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- Valve pushes out new Half-Life: Alyx update 1.2, new features and more
Update 1.2 for Half-Life: Alyx adds new features, squashes bugs and crashes, and more.Mar 31, 2020 10:27 PM CDT - Pokemon GO developer acquires 3D mapping startup for 'planet-scale' AR
Pokemon GO dev Niantic acquired 3D mapping startup 6D.ai to help make 'planet-scale' augmented reality.Mar 31, 2020 9:45 PM CDT - Federal Reserve: Coronavirus job losses could topple Great Depression
The Great Depression unemployment rate at peak was 24.9%, COVID-19 might spike it to a huge 32% -- 47 million job LOST.Mar 31, 2020 9:11 PM CDT - D-Wave offer free access to quantum computers for COVID-19 researchers
D-Wave Systems offers immediate and freer access to its quantum computers for COVID-19 researchers.Mar 31, 2020 7:30 PM CDT - Half-Life 4 announced: Valve confirms it cannot count to 3
Valve confirms it can't count to 3 with Half-Life 4, Half-Life 3 passed over -- VR support incoming after Half-Life: Alyx success.Mar 31, 2020 6:30 PM CDT - Billionaire on social media: 'quarantined' on $590 million superyacht
Billionaire David Geffen starts social media war after posting pictures 'quarantined' on his $590 million superyacht.Mar 31, 2020 5:51 PM CDT - UN enacts 'battle plan' to fight upcoming worldwide food shortages
United Nations considers whether global food shortages will happen over the COVID-19 crisis.Mar 31, 2020 4:59 PM CDT - Bethesda cancels QuakeCon 2020 over coronavirus outbreak
Like so many other events, QuakeCon 2020 has been officially cancelled.Mar 31, 2020 3:36 PM CDT - Modern Warfare 2 remastered is a PS4 timed exclusive
The campaign-only Modern Warfare 2 remaster is coming first to PlayStation 4, and then to other platforms on April 30.Mar 31, 2020 2:23 PM CDT - Doom Eternal conquers Half-Life Alyx as 2020's best-selling Steam game
Doom Eternal sold an estimated 700,000 copies on Steam in first week, beating console sales by a hefty margin.Mar 31, 2020 1:37 PM CDT - Playing Doom Eternal in third-person is hilariously fun (and tough)
Ripping and tearing in third-person is rad, chaotic, and rather challenging.Mar 31, 2020 9:19 AM CDT - 21 million Chinese phone users vanished NOT attributed to coronavirus
China's 3 largest cellphone companies lose 21 million customers in 3 months because of coronavirus.Mar 31, 2020 4:20 AM CDT - New Old School RuneScape client breaths HD life into a classic game
A single RuneScape fan has created a HD client for Old School RuneScape that is absolutely stunning.Mar 31, 2020 1:32 AM CDT - Steam hits new all-time record for concurrent players on its platform
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Steam has hit a new all-time high in users on the platform at one time.Mar 31, 2020 12:32 AM CDT - GIVEAWAY: Seagate IronWolf 16TB HDD and IronWolf 110 480GB SSD
Seagate joins the giveaway party at TweakTown and provides an awesome IronWolf hard drive and SSD to give away to two lucky winners!Mar 31, 2020 12:01 AM CDT - Good coronavirus news: Final Fantasy VII Remake is shipping early
Square Enix is releasing Final Fantasy 7 Remake early to select worldwide regions to offset big COVID-19 shipping disruption.Mar 30, 2020 5:56 PM CDT - Breath of the Wild 2 likely won't release in 2020
2020 belongs to Mario's 35th anniversary, but Zelda turns 35 next year.Mar 30, 2020 4:53 PM CDT - Mario 64, Super Mario Galaxy, and new Paper Mario coming to Switch
Nintendo will release a ton of remastered Mario games on Switch in 2020, including Sunshine, Galaxy, and Mario 64.Mar 30, 2020 1:53 PM CDT - Modern Warfare 2 remastered coming tomorrow, doesn't have multiplayer
Activision unleashes a Call of Duty onslaught in 2020 including a remaster of Modern Warfare 2's campaign.Mar 30, 2020 12:39 PM CDT - Star Trek: Voyager remastered in 4K by a fan thanks to AI
Star Trek: Voyager fan uses AI to tease what a 4K remaster of the series could look like.Mar 29, 2020 11:10 PM CDT - Microsoft sees 775% increase in cloud demand with Xbox, Team services
COVID-19 social distancing sees Mircrosoft note a gigantic 775% increase in cloud services with Xbox, Teams services.Mar 29, 2020 10:33 PM CDT - UK scientific advice: social distancing will need to last 12 months
COVID-19 coronavirus might see social distancing laws apply for 12 months.Mar 29, 2020 9:46 PM CDT - COVID-19: US military teams 'sealed off' in Cheyenne mountain bunker
COVID-19 coronavirus forces NORAD and NORTHCOM teams into Cheyenne Mountain nuclear bunker for protection.Mar 29, 2020 9:11 PM CDT - US can expect over 100,000 deaths from COVID-19, millions of cases
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the leading US authority on COVID-19 coronavirus says to expect 100,000 deaths in the US.Mar 29, 2020 8:23 PM CDT - A pet cat has been infected with coronavirus in Belgium
COVID-19 coronavirus passed on from owner, to their pet cat in Belgium -- the world's first cat with coronavirus.Mar 29, 2020 7:34 PM CDT - Is China hiding the real COVID-19 death toll? 21 million phones VANISH
Chinese phone operators lose 21 million subscribers over COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.Mar 29, 2020 7:07 PM CDT - Halo REQ microtransactions now raise money for coronavirus relief
343 Industries raises money for coronavirus relief with a special new Halo 5 REQ pack.Mar 29, 2020 6:15 PM CDT - Sony isn't 100% sure COVID-19 won't delay PlayStation 5 and new games
Coronavirus could disrupt Sony's PlayStation plans for 2020, including the PS5's launch and upcoming first-party titles.Mar 29, 2020 2:00 PM CDT - Doom Eternal PC console commands how-to tutorial guide
We show you how to manipulate Doom Eternal's game world with console commands like third-person, godmode, noclip, and much more.Mar 29, 2020 10:49 AM CDT - Mindblowing PS4 Dreams creation is the stuff dreams are made of
This peaceful Dreams forest hike is the perfect escape in today's pandemic-ridden world.Mar 29, 2020 9:31 AM CDT - NieR Replicant comes to West for first time as new remastered version
Square Enix celebrates NieR's 10th anniversary with a big remaster surprise.Mar 29, 2020 6:16 AM CDT - US officials using mobile ad location data to track COVID-19 spread
Location data for up to 500 American cities is there, CDC scraping mobile ad location data for COVID-19 spread.Mar 29, 2020 12:16 AM CDT - Facebook Live gets some new upgrades thanks to COVID-19 coronavirus
Facebook is making it even easier to access livestreams now that billions of people are at home over coronavirus.Mar 28, 2020 11:44 PM CDT - Lyft refers drivers to Amazon jobs, over coronavirus stopping riders
COVID-19 coronavirus causes Lyft ridership to decline massively, so much so that it recommends drivers to Amazon for jobs.Mar 28, 2020 11:20 PM CDT - We might see Half-Life: Alyx playable without a VR headset soon
Half-Life: Alyx is a VR exclusive right now, but mouse and keyboard gamers might be happy with upcoming mods.Mar 28, 2020 10:29 PM CDT - Half-Life: Alyx is the best PC game of 2020 on Metacritic
Half-Life: Alyx is beating DOOM Eternal for the Best PC Game of 2020 on Metacritic.Mar 28, 2020 9:48 PM CDT - Is there an Alternate Reality Game hidden inside of Half-Life: Alyx?
