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- Halo: Infinite is built on hope
With Halo: Infinite, aka Halo 6, 343 Industries aims to tap the series' old magic.Dec 31, 2018 7:22 PM CST - Grapeshot promises to fix Atlas
Atlas devs prioritize stability with expansive roadmap that pledges to shore up game's leaky ship.Dec 30, 2018 7:26 PM CST - Remedy's latest Control game gets creepy new trailer
Remedy's new game Control is shrouded in atmospheric otherworldly horror.Dec 30, 2018 5:26 PM CST - Soulja Boy no longer selling game consoles
Soulja Boy's console peddling days are short lived.Dec 30, 2018 2:09 PM CST - Reddit's former CEO says internet traffic metrics are FAKE
Ellen Pao, the former CEO of Reddit, says 'everything is fake' - mobile user counts, Facebook/Twitter metrics, YouTube views, website hits, and more.Dec 29, 2018 4:25 AM CST - Check out more of Metro Exodus in gorgeous new screenshots
4A Games gets into the holiday spirit with new screenshots of Metro Exodus, due February 15, 2019.Dec 29, 2018 12:29 AM CST - Gran Turismo teased with real-time ray tracing... is it PS5?
Polyphony Digital teases Gran Turismo cars with real-time ray tracing, teasing the next-gen Sony PlayStation 5 will have GeForce RTX like abilities.Dec 28, 2018 11:09 PM CST - From Software working on two unannounced projects
From Software's Hidetaka Miyazaki re-confirms new projects are in the works.Dec 28, 2018 7:38 PM CST - 343i wants Halo 6 to be personal and inviting
With Master Chief's new adventure, 343i wants to tap the personal magic of Halo.Dec 28, 2018 6:40 PM CST - Rumor: Witcher 3 coming to Nintendo Switch
An apparent store listing says Witcher 3 is coming to Switch, but we're still skeptical.Dec 28, 2018 5:24 PM CST - Pokemon Go's Niantic to soar with $3.9 billion valuation
Niantic's valuation surges following new investment round.Dec 28, 2018 3:18 PM CST - Anthem's combos are different for every Javelin
BioWare adds even more strategic layers to Anthem's combat system.Dec 28, 2018 12:38 PM CST - Samsung's new TVs will wirelessly stream PC gaming to TV
Samsung's upcoming 2019 smart TVs will include 'Remote Access' feature, will wirelessly stream your PC output to the TV.Dec 28, 2018 10:00 AM CST - Fallout 76 cheaters can write an essay to get unbanned
Bethesda is giving Fallout 76 cheaters a second chance.Dec 27, 2018 9:25 PM CST - Epic Games made $3 billion in profit in 2018
Fortnite propels Epic's yearly profits to juggernaut peaks.Dec 27, 2018 2:01 PM CST - Blizzard cuts costs, offers developers 'buyouts' to leave
It sounds like Blizzard needs a Mercy main, stat.Dec 27, 2018 7:07 AM CST - Jack Black announces YouTube channel, 500K subs in 5 days
Tenacious D singer Jack Black announces Jablinski, which just so happens to be The Best YouTube Channel in the World.Dec 27, 2018 3:52 AM CST - GeForce RTX 2060 models could include 6GB, 4GB, 3GB models
NVIDIA rumored to launch GeForce RTX 2060 cards with 6 different models: 3 with GDDR6 and 3 with GDDR5.Dec 27, 2018 3:14 AM CST - PlayStation Classic already down to $60
Retailers are discounting Sony's PlayStation Classic in a bid to sell the beleaguered console.Dec 26, 2018 10:08 PM CST - Analyst criticizes over-monetized mobile games
SuperData's Joost van Dreunen talks about microtransaction-ridden mobile games and how subscriptions will pave way to 2019 earnings.Dec 26, 2018 6:44 PM CST - Rumor: Netflix already has greenlit more 'Witcher' seasons
Recent news has suggested that Netflix already has plans for multiple 'Witcher' seasons.Dec 26, 2018 1:00 AM CST - Intel graphics card gets fan made concept art, looks great
Intel Xe graphics card teased in awesome renderings, looks great.Dec 25, 2018 10:10 PM CST - Discord raises $150 million to take on Steam
Discord pulls in big investments to build digital storefront.Dec 25, 2018 4:13 PM CST - Next-gen Xbox may hit 4K 240FPS, says analyst
Microsoft's next-gen Xbox could hit serious 4K gaming performance.Dec 25, 2018 1:59 PM CST - Anthem's combos can be primed with gear
Anthem's weapons and gear can be used to set up and detonate elemental combos.Dec 24, 2018 2:22 AM CST - Anthem looks like tons of fun
BioWare's new IP Anthem is stylish, fast, and has arcade-y shooter action.Dec 23, 2018 10:13 PM CST - Beyond Good and Evil 2 is online-only
Ubisoft's big new space opera requires an internet connection to play...not that it should be a surprise.Dec 23, 2018 1:11 AM CST - Battlefield V microtransactions coming January 2019
Battlefield V's monetization switch should be flipped in early 2019.Dec 22, 2018 10:22 PM CST - Fallout 76 buyers get free classic Fallout games on PC
Bethesda gives all Fallout 76 players some radical gifts for the holidays.Dec 22, 2018 8:08 PM CST - Batman Court of Owls game possibly in development
Warner Bros. Montreal may be working on a new Batman game set around the Court of Owls story arc.Dec 22, 2018 6:24 PM CST - Halo 6 split screen is up and running
Split-screen is a big priority for Halo 6, and the devs have working versions up and running.Dec 21, 2018 6:15 PM CST - Halo 6 to be optimized for PC
343i is making Halo 6 for both PC and consoles simultaneously, but PC gamers won't be overshadowed.Dec 21, 2018 3:27 PM CST - Enter the 'Blackkklansman' Blu-ray giveaway!
