News Archive: April 2025

• XPG's new MARS 980 STORM Gen5 SSD features hybrid liquid and air coolingXPG's new MARS 980 Gen5 SSD Series includes three PCIe Gen 5 SSDs with speeds of up to 14,000 MB/s, with the flagship STORM including hybrid cooling.Apr 30, 2025 11:57 PM CDT
• SilverStone's new power supply can power up to three GeForce RTX 5090s, or four RTX 5080sThe new SilverStone HELA 2500Rz Cybenetics Platinum 2500W ATX 3.1 & PCIe 5 Fully Modular ATX Power Supply includes four native 12V-2x6 connectors.Apr 30, 2025 10:34 PM CDT
• Xbox helped contribute to a 21% increase in segment profitabilityMicrosoft says the More Personal Computing segment saw increased gross margin thanks to contributions from Xbox, which just delivered a record Q3.Apr 30, 2025 6:08 PM CDT
• EA, Codemasters halt WRC games: 'We are pausing development plans on future rally titles'Following layoff announcements affecting up to 400 people, and cancelling two projects at Respawn, EA has now halted development of future WRC rally games.Apr 30, 2025 4:04 PM CDT
• Ambitious 'PUBG 2.0' plan includes user-generated content, multiple gamesKrafton has ambitious plans to make a 'comprehensive PUBG 2.0 gaming platform' with multiple games across all devices with user-generated content to boot.Apr 30, 2025 1:55 PM CDT
• Nintendo Switch owners receive GameShare ahead of Switch 2 launchNintendo has begun to lay the groundwork for GameShare between the Nintendo Switch 2 and the original console in a new Switch 2 update.Apr 30, 2025 11:12 AM CDT
• Flappy Bird flies again on Android, but we've got a feeling it won't be so popular this timeFlappy Bird is now available for Android phones again via Epic Games, but there's some bad feeling around the company now behind the game.Apr 30, 2025 8:45 AM CDT
• Gearbox boss responds to rumors GTA 6 changed the Borderlands 4 release dateGearbox boss Randy Pitchford has put to bed rumors the new release date for Borderlands 4 was influenced by the release of Grand Theft Auto 6.Apr 30, 2025 2:01 AM CDT
• Apple smart glasses will be an Apple Intelligence product: will compete with Meta Ray-BansApple's new smart glasses are codenamed N50 and will be powered by AI features when they release sometime in 2027, with Apple Intelligence (hopefully).Apr 29, 2025 11:11 PM CDT
• TSMC could skip High-NA EUV for its next-gen A14 process for cost-efficiency over performanceTSMC reportedly still won't use new High-NA EUV lithography machines for its next-gen A14 (1.4nm) process node, will rely on old semiconductor equipment.Apr 29, 2025 9:09 PM CDT
• Game Pass made $2 billion per year during the pandemic, former Xbox lead saysMore numbers for Microsoft's somewhat-mysterious Xbox Game Pass subscription have appeared, putting Game Pass at around $2 billion annual revenue.Apr 29, 2025 2:32 PM CDT
• Subscription spending has been flat since 2021, analyst says subs are not the future of gamingSpending on subscriptions remains relatively stable but doesn't show signs of large growth in the United States despite Call of Duty's Game Pass uptick.Apr 29, 2025 11:45 AM CDT
• 8BitDo Retro R8 Mouse features a look inspired by Nintendo's classic NES consoleThe 8BitDo Retro R8 Mouse - N Edition is a new wireless gaming mouse with a look inspired by the NES, Nintendo's iconic videogame console from the 1980s.Apr 29, 2025 2:58 AM CDT
• Microsoft's controversial Recall AI feature is finally available on all Copilot+ PCsMicrosoft's Recall feature for Copilot+ PCs, which lets you search through snapshots or screenshots of your PC use history, is now available.Apr 29, 2025 1:01 AM CDT
• NVIDIA releases another GeForce Hotfix Display Driver, fixing more RTX 50 Series issuesNVIDIA has released its second Hotfix driver in the space of a week, with GeForce Hotfix Display Driver 576.26 addressing more GeForce RTX 50 Series issues.Apr 28, 2025 10:02 PM CDT
• GALAX launches flagship GeForce RTX 5090D HOF OC LAB XOC, costs an eye watering $4100GALAX launches its GeForce RTX 5090D HOF graphics cards: flagship RTX 5090D OC LAB XOE LE costs around $4140, stock OC LAB costs around $3605.Apr 28, 2025 7:07 PM CDT
• Elden Ring reaches 30 million sales, here's how it stacks up against other hitsFromSoftware's open world magnum opus has now achieved 30 million sales across all platforms in little over 3 years' time, tying entire franchises.Apr 28, 2025 2:02 PM CDT
• Ocypus Gamma C72 PC chassis offers enhanced airflow and stylish panoramic viewsWith panoramic views, ample airflow, and a stylish look the new Ocypus Gamma C72 PC chassis is all about showcasing your hardware.Apr 28, 2025 12:57 AM CDT
• AMD Radeon RX 9080M teased: flagship RDNA 4 laptop GPU has 64 Compute Units, 16GB GDDR6 memoryAMD's flagship Radeon RX 9080M 'RDNA 4' leaked in laptop form: Computex 2025 showcase, 6 new models, up to 64 Compute Units and 16GB of GDDR6 memory.Apr 27, 2025 7:07 PM CDT
• Oblivion remake reaches 4 million players days after launchThe Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has been played by 4 million people across all platforms, including both game sales and Xbox Game Pass access.Apr 27, 2025 4:34 PM CDT
• DeepSeek's next-gen R2 AI model rumors: 97% lower costs than GPT-4, trained on Huawei AI chipsChinese AI giant DeepSeek's new R2 AI model teased: 97% lower costs than GPT-4 with the new AI model fully trained on Huawei AI GPUs.Apr 27, 2025 10:08 AM CDT
• Doom: The Dark Ages has a Lovecraftian realm filled with cosmic horrorsid Software goes all out with Doom: The Dark Ages' style with new in-game zones that take direct inspiration from HP Lovecraft's eldritch horrors.Apr 25, 2025 9:08 PM CDT
• Split Fiction gets its own movie starring Sydney Sweeney, directed by Jon M. ChuSplit Fiction from Hazelight Studios is receiving its own movie adaptation starring Sydney Sweeney and written by 'Deadpool & Wolverine' writers.Apr 25, 2025 6:38 PM CDT
• Analyst: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle selling better on PS5 than Xbox and SteamAccording to new analyst estimates from Alinea, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is selling better on Sony's PlayStation 5 than it is on Xbox or Steam.Apr 25, 2025 5:05 PM CDT
• NVIDIA RTX 5060 could go on sale May 19, and we'll see how well an 8GB GPU sells at $299Rumor has it the launch date is May 19, and a lot of eyes will be keenly watching this GPU given what's happened with the 8GB flavor of the RTX 5060 Ti.Apr 25, 2025 11:16 AM CDT
• Nintendo Switch 2 uses NVIDIA DLSS to upscale from 540p to 1080pThe Nintendo Switch 2 achieves a stable 60FPS in Street Fighter 6 by using NVIDIA DLSS upscaling technology from a base 540p resolution.Apr 25, 2025 10:20 AM CDT
• Most Switch 2 third-party games will need to be downloadedIt seems that most third-party Nintendo Switch 2 titles will be using Game Key cards instead of a traditional physical cartridge release.Apr 25, 2025 5:34 AM CDT
• Global PC shipments grew 6.7% in Q1 2025, but it was due to tariff uncertaintyAccording to a new report, global PC shipments by OEMs for Q1 2025 showed impressive year-over-year growth - however, it was due to tariff uncertainty.Apr 25, 2025 4:02 AM CDT
• It's now much harder to get a Nintendo Switch 2Nintendo Switch 2 preorders have been halted across major US retailers as anticipation for the upcoming console has reached fever-pitch levels.Apr 25, 2025 2:33 AM CDT
• Leaked images of PowerColor's Radeon RX 9070 GRE range point to imminent releaseLeaked images of PowerColor Radeon RX 9070 GRE Red Devil and PowerColor Radeon RX 9070 GRE Reaper GPUs point to an imminent release in China.Apr 25, 2025 12:59 AM CDT
• Lexar's new Gen5 SSD has been launched: up to 14GB/sec reads and up to 4TB capacityLexar launches its new Professional NM1090 PRO PCIe 5.0 SSD in 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB: up to 14GB/sec speeds starting from $179.99 for 1TB, $269.99 for 2TB.Apr 24, 2025 8:08 PM CDT
• Intel's next-gen automotive SoC detailed: Frisco Lake and Grizzly Lake SoCs get leakedIntel speeds up its automotive SoC roadmap with second-gen Frisco Lake SDV SoC: packed with Panther Lake IP, Xe3 GPU and 10x the AI performance.Apr 24, 2025 6:33 PM CDT
• Final Fantasy is already the best-selling Magic: The Gathering set in day one salesHasbro CEO Chris Cocks says that the upcoming Final Fantasy crossover in Magic: The Gathering is the top-selling MTG set of all time in day one sales.Apr 24, 2025 4:32 PM CDT
• Sony listens to fans, adds retro custom themes to PS5Sony has heard PlayStation fans loud and clear, and is now adding custom retro-themed designs for the PS5's user interface under a new Appearance tab.Apr 24, 2025 1:32 PM CDT
• Oblivion Remastered stuttering like crazy on your PC? A Reddit guide promises to fix FPS dropsNew Reddit guide has received a lot of positive feedback from gamers who were suffering from very sluggish frame rates (especially when outdoors).Apr 24, 2025 11:33 AM CDT
• Nintendo Switch 2 now pegged as biggest launch gaming console historyThe launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 could earn Nintendo the crown for the biggest launch in gaming console history, beating the PS4 and PS5.Apr 24, 2025 9:45 AM CDT
• Meta is now selling a conversation translator that is worn on your faceMeta has upgraded its Ray-Ban glasses with a live translator feature that allows two people to converse fluently across languages.Apr 24, 2025 8:33 AM CDT
• Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer hits two milestones ahead of trailer 2 releasingThe Grand Theft Auto VI trailer has reached two milestones ahead of the release of the second trailer, with Take-Two scheduled for an earnings call in May.Apr 23, 2025 11:02 PM CDT
• Nintendo says it can't meet Switch 2 pre-order demand in JapanOver 2.2 million Japanese consumers expressed interest in pre-ordering a Switch 2 at launch, but Nintendo says it does not have enough consoles ready.Apr 23, 2025 1:31 PM CDT
• Intel reportedly set to announce another round of layoffs this week: 21,000 out of jobsIntel is reportedly preparing another round of layoffs, with 21,000 of its global workforce to be out of work, representing another 20% of its workforce.Apr 23, 2025 11:53 AM CDT
• Oblivion Remastered is coming to Nintendo Switch 2, says insiderThe Nintendo Switch 2 could receive a version of Oblivion Remastered, meaning Bethesda's latest title will be released on every major platform.Apr 23, 2025 9:16 AM CDT
• Someone is already playing Oblivion Remastered in virtual realityOblivion Remastered has been out for less than 24 hours and someone has already managed to get the game working in virtual reality.Apr 23, 2025 4:24 AM CDT
• DLSS is available in over 760 games and apps, with 7 new games added this weekDLSS support is growing, with seven new games adding DLSS tech this week, including Oblivion Remastered, Steel Seed, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.Apr 23, 2025 1:02 AM CDT
• Oblivion Remastered - Bethesda recommends GeForce RTX 4090 GPU for full 4K Ultra visualsThe Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is a demanding game with hardware ray-tracing in a massive open world. Thankfully there's DLSS 4 and FSR 4.Apr 22, 2025 11:34 PM CDT
• NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is DOA? YouTube channel argues the graphics card is 'instantly obsolete'If you were thinking of saving $50 with the RTX 5060 Ti 8GB version, don't do it - the FPS drop is a huge compromise, as Hardware Unboxed shows us.Apr 22, 2025 1:26 PM CDT
• Bethesda paywalls new Oblivion Remastered quests and armorBethesda has officially unveiled Oblivion Remastered and has paywalled new quests and armor rewards behind the Deluxe Edition of the game.Apr 22, 2025 11:45 AM CDT
• Oblivion Remastered versus original 2006 game officially showcasedBethesda has just wrapped up the official showcase for Oblivion Remastered, showcasing the difference between the remaster and the original 2006 game.Apr 22, 2025 10:52 AM CDT
• LG unveils two new OLED gaming monitors integrated with TV featuresLG has unveiled two new OLED ultrawide gaming monitors in the US that will come integrated with LG's TV functionality through webOS.Apr 22, 2025 7:38 AM CDT
• NASA confirms it has no idea where this Martian rock came fromNASA's Perseverance rover has snapped an image of a mysterious rock embedded in the surface of Mars, and researchers aren't sure what to make of it.Apr 22, 2025 4:32 AM CDT
• Japan's PS5 console rental services are a hit, with 200+ stores at full capacityGEO's low-cost rental program launched alongside Monster Hunter Wilds in late February, and continues to see strong demand a month later.Apr 22, 2025 3:04 AM CDT
• Oblivion Remastered will be available to play right after it's officially unveiledBethesda is set to unveil The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered officially, and rumors indicate it will be available on the same day as the reveal.Apr 22, 2025 2:04 AM CDT
• GAMEMAX's BLADE CONCEPT ATX chassis features an impressive open-frame designThe new GAMEMAX BLADE CONCEPT case is unlike any case we've seen, with an industrial open-frame design contained within glow claw blades.Apr 22, 2025 12:36 AM CDT
• Star Wars Zero Company is Star Wars meets XCOM, and it just got its first gameplay trailerStar Wars Zero Company is classic XCOM turn-based tactics set in the Star Wars universe and it's on track for a 2026 release on PC and consoles.Apr 21, 2025 10:02 PM CDT
• What Is an Acquisition Vehicle? VIN Checks and Fleet Due Diligence ExplainedDiscover how businesses use vehicle history data to reduce risk, ensure compliance, and optimize every vehicle acquisition the right way.Apr 21, 2025 3:12 PM CDT
