News Archive: February 2021

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Google no longer wants to invest into Stadia, kills first-party gamesGoogle has killed Stadia first-party studios. The service will now be a streaming service and store for third-party games.Feb 1, 2021 2:36 PM CST
Mass Effect remaster side-by-side comparison shows big console upgradeBioWare's new Mass Effect Legendary Edition remasters the entire trilogy with upgraded visuals, enhanced effects, and more.Feb 2, 2021 11:41 AM CST
EA's Star Wars games have made $3 billion, multiple new games in devDespite multiple game cancellations, Electronic Arts isn't ready to give up on Star Wars and the billions the franchise pulls in.Feb 2, 2021 6:49 PM CST
Embracer aka THQ Nordic now owns 244 IPs including BorderlandsEmbracer Group's big three-studio buyout today pushed their IP ownership all the way to 244 franchises across 137 studios.Feb 3, 2021 4:43 PM CST
Bethesda founder and CEO Robert Altman passes awayZeniMax/Bethesda founder Robert Altman has passed away, and the entire games industry mourns the loss of the transformative CEO.Feb 4, 2021 4:14 PM CST
Diablo 2 remaster should release in 2021 alongside Diablo ImmortalActivision-Blizzard teases new remasters for 2021, promises Diablo is returning this year...is it the Diablo 2 remaster?Feb 5, 2021 12:27 PM CST
Warzone will integrate three Call of Duty games in 2021Call of Duty 2021 will tie directly into Warzone, and the huge 100 million player-strong F2P mode will integrate 3 mainline games.Feb 7, 2021 1:27 PM CST
Battlefield 6 rumored to have unscripted skyscrapers destructionEA DICE is reportedly ramping up environmental destruction in battlefield 6, with unscripted skyscraper destruction teased.Feb 7, 2021 8:26 PM CST
PlayStation 5 to launch in gaming's biggest region in Q2 2021Sony will introduce its next-gen PlayStation 5 in gaming's biggest region this year, hopefully after stock gets replenished.Feb 8, 2021 2:21 PM CST
Steam concurrent user record broken AGAIN with 26.3 million gamersSteam reaches a new record for concurrent users with 26.3 million online at once, continuing the record-breaking from March 2020.Feb 8, 2021 10:10 PM CST
EA could kill Anthem once and for all and free up BioWare devsEA is very close to either killing or reviving Anthem and placing it in the company's huge live service pipeline roadmap.Feb 9, 2021 11:24 AM CST
Activision made $4.8 billion from mTX in 2020, 57% of revenuesActivision-Blizzard earns a whopping $4.8 billion in non-GAAP microtransactions & DLC thanks to huge Call of Duty/WoW surges.Feb 10, 2021 10:46 AM CST
2K Games to publish Borderlands 4 and other future Gearbox gamesGearbox might've found a new home with Embracer, not a new publisher; 2K Games will publish future games like Borderlands 4.Feb 10, 2021 2:11 PM CST
Horizon Zero Dawn on the PC can drop down to 128 x 72 resolutionGuerrilla Games' action adventure game Horizon Zero Dawn doesn't need to hit 4K on the PC for glory, it just needs to hit 72p.Feb 10, 2021 7:30 PM CST
DICE LA working on a Battlefield game, Battlefield 6 battle royale?Respawn co-founder Vince Zampella rebrands DICE LA beautifully, papa returns to the Battlefield franchise with a huge tease.Feb 12, 2021 1:19 AM CST
Diablo, Warcraft, and Overwatch to get their own Warzone ecosystemsActivision-Blizzard confirms it will adapt all of its major franchises with their own Warzone-like business model ecosystems.Feb 12, 2021 12:34 PM CST
This 10-foot PS5 costs $70,000 and it actually worksYouTuber ZHC made a working 10-foot tall PS5, complete with gigantic DualSense controllers that can be used to play games.Feb 15, 2021 1:38 PM CST
Metro Exodus PC Enhanced Edition will pack NVIDIA DLSS 2.0, and moreMetro Exodus PC Enhanced Edition announced for high-end PCs with new NVIDIA GeForce and AMD Radeon cards and ray traced graphics.Feb 15, 2021 7:26 PM CST
Kingdom Hearts comes to PC as Epic exclusive with $59.99 price tagsSquare Enix teams up with Epic Games to bring Kingdom Hearts to PC...as an Epic Games Store timed exclusive with a steep price.Feb 17, 2021 4:02 PM CST
Burning Crusade confirmed for World of Warcraft ClassicBlizzard accidentally releases Blizzcon 2021 press releases early, confirms Burning Crusade is coming soon to WoW Classic.Feb 18, 2021 10:34 AM CST
Blizz North designed an expansion beyond Diablo II Lord of DestructionDiablo grandfather David Brevik helped design a second Diablo II expansion, but it was cancelled after Blizz North was dissolved.Feb 18, 2021 3:25 PM CST
Report: Diablo 2 remaster is coming to consoles as well as PCBlizzard's upcoming Diablo II remaster could launch on consoles like PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch alongside the PC version.Feb 19, 2021 1:32 PM CST
Diablo II Resurrected remaster has ALL original D2 weapons and armorThe new Diablo 2 remaster will have the exact same items, weapons, armor, gear, and runes as the original D2 Lord of Destruction.Feb 21, 2021 4:32 PM CST
Konami may be done making its own Metal Gear Solid, Castlevania gamesKonami is reportedly more comfortable with licensing its IPs to third party studios than dumping millions into games development.Feb 22, 2021 12:14 PM CST
Diablo 2 remaster won't support local couch co-op or cross-playThe new Diablo II remaster won't have modern features like couch co-op play on PC or consoles, nor does it have cross-play.Feb 22, 2021 3:02 PM CST
Tencent raises $8.3 billion, may target big gaming acquisitionsTencent raises an incredible $8.3 billion in the largest Chinese fundraiser in history, possibly to buy out gaming powerhouses.Feb 22, 2021 5:35 PM CST
Gran Turismo 7 delayed to 2022 on PlayStation 5 due to COVID-19Polyphony Digital and Sony have delayed Gran Turismo 7 indefinitely into 2022 due to COVID-19 work from home complications.Feb 23, 2021 11:32 AM CST