Win a Blu-ray copy of the film on us!Dec 21, 2018 12:00 PM CST - HP gets into holiday spirit with big discounts on products
HP discounts a bunch of its products, with the Envy 17 dropped from $1799 to just $1199.Dec 21, 2018 6:25 AM CST - Super Smash Bros. is the fastest-selling Nintendo game in EU
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate takes 1st place as Nintendo's fastest-selling home console game.Dec 21, 2018 5:00 AM CST - Yoshi's Crafted World release date leaked: April 26th, 2019
Yoshi's Crafted World release date leaked via Amazon listing.Dec 21, 2018 4:00 AM CST - Ezio joins the battle in new For Honor 'For The Creed' event
Its time for Assassin's to go head-to-head in the new Templars vs Assassin's event in For Honor. For The Creed!Dec 21, 2018 3:00 AM CST - Bots boost indie game to 213K gamers, becomes #10 Steam game
An indie developer takes the 10th spot in Steam's 'most played' when bots jump onto his game pushing the playerbase to 213,000.Dec 21, 2018 2:00 AM CST - Overwatch's 2nd stop-motion animation short, Reapers cookies
Tracer is on that 'cookiewatch' duty in the new stop-motion animated short for Overwatch's festive season.Dec 21, 2018 1:00 AM CST - Ford unveils a noise-canceling kennel for your dog
Is your dog scared of fireworks? Ford has just teased a noise-canceling kennel prototype.Dec 20, 2018 10:26 PM CST - Fortnite Durr Burger Onesie teased, ships in January for $70
Epic Games' new Fortnite merchandise store now rocks Durr Burger Onesie, ships in January 2019 for $70.Dec 20, 2018 9:27 PM CST - iPad Pro arrives BENT? Yeah, don't worry about it says Apple
If your new iPad Pro arrives slightly bent, don't worry - it's a feature, Apple tells you its a result of the manufacturing process.Dec 20, 2018 8:27 PM CST - Atari makes $12.7 million in 6 months, VCS on track for 2019
Atari announces its six month earnings and gives key insight on its current and future business.Dec 20, 2018 7:26 PM CST - Fallout 76 sold 1.4 million digital copies, SuperData says
Sales of Bethesda's latest online-only Fallout drop below its predecessors.Dec 20, 2018 6:32 PM CST - Star Citizen's singleplayer is still far away
Don't expect to play Star Citizen's singleplayer before 2020 at the earliest.Dec 20, 2018 4:20 PM CST - Enter the Blu-ray giveaway you've been 'Searching' for!
Win a Blu-ray copy of the film on us!Dec 20, 2018 12:00 PM CST - Battlefront II concept art channels Ralph McQuarrie
DICE's talented artists capture the mystique and sci-fi feel of the original Star Wars vision.Dec 20, 2018 10:16 AM CST - Iron Harvest alpha 2 gameplay footage packs new features
Iron Harvest alpha 2 gameplay packs a bunch of new features for real-time strategy fans.Dec 20, 2018 5:00 AM CST - Warframe for Switch update: camera controls fixed/smoother
Warframe for the Nintendo Switch has now been updated to bring fixes to control movements and more.Dec 20, 2018 4:00 AM CST - Fire Emblem Spirits take over Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
The Fire Emblem spirits are here and ready to take over Super Smash Bros. Ultimate in the recent new event.Dec 20, 2018 3:00 AM CST - Hellboy Reboots just for the hell of it, trailer released
Hellboy is rebooting because why not right? First trailer out now.Dec 20, 2018 2:00 AM CST - RTS: 'Conan Unconquered' will have gameplay 'next year'
Sometime next year we will be getting some gameplay footage of Conan Unconquered.Dec 20, 2018 1:00 AM CST - Elon Musk delivers 6 different FARTING NOISES for Tesla cars
Tesla owners can now fart from the touch of a button, thanks to Elon Musk being the ultimate troll.Dec 20, 2018 12:14 AM CST - Lenovo's new Z5 Pro GT smartphone: Snapdragon 855, 12GB RAM
Qualcomm's super-fast Snapdragon 855 finds its first home in the new Lenovo Z5 Pro GT smartphone.Dec 19, 2018 11:22 PM CST - AMD will power new supercomputer with 400,000 CPU threads
Atmos BullSeqyuana X powered by 3125 of AMD's upcoming EPYC 'Rome' CPUs, will feature 200,000 cores and 400,000 threads.Dec 19, 2018 10:24 PM CST - Samsung has 93% of the smartphone OLED display market
Samsung makes 56% of the world's mobile LCD displays, but it dominates OLED production with 93% of the market.Dec 19, 2018 9:25 PM CST - NVIDIA's new TITAN RTX already watercooled, kicking GPU ass
The new $2499 powerful TITAN RTX has been put under watercooling and overclocked, easily beats the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti in 3DMark Fire Strike.Dec 19, 2018 7:57 PM CST - Final Fantasy VII Remake is still 'going smoothly'
Yoshinori Kitase and Tetsuya Nomura affirm Final Fantasy VII Remake's development is still ongoing.Dec 19, 2018 7:23 PM CST - 343i accepts Halo's Mantle of Responsibility
