News Archive: August 2025

• MSI's stylish red-themed GeForce RTX 5070 Ti MLG Edition is available nowThe new custom MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16G MLG EDITION GPU is available now at retailers, sporting a unique and vibrant red design.Aug 31, 2025 11:58 PM CDT
• New Skyblivion gameplay video shows off upgraded lockpicking, new colorful menus, remade gearThe Skyblivion mod team released another milestone gameplay video that shows off the first 15 minutes and new QoL and major style and design upgrades.Aug 31, 2025 6:48 PM CDT
• NVIDIA GTC 2026 confirmed for March 16-19: expect Blackwell, Rubin, Feynman GPUs but no GeForceNVIDIA confirms GPU Technology Conference (GTC 2025) for March 16-19 in San Jose, California, where we will be introduced to Rubin AI GPUs with HBM4.Aug 31, 2025 2:55 AM CDT
• Pearlescent rainbow rarity gear coming to Borderlands 4 early next year, Gearbox confirmsGearbox confirms that pearlescent rarity weapons and guns are coming back in Borderlands 4, but won't be available at launch, instead coming in Q1 2026.Aug 30, 2025 12:29 PM CDT
• Battlefield 6 Open Beta saw millions of gamers play below minimum PC specs, game is optimizedBattlefield 6 technical director says a 'substantial number' out of the millions who played the open beta were on minimum PC specs, or below.Aug 29, 2025 10:10 PM CDT
• Yoshi-P officially responds to Final Fantasy XIV mod controversyFinal Fantasy XIV game director Yoshi-P gives a lengthy official statement on the current mod fiasco, and makes Square Enix's policy on mods known.Aug 29, 2025 4:34 PM CDT
• Xbox consoles will 'flatline' to 42 million users by the end of 2025, analyst firm predictsAnalyst firm Omdia estimates that the Xbox console user base will 'flatline' to around 42 million users by year's end, being overshadowed by competitors.Aug 29, 2025 1:31 PM CDT
• Meta Hypernova AI glasses: priced at around $800, strategic release to beat Apple's AR glassesMeta's new Hypernova AI glasses enter mass production soon, AI is the selling point, with Meta launching ahead of Apple to 'build its brand image'.Aug 29, 2025 6:33 AM CDT
• TSMC's first 1.4nm chip facility ahead of schedule, initial investment could be close to $50BTSMC is preparing to build its first 1.4nm semiconductor fab ahead of schedule, with an initial investment topping $49 billion for semiconductor supremacy.Aug 28, 2025 9:36 PM CDT
• New Ghost of Yotei footage confirms sword throwing, time slow-down mechanic for gunsGhost of Yotei lets players throw their short swords at enemies and has a time slow-down mechanic for reloading, giving a potential edge in aiming.Aug 28, 2025 7:37 PM CDT
• CD Projekt has 799 developers working on new games, over half of them are focused on Witcher 4CD Projekt has expanded its game dev headcount by nearly 10% as it continues simultaneously creating multiple projects at once, including The Witcher 4.Aug 28, 2025 5:35 PM CDT
• New Dino Crisis games were in development at Capcom, but the projects went extinctNew reports say that Capcom tried to resurrect the Dino Crisis series multiple times over the last two decades, with one attempt just a few years back.Aug 28, 2025 2:32 PM CDT
• Battlefield 6's Technical Director tells us why Frostbite is the perfect engine for the gameBattlefield 6 supports 60 FPS action on all platforms with all-out-warfare played out on large maps with massive player counts and destruction.Aug 28, 2025 10:29 AM CDT
• Worried about AMD Ryzen X3D CPU burnout? ASRock has a new BIOS that you'll want to grabI wouldn't blame you for immediately installing the new BIOS for AM5 800 series motherboards - but I'd still recommend waiting for just a short while.Aug 28, 2025 9:08 AM CDT
• Epic CEO Tim Sweeney blames game developers for poor Unreal Engine 5 performanceEpic Games CEO Tim Sweeney says Unreal Engine 5 games launching with poor performance is due to developers not starting the optimization process early.Aug 28, 2025 12:58 AM CDT
• PS6 handheld full specs leaks here: Zen 6 CPU, RDNA 5 GPU, faster than a PS5, docked mode tooSony's next-gen PlayStation 'Canis' is the PS6 handheld: new leaks tease docked mode, PS5 + PS4 backwards compatibility, and faster than the PS5.Aug 27, 2025 11:09 PM CDT
• Windows 11 SSD scare - Phison finds No Fault after 4,500 hours of testingPhison spent over 4,500 hours and conducted over 2,200 tests to try and replicate recent reports of a Windows 11 security update causing SSD failures.Aug 27, 2025 9:04 PM CDT
• US gamers spend big on Game Pass and PlayStation Plus, subscriptions made $3.6 billion in 2025Gamers in the United States are spending more on video game subscriptions like Game Pass and PS Plus, with subscriptions at $3.6 billion so far in 2025.Aug 27, 2025 5:43 PM CDT
• Save big with Titan Army's Labor Day Sale: P2510S Plus and P2718C monitors from $99.99Titan Army's Labor Day Sale at Best Buy runs August 25 to September 1, with discounts on the P2510S Plus and P2718C monitors for gamers and home offices.Aug 27, 2025 2:18 PM CDT
• Microsoft responds to headquarters being stormed by group that planted devicesMicrosoft's headquarters in Redmond, Washington, was stormed by a group of protesters who planted listening devices in offices and locked out employees.Aug 27, 2025 3:02 AM CDT
• Star Citizen's single-player Squadron 42 will rival GTA 6 as the 'biggest budget' game of 2026Squadron 42 is on track for a 2026 release, with Chris Roberts saying, 'Aside from GTA 6, it's probably the AAA game with the biggest budget.'Aug 27, 2025 1:03 AM CDT
• NVIDIA details Blackwell Ultra GB300: dual-die design, 208B transistors, up to 288GB HBM3ENVIDIA details its new Blackwell Ultra GB300: dual-die design with 208 billion transistors, up to 288GB HBM3E, made on TSMC N4P process node.Aug 26, 2025 11:22 PM CDT
• NVIDIA's new Jetson Thor is here, called 'ChatGPT moment' for physical AI, robotics, smart EVsNVIDIA's new Jetson Thor platform is a powerhouse system that will be used for 'Physical AI' to give humanoid robots their own brains.Aug 26, 2025 9:56 PM CDT
• Nintendo Switch 2 gamers can pick up this 512GB microSD Express card for under $100PNY's 512GB microSD Express card is launching later this week and it's one of the first high-capacity Switch 2 storage expansion options for under $100.Aug 26, 2025 9:02 PM CDT
• Indie devs are delaying their games to avoid competing against SilksongThree independent developers have delayed their games to avoid going up against Hollow Knight Silksong and the game's teeming horde of anticipated fans.Aug 26, 2025 4:34 PM CDT
• Google admits Pixel 10's battery health feature can't be turned off: cue the inevitable outrageGoogle confirms it's policing battery health on Pixel 10 phones, whether you like it or not - and most people hate it by the looks of the initial feedback.Aug 26, 2025 2:00 PM CDT
• Elon Musk's xAI sues OpenAI and Apple over anti competitive ChatGPT-iPhone integrationElon Musk's xAI has filed a lawsuit against ChatGPT creator OpenAI and Apple, alleging that they have illegally conspired to thwart AI competition.Aug 26, 2025 12:31 PM CDT
• NVIDIA H20 GPUs officially banned in China, production halted indefinitelyAn investment bank has claimed China has officially banned the sale of NVIDIA AI GPUs across the country, causing NVIDIA to halt production.Aug 26, 2025 10:47 AM CDT
• Samsung announces affordable Galaxy Tab S10 Lite tablet and Galaxy Buds3 FE earbudsSamsung's affordable Galaxy Tab S10 Lite and Galaxy Buds3 FE are on track for an early September launch, offering premium features at lower price.Aug 26, 2025 2:03 AM CDT
• AMD blames motherboard makers for Ryzen 9800X3D CPU failuresWith cases of Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPUs failing piling up this year, AMD says the root cause lies with motherboard manufacturers and BIOS settings.Aug 25, 2025 11:59 PM CDT
• New ASUS ROG Raikiri II Xbox controller: wireless, anti-drift joysticks, up to 1,000 Hz pollingASUS' new ROG Raikiri II is the company's first wireless Xbox-certified controller that brings enthusiast pro performance to Xbox Series X/S consoles.Aug 25, 2025 5:45 PM CDT
• PS5 may get more price increases in the US, analyst warnsSony could raise the price of the PlayStation 5 in the United States once more if the tariff situation isn't brought under control, one analyst predicts.Aug 25, 2025 2:32 PM CDT
• GamersNexus YouTube channel faces deletion following NVIDIA AI GPU black market documentaryThe GamersNexus YouTube channel might get deleted after being hit with a copyright strike over its documentary on the NVIDIA AI GPU black market.Aug 25, 2025 4:34 AM CDT
• Intel Panther Lake CPU-based Mini-ITX industrial mobo spotted: 25W CPU on new Intel 18A nodeThe first industrial Mini-ITX board sporting Intel's next-gen Panther Lake-H CPU has been pictured: 25W TDP + PTL-H processor on new Intel 18A process.Aug 24, 2025 11:11 PM CDT
• AMD CPU roadmap leaks tease 'Gator Range' and 'Medusa Point + Halo' Zen 6 CPUs for 2027Leaked roadmap for AMD laptop Zen 6-based processors lines up with other CPU leaks: Gator Range and Medusa Point are coming in 2027.Aug 24, 2025 9:29 PM CDT
• Abxylute preps its new 11-inch 3D gaming handheld powered by Intel Lunar Lake CPU, costs $1699Abxylute is preparing its new 3D One gaming handheld, starts at $1699, powered by an Intel Lunar Lake CPU, and a 10.95-inch 1600p 120Hz display.Aug 24, 2025 4:40 PM CDT
• Overwatch 2 Season 18 will have biggest Stadium evolution yet, new support Hero, and moreOverwatch 2 Season 18 is nearly here, with Blizzard promising the biggest Stadium evolution yet, a new aquatic support Hero, a full PvP refresh, and more.Aug 24, 2025 4:08 AM CDT
• DOOM can now be played on a power bank with a 2.26-inch LCD displayA developer has managed to get 1993's classic DOOM running on a power bank, with movement and shooting programmed into the rotary dial.Aug 23, 2025 11:34 PM CDT
• Borderlands 4's new 'cross-license' system breaks weapon manufacturer mod exclusivityGearbox CEO Randy Pitchford explains the new cross-licensing gun modifications system in Borderlands 4 that allows up to 30 billion weapon combinations.Aug 23, 2025 5:35 PM CDT
• Original Michael Myers actor Nick Castle returns for new Halloween gameThe OG boogeyman Michael Myers is coming back for a fully-fledged Halloween survival game, and as per tradition, actor Nick Castle will reprise the role.Aug 23, 2025 1:31 PM CDT
• Developer sentenced to prison after nuking corporate network with revenge malwareA former developer was found guilty of releasing revenge malware on a corporate server after he was terminated from their position.Aug 23, 2025 10:54 AM CDT
• Battlefield 6 Phantom Edition-exclusive skins leak, and they aren't Call of Duty-goofyThe skins included in the premium edition of Battlefield 6 have leaked, showcasing a stark difference in style compared to Black Ops 7.Aug 23, 2025 12:54 AM CDT
• NVIDIA CEO says Rubin GPU is the company's 'most advanced' AI architecture, cooking at TSMC nowNVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang confirms that it has already taped out six different Rubin chips with TSMC, being prepped for trial production right now.Aug 22, 2025 8:08 PM CDT
• BioShock 4 devs lay off 1/3rd of studio shortly after hiring superstar managerTake-Two has significantly cut the development team behind the new BioShock game shortly after hiring Rod Fergusson to lead the franchise's future.Aug 22, 2025 4:34 PM CDT
• Want a blower-style NVIDIA RTX 5090 GPU from a US retailer? AFOX has one but it'll cost you $6KThis is a dual-slot blower-style Blackwell flagship, providing the opportunity of cramming four GPUs in a workstation for heavyweight AI usage.Aug 22, 2025 12:50 PM CDT
• NVIDIA suspends production on H20 chip over security concernsNVIDIA has ordered suppliers to suspend work on H20 AI chips headed to China, following security concerns from Chinese government officials.Aug 22, 2025 10:35 AM CDT
• Elden Ring on Switch 2 is in shambles, Bandai forbids any gameplay captureThe Nintendo Switch 2 port for Elden Ring is in a deplorable state, as Bandai Namco didn't even allow testers to capture footage of it at Gamescom.Aug 22, 2025 7:05 AM CDT
• AMD's next-gen Medusa Halo APU specs leak: up to 24 cores, powerful 48 CUs of RDNA 5 GPUAMD's next-gen Medusa Halo APU leaks: up to 24 cores, with monster 48 CUs of RDNA 5 GPU power, on 384-bit GDDR6 or 256-bit LPDDR5X memory controller.Aug 22, 2025 2:22 AM CDT
• GIGABYTE launches AORUS RTX 5090 AI BOX eGPU with Thunderbolt 5, world's fastest eGPUGIGABYTE has announced its new AORUS RTX 5090 AI BOX, its first external graphics card solution powered by NVIDIA's flagship GeForce RTX 5090.Aug 21, 2025 10:10 PM CDT
• Analogue delays Nintendo 64 FPGA console for the third time, now coming in Q4Custom hardware-makers at Analogue have delayed their Analogue 3D Nintendo 64 FPGA console once more, this time pushing the system back to Q4 2025.Aug 21, 2025 7:37 PM CDT
• New Halloween game lets you play as Michael Myers and hunt players in 1978 HaddonfieldThe developers behind Friday the 13th: The Game are making a new Halloween game where players can hunt each other down as classic boogeyman Michael Myers.Aug 21, 2025 4:34 PM CDT
• New Cronos The New Dawn gameplay footage shows brutal Dead Space combat with Cronenberg horrorsBloober Team released a new 10-minute gameplay trailer for Cronos: The New Dawn, a sci-horror game with third-person combat reminiscent of Dead Space.Aug 21, 2025 12:29 PM CDT
• Xbox ROG Ally and Ally X price reveal date moved over US custom feesXbox and ASUS were slated to announce the price of the ROG Ally and Ally X at Gamescom, but couldn't due to fluctuations in US customs fees.Aug 21, 2025 10:50 AM CDT
• China pushing to ban foreign chips from being used for AI inference, but need NVIDIA for nowChina is pushing to see a ban on ALL foreign chips made for inferencing, which accounts for most AI demand, it won't happen overnight, but it's coming.Aug 21, 2025 8:08 AM CDT
• MSI unveils MEG X870E GODLIKE X Edition motherboard, celebrating 10 years of GODLIKEMSI introduces the MEG X870E GODLIKE X Edition motherboard: upgraded VRMs, power delivery, OC Engine, and 64MB BIOS. Ready to rock and roll with Ryzen CPUs.Aug 20, 2025 11:11 PM CDT
• ASUS explains what the Xbox Ally X's new NPU actually doesASUS reveals how the Xbox Ally X's new AI-powered Neureal Processing Unit (NPU) will affect gameplay, hinting at similar features in the next-gen Xbox.Aug 20, 2025 8:38 PM CDT
• Tales of Xillia Remastered coming in October with QoL features like enemy battle toggleTales of Xillia Remastered releases this Halloween on PS5, Xbox, Switch and PC for $40, finally bringing the classic PS3 RPG into the modern world.Aug 20, 2025 6:36 PM CDT
• Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice confirmed anime in production at crunchy rollCrunchyroll has confirmed an anime based on the FromSoftware title Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is in full production and will be released next year.Aug 20, 2025 5:04 PM CDT
• Obsidian reveals The Outer Worlds 2's six companion allies, including tinker time mage MarisolObsidian reveals the six companion squad mates that will accompany players in The Outer Worlds 2, including healers, rogues, and a 2-handed hammer wielder.Aug 20, 2025 3:33 PM CDT
• PEAK confirmed to have sold more than 10 million copiesPEAK has been confirmed to have sold more than 10 million copies, and the title has reached more than 170,000 concurrent players on Steam.Aug 20, 2025 2:02 PM CDT
• Report: Starfield coming to Switch 2 in 2026, will also launch on PS5With Indiana Jones confirmed for the Switch 2, new reports indicate that Bethesda could also be bringing Starfield to the Nintendo Switch 2 next year.Aug 20, 2025 12:29 PM CDT
• ASUS ROG Xbox Ally arrives October 16 complete with Valve-like Handheld Compatibility schemeSadly we still don't have official word on pricing, but we do know more about Microsoft's equivalent of Steam Deck Verified for handhelds.Aug 20, 2025 10:35 AM CDT
• AMD Ryzen 9500F CPU spotted - nicely affordable 6-core Zen 5 workhorse could be inboundA Zen 5 processor with 6-cores that ditches the integrated graphics to make the price tag even more tempting might be waiting in the wings.Aug 20, 2025 8:50 AM CDT
• NVIDIA Blackwell B30A being prepped for China: faster than H20, half the performance of B300NVIDIA is reportedly cooking up a new Blackwell B30A chip for China: will replace Hopper H20, but has half the performance of the Blackwell Ultra B300.Aug 20, 2025 7:32 AM CDT
