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UK regulators launch probe into Microsoft's software ecosystemThe UK's Competition Markets Authority has announced a probe into Microsoft's suite of enterprise software to investigate any unfair market advantages.Mar 31, 2026 11:31 PM CDT
NVIDIA launches DLSS 4.5 Dynamic Multi Frame Generation and Multi Frame Generation 6XThe full DLSS 4.5 update is now available with Dynamic Multi Frame Generation and up to 6X Multi Frame Generation ready to enable in 100s of games.Mar 31, 2026 9:33 PM CDT
Sony suspends almost all SD card sales due to global memory shortageThe company says it will continue to monitor the situation, but there is no specific timeline as to when normal sales will resume.Mar 31, 2026 6:31 PM CDT
Apple's coding language Swift can now be used to develop Android appsThe latest Swift update, version 6.3, allows developers to integrate Swift code into projects built with Kotlin and Java, or just make new native apps.Mar 31, 2026 3:45 PM CDT
SEGA wants to transform into a 'data-driven' business to fight industry volatilitySEGA plans to make changes in how it tracks consumer data to help it even the odds and combat the games industry's competition-driven sales volatility.Mar 31, 2026 2:32 PM CDT
Meta unveils two new AI Ray-Ban glasses for prescription wearersYour prescription glasses will now also have AI, but at least these features can help you track nutrition and translate languages on the go.Mar 31, 2026 1:20 PM CDT
Want to change your Gmail address? Thankfully now you can - here's howGoogle is now giving everyone in the US the ability to change their Google Account username, otherwise known as the first part of the Gmail address.Mar 31, 2026 12:00 PM CDT
The most boring protocol on the Internet can now run DOOM, loading from nearly 2,000 text records1,964 DNS text records and a PowerShell script is the latest absurd way someone has managed to get the iconic first-person shooter up and running.Mar 31, 2026 9:51 AM CDT
PS6 to reportedly ship with a 1TB SSD, will use AI to reduce game sizesSony has dropped the planned 2TB of storage for the PlayStation 6 down to 1TB, to save costs. However, the impact won't be that bad as you think.Mar 31, 2026 1:03 AM CDT
Rockstar's 'go nuts' mentality and intense fat trimming rule is shaping Grand Theft Auto 6A former Rockstar developer has explained some of the process Rockstar follows in game development leading up to a launch, and it involves fat trimming.Mar 31, 2026 12:05 AM CDT
Intel Arc Pro B70 'Big Battlemage' gaming performance tested, a lot faster than the Arc Pro B60Gaming performance on the Intel Arc Pro B70 shows us that an Intel Arc B770 'Big Battlemage' GPU would have been a decent 1440p performer.Mar 30, 2026 10:36 PM CDT
Super Mario Galaxy movie expected to make $350 million globally in first weekThe new Super Mario Galaxy movie is expected to make a whopping $350 million in opening ticket sales across the globe as the iconic franchise turns 40.Mar 30, 2026 6:36 PM CDT
Crimson Desert's lead voice actor says even he didn't know where the story was going during developmentThe lead voice actor was just as confused by Crimson Desert's undercooked story as players were, comparing the experience to working on a TV series.Mar 30, 2026 3:06 PM CDT
Starfield on Switch 2 'might get cancelled', Bethesda reportedly having a hard time with portBethesda is reportedly struggling to get a smooth playable build of Starfield on Nintendo's new Switch 2 console, and the project could get cancelled.Mar 30, 2026 1:31 PM CDT
Crimson Desert hits 276,000 players after new patch, fans ecstatic about tweaks and changesPearl Abyss continues making big changes to Crimson Desert based on fan feedback, adding features and content that fans actually want to see in the game.Mar 30, 2026 12:29 PM CDT
'FSR Latency Reduction 2' will soon be the new name for AMD's Anti-Lag 2 technologyThe rename comes as part of red team's broader plan to unite its various FidelityFX technologies under a single FSR brand, much like DLSS.Mar 30, 2026 9:27 AM CDT