'We're responsible for taking care of Halo, and we want to do it right.'Dec 19, 2018 6:38 PM CST - Halo 6 may have RPG mechanics
Halo: Infinite could be an interesting evolution of the franchise.Dec 19, 2018 5:45 PM CST - Sony launched 5x more IPs in 2018 than Nintendo & Microsoft
Many of Sony's new PS4 games were set in new IPs, signalling steadfast dedication to core gaming.Dec 19, 2018 5:03 PM CST - Razer's Xbox mouse & keyboard costs more than an Xbox One S
Razer's new expensive KB&M combo is basically a higher-end Turret lapboard designed for the Xbox One.Dec 19, 2018 4:05 PM CST - Disney Pixar release short film 'Bao' - A Mother & Son story
Explore the ups and down of a mother and son relationship in the newly released Disney Pixar short film 'Bao'Dec 19, 2018 5:00 AM CST - Warframe: Fortuna the Profit-Taker debuts to PC, out now
Take down the first Orb Mother in Warframes Fortuna 'The Profit-Taker' update, out now on PC.Dec 19, 2018 4:00 AM CST - Steam Winter Sale starts Dec 20th, Award Nominees released
Valve has announced the start date for the Steam Winter sales and also showcased the nominees for the Steam Awards.Dec 19, 2018 3:00 AM CST - Switch beats Xbox One/PS4 sales from: March 2017-Nov 2018
The Nintendo Switch takes 1st place as 'fastest-selling US console', beats Xbox One and PS4 from March 2017-November 2018.Dec 19, 2018 2:00 AM CST - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: 3 million units sold in 11 days
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate pushes 3 million units just 11 days after release.Dec 19, 2018 1:00 AM CST - Analyst: Cyberpunk 2077 out in Q4 2019, will sell 19m copies
Cyberpunk 2077 will launch in Q4 2019 and sell 19 million copies in its three months post-launch, according to StockWatch analyst.Dec 18, 2018 10:25 PM CST - HBM standard updated: 24GB per stack, 96GB HBM2 per card
JEDEC updates the HBM standard with larger capacity, more bandwidth: 24GB per stack, up to 96GB per card.Dec 18, 2018 9:15 PM CST - PUBG mobile: 200m downloads, 30m daily active users
PUBG mobile joins Fortnite with over 200 million downloads, and a huge 30 million daily active players fighting for that chicken dinner.Dec 18, 2018 8:09 PM CST - Of course Anthem is more rewarding with friends
By neccessity of the business model, any live service game should be more rewarding with friends.Dec 18, 2018 7:33 PM CST - Switch is fastest selling current-gen console in U.S.
Nintendo's handheld-console hybrid gains speed through its second year.Dec 18, 2018 6:45 PM CST - PC gaming catches up to console earnings in 2018
2018's total games industry earnings see PC gaming sitting closely behind consoles.Dec 18, 2018 5:48 PM CST - Fortnite's dances could cost Epic big
More expensive suits from celebrities could damage Fortnite's long-standing reign.Dec 18, 2018 1:08 PM CST - Devil May Cry 5 trailer - V's demons & Dante's murderer?
Capcom has debuted a new Devil May Cry 5 trailer revealing details about V and his mysterious motive to kill Dante.Dec 18, 2018 5:00 AM CST - RDR2 is 1st in UK sales chart, Smash Ultimate drops to 4th
Red Dead Redemption 2 re-takes 1st place in UK sales charts pushing Smash Ultimate to 4th place.Dec 18, 2018 4:00 AM CST - Kingdom Hearts III - 'Final Battle' official trailer release
The new Kingdom Hearts III trailer depicts the 'Final Battle' and what could be a not-so-happy ending for our heroes.Dec 18, 2018 3:00 AM CST - Smash Bros. Ultimate bug: Isabelle's Infinite Assist trophy
An infinite assist trophy glitch has been discovered with Isabelle and her dreaded fishing rod.Dec 18, 2018 2:00 AM CST - Villager & Isabelle bug crashes Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
A game-breaking glitch has been discovered with Villager and Isabelle, prepare your anger levels for all-times highs if you encounter it.Dec 18, 2018 1:00 AM CST - DICE making changes to Battlefield V after fan backlash
Battlefield V goes through more changes, with time to kill being tweaked because hardcore Battlefield gamers are PISSED OFF.Dec 17, 2018 11:24 PM CST - Alfonso Ribiero sues Epic over Carlton dance in Fortnite
Epic Games is in hot water over the use of the Carlton dance in Fortnite, with The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air actor suing the developer.Dec 17, 2018 10:19 PM CST - Samsung's foldable Galaxy F phone could have 6000mAh battery
Samsung's flagship Galaxy F foldable smartphone could feature not one, but two batteries totaling 6000mAh.Dec 17, 2018 9:13 PM CST - Huawei's new Nova 4: 48+20MP rear camera, in-display camera
Huawei's new Nova 4 hits supernova, goes in-display front camera and rocks stupidly high-end 48-megapixel rear-facing snapper.Dec 17, 2018 8:16 PM CST - Battlefront II to last throughout 2019
