 6:53 PM CDT - AMD: Fallout 4 VR is an industry changer
AMD is quite confident that Fallout 4 VR will be virtual reality's major killer app.Apr 13, 2017 6:23 PM CDT - Yakuza Kiwami drops August 29, hits 1080p 60FPS on PS4
SEGA has officially announced Yakuza Kiwami's release date for the West.Apr 13, 2017 5:18 PM CDT - NASA announces that Saturn's moon could support life
The Cassini spacecraft detected the hydrogen in the plume of gas and icy material spraying from Enceladus.Apr 13, 2017 4:25 PM CDT - Project Scorpio will be revealed at E3 2017
Xbox boss Phil Spencer confirms Project Scorpio will be revealed at E3 2017, along with an array of games.Apr 13, 2017 4:10 PM CDT - Nintendo kills NES Mini console
And you thought eBay prices were insane now...just wait.Apr 13, 2017 3:03 PM CDT - New Sonic Forces and Sonic Mania footage revealed
Nintendo and SEGA team up to showcase new Sonic.Apr 13, 2017 1:13 PM CDT - Prepare to Dine: Dark Souls publisher teases new game
Dark Souls publisher teases a new project with a very familiar slogan.Apr 13, 2017 12:08 PM CDT - Refunds are coming to Xbox LIVE and Windows Store
Microsoft ousts Sony and fosters tons of goodwill within the gaming sphere.Apr 13, 2017 11:05 AM CDT - Xiaomi Mi Max 2 leaked: Huge screen and 6GB of RAM?
Xiaomi will reportedly release two versions of the phone.Apr 13, 2017 9:32 AM CDT - Leaked HTC One X10 poster suggest a big battery
There is still no date for the official launch, but the device has been expected for a while now, so we probably won't have to wait much longer.Apr 13, 2017 8:29 AM CDT - AMD Ryzen 5 1600X hits 5.9GHz, breaks 6C/12T OC record
6C/12T processor from AMD costs $249, gets overclocked to 5.9GHz.Apr 13, 2017 8:28 AM CDT - Latest 'Transformers' trailer just keeps getting crazier
Get ready to transform and roll out.... again.Apr 13, 2017 2:30 AM CDT - Quake Champions' closed beta wave 2 will begin soon
Quake Champions closed beta wave 2 begins soon, so keep checking your email.Apr 13, 2017 1:29 AM CDT - Ghost Recon Wildlands updated, new patch is 6.5GB on PC
Ghost Recon Wildlands update weighs in at 8.4GB on consoles and 6.5GB on PC.Apr 13, 2017 12:08 AM CDT - Payday 2 is coming to Nintendo Switch
Starbreeze will bring its DLC-bloated cops-and-robbers shooter to Nintendo's new Switch console.Apr 12, 2017 9:12 PM CDT - Black Ops 2 playable on Xbox One backwards compatibility
Activision and Microsoft finally bring one of the most requested games to Xbox One's backward compatibility program.Apr 12, 2017 7:29 PM CDT - Jude Law joins 'Fantastic Beasts 2' as young Dumbledore
Law becomes third actor to play the legendary 'Harry Potter' wizard.Apr 12, 2017 6:52 PM CDT - Microsoft already planning beyond Project Scorpio
Don't expect Xbox consoles to disappear; consoles are still 'critically important' for Microsoft.Apr 12, 2017 6:25 PM CDT - Splatoon 2 releases July 21 on Nintendo Switch
Splatoon 2 releases sooner than we thought!Apr 12, 2017 5:48 PM CDT - SEGA teases more PC ports of classic games
SEGA pledges to bring more games to PC.Apr 12, 2017 5:34 PM CDT - Prey's free demo lets you play first hour of the game
Only for consoles, though.Apr 12, 2017 4:28 PM CDT - Project Scorpio specs revealed in full
Project Scorpio's full specifications have been revealed ahead of the console's official unveiling.Apr 12, 2017 3:32 PM CDT - LeEco unveils the Le Pro 3 AI Edition
The phone will be available in two versions, 'standard' and 'eco'Apr 12, 2017 2:23 PM CDT - Project Scorpio devkit revealed
Microsoft reveals Project Scorpio's devkit, which arms developers with tons of power, optimizations, and an efficient ecosystem to port games over.Apr 12, 2017 1:23 PM CDT - Splatoon 2 listed for August release date
UPDATE: Nintendo has confirmed July 21 release date for Splatoon 2.Apr 12, 2017 12:13 PM CDT - Star Wars Battlefront 2 trailer leaked, reveals new eras
'Fight multiplayer battles across all eras.'Apr 12, 2017 10:15 AM CDT - OnePlus 5 specs leaked: Snapdragon 835 and 8GB of RAM?
