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- Halo TV show ordered by Showtime, coming in early 2019
The Halo TV series is finally happening and has a new home.Jun 30, 2018 6:26 PM CDT - Fight for the 'Pacific Rim' in our latest Blu-ray giveaway!
Win a Blu-ray copy of the film on us!Jun 30, 2018 12:00 PM CDT - Microsoft announces State of Decay 2 hits 3 million players
State of Decay 2 has reached 3 million players according to a Microsoft announcement.Jun 30, 2018 2:00 AM CDT - Pro Evolution Soccer 2019 kicks off 2 min gameplay video
2 minutes of gameplay footage for Konami's Pro Evolution Soccer has been released.Jun 30, 2018 1:00 AM CDT - Shenmue 3 needs 100GB of HDD space, PC specs released
Ys Net has announced the official PC requirements for Shenume 3, requiring 100GB of HDD space.Jun 29, 2018 5:00 AM CDT - Cyberpunk 2077 is still heavy in development
CD Projekt RED won't be done till they're done.Jun 27, 2018 6:55 PM CDT - PUBG Corp kills Fortnite lawsuit
PUBG pulls itself out of the big courtroom battle royale with Epic Games.Jun 27, 2018 6:09 PM CDT - AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X: 32C/64T for rumored $1750 USD
AMD would absolutely destroy Intel with a $1750 price on its new 32C/64T processor: bring on Ryzen Threadripper 2990X!Jun 27, 2018 9:00 AM CDT - Intel Core i9-9900K teased, new 8C/16T CPU with Z390 chipset
Intel preparing to throw the CPU gauntlet down with Core i9-9900K, a major reaction to Ryzen... again.Jun 27, 2018 8:41 AM CDT - Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle: Donkey Kong DLC released
Nintendo has debuted the Donkey Kong DLC for Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle on the Nintendo Switch.Jun 27, 2018 5:00 AM CDT - Fallout 76 online multiplayer gameplay footage unveiled
Bethesda has debuted the Fallout 76 online multiplayer through a newly released gameplay video.Jun 27, 2018 4:00 AM CDT - Epic Games sues former Fortnite tester over breaking NDA
A former Epic Games Fortnite tester is being sued over breaching an NDA agreement.Jun 27, 2018 3:00 AM CDT - Agony Unrated canceled due to 'financial problems'
Madmind Studios has canceled the Agony Unrated version due to the developers going through 'financial problems.'Jun 27, 2018 2:00 AM CDT - Blizzard acquires patent for Overwatch 'Play of the Game'
Blizzard has finally acquired a patent for Overwatch's 'play of the game', possible incoming improvements.Jun 27, 2018 1:00 AM CDT - Hop to our 'Peter Rabbit' Blu-ray giveaway!
Win a Blu-ray copy of the film on us!Jun 27, 2018 12:00 AM CDT - LG's new V40 smartphone will have not two, but FIVE cameras
LG will be going camera heavy on its V40, with FIVE cameras rumored - should be two on the front, three on the back.Jun 26, 2018 11:00 PM CDT - Overwatch update lets you endorse kick ass teammates
Blizzard's new update for Overwatch adds a new Endorsements system, and more.Jun 26, 2018 9:46 PM CDT - Qualcomm Snapdragon 1000 could see Intel facing MORE drama
Snapdragon 1000 could enter the desktop PC realm, begin fighting the Intel domination since 10nm has failed.Jun 26, 2018 8:38 PM CDT - Fortnite's new Playground: the next big change for Fortnite
Playground is coming to Fortnite: Battle Royale in its upcoming patch.Jun 26, 2018 7:30 PM CDT - What if next-gen Xbox family includes a streaming-only box?
Microsoft could lay foundations for its game streaming service with a cheaper mini-console of sorts.Jun 26, 2018 5:59 PM CDT - Xbox Game Pass actually sparks full game sales
Xbox Game Pass is a big driver for game sales and Microsoft's big engagement strategy.Jun 26, 2018 4:16 PM CDT - Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy for Switch launch trailer
The Nintendo Switch port of Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy has been gifted a new launch trailer.Jun 26, 2018 5:00 AM CDT - Bethesda release 'West Virginia Gameplay' for Fallout 76
A new official gameplay trailer has been released for Fallout 76, introducing the West Virginia regions.Jun 26, 2018 4:00 AM CDT - DOTA 2 team kicked from $15 million championship for macros
A player during a Dota 2 $15 million finals has caused their team to be kicked for macro use.Jun 26, 2018 3:00 AM CDT - NVIDIA's next-gen GPU with GDDR6 spotted, could be Turing
Say hello to NVIDIA's next-gen GPU, which rocks GDDR6 and 3 x 8-pin PCIe power connectors.Jun 26, 2018 2:13 AM CDT - No plans for previous Wolfenstein games debuting to Switch
Wolfenstein II could be the only Wolfenstein title coming to the Nintendo Switch.Jun 26, 2018 2:00 AM CDT - Rockstar announce GTA Online Nightclub expansion, July debut