Tony Hawk 1+2 coming to PS5, Series X with 4K 60FPS and 1080p 120FPSThe Tony Hawk 1+2 remaster collection is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X, and Switch, complete with 4K 60FPS, 1080p 120FPS support.Feb 23, 2021 2:24 PM CST
Cyberpunk 2077 won't be fixed on consoles until MarchCD Projekt RED delays Cyberpunk 2077's big 1.2 update to March, promises huge bug fixes and optimizations across consoles and PC.Feb 24, 2021 10:46 AM CST
EA gives BioWare permission to do what it does best: singleplayer RPGsDragon Age 4 started off as 'Anthem with dragons.' Now EA has had a change of heart and DA4 is a full singleplayer-only game.Feb 25, 2021 2:42 PM CST
PUBG: NEW STATE is 'the next evolution of Battle Royale on mobile'PUBG: NEW STATE announced as the next evolution of battle royale on mobile, will release on Android and iOS later this year.Feb 25, 2021 8:28 PM CST
Yeah...Square Enix is making Final Fantasy 7 battle royale mobile gameMove over PUBG and Apex Legends! Square Enix wants in on the billion-dollar BR market, and it's using Final Fantasy 7 to break in.Feb 26, 2021 3:18 PM CST
Sony will fix PS5's biggest issue this summerSony will fix the PlayStation 5's biggest issue this summer: limited SSD storage space via the built-in M.2 expansion slot.Feb 26, 2021 9:41 PM CST
GALAX GeForce RTX 3090 HOF is official, 1000W PSU recommendedGALAX unveils not just 1 but 6 new custom GeForce RTX 3090 graphics cards, with the new flagship GALAX RTX 3090 HOF OC Lab Edition.Feb 1, 2021 6:26 PM CST
Oculus App Lab is an official alternative to the Oculus StoreOculus App Lab gives developers an easier path to release the games that don't meet Oculus Store quality standards and beta titles.Feb 2, 2021 9:20 PM CST
AMD has more Radeon RX 6900 XT, RX 6800 XT reference cards in Q1 2021AMD says more Radeon RX 6800 XT and Radeon RX 6900 XT reference graphics cards on the way, AMD promises more cards in Q1 2021.Feb 3, 2021 7:29 PM CST
Zack Snyder's Justice League debuts on HBO Max on March 18, 2021Mark the calendar to take it off, as you'll need 4 hours to consume Zack Snyder's Justice League, which debuts on March 18, 2021.Feb 3, 2021 9:11 PM CST
Elon Musk moons Dogecoin, calls it the 'people's crypto'Tesla Motors and SpaceX boss Elon Musk tweets about Dogecoin, sending the cryptocurrency price skyrocketing to the moon.Feb 4, 2021 2:22 AM CST
This 20 x GeForce RTX 30 gaming laptop crypto farm makes $74K per yearNVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 gaming laptops are being bought in bulk by Chinese crypto mining farms, 20 x laptops make $74K per year.Feb 7, 2021 6:46 PM CST
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti teased AGAIN, this time with 12GB GDDR6XNVIDIA reportedly launching its upgraded GeForce RTX 3080 Ti in April 2021, rocking 12GB of GDDR6X -- up from 10GB on the RTX 3080.Feb 7, 2021 8:04 PM CST
Samsung's next-gen Galaxy S22 might shoot 8K 60FPS video in 2022Samsung's next-gen Galaxy S22 Ultra should shoot 8K 60FPS video, overheats the phone so much that 5 minute time limits could apply.Feb 7, 2021 10:00 PM CST
Tesla will accept Bitcoin as payment in future, buys $1.5B in BitcoinTesla buys $1.5 billion in Bitcoin, surges the price by 10% -- while Tesla Motors will soon accept Bitcoin as a payment method.Feb 8, 2021 7:54 AM CST
Apple could soon offer cryptocurrency purchases from your iPhoneApple has a 'clear opportunity' to offer both the buying, and selling of cryptocurrencies -- joining Tesla in the world of Bitcoin.Feb 8, 2021 7:09 PM CST
This new system made by MIT can make drones, robots by itselfMIT's new system can build fully functional drones, robots, and other electronics all on its own -- introducing LaserFactory.Feb 8, 2021 9:11 PM CST
ASUS ROG Phone 5 will have more RAM than some gaming PCs: up to 16GBASUS ROG Phone 5 gaming smartphone should be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chip, 16GB RAM, and feature improved cooling.Feb 9, 2021 6:31 PM CST
Qualcomm's new X65 5G modem announced: next-gen 5G offers up to 10GbpsQualcomm's next-gen Snapdragon X65 5G modem offers an insane 10Gbps maximum download speed, up from 7.5Gbps on the last-gen.Feb 9, 2021 8:25 PM CST
Intel teased Xe HPG gaming GPU in new 3DMark Mesh Shader testIntel's new Xe HPG gaming graphics card tested in new 3DMark Mesh Shader Feature test by Intel GPU boss Raja Koduri on Twitter.Feb 10, 2021 4:56 AM CST
Elon Musk's Starlink internet service accepting $99 pre-ordersElon Musk's Starlink order page goes live, accepting $99 pre-orders: SpaceX 'targeting coverage in your area in mid to late 2021'.Feb 10, 2021 8:40 PM CST
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 movie speeds towards April 8, 2022 releaseSonic the Hedgehog was a massive success, so now Sonic the Hedgehog 2 has been locked in to release in theaters on April 8, 2022.Feb 10, 2021 10:45 PM CST
Bitcoin mining uses more electricity than Netherlands and ArgentinaBitcoin mining uses an estimated 121 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity per year, more than Argentina, the UAE, and Netherlands.Feb 11, 2021 6:27 PM CST
Borderlands movie announced, star-studded A-list cast with Jack BlackEli Roth will be directing the Borderlands movie, which stars Jack Black, Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart and Jamie Lee Curtis.Feb 11, 2021 8:25 PM CST
Disney+ hits 95 million subscribers, aims for 230-260 million by 2024Disney+ now has just under 95 million subscribers globally, ahead of its goals for the year -- next goal is 230-260M users by 2024.Feb 12, 2021 6:27 PM CST