The upcoming phone is expected to be priced between $400 and $500.Apr 12, 2017 9:17 AM CDT - ADATA's new microSDXC hit 275MB/s read, 155MB/s write
ADATA reveals the fastest microSDXC cards with insane speeds, optimized for 4K and 8K media.Apr 11, 2017 3:17 PM CDT - Huawei launches Enjoy 7 Plus priced at $230
The phone runs Android 7.0 Nougat, and it will launch in China first.Apr 11, 2017 2:31 PM CDT - Xiaomi Mi 6 pricing leaks ahead of the launch
Both phones will come in multiple versions, with a different combination of RAM and internal storage.Apr 11, 2017 1:24 PM CDT - Bayonetta coming to PC today with 4K support
SEGA's immortal hack-and-slash femme fatale will blast onto PC for the first time in eight years.Apr 11, 2017 9:43 AM CDT - BioWare Austin working on new IP, not KOTOR remaster
BioWare's classic Knights of the Old Republic RPG probably isn't getting remastered--BioWare Austin is busy with the new IP.Apr 11, 2017 9:13 AM CDT - Alan Wake devs making new PS4 game
Remedy's new game, codenamed P7, will arrive on PlayStation 4 and uses the dev's in-house Northlight Engine.Apr 11, 2017 7:14 AM CDT - Tamagotchi is making a comeback, after 20 years
Guess what's coming back? Tamagotchi!Apr 11, 2017 5:33 AM CDT - eSports team Fnatic raises $7 million in new funding
Fnatic raise $7 million, includes funding from Boston Celtics co-owner Jim Pallotta.Apr 10, 2017 11:30 PM CDT - AMD acquires Nitero for their 60GHz Wi-FI for VR/AR tech
AMD acquires tech company working on what could turn into next-gen wireless VR.Apr 10, 2017 8:53 PM CDT - Project CARS 2 has support for everything on PC/consoles
Project CARS 2 has Project Scorpio and PS4 Pro improvements, 21:9 monitor support on the PC, VR, and more.Apr 10, 2017 8:15 PM CDT - G2A: we already do everything Gearbox demanded
G2A responds to Gearbox's infamous ultimatum, affirming that its marketplace already meets the demands.Apr 10, 2017 7:19 PM CDT - Project Scorpio: Forza 6 native 4K60FPS Ultra at 88% GPU
Turn 10 is doing some insane, unprecedented things with console hardware...all thanks to Project Scorpio.Apr 10, 2017 6:25 PM CDT - 'Thor: Ragnarok' unleashes first trailer
The third 'Thor' stand-alone film sees the Asgardian face off against Hulk.Apr 10, 2017 6:13 PM CDT - ISS expedition 50 crew members return to Earth
Expedition 51 continues operating the Station while preparing for the arrival of two new crew members.Apr 10, 2017 5:48 PM CDT - Blizzard has numerous secret projects in the works
Blizzard is working on some interesting mystery projects, and another major exec has left StarCraft II to work on them.Apr 10, 2017 5:12 PM CDT - ZTE launches its first Android Wear smartwatch - Quartz
The company claims that the 500 mAh battery will give you up to 36 hours of battery life per charge.Apr 10, 2017 4:26 PM CDT - Project Scorpio has the power, now it needs games
Don't expect Microsoft to magically flip a switch and start pushing out tons of Xbox One games to compliment Project Scorpio.Apr 10, 2017 3:12 PM CDT - Arkane: Prey's scope is mind-boggling
Prey is mind-boggling in scope...could that have anything to do with the game's psychological thriller aspect? We hope so!Apr 10, 2017 12:25 PM CDT - The Nokia 9 powered by Snapdragon 835 could cost $700
A new leak confirms previous rumors and reveals more about the pricing and availability of the device.Apr 10, 2017 10:26 AM CDT - Nintendo Direct announced for April 12
Nintendo's latest Direct will focus on ARMS and Splatoon 2, not Virtual Console.Apr 10, 2017 9:39 AM CDT - Minecraft will soon have microtransactions
