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- CES 2021 is all-digital: 150K virtual visitors, 1000 exhibitors
CES 2021 begins on January 11, 2021 and will be virtual only with an expected 150,000 virtual visitors and 1000 exhibitors.Dec 31, 2020 11:26 PM CST - The world's largest Tesla Supercharger station opens in Shanghai
Tesla's new Supercharger station in Shanghai, China has opened with the 72-stall facility much bigger than the one in California.Dec 31, 2020 10:47 PM CST - ASUS ROG Zephyrus GA15 GA503QS packs RTX 3080 with 16GB of VRAM?!
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 gaming laptop packs Zen 3-based AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS CPU (8C/16T) and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 with 16GB VRAM.Dec 31, 2020 10:16 PM CST - Intel Core i9-11900K appears again in new CPU-Z benchmarks
Intel's new Core i9-11900K is showing some impressive IPC gains in leaked CPU-Z benchmarks, beating AMD's best Ryzen 9 5950X.Dec 31, 2020 9:07 PM CST - WB fast-tracking Wonder Woman 3 after WW84 success on HBO Max
Warner Bros. will be debuting their 2021 movies simultaneously on HBO Max and in theaters this year, but that all changes in 2023.Dec 31, 2020 8:28 PM CST - This Cyberpunk 2077 mod tweaks the behavior of NPCs in the game
This new mod called Alternate Crowd Behavior makes tweaks to how crowds are generated in Cyberpunk 2077, improving performance.Dec 31, 2020 7:24 PM CST - Cyberpunk 2077 can run on an Atari VCS (but it's pretty bad)
The Atari VCS can run the PC version of Cyberpunk 2077 via Windows 10...but it's very, very janky cranked down to minimum settings.Dec 31, 2020 6:44 PM CST - Destiny 2 maintains consistent 120FPS variable 1440p on PS5, Series X
Bungie has significantly optimized Destiny 2 to leverage the PS5's and Xbox Series X's tech with consistent 120FPS gameplay.Dec 31, 2020 4:39 PM CST - This modded Nintendo 64 handheld console is the size of a cartridge
What if the Nintendo Switch and the old-school Nintendo 64 merged together? They'd be something like this tiny modded build.Dec 31, 2020 3:40 PM CST - Boston Dynamics shows off its robot, which now dances better than me
Boston Dynamics show off its most advanced robot yet, which can pretty much dance better than most of the human race... hmm.Dec 31, 2020 2:56 AM CST - Global spending on mobile apps: $407 million on Christmas Day alone
Sensor Tower estimates global spending on Apple App Store and Google Play Store reached a record $407.6 million on Christmas Day.Dec 31, 2020 2:19 AM CST - LG teases 55-inch transparent OLED in sushi bar of the future
LG Display will be showing off its next-gen displays at CES 2021, starting with a transparent OLED in a sushi bar environment.Dec 31, 2020 1:26 AM CST - GALAX's new RTX 3090, RTX 3080 CLASSIC cards have blower cooler design
If you want to go old school, then the GALAX GeForce RTX 3090 and GeForce RTX 3080 CLASSIC series cards have a blower-style cooler.Dec 31, 2020 12:50 AM CST - We now have Call of Duty themed GeForce RTX 3080, RTX 3070 cards
Emtek announces new GeForce RTX 3080 HV Black Monster COD Edition graphics card, themed for Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War.Dec 31, 2020 12:28 AM CST - This is our very first look at STALKER 2 -- with in-game footage shown
STALKER 2 official in-engine gameplay teaser shown off, with GSC Game World really ringing out the end of 2020 with a big bang.Dec 30, 2020 11:53 PM CST - Sabrent rockets out of California, makes new HQ in Florida in 2021
Sabrent is another big business adding to the mass exodus from California, with Sabrent setting up shop down in Florida.Dec 30, 2020 11:25 PM CST - GIGABYTE announces Radeon RX 6900 XT Gaming OC graphics card
GIGABYTE's new Radeon RX 6900 XT Gaming OC has a triple-fan cooler, triple 8-pin PCIe power required, with WindForce 3X cooling.Dec 30, 2020 10:51 PM CST - GIGABYTE also confirms GeForce RTX 3080 Ti with 20GB cards are coming
GIGABYTE will have AORUS Xtreme, AORUS Master, Vision, Gaming, Eagle, and Turbo models of its new GeForce RTX 3080 Ti with 20GB.Dec 30, 2020 10:26 PM CST - John McAfee has hours left, will eat his own d*ck if BTC isn't $500K
John McAfee has around 24 hours left for Bitcoin to go from $30,000 to $500,000 or else he will eat his own d*ck in person.Dec 30, 2020 9:59 PM CST - Bitcoin's new all-time high close to $30,000: could tip over by 2021
Bitcoin is reaching for the stars to end 2020 with BTC hitting a new all-time high of just over $29,000 -- will it hit $30K?Dec 30, 2020 9:25 PM CST - Epic Games Launcher's new update will fix high CPU usage bug
Epic Games says that it has 'identified the issue' regarding high CPU usage on the Epic Games Launcher, update is on the way.Dec 30, 2020 7:27 PM CST - PS5 PlayStation Plus subscribers get these 3 free games in January
Sony is giving away another free PlayStation 5 game in January 2021, and PS5 PS Plus subscribers get access to these 3 free games.Dec 30, 2020 4:33 PM CST - This Diablo spiritual successor is now free on the Epic Store
Torchlight II, the older aRPG from Diablo's original Blizzard North developers, is now free on the Epic Games Store launcher.Dec 30, 2020 3:35 PM CST - Metro Last Light is free on GOG.com right now
4A Games' innovative Metro Last Light is currently free on GOG.com for the next 48 hours, so be sure to grab it right now.Dec 30, 2020 1:38 PM CST - Respawn has been working on a new IP for a while now
Respawn Entertainment's Vince Zampella is leading a new DICE studio in L.A., and Respawn is helping work on a brand new game IP.Dec 30, 2020 11:51 AM CST - Mysterious 150 million year old 'Sea Dragon' found in English Channel
The new small marine reptile is from 150 million years ago, known as the Thalassodraco etchesi or Etches sea dragon in England.Dec 30, 2020 12:24 AM CST - VW shows off its prototype mobile EV charging robot
VW's prototype EV charging robot has a cut face that lights up, brings the battery trailer over to your car and plugs it in.Dec 29, 2020 11:28 PM CST - FAA's new Remote ID requirements act as 'license plate for drones'
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) releases its new drone regulations: Remote ID acts as a 'license plate for drones'.Dec 29, 2020 11:03 PM CST - LG's new 8K QNED TVs debut in 2021 with mini LED technology
LG already dominates with OLED TVs and is now debuting a new 8K QNED TV to its lineup in 2021 using mini LED technology.Dec 29, 2020 10:29 PM CST - These pure gold custom AirPods Max headphones cost $100,000
Caviar's so-way-over-the-top custom AirPods Max Golden White are the luxury version of Apple's new headphones, costing $100,000.Dec 29, 2020 10:00 PM CST - This new Cyberpunk 2077 mod improves ray tracing performance
Cyberpunk 2077 ray tracing performance can be improved with the new 'Optimized Raytracing Setting' mod for GeForce RTX owners.Dec 29, 2020 9:26 PM CST - ASUS ROG STRIX laptop in 2021: AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX CPU + RTX 3080 GPU
ASUS ROG STRIX 2021 laptops will rock up to AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX CPU, up to GeForce RTX 3080 GPU, and 2K 165Hz display technology.Dec 29, 2020 9:01 PM CST - Tundra Labs will launch a Vive Tracker alternative on Kickstarter
Tundra Labs is gearing up to launch a Vive Tracker alternative on Kickstarter that's lighter, smaller, and has better battery life.Dec 29, 2020 8:48 PM CST - Apple's first 5G iPad will have next-gen micro-LED display in 2021
Apple is reportedly gearing up for a new 12.9-inch iPad Pro with 5G connectivity, and a next-gen micro-LED display in 2021.Dec 29, 2020 8:26 PM CST - No, 500,000 GeForce RTX 30 series GPUs weren't found in lost shipment
A big story about 500,000 missing GeForce RTX 30 series cards in a shipping container was fake news, you still can't buy one.Dec 29, 2020 7:45 PM CST - Samsung's unreleased Galaxy S21 Ultra Limited Edition costs $60,000
If you've got $60,000 ready to spend on a new phone, check out Caviar's upcoming Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Limited Edition.Dec 29, 2020 7:14 PM CST - This Cyberpunk 2077 vehicle collection is worth 2 million eddies
This Cyberpunk 2077 player grinds 2 million eddies & collects every buyable car in the game, from the Quadra to the Aerondight S9.Dec 29, 2020 5:31 PM CST - Cyberpunk 2077 has an unfinished NCART monorail system
Cyberpunk 2077 was apparently supposed to have a rideable NCART railway, but it might've been cut due to time constraints.Dec 29, 2020 4:29 PM CST - Will Cyberpunk 2077's free DLC be delayed due to console updates?