• SPARKLE confirms Intel to launch Arc Battlemage GPU with 24GB of GDDR6 in May-June, at ComputexSPARKLE confirms that Intel will be launching a new Arc Battlemage GPU with 24GB of VRAM sometime between May and June, right in time for Computex 2025.Apr 21, 2025 10:49 AM CDT
• Intel rumored to use GDDR7 memory on its next-gen Arc GPU: Xe3 'Celestial' should be firstIntel's discrete GPU team is reportedlyh looking to hire someone who is a pro at memory tuning an qualification to use GDDR7 on its future-gen Arc GPUs.Apr 21, 2025 12:20 AM CDT
• Assassin's Creed Shadows rated for Nintendo Switch 2Assassin's Creed Shadows has been rated for the Nintendo Switch 2 on the Pan European Game Information (PEGI) ratings site, hinting at a new port.Apr 20, 2025 10:32 PM CDT
• Blizzard announces Hero bans for Overwatch 2 coming in Season 16 which drops on April 22Blizzard is introducing Hero bans for Competitive Play in Overwatch 2 starting with Season 16, lets players ban heroes if they're annoying them in-game.Apr 20, 2025 8:20 PM CDT
• Witcher 4 beta invites aren't real, CD Projekt RED saysCD Projekt RED warns players to avoid any claims of a Witcher 4 beta, saying that all officially communications will come directly from the publisher.Apr 19, 2025 3:03 PM CDT
• AIB partners told by NVIDIA to stop selling GeForce RTX 5090D in China, new GPU ban expectedTrump administration could have NVIDIA's custom GeForce RTX 5090D banned in China: AIB partners reportedly told to stop selling the 5090D in China.Apr 19, 2025 6:34 AM CDT
• Intel confirms investigation into performance loss with specific GPU and CPU pairingsIntel has confirmed that it is investigating the performance loss between Intel Arc GPUs and old AMD/Intel processors, which were discovered months ago.Apr 19, 2025 1:08 AM CDT
• Huawei Ascend 910C AI chip cluster dubbed CloudMatrix: beats NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 server in ChinaHuawei Ascend P910C AI chip cluster called CloudMatrix, will have superior performance to NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 AI servers, but with more power consumption.Apr 18, 2025 6:33 PM CDT
• NVIDIA's impressive 'Zorah' tech demo is available to download, a showcase for Neural RenderingRunning on Unreal Engine 5 and powered by the latest Neural Shaders and RTX tech, NVIDIA's 108GB Zorah tech demo is now available to download.Apr 18, 2025 1:02 AM CDT
• iPhone 18 expected to cost more than the upcoming iPhone 17, here's whyApple is expected to increase the price of the iPhone 18 after rumors indicate it will be adopting the bleeding-edge 2nm process from TSMC.Apr 17, 2025 11:55 AM CDT
• Apple's rumored Vision Air could be lighter, cheaper AR headset: new battery, connector, moreApple's rumored Vision Air headset teased: lighter and cheaper AR headset is thinner, features titanium to reduce weight, new color options coming.Apr 17, 2025 9:55 AM CDT
• Oblivion Remastered leaked screenshots restored to new levels of detailSome of the leaked screenshots for Oblivion Remastered have been restored revealing previously unseen detail ahead of the rumored April 21 shadow drop.Apr 17, 2025 7:36 AM CDT
• Microsoft reaches new milestone in Xbox Cloud Gaming ecosystemMicrosoft today made an important new advancement in cloud gaming adoption by allowing users to stream games that they have purchased to Xbox consoles.Apr 16, 2025 6:31 PM CDT
• Sony raises PS Plus price in Canada by over 22% shortly after cost hike in APAC, South AmericaSony has increased the price of PlayStation Plus subscriptions in Canada by as much as 22% shortly after raising service prices in major APAC countries.Apr 16, 2025 3:01 PM CDT
• Official Xbox account confirms release date for Oblivion RemasteredThe official Xbox Support account has revealed the official release date for Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered ahead of the unveiling.Apr 16, 2025 10:56 AM CDT
• PlayStation 5 price hit by 25% increase, Sony confirmsSony has officially raised the price of its PlayStation 5 hardware by up to 25%, citing a 'challenging economic environment' amid Trump's tariffs.Apr 16, 2025 4:34 AM CDT
• Black Myth: Wukong gets DLSS 4 Super Resolution and Multi Frame GenerationBlack Myth: Wukong, adds DLSS 4 support, including the new transformer AI model for Super Resolution and Multi Frame Generation for the RTX 50 Series.Apr 16, 2025 3:01 AM CDT
• ASUS unveil a 610Hz gaming monitor designed for a single purposeASUS has unveiled a new gaming monitor with a refresh rate of 610Hz, making it one of the fastest gaming monitors the company has ever released.Apr 16, 2025 1:33 AM CDT
• RuneScape: Dragonwilds shadow drops into early access, now available for $30Jagex has surprised fans by shadow dropping RuneScape: Dragonwilds onto Steam Early Access today, bringing 4-player survival/crafting co-op action.Apr 15, 2025 6:20 PM CDT
• A modern CPU can be pushed hard by typing an email in Outlook? Welcome to another Microsoft bugAnother very strange bug, this time in classic Outlook for Microsoft 365 users, means that just typing words in an email can spike your CPU activity.Apr 15, 2025 10:45 AM CDT
• Bethesda drops what could be read as a hint that Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remake is happeningBethesda has been drawn to comment on the Oblivion remake on X, and doesn't deny its existence, prompting some excitement among gamers.Apr 15, 2025 8:08 AM CDT
• Hidden Steam menu shows you how much money you've spent on games over the yearsThere's a simple way to check how much money, in total, that you've spent on Steam buying games and add-ons - even though the idea is scary.Apr 15, 2025 2:02 AM CDT
• RSI moves CitizenCon to digital venue to prioritize Squadron 42's developmentStar Citizen's singleplayer mode Squadron 42 is 'progressing well' as Roberts Space Industries announces a digital-only CitizenCon event for October.Apr 14, 2025 11:36 PM CDT
• AMD confirms next-gen EPYC 'Venice' Zen 6 CPUs are first HPC chip made on TSMC's new N2 processAMD is proud to announce its deep partnership with TSMC, with its next-gen EPYC 'Venice' CPU the first HPC chip made on TSMC's new N2 process node.Apr 14, 2025 10:10 PM CDT
• Nintendo Switch 2 has enough power to deliver mid-tier PC visuals, Civ 7 developer saysCivilization VII developers at Firaxis are apparently impressed with the Switch 2's capabilities, saying it can deliver visuals befit of a mid-tier PC.Apr 14, 2025 8:38 PM CDT
• Xbox pirate game Sea of Thieves sails onto Battle.net with 3 separate editionsRare's popular live service pirate game Sea of Thieves is coming to Battle.net with 3 separate editions, but Game Pass subscribers can access for free.Apr 14, 2025 4:58 PM CDT
• NVIDIA to make American-made AI supercomputers in the US, will spend half a trillion dollarsNVIDIA announces it's working with TSMC and Wistron on bringing production of Blackwell-based AI supercomputers to the US, made in America.Apr 14, 2025 9:43 AM CDT
• New ASUS ROG Azoth X keyboard and Keris II mouse announcedASUS has announced some new peripherals, including the new ROG Azoth X wireless gaming keyboard and ROG Keris II Origin wireless gaming mouse.Apr 14, 2025 3:33 AM CDT
• PC shipments at highest level in 4 years as big tech companies 'front-run' Trump's tariffsA new report shows that big tech companies are importing PC products in huge volumes, with Apple, Dell, and others skirting around Trump's US tariffs.Apr 14, 2025 1:52 AM CDT
• Apple Vision Pro models coming: one is lighter, affordable, other is tethered with zero latencyApple is reportedly working on two new Vision Pro headsets: first is lighter and more affordable, the other is tethered with zero latency for enterprise.Apr 13, 2025 11:33 PM CDT
• Alphabet plans to spend $75 billion on AI data centers this year, amid US tariffsAlphabet is expecting to spend $75 billion on capital expenditure in building out its AI data centers, amid the US tariffs in place by President Trump.Apr 13, 2025 9:35 PM CDT
• President Trump removes tariffs off semiconductors, PC chips headed to the USUS Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issue new tariff guidance: tariff exempt products include smartphone and PC chips, with no tariffs to be applied.Apr 13, 2025 1:30 AM CDT
• Multiple NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti GPU pics are leaked, as well as a spec that's worrying some gamersAs images of MSI and ASUS versions of the RTX 5060 Ti are spilled, we've also learned that the GPU will be limited to 8 PCIe lanes rather than the full 16.Apr 11, 2025 11:45 AM CDT
• Apple faked the upgraded Siri demo and advertised non-existent productsA report claims Apple knowingly didn't have any of the new Siri features unveiled at WWDC 2024 in a working state at the time of the showcase.Apr 11, 2025 9:02 AM CDT
• AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT unreleased 'reference' design disassembled and testedAMD's reference Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU design has been spotted out in the wild and someone has pulled it apart to take a closer look at it.Apr 11, 2025 1:56 AM CDT
• Amazon's Tomb Raider series reportedly canceled after 'tens of millions of dollars' spentAmazon's big-budget Tomb Raider TV series has apparently been quietly cancelled after years of development hell and millions spent.Apr 11, 2025 12:31 AM CDT
• Microsoft got the director of Seven, Fight Club, and Alien 3 to make an Xbox commercialMicrosoft and Samsung have teamed up with famed director David Fincher to make a dark and rather poignant advertisement for the Xbox gaming brand.Apr 10, 2025 9:39 PM CDT
• Nintendo may sell Switch 2 at loss in US, analyst predictsEven at its $450 MSRP, Nintendo is believed to sell the Switch 2 at a loss in the United States - a tactical decision that counts on software and services.Apr 10, 2025 6:36 PM CDT
• AMD confirms security vulnerability in every Zen 1 to Zen 5 processorAMD has confirmed that its entire product line of CPUs, ranging from Zen 1 all the way up to Zen 5 processors, are vulnerable to a security flaw.Apr 10, 2025 12:04 PM CDT
• NVIDIA can still sell H20 AI GPUs to China after CEO Jensen Huang has dinner at Mar-a-LagoTrump admin backs off from its crackdown on NVIDIA H20 AI GPUs being sold to China, after CEO Jensen Huang dines with President Trump at Mar-a-Lago.Apr 10, 2025 10:10 AM CDT
• Facebook whistleblower claims Meta exploited depressed teens with targeted adsA Facebook whistleblower has told senators during a testimony the company was knowingly serving ads to teens based on their emotional state.Apr 10, 2025 4:15 AM CDT
• GIGABYTE listing shows five different RTX 5060 Ti models coming versus just one for the 9060 XTGIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Gaming OC, Eagle, Windforce, Aero, and AORUS models are coming with only Gaming OC variants for the Radeon RX 9060 XT.Apr 10, 2025 12:36 AM CDT
• Star Citizen has now raised over $800 million in crowdfunding and microtransactionsStar Citizen's funding is currently sitting on $802,264,643 from 5,584,580 backers and players, and after 12 years there's still no firm release window.Apr 9, 2025 11:33 PM CDT
• DLSS 4 comes to Wild Assault, THE FINALS, and The Last of Us Part IIWild Assault is a new shooter where you take on the role of anthropomorphic animals. It launches into Early Access this week with full DLSS 4 support.Apr 9, 2025 9:01 PM CDT
• SK hynix has 'phenomenal' yield rate increase of its 1c DRAM modules for consumer, HBM memorySK hynix continues to dominate the DRAM business, with the South Korean memory leader hitting 'phenomenal' yield rates with its new 1c DRAM modules.Apr 9, 2025 11:47 AM CDT
• NVIDIA is now using SK hynix GDDR7 memory chips on its GeForce RTX 50 series GPUsNVIDIA has reportedly started using GDDR7 memory chips from SK hynix on its new GeForce RTX 50 series GPU, with the RTX 5070 being the first.Apr 9, 2025 10:20 AM CDT
• The Wizard of Oz has been revamped with AI for 16K monster LED screen of the Las Vegas SphereComing to a Sphere near you - assuming you live in Las Vegas - the huge 16K LED canvas should make for a spectacular viewing of the classic movie.Apr 9, 2025 6:45 AM CDT
• PowerColor's new Limited Edition all-white Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU costs $900PowerColor's new Radeon RX 9070 XT Red Devil Spectral White Edition looks stunning, but this flagship RDNA 4 GPU doesn't come cheap.Apr 9, 2025 3:02 AM CDT
• Hades 2 is going to be a Nintendo Switch 2 console exclusive when it launchesPS5 and Xbox gamers will have to wait as Hades 2's full release is set to be a timed Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 console exclusive.Apr 9, 2025 1:31 AM CDT
• Nintendo explains low frame rate for Switch 2 GameChat screen sharingNintendo has explained the decision to limit the frame rate of the shared game screens through the Nintendo Switch 2 GameChat feature.Apr 8, 2025 10:42 PM CDT
• China's General Purpose Media Interface 'GPMI': up to 192Gbps of bandwidth and 480W powerA consortium of over 50 companies in China have a domestic alternative to HDMI with up to 192Gbps of bandwidth, and up to 480W Power Delivery with GPMI.Apr 8, 2025 7:07 PM CDT
• Nintendo explains why Mario Kart World is $80Nintendo justifies the $10 price hike for Mario Kart World, saying that the new Switch 2 exclusive offers enough long-term value to offset the cost.Apr 8, 2025 1:31 PM CDT
• Nintendo confirms the Switch 2 won't have unlockable achievementsNintendo has confirmed that Switch 2 won't have a unified achievement system similar to that of Xbox Gamerscore or PlayStation's Trophies.Apr 8, 2025 11:54 AM CDT
• NVIDIA RTX 5060 and 5060 Ti GPU VRAM rumor has some gamers worried but there's no need to panicNot yet, anyway - memory bandwidth should still see a big uplift thanks to GDDR7, despite a rumored 128-bit bus, but capacity could be a different story.Apr 8, 2025 10:15 AM CDT