Microsoft's finally done it: they've introduced microtransactions into Minecraft.Apr 10, 2017 9:13 AM CDT - Project Scorpio only takes 1% perf hit with 4K assets
Switching from 1080p assets to native 4K assets on Project Scorpio only takes a smidgen of performance.Apr 10, 2017 7:46 AM CDT - Mega Man to return in new animated TV Show
Capcom's hero returning to the small screen again.Apr 9, 2017 11:46 PM CDT - Super Nintendo returns with transparent exterior
A limited run of transparent Super Nintendo consoles has been made.Apr 9, 2017 11:30 PM CDT - Intel panic ryzing: X299 reportedly launching in June
Intel reportedly launching X299 in June, a direct response to AMD's Ryzen CPUs.Apr 9, 2017 10:34 PM CDT - NVIDIA's new TITAN Xp teardown, reveals GP102-450 GPU
NVIDIA TITAN Xp disassembled, features an upgraded cooling system.Apr 9, 2017 8:28 PM CDT - Anthony Hopkins lauds 'genius' director Michael Bay
What crazy alternate universe are we living in?Apr 9, 2017 6:53 PM CDT - Princess Leia will return for 'Star Wars: Episode 9'
Carrie Fisher to appear in next two 'Star Wars' films with consent of family.Apr 9, 2017 6:26 PM CDT - Far Cry, Assassins Creed creative director exits Ubisoft
Far Cry 4's creative director leaves Ubisoft to go indie...so what if Far Cry 5 is finished?Apr 9, 2017 12:21 PM CDT - Overwatch probably isn't coming to Nintendo Switch
Blizzard is doubtful that Overwatch will make the switch to Nintendo's new hybrid console-handheld.Apr 9, 2017 12:39 AM CDT - Project Scorpio shouldn't cost $700, nor $399
Analysts pinpoint Project Scorpio's cost as low as $399 and as high as $700, and we think both of these are wrong. Here's why.Apr 8, 2017 10:45 PM CDT - AMD Ryzen 5 1600 hits 4GHz, offering 6C/12T at $219
AMD Ryzen 5 1600 overclocked to 4GHz, destroys the price/performance/core count of anything the 7700K can throw at it.Apr 8, 2017 8:37 PM CDT - BioWare is pushy with Mass Effect: Andromeda's update
BioWare really wants you to forget about those horrendous launch day faces.Apr 8, 2017 7:24 PM CDT - Can Project Scorpio's custom hard drive be swapped out?
If Project Scorpio's hard drive is so customized, can it be swapped out for bigger 2.5-inch drives?Apr 8, 2017 4:28 PM CDT - Project Scorpio has custom hard disk to load 4K textures
Project Scorpio's 2.5-inch 1TB HDD is specifically built to load 4K textures, and will load 1080p Xbox One games much faster.Apr 8, 2017 1:52 PM CDT - LeEco's LeMax 3 to come with its own AI
This move would make Le Max 3 LeEco's first smartphone to come with full AI support.Apr 8, 2017 1:27 PM CDT - Alleged photo of the upcoming Galaxy Note8 emerges
The alleged Note8 is pictured next to an S-Pen, which will accompany the device.Apr 8, 2017 11:03 AM CDT - iPhone X: wireless charging + 'smart' port for VR/AR
Apple's next-gen iPhone X features 'Smart Connector': wireless charging, and is used for VR/AR headset.Apr 8, 2017 9:24 AM CDT - GIGABYTE's new Radeon RX 580 AORUS XTR 8G spotted
GIGABYTE's upcoming Radeon RX 580 AORUS XTR 8G graphics card teased.Apr 8, 2017 8:17 AM CDT - NVIDIA's new TITAN Xp: faster than GTX 1070 in SLI
NVIDIA's new TITAN Xp is FAST, beating out overclocked GTX 1080 Ti cards, and even GTX 1070 SLI.Apr 8, 2017 5:05 AM CDT - Project Scorpio optimized for DirectX 12 games
Games built on DirectX 12 will have a big advantage on Microsoft's new Project Scorpio console.Apr 7, 2017 7:17 PM CDT - Microsoft: Project Scorpio leaps ahead of all consoles