Here's the official trailer to Zack Snyder's Justice LeagueZack Snyder's Justice League official trailer is here showing off black suit Superman, Snyder's original vision, and so much more.Feb 15, 2021 6:14 PM CST
Historic winter storm hits Texas, millions without power and internetAT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, Spectrum, Grande Communications are all experiencing major outages in Texas with a historic winter storm.Feb 15, 2021 9:13 PM CST
Apple's first foldable iPhone could drop in 2023, Apple Pencil supportApple's first foldable iPhone could be revealed in 2023 with up to a 7.6-inch OLED panel, but it will be YEARS behind Samsung.Feb 16, 2021 7:36 PM CST
Listen to the first track from Zack Snyder's Justice League soundtrackJunkie XL and Warner Bros. tease the first track from Zack Snyder's Justice League's soundtrack, dubbed 'The Crew at Warpower'.Feb 17, 2021 12:59 AM CST
Apple's foldable iPhone could have LG providing foldable displayApple could get help from LG Display on foldable iPhone development, with the companies working together on foldable OLED panels.Feb 17, 2021 8:08 PM CST
Apple's next-gen M1X specs: 12-core SoC, 16-core GPU, 32GB RAM supportApple's new M1X chip is on the same 5nm silicon, but there's some serious beef under the refreshed M1X hood with 32GB RAM support.Feb 17, 2021 9:09 PM CST
NVIDIA's new drivers detect GPU crypto mining, punish hash rate by 50%NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 3060 driver will limit cryptocurrency mining performance, will drag hash rates down by a huge 50%.Feb 18, 2021 7:00 PM CST
AMD rumored to launch Radeon RX 6700 XT with 12GB GDDR6 on March 18AMD's new Radeon RX 6700 XT should launch on March 18, with the first outing of the Navi 22 GPU and 12GB of GDDR6 memory.Feb 18, 2021 11:16 PM CST
NVIDIA explains 50% crypto mining hash rate drop on GeForce RTX 3060NVIDIA discusses crypto mining crippling on GeForce RTX 3060, and it's not just a driver limit -- it's much more than that.Feb 21, 2021 6:02 PM CST
AMD could launch MCM-based Instinct MI200 card later this yearAMD is reportedly gearing up for a new Instinct MI200 accelerator, which could be based on an MCM (multi-chip module) design.Feb 21, 2021 7:30 PM CST
GALAX GeForce RTX 3090 HOF can now be pre-ordered, costs up to $3400GALAX GeForce RTX 3090 HOF goes up for pre-order worldwide, costs anywhere between $2600 and $3400 -- includes a free HOF hoodie.Feb 22, 2021 7:00 PM CST
GPU-Z has early support for AMD's new Radeon RX 6700, RX 6600 cardsTechPowerUp GPU-Z has support for AMD's new RDNA 2-based Radeon RX 6700 and Radeon RX 6600 series graphics cards coming soon.Feb 22, 2021 11:35 PM CST
Qualcomm launches AR smart viewer reference design specificationsQualcomm's AR Smart Viewer reference design gives hardware makers a guide to create powerful and affordable AR smart glasses.Feb 23, 2021 9:41 PM CST
Halo TV show debuts 2022 on Paramount Plus streaming serviceThe Halo TV show has moved from Showtime over to Paramount Plus, Viacom CBS' media streaming service with a Q1 2022 debut.Feb 24, 2021 5:49 PM CST
Hulu debuts Solar Opposites Season 2 trailer and release dateHulu released the trailer for the next season of its hit show Solar Opposites, created by Rick and Morty creator Justin Roiland.Feb 25, 2021 2:32 AM CST
Lenovo outs new 39.7-inch 5K UltraWide 21:9 monitor with 75Hz refreshLenovo's new ThinkVision P40w-20 is a 39.7-inch 21:9 UltraWide workstation monitor with Thunderbolt 4, 5K @ 75Hz, and more.Feb 25, 2021 9:31 PM CST
Check out this Voodoo 5 6000 collectible box, quad-chip SLI goodnessAl Valentyn is known as the King of 3dfx Boxes and has made me a custom 3dfx Voodoo 5 6000 collectible box making me nerd out.Feb 28, 2021 5:31 PM CST
ASUS Radeon RX 6700 XT TUF Gaming and DUAL teased, coming soonAMD will make the Radeon RX 6700 XT official on March 3, but ASUS Radeon RX 6700 XT TUF Gaming and DUAL cards teased before launch.Feb 28, 2021 8:29 PM CST
GeForce RTX 3090 blower-style cards discontinued, because of miners?It looks like blower-style GeForce RTX 3090 graphics cards are being discontinued, could be headed towards crypto miners.Feb 28, 2021 11:31 PM CST

Sonic the Hedgehog movie success leads to a new Blue Blur TV showNetflix is producing a new 3D animated TV show starring gaming's fastest hedgehog, but it won't debut on the service for a while.Feb 1, 2021 4:35 PM CST
Switch sales ignite holiday 2020 with third straight quarterly recordNintendo Switch breaks Q3 holiday sales records in 2020 with over 11.5 million consoles sold, will break yearly earnings highs.Feb 2, 2021 1:06 PM CST
PS4 sales hit 115.5 million, drop astronomically by 77% in Q3'20PlayStation 4 sales dip dramatically as the PS5 rises in popularity, total PS4 shipments hit 115.5 million before petering out.Feb 3, 2021 3:14 PM CST
PS5 launch sales don't beat PS4 due to supply restrictionsSony's next-gen PS5 would have smashed the PS4 in launch sales if enough stock were available, but it only matched the PS4.Feb 4, 2021 11:26 AM CST
Activision made more money in 2020 than its ever made beforeActivision smashes forecasts and pulls in all-time new historical high of $8 billion, beating expectations by over $400 million.Feb 4, 2021 6:20 PM CST
Switch sales conquer 3DS, now Nintendo's 5th best-selling consoleThe Nintendo Switch handheld-console hybrid has beaten the 3DS in hardware sales, now the 5th best-selling system of all time.Feb 5, 2021 1:28 PM CST
Nintendo Switch sold more games in holiday 2020 than EVER beforeThe Nintendo Switch has smashed hardware and software sales records in Q3, leading to over 70 million games sold in holiday 2020.Feb 7, 2021 2:22 PM CST
In just 40 weeks, Animal Crossing will soon be king of the SwitchAnimal Crossing has been out for just 40 weeks, but it's the fastest-selling Switch game of all time and may soon become #1.Feb 8, 2021 12:28 PM CST