• US government could demand equity stakes in TSMC, SK hynix, Samsung, just as it has with IntelUS government is considering equity stakes in companies receiving CHIPS Act funding, including TSMC, Micron, Samsung, and more, like its 10% stake in Intel.Aug 20, 2025 12:12 AM CDT
• Microsoft is bringing next-gen Xbox console's AI features to the ROG Xbox Ally handheldMicrosoft has confirmed that the company will use the NPU in the ROG Xbox Ally gaming handheld to test new AI features for the next-gen Xbox console.Aug 19, 2025 9:27 PM CDT
• Halo comes to PlayStation for the first time ever with Helldivers 2 x ODST warbondHalo technically comes to PlayStation for the first time ever with the Helldivers 2 x ODST legendary warbond, which offers the silenced magnum, AR & more.Aug 19, 2025 5:05 PM CDT
• Team Cherry showcases Hollow Knight: Silksong gameplay, launch in 2025Gamescom 2025 has confirmed Team Cherry will release Hollow Knight: Silksong in 2025, and that a special announcement is right around the corner.Aug 19, 2025 1:52 PM CDT
• Glen Schofield's dev team was audited twice while making Callisto ProtocolStriking Distance Studios' Glen Schofield reveals that Krafton audited his team twice while developing The Callisto Protocol and building his studio.Aug 19, 2025 12:29 PM CDT
• ASUS unveils the world's fastest and brightest OLED gaming monitorASUS has unveiled what it's calling the world's fastest and brightest OLED gaming monitor, which is also capable of switching to a 720Hz refresh rate.Aug 19, 2025 10:29 AM CDT
• NVIDIA bundles Borderlands 4 with RTX 50 Series GPUs and DLSS 4 pushes 250+ FPSNVIDIA is giving away Steam copies of Borderlands 4 with eligible GeForce RTX 50 Series desktops, graphics cards, and laptop purchases.Aug 19, 2025 12:59 AM CDT
• Dying Light: The Beast and Cronos: The New Dawn trailers showcase stunning ray-traced visualsDying Light: The Beast and Cronos: The New Dawn are both launching next month and on PC they'll debut with impressive ray-tracing modes and DLSS 4.Aug 18, 2025 11:33 PM CDT
• The Oversight Bureau combines voice-driven puzzles and powerful NVIDIA ACE AI technologyThe Oversight Bureau from developer Iconic Interactive uses NVIDIA ACE AI technologies and custom AI models to deliver a new type of gaming experience.Aug 18, 2025 10:04 PM CDT
• Next-gen Xbox confirmed to have AI chip with neural rendering, part of a unified platformXbox gaming devices and ecosystem VP Jason Ronald reiterates existing details and confirms new info about the AMD-powered next-gen Xbox console hardware.Aug 18, 2025 8:31 PM CDT
• AMD pencils in November 11 to unveil next-gen products and technology roadmaps at analyst eventAMD will present next-gen product and technology roadmaps at financial analyst day on November 11, 2025... news of RDNA 5 and Zen 6 expected.Aug 18, 2025 7:07 PM CDT
• NVIDIA Smooth Motion now officially available on RTX 40 Series GPUsNVIDIA has confirmed it will be launching Smooth Motion for RTX 40 Series GPUs, a feature that was once exclusive to the RTX 50 Series.Aug 18, 2025 5:33 PM CDT
• NVIDIA cuts VRAM requirement to run G-Assist, almost all RTX GPUs now have accessNVIDIA announces an expansion to Project G-Assist, making the intuitive AI-powered software available on RTX GPUs with only 6GB of VRAM.Aug 18, 2025 5:02 PM CDT
• GeForce NOW's new Install-to-Play feature lets you install your own Steam gamesGeForce NOW's library is doubling to now offer 4,500 playable games thanks to the new Install-to-Play feature that lets you install Steam games.Aug 18, 2025 4:16 PM CDT
• NVIDIA unveils 2x performance increase for mobile gaming, 3x battery life increaseNVIDIA shows how Steam Deck and Legion Go S owners can double, even triple, the battery life while increasing in-game performance by 2x.Aug 18, 2025 3:31 PM CDT
• Resident Evil Requiem will support Path Tracing on PC, with full DLSS 4 supportWith path tracing, Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem is set to be one of the most visually impressive survival horror games of all time when it launches.Aug 18, 2025 2:46 PM CDT
• Nexon under fire for using AI generated streamers to promote The First DescendantNexon's current ad campaign for The First Descendant that's using AI generated streamers and digital humans to promote the game is not going down well.Aug 18, 2025 5:27 AM CDT
• Sony hasn't cancelled Fairgames live service shooter despite reportsAnalyst Michael Pachter clarifies that he doesn't actually know whether or not Sony actually cancelled the PlayStation live service game Fairgames.Aug 17, 2025 3:33 PM CDT
• Battlefield 6 guns have less recoil on controller compared to PCBattlefield 6 guns have less recoil when fired by a controller than when fired by a mouse and keyboard, which is separate from aim controller aim assist.Aug 17, 2025 1:40 PM CDT
• World's first 750Hz refresh rate gaming monitor launchedThe world's first 750Hz refresh rate gaming monitor is about to hit the market, aimed directly at competitive gamers playing Counter-Strike.Aug 17, 2025 12:17 PM CDT
• Two new Battlefield 6 maps discovered, Mirak Valley and EastwoodDatamining has revealed two new Battlefield 6 maps in extremely high resolution from an early build of the game, Eastwood and Mirak Valley.Aug 17, 2025 12:53 AM CDT
• Sony started doing 'stupid sh*t' when Jim Ryan took over as PlayStation CEO, analyst saysSecurities analyst Michael Pachter gives a run-down on PlayStation's recent history with harsh words about Jim Ryan's tenure as CEO of the division.Aug 16, 2025 2:32 PM CDT
• Veteran 10-year Intel employee sentenced for corporate espionageA 10-year Intel employee has officially received sentencing, with the former employee now relocating to France to take up vineyard management.Aug 16, 2025 12:09 PM CDT
• Valve reveals why PayPal now can't be used to purchase games for some usersValve has confirmed that banks supporting PayPal are the reason why PayPal isn't available at Steam's checkout, and that it has to do with adult games.Aug 16, 2025 2:10 AM CDT
• Xbox's current situation reminiscent of SEGA Dreamcast fiasco, ex-PlayStation boss saysEx-PlayStation boss Shawn Layden thinks current Xbox hardware isn't 'persuasive' enough to win over gamers and resurrect the Xbox 360 console glory days.Aug 15, 2025 12:29 PM CDT
• Call of Duty Black Ops 7 leaks: Nintendo Switch 2 version and release dateA prominent leaker has revealed there won't be a Nintendo Switch 2 version of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 at launch, and its release date.Aug 15, 2025 7:02 AM CDT
• MaxSun's new Arc Pro B60 Dual 48GB ships next week, new Intel dual-GPU card costs $1200MaxSun's upcoming Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual 48GB graphics card will cost $1200, with the dual-GPU rocking 48GB VRAM card to begin shipping next week.Aug 15, 2025 3:35 AM CDT
• OLED monitor shipments are up 86%, and it's all thanks to PC gamingOLED shipments are predicted to grow by 86% in 2025, driven by the PC gaming, with the Europe and China markets expected to see the biggest impact.Aug 14, 2025 9:31 PM CDT
• GeForce NOW library expands with classic PC games like Heretic, Dawn of War, and moreWarhammer 40,000: Dawn of War, Heretic, Hexen, and Crash Bandicoot. The nostalgia is strong in this week's GeForce NOW cloud gaming library update.Aug 14, 2025 8:33 PM CDT
• US government will use 15% sales tax on NVIDIA and AMD AI GPUs to China to pay down debtThe US government will use its 15% sales tax on NVIDIA and AMD chips sold to China to pay down US debt, in a new strategic move from the Trump admin.Aug 14, 2025 7:07 PM CDT
• Ex-PlayStation boss says Game Pass may not be healthy for game developersFormer PlayStation boss Shawn Layden shares more disapproving opinions on Xbox Game Pass, saying that the subscription doesn't actually create value.Aug 14, 2025 5:37 PM CDT
• Trump admin considers taking a stake in Intel to boost US semiconductor manufacturing prowessTrump administration discussing taking a US stake in Intel, would help the company expand its domestic semiconductor manufacturing.Aug 14, 2025 4:21 PM CDT
• Leaked iPhone 17 Air dummy unit compared to iPhone 16 Pro in new videoA video has leaked of the iPhone 17 Air being compared to the iPhone 16 Pro, showcasing the thin new design and new pill-shaped camera bar.Aug 14, 2025 12:48 PM CDT
• Take-Two comments on GTA 6 price, says Rockstar will reveal it 'soon'Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has commented on the price of Grand Theft Auto VI, and revealed that Rockstar will be the ones to announce it 'soon.'Aug 14, 2025 11:04 AM CDT
• Battlefield 6 open beta goes live, hundreds of thousands of players flood the serversThe second open beta weekend for Battlefield 6 is officially live, and it took just six hours for 300,000+ players to flood the servers.Aug 14, 2025 8:04 AM CDT
• AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX runs 400 copies of Doom, 8 copies of Crysis at onceAMD's new Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX has 96 cores, 192 threads: tested running 100 copies of Doom at the same time, even 8 copies of Crysis at once.Aug 14, 2025 4:20 AM CDT
• ASUS debuts ROG Crosshair X870E Hero BTF motherboard for that cable-free lookASUS's new ROG Crosshair X870E Hero BTF motherboard offers up the potential to put together a high-end PC where you can't see any cables.Aug 14, 2025 1:59 AM CDT
• Former Blizzard president says Battlefield 6 will 'boot stomp' Call of Duty: Black Ops 7Mike Ybarra, the former president of Blizzard, says Battlefield 6 will 'boot stomp' Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, and that FPS fans will love it.Aug 14, 2025 12:12 AM CDT
• PUBG ending PS4 support on November 13, will only be playable on current-gen consolesAnother major live service game is ending support for both PS4 and Xbox One as Krafton announces PlayerUnkown's Battlegrounds will be pulled in November.Aug 13, 2025 5:35 PM CDT
• Carbice boasts 'Ice Pad replaces outdated thermal paste' - and it's now in CyberPowerPC rigsYou can now get the Carbice Ice Pad as part of a prebuilt CyberPowerPC, and hopefully it'll be available to buy in standalone form before long.Aug 13, 2025 3:00 PM CDT
• Control franchise sales hit 5 million, Remedy gives update on Control 2 sequelRemedy Entertainment is now in full control over its Control franchise as the first game breaks 5 million sales, and a new sci-fi sequel is on the way.Aug 13, 2025 1:31 PM CDT
• ASUS teases an RTX 50 series graphics card unlike any otherASUS is preparing to unveil a new RTX 50-series graphics card that features a design unlike any other RTX 50-series GPU, and it'll feature three fans.Aug 13, 2025 12:01 PM CDT
• GeForce Game Ready 580.97 WHQL driver for Hellblade 2 and GTA 5's DLSS 4 update is hereGeForce Game Ready 580.97 WHQL adds optimizations for Senua's Saga: Hellblade II Enhanced and Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced, which both got DLSS 4 this week.Aug 13, 2025 9:02 AM CDT
• Resident Evil reboot has begun shooting with 'Weapons' director Zach CreggerThe Resident Evil reboot has begun filming in the streets of Prague, with the upcoming reboot aiming to be a more serious survival movie.Aug 13, 2025 7:31 AM CDT
• Resident Evil: Requiem to feature 'Last of Us' combat, vehicles, and open-level designDetails for Resident Evil: Requiem have emerged online claiming there will be vehicles and combat will be inspired by The Last of Us games.Aug 13, 2025 6:43 AM CDT
• Grand Theft Auto V adds full DLSS 4 support, achieves 500 FPS on the GeForce RTX 5090Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced now features DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation support and DLSS Frame Generation support for GeForce RTX owners.Aug 13, 2025 4:32 AM CDT
• NVIDIA launches RTX 5090 D V2 in China for 16,499 yuan, up to $1400 cheaper than the RTX 5090NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 graphics card for China officially launched, with a Hong Kong retailer listing for $700 to $1400 cheaper than RTX 5090.Aug 12, 2025 11:11 PM CDT
• Battlefield 6 is the #1 top-selling premium game on Steam, reportedly reached 600K pre-ordersBattlefield 6 is currently #1 best-selling premium game on Steam, with Alinea Analytics estimating over 605,000 pre-orders and $35 million revenue.Aug 12, 2025 3:33 PM CDT
• Resident Evil movie won't star Leon, Weapons director Zach Cregger says it'll be a 'new story'Established horror director Zach Cregger says that his new Resident Evil movie will have a fresh narrative for the series: 'I won't tell Leon's story'Aug 12, 2025 1:31 PM CDT
• FBC Firebreak was a commercial disappointment, earns primarily via PS Plus, Game Pass dealsRemedy's new experimental PVP online-only live game FBC Firebreak wasn't a big success at launch and the studio acknowledges lower than expected sales.Aug 12, 2025 12:29 PM CDT
• Battlefield 6 players will be able to enjoy a new map and modes next weekendBattlefield 6 open beta weekend two will feature new game modes and a new map for players to enjoy, says a current Battlefield 6 developer.Aug 12, 2025 11:32 AM CDT
• Ubisoft hides its accidental announcement for a Far Cry TV showUbisoft hid its announcement about a Far Cry TV show being in the works at FX, and it's starring Rob McElhenney from Always Sunny in Philadelphia.Aug 12, 2025 3:33 AM CDT
• MaxSun's tweaked ARL-HX Micro Station: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX + dual Arc PRO B60 24GB GPUsMaxSun unveils its new mini AI workstation, the new ARL-HX Micro Station: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX + dual Arc PRO GPUs + 256GB RAM support, under $2800.Aug 12, 2025 12:12 AM CDT
• Suspicious Battlefield 6 clip results in streamer being banned by TwitchVTuber and Twitch streamer RileyCS has been banned by Twitch after posting a Battlefield 6 gameplay video that gained more than 42 million views.Aug 11, 2025 10:25 PM CDT
• Sony seems willing to absorb tariff hit from PlayStation console imports, may not raise pricesSony management says the company will 'flexibly decide' on any potential PlayStation 5 console price adjustments and seems willing to absorb impact.Aug 11, 2025 4:34 PM CDT
• End of an X3D era: AMD reportedly cans Ryzen 7 5700X3D, the last 3D V-Cache CPU for AM4 PCsIf a report from a Dutch tech site is correct, AMD is no longer shipping the Ryzen 5700X3D to retailers - and so existing stock is all that's left now.Aug 11, 2025 2:00 PM CDT
• Microsoft herds more Control Panel options into Windows 11's Settings app where they should beThe epic Windows 11 questline to dump the old Control Panel completely from Microsoft's desktop OS continues - but it's painfully slow progress.Aug 11, 2025 11:55 AM CDT
• SK hynix ramps 1c DRAM to 6 EUV layers, preps for High-NA EUV designs to destroy Samsung in HBMSK hynix reportedly planning huge advancement in 1c DRAM: boosting to 6 EUV layers, preparing for High-NA EUV designs to demolish Samsung.Aug 11, 2025 9:09 AM CDT
• Report: Far Cry TV show on the way from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia creator Rob MacUbisoft's Far Cry franchise will reportedly get an anthology TV show series adaptation starring It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia creator Rob Mac.Aug 11, 2025 6:50 AM CDT
• PCI-SIG intros PCIe 8.0 specs: 256 GT/s bandwidth, with 1TB/sec bi-directional on x16 portPCI-SIG announces PCIe 8.0 specifications: delivering 256 GT/s raw bit rate, up to 1TB bi-directionally on PCIe 8.0 x16 configuration.Aug 11, 2025 2:22 AM CDT
• SK hynix president says AI memory market to grow at average annual rate of 30% through 2030SK hynix president forecasts HBM memory market to grow 30% per year until 2030, global demand for HBM in AI GPUs isn't slowing down any time soon.Aug 11, 2025 12:13 AM CDT
• PlayStation profits up +127% in Q1 thanks to third-party games and network servicesPlayStation's profits skyrocket by over 100% year-over-year, and Sony's chief financial officer says this jump is from third-party software and network.Aug 10, 2025 10:45 AM CDT
• LG unveils Primary RGB Tandem-based 83-inch OLED in South Korea, up to 4000 nits of brightnessLG Display unveils world's best OLED tech, with the industry's first Primary RGB Tandem technology, with up to 4000 nits of brightness.Aug 10, 2025 2:02 AM CDT
• Thermal Grizzly unveils der8enchtable: open test bench with active PCB for $269Thermal Grizzly launches the der8enchtable: for enthusiasts, overclockers, and content creators for testing, quick hardware swaps, and more.Aug 9, 2025 10:44 PM CDT
• Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan responds to President Trump's claims that he should step down as Intel CEOIntel CEO Lip-Bu Tan responds to recent claims against him, says 'I have always operated within the highest legal and ethical standards'.Aug 9, 2025 8:08 AM CDT
• Bethesda may release Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition to celebrate 10 years since launchNew reports suggest that Fallout 4's Creation Club mod program will be refined and become Creations, with focus on more premium and high-quality content.Aug 8, 2025 1:31 PM CDT
• Call of Duty players trying the Battlefield 6 beta need to know these tipsBattlefield 6 open beta is almost here, and if you are a first-time player coming over from Call of Duty, here's what you need to know.Aug 8, 2025 11:18 AM CDT
• You can forget about AMD Zen 5 16-core CPU with dual X3D cache - it's a fake rumor, we're toldIf you were getting excited about the prospect of a top-end Ryzen X3D processor with two banks of 3D V-Cache (192MB total) - prepare for disappointment.Aug 8, 2025 8:19 AM CDT
• TSMC, Samsung + SK hynix also exempt from Trump's 100% tariffs like NVIDIA + AppleSouth Korea confirms Samsung and SK hynix are exempt from President Trump's 100% tariffs on semiconductors, TSMC also exempt like Apple and NVIDIA.Aug 8, 2025 4:04 AM CDT
• Raja Koduri returns to the GPU business with new startup called Oxmiq LabsEx-RTG boss announces he's joined the first new GPU startup in Silicon Valley in 25+ years, Oxmiq Labs has a world-class team of GPU and AI architects.Aug 8, 2025 2:02 AM CDT
• GeForce NOW library expands with Mafia: The Old Country, Titan Quest 2, and StormgateNVIDIA's GeForce NOW library expands this week with the latest Mafia game, the surprise Titan Quest 2 launch, and the highly anticipated Stormgate 1.0.Aug 7, 2025 11:59 PM CDT
• AMD says it's working on custom chips with Microsoft for next-gen Xbox, PCs, and handheldsAMD confirmed during its Q2 2025 earnings call that it's working with Microsoft on custom Xbox chips for next-gen consoles, PCs, and handhelds.Aug 7, 2025 9:09 PM CDT
• GTA 6 price will be revealed in 'due time,' Take-Two CEO saysTake-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick once again comments on Grand Theft Auto 6's price tag, reiterating that the decision of pricing is up to Rockstar Games.Aug 7, 2025 6:36 PM CDT
• Marathon release date: Sony wants to launch by March 2026, official reveal coming this fallSony wants to release Marathon in its Fiscal Year 2025 period but isn't ready to lock in a firm date just yet, and will rely on Bungie to make the news.Aug 7, 2025 4:34 PM CDT
• Dust off your plastic axe - RedOctane is back and promising the 'next great music rhythm game'RedOctane Games is promising something special is in the works, and fans of Guitar Hero and Rock Band - and YARG - are going to be getting excited.Aug 7, 2025 2:01 PM CDT
• Report: Xbox cancels Contraband from Avalanche StudiosXbox Game Studios has chosen to cancel Contraband, a new game that was in development at Avalanche Studios and announced four years ago at E3 2021.Aug 7, 2025 12:17 PM CDT
• MSI GeForce RTX 5080 EXPERT - a closer look at this unique and stylish GPUMSI's new GeForce RTX 5080 16G EXPERT graphics card is here, and ahead of our full review we thought we'd share a closer look at its unique GPU design.Aug 7, 2025 1:56 AM CDT
• Samsung begins first sample production of HBM4 memory, ready for NVIDIA qualificationSamsung Electronics kicks off first sample production of next-gen HBM4 memory, new samples are targeted for qualification by NVIDIA.Aug 6, 2025 10:30 PM CDT
• SK hynix 'drastically' raises next-gen HBM4 supply price in a 'war of nerves' with NVIDIASK hynix is reportedly drastically raising its next-gen HBM4 supply price, with NVIDIA diversifying its HBM4 supply chain with Samsung and Micron.Aug 6, 2025 9:09 PM CDT
• Battlefield 6 beta servers are already full: 48,000+ players queued early and it's not out yetBattlefield 6 public beta begins tomorrow but servers are filling up early, with thousands of eager gamers ready to jump into the beta.Aug 6, 2025 6:06 PM CDT
• Call of Duty is 'too big to fail,' Activision reportedly not worried about Battlefield 6Activision reportedly is not fazed by EA's incoming Battlefield 6, with internal sources aptly saying that Call of Duty is essentially 'too big to fail'Aug 6, 2025 3:33 PM CDT
• Battlefield 6 beta times and dates confirmed for when it becomes playableBattlefield 6 beta times and dates have been confirmed, make sure you are locked and loaded when the beta opens to get a chance to jump into the action.Aug 6, 2025 1:04 PM CDT
• EA unveils last chance to get into the Battlefield 6 early access for freeEA has given Battlefield 6 fans one last chance to receive an early access code to the upcoming beta, and it just requires 30 minutes.Aug 6, 2025 12:04 PM CDT
• Battlefield 6 beta won't open if DS4Windows is running in the backgroundBattlefield 6 beta players won't be able to use DS4 Tools to play the game as Battlefield's anti-cheat software detects DS4 Tools as malicious.Aug 6, 2025 9:29 AM CDT
• AMD FSR 4 support finally arrives in Cyberpunk 2077Radeon RX 9000 Series owners can finally enable FSR 4 in Cyberpunk 2077, for improved performance without sacrificing visual fidelity.Aug 6, 2025 2:31 AM CDT
• Apple's new iPhone 17 family to be announced on September 9, including ultra-thin iPhone 17 AirApple's next-gen iPhone 17 reportedly preparing for September 9 reveal, expect the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max.Aug 6, 2025 12:44 AM CDT
• AMD's new entry-level Radeon RX 9060 limits overclocking to just 10 MHzIt looks like AMD's new entry-level RDNA 4 GPU, the Radeon RX 9060, won't support overclocking with OC tweaking limited to just 10 MHz.Aug 5, 2025 11:33 PM CDT
• Cooler Master's limited edition MasterFrame Panorama 360 PC includes a custom GeForce RTX 5080Cooler Master's new MasterFrame 360 Panorama S Limited Edition PC looks stunning, and it's limited to only 100 units worldwide. Pre-orders are now open.Aug 5, 2025 10:31 PM CDT
• AMD's new Adrenalin 25.8.1 Radeon driver is a big one, Battlefield 6, Mafia, FSR 4, and moreAMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 25.8.1 adds support for the upcoming Battlefield 6 Open Beta alongside new releases like Mafia: The Old Country.Aug 5, 2025 9:01 PM CDT
• Company behind the portable speaker overheating and melting respondsSonos has acknowledged that several reports from Roam speaker owners about their devices melting at the USB-C charging port due to overcharging.Aug 5, 2025 12:10 PM CDT
• US government jokes about breaking up NVIDIA, reminding everyone it's very possibleThe US government has expressed concerns about breaking up NVIDIA, as the company currently dominates every market it's involved in.Aug 5, 2025 8:53 AM CDT
• Battlefield developer reveals which previous Battlefield title inspired Battlefield 6Battlefield 6's lead multiplayer producer has revealed which previous game in the franchise has inspired the gameplay seen in Battlefield 6.Aug 5, 2025 7:01 AM CDT
• AMD to launch Radeon RX 9060 non-XT GPU, but only for prebuilt systemsNew reports are indicating that AMD is prepping to launch a new entry-level Radeon RX 9060 non-XT GPU, but only for 'select system integrators'Aug 5, 2025 12:04 AM CDT
• KIOXIA showcases the first 245TB SSD built for AI at FMS 2025KIOXIA is at the FMS: the Future of Memory and Storage event this week, showcasing and demonstrating the latest breakthroughs for the AI era.Aug 4, 2025 10:33 PM CDT
• The next-gen Xbox won't fight the PS6, instead pre-built PCs with AMD chips are the new XboxesAMD's semi-custom 'Magnus' APU for the next-gen Xbox has a unique, flexible design for scaling: new Xbox to compete with pre-built gaming PCs, no the PS6.Aug 4, 2025 8:54 PM CDT
• MSI Claw gaming handhelds benched: AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme + Intel Core Ultra 7 258V side-by-sideMSI Claw A8 and Claw 8 AI+ gaming handhelds tested in side-by-side benchmarks comparing AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme and Intel Core Ultra 7 258V chips.Aug 4, 2025 7:21 AM CDT
• NVIDIA's successor to Blackwell B30 in China is its next-gen Rubin R30 AI GPU in 2028Chinese AI companies expected to procure somewhere around 1 million of NVIDIA's next-gen Rubin R30 AI GPUs in 2028, after 2.2M new B30s China in 2026/2027.Aug 4, 2025 4:04 AM CDT
• Turtle Beach's Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded aims to be the ultimate modular pro-grade controllerTurtle Beach's new Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded Wireless Modular Controller includes Hall Effect thumbsticks and triggers, and a redesigned Fightpad module.Aug 4, 2025 2:26 AM CDT
• Battlefield 6 skips Steam Deck, but will run on other handheldsEA and Battlefield chief Vince Zampella has confirmed that Battlefield 6 'does not work on Steam Deck,' probably due to its anti-cheat system.Aug 4, 2025 12:27 AM CDT
• PELADN's new slim Thunderbolt 5 external GPU dock includes networking and storagePELADN's new Link S-3 is a Thunderbolt 5 GPU dock, adding functionality along the way with networking and storage, handles the RTX 5090.Aug 3, 2025 10:44 PM CDT
• Save big on the GEEKOM A6 Pink Edition Mini PC with AMD's Ryzen 7 6800H - now just $427Stylish and powerful, the Matte Pink GEEKOM A6 Mini PC with AMD Ryzen 7 6800H, 32 GB DDR5 RAM, and 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD is now just $427.Aug 3, 2025 8:50 PM CDT
• Skyblivion mod that remade Oblivion in Skyrim's engine is still planned for 2025 releaseThe latest dev diary for the Skyblivion mod has just released, showcasing new armors and revealing extra features that weren't in the base Oblivion game.Aug 3, 2025 6:36 PM CDT
• Battlefield 6 to support NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, Intel XeSS upscaling, frame generation at launchBattlefield 6 will support NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, and Intel XeSS upscaling at launch, as well as frame generation ready for PC gamers.Aug 3, 2025 3:52 AM CDT
• GOG protests games censorship by giving away 13 adult games: 'We are fighting back'CD Projekt's DRM-free storefront GOG is giving 13 adult games away for free as payment processors pressure Steam, Itch.io for content delisting, removal.Aug 2, 2025 8:10 AM CDT
• Battlefield 6 skins will feel 'authentic to the franchise,' no outrageous crossoversDICE has no plans to follow Call of Duty or Fortnite with tons of out-of-universe crossovers like American Dad, Battlefield 6 skins will match the IP.Aug 1, 2025 12:30 PM CDT
• Switch 2 sells 6 million in 7 weeks, best video games console launch of all timeThe Switch 2 has sold over 5.82 million units in less than a month's time, Nintendo has confirmed, making it the fastest-selling video games system ever.Aug 1, 2025 3:33 AM CDT
• KIOXIA's UFS Ver. 4.1 devices double the performance of next-generation in-vehicle storageKIOXIA's new Universal Flash Storage (UFS) Ver. 4.1 memory and storage devices are built for the next-generation of automotive applications.Aug 1, 2025 1:57 AM CDT
• DLSS 4 support comes to one of the year's highest-rated PC gamesDLSS 4 technology comes to more games this week, including the critically acclaimed Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, brand-new horror game Dead Take, and more.Aug 1, 2025 12:32 AM CDT

• Windows 11 massively upgrades its Bluetooth audio capabilities in a new updateBluetooth LE Audio is now properly supported on Windows 11, with 'super wideband stereo' streaming available for audio and chat in the OS.Aug 31, 2025 11:33 PM CDT
• ETOE Best Buy Labor Day Deals: save up to $190 on portable smart projectorsETOE's Labor Day deals cut prices on three smart projectors - Dolphin, E3 Pro, and Starfish - with savings up to 54% for movie nights, gaming, and travel.Aug 31, 2025 3:05 PM CDT
• Intel patent teases software-defined 'Super Cores' to boost single-threaded performance on CPUsIntel files a patent for software designed Super Cores, which are smaller cores working together as a bigger Super Core, enhancing single-threaded perf.Aug 31, 2025 12:17 AM CDT
• Collective Shout Interview: 'Steam's Sexual Violence Game Defenders Are Abusers in Real Life'Collective Shout has responded to the global controversy about the removal of thousands of adult games from Steam, and Visa and Mastercard's responsibility.Aug 30, 2025 7:02 AM CDT
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen5 perf teased: 4.74GHz CPU clocks on Samsung Galaxy S26 EdgeQualcomm's new flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen5 processor teased at a huge 4.61GHz, with Samsung poised to launch a 4.74GHz high-frequency smartphone.Aug 29, 2025 9:09 PM CDT
• Hundreds of Diablo devs unionize to combat AI, mass layoffs, 'passion tax' exploitationHundreds of Blizzard developers working on the Diablo franchise have unionized in an effort to stabilize the workplace during fears of mass layoffs.Aug 29, 2025 3:33 PM CDT
• Steam users in UK now required to prove age to access mature game pagesIn order to comply with the UK's new Online Safety Act, Valve is now requiring all Steam users in the UK to prove their age in order to see game listings.Aug 29, 2025 12:29 PM CDT
• Lenovo's upgraded Legion Go 2 handheld with Ryzen Z2 Extreme will be revealed next weekLenovo is expected to unveil its new Legion Go 2 gaming handheld next week powered by AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme, with an 8.8-inch 1600p 144Hz OLED display.Aug 29, 2025 5:55 AM CDT
• Corsair's new XENEON EDGE was just too damn popular, sold out completely in under 10 hoursCorsair's new XENEON EDGE launched yesterday, selling out in under 10 hours as the company scrambles to get more into production as it's so popular.Aug 28, 2025 9:09 PM CDT
• Here are the official PC system requirements for Battlefield 6, and they're pretty tameBattlefield 6 offers 4K support, 21:9 and 32:9 ultrawide monitors, uncapped FPS, and more. RTX 4080 recommended for 1440p at 144FPS on High settings.Aug 28, 2025 7:07 PM CDT
• Elden Ring Nightreign Deep of Night brings gauntlet of pain with bosses and endless horde modeFromSoftware is bringing a new level of cruel punishment to Elden Ring Nightreign's battles with the new Deep of Night ultra-high difficulty mode.Aug 28, 2025 4:34 PM CDT
• Wraith Prism's RGB lights have dimmed and Wraith Spire is slain, as AMD drops stock CPU coolersThe Wraith Prism and Spire processor coolers are no more, although they were pretty much doing a vanishing act in recent times, anyway.Aug 28, 2025 1:27 PM CDT
• Battlefield 6 will be able to support more players at launch than its record-breaking Open Beta'We are expanding our server capabilities beyond what we had for Open Beta,' Battlefield 6 Technical Director Christian Buhl tells us.Aug 28, 2025 10:14 AM CDT
• GeForce RTX 5060 is NVIDIA's 'fastest-ramping x60-class GPU ever'NVIDIA's second-quarter Gaming revenue was up 49% from a year ago, with the company singling out the success of the GeForce RTX 5060 as a key factor.Aug 28, 2025 2:01 AM CDT
• NVIDIA posts $46.7 billion revenue for Q2 2025, up 56% from 2024 thanks to Blackwell AI GPUsNVIDIA has reported its Q2 2025 financial results, with $46.7 billion in revenue which is up 56% from last year. Blackwell AI GPUs selling like hotcakes.Aug 28, 2025 12:24 AM CDT
• FADU unveils next-gen PCIe Gen6 SSD controller: up to 28.5GB/sec, 512GB capacity, under 9WSouth Korean manufacturer reveals next-gen PCIe Gen6 SSD controller, rocks up to 28.5GB/sec transfers, 512GB capacity, under 9W of power.Aug 27, 2025 10:58 PM CDT
• Nintendo Stars subsidiary formed to handle video game movie adaptationsNintendo has renamed its recently purchased Warpstar subsidiary to Nintendo Stars, and the branch will now focus on movies based on Nintendo games and IP.Aug 27, 2025 7:37 PM CDT
• Xbox had 5 out of the top 10 best-selling games of JulyThrough the sheer enormity of its owned franchises, Microsoft has once again populated multiple spots on the top best-selling games in the United States.Aug 27, 2025 4:34 PM CDT
• Leaker says next-gen consoles are forging ahead with ray tracing, but true RT is 2 decades awayAMD is making great progress with its graphics solutions for both the PS6 and next-gen Xbox, according to a regular leaker on all things GPU.Aug 27, 2025 2:05 PM CDT
• Hacker downloads sensitive data on every single Intel employeeA security researcher discovered critical flaws within Intel's login portals that allowed sensitive data on every Intel employee to be downloaded.Aug 27, 2025 2:06 AM CDT