Half-Life: Alyx might feature an ARG, or Alternate Reality Game, with hidden clues found in the VR exclusive game.Mar 28, 2020 9:11 PM CDT - Here's how to make a Catface N95 mask with whiskers, because why not
If you want to protect yourself from COVID-19 coronavirus in style, make your own Catfask N95 mask.Mar 28, 2020 8:45 PM CDT - 6 months in jail if you stand too close to someone in Singapore
This is social distancing, taken to the absolute, utter extreme in Singapore.Mar 28, 2020 8:29 PM CDT - This 1:1 scale Earth built in Minecraft is safe from coronavirus
Someone has built the entire Earth in incredible 1:1 scale in Minecraft.Mar 28, 2020 7:50 PM CDT - New York could be quarantined by President Trump over coronavirus
President Trump might quarantine New York and New Jersey over COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.Mar 28, 2020 7:31 PM CDT - Microsoft patent: mine crypto with your body while watching ads
Microsoft's new patent would see cryptocurrency mined from brain waves and body heat, or even watching ads.Mar 28, 2020 7:02 PM CDT - PlayStation 5 will respect your time thanks to ultra-fast SSD and OS
The PlayStation 5's OS will show you how long certain levels and activities take to beat and help remove guesswork on long play sessions.Mar 28, 2020 6:31 PM CDT - Experts say coronavirus could force large scale 'internet rationing'
Internet rationing might be a reality, with health services and online lessons prioritized over everything else.Mar 28, 2020 3:48 PM CDT - Doom Eternal's photo mode makes for epic screenshot captures
id gives you built-in tools to make your own key art and screenshots by immortalizing your best demon massacres.Mar 27, 2020 11:55 PM CDT - Exploring Doom Eternal's hidden noclip mode
Doom Eternal's noclip console command lets you peek behind the curtain and see how games are made.Mar 27, 2020 10:55 PM CDT - If you break your Switch during quarantine, Nintendo won't repair it
Nintendo has closed all repair centers in North America to protect against coronavirus infection.Mar 27, 2020 6:26 PM CDT - AFL Evolution 2 releases early to combat coronavirus woes
Some good news amid the coronavirus outbreak: AFL Evolution 2 is coming a week early to help.Mar 27, 2020 1:42 PM CDT - Fallout 76's Steam launch delayed a week due to coronavirus disruption
Bethesda delays Fallout 76's new Steam release a week due to coronavirus disrupting playtesting schedules.Mar 27, 2020 11:58 AM CDT - Crazy 90s SEGA mascot Segata Sanshiro passes torch to his son
SEGA commemorates one of the most legendary over-the-top mascots during its huge 60th anniversary celebration.Mar 27, 2020 10:34 AM CDT - Remedy teases HUGE next-gen PS5, Xbox Series X games
Remedy is working on two new game sames in a fresh IP for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.Mar 27, 2020 8:24 AM CDT - US Space Force launched its first national security mission
The first national security mission for the US Space Force is about to kick off.Mar 27, 2020 2:05 AM CDT - Folding@Home hits ExaFLOP: one quintillion plus operations per second
Folding@Home is now more powerful than the top 103 supercomputers of the world combined.Mar 27, 2020 1:08 AM CDT - 2K to bring 3 beloved franchises over to the Nintendo Switch this May
The Nintendo Direct Mini has revealed that three big franchises from 2K games will be coming over to the Nintendo Switch.Mar 27, 2020 12:31 AM CDT - AMD: someone stole our graphics IP, demands $100 million in ransom
The stolen graphics technology is rumored to be Microsoft's next-gen Xbox Series X GPU.Mar 26, 2020 6:55 PM CDT - Epic Games' new publishing arm transforms the games industry
Epic Games will use its deep pockets to 100% fund indie projects in its new publishing label.Mar 26, 2020 1:36 PM CDT - Rick and Morty co-creator Justin Roiland to release new series May 8
Hulu will feature a brand new show from co-creator of Rick and Morty, Justin Roiland called 'Solar Opposites'Mar 26, 2020 1:31 AM CDT - Half-Life: Alyx update: many fixes, and new 'Continuous Turn' option
The first update to Half-Life: Alyx makes it easier to turn in the VR-exclusive game.Mar 25, 2020 10:20 PM CDT - Plague Inc. updated: new mode lets you STOP the virus from spreading
COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic forces Plague Inc. developer to change their game to let you SAVE people, not infect them.Mar 25, 2020 9:11 PM CDT - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080: August 2020 reveal, launch at Computex 2020
We should expect NVIDIA's next-gen Ampere-based GeForce RTX 3000 series to launch at Computex 2020.Mar 25, 2020 8:05 PM CDT - NVIDIA sees 50% surge in total gaming hours from its GeForce owners
NVIDIA's next-gen GeForce RTX 3080 will be a force to be reckoned with, powered by Ampere.Mar 25, 2020 7:40 PM CDT - Valve talks Left 4 Dead 3 in the middle of Half-Life: Alyx launch hype
Valve confirms it is 'absolutely not working on anything' related to Left 4 Dead right now.Mar 25, 2020 7:27 PM CDT - Doom Eternal smashes Doom series sales records, best-seller on Steam
id's new ultra-violent Doom sequel is a titanic success and pulls in tremendous earnings for Bethesda.Mar 25, 2020 4:18 PM CDT - Nintendo donates 9,500 N95 face masks to combat coronavirus
NIntendo does its part and donates a huge stockpile of N95 respirator masks to urgent first responders.Mar 25, 2020 9:16 AM CDT - Since everyone is staying home, Facebook is getting ridiculous traffic
Facebook is struggling to keep up with the amount of traffic its servers are now getting due to the coronavirus.Mar 25, 2020 3:38 AM CDT - Pornhub wants you to stay at home and watch Premium videos for free
Pornhub is encouraging everyone to stay home and enjoy watching Pornhub Premium for free.Mar 25, 2020 1:07 AM CDT - Half-Life: Alyx becomes #1 most-played game on VR on its launch day
Half-Life: Alyx is quickly breaking records on Steam, sets new record for concurrent users for a VR game.Mar 24, 2020 7:41 PM CDT - Tokyo 2020 Olympics postponed to 2021 over coronavirus outbreak
Tokyo 2020 OIympics are the first Olympic games rescheduled because of a pandemic over coronavirus COVID-19.Mar 24, 2020 7:23 PM CDT - Xbox Series X delay: Microsoft worried about demand, not supply
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella comments on possible Xbox Series X delay, assuring that supply chains are getting 'back on the rails'Mar 24, 2020 5:32 PM CDT - PlayStation 5's SSD may revolutionize save states with instant launch
Sony's next-gen PlayStation 5 could use a new instant access feature that lets you customize save states.Mar 24, 2020 4:23 PM CDT - Portable N64 modded into GameBoy SP case
Skilled modder jams an entire Nintendo 64 into a portable Game Boy Advance SP-like case.Mar 24, 2020 3:13 PM CDT - Konami: New Silent Hill game rumors are false
Rumor has it Sony is working with Konami to make two new Silent Hill games. Now Konami says the rumors aren't true.Mar 24, 2020 12:22 PM CDT - Computex 2020 officially rescheduled until September 28-30, 2020
TAITRA has finally made a call on the cancelation or postponement of Computex 2020, Asia's largest IT trade show.Mar 24, 2020 11:24 AM CDT - Coronavirus slowing down PSN game downloads in Europe
Sony manually restricts PSN game download speeds in Europe to preserve regional bandwidth amid coronavirus outbreak.Mar 24, 2020 11:23 AM CDT - Folding@Home is now the world's largest supercomputer at 470 petaFLOPS
The public donated so much CPU/GPU resources that Folding@Home is now the world's largest supercomputer.Mar 24, 2020 1:05 AM CDT - Windows has two security flaws that could give attackers remote access
Microsoft has warned Windows users of two critical operating system flaws that can open PC's up to attacks.Mar 24, 2020 12:32 AM CDT - Valve: Half-Life games are technical achievements, not just games
Valve finally reveals why they haven't made Half-Life 2: Episode 3, and talk about the future of the series.Mar 23, 2020 6:30 PM CDT - Gears 5, Halo dev making new exclusive Stadia game
Google secures yet another big exclusive title for its fledgling game-streaming platform.Mar 23, 2020 5:20 PM CDT - Animal Crossing: New Horizons conquers UK sales charts
Animal Crossing smashes franchise sales records in the UK, becoming the best-selling game in the series.Mar 23, 2020 4:22 PM CDT - HP's next-gen VR headset promises 'no compromises' PC VR gaming
HP teases the 'next-generation' of VR with a headset that delivers 'no compromise' gaming.Mar 23, 2020 2:12 PM CDT - Digital gaming earned $9.2 billion in February 2020, up 4% YoY
Total digital games spending hit $9.2 billion in February 2020 driven by strong mobile gaming revenues.Mar 23, 2020 1:13 PM CDT - Counter-Strike had 24 million monthly active users in February 2020