CD Projekt RED plans to start releasing Cyberpunk 2077's free DLC in early 2021, but could the PS4/Xbox One updates delay it?Dec 29, 2020 3:47 PM CST - Take-Two CEO still not sold on subscriptions, game streaming
Despite its brief stint on Game Pass, don't expect to see Take-Two make its own Uplay/EA Play-style subscription any time soon.Dec 29, 2020 3:18 PM CST - Chris Roberts promises not to rush Squadron 42 or compromise quality
Roberts Space Industries refuses to give an exact date for Squadron 42's release, assures gamers it'll be 'done when it is done'Dec 29, 2020 2:47 PM CST - Grand Theft Auto IV made a huge $2 billion in sales revenues
Grand Theft Auto IV has made a huge $2 billion in sales revenue, but GTA V absolutely destroys it with multi-billion earnings.Dec 29, 2020 2:17 PM CST - Next-gen Series X/S Fable reboot should have an awesome storyline
Control's narrative lead writer Anna Megill is penning the storyline for Microsoft's new Fable reboot. How will it turn out?Dec 29, 2020 1:47 PM CST - Report: New PS5 stock to surge in 2021, 18 million PS5s to be shipped
Sony is reportedly ramping up PlayStation 5 production to huge levels in 2021, and could ship as many as 18 million PS5s.Dec 29, 2020 1:14 PM CST - CD Projekt will 'vigorously' defend against Cyberpunk 2077 lawsuits
CD Projekt RED will fight the new Cyberpunk 2077 lawsuits tooth and nail, and plans to make a strong case against the allegations.Dec 29, 2020 12:15 PM CST - Report: PS5 ships record-breaking 3.4 million units in four weeks
Sony's PlayStation 5 comes swinging out of the gate with 3.4 million units shipped worldwide, but full sales are unknown.Dec 29, 2020 11:17 AM CST - This 78 x GeForce RTX 3080 crypto mining rig makes $128,000 per year
78 x NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 graphics cards mining crypto: should be making around $12,840 per month in ETH mining alone.Dec 28, 2020 11:46 PM CST - LG's new refrigerators can be opened with just your voice
LG's new 2021 family of InstaView fridges can be opened with a voice command, would be handy if you have groceries in your hands.Dec 28, 2020 11:06 PM CST - A bunch of custom PS5 faceplates are coming from dbrand in 2021
Sony PlayStation 5 owners will soon be able to buy custom PS5 faceplates from dbrand, takes a dig at Cyberpunk 2077 developer CDPR.Dec 28, 2020 10:43 PM CST - Warner Bros. sees a future of cinema in 2023, HBO Max will settle down
Warner Bros. hopes to return to exclusive cinema releases in 2023, with HBO Max being a bigger star in 2021 and 2022 for releases.Dec 28, 2020 9:31 PM CST - Check out this PS5 made from solid GOLD that costs close to $1 million
Caviar announces Golden Rock: a one-of-a-kind golden version of the PlayStation 5 -- 20KG of gold used, costs nearly $1 million.Dec 28, 2020 8:45 PM CST - Expect next-gen upgrades for Assassin's Creed Valhalla soon
Ubisoft isn't squeezing the most out of next-gen consoles and PCs, but the developer wants to 'continue to capitalize on that'.Dec 28, 2020 8:21 PM CST - You can now reserve Samsung's next-gen Galaxy S21 smartphone in the US
Samsung's next-gen Galaxy S21 smartphone pre-order registrations are now live in the US, with the full unveiling in January 2021.Dec 28, 2020 7:31 PM CST - NVIDIA's next-gen AD102 GPU: RTX 4090 twice as fast as the RTX 3090?!
NVIDIA's next-gen Lovelace Ada AD102 GPU rumored to pack a huge 18432 CUDA cores... up from the 10752 on GA102 in the RTX 3090.Dec 28, 2020 5:36 PM CST - Remember Titan Quest? THQ Nordic is teasing a sequel to the ARPG
THQ Nordic is teasing a sequel to the old school PC action RPG Titan Quest, and it could feature native four-player co-op play.Dec 28, 2020 5:35 PM CST - This Cyberpunk 2077 mod might give you an extra 30FPS on PC
Programmer CodeZ1LLa releases EZ Optimizer for Cyberpunk 2077 that reportedly offers up to 30FPS more performance -- insane!Dec 28, 2020 12:59 AM CST - Elon Musk: SpaceX to test Super Heavy booster in 'a few months'
Elon Musk says that flight testing on SpaceX's new Super Heavy booster will begin in 'a few months' from now -- for Starship.Dec 27, 2020 9:30 PM CST - Chris Roberts: Star Citizen is making 'tremendous strides'
Cloud Imperium Games founder and CEO Chris Roberts says Star Citizen is making 'tremendous strides' as we head into 2021.Dec 27, 2020 8:27 PM CST - Fox Sports uses Sony A7R IV for more cinematic feels in NFL broadcasts
Fox Sports uses $10,000 'Megalodon' rig: Sony A7R IV, Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM lens, DJI Ronin-S gimbal, and a field monitor.Dec 27, 2020 7:17 PM CST - PS5's Returnal is the game Mass Effect Andromeda should've been
Housemarque's new next-gen Returnal game on PlayStation 5 sports snappy third-person combat akin to Mass Effect Andromeda.Dec 27, 2020 6:29 PM CST - Warframe dev will remain indie after Tencent buyout: no changes coming
Tencent now owns Warframe developer Digital Extremes, but fear not: The devs will remain independent and community-driven.Dec 27, 2020 5:33 PM CST - Activision stock now is higher than its ever been in 26 years
Activision stock rises higher than its ever been in the history of the company, driven by mega-hits like Shadowlands and Black Ops.Dec 27, 2020 4:45 PM CST - Kanye West almost made a Nintendo game...how crazy would it have been?
Back in 2016, Kanye West wanted to work with Nintendo of America on a mysterious game. Imagine what it could've been like?Dec 27, 2020 4:14 PM CST - This Cyberpunk 2077 build channels one of Morrowind's best features
This Cyberpunk 2077 character build uses special augmentations and lets players 'fly' around Night City with a super jump.Dec 27, 2020 3:44 PM CST - Got a Tesla? Here's how you can make it FART at your neighbors
Tesla's new holiday update includes a new Boombox mode, which allows for custom audio and some huge fun -- 2021 begins with a bang.Dec 27, 2020 12:12 AM CST - Researchers in Korea made an artificial sun at 100 million degrees
Researchers at the Korean Superconducting Tokamak Advanced Research (KSTAR) facility create an artificial sun, 100 million degrees.Dec 26, 2020 11:45 PM CST - Intel Core i9-11900 smiles for the benchmark camera, tested on Z490
Intel's new Core i9-11900 benchmarked in the wild, the 8-core/16-thread CPU was boosting to 4.4GHz and keeping up with the 10900K.Dec 26, 2020 11:18 PM CST - Uh, so ASUS kinda just confirmed the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti with 20GB
ASUS ROG STRIX GeForce RTX 3080 Ti with 20GB of VRAM confirmed on ASUS support and services page, RTX 3060 with 12GB as well.Dec 26, 2020 10:50 PM CST - MSI details its beefy Radeon RX 6800 XT GAMING X TRIO graphics card
MSI showcases its custom Radeon RX 6800 XT GAMING X TRIO graphics card, while also teasing the Radeon RX 6900 XT GAMING X TRIO.Dec 26, 2020 10:15 PM CST - Among Us beats PUBG's Steam player numbers in 2020
Among Us clashes heads with huge top-sellers on Steam, beating out Red Dead Redemption 2, Doom Eternal, and Cyberpunk 2077.Dec 26, 2020 6:55 PM CST - Epic Games Store launcher raising temps in AMD CPUs
The Epic Games Store is reportedly chomping up CPU usage and raising temps in AMD Ryzen CPUs when running as a background app.Dec 26, 2020 6:18 PM CST - This new PS5 feature avoids lots of confusion for next-gen players
No mix ups! The PlayStation 5 now lets you know whether you're about to launch an older PS4 or next-gen PS5 version of a game.Dec 26, 2020 5:49 PM CST - CD Projekt RED officially getting sued over Cyberpunk 2077 controversy
CD Projekt RED is officially getting sued over deceptive practices and misleading investors due to the Cyberpunk 2077 controversy.Dec 26, 2020 4:57 PM CST - Xbox store now warns gamers about poor Cyberpunk 2077 performance
Microsoft has put up a PSA on Cyberpunk 2077's Xbox storefront page to warn Xbox One owners about poor in-game performance.Dec 26, 2020 4:27 PM CST - Yes, Halo Infinite is still releasing on last-gen Xbox One consoles
Halo Infinite is still coming to base Xbox One last-gen consoles as 343 Industries squashes a new rumor that has gamers buzzing.Dec 25, 2020 4:27 PM CST - The Nintendo Switch used to look kind of like a PSP
Nintendo's early concepts for the Switch handheld-console hybrid system were pretty strange and rather uncomfortable looking.Dec 24, 2020 6:55 PM CST - Cyberpunk 2077 has a auto-drive car glitch if you turn on photo mode
