News Archive: October 2020 Tap to refine news stories by category Secretlab announces official Rust Edition chair, also an in-game chair Secretlab teams with Facepunch Studios on the official Secretlab Rust Edition chair, with an exclusive in-game chair skin, too. Oct 1, 2020 10:00 AM CDT Minecraft x Super Smash Bros. converges in epic fighter crossover It's actually happening: Minecraft is converging with Nintendo's Super Smash Bros. franchise, and Steve is your next fighter. Oct 1, 2020 2:32 PM CDT Keanu Reeves looks breathtaking in this new Cyberpunk 2077 commercial CD PROJEKT RED's new commercial for Cyberpunk 2077 stars The Matrix 4 and John Wick star Keanu Reeves himself: 'Seize the Day'. Oct 1, 2020 11:31 PM CDT Bloodborne is free on PlayStation Plus right now FromSoftware's ultimate Victorian hack-and-slash Soulslike is currently free for PlayStation Plus subscribers on PlayStation 4. Oct 2, 2020 2:16 PM CDT PlayStation 5 SSD may only have 660GB of usable storage space If these leaks are accurate, the PlayStation 5's SSD storage marginally smaller after formatting and reserved OS storage space. Oct 4, 2020 12:59 PM CDT PlayStation 5 confirmed to stay cool and quiet while gaming Sony's next-gen PlayStation 5 confirmed to stay cool and quiet even under heavy load and 4K gaming, no specific temps provided. Oct 4, 2020 5:00 PM CDT Baldur's Gate 3 early access also coming to Mac tomorrow Baldur's Gate 3's early access build is launching simultaneously on PC and Mac starting tomorrow, developer Larian confirms. Oct 5, 2020 12:46 PM CDT Ghost of Tsushima gets online multiplayer and NewGame+ on October 16 Ghost of Tsushima's new four-player Legends mode drops on October 16, adding a new dimension to the samurai slasher magnum opus. Oct 5, 2020 6:32 PM CDT EA CEO teases new machine learning and AI features for next-gen games EA's new experimental technologies like AI/machine learning will start manifesting in next-gen PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X games. Oct 6, 2020 4:49 PM CDT PlayStation 5 has 120mm double-sided air intake cooling fan Sony's next-gen PS5 sports a unique 120mm dual-sided intake fan that pulls tremendous airflow to keep the console nice and cool. Oct 7, 2020 7:24 AM CDT Xbox Series X expandable SSD cards will go above (and below) 1TB Microsoft confirms the Xbox Series X|S expandable PCIe 4.0 SSDs will vary in capacity, OEM, and price, and will go beyond 1TB. Oct 7, 2020 3:09 PM CDT Mortal Kombat 11: Mileena, free PS5, Xbox next-gen upgrades confirmed WB reveals Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate, a new $59.99 bundle with Aftermath + all fighter packs, confirms free next-gen upgrade. Oct 8, 2020 1:48 PM CDT PlayStation Store on PC, mobile to stop selling PS3, Vita, PSP games Reports say Sony will stop selling lgeacy PS3, PS Vita, and PSP games on digital PlayStation Stores on PC and mobile devices. Oct 8, 2020 5:36 PM CDT PlayStation 5 will eliminate FPS drops in PS4 games The PS5's new high-end CPU, GPU, RAM and SSD will natively boost performance in backwards compatible PS4 games, including FPS. Oct 9, 2020 1:53 PM CDT F2P Chinese sensation Genshin Impact has made $100 million in 2 weeks Free-to-play Chinese sensation Genshin Impact is a huge hit with $100 million generated in 2 weeks & had 17m downloads in one day. Oct 10, 2020 1:05 PM CDT Say hello to the Cyberpunk 2077-infused Razer Viper Ultimate mouse Razer unveils its new Razer Viper Ultimate Cyberpunk 2077 Edition gaming mouse, perfect for your adventures in Night City. Oct 11, 2020 8:24 PM CDT Chris Roberts says Squadron 42 will be done 'when it's done' Cloud Imperium Games provides development update on Squadron 42, with Chris Roberts saying it'll be done 'when it's done'. Oct 12, 2020 9:29 PM CDT Xbox Series X/S can double frame rates in backward compatible games Microsoft's next-gen Xbox Series X and Series S duo can double frame rates in select games optimized for the new hardware. Oct 13, 2020 1:37 PM CDT Rockstar buys Halo dev Ruffian Games to help with GTA 6 Rockstar Games has acquired indie dev Ruffian Games, opens new Rockstar Dundee branch in its stable of worldwide studios. Oct 13, 2020 4:35 PM CDT Check out the very latest screenshot of Cyberpunk 2077 CD PROJEKT RED teases 'Welcome to North Oak' with latest screenshot of Cyberpunk 2077 before its launch on November 19, 2020. Oct 13, 2020 8:48 PM CDT Mass Effect trilogy remaster collection rated in Korea, coming soonish BioWare's upcoming Mass Effect Legendary Edition trilogy remaster has been rated by the Korean games board, announcement incoming? Oct 14, 2020 4:56 PM CDT Gears 5 looks no different on Xbox Series X over the Xbox One X Gears 5 should be a visual delight on the next-gen Xbox Series X, but with all that new CPU and GPU grunt it looks no better. Oct 14, 2020 8:00 PM CDT PlayStation 5 makes you pay to get in-game hints and tips Sony adds more value to PlayStation Plus by including an in-game hint system in the PS5's UI, showing on-screen tips as you play. Oct 15, 2020 12:15 PM CDT Xbox Series X stays cool with frosty 49C temps while playing in 120FPS The Xbox Series X's high-end vapor chamber cooler and 130mm fan ensure optimum cooling even under demanding loads like 120FPS. Oct 15, 2020 5:16 PM CDT Minecraft's Steve in Super Smash Bros. wants you to eat his meat Minecraft's Steve has arrived in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and his victory pose at the end of a match has raised some eyebrows. Oct 16, 2020 2:33 AM CDT Spencer: Bethesda games can stay Xbox exclusive and still work for us Microsoft will release new Bethesda games on competing platforms like Sony's PS5 because it wants to, not because it has to. Oct 16, 2020 12:47 PM CDT Sony won't actively spy on your PlayStation 5 voice chats Sony is adding a new security feature that allows gamers to record their voice chat interactions with others and report them. Oct 16, 2020 6:21 PM CDT Wolfenstein 3 to tap high-speed SSDs to radically change game design MachineGames is excited about next-gen PCIe 4.0 SSD storage, and plans to use the high-speed flash to revolutionize game dev. Oct 18, 2020 12:15 PM CDT Square Enix 'couldn't develop anything' during COVID-19 lockdowns Square Enix's development pipelines were interrupted during COVID-19 lockdowns, disruption will be felt in the long-term future. Oct 18, 2020 3:32 PM CDT Call of Duty's Haunting in Verdansk is the ultimate Halloween event Infinity Ward goes all out with its new Haunting of Verdansk Halloween event in Modern Warfare and Warzone with tons of content. Oct 19, 2020 2:28 PM CDT Xbox Series X will revolutionize legacy Halo games with 120FPS support All Halo games in the Master Chief Collection will hit PC-level performance on Xbox Series X with options up to 4K 120FPS. Oct 20, 2020 2:36 PM CDT Cyberpunk 2077 has realistic lip-sync in 10 languages thanks to AI CD PROJEKT RED used AI (artificial intelligence) to have full lip-sync for every single voiced character in the 10 languages. Oct 21, 2020 1:31 AM CDT 2K Games to remove intrusive forced ads in NBA 2K21 after fan backlash 2K Games stealthily added unskippable advertisements in NBA 2K21, and now they're removing them due to intense fan backlash. Oct 21, 2020 1:27 PM CDT Darkest Dungeon II is Epic Store exclusive, early access drops in 2021 Red Hooks Studios' landmark RPG sequel comes back in 2021 with early access releasing exclusively on the Epic Games Store. Oct 21, 2020 5:14 PM CDT Gears 5 runs beyond Ultra PC settings on Xbox Series X Gears of War 5 is massively optimized on the Xbox Series X and boosts visual graphics and performance beyond Ultra PC settings. Oct 22, 2020 10:20 AM CDT Canadian gamer sues EA for gambling-like lootboxes in 60 games One Canadian gamer is taking on Electronic Arts on behalf of himself and anyone who bought 'gambling-like' lootboxes since 2008. Oct 22, 2020 2:26 PM CDT PUBG update on consoles: new framerate priority mode for 60FPS The new PUBG Console Update 9.1 is floating out, introduces Framerate Priority mode which ups the FPS cap to 60FPS on consoles. Oct 22, 2020 10:31 PM CDT Microsoft could release Xbox TV streaming stick for cloud gaming Microsoft could release a low-cost Xbox streaming stick for Project xCloud gaming, allowing players to play without a console. Oct 23, 2020 6:06 PM CDT Apex Legends explodes on Steam in November, Switch delayed to 2021 Respawn is ready to bring their Titanfall BR shooter to Steam next month, but the upcoming Switch port won't be ready until 2021. Oct 24, 2020 3:19 PM CDT Digital games made $10.7 billion in September 2020, SuperData reports A huge 40% spike in console game revenues help September 2020's overall digital earnings jump to $10.7 billion, up 16% YoY. Oct 24, 2020 11:57 PM CDT Ghostbusters crossover brings feel-good bustin' to Fortnite Epic Games teams up with Sony Pictures for a big Ghostbusters crossover event for Halloween, just don't expect Slimer to show up. Oct 25, 2020 1:26 PM CDT Marvel's Avengers is a big success with 2.2 million launch month sales Square Enix's new Avengers live game enjoyed successful sales roughly equal to Spider-Man's 2018 release, second to FF7 Remake. Oct 25, 2020 4:38 PM CDT Facebook jumps into cloud gaming with unique F2P-only game plan Facebook enters the cloud gaming arena without any special hardware or controllers, library made up of only free-to-play games. Oct 26, 2020 12:25 PM CDT Baby Yoda comes to Star Wars Squadrons with new Mandalorian DLC Baby Yoda arrives in a new The Mandalorian crossover supply drop in Star Wars Squadrons, bringing lots of cosmetics/trinkets. Oct 26, 2020 6:51 PM CDT Devil May Cry 5 won't support ray tracing on Xbox Series S The Xbox Series S apparently isn't powerful enough to enable ray tracing in Capcom's Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition re-release. Oct 27, 2020 10:33 AM CDT PlayStation to 'selectively' acquire more game studios Sony's PlayStation division plans to acquire more studios to boost first-party, but only selectively where it makes most sense. Oct 27, 2020 6:16 PM CDT Travis Scott goes beyond all limits in new PlayStation 5 promo ad Sony's new PS5 advert inspires new groundbreaking gaming experiences that go beyond current-generation hardware limitations. Oct 29, 2020 5:42 PM CDT NBA 2K21 looks pretty swish, instant load times on next-gen consoles NBA 2K21 running on Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 will have next-gen graphics, movement, animation, and instant load times. Oct 29, 2020 7:28 PM CDT Far Cry 6 delayed to FY2022, won't release in February 2021 as planned Ubisoft delays Far Cry 6 and Rainbow Six Quarantine outside of its FY2021 timeline due to COVID-19 development disruption. Oct 30, 2020 10:33 AM CDT Witcher 4 could be exclusive to next-gen PS5, Xbox Series X consoles CD Projekt RED says their future projects won't be on current-gen PS4 or Xbox One consoles as they shift to next-gen systems only. Oct 30, 2020 1:34 PM CDT Cyberpunk 2077 was delayed so it could hit a 90+ Metacritic rating CD Projekt RED has high aspirations for Cyberpunk 2077--so high they're willing to keep delaying the game to ensure perfection. Oct 31, 2020 10:31 PM CDT GeForce RTX 3070 mobile GPU spotted, desktop RTX 2080 Ti perf offered NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 30 series mobility GPU spotted RTX 3070 form -- should keep up with, or beat desktop RTX 2080 Ti. Oct 1, 2020 7:23 PM CDT Foxconn developing Micro-LED smart glasses for 2023 Foxconn is building AR smart glasses that use Micro-LED displays but the technology is going to take three years to develop. Oct 1, 2020 9:49 PM CDT Microsoft is looking for beta testers for Flight Simulator VR Microsoft is calling for beta testers for the MS Flight Simulator VR update. Windows MR owners get priority in the closed test. Oct 2, 2020 5:02 PM CDT Here's Big Navi in the flesh, Navi 21 GPU powers Radeon RX 6900 XT AMD's new Navi 21 GPU die spotted, looks like Big Navi is ready to power the next-gen Radeon RX 6900 XT to battle the RTX 3080. Oct 4, 2020 6:54 PM CDT NVIDIA delays GeForce RTX 3070 launch until day after Big Navi reveal NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 3070 delayed until October 29, the day after AMD unveils its new Radeon RX 6000 series powered by RDNA 2. Oct 4, 2020 10:28 PM CDT So, NVIDIA has just said GeForce RTX 30 shortages will last until 2021 NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang admits GeForce RTX 3090, GeForce RTX 3080 shortage will be for the rest of the year, and even into 2021. Oct 5, 2020 8:07 PM CDT NVIDIA's CloudXR brings photorealistic VR to mobile headsets NVIDIA's CloudXR solution brings RTX graphics to standalone virtual reality headsets with Amazon's AWS cloud infrastructure. Oct 5, 2020 10:48 PM CDT WHO warns of 'pandemic fatigue', a call for action has been made The World Health Organization has put out a new warning for what it calls 'pandemic fatigue'. A call to action has been made. Oct 6, 2020 6:03 AM CDT The creator of The Void is launching a VR wingsuit attraction in 2021 The creator of The Void is building a base jumping VR simulation location-based entertainment attraction which will open in 2021. Oct 6, 2020 5:51 PM CDT Virtuix has a new Omni that includes a headset and fits in your home Virtuix announced Omni One, a consumer-grade VR treadmill for home use. Its a complete solution with a bundled standalone headset. Oct 7, 2020 5:00 AM CDT HTC introduces Vive Pro Secure VR headset for classified environments HTC revealed the Vive Pro Secure, which has modified components to make it compliant with Authority to Operate requirements. Oct 7, 2020 9:08 PM CDT Antec's new DP502 FLUX mid-tower chassis cools your PC and your wallet Antec's latest F-LUX platform case, the DP502, delivers substantial component cooling and ample space for an affordable price tag. Oct 8, 2020 2:31 PM CDT AMD Ryzen 9 5900X annihilates Intel Core i9-10900K in 1080p gaming AMD's next-gen Zen 3-based Ryzen 9 5900X is a new 1080p gaming powerhouse: gives Intel's flagship Core i9-10900K a beatdown. Oct 8, 2020 8:51 PM CDT Western Digital expands WD_BLACK series with three NVME SSD options Western Digital introduced three new NVMe SSD options for gamers with new and old desktops and laptops for ultimate load times. Oct 8, 2020 11:54 PM CDT AMD's new Ryzen 9 5950X: 16-core/32-thread at nearly 5GHz for $799 AMD's new Zen 3 architecture packs 19% IPC uplift, led by the new king: Ryzen 9 5950X with 16C/32T at up to 4.9GHz for $799. Oct 9, 2020 2:07 AM CDT If you're showering this way, you can do short and long term damage Researchers have found that there could be millions of people who are showering incorrectly, and this is the best way to shower. Oct 10, 2020 8:34 AM CDT NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series Founders Edition locked to Best Buy in US NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 3080 and GeForce RTX 3090 Founders Edition pulled from NVIDIA website, Best Buy exclusive in the US. Oct 11, 2020 10:50 PM CDT Quest 2 requires Facebook even for existing Oculus accounts Facebook's new Oculus account policy takes effect this week. New accounts and Quest 2 owners will now require Facebook for VR. Oct 12, 2020 4:27 PM CDT Disney announces massive reorganization, huge new focus on streaming Disney announces a massive reorganization of its media and entertainment businesses, now going almost all-in with streaming. Oct 12, 2020 7:49 PM CDT GIVEAWAY: Get in the game with XPG - keyboard, headset and mouse pad We have XPG's PRECOG gaming headset, SUMMONER mechanical gaming keyboard, and Battleground XL Prime RGB mouse pad up for grabs! Oct 13, 2020 5:04 AM CDT The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners shuffles its way to Oculus Quest Skydance Interactive ported The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners to the Oculus Quest platform and released along side the Quest 2. Oct 13, 2020 8:08 PM CDT iPhone 12 Pro could be the best phone ever for AR content Apple's new iPhone 12 Pro feature a LiDAR camera system making it the most capable augmented reality smartphone on the market. Oct 13, 2020 10:34 PM CDT Google Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL are $350 off in Amazon Prime Day sales Google Pixel 4 is $350 off down to just $449, larger Pixel 4 XL is also $350 off down to just $549 for Amazon Prime Day sales. Oct 13, 2020 11:54 PM CDT NVIDIA will shift over to TSMC for new 7nm Ampere GPUs in 2021 NVIDIA will reportedly shift over most of the workload of producing 7nm Ampere GPUs to TSMC, away from Samsung 8nm right now. Oct 14, 2020 9:02 PM CDT Google Meet for Glass offers hands-free collaboration for technicians Google is running a beta program for Google Meet for Glass, a new version of the Meet application specifically designed for Glass. Oct 15, 2020 12:44 AM CDT ASUS PG32UQX revealed: 32-inch 4K 144Hz Mini-LED monitor with HDMI 2.1 The new ASUS ROG Strix PG32UQX has a large 32-inch Mini-LED panel, native 4K resolution and 144Hz refresh with HDMI 2.1. Oct 15, 2020 7:29 PM CDT FitXR is adding dance workouts to its VR fitness repertoire FitXR is adding new features to its virtual reality exercise app. It's no longer just about boxing, dancing routines are coming. Oct 15, 2020 9:07 PM CDT Basemark teases new ray tracing benchmark, releases end of 2020 Basemark teases new ray tracing benchmark, a first as will work