GTA Online will soon be featuring a Nightclub DLC from Rockstar, it is planned for release this year aswell.Jun 26, 2018 1:00 AM CDT - Samsung Galaxy S10 rumor: in-display fingerprint sensor
Samsung's next-gen smartphone flagship could change everything... for your thumb.Jun 25, 2018 10:56 PM CDT - Xbox Scarlet should be 60FPS minimum, super-fast load times
Xbox boss says he wishes games would start quicker, wants more frames per second on next-gen Project Scarlet.Jun 25, 2018 9:44 PM CDT - Bitdefender BOX: Hardware Protection from IoT Attacks
Network protection for your home, in hardware form courtesy of the Bitdefender BOX.Jun 25, 2018 6:07 PM CDT - Nintendo discuss Metroid Prime 4/Yoshi/Pokemon progression
Nintendo has discussed the progression of Yoshi, Metroid Prime 4 and Pokemon for the Nintendo Switch.Jun 25, 2018 5:00 AM CDT - Total War dev Creative Assembly working on tactical FPS
Creative Assembly could be working on a brand new First-Person Tactical Shooter title.Jun 25, 2018 4:00 AM CDT - NVIDIA Tensor Core GPUs power 5 out of 7 best supercomputers
NVIDIA announces that the world's top AI supercomputers are all powered by NVIDIA Tensor Core GPUs.Jun 25, 2018 3:07 AM CDT - INSOMNIA: The Ark developers announce new jazzy soundtrack
A new jazzy soundtrack has been announced for INSOMNIA: The Ark.Jun 25, 2018 3:00 AM CDT - Forza Horizon 4 car list leaked, 90GB of pre-load available
Microsoft has released the pre-load of Forza Horizon 4 on the Windows Store, full car list for the title released as well.Jun 25, 2018 2:00 AM CDT - Spider-Man voice actor leaks Dr. Otto Octavius as a villain
A voice actor has leaked Dr. Otto Octavius as a villain in the upcoming Spider-Man game.Jun 25, 2018 1:00 AM CDT - This new 'computer' makes a grain of rice look big
But the real question is, can it run Crysis?Jun 25, 2018 12:35 AM CDT - 1440p monitors might be using 4K panels, as it's cheaper
4K panels rumored to be used in 1440p monitors, because they're cheaper to manufacture.Jun 24, 2018 11:46 PM CDT - Razer and Microsoft could be working on Xbox keyboard, mouse
Xbox One could soon see a true gamers keyboard and mouse released, with Microsoft and Razer rumored to be working together.Jun 24, 2018 11:20 PM CDT - NVIDIA celebrate Alan Turing's birthday, GTX 1180 confirmed?
Could NVIDIA unveil the next-gen Turing GPU architecture soon, and then announce the GeForce GTX 1180 on July 30?Jun 24, 2018 8:53 PM CDT - TSMC pumps $25 billion into 5nm node, expected in 2020
TSMC invests into 5nm, while teasing 3nm at the same time - all to keep Apple happy.Jun 23, 2018 11:48 PM CDT - TSMC ramps 7nm production: new GPUs, AI, crypto chips coming
TSMC ramps up its 7nm production, teases new 5nm node for late-2019 or early-2020.Jun 23, 2018 10:46 PM CDT - Yawn: Intel Z390 chipset rumored to be rebadged Z370
Intel's 'new' Z390 chipset won't be so new after all, with rumors pegging it as a rebadged Z370.Jun 23, 2018 9:30 PM CDT - Qualcomm Snapdragon 1000 rumors: 16GB RAM in a smartphone
Qualcomm's next-gen Snapdragon 1000 could support up to 16GB RAM, could feature a socket like traditional CPUs.Jun 23, 2018 8:30 PM CDT - Pre-order Super Smash Bros. Ultimate/GameCube Controller now
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and the Smash themed GameCube Controller is now available to pre-order.Jun 23, 2018 2:00 AM CDT - Hollow Knight for Switch, Gods & Glory free DLC details
Team Cherry Games have performed an AMA on Reddit, revealing details about their upcoming Hollow Knight DLC.Jun 23, 2018 1:00 AM CDT - Resident Evil 2 remake PC requirements announced
Capcom's new REmake isn't demanding on PC.Jun 22, 2018 9:34 PM CDT - Gears of War 5 on PC scales incredibly well, up to 120FPS
4K 60FPS maximum on Xbox One X for Gears of War 5, but near unlimited through to 120FPS on the PC.Jun 22, 2018 7:35 PM CDT - Red Dead Redemption 2 may come to PC
Rockstar will probably bring RDR2 to PC a bit after its release on consoles.Jun 22, 2018 5:06 PM CDT - Rare does Sea of Thieves 'roundtable' meeting at E3 2018
Sea of Thieves developer Rare has sat down and done a roundtable meeting at E3 2018.Jun 22, 2018 3:00 AM CDT - Steam Summer Sale 2018, two weeks of CRAZY low prices
Valve has started their annual Steam Summer sale, the two weeks of crazy low prices has begun!Jun 22, 2018 2:00 AM CDT - Brand new F1 2018 trailer reveals the French Grand Prix
Codemasters bring new F1 2018 trailer revealing the return of the French Grand Prix,Jun 22, 2018 1:00 AM CDT - Samsung teases 8TB NF1 NVMe SSD: PCIe 4.0 with 3GB/sec reads
Samsung announces next-gen 8TB NVMe SSDs in next-gen NF1 form factor, ready for PCIe 4.0 with 3GB/sec reads.Jun 22, 2018 12:33 AM CDT - Gears of War 5 aiming for 4K 60FPS on Xbox One X
