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- Total War: Warhammer II needs GTX 1070 for 1080p 60FPS
GTX 1070 required for 1080p 60FPS in Total War: Warhammer II.Aug 31, 2017 11:50 PM CDT - Twitch turns streaming up to 11, uses Amazon extension
Amazon begins using Twitch to its advantage, using extensions in a GREAT way.Aug 31, 2017 10:58 PM CDT - Lenovo's $350 Explorer mixed reality HMD runs on iGPUs
Lenovo's new Explorer mixed reality headset doesn't require expensive dedicated graphics cards to use.Aug 31, 2017 6:40 PM CDT - New Conan game in early stages of development at Funcom
Funcom is working on a new Conan project, but they're not about to abandon Conan Exiles.Aug 31, 2017 5:30 PM CDT - Gamers protest Bethesda's Creation Club
Gamers are lambasting Bethesda Softworks for its new 'paid mods' Creation Club DLC marketplace.Aug 31, 2017 3:27 PM CDT - PlatinumGames to reveal new IP next week
Japanese developer PlatinumGames may reveal a fresh new IP next week.Aug 31, 2017 12:33 PM CDT - Street Fighter II reprint can catch your SNES on fire
Street Fighter II is getting reprinted on SNES for $100, but it's literally not 'safe to use' and can catch your console on fire.Aug 31, 2017 10:31 AM CDT - Dell reveal the new Inspiron 15 7000 gaming laptop
Mobile gaming has never been so good.Aug 31, 2017 8:29 AM CDT - Warhammer: Vermintide 2 announced, full reveal on Oct 17
Warhammer: Vermintide 2 will be fully revealed on October 17.Aug 31, 2017 7:35 AM CDT - Acer drop the Predator Orion 9000 at IFA
Acer's Predator Orion 9000 series is an absolute BEAST.Aug 31, 2017 6:36 AM CDT - Lenovo holiday product catalog revealed in Berlin
Lenovo start the Holiday season in style.Aug 31, 2017 5:32 AM CDT - be quiet! announce SFX L Power PSU series
Are you in the market for a new PSU?Aug 31, 2017 4:31 AM CDT - Cooler Master launch MasterSet MS 120 gaming combo
Cooler Master take aim at the gaming market with their new MasterSet range.Aug 31, 2017 3:27 AM CDT - Acer Predator X35: 35-inch 3440x1440 @ 200Hz with HDR
Acer reveals the best UltraWide ever: 3440x1440 @ 200Hz.Aug 30, 2017 10:58 PM CDT - New ASUS gaming laptop: GeForce GTX 1080 + 144Hz display
ASUS Chimera gaming laptop rocks 144Hz display, overclocked GTX 1080 and Core i7-7820K.Aug 30, 2017 10:36 PM CDT - Radeon RX Vega 56 flashed to Vega 64, big perf increases
10% more performance from the Radeon RX Vega 56 when flashed with RX Vega 64 BIOS.Aug 30, 2017 9:52 PM CDT - Shenmue III will be very familiar to veteran fans
Longtime Shenmue fans won't have to squint while playing Shenmue III.Aug 30, 2017 6:08 PM CDT - Destiny 2's first expansion due out in December - report
Activision will accelerate the rollout of post-release content for Destiny 2, sources say, with the first expansion due out just 3 months after launch.Aug 30, 2017 4:04 PM CDT - Sea of Thieves will be accessible to lower-end PCs
Rare's online-based Sea of Thieves pirate game will be playable on lower-end laptops and PCs and even includes a sub-HD option for outdated builds.Aug 30, 2017 3:08 PM CDT - Overwatch add Deathmatch modes, new patch live
More shooting, less objectives.Aug 30, 2017 6:44 AM CDT - Destiny 2 on PC will be region split
As expected, you'll only be able to play with players in your region.Aug 30, 2017 5:31 AM CDT - Codemasters declares a false start for VR F1 fans
No VR for 2017, but 2018?Aug 30, 2017 4:25 AM CDT - Crucial release new SSD, the BX300
A great mixture of performance, reliability, value and software support make this SSD a winner.Aug 30, 2017 3:41 AM CDT - Microsoft and 343 Industries to bring Halo to VR?
Windows Mixed Reality to also support Steam content.Aug 30, 2017 2:30 AM CDT - GTA Online adds battle royale mode, dem PUBG feels
GTA Online gives gamers some PUBG lovin' with a new battle royale mode in the latest update.Aug 30, 2017 12:24 AM CDT - Intel's new Xeon W: built for 'mainstream workstations'
Intel unveils its new Xeon W processors, with up to 18C/36T and 48 x PCIe 3.0 lanes.Aug 29, 2017 11:35 PM CDT - Apple wants to sell you 4K movies digitally for $20 each
Apple's purported 4K-capable Apple TV will offer 4K movies for $20 each.Aug 29, 2017 10:43 PM CDT - Domino's teams with Ford for self-driving pizza delivery
Soon, you'll be able to have self-driving cars deliver you pizza.Aug 29, 2017 9:37 PM CDT - PUBG's new desert map will also be 8x8 km in size
Battlegrounds' new map will be bigger than previously announced, now 8x8 km.Aug 29, 2017 8:24 PM CDT - PCIe 4.0 arrives in 2017, PCIe 5.0 comes in 2019
PCI-SIG confirms PCI-Express 4.0 standard for 2017, next-gen PCIe 5.0 standard comes in 2019.Aug 29, 2017 7:28 PM CDT - Metro Exodus will look 'amazing' on Xbox One X
Just imagine what it'll look like on PC.Aug 29, 2017 6:20 PM CDT - Apple to launch the iPhone 8 on September 12th?
If the report is true, we could see the new iPhones available on September 22nd.Aug 29, 2017 4:25 PM CDT - Microsoft's appeals for cross-play may fall on deaf ears
Microsoft's games business is now set up to make money from cross-play, but titans like Sony may continue ignoring the company's invitations.Aug 29, 2017 3:19 PM CDT - Bethesda isn't making Game of Thrones RPG
We knew something was amiss.Aug 29, 2017 12:24 PM CDT - Bethesda Creation Club pricing analysis
Bethesda's Creation Club could end up being a big game-changer, but the launch will likely be a little rocky. Here's why.Aug 29, 2017 10:30 AM CDT - Dell introduces Latitude 7212 Rugged Extreme Tablet
Dell's brand new Latitude 7212 Rugged Extreme Tablet offers some notable changes over its older model.Aug 29, 2017 8:00 AM CDT - EKWB release new RGB monoblock for GIGABYTE X299 boards
Supreme overclocks need supreme cooling.Aug 29, 2017 4:39 AM CDT - Rainbow Six: Siege to reduce map pool for Season 3
Ranked and casual map rotations set to mimic the Pro League.Aug 29, 2017 3:32 AM CDT - NVIDIA Shield 2 teased... in a Canadian PAWN SHOP?!