on Windows and DirectX 12 as well as Linux and Vulkan, impressive. Oct 15, 2020 10:31 PM CDT SideQuest is seeing rapid growth following Quest 2 release SideQuest, the alternative marketplace for Quest content, saw 15,000 new users sign up following the launch of Oculus Quest 2. Oct 16, 2020 6:55 PM CDT AMD Navi 21 XT GPU: up to 2.4GHz game clock, 250W+ TDP, 16GB GDDR6 AMD's next-gen RDNA 2-based Radeon RX 6000 series: Navi 21 XT variant rocks 2.4GHz game clock, 16GB GDDR6, and 2.4GHz game clock. Oct 19, 2020 9:10 PM CDT It is now possible to do mixed reality with a Quest 2 and an iPad Mixed reality recording is now possible without a computer. All you need is a Quest 2 an iPad and some experimental software. Oct 19, 2020 10:51 PM CDT GIVEAWAY: Gaming peripherals upgrade thanks to Corsair worth $280 Corsair's Vengeance K60 keyboard, HS60 HAPTIC headset with Haptic Bass, and KATAR PRO Wireless mouse are yours to win right here! Oct 20, 2020 1:52 AM CDT Netflix rakes in $6.4 billion in Q3, expects 200 million subscribers Netflix's Q3'20 earnings are stellar with $6.4 billion in revenues, 195 active subscribers, and $790 million in net income. Oct 20, 2020 5:33 PM CDT NASA teams with Nokia to install a 4G network on the moon by 2028 NASA has been funded up to get technology onto the surface of the moon, with plans to get 4G internet access installed by 2028. Oct 20, 2020 8:20 PM CDT Phison E18 controller exclusive: mind blowing 7.4GB/sec read speeds Phison's next-gen E18 SSD controller teased, with our industry sources giving us a tease of these huge 7.4GB/sec read speeds. Oct 20, 2020 11:11 PM CDT Here's the leaked specs on the next-gen AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT AMD's next-gen Radeon RX 6900 XT is powered by the Navi 21 XTX, with 16GB of GDDR6 and a 2040MHz game clock, 2330MHz boost clock. Oct 21, 2020 2:56 AM CDT Facebook researchers are working on keyboard-less typing for VR Facebook Reality Labs researchers are working on a technique to use tracked fingers are a virtual keyboard in Oculus VR headsets. Oct 21, 2020 8:39 PM CDT NVIDIA reportedly cancels GeForce RTX 3080 20GB, RTX 3070 16GB cards According to the latest rumors, NVIDIA cancels the GeForce RTX 3080 with 20GB of RAM and the GeForce RTX 3070 with 16GB of RAM. Oct 21, 2020 9:59 PM CDT Population: One is out today with crossplay between all VR platforms BigBox VR's Population: One battle royale game is available today for $29.99 on SteamVR and Oculus store with crossplay support. Oct 22, 2020 12:01 PM CDT There may be a problem with the Quest 2 Elite Strap design Many people are reporting Oculus Quest 2 Elite Straps are breaking under light use. Facebook may be dealing with a product defect. Oct 22, 2020 8:06 PM CDT PNY joins the PCIe 4.0 craze with a line of 5,600MB/s SSDs PNY's new XLR8 CS3040 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSDs offer up to 2TB of storage with read speeds up to 5,600MB/s and writes up to 4,300MB/s. Oct 22, 2020 9:42 PM CDT DecaGear 1 is a 4K VR headset with face and hip tracking for $449 The DecaGear 1 is a 4K VR headsets with two cameras to track your facial expressions: One for your eyes, one for your mouth. Oct 23, 2020 7:20 PM CDT Good news: you should (hopefully) easily buy the new GeForce RTX 3070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 and GeForce RTX 3080 are so hard to find, but the upcoming GeForce RTX 3070 should be much easier to find. Oct 25, 2020 11:43 PM CDT No, Facebook won't ban you for having two Quests Oculus Support told a user that having two Quest headsets would get you banned from Facebook. Turns out that answer is false. Oct 26, 2020 8:57 PM CDT Huawei is building a 6-DoF VR headset that tethers to a phone Huawei is building a VR headset that tethers to your phone. The new VR Glass headset includes controllers that double as a stand. Oct 26, 2020 10:14 PM CDT GIVEAWAY: Sabrent Rocket Q 8TB NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD worth $2000! We have the most sought after SSD up for grabs this week, Sabrent's monster 8TB Rocket Q PCIe M.2 drive - be in it to win! Oct 26, 2020 11:47 PM CDT AMD acquires Xilinx on eve of Big Navi reveal in a huge $35 billion AMD to acquire Xilinx for $35 billion, right before the reveal of their RDNA 2-based Radeon RX 6000 series and Zen 3 release. Oct 27, 2020 5:46 AM CDT AMD's new Radeon RX 6800 XT is a 4K beast, battles RTX 3080 for $649 AMD's new Radeon RX 6800 XT will battle the GeForce RTX 3080 with 16GB of RAM, and $50 cheaper price -- Ampere on the defensive. Oct 29, 2020 3:58 AM CDT AMD Smart Access Memory: Zen 3 + RDNA 2 = Intel, NVIDIA destroyer AMD's new Smart Memory Access uses the Zen 3-based Ryzen 5000 series + X570 chipset + RDNA 2-based Radeon RX 6000 series together. Oct 29, 2020 7:27 AM CDT Upgrade to PCIe 4.0 SSDs with up to 50% off on super-fast Sabrent SSDs Sabrent's super-fast Sabrent 1TB Rocket NVMe 4.0 Gen4 PCIe M.2 Internal SSD is 38% off right now down from $319, to just $199. Oct 29, 2020 9:11 AM CDT Immersed adds virtual keyboard overlays to its VR workspace platform Immersed's Virtual Keyboard Overlay lets you access your keyboard while your VR headset is on. Now your can work all day in VR. Oct 29, 2020 7:59 PM CDT The PlayStation 5 PSVR dongle is a USB adapter The PlayStation 5 console isn't compatible with the PSVR unless you use a USB dongle to plug in the old PlayStation 4 camera. Oct 29, 2020 11:45 PM CDT Is Sony letting the original PSVR die a slow death? Sony may not be supporting PSVR as much as people expect. The PS5 is backwards compatible, but the CEO said VR is a few years away. Oct 30, 2020 9:10 PM CDT Elon Musk: Mars won't be ruled by any 'Earth-based government' Elon Musk and SpaceX on Mars governance: 'No Earth-based government has authority or sovereignty over Martian activities' Oct 30, 2020 10:37 PM CDT GOG to become a universal storefront, lets you buy from other stores CD Projekt's old-school digital platform is expanding to become a universal game store that lets you buy titles from other stores. Oct 1, 2020 10:35 AM CDT Apex Legends embraces gaming's most important new feature on October 6 Respawn is adding one of the most transformative new features to Apex Legend next week: Cross-play across all platforms. Oct 1, 2020 3:32 PM CDT Gran Turismo runs at 4K 60FPS on PlayStation 5, also has ray tracing Polyphony Digital and Sony are aiming for 4K 60FPS in Gran Turismo 7 on the PlayStation 5, with ray tracing and HDR support. Oct 2, 2020 12:01 AM CDT Silent Hill 4: The Room is on GOG for $10, right in time for Halloween Silent Hill 4: The Room is now available DRM-free on CD Projekt's GOG.com platform, signaling new stirrings from inside Konami. Oct 2, 2020 3:47 PM CDT Payday 3 might be powered by Unreal Engine 5 on PS5, Xbox Series X Payday 3 is still in active development and design phases as Starbreeze has yet to secure a publishing deal for the new shooter. Oct 4, 2020 1:47 PM CDT Call of Duty: Modern Warfare now takes up close to 250GB on the PC If you've got a 250GB SSD, and have Call of Duty: Modern Warfare installed on it -- you're now forced to upgrade your SSD. Oct 5, 2020 12:33 AM CDT Call of Duty Mobile has made nearly $500 million in one year Activision's new Call of Duty mobile shooter is massively successful especially in the United States with nearly $500m in 1 year. Oct 5, 2020 1:36 PM CDT Check out this Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War beta trailer Activision and Treyarch drop a huge new Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War beta trailer to get you ready for the upcoming release. Oct 5, 2020 10:09 PM CDT Phil Spencer: We're years away from 8K being a console gaming standard The Xbox Series X can output display signals at 8K resolution, but don't expect console games to run at native 8K for a long time. Oct 6, 2020 5:31 PM CDT PlayStation 5 uses liquid metal compound to cool SoC, Sony confirms Sony's next-gen PS5 uses liquid metal compound to significantly reduce SoC temps while under stressful 4K gaming performance. Oct 7, 2020 7:46 AM CDT Check out this Spider-Man themed custom PlayStation 5 console render This is an amazing PlayStation 5 Spider-Man Limited Edition console render, one of the best custom PS5 renders yet. I want one! Oct 7, 2020 8:29 PM CDT For Honor runs at 4K/60FPS on PS5, Xbox SX with free next-gen upgrades For Honor is getting big free enhancements on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, including 4K, 60FPS, and new visual boosts. Oct 8, 2020 3:31 PM CDT New footage of Cyberpunk 2077 teases graphical improvements CD PROJEKT RED teases better graphics, lighting in new Cyberpunk 2077 - Night City Wire: Special Russian Edition episode. Oct 9, 