Battlefront II to carry Star Wars torch throughout 2019, where it will likely pass it on to Respawn's Jedi: Fallen Order.Dec 17, 2018 4:04 PM CST - Xbox Scarlett to have mid-grade and enthusiast consoles
Microsoft is working on two next-gen Xbox SKUs: a cheaper model and a beastly higher-end system.Dec 17, 2018 10:34 AM CST - Mega Man Legacy Collection has sold 1 million units
The true Blue Hero pushes his Legacy Collection to 1 million sales!Dec 17, 2018 5:00 AM CST - Mario's voice enters Guinness World Record, 100 performances
Charles Martinet has entered the Guinness World Record book for most video game voiceover performances.Dec 17, 2018 4:00 AM CST - Mortal Engines movie could HARDCORE fail, $42m made so far
Mortal Engines is expected to critically fail, abysmal opening weekend sales.Dec 17, 2018 3:00 AM CST - God of War's director confirms viewable Death Stranding demo
God of War director, Cory Barlog acknowledges that he has seen a private screening of Kojima's Death Stranding.Dec 17, 2018 2:00 AM CST - New Street Fighter V character 'Kage' image leaked early
The new character that could be announced at the Capcom Cup event today has leaked ahead schedule.Dec 17, 2018 1:00 AM CST - Intel's new Xeon W-3175X: 28C/56T could cost up to $4000
Intel's upcoming flagship Xeon W-3175W processor spotted online, could cost up to $4000.Dec 16, 2018 11:32 PM CST - 3DMark's ray tracing benchmark: RTX 2080 Ti scores 51FPS
3DMark's new Port Royal real-time ray tracking benchmark sees GeForce RTX 2080 Ti score 51.25FPS average.Dec 16, 2018 10:45 PM CST - It costs $600 to unlock everything in Red Dead Online
Buying everything in Red Dead Online with gold will hurt your wallet.Dec 16, 2018 7:10 PM CST - Over-monetization will kill Fallout 76
Reports indicate Bethesda may switch on more microtransactions in Fallout 76, but this would likely kill the game.Dec 16, 2018 5:35 PM CST - Heroes of the Storm isn't dead, it's just slowing down
Heroes of the Storm isn't dead, it's just slowing down so Blizzard devs can work on bigger unannounced projects.Dec 16, 2018 4:23 PM CST - PS4 sales hit 88 million, surpass PS3
Sony's PS4 reportedly sells in more than 88 million units worldwide.Dec 16, 2018 2:57 PM CST - Relying solely on eSports is risky for competitors
What happens when publishers cancel eSports plans for their games and stop paying competitors? Potential ruin.Dec 16, 2018 2:06 PM CST - Epic Store gives away free games every two weeks
Epic mirrors moves from its competitors with a revolving selection of free games.Dec 16, 2018 10:34 AM CST - Next-gen Xbox Scarlett development kit is called 'Anaconda'
The codename for Xbox One was 'Durango' while Xbox Scarlett is reportedly codenamed 'Anaconda'Dec 16, 2018 2:08 AM CST - Detroit: Become Human sells 2 million+ units since May 2018
Quantic Dream announces that Detroit: Become Human has reached 2 million+ copies sold.Dec 15, 2018 1:00 AM CST - Project Stream testers get free copy of AC: Odyssey
Ubisoft gives out a free PC copy of its ancient Greek adventure to all Project Stream testers.Dec 14, 2018 10:32 PM CST - Google's Project Stream is the future of gaming
Google's new Project Stream service brings back accessibility and convenience to the gaming world.Dec 14, 2018 8:41 PM CST - EA folds Battlefront II into its subscription services
EA bolsters its subscription plans with 2017's controversial lootbox shooter.Dec 14, 2018 7:36 PM CST - Red Dead Online microtransactions are live
Rockstar beings monetizing the Red Dead Online beta.Dec 14, 2018 6:39 PM CST - The PC game store wars begin
Competitors aim at poaching Steam's biggest earners with favorable revenue splits.Dec 14, 2018 12:59 PM CST - NieR: Automata's 2B arrives in Soulcalibur VI on December 18
2B will be arriving on the stage of history December 18th!Dec 14, 2018 5:00 AM CST - Anthem: Legion of Dawn Edition Trailer - Armor & Story
Anthem: Legion of Dawn, will you be pre-ordering for the bonuses?Dec 14, 2018 4:00 AM CST - New Mortal Kombat 11 image leaks, Kombat Pass 6 DLC fighters
A Mortal Kombat 11 leak showcases new screenshots and information regarding a Kombat Pass featuring 6 DLC characters.Dec 14, 2018 3:00 AM CST - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate weekly events: Spirits & More
The three-day event in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate will be beginning on December 14th.Dec 14, 2018 2:00 AM CST - Smash Bros. Ultimate 1.2.0 changes: Matchmaking/fighters
Nintendo has released the first patch for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, matchmaking and fighter changes.Dec 14, 2018 1:00 AM CST - PlanetSide Arena unveiled: 1000-player mode, battle royale
Daybreak Games announces PlanetSide Anrea with a battle royale mode, and modes that support 500-1000 players.Dec 14, 2018 12:10 AM CST - Overwatch League expands to Atlanta and Dallas in 2019