NVIDIA Shield 2 prototype found in a Canadian pawn shop, eh?!Aug 29, 2017 12:54 AM CDT - Microsoft kills Xbox One, pushes Xbox One S, Xbox One X
Xbox One is dead. Long live Xbox One S and the upcoming Xbox One X.Aug 28, 2017 9:47 PM CDT - Galaxy Note 8 display: best smartphone display EVER
Samsung does it again: Galaxy Note 8 display blows the competition away.Aug 28, 2017 8:23 PM CDT - Steam reviews of Dota 2 say it KILLED Half-Life 3
Steam reviews of Dota 2 aren't pretty, with gamers saying Dota 2 killed Half-Life 3.Aug 28, 2017 7:53 PM CDT - AMD launches Radeon RX Vega 56, priced at just $399
AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 launched @ $399, will battle the GeForce GTX 1070.Aug 28, 2017 6:45 PM CDT - Razer announce the Wolverine Ultimate gaming controller
The most customizable controller for PC and Xbox One.Aug 28, 2017 8:21 AM CDT - AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900x already on sale?
Anyone visiting India?Aug 28, 2017 6:18 AM CDT - PAX Australia pop-up event announced for Sept 1-2
Open and free to the public, will you be there?Aug 28, 2017 5:45 AM CDT - Core i7-8700K benchmarks leak: 51% faster than 7700K
Intel's upcoming Core i7-8700K could be up to 51% faster than the current-gen 7700K.Aug 28, 2017 2:20 AM CDT - New iPhone? Nah, Apple's Next Big Thing is AR glasses
Apple will release next-gen AR glasses soon, according to Bernstein Research.Aug 28, 2017 1:02 AM CDT - Final Fantasy XV: even GTX 1080 Ti can't do 4K 60FPS
NVIDIA's GeForce GTX 1080 Ti isn't good enough to run Final Fantasy XV @ 4K 60FPS.Aug 27, 2017 7:31 PM CDT - Bethesda may be making Game of Thrones video game
Bethesda may be making something Game of Thrones related--it could be a video game, a board game, or...something else.Aug 27, 2017 6:22 PM CDT - PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds tops DOTA 2's peak players
Early access titan PUBG dethrones Valve's platinum blockbusters and reigns Steam's peak players chart.Aug 27, 2017 4:16 PM CDT - GIGABYTE offer free X299 Xperience Pack
Claim a free gift pack with every GIGABYTE X299 motherboard purchase until September 14.Aug 27, 2017 6:20 AM CDT - Divinity: Original Sin 2 to feature full voice acting
Remember when Larian Studios said it would be INSANE to voice fully voice Divinity: Original Sin 2?Aug 27, 2017 4:28 AM CDT - Antec announce their latest mid-tower case, the Antec P8
How did you celebrate your 31st birthday?Aug 27, 2017 2:37 AM CDT - ASUS announce gaming focused RT-AC86U Wi-Fi router
This powerful AC2900-class Wi-Fi router is the perfect choice for gaming anywhere in your home.Aug 27, 2017 1:32 AM CDT - AOC's 1440p 144Hz FreeSync 2 monitor drops in April 2018
AOC's next-gen 27-inch 1440p 144Hz FreeSync 2 monitor arrives in 2018, with 0.5ms response time.Aug 26, 2017 11:00 PM CDT - AMD ships over 25,000 Radeon RX Vega graphics cards
AMD Radeon RX Vega sales: over 25,000 sales in 2.5 weeks.Aug 26, 2017 9:47 PM CDT - PUBG: 800,000 concurrent users, 8 million copies sold
Battlegrounds reaches 800,000 concurrent gamers, starts getting close to Dota 2's record numbers.Aug 26, 2017 9:03 PM CDT - Palmer Luckey: should I buy Vive?
If HTC sells off its VR business, former virtual reality pioneer Palmer Luckey might make an offer.Aug 26, 2017 12:50 PM CDT - WD's 20TB My Book Duo: 20TB external storage made easy
WD's new 20TB My Book Duo provides MONSTER storage on your desktop.Aug 25, 2017 11:35 PM CDT - Samsung teases its massive 49-inch 32:9 gaming display
Samsung shows off its new 49-inch 32:9 super-wide gaming display @ Gamescom 2017.Aug 25, 2017 10:10 PM CDT - AMD releases new 17.8.2 drivers, supports Destiny 2 beta
AMD's new drivers support the Destiny 2 beta, have performance improvements for Battlegrounds, and more.Aug 25, 2017 8:50 PM CDT - Xbox One X is fastest-selling pre-order in Xbox history
But of course Microsoft doesn't supply numbers.Aug 25, 2017 6:33 PM CDT - AMD Radeon RX Vega shortage until October
AMD to experience Radeon RX Vega shortage through September, into October.Aug 25, 2017 6:05 PM CDT - Samsung teases another dual camera smartphone
The phone should soon be available in Gold and Pink color options.Aug 25, 2017 5:27 PM CDT - Xbox One X sold out in a day, expected to last a week
Microsoft expected Xbox One X pre-orders to last for a week or so, but they sold out in less than a day.Aug 25, 2017 4:31 PM CDT - Secret of Mana remaster announced
Classic SNES game Secret of Mana is the latest JRPG to get Square Enix's remaster treatment.Aug 25, 2017 2:20 PM CDT - Half-Life 2: Episode 3 plot revealed by game writer
Ever wonder what Half-Life 2: Episode 3 would've been like? Now you can read the plot straight from the game's head writer.Aug 25, 2017 10:22 AM CDT - Thermaltake launch their View 71 Tempered Glass series
Redefining elegance and performance with four-side tempered glass and RGB fans.Aug 25, 2017 8:37 AM CDT - Thermaltake release the ultimate RGB radiator
The first 16.8M colour liquid cooling radiator.Aug 25, 2017 7:22 AM CDT - Lian Li's Flagship PC-V3000 has landed
Full-tower case, check. Tempered glass, check. Housing four radiators, check.Aug 25, 2017 6:49 AM CDT - Age of Empires: Definitive Edition gets a release date
A big day for Age of Empire fans, with Age of Empires II and III also receiving Definitive Editions.Aug 25, 2017 5:31 AM CDT - Frontier announce Jurassic World Evolution
Ever wanted to build your own Jurassic World? Well, you can... in 2018.Aug 25, 2017 4:30 AM CDT - Corsair announce new VOID PRO gaming headsets
With an all new 'Discord Certified' unidirectional noise cancelling microphone.Aug 25, 2017 4:30 AM CDT - Battlegrounds next dense, urban jungle map teased
PUBG's upcoming dense city/jungle map is going to change the entire feel of Battlegrounds.Aug 24, 2017 11:43 PM CDT - FIFA 18 runs at 1080p 60FPS docked on Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch runs FIFA 18 @ 1080p 60FPS when docked, 720p 60FPS portable.Aug 24, 2017 10:53 PM CDT - WTF: Radeon RX Vega 64 costs $675 minimum for retailers
The pricing scandal for Radeon RX Vega continues.Aug 24, 2017 9:49 PM CDT - Forza 7 gameplay @ 4K 60FPS on Xbox One X looks GREAT
Xbox One X running Forza 7 @ 4K 60FPS gameplay footage released.Aug 24, 2017 9:24 PM CDT - GeForce 385.41 drivers released, LOTS of improvements