Xbox execs share their excitement about Project Scorpio's native 4K performance.Apr 7, 2017 6:26 PM CDT - Gearbox backpedals from G2A deal, but the damage is done
Gearbox...what are you doing?!Apr 7, 2017 5:31 PM CDT - Project Scorpio could be a sleek compact powerhouse
Microsoft's new 'monster' 4K console doesn't have to be monstrous in size; it could be svelte like the Xbox One S.Apr 7, 2017 4:36 PM CDT - Alcatel Flash has dual rear and front cameras
The 5.5-inch display phone is powered by a deca-core processor.Apr 7, 2017 3:31 PM CDT - Project Scorpio devs have access to 8GB GDDR5 RAM
Devs get access to 8GB of Scorpio's 12GB GDDR5 memory, and can allocate the RAM in a ton of different ways to improve in-game performance.Apr 7, 2017 2:33 PM CDT - Windows Store cracks down on emulators
Game emulators now break Windows Store's terms of service, but the storefront is still rife with them.Apr 7, 2017 12:16 PM CDT - G.SKILL reveals TridentZ RGB 128GB DDR4-3333 kits
G.SKILL infuses some stylish RGB color into its blistering-fast 8x16GB DDR4-3333 RAM kits.Apr 7, 2017 9:23 AM CDT - Project Scorpio will play all Xbox One games better
Project Scorpio will boost Xbox One games performance even without downloads or updates.Apr 7, 2017 8:34 AM CDT - Valve making big changes to Steam's trading card economy
Steam's trading cards are getting some key changes to prevent asset flippers from exploiting the system.Apr 7, 2017 7:32 AM CDT - Samsung teases 49-inch 32:9 aspect ratio gaming displays
Samsung is working on even wider UltraWide monitors with 3840x1200 on the way.Apr 7, 2017 4:44 AM CDT - AMD issues its third Ryzen Community Update
AMD Ryzen performance continues to improve, with AMD's third Ryzen Community Update.Apr 6, 2017 11:38 PM CDT - Apple's new iMac will be the highest-end iMac ever
Apple is working on the new iMac from the ground up, are 'completely rethinking' about Mac Pro.Apr 6, 2017 10:42 PM CDT - NVIDIA's new 381.65 driver has Quake Champions support
NVIDIA's new GeForce 381.65 driver rolls out, includes Quake Champions/Windows 10 Creator Update support.Apr 6, 2017 9:53 PM CDT - Xbox Scorpio: the best display of AMD technology yet
Microsoft details Project Scorpio, with the best display of AMD technology yet.Apr 6, 2017 9:16 PM CDT - Samsung has started work on the Galaxy S9 smartphone
Before the Galaxy S8 is in anyone's hands, Samsung reportedly begins development on the new Galaxy S9.Apr 6, 2017 8:42 PM CDT - NVIDIA's new Titan Xp announced, ready for 8K60 HDR
NVIDIA unleashes the new TITAN Xp, with 3840 CUDA cores, 547GB/sec memory bandwidth, ready for 8K60 HDR content.Apr 6, 2017 7:05 PM CDT - Here's what CD Projekt RED's 'Cyberpunk' trademark means
CD Projekt RED explains its intentions behind its recent 'Cyberpunk' trademark.Apr 6, 2017 5:18 PM CDT - ZTE officially announces the Nubia Z17 mini
The device will be available in China starting April 12th in three colors - Black, Gold, and Red.Apr 6, 2017 3:18 PM CDT - Project Scorpio could challenge GTX 1070 and Fury X GPUs
'From what I've seen so far, there's evidence that Scorpio's true 4K performance could challenge to the likes of NVIDIA's GTX 1070 and AMD's Fury X'Apr 6, 2017 2:33 PM CDT - Samsung to pay $11.6 million to Huawei over patent case
The verdict is the result of a lawsuit filed by Huawei in May in China and the United States.Apr 6, 2017 1:24 PM CDT - Project Scorpio rocks high-end vapor chamber cooler
With monster 4K power comes monstrous heat, so Microsoft has deigned Project Scorpio with an enthusiast-grade vapor chamber cooling assembly.Apr 6, 2017 12:22 PM CDT - Project Scorpio hits 4K 60FPS in Forza 6