• Loser Minecraft fans are trashing cinemas because of a dumb memeAudiences attending screenings for the new Minecraft movie are experiencing disruptive behavior by fans throwing popcorn and drinks.Apr 8, 2025 7:04 AM CDT
• Scientists unveil the world's first successfully de-extincted animalResearchers have successfully resurrected dire wolves by reconstructing the genome from ancient DNA that's more than 10,000 years old.Apr 8, 2025 3:04 AM CDT
• Compact CNC-cut all-metal single-fan GeForce RTX 4070 impresses with its simple designWith its CNC-cut aluminum shroud the Zephyr GeForce RTX 4070 ITX Sakura Snow X is a sleek and small GPU that is perfect for SFF builds.Apr 8, 2025 1:34 AM CDT
• GALAX's new GeForce RTX 50 Series GPU features a magnetic removable shroudCurrently exclusive to China the new GeForce RTX 5090D Boomstar Luna and Nox GPUs from GALAX feature a magnetic shroud that is detachable.Apr 7, 2025 11:58 PM CDT
• Chinese companies including TikTok owner ByteDance, purchase $16B worth of NVIDIA H20 AI GPUsChinese companies have reportedly placed $16 billion in new orders for NVIDIA H20 AI GPUs, including tech giants Baidu and TikTok parent owner ByteDance.Apr 7, 2025 9:09 PM CDT
• Minecraft movie scores $313 million at box office, best opening for any video game adaptationWarner Bros' A Minecraft Movie has become a mega-hit sensation, beating out Super Mario Bros to enjoy the best opening for any game adaptation ever.Apr 7, 2025 6:36 PM CDT
• Nintendo president responds to Switch 2 price increase fears amid Trump tariff falloutNintendo of America president Doug Bowser has responded to the delay of Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders across the US in the wake of Trump's new tariffs.Apr 7, 2025 12:17 PM CDT
• Sony probes interest for PSP 2 by asking PlayStation gamers about Switch 2Sony is gathering information from PlayStation gamers on what they think about the Nintendo Switch 2 via a survey sent out to select gamers.Apr 7, 2025 10:06 AM CDT
• Marvel Rivals is getting a hero per month & shorter seasons: 'The adventure is just beginning'NetEase is shaking up Marvel Rivals' schedule with faster 8-week seasons and a monthly stream of new heroes, starting with Season 3.Apr 7, 2025 8:11 AM CDT
• Kawasaki unveils rideable Horizon Zero Dawn-inspired robotic horseKawasaki has unveiled a futuristic robotic horse that blends human instinct and robotics to create an alternative all-terrain mode of transportation.Apr 7, 2025 3:05 AM CDT
• Nintendo Switch 2 game sizes revealed, Mario Kart World takes up 10% of internal storageInstall sizes for Nintendo's first-party Switch 2 launch line-up revealed, and it's good news for those not wanting to buy extra storage on day one.Apr 6, 2025 11:01 PM CDT
• GAMEMAX's Leader 2 chassis supports the latest GPUs and back-connect motherboardsWith its lion-inspired design and fantastic features, the new GAMEMAX Leader 2 PC chassis is designed to support the latest in PC hardware.Apr 6, 2025 9:36 PM CDT
• FromSoftware will still make singleplayer-focused games, Hidetaka Miyazaki saysFromSoftware's next two games are online-driven multiplayer experiences, but Hidetaka Miyazaki says that new singleplayer games will still happen.Apr 4, 2025 4:34 PM CDT
• Nintendo delays Switch 2 pre-orders over tariff concernsWorldwide tariffs have shaken up Nintendo's plan for the Switch 2, and pre-orders are now up in the air as the company weighs potential economic effects.Apr 4, 2025 10:08 AM CDT
• Kingston's new Fury Renegade G5 Gen5 SSD leaked: 14.8GB/sec, up to 4TB capacityKingston preparing new Gen5 SSDs with Fury Renegade G5 PCIe Gen5 SSDs leaked: up to 14.8GB/sec reads, and up to 4TB capacity coming soon.Apr 3, 2025 11:11 PM CDT
• Nintendo pushes Mario Kart World price on Switch 2 to $90, probably means $100+ cost for GTA 6Nintendo pushing the price of the digital copy of Mario Kart World for Switch 2 to $80, physical copy to $90, probably means GTA 6 will be $100+ easy.Apr 3, 2025 9:36 PM CDT
• 7 x GeForce RTX 5090s power custom AI servers in Vietnam: 28 x 8-pin power cables, 4000W powerGIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 graphics cards are now powering custom AI servers in Vietnam: monster 7 x RTX 5090s used with 28 power cables, 4000W power usage.Apr 3, 2025 6:06 PM CDT
• Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 40FPS on Switch 2 in performance mode while dockedCD Projekt RED confirms details about Cyberpunk 2077 on the Nintendo Switch 2, confirming that the game will not cost $80 and maintains $70 pricing.Apr 3, 2025 1:31 PM CDT
• AMD RX 9070 GRE rumored for launch, could be a 12GB GPU with 192-bit bus (like the RTX 5070)AMD's RX 9070 GRE graphics card would seek to be a middle ground between the existing RX 9070 and incoming 9060 models - and would hopefully come to the US.Apr 3, 2025 11:15 AM CDT
• Grand Theft Auto V rumored for PC Game Pass for the first time, likely to arrive later in AprilA source of rumors on X claims that Grand Theft Auto V will be inbound for both PC Game Pass and Xbox Cloud Gaming in the very near future.Apr 3, 2025 9:50 AM CDT
• Lexar's PLAY PRO is world's first 1TB microSD Express card for the Nintendo Switch 2With the Nintendo Switch 2 moving to the faster and more cutting-edge microSD Express cards, Lexar's new PLAY PRO is world's first 1TB option.Apr 3, 2025 3:02 AM CDT
• Blizzard's Diablo 3 is finally coming to Xbox and PC Game Pass this monthDiablo III: Reaper of Souls - Ultimate Evil Edition is coming to Game Pass on PC and Consoles, which leaves Diablo 2 as the missing piece.Apr 3, 2025 1:33 AM CDT
• First GeForce RTX 50 Series GPU has made it onto the Steam Hardware SurveyThe GeForce RTX 5080 is the first GPU from the RTX Blackwell generation to make it onto Steam's most popular or most used GPU list for March 2025.Apr 2, 2025 11:32 PM CDT
• Switch 2 gets GameCube classics at launch, Wind Waker and Soul Calibur II confirmedIt's happening: Nintendo has officially confirmed that the Switch 2 will launch with GameCube games on its fork of the Switch Online subscription service.Apr 2, 2025 8:38 PM CDT
• Nintendo bumps games prices: Digital Switch 2 games at $80, physical $90Gaming's new $80 MSRP is here thanks to Nintendo's new Switch 2 platform pricing scheme, but that's only for digital: Physical Switch 2 games are $90.Apr 2, 2025 5:35 PM CDT
• Another fudge emerges for Windows 11 to be installed with a local - not a Microsoft - accountOne workaround used to set up Windows 11 with a local account has been blocked, but there are others - and two fresh ones have emerged this week.Apr 2, 2025 12:00 PM CDT
• XPG LANCER RGB DDR5 memory breaks another world record: huge 12762MT/s OCADATA XPG LANCER RGB DDR5 memory breaks another OC world record using LN2 cooling: smashing 12762MT/s, breaking the DDR5 memory OC world record.Apr 2, 2025 10:10 AM CDT
• Elden Ring confirmed to launch on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025FromSoftware's critically acclaimed Elden Ring is coming to the Nintendo Switch sometime in 2025 under the title 'Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition'.Apr 2, 2025 8:55 AM CDT
• First humans to orbit Earth's north and south poles release stunning videosThe first humans to enter into a polar orbit, which takes them above the North and South Poles, released stunning footage of what they saw.Apr 2, 2025 7:01 AM CDT
• Assassin's Creed multiplayer 'arcade' game on track for 2025, Smash Bros. meets Fall GuysAssassin's Creed Invictus is a new arcade-style multiplayer spin-off that is apparently on track to launch sometime this year on PC and consoles.Apr 2, 2025 1:31 AM CDT
• Meta's new $1,000+ smart glasses: screen, apps, notifications, gesture wristbandMeta is planning on releasing a pair of smart glasses that come with a screen, which users can control with touch controls on the side of the glasses.Apr 2, 2025 12:29 AM CDT
• Microsoft's first video games union is on strike in protest of low wagesZeniMax Workers United, Microsoft's first-ever union in its video games business, votes to go on strike in protest of low wages and lack of remote work.Apr 1, 2025 4:34 PM CDT
• Switch 2 Direct length gives Nintendo ample time for gimmicks, games, and surprisesNintendo confirms that the upcoming Switch 2 Direct will be an hour long, which seems to be ample time to reveal new hardware, software, and content.Apr 1, 2025 1:31 PM CDT
• Nintendo Switch 2 won't come with 4K output support, says developersNintendo Switch 2 developers kits reportedly didn't come with 4K video output support, meaning the console won't support 4K resolutions docked.Apr 1, 2025 7:28 AM CDT
• Miyazaki calls AI animation 'an insult to life itself' in resurfaced Studio Ghibli clipPast comments made by Hayao Miyazaki regarding an AI-generated character have resurfaced amid a viral trend to recreate images in Studio Ghibli-style.Apr 1, 2025 5:37 AM CDT
• Elon Musk responds to gaming criticism: 'You're right, I should be #1'Elon Musk has responded to criticism about his gaming prowess after he shared a video of him playing Diablo IV on his personal X account.Apr 1, 2025 12:41 AM CDT

• Intel showcases 10% boost to gaming performance on Lunar Lake devices running new driversIntel Core Ultra 200V devices with integrated Arc graphics, like the latest MSI Claw handhelds, just got a free boost to gaming performance.Apr 30, 2025 11:32 PM CDT
• Ubisoft set to headline the PC Gaming Show, arriving June 8The PC Gaming Show is arriving June 8 - featuring over 50 titles from publishers and studios including Ubisoft and Devolver Digital.Apr 30, 2025 9:54 PM CDT
• Xbox delivers record-breaking Q3 with $5.721 billion revenueMicrosoft's games division reported record-breaking Q3 results with $5.721 billion earned from Xbox gaming, with Game Pass & Call of Duty performing.Apr 30, 2025 5:13 PM CDT
• NVIDIA giving away DOOM: The Dark Ages for FREE with select GeForce RTX 50 series GPU purchaseNVIDIA is giving away free copies of DOOM: The Dark Ages Premium Edition with select GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs (both desktop and laptop GPUs).Apr 30, 2025 3:33 PM CDT
• PlayStation Plus members, prepare for the destruction of your life: you're getting free BalatroIf you've not tried Balatro before, it's famously addictive and a huge potential time sink, plus you're also getting Ark: Survival Ascended and a retro FPS.Apr 30, 2025 12:05 PM CDT
• MacBook Air M4 only hit shelves last month and you can already get one at $849 with 15% offApple's laptop went on sale early in March, and already has a juicy discount on the 13-inch model with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.Apr 30, 2025 10:49 AM CDT
• Huawei begins deliveries of CloudMatrix 384 AI clusters in China: 10 companies now using themHuawei starts delivering its new CloudMatrix 384 AI cluster to clients in China, competes with NVIDIA's GB200 NVL72 AI server with Ascend 910C AI chips.Apr 30, 2025 8:14 AM CDT
• Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con motion controls work with swords in Cyberpunk 2077CD Projekt Red has revealed Nintendo Switch 2 players will be able to use Joy-Con 2 motion controls to fight enemies with their katana.Apr 30, 2025 1:16 AM CDT
• Waymo teams with Toyota for next-gen autonomous personally owned vehicles (POVs) to fight TeslaWaymo and Toyota form a strategic partnership to develop and deploy autonomous driving tech with next-gen personally owned vehicles (POVs).Apr 29, 2025 10:33 PM CDT
• We LAN'd RuneScape: Dragonwilds for 8 hours straight, here's our thoughtsFour veteran RuneScape players have sat down to play RuneScape: Dragonwilds for eight hours straight, and here are our summarized thoughts.Apr 29, 2025 8:08 PM CDT
• Amazon clarifies rumors around 'hostile and political act' of showing effects of Trump tariffsThe White House called the apparent move with pricing a 'hostile and political act,' but Amazon has now (somewhat) clarified its intentions.Apr 29, 2025 1:06 PM CDT
• Lenovo ThinkCentre neo Ultra 2025: Apple Mac Studio competitor with Intel CPU, NVIDIA GPULenovo announces its new ThinkCentre neo Ultra 2025: new Mini-PC powered by up to Intel Core Ultra 9 285, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB GPU.Apr 29, 2025 8:25 AM CDT
• Oblivion Remastered - Bethesda wants to know what changes you want to see in the gameBethesda wants to hear from The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered players to find out what they'd like to see changed or added to the game.Apr 29, 2025 2:04 AM CDT
• ASUS's ROG Astral RTX 50 Series GPUs include a gyro and accelerometer to detect sagASUS's new flagship GPUs, the ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 include a chip with a gyrometer and accelerometer to detect GPU sag.Apr 29, 2025 12:27 AM CDT
• NVIDIA to release a GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER 24GB and RTX 5070 SUPER 18GBNVIDIA is reportedly prepping a GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER 24GB and a GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER 18GB refresh, increasing VRAM capacity by 50%.Apr 28, 2025 9:33 PM CDT
• 8K Association shows off 'world first' 8K 120Hz gaming over HDMI 2.1 on AMD hardware8K Association shows off 8K @ 120Hz gaming over HDMI 2.1 using AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Radeon RX 9070 XT running Horizon Forbidden West.Apr 28, 2025 6:22 PM CDT
• Report: Blizzard chooses Nexon to make new StarCraft game for Southeast AsiaBlizzard has reportedly narrowed down overseas partners for a new StarCraft game aimed at players in the Southeast Asian region to Korean firm Nexon Co.Apr 28, 2025 1:02 PM CDT
• NVIDIA's beefed-up B300 AI chip production pulled forward: TSMC N4P, CoWoS-L advanced packagingNVIDIA's new B300 AI chip production has reportedly been pulled forward to May: will use TSMC 5nm process (N4P) and CoWoS-L advanced packaging.Apr 27, 2025 10:10 PM CDT
