News Archive: February 2026

• The Elder Scrolls 6 built with next-gen Creation Engine 3, Todd Howard confirmsBethesda's Todd Howard officially confirms that The Elder Scrolls 6 will be powered by a next-gen iteration of its internal Creation Engine toolset.Feb 18, 2026 3:23 PM CST
• NZXT's H2 Flow Mini-ITX Case and C850 SFX PSU are all about compact SFF PC gamingNZXT's new H2 Flow Mini-ITX Case and C850 SFX Power Supply are available now, bringing style and performance to the world of compact PC gaming.Feb 17, 2026 10:02 AM CST
• 2500W extreme overclocking BIOS causes RTX 5090 Lightning Z GPU to crackThe experimental 2500W XOC BIOS for the MSI GeForce RTX 5090 LIGHTNING Z caused the GPU die to crack like a mirror from thermal shock.Feb 16, 2026 10:26 PM CST
• Razer partners with Counter-Strike legend NiKo to release custom, limited-edition gearThe Razer NiKo Collection includes custom versions of the Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro, Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL, and Razer BlackShark V3 Pro.Feb 16, 2026 8:29 PM CST
• Report: PS6 may be delayed to 2028 or 2029 due to 'parabolic' rise in chip demandSources tell Reuters that Sony may delay its incoming PlayStation 6 console as hungry AI datacenters keep eating up the supply of semiconductor chips.Feb 16, 2026 1:59 PM CST
• Corsair revenue soars at it secures supply for the 'robust global demand' for its DRAM productsCorsair has posted its full financial report for 2025, with the company recording impressive revenue and profit margin growth across its full portfolio.Feb 15, 2026 11:31 PM CST
• Western Digital runs out of HDD capacity: CEO says massive AI deals secured, price surges aheadWestern Digital consumer share drops to just 5% as enterprise takes the rest, company has NO more HDD capacity after gigantic AI deals.Feb 14, 2026 8:22 PM CST
• Diablo 2's new Warlock class is so broken it only needs a weapon and no other gearBlizzard may have some balancing to do before Diablo 2 Resurrected's new season goes live--the new warlock class can do some pretty audacious things.Feb 14, 2026 4:34 PM CST
• Saudi-owned Savvy Games Group poised to buy another mobile games giantNew reports indicate that ByteDance is nearing a deal to sell its Moonton Technology division to Saudi Arabia's Savvy Games Group for up to $7 billion.Feb 13, 2026 3:59 PM CST
• John Wick game announced: AAA title starring Keanu Reeves, collaboration with Chad StahelskiFebruary 2026 State of Play event has Saber Interactive reveal a new AAA game based on John Wick: stars titular hero Keanu Reeves with a hype trailer.Feb 13, 2026 4:10 AM CST
• God of War: Sons of Sparta is a new 2D side-scrolling action game out now for PlayStation 5God of War: Sons of Sparta is a new 2D side-scrolling action game that just got shadow-dropped during Sony's recent PlayStation State of Play event.Feb 13, 2026 12:03 AM CST
• MSI's new godly GeForce RTX 5090 32G LIGHTNING Z is being sold for $5,090A GeForce RTX 5090 for $5,090, that's how much MSI's new flagship limited-edition GeForce RTX 5090 LIGHTNING Z is being sold for in the US.Feb 12, 2026 10:33 PM CST
• User captures footage of GeForce RTX 5090 catching fire on first system bootOne unlucky Chinese PC gamer captured footage of their new RTX 5090 rig turning on for the first time, and the GPU caught on fire.Feb 12, 2026 9:02 PM CST
• AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 26.2.1 for Radeon GPUs is hereAMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 26.2.1 is a new Beta Driver release for Radeon gamers that adds support for a couple of new releases.Feb 12, 2026 6:58 PM CST
• Assassin's Creed franchise 'overperforms' for second quarter in a rowGood news for Ubisoft amid controversy: The Assassin's Creed franchise has overperformed for the second quarter in a row, and it also beat Q3 estimates.Feb 12, 2026 4:34 PM CST
• More Diablo 2 expansions possible, Blizzard will use Reign of the Warlock to gauge interestBlizzard says that Diablo 2 still has millions of players 25 years later, and that Reign of the Warlock is a kind of litmus test for more new content.Feb 12, 2026 1:34 PM CST
• Report: Next-gen Xbox PC is not locked in for 2027 launchNew reports indicate that Microsoft has not set in stone a 2027 release window for its next-gen Xbox PC Windows-console hybrid, and it could release later.Feb 11, 2026 6:36 PM CST
• Extra features for Windows 11 Notepad go beyond worries about bloat, as new security flaw showsThere's a remote code execution vulnerability in Notepad which is leveraged via the recently introduced formatting abilities to make tables in the app.Feb 11, 2026 12:35 PM CST
• AMD's latest Ryzen and Radeon game bundle is giving away Crimson DesertAMD is giving away free copies of the highly anticipated Crimson Desert game on PC with eligible Ryzen CPUs, Radeon GPUs, and gaming laptops.Feb 11, 2026 6:07 AM CST
• NVIDIA rumor: lowered required HBM4 speeds for Rubin AI chips, else it won't get enough supplyNVIDIA has reportedly lowered the required HBM4 speeds required for Rubin, or else it won't get the full supply of HBM4 that NVIDIA needs.Feb 10, 2026 10:10 PM CST
• Samsung Display producing even more foldable OLED panels, ready for Apple's foldable iPhonesSamsung Display increases investment at its A4 factory, making foldable OLED panels for Apple and foldable iPhones with iPhone Fold and iPhone Flip.Feb 10, 2026 7:21 PM CST
• Remedy isn't using generative AI to make Control Resonant, the studio confirmsThe use of generative AI is still controversial in the gaming world, and Remedy has confirmed that the tech had no place in the development of Control 2.Feb 10, 2026 3:33 PM CST