NVIDIA's new GeForce 385.41 drivers are Game Ready for Destiny 2 beta, Quake Champions, Battlegrounds, and more.Aug 24, 2017 7:59 PM CDT - Final Fantasy XV PC specs are erroneous
Square Enix confirms FFXV's PC specifications were posted in error, and no minimum or recommend specs have been announced.Aug 24, 2017 6:31 PM CDT - Video game crossovers are great for visibility
Final Fantasy XV's new cross-over with Assassin's Creed is a mustalistic partnership that's great for both parties.Aug 24, 2017 5:14 PM CDT - Pixel 2 to arrive on October 5th with Snapdragon 836
Along with the Snapdragon 836, the Pixel 2 will come with 64GB of internal storage.Aug 24, 2017 4:33 PM CDT - HTC may sell off Vive VR business
HTC could sell off its virtual reality segment in an effort to stabilize financial losses from its ailing smartphone division.Aug 24, 2017 3:14 PM CDT - Huawei unveils the first official Mate 10 photo
The Mate 10 will be powered by Huawei's first 10nm processor, the HiSilicon Kirin 970.Aug 24, 2017 1:26 PM CDT - Ubisoft delays new DLC for Rainbow Six: Siege
Ubisoft sweetens the deal for delayed Rainbow Six: Siege DLC.Aug 24, 2017 6:38 AM CDT - Blizzard makes changes to Overwatch S6 competitive mode
Prepare yourself for Season 6 with major changes announced.Aug 24, 2017 4:37 AM CDT - KFC's own VR training game teaches you to cook chicken
KFC trains people how to cook chicken with their VR training game.Aug 24, 2017 1:44 AM CDT - Quake Champions enters Steam Early Access on the PC
Prepare your trigger fingers: Quake Champions enters Early Access on the PC.Aug 23, 2017 11:37 PM CDT - Destiny 2 rocks on the PC with its new 4K 60FPS trailer
Destiny 2's latest trailer arrives in 4K 60FPS, only available on the PC.Aug 23, 2017 10:37 PM CDT - ASUS tease ROG Strix RX Vega 56 OC Edition graphics card
ASUS is the first with a custom Radeon RX Vega 56.Aug 23, 2017 8:41 PM CDT - Intel Core i3-8350K perf: competes with Core i7-7700K
Intel's next-gen mid-range Core i3-8350K, the new champion CPU?!Aug 23, 2017 7:50 PM CDT - Galaxy Note8 will be $425 cheaper if you had the Note7
During the unveiling of the Galaxy Note8, the company announced that they would be offering a significant discount on the Note8.Aug 23, 2017 7:25 PM CDT - Skyrim is awkward to play on PSVR
Teleportation might be fine for most VR games, but it's not so good for open-world games like Skyrim.Aug 23, 2017 6:32 PM CDT - HP posts earnings growth for fourth straight quarter
HP finishes another quarter with strong earnings, continuing a four-quarter streak of growth.Aug 23, 2017 5:43 PM CDT - Final Fantasy XV on PC to get mod support
Game Director Hajime Tabata really really wants to include mods on Final Fantasy XV's PC version...but will they be free?Aug 23, 2017 4:24 PM CDT - Elon Musk reveals SpaceX's official spacesuit
SpaceX suits are meant to be worn by astronauts inside the company's Dragon capsule.Aug 23, 2017 3:45 PM CDT - Anno 1800 is Blue Byte's new game
Ubisoft's Blue Byte studio is working on a new Anno game based in the 19th century.Aug 23, 2017 1:15 PM CDT - The most anticipated phone of the year is here - Note8
The Note8 is the first Galaxy smartphone with dual camera setup.Aug 23, 2017 10:55 AM CDT - Xbox owners can pre-download Xbox One X 4K textures
Existing Xbox One owners can pre-download 4K texture updates to their consoles to prepare for Xbox One X.Aug 23, 2017 9:34 AM CDT - ARK cross-platform play on PS4 and PC BLOCKED by Sony
Sony BLOCKS cross-platform play between PC and PS4 for ARK: Survival Evolved.Aug 23, 2017 4:20 AM CDT - Microsoft builds its own AI hardware: Project Brainwave
Project Brainwave: Microsoft's pursuit of building AI hardware.Aug 23, 2017 2:35 AM CDT - HP Omen X gaming notebook: GTX 1080, 120Hz LCD, more
HP's new Omen X gaming laptop: up to 32GB RAM, GTX 1080, 120Hz display, and more.Aug 23, 2017 1:31 AM CDT - Final Fantasy XV doesn't need 170GB HDD space on PC
170GB installation for the new Final Fantasy 15? Yeah, no.Aug 23, 2017 12:55 AM CDT - Bungie couldn't get Destiny 2 to hit 60FPS on consoles
Destiny 2 could've been 60FPS on consoles, but would need to be SMALLER, with LESS on-screen enemies.Aug 22, 2017 11:56 PM CDT - AMD Radeon RX Vega 64: now $700+ on Amazon and Newegg
AMD launched Radeon RX Vega 64 at '$499' but now the price is $700+Aug 22, 2017 10:32 PM CDT - Hollywood, not miners, gobbling up Radeon RX Vega supply
Vega GPU supply isn't being eaten up by miners, but by Hollywood.Aug 22, 2017 7:52 PM CDT - Microsoft introduces Xbox One X Project Scorpio Edition
Xbox One X Project Scorpio Edition console announced, pre-orders open now.Aug 22, 2017 7:36 PM CDT - Tesla's Gigafactory shows huge progress in a new video
Tesla plans to finish the factory around 2020, and when they do, the Gigafactory 1 should be the largest building on earth by footprint.Aug 22, 2017 4:35 PM CDT - Final Fantasy XV will support 8K resolution on PC
Thanks to NVIDIA's high-end graphics technology and video cards, Final Fantasy XV will be a explosive powerhouse on PC that supports 8K resolution.Aug 22, 2017 3:36 PM CDT - Galaxy Note8 pricing to start at $950
The device should be available for pre-order the day after the launch.Aug 22, 2017 2:44 PM CDT - New Assassin's Creed: Origins trailers show epic scope
History buffs swoon over Ubisoft's painstaking detail that breathes new life into ancient Egypt.Aug 22, 2017 12:24 PM CDT - Final Fantasy XV is the new Skyrim
With a smattering of re-releases, ports, and expanded content, Final Fantasy XV is the new Skyrim...but it's much, much more evolved.Aug 22, 2017 7:37 AM CDT - Battlefield 1 rumored to get support for HDR soon
DICE might be adding support for HDR monitors and TVs in Battlefield 1.Aug 21, 2017 11:50 PM CDT - Star Wars Battlefront II's new trailer looks INCREDIBLE
The latest gameplay trailer to Star Wars Battlefront II is here, and it looks GREAT.Aug 21, 2017 10:54 PM CDT - NVIDIA announces SLI/HDR support for Shadow of War on PC
NVIDIA and Monolith announce SLI/HDR and Ansel technologies for Middle-earth: Shadow of War.Aug 21, 2017 9:48 PM CDT - ASUS B250 Mining Expert board: support for 19 x GPUs
ASUS announces new cryptocurrency mining motherboard: supports 19 x GPUs, 3 x 24-pin ATX power connectors.Aug 21, 2017 8:08 PM CDT - Destiny 2 will have 21:9, SLI, HDR support on the PC