• SK hynix showcases world's first HBM4: 16-Hi stacks, 2TB/sec memory bandwidth, TSMC logic dieSK hynix has showcased its next-gen HBM4 to the public: next-gen AI memory has up to 16-Hi stacks, 2TB/sec memory bandwidth, and TSMC logic die.Apr 27, 2025 6:21 PM CDT
• Amid universal praise, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 achieves 1 million sales in 3 daysClair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a big indie hit with 1 million copies sold in 3 days, showing that demand for stylish turn-based RPGs is far from dead.Apr 27, 2025 3:32 PM CDT
• Nintendo Switch 2 and its NVIDIA Tegra239 SoC confirmed: check out this shot of the chipNVIDIA's custom Tegra T239 SoC inside of Nintendo's new Switch 2 handheld gets teased, new Arm-based chip is labelled as 'T239' inside the Switch 2.Apr 27, 2025 8:48 AM CDT
• Nexus Mods reinstates controversial Oblivion remake gender modNexus Mods reverses the decision to pull a controversial Oblivion remastered gender mod, will now allow the Body Type Selector custom mod on its site.Apr 25, 2025 8:08 PM CDT
• Berserk crossover coming to Diablo IV and Diablo Immortal with behelits, bosses, and cosmeticsThe cursed, hellish world of Berserk is crossing over into Diablo IV and Diablo Immortal with full Skull Knight and White Hawk outfit cosmetics and more.Apr 25, 2025 5:55 PM CDT
• EA's new Skate game is 100% online only, can't be played offlineEA's new free-to-play Skate reboot is a 100% online game that's 'always evolving' and cannot be played offline, similar to ongoing playtest builds.Apr 25, 2025 4:12 PM CDT
• DOOM: The Dark Ages will have a 'ludicrous' graphics mode on PS5DOOM: The Dark Ages has been showcased in a new gameplay trailer, which reveals a unique addition to the DOOM universe: the Cosmic Realm.Apr 25, 2025 11:01 AM CDT
• Oblivion Remastered includes original's item dupe glitch (or you could cheat with mods instead)Transferring to storage item duplication cheat is still present here, although it does work differently to the original Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion game.Apr 25, 2025 9:42 AM CDT
• Colorful is introducing a quad-fan GeForce RTX 5080 that also has an LCD screenThe new COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5080 Vulcan W is reminiscent of ASUS's new ROG Astral GPUs in that it includes a fourth fan on the back.Apr 25, 2025 5:01 AM CDT
• RuneScape: Dragonwilds players fear a Valheim-style burnoutRuneScape: Dragonwilds is a massive success with the game moving more than 600,000 units within the first week of it being available.Apr 25, 2025 3:32 AM CDT
• Scientists discover naturally impossible color by hacking a human eyeResearchers have hacked the human eye and discovered a previously unseen color called 'olo,' which only five people on Earth have ever seen.Apr 25, 2025 2:04 AM CDT
• GeForce NOW adds two of the biggest RPG releases of 2025 to its libraryThe Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, two of the biggest RPG releases of 2025 have been added to GeForce NOW.Apr 25, 2025 12:28 AM CDT
• CD Projekt suggests Switch 2 has ample RAM capacity and speedsCD Projekt RED has become intimately acquainted with the Switch 2 thanks to upcoming Cyberpunk 2077 new-gen port, and the team sings Switch 2's praises.Apr 24, 2025 7:37 PM CDT
• TSMC receives order for 2nm from Intel, should be for the compute tiles on Nova Lake CPUIntel has reportedly placed 2nm orders at TSMC for its next-gen Nova Lake CPUs, outsourcing the compute tile for Nova Lake to TSMC, over Intel Foundry.Apr 24, 2025 5:55 PM CDT
• Discord CEO Jason Citron resigns, former King president to lead as new CEODiscord CEO Jason Citron has resigned from the gaming chat company, and a former King executive will now take the reins ahead of a potential new IPO.Apr 24, 2025 3:33 PM CDT
• Oblivion Remastered on Steam Deck is unworthy of Valve's stamp of approvalOblivion Remastered on the Steam Deck is suffering from tragic performance issues that need to be addressed with optimization updates ASAP.Apr 24, 2025 1:03 PM CDT
• Nintendo Switch 2 stolen from factory floor leaks showing internal softwareA Nintendo Switch 2 unit has been taken from the factory floor, showing off behind-the-scenes QA firmware running and not any games.Apr 24, 2025 10:58 AM CDT
• Chinese AI data centers sell idle, refurbed RTX 4090D GPUs: 48GB models cost up to $5500Chinese AI companies recognize significantly lower demand for AI power, to compensate their losses they're selling refurbished RTX 4090D cards.Apr 24, 2025 9:17 AM CDT
• Google quadruples Gemini userbase in just 5 monthsGoogle has increased the number of people who use Gemini every month, with new data revealing that it has as many as 350 million MAUs.Apr 24, 2025 8:28 AM CDT
• Intel's new '200S Boost' tech: warranty-covered OC for Core Ultra 200K CPUs, Z890 motherboardsIntel 200S Boost Overclocking Profiles announced: warranty-covered OC for Core Ultra 200K series CPUs and Z890 motherboards, OC protected by Intel.Apr 23, 2025 2:22 PM CDT
• AMD pencils in Computex 2025 press conference for May 21: expect big gaming product revealsAMD has just announced its Computex 2025 press conference for May 21, with new products in AI, gaming, PCs, and so much more in Taipei next month.Apr 23, 2025 1:01 PM CDT
• PlayStation confirms release date for Ghost of Tsushima sequel, Ghost of YōteiPlayStation has revealed the official release date for the Ghost of Tsushima sequel, Ghost of Yōtei, along with a stunning collectors edition.Apr 23, 2025 11:33 AM CDT
• AMD RX 9060 XT GPUs could go on sale as soon as May 18, but 9070 GRE may be delayed by 6 monthsThe RX 9060 XT was previously expected to hit shelves in June, but AMD may have brought that forward - while seriously pushing back the RX 9070 GRE.Apr 23, 2025 8:39 AM CDT
• Oblivion Remastered is just as moddable as the original, but not officiallyOblivion Remastered has already received a collection of mods that are currently available to download despite Bethesda not officially supporting mods.Apr 23, 2025 4:03 AM CDT
• Bethesda gifts Oblivion Remastered keys to the Skyblivion team, mod won't be shut downSkyblivion is a fan remake of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion in the Skyrim engine and Bethesda has given the team its blessing to release it this year,Apr 23, 2025 12:33 AM CDT
• New AMD Radeon Software Adrenalin driver adds FSR 4 support to six new gamesAMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 25.4.1 Optional Update adds FSR 4 support to six new games including The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered.Apr 22, 2025 10:29 PM CDT
• Nintendo has made leaps and bounds with Switch 2 Pro controllerNintendo has made significant improvements to the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller as it's able to fully charge in half the time as its predecessor.Apr 22, 2025 12:31 PM CDT
• Oblivion remastered uses a new level system that mixes Oblivion and Skyrim progressionElder Scrolls fans rejoice: Virtuos and Bethesda have revamped the leveling system in Oblivion remastered, using a mix of both Skyrim & Oblivion mechanics.Apr 22, 2025 11:31 AM CDT
• Bethesda confirms Oblivion Remastered is now playableBethesda has confirmed The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is officially available to play on PlayStation, PC, and Xbox - right now.Apr 22, 2025 10:23 AM CDT
• ADATA reveals industry's first SD Express 8.0 card: 512GB capacity, up to 1.6GB/sec read speedsADATA unveils the industry's first SD Express 8.0 compliant cardd, with massive read and write speeds of up to 1.6GB/sec and 1.2GB/sec, respectively.Apr 22, 2025 6:22 AM CDT
• ISS cameras spot huge mysterious writing etched onto the surface of EarthInternational Space Station cameras pointing at Earth have captured huge, mysterious writing etched onto the surface of the planet.Apr 22, 2025 4:02 AM CDT
• Horizon 'knockoff' Light of Motiram receives a new gameplay trailerTencent's take on Horizon Zero Dawn, Light of Motirum, has received a new gameplay trailer - showcasing the game's combat and gameplay features.Apr 22, 2025 2:34 AM CDT
• Radeon RX 9060 XT to be announced at Computex 2025, launch two weeks laterAMD's mainstream RDNA 4 GPU, the Radeon RX 9060 XT is expected to be announced at Computex 2025, with its launch happening in the first week of June.Apr 22, 2025 1:33 AM CDT
• TEAMGROUP X2 MAX looks like a USB thumb drive - it's a fast, portable SSDThe new TEAMGROUP X2 MAX USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 Portable SSD is compact and fast, a thumb drive with transfer speeds of up to 1,000 MB/sec.Apr 21, 2025 11:56 PM CDT
• NVIDIA releases GeForce Hotfix Display Driver for 'GPU temperature' bug and moreGeForce RTX gamers, be sure to grab GeForce Hotfix Display Driver 576.15, as it fixes a number of things including a GPU temperature bug.Apr 21, 2025 9:33 PM CDT
• Oblivion Remastered file size leaks revealing it's 2500% bigger than the originalThe Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is going to be enormous game compared to the original, with calculations pegging it at more than 25 times larger.Apr 21, 2025 12:04 PM CDT
• DOOM: The Dark Ages official trailer 2 released: gameplay and story teasedBethesda has released the official second trailer for DOOM: The Dark Ages, giving fans a healthy tease of the story in the upcoming prequel.Apr 21, 2025 7:28 AM CDT
• Elon Musk: your new Tesla will drive from the factory floor, to your house 'this year'Elon Musk says that future Tesla cars later this year will autonomously drive from the factory floor after they're made, to your house.Apr 20, 2025 11:33 PM CDT
• Intel's next-gen Nova Lake-S desktop CPUs for new LGA 1954 socket, it's upgrade time (again)Intel is reportedly working on a new LGA 1954 socket for its next-gen Nova Lake-S desktop CPUs, LGA 1851 socket is for Arrow Lake, Refresh CPUs.Apr 20, 2025 9:47 PM CDT
• Nintendo squashes Switch 2 DS dreams, confirms Switch 2's top USB-C port can't output videoNintendo has no plans to turn its Switch 2 into a DS-like handheld with two screens, and the company confirms the Switch 2's second USB can't output video.Apr 19, 2025 5:10 PM CDT
• Ubisoft's subscription bet paying off, biggest Assassin's Creed games reach 40 million playersUbisoft's foray into subscription and cloud gaming appears to be paying off as the company hits 40 million player milestones in two Assassin's Creed games.Apr 19, 2025 2:12 PM CDT
• You can now gamble on sperm being raced on a microscopic trackTwo college students are going to race their sperm in Los Angeles, and gamblers are getting their wallets ready to bet on which sperm is faster.Apr 19, 2025 3:01 AM CDT
• US government bans NVIDIA from selling H20 AI GPUs to China for the 'indefinite future'NVIDIA is taking a $5.5B this quarter thanks to its H20 AI GPUs bound for China being banned, indefinitely. NVIDIA stock was down 5% from the news.Apr 18, 2025 8:08 PM CDT
• Nintendo confirms it will not raise Switch 2 price in United States, pre-orders begin April 24Nintendo officially confirms it will not raise the price of the Switch 2 in the United States, and that pre-orders begin in just a matter of days.Apr 18, 2025 9:17 AM CDT
• Xbox CEO: Getting Nintendo's support for our games is an important part of our futureMicrosoft gaming CEO Phil Spencer says that getting support from Nintendo's platform is an important part of Xbox's future, Nintendo is a 'great partner'Apr 17, 2025 2:05 PM CDT
• Nintendo falls short of answering the big question about Mario Kart WorldNintendo has fallen short at giving an explanation to why players would want to use the free roam feature within Mario Kart World.Apr 17, 2025 11:33 AM CDT
• US government confirms 245% tariff on select Chinese importsThe White House has confirmed that a 145% on Chinese goods isn't the highest levy that can be applied, as some types of goods are hit with a 245% tariff.Apr 17, 2025 9:10 AM CDT
• Acer debuts new Nitro AI gaming laptops, desktop PC with AMD Strix Point APU, RTX 50 GPUsAcer expands its Nitro gaming line with Nitro AI gamine laptops, new slim models, new Nitro 20 desktop: all with new silicon, latest RTX 50 series GPUs.Apr 16, 2025 8:08 PM CDT
• Elden Ring Nightreign's Raider class can summon a Stonehenge megalithElden Ring: Nightreign's sixth character class, the Raider, unleashes havoc and chaos with a mighty two-handed axe and a very useful special ability.Apr 16, 2025 5:33 PM CDT
• How cool do these Doom: The Dark Ages limited edition Xbox controllers look? Very cool indeedTwo Doom-themed controllers look brutally smart, one of them being an Xbox Elite Series 2 model - plus there's a velcro wrap for the Xbox Series X console.Apr 16, 2025 12:44 PM CDT
• Nintendo Switch 2 preorder date now pegged for April, says leakerNintendo has reportedly pegged a new preorder date for the Nintendo Switch 2 after officially delaying preorders following President Trump's tariffs.Apr 16, 2025 9:09 AM CDT
• Oblivion Remaster launch date rumors: Game Pass, PS5 and digital-only releaseOblivion Remastered has been leaked online, with screenshots showing the graphics upgrade compared to the original game and the release platforms.Apr 16, 2025 4:06 AM CDT
• Former Sony head responds to Nintendo charging $10 for Switch 2 virtual manualFormer Sony Interactive Entertainment President Shuhei Yoshida has commented on Nintendo charging $10 for Welcome Tour, a virtual manual for the Switch 2.Apr 16, 2025 2:29 AM CDT
• Rockstar releases new trailer for Grand Theft Auto, but it's not what you're thinkingRockstar Games has announced the Enhanced edition of Grand Theft Auto 5, which is now free to play for any PC Game Pass subscribers.Apr 15, 2025 11:35 PM CDT