• New Witcher 3 mod set in Kovir is a prelude to Witcher 4 - and took some 800 hours to make'Dawn over Kovir' mod was inspired by the trailer for The Witcher 4, and it's available now, offering a quest that likely spans over an hour of gameplay.Feb 10, 2026 11:13 AM CST
• Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus 'Arrow Lake Refresh' CPU leaks: 18 cores at 5.3GHz benchedIntel's new mid-range 'Arrow Lake Refresh' CPU tested, with the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus with 18 cores at up to 5.3GHz tested on Geekbench.Feb 10, 2026 1:01 AM CST
• SpaceX and Musk shift focus from Mars to building a 'self-growing city' on the Moon'The overriding priority is securing the future of civilization, and the Moon is faster,' Elon Musk confirms SpaceX's new mission is to build a lunar city.Feb 9, 2026 10:55 PM CST
• Apple's new Studio Display 2 monitor leaks: 5K @ 90Hz Mini-LED, up to A19 Pro chip rumoredApple has a bunch of new products launching this year, between new iPhones, MacBooks, and more, the company has a refreshed Studio Display 2 monitor.Feb 9, 2026 9:09 PM CST
• Upgrade Your PC for Less: Windows 11 Pro From $14.91 and Office 2021 From $33.60Keysoff flash sale: Genuine Windows 11 Pro from $14.91 and Office 2021 Pro from $33.60, plus bundles 62% off with code BP62. Grab a deal now!Feb 9, 2026 12:56 PM CST
• Discord will soon require proof of age to access 18+ servers and contentDiscord has announced plans to start requiring age authentication for certain users in order to access 18+ channels, servers, and even message requests.Feb 9, 2026 9:16 AM CST
• Intel rumor: Core Ultra 9 290K Plus 'Arrow Lake Refresh' CPU cancelled, 270K and 250K comingIntel's new Arrow Lake Refresh CPU reviews reportedly go live on March 23: Core Ultra 9 290K Plus cancelled, Core Ultra 7 and 5 still on the way.Feb 9, 2026 2:02 AM CST
• Apple iPhone 17e release 'imminent' says insider, M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pros very soonApple's new iPhone 17e expected to drop 'imminently' says insider, new A19 processor and in-house 5G and Wi-Fi chips, same ol' $599 price.Feb 9, 2026 12:12 AM CST
• AYANEO NEXT 2 gaming handheld with Ryzen AI Max+ 'Strix Halo' will cost up to $4,299AYANAEO has confirmed pricing and specs for its flagship next-gen NEXT 2 gaming handheld, and with Strix Halo hardware prices go as high as $4,299.Feb 8, 2026 10:33 PM CST
• NVIDIA's rumored RTX 50 SUPER replacement teased as 'Mega' RTX 5090 GPU, like RTX 5090 TiNVIDIA reportedly has plans to release an even higher-end RTX 50 series GPU, could be RTX 5090 Ti or TITAN Blackwell, in Q3 2026 says new rumors.Feb 8, 2026 9:08 PM CST
• Arc Raiders has been 'very profitable' for creator Embark StudiosWith over 12 million sales across all platforms, and a controlled budget, Arc Raiders is apparently a highly profitable game for the devs that created it.Feb 8, 2026 6:36 PM CST
• Valve's new update for Deadlock includes HLX mentions: Half-Life 3 hopium continues to buildValve's new update for Deadlock includes some 'HLX' mentions, keeping the fire alive for Half-Life 3 and the return of Gordon Freeman in 2026.Feb 7, 2026 10:50 PM CST
• New Diablo 2 content confirmed, updates will be revealed in Diablo 30th anniversary streamBlizzard has officially confirmed that more content is coming to Diablo II: Resurrected, details will be revealed in the Diablo 30th anniversary stream.Feb 6, 2026 3:33 PM CST
• Nintendo may be willing to make less Switch 2 profit in order to grow unit salesNintendo management seems to indicate that the company is willing to take smaller Switch 2 profits so it can keep prices low and grow the installed base.Feb 6, 2026 12:29 PM CST
• Razer plans to sell 1,337 units of its new limited edition gaming mouse for $1,337 eachThe new Razer Boomslang 20th Anniversary Edition will be sold as a limited edition collector's item with each of the 1,337 units priced at $1,337.Feb 6, 2026 12:03 AM CST
• AI music generation comes to AMD Ryzen AI processors and Radeon GPUsCommercial-grade AI music generation is now free and simple to create locally with AMD Ryzen AI processors and Radeon graphics cards.Feb 5, 2026 10:34 PM CST
• ASRock issues statement on AMD Ryzen 9000 Series CPUs issues with its AM5 motherboardsASRock has issued a statement in response to reports of AMD Ryzen 9000 Series processors failing when paired with its AM5 motherboards.Feb 5, 2026 9:02 PM CST
• GeForce Now turns 6: a billion hours streamed and two new F2P shooters - one is a PUBG spin-offGeForce Now is celebrating its sixth anniversary with the arrival of Delta Force and PUBG: Blindspot, a pair of free games which are tactical shooters.Feb 5, 2026 2:00 PM CST
• PS5 hits 92.2 million sales with 8 million PS5s sold over holidays, yet still lags behind PS4Sony's latest Q3'25 results reveal that the PlayStation 5 has now reached 92.2 million units shipped worldwide with 8 million consoles sold in Holiday '25.Feb 5, 2026 8:35 AM CST
• Intel CEO says the company is committed to GPUs as it hires a new Chief GPU ArchitectIntel CEO Lip-Bu Tan was asked if it plans to build new GPUs in the future and the answer was a straightforward 'Yes,' with a new leader in charge.Feb 4, 2026 10:37 PM CST
• Apple's beefier M5 Pro and M5 Max chips will have improved heat dissipation, and here's whyApple's new M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Air laptops will reportedly use TSMC 2.5D advanced packaging will be used for improved heat dissipation, and more.Feb 4, 2026 9:09 PM CST
• Take-Two CEO expects Rockstar to support current iteration of GTA Online after GTA 6's releaseTake-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick says that he has 'every reason to believe' that Rockstar will continue supporting GTA Online after GTA 6's launch.Feb 4, 2026 7:37 PM CST