After ASUS, an ASRock motherboard is now suspected of killing three Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPUsThird time was not the charm for this user, as their ASRock B850M motherboard allegedly killed three Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPUs in under four months.Mar 30, 2026 8:10 AM CDT
GTA 6 launch price hinted at by Take-Two CEO: $3 billion game, but not a $100 price tagTake-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick has hinted at Grand Theft Auto 6 pricing while commenting on AAA titles having in-game advertising.Mar 30, 2026 7:02 AM CDT
Nintendo is remaking these iconic N64 games for the Switch 2New rumors are pointing to a 'classic-style' Star Fox game and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake coming to the Switch 2 in 2026.Mar 29, 2026 11:58 PM CDT
ROG X870E APEX pushes low latency DDR5-8800 OC with new Ryzen 9 9950X3D2AMD new flagship Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition CPU with a whopping 208MB of cache is launching next month, and it'll arrive with impressive memory support.Mar 29, 2026 10:29 PM CDT
Leaked AMD Zen 6 EPYC Venice samples spotted with 64-192 cores across 1P & 2P setups on Congo, Kenya, and Nigeria PlatformsAMD's first 2nm-based Zen 6 processors are set to debut in data centers, with the EPYC 9006 'Venice' family launching in the second half of 2026.Mar 29, 2026 1:06 PM CDT
Final Fantasy 9 Remake still in limbo as Square Enix doubles down on FF7 Remake part 3Square Enix has opted to focus on its current slate of in-development games rather than the Final Fantasy 9 Remake, with other games taking priority.Mar 28, 2026 8:47 PM CDT
Bethesda delists Elder Scrolls game from all platforms, and will take it offline in JuneBethesda has officially delisted Elder Scrolls Blades, the unpopular free-to-play microtransaction-driven mobile game, and will take it offline this June.Mar 28, 2026 2:32 PM CDT
Several AMD RX 9070 XT models drop to $699, paired with a free SSD, PSU, or AIOWhile still $100 over MSRP, the extra goodies and a free copy of Crimson Desert help bridge the gap and sweeten the deal for interested customers.Mar 28, 2026 11:08 AM CDT
As PS5 Pro hits $900, analyst believes Xbox and Switch 2 could also get future price hikes to combat shortages and inflationAs Sony raises the price of the PlayStation consoles, leading to a $900 PS5 Pro, Microsoft and Nintendo could also raise prices to combat disruptions.Mar 27, 2026 3:33 PM CDT
Pearl Abyss more interested in boosting Crimson Desert's sales than making DLC or mod support as game nears 5 million salesSouth Korean games-maker Pearl Abyss says that its top priority is boosting Crimson Desert's game sales, with mod support and DLC taking a backseat.Mar 27, 2026 1:31 PM CDT
Ocarina of Time remake coming to Switch 2 later this year, reports indicateNintendo has big plans to capitalize on The Legend of Zelda's 40th anniversary with a remake of one of the most beloved Zelda games, Ocarina of Time.Mar 27, 2026 10:33 AM CDT
Apple retires the Mac Pro with no plans for a successor, leaving the Mac Studio as its only high-end desktopApple has discontinued the Mac Pro with no plans for future hardware, making the Mac Studio the new top of its professional desktop lineup.Mar 27, 2026 7:30 AM CDT
Hell is Us to release on Nintendo Switch 2, official ESRB rating spoils announcementAn ESRB rating has revealed Hell is Us is making its way to the Nintendo Switch 2, suggesting an official announcement for the title is around the corner.Mar 27, 2026 3:31 AM CDT
CD Projekt using AI efficiency tools to assist developers: 'Our games are, and will continue to be, created by humans'CD Projekt is utilizing artificial intelligence tools while developing new games, yet management is clear that actual people will always call the shots.Mar 26, 2026 6:36 PM CDT