This Cyberpunk 2077 glitch won't let you stop accelerating while driving, and also turns on auto-run when in first-person mode.Dec 24, 2020 5:41 PM CST - Cyberpunk 2077 8MB save corruption glitch is now fixed on PC
CD Projekt RED fixes Cyberpunk 2077's terrible 8MB save corruption glitch, but it won't fix your existing corrupted saves.Dec 24, 2020 4:27 PM CST - Lynx R1 production delayed for better hand tracking cameras
The Lynx R1 mixed reality headsets won't be shipping to backers this year. Production is delayed while they wait for new cameras.Dec 23, 2020 9:28 PM CST - Flight Simulator VR may be out, but that doesn't mean you can play it
Microsoft Flight Simulator may support VR, but unless you have the best PC on the planet, you probably won't be playing it in VR.Dec 23, 2020 8:33 PM CST - Oculus is investigating reports of skin irritation and taking action
Some people are having a reaction to their Quest 2 face cushion. Oculus is looking into the problem and is committed to fixing it.Dec 23, 2020 5:19 PM CST - Sony is making 7 TV shows and 3 movies based on its game franchises
Sony's new PlayStation Productions label will adapt its video game franchises into seven TV shows and three big-budget films.Dec 23, 2020 5:12 PM CST - Noctua's passive cooler reportedly nearing production, pictured here
Noctua's passive fanless CPU cooler is reportedly about to go into production. The company's roadmap suggest this report is true.Dec 23, 2020 4:40 PM CST - HTC's next headset said to take VR industry 'to another level'
HTC's China President recently revealed in an interview that 'next level' Vive VR headsets are coming in 2021. No details yet.Dec 23, 2020 12:55 AM CST - One of the founders of Magic Leap left the company this month
Sam Miller, the founder of Magic Leap responsible for systems engineering, has left the company to help run a med-tech company.Dec 22, 2020 11:56 PM CST - VR Cover now sells controller grips for Quest 2 Touch controllers
VR Cover just released a set of controller grips for the Oculus Quest 2 Touch controllers that give them Index-like hand grips.Dec 22, 2020 10:58 PM CST - Anker just released a magnetic charge dock for Oculus Quest 2
Anker's new Charge Dock for Oculus Quest 2 gives you magnetic, cable-free charging for your VR headset and Touch controllers.Dec 22, 2020 9:58 PM CST - Flight Simulator VR is out but your computer might not be ready for it
Microsoft's Flight Simulator now supports virtual reality headsets but you'll need a very powerful computer to truly enjoy it.Dec 22, 2020 8:58 PM CST - Dirt 5 update improves visuals, 120FPS mode on Xbox Series X included
Dirt 5 has 'general visual and performance improvements' in new update, but visual improvement for 120FPS mode on Xbox Series X.Dec 22, 2020 8:22 PM CST - Gran Turismo 7 boss wants to 'deliver the best to everyone' on PS5
Gran Turismo 7 director says studio does not 'want to make concessions on anything' and 'want to deliver the best to everyone'Dec 22, 2020 7:51 PM CST - Apple scoops up 80% of TSMC's new 5nm production capacity for 2021
Apple's next-gen A15 Bionic and iPhone 13 series smartphones should pack next-gen 5nm chips that will be made over at TSMC.Dec 22, 2020 7:29 PM CST - Cyberpunk 2077 sells 13 million, beats Witcher 3 sales by 225%
Cyberpunk 2077 is a success with 13 million copies sold after digital and physical refunds/returns, but misses analyst targets.Dec 22, 2020 3:33 PM CST - Scalpers made nearly $30 million profit from PS5, Xbox Series X sales
Scalpers are making a killing from selling PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles via eBay auctions at marked up sale prices.Dec 22, 2020 2:27 PM CST - Rockstar Games: Quality of home life comes first, work life second
Rockstar's work-from-home policies are helping reform previous crunch culture issues, developers say home life comes first now.Dec 22, 2020 1:40 PM CST - KFC's new chicken bucket console/PC takes on PS5, Xbox Series X
Move over, PS5 and Xbox Series X: The KFConsole mini-PC warms your chicken and while delivering impressive gaming performance.Dec 22, 2020 12:35 PM CST - PS5 with liquid metal lasts 24% longer in heat test than thermal paste
New heat stress tests reveal interesting results about the PlayStation 5's thermal compound, and shows thermal paste can work too.Dec 22, 2020 11:48 AM CST - Scientists detect 'first serious candidate for alien communication'
Scientists have detected a radio wave signal that is now the first serious candidate for alien life communicating with Earth.Dec 22, 2020 2:36 AM CST - Hey, Halo fans: US Space Force members will be called 'Guardians'
All current and future members of the United States Space Force will officially be called 'Guardians' announces VP Mike Pence.Dec 22, 2020 1:26 AM CST - NVIDIA taps Samsung again for new Ampere GPU production on 8nm in 2021
We all know how hard it is to buy a GeForce RTX 30 series card right now, but NVIDIA's new deal with Samsung should help that.Dec 22, 2020 1:00 AM CST - Sabrent's awesome M.2 NVMe Thunderbolt 3 discounted from $90 to $60
Sabrent's super-fast Thunderbolt 3-based M.2 NVMe SSD enclosure is on sale, down from $90 to $60 -- it's rated for 1600MB/sec.Dec 22, 2020 12:45 AM CST - SpaceX launches classified payload into orbit for the NRO
SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket with mysterious classified payload into orbit for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO).Dec 22, 2020 12:29 AM CST - Apple Car to debut in 2024 with 'next level' battery technology
Apple Car production will kick off in 2024 with totally 'next level' battery design, will 'radically' reduce cost of batteries.Dec 21, 2020 11:52 PM CST - Apple rumored to unveil its Apple Car in Q3 2021, release in 2024
The latest on the Apple Car is that the iPhone and iPad giant will unveil it in 2021 -- with hot new rumors lighting up the car.Dec 21, 2020 11:28 PM CST - It's so cyberpunk running Cyberpunk 2077 on a Nintendo Switch
Cyberpunk 2077 is a dumpster fire on the PS4 and Xbox One but it is cranking away on a Nintendo Switch -- which is awesome.Dec 21, 2020 10:49 PM CST - Cyberpunk 2077 reviewers hit with $27K fine if they leaked out content
Reviewers that leaked out gameplay video from Cyberpunk 2077 before their NDA expired faced fines of $27,000... per infringement.Dec 21, 2020 10:14 PM CST - NVIDIA announces 'GeForce RTX: Game On' event for January 12, 2021
NVIDIA will be hosting a special broadcast event with Senior VP of GeForce, Jeff Fisher, called GeForce RTX: Game On on January 12.Dec 21, 2020 9:47 PM CST - NVIDIA Hopper GPU reportedly delayed, Lovelace GPU coming soon on 5nm
NVIDIA reportedly delaying its next-gen Hopper GPU architecture, in comes Lovelace -- multi-chip module (MCM) GPU delayed?Dec 21, 2020 9:02 PM CST - End of an era: Xbox 360 Halo games go offline in 2021
343i will shut down online servers for legacy Halo games on Xbox 360 in 2021, forcing gamers to buy the MCC to play online.Dec 20, 2020 4:15 PM CST - This Cyberpunk 2077 glitch might be the craziest one yet
This ridiculous Cyberpunk 2077 glitch has gotten a ton of attention on social media and is a great example of the game's issues.Dec 20, 2020 3:26 PM CST - Law firms are ready to sue Cyberpunk 2077 dev on grounds of deception
At least four law firms are investigating and preparing possible class action lawsuits against CD Projekt over Cyberpunk 2077.Dec 20, 2020 1:51 PM CST - Analysts drop Cyberpunk 2077 sales forecasts by 20%
Controversy and mass refunds have caused key analysts to lower their Cyberpunk 2077 game sales forecast targets by nearly 20%Dec 20, 2020 12:17 PM CST - Cyberpunk 2077 glitch ruins save files if they exceed 8MB
Don't craft too many things or use the item duplication glitch in Cyberpunk 2077...or your save file could be corrupted forever.Dec 20, 2020 10:17 AM CST - CDPR to refund all Cyberpunk 2077 copies 'out of pocket' until Dec. 21
CD Projekt RED is allowing full refunds of all console/PC Cyberpunk 2077 retail copies in a limited window until December 21.Dec 20, 2020 2:33 AM CST - Fallout 76's new 2021 roadmap outlined, Season 4 set for March
Bethesda is still slowing righting Fallout 76's sinking ship, and promises more updates and content are on the way in 2021.Dec 20, 2020 1:39 AM CST - Spider-Man Miles Morales sold 70% less copies than 2018's Spider-Man