The Coalition aiming for 4K 60FPS on Xbox One X for Gears of War 5.Jun 21, 2018 11:36 PM CDT - Microsoft teams with Nintendo for Minecraft crossplay fun
Minecraft cross-play deal between Microsoft and Nintendo leaves Sony on its own.Jun 21, 2018 10:32 PM CDT - Microsoft nixes VR plans for Xbox, says PC is best platform
VR on the Xbox is dead for now, with Microsoft saying the PC is 'probably the best platform for it.Jun 21, 2018 9:34 PM CDT - Cyberpunk 2077 won't have any loading screens
CD Projekt Red teases that there will be NO LOADING SCREENS in Cyberpunk 2077.Jun 21, 2018 7:39 PM CDT - Remedy wants to make Alan Wake 2
Everyone at Remedy Entertainment wants to see a new Alan Wake game...but it probably won't happen for a while. Here's why.Jun 21, 2018 7:04 PM CDT - Cyberpunk 2077 uses next-gen engine technology
Cyberpunk 2077 is using CD Projekt RED's next-gen game engine tech, but the PC version will 'always be above consoles'Jun 21, 2018 6:21 PM CDT - PS4 gets $20 greatest hits label
Great games at a great price.Jun 21, 2018 5:24 PM CDT - Nintendo to keep using lootboxes to drive engagement
Nintendo is somewhat new to online engagement and is keen on learning the tricks of the trade, including lootboxes and other methods.Jun 21, 2018 4:42 PM CDT - Intel CEO resigns, CFO steps up to the 10nm plate
Intel CEO Brian Krzanich resigns after 'past consensual' relationship with Intel employee.Jun 21, 2018 9:33 AM CDT - Sony doesn't need to enable cross-play, why risk 1st place?
Sony has no motivation to support cross-play at all and why should they?Jun 21, 2018 4:00 AM CDT - Unity's amazing Book of the Dead tech demo launched
Unity has launched their technology demo for their 'Book of the Dead', showcasing the quality of Untiy.Jun 21, 2018 3:00 AM CDT - Super Smash Bros Ultimate is the most tweeted E3 title
Twitter has announced the most popular tweets through E3 2018, Super Smash Bros UItimate has taken first 1st place.Jun 21, 2018 2:00 AM CDT - Resident Evil 2 Remake, zero plans for Nintendo Switch debut
Capcom currently has no plans for a Nintendo Switch debut of Resident Evil 2 Remake.Jun 21, 2018 1:00 AM CDT - PUBG's new Sanhok map, Fortnite-like 'Event Pass' launching
The new 4x4km Southeast Asian-inspired 'Sanhok' map for PUBG launching this week.Jun 21, 2018 12:21 AM CDT - Join the 'Vikings' war in our latest Blu-ray giveaway!
Win a Blu-ray copy of Season 5: Part 1 on us!Jun 21, 2018 12:00 AM CDT - Bithumb hacked, over $30 million in cryptocurrency stolen
Another massive crypto hack, with the South Korean crypto exchange hit for over $30 million.Jun 20, 2018 10:40 PM CDT - Ex-Intel CPU architect joins GPU division under Raja Koduri
Larrabee architect Tom Forsyth re-joins Intel, joins forces with ex-AMD and now Intel GPU boss Raja Koduri.Jun 20, 2018 9:46 PM CDT - GeForce GTX 1180 delayed? Too many current-gen cards left
NVIDIA rumored to of just delayed GeForce GTX 1180 because a major OEM returned 300,000 GTX 10 series GPUs.Jun 20, 2018 8:10 PM CDT - Fortnite makes $100 million on iOS in just 90 days
Fortnite dominates iOS, makes 335% more than mobile Battle Royale giant Knives Out in 90 days.Jun 20, 2018 7:36 PM CDT - Psyonix introduces new cosmetic Rocket Pass system
Psyonix has announced a similar system to that of Fortnite, introducing a Rocket League themed battle pass.Jun 20, 2018 5:00 AM CDT - Steam gives option to view user accounts 'total spendings'
Valve has given Steam users the option to view their total spending for their account.Jun 20, 2018 4:00 AM CDT - Sony launch PlayStation Hits, amazing titles for only $20
Sony has announced that they are bringing PlayStation Hits, a great selection of amazing titles for only $20.Jun 20, 2018 3:00 AM CDT - Former Sony boss says cross-play block is 'money' related
Sony's cross-play problem ranging around Fortnite could just be completely 'money' related.Jun 20, 2018 2:00 AM CDT - Kingdom Hearts III story re-explained by series of videos
Square Enix has released a series of videos explaining the Kingdom Hearts III story.Jun 20, 2018 1:00 AM CDT - RX Vega 56 with 120W TDP inside Acer's new gaming notebook
Acer's new Predator Helius 500 notebook features Radeon RX Vega 56 with 120W TDP.Jun 19, 2018 10:25 PM CDT - Vega 20 teased in AotS benchmark, AMD's new 7nm GPU tested
The world's first 7nm GPU floats through AotS benchmark, with AMD's new Vega 20 tested already.Jun 19, 2018 7:35 PM CDT - Fallout 76 beta comes first to Xbox One
Bethesda may have signed a promo deal with Microsoft for the Fallout 76 beta.Jun 19, 2018 6:15 PM CDT - Cyberpunk 2077 is a FPS RPG, has strong emphasis on choice