Blizzard announces home games for Atlanta Reign, Dallas Fuel, and LA Valiant for its Overwatch League in 2019.Dec 13, 2018 11:29 PM CST - Metal Gear Solid has now been turned into a board game
Metal Gear Solid: The Board Game will be shown off at E3 2019.Dec 13, 2018 10:29 PM CST - LG's new 17-inch laptop rocks 16:10 display, 20-hour battery
LG announces its new ultralight 17-inch Gram laptop ahead of CES 2019.Dec 13, 2018 9:31 PM CST - Fortnite dev Epic Games paves way for cross-platform gaming
Epic Games wants to see cross-platform games on Facebook, Google, Xbox, PSN, PC, and more.Dec 13, 2018 8:29 PM CST - The Division 2 Technical Alpha begins on December 15
Ubisoft kicks off The Division 2 Technical Alpha on December 15, runs through to December 18.Dec 13, 2018 7:26 PM CST - Obsidian's new The Outer Worlds RPG gets 15 minutes of video
Obsidian gives a closer look at their new sci-fi RPG.Dec 13, 2018 6:29 PM CST - Starbreeze to focus exclusively on games
Payday publisher Starbreeze wants to narrow its scope to video games only.Dec 13, 2018 4:37 PM CST - Someone threatened to bomb Infinity Ward's offices
Infinity Ward has a bomb scare following a failed bitcoin ransom attempt.Dec 13, 2018 3:17 PM CST - Jagex making new Runescape RPG
Jagex is working on a new Runescape RPG. Could it be a console port?Dec 13, 2018 2:15 PM CST - Metro Exodus finalized, release date moved up
Nuclear winter is coming.Dec 13, 2018 1:24 PM CST - ZeniMax and Facebook settle VR lawsuit
ZeniMax and Facebook reach an amicable agreement in VR theft litigation.Dec 13, 2018 12:14 PM CST - RED Digital Cinema teams with NVIDIA for 8K movie editing
NVIDIA's new Quadro RTX 6000 can playback, edit and color-grade RAW 8K footage, eliminating the need of a $20K dual-processor workstation.Dec 13, 2018 9:00 AM CST - Nintendo adds 3 new NES Games to Switch Online service
Nintendo have brought 3 new NES games to the Nintendo Switch Online service.Dec 13, 2018 5:00 AM CST - Super Smash Bros. UItimate patch 'next week', kills replays
Quick save your replays externally before Nintendo spike them down and out of your system!Dec 13, 2018 4:00 AM CST - Noise complaint results in cops battling in Smash Ultimate
Not all police stories in America are bad, I suppose how could they be when Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is involved.Dec 13, 2018 3:00 AM CST - The Game Awards 2018 viewership doubled over last year
Statistics have been released regarding the viewership of 2018's Game Awards.Dec 13, 2018 2:00 AM CST - Smash Bros. Ultimate sales reach 1.3 million units in Japan
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has already reached a massive 1.3 million units sold worldwide.Dec 13, 2018 1:00 AM CST - Pornhub in 2018: 4403 petabytes of data, 147GB per SECOND
Pornhub saw 4.79 million videos uploaded in 2018, with 147GB per second, 528TB per hour, and 12.7PB of data transferred per day.Dec 12, 2018 11:22 PM CST - Samsung's next-gen Galaxy S10 with 1TB storage: $1800?!
The 1TB variant of Samsung's new Galaxy S10 could cost upwards of $1800.Dec 12, 2018 10:18 PM CST - This CRYENGINE project has the best looking graphics EVER
Want to have your mind blown? CRYENGINE is always ready and waiting to make your brain explode. CHECK OUT THESE GRAPHICS!Dec 12, 2018 9:14 PM CST - AMD trademarks Radeon Vega II logo, ready for 7nm Vega 20
AMD teases the official logo for 7nm Radeon Vega graphics cards, and it looks SLICK.Dec 12, 2018 8:09 PM CST - Fortnite was 15th most searched for term on Pornhub in 2018
Fortnite joins Overwatch, and multiple Nintendo franchises in the most-searched porn on Pornhub.Dec 12, 2018 7:30 PM CST - Razer wants to use your PC to mine cryptocurrency
Razer will reward you with its digital currency in exchange for using your GPU to mine crypto.Dec 12, 2018 6:14 PM CST - Xbox One sells estimated 40 million consoles
Microsoft carves out a decent install base for its Xbox One hardware.Dec 12, 2018 5:19 PM CST - Switch Online may get SNES games and beyond
Once the NES and SNES Classics are sold out, Switch Online will be the main path for retro gaming...which means it could expand considerably.Dec 12, 2018 4:05 PM CST - Why Red Dead Redemption 2 shouldn't be on Switch
Rockstar's latest cowboy opus has no place on Nintendo's handheld-console hybrid.Dec 12, 2018 3:09 PM CST - Intel stacks CPU, DRAM, and IO into one package with FOVEROS
CPU, DRAM, and IO will go into one package called FOVEROS.Dec 12, 2018 8:30 AM CST - Intel Xe: scalable graphics architecture aims for PETAFLOPS
Intel's new scalable graphics architecture teased as 'Xe', wants to leap frog teraflops for petaflops.Dec 12, 2018 8:15 AM CST - Intel Sunny Cove uArch: Deeper, Wider, Smarter. Bye Skylake!