• GTA V reaches 225 million sales, total Grand Theft Auto series now at 465 millionTake-Two Interactive's latest results confirm yet another sales milestone for Grand Theft Auto V, with the game now reaching over 225 million copies sold.Feb 4, 2026 4:32 PM CST
• AMD's RDNA 4 focus for 2026 will reportedly be one GPU, the Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GBAccording to a new report AMD is shifting its Radeon focus to 8GB graphics cards, and for its RDNA 4 lineup that only means a single GPU.Feb 3, 2026 11:01 PM CST
• AMD CEO confirms Valve is 'on track' to begin shipping its AMD-powered Steam Machine soonAMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su says Valve is 'on-track' to begin shipping its AMD-powered Steam Machine 'early this year' while also teasing next-gen Xbox for 2027.Feb 3, 2026 9:11 PM CST
• Take-Two CEO on user-generated content: 'We see it as an interesting opportunity'Analysts see user-generated content as a kind of new frontier for gaming, and Take-Two CEO shows more willingness to embrace UGC in unspecified ways.Feb 3, 2026 7:37 PM CST
• Take-Two CEO comments on GTA 6 digital-only rumor: 'That's not the plan'Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick comments on recent rumors that Grand Theft Auto 6 will be a digital-only game at launch, denying the claims.Feb 3, 2026 3:58 PM CST
• Notepad++ hack detailed - and what to do if you think you might be affected'State-sponsored hackers' are being blamed for compromising the popular alternative to Windows Notepad over a period of six months last year.Feb 3, 2026 11:24 AM CST
• Microsoft is reevaluating its Windows 11 AI strategy, might even remove Copilot featuresAccording to a new report Microsoft has finally read the room and is looking at scaling back adding new Copilot AI features to Windows 11.Feb 3, 2026 8:02 AM CST
• Samsung confirms its 2026 OLED TVs and monitors are G-SYNC CompatibleSamsung confirms its new 4K 165 Hz OLED TVs will support G-SYNC, alongside its new 27-inch Odyssey G6 gaming monitor with its 1,040 Hz refresh rate.Feb 3, 2026 6:59 AM CST
• Redditor buys 2TB Samsung 990 PRO SSD, gets scammed: locked to 20MB/sec, like a 2005 USB stickRedditor buys a 2TB Samsung 990 PRO SSD from a 'known local distributor contact' and gets scammed: SSD is flagged as counterfeit, locked to 20MB/sec speed.Feb 2, 2026 9:09 PM CST
• GOG admits it used AI to create controversial New Year Sales bannerClassic games retailer GOG was recently caught using AI to generate a promotional image that was accidentally pushed live in a recent storefront sale.Feb 2, 2026 3:32 PM CST
• Blizzard QA testers reach agreement with Microsoft, ratify new union contractUnionized Blizzard QA testers have ratified a contract for better working terms, with Microsoft agreeing to a 3-year contract deal with protections.Feb 2, 2026 12:29 PM CST
• Apple's new M5 Pro and M5 Max chips launching with the release of macOS 26.3Apple's beefier M5 Pro and M5 Max processors for new MacBook Pro laptops will release with macOS 26.3, which is currently in beta testing.Feb 1, 2026 11:55 PM CST
• TSMC needs to double production over the next 10 years to keep up with NVIDIA demandNVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang says TSMC needs to double production over the next 10 years... just to meet current NVIDIA demand, as AI boom isn't slowing down.Feb 1, 2026 9:09 PM CST
• Logitech says if its new mouse doesn't 'change the way you play' you'll get a full refundLogitech is so confident that its new PRO X2 SUPERSTRIKE Wireless Gaming Mouse will improve your game that it's offering a money-back guarantee.Feb 1, 2026 7:02 PM CST
• Philips intros ENVIA 27M25500XD: claims the world's first 1000Hz gaming monitor spotPhilips unveils its new ENVIA 27M2N5500XD: the world's first 1000Hz dual-mode gaming monitor, ready for 1440p @ 540Hz or 720p @ 1000Hz.Feb 1, 2026 4:03 PM CST

• Tencent funded failed FPS Highguard, has a seat on The Game Awards advisory boardNew reports indicate that Tencent subsidiary TiMi had funded the failed live service shooter Highguard, and Tencent has a seat on the Game Awards board.Feb 18, 2026 1:17 PM CST
• Valve blames current Steam Deck shortages on global memory crisisIf the Steam Deck OLED is currently 'out of stock' in your region it's because of the 'memory and storage shortages' causing chaos in consumer tech.Feb 16, 2026 11:37 PM CST
• PlayStation 6 won't feature 'full' RDNA 5: next-gen Xbox is faster, but PS6 still a powerhouseSony's next-generation PlayStation 6 won't feature a 'full' RDNA 5 chip, but it'll still be a powerhouse that sports 6-12x performance in RT gaming.Feb 16, 2026 9:45 PM CST
• Unity AI will let you create 'full casual games' with text prompts and no coding experienceAn upgraded Unity AI that will let budding game developers create full games with natural language prompts is set to be unveiled at GDC.Feb 16, 2026 8:03 PM CST
• Samsung unveils new groundbreaking OLED technology that will change TVs and monitorsSamsung is bringing its brand-new QD-OLED Penta Tandem technology to its displays and panels this year, leveling up OLED brightness and efficiency.Feb 16, 2026 12:32 AM CST
• Valve's Steam Deck is out of stock and it's sparking worries of a memory crisis shortageAll three Steam Deck models are currently 'out of stock' in several regions, is it the latest bit of PC gaming hardware affected by the memory crisis?Feb 15, 2026 10:37 PM CST
• Norwegian retailer will give you a FREE copy of GTA 6 if your baby is born on launch dayA Norwegian retailer is throwing a new promotion: Komplett will give you a FREE copy of Grand Theft Auto 6 if your baby is born on launch day.Feb 14, 2026 6:26 PM CST