No wonder Cyberpunk 2077 is taking so long to make.Jun 19, 2018 5:27 PM CDT - AMD Threadripper 2990X 32-core monster detailed in leak
AMD's 32-core 2nd Gen Threadripper 2990X teased in new leak.Jun 19, 2018 2:15 PM CDT - WWE 2K19 Special Editions revealed and release date unveil
2K Games has revealed details about the upcoming WWE 2K19 debut, release date and special edition have been displayed.Jun 19, 2018 4:00 AM CDT - Disney and Nintendo partner for a Nintendo Switch TV show
Disney and Nintendo tag-team to bring fans a entire TV show about a family playing the Nintendo Switch.Jun 19, 2018 3:00 AM CDT - Gift Unravel Two on Xbox One and get 1 month of EA Access
Players that gift Unravel Two to another player on Xbox One will get 1 month of EA Access for free.Jun 19, 2018 2:00 AM CDT - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, playable in 2 weeks at CEO 2018
CEO 2018 will be featuring Super Smash Bros. Ultimate at the Nintendo booth.Jun 19, 2018 1:00 AM CDT - WHO classifies 'gaming disorder' as mental health condition
World Health Organization officially recognizes a 'gaming order' as a mental health condition.Jun 19, 2018 12:22 AM CDT - ASUS ROG Maximus XI teased, rocks new Intel Z390 chipset
Intel's refreshed Z390 chipset surfaces again, this time on the ASUS ROG Maximus XI motherboard.Jun 18, 2018 11:53 PM CDT - AMD trolls: will trade Core i7-8086K for Threadripper 1950X
AMD announces it'll trade your Intel Core i7-8086K won through the Intel sweepstakes, for Ryzen Threadripper 1950X.Jun 18, 2018 10:19 PM CDT - Insomniac's Spider-Man takes you 5 mins to feel like Spidey
Sony has said it only takes 5 minutes to feel like Spider-Man in the upcoming title from Insomniac Games.Jun 18, 2018 4:00 AM CDT - Team Sonic Racing gameplay deep dive video at E3 2018
Team Sonic Racing has been explained by an employee at SEGA, make way for the fastest hedgehog ever!Jun 18, 2018 3:00 AM CDT - Nintendo/Ubisoft Starlink Star Fox partnership explained
Ubisoft and Nintendo partnership explained for Starlink: Battle for Atlas.Jun 18, 2018 2:00 AM CDT - New FREE and dynamic Shadow of Colossus PS4 theme released
A bunch of new and free Shadow of Colossus PS4 themes have been released.Jun 18, 2018 1:00 AM CDT - Fortnite celebrates World Cup with stadium, skins, and items
Epic continues to show why Fortnite simply cannot be stopped right now, celebrating the World Cup instead.Jun 17, 2018 11:47 PM CDT - Foxconn will build US headquarters in Milwaukee
Foxconn double downs on the US, first with a manufacturing plant, and now a new huge HQ.Jun 17, 2018 10:52 PM CDT - Cyberpunk 2077 ran on 8700K, GTX 1080 Ti during E3 2018 demo
CDPR confirms Cyberpunk 2077 E3 2018 demo ran on GTX 1080 Ti, 8700K.Jun 17, 2018 9:39 PM CDT - Intel Core i7-8086K binned/delidded CPUs: 6C/12T at 5.3GHz
Intel Core i7-8086K available in binned, delidded versions offering 5.3GHz for $859.99.Jun 17, 2018 7:00 PM CDT - AMD EPYC 'Rome' CPU rumors: up to 64C/128T, arrives in 2019
AMD's journey into 7nm with EPYC's new 'Rome' CPU could deliver 64C/128T processor in 2019.Jun 17, 2018 5:44 PM CDT - Unearth a 'Tomb Raider' Blu-ray in our latest giveaway!
Win a Blu-ray copy of the film on us!Jun 16, 2018 12:00 PM CDT - AMD Ryzen 5 2500X rumor: 4C/8T at 4GHz for less than $160
AMD's new mid-range Ryzen 3/5 processors rumored to hit 4GHz, priced under $160.Jun 16, 2018 5:50 AM CDT - Nintendo's next Virtual Console is Nintendo Switch Online
Nintendo Switch Online will feature as Nintendo's next Virtual Console.Jun 16, 2018 3:00 AM CDT - Mike Pondsmith says Cyberpunk 2077 is 'few more years' away
Cyberpunk 2077's release could make gamers wait 'a few more years.'Jun 16, 2018 2:00 AM CDT - Panic Button will announce a Nintendo Switch port next month
Variety says Panic Button will be announcing a new major Nintendo Switch port next month.Jun 16, 2018 1:00 AM CDT - Take Fox for the entirety of Starlink: Battle for Atlas
Starlink: Battle for Atlas will allow players to take Fox for the entire game if they so choose!Jun 15, 2018 5:00 AM CDT - Fortnite for the Nintendo Switch hits 2 million downloads
Epic Games' Fortnite has already reached a huge 2 million downloads on the Nintendo Switch.Jun 15, 2018 4:00 AM CDT - Superman game developer Rocksteady replys to E3 2018 absence
Superman game developer, Rocksteady Studios has issued a statement regarding the companys no show at E3 2018.Jun 15, 2018 3:00 AM CDT - Sony replies to share price drop after Fortnite hits Switch
Fortnites release on the Nintendo Switch has caused Sony to reply to a recent share price dip.Jun 15, 2018 2:00 AM CDT - The Witcher 3's Ciri describes the world of Cyberpunk 2077