NVIDIA confirms SLI/HDR support for Destiny 2 on the PC.Aug 21, 2017 7:21 PM CDT - Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A official: 16MP camera and low price
This isn't exactly an exciting phone, but it is affordable.Aug 21, 2017 6:33 PM CDT - Final Fantasy XV PC recommends GTX 1080 Ti
Final Fantasy XV on PC is so demanding that Square Enix wants you to have a $700+ video card to play it.Aug 21, 2017 5:38 PM CDT - Tomb Raider: native 4K on Xbox One X, high FPS mode
Rise of the Tomb Raider will run at native 4K on Xbox One X, with two other optional modes including high FPS.Aug 21, 2017 4:37 PM CDT - Age of Empires IV announced
Age of Empires IV is happening, and Microsoft will publish the game for Windows 10 PCs.Aug 21, 2017 3:40 PM CDT - Qualcomm's Snapdragon 845 will debut with the Galaxy S9?
Samsung will once again grab the first batch of the new Snapdragon chips.Aug 21, 2017 3:12 PM CDT - Sony teases new PlayStation console?
Sony is teasing 'something new', and it's shaped just like a PlayStation console.Aug 21, 2017 1:58 PM CDT - Final Fantasy XV comes to PC in 2018, NVIDIA optimized
Final Fantasy XV is coming to PC, and it'll leverage the power of NVIDIA's high-end video cards and suite of effects and GameWorks technology.Aug 21, 2017 11:04 AM CDT - Pre-ordered Note8 to come with a free 360 camera
Pre-orders for the Note8 will start on August 24th, just a day after the official launch.Aug 21, 2017 10:22 AM CDT - HTC slices $200 from Vive price, now costs $599
HTC Vive now costs $599, a $200 discount from its original price.Aug 21, 2017 5:22 AM CDT - Forza Motorsport 7 requires GTX 1080/Vega for 4K 60FPS
GTX 1080/RX Vega 64 required for 4K 60FPS in Forza Motorsport 7 on PC.Aug 21, 2017 3:31 AM CDT - ASUS makes ROG Strix Radeon RX Vega series official
ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX Vega series revealed.Aug 21, 2017 2:23 AM CDT - Project CARS 2 screenshots from Gamescom 2017: DELICIOUS
Gamescom 2017 sees the release of a bunch of delicious Project CARS 2 screenshots.Aug 21, 2017 12:51 AM CDT - CRYENGINE environments look better than real life
Crytek's Senior Cinematic Artist uses CRYENGINE for amazing mountain/forest environment images.Aug 20, 2017 11:04 PM CDT - Quantum Break to receive Xbox One X enhancements
Xbox One X enhancements coming to Quantum Break.Aug 20, 2017 9:40 PM CDT - Xbox One X trade-in offer revealed
Get up to $200 off an Xbox One X console when you trade in specific hardware at Gamestop.Aug 20, 2017 7:14 PM CDT - PlayerUnknown: we want PC version of PUBG on Xbox
Microsoft will publish PUBG on Xbox One, and announces big new partnership deal with Bluehole.Aug 20, 2017 5:34 PM CDT - Xbox One X pre-orders available now
Xbox One X will go up for pre-order today with an exclusive limited Project Scorpio edition.Aug 20, 2017 3:49 PM CDT - 100 games will be enhanced on Xbox One X
100 games will leverage Microsoft's new high-end 4K-ready Xbox One X console.Aug 20, 2017 2:56 PM CDT - Our 'Guardians' giveaway is out of this Galaxy!
The blockbuster Marvel sequel comes home, and you can score an awesome prize pack!Aug 20, 2017 3:01 AM CDT - Path of Exile launches August 24 on Xbox One
One of the best Diablo-like ARPGs is making its console debut in a manner of days.Aug 19, 2017 7:12 PM CDT - Mass Effect: Andromeda singleplayer is dead
No more DLC, Quarian or otherwise: Mass Effect: Andromeda's singleplayer is 100% done.Aug 19, 2017 6:12 PM CDT - Nintendo should have big Switch stockpile for holidays
Nintendo has been holding back Switch inventory to coincide with software launches; Super Mario Odyssey should see biggest tide of units to date.Aug 19, 2017 5:17 PM CDT - Zelda: Breath of the Wild looks GLORIOUS in 1080p 60FPS
Zelda: Breath of the Wild running at 60FPS looks freakin' great.Aug 19, 2017 2:39 AM CDT - Xbox One X day one 'Scorpio Edition' console teased
Xbox One X Project Scorpio Edition console could rock Project Scorpio logo on console, controller.Aug 19, 2017 1:04 AM CDT - Galaxy Note 8 might rock next-gen Qualcomm camera tech
Samsung's new Galaxy Note 8 might feature Qualcomm's next-gen camera tech.Aug 18, 2017 11:24 PM CDT - ASUS STRIX Vega 64 trades blows with reference Vega 64
ASUS details its new Radeon RX Vega 64 card, in STRIX flavor.Aug 18, 2017 10:50 PM CDT - AMD addresses Radeon RX Vega pricing, stock issues
The price of Radeon RX Vega has inflated by $100+ and that isn't helping things at all.Aug 18, 2017 9:08 PM CDT - Tekken 7 mobile game to feature microtransactions galore
Bandai Namco brings Tekken to the mobile world of microtransactions and monetization schemes.Aug 18, 2017 9:16 AM CDT - Bitcoin reaches record high pricing of $4500
$4500 per Bitcoin... can you believe it?!Aug 18, 2017 2:41 AM CDT - Ethereum difficulty squeezing out the small miners
Ethereum difficulty reaches 1.75T, up from 1.25T in late July.Aug 18, 2017 1:35 AM CDT - Destiny 2's day one update already confirmed
Bungie is already teasing day one update for Destiny 2... before the game even begins pre-loading.Aug 18, 2017 12:38 AM CDT - Quake Champions frags itself into Early Access on Aug 22
Quake Champions will leave its closed beta, and enter Early Access on Steam on August 22.Aug 17, 2017 11:38 PM CDT - Battlegrounds updates will soon slow down
Bluehole will not have their weekly/monthly patches for Battlegrounds as we get closer to release.Aug 17, 2017 10:45 PM CDT - NVIDIA invests in Chinese self-driving truck startup
NVIDIA invests $20 million in Chinese self-driving truck startup, TuSimple.Aug 17, 2017 9:40 PM CDT - Alphacool unveil AMD Radeon RX Vega cooling solutions
AMD Radeon RX Vega owners might want to check out Alphacool's new products.Aug 17, 2017 8:28 PM CDT - ARK Survival Evolved dedicated servers go live on PS4
Dino riders on PS4 can now rent and host their own private, dedicated ARK servers...for a price.Aug 17, 2017 6:41 PM CDT - Shenmue III secures publishing deal with Deep Silver
Dead Island and Metro publisher Deep Silver will distribute Shenmue III across the globe.Aug 17, 2017 5:18 PM CDT - Elite Dangerous exceeds 2.75 million copies sold
Frontier Developments' landmark space exploration sim is on its way to 3 million copies sold.Aug 17, 2017 3:23 PM CDT - Bethesda hiring spree probably isn't for Elder Scrolls 6