• Xbox retiring Social Clubs because not enough people used themMicrosoft is retiring Social Clubs on the Xbox platform as the company continues iterating and 'focusing on the social experiences players use most today'Feb 14, 2026 10:18 AM CST
• Metal Gear Solid 4 finally breaks PS3 exclusivity, coming to Xbox in new collectionOver a decade after release, Metal Gear Solid 4 Guns of the Patriots is finally coming to Xbox as part of the new MGS Master Collection Vol 2 bundle.Feb 13, 2026 2:32 PM CST
• AMD could release next-gen desktop RDNA 5 GPUs in 2027, near same time as next-gen XboxAMD is reportedly prepared to launch a next-gen RDNA 5-based GPU in 2027, uses the same GPU chiplet as the next-gen Xbox, which launches in 2027.Feb 13, 2026 1:53 AM CST
• COLORFUL's GeForce RTX 50 Series EVOL P15 laptops are built for gamers and creatorsCOLORFUL has announced a pair of new GeForce RTX 50 Series gaming laptops, with its new EVOL P15 Carbon Grey and EVOL P15 Cloud White notebooks.Feb 12, 2026 11:36 PM CST
• Samsung officially ships HBM4 ready for NVIDIA's next-gen Rubin AI chipsSamsung has officially announced its new HBM4 memory is one of the first to be 'commercially' shipped, ready for 13Gbps and NVIDIA's next-gen Rubin chips.Feb 12, 2026 10:10 PM CST
• Marathon server slam stress test begins February 26 on PS5, Xbox, and PC, open to all playersBungie has confirmed that it will hold a major stress test of Marathon's servers later this month as it nears official launch of its new live service FPS.Feb 12, 2026 8:38 PM CST
• Dead or Alive 7 announced by Koei Tecmo: 'The dawn of a new chapter awaits'A new Dead or Alive game has officially been confirmed to be in development for PlayStation 5 by Koei Tecmo during Sony's latest State of Play event.Feb 12, 2026 6:36 PM CST
• Jason Momoa to star in Sony's new feature-length Helldivers movie, coming Holiday 2027In a surreal time is a flat circle moment, Sony is making a feature-length film based on the Helldivers series, and the movie will star Jason Momoa.Feb 12, 2026 3:33 PM CST
• NVIDIA's new RTX 6000D appears in teardown: 84GB GDDR7 in China compared to the full 96GBNVIDIA's new tweaked-for-China RTX 6000D with 84GB of GDDR7 gets the teardown treatment: dual-GPU workstation card with 28 x 3GB GDDR7 modules.Feb 12, 2026 12:44 AM CST
• Diablo 2 gets loot filters, stash tabs, and built-in holy grail tracker in new $25 expansionDiablo 2 Resurrected is finally getting major quality of life improvements as Blizzard adds some of the most fan-requested features...for a price.Feb 11, 2026 5:35 PM CST
• Microsoft is refreshing Secure Boot certificates, so you might need to update Windows'Refreshing new certificates represents one of the largest coordinated security maintenance efforts across the Windows ecosystem,' Microsoft explains.Feb 11, 2026 6:57 AM CST
• Resident Evil Requiem GeForce RTX 50 Series Bundle announcedNVIDIA's new Resident Evil Requiem GeForce RTX 50 Series Bundle is giving away free copies of one of 2026's biggest games with select GPUs.Feb 11, 2026 5:34 AM CST
• Intel shows off next-gen 'ZAM' memory prototype: new Z-angle architecture, next-gen performanceIntel joins forces with SoftBank and its subsidiary SAImemory on next-gen ZAM: Z-angle memory with memory design driven by power and thermal constraints.Feb 10, 2026 9:09 PM CST
• Disney's new CEO wants to premiere movies in FortniteDisney may start premiere movies within Fortnite, the gestalt pop culture glut that has become the go-to for marketing activations that generate revenue.Feb 10, 2026 5:35 PM CST
• 'MacBook became hot as hell in a couple of minutes': Nasty Edge bug hit macOS, but it's fixedBug that caused CPU to rev up to the point of overheating was pointed out to Microsoft in testing - yet still made it to the release version of Edge.Feb 10, 2026 2:04 PM CST
• Remedy delivers good news after Firebreak miss, as earnings skyrocket +46% over holidaysRemedy Entertainment has bounced back following the disastrous performance of its most recent new game FBC Firebreak with strong holiday revenues.Feb 10, 2026 8:38 AM CST
• ChatGPT now has ads and OpenAI says they 'do not influence' answersChatGPT is getting ads in the U.S. as OpenAI aims to find new sources of revenue to support hundreds of millions of active users interacting with the AI.Feb 9, 2026 11:57 PM CST
• ASRock releases BIOS Update for AMD AM5 systems to improve stability and fix 'no boot' issuesASRock's new Beta BIOS version 4.07.AS01 for AM5 motherboards includes AMD's latest AGESA 1.3.0.0a, and is available now to download.Feb 9, 2026 10:28 PM CST
• Apple's new entry-level MacBook might only have 8GB, but it'll account for 25% of all Mac salesApple's new entry-level MacBook will reportedly account for 25% of all 2025 Mac sales, will feature just 8GB of RAM and a price of $799.Feb 9, 2026 8:08 PM CST
• Ghost of Yotei contributed greatly to Sony's Q3, made up over 25% of first-party game salesSony management confirms Ghost of Yotei 'contributed significantly' to PlayStation's Q3 sales results, with the game making up a quarter of total 1P sales.Feb 9, 2026 12:29 PM CST
• Intel's new 900 series chipset: Z990, Z970, W980, Q970, B960 for next-gen Nova Lake desktop CPUIntel's next-gen Nova Lake-S desktop CPUs are on the way with a new LGA1954 socket, with Intel's new 900 series chipsets now leaked.Feb 9, 2026 7:07 AM CST
• Qualcomm's next-gen Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro rumor: flexibility for OEMs with DRAM, storageQualcomm's next-gen Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro SoC rumored with increased flexibility for partners: new or older DRAM and storage to save costs.Feb 9, 2026 1:01 AM CST