• Razer Kraken Kitty V3 line brings pro-grade audio to gaming headsets with cat earsThe new Razer Kraken Kitty V3 line is here and the flagship wireless Kraken Kitty V3 Pro includes pro-grade audio drivers and a broadcast-quality mic.Aug 27, 2025 12:37 AM CDT
• NVIDIA's new Spectrum-X Ethernet: silicon photonics enters the chat, a game changer for AINVIDIA has just introduced the use of next-gen silicon photonics interconnect technology: Spectrum-X Ethernet Photonics has massive improvements.Aug 26, 2025 10:47 PM CDT
• be quiet! launches its latest Pure Loop 3 high-performance AIO water coolersbe quiet! is launching its new Pure Loop 3 LX and Pure Loop 3 AIO coolers for enthusiasts, gamers, creators, and those wanting near-silent performance.Aug 26, 2025 9:29 PM CDT
• New Helldivers 2 Into the Unjust update brings a new level of challenge with Hive World cavesHelldivers 2 expands with a major new update that takes players into the horrors of the Hive Worlds with claustrophobic cave networks.Aug 26, 2025 5:35 PM CDT
• Black Ops 7 Carry Forward program canceled, Black Ops 6 skins and unlocks aren't transferableActivision reverses course and cancels Carry Forward compatibility for Call of Duty Black Ops 7 due to concerns about preserving an 'authentic' setting.Aug 26, 2025 3:33 PM CDT
• Battlefield 6 players are waiting for release in Battlefield 2042 lobbies, player counts spikeBattlefield 6 players that miss the open beta weekends are patiently waiting for the full release of the upcoming title in Battlefield 2042 lobbies.Aug 26, 2025 1:31 PM CDT
• Call of Duty community turns on Black Ops 7, 'This made me pre-order Battlefield 6'The Call of Duty community has turned its back on Black Ops 7 after seeing the gameplay reveal trailer showcased at Gamescom 2025.Aug 26, 2025 11:47 AM CDT
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 hasn't even released and the next game is already leakingCall of Duty: Black Ops 7 is on the verge of being released, and we are already starting to hear rumors about the next COD title: Modern Warfare 4.Aug 26, 2025 10:20 AM CDT
• Netflix releases guidelines for how its creators can use generative AINetflix has released a detailed guideline for 'Using Generative AI in Content Production' for those creating content for the streaming giant.Aug 26, 2025 12:56 AM CDT
• ASRock's new 16-pin GPU power cable eliminates the risk of melting cablesASRock's new 12V-2x6 600W L-Type Cable for graphics cards has an innovative Cable Over-Temperature Protection' feature that includes a temperature sensor.Aug 25, 2025 11:27 PM CDT
• Lords of the Fallen breaks 2 million sales shortly before sequel announcementCI Games' multitudes of updates and patches have paid off as Lords of the Fallen has now broken over 2 million copies sold since launching in 2023.Aug 25, 2025 4:34 PM CDT
• YouTube is quietly using AI to change some videos without creator consentYouTube has admitted it is altering some YouTube Shorts videos without getting consent from the creators, as part of a running experiment.Aug 25, 2025 12:03 PM CDT
• Samsung could team with Intel in US semiconductor business with the help of President TrumpSamsung eyeing 'strategic partnership' with US chipmaker Intel for next-gen Panther Lake CPUs using glass substrates, with President Trump's personal help.Aug 25, 2025 4:04 AM CDT
• Hyperkin's The Competitor is an Xbox controller that looks just like the PS5 DualSenseHyperkin's The Competitor is for PC, Xbox, and Game Pass gamers that prefer the symmetrical twin-stick orientation and feel of the PS5's DualSense.Aug 24, 2025 10:04 PM CDT
• ROG Xbox Ally X runs DOOM: The Dark Ages at 1080p 70 FPS with ray-tracingDOOM: The Dark Ages performance on the ROG Xbox Ally X hits an impressive 70 FPS at 1080p. However, that's with FSR at 50% and Frame Generation enabled.Aug 24, 2025 9:02 PM CDT
• PlayStation boss on Concord, live games: 'We want to fail early, and fail cheaply'PlayStation Studios boss Hermen Hulst comments on Concord's disastrous failure and Sony's current plans for new live service games and adaptations.Aug 24, 2025 1:31 PM CDT
• NVIDIA silently launches record-breaking mini PC, flexing a tiny compact powerhouseNVIDIA has unveiled the Jetson AGX Thor Developer Kit, the company's smallest and most powerful mini PC aimed directly at developers.Aug 24, 2025 12:32 AM CDT
• Escape From Tarkov will officially exit beta this NovemberAfter 8 years in beta, extraction shooter Escape from Tarkov will finally get an official release this November, with versions of the game starting at $50.Aug 23, 2025 9:39 PM CDT
• Borderlands creator Randy Pitchford was hands-off on Borderlands movie: 'I'm not a filmmaker'Gearbox CEO and Borderlands series creator Randy Pitchford says that he was decidedly hands-off when it came to the universally-panned Borderlands film.Aug 23, 2025 4:34 PM CDT
• Roblox loses $12 billion in market cap amid ongoing child predator controversyRoblox has lost more than $10 billion in market cap since the controversy began with a child predator hunter being banned from its platform.Aug 23, 2025 1:03 PM CDT
• AOOSTAR intros world's first MoTD mobo featuring AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, 9955HX laptop CPUsAOOSTAR has just unveiled the world's first MoTD motherboard that packs AMD's flagship laptop processors: the Ryzen 9 9955HX3D and 9955HX.Aug 23, 2025 4:27 AM CDT
• Minisforum MS-S1 Max Mini AI workstation teased: AMD Strix Halo APU, USB4 V2 80Gbps portMinisforum teases its new MS-S1 Max Mini AI Workstation PC: packing AMD's flagship Ryzen AI Max+ 395 'Strix Halo' APU, built-in 320W PSU, USB4 V2 ports.Aug 22, 2025 11:11 PM CDT
• US government approves $8.9 billion equity stake in Intel, contingency plan for its foundry bizPresident Trump approves $8.9 billion US government stake in Intel, contingency plans for if Intel sells 49% of its foundry business.Aug 22, 2025 7:12 PM CDT
• Siri is so broken that Apple might let Google fix it with GeminiApple's Siri fiasco has now resulted in the company engaging in discussions with Google about possibly using Gemini to power Siri.Aug 22, 2025 2:02 PM CDT
• Biggest Battlefield 6 map leak silences 'it only has small maps' jokesBattlefield 6's largest map, 'Mirak Valley,' has leaked, putting to bed the jokes about the game only having small maps available in Conquest.Aug 22, 2025 12:24 PM CDT
• AMD's next-gen GPU naming could be Radeon PTX, with RDNA 5 ready for path-traced games in 2027AMD's next-generation graphics cards could be called the Radeon PTX series, powered by RDNA 5 and ready to compete with GeForce RTX 60 series in 2027.Aug 22, 2025 9:09 AM CDT
• AMD graphics card with 12VHPWR connectors are now meltingThe first report of a 12VHPWR connector melting on an AMD Radeon RX 9000 series graphics card has emerged, but user error could be at play.Aug 22, 2025 6:31 AM CDT
• AMD accidentally posted FSR 4's source code as part of its FidelityFX SDK 2.0 launchAMD has launched FidelityFX SDK 2.0 which brings 'neural rendering technologies for developers,' like FSR 4 and the upcoming FSR Redstone.Aug 22, 2025 12:57 AM CDT
• JPMorgan says Intel should give up chip making business, concentrate on its foundry businessInvestment banking firm JPMorgan thinks Intel should walk away from the chip-making business, and push into its Intel Foundry business instead.Aug 21, 2025 9:09 PM CDT
• Team Cherry reveals why Hollow Knight Silksong took so long to make, tease DLC or new gameThe new Hollow Knight Silksong platformer took over six years to make simply because Team Cherry felt it needed all that time to make it their best game.Aug 21, 2025 6:36 PM CDT
• Black Myth Wukong runs at 60FPS on Xbox Series S after allBlack Myth Wukong just launched on Xbox, and the game can actually hit 60FPS on the lower-end Xbox Series S despite the system's weaker hardware specs.Aug 21, 2025 3:33 PM CDT
• Anyone can download videos off YouTube now, not just paying subscribers - albeit with caveatsThose who don't pay for YouTube Premium can download all videos - except music content - but the quality is restricted to medium at best.Aug 21, 2025 11:50 AM CDT
• Hollow Knight Silksong release date revealed, launches in just two weeksTeam Cherry reveals the official release date of Hollow Knight Silksong, bringing hack-and-slash acrobatics to all consoles and platforms on September 4.Aug 21, 2025 9:40 AM CDT
• Google Pixel 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL announced: Tensor G5 chip on TSMC 3nm, more perf, more AIGoogle unveils its new Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold smartphones: upgraded Tensor G5 chip made at TSMC, new cameras, new AI, and more.Aug 21, 2025 12:12 AM CDT
• Samsung offered HBM3E for NVIDIA H20 AI GPU at prices 20-30% lower than competitor SK hynixSamsung reportedly offered NVIDIA its 12-layer HBM3E memory at 20-30% cheaper than SK hynix for use on its made-for-China H20 AI GPU.Aug 20, 2025 10:10 PM CDT
• New Ghost of Yotei trailer reveals why samurai protagonist Atsu seeks bloody revengeSucker Punch channels Akira Kurosawa with yet another cinematic trailer for Ghost of Yotei, this time focusing on Atsu's brutal quest for vengeance.Aug 20, 2025 7:37 PM CDT
• LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight goes open-world with Arkham-style combatLEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight has been unveiled at Gamescom 2025, showcasing Batman Arkham games combat and an open-world Gotham City.Aug 20, 2025 6:03 PM CDT
• Sony's new $150 INZONE Mouse-A pro gaming mouse offers 8K polling rate at 48.4 gramsSony has just revealed its first-ever gaming mouse, the INZONE Mouse-A, optimized for esports with a custom precision sensor and an up to 8K polling rate.Aug 20, 2025 4:34 PM CDT
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 campaign confirmed 4-player co-op, and replayable PVE end gameCall of Duty has confirmed at Gamescom 2025 that Black Ops 7's campaign is up to a 4-player co-op experience and an innovative endgame experience.Aug 20, 2025 3:01 PM CDT
• Ghost of Yotei gets co-op Legends mode, offers 2-4 player online missions and survivalSucker Punch's new Ghost of Tsushima sequel, Ghost of Yotei, will also get the unique online-based Legends mode that offers 2-4 player co-op and survival.Aug 20, 2025 1:31 PM CDT
• Win a Montech HS02 PRO Case, HyperFlow ARGB 360 AIO, Century II 1200W PSU, and MKey 75 PRO!This week's TweakTown newsletter giveaway is a Montech Upgrade Bundle with a sleek case, 360mm AIO, 1200W PSU, and a premium 75% keyboard.Aug 20, 2025 12:05 PM CDT
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 'gameplay' trailer only has 2 seconds of actual gameplayCall of Duty: Black Ops 7's Gamescom 2025 reveal showcases how Black Ops 7 will differentiate itself from previous games in the series.Aug 20, 2025 9:28 AM CDT
• Xbox handheld prices leak, confirming what was suspectedThe US prices for the Xbox ROG Ally and Ally X have leaked online, ahead of the official pre-order pages dropping reportedly on August 20.Aug 20, 2025 8:30 AM CDT
• John Carpenter's Toxic Commander gameplay officially unveiled at Gamescom 2025From the team behind Space Marine 2, Saber Interactive has unveiled John Carpenter's Toxic Commando at Gamescom 2025 in a new gameplay trailer.Aug 20, 2025 3:43 AM CDT
• New study finds 87% of game developers are using AI AgentsGoogle has conducted a survey, polling over 600 developers, confirming that generative AI is already changing the way games are being developed.Aug 19, 2025 11:36 PM CDT
• Xbox cloud console, streaming-only Game Pass tier hinted at by MicrosoftMicrosoft VP of Experiences at Xbox Jason Beaumont hints at more cloud-oriented moves from the company, including standalone subscription and/or hardware.Aug 19, 2025 6:36 PM CDT
• Samsung confident its semiconductor business turnaround happens in 2026: starts with HBM4Samsung Electronics could be ready to turn its semiconductor business around: HBM4 could arrive earlier, up to 3-6 months behind HBM rival SK hynix.Aug 19, 2025 4:24 PM CDT
• 2K hires Rod Fergusson to save BioShock again, previously rescued BioShock Infinite in 2013Take-Two and 2K are serious about BioShock 4 and have brought in the 'Winston Wolf of gaming' to make sure Cloud Chamber's new BioShock game releases.Aug 19, 2025 1:31 PM CDT
• ASUS unveils an RTX 5090 capable of 800W, marks 10% jump in performanceASUS has unveiled the ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 5090 30th Anniversary Limited Edition, which the company says is 10% faster than a reference RTX 5090.Aug 19, 2025 12:09 PM CDT
• Helldivers 2 and Halo officially merge in a legendary crossoverHalo and Helldivers 2 have officially crossed over, with players now being able to step into the suits of iconic Marines to defend Super Earth.Aug 19, 2025 10:02 AM CDT
• Phantom Blade Zero could be the next Black Myth: Wukong-style breakout hit from ChinaPhantom Blade Zero just got a new extended gameplay trailer at Gamescom 2025 showcasing its fast-paced combat and impressive ray-traced visuals.Aug 19, 2025 12:26 AM CDT
• Trump admin in talks to take a 10% stake in Intel, US gov would be the biggest shareholderTrump administration is in talks to secure a 10% stake in Intel, which would be worth around $10 billion, to help the US semiconductor industry.Aug 18, 2025 11:11 PM CDT
• PC handhelds like Steam Deck and Xbox Ally X to sell 2.3 million this year, analysts predictAnalyst firm Omdia predicts that the handheld PC market will grow significantly in 2025 with consumers purchasing 2.3 million handhelds in the year.Aug 18, 2025 9:39 PM CDT
• Intel to bundle Battlefield 6 with Core Ultra + Core CPUs as part of 'Gamer Days 2025' dealsIntel has just announced its new bundle for Core Ultra and Core CPUs: a free copy of Battlefield 6 during its 'Gamer Days 2025' deal event.Aug 18, 2025 8:08 PM CDT
• Playing Battlefield 2042 will unlock exclusive Battlefield 6 rewardsEA has rolled out a massive update to Battlefield 2042 that includes new maps, vehicles, weapons, and exclusive rewards for Battlefield 6.Aug 18, 2025 6:15 PM CDT
• Save big with MINIX's new AMD Ryzen AI 9-powered Mini PCs, early bird discounts available now!MINIX launches two new AMD Ryzen AI-powered Mini PCs, the ER937-AI and ER936-AI, with exclusive early-bird discounts available for TweakTown readers.Aug 18, 2025 5:25 PM CDT
• GeForce NOW on the Switch 2? NVIDIA has 'no comment,' but we'd love to see itNVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming service got a serious upgrade and we'd love to see the Nintendo Switch 2 added to the list of compatible devices.Aug 18, 2025 4:43 PM CDT
• NVIDIA reveals how Borderlands 4 players can get 6x more in-game performanceNVIDIA has announced it was able to achieve 6x performance in Borderlands 4 with DLSS 4, and that buyers of an RTX 5070 or higher will get a copy for free.Aug 18, 2025 4:01 PM CDT
• DLSS 4 is now available in over 175 games and apps, coming soon to Borderlands 4DLSS 4 has hit a new milestone, 175 games and apps. And at Gamescom 2025, NVIDIA has confirmed that DLSS 4 is coming to some of 2025's biggest games.Aug 18, 2025 3:14 PM CDT
• NVIDIA overhauls GeForce NOW, cloud gaming is now 3x faster than PS5 ProNVIDIA has announced big improvements to GeForce NOW, with the GeForce RTX 5080 SuperPod network, enabling next-generation streaming performance.Aug 18, 2025 2:30 PM CDT
• NVIDIA RTX TITAN Ada prototype's dual 16-pin adaptor has six 8-pin power connectorsWith the RTX TITAN ADA powered by dual 12VHPWR connectors, NVIDIA also created a custom power adapter that feeds six 8-pin power cables into dual 12VHPWR.Aug 18, 2025 2:56 AM CDT
• Huawei pressure blamed for DeepSeek's next-gen AI model delayDeepSeek's unreleased R2 model is delayed due to Huawei's unstable AI chips, following pressure from the Chinese government to use homegrown chips.Aug 17, 2025 2:31 PM CDT
• Meta's first smart glasses with a display are cheaper than expectedMeta is prepared to accept lower margins for its first smart glasses that feature a display for apps and notifications, as it intends to boost demand.Aug 17, 2025 1:17 PM CDT
• Call of Duty Black Ops 7 prices leak for Standard and Vault EditionPrices for Call of Duty Black Ops 7 standard and Vault Editions have been leaked ahead of the official Gamescom 2025 announcement on August 20.Aug 17, 2025 11:53 AM CDT
• You can now buy the ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 Dhahab Edition, but it'll cost you $9200+Dubai retailer lists the ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 Dhahab Edition rocking REAL gold, will cost you $9200, and that's with a 20% discount.Aug 16, 2025 8:05 PM CDT