• Nintendo receives warning for 145% tariff on Nintendo Switch 2, price now in questionNintendo has been warned to expect the 145% trade against China to impact the Nintendo Switch 2, causing the upcoming consoles price to be questioned.Apr 15, 2025 12:50 PM CDT
• GeForce RTX 5060 coming in May, $299 for 100+ FPS 1080p DLSS 4 powered gamingThe GeForce RTX 5060 is launching in May, starting from $299. As part of the announcement NVIDIA has shared the first official performance benchmarks.Apr 15, 2025 9:14 AM CDT
• Elder Scrolls Oblivion remake leaks, screenshots showcase upgraded visualsThe Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has leaked, with screenshots showcasing the upgraded visuals players can expect when the game releases.Apr 15, 2025 7:46 AM CDT
• Blizzard has a 10-year roadmap and plan for Diablo 4 and the Diablo seriesBlizzard has mapped out a roadmap for the next ten years of Diablo, covering Diablo 4, Diablo Immortal, and what we assume includes the inevitable Diablo 5.Apr 15, 2025 1:34 AM CDT
• Radeon RX 9070 GRE confirmed thanks to GPU-Z, launch expected soonRadeon RX 9070 GRE GPU support added to GPU-Z ahead of the Radeon RX 9060 XT points to an imminent launch for third Navi 48 RDNA 4 GPU.Apr 14, 2025 11:02 PM CDT
• Intel engineer teases 'Griffin Cove' development: previous Intel nodes 'got them into trouble'Intel engineer says next-gen 'Griffin Cove' development is underway, notes that relying on Intel's nodes alone 'got them into trouble' in the past.Apr 14, 2025 9:27 PM CDT
• Switch 2 supports Auto Low Latency Mode for smoother console gamingNintendo confirms that the Switch 2 console will suport Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) to automatically enable smoother gameplay on supported 4K TVs.Apr 14, 2025 7:32 PM CDT
• Windows 11 might soon give you an ETA for how long an update should takeEstimated timeframes for how long Windows 11 updates will take are now in testing, and in the Release Preview channel too - so hopefully close at hand.Apr 14, 2025 2:16 PM CDT
• 2K's Mafia: The Old Country release date lets us know when to expect GTA 6Mafia: The Old Country release date of August 8 has leaked, and with Borderlands 4 coming in September, that leaves October or November for GTA 6.Apr 14, 2025 4:34 AM CDT
• Another melted GPU power cable spotted, but this time on a GeForce RTX 5070The first case of a cable melting on a GeForce RTX 5070 has been reported, however, this one looks to be related to a faulty or damaged connection.Apr 14, 2025 2:58 AM CDT
• Corsair x Call of Duty: Warzone Collection announced: new high-performance gaming productsCorsair announces its new Call of Duty: Warzone Collection: new products in the Drop, Elgato, ORIGIN PC, and SCUF Gaming product families.Apr 14, 2025 12:36 AM CDT
• Samsung gets government approval for staff to work 64-hour weeks in R&D, semiconductor divisionSamsung receives South Korean government approval for its staffers to work 64-hour weeks in its R&D and semiconductor divisions, to fight its rivals.Apr 13, 2025 11:11 PM CDT
• ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme mobo launched: costs $1400, sports Vapor Chamber SSD coolerASUS launches its new ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme motherboard: 24-phase power, DDR5-8200 memory support, Vapor Chamber SSD cooler with a cost of over $1000.Apr 13, 2025 3:03 AM CDT
• Indiana Jones and the Great Circle won't run at 4K 60FPS on the base PS5The features coming to PlayStation players of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle have been revealed, with the PS5 Pro achieving a native 4K resolution.Apr 11, 2025 12:41 PM CDT
• A Minecraft Movie director says it's funny cinemas are being trashedThe director of A Minecraft Movie has said it's funny the police have been called to screenings of the movie and that teens are trashing cinemas.Apr 11, 2025 11:22 AM CDT
• Ubisoft insists buying a game from them doesn't mean you own itUbisoft has stated in a lawsuit that players who buy a game don't own it and instead just own a license to play until Ubisoft decides otherwise.Apr 11, 2025 3:40 AM CDT
• China releases another video mocking fat Americans, names NVIDIA, Tesla, AppleChina has released a video depicting overweight Americans working in factories, creating products for some of the most prominent companies in the US.Apr 11, 2025 1:33 AM CDT
• Early Steam Deck prototype was sold on sold on eBay for $2000Someone got their hands on an early prototype of Valve's Steam Deck with an 'Engineering 34' label, and sold it on eBay for $2000.Apr 10, 2025 11:28 PM CDT
• Xbox showcase announced for June 8, special Outer Worlds 2 showcase coming afterMicrosoft has announced its annual summer-timed Xbox Games Showcase, this time with a post-show highlight of Obsidian's new The Outer Worlds 2 FPS RPG.Apr 10, 2025 8:38 PM CDT
• Nintendo clarifies how Switch 2 Edition games will work, confirms code-in-a-box optionNintendo has clarified how exactly its next-gen Switch 2 Edition re-releases will work, confirming that both cartridge and digital options are available.Apr 10, 2025 4:42 PM CDT
• NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti GPU rumor causes disappointment, suggests it's just 15% faster than 4060 TiActually, just shy of 15% faster, but we won't nitpick too much - this is still early days for leaks, and we're only looking at a Geekbench result.Apr 10, 2025 11:43 AM CDT
• Nintendo Switch 2 new cartridge policy could kill mid-sized physical releasesNintendo could be deterring publishers from releasing physical copies of their titles on the Switch 2 by only having a few cartridge options.Apr 10, 2025 9:10 AM CDT
• GALAX GeForce RTX 5090D HOF OC Lab tested under LN2 cooling: new 3DMark record kingGALAX's beasty custom GeForce RTX 5090D HOF OC Lab Edition tested under LN2 cooling: the new king of 3DMark world records, destroying all other RTX 5090s.Apr 10, 2025 2:02 AM CDT
• OpenAI sues Elon Musk over a pattern of harassment, asks judge to hold him responsibleOpenAI has countersued Elon Musk, citing repeated attacks against the company that have been broadcasted to his 200+ million followers on X.Apr 10, 2025 12:16 AM CDT
• Samsung forms 1nm development team, 'dream semiconductor process' aims mass production in 2029Samsung Electronics starts the development process of its future-gen 1nm process node, calls it the 'dream semiconductor process' to battle TSMC and Intel.Apr 9, 2025 10:10 PM CDT
• Latest Intel Arc graphics driver is all about improving MSI Claw handheld performanceThe latest Arc Graphics driver specifically targets PC gaming handheld performance for Intel Core Ultra 200V Series processors in the MSI Claw.Apr 9, 2025 8:34 PM CDT
• China hits US with retaliatory 84% tariff on US goods, says it will 'fight to the end'China has responded to the trade tariffs imposed by President Trump with its own tariffs, marking an increase in tensions in the growing trade war.Apr 9, 2025 11:07 AM CDT
• Dell PowerScale systems now use gigantic-capacity 122TB SSDs from Solidigm for AI workloadsDell Technologies announces that its PowerScale systems are now offering Solidigm 122TB SSDs, with the monster-capacity SSDs ready for AI workloads.Apr 9, 2025 9:39 AM CDT
• Microsoft's AI CEO wants to create Copilot companions that we'll all have relationships withMicrosoft is aiming to develop Copilot AI companions that will develop 'lasting, meaningful relationships' with Windows users over time.Apr 9, 2025 3:59 AM CDT
• Sorry, Dire Wolf fans - It's still extinct despite what you have heardColossal Biosciences recently announced it has revived an extinct species, the dire wolf, which has been absent from Earth for 10,000+ years.Apr 9, 2025 2:32 AM CDT
• Diablo 4's first roadmap is here - new seasons, IP crossover events, expansions, and moreDiablo 4 just got its very first roadmap, outlining what's in store for 2025. And there's a lot coming, with three major seasonal updates and more.Apr 9, 2025 12:58 AM CDT
• G.SKILL unveils high-capacity 64GB DDR5 modules, with first monster 128GB DDR5-8000 memory kitG.SKILL launches new high-capacity 64GB DDR5 modules at up to 8000MT/s speeds, with the first 128GB DDR5-8000 memory kits unveiled.Apr 8, 2025 8:44 PM CDT
• Elden Ring Nightreign's shadowy Duchess showcased in new footageFromSoftware highlights a new playable class in its 3-player PvE co-op game set in the Elden Ring universe, showcasing the evasive and deadly Duchess.Apr 8, 2025 5:35 PM CDT
• iPhone 17 Air dummy unit showcases Apple's thinnest smartphone yetApple is slated to release the iPhone 17 Air, the thinnest iPhone the company has ever made, and it has been showcased with a leaked dummy unit.Apr 8, 2025 1:01 PM CDT
• Hell's kitchen: Doom 2 mod has you serving burgers and fries to imps, cacodemons and arch-vilesA humorous mod for Doom 2 called 'Put The Fries In The Bag' puts you behind the counter during a hellish nightshift at a fast-food restaurant.Apr 8, 2025 11:18 AM CDT
• Apple's $640 billion wipe-out in just 5 days has a silver liningApple has been hit hard by President Trump's sweeping tariffs that affect the company's manufacturing sources, causing the stock to drop 19% in 3 days.Apr 8, 2025 9:48 AM CDT
• Star Wars: Zero Company is set for a full reveal, coming April 19Respawn Entertainment and Bit Reactor's mysterious Star Wars RTS has received an official name, and is set to be revealed later this month.Apr 8, 2025 6:36 AM CDT
• Blade Runner-inspired Cyber Streets Unreal Engine 5 tech demo shows RT versus dynamic lightsCyber Streets is a new tech demo from lighting artist Pasquale Scionti that shows a dynamic Cyberpunk scene in UE 5 with or without ray-tracing.Apr 8, 2025 2:34 AM CDT
• Xbox tease new handheld while Sony quietly preps its own challengerXbox head Phil Spencer has teased Xbox releasing its own handheld device to ensure gamers have access to all their games everywhere they go.Apr 8, 2025 1:03 AM CDT
• Switch 2 Game-key Cards aren't account bound, Nintendo confirmsNintendo officially confirms Switch 2 Game-key Cards will not be locked to a single account when used, and that the Game-key Cards can be resold to others.Apr 7, 2025 11:03 PM CDT
• SK hynix confirms both HBM4 and HBM4E memory are coming this year for next-gen AI GPUsSK hynix will have supply of next-gen HBM4 and HBM4E memory later this year, with the South Korean memory giant ready to continue to dominate AI memory.Apr 7, 2025 8:08 PM CDT
• Phil Spencer 'excited' about Xbox PC handheld, cloud growing 'dramatically'Xbox gaming CEO Phil Spencer is excited about Microsoft's recent handheld teases, and signs show that new ASUS-partnered PC handheld device is on the way.Apr 7, 2025 5:38 PM CDT
• Man attempts to use AI avatar in court, is immediately 'chewed out' by judgesNew York Judges were caught off guard when a digital avatar addressed them in court, which the defendant admitted he created using AI.Apr 7, 2025 10:49 AM CDT
• Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con may have the same stick drift problem as original SwitchNintendo has confirmed the Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con controllers won't use Hall Effect sticks, meaning they may be prone to stick drift.Apr 7, 2025 9:38 AM CDT
• Schedule I hits 459K peak players, the most by a solo developer in Steam historyWith 459,000 peak players, Schedule 1 has leapfrogged Stardew Valley and Balatro to become Steam's biggest solo developer launch ever.Apr 7, 2025 7:22 AM CDT
• Nintendo confirms emulation is used on the Nintendo Switch 2Nintendo developers confirmed in a recent interview that Switch 2 uses a form of emulation to play the newly announced GameCube games.Apr 7, 2025 2:32 AM CDT
• GeForce RTX 5060 Ti rumor sees 16GB model launching with a $100 price premiumA new rumor points to NVIDIA releasing the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti with the same pricing strategy/prices as the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB and 16GB.Apr 6, 2025 10:36 PM CDT
• G.SKILL announces the world's first 128GB overclocked memory kit with DDR5-8000 speed128GB desktop memory kits with fast overclocked DDR5-8000 speed are on the way thanks to G.SKILL pushing 64GB module performance to new heights.Apr 6, 2025 8:28 PM CDT
• Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remake didn't arrive this week - but it's still rumored for AprilThe rumor suggesting that one possibility was that the Oblivion remake might be released yesterday proved false, of course - but all hope is not lost yet.Apr 4, 2025 1:47 PM CDT
• GeForce RTX 4060 for $460 is the current best-selling GPU over on NeweggThe MSI Ventus GeForce RTX 4060 2X for $460, a 53% increase over the GPU's launch price, is currently the best seller over at Newegg.Apr 4, 2025 12:02 AM CDT
• Analysts blame tariffs for high Switch 2 price, say $450 cost is buffer against uncertaintyGamers will pay extra for the Switch 2 to offset any economic risk to Nintendo's hardware margins from tariffs and other uncertainties, analysts say.Apr 3, 2025 10:40 PM CDT
• Switch 2 has '10x the graphics performance' of the Nintendo SwitchNVIDIA has posted some information on the GPU found inside the Nintendo Switch 2, and with RT and Tensor Cores and DLSS, it's a massive improvement.Apr 3, 2025 9:02 PM CDT
• Intel and TSMC sign agreement for a joint venture to operate Intel's US semiconductor fabsIntel and TSMC have reportedly reached a preliminary agreement to form a joint venture: TSMC will run Intel's US semiconductor manufacturing fabs.Apr 3, 2025 4:58 PM CDT
• Switch 2 uses NVIDIA DLSS upscaling tech, Nintendo confirmsThe director of the Nintendo Switch 2 officially confirms the new console uses NVIDIA's DLSS technology to upscale visuals and smoothen frame rates.Apr 3, 2025 12:30 PM CDT