Intel begins teasing the future of its CPU architectures, starting with Sunny Cove.Dec 12, 2018 8:00 AM CST - Survival instinct questioned in new Left Alive trailer
New Left Alive gameplay trailer raises the question to players.... can you survive?Dec 12, 2018 5:00 AM CST - Devil May Cry 5 - HYDE Collaboration trailer released
Capcom has released the HYDE Collaboration trailer for the coming Devil May Cry 5.Dec 12, 2018 4:00 AM CST - The Conan Unconquered experience is truly 'unconquerable'
The Conan Unconquered strategy game is a unique and 'unconquerable' experience.Dec 12, 2018 3:00 AM CST - Darksiders III - Accolades Trailer released
A new trailer has been posted for Darksiders III, within it is what some media sources have had to say about the game.Dec 12, 2018 2:00 AM CST - NierR: Automata - Game of the YoRHa Edition details soon
Attention all androids, prepare for details on the Game of the YoRHa Edition.Dec 12, 2018 1:00 AM CST - GIGABYTE's new Z390 AORUS Xtreme Waterforce board looks BOSS
The new AORUS Z390 Xtreme Waterforce is one of the best-looking motherboards of the year.Dec 11, 2018 10:33 PM CST - China is not #1: bans Fortnite, PUBG, and other games
China bans some of the biggest games on the planet, including Fortnite, PUBG, H1Z1, while others like Overwatch, Diablo need changes.Dec 11, 2018 9:21 PM CST - Overwatch gets into the festive spirit with its new update
Blizzard gets into the festive season with holiday themed skins, emotes, and more for Overwatch.Dec 11, 2018 8:31 PM CST - NASA wants to help save Tony Stark in Avengers: Endgame
NASA lends a hand in helping Tony Stark who is stranded in space in Avengers: Endgame.Dec 11, 2018 7:32 PM CST - Nintendo optimistic on 20 million Switch sales target
Strong Black Friday momentum gives Nintendo hope for 20 million Switch sales this fiscal year.Dec 11, 2018 6:51 PM CST - Bethesda celebrates 25 years of Doom's demon-slaying havoc
Bethesda puts together a chaotic demon massacre to celebrate Doom's 25 birthday.Dec 11, 2018 6:13 PM CST - Beyond Good and Evil 2 is all about being a space pirate
Beyond Good and Evil 2 is Ubisoft's big online space cowboy game.Dec 11, 2018 5:41 PM CST - Fallout 76 respecs aren't retroactive
Fallout 76's new SPECIAL respeccing feature only applies to new level ups, leaving existing higher-level characters in the cold.Dec 11, 2018 12:08 PM CST - 25-years of DOOM celebrated with DOOM update for Switch
Panic Button celebrates 25 years of DOOM by supping Nintendo Switch owners with an awesome update!Dec 11, 2018 5:00 AM CST - Peter Jackson could help Amazon's Lord Of The Rings TV show
Peter Jackson could assist Amazon with their coming Lord of the Rings TV show.Dec 11, 2018 4:00 AM CST - Stardew Valley on Switch receives Multiplayer Update Dec 12
ConcernedApe will be bringing a multiplayer update to the Nintendo Switch version of Stardew Valley.Dec 11, 2018 3:00 AM CST - Smash Bros. Ultimate director discusses 3rd-party characters
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director, Masahiro Sakurai has shed some light on third-party characters being included within the Smash Bros. series.Dec 11, 2018 2:00 AM CST - Smash Bros. UItimate is fastest-selling Switch game so far
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate takes 1st place on UK sales charts, becomes fastest-selling Nintendo Switch title.Dec 11, 2018 1:00 AM CST - 90s hit 'Blood' is being remastered by Nightdive Studios
Blood is being remastered by System Shock remaster gods Nightdive Studios.Dec 10, 2018 10:07 PM CST - GeForce GTX 1070 with GDDR5X could be around the corner
We could expect a new GDDR5X-based GeForce GTX 1070 any minute now.Dec 10, 2018 7:29 PM CST - Beyond Good and Evil 2 is Ubisoft's biggest game yet
Ubisoft's new prequel is like No Man's Sky and Grand Theft Auto morphed into a diverse sci-fi package.Dec 10, 2018 7:04 PM CST - Doom creator adds new levels in free Sigil expansion
John Romero's new game isn't really a game, but a free nine-level expansion to the original Doom.Dec 10, 2018 5:38 PM CST - New Monster Hunter: World expansion Iceborne announced
Monster Hunter: World's first expansion is coming next year, and it's absolutely massive.Dec 10, 2018 4:22 PM CST - Witcher 3's Geralt comes to Monster Hunter: World
The White Wolf will soon be playable in Monster Hunter: World in a new ambitious crossover.Dec 10, 2018 2:59 PM CST - Obsidian's The Outer Worlds won't have microtransactions
But hopefully it'll have post-release DLC.Dec 10, 2018 11:25 AM CST - Avengers 4: End Game Trailer, 289 million views in 24 hours
Marvel's recently released Avengers 4: End Game trailer achieves 289 million views in 24 hours, takes title of 'most viewed trailer in history'Dec 10, 2018 5:00 AM CST - Concerns about Super Smash Bros. UItimates 'Spirits Mode'
Is Super Smash Bros. UItimate's Adventure Mode everything you wanted?Dec 10, 2018 4:00 AM CST - RTS title 'Conan Unconquered' announced for PC on Steam
Studio behind Star Wars: Empire at War announces Conan real-time strategy game for PC.Dec 10, 2018 3:00 AM CST - Kingdom Hearts III - Opening Cinematic ft Skrillex & More