• Chris 'To Catch a Predator' Hansen confirms Roblox investigation with SchlepChris Hansen from 'To Catch a Predator' has announced he is investigating Roblox and is being assisted by the recently banned YouTuber 'Schlep.'Aug 16, 2025 1:02 PM CDT
• Path of Exile creator thinks Minecraft is actually a hardcore action RPGPath of Exile creator and Grinding Gear Games co-founder Chris Wilson is an expert on aRPGs, and he's identified a new one: Mojang's voxel hit Minecraft.Aug 16, 2025 10:27 AM CDT
• Ex-Sony boss on game budgets: 'Unless you're Rockstar, don't expect to sell 25 million units'Ex-PlayStation studios boss Shawn Layden cautions game devs and publishers that spend big on game budgets and rely solely on raw unit sales to make profit.Aug 15, 2025 6:36 PM CDT
• ChatGPT-5 just beat Pokémon Red in record time for an AI - 3x faster than GPT-o3 managedChatGPT-5 completed Pokémon Red in 6,470 steps, compared to 18,184 steps for GPT-o3 - but the best humans are still way faster.Aug 15, 2025 11:44 AM CDT
• iPhone 17 Pro starts at $1049, $50 more than iPhone 16 Pro but double the base storage at 256GBApple's new iPhone 17 Pro is rumored to have a starting price of $1049, which is $50 more than the iPhone 16 Pro, but it'll have double the base storage.Aug 15, 2025 5:05 AM CDT
• ASUS introduces Dual GeForce RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti White Edition GPUsASUS has launched new White Edition models for its ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 Series, including OC models that offer increased Boost Clock speeds.Aug 15, 2025 2:02 AM CDT
• Intel's next-gen Core Ultra 9 385K performance leaks: up to 10% faster than 285K in gamingIntel's new Arrow Lake Refresh CPU performance teased, with leaks suggesting the Intel Core Ultra 9 385K will be between 7-10% faster in gaming.Aug 14, 2025 9:13 PM CDT
• GPD Win 5 gaming handheld announced: powered by AMD Strix Halo APU, gaming benchmarks releasedGPD officially announces its new Win 5 gaming handheld: world's most powerful gaming handheld powered by AMD Strix Halo APU, RDNA 3.5 GPU, 128GB RAM.Aug 14, 2025 8:08 PM CDT
• Vince Zampella might use Battlefield 6's Portal creator to recruit amateur game devsDICE wants to low-key use Battlefield 6's Portal user-generated content machine to recruit devs, the same way Bethesda will hire Elder Scrolls modders.Aug 14, 2025 6:36 PM CDT
• Battlefield 6 bench: 9800X3D is 30% faster than 14900K at 1080p, hardly any difference at 4KBattlefield 6 tests confirm AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D is up to 30% faster than the Core i9-14900K, but barely any difference for gaming at 4K.Aug 14, 2025 5:05 PM CDT
• Tekken 8 probably won't come to Switch 2 any time soon, and the reason comes down to moneyReleasing a demanding fighting game like Tekken 8 on the Nintendo Switch 2 would 'be a lot of work,' which means lots of spending, and Namco may not do it.Aug 14, 2025 3:33 PM CDT
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 campaign ends in a 32-player multiplayer experienceCall of Duty: Black Ops 7 will integrate the campaign's last mission into a 32-player multiplayer experience, marking a first for the series.Aug 14, 2025 12:23 PM CDT
• Microsoft warns Windows 11 23H2 is about to be killed off - so you've got to upgrade to 24H2PC gamers in particular have been avoiding switching to 24H2 given all the bugs that've been flying around - but come November, they'll have no choice.Aug 14, 2025 10:09 AM CDT
• Apple's new M5 MacBook Air laptops rumored with in-house Wi-Fi chip, Bluetooth also possibleApple's next-gen M5-based MacBook Air in 13-inch and 15-inch laptops rumored with new in-house Wi-Fi chip, in-house Bluetooth chip is also possible.Aug 14, 2025 6:06 AM CDT
• Arm Neural Super Sampling brings AI-powered DLSS-like upscaling to mobile devicesArm Neural Super Sampling (NSS) offers DLSS-like upscaling on mobile devices, leveraging new AI hardware in Arm GPUs that are set to release in 2026.Aug 14, 2025 2:57 AM CDT
• Radeon RX 9060 non-XT reviewed, 20% faster than the GeForce RTX 5050Someone bought a prebuilt gaming desktop with AMD's new entry-level Radeon RX 9060 non-XT GPU, took the card out, and put it to the test.Aug 14, 2025 1:26 AM CDT
• Intel USAI initiative shows commitment to US manufacturing, announces AI agents for US militaryIntel unveils USAI narrative: emphasizing over 50 years of US-based manufacturing, announces it's building AI agents for the US military.Aug 13, 2025 11:11 PM CDT
• Borderlands 4 has over 30 billion gun combinations, Gearbox saysBorderlands 4 has over 30 billion guns to choose from in the game, which is 30x the amount of different weapon combinations found in Borderlands 3.Aug 13, 2025 4:34 PM CDT
• Remedy working on mysterious new game, studio targets €100 million revenue by 2027Remedy Entertainment has already outlined their next new game as the studio continues work on FBC Firebreak, Control 2, and the Max Payne 1 & 2 remasters.Aug 13, 2025 2:32 PM CDT
• Resident Evil Requiem story details leak ahead of Gamescom unveilingA leaker has revealed story elements for the highly anticipated Resident Evil Requiem ahead of the scheduled Gamescom reveal next week.Aug 13, 2025 1:02 PM CDT
• Battlefield 6 players collectively cause $70 billion worth of property damageBattlefield 6 players only caused $70 billion worth of property damage throughout the first open beta weekend, and EA wants more during the second weekend.Aug 13, 2025 11:33 AM CDT
• Razer Wolverine V3 Pro 8K PC is a new premium wireless controller for competitive gamersLightweight and with ultra-low wireless latency performance, the new Razer Wolverine V3 Pro 8K PC is a premium controller built for competitive gaming.Aug 13, 2025 8:27 AM CDT
• NVIDIA intros new RTX PRO 'Blackwell' workstation GPUs with RTX PRO 4000 SFF and RTX PRO 2000NVIDIA expands its RTX PRO 'Blackwell' workstation GPU family with the introduction of the new RTX PRO 4000 SFF and RTX PRO 2000 workstation cards.Aug 13, 2025 7:07 AM CDT
• OneXPlayer Super X gaming tablet: AMD Strix Halo APU-powered ASUS ROG Flow Z13 competitorOneXPlayer's new Super X gaming tablet is an AMD Ryzen AI Max 395+ 'Strix Halo' APU-powered ASUS ROG Flow Z13 competitor, with an OLED display.Aug 13, 2025 6:06 AM CDT
• Samsung launches world's first 115-inch Micro RGB TV for $30,000The new 115-inch 4K Micro RGB Samsung Vision AI Smart TV is the world's first consumer-grade TV to feature micro-scale RGB LED backlight technology.Aug 13, 2025 3:36 AM CDT
• PlayStation 6 ray tracing performance rumored to be FASTER than the RTX 5080Sony's next-generation PlayStation 6 console should have ray tracing performance close to the RTX 5080, with 4K 120FPS gaming the new standard in 2027.Aug 12, 2025 10:12 PM CDT
• Xbox and PlayStation join forces with one of the most on-the-nose crossovers in gaming historyGaming's biggest rivals join forces to merge the worlds of Helldivers 2, a distinct PlayStation property, with Halo, a very Xbox-oriented franchise.Aug 12, 2025 2:32 PM CDT
• Halo game that's playable on PlayStation discovered by dataminerA dataminer has discovered that at least one Halo title is coming over to PlayStation, as it was found to be compatible with Sony's platform within an API.Aug 12, 2025 1:01 PM CDT
• Max Payne 1 & 2 Remake currently in development by Rockstar and Remedy EntertainmentRemedy Entertainment and Rockstar Games are teaming up for the Max Payne 1 & 2 Remake, with development continuing at a steady pace.Aug 12, 2025 12:01 PM CDT
• Roblox threatens to sue child predator hunter over exposing groomingRoblox has sent a cease and desist letter to Schlep, a YouTuber who makes videos on exposing child predators lurking on the Roblox platform.Aug 12, 2025 8:32 AM CDT
• Samsung's new HBM3E 12-Hi memory confirmed supply to NVIDIA, ready to use in its AI GPUsSamsung Electronics confirms its supply of new HBM3E 12-Hi memory to NVIDIA, with 30K to 50K units of Samsung HBM3E to NVIDIA in the 'near future'Aug 12, 2025 1:01 AM CDT
• Meta teases next-gen VR headset technology that is 'indistinguishable' from real lifeMeta is showcasing two new groundbreaking prototype VR headsets at SIGGRAPH 2025, with Tiramisu's hyperrealistic VR offer lifelike detail.Aug 11, 2025 11:34 PM CDT
• AMD improves FSR 3 upscaling quality in update that also paves the way for FSR RedstoneAMD's new FSR 3.1.4 update not only brings improvements to FSR 3, but it makes FSR 4 support easier and lays the groundwork for FSR Redstone.Aug 11, 2025 9:58 PM CDT
• Dragon Age could've gotten a trilogy remaster similar to Mass Effect Legendary EditionAfter Dragon Age Inquisition released, BioWare floated the idea of remastering the first three games in the series in a 'Champion's trilogy' collection.Aug 11, 2025 3:33 PM CDT
• PlayStation earns record-breaking $6.5 billion revenue in Q1Sony breaks another sales milestone with PlayStation's Q1'25 earnings performance with ~$6.5 billion in revenue, a new all-time record for Q1 results.Aug 11, 2025 1:31 PM CDT
• AMD quietly releases a new graphics card with only 8GB of VRAMAMD has released a new graphics card over the weekend that is aimed at gamers on an ultra-low budget, as it only features 8GB of VRAM.Aug 11, 2025 11:24 AM CDT
• Apple reportedly working on low-cost MacBook that would start from just $599Apple is reportedly preparing a new $599 MacBook that would shake up the laptop market, priced $400 under the MacBook Air which retails for $999.Aug 11, 2025 8:08 AM CDT
• RTX 5090 D V2 with 24GB GDDR7 confirmed for China launch tomorrow, close to RTX 5090D pricingNVIDIA's new tweaked GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 graphics card gimped to 24GB GDDR7 memory confirmed in China, pricing is close to RTX 5090D with 32GB GDDR7.Aug 11, 2025 4:44 AM CDT
• Intel CEO to meet with the White House after the US president demands resignationIntel CEO Lip-Bu Tan is scheduled to meet with White House officials after Trump demanded he resign over his ties to Chinese chip companies.Aug 11, 2025 1:59 AM CDT
• Making live service games for the sake of it isn't sustainable, ex-Bungie CEO saysFormer Bungie CEO Harold Ryan indirectly warns about the dangers of live service games, indicates the industry will be stagnant if everyone chases them.Aug 10, 2025 6:36 PM CDT
• This video compares destruction and physics between Battlefield 2042 and Battlefield 6Battlefield 6's destruction mechanics are a return to form, feeling more like Bad Company 2, especially when compared to Battlefield 2042.Aug 10, 2025 4:04 AM CDT
• EA exposes staggering Battlefield 6 cheating attempts during beta weekendEA has revealed the staggering number of players it has caught attempting to tamper with Battlefield 6 during the Open Beta weekend.Aug 10, 2025 1:31 AM CDT
• PlayStation made more from cross-platform games than it did from physical game sales in Q1'25Sony's new Other Software segment has outstripped physical game sales revenue, signalling that Sony's decision to break PS5 game exclusivity is successful.Aug 9, 2025 9:32 PM CDT
• Intel Nova Lake CPU full leak: 52 cores, bLLC is Intel's answer to X3D cache, LGA 1954 socketIntel's next-gen Nova Lake-S desktop CPU leaks: up to 52 cores with 16 Coyote Cove P-Cores, X3D competitor, new LGA 1954 socket and late 2026 release.Aug 9, 2025 7:11 AM CDT
• Sony admits there are 'many issues' with PlayStation's live service game strategyFollowing Concord's expensive multi-million write-off, Sony executives know that there are 'many issues' with PlayStation's live service strategy.Aug 8, 2025 12:29 PM CDT
• Steam Deck OLED gets modded to have 32GB RAM - but this really isn't for the faint-heartedDouble your RAM, as a repairs workshop shows you how it's done - but this process involves some tricky soldering and in-depth messing with the BIOS chip.Aug 8, 2025 10:52 AM CDT
• Miss the biking chaos of Road Rash? Spiritual successor Road Redemption is free on Epic GamesRoad Rash redemption (ahem) is now free from the Epic store, and it's a nostalgic blast of comedy and chaos for those who loved the EA classic from 1991.Aug 8, 2025 7:45 AM CDT
• LG teases monster 1440p 540Hz OLED gaming panel, which also supports 1080p 720HzLG has just shown off the world's fastest OLED monitor panel, with a new 27-inch OLED panel at 1440p @ 540Hz refresh, and a 720Hz mode @ 1080p.Aug 8, 2025 3:03 AM CDT
• Intel releases new Arc Graphics driver for Battlefield 6 Open Beta and MafiaIntel Graphics Driver 32.0.101.6987 (WHQL Certified) adds optimizations and support for the Battlefield 6 Open Beta that's running right now.Aug 8, 2025 1:28 AM CDT
• id Software's classic Heretic and Hexen have been remastered for PC and consolesAs part of the QuakeCon 2025 celebration currently underway, Bethesda and id Software have re-released cult classic shooters Heretic and Hexen.Aug 7, 2025 11:33 PM CDT
• Tesla disbands ambitious Dojo supercomputer team, shifts compute power to AMD and NVIDIATesla is disbanding its Dojo supercomputer team, leader is leaving the company. Tesla will increase reliance on external tech partners like AMD and NVIDIA.Aug 7, 2025 8:08 PM CDT
• President Trump: Intel CEO is 'highly CONFLICTED, must resign immediately' over ties with ChinaPresident Trump calls for the resignation of Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan, says that he is 'highly CONFLICTED and must resign, immediately'.Aug 7, 2025 6:06 PM CDT
• PlayStation now cares more about MAUs than console salesSony is 'moving away' from being a hardware-based business and is now focusing more on community-based engagement, which prioritizes users and spending.Aug 7, 2025 3:33 PM CDT
• PS5 sales hit 80.3 million: PS5 still hasn't caught up to PS4 even with PS5 Pro's helpThe PlayStation 5 has broken 80 million shipments worldwide, Sony has confirmed, but even with the PS5 Pro's help this gen still hasn't caught up with PS4.Aug 7, 2025 1:31 PM CDT
• Apple is first with end-to-end USA silicon supply chain, new chips produced in AmericaApple expands its end-to-end American silicon supply chain, with key partners at every aspect of silicon production, including TSMC Arizona-built chips.Aug 7, 2025 3:33 AM CDT
• Apple boosts US investment to $600 billion, launches American Manufacturing ProgramApple announces a new $100B commitment to America, with total US investments over $600B: announces new American jobs, much more manufacturing in the US.Aug 6, 2025 11:11 PM CDT
• ASUS unveils ProArt GeForce RTX 50 Series with wood panelling and USB Type-CThe new ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 sports a compact design with a wood panelling finish and a USB Type-C display port for versatility and creators.Aug 6, 2025 10:01 PM CDT
• A $100 base price on GTA 6 would be a bad idea for three reasons, says analystGrand Theft Auto 6 has been rumored at $100, but another analyst says it's a bad idea, details why that wouldn't work from a business perspective.Aug 6, 2025 8:08 PM CDT
• One of PlayStation's biggest games is dropping PS4 supportMiHoYo's mega-popular free-to-play colossus Genshin Impact will be delisted on PS4 in September, then PS4 servers will go down entirely in April 2026.Aug 6, 2025 5:35 PM CDT
• Age verification previews found in GTA Online, gamers will soon be required to prove their ageGrand Theft Auto Online will soon be subject to the UK's new age verification laws, and Rockstar has prepared a special 'verify age' section in the mode.Aug 6, 2025 2:32 PM CDT
• NASA fast tracks plans to build a nuclear reactor on the MoonNASA is preparing to beat Russia and China in constructing the first lunar base powered by a custom-built nuclear reactor with a new plan.Aug 6, 2025 12:35 PM CDT
• DICE responds to Battlefield 6's fast time-to-kill systemDICE has commented on the Battlefield 6 Time-to-Kill system, saying there's a reason for it, but it's ready to change the system based on player feedback.Aug 6, 2025 11:40 AM CDT
• NVIDIA on its AI GPUs: 'there are no back doors in NVIDIA chips. No kill switches. No spyware'NVIDIA says that its GPUs do not have backdoors, kill switches, or spyware in response to recent speculation from Chinese authorities.Aug 6, 2025 5:25 AM CDT
• Turtle Beach unveils new VelocityOne racing wheels and accessories for PC and XboxAttention racing game fans, Turtle Beach has announced a new line-up of wheels, pedals, and accessories to suit all budgets and racing needs.Aug 6, 2025 2:04 AM CDT
• AMD's next-gen AM6 socket expected to deliver 22% pin increase count, retain AM5 sizingAMD's future-gen Zen 7 processors will fit into the new AM6 socket, which is said to bring a 22% increase in pin count, while retaining AM5 sizing.Aug 6, 2025 12:12 AM CDT