• Nintendo explains why the Switch 2 will only last 2 hours for some gamesNintendo confirms the Switch 2 will have a battery life that spans between two and six and a half hours, depending on the game being played.Apr 3, 2025 10:53 AM CDT
• FromSoftware unveils The Duskbloods, a multiplayer Switch 2 exclusiveFromSoftware is releasing an exclusive Nintendo Switch 2 title called The Duskbloods, a player-versus-player-versus environment game set to drop in 2026.Apr 3, 2025 7:02 AM CDT
• Nintendo unveils the new requirements for buying a Switch 2Nintendo plans to mitigate the scalping of the Nintendo Switch 2 console as much as possible, and it involves new rules linked to Nintendo Switch Online.Apr 3, 2025 2:31 AM CDT
• Metroid Prime 4 - Switch 2 versus Switch 1 graphics comparisonMetroid Prime 4 Beyond is coming to the Switch and Switch 2, so we've lined up shots from trailers for both versions to see how they compare.Apr 3, 2025 1:02 AM CDT
• Intel announces next-gen Core Ultra 300 'Panther Lake' CPUs launch in 2H 2025Intel has announced its next-gen consumer-focused Core Ultra 300 series 'Panther Lake' CPUs will launch in 2H 2025 on Intel 18A, volume supply in 2026.Apr 2, 2025 10:10 PM CDT
• Switch 2's new GameShare: buy 1 game, share it with 3 friends onlineIn a novel move for the games-maker, Nintendo's new Switch 2 platform supports a subscription feature allowing users to share games with friends online.Apr 2, 2025 7:37 PM CDT
• Apple working on next-gen M6 processor inside of new iPad Pro, with custom C2 5G modem and moreApple's next-generation M6 processor is being tested in new iPad Pros with new in-house C2/C3 5G modems that are aiming for a release sometime in 2027.Apr 2, 2025 5:05 PM CDT
• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU is just 10-15% slower than RTX 5090 Laptop GPU in new testsNVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU is only 10-15% slower than the RTX 5090 Laptop GPU, but RTX 5090 gaming laptops cost around 72% more.Apr 2, 2025 11:11 AM CDT
• Mario Kart 9 confirmed as exclusive launch title for Nintendo Switch 2Nintendo has confirmed in its latest Direct that Mario Kart 9 will be launching alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 as a console exclusive.Apr 2, 2025 9:45 AM CDT
• Nintendo Switch 2 specs confirmed: 1080p display 120Hz handheld, upscaled 4KNintendo has confirmed the Switch 2 will have a 1080p, 120Hz refresh rate display in handheld mode, and 4K video output while docked.Apr 2, 2025 8:40 AM CDT
• AOC unveils two gaming monitors: a 600Hz display and 4K 240Hz third-gen QD-OLED modelAOC is further establishing itself in the gaming monitor market by releasing two new gaming monitors: the Agon Pro AG246FK6 and AG276UZD.Apr 2, 2025 3:00 AM CDT
• Nintendo Switch 2 Direct goes live, watch the presentation hereNintendo is about to host a dedicated Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, where the company will give us a close-up look at the upcoming console.Apr 2, 2025 1:02 AM CDT
• Windows 11 is getting a full-screen Xbox mode that you can boot intoNew references in an in-development version of Windows 11 mention a 'full screen' gaming experience that you can boot into, perfect for handhelds.Apr 1, 2025 9:01 PM CDT
• The reality of Windows 10 dying seems to be hitting home, as Windows 11 adoption spikesWindows 11 is up 4.53%, and now has a market share of 42.66%, going by one set of stats - it'll likely catch Windows 10 quickly enough now.Apr 1, 2025 4:00 PM CDT
• FromSoftware reveals new Iron Eye class for Elden Ring NightreignFromSoftware reveals the deadly Iron Eye class for Elden Ring's upcoming 3-player co-op spin-off Nightreign, showcasing graceful agility and accuracy.Apr 1, 2025 12:30 PM CDT
• Vietnamese government blows lid off Riot's new live-action League of Legends TV showRiot Games is reportedly working on a live-action League of Legends TV show that will be filmed in Vietnam, presumably for its maritime atmosphere.Apr 1, 2025 6:55 AM CDT
• NVIDIA is rebranding to NVID AI, embracing the company's AI leadershipNVIDIA will become NVID AI, as the company looks to change its name to reflect its focus on generative AI as the future of computing.Apr 1, 2025 1:34 AM CDT
• Elon Musk acquires Intel for $133 billion, will make an xAI chip for next-gen Xbox AI consoleSpaceX and Tesla boss Elon Musk acquires Intel for $133 billion, renames CPUs to Core xAI and will power Microsoft's next-generation Xbox console in 2026.Apr 1, 2025 12:12 AM CDT

• Switch 2 to break 100 million sales: EA founder Trip HawkinsElectronic Arts original founder Trip Hawkins believes the Switch 2 will beat 100 million sales in its lifetime, becoming the 5th Nintendo system to do so.Apr 30, 2025 11:03 PM CDT
• Xbox hardware revenues continue to dwindle, down 6% to $329 million through Q3Xbox hardware is down again for another quarter, this down dropping by -6% year-over-year to deliver around $330 million in console/accessory sales.Apr 30, 2025 9:38 PM CDT
• Intel details 14A node: 2nd Gen RibbonFET, 15-20% perf-per-watt increase, uses High-NA EUVIntel details its upcoming in-house 14A process node: RIbbonFET 2, PowerDirect, uses ASML's bleeding-edge High-NA EUV lithography machines, chips in 2027.Apr 30, 2025 4:44 PM CDT
• Switch 2 Game-key cards are a 'step back' for game preservation, Nightdive saysNintendo's new Game-Key cards are basically physical DRM for digital downloads--a new product design that may stymie the world of video games preservation.Apr 30, 2025 3:03 PM CDT
• Assassin's Creed Shadows multiplayer mode evidence discoveredUbisoft appears to either be quietly working away at a multiplayer mode for Assassin's Creed Shadows, or has abandoned the idea entirely.Apr 30, 2025 11:44 AM CDT
• Elon Musk's DOGE team gets access to classified nuclear secretsatter publicly. The publication notes that the sources atter publicly. The publication notes that the sources have access to the same network to which Farritor and Ramada were chave access to the same network to which Farritor and Ramada were c.Apr 30, 2025 9:51 AM CDT
• Taiwan government enforces 'silicon shield' by restricting TSMC from exporting high-end techTaiwan will increase its grip on exporting advanced semiconductor technologies, barring TSMC from exporting its bleeding-edge process nodes overseas.Apr 30, 2025 7:18 AM CDT
• Microsoft reveals it fooled thousands of people with this Copilot+ PC adbut the challenge was to have it done within a month. but the challenge was to have it done within a month. but the challenge was to have it done within a.Apr 30, 2025 12:50 AM CDT
• Tesla provides Semi factory update video, unveils new Tesla Semi logoTesla posts an update on the construction of its new Semi factory near Giga Nevada, also shows off the new logo for its new Tesla Semi truck.Apr 29, 2025 10:10 PM CDT
• EA cancels new Titanfall game, lays off hundreds of employeesElectronic Arts is laying off hundreds of employees in a new round of cost-cutting and has cancelled a new Titanfall extraction shooter codenamed R7.Apr 29, 2025 4:29 PM CDT
• Borderlands 4 launching 11 days earlier, co-op gameplay showcase coming tomorrowGearbox boss Randy Pitchford confirms Borderlands 4 will now release over a week sooner than expected, and a big gameplay reveal is coming tomorrow.Apr 29, 2025 12:31 PM CDT
• Elden Ring Nightreign PC specs show it goes easy on the GPU, but Windows 11 is recommendedMicrosoft's latest operating system is required for the recommended spec, although Windows 10 is okay if you're looking at the minimum PC requirements.Apr 29, 2025 6:10 AM CDT
• New GAMEMAX T20 PC chassis features a 90-degree motherboard layoutThe new GAMEMAX T20 micro-ATX chassis for small form factor builds that pairs panoramic views with an interesting 90-degree motherboard layout.Apr 29, 2025 1:32 AM CDT
• AMD confirms Radeon RX 9070 GRE 12GB, launching May 8 in ChinaAMD has announced the Radeon RX 9070 GRE confirming that it is 6% faster than the Radeon RX 7900 GRE, launching on May 8 in China.Apr 28, 2025 11:33 PM CDT
• NVIDIA's new RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell PCB with double-sided 96GB GDDR7 detailedNVIDIA's new RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell workstation GPU gets its PCB leaked: shows off the double-sided 96GB of ultra-fast GDDR7 memory.Apr 28, 2025 8:08 PM CDT
• Wii Homebrew Channel in limbo: 'It was built on a pile of lies and copyright infringement'The Nintendo Wii modding community has been dealt a significant blow as major hacking collective fail0verflow ceases development of the Homebrew Channel.Apr 28, 2025 3:07 PM CDT
• ASUS unleashes ROG Astral RTX 5080 DOOM Edition graphics card, ready for DOOM: The Dark AgesASUS reveals its ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 DOOM Edition graphics card, a graphics card forged in hell, ready for the DOOM Slayer.Apr 28, 2025 7:42 AM CDT
• Huawei's next-gen Ascend 910D AI GPU teased: rivals NVIDIA's previous-gen Hopper H100 in ChinaHuawei's next-gen Ascend 910D AI chip has been teased, with China's latest tech only rivaling NVIDIA's previous-gen Hopper H100 AI GPU.Apr 27, 2025 9:35 PM CDT
• Oblivion Remastered photo mode guide: How to take HUD-free screenshots (works on PC Game Pass)Are you a content creator playing Oblivion Remastered on Xbox Game Pass PC? Here's a step-by-step guide on how to take clear, HUD-free screenshots.Apr 27, 2025 5:42 PM CDT
• id says it's not connecting Doom and Quake franchisesThe Cosmic Realm from Doom: The Dark Ages won't provide a link between the Doom and Quake universes despite some similarities, id's Hugo Martin says.Apr 27, 2025 2:48 PM CDT
• Intel surprised with weak AI PC demand, results in increased Raptor Lake CPU demand(Not so) surprise, surprise: Intel shocked at the massively-hyped AI PC sales slump, with AI PC chips not selling well, old-gen Raptor Lake sales spike.Apr 27, 2025 7:58 AM CDT
• Xbox CEO says everything on Game Pass should also be available for purchaseXbox gaming CEO Phil Spencer assures consumers that the titles offered on the Xbox Game Pass subscription should also be available to purchase separately.Apr 25, 2025 7:10 PM CDT
• Remedy's first self-published game FBC: Firebreak will launch into Game Pass & PlayStation PlusRemedy Entertainment's first-ever self-published game, the 3-player co-op live shooter FBC: Firebreak, will cost $40 and launch into subscription services.Apr 25, 2025 5:31 PM CDT
• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 hits major sales milestone faster than the developers ever imaginedTurn-based RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has already sold half a million copies across all of the platforms it is available: PS5, Xbox Series, and PC.Apr 25, 2025 12:33 PM CDT
• Philips unveils a new glorious 4K 240Hz QD-OLED gaming monitorPhillips has launched a new flagship 27-inch gaming monitor that sports a 3840 x 2160 resolution, 240Hz refresh rate, and a 0.03ms response time.Apr 25, 2025 10:46 AM CDT
• Intel's Lunar Lake CPUs might be great but they're not selling, Raptor Lake laptops are insteadWhen it comes to AI PCs, Intel hoped Lunar Lake (and Meteor Lake) laptops would do well, but apparently it's Raptor Lake portables that rule the roost.Apr 25, 2025 9:03 AM CDT
• LG Smart TVs just got a native Xbox app that supports 4K cloud gamingXbox Cloud Gaming is now available on LG Smart TVs, with 4K gaming possible thanks to AI upscaling (Xbox Cloud Gaming only supports up to 1080p streaming).Apr 25, 2025 4:26 AM CDT
• Fallout 3: Remastered is coming, here's what to expect thanks to Oblivion RemasteredWith the surprise success of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, here's what to expect from the rumored Fallout 3: Remastered project.Apr 25, 2025 3:04 AM CDT
• Razer Pro Click V2 mice are for designed for all-day productivity with gaming precisionRazer has introduced a pair of new mice designed for productivity and all-day comfort, built with high-end gaming-grade components.Apr 25, 2025 1:27 AM CDT
• TSMC has 24 semiconductor fabs under construction worldwide, 83,825 employees in totalTSMC has 24 factories under construction in Taiwan, the US, Germany, and Japan: 83,825 employees, which is projected to grow to 100,000+ by end of 2026.Apr 24, 2025 9:09 PM CDT
• Kingston silently launches Fury Renegade G5 Gen5 SSD: up to 14.8GB/sec reads starting at $200Kingston launches its new Renegade G5 Gen5 SSDs: starting from $200 for 2TB with up to 14.8GB/sec reads, some of the fastest Gen5 storage you can get.Apr 24, 2025 7:07 PM CDT
• Cyberpunk 2077 on Switch 2 developed entirely by CD Projekt RED, isn't being outsourcedCD Projekt RED is taking Cyberpunk 2077's incoming Switch 2 version very seriously and had a development team working on the project inside the studio.Apr 24, 2025 5:25 PM CDT
• TSMC plans next-gen A14 process node (1.4nm) production for 2028, while 1nm is expected in 2029TSMC will have new 2nm production up and running later this year, while A14 (1.4nm) wafer production is expected in 2028, 1nm expected in 2029.Apr 24, 2025 2:22 PM CDT
• Nintendo to have 8 million Switch 2 consoles ready at launch, analysts predictAnalysts expect Nintendo to have between 6-8 million Switch 2 consoles available for a worldwide June 5 launch, with 20 million consoles shipped in year 1.Apr 24, 2025 12:31 PM CDT
• Windows 11's getting a new 'tear your hair out' screen, with redesigned BSOD now in testingWhat could be a Black Screen of Death (based on previous clues) is now in testing, a more streamlined way of letting you know that your PC has crashed.Apr 24, 2025 10:10 AM CDT
• Not been able to buy the NVIDIA RTX 5000 GPU you wanted yet? That might be about to changeStock levels are improving in a big way according to the rumor mill, and that's reflected - to an extent - in availability at US retailers.Apr 24, 2025 9:09 AM CDT