Ciri from The Witcher 3 mentioned she has seen the world of Cyberpunk 2077, before the rest of us even did.Jun 15, 2018 1:00 AM CDT - AMD Radeon PRO V340: dual Vega 10 on 7nm with 32GB of HBM2
AMD's new dual-GPU graphics card is the Radeon PRO V340, boasting 32GB of HBM2 and dual Vega 10 GPUs on 7nm.Jun 14, 2018 10:50 PM CDT - ARK: Survival Evolved is now FREE on iOS and Android
Fortnite is doing some damage on iOS, but now it's joined by ARK: Survival Evolved which is also on Android.Jun 14, 2018 10:00 PM CDT - AMD powers The Division 2, Resident Evil 2 Remake, and more
AMD teams with Capcom and Ubisoft to support Resident Evil 2, The Division 2, and more.Jun 14, 2018 9:22 PM CDT - AMD not ready for MCM on Radeon, will skip Navi GPU arch
Radeon isn't ready for multi-chip modules just yet, too much PS5 inside of Navi so we'll wait for next-gen.Jun 14, 2018 8:00 PM CDT - GIGABYTE teases its 28-core Intel superboard
GIGABYTE teases us with a motherboard we have dubbed the Superboard.Jun 14, 2018 7:00 PM CDT - Fallout 76 has cosmetic microtransactions
Fallout 76 will be monetized with cosmetic items only to fund free updates and content.Jun 14, 2018 2:52 PM CDT - Arcade Archives Donkey Kong debuts to Switch tomorrow
Arcade Archives Donkey Kong will have a surprise release on the Nintendo Switch tomorrow.Jun 14, 2018 10:19 AM CDT - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Simon Belmont + more characters?
The Super Smash Bros. Ultimate cover art just changed adding Ridley, could more characters be on the way?Jun 14, 2018 5:00 AM CDT - Call of Cthulhu trailer debuts at E3 2018, walk into madness
Focus Home Interactive has debuted at E3 2018 a new trailer for Call of Cthulhu.Jun 14, 2018 4:00 AM CDT - Nintendo's Freedom Planet comes to Switch, E3 2018 trailer
Freedom Planet has been announced by Nintendo at E3 2018.Jun 14, 2018 3:00 AM CDT - Justin Roiland details Trover Saves the Universes 4th wall
Justin Roiland has sat down and given some details on the upcoming Trover Saves the Universe.Jun 14, 2018 2:00 AM CDT - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Splatoon character breakdown
The Splatoon character has been introduced to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, lets breakdown the moveset.Jun 14, 2018 1:00 AM CDT - NVIDIA's next-gen GeForce features 'new video output' tech
We should expect HDMI 2.1 on the next-gen GeForce, to handle 4K 120Hz HDR+ for NVIDIA's new BFGDs.Jun 13, 2018 11:01 PM CDT - Microsoft's next-gen Xbox codenamed 'Scarlett' arrives 2020
Scarlett launches in 2020, should be powered by Navi that was co-developed by Sony and AMD.Jun 13, 2018 9:52 PM CDT - Intel working on 22C/44T LGA2066 processor for late 2018
Intel reportedly set to refresh HEDT platform with 22C/44T chip, but less than the 28C/56T beast on its way.Jun 13, 2018 6:41 PM CDT - AMD Radeon RX 680 should have Navi 10 GPU with GDDR6 in 2019
Sony is helping AMD shape the Navi GPU architecture, which means mid-range Radeon RX 680 in 2019.Jun 13, 2018 6:01 AM CDT - Fortnite comes to the Switch, account sharing Xbox One/PC
The Nintendo Switch now has Fortnite, already available to download!Jun 13, 2018 4:30 AM CDT - GameCube controllers live on in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Nintendo is allowing the GameCube controller to live on through the next Super Smash Bros. game!Jun 13, 2018 3:30 AM CDT - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate features every Smash character
Nintendo Direct at E3 2018 has revealed the character roster for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.Jun 13, 2018 2:30 AM CDT - Intel announces its first discrete GPU will arrive in 2020
There will soon be a third major player in the GPU space... Intel, sometime in 2020.Jun 13, 2018 1:41 AM CDT - Hitman 2 Miami gameplay trailer, 47 hunts Robert and Sierra
IO Interactive has released a new gameplay trailer for Hitman 2, it reveals the sun-drenched streets of Miami in a beautiful sandbox fashion.Jun 13, 2018 1:30 AM CDT - Ridley gameplay/move-set reveal, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Nintendo has showcased Ridley's move-set and gameplay during a Nintendo Treehouse presentation at E3 2018.Jun 13, 2018 12:30 AM CDT - Valve is opening up localized version of Steam in China soon
Valve is about to have a new gaming market to tap into, with 100s of millions of gamers.Jun 12, 2018 11:37 PM CDT - Oculus founder building 'virtual wall', protects US border
Palmer Luckey is Making America Great Again with a 'virtual wall' and his startup Anduril Industries.Jun 12, 2018 10:41 PM CDT - NVIDIA's next-gen GTX 1180 rumors: $999 to $1499 in Aug/Sept