Bethesda is working on two 'big and crazy projects' before it starts development on The Elder Scrolls VI.Aug 17, 2017 12:46 PM CDT - Galaxy Note 4 batteries recalled due to fire risk
FedEx and Samsung have determined that some of the recalled batteries are counterfeit and show anomalies that can lead the batteries to overheat.Aug 17, 2017 10:28 AM CDT - Xbox One X pre-orders to go live this Sunday
Microsoft's new enthusiast-grade console will go up for pre-order this Sunday, according to reports.Aug 17, 2017 9:36 AM CDT - Apple expected to spend $1 billion on shows
Companies like Disney and others are already looking at creating their own streaming services.Aug 17, 2017 8:19 AM CDT - VRAM prices increase over 30% in August alone
Samsung and SK Hynix hike VRAM prices by 30% in August... what's next?Aug 17, 2017 1:32 AM CDT - Netflix to spend $7 billion on content in 2018
Netflix goes all-in with content in 2018, plans to spend $7 billion.Aug 17, 2017 12:29 AM CDT - Intel's next-gen Ice Lake CPUs announced SUPER EARLY
Intel reacts to Ryzen yet again, announces next-gen 10nm CPUs as Ice Lake.Aug 16, 2017 11:44 PM CDT - Destiny 2's new 4K trailer: PC master race goodness
Bungie releases Destiny 2 trailer for PC: 4K, uncapped frame rate, and more.Aug 16, 2017 11:24 PM CDT - AMD's new driver for Vega, improves mining performance
AMD Radeon RX Vega receives mining-specific beta driver.Aug 16, 2017 9:46 PM CDT - Galaxy Note9 might be able to tell if you're drunk
The breathalyzer could also check your blood alcohol content and call you an Uber or a Lyft without asking you since it knows you're not safe to drive.Aug 16, 2017 8:19 PM CDT - The Note8 looks stunning in the new Deep Sea Blue color
The image doesn't reveal much else, but it does confirm that the previous leaks were spot on when it comes to the design of the phone.Aug 16, 2017 7:23 PM CDT - Mario Kart and VR is a match made in heaven
Mario Kart...VR...need we say more?!Aug 16, 2017 6:30 PM CDT - IBM's new magnetic tape stores 330TB of data
IBM's new magnetic tape solution breaks another world storage world record by potentially holding over 300TB of data.Aug 16, 2017 5:33 PM CDT - Crackdown 3 delayed to 2018
Crackdown 3 has been delayed yet again and will miss the Xbox One X's launch in November.Aug 16, 2017 4:37 PM CDT - MediaTek to announce new Helio processors on August 29th
MediaTek's chips are very popular among Chinese manufacturers.Aug 16, 2017 4:23 PM CDT - Huawei reveals the first official Mate 10 teaser
The Mate 10 will be powered by Huawei's first 10nm processor, the HiSilicon Kirin 970.Aug 16, 2017 3:25 PM CDT - Nokia flagship is finally here: Meet the Nokia 8
The phone also has an increasingly rare 3.5mm headphone jack.Aug 16, 2017 2:21 PM CDT - Final Fantasy XIV subscriptions at all time high
Square Enix's MMORPG hits an all time subscriber high riding strong earnings from new Stormblood expansion.Aug 16, 2017 1:37 PM CDT - MoviePass charges $10 for daily movie screenings
MoviePass subscribers can watch a film a day throughout the entire month--but there's a catch.Aug 16, 2017 9:32 AM CDT - Google Pixel 2 to feature squeezable frame - Active Edge
There's still no info about the pricing, but the company stated earlier this year that the phones would remain 'premium handsets'Aug 15, 2017 7:34 PM CDT - Tencent didn't invest in PUBG studio Bluehole
Bluehole shoots down rumors of Chinese titan Tencent's reported investment.Aug 15, 2017 6:23 PM CDT - Galaxy Note8 will be the first Note with 6GB of RAM
Benchmarking results have also leaked showing Note8's performance with Snapdragon 835 and Exynos 8895.Aug 15, 2017 5:26 PM CDT - Amazon Instant Pickup has orders ready in two minutes
Amazon's new vending machine-like Instant Pickup points will have your quick impulse orders ready in two minutes.Aug 15, 2017 4:30 PM CDT - The future of Faraday Future looks clearer
They previously had issues finding enough funding to build a new factory that would allow them to start to deliver vehicles.Aug 15, 2017 3:23 PM CDT - Rovio's earnings soar from Angry Birds film success
Angry Birds maker Rovio reports massive earnings spike driven by success of feature-length Hollywood film.Aug 15, 2017 2:34 PM CDT - Huawei Mate 10 renders leak: Expected price over $1,000
The Mate 10 will be powered by Huawei's first 10nm processor, the HiSilicon Kirin 970.Aug 15, 2017 1:28 PM CDT - Rovio valuation may soar to $2 billion with IPO
The vexed bird enthusiasts at Rovio are planning an IPO which could lead to a $2 billion valuation for the company, sources say.Aug 15, 2017 12:32 PM CDT - Blizzard keeps Battle.net naming scheme
Blizzard has a change of heart about scrapping Battle.net after all.Aug 15, 2017 9:20 AM CDT - Apple to introduce new color option with the iPhone 8
Earlier rumors suggest that the iPhone 8 might come in fewer color options than Apple's previous phones.Aug 15, 2017 8:21 AM CDT - Qualcomm improves smartphone camera tech expontentially
Qualcomm isn't just one of the 'smartphone guys', they're an industry leader in smartphone cameras, too.Aug 15, 2017 6:00 AM CDT - AMD Radeon RX Vega 64: NOWHERE near 100MH/s mining power
AMD's next-gen Radeon RX Vega is not a card you will buy for cryptocurrency mining.Aug 14, 2017 10:46 PM CDT - NVIDIA ramps up 12nm production for next-gen Volta GPUs
NVIDIA and TSMC increase production of 12nm GPU production, preparing for Volta.Aug 14, 2017 9:42 PM CDT - Elon Musk says AI is more dangerous than North Korea
Musk decided to raise awareness again by tweeting that AI is a bigger risk than North Korea.Aug 14, 2017 7:22 PM CDT - Samsung releases first official Galaxy Note8 teaser
The Note8 should be the company's first dual camera smartphone and a direct competition to Apple's upcoming iPhone 8.Aug 14, 2017 6:28 PM CDT - ZTE launches $129 priced phone with 4,080 mAh battery
If you pre-register to buy the device, you will get a $25 Google Play gift card.Aug 14, 2017 2:26 PM CDT - LG V30 to have superior camera lens
In addition to increased sharpness, LG is also bumping up the V30's wide angle camera and reducing the distortion that occurs with the wide angle lens.Aug 14, 2017 1:33 PM CDT - Take a trip with 'Valerian' on us!