• Canceled: Supermassive's mysterious Blade Runner game never sees the lightBlade Runner fans will be sad to know that a game based on the Blade Runner universe was in development at Supermassive Games, but has now been canceled.Apr 24, 2025 7:40 AM CDT
• Samsung's first tri-fold smartphone called 'Galaxy G Fold' to fight Huawei Mate XT in Q4 2025Samsung has reportedly delayed the launch of its tri-fold 'Galaxy G Fold' smartphone until Q4 2025, launches with budget Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE.Apr 23, 2025 2:02 PM CDT
• Ready or Not tactical FPS has almost 10 million players on Steam ahead of PS5 and Xbox launchVoid Interactive is boasting that its game is approaching 10 million units sold on Steam, with the tactical shooter set to launch on consoles this summer.Apr 23, 2025 12:20 PM CDT
• Bethesda officially unveils Oblivion Remastered in a stunning new trailerBethesda has officially unveiled The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered in a new trailer after rumors of it being showcased this week.Apr 23, 2025 10:55 AM CDT
• Avalanche of Oblivion Remastered mods continues, with 100+ already available to downloadThere are now over 100 mods available to grab via Nexus Mods after just one day, including some good ones - and doubtless a lot more are in the pipeline.Apr 23, 2025 8:07 AM CDT
• New report finds GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs affected by PCB hotspots that can reach 107 degreesA new in-depth report over at Igor's Lab uncovers a potential 'hotspot' issue and design flaw affecting the entire GeForce RTX 50 Series line-up.Apr 23, 2025 1:59 AM CDT
• Corsair VOID WIRELESS v2 Gaming Headset launches with Dolby Atmos and 70 hours of battery lifeCorsair's latest VOID gaming headset re-engineers the classic audio solution for the modern era with Dolby Atmos, Bluetooth support, and more.Apr 22, 2025 11:58 PM CDT
• PlayStation 6 portable should run most PS5 games without much work by game developersSony's purported PlayStation 6 portable is said to be able to run most PS5 games without developers intervention, but patches might improve performance.Apr 22, 2025 7:07 PM CDT
• Oblivion Remastered now available: Standard vs Deluxe EditionsBethesda has officially confirmed The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is available to purchase right now, with two editions up for grabs.Apr 22, 2025 12:03 PM CDT
• Microsoft's latest push to drive Windows 11 upgrades goes over benefits of TPM security (again)Microsoft assures us TPM 2.0 security benefits are worthwhile as a hard requirement for those looking to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11.Apr 22, 2025 11:10 AM CDT
• Xbox CEO: Consoles are a 'good, established business' and a 'really healthy part' of Game PassConsole gaming is a 'good and established business,' and console represents a 'really healthy part' of Xbox Game Pass subscriptions, Phil Spencer says.Apr 22, 2025 9:57 AM CDT
• Logitech quietly adds 25% price increase to its PC hardwareLogitech has quietly increased the price of several of its products by up 25% in response to President Trump's recent trade tariffs against China.Apr 22, 2025 5:02 AM CDT
• Sifu developers' take on Rocket League, Rematch, peaks at 133,000 players in open betaDescribed as 'Rocket League but with feet,' Rematch has surged in popularity during its open beta, with a full launch set for June 19.Apr 22, 2025 3:33 AM CDT
• Polartherm thermal paste offers excellent and durable cooling at a great pricePC builders and enthusiasts should check out Polartherm thermal paste from Thermal Grizzly, a high-quality and affordable cooling solution.Apr 22, 2025 2:27 AM CDT
• Marvel Rivals' early UI featured a darker, grittier art styleA behind-the-scenes look at Marvel Rivals shows early UI concepts with gritty, pastel portraits, drawing comparisons to Disco Elysium's artstyle.Apr 22, 2025 12:51 AM CDT
• Lian Li's new LANCOOL 207 Digital chassis includes a 6-inch LCD second screenLIAN LI's affordable LANCOOL 207 Digital adds a 6-inch display to the front panel that can be used for system monitoring or as a second screen.Apr 21, 2025 10:27 PM CDT
• G.SKILL unveils the world's first ultra-capacity 256GB kit DDR5-6000 CL32 memoryG.SKILL unveils new overclocked, ultra-capacity 256GB (4 x 64GB) memory kit at DDR5-6000 CL32 speeds, overclocked at up to DDR5-70000 speeds.Apr 21, 2025 8:09 PM CDT
• Bethesda confirms Oblivion Remaster unveiling date and timeBethesda has confirmed when the details on The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered will be revealed in a new social media post and YouTube video.Apr 21, 2025 11:32 AM CDT
• AMD rumored with 'Navi 48 XTW' based Radeon PRO workstation GPU with 32GB of VRAMAMD is planning 'Navi 48 XTW' GPU for workstation family: Radeon PRO W9000 series GPUs should feature up to 32GB of GDDR6 memory on-board.Apr 21, 2025 3:27 AM CDT
• JEDEC releases HBM4 standard: ready for next-gen AI and HPC memory of the futureJEDEC has announced the publication of its HBM4 standard: up to 8Gb/s across a 2048-bit memory interface, HBM4 offers up to 2TB/sec memory bandwidth.Apr 20, 2025 11:11 PM CDT
• Cyberpunk 2077 uses DLSS on Nintendo Switch 2 in both handheld and docked modeCyberpunk 2077 utilizes NVIDIA's DLSS upscaling tech to deliver better visual and in-game performance trade-offs in all mods of play on the Switch 2.Apr 20, 2025 9:29 PM CDT
• Assassin's Creed Shadows was the best-selling game in the US at launchAssassin's Creed Shadows is a huge hit for Ubisoft and has become the best-selling game in the United States for multiple weeks since its release.Apr 19, 2025 4:08 PM CDT
• Capcom responds to the rampant cheating in Monster Hunter WildsCapcom has acknowledged that it has a cheating problem in Monster Hunter Wilds and will introduce countermeasures to curb the spread of fraudulent players.Apr 19, 2025 11:33 AM CDT
• Oblivion Remastered slated to include all DLCs: Shivering Isles and Knights of the NineThe Elder Scrolls: Oblivion Remastered is around the corner, and the latest rumor is that when it releases, it will include all of its DLCs.Apr 19, 2025 1:45 AM CDT
• Huawei unveils next-gen Ascend 920 AI chip, a Chinese alternative to NVIDIA H20 AI GPUHuawei unveils the Ascend 920 AI chip, the successor to Ascend 910C: expected to follow the market gap left by NVIDIA H20 AI GPUs in China.Apr 18, 2025 7:07 PM CDT
• GeForce Game Ready Driver 576.02 fixes a massive list of bugs, from black screens to crashingGeForce Game Ready 576.02 WHQL not only adds support for the new GeForce RTX 5060 Ti but it introduces fixes for a long list of bugs and issues.Apr 18, 2025 1:33 AM CDT
• NASA telescope discovers strongest signs of alien life to dateNASA's powerful James Webb Space Telescope has captured what is now the strongest evidence yet of life existing outside of the solar system.Apr 17, 2025 12:17 PM CDT
• Fallout 3 remaster still coming but will be a 'while' (so try this total conversion for now)Forgot Oblivion, a Fallout 3 remaster is seemingly still inbound, but it won't arrive for a while - though Tale of Two Wastelands could be a decent stopgap.Apr 17, 2025 10:15 AM CDT
• It costs nothing to be polite unless you're talking to ChatGPT - then it costs tens of millionsThe price of politeness - saying please and thank you to AI - adds up to a lot of extra processing and electricity costs to the tune of tens of millions.Apr 17, 2025 8:00 AM CDT
• PlayStation 6 portable rumored as more powerful than Xbox Series S, less powerful than PS5Sony's purported PlayStation 6 portable will be more powerful than an Xbox Series S, but less powerful than the standard PS5 says new leaks.Apr 16, 2025 7:07 PM CDT
• Report: Ubisoft developing new battle royale like Apex Legends, but it may not actually releaseUbisoft's penchant for battle royale experiments reportedly continues with a brand new game inspired by Respawn's Apex Legends, but will it release?Apr 16, 2025 4:43 PM CDT
• Zotac's RTX 5060 Solo has a single fan and could be an ideal GPU for your compact PC buildZotac's Solo RTX 5060 graphics card has just the one fan and is designed to be used in small-form-factor builds alongside an ITX motherboard.Apr 16, 2025 11:25 AM CDT
• Former Concord developer responds to claims Bungie's Marathon is Concord 2A former Concord developer has chimed in on the contentious conversation surrounding the newly unveiled extraction shooter from Bungie, Marathon.Apr 16, 2025 8:31 AM CDT
• The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered modded with ray tracing looks stunning running in 8KThis The Last of Us Part II Remastered custom ray-tracing mod for global illumination and ambient occlusion running in 8K looks impressive.Apr 16, 2025 3:29 AM CDT
• be quiet!'s new premium Dark Mount keyboard features a hot-swappable Numpad and Media Dockbe quiet! has announced a pair of new keyboards, the company's first, and the flagship Dark Mount is set to offer some impressive hot-swappable features.Apr 16, 2025 2:02 AM CDT
• OneXPlayer launches Convertible X1 PRO gaming tablet with Intel Core Ultra-H processor insideOneXPlayer launches its new Convertible X1 PRO gaming tablet: the first handheld gaming console to feature Intel's Core Ultra-H series processor.Apr 15, 2025 7:07 PM CDT
• Rematch open beta beckons this week: 5v5 online soccer that's more like Rocket League than FIFABut unlike Rocket League, it won't be free, because as the dev puts it, to be a commercial success, all you need to do is 'just make a very good game'.Apr 15, 2025 11:52 AM CDT
• GeForce RTX 5060 Ti announced, 8GB starting from $379, 16GB from $429NVIDIA has finally announced the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti, with two models launching April 16 - 8GB starting from $379 and 16GB starting from $429.Apr 15, 2025 9:02 AM CDT
• 9 hidden iPhone tricks that can save you from identity theftStolen phone reports are on the rise, and nine hidden iPhone settings can prevent your identity from being stolen along with your device.Apr 15, 2025 7:38 AM CDT
• G.SKILL and ASUS reach new DDR5 memory frequency record: blistering DDR5-12772 speed milestoneG.SKILL and ASUS achieve a new DDR5 memory frequency OC world record: blistering DDR5-12772 speeds on Trident Z5 memory, ROG Maximus Z890 APEX motherboard.Apr 15, 2025 12:12 AM CDT
• Analyst cuts Switch 2 sales forecast by millions over tariff worriesAnalyst firm DFC Intelligence has lowered its expected Nintendo Switch 2 sales forecast by 2 million units in light of recent economic uncertainty.Apr 14, 2025 10:33 PM CDT
• AMD's mainstream Radeon RX 9060 XT GPU will boost to up to 3.3 GHz out of the boxAMD's mainstream RDNA 4 GPU, the Radeon RX 9060 XT, will see OC models ship with a Boost Clock speed of up to 3.3 GHz from a reference spec of 3.2 GHz.Apr 14, 2025 9:01 PM CDT
• Last of Us season 2 beats season 1 viewership by 10%, Sony well-prepared to capitalize on buzzWarner Bros. Discovery announces that The Last of Us season 2 premiere viewership is up by 10%, and Sony has a product ready to sell to new TLOU fans.Apr 14, 2025 5:38 PM CDT
• NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti $379/429 MSRP may be right, but GPU stock might be awful and prices inflatedYouTuber reckons stock may be even worse than the RTX 5070 (which had a woeful initial supply), and that street prices could end up way higher than MSRPs.Apr 14, 2025 11:26 AM CDT
• Doom collector's edition arrives in a box that plays DoomDoom + Doom II Will It Run Edition from Limited Run Games ships in a box that can actually play Doom. Limited to 666 copies it'll also cost $666.66.Apr 14, 2025 4:01 AM CDT
• GeForce RTX 5090 with increased coil whine after physical damage reported by RedditorRedditor experiences 'coil whine' on ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card, also experiences 'loud noises' with the flagship RTX 5090.Apr 14, 2025 2:22 AM CDT
• ASUS launches new 'MAX' series budget motherboard: X870 MAX Gaming WiFi 7 in black, and whiteASUS launches its first new 'MAX' series motherboards: budget-focused X870 boards led by the new X870 MAX Gaming WiFi 7 motherboard in two variants.Apr 14, 2025 12:12 AM CDT
• MSI's next-gen Claw gaming handheld rumored to use AMD's next-gen Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme APUMSI is expected to ditch Intel for AMD with its next-gen Claw gaming handheld: rumor has it the Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme APU will be used in the new Claw.Apr 13, 2025 10:10 PM CDT
• ASUS ROG NUC 2025 with GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU, Core Ultra 9 275HX launches soon for $3300ASUS intros its new ROG NUC 2025 Mini-PC: up to Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 'Arrow Lake' CPU, and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU in a tiny 3L chassis.Apr 13, 2025 2:02 AM CDT
• Nintendo confirms $90 price for full Breath of the Wild experience on Switch 2Nintendo has confirmed the DLC for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on the Switch 2 isn't included in the $70 price tag; it's an extra $20.Apr 11, 2025 12:07 PM CDT
• NVIDIA RTX 5070 GPU has its price cut in two countries - could this happen in the US, too?Could pricing be turning a corner with the Blackwell generation - or at least with the RTX 5070? Hints in the UK and Japan suggest this might be the case.Apr 11, 2025 10:34 AM CDT
• US-made iPhones aren't going to happen because America lacks the skillBringing iPhone manufacturing to the United States isn't as simple as building a new factory; it's actually a skill-related issue.Apr 11, 2025 2:34 AM CDT
• GeForce RTX 5070 and RTX 5080 GPUs sold for below-MSRP prices at WalmartTwo lucky PC gamers have shared their Walmart GPU buying success stories - a GeForce RTX 5080 for $896 and a GeForce RTX 5070 for $515.Apr 11, 2025 12:58 AM CDT