Counter-Strike: GO has amassed an incredible 24 million MAUs in February, accounting for a significantly portion of Steam's overall monthly users.Mar 23, 2020 12:21 PM CDT - Apple has a big donation headed toward healthcare workers in EU and US
Apple will be making a massive donation to healthcare workers in both the United States and Europe.Mar 23, 2020 3:43 AM CDT - Poland makes country-wide Minecraft servers for kids that are at home
Polish government creates its own Minecraft server, encourages kids to play Minecraft at home.Mar 22, 2020 10:57 PM CDT - DOOM Slayer uses an Alienware-like desktop gaming PC in DOOM Eternal
At least the DOOM Slayer is a PC gamer, imagine if he used an Xbox or PlayStation.Mar 22, 2020 10:21 PM CDT - Half-Life: Alyx unlock time zone details: what you need to know
When does Half-Life: Alyx unlock in your time zone? I have all the information right here for you.Mar 22, 2020 10:10 PM CDT - Here's a list of the best Apocalyptic/End of the World movies
Stuck at home over coronavirus COVID-19? You should watch all of these movies then!Mar 22, 2020 9:11 PM CDT - GOG offers 27 free games in its new Stay at Home game bundle
GOG offers up an awesome collection of 27 free games in its new Stay at Home bundle.Mar 22, 2020 8:34 PM CDT - F1 cancelled, drivers will instead play on the PC and stream online
You can watch the Virtual Grand Prix online, with F1 drivers, esports stars and more compete!Mar 22, 2020 8:15 PM CDT - Half-Life: Alyx pre-load begins, requires 67GB of storage
Half-Life: Alyx requires 67GB of free storage space, while Half-Life 2 was just 6.4GB in comparison.Mar 22, 2020 7:53 PM CDT - Valve boss Gabe Newell was a World of Warcraft gold farmer for a while
Lord Gaben announces that he was a World of Warcraft gold farmer 'for a while', made $20 an hour farming WoW gold.Mar 22, 2020 7:19 PM CDT - Steam rockets to 22 million players thanks to coronavirus quarantines
As COVID-19 pauses other industries, the games business is booming and Steam's playerbase surges.Mar 22, 2020 5:40 PM CDT - Game devs: Xbox Series X isn't significantly more powerful than PS5
GPU specs aren't everything, neither are TFLOPs: Game devs say the PlayStation 5 isn't inferior to the Xbox Series X despite the GPU discrepancy.Mar 22, 2020 4:53 PM CDT - Sony's PS5 talk wasn't enough--for next-gen, seeing is believing
Sony's deep PS5 tech talk revealed tons of information, but lacked one critical component: Using games to prove the console's power.Mar 21, 2020 6:40 PM CDT - Doom Eternal first impressions: Ultrafun ultraviolence
Doom Eternal is the best shooter of recent memory and makes other FPS franchises look like child's play.Mar 21, 2020 6:08 PM CDT - Dreams now removing Mario and other creations with copyrighted IP
Nintendo pressures Sony to remove all Mario games and other copyrighted characters from the new PS4 exclusive Dreams.Mar 21, 2020 5:08 PM CDT - Call of Duty Warzone playerbase doubles to 30 million in one week
Warzone is growing amazingly fast as more gamers stay indoors due to quarantine restrictions.Mar 21, 2020 4:46 PM CDT - Only PlayStation 5 next-gen exclusives will tap SSD's full potential
The PS5's SSD won't truly revolutionize gaming until developers move on to next-gen and leave PS4 behind.Mar 20, 2020 7:03 PM CDT - PlayStation 5 may play thousands of PS4 games at launch
Sony clarifies PS5's backwards compatibility, affirms that nearly every major PS4 game will eventually be supported on PlayStation 5.Mar 20, 2020 3:58 PM CDT - Modern Warfare 2 Remastered on the way, but may be campaign-only
Modern Warfare 2's upcoming remaster may not include any multiplayer modes.Mar 20, 2020 10:43 AM CDT - DOOM Eternal accidentally released without DRM, Bethesda patches it in
Bethesda accidentally uploaded Doom Eternal on Bethesda.net without DRM, but it's since been locked down and secured.Mar 20, 2020 3:42 AM CDT - NASCAR races are being replaced by virtual eSports racing with pros
NASCAR will continue racing, but not in the traditional format. Instead it will be turned into an eSports event.Mar 20, 2020 2:35 AM CDT - Watch Dogs is FREE right now on the Epic Games Store, get it here
You can grab the original Watch Dogs for free right now on the Epic Games Store.Mar 19, 2020 11:09 PM CDT - AMD teases RDNA 2 silicon running DirectX 12 Ultimate ray tracing demo
AMD teases next-gen RDNA 2 silicon running ray tracing tech on Microsoft's new DirectX 12 Ultimate API.Mar 19, 2020 10:25 PM CDT - DirectX 12 Ultimate announced: the gold standard for next-gen games
DirectX 12 Ultimate arrives at a perfect time, acting as a 'force multiplier' for next-gen consoles, next-gen games, and the PC.Mar 19, 2020 9:59 PM CDT - Marvel goes full woke, intros new characters Snowflake and Safespace
Marvel's first non-binary superheroes are here, introducing Snowflake and Safespace.Mar 19, 2020 9:23 PM CDT - Google Trends see coronavirus searches increase by 100x
Coronavirus searches on Google have skyrocketed, Italians lead the charge with Coronavirus searches on Google.Mar 19, 2020 9:11 PM CDT - NVIDIA drop new GeForce drivers optimized for DOOM Eternal
NVIDIA releases GeForce Game Ready driver with day one optimizations for DOOM Eternal.Mar 19, 2020 8:27 PM CDT - Here's how to enable dark mode on Facebook desktop
Dark mode is finally being released for Facebook desktop users, here's how to enable it.Mar 19, 2020 7:39 PM CDT - Animal Crossing New Horizons available a day early at GameStop
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is now available at your local GameStop one day early.Mar 19, 2020 6:48 PM CDT - Final Fantasy 7 Remake isn't delayed, but your disc copy could be
Square Enix hasn't delayed Final Fantasy 7 Remake, but you might not get your disc copy on time.Mar 19, 2020 5:31 PM CDT - Gamestop to stay open as coronavirus spreads through U.S.
GameStop's corporate offices won't let employees shut down stores to avoid coronavirus infection risks.Mar 19, 2020 4:27 PM CDT - Increased China nitrogen dioxide emissions, recovery from COVID-19?
Do increased nitrogen dioxide NO2 emissions readings over China confirm the start of a recovery from Coronavirus?Mar 19, 2020 2:12 PM CDT - PS5's boost mode is so powerful that some PS4 games can't handle it
Sony explains why PlayStation 5's backward compatibility is so limited at launch.Mar 19, 2020 1:16 PM CDT - PS5 won't play PS1, PS2 or PS3 discs, 100 PS4 games support at launch
PS5 will only play 100 of the most popular PS4 games at launch, and backward compatibility is achieved on a title-to-title basis.Mar 19, 2020 11:56 AM CDT - Gamestop is selling Doom Eternal a day early to combat COVID-19 spread
Doom Eternal is available today at Gamestop as retailer tries to lower risk of coronavirus spread.Mar 19, 2020 10:19 AM CDT - Australian gov to prosecute people over coronavirus shopping frenzy
Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton will prosecute Australians who stripped supermarket shelves over coronavirus panic.Mar 19, 2020 6:33 AM CDT - Resident Evil 3 Remake & Resident Evil Resistance Pre-loads available
Capcom has made the beta for Resident Evil 3 available for download on PS4/Xbox One.Mar 19, 2020 3:16 AM CDT - Gabe Newell says we're closer to Matrix-level technology than we think
Valve's CEO has touched on just how close the human race is to designing brain-computer interfaces.Mar 19, 2020 2:41 AM CDT - Friends reunion special on HBO Max delayed over coronavirus COVID-19
HBO Max's much-hyped Friends reunion special delayed over coronavirus outbreak.Mar 18, 2020 10:33 PM CDT - Two members of Congress have just tested positive for coronavirus
Congress members Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart and Rep. Ben McAdams the first two tested positive with coronavirus COVID-19.Mar 18, 2020 10:22 PM CDT - HTC: Vive Cosmos Elite headsets include free copy of Half-Life: Alyx
HTC will include a free copy of Half-Life: Alyx with the new flagship Vive Cosmos Elite VR headset.Mar 18, 2020 9:42 PM CDT - President Trump invokes emergency powers, US fights invisible enemy
The rarely-used emergency powers give President Trump tools to fight the coronavirus pandemic.Mar 18, 2020 9:11 PM CDT - Facebook worried its servers will 'melt down' over coronavirus panic
Mark Zuckerberg says Facebook is ensuring its infrastructure can handle the additional load thanks to coronavirus.Mar 18, 2020 8:40 PM CDT - NYSE to temporarily close floor over positive coronavirus tests
The New York Stock Exchange will fully shift to electronic trading over coronavirus COVID-19.Mar 18, 2020 8:16 PM CDT - Understanding the PS5's SSD: A deep dive into next-gen storage tech