Final Fantasy 14 on PS5: 4K graphics, boosted FPS, ultra-fast loadingSquare Enix is making big upgrades to its breadwinning RPG, and plans to flex the PS5 console's powerful CPU/GPU and SSD tech.Feb 8, 2021 3:45 PM CST
Battlefield 6 could have free-to-play battle royale modeBattlefield 6 will not only have next-gen destruction, but also a free-to-play battle royale mode for EA DICE's next-gen FPS.Feb 8, 2021 10:53 PM CST
EA R&D spending rises as it gears up for Battlefield 6, next-gen gamesEA's recent financials show R&D spending is climbing, likely driven by investment in next-gen games and experimental technology.Feb 9, 2021 12:18 PM CST
Blizzcon 2021 has a 40-minute Diablo show, D2 remaster reveal possibleBlizzard will have five separate stream channels for each of its biggest franchises, including a big 40 minute Diablo panel.Feb 10, 2021 12:03 PM CST
Cyberpunk 2077 source code on auction, hackers demand Bitcoin ransomCD PROJEKT RED is in the red right now: Witcher 3, Witcher 3 RTX, Cyberpunk 2077 source code being auctioned off for Bitcoin.Feb 10, 2021 5:55 PM CST
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart release announced: June 11 for the PS5Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart drops onto the PlayStation 5 on June 11, pre-order bonuses detailed with $80 Digital Edition.Feb 11, 2021 4:05 PM CST
Report: Witcher 3, Cyberpunk 2077 source code auctioned for $7 millionSource code for precious CD Projekt RED games like Witcher 3, Cyberpunk 2077, and its next-gen RED Engine may have been sold.Feb 12, 2021 10:29 AM CST
More games to support Xbox Series X's Quick Resume soonMicrosoft plans to upgrade Xbox Series X/S enhancements and feature sets, including next-gen game optimizations and quick resume.Feb 14, 2021 3:01 PM CST
ZeniMax Online hiring for multiple unannounced gamesZeniMax Online is hiring dozens of developers to help ramp up for new unannounced projects, including a brand new online IP.Feb 15, 2021 2:38 PM CST
Flight Simulator update brings the UK and Ireland to life, and moreMicrosoft Flight Simulator updated with new 'visual and logistical improvements' to 85 airports, updated data on the UK and more.Feb 16, 2021 10:27 PM CST
Nintendo Direct February 2021: All the reveals and big announcementsNintendo returns to its Direct showcases with some big announcements, but there's no Switch Pro or Metroid Prime 4 news.Feb 17, 2021 5:07 PM CST
EA now officially owns Codemasters, promises regular cadence of gamesEA's huge $1.2 billion acquisition of Codemasters has gone through, live services titan now owns Dirt 5, F1, Project Cars & more.Feb 18, 2021 11:32 AM CST
Call of Duty: Warzone Season 2 is nearly here, new modes and mysteriesWe can expect big things in the updates for Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War and battle royale mode Warzone coming soon.Feb 18, 2021 8:28 PM CST
Rumor: Layers of Fear dev making new Silent Hill reboot for KonamiKonami is reportedly licensing out its Silent Hill IP to Polish developer Bloober Team, who will make a reboot of the IP.Feb 19, 2021 3:37 PM CST
Diablo 2 remaster lets you swap to classic visuals at any timeThe new Diablo II Resurrected is a remaster, not a remake, and lets gamers instantly swap between upgraded and original graphics.Feb 21, 2021 5:02 PM CST
Diablo 2 Resurrected remaster: Everything you need to knowThe new Diablo II remaster, Diablo II Resurrected, is basically a re-skinned upgraded version of classic. Here's a lot of details.Feb 22, 2021 1:10 PM CST
Diablo II Resurrected remaster hits beastly 8K uncapped FPS on PCDiablo II has come a long way from those 800x600 days, new Diablo II remaster can run at 7,680x4,320 on PC with uncapped FPS.Feb 22, 2021 4:06 PM CST
Nintendo's next-gen Super Switch rumored to include NVIDIA DLSS techNintendo's next-gen Super Switch will have NVIDIA DLSS technology, 4K support, improved handheld move, higher-res display and more.Feb 22, 2021 6:21 PM CST
Sony breaks console exclusivity, launching big PS4 games on PC in 2021Sony makes good on its promise to release first-party PS4 exclusives on PC, and confirms more games are coming to PC in 2021.Feb 23, 2021 12:29 PM CST
New runewords may come to Diablo II Resurrected post-launchDiablo II Resurrected is just the beginning, and Blizzard plans to add in post-launch content including new runewords/balances.Feb 23, 2021 3:40 PM CST
Anthem reboot cancelled, game will stay as-is with no future updatesEA officially cancels Anthem's anticipated reboot, BioWare will now focus on less-risky franchises like Dragon Age & Mass Effect.Feb 24, 2021 5:03 PM CST
Dragon Age 4 development timeline: All the major milestones so farLike most video games (including BioWare games), the new next-gen Dragon Age has had an interesting development timeline.Feb 25, 2021 3:40 PM CST
Final Fantasy 7 Remake free on PS Plus, but won't include PS5 upgradeOwn a PS4 or better yet, a PS5? You need to check out March 2021's free PlayStation Plus lineup as soon as humanly possible.Feb 26, 2021 1:39 PM CST
Rushing to market, overspending, & mismanagement killed Google StadiaGoogle management's blitz to get Stadia on the market without exclusives or innovative features helped kill the streaming service.Feb 26, 2021 4:28 PM CST
Amazon Prime subscribers get brutal indie Blasphemous free in MarchAmazon reveals its Twitch Prime freebies for March 2021, which include the macabre and brutal indie platformer Blasphemous.Feb 26, 2021 11:23 PM CST
GALAX GeForce RTX 3090 HOF smashes 16 world records, GPU hits 3GHzThis is the first 3GHz+ GeForce RTX 3090 overclock done by GALAX, with the new flagship GALAX RTX 3090 HOF graphics card.Feb 1, 2021 9:13 PM CST