Report: PlayStation 5 to increase by €100 in Europe, PS5 Pro now €900Sony will reportedly raise the prices of its PlayStation 5 base and Pro consoles by €100, leading to a market with a €900 mid-gen console upgrade.Mar 26, 2026 3:33 PM CDT
Two things are causing AAA game development costs to hit $300 million per gameAn industry insider has revealed that the average development cost for a AAA video game is approximately $300 million, and in some cases, it can be higher.Mar 26, 2026 12:56 PM CDT
$6M verdict rocks big tech as Meta and YouTube found liable for addictionA court found Meta and Google liable in a social media addiction trial, in which a jury found that platform design choices can negatively affect users.Mar 26, 2026 10:05 AM CDT
Samsung 870 Evo SATA SSD arrives out of nowhere in new 8TB capacity - but the price tag is predictably wallet-worryingIf you want a big SSD, there's a new SATA option in town on sale via European retailers - although Samsung hasn't yet officially announced this drive.Mar 26, 2026 8:54 AM CDT
Meet the White House's 'Avengers' team tasked with keeping the US safe from AIThe White House has unveiled a list of new council members who will advise the President of the United States on science, technology, and AI.Mar 26, 2026 3:20 AM CDT
Forza Horizon 6 to support DLSS 4 on day one with ray-traced reflections and global illuminationDLSS 4 is coming to the highly anticipated Forza Horizon 6, the neon racing of Screamer, the creepy horror of Subliminal, and Alan Wake Remastered.Mar 26, 2026 12:36 AM CDT
NVIDIA releases GeForce Hotfix Display Driver 596.02 to fix stuttering in one gameGeForce Hotfix Display Driver version 596.02 has been released, however, it's purely for those playing Arknights: Endfield on a GeForce RTX card.Mar 25, 2026 11:34 PM CDT
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 director defends DLSS 5, says 'No way haters will stop this'Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's game director defends DLSS 5 by saying that the negative feedback won't get in the way or stop it from being a game-changer.Mar 25, 2026 9:04 PM CDT
Pearl Abyss stock finally rebounds, up +23% following Crimson Desert sales announcementPearl Abyss's stock is starting a course correction, rebounding upwards on the heels of Crimson Desert's strong multi-million sales performance.Mar 25, 2026 5:35 PM CDT
Nintendo price adjusts new Switch 2 games in US region, digital to be cheaper and physical more expensiveNintendo has announced and confirmed the $10 price difference between digital and physical first-party games will now be reflected in the United States.Mar 25, 2026 2:32 PM CDT
Intel's new iBOT utility triggers benchmark validity warnings for Core Ultra 200S Plus and 300 series CPUs in GeekbenchGeekbench is flagging all results from Intel CPUs supporting its new optimization tool, amid concerns that the undocumented utility modifies benchmarks.Mar 25, 2026 8:00 AM CDT
Elon Musk's Neuralink is now letting people talk with their mindsNeuralink, the brain chip company has unveiled VOICE, a new brain-computer interface that enabled an ALS patient to speak using just their mind.Mar 25, 2026 2:10 AM CDT
AYANEO suspends sales for its flagship 'NEXT 2' PC gaming handheldSales for the flagship AYANEO NEXT 2 handheld have been suspended due to component prices now being 'several times higher' than what they were a month ago.Mar 24, 2026 11:03 PM CDT
Razer expands its esports gear with the Viper V4 Pro wireless gaming mouse and Gigantus V2 Pro mouse matThe Razer Viper V4 Pro wireless gaming mouse is here and it brings some notable improvements to performance, latency, and efficiency.Mar 24, 2026 9:02 PM CDT
Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters says Xbox is still figuring out how to make Game Pass work for MicrosoftNew Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is taking initiative, meeting with Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters to discuss possible collabs with Game Pass & Netflix subscriptions.Mar 24, 2026 3:33 PM CDT