The PlayStation 5's new SSD is revolutionary, delivering massive efficiency through speed and enabling true next-gen performance on the console.Mar 18, 2020 6:00 PM CDT - PlayStation 5 won't use memory cards, supports third-party SSDs
Sony's next-gen PS5 won't have memory cards like the Xbox Series X, and you can swap in a PCIe 4.0 NVMe into the system to expand memory.Mar 18, 2020 4:48 PM CDT - Xbox Series X launches November 26, 2020, no pricing revealed
Microsoft's powerful next-gen Xbox Series X console will release Thanksgiving 2020 a new website says.Mar 18, 2020 2:28 PM CDT - PlayStation 5 SSD speeds hit 9GB/sec with custom 12-channel controller
With custom designed storage and lots of clever tricks, Sony hits an insane 9GB/sec max throughput on the PS5's next-gen SSD.Mar 18, 2020 2:08 PM CDT - PlayStation 5 specs: 10TFLOPs Navi RDNA 2 2.23GHz GPU, 3.5GH Zen 2 CPU
Sony officially confirms specifications for its next-generation PlayStation 5 console.Mar 18, 2020 11:54 AM CDT - L.A. Noire sequel leaked, likely coming to PS5, Xbox Series X
Rockstar Games could be making a sequel to 2011's landmark L.A. Noire, complete with next-gen facial animations.Mar 18, 2020 10:23 AM CDT - Watch the PlayStation 5 reveal stream right here
Sony's big PlayStation 5 livestream starts in just two hours, and you can watch it right here.Mar 18, 2020 9:34 AM CDT - Trump to temporarily close US border with Canada due to coronavirus
President Donald Trump announces the US will temporarily close its border with Canada to 'non-essential travel' over coronavirus.Mar 18, 2020 9:14 AM CDT - Former Facebook Creative Director Mike Booth joins Resolution Games
Mike Booth will be joining the team over at Resolution Games and taking a hands-on approach to new titles.Mar 18, 2020 8:00 AM CDT - Scientists dose first patient with coronavirus COVID-19 vaccine
When will you be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine? Human trials have begin, but coronavirus fears continue to spread.Mar 18, 2020 5:54 AM CDT - Taiwan rejects Huawei on 5G rollout: Chunghwa Telecom chooses Nokia
Nokia is the chosen one when it comes to deploying next-gen 5G across Taiwan with Chunghwa Telecom.Mar 18, 2020 5:42 AM CDT - Apple could acquire Disney because of coronavirus COVID-19
Analyst says now is the perfect timing for Apple to buy Disney, all while panic coronavirus COVID-19 ensues.Mar 18, 2020 5:25 AM CDT - Rumor: Next Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC fighter delayed
Rumor suggests that Nintendo will have to delay the release of the next Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC fighter.Mar 18, 2020 3:21 AM CDT - Call of Duty: Warzone update adds solo mode, and fixes in-game bugs
A new update has arrived for Call of Duty: Warzone adding solo mode and fixing a bunch of in-game bugs.Mar 18, 2020 2:51 AM CDT - Google data: coronavirus might spark US housing market crash
Summary: Even the Federal Reserve can't stop a crash of the US housing market caused by coronavirus.Mar 18, 2020 12:25 AM CDT - Half-Life: Alyx -- pre-loading and launch time details are here
You'll need a VR headset to play it, but Half-Life: Alyx is right around the corner!Mar 18, 2020 12:01 AM CDT - NASA staffer has COVID-19, lockdown enforced, work-from-home order
NASA forces mandatory work-from-home policy after employee in Alabama tested positive for COVID-19.Mar 17, 2020 10:31 PM CDT - UNESCO says 776 million children will be affected by school closures
COVID-19 coronavirus will affect 776 million children by school closures worldwide.Mar 17, 2020 9:47 PM CDT - The Matrix 4 production halted over coronavirus outbreak
Warner Bros. pulls the plug on The Matrix 4 production over COVID-19 coronavirus panic.Mar 17, 2020 9:11 PM CDT - CD Projekt RED switches to full remote work for Cyberpunk 2077
CD Projekt RED is still aiming at September 17 release of Cyberpunk 2077, updates on COVID-19 coronavirus situation.Mar 17, 2020 8:11 PM CDT - Fallout: New Vegas gets a coronavirus mod, because why the hell not
You have to eat some Bat Soup to get the coronavirus in Fallout: New Vegas.Mar 17, 2020 7:37 PM CDT - The Steam Game Festival returns to save us from quarantine boredom
Steam's awesome Game Festival returns tomorrow with demos for over 40 games.Mar 17, 2020 6:23 PM CDT - GIVEAWAY: SAPPHIRE PULSE RX 5600 XT 6G GDDR6 Video Card
We have teamed up with SAPPHIRE to giveaway one of its PULSE RX 5600 XT 6G GDDR6 video cards to one lucky winner!Mar 17, 2020 10:57 AM CDT - Sony confirms PlayStation 5 reveal for tomorrow, March 18 at 12PM EST
It's official: Sony confirms it will announce the PlayStation 5 tomorrow at noon.Mar 17, 2020 10:09 AM CDT - Uber Eats isn't charging delivery fees for over 100,000 restaurants
Uber Eats is responding to the coronavirus outbreak by not charging 100,000 restaurants for delivery fees.Mar 17, 2020 2:04 AM CDT - TikTok influencer LICKS plane toilet seat in 'coronavirus challenge'
22-year-old idiot licks plane toilet in a 'coronavirus challenge' and then shares video to TikTok.Mar 16, 2020 9:27 PM CDT - Coronavirus is on your phone, here's how you can clean it properly
You could have COVID-19 coronavirus on your phone, check this guide on how to clean it.Mar 16, 2020 9:11 PM CDT - Apple conspired with wholesalers & got slapped with $1.2 billion fine
Apple has engaged in anti-competitive agreements and has now been slapped with a $1.2 billion dollar fine.Mar 16, 2020 8:55 PM CDT - Tech industry leaders issue joint statement over COVID-19 coronavirus
Facebook, Google, LinkedIn, Microsoft, Reddit, Twitter, and YouTube issue joint statement over COVID-19 coronavirus.Mar 16, 2020 8:34 PM CDT - NVIDIA delays GTC announcement of Ampere GPU over COVID-19 coronavirus
NVIDIA is going to 'hold off on sharing' its GTC news for now, over COVID-19 coronavirus.Mar 16, 2020 8:17 PM CDT - R.E.M.'s 'It's The End Of The World As We Know It' is back on charts
R.E.M.'s hit from 1987 is back on the charts, popular again because of COVID-19 coronavirus.Mar 16, 2020 7:36 PM CDT - id already has ideas for next Doom game after Doom Eternal
id Software is plotting Doom Slayer's next murderfest through the burning hells.Mar 16, 2020 6:30 PM CDT - Xbox Series X enhanced games aren't compatible with HDDs
Next-gen Xbox has removable SSD memory cards, but next-gen enhanced games won't play on external HDDs.Mar 16, 2020 5:29 PM CDT - Xbox Series X natively upgrades current-gen games to native 4K
Next-gen Xbox Series X can natively upgrade current-gen Xbox One games to run in native 4K, all without any extra patches or downloads.Mar 16, 2020 3:09 PM CDT - Xbox Series X SSD is revolutionary, changes Xbox gaming forever
Microsoft built a new custom SSD and a DirectX storage API for its next-gen Xbox, and both will empower developers like never before.Mar 16, 2020 1:51 PM CDT - Full Xbox Series X specs: 3.8GHz Zen 2 CPU, 16GB GDDR6, 52CU Navi GPU
Microsoft reveals full specs of the Xbox Series X, uncovering beastly performance of its next-gen Xbox.Mar 16, 2020 12:55 PM CDT - Gears 5 runs at Ultra PC settings on Xbox Series X
Gears 5 is among the first major current-gen games to get major enhancements on Xbox Series X, complete with Ultra-level PC settings performance.Mar 16, 2020 10:49 AM CDT - Control's new Foundation game expansion brings the weirdness
Remedy bakes in some bizarre action-packed chaos in Control's first game expansion.Mar 16, 2020 8:23 AM CDT - Minecraft is now being used as a global weapon against censorship
Reporters Without Borders have launched a new way to battle online censorship, using Minecraft.Mar 16, 2020 2:37 AM CDT - 3D Realms' canceled Alien game would've been the ultimate Alien game
The developers behind the canceled Alien title reveal why this Alien game would be the ultimate Alien experience.Mar 16, 2020 1:32 AM CDT - Nintendo Switch overlay mod: GPU/CPU temps, in-game FPS & clockspeeds
This new Nintendo Switch mod allows gamers to see all of the hardware diagnostics for their game.Mar 16, 2020 1:09 AM CDT - Star Citizen Alpha 3.9 has new food, drink, temp survival mechanics
Star Citizen Alpha 3.9 has next-gen survival mechanics, you don't get COVID-19 coronavirus, though.Mar 15, 2020 10:40 PM CDT - US box office: worst in 25 years, since the release of Outbreak
Hollywood is taking a beating over COVID-19 coronavirus, lowest numbers since 1995 -- when Outbreak was released.Mar 15, 2020 10:30 PM CDT - Starbucks temporarily enables 'to go' model over coronavirus spread
Starbucks announces 'to go' model for its US and Canada stores, as part of social distancing over COVID-19.Mar 15, 2020 10:00 PM CDT - Xbox Live goes down, overloaded with coronavirus homebound gamers?