More expensive than the GTX 1080 Ti and TITAN Xp, but it has to be... because it's going to be f***ing fast.Jun 12, 2018 9:21 PM CDT - Spider-Man E3 2018 trailer shows gameplay, combat, and more
Spider-Man's new E3 2018 trailer shows off a bunch of awesome enemies, combat, and the open-world feel of the game.Jun 12, 2018 8:37 PM CDT - Fallout 76 is a service game, can and will change over time
Fallout 76 isn't set in stone simply because it's a service game.Jun 12, 2018 7:16 PM CDT - Dying Light 2 makes choices matter
Dying Light 2 will force players to make tough decisions that affect the in-game world.Jun 12, 2018 5:49 PM CDT - Starfield is playable, in production
Starfield is in a playable state but it's still probably a ways of.Jun 12, 2018 5:00 PM CDT - Microsoft acquires Playground Games, Ninja Theory, and more
Microsoft is investing strongly in more first-party games content for its Xbox and PC platform.Jun 12, 2018 1:20 PM CDT - Ghost of Tsushima gameplay trailer reveals a stunning Japan
Sony has unveiled Ghost of Tsushima gameplay footage during their E3 presentation, behold a beautiful Japan.Jun 12, 2018 6:00 AM CDT - Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Triology new 'Future Tense' level
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy will be getting a second bonus level, introducing a 'Future Tense' trailer.Jun 12, 2018 5:00 AM CDT - Justin Roiland reveals Trover saves the Universe gameplay
Justin Roiland has revealed through Squanch Games gameplay for Trover saves the Universe.Jun 12, 2018 3:00 AM CDT - Starlink: Battle for Atlas for Switch debuts with Star Fox
Ubisoft has announced that Starlink: Battle for Atlas will be debuting to the Nintendo Switch.Jun 12, 2018 2:00 AM CDT - SEGA announces Yakuza will debut to PC, Steam listings live
SEGA has announced that several titles are coming to PC, Yakuza is included within this list and has already been listed on Steam.Jun 12, 2018 1:00 AM CDT - Death Stranding gameplay trailer is beyond mysterious
Hideo Kojima does it again... blows the world away with a bizarre gameplay trailer to Death Stranding.Jun 12, 2018 12:15 AM CDT - Crackdown 3 gameplay footage debuts at E3 2018
Crackdown 3 looks like an insane amount of fun, and does NOT take itself seriously, built for multiplayer mayhem.Jun 11, 2018 11:33 PM CDT - Remedy's new IP Control is like a supernatural Quantum Break
Remedy's big new IP has been announced with atmospheric and sci-horror gameplay.Jun 11, 2018 10:31 PM CDT - The Last of Us II trailer shows Ellie's grisly survival
Sony shows off new gameplay footage for The Last of Us II, displaying some brutal bloody mayhem.Jun 11, 2018 9:20 PM CDT - NVIDIA powers worlds fastest supercomputer: 200 petaflops
The US is once again home to the world's largest supercomputer, thanks to NVIDIA.Jun 11, 2018 8:29 PM CDT - Next-gen Xbox consoles in development, Microsoft confirms
Microsoft's hardware division is currently designing and building next-gen Xbox consoles, and they could be powered by AMD's Navi GPU.Jun 11, 2018 7:16 PM CDT - Assassin's Creed: Odyssey set during Peloponnesian War
Odyssey takes place in 5th century BC during the Peloponnesian War and weaves myth and legend with actual history.Jun 11, 2018 6:08 PM CDT - Devil May Cry 5 announced at E3
Devil May Cry 5 slashes onto consoles and PC next spring.Jun 11, 2018 5:27 PM CDT - Fallout 76: no NPCs, no offline, real-time VATS, mods later
Bethesda has lofty plans for its online-only Fallout 76, including mod support down the line.Jun 11, 2018 2:53 PM CDT - Gears of War 5 officially announced, behold a gorgeous world
Microsoft has announced the next instalment to the Gears of War series, behold Gears of War 5.Jun 11, 2018 8:30 AM CDT - Prey gets Mooncrash DLC tonight, features new gamemodes
Bethesda has announced that Prey will be receiving a new DLC tonight, prepare for a crash landing into the moon!Jun 11, 2018 7:30 AM CDT - Metal Wolf Chaos XD is coming to PS4, Xbox One and PC 2018
Metal Wolf Chaos XD is on its way to the Xbox One, PC and PS4.Jun 11, 2018 6:30 AM CDT - Fallout Shelter has come to the Nintendo Switch and PS4
Fallout Shelter has debuted to the PlayStation 4 and the Nintendo Switch.Jun 11, 2018 5:30 AM CDT - Goku, Luffy and Naruto revealed for Bandai's 'Jump Force'
Jump Force has been announced by Bandai, welcome a Goku, Luffy and Naruto crossover.Jun 11, 2018 4:30 AM CDT - The Division 2 launches on March 15, 2019
The Division 2 takes place in Washington, launches on March 15, 2019.Jun 11, 2018 3:32 AM CDT - Shadow of the Tomb Raider gameplay video revealed at E3 2018
Shadow of the Tomb Raider is shaping up beautifully, launches September 14.Jun 11, 2018 2:37 AM CDT - PUBG teases ballistic shield, and new snowy map coming soon