iOS 26.4 brings Playlist Playground and changes to Liquid GlassThe new iOS update includes a host of bug fixes, an exciting new home screen widget, an AI playlist generator, and plenty of fun new emojis.Mar 24, 2026 2:17 PM CDT
Nintendo rumored to cut Switch 2 production by over 30% following weak holiday sales in the United StatesRumors suggest Nintendo is cutting Switch 2 production by more than 30% this quarter amid weaker-than-expected holiday sales in the United States.Mar 24, 2026 8:31 AM CDT
Sony's updated PSSR is a version of FSR 4 INT8 that could run on RDNA 2 and RDNA 3 GPUsSony's Mark Cerny confirms in a new interview that the updated PSSR is essentially a version of FSR 4 that could also run on older Radeon cards.Mar 24, 2026 1:28 AM CDT
Pearl Abyss apologizes for AI-Generated artwork in Crimson DesertThe artwork was apparently created early in the development process for experimental purposes and was not intended to make it into the final game.Mar 23, 2026 8:28 PM CDT
Battlefield Hardline will be delisted and taken offline on consoles in May, will remain indefinitely on PCElectronic Arts will delist the console version of Battlefield Hardline on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 in May and take multiplayer offline in June.Mar 23, 2026 5:35 PM CDT
Want Windows 11 installed with a local account - and no fuss? That wish could come true this yearDon't want to have to resort to some ridiculously obscure workaround to try and use a local account with Windows 11? You may not have to in the future.Mar 23, 2026 3:00 PM CDT
Crimson Desert now boots on Intel Arc GPUs with full optimization on the wayPearl Abyss reverses course on Crimson Desert's Intel Arc GPU support after community backlash, with a patch now in the works to bring full optimization.Mar 23, 2026 1:54 PM CDT
An autonomous car could use 300GB of RAM, Micron CEO predicts, with 'robust long-term growth in automotive memory demand'If you thought the RAM crisis was bad now, wait until vehicles with L4 autonomy are prevalent - and robots are expected to become a similar RAM hog, too.Mar 23, 2026 12:17 PM CDT
Intel Core Ultra 7 251HX spotted in gaming laptop listingsIntel's unannounced Core Ultra 7 251HX spotted on Lenovo and MSI listings, with odd specs, suggesting a lower-binned Arrow Lake-HX chip or listing error.Mar 22, 2026 11:37 PM CDT
Lenovo confirms GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile GPU with 12 GB of VRAMIt looks like NVIDIA is set to offer GeForce RTX 5070 laptops with 50% more VRAM in the coming months, as spotted in these new listings from Lenovo.Mar 22, 2026 9:33 PM CDT
CD Projekt wants to grow its net profit by $270 million every 4 yearsCD Projekt's incentive plan calls for substantial, cumulative profit gains every 4 years, culminating in over $1.35 billion profit by the end of 2029.Mar 21, 2026 6:36 PM CDT
Kingbull Hunter 2.0S arrives with 80-mile range: Rugged 750W fat tire e-bike now just $899Kingbull's Hunter 2.0S e-bike launches with 80-mile range, 750W motor, fat tires, and hydraulic brakes, now discounted to $899 - that's $800 off.Mar 21, 2026 1:33 PM CDT
Intel is reportedly preparing a 10% price increase for consumer CPUsIncreasing material costs may prompt OEMs to shift their focus to high-margin AI PCs and premium flagship products to alleviate some of the burden.Mar 21, 2026 12:15 PM CDT
DLSS 5 only takes 2D rendered frames and motion vectors as input, not 3D game engine data, confirms NVIDIAThe model does not have access to 3D geometry, depth buffers, or PBR material properties, all of which are inferred or guessed by the AI.Mar 20, 2026 4:53 PM CDT
CD Projekt has 'established the foundations' of new IP codenamed HadarHadar, the new IP from CD Projekt RED, is currently in concept and foundational stages with 30 devs while most of the team focuses on The Witcher 4.Mar 20, 2026 1:31 PM CDT