2020 12:27 AM CDT Final Fantasy XVI's main development is done, 2021 release incoming? Final Fantasy XVI's 'base development' has been completed, but Square Enix is still ramping up its workforce to optimize the game. Oct 9, 2020 3:09 PM CDT Destiny 2's Steam migration ends December 2020 Destiny 2's Battle.net-to-Steam account transfers will stop working this December, so migrate your game content over ASAP. Oct 11, 2020 3:06 PM CDT Watch Dogs Legion requires RTX 3080 for 4K Ultra with ray-tracing on Ubisoft requires some serious GPU power to run Watch Dogs Legion at 4K ultra with ray tracing turned on, which is to be expected. Oct 12, 2020 2:54 PM CDT Call of Duty: Modern Warfare's new update will make PC version smaller Call of Duty: Modern Warfare's new 1.28 update will FINALLY let you uninstall parts from the game, making it MUCH smaller. Oct 13, 2020 12:46 AM CDT 15 years later, Microsoft is still supporting Xbox 360 in a big way Even with the new Xbox Series X/Series S consoles on the way, Microsoft is still supporting Xbox 360 with user-friendly updates. Oct 13, 2020 2:31 PM CDT Apex Legends battle royale sensation coming to Nintendo Switch soon Free-to-play sensation Apex Legends is coming to the Nintendo Switch sometime soon, possibly with cross-play with other platforms. Oct 13, 2020 5:37 PM CDT Spider-Man: Miles Morales on PS5: dynamic 4K 60FPS, 30FPS ray tracing Spider-Man: Miles Morales on PlayStation 5: Performance Mode = dynamic 4K 60FPS, Fidelity Mode = 4K 30FPS with ray tracing. Oct 14, 2020 12:32 AM CDT CD Projekt RED devs worked 16hr work days on Cyberpunk 2077 since 2019 CD Projekt RED developers have been working massive work weeks since 2019 to finish up Cyberpunk 2077, anonymous sources say. Oct 14, 2020 5:51 PM CDT BioShock director's new game is now in 'later stages of production' BioShock creator Ken Levine and his team are in the 'later stages of production' of their new sci-fi immersive shooter title. Oct 14, 2020 8:31 PM CDT PlayStation 5 UI revolutionizes Xbox One's old Snap Mode feature The PS5 revolutionizes an old scrapped feature on the Xbox One, improving Snap Mode with in-game picture-in-picture content. Oct 15, 2020 3:32 PM CDT You can steal cars in Cyberpunk 2077, just like in Grand Theft Auto CD Projekt RED gives a deep dive on all the vehicles in Cyberpunk 2077 that can be customized, stolen, and raced in Night City. Oct 15, 2020 6:51 PM CDT Assassin's Creed Valhalla is now finished and ready to ship Assassin's Creed Valhalla has gone gold, and the Viking historical fantasy is finished and ready to ship on all platforms. Oct 16, 2020 10:41 AM CDT Project xCloud could bring Series X performance to Xbox One consoles Microsoft says it could use Project xCloud streaming to bring next-gen Xbox Series X/S games and performance to Xbox One consoles. Oct 16, 2020 1:34 PM CDT Sony can dynamically control PlayStation 5 fan speeds via game updates Sony will use real-time data to monitor the PS5's system temps and plans to use online game updates to change fan speeds. Oct 16, 2020 7:03 PM CDT Watch Dogs Legion runs at 4K 30FPS with ray tracing on PS5, Xbox SX Watch Dogs Legion won't hit 4K 60FPS on PS5 and Xbox Series X, instead opts for ray-traced visuals and a frame rate drop to 30FPS. Oct 18, 2020 2:20 PM CDT Watch Dogs Legion microtransation store sells playable characters Watch Dogs Legion will have an in-game microtransaction storefront that sells playable characters, cosmetics, etc for real money. Oct 19, 2020 12:16 PM CDT Xbox Series X external storage: 128GB minimum and USB 3.0 required Microsoft's next-gen console has specific requirements for its external expandable storage, including 128GB of free space. Oct 19, 2020 4:22 PM CDT Modern Warfare, Warzone install size shrinks thanks uninstall options Gamers can now choose to custom uninstall features and modes they don't want in order to shrink the game's massive 250GB install. Oct 20, 2020 3:26 PM CDT Atari's new hotel concepts look like a futuristic sci-fi dreamscape Atari has lofty ambitions for its new hotels and resorts, and new stylish renders reveal a retro-futuristic sci-fi design. Oct 21, 2020 10:33 AM CDT Devolver Digital and Croteam get married, new Serious Sam games in dev Indie publisher Devolver Digital has acquired Croteam in a sweeping marriage of the ages, and more Serious Sam games are in dev. Oct 21, 2020 2:35 PM CDT Xbox Series X overwrites Quick Resume slots without any warning Xbox Series X's new Quick Resume feature is a convenient feature for gamers, but you may not want to rely too much on it. Oct 21, 2020 6:20 PM CDT Xbox Series X temps hit 62C when 65% of total PSU wattage is drawn The Xbox Series X's thermal exhaust vents can get pretty toasty in games that push high-end perf and draw more wattage/power. Oct 22, 2020 11:31 AM CDT Disney+, Netflix, Spotify, YouTube and more are pre-loaded onto PS5 HBO Max, Hulu, and other streaming/media apps may not be available on the PS5 at launch, and apps are now pre-loaded onto console. Oct 22, 2020 3:32 PM CDT Rapper Travis Scott literally gets blown away by the PS5 Sony spoofs the old-school Maxell commercials with a new PlayStation 5 ad that blows rapper Travis Scott nearly out of his seat. Oct 23, 2020 4:26 PM CDT Ubisoft retires uPlay, brings cross-play, cross-save to PC & consoles Ubisoft is retiring uPlay and replacing it with a unified cross-platform ecosystem that offers social play, cross-saves, and more. Oct 23, 2020 6:51 PM CDT Hideo Kojima officially confirms his new game is in active development Hideo Kojima's newest mystery project is now in full development and production, and KojiPro is hiring tons of devs to work on it. Oct 24, 2020 4:18 PM CDT Control's PS4 saves can't transfer to PS5 without doing this first Gamers have to run Control Ultimate Edition on PS4 before their in-game saves can transfer over to the next-gen PS5 console. Oct 25, 2020 3:32 AM CDT Dev: Xbox Series X's GPU lead over PS5 'doesn't really make an impact' Third-party developer behind Dirt 5 isn't convinced the Xbox Series X's high-end GPU will make a big difference over the PS5. Oct 25, 2020 2:33 PM CDT GameStop's new FlexPay leasing program seems like a giant scam GameStop rolls out a new FlexPay program for leasing consoles and games via month-to-month payments, but the terms are terrible. Oct 25, 2020 5:56 PM CDT God of War runs at 60FPS with ultra-fast loading on PlayStation 5 Sony Santa Monica's Norse-themed God of War reboot will get hefty frame rate optimization boosts to 60FPS on the next-gen PS5. Oct 26, 2020 2:25 PM CDT This new Mandalorian Xbox controllers costs $160, drops on December 31 The Mandalorian S2 begins on October 30, with Microsoft announcing its new Mandalorian Xbox One controller for $160 on December 31. Oct 26, 2020 10:29 PM CDT Cyberpunk 2077 delayed because CDPR has to test on 9 platforms at once CD Projekt RED technically finished Cyberpunk 2077, but the game has been delayed to ensure compatibility across 9 platforms. Oct 27, 2020 12:27 PM CDT Microsoft: Xbox Series X and S get full RDNA 2 tech, not PlayStation 5 Microsoft congratulates AMD on the huge launch of RDNA 2, adding that its Xbox Series X and S have the 'full' RDNA 2 feature set. Oct 29, 2020 5:29 AM CDT PlayStation 4 sales hit 113.8 million, Q2 sales dip 46% to 1.5 million Sony's PlayStation 4 console has now hit 113.8 million shipments worldwide, but sales are starting to dip as gamers eye the PS5. Oct 29, 2020 6:16 PM CDT Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War requires RTX 3080 for 4K ray tracing Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War needs Intel Core i9-9900K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 for 4K with ray tracing. Oct 29, 2020 9:11 PM CDT Dutch courts to fine EA 10 million Euros for FIFA lootboxes Courts find unregulated lootboxes violate Dutch gambling laws, and now EA will be fined 10 million Euros if it doesn't comply. Oct 30, 2020 11:29 AM CDT Demon's Souls won't have ray tracing on PS5 due to resource costs In-game ray tracing takes a perf hit especially in console games, and trade-offs are a reason why some PS5 games don't support it. Oct 31, 2020 9:23 PM CDT Halo: Infinite's shader-like color coatings will be sold as mTX Halo: Infinite will have cosmetic microtransactions wrapped up in a grindy unlock scheme to fuel online live service revenues. Oct 31, 2020 11:04 PM CDT Forget haptic gloves, HaptX is making a full-body haptic suit HaptX, Virginia Tech, and the University of Florida received $1.5 million to build a full-body haptic feedback suit for VR. Oct 1, 2020 8:10 PM CDT Apple's future foldable phone could have self-healing display tech Apple's first jump into the foldable smartphone