Despite launching on two platforms, the sales of Insomniac's Spider-Man spin-off doesn't hold a candle to the 2018 Spider-Man game.Dec 20, 2020 12:34 AM CST - New Cyberpunk 2077 update removes cheats on PC, but mods are coming
CDPR is removing development console access to prevent games from crashing and glitching the game, but teases mod support.Dec 19, 2020 11:31 PM CST - NVIDIA's new GeForce Hotfix driver 460.97 released, fixes 5 bugs
NVIDIA's new GeForce Hotfix Driver 460.97 fixes some issues that were reported by the community after the previous driver release.Dec 19, 2020 10:31 PM CST - Here's the fix to a blurry Cyberpunk 2077 with NVIDIA DLSS enabled
Cyberpunk 2077 is the best-looking game of 2020, but with NVIDIA DLSS enabled it's definitely blurry -- but there's a fix for that.Dec 19, 2020 9:32 PM CST - Cyberpunk 2077's new patch is live on consoles, offers more fixes
CD PROJEKT RED's new Cyberpunk 2077 v1.05 hotfix is live on PS4, Xbox One -- improves stability, fixes quest problems, and more.Dec 19, 2020 8:31 PM CST - Yeah, the SMT-Fix on 8-core AMD Ryzen CPUs for Cyberpunk 2077 is great
CD PROJEKT RED is doing some great improvements to Cyberpunk 2077 already, with the SMT-Fix improving AMD Ryzen CPU performance.Dec 19, 2020 8:02 PM CST - Microsoft Flight Simulator flies past 2 million sales to end 2020
Flight Simulator sales have passed 2 million, with over 50 million flights taken and over 3.5 billion miles flown since launch.Dec 19, 2020 7:28 PM CST - Woman stomps on another woman's head in fight over a PlayStation 5
A huge fight in the middle of a Walmart between two women saw one of them beaten, and their head stomped on over a PlayStation 5.Dec 19, 2020 6:46 PM CST - Xbox is giving away this sweet pair of Mandalorian-themed controllers
Xbox is giving away a pair of custom Star Wars: The Mandalorian Xbox controllers. These won't be for sale, you can only win them.Dec 18, 2020 10:59 PM CST - One of the last new apps for Oculus Go is called Poo With a View
The last day for Oculus Go releases is now over and hilariously the final app release is called Poo with a View. What a send off!Dec 18, 2020 9:18 PM CST - Best Buy refunding all open Cyberpunk 2077 copies until December 21
Best Buy makes an extremely rare amendment to its return policy to include full refunds of all open Cyberpunk 2077 copies.Dec 18, 2020 7:11 PM CST - Patriot's Viper Steel RGB Memory has five addressable lighting zones
Patriot's new Viper Steel RGB memory features five RGB lighting zones and is available kits with capacities from 8GB to 64GB.Dec 18, 2020 6:59 PM CST - Among Us is the most popular game ever with 500 million monthly users
Friend-sabotaging cult indie hit Among Us takes the world by storm and amasses 500 monthly active users throughout November.Dec 18, 2020 6:49 PM CST - Digital gaming earns a record $11.5 billion in November 2020
Digital games revenues hit a whopping $11.5 billion in November 2020, driven by huge World of Warcraft gains and Call of Duty.Dec 18, 2020 6:07 PM CST - Control's console ray tracing looks great, PS5 hits 30FPS with RT on
Control's next-gen version will have frame rate and graphics optimizations, including a 30FPS mode with ray-traced visuals.Dec 18, 2020 5:31 PM CST - Virtual Battlegrounds Season 2 gets dynamic weather, improved graphics
Virtual Battlegrounds from Cyber Dream just got an overhaul for Season 2, including better graphics and a dynamic weather system.Dec 18, 2020 5:07 PM CST - Cyberpunk 2077 PS5 vs PS4 Pro visual comparison
Does Cyberpunk 2077 look any different on a PlayStation 5 versus a PlayStation 4 Pro? Our side-by-side comparisons find out.Dec 18, 2020 2:32 PM CST - Crysis Remastered 2.0 update includes ray tracing improvements
Crytek pushes out new Crysis Remastered patch for all platforms, which packs new content, performance improvements, and more.Dec 17, 2020 11:37 PM CST - SpaceX could teleport information using quantum tech for space travel
We should see SpaceX using quantum computing-based space communications to further strength its dominant position in space.Dec 17, 2020 10:34 PM CST - Riot Games gives PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X to full-time employees
Riot Games CEO announces full-time employees can choose from the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X or even the Nintendo Switch.Dec 17, 2020 9:51 PM CST - Space Force officer: 'Yolo, PS5 > letters of discipline' to superiors
Space Force member gets reprimanded for being 30 minutes late to physical training. Why? He was out buying a PlayStation 5.Dec 17, 2020 9:30 PM CST - Foreign hackers breach networks of DoD, US nuclear weapons agency
US Department of Energy and National Nuclear Security Administration have been compromised, in major cybersecurity attack.Dec 17, 2020 9:11 PM CST - COLORFUL's new iGame RTX 3090 Neptune OC is going to cost over $2000
COLORFUL's new iGame RTX 3090 Neptune OC graphics card is going to cost over $2000, 240mm AIO cooler and 26-phase power delivery.Dec 17, 2020 8:32 PM CST - Sony removes Cyberpunk 2077 from PlayStation Store, promises refunds
Cyberpunk 2077 is so messed up on PlayStation 4 that Sony officially removes it from the PlayStation Store and promises refunds.Dec 17, 2020 7:43 PM CST - Bitcoin mining rig prices surge by 35% as BTC goes on a rampage
Bitcoin mining machines from Bitmain and Microbt see their prices hiked by 35% and machines sold out until at least May 2021.Dec 17, 2020 7:26 PM CST - Cyberpunk 2077 to get 'major update' on December 21 fixing most issues
CD PROJEKT RED has a 'major fix' for Cyberpunk 2077 coming on December 21, will fix gamers' issues with the game next week.Dec 17, 2020 6:38 PM CST - Death Stranding's new free Cyberpunk 2077 transforms stealth play
Death Stranding just got a surprise Cyberpunk 2077 DLC that lets you hack and sabotage enemy tech, adding a new layer of stealth.Dec 17, 2020 5:47 PM CST - Henry Cavill is upgrading his gaming PC with a GeForce RTX 3090
Man of Steel and The Witcher actor Henry Cavill is a huge PC gamer, and is now upgrading to NVIDIA's flagship GeForce RTX 3090.Dec 17, 2020 5:25 PM CST - Among Us betrays PC and comes to consoles in 2021, free on Game Pass
Green is sus! Among Us drops in Xbox in 2021, will be free for all Game Pass console subscribers and is up now on PC Game Pass.Dec 17, 2020 4:37 PM CST - Remedy finishes script draft for new unannounced PS5, Series X game
The storyline for Remedy's big new unannounced AAA game is coming together nicely, and it ties into Alan Wake and Control.Dec 17, 2020 3:35 PM CST - Epic Games reignites Microsoft app store battle with new Spotify app
The Epic Games store isn't just for games any more. For some reason, multimedia/streaming apps are coming, starting with Spotify.Dec 17, 2020 2:44 PM CST - Ubisoft wants you buy your glory with new $10 Valhalla XP boosters
Ubisoft adds in XP booster microtransactions to Assassin's Creed Valhalla's in-game storefront, letting you buy level ups.Dec 17, 2020 1:57 PM CST - Computex 2021 returns in physical form between June 1-4, 2021
Computex 2021 returns! Organizers announce Computex 2021 will be a physical event again, taking place in Taiwan in June 2021.Dec 17, 2020 4:14 AM CST - Pornhub goes all-in with crypto, Bitcoin hits new all-time high
Visa and MasterCard discontinue payments to Pornhub, so Pornhub adopts cryptocurrency for payments including Bitcoin, Monero.Dec 17, 2020 3:23 AM CST - Phanteks joins the AIO party with its Glacier One liquid cooler lineup
Phanteks has entered the all-in-one cooling market with its Glacier One AIO liquid cooler lineup. You can even get one in white.Dec 16, 2020 11:58 PM CST - MegaDodo is sending 300 'blogger edition' DecaMove units to YouTubers
Deca is preparing 300 'Blogger Edition' DecMove locomotion controllers to send out to YouTubers to share their impressions.Dec 16, 2020 11:00 PM CST - Jurassic World Aftermath lands on Oculus Quest December 17
Jurassic World Aftermath lands on Oculus Quest on December 17. Can you outwit the raptors while you extract embryos from lab?Dec 16, 2020 10:05 PM CST - Bitcoin blew past $20,000 peaking at $22,900 for new all-time-high
The price of Bitcoin hit an all time high today, blowing past $22,000 for the first time and peaking at nearly $23,000 per coin.Dec 16, 2020 9:37 PM CST - The Quake, Wolfenstein, and Half-Life VR ports now run at 90Hz