Xbox Live is down, with errors from gamers trying to sign in and with match making on Xbox Live.Mar 15, 2020 9:49 PM CDT - EA joins coronavirus panic with work-from-home policies until April 1
EA has also postponed all live game events including Apex Legends, FIFA, and others over COVID-19 coronavirus.Mar 15, 2020 9:31 PM CDT - Spring promotion: Windows 10 Pro key $10.55 + Office 2019 Pro $33.96
Here's up to 31% software discount from MMORC.COM on Windows 10 Pro, Office 2019 and more - come and grab a deal.Mar 15, 2020 9:09 PM CDT - CDC: limit or cancel events of over 50 people for the next 8 weeks
CDC recommends limiting or outright cancelling events with over 50 people for the next 8 weeks in the US.Mar 15, 2020 8:14 PM CDT - Robert Downey Jr. teases next-gen OnePlus 8 Pro smartphone
The Avengers actor was spotted with the OnePlus 8 Pro smartphone, but remember he's a brand ambassador for OnePlus.Mar 15, 2020 7:36 PM CDT - Doom Eternal features in-game FPS overlay with CPU, GPU usage metrics
Doom 2016's FPS counter returns in Doom Eternal, letting you check real-time CPU and GPU stats.Mar 15, 2020 6:31 PM CDT - Rumor: Sony wants to buy Metal Gear Solid, but Konami unlikely to sell
Rumor has it Sony wants to buy some of Konami's most beloved and lucrative IPs. But Konami is very unlikely to actually sell them.Mar 15, 2020 5:46 PM CDT - id didn't crunch on Doom Eternal: Dev is a lifestyle, Hugo Martin says
Unlike other game devs, id Software isn't working crazy long hours crunching on Doom Eternal.Mar 15, 2020 5:13 PM CDT - Sony funding two new Silent Hill games: A reboot & Silent Hills remake
Rumors say Sony is funding a new Silent Hills remake with Konami's blessing, and Hideo Kojima is at the helm.Mar 15, 2020 3:55 PM CDT - Rockstar Games devs suspends office work at all worldwide studios
All of Rockstar Games developers will work from home to safeguard against coronavirus spread.Mar 15, 2020 11:35 AM CDT - This Witcher 3 mod raises the graphics to a new level of realism
This mod for The Witcher 3 is absolutely incredible, proving it's still one of the best-looking games out there.Mar 15, 2020 2:40 AM CDT - Even Batman is affected by coronavirus, The Batman production halted
Warner Bros. stops production on The Batman with Robert Pattinson over COVID-19 coronavirus.Mar 15, 2020 2:07 AM CDT - Horizon Zero Dawn PC will have ultrawide support & Steam achievements
Horizon Zero Dawn is coming over to PC and it will be arriving with ultrawide support.Mar 15, 2020 1:48 AM CDT - Xbox Series X SSD was custom built by Microsoft for speed, flexibility
The next-gen Xbox's new custom SSD is specifically designed for the console.Mar 14, 2020 9:13 PM CDT - Coronavirus quarantine leads to 1 million Counter-Strike: GO players
Everyone's staying indoors and firing up their favorite games, leading to astronomical spikes in player counts.Mar 14, 2020 3:32 PM CDT - New Tony Hawk Pro Skater game coming in 2020, could be a remaster
Activision could resurrect the Tony Hawk skating games for a big remaster in 2020.Mar 14, 2020 2:01 PM CDT - Reggie Fils-Aime won't save Gamestop, but he'll help change it
Reggie Fils-Aime is now part of Gamestop's board of directors, but the ex-Nintendo president isn't in the position to save the ailing retailer.Mar 14, 2020 12:14 PM CDT - Xbox Series X 4K 60FPS made possible by Zen 2 CPU, says 3D Realms dev
Xbox Series X will hit 4K 60FPS much more frequently thanks to its improved Zen 2 CPU.Mar 14, 2020 10:33 AM CDT - CoD Warzone hits 15 million gamers in 3 days, growing faster than Apex
Warzone is growing faster than battle royale titans Apex Legends and Fortnite, and is could disrupt their reign.Mar 14, 2020 7:19 AM CDT - AMC promotes social distancing at cinemas, half books its theatres
AMC and Regal now capping theater attendance at 50%, preparing for radically less theatergoers.Mar 13, 2020 10:30 PM CDT - GDC 2020 will have streamed conferences offered through Twitch
GDC 2020 might be canceled over COVID-19 coronavirus, but conferences will be streamed on Twitch.Mar 13, 2020 9:11 PM CDT - Blade Runner: Enhanced Edition announced by Nightdive Studios
Blade Runner: Enhanced Edition is coming to PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch.Mar 13, 2020 8:28 PM CDT - You can donate your CPU and GPU power to help cure coronavirus
Folding@Home updated to include the fight to cure COVID-19 coronavirus with your GPU and CPU.Mar 13, 2020 7:39 PM CDT - Bill Gates steps down from Microsoft board, will focus on philanthropy
Bill Gates will continue as a 'technology advisor' to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.Mar 13, 2020 7:19 PM CDT - PlatinumGames reveals new next-gen games engine
PlatinumGames announces a brand new proprietary games engine that'll power upcoming titles Project GG.Mar 13, 2020 5:45 PM CDT - 343i may discuss Halo: Infinite matchmaking system at GDC 2020
343 Industries will host a detailed series of panels on matchmaking at GDC 2020, highlighting TrueMatch and lessons learned from Halo 5.Mar 13, 2020 4:47 PM CDT - Square Enix teases big next-gen PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X games
Like other publishers, Square Enix is ramping up for next-gen and promises big things for 2020 and beyond.Mar 13, 2020 12:07 PM CDT - PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X to be delayed past 2020, analyst predicts
Analyst firm DFC Intelligence predicts the PS5 and Xbox SX next-gen consoles will miss their planned 2020 debut.Mar 13, 2020 10:46 AM CDT - Naughty Dog is 'no longer the best,' animator hospitalized from crunch
One ex-Naughty Dog animator gives eye-opening look at the studio's intense crunch culture.Mar 13, 2020 9:16 AM CDT - Call of Duty: Warzone to go 200 players matches and 4/5 player squads
150 player Call of Duty: Warzone matches is just the start, matches will soon go to a massive 200 players.Mar 13, 2020 4:20 AM CDT - Here's why Call of Duty: Warzone's file size is so absurdly large
The developers behind Call of Duty: Warzone have addressed why the download is so large.Mar 13, 2020 3:41 AM CDT - Disneyland California will shut down because you already know why
Disneyland has been officially shut down due to the coronavirus outbreak.Mar 13, 2020 2:37 AM CDT - Major breakthrough made by Researchers in mind-controlled prosthetics
Amputees are extremely close to being able to control prosthetics in real-time with this new breakthrough.Mar 13, 2020 1:31 AM CDT - Call of Duty: Warzone infinite revive bug is winning games in the gas
Call of Duty: Warzone players have already found a way to win games from the gas.Mar 13, 2020 1:06 AM CDT - ExoMars mission delayed until 2022 to test crafts descent parachutes
The European Space Agency has postponed the launch of ExoMars mission, delaying it for a further two years.Mar 13, 2020 12:33 AM CDT - Pornhub giving premium subscriptions to Italy because of coronavirus
Italians can't leave their house because of COVID-19 coronavirus, so Pornhub is giving out premium subscriptions for free.Mar 12, 2020 10:08 PM CDT - The Division 2 will be Google Stadia's first crossplay-enabled game
Google Stadia's first crossplay-enabled game is nearly here, with The Crew 2 and Monopoly also on their way.Mar 12, 2020 9:25 PM CDT - Apple stock dives: over $300 billion wiped so far, no end in sight
At this rate, Apple could no longer be a member of the $1 trillion club in the VERY near future.Mar 12, 2020 8:28 PM CDT - Bitcoin slides 40% -- worst sell-off in crypto history is happening
Bitcoin bloodpath is happening, 40% drop with Ethereum down over 43% in the last 24 hours.Mar 12, 2020 7:55 PM CDT - Super Mario Legos let you create your own interactive game stages
Super Mario Lego sets are kind of like a real-life Mario Maker, only a lot more tame.Mar 12, 2020 5:24 PM CDT - 1997's Blade Runner classic getting remastered for consoles, Steam
System Shock remake developer Nightdive Studios is enhancing the 1997 classic Blade Runner game for Steam and consoles.Mar 12, 2020 11:00 AM CDT - The composer behind The Last of Us will also work on the HBO series
The composer who worked on The Last of Us video games will also be working on the HBO series.Mar 12, 2020 4:20 AM CDT - Twitter joins other companies in ordering employees to work from home
Twitter has ordered employees to work from home in wake of the recent spreading of the coronavirus.Mar 12, 2020 3:49 AM CDT - Researchers spot extremely hot exoplanet that rains iron droplets
The Very Large Telescope has been used to spot a really hot exoplanet that rains iron instead of water.Mar 12, 2020 3:25 AM CDT - Call of Duty: Warzone hits 6m+ players, 108+PB downloaded in 24 hours
Call of Duty: Warzone has already hit 6 million players in just its first 24 hours of being live.Mar 12, 2020 2:12 AM CDT - The Switch dock lacked GameCube controller ports, but here's the fix
Nintendo didn't include built-in GameCube controller ports on the Switch dock, but there's now a fix for that.Mar 12, 2020 1:38 AM CDT - Here's why The Witcher prequel film is animated and not live-action
The Witcher prequel film will showcase a story that could never of been done if it was live-action.Mar 12, 2020 1:08 AM CDT - You can track COVID-19 coronavirus cases in real-time using this link
If you want to see up-to-date real-time data on COVID-19 coronavirus, then check out this link.Mar 11, 2020 9:47 PM CDT - Pathfinder dev says Halo: Infinite on Xbox Series X looks pretty meh
Pathfinder: Kingmaker Creative Director didn't see a 'difference' in graphics with Halo: Infinite on Xbox Series X.Mar 11, 2020 9:29 PM CDT - NVIDIA Ampere: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is 40% faster than RTX 2080 Ti