Ubisoft unveils official cast of Assassin's Creed TV show set in Ancient RomeNetflix has dropped the curtain on the new Assassin's Creed live-action TV show, set in Ancient Rome during the reign of Emperor Nero.Mar 20, 2026 8:31 AM CDT
OpenAI is building a new 'super app' designed to unify ChatGPT, its browser, and CodexOpenAI is working on a new 'super app' that combines all of its resources into a single app, streamlining the user experience across OpenAI services.Mar 20, 2026 2:33 AM CDT
AMD Radeon Software Adrenalin 26.3.1 brings day one Crimson Desert support and introduces FSR 4.1AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 26.3.1 adds new game support for Crimson Desert and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, plus FSR Upscaling 4.1 for RDNA 4.Mar 19, 2026 10:29 PM CDT
Ubisoft hits another studio with layoffs, 100+ employees offered severance packagesUbisoft is reportedly laying off 100+ employees at Red Storm Entertainment as part of its global cost-cutting initiative, which it's deep into.Mar 19, 2026 9:32 PM CDT
PearlAbyss shares down 30% after Crimson Desert's launchPearlAbyss sees a sharp share drop following the launch of its big AAA release Crimson Desert as investors may have expected better Metacritic scores.Mar 19, 2026 1:31 PM CDT
Intel's latest Core Ultra 200HX Plus CPUs for gaming laptops will reportedly be limited to select manufacturers at launchWith delays for some models stretching into June, these laptops are left with only a few months of flagship status before Nova Lake next year.Mar 19, 2026 9:50 AM CDT
PlayStation will be dropping the 'PSN' and 'PlayStation Network' branding in 2026Sony Interactive Entertainment have decided it will be phasing out the 'PSN' and 'PlayStation Network' branding within the next six months.Mar 19, 2026 1:29 AM CDT
AMD hit refresh on Zen 5 with new Ryzen 7 9750X and Ryzen 5 9650X CPUsNew information is hinting at a Zen 5 refresh with the new Ryzen 7 9750X and Ryzen 5 9650X CPUs to increase frequencies and TDP rating.Mar 18, 2026 11:37 PM CDT
12 years after release, the Xbox One has finally been hackedA new 'Bliss' hardware exploit finally bypasses Xbox One security, but its extreme complexity limits real-world use, aiding research more than piracy.Mar 18, 2026 9:31 PM CDT
Starfield comes to PS5 on April 7 for $50, new story DLC Terran Armada launches same dayStarfield officially releases on PlayStation 5 on April 7 with two new pieces of content--a paid $10 Terran Armada story DLC and a big free update.Mar 18, 2026 12:40 PM CDT
Leaked AMD Medusa Point 'Zen 6' 10-core test sample matches current generation equivalent at less than half the clock speedThese next-generation laptop processors are also reported to receive a bump across both CPU core counts and L3 cache configurations.Mar 18, 2026 10:22 AM CDT
How Synology is helping businesses achieve digital sovereignty in the AI eraAnd how Synology's off-the-shelf solutions and a private cloud open the door to local AI and a real transformation for businesses.Mar 18, 2026 6:17 AM CDT
Take-Two boss says if the Grand Theft Auto franchise is threatened by AITake-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has commented on the recent rise of AI generation tools in video games and whether studios are threatened.Mar 18, 2026 3:45 AM CDT
VideoProc Converter AI: Best AI Video & Image Enhancer in 2026Enhance videos and images with AI using VideoProc Converter AI - upscale to 4K, reduce noise, stabilize footage, and boost quality fast.Mar 18, 2026 2:25 AM CDT
Death Stranding 2's PC version adds ray-tracing, DLSS, FSR, and XeSS supportDeath Stranding 2: On the Beach's PC version will add ray-tracing support for reflections and ambient occlusion as well as introduce a new game mode.Mar 17, 2026 10:29 PM CDT
NVIDIA launches single-slot RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server Edition GPUNVIDIA has launched the new compact single-slot RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server Edition with 32GB of GDDR7 memory for servers and multi-GPU setups.Mar 17, 2026 8:57 PM CDT