The developer behind the Quake, Half-Life, and Wolfenstein VR ports for Oculus Quest just added 90Hz support for each game.Dec 16, 2020 8:55 PM CST - CDPR drawn intro political controversy by denying Devotion on GOG
CDPR originally planned to sell controversial horror game Devotion from GOG, but decided to pull the game at the last minute.Dec 16, 2020 5:20 PM CST - CD Projekt RED loses $641 million in shares over Cyberpunk 2077 mess
CD Projekt RED has lost over $641 million in share value since Cyberpunk 2077's release, console fiasco has cost the company big.Dec 16, 2020 3:37 PM CST - Terminator Resistance gets free upgrade to PS5 with 4K 60FPS perf
Reef Entertainment plans to re-release Terminator Resistance on PlayStation 5, complete with 4K 60FPS, faster loading, and more.Dec 16, 2020 2:40 PM CST - Among Us is a weird game to release on the Nintendo Switch
Among Us is kind of a strange pick to come to the Switch, be sure to hook up a USB keyboard or use Discord to communicate.Dec 16, 2020 1:32 PM CST - Custom SuperRT chip brings ray tracing to Super Nintendo
Move over, PlayStation 5: A software wiz uses a custom expansion pack to add real-time raytraced reflections to the Super Nintendo.Dec 16, 2020 12:47 PM CST - Fortnite update adds 120FPS support for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
Fortnite's new v15.10 update adds Among Us style 'The Spy Within' mode, as well as 120FPS support for the next-gen consoles.Dec 16, 2020 1:39 AM CST - CDPR reduces dildos from turning up as 'random loot' in Cyberpunk 2077
CD PROJEKT RED confirms it is working on reducing the amount of dildos that spawn in Cyberpunk 2077, as it's too much right now.Dec 16, 2020 1:03 AM CST - NVIDIA's new GeForce Game Ready 460.89 WHQL drivers are here
NVIDIA's new GeForce Game Ready driver has support for the new Vulkan Ray Tracing extensions in Quake II RTX's new v.1.4.0 update.Dec 15, 2020 11:56 PM CST - Corsair unleashes its new Hydro X water blocks for RTX 3090, RTX 3080
Corsair releases its new Hydro X series water blocks for NVIDIA's hard-near-impossible-to-buy GeForce RTX 3090, GeForce RTX 3080.Dec 15, 2020 11:36 PM CST - NVIDIA's new RTX A6000: workstation card with 48GB and costs $4650
NVIDIA offers the full GA102 with all CUDA cores enabled: 10752 in total, 48GB of GDDR6 memory and a new low-profile NVLink bridge.Dec 15, 2020 11:07 PM CST - TEAMGROUP has samples of DDR5 memory ready, working with mobo makers
TEAMGROUP is the first with consumer-grade DDR5 memory, announces it's entered the validation phase with motherboard makers.Dec 15, 2020 10:55 PM CST - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti teased again, 20GB VRAM and February 2021
NVIDIA reportedly changes its launch plans for the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, launches in February 2021 with 20GB of GDDR6X memory.Dec 15, 2020 9:47 PM CST - CDPR admits it chose to hide Cyberpunk 2077 last-gen console footage
CDPR confirms it never showed public footage of Cyberpunk 2077 running on PS4 and Xbox One. Why? Because it was never finished.Dec 15, 2020 2:41 PM CST - CDPR admits it willfully neglected Cyberpunk 2077's PS4, Xbox One port
CD Projekt RED takes responsibility for Cyberpunk 2077's dismal PS4, Xbox One version, says they ignored big warning signs.Dec 15, 2020 1:33 PM CST - GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT AORUS MASTER debuts for $899
GIGABYTE reveals its new Radeon RX 6800 XT AORUS MASTER for $899, the new GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT GAMING OC for $849.Dec 14, 2020 10:50 PM CST - The Wizards: Dark Times is coming to Oculus Quest next year
Carbon Studio is working hard to port The Wizards: Dark Time to the Oculus Quest platform with a planned release of early 2021.Dec 14, 2020 10:03 PM CST - The first patch for Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond is already out
Respawn Entertainment released the first patch for Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond just four days after launching the game.Dec 14, 2020 9:23 PM CST - Doctors in Zurich are using HoloLens 2 to help with spinal surgery
Balgrist University Hospital in Zurich, Switzerland, is conducting a research study on HoloLens 2 for surgical procedures.Dec 14, 2020 8:43 PM CST - Intel Core i9-11900K benchmarked, gaming CPU for 2021 hype train
Intel's next-gen Rocket Lake-S flagship Core i9-11900K tested, should feature 8 cores, 16 threads up to 5.30GHz boost CPU clocks.Dec 14, 2020 7:47 PM CST - Pornhub pulls million of videos, purges all unverified videos
Pornhub removes millions and millions of 'unverified' videos, you now have to be a 'content partner' to upload to Pornhub.Dec 14, 2020 6:54 PM CST - Software Christmas Sale - Windows 10 Pro $7.43, Office 2019 Pro $28.96
GoDeal24 has some great Christmas deals up for grabs, like Windows 10 Professional for just $7.43 or Office 2019 Pro for $28.96.Dec 14, 2020 2:00 PM CST - EA to buy racing game gurus Codemasters for $1.2 billion
Electronic Arts wants to dominate the racing genre by purchasing Codemasters, the devs behind F1, Project Cars, and DiRT.Dec 14, 2020 1:53 PM CST - CDPR promises to fix Cyberpunk 2077's awful perf on PS4, Xbox One
CD Projekt RED will roll out two huge pages to fix and optimize Cyberpunk 2077 on PS4 and Xbox One, but how big will the game get?Dec 14, 2020 11:16 AM CST - Update: It's Back! YouTube, Gmail outage worldwide right now
YouTube is down worldwide it seems -- with Google's video-sharing site being effected by what seems to be a huge outage.Dec 14, 2020 6:14 AM CST - Check out this Cyberpunk 2077 comparison: E3 2018 versus 2020 release
CD PROJEKT RED has done a considerable amount of work between E3 2018 and the retail version of Cyberpunk 2077 -- check this out!Dec 13, 2020 10:14 PM CST - This new PlayStation 5 teardown has my nerd senses tingling
The folks over at iFixit have provided their legendary teardown of Sony's next-gen PlayStation 5 console, and it's awesome.Dec 13, 2020 7:24 PM CST - Got an AMD CPU? Add 10-15 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 with this easy fix
Suffering from FPS drops in Cyberpunk 2077 on PC while using an AMD CPU? Try this quick fix to get a nice frame rate boost.Dec 13, 2020 6:42 PM CST - Cyberpunk 2077 has most concurrent Steam users EVER for a paid game
PC is the best place to play Cyberpunk 2077, and the game now has more than 3x the concurrent players as Grand Theft Auto V.Dec 13, 2020 6:02 PM CST - Spider-Man Remastered gets new ray tracing performance mode on PS5
Insomniac Games adds in a new performance-driven ray tracing mode on Spider-Man Remastered, bringing higher FPS and RT on PS5.Dec 13, 2020 5:35 PM CST - PS5 had the best launch in U.S. history, helped smash November records
The PlayStation 5 had the best launch sales revenue and unit sales of any console in U.S. history, the NPD Group reports.Dec 13, 2020 4:33 PM CST - EA flexes billions to buy Codemasters, outbids Take-Two's buyout offer
Electronic Arts has reportedly outbid Take-Two's huge $973 million offer for ownership of Project Cars developer Codemasters.Dec 13, 2020 3:34 PM CST - Pissed about Cyberpunk 2077's performance on PS4? Sony will refund it
PS4 gamers are apparently getting refunds for Cyberpunk 2077's poor performance on base consoles--which is a rare move from Sony.Dec 13, 2020 2:27 PM CST - PS5 was harder to find than toilet paper in 2020, says Google Trends
Google releases its new Google Trends data for 2020, showing that the PlayStation 5 was harder to find than toilet paper.Dec 13, 2020 1:29 AM CST - 14-year-old Intel Celeron CPU pushed to 8.3GHz under LN2 cooling
Intel Celeron D 347 might be 14 years old, but under LN2 cooling the CPU was overclocked to 8.36GHz -- not bad for 65nm.Dec 13, 2020 12:29 AM CST - Ex-Valve exec leads J.J. Abrams' new game development studio
Bad Robot Games is the new video game division of J.J. Abrams' production company, Michael Booth is the new general manager.Dec 12, 2020 11:31 PM CST - Cyberpunk 2077 unplayable on Xbox One S, much better on Xbox Series S
This side-by-side comparison of Cyberpunk 2077 running on the Xbox One S and Xbox Series S consoles shows how weak the One S is.Dec 12, 2020 10:45 PM CST - Cyberpunk 2077 is over 100GB on PS4, takes up 15%
Cyberpunk 2077 will take up 15% of the PlayStation 5's SSD with a huge 100GB+ install size after the sizable day one update.Dec 12, 2020 10:15 PM CST - Origin's new RestoMod PC crams new hardware into 90s beige PC box