PUBG Corp teases snow map that should launch in the winter, as well as a ballistic shield.Jun 11, 2018 1:39 AM CDT - Battlefield V's new Grand Operations mode teased on PC
Battlefield V's new game mode shown off on the PC, powered by GeForce GTX 1080 Ti.Jun 11, 2018 12:36 AM CDT - Metro Exodus footage revealed, releases on February 22, 2019
Metro Exodus E3 2018 gameplay trailer unveiled, arrives on February 22, 2019.Jun 10, 2018 11:34 PM CDT - Starfield is Bethesda's new space epic IP
The rumors were true: Starfield is happening, and it's going to be big.Jun 10, 2018 10:40 PM CDT - Elder Scrolls VI announced
It's official: The Elder Scrolls VI is happening, but probably not for a long time.Jun 10, 2018 10:02 PM CDT - Fallout 76 is entirely online
Fallout 76 is indeed an always-online game, but you can play it solo.Jun 10, 2018 9:44 PM CDT - Battlefield V will include a Battle Royale mode
EA announces Battle Royale mode for Battlefield V, but it isn't tacked on - the devs WANTED it there.Jun 10, 2018 9:30 PM CDT - Cyberpunk 2077 secret message revealed in trailer
Cyberpunk 2077 won't have microtransactions, CDPR reaffirms in new embedded message.Jun 10, 2018 6:35 PM CDT - New Cyberpunk 2077 trailer shows exotic high-tech city
CD Projekt RED showcases one of the most brilliant and exotically gritty high-tech worlds in gaming.Jun 10, 2018 5:40 PM CDT - New Halo game announced at E3 2018
Master Chief's journey continues in Halo Infinite.Jun 10, 2018 5:04 PM CDT - Fallout 76 is four times bigger than Fallout 4
Fallout 76's West Virginia map will be absolutely massive.Jun 10, 2018 3:51 PM CDT - New Assassin's Creed: Odyssey screenshots leaked
Ubisoft's new ancient Greece-set Assassin's Creed game looks familiar.Jun 10, 2018 2:48 PM CDT - Kingdom Hearts III finally has a release date
After many delays Square Enix locks in a final release date for Kingdom hearts III.Jun 10, 2018 1:57 PM CDT - EA's new $15 month sub gives access to new games like Anthem
EA is keen on tapping the growing subscription market with a new premium Origin Access tier.Jun 9, 2018 8:17 PM CDT - Anthem releases February 22, 2019
BioWare's massively ambitious new IP Anthem will launch early 2019.Jun 9, 2018 6:29 PM CDT - Anthem won't have lootboxes, cosmetic monetization only
BioWare confirms its ambitious new IP Anthem won't have pay-to-win style randomized lootboxes.Jun 9, 2018 4:38 PM CDT - Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order coming from Respawn in 2019
Respawn gives new details on its once-mysterious Star Wars project.Jun 9, 2018 3:36 PM CDT - Creative Assembly's new IP is tactical FPS game
Halo Wars devs are making a new tactical-based shooter IP.Jun 8, 2018 10:15 PM CDT - Respawn Star Wars game news might be at E3
Respawn should reveal some new info about its upcoming projects--could it be Star Wars?Jun 8, 2018 7:41 PM CDT - Just Cause 4 accidentally leaked by Steam
The pre-E3 leaks just keep on rolling, this time with Avalanche's Just Cause 4.Jun 8, 2018 6:11 PM CDT - Intel 'forgot' to say 28C/56T CPU was overclocked to 5GHz
Intel PR scrambles, goes into damage control mode over tricking the world over its 5GHz claims on the 28C/56T CPU demo at Computex.Jun 8, 2018 10:02 AM CDT - Hitman 2 announced, coming this year
It's official: Hitman 2 is happening, and it won't be episodic this time.Jun 7, 2018 7:16 PM CDT - Days Gone coming February 2019
Sony Bend's zombie survival game rips onto PS4 next February.Jun 7, 2018 4:45 PM CDT - Fallout 76 may use Fallout 4 assets, engine, and cut content
Fallout 76 should give Bethesda an opportunity to do everything it wanted in Fallout 4 while also pushing to new horizons.Jun 7, 2018 4:17 AM CDT - Crackdown 3 delayed into 2019, reports say
Microsoft has delayed Crackdown into 2019, five years after it was originally announced, sources say.Jun 6, 2018 10:10 PM CDT - Code Vein, Bandai Namco's new RPG, launches this September
Slash into Code Vein's dungeon-crawling action this Fall.Jun 6, 2018 4:15 PM CDT - Blizzard hiring spree points to Diablo 4
Blizzard is hiring 11 people to work on a new Diablo game, and it should be Diablo 4.Jun 6, 2018 3:33 PM CDT - Gameplay video revealed for SEGA's Team Sonic Racing
A gameplay video has been released for SEGA's Team Sonic Racing.Jun 6, 2018 10:45 AM CDT - NASA has found something on Mars, we find out tomorrow
Let's just hope it's not the Monolith.Jun 6, 2018 8:23 AM CDT - Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 850, ready for Windows PCs
Snapdragon 850 was made specifically for Windows 10 'Always Connected' PCs, arrives this year.Jun 6, 2018 7:43 AM CDT - AMD unveils the world's first GPU on 7nm at Computex 2018