Forza devs hit 4K 60FPS in Forza 6 at just 66% GPU usage on Microsoft's new Project Scorpio console.Apr 6, 2017 9:43 AM CDT - Project Scorpio: Jaguar CPU, Polaris GPU, 12GB memory
'I can confirm 6TFLOPs has been delivered, no more, no less.'Apr 6, 2017 8:43 AM CDT - Canon takes to the skies with its new $20,000 drone
Canon's new high-end PD6E2000-AW-CJ1 aerial drone costs a whopping $20K.Apr 6, 2017 4:26 AM CDT - Toshiba unveils its largest produced HDD at 8TB
Toshiba announces volume availability of the largest HDD its ever made, weighing in at 8TB.Apr 6, 2017 2:27 AM CDT - Quake Champions raw gameplay footage: this ain't COD
Quake Champions is shaping up beautifully, it's just as fast as it should be.Apr 6, 2017 1:25 AM CDT - STALKER reboot teased, powered by CryEngine
CryEngine-powered STALKER reboot teased, gives me goosebumps.Apr 6, 2017 12:49 AM CDT - EKWB unleashes full cover blocks for GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
EKWB releases their new GeForce GTX 1080 Ti full cover water blocks.Apr 5, 2017 11:52 PM CDT - AIDA64 updated with Radeon RX 580/570 support
AMD's new Radeon RX 580/570 is now supported by the latest version of AIDA64.Apr 5, 2017 10:33 PM CDT - Schwarzenegger follows Stallone in exiting 'Expendables'
And if he were to return, it'd come with some big stipulations.Apr 5, 2017 8:02 PM CDT - Huawei launches Honor 8 Pro with 6GB of RAM
The phone rocks 4,000 mAh battery which Huawei claims can last up to two days of regular use.Apr 5, 2017 7:20 PM CDT - iPhone 8 to start at $850; 256GB model priced at $1000
The same report estimates that the factory costs of the iPhone 8 are $70 to $90 higher than the iPhone 7 Plus, which starts at $769.Apr 5, 2017 6:34 PM CDT - Samsung confirms foldable smartphones for 2019
Samsung is still facing some technical challenges related to the foldable display technology that they need to improve.Apr 5, 2017 5:27 PM CDT - Harry Potter RPG possibly in works by Avalanche Software
Warner Bros. Interactive's Avalanche Software may be working on a new triple-A Harry Potter RPG.Apr 5, 2017 4:40 PM CDT - Samsung Galaxy S8+ with 6GB RAM will cost over $1000
There are strong indications that this model will only be available in China.Apr 5, 2017 3:16 PM CDT - Twitch sells games, desktop app required to play them
Twitch.tv is now in the business of selling games, and requires the Twitch desktop client to play certain titles.Apr 5, 2017 1:38 PM CDT - How Atlus' draconian Persona 5 streaming rules hurt fans
Persona 5's publisher is even more jaded that Nintendo when it comes to streaming and video capture regulations.Apr 5, 2017 11:31 AM CDT - Project Scorpio reveal may have Crackdown 3 gameplay
Crackdown 3 gameplay footage show accompany Project Scorpio's incipient reveal.Apr 5, 2017 9:26 AM CDT - AMD's new drivers support 8K 60Hz over dual DP cables
AMD prepares for Radeon RX Vega with 8K 60Hz monitor support through 2 x DP cables.Apr 5, 2017 6:23 AM CDT - Apple's next-gen iMac: 5K display and Kaby Lake CPU
Apple will reportedly have a 5K-capable iMac released later this year.Apr 5, 2017 1:35 AM CDT - Radeon RX 580, RX 570, RX 550 benchmarked leaked
The first benchmarks of AMD's refreshed Radeon RX 580, RX 570, and RX 550 appear.Apr 4, 2017 10:33 PM CDT - AMD Ryzen 5 1600 reviewed, 6C/12T combats Core i7-5930K
AMD is ready to hit Intel where it hurts with Ryzen 5 1600.Apr 4, 2017 8:51 PM CDT - 007 producers confident in retaining Daniel Craig
Craig said to be 'almost persuaded' to return, in latest Bond rumours.Apr 4, 2017 8:33 PM CDT - Zelda's future is open world, says Aonuma