market could be with a new self-healing display, according to a new patent. Oct 1, 2020 10:28 PM CDT AMD is no longer making Radeon RX 5700 series cards AMD Radeon RX 5700 series in both reference form and custom designs are no longer being manufactured, entering EOL status. Oct 2, 2020 7:34 PM CDT AORUS RTX 3080 messy launch sees NVIDIA subreddit locked down GIGABYTE launches its AORUS branded GeForce RTX 3080 cards on Newegg, explosion of sales sees them sold out in under 10 minutes. Oct 4, 2020 8:12 PM CDT Say hello to the NVIDIA GA104-300 GPU, ready for the GeForce RTX 3070 NVIDIA's new GA104-300 GPU will power the GeForce RTX 3070 graphics card, which will ship with 8GB of GDDR6, new models with 16GB. Oct 4, 2020 11:28 PM CDT Google killed Daydream a year ago but Android 11 wipes it away Android 11 doesn't support Google Daydream VR. If you update your phone, your Daydream View won't work anymore. Bad new for fans. Oct 5, 2020 9:12 PM CDT The Batman delayed yet again, new release date of March 4, 2022 Warner Bros. delays Matt Reeves' directed and Robert Pattinson led 'The Batman' from October 1, 2021 through to March 4, 2022. Oct 5, 2020 11:26 PM CDT Population: One VR battle royale hits Standalone and PCVR October 22 BigBox VR announced that its battle royale game, Population: One is set to launch on October 22 with Quest, Rift, SteamVR support. Oct 6, 2020 12:00 PM CDT ASUS reveals its new GeForce RTX 3070 TUF GAMING series ASUS is ready for gamers with its GeForce RTX 3070 TUF GAMING series of graphics cards unveiled, with a triple-fan cooler. Oct 6, 2020 9:05 PM CDT Intel has Zen (3) moment, confirms new CPUs with PCIe 4.0 for Q1 2021 Intel officially confirms its next-gen Rocket Lake CPUs are coming in Q1 2021, with the 11th Gen Core range of processors. Oct 7, 2020 6:06 PM CDT NVIDIA's new GeForce driver ready for Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War NVIDIA's new GeForce Game Ready 456.71 WHQL include support for Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War PC Beta that drops on October 15. Oct 7, 2020 10:58 PM CDT Corsair's MP400 packs up to 8TB of PCIe storage Corsair's new MP400 m.2 SSD comes in capacities as high are 8TB. That should give you space for your whole game collection. Oct 8, 2020 7:12 PM CDT AMD in 'advanced talks' to acquire Xilinx for over $30 billion AMD is reportedly in 'advanced talks' to buy Xilinx in a deal worth over $30 billion, right after NVIDIA acquires ARM for $40B. Oct 8, 2020 9:38 PM CDT GIGABYTE reveals high-end custom AORUS RTX 3080, RTX 3090 cards GIGABYTE unveils new AORUS graphics cards powered by Ampere, with custom AORUS EXTREME, AORUS MASTER GeForce RTX 3080, 3090 cards. Oct 9, 2020 12:53 AM CDT Alienware's new Area-51m: 17-inch gaming laptop with 360Hz display Alienware's new Area-51m gaming laptop packs up to an Intel Core i9-10900K, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER graphics, 360Hz display. Oct 9, 2020 8:23 PM CDT Razer enters PC case business, intros ATX and Mini-ITX cases with RGB Razer intros new Tomahawk ATX for $200, and smaller Mini-ITX model for $180 -- both have tempered glass, and RGB lighting. Oct 11, 2020 9:16 PM CDT Razer's new Blade Stealth 13 gets Intel's new Tiger Lake CPU on 10nm Razer Blade Stealth 13 upgraded, with the 2020 refresh 13.3-inch laptop packing Intel's new 11th Gen Core Tiger Lake CPU. Oct 11, 2020 11:22 PM CDT HTC now selling Vive Cosmos bundled with AORUS laptops HTC and GIGABYTE partnered to offer VR fans a set of bundle packages that include a Cosmos VR headset and an AORUS gaming laptop. Oct 12, 2020 5:23 PM CDT COLORFUL launches new CVN Guardian, WARHALBERD DDR4 RAM COLORFUL announces its new CVN Guardian DDR4 and WARHALBERD RAM -- Guardian for gamers, and WARHALBERD RAM for value users. Oct 12, 2020 10:29 PM CDT Corsair has some incredible Amazon Prime Day sales you need to see Amazon Prime Day is here and one of the best gaming peripheral brands has slashed prices on a range of different products. Oct 13, 2020 9:40 AM CDT AMD Ryzen 5 5600 could dethrone Intel, costs $220 launches in 2021 AMD's upcoming Zen 3 architecture will power the unannounced Ryzen 5 5600, which should be a 6C/12T chip for just $220 in 2021. Oct 13, 2020 9:21 PM CDT Say hello to the ASUS Z490 ROG Maximus XII Extreme GUNDAM edition ASUS looks to be launching new Z490-based ROG Maximus XII Extreme GUNDAM Edition motherboard, inspired by Japanese anime. Oct 13, 2020 11:11 PM CDT AMD 500-series motherboards start receiving Zen 3 BIOS upgrades Motherboard manufacturers are pumping out new BIOSes for AMD 500-series motherboards, ready for the next-gen Zen 3 processors. Oct 14, 2020 1:29 AM CDT All of EK's water cooling starter kits are now copper-based EK is no longer selling aluminum-based individual components and starter kits. Fluid Gaming parts now only available in pre-builts. Oct 14, 2020 9:46 PM CDT Yardian Pro Smart Sprinkler Controller: green thumbs go tech thumbs Yardian Pro smart sprinkler controller provides you with controlling your irrigation system in a simple way, for under $200. Oct 15, 2020 4:52 AM CDT EVGA's new 'XOC 450W' BIOS for GeForce RTX 3080 FTW3 Ultra released EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 FTW3 Ultra receives new BIOS that lets 450W of power flow through the card with the new XOC BIOS released. Oct 15, 2020 8:35 PM CDT XFX China gets rid of 'almost all' Radeon RX cards to mining farms XFX China reportedly gets rid of 'almost all' of its Radeon RX 500 and Radeon RX 5000 series graphics cards to mining farms. Oct 15, 2020 9:31 PM CDT Sony teases holographic screen, Spatial Reality Display costs $5000 Sony teases its new Spatial Reality Display, with an amazing 3D optical experience for a tease of the future -- costs $5000. Oct 16, 2020 12:25 AM CDT Betelgeuse, the star that will explode, is 25% closer than we thought Scientists that have been keeping an eye on the mysterious red star Betelgeuse have said its 25% closer than they thought. Oct 19, 2020 2:35 AM CDT A $10,000 bounty for a Quest 2 jailbreak has already been claimed A software developer put up a $5000 bounty for a Quest 2 jailbreak. Palmer Luckey matched it and someone already claimed it. Oct 19, 2020 9:21 PM CDT Here's a family photo of the Zen 3-powered AMD Ryzen 5000 series CPUs AMD's next-gen Zen 3-based Ryzen 9 5950X + Ryzen 9 5900X + Ryzen 7 5800X + Ryzen 5 5600X all smile for the camera in family photo. Oct 19, 2020 11:27 PM CDT SK Hynix buys Intel's NAND business for $9 billion SK Hynix has purchased Intel's NAND flash business for $9 billion in sweeping storage deal, but it won't own Optane SSD tech. Oct 20, 2020 9:33 AM CDT AMD Radeon RX 6000 series: reference up to 320W, custom cards 355W AMD's new Big Navi is a Big Power hungry GPU: Navi 21 XT reportedly has 320W TBP, custom Navi 21 XT cards will use up to 355W. Oct 20, 2020 6:53 PM CDT ASUS shows off GeForce RTX 3070 KO (Korean Origin) graphics card ASUS has unveiled a new GeForce RTX 3070 graphics card that is exclusive to the South Korean market, the new RTX 3070 KO. Oct 20, 2020 8:59 PM CDT NVIDIA shows how good DLSS 2.0 tech is with new Enlisted game trailer Enlisted is a launch title for Xbox Series X/S at 4K 60FPS, but on the PC and GeForce with NVIDIA DLSS 2.0 tech -- it's incredible. Oct 20, 2020 11:24 PM CDT PayPal will allow cryptocurrency for buying, selling, shopping in 2021 PayPal announces it will allow cryptocurrencies through their 26 million merchants in early 2021 in buying, selling, shopping. Oct 21, 2020 7:56 AM CDT AMD Radeon RX 6800 and RX 6800 XT specs teased: RTX 3080 competitor AMD's second and third best Big Navi cards will be the Radeon RX 6800 XT and Radeon RX 6800, both with 16GB of GDDR6 memory. Oct 21, 2020 8:40 PM CDT Silicon Motion's new PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD controllers handle 7GB/sec+ Silicon Motion unveils 3 new PCIe 4.0 controllers for 'performance and automotive' markets, with super-crazy 7GB/sec reads. Oct 21, 2020 11:05 PM CDT 4 x GeForce RTX 3090s tested by Puget Systems, uses 1700W of power Puget Systems uses not 1 but 4 x NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 graphics cards in a single workstation, over 1700W power consumption. Oct 22, 2020 7:05 PM CDT AMD's next-gen CPU and GPUs power LUMI supercomputer in 2021 AMD's next-gen Zen 3-based EPYC and Radeon Instinct GPUs will power the new LUMI supercomputer in Kajaani, Finland in 2021. Oct 22, 2020 8:31 PM CDT Here's when the US will be in the darkest time of the entire pandemic The coronavirus pandemic is going to get a whole lot worse in the United States, and this is when it will be the darkest. Oct 23, 2020 8:35 AM CDT Infinadeck wants to put its Ready Player One tech in