NVIDIA Ampere rumors suggest 10nm node, Q4 2020 launch, 40% faster than GeForce RTX 2080 Ti.Mar 11, 2020 8:39 PM CDT - New Witcher game coming after Cyberpunk 2077, CDPR confirms
CD Projekt RED is currently developing a singleplayer game, and plans to enter full production on a Witcher game after Cyberpunk 2077 ships.Mar 11, 2020 6:57 PM CDT - Activision hires Google ecommerce, transaction pro as new president
Activision recruits a Google sales exec with strong ecommerce experience to lead its business.Mar 11, 2020 6:27 PM CDT - Doom Eternal runs at 1440p 60FPS on PS4 Pro, 1800p 60FPS on Xbox One X
Doom Eternal runs at impressive performance specs on current-gen consoles and consistently maintains buttery-smooth 60FPS.Mar 11, 2020 5:12 PM CDT - Doom Eternal is so extreme it has its own pre-workout drink
Introducing Doom'ade, the official performance-enhancing supplement of Doom Slayer.Mar 11, 2020 4:04 PM CDT - Digital Xbox E3 show planned for June, expect big news from Microsoft
E3 2020 has been cancelled, but Microsoft will proceed with a big next-gen Xbox Series X showcase.Mar 11, 2020 3:16 PM CDT - Ubisoft to reveal next-gen Assassin's Creed, Far Cry on digital stream
Now that E3 2020 is cancelled, Ubisoft and other major players will host their own digital streams instead.Mar 11, 2020 2:15 PM CDT - E3 2020 is officially cancelled thanks to coronavirus health risks
The ESA finally confirmed the news: E3 2020 has been cancelled following spreading coronavirus health risks.Mar 11, 2020 1:21 PM CDT - Mark Wahlberg to play Mark Wahlberg in new TV show about Mark Wahlberg
A new TV show is coming out starring Mark Wahlberg, and its called 'Wahl Street'Mar 11, 2020 4:17 AM CDT - Microsoft fires digital rocket at world's largest cybercrime network
One of the biggest players in the cybercriminal botnet ecosystem has just felt the wrath of Microsoft.Mar 11, 2020 3:11 AM CDT - Google's new Chromecast Ultra to come with remote and Netflix in-built
Google's new Chromecast Ultra is rumored to come with a remote and Netflix, Hulu and Disney+ apps.Mar 11, 2020 2:39 AM CDT - This Tesla sounds exactly like a V12 and a V10, but there's a twist
One of the downsides of an electric car is the lack of engine sound, but what if that problem could be solved?Mar 11, 2020 2:06 AM CDT - Elon Musk: Starlink global internet has 20ms delay and is gaming ready
SpaceX's Starlink global internet will have 20ms delay, and be ready for competitive gaming.Mar 11, 2020 1:37 AM CDT - Command & Conquer Remastered Collection to launch on Steam, June 5th
EA has announced the release date for Command & Conquer Remastered, and shown off the title in a new video.Mar 11, 2020 1:09 AM CDT - Google's new AI-powered glasses will help blind people see once again
Google's new AI smart glasses are designed to solve the issues of the blind and visually-impaired.Mar 11, 2020 12:33 AM CDT - Apple postpones March event over coronavirus outbreak
Apple is 'concerned' about people gathering at its March event, postpones event over coronavirus / COVID-19 outbreak.Mar 10, 2020 10:00 PM CDT - NVIDIA's new GeForce drivers are Game Ready for Call of Duty: Warzone
NVIDIA's new GeForce Game Ready 442.59 WHQL drivers are ready for Call of Duty: Warzone and its battle royale goodness.Mar 10, 2020 9:20 PM CDT - E3 likely to get cancelled, Devolver tells gamers to cancel trip plans
The ESA is likely to cancel E3 2020's public showcase at the Los Angeles Convention Center.Mar 10, 2020 8:37 PM CDT - Cyberpunk 2077 submitted for age classification, team is now polishing
CD Projekt RED submits Cyberpunk 2077 in for age classification, game is now a step closer to completion.Mar 10, 2020 8:22 PM CDT - DOOM Eternal needs GeForce RTX 2080 Ti in new 'Ultra Nightmare' mode
You'll need an Intel Core i9-9900K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti for Ultra Nightmare mode.Mar 10, 2020 7:25 PM CDT - Google asks all US staff to work from home over coronavirus outbreak
Google asks all Canadian and American employees to work from home if they can, over coronavirus / COVID-19 outbreak.Mar 10, 2020 6:19 PM CDT - New York state containment zone established to curb coronavirus
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo deploys the National Guard in New Rochelle to establish 'containment area' over coronavirus.Mar 10, 2020 6:02 PM CDT - EA: We still have exclusivity on NFL sports simulation games
EA reminds everyone they still have exclusivity on making football sim games.Mar 10, 2020 4:52 PM CDT - Norman Reedus could star in Kojima's next big game or project
Silent Hills and Death Stranding shouldn't be the end of the Kojima-Reedus saga.Mar 10, 2020 2:55 PM CDT - NFL 2K isn't really back, 2K Games won't make football sim games
2K Games signs a deal with the NFL for more football games, but they won't be Madden-style sims.Mar 10, 2020 12:20 PM CDT - Horizon Zero Dawn PC launch confirmed by Sony
Sony breaks exclusivity for one of its biggest PS4 games, a trend that should continue throughout the years.Mar 10, 2020 10:20 AM CDT - Bethesda on Fallout 76's future: 'We have a plan for 2020 and beyond'
Wastelanders isn't the only big thing Bethesda has planned for Fallout 76 in 2020.Mar 10, 2020 10:13 AM CDT - Super Mario leaps into Lego world with official new playsets
Mario x Lego is a match made in heaven and stands to rake in considerable earnings.Mar 10, 2020 9:07 AM CDT - Find out the Command & Conquer news that is about to be announced here
There will be big Command & Conquer news tomorrow, and here is where you will find out about it.Mar 10, 2020 3:09 AM CDT - 1,000+ gamers reveal the secret to stress-free gaming & what you need
One of the biggest effects of gaming is stress, but how do gamers minimize that?Mar 10, 2020 2:37 AM CDT - Mortal Kombat animated film gets a bloodsoaked trailer & release date
Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge just got a Red Band trailer that is covered in blood.Mar 10, 2020 2:09 AM CDT - Team17 just teased a brand new Worms game to be released in 2020
The developers behind the Worms franchise has just teased a new Worms game to be released in 2020.Mar 10, 2020 1:33 AM CDT - Former Nintendo CEO, Reggie Fils-Aime joins GameStop's director board
Former Nintendo of America CEO to save GameStop from its failing business.Mar 10, 2020 1:07 AM CDT - Doom 64 Re-Release will come with all-new chapter & 1,000 FPS support
DOOM 64 has been confirmed to arrive with an unlockable brand new chapter + 1,000 FPS support.Mar 10, 2020 12:32 AM CDT - Valve sells out of new wave of Valve Index in less than 30 minutes
Half-Life: Alyx hype is getting the Valve Index VR headset's new wave of units sold out in MINUTES.Mar 9, 2020 11:09 PM CDT - Elon Musk congratulates Tesla team for making its 1,000,000th car
Tesla has officially made its 1,000,000 car, and Elon Musk has congratulated them for their hard work.Mar 9, 2020 10:30 PM CDT - Phone sex operator plays Fortnite as sponsored post on gaming website
This is probably the craziest Fortnite-related thing you'll ever see, I promise.Mar 9, 2020 9:25 PM CDT - CoD Warzone BR lets you respawn early by winning a 1v1 deathmatch duel
Call of Duty's new standalone Warzone battle royale has an innovative feature for early respawns.Mar 9, 2020 2:18 PM CDT - Call of Duty Warzone: F2P battle royale, 150 players, 80GB download
Call of Duty's free-to-play Warzone battle royale is real, it's 150 players, it's cross-play, and it launches tomorrow on March 10.Mar 9, 2020 1:02 PM CDT - Final Fantasy 7 Remake gameplay impressions: Chaotic action-RPG hybrid
It's awkward at first, but Final Fantasy 7 Remake has tons of potential to sweep up GOTY 2020.Mar 9, 2020 12:05 PM CDT - Mortal Kombat 11's Spawn voiced by Keith David
Spawn massacre's classic Mortal Kombat fighters in his debut reveal trailer, showing off some brutal attacks.Mar 9, 2020 8:16 AM CDT - PS3 Emulator 'RPCS3' gets PlayStation 3D support, now runs 3D games
The PS3 emulator RPCS3 now has support for PlayStation 3D, meaning gamers can now play games in 3D mode.Mar 9, 2020 1:43 AM CDT - The official PC requirements are released for DOOM Eternal
The official PC requirements have been released for DOOM Eternal, here's what you will need to run it.Mar 9, 2020 1:13 AM CDT - Resident Evil Resistance may be monetized via cosmetic lootboxes
Capcom may include cosmetic microtransactions in its new 4v1 online survival add-on game.Mar 8, 2020 6:45 PM CDT - Xbox Series X: next-gen sound via dedicated chip and ray-traced audio
Microsoft's Xbox Series X will use a new dedicated audio chip and ray-traced audio to push next-gen sound.Mar 8, 2020 6:15 PM CDT - Wolcen bug fixes incoming, devs will spend three months fixing issues
Wolcen just hit over 1 million sales, and now the devs are doubling-down on fixing their glitchy game.Mar 8, 2020 5:08 PM CDT - Capcom to release four big AAA games next fiscal year
Capcom may release four big games this fiscal year, and one of them should be Resident Evil 8.Mar 8, 2020 4:02 PM CDT - Ridge Racer was the first PS1 game emulated on PS2
As the PS2 turns 20 years old, the original PS2 backward compatibility engineer shares the first steps in the revolutionary feature.Mar 8, 2020 11:48 AM CDT - New psychological horror Amnesia game will warp our minds in 2020
The horror masters at Frictional Games announce a new Amnesia that'll deliver 'unimaginable terror' in Autumn 2020.Mar 7, 2020 10:46 PM CST - Rare Nintendo PlayStation prototype sells for $360,000 at auction
The fabled Nintendo PlayStation prototype sold for a hefty $360,000 at auction, but the seller could've gotten $1.2 million for it.Mar 7, 2020 9:44 PM CST - Get your 'Knives Out' for our Blu-ray giveaway!