Origin PC unveils very limited-edition retro-styled gaming PC, a custom Corsair 4000D with floppy drives, and a turbo button.Dec 12, 2020 10:08 PM CST - Tesla halts Model S, X production for 18 days until January 11, 2021
Tesla Model S and Model X demand isn't super strong right now, with production on the high-end EVs stopping for 18 days.Dec 12, 2020 9:34 PM CST - Researchers discover a Solar System 'superhighway' for space travel
A new Solar System 'superhighway' network of routes discovered will open up spacecraft to travel much quicker than before.Dec 12, 2020 8:52 PM CST - Cyberpunk 2077 hits 1188p 60 FPS on PS5 without optimizations
Cyberpunk 2077 runs rough on base PS4 consoles, but fares a lot better on the PS5 thanks to the native boost mode feature.Dec 12, 2020 8:08 PM CST - Cyberpunk 2077-themed bionic arm is coming to the real-world in 2021
CD PROJEKT RED teams with Xbox and non-profit Limbitless Solutions on a Johnny Silverhand-themed real-world prosthetic arm.Dec 12, 2020 7:27 PM CST - Cyberpunk 2077 running on AMD APU kicks PS4, Xbox One's 15FPS junk
Cyberpunk 2077 running on an AMD Renoir APU (Ryzen 5 4500U APU based on Zen 2 tech) is capable of 30-35FPS at 1280 x 800 res.Dec 12, 2020 1:28 AM CST - Cyberpunk 2077 is playable on Linux right now, but it's not the best
Cyberpunk 2077 is playable on Linux right now, and while it might not be perfect... it's the most cyber punk way to play it.Dec 12, 2020 12:28 AM CST - PowerColor Radeon RX 6900 XT Red Devil Limited Edition is a huge BEAST
PowerColor's new Radeon RX 6900 XT Red Devil Limited Edition unveiled: triple-fan, triple-slot beast with 900W PSU recommendation.Dec 11, 2020 11:47 PM CST - Facebook simultaneously under fire from US and German authorities
The FTC and the German Federal Cartel Office think Mark Zuckerberg is operating monopoly and they're on a mission to stop him.Dec 11, 2020 11:18 PM CST - XFX reveals new Radeon RX 6900 XT Speedster MERC 319
XFX unveils its new Radeon RX 6900 XT Speedster MERC 319 graphics card, virtually identical to the RX 6800 XT version but faster.Dec 11, 2020 10:47 PM CST - GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6900 XT GAMING OC graphics card unveiled
GIGABYTE unveils its custom Radeon RX 6900 XT GAMING OC graphics card, but we don't know what GPU clocks to expect just yet.Dec 11, 2020 10:02 PM CST - Ark: Survival Evolved sequel announced, Vin Diesel stars in Ark 2
Studio Wildcard announces ARK II, a sequel to ARK: Survival Evolved that stars Vin Diesel as a next-gen dinosaur hunter.Dec 11, 2020 9:33 PM CST - 2058 Quadra Turbo-R V-Tech from Cyberpunk 2077 is in Forza Horizon 4
Forza Horizon 4 update drops the 2058 Quadra Turbo-R V-Tech car from Cyberpunk 2077, and it is free -- won't cost you a cent.Dec 11, 2020 8:26 PM CST - So, I met Hideo Kojima in Cyberpunk 2077 and he was an ass to me
CD PROJEKT RED uses Kojima Productions boss and Death Stranding creator Hideo Kojima in Cyberpunk 2077 in an awesome cameo.Dec 11, 2020 8:02 PM CST - Cyberpunk 2077 runs, looks like RUBBISH on base PS4, 720p at 15FPS
Cyberpunk 2077 runs like cyber-trash on base model PlayStation 4 and Xbox One S consoles, dropping down to an abysmal 15FPS.Dec 11, 2020 7:28 PM CST - Oculus quietly dropped the price for Rift S, now $299
Oculus dropped the price of the Rift S VR headset by $100. Now you can get Facebook's last PC VR headset for under $300.Dec 11, 2020 7:01 PM CST - Hyundai dropped almost $900 million to take control of Boston Dynamics
Hyundai Motor Group is now in the business of making robotic dogs with its majority acquisition of SoftBank's Boston Dynamics.Dec 11, 2020 6:10 PM CST - New Cyberpunk 2077 update reduces pop-in, fixes TONS of quests
Cyberpunk 2077's new 1.04 hotfix clocks in at 17GB, and has a bunch of fixes on PS4 and PC including quest bugs and textures.Dec 11, 2020 5:28 PM CST - Cyberpunk 2077 was profitable before it even launched
Cyberpunk 2077's massive 8 million pre-order milestone made it profitable before the game even launched, CD Projekt RED confirms.Dec 11, 2020 4:27 PM CST - Official new Mass Effect 4 shows Liara, confirms trilogy continuity
BioWare says 'Mass Effect will continue,' and shows a brief CGI teaser of a new game that has direct continuity ties with ME 1-3.Dec 11, 2020 3:32 PM CST - New Ghost n' Goblins Resurrected delivers unique picturebook visuals
Capcom's NES classic hard-as-nails sidescroller Ghosts N' Goblins gets reborn on the Switch with a stylish new animated design.Dec 11, 2020 12:36 PM CST - It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia renewed to Season 18
FX networks renews It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia for four more seasons, and there's shows planned up until season 18.Dec 11, 2020 11:11 AM CST - Cyberpunk 2077 huge on the PC, biggest PC game launch EVER
CD PROJEKT RED sees gigantic success on the PC with Cyberpunk 2077 -- 59% of the 8 million pre-orders were from PC gamers.Dec 10, 2020 9:14 PM CST - Flight Simulator exclusive to Xbox Series X/S, not coming to Xbox One
Flight Simulator is coming to consoles, but it won't be available on Xbox One systems--only the newer Xbox Series X and S.Dec 10, 2020 8:34 PM CST - ASUS confirms Radeon RX 6900 XT ROG STRIX LC, liquid cooled Big Navi
ASUS confirms water-cooled Radeon RX 6900 XT ROG STRIX LC, 240mm radiator + kick ass Big Navi water cooled GPU performance.Dec 10, 2020 7:42 PM CST - New Dragon Age 4 teaser shows insane next-gen PS5, Series X graphics
BioWare finally shows in-engine footage of Dragon Age 4, showing amazing next-gen visuals and lighting/environment effects.Dec 10, 2020 7:17 PM CST - New Perfect Dark reboot announced from Xbox's The Initiative dev team
The rumors were true: The Initiative is developing a new Perfect Dark game set in an ecologically-disrupted sci-fi future.Dec 10, 2020 6:56 PM CST - Hayden Christensen returns as Darth Vader in Obi-Wan Disney+ TV show
Hayden Christensen will return as Darth Vader in new Obi-Wan Disney+ show that chronicles the early years of Vader's reign.Dec 10, 2020 5:51 PM CST - Cyberpunk 2077 had 8 million pre-orders, broke $50 million on Steam
Despite issues on PS4, Xbox One, Cyberpunk 2077 is a megaton success with over 8 million pre-orders and colossal Steam earnings.Dec 10, 2020 5:00 PM CST - New BioShock game may be set in highly reactive, emergent open world
Cloud Chamber has high ambitions for its new BioShock game, including a highly-reactive emergent open world with advanced AI.Dec 10, 2020 4:23 PM CST - VRCover for Quest 2 sold out almost immediately
The Quest 2 VR Covers sold out faster than we could report on them begin available. All four versions were gone in less than a day.Dec 10, 2020 3:12 PM CST - Woman of La Mancha job - locate Anna Hamill: Cyberpunk 2077 guide
Here's how to pass the Woman of La Mancha job in Cyberpunk 2077, one of the first gigs in the game after visiting the ripperdoc.Dec 10, 2020 2:13 PM CST - GIGABYTE's x470 and B450 motherboards now support Ryzen 5000 CPUs
Get your GIGABYTE x470 or B450 motherboard ready for AMD's Ryzen 5000 CPUs in time for the holidays with the latest BIOS release.Dec 9, 2020 11:43 PM CST - Japan's largest contact lens maker signed a deal to build AR contacts
Mojo Vision and Menicon formed a partnership to develop manufacturing technologies for augmented reality contact lens production.Dec 9, 2020 10:40 PM CST - Cyan's Myst is now available on Oculus Quest
Cyan's classic puzzle adventure game Myst is making its VR debut today on the Oculus Quest platform. It's the full game remade.Dec 9, 2020 9:38 PM CST - Halo Infinite will have 'premium paths', but no randomness/lootboxes
Halo Infinite won't have lootboxes, but it will be monetized by 'premium path' customization. We still don't know specifics.Dec 9, 2020 5:33 PM CST - Joe Staten: Halo Infinite is the game Bungie imagined 20 years ago
Halo Infinite is now coming in Fall 2021, Joe Staten says it's the definitive Halo experience Bungie imagined 20 years ago.Dec 9, 2020 4:11 PM CST - Spider-Man Miles Morales loads in less than 10 seconds on PS5
The PS5's 5.5GB/sec PCIe 4.0 SSD can load games in a blink of an eye--Miles Morales can load in under 10 seconds on the console.Dec 9, 2020 3:13 PM CST - Wondershare PDFelement 8: Is this PDF Editor worth it?