your home Infinideck, the company that built the omnidirectional treadmill used in Ready Player One is adapting its technology for consumers. Oct 23, 2020 9:17 PM CDT AMD's new Ryzen 5 5600X costs $299, battles Core i9-10900K at $600+ AMD's mid-range Ryzen 5 5600X is shaping up to be a powerhouse for $299, beating the Core i9-10900K that costs at least $550. Oct 26, 2020 7:38 PM CDT COLORFUL's new iGame GeForce RTX 3090 Vulcan X OC rocks LCD display COLORFUL launches its new iGame GeForce RTX 3090 Vulcan X OC graphics card, with a built-in LCD display and 24GB of GDDR6X. Oct 26, 2020 9:35 PM CDT NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti accidentally, kinda revealed in GPU-Z leak NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 3060 Ti specs leaked, we should expect 4864 CUDA cores and 8GB of GDDR6 memory -- for under $400. Oct 26, 2020 10:56 PM CDT CML says its depth camera is better than Apple's LiDAR system Cambridge Mechatronics Limited is building a depth camera for smartphones that's far superior to Apple's iPhone 12 LiDAR system. Oct 27, 2020 12:11 AM CDT How to Convert DVD to ISO File? WinX DVD Copy Pro Deserves a Try Are you curious on ways to convert your DVD to an ISO file? An app called WinX DVD Copy Pro is worth a look. Here's how it works. Oct 27, 2020 6:09 PM CDT AMD teases next-next-gen GPU: says RDNA 3 teams in execution AMD just launched its RDNA 2 architecture, powers the Radeon RX 6000 series, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X -- and now RDNA 3 teased. Oct 29, 2020 4:39 AM CDT What is AMD's new RDNA 2 feature Infinity Cache, and what does it do? AMD's new RDNA 2 architecture packs something called Infinity Cache, which is a superpower in its fight against the Ampere GPUs. Oct 29, 2020 8:25 AM CDT HP Reverb G2 in full production, first units out to partners HP signed off on the final production model of the Reverb G2 and the first shipment of headsets is already with reseller partners. Oct 29, 2020 3:26 PM CDT Microsoft shifting the Windows Mixed Reality platform to OpenXR Microsoft is moving is HoloLens and Windows Mixed Reality platforms to the OpenXR specification to make development easier. Oct 29, 2020 9:45 PM CDT AMD might allow custom versions of its new Radeon RX 6900 XT AMD's new Radeon RX 6900 XT launches on December 8 for $999, to battle the GeForce RTX 3090 at $1499 -- custom cards are a maybe. Oct 30, 2020 7:58 PM CDT AMD teases 1440p and 4K gaming benchmarks on RX 6800, 6800 XT, 6900 XT AMD provides game benchmark battle numbers on RX 6900 XT, RX 6800 XT, RX 6800 versus GeForce RTX 3090, GeForce RTX 3080. Oct 30, 2020 9:37 PM CDT The DecaMove locomotion system works with any VR headset DecaGear isn't just making a headset. The company is also preparing to sell its hip-based tracking system as a standalone device. Oct 31, 2020 12:14 AM CDT Shadow Warrior dev teases their 'most ambitious new game to date' Shadow Warrior developer Flying Wild Hog is making their most ambitious game ever, teams up with Focus Home Interactive. Oct 1, 2020 12:27 PM CDT October's free PlayStation Plus games are perfect for Halloween October's free PlayStation Plus games lineup includes one of 2018's best RPGs, and one of the best horror games ever made. Oct 1, 2020 5:36 PM CDT Amnesia Rebirth's mind-twisting insanity system is infectious Frictional Games discusses Amnesia Rebirth's bizarre new insanity system and how it can infect Tasi like a corrupting disease. Oct 2, 2020 1:39 PM CDT Leaders of Switch piracy group Team Xecuter arrested, face 11 felonies The Switch piracy world has been dealt a major blow as two leaders of Team Xecuter have been arrested on 11 felony charges. Oct 2, 2020 6:43 PM CDT ZeniMax Online's new IP built with new engine, will be another MMORPG Elder Scrolls Online developer ZeniMax Online is making a new IP, and it'll actually be powered by a new and improved engine. Oct 4, 2020 2:45 PM CDT Cyberpunk 2077 has gone gold, all systems go for November 19 launch CD PROJEKT RED announces that Cyberpunk 2077 has gone gold, saying that they'll see everyone in Night City on November 19. Oct 5, 2020 6:02 AM CDT Need for Speed Hot Pursuit remastered coming to PS4, Xbox, PC, Switch 2010's fan-favorite Need for Speed Hot Pursuit is getting a current-gen remaster on consoles, PC, and Switch this November. Oct 5, 2020 5:37 PM CDT Xbox Game Pass subscribers are playing 40% more games, Microsoft says The Xbox Game Pass subscription is massively boosting engagement on all fronts, and has sparked game sampling by over 40% Oct 6, 2020 12:26 PM CDT Activision cuts Blizzard studio to 'better adapt to digital industry' Activision to close European Blizzard studio in France to 'better adapt to a highly-competitive digital-focused industry' Oct 6, 2020 6:32 PM CDT PlayStation 5's massive heat sink is why the console is so gigantic A massive copper heat sink makes up a big portion of the PlayStation 5's case real estate, along with a massive 120mm fan. Oct 7, 2020 1:05 PM CDT Xbox exec on $70 games: Does price matter if the game is on Game Pass? Microsoft has a unique response to the new $70 next-gen game MSRP: Does the price hike actually matter if it's on Game Pass? Oct 8, 2020 1:30 PM CDT Square Enix embraces cross-play and free PS5, Xbox Series X upgrades Square Enix is starting to support cross-play and free next-gen upgrades with its new games, boding well for PS5, Series X owners. Oct 8, 2020 4:34 PM CDT PS5 backward compatibility: These PS4 games aren't playable on PS5 Not every PlayStation 4 game is playable on Sony's next-gen PS5, but you really won't miss these non-compatible games one bit. Oct 9, 2020 1:03 PM CDT Here's the latest list of 120 FPS games on Xbox Series X, Series S Microsoft's next-gen Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S support 120 FPS gaming, here's a list of those 120 FPS ready games. Oct 9, 2020 7:31 PM CDT Warframe graphical upgrades are coming, RTX and DLSS could be used Digital Extremes teases that NVIDIA RTX and DLSS visual upgrades could be coming to Warframe, with an updated rendering engine. Oct 11, 2020 7:50 PM CDT Apex Legends receives support for NVIDIA Reflex technology NVIDIA announces it has Reflex technology inside of Apex Legends, joins Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, VALORANT, and Fortnite. Oct 12, 2020 8:29 PM CDT Gears of War Tactics dev ramps up workforce for mysterious projects Gears of War Tactics developer Splash Damage is about to kick off a big hiring spree for some mysterious new projects/games. Oct 13, 2020 12:38 PM CDT Gamestop teams up with Microsoft to push ecommerce ambitions GameStop partners with Microsoft, the most powerful services titan in the industry, and solidifies its ecommerce ambitions. Oct 13, 2020 3:33 PM CDT Hungry for a Whopper from Burger King? You could win a PlayStation 5 The console wars turn into the fast food wars as Sony signs a promo deal with Burger King, offers free PlayStation 5 giveaway. Oct 13, 2020 6:31 PM CDT Flight Simulator's latest update is here, and gamers aren't happy Microsoft Flight Simulator's new 1.9.5.0 update has fixed crashes to desktop, but gamers aren't happy with the small update. Oct 14, 2020 1:00 AM CDT DOOM Eternal running on a fridge... Hell has never been so cool Here's DOOM Eternal streaming through Xbox Game Pass through Cloud Gaming on a Samsung smart fridge through a Galaxy Z Fold 2. Oct 14, 2020 7:27 PM CDT American rapper Logic buys ultra-rare Pokemon card for $220,000 American rapper Logic (Robert Bryson Hall II) has dumped down $220,000 on an ultra-rare Pokemon card for his growing collection. Oct 14, 2020 9:23 PM CDT Destiny 2 hits 4K 60FPS on PS5, Xbox Series X with custom FOV slider Bungie confirms perf targets for Destiny 2's free next-gen upgrade on PS5 and Xbox Series X, 4K 60FPS possible with FOV slider. Oct 15, 2020 4:04 PM CDT Assassin's Creed Valhalla PC needs RTX 2080 for 4K 30FPS on Ultra Assassin's Creed Valhalla PC system requirements: SSD recommended, 16GB RAM and Radeon RX 5700 XT or GeForce RTX 2080 for 4K 30FPS. Oct 15, 2020 11:24 PM CDT New Analogue Duo console preserves a weird time in 80s and 90s gaming Analogue's new Duo console aims to preserve yet another generation of console gaming, this time with a universal NEC player. Oct 16, 2020 11:33 AM CDT Xbox Series X SSD: SK Hynix 4D TLC NAND, Phison E19 memory controller Xbox Series X/S consoles are optimized for read/write-heavy loads and increased durability thanks to TLC 4D NAND flash memory. Oct 16, 2020 5:25 PM CDT PlayStation 5 to sell an absurd 200 million consoles, analyst predicts One analyst has ridiculously high expectations for the PS5, expecting the next-gen console to sell 45 million more units than PS2. Oct 