AMD shipped nearly 1 million Ryzen 5000 series CPUs in Q4 2020AMD's next-gen Zen 3 architecture is powering close to 1 million Ryzen 5000 series CPUs that were shipped in Q4 2020 alone.Feb 3, 2021 6:31 PM CST
Apple scoops up ex-Porsche chassis boss for its Apple Car projectApple scoops up Manfred Harrer, the previous head of chassis development for Porsche for its next-gen Apple Car project.Feb 3, 2021 8:01 PM CST
Intel's new NUC 11 PC review unit comes in unique house-shaped boxIntel NUC 11 Panther Canyon review kit comes in a super-unique house-shaped box, packs Core i7-1165G7 GPU and NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD.Feb 3, 2021 10:19 PM CST
MSI's custom Radeon RX 6900 XT GAMING X TRIO is on the wayMSI's custom Radeon RX 6900 XT GAMING X TRIO graphics card unleashed, should be one of the fastest custom Radeon RX 6900 XT cards.Feb 4, 2021 6:47 PM CST
This guy fell asleep with his AirPods, swallowed one by accidentBradford Gauthier from Massachusetts accidentally swallowed one of his Apple AirPods in his sleep, didn't realize until next day.Feb 7, 2021 7:01 PM CST
LG's first HDMI 2.1 monitor packs insane 4K @ 160Hz, launches in AprilLG revealed its monster 27GP950 UltraGear gaming monitor at CES 2021, but now we know that it launches in April with 4K @ 160Hz!Feb 7, 2021 9:00 PM CST
PNY releases longest-named graphics card ever in new GeForce RTX 3060Introducing the PNY GeForce RTX 3060 12GB XLR8 Gaming REVEL EPIC-X RGB Single Fan Edition graphics card, yeah -- it's long.Feb 7, 2021 10:34 PM CST
Check out this crazy 7-screen prototype laptop, ready for Elon MuskExpanscape Aurora 7 Prototype laptop rocks not 1, not 2, but 7 screens in a single laptop and it can all run off of the battery.Feb 8, 2021 6:09 PM CST
Apple rumored to have over 50% of TSMC's 5nm production in 2021Apple is TSMC's biggest customer for 2021 when it comes to 5nm chip production, with 53% of 5nm production ready for new iPhone.Feb 8, 2021 7:26 PM CST
Apple's XR headset has dual 8K displays and a $3000 price tagApple's rumored XR headset will reportedly cost $3000 and have specifications that justify the cost including dual 8K displays.Feb 8, 2021 9:44 PM CST
Scalpers selling unreleased GeForce RTX 3060 for $750, costs $330Pakistani dealers break GeForce RTX 3060 NDA, start selling the cards with prices hitting $750 -- up from the $330 starting price.Feb 9, 2021 7:02 PM CST
Silicon Motion says it's working on next-gen PCIe 5.0 SSD controllersSilicon Motion announces that it is developing new SSD controllers for the next-gen PCIe 5.0 standard, dropping in 2023.Feb 10, 2021 12:07 AM CST
Samsung plans next-gen $17 billion fab plant in the USA for late 2023Samsung plans bleeding edge semiconductor manufacturing facility in the USA, will cost over $17 billion, creates over 1800 jobs.Feb 10, 2021 5:32 PM CST
Apple reportedly teams with TSMC on ultra-advanced micro OLED techApple reportedly partners with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. to make 'ultra-advanced display technology' in secret.Feb 10, 2021 9:11 PM CST
AMD and Intel urge Biden administration to fund their manufacturingAMD, Intel, Micron, and Qualcomm send a letter to Joe Biden, asking for 'substantial funding' for manufacturing in the USA.Feb 11, 2021 2:36 PM CST
ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 user flashes vBIOS, makes its RTX 3080 fasterASUS ROG Zephrus Duo 15 gaming laptop owner flashes custom vBIOS with higher TGP onto the GeForce RTX 3080 laptop graphics card.Feb 11, 2021 7:32 PM CST
Mastercard to support cryptocurrency payments on its network this yearMastercard joins Tesla Motors in supporting cryptocurrency, with Mastercard preparing for the 'future of crypto and payments'.Feb 12, 2021 2:00 AM CST
Striker VR is making a consumer-grade VR gun peripheralStriker VR raised $4 million to help the company bring its haptic weapon accessory for VR arcades to the consumer market.Feb 12, 2021 8:52 PM CST
Internet cafes turn to crypto mining, saying 'profits are higher'Vietnamese internet cafe switches from gaming haven, to cryptocurrency mining with the current Bitcoin and crypto mining boom.Feb 15, 2021 6:49 PM CST
Scientists use Go Pro to go 4,000 feet below ice to find alien stalkExperts from the British Antarctic Survey drilled through nearly 3,000 feet of ice to discover mystery creatures in Antarctica.Feb 16, 2021 2:32 AM CST
Intel's new CEO wants Intel to lead in EVERY category on the marketIntel's freshly-minted CEO Pat Gelsinger sends a note to over 110,000 employees, says he wants Intel to be the market leader again.Feb 16, 2021 8:29 PM CST
Facebook breaks up with Australia, no more news sharing for AussiesThe Australian government has forced Facebook's hand: will stop allowing news content on Facebook with Australian users.Feb 17, 2021 2:38 PM CST
Samsung's new HBM-PIM injects AI technology into HBM memorySamsung steps up in HBM tech with processing-in-memory (PIM) using a new embedded 'DRAM-optimized' AI engine inside memory banks.Feb 17, 2021 8:37 PM CST
NVIDIA announces new Crypto Mining Processor HX series cardsNVIDIA's new Crypto Mining Processor series of cards were designed specifically for the purposes of cryptocurrency mining.Feb 18, 2021 5:40 PM CST
NASA's Perseverance rover safely lands on Mars: 'touchdown confirmed!'NASA successfully lands its Perseverance rover on Mars, 'Touchdown confirmed! Perseverance safely on the surface of Mars'.Feb 18, 2021 7:45 PM CST
Elon Musk says Bitcoin is 'almost as BS as fiat money'Tesla and SpaceX boss Elon Musk says having Bitcoin is 'simply a less dumb form of liquidity than cash', 'as BS as fiat money'.Feb 19, 2021 12:27 AM CST
GeForce RTX 3060 isn't even released yet, but available second handNVIDIA's unreleased GeForce RTX 3060 is being sold early by Belarusian second-hand market, with peak GPU insanity pricing of $1080.Feb 21, 2021 6:34 PM CST