• PlayStation 6 is a 4K 120FPS console with 5-10x the ray tracing performance over the base PS5PS6 will have 5-10x the ray tracing performance of the base PS5, will usher in 4K 120FPS+ gaming for consoles thanks to AMD and Zen 6 + RDNA 5 tech.Aug 5, 2025 11:11 PM CDT
• PS6 performance estimates: around Radeon RX 9070 XT level, next-gen Xbox around RTX 5080Sony's next-gen PlayStation 6 performance estimates are around Radeon RX 9070 XT level says leaker, next-gen Xbox is around RTX 5080 level performance.Aug 5, 2025 10:10 PM CDT
• Battlefield 6 battle royale map leaks ahead of multiplayer open beta weekendAn LA map for the upcoming Battlefield 6 battle royale mode has leaked ahead of the unveiling, showcasing a snippet of what is to come.Aug 5, 2025 1:04 PM CDT
• Battlefield 6 will have skill-based matchmaking focusing on these factorsBattlefield 6 is slated to have a dual matchmaking system that incorporates player skill-based matchmaking and team-based matchmaking.Aug 5, 2025 10:00 AM CDT
• GTA 6 could launch with $100 pricing and it will STILL be massively profitable, says analystsGrand Theft Auto 6 could launch with huge $100 pricing, but it doesn't matter says analyst, would still make tens of billions of dollars.Aug 5, 2025 8:08 AM CDT
• Starfield's PS5 release and second expansion set for 2026According to a new report, Bethesda's Starfield will make its PlayStation 5 debut in the first half of 2026 alongside the game's second expansion.Aug 5, 2025 1:03 AM CDT
• AMD rumored with new Ryzen 9000 CPU: 16C/32T, 200W TDP, huge 192MB L3 cache, dual X3D cacheAMD is reportedly cooking up new Ryzen 9000 series CPUs: new 16C/32T chip with 200W TDP, 192MB L3 cache with rumored new dual X3D dies in the oven.Aug 4, 2025 11:44 PM CDT
• Here's how to access Battlefield 6 beta for free on August 7 with early accessEA unleashes the Battlefield 6 Early Access Beta and here's how you can get into it, without having to pre-order the full Battlefield 6 game.Aug 4, 2025 10:10 PM CDT
• Windows 11 is getting a nifty accessibility change for the mouse that went MIA for over a yearThe crosshair for the mouse cursor was in testing last year, then it vanished - but Microsoft has returned it to the latest preview in the Canary channel.Aug 4, 2025 1:51 PM CDT
• Samsung confirms it will launch its next-gen tri-fold smartphone, XR headset in October 2025Samsung confirms October 2025 launch for its new tri-fold smartphone and XR headset, both sporting new technologies to continue to beat Apple.Aug 4, 2025 6:42 AM CDT
• Ubisoft threatened to sue voice actor for teasing Assassin's Creed remakeAssassin's Creed IV: Black Flag voice actor Matt Ryan says Ubisoft threatened to sue him for hinting to a fan that a remake was coming.Aug 4, 2025 3:31 AM CDT
• AMD's next-gen RDNA 5 GPU performance leaks: 5-10% faster IPC than RDNA 4 at same clocksAMD's next-generation RDNA 5 GPU architecture IPC improvements leaked: something about higher-end GPU performance versus RDNA 4 GPUs on the market (test).Aug 4, 2025 2:08 AM CDT
• Intel XeSS 2 Super Resolution and Frame Generation now works on NVIDIA and AMD GPUsIntel has released the XeSS 2.1 SDK for game developers, which opens up XeSS 2 Super Resolution and Frame Generation technologies to NVIDIA and AMD GPUs.Aug 3, 2025 11:59 PM CDT
• PS6 handheld early specs leak: runs PS5 + PS4 games, Zen 6 CPU, RDNA 5 GPU, beats Xbox Ally XSony's next-gen PlayStation 6 handheld early specs leaked: Zen 6 CPU, RDNA 5 GPU, backwards compatible with PS5 and PS4 games, half the speed of PS5.Aug 3, 2025 10:10 PM CDT
• Baldur's Gate 3 dev's new game is fun in a 'surprising way,' Larian boss teasesBelgian indie dev Larian Studios hit it big with traditional RPG Baldur's Gate 3, but their next game will be 'crazy' and deliver fun in 'surprising ways'Aug 3, 2025 8:38 PM CDT
• Battlefield 6 on PS5: 60FPS fidelity mode, 90FPS performance mode, 120FPS on PS5 ProDICE has guaranteed Battlefield 6 will hit 60FPS on both PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, new reports say that BF6 performance mode is targeting 90FPS on consoles.Aug 3, 2025 12:30 PM CDT
• Diablo 2 Resurrected pre-orders in China include 2 SoJs, extra stash slot, EXP and gold buffsBlizzard opens pre-orders for Diablo 2 Resurrected in China, revealing distinct pay-to-win advantages like an extra stash tab, two SoJs, 30-day EXP boost.Aug 2, 2025 2:42 PM CDT
• Report: 2K executives disapprove of BioShock 4, sequel fails internal assessmentBioShock 4 has been highly scrutinized by 2K Games and failed an internal review, new reports indicate, with a studio shake-up at the BioShock developer.Aug 1, 2025 4:34 PM CDT
• Hoping for The Sims 5? It's not happening - and you should be happy about that, EA exec thinksLaura Miele, president of EA Entertainment, observes that players have so much invested in The Sims 4, it would be a bad idea to start again from scratch.Aug 1, 2025 11:27 AM CDT
• Battlefield 6's impressive destruction will run just fine on the 8GB GeForce RTX 3060 TiBattlefield 6 features epic destruction, and with the release around the corner we've got the full Minimum and Recommended PC System Requirements.Aug 1, 2025 2:56 AM CDT
• GeForce NOW library expands to over 2,300 titles available for cloud streamingNVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming library continues to grow with the arrival of Obsidian's Grounded 2 this week and Mafia: The Old Country next week.Aug 1, 2025 1:29 AM CDT

• Battlefield 6 confirmed with NO ray tracing, won't launch with it, and will never have itBattlefield 6 won't have any ray tracing at launch or at anytime in the future, as the developer is tweaking the COD killer for performance.Aug 31, 2025 10:13 PM CDT
• NetEase closes third Western game studio due to budget cuts, T-Minus Zero gets shut downChinese service games company NetEase has shut down another one of its overseas studios, and this time it affected a new MMO from a The Old Republic dev.Aug 31, 2025 9:57 AM CDT
• Konami confident it can make a new mainline Metal Gear gameKonami created a console game dev team in 2020 to work on new Metal Gear games, now Konami is confident they have the right team to make mainline sequels.Aug 30, 2025 3:33 PM CDT
• Chinese company Antgamer unveils 1000Hz zoned backlit display, will release in 2026Antgamer teases its upcoming 1000Hz Backlit Display, will launch next year and most likely need a GeForce RTX 7090 for 4K at 1000FPS.Aug 30, 2025 12:36 AM CDT
• Intel admits 'we kind of fumbled the football' on desktop CPUs: Nova Lake to better fight AMDIntel CFO admits the company 'kind of fumbled the football' on desktop CPUs, but Nova Lake returns as high-end desktop CPU to battle AMD Ryzen supremacy.Aug 29, 2025 7:13 PM CDT
• No Man's Sky Voyagers: New corvette ship, recruit friends as crew mates, new engine techNo Man's Sky's new Voyagers update pushes the space sim to new heights by allowing friends to team up online and build and crew a starship together.Aug 29, 2025 2:32 PM CDT
• Logitech MX Master 4 isn't a gaming mouse - but it's getting haptic feedback, this leak claimsMX Master 4 is set to arrive next month packing a haptic sense panel under where your thumb rests to provide physical feedback on certain actions.Aug 29, 2025 11:09 AM CDT
• GALAX unveils its new GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 HOF OC Lab Plus-X Edition with 24GB GDDR7 for ChinaGALAX unveils its new GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 HOF OC Lab Plus-X Edition graphics card: tweaked RTX 5090 for China with 24GB of GDDR7 memory.Aug 29, 2025 5:26 AM CDT
• NVIDIA confirms next-gen Rubin AI GPUs with HBM4 are in the fab, volume production in 2H 2026NVIDIA has confirmed its next-gen Rubin AI chips are in the labs, with volume production in 2H 2026: next-gen Rubin GPU with HBM4 memory and new Vera CPU.Aug 28, 2025 8:08 PM CDT
• Xbox cloud streaming may come to all Game Pass subscriptionsMicrosoft is currently testing an appealing new feature that could unlock cloud game streaming for all Game Pass subscribers, but nothing's confirmed yet.Aug 28, 2025 6:36 PM CDT
• New Starfield expansion and interplanetary travel officially confirmed by BethesdaBethesda finally confirms that a new Starfield story-based expansion is on the way alongside new updates to the game's interplanetary space travel.Aug 28, 2025 3:33 PM CDT
• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 DLC could be 'cooking' as biggest hint yet is dropped by SandfallAnother suggestion has been aired that DLC is on the way for Clair Obscur, in the same interview where plans for a sequel were revealed.Aug 28, 2025 11:03 AM CDT
• Battlefield 6 is launching with 600+ customization options on PCBattlefield 6 is set to hit PC with extensive customization, including uncapped frame rate support, Ultrawide resolutions, and HUD tweaking.Aug 28, 2025 10:01 AM CDT
• Roblox just recorded more concurrent players at once than all of SteamWith a record 47.4 million concurrent users, Roblox is now officially bigger than Steam. And it's due to the incredible success of two user-created games.Aug 28, 2025 1:27 AM CDT
• Forget melting cables, a GeForce RTX 5090 capacitor exploded while someone was editing a videoA Redditor's PNY GeForce RTX 5090 ARGB EPIC-X RGB OC GPU caused sparks and smoke to pour out of their PC case after one of its capacitors exploded/popped.Aug 27, 2025 11:59 PM CDT
• AMD's next-gen RDNA 5 flagship gaming GPU pictured, 96 Compute Units, 512-bit memory busKnown leaker Kepler_L2 has posted images of the GPU die configurations or block diagrams for AMD's next generation Radeon graphics cards.Aug 27, 2025 10:01 PM CDT
• Judas will go deeper than BioShock with meaningful villains that react to how you playBioShock creator Ken Levine shares a surprising glimpse into the characters of Judas, discussing an emergent and reactive villain disposition system.Aug 27, 2025 6:36 PM CDT
• More Clair Obscur games on the way, is a franchise and not one-off RPGClair Obscur is a franchise, and more games are on the way that will be set in the series...but exact details remain unknown on Sandfall's sequel plans.Aug 27, 2025 3:33 PM CDT
• Rumor gives me hope that if AMD RX 9070 GRE arrives outside of China, the GPU could pack 16GBIn theory AMD might be planning a new variant of the RX 9070 GRE with 16GB of VRAM, up from the current 12GB - and let's hope this is the case.Aug 27, 2025 12:11 PM CDT
• ASUS launches new golden RTX graphics card at RTX 5090 prices but not performanceASUS has released a new graphics card priced nearly at the MSRP of a GeForce RTX 5090, but its performance falls incredibly short of that.Aug 27, 2025 1:32 AM CDT
• Corsair's new XENEON EDGE is a compact second screen for your case, desk, or displayThe Corsair XENEON EDGE 14.5-inch LCD Touchscreen display is a compact and versatile screen that offers intuitive access to apps and monitoring tools.Aug 27, 2025 12:04 AM CDT
• AMD details Instinct MI350: 3D chiplet, 185B transistors, 288GB HBM3E, TSMC N3P nodeAMD Instinct MI350 details: 185 billion transistors, 3D multi-chiplet, up to 288GB of HBM3E memory, CoWoS-S advanced packaging, up to 1400W TBP.Aug 26, 2025 10:18 PM CDT
• NVIDIA's new GB10 Superchip for AI PCs is a total tease of its debut in gaming laptops, Mini-PCNVIDIA's new GB10 Superchip with a Blackwell GPU will power DGX AI Mini supercomputers: SoC and GPU dielet on TSMC 3nm, and other high-end tech.Aug 26, 2025 9:27 PM CDT
• Intel's next-gen Clearwater Forest Xeon CPU unveiled: 288 cores, made in the USA on 18A nodeIntel unveils new information on its next-gen Clearwater Forest Xeon CPUs, with up to 288 cores with 12 compute chiplets, made in the USA on Intel 18A.Aug 26, 2025 5:32 PM CDT
• Sony loosens PS4 OS rules for Final Fantasy XIV, but the MMORPG may be forced to drop PS4 soonFinal Fantasy XIV could be the next major game to stop supporting Sony's PlayStation 4 due to enormous technical debt from the accumulated patches.Aug 26, 2025 2:40 PM CDT
• Call of Duty responds to Black Ops 7 backlash with list of community requested fixesCall of Duty developers have listened to the cries of the community and implemented a change many players have requested, no cosmetic carry overs from BO6.Aug 26, 2025 1:02 PM CDT
• Apple iPhone 17 unveiling date goes official, will be 'Awe dropping'Apple has sent out invitations to its upcoming iPhone 17 unveiling event, where the company is slated to showcase the thinnest iPhone ever made.Aug 26, 2025 11:23 AM CDT
• PlayStation unveils what it will showcase at the Tokyo Game ShowPlayStation has announced what it will be unveiling at the upcoming Tokyo Games Show, scheduled to take place at the end of September.Aug 26, 2025 4:28 AM CDT
• Google Drive just added a browser-based video editor with Gemini-powered AI featuresGoogle Vids is a new browser and cloud-based video editor that you can access as part of Google Drive, and it's packed with powerful features.Aug 26, 2025 12:33 AM CDT
• Australia Post immediately halts parcel postage to US, only letters, gifts worth less than $100Australian businesses are immediately blocked from shipping to the US through the government-owned Australia Post service, limits to documents, gifts only.Aug 25, 2025 10:34 PM CDT
• Switch 2 devkits still scarce, Nintendo remains very selective of who actually gets themSwitch 2 devkits are reportedly quite scarce even now as Nintendo remains highly selective in choosing which publishers and devs actually get devkits.Aug 25, 2025 3:33 PM CDT
• Disgruntled Xbox employee leaks when Forza 6 will be unveiled, possibly set in JapanForza Horizon 6 is scheduled to be revealed at the upcoming Tokyo Games Show in September, with rumors pointing to it being set in Japan.Aug 25, 2025 11:01 AM CDT
• NVIDIA Spectrum-XGS connects data centers in different cities to create AI Super-FactoriesNVIDIA Spectrum-XGS Ethernet is essentially next-gen Ethernet and it will help connect data centers to create 'unified, giga-scale AI super-factories.'Aug 25, 2025 1:02 AM CDT
• Lian Li's vertical GPU mount lets you tilt your GPU, even a four-slot RTX 5090Lian Li's new 'Multi-Directional Vertical GPU Bracket Kit' supports forward and backward tilting, and can handle quad-slot GPUs that weigh up to 10kg.Aug 24, 2025 9:36 PM CDT
• Noctua wants to create a custom GeForce RTX 5090, but there aren't enough chipsNoctua has come out to say that it would love to make a custom GeForce RTX 5090 Noctua Edition GPU, but there's a flagship RTX Blackwell chip shortage.Aug 24, 2025 8:28 PM CDT
• Death Stranding 3 concept already written by Kojima, but he wants someone else to make itDeath Stranding 2 just released, but Hideo Kojima has already written an early concept for Death Stranding 3...yet he doesn't really want to make part 3.Aug 24, 2025 12:30 PM CDT
• AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D performance leaks: so far a good budget Zen 3 CPUEarly benchmarks for AMD's latest Zen 3 CPU have emerged online, showcasing impressive preliminary performance numbers for a budget X3D processor.Aug 24, 2025 12:02 AM CDT
• Hollow Knight reaches 33K peak players on Steam after Silksong revealIndie metroidvania Hollow Knight has seen a sharp uptick in popularity since the big Silksong release date reveal, reaching over 33K peak players on Steam.Aug 23, 2025 6:36 PM CDT
• New Gears of War movie won't be out in time for Gears E-Day in 2026Microsoft and Netflix won't have the new Gears of War film out in time for Gears of War: E-Day's release in 2026, which could be a missed opportunity.Aug 23, 2025 3:33 PM CDT
• Microsoft's new Advanced Shader Delivery game tech uses the cloud to reduce frictionMicrosoft's new Advanced Shader Delivery tech promises to save time for the end user by pre-compiling required game assets, images and files via the cloud.Aug 23, 2025 12:29 PM CDT
• NVIDIA CEO says new Blackwell Ultra GB300 AI platform is in full-scale mass productionNVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang says that its new Blackwell Ultra GB300 AI server platform is in full-scale mass production, output is ramping up successfully.Aug 23, 2025 1:24 AM CDT
• Here's our first look at AMD's new Magnus APU for the next-gen Xbox consoleAMD's next-generation Magnus APU for the new Xbox gets leaked render, ready to fight PlayStation 6 in 2027 with Zen 6 CPU cores, RDNA 5 GPU cores.Aug 22, 2025 9:09 PM CDT
• NVIDIA CEO to visit TSMC in Taiwan, first-ever GTC in Washington, D.C. for Rubin AI GPU revealNVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang will visit TSMC in Taiwan to have dinner with TSMC executives, says Rubin AI GPU reveal happens at GTC Washington D.C. in October.Aug 22, 2025 6:06 PM CDT