Square Enix has released the opening movie cinematic trailer for Kingdom Hearts III.Dec 10, 2018 2:00 AM CST - Smash Bros. Ultimate 1st DLC fighter: Persona 5's 'Joker'
Persona 5's main character 'The Joker' has been announced as Super Smash Bros. Ultimates first DLC character.Dec 10, 2018 1:00 AM CST - AMD Ryzen 9 3850X: Zen 2 with 16C/32T at 5.1GHz for $499
AMD's next-gen Ryzen 3000 series rumor: Ryzen 9 3850X flagship CPU will offer 16C/32T at 5.1GHz for just $499.Dec 9, 2018 8:57 PM CST - AMD's next-gen Navi rumor: RTX 2080 performance for $249
Navi and 7nm will be an interesting mix, but this new rumor is HOT HOT HOT.Dec 9, 2018 8:18 PM CST - Doom dev John Romero to reveal new FPS tomorrow
After four years of development, Romero is ready to reveal his brand new shooter.Dec 9, 2018 7:51 PM CST - Far Cry: New Dawn is a lush take on post-apocalyptic worlds
Ubisoft has an interesting take on a post-nuclear world.Dec 9, 2018 4:04 PM CST - Black Ops 4 gets $30 multiplayer-only option on PC
Activision chases maximum exposure and online multiplayer engagement with a new cheaper Black Ops 4 SKU.Dec 9, 2018 2:39 PM CST - Mortal Kombat XI announced, coming April 2019
NetherRealm brings new meaning to fatalities with another ultra-gruesome sequel.Dec 9, 2018 12:21 AM CST - How Obsidian's new RPG The Outer Worlds channels Fallout
If you liked New Vegas and the original Fallout cRPGs, you should like Obsidian's new sci-fi game.Dec 8, 2018 10:16 PM CST - Obsidian's new RPG The Outer Worlds was built from scratch
Fallout creators Tim Cain and Leonard Boyarsky's bold new sci-fi vision was built from the ground up, and aims at creating something unique.Dec 8, 2018 7:23 PM CST - Dragon Age 4 is BioWare's 'most epic quest ever'
BioWare pledges to raise the bar for the Dragon Age series.Dec 8, 2018 4:41 PM CST - Dragon Age 4 teased with elvish Dread Wolf lore
BioWare's next Dragon age game is a true return to the series' classic RPG roots.Dec 8, 2018 3:44 PM CST - Fight back in our 'Predator' Blu-ray giveaway!
Win a Blu-ray copy of the film on us!Dec 8, 2018 1:00 PM CST - RAGE 2 likely exclusive to Bethesda.net on PC
RAGE 2 probably won't come to Steam.Dec 7, 2018 2:36 PM CST - Far Cry: New Dawn announced, coming February 15
Ubisoft's new Far Cry game is a co-op based spin-off with engagement-style elements, a colorful style, and a new post-nuclear story arc.Dec 7, 2018 1:36 PM CST - CS: Global Offensive is free-to-play with battle royale mode
Valve bring Battle Royale to Counter Strike: Global Offensive, title is also free-to-play now.Dec 7, 2018 3:00 AM CST - Devil May Cry 5 trailer leaked, Xbox One demo planned Dec 7
Devil May Cry 5 trailer leaked ahead of schedule revealing Xbox One owners will get an exclusive demo December 7th.Dec 7, 2018 2:00 AM CST - Obsidian's new RPG called Outer Worlds, set in new IP
As we reported, Obsidian's new RPG is set in a new IP, and has a very Borderlands meets BioShock feel with Fallout sentiments.Dec 6, 2018 10:25 PM CST - The Game Awards begins! Check out the livestream here
The Game Awards have begun, catch up on all the news here.Dec 6, 2018 7:39 PM CST - Far Cry: New Dawn leaked, likely a spin-off with online coop
Art for Ubisoft's new post-nuclear Far Cry game has leaked and gives us a few clues.Dec 6, 2018 6:13 PM CST - Shadow of the Tomb Raider - Free Trial: PS4, Xbox One & PC
Players can step into the shoes of Lara Croft completely free of charge in the free trial of Shadow of the Tomb Raider.Dec 6, 2018 5:03 PM CST - Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends Switch trailer released
Koei Tecmo have released the Nintendo Switch trailer for Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends.Dec 6, 2018 4:00 AM CST - Nintendo to squeeze in Smash Ultimate news at Game Awards
The Game Awards could feature some more Smash Bros. Ultimate news before launch.Dec 6, 2018 3:00 AM CST - New BioMutant trailer - New characters & Environments
The new BioMutant trailer reveals some brand new characters and environments.Dec 6, 2018 2:00 AM CST - Prepare for the launch of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Prepare your Nintendo Switches, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate launches in T minus 24 hours.Dec 6, 2018 1:00 AM CST - Fortnite gets a Forge-like sandbox mode for custom hijinks
Epic aims to massively extend Fortnite's engagement with a new player-created custom mode.Dec 5, 2018 8:39 PM CST - Halo TV series loses director following delay
Wyatt Rupert drops out of Halo TV series following a production delay.Dec 5, 2018 4:35 PM CST - BioWare alum Mike Laidlaw working on new Ubisoft game
Ubisoft's Quebec studio nabs Dragon Age veteran for a new project, possibly new IP.Dec 5, 2018 3:17 PM CST - New Far Cry could be post-apocalyptic spin-off
Far Cry 5 could be getting its own Blood Dragon spin-off.Dec 5, 2018 2:05 PM CST - Starbreeze offices raided on insider trading suspicion
Starbreeze's troubles are far from over.Dec 5, 2018 1:30 PM CST - Crash Team Racing Remaster teased for reveal at Game Awards