PowerColor Radeon RX 6900 XT Liquid Devil isn't too far away nowPowerColor's fully custom Radeon RX 6900 XT Liquid Devil is looking positively devilish with its custom EKWB cooling goodness.Feb 21, 2021 7:31 PM CST
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 spotted for around $500, up from $329 MSRPNVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card has an MSRP of $329, but US retailers have it on shelves already for around $500.Feb 22, 2021 7:26 PM CST
Sony confirms new PSVR in development, not coming this yearSony's next foray in the world of VR won't happen for at least a year but the new headset will offer major improvements over PSVR.Feb 23, 2021 5:00 PM CST
Watch NASA's rover land in HD, and its first 360 view of Mars surfaceNASA landed its Mars rover on the surface of the Red Planet. Here's a video of the landing in HD and a 360 view of the surface.Feb 24, 2021 6:32 AM CST
AMD will officially announce the Radeon RX 6700 XT on March 3AMD's mid-range Radeon RX 6700 XT unveiled with some teaser pics, with full details coming from AMD on March 3 @ 11AM ET.Feb 24, 2021 6:29 PM CST
Yeah, you might be waiting until 2022 to get a new NVIDIA or AMD GPUGPU stock is going to suffer through until 2022 according to analysts, meanwhile some countries are only getting 20 GPUs a month.Feb 25, 2021 6:28 PM CST
SteamVR now supports OpenXR 1.0Developing VR games for multiple platforms just got a whole lot easer now that Valve's SteamVR support Khronos Group's OpenXR 1.0.Feb 25, 2021 9:54 PM CST
3dfx Voodoo 5 6000 quad-GPU reverse engineered and working3dfx's legendary -- but never released -- Voodoo 5 6000 quad-chip graphics card reverse engineered and working -- what a card!Feb 28, 2021 6:24 PM CST
Lenovo's Radeon RX 6800 XT, RX 6900 XT LEGION looks like Radeon VIILenovo unveils new custom Radeon RX 6800 XT and Radeon RX 6900 XT cards, with the new LEGION cards looking like the Radeon VII.Feb 28, 2021 9:23 PM CST

Blizzard lets you celebrate its 30th anniversary by buying a $60 packEver-chasing digital revenues, Blizzard commercializes its 30th anniversary celebration with series of microtransactions.Feb 1, 2021 5:31 PM CST
Battlefield 6: Spring reveal, 2021 launch, all-out military warfareEA teases new Battlefield 6 info like 'all-out military warfare,' massive, immersive battles with 'more players than ever before'Feb 2, 2021 5:54 PM CST
THQ Nordic buys Gearbox for $363 million with $1 billion bonus clauseGearbox is now owned by The Embracer Group (aka THQ Nordic), and the developer-publisher gets its own operating unit label.Feb 3, 2021 3:57 PM CST
Good news for PS5 owners: Compression is shrinking game installsControl Ultimate Edition is nearly 50% smaller on the PlayStation 5 thanks to RAD Game Tool's powerful new Kraken compression.Feb 4, 2021 3:11 PM CST
The Division 2 next-gen console update is here, check this comparisonThis comparison video shows you the difference between the Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 with The Division 2's new update.Feb 4, 2021 8:32 PM CST
Neither Diablo IV nor Overwatch 2 will release in 2021Neither Diablo IV nor Overwatch 2 will release in 2021 because Blizzard takes forever with games, here's what they'll do instead.Feb 7, 2021 10:27 AM CST
Check out this Game Boy modded into a fully working Apple TV remoteThe iconic Game Boy color has been modded into a fully working Apple TV remote, with the Nintendo and Apple logo sitting together.Feb 7, 2021 6:06 PM CST
E3 2021 will be 100% digital, ESA will stream event from June 15 - 17The Electronic Software Association plans to hold E3 2021 as a digital-only event, complete with streams and other reveals.Feb 8, 2021 1:25 PM CST
Grand Theft Auto V sales hit 140 million worldwideGrand Theft Auto V has now shot past 140 million sales in 13 years on the market, and will sell even more on PS5, Xbox Series X.Feb 8, 2021 4:24 PM CST
CD PROJEKT RED hacked: Cyberpunk 2077 + Witcher 3 source code takenCD PROJEKT RED has been hacked, with Cyberpunk 2077 and unreleased Witcher 3 source code being held random and could be leaked.Feb 9, 2021 3:34 AM CST
EA to sell senior shares to help pay for acquisitions, business costsEA is raising an undisclosed sum by selling debt promises that will help pay for new acquisitions, business operations, and more.Feb 9, 2021 2:36 PM CST
Call of Duty earnings jump by 200%, helps Activision earn $3.9 billion2020 was Activision's best year in history, and Call of Duty's billion-dollar earnings were a big part of its massive success.Feb 10, 2021 1:10 PM CST
Unreal Engine MetaHuman tool makes super-realistic human modelsUnreal Engine's new MetaHuman Creator creates high-fidelity digital humans easier than ever before, you won't believe your eyes.Feb 10, 2021 7:02 PM CST
NVIDIA adds 12 new games to its GeForce NOW game streaming serviceNVIDIA's largest update to GeForce NOW since launch includes RTX ray traced games like Cyberpunk 2077, Control, and Metro Exodus.Feb 11, 2021 5:29 PM CST
Borderlands series sells over 60 million copies, generates $1 billionGearbox has sold over 60 million copies of its Borderlands franchise, generating a whopping $1 billion+ in total revenues.Feb 12, 2021 11:24 AM CST
Xbox Series X vertical/horizontal orientation doesn't affect airflowShould you place the Xbox Series X vertically or horizontally? It really doesn't matter as long as you don't block the vents.Feb 15, 2021 12:42 PM CST
Axiom Verge 2 arrives on Steam eventually, but Epic Store comes firstAnticipated indie sequel Axiom Verge 2 will release on Steam at some point, but for right now it's timed exclusive on EGS.Feb 15, 2021 4:31 PM CST