Bethesda gives script extender creators early preview access of new game updates to prepare FOSE & SKSE toolsBethesda's Todd Howard says that the team tries to mitigate mod incompatibility issues by letting script extender developers try out new game builds.Mar 17, 2026 5:35 PM CDT
IO Interactive cuts ties with MindsEye developer Build a Rocket Boy after failed launchIO Interactive, the publishers of the Hitman franchise, have announced it is severing ties with Build a Rocket Boy, the developers of MindsEye.Mar 17, 2026 1:01 PM CDT
Nintendo releases Switch 2 update that increases graphics in handheld modeNintendo has released a new system update for the Nintendo Switch 2 that enables Switch 1 games to run in TV mode on a Switch 2 in handheld mode.Mar 17, 2026 11:25 AM CDT
NVIDIA unveils next-generation AI infrastructure is going off planetNVIDIA has unveiled the Vera Rubin Space Module, a specific module designed for orbital data centers running LLMs and advanced foundation models.Mar 17, 2026 9:32 AM CDT
KIOXIA achieves 4.8 billion vector search on a single AI server with minimal DRAMKIOXIA achieves 4.8 billion high-dimensional vector search database on a single server, with a significant reduction in index build time.Mar 17, 2026 2:34 AM CDT
DLSS 5 is coming to Resident Evil Requiem, Hogwarts Legacy, Starfield, and moreDLSS 5's dramatic announcement happened earlier today, and the latest ground-breaking AI model for neural rendering is coming to the following games.Mar 17, 2026 12:37 AM CDT
WB Games hit with layoffs ahead of potential Warner Bros - Paramount mergerGame devs at Gotham Knights developer Warner Bros Montreal have been laid off as Paramount prepares to merge with WB's streaming and studios business.Mar 16, 2026 1:47 PM CDT
COLORFUL's iGame GeForce RTX 50 Ultra Series blends hip-hop art with high performanceCOLORFUL has announced a line-up of RTX 50 Series GPUs with the iGame GeForce RTX 50 Ultra and iGame GeForce RTX 50 Ultra DUO Series.Mar 15, 2026 11:56 PM CDT
Thermal Grizzly's WireView Pro II GPU protection device is available in WhiteThermal Grizzly's impressive WireView Pro II, which offers per-pin monitoring and protection for GPUs, is now available in a new White Edition.Mar 15, 2026 10:28 PM CDT
Genie 3's AI-generated worlds fall apart after a few minutes, Google admitsInvestors shouldn't be bothered by disruptive impact from Google's new AI-gen Genie model--the interactive worlds break down after only a few minutes.Mar 14, 2026 7:37 PM CDT
Slay the Spire 2 is a big hit with 3 million copies sold in just a weekMega Crit's new co-op roguelike deckbuilder has become the latest mega-successful indie game with over 3 million sales in a week--and it's in early access.Mar 14, 2026 12:31 PM CDT
Elgato Stream Deck+ XL shown running the original DOOM game with controllerA developer has used OpenAI Codex to successfully port the original DOOM game over to Elgato's Stream Deck+ XL, and even a controller can be used.Mar 14, 2026 10:00 AM CDT
Super Mario Galaxy movie expected to make $160 million in opening ticket salesNintendo, Universal, and Illumination's new Super Mario Galaxy Movie is expected to break $160 million in 5-day opening ticket sales.Mar 13, 2026 4:35 PM CDT
Fortnite V-Bucks price increase 'directly correlated to rise in operating costs,' Epic reiteratesEpic Games doubles down on its decision to effectively raise the cost of V-Bucks, saying that there are major investments being made into Fortnite.Mar 13, 2026 12:29 PM CDT
The Simpsons Hit & Run creator says a remake isn't off the tableOne of the writers of The Simpsons Hit & Run has said fans shouldn't rule out the possibility of the title being revived, 'never say never'.Mar 13, 2026 10:50 AM CDT
Jeff Kaplan calls Blizzard's Overwatch 2 ultimatum the biggest 'f*ck you' of his careerFormer Blizzard Game designer Jeff Kaplan has revealed how a former Blizzard executive gave him the biggest 'f*ck you' of his career.Mar 13, 2026 6:00 AM CDT