• PC Game Pass might lose access to day one games like Forza Horizon 6 and Fable in 2026A new report indicates that Microsoft is planning to consolidate PC Game Pass into the Xbox Game Pass Premium tier and drop access to day-one games.Feb 8, 2026 11:37 PM CST
• AMD Threadripper PRO 9995WX mod: custom IHS as waterblock, keeps CPU under 50W at 1550W powerAMD's new 96-core Ryzen Threadripper 9995WX workstation CPU worth $12K mod: turns IHS into water block, keeps the chip under 50W when drawing 1550W power.Feb 8, 2026 10:10 PM CST
• Intel preps new Z990 and Z970 chipsets for next-gen Nova Lake desktop CPUs on LGA1954 socketIntel has added new Z990 and Z970 chipsets to its recently updated roadmap, ready for the new LGA1954 socket and next-gen Nova Lake desktop processors.Feb 8, 2026 8:22 PM CST
• Sony exec: 'We promote the use of AI, especially in game production'Sony Corp CFO Lin Tao says that the company is prepared to potentially disrupt the game development process with AI tools in a bid to innovate production.Feb 8, 2026 5:17 PM CST
• ASUS ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 5090D V2 with 24GB GDDR7 released in China, costs $4300ASUS ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 5090D V2 launches in China for an eye-watering $4300 USD, with 24GB GDDR7 on a 384-bit memory bus at 28Gbps.Feb 7, 2026 8:07 PM CST
• MachineGames intends to 'finish the Wolfenstein trilogy,' but still won't confirm sequelWill Wolfenstein 3 happen? MachineGames intends to make a third game and finish the trilogy, but the studio won't outright say if it's in development.Feb 6, 2026 2:32 PM CST
• How good can Walmart's tech bargains get? Clearance aisle visit scores four SSDs at 85% offA Redditor bought four SSDs costing over $1,300 for a total spend of $210, with reductions having brought these drives down to 85% off in total.Feb 6, 2026 10:50 AM CST
• NVIDIA sets a release date for its new DLSS Dynamic Multi Frame Generation techNVIDIA is planning on releasing DLSS 4.5's new and improved Multi Frame Generation 6X and Dynamic Multi Frame Generation in April.Feb 5, 2026 11:31 PM CST
• ZOTAC announces its first case, the compact GAMING ALLOY Micro-ATX chassisThe ZOTAC GAMING ALLOY mATX, which is exclusive to the Asia Pacific region, is the company's first case and features a design similar to its latest GPUs.Feb 5, 2026 10:02 PM CST
• AMD CEO says its new semi-custom SoC is ready for next-gen Xbox launching in 2027AMD confirms its upcoming semi-custom SoC that will be the heart of Microsoft's next-gen Xbox console is 'progressing well to support a launch in 2027'.Feb 5, 2026 8:35 PM CST
• Sony reveals Horizon Hunters Gathering, a new 3-player co-op live game with roguelike lootingGuerrilla's latest Horizon game is a 3-player co-op live game centered around hunting with a cartoonish Fortnite/Sea of Thieves/Marvel Rivals style.Feb 5, 2026 1:31 PM CST
• Steam Machine hitting 4K 60FPS on demanding games will require aggressive FSR upscalingThe good news is that Valve is looking to improve upscaling performance on the Steam Machine as well as add driver-based optimizations for ray-tracing.Feb 4, 2026 11:56 PM CST
• WD teases new HDD solutions at Innovation Day: 100TB+ in 2029, new High Bandwidth Drive techWD unveils its clear path to 100TB+ HDDs in 2029, up from the 40TB limit now: also new HDD performance architecture that closes the gap with QLC flash.Feb 4, 2026 10:10 PM CST
• After months of losing ground to AMD, Intel's CPU share among PC gamers is growingThe Steam Hardware & Software Survey results for January 2026 show Intel regaining ground in the CPU space after several months of Ryzen growth.Feb 4, 2026 9:03 PM CST
• Valve 'not confident' enough on Steam Machine pricing or release date, need more time to decideValve has given an update on its new hardware, but it's more of the same as Valve has yet to share info on a release date or price due to disruptions.Feb 4, 2026 6:36 PM CST
• Take-Two CEO makes it clear that 'generative AI has zero part' in GTA 6CEO Strauss Zelnick said in an interview that the worlds which Rockstar Games builds are handcrafted and 'that's what differentiates them'.Feb 4, 2026 1:48 PM CST
• AMD's Client and Gaming segment had a record 2025, driven by demand for Ryzen processorsClient and Gaming revenue hit a record $14.6 billion in 2025, a massive 51% increase over 2024. AMD attributes the bulk of this growth to its Ryzen lineup.Feb 3, 2026 10:34 PM CST
• Grand Theft Auto 6 'marketing beats' return in summer 2026, gearing up for November launchTake-Two Interactive boss said the team 'feel great about' Grand Theft Auto 6, teasing new 'marketing beats' coming this summer ahead of launch.Feb 3, 2026 8:44 PM CST
• Logitech's new G325 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Headset has a hidden microphoneWith its integrated mic, 24-bit audio support, lightweight build, and $80 price tag, the Logitech G325 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Headset is a disruptor.Feb 3, 2026 7:03 PM CST
• Nearly 25% of Nintendo's total 6 billion lifetime game sales were made on the SwitchNintendo has sold over 1.5 billion games on the Switch multi-SKU platform, which accounts for nearly a quarter of the company's total 6 billion sales.Feb 3, 2026 2:32 PM CST
• Nintendo scores $5.1 billion net sales and 19% margin through Holiday 2025Nintendo's latest Q3 Fiscal Year 2026 results give an update on the end-year earnings that the company made throughout the critical Holiday 2025 period.Feb 3, 2026 10:32 AM CST
• NVIDIA is working on a new Shield TV, original will be supported for a long timeIt's been over a decade since NVIDIA launched the first Shield TV, with a new interview confirming that the team is still working on new hardware.Feb 3, 2026 7:58 AM CST