See the sci-fi epic ''Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets' on us.Aug 12, 2017 3:40 PM CDT - Light the wick on our 'John Wick' Blu-ray giveaway
Take home the high octane action sequel on us!Aug 12, 2017 10:10 AM CDT - AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 Liquid Cooled Edition unboxed
AMD's new Radeon RX Vega 64 Liquid Cooled Edition, and the air-cooled RX Vega 56 are in-house... UNBOXING TIME.Aug 12, 2017 10:00 AM CDT - AMD's next-gen Navi GPU will have AI-specific circuitry
AMD's next-gen Navi GPU: 7nm node, AI circuitry, and more.Aug 12, 2017 4:57 AM CDT - HTC to launch cheaper U11 version
The phone won't feature Snapdragon 835 as its big brother, but will instead come with Snapdragon 630.Aug 11, 2017 4:30 PM CDT - Dragon Age series: ongoing evolution, no end in sight
The Dragon Age series is a continually evolving universe whose stories blend into one another, and there's no planned ending.Aug 11, 2017 3:22 PM CDT - Fallout 4 gets $60 GOTY re-release with all DLC
Fallout 4's new GOTY edition is a starter pack for Bethesda's new Creation Club on-demand DLC storefront.Aug 11, 2017 12:19 PM CDT - Nintendo sued over Switch patent infringement
Peripherals-maker Gamevice is suing Nintendo for patent infringement, claiming the Switch infringes eight separate parts of a 2012 patent.Aug 11, 2017 7:34 AM CDT - EKWB unveils their new Ryzen Threadripper water block
EK Water Blocks unveils its new Supremacy EVO Series, ready for AMD Ryzen Threadripper.Aug 11, 2017 4:06 AM CDT - Corsair Neutron NX500: fastest SSD that Corsair has made
Corsair unleashes its new NX500, the fastest SSD the company has ever made.Aug 11, 2017 3:55 AM CDT - NVIDIA smashes Q2 2018, more record revenue results
NVIDIA rolls on Q2 2018 with record revenues of $2.23 billion.Aug 10, 2017 9:46 PM CDT - NVIDIA says 'Welcome back, AMD' with Threadripper launch
NVIDIA praises AMD on Ryzen Threadripper, says GTX 1080 Ti would make for a great CPU/GPU pair.Aug 10, 2017 8:46 PM CDT - AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 package includes dead Vega GPU
AMD ships dead Vega GPU in the Radeon RX Vega 64 package.Aug 10, 2017 7:48 PM CDT - Toshiba reports $8.7 billion loss for 2016
Debt from now-defunct Westinghouse nuclear division causes Toshiba's fiscal year net income to plummet.Aug 10, 2017 6:32 PM CDT - A video of the iPhone 8 leaks: Is this the final design?
The fingerprint sensor situation still isn't clear.Aug 10, 2017 5:23 PM CDT - Overwatch is finally getting deathmatch
Blizzard is currently testing out two new deathmatch modes on the Overwatch PTR.Aug 10, 2017 4:40 PM CDT - Lawbreakers player count drops shortly after launch
The playerbase of Boss Key's new gravity-defying shooter Lawbreakers is crashing to the ground on Steam.Aug 10, 2017 3:44 PM CDT - Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 prototype shows a stunning design
The entire front of the phone is almost all-screen.Aug 10, 2017 2:58 PM CDT - CoD WWII rewards you for watching users open loot boxes
Call of Duty: WWII's social space will actively reward players for watching others open up loot boxes, a move that will push players to buy into mTX.Aug 10, 2017 12:25 PM CDT - Intel's new Ruler SSD design, designed for server racks
Intel schools the enterprise storage market with their new Ruler SSDs.Aug 10, 2017 9:46 AM CDT - Senua's Sacrifice wipes save data if you die too much
Ninja Theory injects a very unique--and unsettling--permadeath system into their new action game Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice.Aug 9, 2017 7:16 PM CDT - New 3D renders show beautiful Google Pixel 2 design
The phone should be announced in late Q3, and it could be direct competition to Samsung's Galaxy Note8.Aug 9, 2017 6:26 PM CDT - Brawlout fills Super Smash Bros void on Nintendo Switch
Since Nintendo refuses to release a Super Smash Bros. on Switch, Angry Mob Games fills the void with its new Brawlout game.Aug 9, 2017 5:27 PM CDT - OPPO announces R11 Barcelona Edition
If you're looking for the ultimate FC Barcelona fan gift, this is probably the one you've been looking for.Aug 9, 2017 4:33 PM CDT - Nintendo's new rewards scheme is very smart
Nintendo is rewarding Switch users for checking out news updates, and it's a very smart move that organically engages players.Aug 9, 2017 3:31 PM CDT - More details about Note8 Emperor Edition 8/256GB emerge
The Galaxy Note8 Emperor Edition should come with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage, expandable up to 512GB with a microSD card.Aug 9, 2017 2:28 PM CDT - No Man's Sky celebrates birthday with big portal update
No Man's Sky gets a big portal-themed birthday bash, and Hello Games promises this is 'just the beginning'Aug 9, 2017 1:32 PM CDT - ASUS ZenFone 4 and 4 Pro prices leak: Up to $650
The company recently published a teaser revealing that the phone will come with a dual camera.Aug 9, 2017 12:29 PM CDT - Blizzard dominates PC gaming in July
Blizzard titles take 5 of the 20 spots in July's top 20 most-played PC games list.Aug 9, 2017 11:30 AM CDT - Samsung to introduce new color options with the Note8
The leak also confirms what we know for some time now, which is that the Note8 will come with a dual camera setup.Aug 9, 2017 10:21 AM CDT - Gearbox teases new card-based shooter hybrid Project 1v1
Gearbox Software chases two key industry trends with its new card-based shooter mashup Project 1v1.Aug 9, 2017 9:29 AM CDT - First clear images of the iPhone 8 surface
Apple is expected to announce three new devices this year - iPhone 7s, iPhone 7s Plus, and iPhone 8.Aug 9, 2017 8:25 AM CDT - Valve chases Hearthstone with new DOTA card game