A new teaser has pointed fingers to a possible remaster of Crash Team Racing.Dec 5, 2018 5:00 AM CST - Resident Evil 2 Remake - Leon/Ada Wong gameplay video
Leon and Ada Wong spotted in newly released Resident Evil 2 Remake video from Capcom.Dec 5, 2018 4:00 AM CST - Resident Evil 2 Remake - Unstoppable Tyrant Monster trailer
Capcom has released a new trailer showcasing the 'Unstoppable Tyrant' monster in Resident Evil 2 Remake.Dec 5, 2018 3:00 AM CST - ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove gameplay trailer
ToeJam & Earl: Back In the Groove hits multiple platforms March 1st, 2019.Dec 5, 2018 2:00 AM CST - Waluigi Smash Bros. Ultimate marketing is simply FREE hype
Nintendo knows we want Waluigi, they just ain't listening.Dec 5, 2018 1:00 AM CST - Bethesda to replace nylon Fallout 76 bags
After being caught in a damning switcheroo, Bethesda plans to replace all Fallout 76 nylon bags with hardy canvas bags.Dec 4, 2018 9:27 PM CST - Red Dead Online beta resets may not happen, says Rockstar
Rockstar has 'no plans' to reset data during the RDO beta.Dec 4, 2018 8:30 PM CST - Dragon Age 4 is a long ways off
Just as we predicted, BioWare's next Dragon Age game won't be released for a while.Dec 4, 2018 7:22 PM CST - Payday publisher Starbreeze files for bankruptcy
Starbreeze files for reconstruction in Sweden, a process akin to bankruptcy.Dec 4, 2018 6:06 PM CST - Qualcomm announces Snapdragon 855 platform to kick off 5G
Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 855 is the start of a new era, with 5G tech and so much more.Dec 4, 2018 4:49 PM CST - Epic Games digital store takes aim at Steam
Epic Games is making its own Steam-like digital storefront to sell PC games.Dec 4, 2018 4:11 PM CST - Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden possible Nintendo Switch port
Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden developers have given some details about the game ahead of the titles launch tomorrow.Dec 4, 2018 5:00 AM CST - Samurai Warriors 4 DX comes to Switch/PS4 March 2019
PS4 and Nintendo Switch players in Japan will soon get Samurai Warriors 4 DX 'complete edition'Dec 4, 2018 4:00 AM CST - New ToeJam & Earl game release date/trailer reveal Dec 9
ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove will have its release date revealed alongside a new trailer on December 9th.Dec 4, 2018 3:00 AM CST - Marvel Studios after Asian lead for character Shang-Chi
Marvels next project could purely be based around Asian-American themes for Shang-Chi.Dec 4, 2018 2:00 AM CST - Hans Zimmer/Lorne Balfe bring the sound for The Game Awards
The Game Awards will be blessed with the incredible sounds of Hans Zimmer and Lorne Balfe.Dec 4, 2018 1:00 AM CST - Red Dead Online's economy to get tweaked in new update
Community uproar prompts Rockstar to fix Red Dead Online's heavy-handed economy.Dec 3, 2018 6:17 PM CST - Respawn's new Jedi: Fallen Order may launch in November 2019
New details on Respawn's big new Star Wars game may have leaked, including a holiday 2019 release.Dec 3, 2018 4:38 PM CST - New The Walking Dead FPS gets $30 edition, but it's limited
The barrier for entry is lowered, but so is the content offered.Dec 3, 2018 3:21 PM CST - Only THQ Nordic's relevant IPs will get sequels
A portion of THQ Nordic's IP treasure trove may go untapped.Dec 3, 2018 2:08 PM CST - PlayStation Classic suffers FPS drops thanks to PAL games
Sony's PS Classic is a cheap and rushed attempt to cash in on nostalgia.Dec 3, 2018 12:05 PM CST - Metroidvania title Sundered coming to Nintendo Switch Dec 21
Thunder Lotus Games will be bringing their title Sundered to the Nintendo Switch December 21st.Dec 3, 2018 5:00 AM CST - Pokemon: Let's Go spirits will unlock in Smash Bros Ultimate
Pokemon: Let's Go owners will unlock a respective spirit in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, which one will you get?Dec 3, 2018 4:00 AM CST - Darksiders III PC beta patch released, patch notes available
The first PC beta patch for Darksiders III has been released, adding numerous fixes to a range of different aspects throughout the game.Dec 3, 2018 3:00 AM CST - Firewatch will arrive on the Nintendo Switch December 17th
Firewatch will be making its way onto the Nintendo Switch December 7th.Dec 3, 2018 2:00 AM CST - Every Super Smash Bros. Ultimate item unboxed before launch
The ULTIMATE unboxing of every item available for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.Dec 3, 2018 1:00 AM CST - AMD rumored to launch X570 chipset with next-gen PCIe 4.0
AMD is expected to launch third-gen Ryzen CPUs with X570 chipset at Computex 2019.Dec 2, 2018 10:42 PM CST - Valve ups revenue split for big earning Steam games
Valve now gives publishers and developers more sales revenue for top-earning games.Dec 2, 2018 4:02 PM CST - Open The Door for our 'Westworld' Blu-ray giveaway!
Win a Blu-ray copy of the series on us!Dec 1, 2018 4:00 PM CST - Your mission: Enter our MI: Fallout Blu-ray giveaway!
Win a Blu-ray copy of the film on us!Dec 1, 2018 12:00 PM CST
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