Zelda's future games will likely continue the open-world theme, mirroring Breath of the Wild's mastery.Apr 4, 2017 6:29 PM CDT - BioWare reveals how it'll fix Mass Effect: Andromeda
As promised, BioWare reveals its upcoming roadmap of fixes for Mass Effect: Andromeda.Apr 4, 2017 5:23 PM CDT - Dark Souls is 'completely finished...for now'
Dark Souls 3's latest DLC punctuates the legendary series...for now.Apr 4, 2017 4:32 PM CDT - NieR: Automata shipment and digital sales pass 1 million
Platinum Games' sci-fi dystopian action RPG is selling like hotcakes across the globe.Apr 4, 2017 3:24 PM CDT - New Duke Nukem game is highly unlikely, says Gearbox
Like a washed-up actor, Duke Nukem's future only has cameo appearances instead of starring roles.Apr 4, 2017 2:22 PM CDT - Insomniac's new Spider-Man game may not release in 2017
Spidey's next PS4 exclusive could miss a 2017 release after all.Apr 4, 2017 11:40 AM CDT - Project Scorpio reveal confirmed for Thursday
It's official: Microsoft's 'monster' 4K console will be revealed this Thursday.Apr 4, 2017 10:37 AM CDT - Mass Effect: Andromeda epic biotic god build
We show you how to become a biotic god and shred everything the cosmos throws at you.Apr 4, 2017 7:39 AM CDT - Samsung spends $9 billion on expansions, for the iPhone
Samsung is making so many OLED displays for the new iPhone, that they're spending $9 billion on expansions.Apr 4, 2017 12:59 AM CDT - Schwarzenegger promises he'll back as 'The Terminator'
He'll be back. Again.Apr 3, 2017 11:48 PM CDT - ASUS unveils ROG Areion, a 10GbE Ethernet PCIe adapter
10GbE network adapter unveiled by ASUS, ROG goes to 10!Apr 3, 2017 11:36 PM CDT - ASUS Radeon RX 580 ROG Strix 8GB spotted
ASUS joins the Radeon RX 500 party, with a tease of the RX 580 ROG Strix 8GB.Apr 3, 2017 10:51 PM CDT - MSI's new Radeon RX 580, RX 570 Gaming X 8G on the way
MSI is preparing their refreshed Radeon RX 580/RX 570 Gaming X 8G graphics cards.Apr 3, 2017 9:47 PM CDT - SAPPHIRE's upcoming Radeon RX 500 series: 10+ cards
SAPPHIRE is preparing over 10 new graphics cards in the upcoming Radeon RX 500 series.Apr 3, 2017 8:31 PM CDT - Intel's Kaby Lake-G: super-fast discrete GPU + HBM2 tech
Intel's next-gen Kaby Lake-G processors will reportedly feature fast discrete GPU with HBM2 tech.Apr 3, 2017 7:21 PM CDT - Future 'Spider-Man' sequels to stay in the MCU for now
Studio keen to stick with a good thing for fans, corporate synergy and ... profits.Apr 3, 2017 6:54 PM CDT - HTC U: Powered by Snapdragon 835 but no headphone jack
You will need to use USB Type-C headphones or get an adapter if you want to use regular headphones.Apr 3, 2017 6:20 PM CDT - Zelda: Breath of the Wild looks amazing in 5K resolution
Nintendo's latest mangum opus looks amazing on PC, especially in 5K.Apr 3, 2017 5:16 PM CDT - Leak suggests that Xiaomi Mi 6 will rock a 30MP camera
The Mi 6 will also feature Qualcomm's 10nm Snapdragon 835.Apr 3, 2017 4:56 PM CDT - Nokia 9 specs revealed: Snapdragon 835 and iris scanner
Once released, the phone should be available globally, but we will still have to wait for the launch which should occur sometime this year.Apr 3, 2017 3:45 PM CDT - Nintendo Switch dock heat is warping console
We can confirm Nintendo's new Switch console can be warped while sitting in its own dock.Apr 3, 2017 2:08 PM CDT - Tesla's quarterly report shows record deliveries
The company is off to a great start this year.Apr 3, 2017 1:26 PM CDT - Did BioWare outsource ME: Andromeda's facial animations?