Take home your own copy of 'Knives Out' on Blu-ray in our latest giveaway.Mar 7, 2020 5:15 PM CST - Final Fantasy 7 Remake's Midgar is a world of a city
Square Enix puts tremendous investment into Midgar, down to realistic architectural design and packing the high-tech metropolis with tons of content.Mar 7, 2020 5:08 PM CST - Ex-PlatinumGames dev on Scalebound: 'We had our chance, and we failed'
One former PlatinumGames employee doesn't blame Microsoft for Scalebound's cancellation, and admits the studio dropped the ball.Mar 7, 2020 4:20 PM CST - Doom Eternal runs at 60FPS on all consoles, but 1000FPS on PC
Doom Eternal is optimized to run on any platform, but PC will always be id's BFG of gaming.Mar 7, 2020 11:31 AM CST - Gamescom 2020 hasn't been canceled (yet) over coronavirus fears
Gamescom organizers say preparations for Cologne-based event 'are continuing', coronavirus hasn't stopped it (yet)Mar 6, 2020 11:49 PM CST - NVIDIA GeForce NOW loses 2K Games, joining Activision and Bethesda
NVIDIA announces 2K Games has pulled its entire library of games from GeForce NOW.Mar 6, 2020 11:26 PM CST - Delivery startups have 'non-contact delivery option' over coronavirus
Postmates announces a new 'non-contact delivery option' over coronavirus / COVID-19 exposure to its workers.Mar 6, 2020 10:47 PM CST - Halo: MCC update is 306MB on Steam for PC gamers, 60GB on Xbox One
Halo: Master Chief Collection update for Xbox One is a master-huge 60GB, Steam update is just 306MB.Mar 6, 2020 10:22 PM CST - Apple asks Silicon Valley staff to work from home over coronavirus
Apple has asked employees to work from home as an 'additional precaution' over coronavirus / COVID-19 fears.Mar 6, 2020 9:48 PM CST - Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5 launches won't be affected by coronavirus
AMD confirms Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 launches not affected by coronavirus outbreak, still aimed at Holiday 2020.Mar 6, 2020 9:11 PM CST - ASUS TUF gaming notebook with AMD Ryzen 9 4900H spotted
AMD's new Ryzen 9 4900H mobile processor will soon have a home inside of an ASUS TUF gaming laptop.Mar 6, 2020 8:52 PM CST - AMD: no blower reference fans for next-gen Radeon graphics cards
AMD's new RDNA 2 / Navi 2X / Big Navi graphics cards will NOT have blower fans on reference designs.Mar 6, 2020 8:17 PM CST - NVIDIA Ampere GA100 rumored specs: 3x faster than Xbox Series X
NVIDIA Ampere GA100 specs: next-gen Ampere GPU on 7nm+ node, 48GB HBM2e memory, everything AMD killer.Mar 6, 2020 7:23 PM CST - Will Disney's new CEO renew EA's Star Wars game license?
EA's Star Wars exclusivity might be up for renewal soon. Will Disney's new CEO choose another publisher to handle Star Wars games?Mar 6, 2020 6:39 PM CST - Resident Evil 3's Nemesis is like Alien Isolation's xenomorph
Just like Alien Isolation's xenomorph, Nemesis will smash into safe rooms to ruin your day.Mar 6, 2020 4:32 PM CST - Konami's Turbo Grafx 16 mini gets delayed indefinitely
China's coronavirus outbreak is interrupting Turbo Grafx 16 mini supply chains.Mar 6, 2020 1:19 PM CST - Cloudpunk looks like the ultimate cathartic, palate-cleansing indie
Cloudpunk is a small, serene sci-fi indie about floating your hovercab through a futuristic Blade Runner-style world.Mar 6, 2020 12:17 PM CST - PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X ray tracing is easily scalable for devs
Multi-platform developers and publishers can make one series of ray tracing upgrades that translate over to both PS5 and Xbox Series X.Mar 6, 2020 10:31 AM CST - New Harry Potter third-person wizard RPG could be revealed soon
Avalanche's new mature and chaotic Harry Potter action RPG could finally be revealed soon.Mar 6, 2020 9:30 AM CST - One of the biggest questions in science may have just been answered
Researchers may have just cracked one of the biggest secrets in the world of science - Dark Matter.Mar 6, 2020 4:49 AM CST - AMD says it will have Zen 3 processors by March 2021, Zen 4 in 2022
AMD's next-gen Zen 3 CPUs will be here in March 2021 on 7nm, Zen 4 arrives on 5nm in 2022.Mar 6, 2020 3:32 AM CST - AMD's new RDNA 2 graphics cards should beat NVIDIA, until Ampere
AMD refers to RDNA 2 or 'Navi 2X' with 'enthusiast-class' performance and 'uncompromising 4K gaming'Mar 6, 2020 3:05 AM CST - Borderlands 3 players can now cross-play between Steam and Epic Games
Gearbox Software has announced that Borderlands 3 will be cross-play between Steam and Epic Games Store.Mar 6, 2020 2:40 AM CST - Microsoft Flight Simulator is phenomenal & these screenshots prove it
A new set of screenshots has been released for Microsoft's Flight Simulator.Mar 6, 2020 2:10 AM CST - Pokimane declines 'life changing' offers, will stay on Twitch for less
Pokimane has announced that she will be staying at Twitch, but at what cost?Mar 6, 2020 1:07 AM CST - A 7th grader has knighted NASA's Mars rover 'Perseverance'
NASA has finally announced the official name for their Mars rover, everyone welcome 'Perseverance'Mar 6, 2020 12:33 AM CST - Intel promises process node leadership with 5nm... but in 2022+++
Intel expects its 5nm node in 2022 to see the company regain process tech leadership over AMD and its 7nm dominance.Mar 5, 2020 7:28 PM CST - Gears 5 likely to get ray tracing support on Xbox Series X
Like most first-party Xbox games, Gears 5 will look and play better than ever on Xbox Series X.Mar 5, 2020 5:22 PM CST - Nintendo teams up with Levi's for Super Mario jackets and jeans
Levi's is making official Mario jackets, jeans, scarves, and shorts...and they look absolutely incredible.Mar 5, 2020 3:05 PM CST - Cheaper next-gen Xbox Lockhart could be revealed very soon
Microsoft could reveal the fabled lower-end Xbox Lockhart at E3 as a cheaper next-gen alternative.Mar 5, 2020 11:43 AM CST - Ghost of Tsushima launches June 26 on PS4
Ghost of Tsushima is coming sooner than you'd think and will help carry the PS4 up to the PS5's launch.Mar 5, 2020 10:18 AM CST - Coronavirus may kill major game events like E3 for good
Publishers' coronavirus response could be long-lasting and convince them to host digital streams instead of attending big events.Mar 5, 2020 9:11 AM CST - NASA's Curiosity Mars rover takes 1.8 billion pixel panorama of Mars
NASA's Curiosity Mars rover just snapped its highest resolution panorama of the Martian surface yet.Mar 5, 2020 3:40 AM CST - Extremely rare deal on Apple AirPods - price slashed by almost 20%
Amazon has slashed the price of Apple AirPods, bringing the cost of them down to just $129.98.Mar 5, 2020 3:08 AM CST - Resident Evil 3 Remake gets official 26 minute spoiler free gameplay
Here's a 26 minute spoiler free video of Capcom's Resident Evil 3 Remake.Mar 5, 2020 2:33 AM CST - Apple opens the door for iPhone users to get push notification ads
The door has been opened for apps to spam iPhone users with push notification advertisements.Mar 5, 2020 2:06 AM CST - Voyager 2 was glitched out, but it's alive and recording data again
Voyager 2 is now back to life and recording data all the way from interstellar space.Mar 5, 2020 1:38 AM CST - NASA's will pick the Mars 2020 rover name today, here's the name list
NASA will be choosing the name for its Mars 2020 rover, and here's the list of potential winners.Mar 5, 2020 1:09 AM CST - Twitter is testing Snapchat-style Tweets that disappear after 24hrs
Twitter is launching Snapchat-style Tweets that will appear for only 24 hours before being deleted.Mar 5, 2020 12:33 AM CST - Scientists create bendable concrete, 400x more bendable than concrete
The new 'bendable' concrete is made from coal plant waste and synthetic fibers.Mar 4, 2020 10:27 PM CST - Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra teardown shows off its insane camera system
iFixit teardown of Samsung's flagship Galaxy S20 Ultra is a nerd's best friend (at least for today)Mar 4, 2020 9:22 PM CST - Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer could drop soon, according to fresh rumors
Rockstar's YouTube channel accidentally teases Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer?Mar 4, 2020 8:29 PM CST - Google moves ALL job interviews to Hangouts over coronavirus concerns
Google has canceled all in-person job interviews over coronavirus / COVID-19, moves to Hangouts.Mar 4, 2020 8:02 PM CST - Valve Index VR headset back on sale March 9 for $999
Valve is restocking its Valve Index headset just in time for Half-Life: Alyx's debut on March 23.Mar 4, 2020 7:26 PM CST - Half-Life: Alyx is just the beginning of Half-Life's resurgence
Valve promises Half-Life: Alyx is just the beginning. There's more Half-Life on the way.Mar 4, 2020 6:18 PM CST - Xbox Series X's Smart Delivery may let you custom install games
Microsoft's next-gen Xbox Series X could have a console-wide custom installation feature that significantly reduces overall game sizes.Mar 4, 2020 5:15 PM CST - Halo 1 is up on Steam for $9.99, includes 4K and uncapped FPS
Bungie's legendary classic that started it all is now up on Steam for just $10, comes packed with online PVP and remastered campaign.Mar 4, 2020 4:05 PM CST - It's hard to get excited about Stadia's first-party games and studios
Google just opened up a new studio to make first-party Stadia games, but it's hard to get excited about it.Mar 4, 2020 1:26 PM CST - Castlevania: Symphony of the Night released on mobiles for $2.99
Konami just released one of the best Castlevania games of all time on smartphones, complete with controller support and save states.Mar 4, 2020 12:31 PM CST - PlayStation 2 turns 20 years old today, feel old yet?