Wondershare PDFelement recently released a big new version, which is a boon for users who are looking for Acrobat alternatives.Dec 9, 2020 1:56 PM CST - DualSense stick drift is still a problem after new controller update
Sony just released a new DualSense controller firmware update, but it will not fix any sorts of analog stick drift issues.Dec 9, 2020 1:31 PM CST - Spider-Man Miles Morales gets 60FPS ray tracing mode on PS5
The PlayStation 5 gets a new firmware update to v 20.02-2.30 that fixes Wi-Fi and PlayStation 4 game/content download stability.Dec 9, 2020 12:22 PM CST - New PS5 firmware update fixes download issues, Wi-Fi connectivity
The PlayStation 5 gets a new firmware update to v 20.02-2.30 that fixes Wi-Fi and PlayStation 4 game/content download stability.Dec 9, 2020 11:11 AM CST - The lenses in the Lynx-R1 headset are like none we've ever seen before
The lenses in the Lynx-R1 mixed reality headset are square and require a very unique warping pattern to see things through them.Dec 8, 2020 11:18 PM CST - Oculus brings Phase Sync frame timing technology to Quest SDK
Oculus brought Oculus Rift Phase Sync frame timing management technology to Quest to give developers dynamic performance control.Dec 8, 2020 10:39 PM CST - Intel GPU boss Raja Koduri says GPU Golden Age is here, and he's right
Intel GPU boss Raja Koduri is geeking out on Twitter over all these new GPUs including Intel's upcoming Xe GPUs -- Golden Age GPUs.Dec 8, 2020 9:51 PM CST - SpaceX and Tesla founder Elon Musk seems to be in Cyberpunk 2077
Elon Musk seems to have made an appearance in Cyberpunk 2077, CD PROJEKT RED's ambitious new game that features Keanu Reeves.Dec 8, 2020 9:28 PM CST - Medal of Honor VR's recommended specs are a little bit crazy
Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond is one of the most demanding VR titles out there, requiring an i7-9700k, RTX 2080 and 340GB.Dec 8, 2020 8:59 PM CST - Razer's teeny-tiny Tomahawk Gaming Desktop PC is now up for pre-order
Razer's interesting Tomahawk Gaming Desktop is now available for pre-order, starting at $2399 without a GPU or $3199 with RTX 3080.Dec 8, 2020 8:30 PM CST - Cyberpunk 2077 triggers seizures, CDPR reacts to add warnings
Some gamers have suffered major seizures playing Cyberpunk 2077, CD PROJEKT RED scrambling to add a proper seizure warning.Dec 8, 2020 7:24 PM CST - Cyberpunk 2077 at 4K on $1499 GeForce RTX 3090... just 22FPS average
NVIDIA publishes official Cyberpunk 2077 performance numbers, with the GeForce RTX 3080 capable of just 15FPS average at 4K.Dec 8, 2020 7:04 PM CST - XPG expands its chassis portfolio with the XPG Defender Pro E-ATX Case
XPG announced the Defender Pro, the company's second computer chassis. The new case features space and cooling for high-end parts.Dec 8, 2020 6:34 PM CST - In Death: Unchained gets free Siege of Heaven DLC and it's out today
The best archery game on Oculus Quest just got a DLC pack. The update adds a new mode called gate defense that's easier to learn.Dec 8, 2020 5:16 PM CST - Cross-play is finally coming to Destiny 2 in 2021, Vault of Glass too
Bungie finally gives a timeframe for Destiny 2's full cross-play integration, but it may not happen until the next major expansion.Dec 8, 2020 4:44 PM CST - World of Warcraft Shadowlands is the fastest-selling PC game EVER
Blizzard's new World of Warcraft Shadowlands expansion is the quickest-selling PC game of all time, breaking Diablo III's record.Dec 8, 2020 4:07 PM CST - Cyberpunk 2077's new release footage is like a dramatic film trailer
CD Projekt RED reveals Cyberpunk 2077's diverse cast of characters in a new dramatic launch trailer that sets a somber tone.Dec 8, 2020 3:33 PM CST - Mushkin's new Alpha series SSDs pack a huge 8TB with 3.3GB/sec speeds
Mushkin's new Alpha series brings massive 8TB capacities to high-performance PCIe Gen3x4 NVMe SSDs capable of hitting 3.3GB/sec.Dec 8, 2020 3:04 PM CST - Gaming generated $90 billion for United States economy, ESA says
Gaming contributed $90 billion to the U.S. economy in 2019, the ESA reports, and more than 214 million Americans play video games.Dec 8, 2020 2:28 PM CST - ASRock unveils Radeon RX 6900 XT Phantom Gaming D OC graphics card
AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT custom card announcements begin, ASRock unveils its new Radeon RX 6900 XT Phantom Gaming D 16G OC card.Dec 8, 2020 7:21 AM CST - ASUS teases custom TUF GAMING Radeon RX 6900 XT graphics card
ASUS reveals custom TUF GAMING Radeon RX 6900 XT graphics card, huge 2.9-slot triple-fan beast that will battle the RTX 3090.Dec 8, 2020 6:59 AM CST - Cyberpunk 2077 review round up, read them all here in one spot
Cyberpunk 2077 reviews are out -- most love it, but note that it has a bunch of bugs (even with all the delays) and so-so story.Dec 7, 2020 10:28 PM CST - Cyberpunk 2077 early performance numbers: yeah, it's the new Crysis
These are early numbers, with GUARANTEED more performance at launch as this Cyberpunk 2077 version is slowed down for reviewers.Dec 7, 2020 8:26 PM CST - Thieves steal 40 boxes worth of GeForce RTX 3090s, valued at $340,000
Thieves steal $340,000 worth of GeForce RTX 3090 graphics card from MSI factory in China, with 40 boxes filled with cards.Dec 7, 2020 7:33 PM CST - Sony: Supporting PS4 and PS5 at the same time is 'rational'
Sony isn't ready to give up on the PS4's huge 110 million install base and plans to keep releasing cross-gen games for years.Dec 7, 2020 6:15 PM CST - Square Enix's new Project Athia RPG won't be on Xbox for 2 years
Sony secures a hefty console 24 month exclusivity deal for Square Enix's mysterious new next-gen PlayStation 5 RPG Project Athia.Dec 7, 2020 5:35 PM CST - Halo: Infinite Spring 2021 release possibly leaked by mocap actor
343i could have about 3-4 more months to work on Halo: Infinite before it's ready for release on PC and Xbox Series X/S consoles.Dec 7, 2020 4:49 PM CST - Surprise: Gran Turismo 7 isn't coming to PS4, is exclusive to PS5
Sony isn't forcing Polyphony to make a current-gen version, Gran Turismo 7 will be free to push the PS5's next-gen horsepower.Dec 7, 2020 4:17 PM CST - Cyberpunk 2077 pre-loads now up on GOG, Steam, and Epic Games Store
CD Projekt RED flips on the pre-load switch for Cyberpunk 2077 so players can prep for the game's huge December 10 launch.Dec 7, 2020 3:48 PM CST - Last of Us II writer Neil Druckmann is now co-president of Naughty Dog
Neill Druckmann has come a long way since 2011's early TLOU dev, and now commands one of the highest positions at Naughty Dog.Dec 7, 2020 3:09 PM CST - Intel Core i9-11900K spotted on new benchmark, and yep, still on 14nm
Intel's next-gen Core i9-11900K smiles for the benchmark camera, after turning up in a new Ashes of the Singularity benchmark.Dec 6, 2020 10:27 PM CST - CDPR: if you buy Cyberpunk 2077 on GOG, we get 100% of the sales
CD PROJEKT RED will take 100% of the sales of Cyberpunk 2077 if its purchased from GOG.com, 70% from Steam, Xbox, PlayStation.Dec 6, 2020 9:21 PM CST - US viewers can watch a ton of James Bond movies for free on YouTube
YouTube and MGM have the first 19 movies in the legendary James Bond franchise in the 'Free to Watch' section for US viewers.Dec 6, 2020 8:26 PM CST - Cyberpunk 2077 will have a huge 43GB update soon after launch
CD PROJEKT RED will have a rather large 43GB update for Cyberpunk 2077 not long after launch, alongside the day-one patch.Dec 6, 2020 7:28 PM CST - AMD reportedly says YES to custom Radeon RX 6900 XT graphics cards
AMD's new Radeon RX 6900 XT launches on December 8 at a price of $999, with rumors now stating custom models have been approved.Dec 6, 2020 12:27 AM CST - Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 888 processor, ready for 2021 smartphones
Qualcomm unveils the new Snapdragon 888 processor, packs an integrated 5G modem (after missing from the last chip) and more.Dec 5, 2020 11:24 PM CST - Sabrent will soon launch 16TB 2.5-inch SSD, world's largest laptop SSD
Sabrent will soon have a new ultra-huge 16TB SSD for laptops, which will be the world's largest laptop SSD -- 16 terabytes!Dec 5, 2020 7:29 PM CST - Is your PS5 DualSense stick drifting? These methods won't fix it
The PS5's DualSense controller uses the same analog sticks as the DualShock 4, meaning they're susceptible to stick drive.Dec 5, 2020 1:37 PM CST - Spider-Man Miles Morales PS5 saves aren't compatible with PS4 version
Spider-Man Miles Morales technically supports cross-saves between PS4 and PS5, but the save compatibility only goes one way.Dec 5, 2020 11:35 AM CST - HP mistakenly replaced a few Reverb G2 headsets with the old model