17, 2020 1:10 PM CDT MachineGames wants to make more co-op multiplayer games MachineGames wants to take its learnings from Youngblood and apply them to future games, Wolfenstein 3 could have co-op too. Oct 18, 2020 2:21 PM CDT Final Fantasy VII + Final Fantasy VIII duo pack coming to Switch Square Enix is releasing a $40 dual-game cartridge in APAC and Europe containing some of the best Final Fantasy games ever made. Oct 19, 2020 1:32 PM CDT Halloween's scariest game might not be playable on PlayStation 5 One of the most scary Halloween horror games on PlayStation 4 may not be playable on Sony's next-gen PlayStation 5 console. Oct 19, 2020 5:33 PM CDT This is the most next-gen game ever, and you've never heard about it Teardown could easily become the next Minecraft, with some of the best destruction physics that I've seen in a game... ever. Oct 20, 2020 10:30 PM CDT Here's how to get a free copy of Halo 5 Guardians from Microsoft Halo Infinite has been delayed, but you can still grab a free copy of Halo 5 Guardians on Xbox with a simple account sign up. Oct 21, 2020 12:25 PM CDT Gears 5 on Xbox Series X significantly cuts input latency at 120FPS Playing Gears 5 in 120FPS on Xbox Series X can significantly reduce input latency by up to 57% in modes where it matters most. Oct 21, 2020 4:08 PM CDT This is the only trailer you need to watch for Watch Dogs: Legion Ubisoft releases new Watch Dogs: Legion: Classroom 101 Co-Op video, which shows how you can join the Resistance with your friends. Oct 21, 2020 10:30 PM CDT PS5's UI is a clean and functionally-layered evolution over the PS4 The PS5's UI has multiple layers that all serve a bigger purpose, complete with interactive modes like on-screen hints and more. Oct 22, 2020 1:33 PM CDT Fortnite is 60GB smaller on the PC with its latest patch Fortnite's new patch for the PC weighs in at 27GB, with Epic Games using new optimizations to massively reduce the overall size. Oct 22, 2020 9:30 PM CDT Ultra-bizarre HR Giger-esque FPS Scorn releases 2021 on Xbox Series X Ultra-bizarre fantasy-horror first-person shooter Scorn will launch in 2021 on Xbox Series X and PC with 4K 60FPS performance. Oct 23, 2020 5:11 PM CDT Microsoft embraces memes, makes a real Xbox Series X fridge Microsoft actually did it. They embraced the memes and made a life-sized Xbox Series X fridge that stays nice and chilly. Oct 24, 2020 2:26 PM CDT Switch JoyCon prices drop closer to controller's actual value Nintendo has lowered the Switch JoyCon prices to $40 a piece, a nice drop but it's not enough to reflect the controller's quality. Oct 24, 2020 5:31 PM CDT New PS4 game patches reduce HDD load times by up to 85% PS4 owners get a taste of the next-gen PlayStation 5's ultra-fast loading times as first-party games get new fast-load patches. Oct 25, 2020 12:04 PM CDT New Elder Scrolls VI fan-made trailer is absolutely mind-blowing This fan-made Elder Scrolls VI: Hammerfell trailer is an amazing showcase of possible next-gen console tech. We wish it were real. Oct 25, 2020 3:26 PM CDT Move over, Among Us: Phasmophobia is gaming's latest indie hit An ambitious paranormal ghost hunter indie has outsold AAA hits like Cyberpunk 2077, Baldur's Gate 3, and even new hit Among Us. Oct 25, 2020 6:52 PM CDT Ubisoft confirms PS5, Xbox Series X game performance: 4K 120FPS + more Ubisoft details the kind of in-game performance we can expect on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X in AC Valhalla, Watch Dogs, etc. Oct 26, 2020 6:15 PM CDT PUBG will run at 60FPS on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X consoles PUBG will offer super-smooth chicken dinners on next-gen PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S consoles with 60FPS framerate mode. Oct 26, 2020 11:27 PM CDT CD Projekt RED devs working 100 hour work weeks on Cyberpunk 2077 CD Projekt RED's crunch is leading to massive work weeks that exceed 100 hours, meaning devs are working 14 hour+ work days. Oct 27, 2020 5:27 PM CDT Xbox to experiment with new business models outside of monetization Microsoft plans to innovate beyond its current business models and push things past Game Pass, monetization, and subscriptions. Oct 29, 2020 2:19 PM CDT Sony raises gaming earnings forecast by $945 million on software surge Sony has adjusted its FY2020 games segment sales revenue estimates by 100 billion yen ($945 million) due to strong software surge. Oct 29, 2020 6:54 PM CDT Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War PC trailer details PCMR version in 4K We already knew the PC version of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War would be the best, but it smashes PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X. Oct 29, 2020 11:09 PM CDT Ark Survival Evolved's Xbox Series X upgrades are mind blowing Ark Survival Evolved's performance on Xbox Series X is a huge evolution, and the transformation has to be seen to be believed. Oct 30, 2020 12:37 PM CDT Halo: Infinite loses another big lead as game enters difficult dev 343 Industries studio head Chris Lee is no longer working on Halo: Infinite, marks another big exec to leave the turbulent game. Oct 31, 2020 9:46 PM CDT ISS astronauts are going to vote from space, here's how The presidential election is getting really close, and one of the main concerns people have is how votes will be casted. Oct 1, 2020 5:32 AM CDT Canon's new mixed reality device is smaller than a smartphone Canon's MREAL S1 is a passthrough mixed reality viewer for the auto industry that you can hold in your hands or strap to your head. Oct 1, 2020 8:58 PM CDT AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT will 'challenge' RTX 3080: 16GB for $549-$699 AMD's next-gen Navi 21-based flagship RDNA 2 graphics card will 'challenge the RTX 3080' with 16GB RAM, priced between $549-$699. Oct 2, 2020 11:28 AM CDT Foveated rendering gives Reverb Omnicept 39% performance uplift Tobii demonstrated the benefits of its eye-tracking technology in the HP Reverb G2 Omnicept Edition with two performance videos. Oct 2, 2020 8:29 PM CDT Acer Predator X34S: 34-inch 3440 x 1440 @ 200Hz with 0.5ms response Acer Predator X34S revealed: 34-inch UltraWide gaming monitor with 3440 x 1440 native res, 200Hz refresh, 0.5ms response. Oct 4, 2020 9:29 PM CDT Leadtek reveals GeForce RTX 3090 WinFast Hurricane graphics card Leadtek's new GeForce RTX 3090 WinFast Hurricane: triple-slot, triple-fan custom graphics card with some serious RGB lighting. Oct 5, 2020 7:32 PM CDT AMD's next-gen RDNA 2 cards rumored to have 'Infinity Cache' tech AMD's next-gen flagship Radeon RX 6900 XT will take swings at the GeForce RTX 3080, and it should be thanks to Infinity Cache. Oct 5, 2020 9:44 PM CDT These Five Quest games are getting updates for Quest 2 Oculus is planning to launch a content package for Quest 2 with five games with optimized graphics for the new computing hardware. Oct 6, 2020 12:22 AM CDT John McAfee arrested for tax evasion, faces up to 30 years in prison Cybersecurity magnate John McAfee has been arrested on indictment charges for four years' of tax evasion, to face extradition. Oct 6, 2020 1:17 PM CDT Intel's next-gen Rocket Lake-S drops in March 2021, will fight Zen 3 Intel's next-gen Rocket Lake-S series rumored for March 2021, could be unveiled at CES 2021 in January -- will battle AMD Zen 3. Oct 6, 2020 9:31 PM CDT ZapBox is a 6-DoF mixed reality headset that you can buy for $40 Zappar launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund the production of All-new ZapBox, a $40 mixed reality headset for your smartphone. Oct 7, 2020 6:41 PM CDT AMD Radeon RX 6000 series teased with new Zen 3: 4K 60FPS gaming AMD Radeon RX 6000 series teased with next-gen Zen 3 CPU: 4K 88FPS average on Ultra detail in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. Oct 8, 2020 11:30 AM CDT NZXT's new Z490 motherboard perfectly compliments its elegant cases NZXT's N7 Z490 motherboard offers a clean design that perfectly compliments the company's elegant minimalist design language. Oct 8, 2020 8:39 PM CDT Alienware 38: UltraWide 38-inch 3840 x 1600 at 144Hz monitor for $1900 Alienware's new AW3821DW is a new 38-inch UltraWide gaming beast with a larger native 3840 x 1600 resolution and 144Hz refresh. Oct 8, 2020 10:37 PM CDT These new ASUS ROG motherboards ready for AMD's next-gen Zen 3 CPUs ASUS ROG Crosshair DARK HERO + ROG STRIX B550-XE motherboards unveiled, will work with Zen 3-based AMD Ryzen 5000 series CPUs. Oct 9, 2020 1:23 AM CDT Global TV shipments are at an all-time high, for obvious reasons Samsung and LG lead the way, with global TV shipments hit 'historical high' because there are more people at home right now. Oct 9, 2020 9:33 PM CDT NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 with 20GB rumored for December 2020 launch NVIDIA rumored to launch GeForce RTX 3080 with 20GB and also the GeForce RTX 3070 with 16GB in December 2020, after Big Navi. Oct 11, 2020 10:10 PM CDT Amazon's Lord of the Rings TV show reaches pivotal point in filming The director that's doing Amazon's Lord of the Rings TV show has revealed he has reached a milestone in the TV shows filming. Oct 12, 2020 3:03 AM CDT Remember AMD's custom Project Quantum PC? It might become a reality AMD files a new patent for Project Quantum -- this time with an integrated PSU. With Zen 3 + RDNA 2, Intel NUC might be DOA. Oct 12, 2020 7:28 PM CDT FOVE0 eye-tracking headset gets new features with software updates FOVE Inc released version 1.0 of its software platform for the FOVE0 eye-tracking VR headset that gives it new biometric abilities. Oct 12, 2020 11:50 PM CDT Beat Saber now has a multiplayer mode to battle your friends Beat Games released a multiplayer update for Beat Saber that lets you test your skills against up to four players head to head. Oct 13, 2020 7:14 PM CDT Intel Core i3-10100F: new quad-core CPU at up to 4.3GHz for under $100 Intel Core i3-10100F drops its integrated graphics, but will see a drop to less than $100 at retail -- offering 4 cores, 8 threads. Oct 13, 2020 9:52 PM CDT ASUS GeForce GTX 1660 GUNDAM inspired graphics card spotted ASUS ROG Strix motherboard inspired by GUNDAM teased, now a custom GeForce GTX 1660 series GUNDAM graphics card has been spotted. Oct 13, 2020 11:46 PM CDT Snap's Lens Studio 3.2 supports Apple's LiDAR camera for seamless AR Lens Studio 3.2 now supports Apple's new iPhone 12 Pro lineup with LiDAR cameras. Now developers can create more believable AR. Oct 14, 2020 6:43 PM CDT Check out this teardown of a Quest 2 headset The Oculus Quest 2 is a complicated device. We know that because someone already tore one apart within hours of receiving theirs. Oct 14, 2020 10:48 PM CDT Cybershoes for Quest is in the works, Kickstarter campaign coming soon Cybershoes today announced its intent to build a wireless version of its locomotion peripheral that works with Oculus Quest. Oct 15, 2020 8:04 AM CDT 3dRudder is now shipping a wireless model for standalone headsets 3dRudder is now shipping a wireless version of its locomotion controller that works with Oculus Quest and Pico Neo standalone VR. Oct 15, 2020 8:38 PM CDT Someone is flying over LAX in a jet pack -- is it Iron Man?! Someone is flying around in a jet pack like a rocket man, annoying air traffic controllers at LAX -- and it's not the first time. Oct 15, 2020 9:59 PM CDT Facebook abandoned the whole Go platform; Quest 2 can't play Go games Oculus Quest 2 is not backwards compatible with the company's older platforms. Quest 2 can't play Oculus Go and GearVR games. Oct 16, 2020 5:26 PM CDT Intel to sell NAND flash memory business to SK Hynix for $10 billion Intel plans to sell its high-performance NAND flash biz to SK Hynix, the world's second largest memory-maker, for $10 billion. Oct 19, 2020 3:14 PM CDT Pimax secured a $20 million investment to improve customer experience Pimax secured a $20 million Series B investment which will enable it to improve its development and customer service efforts. Oct 19, 2020 10:03 PM CDT Quest 2 is very good for developers, sales through the roof Quest 2 is selling well and its driving software sales along with it. VR developers reported huge sales gains following the launch. Oct 19, 2020 11:53 PM CDT LG's new 65-inch rollable OLED TV costs a mind-blowing $78,000 LG introduces the world's first rollable OLED to the South Korean market, and it commands an astronomical $78,000 price tag. Oct 20, 2020 4:27 PM CDT AMD learns from NVIDIA: Radeon RX 6000, Ryzen 5000 launch guidelines AMD reportedly sets guidelines with retailers to avoid any launch issues with consumers over Radeon RX 6000, Ryzen 5000 series. Oct 20, 2020 7:38 PM CDT COLORFUL GeForce RTX 3080 iGame Ultra: super-limited edition card COLOFUL's most-limited GeForce RTX 3080 iGame Ultra, like every other GeForce RTX 3080 on the planet right now -- but more so. Oct 20, 2020 9:52 PM CDT Impossible Foods has plant-based milk, says it tastes like real milk Impossible Foods moving away from making plant-based meat, moves into plant-based milk alternative that it calls Impossible Milk. Oct 21, 2020 12:32 AM CDT Quest 2 is selling even better than Facebook anticipated Facebook expected the Quest 2 to sell well, but the company didn't expect the headset to fly off the shelves quiet so fast. Oct 21, 2020 7:29 PM CDT Adobe's AR Together solves object persistence in multi-user AR Adobe solved the object persistence problem that plaques multi-user AR. Now your AR decorations will be visible to everyone. Oct 21, 2020 9:29 PM CDT Acer just announced a metal & carbon fiber laptop designed by Porsche Acer worked with Porsche to create the all-metal chassis and carbon fiber lid in the new Porsche Design Acer Book RS laptop. Oct 21, 2020 11:51 PM CDT AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT PCB leaked, Big Navi is real close now This is our first look at AMD's new Big Navi-based Navi 21 XT-powered Radeon RX 6800 XT engineering board, shaping up well. Oct 22, 2020 7:36 PM CDT Intel DG1 GPU shipping now, Xe-HPG DG2 GPU in the labs right now Intel's new DG1 should be seen in the wild soon, gaming-focused Intel Xe-HPG DG2 is currently being tested in the Intel labs. Oct 22, 2020 9:12 PM CDT Google does damage control to counter controversial dev statements Google doesn't approve of controversial streamer statements made from Typhoon Studios/Stadia game developer Alex Hutchinson. Oct 23, 2020 3:01 PM CDT ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 6800 XT boosts above 2.5GHz, uses 290W AMD's next-gen Big Navi has some high GPU clock speeds, with Navi 21 XT on a custom Radeon RX 6800 XT reaching over 2.5GHz boost. Oct 25, 2020 9:34 PM CDT Radeon RX 6800 XT leaked results: faster than GeForce RTX 3080 at 4K AMD's new Big Navi Radeon RX 6800 XT leaked benchmarks see it crush the GeForce RTX 3080 in 4K rasterization, loses in ray tracing. Oct 26, 2020 8:29 PM CDT PALIT announces its new GeForce RTX 3070 JetStream graphics card Palit's new GeForce RTX 3070 JetStream drops most of the RGB lighting bling, drops with the other RTX 3070s on October 29. Oct 26, 2020 10:01 PM CDT Lenovo is now selling ThinkStation computers with Varjo XR headsets Lenovo and Varjo have teamed up to offer bundle packages for enterprise customers that include workstations and Varjo XR headsets. Oct 26, 2020 11:41 PM CDT NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti teased again, would feature 12GB GDDR6X NVIDIA's purported GeForce RTX 3080 Ti would be placed between the GeForce RTX 3080 and GeForce RTX 3090 graphics cards. Oct 27, 2020 3:34 AM CDT AMD's new Radeon RX 6900 XT announced, competes with RTX 3090 for $999 AMD's new Radeon RX 6900 XT announced for $999, releases on December 8 -- competes with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 that costs $1499. Oct 29, 2020 2:14 AM CDT AMD's new RDNA 2 architecture revealed, 2x perf over the RX 5700 XT AMD's new RDNA 2 graphics architecture has been revealed, with plenty of goodies under the hood to compete, and beat Ampere. Oct 29, 2020 6:30 AM CDT Intel details next-gen Rocket Lake-S architecture, ready for Q1 2021 Intel tries to steal AMD's new Zen 3 thunder with Rocket Lake-S, with the new chip promised for Q1 2021 with PCIe 4.0 and more. Oct 29, 2020 9:00 AM CDT Tilt Five lands $7.5 million to fund its AR tabletop gaming platform Tilt Five received $7.5 million in a Series A funding round led by SIP Global Partners. The company will use it to ramp up staff. Oct 29, 2020 4:25 PM CDT NVIDIA's new GeForce 457.09 WHQL drivers out, support GeForce RTX 3070 NVIDIA's new GeForce Game Ready 457.09 WHQL drivers are here, Game Ready for Watch Dogs: Legion and the new GeForce RTX 3070. Oct 29, 2020 10:29 PM CDT Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War bundled FREE with RTX 3080, RTX 3090 NVIDIA announces GeForce RTX Call of Duty Bundle, bundles COD: Black Ops Cold War with GeForce RTX 3090, RTX 3080 graphics cards. Oct 30, 2020 8:33 PM CDT Five times as many people pre-ordered Quest 2 compared to Quest Facebook announced that it received 5x as many pre-orders for the Quest 2 as it did for Quest 1, exceeding company expectations. Oct 30, 2020 10:11 PM CDT PureVPN Brings Scary-Good Treats This Halloween Grab an incredible PureVPN deal with 85% off plus an extra 10% off using code 'tweak10' this Halloween! Scary-good treats await. Oct 31, 2020 4:42 AM CDT News Archive Newsletter Subscription
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