AMD unveils its 7nm Vega GPU, will be launching later this year in Radeon Instinct form.Jun 6, 2018 4:30 AM CDT - AMD's next-gen Threadripper: 32C/64T on 12nm, due in Q3 2018
AMD unleashes its second-gen Threadripper, rocks 32C/64T and arrives in Q3.Jun 6, 2018 3:43 AM CDT - Destiny 2 Forsaken requires both previous expansions
Destiny 2's new $40 expansion requires both the base game and previous expansions to play...and doesn't come with either.Jun 5, 2018 6:09 PM CDT - Destiny 2 DLC roadmap set to Summer 2019
Destiny 2's big new The Taken King-style expansion will be the gateway to future DLC throughout 2019.Jun 5, 2018 4:17 PM CDT - Destiny 2 Forsaken lets you use three shotguns
With Destiny 2's new Forsaken expansion Bungie makes good on its weapon system overhaul promise.Jun 5, 2018 3:19 PM CDT - Forsaken is Destiny 2's own The Taken King style expansion
Destiny 2 is finally getting some massive changes thanks to its new $40 Forsaken expansion.Jun 5, 2018 12:30 PM CDT - State of Decay 2 reaches two million players in just 2 weeks
Undead Labs has announced that State of Decay 2 has reached 2 million+ players.Jun 5, 2018 10:00 AM CDT - ASUS ROG Swift PG65: 65-inch 4K 120Hz G-Sync TV is GLORIOUS
ASUS shows off its beautiful 65-inch BFGD, pushing 4K 120Hz HDR and G-Sync - the ULTIMATE gaming TV!Jun 5, 2018 8:30 AM CDT - NVIDIA launching its next-gen GeForce GTX 1180 on July 30
GeForce GTX 1180 launching on July 30... right in time for BFGDs and 4K 144Hz gaming displays.Jun 5, 2018 7:01 AM CDT - COLORFUL GeForce GTX 1080 Ti KUDAN is a $1500 beast
What does $1500 buy you from COLORFUL? The awesome GTX 1080 Ti KUDAN.Jun 5, 2018 6:30 AM CDT - RIP Threadripper: Intel teases 28C/56T CPU at 5GHz
Intel teases a new beast: 28C/56T chip at 5GHz that will compete with Threadripper 2 this year.Jun 5, 2018 5:19 AM CDT - Lords of the Fallen 2 gets new developer
CI Games teams up with New York-based Defiant Studios for Lords of the Fallen 2.Jun 4, 2018 5:43 PM CDT - ASUS ROG Phone: clip-on cooling, was built for PUBG
ASUS unveils its new gaming-oriented ROG smartphone at Computex 2018.Jun 4, 2018 10:45 AM CDT - Spyro Reignited Trilogy gameplay spotted on Twitter
The Spyro Twitter page has released a short video displaying some gameplay for the upcoming title.Jun 4, 2018 4:00 AM CDT - Warhammer 40K: Inquisitor - Martyr receives feature trailer
A new feature trailer has been released for Warhammer 40K: Inquisitor - Martyr.Jun 4, 2018 3:00 AM CDT - Thanos is available for download on Grand Theft Auto V
The power of the infinity gaunlet has fully come to GTA V!Jun 4, 2018 2:00 AM CDT - INSOMNIA: The Ark closed beta includes 4 hours of gameplay
The closed beta for Insomnia: The Ark will give players the opportunity to experience up to 4 hours of gameplay.Jun 4, 2018 1:00 AM CDT - Micron teases GDDR6 at 20Gbps, blowing HBM2 out of the water
GDDR6 could reach up to 20Gbps of bandwidth, enough to beat the HBM2 on the Tesla V100.Jun 3, 2018 10:25 AM CDT - AMD Fenghuang 15FF: faster than RX Vega M GH, rocks 2GB HBM2
AMD's new Fenghuang 15FF APU teased, sports 2GB of HBM2 at 1200MHz.Jun 2, 2018 7:00 AM CDT - Agony's first patch rolled out, huge changes in 3.9GB update
Agony has received its first patch from Madmind Studios, massive changes inbound.Jun 2, 2018 6:00 AM CDT - Mega Man 11 Complete Edition details unveiled, screenshots
Capcom has unveiled Mega Man 11 Complete Edition details for the upcoming Japan release.Jun 2, 2018 5:00 AM CDT - AMD launching Vega 20 on 7nm with 32GB HBM2 at Computex 2018
AMD to launch 7nm-based Vega 20 with up to 32GB of HBM2 this week at Computex 2018.Jun 2, 2018 2:57 AM CDT - Anthem: new combat, gameplay and more coming at E3 2018
EA's big new IP will take center stage at E3 2018.Jun 1, 2018 10:17 PM CDT - Bungie secures $100 million for new 'bold vision'
Chinese company NetEase has invests in Bungie's new vision to develop and self-publish its own games.Jun 1, 2018 8:14 PM CDT - Ubisoft confirms Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
It's official: the next Assassin's Creed game is called Odyssey.Jun 1, 2018 6:12 PM CDT - Maxi makes a MASSIVE entry to Soulcalibur VI's roster
Bandai Namco has debuted a new character trailer for Soulcalibur VI, adding Maxi to the roster.Jun 1, 2018 3:00 AM CDT - Fortnite, Dragon Ball FighterZ, Paladins planned for Switch
Recent leaks have suggested that Fortnite, Dragon Ball FighterZ and Paladins are coming to the Nintendo Switch.Jun 1, 2018 1:00 AM CDT - Xbox E3 2018 event tease: 'new battle royale experience'
Microsoft teases 'new battle royale experience' for E3 2018.Jun 1, 2018 12:28 AM CDT
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