• GeForce RTX 5070 joins the RTX 3060 as one of the most popular GPUs among PC gamersThe GeForce RTX 5070 begins 2026 as one of the most popular gaming GPUs, as seen in the latest Steam Hardware & Software Survey results.Feb 3, 2026 6:28 AM CST
• Intel Xeon 600 'Granite Rapids-WS' workstation CPU details: Xeon 698X has 86C/172T for $7699Intel has announced its new Xeon 600 'Granite Rapids' workstation CPUs: flagship Xeon 698X has 86 cores, 172 threads for $7699, ready to be overclocked.Feb 2, 2026 8:26 PM CST
• New Tekken 8 characters revealed, Bandai Namco takes straightforward approach with Season 3Bandai Namco reveals three new characters and a fourth mystery character will be the playable roster for Tekken 8's new Season 3, which begins in May.Feb 2, 2026 2:32 PM CST
• Apple might not use TSMC's new N2P node for M6 chip, stick to N2 to save on manufacturing costsApple's next-gen M6 processor for its refreshed OLED MacBook Pro has been rumored to launch sooner than anticipated, sticks with TSMC N2 for lower costs.Feb 2, 2026 6:09 AM CST
• Here's the most reliable PC hardware covering CPUs, GPUs, Motherboards, and morePuget Systems, a company that builds and tests PC systems, has put together its list of the most reliable PC hardware and components for 2025.Feb 1, 2026 11:32 PM CST
• NVIDIA teases 'major release' of a new chip: its new Arm-based N1X processorNVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang publicly talks about its new N1X/N1 processor, a joint project with MediaTek for a system-on-a-chip for 'AI computers'.Feb 1, 2026 8:19 PM CST
• NVIDIA releases important GeForce Security Update Driver for GeForce GTX 10 Series GPUsGeForce Security Update Driver 582.28 is a new driver release for NVIDIA's Maxwell, Pascal, and Volta-based graphics cards, fixing several vulnerabilities.Feb 1, 2026 6:33 PM CST
• AMD's next-gen Zen 6 CCD: similar size to Zen 5, but with 50% more cores on TSMC's new 2nm nodeAMD's next-gen Zen 6 CCD measures in at 76mm2, just a tad bigger than Zen 5 CCDs but with 50% more CPU cores and cache, fabbed on TSMC N2 process node.Feb 1, 2026 2:51 AM CST

• NZXT's new compact H2 Mini PC offers impressive airflow and desktop GeForce RTX 5080 powerNZXT is launching an all-in-one compact gaming PC in the US with the H2 Mini PC that pairs its new H2 Flow Mini-ITX Case with a GeForce RTX 5080 GPU.Feb 17, 2026 10:14 AM CST
• MSI's new GeForce RTX 5090 LIGHTNING Z hits eBay, this GPU could be yours for up to $14,999MSI's new flagship GeForce RTX 5090 LIGHTNING Z has hit eBay with sellers asking for anywhere between $7785 through to an insane $14,999.Feb 16, 2026 11:11 PM CST
• Intel's high-end 900-series mobos only ones to handle 800W+ power of Intel Nova Lake CPUsIntel's next-gen 52-core Nova Lake CPUs rumored with up to 800W and beyond power usage, with only highest-end 900-series mobos to support full power.Feb 16, 2026 9:09 PM CST
• Nintendo mulling Switch 2 price hike in 2026, inside sources sayNintendo could raise the price of its new Switch 2 console in a bid to stabilize as 'parabolic' demand for new semiconductors squeezes chip supply.Feb 16, 2026 3:33 PM CST
• AMD's desktop CPU market share grew by almost 15% in 2025, all thanks to RyzenAMD's desktop CPU revenue share grew by 14.6% in 2025, driven by Ryzen demand, as AMD continues to gobble up market share from Intel.Feb 16, 2026 12:04 AM CST
• Microsoft's AI boss says AI could replace all white-collar jobs within 18 monthsMicrosoft's AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman says that all white-collar job tasks could be 'fully automated by an AI within the next 12 to 18 months.'Feb 15, 2026 9:49 PM CST
• Micron now mass producing the world's first PCIe Gen6 SSD: up to 28GB/sec read speedsMicron has started mass production of its new 9650 SSD: the world's first Gen6 SSD with up to 28GB/sec read speeds, both air and liquid-cooled variants.Feb 14, 2026 5:33 PM CST
• Here's what 96GB of LPCAMM2 memory with LPDDR5X-9600 modules looks like, production coming soonCheck out this faster LPCAMM2 LPDDR5X memory modules: huge 96GB capacity and 9600 MT/s transfer rates, entering mass production in the near future.Feb 13, 2026 6:15 PM CST
• Apple's next-gen iPhone 18 Pro with C2 5G modem will treat satellites like far away cell towersApple's next-gen iPhone 18 Pro with its in-house C2 5G modem will reportedly feature a new connectivity protocol: uses satellites as nearby cell towers.Feb 13, 2026 5:05 AM CST
• SK hynix shows off 16Gb LPDDR6 at 14.4Gbps, while Samsung sends LPDDR6X samples to QualcommSK hynix will be showing off its latest 16Gbit (2GB) LPDDR6 SDRAM design at ISSCC 2026: aiming for 14.4Gbps per I/O pin on new LPDDR6 memory.Feb 13, 2026 12:36 AM CST
• GAMEMAX launches new NEX C51 and NEX C31 Panoramic PC CasesGAMEMAX NEX C51 and NEX 31 panoramic cases offer dual tempered glass designs with ample room for high-performance cooling and components.Feb 12, 2026 11:04 PM CST
• New 2D Castlevania game Belmont's Curse announced, set decades after Castlevania III on NESMotion Twin is getting an official crack at a 2D Castlevania game with Belmont's Curse, a new side-scroller set after Castlevania III Dracula's Curse.Feb 12, 2026 9:39 PM CST
• MSI Afterburner updated with new GPU protection features and RTX 5090 Lightning supportMSI Afterburner 4.6.7 Beta 2 adds support for the new GeForce RTX 5090 LIGHTNING Z and MSI's impressive GPU Safeguard+ technology.Feb 12, 2026 7:32 PM CST
• Death Stranding 2 coming to PC with unlocked FPS, ultrawide, and DualSense supportSony and Kojima Productions have officially confirmed Death Stranding 2 will release on Steam on March 19, 2026, and more post-release content is coming.Feb 12, 2026 5:35 PM CST