BioWare's management, not its artists, are responsible for the game's terrible faces, says anonymous dev sources.Apr 3, 2017 10:35 AM CDT - What Mass Effect: Andromeda teaches us about hype
With Mass Effect: Andromeda, BioWare taught us an important lesson about hype.Apr 3, 2017 9:00 AM CDT - Upgradeable console 'seems like a stretch' to Xbox boss
Xbox boss doesn't see upgradeable consoles as viable, says it 'seems like a stretch'Apr 3, 2017 5:00 AM CDT - Total War: Warhammer II announced, coming to PC in 2017
Total War: Warhammer II announced, will hit the PC later this year.Apr 3, 2017 3:35 AM CDT - Apple to offer HBO, Showtime through premium TV service
Apple could move into premium TV service with bundles of HBO, Showtime and Starz for a single price.Apr 3, 2017 2:20 AM CDT - ARK updated with underwater bases, and so much more
ARK: Survival Evolved has been updated with a massive v256 patch, adds vacuum-sealed underwater bases, and more.Apr 3, 2017 12:48 AM CDT - Stallone quits 'The Expendables' crew
Reports suggest the relationship with studio head and star have broken down.Apr 3, 2017 12:34 AM CDT - 'Rick and Morty' makes return as a real April Fools joke
First episode from third season unleashed on a day no one would expect.Apr 2, 2017 8:56 PM CDT - AORUS GTX 1080 11Gbps Xtreme model on the way
AORUS unveils its new GTX 1080 11Gbps Xtreme graphics card.Apr 2, 2017 8:32 PM CDT - 'The Mummy' awakens in new theatrical trailer
Brendan Fraser no-where to be seen.Apr 2, 2017 7:30 PM CDT - Go 'Rogue' for our 'Star Wars' Blu-ray giveaway
Take home the 'Star Wars' spin-off 'Rogue One' on us.Apr 2, 2017 6:56 PM CDT - Mass Effect: Andromeda faces comparison
Just how bad are Mass Effect: Andromeda's faces? As the old saying goes, seeing is believing.Apr 2, 2017 12:26 PM CDT - Project Scorpio full specs to be revealed soon
Microsoft is set to unveil its 4K ready Project Scorpio and will highlight specs, major features, and games sometime next week.Apr 2, 2017 9:23 AM CDT - ASUS teases its new ROG Poseidon GTX 1080 Ti
ASUS unveils its new liquid-cooled GTX 1080 Ti ROG Poseidon graphics card.Apr 2, 2017 1:14 AM CDT - GTX 1080 Ti powered gaming laptops are coming soon
NVIDIA's new GeForce GTX 1080 Ti spotted in mobile form, expect GTX 1080 Ti gaming laptops soon.Apr 1, 2017 9:28 PM CDT - New Metroid: Dark Star FPS coming to Nintendo Switch
Samus is back in another FPS Metroid game for Nintendo's new Switch handheld-console hybrid.Apr 1, 2017 2:13 PM CDT - Project Scorpio 4K gaming: what you need to know
We break down Project Scorpio's 4K gaming and show how it's quite similar to the PS4 Pro in terms of functionality.Apr 1, 2017 10:33 AM CDT - Project Scorpio to demo Battlefront 2 and RDR2 in 4K
Project Scorpio's raw 4K power will be put to the test with Red Dead Redemption 2, Battlefront 2, and a slew of first-party games.Apr 1, 2017 4:19 AM CDT - AMD Radeon RX Vega teased, thrashes GTX 1080 Ti
GTX 1080 Ti thrashed by the new Radeon RX Vega in leaked slides.Apr 1, 2017 12:20 AM CDT
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