HP support sent the wrong headset to a few Reverb G2 owners. It has since figured out what happened and corrected the problem.Dec 4, 2020 11:32 PM CST - China's new Quantum tech is 100 trillion times faster than Google's
China now holds the fastest quantum computer on the planet and it can run calculations 100 trillion times faster than Google's.Dec 4, 2020 6:23 PM CST - New Dragon Age 4 footage will be shown next week at The Game Awards
BioWare plans to show off new Dragon Age 4 footage at The Game Awards 2020...could we get actual gameplay footage this time?Dec 4, 2020 5:31 PM CST - Call of Duty Warzone hits 85 million players in less than a year
Warzone, aka the most important thing Activision has done, now has 80 million active players across all consoles and PC platforms.Dec 4, 2020 4:32 PM CST - Call of Duty has earned $3 billion in 2020, 40% of total ATVI revenues
The Call of Duty franchise has earned $3 billion so far in 2020, nearly 40% of Activision-Blizzard's total 12-month earnings.Dec 4, 2020 3:14 PM CST - Star Wars' Oscar Isaac will portray Solid Snake in new Metal Gear film
Star Wars' Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac) will portray gruff soldier Solid Snake in the new live-action Metal Gear Solid movie.Dec 4, 2020 2:09 PM CST - An 8-year-old just signed a $33,000 esports deal
8-year-old Joseph Deen becomes one of the youngest pro players in video games history with a huge $33,000 esports signup deal.Dec 4, 2020 1:03 PM CST - Sea of Thieves breaks 11 million players on PC and Xbox consoles
Sea of Thieves amasses a huge 11 million-strong playerbase on both consoles and PC, with Korea and China contributing strongly.Dec 4, 2020 11:54 AM CST - Magic Leap is 'focusing 100%' on enterprise for next 3 to 4 years
Magic Leap's new CEO is focusing on catering to the enterprise market for now and will move look at the consumer market later.Dec 4, 2020 10:31 AM CST - Oculus now has over 50% of the SteamVR market share
The November Steam Hardware Survey results show that Oculus is responsible for more than 50% of the players on Valve's SteamVR.Dec 4, 2020 3:19 AM CST - If you have an NZXT H1 you should stop using it and call support now
NZXT issued a recall notice about its H1 mini-tower case because of a potential fire hazard. The company is preparing repair kits.Dec 4, 2020 1:13 AM CST - Google killed another project: Google Poly shutting down in June
Google is killing off another product. This time it's Google Poly, a 3D asset marketplace for mobile creators. Closes June 2021.Dec 3, 2020 11:59 PM CST - Vodafone will distribute Nreal Light smartglasses in Europe
Vodafone will distribute Nreal Light AR smartglasses in Europe. Germany and Spain will get them as early as spring 2021.Dec 3, 2020 11:31 PM CST - GIVEAWAY: Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDs up for grabs!
Looking for an epic storage upgrade for your PC? You'll want to get in on this giveaway with Sabrent and its new PCIe 4.0 SSDs.Dec 3, 2020 11:06 PM CST - Here's the Cyberpunk 2077 pre-load and unlock time details worldwide
Cyberpunk 2077 launches in less than a week, so here are the pre-load and unlock details worldwide -- US PC gamers get early love.Dec 3, 2020 7:56 PM CST - CD Projekt RED reveals why Cyberpunk 2077's cover art is yellow
CD Projekt RED's senior graphic designer Irina Moraru talks about the themes of Cyberpunk 2077's electric-yellow color scheme.Dec 3, 2020 6:33 PM CST - Is BioWare in trouble again? Studio head, Dragon Age 4 lead resign
BioWare loses two more veteran developers, Casey Hudson and Mark Darrah, as it forges ahead on Mass Effect 4 and Dragon Age 4.Dec 3, 2020 5:49 PM CST - Matrix 4, Dune will premiere simultaneously on HBO Max and in theaters
Warner Bros. Pictures confirms all 17 films planned for 2021, including Dune and The Matrix 4, will be streamed on HBO Max.Dec 3, 2020 3:05 PM CST - Black Ops Cold War is 145.8GB on PS5 without Warzone, 21% of SSD space
Treyarch's latest shooter is absolutely massive on next-gen consoles, and takes up roughly 21% of the PlayStation 5's SSD.Dec 3, 2020 2:01 PM CST - Microsoft CEO: We are absolutely very, very much focused on gaming
Armed with Game Pass and a new next-gen console duo, Microsoft doubles down on the Xbox gaming brand and promises more investment.Dec 3, 2020 12:47 PM CST - There's an unidentified mysterious object flying towards Earth
Astronomers have found a mysterious object in space that is flying towards Earth, and they don't know what it is exactly.Dec 3, 2020 4:36 AM CST - There's now another monolith, which has just appeared in California
This is the third MONOLITH now... the first in Utah, the second in Romania -- and now in Pine Mountain in Atascadero, California.Dec 2, 2020 11:55 PM CST - You can now pay for pizza in Venezuela with cryptocurrency
Pizza Hut in Venezuela now accepts cryptocurrencies for buying food, with bitcoin, dash, and XPT -- owned by partner CryptoBuyer.Dec 2, 2020 11:28 PM CST - New monolith appears in Romania, mysteriously disappears days later
The new monolith that appeared in Romania disappeared after a few days, just like the one in Utah -- while another pops up in USA.Dec 2, 2020 11:11 PM CST - Elon Musk: SpaceX to land on Mars in 2022, self-sustaining city ASAP
Elon Musk says SpaceX will land on Mars in 2022, meanwhile humans will step food on the Red Planet in the next 4-6 years.Dec 2, 2020 10:29 PM CST - NVIDIA's new GeForce 457.51 WHQL drivers support new RTX 3060 Ti
NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 3060 Ti graphics card supported with NVIDIA's newly-released GeForce Game Ready 457.51 WHQL drivers.Dec 2, 2020 9:14 PM CST - AMD announces virtual CES 2021 keynote for January 12, 2021
AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su will take the virtual stage on January 12, 2021 for a virtual CES 2021 keynote, Ryzen 5000 mobility CPUs, more.Dec 2, 2020 8:08 PM CST - Medal of Honor VR has five multiplayer modes, available Dec 11
Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond drops on December 11 and it includes five action-packed multiplayer modes. Available December 11.Dec 2, 2020 7:16 PM CST - Pimax is testing an experimental virtual desktop mode
Pimax is testing out a virtual desktop mode for its Pimax Experience software which will enable you to access your entire PC in VR.Dec 2, 2020 6:16 PM CST - Wacom is betting on the immersive future with a VR Pen for 3D artists
Wacom is building a VR pen for digital artists to create 3D and 2D artwork in VR. Wacom is looking for partners to beta test it.Dec 2, 2020 5:14 PM CST - Cyberpunk 2077 lets you capture EPIC screenshots with new photo mode
CD Projekt RED has baked in a native photo mode in Cyberpunk 2077 on all platforms that's perfect for capturing epic moments.Dec 2, 2020 4:33 PM CST - Bungie promises new Destiny content will cater to original fans
Bungie's vision for Destiny's evolution is centered around core fans and original players, aims to bring back good old days.Dec 2, 2020 3:28 PM CST - Baby Yoda, the Mandalorian, and God of War's Kratos coming to Fortnite
Baby Yoda, The Mandalorian, and...God of War's Kratos?! are all coming to Fortnite with new Season 5 Zero Point content update.Dec 2, 2020 2:32 PM CST - Microtransactions make up 88% ($92.6 billion) of digital game spending
2020 is a huge year for gaming, especially when it comes to in-game purchases & microtransactions. mTX has earned $92.6bn so far.Dec 2, 2020 1:34 PM CST - PS5 supply in Australia and New Zealand sold out until 2021
Sony officially confirms Australia and New Zealand have sold out of all PlayStation 5 stock, and won't receive more until 2021.Dec 2, 2020 11:08 AM CST - Oculus is pulling the plug on MARVEL Powers United VR
Oculus has started informing its customers that MARVEL Powers United VR is shutting down next year. It's already off the store.Dec 2, 2020 12:08 AM CST - There's still no plans for battle royale in Halo: Infinite
343 Industries still has no plans to include battle royale in Halo Infinite, dev calls new BR multiplayer rumors 'unfounded'Dec 1, 2020 6:47 PM CST - Nintendo Switch uses Wi-Fi Direct to transfer screenshots to phones
3 years later and Nintendo finally adds an option to transfer screenshots and videos to mobile devices via USB and wireless.Dec 1, 2020 3:45 PM CST - Leaked Sony documents reveal plans behind PS5's game-changing feature
New internal Sony documents released to press reveal motivations and plans around the PlayStation 5's new innovative Activities.Dec 1, 2020 2:51 PM CST - Varjo's new VR-3 & XR-3 professional headsets have extreme resolution
Varjo's new VR-3 and XR-3 professional headsets offer the higher resolutions that we've ever seen in a VR or AR device of any kind.Dec 1, 2020 8:01 AM CST
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