• Amazon Fire TV stick gets NVIDIA GeForce Now app - but there's a sizeable catchWhile it's great to see an official GeForce Now app debut for Amazon's Fire TV, the caveat is that you're limited to 1080p resolution with no HDR support.Feb 12, 2026 2:05 PM CST
• HP intros new OMEN gaming laptop subscription: RTX 5080 tier costs $130 per monthHP now has a gaming laptop subscription service: pay monthly to borrow a RTX 4050 laptop starting from $50 per month, RTX 5080 laptop for $130 per month.Feb 11, 2026 11:57 PM CST
• Diablo 2 gets new playable class after 25 years, Warlock confirmed in new $25 expansionDiablo 2 is getting a new class decades after Lord of Destruction, with the Warlock coming to the game in the Reign of the Warlock update.Feb 11, 2026 4:21 PM CST
• Sapphire unveils Radeon RX 9070 XT NITRO+ Crimson Desert Edition GPUThe new SAPPHIRE Radeon RX 9070 XT NITRO+ Crimson Desert Edition sees one of RDNA 4's most impressive graphics cards get a visual makeover.Feb 11, 2026 6:31 AM CST
• G.SKILL OC World Cup 2026 memory overclocking competition kicks off with $40,000 USD prize poolG.SKILL OC World Cup 2026 begins its Online Qualifier round this month, with the Grand Final once again set for the main stage at Computex 2026.Feb 11, 2026 5:03 AM CST
• AMD's next-gen Zen 6-based 'Medusa Halo' APU rumored with LPDDR6 memory supportAMD's next-generation family of Medusa Halo APUs will power a new wave of Ryzen AI Max SoCs that are rumored to support LPDDR6 memory.Feb 10, 2026 8:26 PM CST
• Binding of Isaac dev's new game Mewgenics is currently the #1 best-seller on SteamMewgenics, the new indie game from Binding of Isaac and Super Meat Boy creator Edmund McMillen, is a big hit and is currently the #1 best-seller on Steam.Feb 10, 2026 4:34 PM CST
• Remedy wants to keep FBC Firebreak alive indefinitely despite the game's poor performanceInteresting comments from Remedy's interim CEO on FBC Firebreak, as the group apparently wants to keep the failed live shooter online indefinitely.Feb 10, 2026 1:34 PM CST
• Intel's next-gen Nova Lake desktop CPUs with dual compute tiles rumor: over 700W power (!)Intel's next-generation Nova Lake-S desktop CPUs with dual compute dies (up to 52 cores total) rumored to use an insane 700W+ of power.Feb 10, 2026 5:05 AM CST
• Arc Raiders publisher Nexon is developing a StarCraft shooter for BlizzardA new reports says Nexon, owners of Arc Raiders studio Embark, recently struck a deal with Blizzard to develop a new shooter set in the StarCraft universe.Feb 9, 2026 11:29 PM CST
• Razer CEO dislikes 'GenAI Slop' but believes 'AI is a tool to help game developers'Razer CEO and Co-founder Min-Liang Tan opens up about the company's push into AI, noting that it's key to the future of game development.Feb 9, 2026 10:03 PM CST
• Remedy's new CEO vows to 'protect what makes the studio special'Remedy Entertainment appoints a new CEO, Jean-Charles Gaudechon, who has made a pact to 'protect what makes Remedy special' while delivering new games.Feb 9, 2026 3:37 PM CST
• It looks like Google plans to nag Windows 11 users to open its Chrome browser at bootupA nag banner is now appearing in testing to prompt Chrome users to make the web browser start automatically when Windows 11 first boots.Feb 9, 2026 9:45 AM CST
• The next-gen Xbox console runs full Windows 11: Steam, Epic Games Store, fresh OEM designsMicrosoft's next-gen Xbox is in the ovens, with rumors that it will run the full version of Windows 11, and allow OEMs to make their own hardware.Feb 9, 2026 6:06 AM CST
• AMD still has no plans to bring FSR 4 to RDNA 3 GPUs, and that's a shameAMD bringing FSR 4's AI-upscaling and Super Resolution to RDNA 3 feels like an easy win, especially given a version was in development and leaked.Feb 9, 2026 12:38 AM CST
• OLED gaming monitor shows minimal burn-in after 3,000 hours of daily useAfter 3,000 hours of playing Overwatch daily and using the same DaVinci Resolve and Fusion 360 apps, this OLED display only shows minimal signs of burn-in.Feb 8, 2026 11:04 PM CST
• PlayStation 6 will reportedly feature 30GB of high-speed GDDR7 memoryA new leak suggests the PlayStation 6 will feature 30GB of fast GDDR7 memory, with the upcoming next-gen PlayStation handheld featuring 24GB of LPDDR5X.Feb 8, 2026 9:36 PM CST
• Sony believes AI is a tool that can empower artists and creators, not replace themSony executives comment on the use of AI for entertainment content production, essentially saying that the human touch from creators is still important.Feb 8, 2026 7:37 PM CST
• Apple's entry-level MacBook rumored with 8GB RAM: DRAM crisis forced move, priced under $799Apple feels DRAM price crunch, but not expected to affect its plans for entry-level MacBook with 8GB RAM, expecting to sell 5-8 million units.Feb 7, 2026 11:54 PM CST
• MSI Taiwan confirms RTX 5090 LIGHTNING Z costs $5200 with one-day lottery event to try buy itMSI Taiwan teases that its monster new GeForce RTX 5090 LIGHTNING Z costs over $5000, and that users have to enter a lottery to win a chance to buy it.Feb 7, 2026 6:51 PM CST
• Baldur's Gate 3 TV series ordered at HBO, showrunner reaches out to Larian for thoughtsHBO teams up with Last of Us showrunner Craig Mazin for a new TV series based on Baldur's Gate 3, but the game devs at Larian aren't involved in the show.Feb 6, 2026 1:31 PM CST
• No Switch 2 price hike on immediate horizon, RAM shortage didn't impact Nintendo Q3 profitsNintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa confirms that there are no immediate plans to raise prices on the Switch 2 as a result of ongoing RAM shortages.Feb 6, 2026 10:17 AM CST
• DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation comes to Nioh 3, Sea of Remnants, and moreNVIDIA DLSS support arrives in a new batch of games this week, including Nioh 3, Sea of Remnants, Vampires: Bloodlord Rising, and Carmageddon: Rogue Shift.Feb 5, 2026 10:57 PM CST
• NVIDIA rumors: RTX 50 SUPER not launching this year, RTX 60 'Rubin' delayed over DRAM crisisNVIDIA is reportedly NOT releasing an upgraded RTX 50 SUPER series this year, RTX 60 'Rubin' originally planned for 2027, but has 'been delayed'.Feb 5, 2026 9:38 PM CST
• Intel has reportedly delayed its Panther Lake CPUs for gaming handhelds, expected in Q2 2026Intel has reportedly delayed its new Panther Lake-powered chips for gaming handhelds until Q2 2026, with an 'unexpected delay' rumored.Feb 5, 2026 7:56 PM CST
• Sony has made at least $2.3 billion selling first-party games on PC and XboxNew data released by Sony indicates that the company has generated a cumulative total of at least $2.3 billion from selling games on PC & Xbox platforms.Feb 5, 2026 10:46 AM CST
• Borderlands 4 for the Nintendo Switch 2 has been shelved as performance issues persist'We made the difficult decision to pause development,' Take-Two Interactive said, confirming that Borderlands 4's handheld version has been shelved.Feb 4, 2026 11:03 PM CST
• AMD CEO Lisa Su says AI is 'accelerating at a pace that I would not have imagined'AMD's share price dropped 13% after its latest financial report, and even though it recorded record revenue, CEO Lisa Su is now out there calming nerves.Feb 4, 2026 9:31 PM CST
• Blizzard renames Overwatch 2 to Overwatch, because it's a 'living universe'Blizzard have just announced that it has renamed Overwatch 2 to just Overwatch, because the game is a living universe that keeps growing.Feb 4, 2026 8:08 PM CST
• Grand Theft Auto series has made $10.38 billion since GTA V's release, Take-Two data showsUpdated data from Take-Two Interactive shows that the Grand Theft Auto Franchise has made more than $10.381 billion since GTA V's release in 2013.Feb 4, 2026 5:35 PM CST
• NVIDIA's investigating FPS drops and visual glitches with its GPUs related to Windows 11 updateIt seems that the January update is seriously problematic for NVIDIA GPUs in some cases, with reports of black screens, FPS drops, and more besides.Feb 4, 2026 4:00 AM CST
• Intel teams with SoftBank on next-gen ZAM memory, prototypes to compete against HBM in 2028Intel looks to re-enter the memory business as it teams with SoftBank to introduce a new 'ZAM' memory solution, capitalizing on the mass DRAM demand.Feb 3, 2026 10:10 PM CST
• Intel Arc B770, aka Big Battlemage, has reportedly been canceled due to AIA new report citing sources at Intel is saying that the company has canceled the Intel Arc B770 in favor of the workstation, AI-focused Arc Pro B70.Feb 3, 2026 8:04 PM CST
• Did Outer Worlds 2's underperformance lead to a write-down at Xbox?New reports indicate that sales of Obsidian's The Outer Worlds 2 didn't meet Microsoft's internal expectations--was this part of a recent write-down?Feb 3, 2026 6:36 PM CST
• Switch beats DS to become Nintendo's best-selling video games hardware of all timeThe Switch has beaten the DS, and is now officially the best-selling Nintendo video games hardware of all time with over 155 million global shipments.Feb 3, 2026 12:29 PM CST
• Switch 2 sales already beat Wii U with 17.37 million shipmentsNintendo shipped over 7 million Switch 2 consoles during Holiday 2025, less than the Switch 1's holiday debut, but the system has beaten legacy sales.Feb 3, 2026 9:38 AM CST
• Analysts say PC DRAM pricing for Q1 2026 will hit record highs, doubling the previous estimateAnalysts have revised their previous estimate of an increase in DRAM (DDR4 and DDR5) pricing for Q1 2026 from 38-43% to a massive 105-110%.Feb 3, 2026 7:33 AM CST
• TSMC founder Morris Chang has dinner at local Taiwanese restaurant with NVIDIA CEO Jensen HuangTSMC founder Morris Chang doesn't go out much, but when he does he makes sure it's with NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang for dinner at a local Taiwanese restaurant.Feb 2, 2026 10:10 PM CST
• Raccoon City falls in new harrowing live action Resident Evil 9 teaserCapcom has published a new live-action trailer for Resident Evil 9 Requiem that shows the dramatic fall of Raccoon City that pulls at the heart strings.Feb 2, 2026 4:34 PM CST
• Morrowind doesn't 'stand the test of time' for a remake, Skyrim lead designer saysOriginal Oblivion and Skyrim developer Bruce Nesmith says that part of why Bethesda doesn't remake Morrowind is that it doesn't stand the test of time.Feb 2, 2026 1:31 PM CST
• Gaming stocks tumble after Google shows Project Genie's real-time AI-generated 3D worldsProject Genie lets users create interactive worlds to explore with detailed physics and virtually no limitations on what can be created.Feb 2, 2026 12:31 AM CST
• Sony patent for PlayStation controller with virtual customizable buttons emergesSony's new patent details a controller without any physical buttons, instead there's a bunch of sensors and display technology for customizable controls.Feb 1, 2026 10:27 PM CST
• GeForce RTX 5090 and 5080 Founders Edition GPUs with MSRP prices sell out in minutesGeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition cards with MSRP prices sold out in just eight minutes when stock was briefly available on January 30, 2026.Feb 1, 2026 7:29 PM CST
• LG suspends development of 8K OLED and 8K LCD TVs, the 8K TV dream is now over (for now)LG was the only TV maker still making 8K OLED TVs and 8K LCD TVs... not anymore, as LG pulls out of making anymore huge 8K TVs moving forward.Feb 1, 2026 4:44 PM CST

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