Today's Nintendo Direct is the first main showcase in 533 daysIt's been a looong time since the last Nintendo Direct (533 days to be exact) and today's stream may bring some big reveals.Feb 17, 2021 3:29 PM CST
Breath of the Wild 2 news coming sometime in 2021, Nintendo saysDevelopment on Breath of the Wild 2 is 'going smoothly' but Nintendo isn't ready to share more details until later this year.Feb 17, 2021 6:10 PM CST
Bungie is now one step closer to publishing its own gamesBungie forges ahead with its bold new vision by opening a new Amsterdam-based studio that will focus on games publishing.Feb 18, 2021 12:35 PM CST
Destiny coming to 'additional media,' TV show or movie possibleBungie's 'bold new vision' includes bringing Destiny into other media, and we could get a TV show or film adaptation (or both)Feb 19, 2021 12:35 PM CST
Diablo 2 remaster coming to consoles, Blizzard makes dreams come trueBlizzard makes my dreams come true with a Diablo II console version, complete with updated graphics, FPS, but classic gameplay.Feb 21, 2021 3:40 PM CST
New Silent Hill from Kojima? Sources say Japanese dev leading projectSources say a high-profile Japanese developer is working on a new Silent Hill game, and Hideo Kojima could be helming it.Feb 22, 2021 11:12 AM CST
Xbox's biggest advantage over PS5 just got better than everXbox Series X/S will soon be able to double and even QUADRUPLE in-game frame rates in select titles thanks to new dev options.Feb 22, 2021 2:19 PM CST
Diablo 2 remaster supports breakpoint builds even with uncapped FPSNew Diablo II Resurrected remaster has same frame timings as the original D2, but the new 3D engine renders them at higher FPS.Feb 22, 2021 4:38 PM CST
Next-gen PS5-powered PSVR headset announced, won't come in 2021A new next-gen PlayStation VR headset is coming to the PlayStation 5, complete with boosted resolution, FoV, and a new controller.Feb 23, 2021 8:30 AM CST
Report: PS5's God of War Ragnarok sequel delayed past 2021Despite Sony's announcement, the new God of War Ragnarok sequel probably won't release in 2021 on the next-gen PlayStation 5.Feb 23, 2021 1:19 PM CST
Sony to reveal new PS5 games during State of Play stream this ThursdaySony continues the PlayStation news with a new State of Play announcement for Thursday, February 25 focusing on PS5/PS4 games.Feb 23, 2021 6:03 PM CST
Cyberpunk 2077 source code hack halts update development for weeksThe recent CD Projekt RED IT source hack has halted development from internal work-from-home teams for as long as two weeks.Feb 25, 2021 1:26 PM CST
Final Fantasy 7 Remake coming to PS5 with 60FPS, free next-gen upgradeFinal Fantasy 7 Remake is coming to PlayStation 5 with a free cross-gen upgrade, offers 4K enhancement mode, 60FPS, fast loading.Feb 25, 2021 4:43 PM CST
Final Fantasy 7 Remake costs $69.99 on PlayStation 5Final Fantasy 7 Remake is coming to PlayStation 5 as a $69.99 re-release SKU, complete with a new DLC pack starring Yuffie.Feb 26, 2021 2:20 PM CST
Destiny 2 to get cross-play in mid-August during Season 15, lots moreBungie outlines the major features coming in Season 14 and Season 15, including cross-play between PC, PS4, and Xbox One players.Feb 26, 2021 5:37 PM CST
Halo Infinite will have mysteries floating in the skyLike Destiny, or an open-world Ubisoft game, Halo Infinite will have lots of secrets and mysteries. Some will be in the skies.Feb 28, 2021 12:36 PM CST
Over 60 Oculus games have made over a million dollarsMore than 60 Oculus games have already pulled in more than a million dollars and a handful have brought in more than 10x that much.Feb 2, 2021 8:12 PM CST
COLORFUL's new GeForce RTX 3070 Neptune: dual-slot, AIO coolingCOLORFUL continues to fill out its family of RTX 30 series Neptune cards, with the new GeForce RTX 3070 Neptune unveiled.Feb 3, 2021 6:50 PM CST
XFX to launch Radeon RX 6800 QICK 319 graphics card soonXFX Radeon RX 6800 QICK 319 graphics card coming, non-XT card will join the XFX Radeon RX 6800 XT MERC 319 graphics card.Feb 3, 2021 8:23 PM CST
Jeff Bezos will step down as the CEO of Amazon later this yearJeff Bezos, the CEO and founder of Amazon, announces that he will be stepping down as CEO of Amazon, hands over to Andy Jassy.Feb 3, 2021 11:26 PM CST
Intel LGA4677-X socket teased, next-gen Sapphire Rapids CPU spottedIntel's next-gen LGA4677-X socket teased, alongside new 4th Gen Xeon Sapphire Rapids processor -- supports DDR5 and PCIe 5.0 tech.Feb 4, 2021 7:35 PM CST
GPU mining farms in Iran are causing major country-wide blackoutsChinese mining companies are moving their farms to Iran as electricity costs are so low, country-wide blackouts now occur.Feb 7, 2021 7:35 PM CST
EMTEK's new GeForce RTX 3090 Blower Edition revealedThis new EMTEK GeForce RTX 3090 Blower Edition graphics card has power connectors on a daugherboard... very interesting.Feb 7, 2021 9:30 PM CST
NASA helps drill Antarctic ice, discovers 'the first glimpse of life'NASA assisted scientists that were drilling beneath the Antarctic ice. These scientists discovered 'the first glimpse of life'.Feb 8, 2021 3:32 AM CST
Crypto exchanges glitched out from Bitcoin fueled surge thanks to ElonElon Musk along with Tesla announcing it will accept Bitcoin as a payment, sees Bitcoin purchase boom that glitched out exchanges.Feb 8, 2021 6:26 PM CST
NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 3060 launches on February 25 starting at $329NVIDIA's mainstream Ampere GPU launching on February 25, with the GeForce RTX 3060 rocking 12GB of GDDR6 and starts from $329.Feb 8, 2021 8:00 PM CST
Apple has 43 job openings in its AR/VR divisionApple is getting serious about its AR/VR division. The company is looking to fill 43 roles in hardware, software, and marketing.Feb 8, 2021 11:51 PM CST