• Borderlands 4 expected to sell 6 million units at launch, Gearbox has extremely high confidenceGearbox CEO Randy Pitchford is confident Borderlands 4's sales will help push the entire Borderlands 4 franchise past 100 million, and it's at 94M now.Aug 22, 2025 1:31 PM CDT
• Copilot AI could take control of your browser one day, Edge users - based on a clue in testingA clue in a Canary build suggests Microsoft is mulling a way for Copilot to interact with a web page on your behalf with virtual clicks and key presses.Aug 22, 2025 11:05 AM CDT
• AMD's next-gen 'Alpha Trion' (AT4/AT3) RDNA 5 GPU leaks: laptop LPDDR6 memory could be usedAMD's next-generation RDNA 5-based 'Alpha Trion 4' and 'Alpha Trion 3' aka AT4/AT3 specs leaked: desktop RDNA 5 cards rumored with laptop memory.Aug 22, 2025 8:16 AM CDT
• Battlefield 6 gameplay designer responds to controversial movement changesEA has announced new movement changes to Battlefield 6 that target Call of Duty players who commonly use slide-jumping for an advantage.Aug 22, 2025 6:01 AM CDT
• MaxSun's new Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual 48GB Turbo dual-GPU card has been listed in US for $3000MaxSun is preparing to release its new Arc Pro B60 48GB graphics card: a new dual-GPU card with a total of 48GB of VRAM for AI workloads.Aug 21, 2025 11:11 PM CDT
• Battlefield 6 open beta: most players in Battlefield history with 420M matches, 92M hoursEA and Battlefield Studios announce Battlefield 6 Open Beta had the most players in Battlefield history: over 420 million matches, 92 million hours played.Aug 21, 2025 8:08 PM CDT
• Bungie boss Pete Parsons leaves as studio reportedly becomes slowly absorbed by SonyBungie CEO Pete Parsons leaves the company after more than 20 years, was with the studio during the early halcyon days of Halo Combat Evolved on Xbox.Aug 21, 2025 5:35 PM CDT
• When a 'free' VPN costs you dearly: Security experts warn popular Chrome extension spies on youKoi Security warns FreeVPN.One is a rogue extension and that 'once it's in your browser, it's not working to keep you safe, it's continuously watching you'Aug 21, 2025 2:18 PM CDT
• Want a real test for your RTX 5090 gaming PC? 3DMark's new ray tracing benchmark looks fearsomeAre you proud of your gaming PC? Solar Bay Extreme will really test its mettle, a ray tracing workload that's up to 5x heavier than the Solar Bay benchmark.Aug 21, 2025 11:20 AM CDT
• False documents point the finger at Phison after Windows 11 update causes SSDs to failPhison is taking legal action after a false document, claiming to come from within the company, details its 'findings' on the recent Windows 11 SSD issue.Aug 21, 2025 8:29 AM CDT
• Google confirms Pixel 10's new Tensor G5 chip is designed on the leading 3nm process from TSMCGoogle's new Tensor G5 is the company's biggest upgrade yet with major performance boosts, designed on TSMC's leading 3nm process node.Aug 20, 2025 11:33 PM CDT
• Samsung HBM4 memory sent to NVIDIA 'passes' required tests, mass production is now imminentSamsung's new HBM4 memory samples sent to NVIDIA have reportedly passed their tests, with mass production now imminent to fight SK hynix and Micron.Aug 20, 2025 9:09 PM CDT
• Indiana Jones DLC 'The Order of Giants' confirmed in new trailer, releases on Switch 2Machine Games has unveiled a new DLC for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle titled, 'The Order of Giants,' and it will be released on the Switch 2.Aug 20, 2025 7:02 PM CDT
• Capcom will use new Street Fighter movie to strategically boost game salesCapcom saw great success with its recent Devil May Cry Netflix show, and now it wants to replicate the transmedia effect with the new Street Fighter movie.Aug 20, 2025 5:35 PM CDT
• Lords of the Fallen 2 confirmed in new trailer, wishlist available nowHexworks has confirmed Lords of the Fallen 2 will release sometime in 2026 and take into account all of the shortcomings of the first game.Aug 20, 2025 4:02 PM CDT
• New Resident Evil 9 Requiem footage shows seamless transition between cutscenes and gameplayCapcom reveals official gameplay footage for Resident Evil 9 Requiem, including seamless cinematic sequences with Grace Ashcroft and her mother, Alyssa.Aug 20, 2025 2:32 PM CDT
• Wave goodbye to budget B650 motherboards as AMD's rumored to have finally canned the chipsetIf a new rumor is right - and it backs up previous speculation - AMD has stopped producing the B650 chipset, pushing mobo makers onto B850.Aug 20, 2025 1:00 PM CDT
• Sony confirms PS5 price increases, base model now $549, PS5 Pro astronomical $750After months of holding off, Sony has raised the price of its PlayStation 5 console lineup in the United States and the PS5 Pro is now a whopping $750.Aug 20, 2025 11:30 AM CDT
• Samsung 9100 PRO Gen5 SSDs finally launched in 8TB capacity: up to 14.8GB/sec reads for $999Samsung has finally launched its high-capacity 9100 PRO Gen5 SSD in a monster 8TB capacity, rocking up to 14.8GB/sec speeds and priced at $999.Aug 20, 2025 9:09 AM CDT
• MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 monitor: 1440p @ 500Hz with DP2.1, built-in NPU for AI workloadsMSI unveils its new MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 gaming monitor: rocks 27-inch 1440p QD-OLED panel at 500Hz, DisplayPort 2.1 connectivity, and a built-in NPU.Aug 20, 2025 8:08 AM CDT
• Game Science unveils the next Black Myth game, 'Black Myth: Zhong Kui'Game Science has surprised fans with a teaser trailer for the next Black Myth game at Gamescom 2025 called 'Black Myth: Zhong Kui'.Aug 20, 2025 2:35 AM CDT
• RTS fans rejoice - Dawn of War 4 has been announced, and it's coming soonWarhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV has been announced, however the return of this iconic RTS series will arrive without developer Relic Entertainment.Aug 19, 2025 9:56 PM CDT
• SoftBank buys $2 billion in Intel shares after Trump admin eyes a 10% stake in the companySoftBank announces its intention to purchase up to $2 billion worth of Intel common shares, investment into advanced semiconductor manufacturing in the US.Aug 19, 2025 5:55 PM CDT
• Black Myth Zhongkui trademark spotted, possibly new game starring 'King of Ghosts'Game Science files a new trademark for 'Black Myth Zhongkui,' strongly hinting that their next Chinese folklore game is based on the King of Ghosts.Aug 19, 2025 3:16 PM CDT
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is 200GB+ confirms live pre-order listings on Xbox and PlayStationCall of Duty: Black Ops 7 pre-order listings have gone live on Xbox and PlayStation Stores, revealing the game is 200GB+ and the prices of its editions.Aug 19, 2025 12:45 PM CDT
• ASUS unveils new OLED gaming monitor that's 15% brighter and has a 60% longer lifespanASUS has unveiled a new 27-inch OLED gaming monitor, the company says is 15% brighter than traditional OLED monitors and lasts 60% longer.Aug 19, 2025 11:44 AM CDT
• Black Ops 7 release date and super jump mechanic confirmed in new ad leakActivision accidentally leaked an advertisement for Black Ops 7, confirming release date, mechanics, and more features ahead of the big Gamescom reveal.Aug 19, 2025 1:53 AM CDT
• Indiana Jones and the Great Circle's DLC will debut NVIDIA's fancy new RTX Hair techIndiana Jones and the Great Circle's first expansion or DLC drops in a few weeks, and on PC it will introduce the brand-new RTX Hair technology.Aug 18, 2025 11:58 PM CDT
• Xbox first-party, third-party purchases surge by double digits, Game Pass payouts at new highXbox Game Pass revenues nearly reached $5 billion last year, and this also means Microsoft paid out a new record high in royalties to developers.Aug 18, 2025 10:38 PM CDT
• TSMC sets production price of 2nm node at $30,000 per wafer, no 'discounts' in its policyTSMC is reportedly charging $30,000 per 2nm wafer, with Apple, NVIDIA, AMD, and others each wanting their bleeding-edge chips made on 2nm.Aug 18, 2025 9:09 PM CDT
• Apple won't release regular iPhone 18 in 2026, foldable iPhone changes release scheduleApple has decided to change its launch lineup in 2026: regular iPhone 18 won't launch, new foldable iPhone is changing up the release schedule.Aug 18, 2025 7:33 PM CDT
• RTX Remix adds path-traced particles, and they look incredible in Portal RTXNVIDIA is updating its impressive RTX Remix modding tools next month by bringing path-traced, physically accurate particles to over 165 classic games.Aug 18, 2025 5:47 PM CDT
• NVIDIA RTX Remix Mod Contest winners include path-traced Painkiller, Call of Duty, and moreNVIDIA and ModDB RTX Remix Mod Contest has wrapped, and at Gamescom 2025 the winners have been announced with Painkiller RTX Remix taking the crown.Aug 18, 2025 5:16 PM CDT
• NVIDIA's G-Assist can now download and install its own plugins, all you need to do is askNVIDIA has announced that Project G-Assist is now capable of downloading and installing its own plugins; all a user needs to do is ask it.Aug 18, 2025 4:31 PM CDT
• Ray tracing confirmed for Dying Light: The Beast, The Outer Worlds 2, and moreRay-tracing adds a level of cinematic immersion to single-player titles that looks stunning, here's a look at 10 games on the horizon.Aug 18, 2025 3:47 PM CDT
• NVIDIA unveils how cloud gaming image quality now rivals local PC gamingNVIDIA has upgraded its cloud gaming platform GeForce NOW with the RTX 5080 SuperPod, ushering in next-generation performance and image quality.Aug 18, 2025 3:02 PM CDT
• Hoping for an RTX 5080 Super GPU launch later today? NVIDIA's made it clear this won't happenNVIDIA has a 'GeForce On Community Update' event coming later today, and felt the need to clarify that it isn't going to be airing any new graphics cards.Aug 18, 2025 8:53 AM CDT
• GTA 6's biggest competitor is GTA 5, not other new games, analyst saysGrand Theft Auto 6 will have a major competitor when it releases, but perhaps not among its peers, but its forebear and predecessor Grand Theft Auto 5.Aug 17, 2025 4:34 PM CDT
• Call of Duty Black Ops 7 four-player co-op campaign characters revealedA leaker has revealed the names of the four characters players will be able to choose from in the four-player co-op campaign in Black Ops 7.Aug 17, 2025 2:01 PM CDT
• SK Hynix steals the DRAM dominance crown from Samsung's headFor the first time in 33 years, SK Hynix has surpassed Samsung in the DRAM market, stealing the crown away from its Korean competitor.Aug 17, 2025 12:50 PM CDT
• EA wants Battlefield to be like Call of Duty with yearly releases, new report saysAnalyst Michael Pachter says that Electronic Arts wants to transform Battlefield into an annual franchise, but Battlefield 7 will take ~3 years to make.Aug 17, 2025 10:47 AM CDT
• Mass Effect, BioShock, and Ghost of Yotei writer joins Bethesda, possibly for Elder Scrolls VIGames industry veteran writer John Dombrow has worked on Mass Effect, BioShock, Dragon Age, and Ghost of Yotei, and now he's a quest writer at Bethesda.Aug 16, 2025 4:34 PM CDT
• Roblox stock down 9% as company sued for allegedly failing to 'protect children from predators'Roblox stock gets pummeled following controversy and scathing allegations that the billion-dollar platform is allowing 'child predators to thrive'Aug 16, 2025 12:29 PM CDT
• Lego Voyagers brings 2-player brick building fun this SeptemberLEGO Voyagers aims to bring a close 2-player co-op experience to the brick-building world on all platforms this September from in-house LEGO games studio.Aug 16, 2025 8:19 AM CDT
• Roblox sued by the state of Louisiana for 'permitting child predators to thrive'Roblox is being sued in the US by Louisiana state Attorney General Liz Murrill, who claims that the mega-popular game facilitates child predators.Aug 15, 2025 5:35 PM CDT
• Roblox officially responds to banning a YouTuber that exposes child predatorsRoblox has responded to the community outrage following the platform's ban of a YouTuber who hunts child predators operating on Roblox.Aug 15, 2025 8:11 AM CDT
• Apple Vision Pro 2 leaks suggest it'll indeed feature an upgraded M5 processor insideApple's next-gen Vision Pro 2 headset leak confirms higher-end M5 processor, expect more performance, better battery life, and more soon.Aug 15, 2025 4:04 AM CDT
• AMD next-gen Zen 7 CPUs coming to AM5 socket says leaker: 32C/64T Zen 7 chips on AM5 in 2028AMD's next-generation Zen 7 processors will reportedly work on current AM5 socket, meaning next-gen 32C/64T Zen 7-based Ryzen CPUs for AM5 mobo owners.Aug 15, 2025 12:31 AM CDT
• HyperX Cloud Alpha 2 Wireless headset has a programmable RGB Base StationHP has announced a new line of HyperX audio devices for games that includes two new 'Cloud' wireless gaming headsets and two new microphones.Aug 14, 2025 9:01 PM CDT
• Diablo 4's next class could have leaked, and it's a classic from Diablo 2Reports indicate that Blizzard could add in the fan-favorite Paladin class from Diablo 2 into the newer Diablo 4, possibly with a season 11 update.Aug 14, 2025 7:37 PM CDT
• Apple's upcoming Pixar Lamp-style AI robot launches in 2027: to redefine industry standardsApple's upcoming tabletop robot expected in 2027, revolutionizing personal interactions with AI with a 7-inch iPad-style display, and a moveable arm.Aug 14, 2025 6:06 PM CDT
• Star Wars Genesis mods transform Starfield into an epic Star Wars RPGBethesda RPGs get a new lease on life thanks to mod support, and this ambitious Starfield modlist completely transforms the game into a Star Wars sim.Aug 14, 2025 4:34 PM CDT
• Petition for Roblox CEO's removal hits 50K signatures after growing community outrageA petition calling for the removal of Roblox CEO David Baszucki has reached more than 50,000 signatures following Roblox's latest controversy.Aug 14, 2025 12:54 PM CDT
• Xbox 360 converted into PC with an RTX 40-series GPU and X3D chipAn Xbox 360 has been gutted of its ancient components and replaced by a shiny RTX 4060, AMD Ryzen 7800X3D, and 4TB of RAM, all powered by a 250W PSU.Aug 14, 2025 11:45 AM CDT
• Razer's impressive new BlackWidow V4 Low-profile mechanical gaming keyboards have arrivedRazer BlackWidow V4 Low-profile HyperSpeed and TKL HyperSpeed sees the company deliver an impressive performance-focused low-profile option for gamers.Aug 14, 2025 10:01 AM CDT
• ASUS raises price of ROG NUC 2025 gaming PC with Core Ultra 9 275HX + GeForce RTX 5080 to $3199ASUS jacks up the price of its new ROG NUC 2025 Gaming Mini-PC: flagship Core Ultra 9 275HX + GeForce RTX 5080 system now costs $3199, a $350 increase.Aug 14, 2025 5:05 AM CDT
• Turtle Beach Atlas 200 is the company's first officially licensed PlayStation headsetTurtle Beach is launching its first officially licensed gaming headset for PlayStation consoles with the new Turtle Beach Atlas 200.Aug 14, 2025 2:32 AM CDT
• iPhone 17 Air has iPhone 17 Pro perf: binned A19 Pro chip has less GPU cores, lower gaming FPSApple's upcoming ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air will compete with iPhone 17 Pro in performance: binned A19 Pro chip has less GPU cores, with less FPS for gamers.Aug 14, 2025 1:01 AM CDT
• NVIDIA's next-gen Rubin AI GPUs not delayed, no changes to fight AMD Instinct MI450 AI chipsNVIDIA's next-gen Rubin AI GPUs rumored to be delayed, redesigns happening to better compete with AMD's upcoming Instinct MI450 AI accelerators.Aug 13, 2025 10:37 PM CDT
• Grounded 2 was mostly developed by Eidos Montreal, not ObsidianThe majority of Grounded 2's dev wasn't actually made by Obsidian themselves, and was instead outsourced to Eidos Montreal as a collaborative effort.Aug 13, 2025 3:33 PM CDT
• PUBG: Battlegrounds is ditching last-gen consoles for the PS5 and Xbox Series XPUBG: Battlegrounds is officially leaving behind the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles as the transition to current-gen consoles has begun.Aug 13, 2025 2:01 PM CDT
• Battlefield 6 developer confirms large maps will be shown 'soon'A lead DICE producer for Battlefield 6 has confirmed there are larger maps in the game, and that players will be able to see them 'soon enough.'Aug 13, 2025 12:32 PM CDT
• PlayStation teases epic Xbox crossover between Halo and Helldivers 2Helldivers 2 seems to be getting a Halo crossover, as the latest trailer has teased the saxophone from the iconic soundtrack in Halo 3 ODST.Aug 13, 2025 9:32 AM CDT
• Dell and KIOXIA announce partnership to use 245TB LC9 Series SSDs in PowerEdge serversKIOXIA and Dell Technologies have announced a new partnership to deliver LC9 Series SSDs with 245 TB of capacity to Dell PowerEdge servers.Aug 13, 2025 8:02 AM CDT