• Valve's standalone Quest 3-style VR headset to be manufactured in the US, could be here soonValve Deckard is the the company's new standalone VR headset, and follow-up to the Index. New shipping manifest leak point to it arriving soon.Apr 10, 2025 10:03 PM CDT
• Zelda Notes lets you share items with friends online in Tears of the KingdomThe Switch 2 Edition upgrade for Zelda Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom bring some huge improvements that fundamentally change gameplay.Apr 10, 2025 7:37 PM CDT
• Apple's huge 18.8-inch foldable rumored for mass production in late 2026, joins foldable iPhoneGF Securities analyst says Apple's first two foldables have entered the New Product Introduction (NPI) phase at Foxconn, expected in 2026 or 2027.Apr 10, 2025 1:01 PM CDT
• 58% of all PC gaming revenue in 2024 came from the one thing a lot of gamers hateMost PC gaming revenue is generated by a form of monkey-making that many gamers hate, with projections pegging a $40 billion industry by 2027.Apr 10, 2025 11:41 AM CDT
• Nintendo floods US with Switch 2 units breaking the 6 month record by doubleNintendo has flooded the United States with Switch 2 units, with more shipped from Vietnam in February than the last six months combined.Apr 10, 2025 7:47 AM CDT
• Apple, NVIDIA, Tesla stock surge by double digits after President Trump pauses US tariffsUS President Trump has paused 'recipricol tariffs' for 90 days, reducing it to 10% for most countries, while keeping China at 125%.Apr 10, 2025 1:01 AM CDT
• Apple bleeds $700 billion, surrenders crown as world's most valuable companyApple is no longer the world's most valuable company as $700 billion worth of value has been wiped away from tech leader over Trump's trade tariffs.Apr 9, 2025 11:50 PM CDT
• Analyst says Intel will make the custom NVIDIA chip on its Intel 18A node for Nintendo Switch 3KeyBlanc analyst says that the next-generation NIntendo Switch 3 gaming handheld will have an NVIDIA chip inside once again, but fabbed by Intel on 18A.Apr 9, 2025 9:27 PM CDT
• Samsung's Ballie at-home robot to be powered by Google Cloud generative AI technologyWith Google Cloud, Gemini, and custom Samsung models, Samsung's Ballie AI companion robot will turn off the lights and recommend something to wear.Apr 9, 2025 8:03 PM CDT
• China mocks average American with offensive AI video showing them in factoriesAn AI-generated video mocking Americans for working in factories has made it from China's social media over to Western social media platforms.Apr 9, 2025 10:45 AM CDT
• NVIDIA confirms its 'priority access' scheme to defeat RTX 5000 GPU scalpers is still aliveNVIDIA's Verified Priority Access program for Blackwell graphics cards is still alive and well, and rumors that it had been discontinued are false.Apr 9, 2025 8:09 AM CDT
• A Minecraft Movie sequel is being discussed while globally teens destroy cinemasDiscussions are already underway for a sequel to the immediately successful 'A Minecraft Movie' starring Jack Black and Jason Momoa.Apr 9, 2025 3:31 AM CDT
• AIDA64 updated to support the still unannounced GeForce RTX 5060 TiAIDA64 joins the long list of companies, listings, and things that are all mentioning the still-to-be-announced GeForce RTX 5060 Ti.Apr 9, 2025 1:57 AM CDT
• Why the Switch 2's Piranha Plant camera is cheaper than the normal cameraThe officially licensed Nintendo Switch 2 Piranha Plant camera is much cheaper than the standard Switch 2 camera, and for good reason.Apr 9, 2025 12:43 AM CDT
• AMD reportedly planning Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme APU for gaming handhelds, with NPU for AI workloadsAMD's next-gen Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme APU teased: new Zen 5-based chip ready for new gaming handhelds, with RDNA 3.5-based graphics, and of course: AI.Apr 8, 2025 8:08 PM CDT
• Zelda Tears of the Kingdom runs at 4K 60FPS on Switch 2, HDR and fast loading also confirmedThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is capable of running at 4K 60FPS on the Nintendo Switch 2 alongside HDR support and fast loading times.Apr 8, 2025 2:32 PM CDT
• Nintendo delays Switch 2 pre-orders in Canada to 'align' with US pre-order timingNintendo has now officially delayed Switch 2 pre-orders in Canada past their initial April 9 launch to ensure all North American territories are aligned.Apr 8, 2025 12:30 PM CDT
• Nintendo explains why it's charging $10 for the virtual Switch 2 manualNintendo has revealed the price tag for Welcome Tour, a virtual manual for the Nintendo Switch 2 that comes packed with mini-games and explanations.Apr 8, 2025 11:16 AM CDT
• Valve made $100 million from Counter-Strike 2 cases in just the last monthValve continues to rake in millions of dollars per month in Counter-Strike case openings, with approximately $5 billion made in the life of CS:GO and CS2.Apr 8, 2025 7:36 AM CDT
• New Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remake rumors: it's coming this month, likely an April 22 revealMultiple sources are claiming an April release, and one is very confident that the remake is set to debut after the Elder Scrolls Online anniversary event.Apr 8, 2025 5:49 AM CDT
• Nintendo Switch 2 GameChat looks to be built with NVIDIA Broadcast AI technologyThe Nintendo Switch 2's GameChat features that include background removal, tracking, and noise cancellation will be powered by the GPU's Tensor Cores.Apr 8, 2025 2:02 AM CDT
• Nintendo Switch 2 developers confirm ray-tracing is availableNintendo Switch 2 developers discuss the hardware capabilities of the new console and what tools developers have at their disposal.Apr 8, 2025 12:33 AM CDT
• Radeon RX 9070 non-XT modded with new BIOS gives it Radeon RX 9070 XT performanceASUS PRIME Radeon RX 9070 with the BIOS from the ASUS PRIME Radeon RX 9070 XT gives it enough clock speed and power to match its performance.Apr 7, 2025 9:33 PM CDT
• Apple to celebrate iPhone's 20th anniversary in 2026 with foldable iPhone, 'bold new' Pro modelApple's future-gen iPhone 18 will have a drastic redesign, with rumored all-glass design for the iPhone 18 Pro... no new redesign for iPhone 17 this year.Apr 7, 2025 7:43 PM CDT
• Xbox generative AI creates playable version of Quake 2Xbox's Muse generative AI has created a playable (albeit incredibly janky) version of Quake II that you can play directly in your browser.Apr 7, 2025 5:08 PM CDT
• Battlefield 6 leaks confirm EA is trying its luck at Battle Royale againAfter speculation in early 2024, data miners have uncovered files pointing to a free-to-play Battle Royale mode in a recent build of Battlefield Labs.Apr 7, 2025 10:29 AM CDT
• NVIDIA GPUs continue to face driver woes as RTX 5000 launch is called 'absolutely abhorrent'More problems are being flagged up with black screen crashes, as Blackwell launch is called 'absolutely abhorrent and embarrassing' by Gamers Nexus.Apr 7, 2025 9:06 AM CDT
• Apple stores hit with 'panic buying' over fear tariffs could increase pricesPanic buyers are reportedly hitting Apple stores following President Trump's new tariffs that could potentially hike the prices of products.Apr 7, 2025 4:31 AM CDT
• NVIDIA PhysX and Flow are now fully open-source for game developersNVIDIA releases the full GPU source code for its PhysX and Flow simulation technologies for game developers and engineers to experiments with.Apr 6, 2025 11:57 PM CDT
• Bungie confirms unveiling date for its next big game called MarathonBungie confirms when it will reveal gameplay for its upcoming team-based extraction shooter Marathon, where players will be cybernetic mercenaries.Apr 6, 2025 10:03 PM CDT
• Switch 2 could've cost $350 in US without tariffs, analysts sayNintendo could have priced the Switch 2 next-gen successor at around $350 if the specter of tariffs hadn't loomed over the global electronics company.Apr 5, 2025 5:02 PM CDT
• ASUS tweaks ROG Astral RTX 5080 GPU so it can hit a huge 450W, but temper your FPS expectationsOwners can push this card to 450W now (rather than 400W) thanks to a new BIOS, but while that's a 12.5% hike, don't expect a similar uplift in frame rates.Apr 4, 2025 11:13 AM CDT
• Switch 2 1080p display features NVIDIA G-SYNC technology for a smooth 120 Hz with VRRThe Nintendo Switch 2's 1080p 120 Hz VRR display with HDR10 support includes NVIDIA G-SYNC hardware, making it a big improvement over the original.Apr 3, 2025 11:37 PM CDT
• SK hynix HBM expansion: M10F fab re-purposing aims for up to 170,000 units per month in 2025SK hynix begins HBM production expansion: M10F fab re-purposing in operation, aims for 160,000 to 170,000 units per month in South Korea.Apr 3, 2025 10:10 PM CDT
• NVIDIA confirms the Switch 2 can handle ray-traced reflections, shadows, and 'dynamic lighting'We don't have the full specs on the CPU and GPU inside the Nintendo Switch 2, but NVIDIA confirms that it's a powerful upgrade than can handle ray-tracing.Apr 3, 2025 8:29 PM CDT
• Switch 2 loads Breath of the Wild's warp zones in half the timeThe Nintendo Switch 2 boasts faster loading times thanks to its new upgraded internal storage and can cut warp zone loading in Breath of the Wild by half.Apr 3, 2025 4:34 PM CDT
• Cooler Master's RTX 5080 graphics card looks pretty cool (literally), but it's seriously thickHere's a closer look at Cooler Master's novel take on an NVIDIA RTX 5080 that can have its cooling system switched out for whatever fans you like.Apr 3, 2025 11:50 AM CDT
• Nintendo Switch 2 game load speed increased by 4x with a new microSD cardNintendo Switch 2 additional storage for games is locked to microSD Express cards, and Lexar has just unveiled the world's first 1TB card for the Switch 2.Apr 3, 2025 9:54 AM CDT
• Radeon RX 9070 XT with 113-degree hotspot found, defective chip looks to be the causeA PowerColor Radeon RX 9070 XT Hellhound with GPU defects has been discovered by Igor's Lab, leading to GPU hotspot temperatures as high as 113 degrees.Apr 3, 2025 3:36 AM CDT
• Nintendo confirms some Switch 2 game cards won't carry the gameNintendo has confirmed that not all Nintendo Switch 2 physical game cards will ship with a full game; some will require an internet connection to download.Apr 3, 2025 2:01 AM CDT
• Nintendo Switch 2 price may jump from $449 to $600 following Trump's tariffsPresident Trump's sweeping tariffs may cause the Nintendo Switch 2 price to hike from the already high $449 to $600, according to financial analysts.Apr 3, 2025 12:04 AM CDT
• Intel announces its cutting-edge 18A process node has entered 'risk production'Intel announces its bleeding-edge, in-house Intel 18A process node has entered 'risk production' with the first chips fabbed on 18A to be Panther Lake.Apr 2, 2025 9:09 PM CDT
• Switch 2 only supports microSD Express memory cards, you'll likely need to upgradeNintendo confirms that the Switch 2 handheld-console hybrid will only support higher-speed microSD Express cards, and regular microSD cards will not work.Apr 2, 2025 6:36 PM CDT
• Nintendo charging for next-gen Switch 2 game upgrades, some included with Switch OnlineNintendo has made a plan to monetize and charge extra for next-gen Switch 2 game upgrades, and third-party developers can apparently do it too.Apr 2, 2025 4:34 PM CDT
• Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remake rumored to be imminent - could even arrive tomorrow, April 3Much-awaited remake of Oblivion - which is a full overhaul, presenting the RPG in Unreal Engine 5 - could land tomorrow, or at some point next week.Apr 2, 2025 10:30 AM CDT
• Nintendo officially confirms Switch 2 release date and launch titleNintendo has officially confirmed when the Nintendo Switch 2 will be released, it's starting price, and what games it will launch with.Apr 2, 2025 9:22 AM CDT
• Switch 2 has a camera add-on, C-button for chatting, camera, screen sharingNintendo reveals the functionality of the Switch 2's new C-button, confirms it can be used for chatting, screen sharing, and other social features.Apr 2, 2025 8:28 AM CDT
• HP's OMEN Gaming brand is now making fans, PSUs, and AIO liquid-coolersHP OMEN is known for creating gaming laptops, displays, and pre-built desktops. With its new range of fans, coolers, and PSUs it's expanding its reach.Apr 2, 2025 2:29 AM CDT
• These Copilot+ PC features now work on AMD Ryzen AI and Intel Core Ultra laptopsCopilot+ PC features like Live Captions are now rolling out to x86 devices with AMD Ryzen AI 300 or Intel Core Ultra 200V processors.Apr 2, 2025 12:29 AM CDT
• CORSAIR's Atomic Purple PRISM hardware is one April Fool's joke we wish was realNice little April Fool's prank CORSAIR, but if you could please make the FRAME 4000D PRISM 'Atomic Purple' PC case a real thing that would rule.Apr 1, 2025 8:29 PM CDT
• Report: Switch 2 dock supports HDMI 2.1 for 4K 60Hz+ outputReports indicate that the Switch 2 will utilize a Realtek RTD2175N converter chip that supports output over HDMI 2.1 for potentially more performance.Apr 1, 2025 3:33 PM CDT
• Ubisoft to worried employees: 'We need to take the time to figure this out'Ubisoft management seems unsure on what exactly will happen as a result of the Tencent deal, and employees are concerned about more layoffs and cuts.Apr 1, 2025 11:29 AM CDT
• Acer unveils two QD-OLED gaming monitors with up to 4K resolutions and 240Hz refresh ratesAcer has unveiled two new QD-OLED gaming monitors, one 32-inch model and one 27-inch model, each featuring a 240Hz refresh rate for buttery smooth gaming.Apr 1, 2025 6:09 AM CDT
• OpenAI's Studio Ghibli image-generator adds more users than ChatGPT did in 5 daysOpenAI adds one million new years to ChatGPT in just an hour, marking the most significant surge in new users since ChatGPT launched 26 months ago.Apr 1, 2025 1:10 AM CDT

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