Valve enters the lucrative collectible card game market in an effort to chase Hearthstone revenues.Aug 9, 2017 7:33 AM CDT - 2024 Summer Olympics could feature eSports tournament
eSports might make a HUGE debut during the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.Aug 9, 2017 2:21 AM CDT - Disney pulls out of Netflix, plans its own service
Disney is pulling its content from Netflix, which will include Star Wars, Marvel movies, and so much more.Aug 9, 2017 12:39 AM CDT - US ITC will investigate Apple on patent infringement
Qualcomm has the US ITC investigating Apple for alleged patent infringement.Aug 8, 2017 11:24 PM CDT - Project CARS 2 on Xbox One X looks better than PS4 Pro
Xbox One X version of Project CARS 2 looks 'significantly' better than PS4 Pro and even most gaming PCs.Aug 8, 2017 10:52 PM CDT - Intel Core i7-8700K detailed: 6C/12T @ up to 4.3GHz
Intel continues to shake in its boots, with more Coffee Lake spills - including the Core i7-8700K.Aug 8, 2017 9:34 PM CDT - Google Pixel and Pixel XL discounted up to $200
And if the discounts weren't enough, Google will also give you a free Daydream View device with both phones.Aug 8, 2017 7:57 PM CDT - Stormblood helped Square Enix MMO segment earn $84m
Despite only being on the market for ten days, Final Fantasy XIV's Stormblood expansion tremendously boosted MMO segment net sales.Aug 8, 2017 5:29 PM CDT - Final Fantasy XIV hits 10 million cummulative players
Square Enix's massively popular MMO continues to grow as players consume more content.Aug 8, 2017 2:32 PM CDT - Enermax reveals compact 160mm modular 1200W PSU
Enermax's new Platimax D.F. power supply is perfect for compact small form-factor PC builds.Aug 8, 2017 12:30 PM CDT - Rainbow Six: Siege has 2.3 million daily active users
Ubisoft's engages 2.3 million Rainbow Six: Siege users every day.Aug 8, 2017 11:19 AM CDT - Micron unveils 11TB NVMe SSD, first to make 10TB+ SSD
Micron is the first over the 10TB NVMe SSD barrier, with an 11TB NVMe SSD.Aug 8, 2017 10:00 AM CDT - OnePlus announces limited edition OnePlus 5
The Soft Gold OnePlus 5 will be available on the OnePlus 5 in select quantities.Aug 8, 2017 8:21 AM CDT - Seagate unveil new Nytro 5000/3000 SSDs at FMS 2017
Seagate's new Nytro 5000 M.2 SSD, and Nytro 3000 SAS SSD announced.Aug 8, 2017 7:00 AM CDT - Half-Life 2 running on Nintendo Switch, because why not
Nintendo Switch running Half-Life 2 is a real thing.Aug 7, 2017 10:45 PM CDT - Intel continues to react to AMD Ryzen, with Core i3-8300
Intel's upcoming Core i3-8300 is a DIRECT REACTION to the market disruption of AMD Ryzen.Aug 7, 2017 9:42 PM CDT - Intel details its 14/18-core Skylake-X processors
Intel details its upcoming Skylake-X processor family.Aug 7, 2017 6:43 PM CDT - Activision teases more remasters of classic IP
Crash Bandicoot's wildly successful remaster spurs Activision to consider more re-releases of classic IP.Aug 7, 2017 5:34 PM CDT - Blizzard's new IP pipeline is 'better than ever'
Blizzard CEO Mike Morhaime teases major new IPs, affirming the pipeline is in a better position now than in company's history.Aug 7, 2017 4:31 PM CDT - Google Pixel 2 live photos emerge
A new leak has appeared allegedly showing a Pixel 2 device in the wild.Aug 7, 2017 3:33 PM CDT - RED's Hydrogen holographic phone gets shown
The patents around the RED Hydrogen indicate that up to 4 different modules could be stacked together including a possible battery module.Aug 7, 2017 2:35 PM CDT - Activsion's strong Q2 earnings beat company guidance
Activision continues its strong growth with another quarter that exceeded corporate expectations.Aug 7, 2017 2:18 PM CDT - Samsung Galaxy Note 9: under-display fingerprint sensor
Samsung to use under-display fingerprint sensor on next-gen Galaxy Note 9 in 2018.Aug 7, 2017 3:35 AM CDT - Rainbow Six: Siege's next patch is up to 42GB for the PC
Rainbow Six: Siege patches getting out of control, PC update is 42GB and includes 4K texture patch.Aug 7, 2017 2:30 AM CDT - Razer debuts Chroma-based RGB LED strips for desktop PCs
Razer continues to go all-in with RGB LEDs with their new Chroma Hardware Development Kit.Aug 7, 2017 1:33 AM CDT - Apple's rumored smart glasses: 3D cameras, no display
Apple rumored to not have a dedicated display on its upcoming smart glasses, but will include 3D cameras.Aug 7, 2017 12:46 AM CDT - 4 x AMD Radeon Pro WX 9100s require 2 x 1250W PSUs
AMD shows off 4-way Radeon Pro WX 9100 graphics cards, powered by 2 x 1250W PSUs.Aug 6, 2017 11:32 PM CDT - So, I broke an AI system made by NVIDIA at SIGGRAPH 2017
NVIDIA displays Quadro P6000-powered AI at SIGGRAPH 2017, and I broke it.Aug 6, 2017 10:32 PM CDT - Steam adds 27 million new gamers in just 18 months
Steam is now home to 67 million monthly active players, adding 27 million new gamers in 18 months.Aug 6, 2017 9:34 PM CDT - NVIDIA beats AMD with real-time 8K video editing
NVIDIA has real-time 8K video editing handled by a single Quadro P6000 graphics card.Aug 6, 2017 9:16 PM CDT - Corsair One updated: GTX 1080 Ti, 32GB RAM, up to $2899
Corsair updates their One SFF gaming PC, options in GTX 1080 Ti, 480GB NVMe SSD, 32GB RAM, and up to $2899.Aug 6, 2017 8:46 PM CDT - Acer delays its next-gen 4K gaming monitor into 2018
Acer's next-gen G-Sync gaming monitor has been delayed, won't come out until 2018.Aug 6, 2017 7:30 PM CDT - Middle-earth Shadow of War is online-only
UPDATE: WB Games community manager reportedly confirms offline play, contrary to recent forum posts.Aug 6, 2017 5:49 PM CDT - Blizzard pulled in most of Activision's Q2 revenues
Blizzard raked in more revenue than Activision's core segment of games thanks to strong monetization, record MAUs, and even stronger engagement.Aug 6, 2017 4:57 PM CDT - Activision earned 80% of Q2 revenues from digital