AMD's next-gen Zen 4 CPU rumors: around 40% faster than Zen 3AMD's next-gen Zen 4 architecture is coming on TSMC 5nm, will reportedly offer 25% IPC gains, 40% faster than Zen 3 - monster CPUs.Feb 9, 2021 7:28 PM CST
GALAX GeForce RTX 3090 HOF Limited Edition listed for $4499 AUDAustralian retailer Mwave lists GALAX's upcoming GeForce RTX 3090 Hall of Fame (HOF) series, with the flagship card costing $4499.Feb 10, 2021 2:48 AM CST
You could be waiting until JULY to buy a GeForce RTX 30 graphics cardChinese New Year on top of various shortages will see NVIDIA and AMD graphics cards continue to be hard to buy until July 2021.Feb 10, 2021 8:11 PM CST
Xiaomi reveals new 75-inch 4K 120Hz QLED TV with HDMI 2.1 connectivityXiaomi's new MI TV Q1 is a huge 75-inch QLED beast with 4K 120Hz on offer, and has HDMI 2.1 and ALLM technologies for gamers.Feb 10, 2021 9:49 PM CST
Zack Snyder's Justice League new clip teases black suit SupermanThe new teaser for Zack Snyder's Justice League teases black suit Superman blasting out heat vision, full trailer drops Feb 14.Feb 11, 2021 3:11 PM CST
Elon Musk made the Starship nose 'more pointy' because of The DictatorElon Musk appeared on Joe Rogan's podcast and said he made the Starship rocket nose 'more pointy' because of The Dictator movie.Feb 11, 2021 8:10 PM CST
You have never seen Jupiter like you have in this incredible photoNASA released a brand new image of the planet Jupiter, and while the angle isn't what we would usually see, it's gorgeous.Feb 12, 2021 8:34 AM CST
Elon Musk said economy on Mars will run on cryptocurrency, Dogecoin?Elon Musk has previously said that the economy on Mars will be run entirely on cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and DOGE coin.Feb 15, 2021 2:32 AM CST
Check out these pictures of the PlayStation 5 die under a microscopeThis is the very first PS5 die shot we've ever seen, and it looks absolutely beautiful -- showing off the custom APU in the nude.Feb 15, 2021 8:10 PM CST
Microsoft + HPE server PC installed on International Space StationHPE and Microsoft team for the Spaceborne Computer-2 will connect to Azure through NASA (and the ISS) and HPE ground stations.Feb 16, 2021 6:29 PM CST
Bitcoin smashes historic $50K record, another new all-time highBitcoin breaches -- for just moments -- a new all-time high of over $50,000 after its peak in $19,500 back in December 2017.Feb 16, 2021 9:20 PM CST
ZOTAC brags about GPU crypto mining farm, associates it with PC gamingZOTAC endorsed huge GPU crypto mining farms, tags it on Twitter with #PCMR and #PcGaming that their GPUs are 'hungry for coin'.Feb 17, 2021 6:35 PM CST
Manus is making a SteamVR Tracker for professional VR installationsThese Manus Pro Trackers and professional-grade Steam VR tracking pucks with replaceable batteries and a hot shoe camera mount.Feb 17, 2021 9:08 PM CST
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 tested without cooling fans, only reaches 87CHow does the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 perform when it's passively cooled? That's what Turemetal did and it runs at just 87C.Feb 18, 2021 6:31 PM CST
Oculus Quest Multi-User accounts and App Sharing now availableOculus just rolled out the Multi-User and App Sharing features for Quest 2. These experimental features make it easier to share VR.Feb 18, 2021 9:14 PM CST
The Bitcoin network is now worth more than $1 TrillionBitcoin's market capacity has hit a new milestone today. The Bitcoin network is now worth in excess of 1 trillion dollars.Feb 19, 2021 11:29 AM CST
Intel's new Core i9-11900K packaging scores an A++++++++++++++ from meIntel is going through ch-ch-changes with a new CEO, new energy, a new Core brand logo, and wicked new packaging for the 11900K.Feb 21, 2021 7:01 PM CST
AMD rumored to have 2 different Radeon RX 6700 XT cards in March 2021AMD rumored to have 2 x different Radeon RX 6700 XT cards, one in reference form @ 189W while the OC boards will drive up to 230W.Feb 21, 2021 9:28 PM CST
Portable AYA Neo console: fits in your hand, also plays CrysisThe upcoming AYA Neo console packs AMD CPU and GPU technology, a 7-inch 1280 x 800 IPS display, and it can actually play Crysis.Feb 22, 2021 8:30 PM CST
Crytek's The Climb 2 coming to Quest next weekGet your hand chalk ready! Crytek's The Climb 2 is coming to the Quest platform in just over a week with new places to climb.Feb 23, 2021 8:53 PM CST
HP buys Kingston's HyperX peripheral division for $425 millionKingston will sell its HyperX peripherals brand to HP for a whopping $425 million, and the deal is expected to close in Q2'21.Feb 24, 2021 3:13 PM CST
GIGABYTE's new AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 ELITE has 'Neonpunk' designGIGABYTE goes with a 'Neonpunk' style with its new custom AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card, graphene nano lubricant, too.Feb 24, 2021 8:25 PM CST
NVIDIA's new CMP 30HX and 40HX mining processors based on Turing GPUNVIDIA is using the Turing TU116 GPU for the CMP HX30, and the custom TU106 GPU for the CMP 40HX -- CMP 50HX and 90HX use Ampere.Feb 25, 2021 7:31 PM CST
Facebook just approved a Virtual Desktop feature it previously bannedFacebook just approved Virtual Desktops VR game streaming feature, allowing you to to play SteamVR games wirelessly on Quest.Feb 25, 2021 10:30 PM CST
AMD Zen 4 EPYC CPU: 96 cores, 192 threads, 12-channel DDR5, PCIe 5.0AMD's next-gen EPYC 'Genoa' (Zen 4) processor: 96 cores and 192 threads across 12 chiplets, 12-channel DDR5 memory, PCIe 5.0, more.Feb 28, 2021 7:26 PM CST
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT rumor: starts at $479 with better availabilityAMD's new Navi 22-based Radeon RX 6700 XT rumored to cost between $479-$499 but is there a point giving a price in this market?Feb 28, 2021 10:22 PM CST

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