• Crimson Desert is delayed to 2026, prompting worries that it could be overshadowed by GTA 6Crimson Desert was supposed to be out late in 2025 - and GTA 6 was, of course, delayed from this year to next itself, and it's not a game to tangle with.Aug 13, 2025 6:46 AM CDT
• US authorities secretly place location tracking devices in targeted AI chip shipments to ChinaUS authorities secretly place location tracking devices inside of advanced chips being sent to China, with trackers inside AI servers, and more.Aug 13, 2025 5:06 AM CDT
• Apple iPhone 18 with A20 chip could switch to wafer-level multi-chip module packagingApple's next-gen A20 Pro and A20 processors should be the company's first 2nm chips, made for iPhone 18, with new wafer-level multi-chip module packaging.Aug 13, 2025 12:12 AM CDT
• Take-Two CEO has 'very high conviction' GTA 6 won't be delayed againWill Grand Theft Auto 6 get delayed again? Only Rockstar knows for sure, but CEO Strauss Zelnick has 'high conviction' GTA 6 will launch in May 2026.Aug 12, 2025 4:36 PM CDT
• Space-grade engineering hits the PC gaming market, replaces thermal pasteSpace-proven material is aiming to replace CPU thermal paste as it doesn't need any maintenance, improves performance, and doesn't crack.Aug 12, 2025 2:02 PM CDT
• A handheld with an RTX 4090 GPU? Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 60 FPS in 4K on DIY gaming portable12.5-inch handheld PC sports a laptop RTX 4090 graphics card and Intel Core-i9 14900HX mobile CPU to deliver staggering frame rates for a portable.Aug 12, 2025 12:45 PM CDT
• Win the Patriot Viper Elite 5 Ultra DDR5 96GB Memory Kit and Viper VP4300 Lite 4TB SSD!This week's TweakTown newsletter-exclusive giveaway is a powerhouse Patriot Performance Bundle with impressive DDR5 memory and a massive 4TB SSD!Aug 12, 2025 11:57 AM CDT
• Battlefield 6 beta results in RTX 5090 catching fire mid-gameThe Battlefield 6 open beta weekend quickly came to a standstill for one RTX 5090 owner who noticed their PC was on fire mid-game.Aug 12, 2025 3:53 AM CDT
• AOL is finally discontinuing its dial-up internet service, after 34 yearsFor millions of Americans, checking emails, messaging friends, and surfing the web in the 1990s all happened with an AOL dial-up internet service.Aug 12, 2025 12:31 AM CDT
• President Trump calls meeting with Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan at the White House successfulPresident Trump says the meeting with Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan was a 'success' days after calling for his resignation with supposed ties to China.Aug 11, 2025 11:09 PM CDT
• ASUS's GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua Edition is a quad-slot GPU with 'ultraquiet' performanceThe new ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua Edition sports three of Noctua's second-generation 120mm fans, promising ultraquiet OC performance.Aug 11, 2025 9:33 PM CDT
• Update your PC with Lifetime Microsoft Office 2021 and Windows 11 Pro keys from only $15Get lifetime key licenses for Microsoft Office 2021 & Windows 11 Pro from only $14.91 at Keysoff. Boost productivity with this limited-time deal.Aug 11, 2025 3:26 PM CDT
• Developer reveals the DLSS version in the Nintendo Switch 2A developer has revealed the version of DLSS used in the Nintendo Switch 2, a detail previously not disclosed by Nintendo or NVIDIA.Aug 11, 2025 12:25 PM CDT
• ASUS unveils world's first 4K OLED designed for cinematic and competitive gamersASUS has unveiled two new OLED gaming monitors aimed at satisfying both cinematic and competitive gamers with their new dual mode feature.Aug 11, 2025 10:41 AM CDT
• ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5090 BTF is now available in Germany, starts from €2999ASUS's new flagship ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 BTF is available in Germany for €2999, rocks ASUS's in-house GC-HPWR power connector.Aug 11, 2025 7:07 AM CDT
• NVIDIA's new Jetson AGX Thor Dev Kit pre-orders now open: $3499, looks like GeForce RTX FE cardNVIDIA's new Jetson AGX Thor Developer Kit is now up for pre-order at $3499, new mini AI supercomputer styled like RTX Founders Edition GPU.Aug 11, 2025 3:33 AM CDT
• NVIDIA and AMD agree to pay US government 15% of all revenue from AI chips sold to ChinaNVIDIA and AMD have agreed to pay 15% of all revenue generated from the sale of AI chips to China to obtain necessary trade licenses.Aug 11, 2025 1:33 AM CDT
• PlayStation operating profit returns to pre-pandemic levels with 16% marginPlayStation's operating income margins return to pre-pandemic levels for the first time as Sony sees improved profitability in Q1 on third-party, network.Aug 10, 2025 5:28 PM CDT
• Thermalright's new HR-10 PRO SSD heatsink now sports an ARGB digital displayThermalright has expanded its HR-10 2280 PRO SSD heatsink range with a new Digital variant: upgraded with a new digital display for SSD temps, and more.Aug 10, 2025 3:03 AM CDT
• Redditor orders MSI RTX 5090 VENTUS 3X from Amazon, notices GPU + GDDR7 chips are missingRedditor orders an MSI GeForce RTX 5090 VENTUS 3X from Amazon, but it had no tamper seal: GPU chip and GDDR7 memory chips were removed from the PCB.Aug 10, 2025 1:10 AM CDT
• Battlefield 6 open beta: 521,000 players on Steam, beats Call of Duty player recordThe Battlefield 6 open beta is a huge success on Steam, where it saw over 521,000 peak players--almost more than 30K more than the Call of Duty launcher.Aug 9, 2025 7:52 PM CDT
• Diablo IV general manager Rod Fergusson departs Microsoft, Blizzard, and the Diablo franchiseDiablo IV general manager Rod Fergusson has announced that he's leaving Microsoft, Blizzard, and the billion-dollar Diablo franchise to 'see what is next'Aug 8, 2025 2:42 PM CDT
• Battlefield 6 beta is crashing with Intel Alchemist GPUs - but there's a fix that might helpIntel says it's working on an official fix, but as the open beta is so short-lived, an unofficial workaround is being aired with some apparent success.Aug 8, 2025 11:44 AM CDT
• Chromebook gamers, heads-up: Steam is now the latest headstone in Google's packed graveyardThe Steam for Chromebook Beta has been running for over three years now, but Google has announced it'll be shut at the end of the year.Aug 8, 2025 10:18 AM CDT
• Battlefield 6 open beta guide for unmatched Conquest dominanceBattlefield 6 beta has been released, and I have made a list of all of my tips and tricks I acquired after playing 14 hours of Conquest.Aug 8, 2025 7:15 AM CDT
• Gaming Copilot is now rolling out to Xbox Insiders on PC, coming soon to ROG Xbox AllyMicrosoft's Gaming Copilot (Beta) AI assistant is now available on PC, and it can see what on your screen to offer hints, tips, and answers.Aug 8, 2025 2:31 AM CDT
• Battlefield 6 Beta has 300K concurrent players, beats Battlefield 2042 highest all-time recordBattlefield 6 Open Beta already beats the highest all-time concurrent player count of Battlefield 2042 on Steam, with over 334,000+ players.Aug 8, 2025 12:24 AM CDT
• This shunt-modded air-cooled RTX 5090 smashes 3DMark records, unlocks huge 1200W TDPOverclocker uses 1MOhm shunt resistors to unlock up to 1200W TDP on the GeForce RTX 5090, hits 9th spot on 3DMark Speedway, top 20 positions in other runs.Aug 7, 2025 10:10 PM CDT
• Grand Theft Auto franchise earns $10 billion revenue since GTA V's releaseThe Grand Theft Auto franchise has reached $10 billion in total earnings since GTA V's launch, Take-Two Interactive's new Q1'26 reports indicate.Aug 7, 2025 7:37 PM CDT
• Bungie's independence is getting 'lighter' as PlayStation Studios slowly absorbs the studioSony executive management confirms that Bungie's independence is becoming 'lighter' and the goal is to have Bungie become part of PlayStation Studios.Aug 7, 2025 5:35 PM CDT
• Report: Xbox PC handheld duo Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X coming mid-OctoberASUS and Microsoft plan to release the new Xbox handheld PC duo the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X on October 16, 2025 in Europe, new reports indicate.Aug 7, 2025 2:32 PM CDT
• Helldivers 2 arriving on Xbox demonstrates a shift in PlayStation exclusivityHelldivers 2 CEO has revealed that PlayStation was behind the decision to bring the title over to Xbox, illustrating that exclusivity walls are falling.Aug 7, 2025 12:46 PM CDT
• Battlefield 6 Open Beta PC specs: 16GB RAM + 75GB SSD required, RTX 3060 Ti handles 1440p 60FPSBattlefield 6 Open Beta PC requirements are here: 16GB RAM + 75GB SSD minimum, with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti handling 1440p 60FPS+ no worries.Aug 7, 2025 2:22 AM CDT
• Microsoft's vision for Windows in 2030 doesn't include a keyboard and mouse'The world of mousing around and keyboarding around and typing will feel as alien as it does to Gen Z to use DOS,' Microsoft's David Weston says.Aug 6, 2025 10:58 PM CDT
• KIOXIA's groundbreaking LC9 Series 245TB NVMe SSD wins 'Best of Show' at FMS 2025KIOXIA's LC9 Series introduces the industry's first high-capacity 245.76 TB NVMe SSD built for generative AI, and it just won an award.Aug 6, 2025 9:34 PM CDT
• Bolt Graphics Zeus GPU: up to 10x faster than RTX 5090 in rendering workloads, expandable RAMBolt Graphics says its upcoming Zeus GPU will be the first current-gen GPU with expandable RAM, up to 10x faster than RTX 5090 in rendering workloads.Aug 6, 2025 7:07 PM CDT
• Here's the new Nintendo price hikes visualized into a chartNintendo is raising the price of more than 15 video games console hardware and accessories, including the full Switch 2 family, controllers, Amiibo, more.Aug 6, 2025 4:34 PM CDT
• Black Ops 7 requires both TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot on PCBlack Ops 7 will require both TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot to play, and both features were actually added into Call of Duty with the new Season 5 update.Aug 6, 2025 1:31 PM CDT
• Mario Kart World: 96% attach rate on Switch 2 with over 5.6 million salesIn a not-so-surprising development, a staggering amount of Switch 2 buyers also purchased Mario Kart World, either as a separate game or a bundle.Aug 6, 2025 12:29 PM CDT
• Battlefield 6 servers confirmed to be filled with AI generated bots when emptyBattlefield 6 developers confirmed that empty server slots will be filled with AI bots in a bid to let as many human players play together as possible.Aug 6, 2025 10:54 AM CDT
• NVIDIA confirms Battlefield 6 supports DLSS 4, MFG, DLAA, and Reflex tech on PCBattlefield 6 supports a bunch of NVIDIA technologies including DLSS 4 upscaling, Multi-Frame Generation, DLAA, and Reflex on GeForce RTX series PCs.Aug 6, 2025 4:58 AM CDT
• MSI's new premium STRIKE PRO WIRELESS gaming keyboard is a serious contenderThe new MSI STRIKE PRO WIRELESS gaming keyboard is fully customizable, silent, versatile, and the company's most premium keyboard to date.Aug 6, 2025 1:07 AM CDT
• Intel 'struggles' with next-gen Panther Lake CPUs as its Intel 18A yield rates are trashIntel's next-gen Panther Lake CPUs are seeing 'three times too many defects' as its Intel 18A yields are not good, Panther Lake launch could be delayed.Aug 5, 2025 11:55 PM CDT
• AMD's Gaming revenue is up 73% thanks to strong demand for its new Radeon GPUsAMD's Gaming revenue for the latest quarter grew significantly, thanks in part to the popularity of its new RDNA 4-powered Radeon RX 9000 Series.Aug 5, 2025 10:57 PM CDT
• Legend of Zelda fan spends a year recreating classic N64 game, and the result looks stunningWith fantastic art direction and impressive detail, this Unreal Engine 5 reimagining of The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask is a must see for fans.Aug 5, 2025 9:26 PM CDT
• Windows 10 turns 10 years old, Microsoft celebrates by abandoning itWindows 10 officially turned 10 years old last week, and Microsoft has reminded users that Windows 10 will be ending support on October 14, 2025.Aug 5, 2025 12:35 PM CDT
• Activision developer wins years-long battle against Microsoft after layoffsDevelopers under Activision Blizzard have secured new worker protections against Microsoft, eliminating uninformed crunch time work and mitigating layoffs.Aug 5, 2025 9:20 AM CDT
• Bloodborne is playable at 60FPS on PC with a 4GB graphics cardBloodborne is now playable on PC at a stable 60FPS with a graphics card that just has 4GB of VRAM, thanks to a new update to an emulator.Aug 5, 2025 7:35 AM CDT
• 2K recommends DLSS and FSR for Mafia: The Old Country, even at 1080p2K has released the PC hardware requirements for Mafia: The Old Country and upscaling tech is recommended for playing at 4K, 1440p, and even 1080p.Aug 5, 2025 12:36 AM CDT
• Intel credit rating hits rock bottom at Fitch, Intel sits at just two notches above junk statusFitch has slashed Intel's credit rating down to just a couple of notches from junk status, wants to see 'successful product ramps' in the future.Aug 4, 2025 11:11 PM CDT
• Microsoft Recall is still screenshotting sensitive data like credit cards and passwordsA new investigation into Microsoft's controversial Recall app shows that its new security features are flawed, and it can still capture sensitive data.Aug 4, 2025 9:56 PM CDT
• SK hynix beats Samsung as the world's biggest memory chip supplier for the first time everSK hynix tops Samsung Electronics as the world's biggest memory chip supplier for the first time ever in Q2 2025, thanks to AI GPUs and HBM memory.Aug 4, 2025 8:08 AM CDT
• Apple Q3 2025 earnings: $94B in revenue, $23B in profits riding iPhone revenue in 2025Apple reports its Q3 2025 earnings with $94 billion in revenue, $23.4 billion in profits, and iPhone earnings hitting a new all-time high.Aug 4, 2025 4:44 AM CDT
• Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 1600p, 61FPS on MacBook Pro 16 with Apple M4 Max chip and ray tracingCyberpunk 2077 runs at 1600p with ray tracing enabled, MetalFX upscaling at 61FPS average on the Apple M4 Max chip inside the MacBook Pro 16 laptop.Aug 4, 2025 3:03 AM CDT
• MSI GeForce RTX 5080 EXPERT specs and price leak, Founders Edition cooling meets OC performanceMSI's GeForce RTX 5080 16G EXPERT OC is set to ship with a Founders Edition-style push and pull airflow cooling system, vapor chamber, and aluminum shroud.Aug 4, 2025 1:03 AM CDT
• Steam data reveals PC gamers shifting from Windows to LinuxSteam Hardware & Software Survey results for July 2025 show Linux's market share growing ahead of a potential full SteamOS release for PC.Aug 3, 2025 11:31 PM CDT
• GeForce RTX 5070 emerges as the most popular new GPU among PC gamersWith the arrival of the GeForce RTX 50 Series and Radeon RX 9000 Series this year, the GeForce RTX 5070 stands tall as the most popular GPU.Aug 3, 2025 9:29 PM CDT
• SEGA shows off new fluid and smooth Virtua Fighter gameplay footageSEGA showcases gameplay footage from its new Virtua Fighter video game project, the first mainline entry in the fighting series in nearly 20 years.Aug 3, 2025 7:37 PM CDT
• Battlefield 6 runs at 1440p 300FPS+ on 9800X3D + RTX 5080 system, huge 33% perf loss on 14900KTwitch streamer says AMD Ryzen 9 9800X3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combo runs Battlefield 6 at 1440p 300FPS+ but loses 33% perf on the Core i9-14900K CPU.Aug 3, 2025 8:18 AM CDT
• Report: Mastercard's policies led to adult game censorship, processors afraid of being cut offValve's latest statement strongly indicates that Mastercard's Rule 5.12.7 is the main culprit behind the recent mass scrutiny of adult video games.Aug 2, 2025 10:33 AM CDT
• Nintendo raises Switch 1 console prices, warns of possible Switch 2 price hikesNintendo has announced a price change for Switch 1 hardware and accessories in the US, including the base model, OLED, and Lite, but Switch 2 is unchanged.Aug 1, 2025 1:31 PM CDT
• Can you tell the difference between a real photo and an AI generated image?A new study shows that people can only tell the difference between a real photo and an AI-generated image only 62% of the time. Try it for yourself.Aug 1, 2025 3:58 AM CDT
• COLORFUL's new Rimbook L1 is an affordable productivity laptopFor just $399, the new COLORFUL Rimbook L1 is a lightweight, powerful laptop with an Intel Core i5-12450H processor, 16GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage.Aug 1, 2025 2:31 AM CDT
• PlayStation 6 spec rumor update: 3 x faster than PS5, lower power and cheaper than the PS5Sony's next-gen PlayStation 6 rumored to be 3 x faster than PS5, it'll reportedly launch in 2027 or 2028 with a cheaper price tag than the PS5.Aug 1, 2025 1:01 AM CDT

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