Sony's legendary PlayStation 2 console turns 20 years old today, and is almost old enough to drink.Mar 4, 2020 10:49 AM CST - Star Wars: Rogue Squadron remaster possibly coming to PS4
EA could be planning a re-release or even remaster of classic starfighter Rogue Squadron for modern consoles.Mar 4, 2020 9:30 AM CST - 'Connected' is a Sony Pictures movie that focuses on tech addiction
A father is upset his children are spending too much time of their technology devices, so he makes a family decision.Mar 4, 2020 4:08 AM CST - McDonald's to bring back famous Rick and Morty Szechuan sauce... again
McDonald's will be bringing back the famous Szechuan sauce, hopefully they don't immediately run out like last time.Mar 4, 2020 3:07 AM CST - Apex Legends: inventory re-work, grenade spamming & patch notes
Respawn Entertainment have made many changes to Apex Legends' inventory system in a new patch.Mar 4, 2020 2:38 AM CST - 1st extraterrestrial protein found, life ingredients are outside Earth
Scientists have found the first extraterrestrial protein inside a meteorite that landed on Earth thirty years ago.Mar 4, 2020 2:06 AM CST - HyperX announces two new mechanical keyboards with new Aqua switches
HyperX has announced a new type of tactile mechanical switch for keyboards, introducing HyperX Aqua.Mar 4, 2020 1:34 AM CST - Microsoft to kill Live Tiles from Windows 10 start menu, here's proof
Microsoft might have Live Tiles in its crosshair as a new image shows that they have been discontinued.Mar 4, 2020 1:07 AM CST - Bloodborne 2 isn't in active development for PS5 + Elden Ring details
FromSoftware is working hard on Elden Ring, while there's supposedly no active development for Bloodborne 2.Mar 4, 2020 12:31 AM CST - Google I/O 2020 canceled over coronavirus, its Pixel 5 event
Google cancels its biggest event of the year over coronavirus / COVID-19 fears, with Google I/O 2020 axed.Mar 3, 2020 11:45 PM CST - US military says that 5G is 'crucial' for Space Force operations
Air Force Commander General says China and 5G = a threat that the world needs to pay attention to.Mar 3, 2020 11:14 PM CST - Black Shark 3 gaming phone: 90Hz display, 12GB RAM, liquid cooling, 5G
The new Black Shark 3 gaming phone also includes two physical shoulder buttons.Mar 3, 2020 9:24 PM CST - Coronavirus: Twitter 'strongly encouraging' staff to work from home
Twitter is advising its employees to work from home to stay safe of COVID-19 or coronavirus spread.Mar 3, 2020 8:55 PM CST - Razer Basilisk Ultimate is customization & high performance all-in-one
The Razer Basilisk Ultimate is the ideal mouse for streamers in terms of comfort and performance.Mar 3, 2020 5:11 AM CST - Parallel Universes do exist and we will find them, says physicist
Theoretical physicist says that parallel universes exist, and that quantum mechanics is simply 'the truth'Mar 3, 2020 3:50 AM CST - Super Smash Bros. World Tour announced, prize pool = $250,000+
The biggest opportunity in Super Smash Bros. history has just been announced, introducing Smash World Tour 2020.Mar 3, 2020 3:19 AM CST - NASA seeks astronaut applicants, and here's what you need to qualify
Ever wanted to become an astroanut? Now's your chance as NASA is accepting applications all of March.Mar 3, 2020 2:09 AM CST - Throw out your gaming chair and get this incredible gaming bed instead
Why would you ever need a gaming chair if you owned this amazing gaming bed?Mar 3, 2020 1:07 AM CST - Apple will pay up to half a billion to settle lawsuit over iPhones
Apple is set to pay out half a billion dollars to consumers who used iPhones that were intentionally slowed down.Mar 3, 2020 12:31 AM CST - Overwatch 'Collegiate Clash' tournament: $40K towards scholarship fund
$40,000 granted towards a school in scholarship funds, to 'further esports' at each winning school.Mar 2, 2020 10:20 PM CST - E3 2020 still scheduled for June 2020, coronavirus hasn't stopped it
I don't think E3 2020 will happen, but E3 organizers aren't panicking just yet.Mar 2, 2020 9:11 PM CST - Galaxy S20 Ultra's huge 100X Space Zoom tested by private investigator
Private investigator, Michael McKeever, tests Samsung's crazy new 100X Space Zoom feature on the Galaxy S20 Ultra.Mar 2, 2020 8:21 PM CST - NVIDIA morphs GTC 2020 into a digital event over coronavirus
NVIDIA pulls the plug on GTC 2020, moves the GPU event to an online-only affair over coronavirus / COVID-19 fears.Mar 2, 2020 7:33 PM CST - Fallout 76 to get universal level scaling, legendary perks, and more
Bethesda has big plans for Fallout 76 in 2020 and the new Wastelanders update is just the beginning.Mar 2, 2020 5:18 PM CST - Fallout 76 is now more like a singleplayer Fallout game than ever
Fallout 76's new Wastelanders expansion brings massive game-changers like instanced areas and new dialog systems.Mar 2, 2020 3:35 PM CST - Riot's new FPS Valorant: 128Hz tick rate servers with <35ms latency
Riot's new shooter Valorant is poised to conquer the competitive FPS market.Mar 2, 2020 2:38 PM CST - Half-Life: Alyx is VR's killer app, and new gameplay footage proves it
Half-Life: Alyx looks creepy, eerie, and ultra-tense in new VR gameplay footage.Mar 2, 2020 1:47 PM CST - Half-Life's head crabs come to Death Stranding in Steam PC crossover
Death Stranding is getting a Half-Life crossover that includes Freeman's glasses, a headcrab hat, and more.Mar 2, 2020 12:48 PM CST - Death Stranding hits Steam June 2 with high FPS, ultrawide support
Death Stranding arrives on PC this June, complete with platform optimizations like high FPS tweaks, a photo mode, and ultrawide support.Mar 2, 2020 12:14 PM CST - Final Fantasy 7 Remake demo out now on PlayStation 4 PlayStation Store
Square Enix just launched a huge surprise for gamers by releasing the FF7 Remake demo on PS4.Mar 2, 2020 8:53 AM CST - Star Citizen has next-gen survival mechanics like no other game
Star Citizen's 'Actor Status' adds next-gen survival mechanics that are human-like.Mar 2, 2020 3:09 AM CST - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate poll reveals Sora as most-wanted fighter
The Japanese Super Smash Bros. Ultimate community has voted who they want as the next DLC fighter.Mar 2, 2020 2:36 AM CST - 26-year old student astronomer finds 17 new planets, one Earth-sized
A student astronomer has miculously found 17 new planets, one of which is Earth-sized.Mar 2, 2020 2:05 AM CST - Jeep's all-terrain e-bike can be pre-ordered now for... $5,899
The price for Jeep's e-bike has revealed, and it will cost a pretty penny.Mar 2, 2020 1:32 AM CST - Riot's first-person-shooter 'Valorant' huge leaks, full reveal soon
Riot's first-person-shooter 'Valorant' has had screenshots leaked, and official Twitter and Twitch channels are online.Mar 2, 2020 1:09 AM CST - Netflix casts Vesemir for The Witcher Season 2, it's not Mark Hamill
Netflix has revealed who will be playing Geralt's teacher in the second season of The Witcher.Mar 2, 2020 12:32 AM CST - Verizon to provide Walmart with 5G tech, for digital health services
The faster 5G speeds would help with digital health services, including video chats with doctors and real-time medical data.Mar 1, 2020 10:20 PM CST - Amazon, Google stop all employee travel over coronavirus
Amazon asks all of its 798,000 employees to stop all non-essential travel, same goes for Google.Mar 1, 2020 9:11 PM CST - Doom Slayer has a 90s retro PC: 'He's a nerd like us,' id says
Doom Eternal has a cozy little home for Doom Slayer, including a retro PC, an action figure collection, guitars, and more.Mar 1, 2020 9:50 AM CST
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