Activision expands further and further into digital, joining other key industry movers.Aug 6, 2017 3:57 PM CDT - Live services make up 70% of Activision's Q2 earnings
Activision continues making big revenues from subscriptions, DLC, add-ons, microtransactions, expansions and licensing.Aug 6, 2017 2:45 PM CDT - Battlegrounds hits 500,000 concurrent players on Steam
Battlegrounds hits 500,000 concurrent players, surpassing CS:GO and nearing Dota 2.Aug 6, 2017 3:14 AM CDT - AMD Ryzen Threadripper early benchmarks released
LTT is the first out of the gate with Ryzen Threadripper gaming benchmarks.Aug 6, 2017 1:50 AM CDT - AMD Radeon RX Vega dual-GPU: liquid cooled, 600W
ASUS reportedly working on dual-GPU version of RX Vega, would consume up to 600W.Aug 5, 2017 8:35 PM CDT - Take-Two iterates Borderlands 3 tease for 2018
Borderlands 3 should be part of Take-Two Interactive's Fiscal Year 2019 timeline.Aug 5, 2017 6:32 PM CDT - GTA Online just had its biggest quarter yet
Almost four years after its release, Grand Theft Auto Online continues pulling in big bucks for Take-Two Interactive.Aug 5, 2017 4:31 PM CDT - Jump in to our 'Get Out' Blu-ray giveaway
Take home the thriller that everyone's been talking about.Aug 5, 2017 2:30 PM CDT - Digital drives big quarterly earnings for Take-Two
Take-Two Interactive continues raking in massive revenues from Grand Theft Auto Online's microtransactions.Aug 5, 2017 1:34 PM CDT - Take-Two earned 82% of Q1'18 net revenues from consoles
Rockstar Games parent company Take-Two Interactive is earning most of its money from consoles.Aug 5, 2017 10:31 AM CDT - Shadow of War will be monetized with loot boxes
Warner Bros. Interactive officially confirms loot box-based microtransaction economy for its new open-world Shadow of War game.Aug 5, 2017 5:21 AM CDT - EKWB debuts full waterblock for AMD Radeon RX Vega
AMD Radeon RX Vega watercooling? You might want to look at EK Water Block's new cooler.Aug 4, 2017 8:35 PM CDT - Is a New iPhone SE coming after all?
The model is expected to keep the smaller screen and affordable price.Aug 4, 2017 6:25 PM CDT - Apple rakes in $45.4 billion in third quarter earnings
Strong iPhone sales and record services revenue growth drives Apple's third quarter earnings.Aug 4, 2017 12:11 PM CDT - Beautiful Huawei Honor Note 9 to feature dual cameras
The Honor Note 9 may launch in late September or early October.Aug 3, 2017 8:44 PM CDT - Red Dead Redemption 2 may not come to PC
Take-Two Interactive says PC is 'very important', but explains that certain games are weighted to consoles.Aug 3, 2017 7:18 PM CDT - Games market to crown at $104.6 billion in 2017
The global video games market will break $100 billion in 2017, analyst firm SuperData predicts.Aug 3, 2017 4:17 PM CDT - Rippin' threads with AMD Threadripper live on Facebook
We unboxed AMD's new Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and 1920X processors live on Facebook earlier today!Aug 3, 2017 1:57 PM CDT - Toshiba reveals world's thinnest 3D flash NVMe SSDs
Toshiba's new NVMe SSDs bring big performance to small devices.Aug 3, 2017 12:07 PM CDT - GT Sport might run at 8K resolution on next-gen PS5
Polyphony Digital designer and CEO says it would be 'no problem' to run GT Sport @ 8K on PS5.Aug 2, 2017 8:29 PM CDT - New Prey patch to fix PS4 frame stuttering
Arkane is rolling out a new Prey update to fix frame-pacing issues on PS4 along with other bugs.Aug 2, 2017 7:18 PM CDT - Friday the 13th game sold 1.8 million in two months
Illfonic's popular multiplayer slasher has sold quite well in its first two months of availability.Aug 2, 2017 6:24 PM CDT - Konami first quarter profits jump from strong game sales
Konami may have the ire of the gaming sphere, but the Japanese company reports strong first quarter profits.Aug 2, 2017 4:32 PM CDT - Injustice 2 was highest-grossing game of Q2 2017
Injustice 2 helped pull in big revenues for Time Warner.Aug 2, 2017 2:31 PM CDT - AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 leaked benchmarks: GTX 1070 killer
AMD Radeon RX Vega 56: the new $400 mainstream king.Aug 2, 2017 2:26 PM CDT - SNES Classic Edition pre-orders go live late August
Nintendo will open up SNES Classic Edition pre-orders later this month.Aug 2, 2017 12:19 PM CDT - Persona Q2 announced for Nintendo 3DS
Atlus is bringing a new Persona game to the Nintendo 3DS.Aug 2, 2017 9:22 AM CDT - New iPhone 8 leak confirms facial recognition feature
The phone also comes with an iris scanner, according to the report.Aug 2, 2017 7:23 AM CDT - Samsung Galaxy Note8 press renders leak
It seems that there is no doubt anymore and that the fingerprint sensor will indeed be at the back of the phone next to the camera sensor.Aug 1, 2017 11:03 PM CDT - Taco Bell giving away Xbox One X consoles to taco lovers
Taco Bell is giving away a bunch of new Xbox One X consoles via a new promo.Aug 1, 2017 6:32 PM CDT - Destiny 2's monetization plan remains unclear
Destiny 2 releases in little over a month, but Bungie nor Activision have discussed microtransaction plans.Aug 1, 2017 3:25 PM CDT - Sony profits spike with strong segment growth
Sony enjoys a big 200% profit spike as all segments rake in strong first quarter earnings.Aug 1, 2017 12:30 PM CDT - PS4 shipments reach 63.3 million worldwide
Sony's PS4 reaches 63.3 million units sold-in to retailers around the globe.Aug 1, 2017 9:15 AM CDT - Sony buys majority stake in Funimation for $143 million
Sony Pictures acquires 95% of Funimation's equity assets in new deal.Aug 1, 2017 6:10 AM CDT
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