AMD's Radeon and FSR Redstone were a no-show at GDC 2026, and that's troublingAMD's Radeon brand and PC gaming technologies like FSR Redstone for its latest RDNA 4 generation of PC gaming GPUs was a no-show at GDC 2026.Mar 13, 2026 12:26 AM CDT
V-COLOR's new 1+1 Value Pack DDR5 memory includes one working module and one 'RGB Filler'V-COLOR will sell its Manta DDR5 XSky and XFinity DDR5 memory in new 1+1 kits that include one working module and an RGB Filler for that dual-DIMM look.Mar 12, 2026 10:33 PM CDT
SK hynix unveils world's first 1c LPDDR6 DRAM for mobile devicesSK hynix is set to mass produce 16Gb LPDDR6 DRAM that is reportedly 33% faster and 20% more power efficient than the previous-generation LPDDR5X.Mar 12, 2026 9:02 PM CDT
Pokemon Pokopia sells 2.2 million copies in 4 daysThe latest Pokemon game, Pokopia, is a huge hit on Switch 2, amassing a whopping 2.2 million sales in just 4 days, making it yet another bestseller.Mar 12, 2026 5:35 PM CDT
Xbox teases 'new ways to play' some of its most iconic classic gamesMicrosoft says that gamers can expect to play classic games in a brand new way, and fans speculate that Xbox console games could finally arrive on PC.Mar 12, 2026 12:29 PM CDT
KIOXIA brings its flash memory, SSD, and AI innovations to NVIDIA GTC 2026KIOXIA showcases advanced SSD and AI storage tech at NVIDIA GTC 2026, highlighting scalable flash solutions for demanding AI workloads.Mar 12, 2026 8:03 AM CDT
Blizzard is bringing classic StarCraft and Warcraft 3 esports to BlizzCon 2026The Blizzard Classic Cup is coming to BlizzCon 2026 and it's all about bringing together iconic esports games like StarCraft, Warcraft III, and more.Mar 12, 2026 3:04 AM CDT
NVIDIA and ComfyUI streamlines local 4K AI Video Generation on GeForce RTX hardwareAI-generated 4K video using GeForce RTX 50 Series hardware is now accessible to enthusiasts and creators thanks to RTX technologies.Mar 11, 2026 11:32 PM CDT
Phase is a new gaming mouse that turns into a game controllerThe Phase is a new gaming mouse from startup Pixelpaw Labs, and it features a unique design that splits in two, transforming it into a game controller.Mar 11, 2026 8:02 PM CDT
Xbox Mode coming to all Windows 11 PCs starting in AprilMicrosoft has renamed the Xbox Full Screen Experience FSE to simply 'Xbox Mode,' and confirms that it's coming to all Windows 11 PCs.Mar 11, 2026 4:34 PM CDT
Xbox VP: Project Helix's GPU can generate its own workloads in real time, delivering massive uplift in performanceNew next-gen Xbox details revealed: Project Helix's GPU to deliver a massive uplift in performance, will be powered by advanced new ML-based neural chips.Mar 11, 2026 12:55 PM CDT
Steam users downloaded 100 million 1TB SSDs worth of games in 2025Valve has revealed in its Steam Year in Review for 2025 that PC gamers downloaded 100 exabytes of data over the course of the year.Mar 11, 2026 6:20 AM CDT
RuneScape players revolt after Jagex raises subscription prices just two months after killing microtransactionsRuneScape players are revolting against Jagex after the developer increased membership subscription prices after removing microtransactions from the game.Mar 10, 2026 10:14 PM CDT
Report: Sony testing 'elastic pricing' on PlayStation Store, same games will cost more or less for different usersSony is reportedly testing out the effects of dynamic pricing on the PlayStation Store in a bid to determine elastic pricing sensitivity in key regions.Mar 10, 2026 8:38 PM CDT
Capcom teases new content for Resident Evil 9 Requiem: photo mode, new mini-game, and a story expansion confirmedCapcom officially confirms that a new expansion for Resident Evil 9 Requiem is in development, saying that the story will 'delve deeper into the world'Mar 10, 2026 1:31 PM CDT
Quake 3 RTX demo available now, id Software's classic gets a path tracing upgradeThe 1999 classic, Quake III Arena, has been given the full ray tracing RTX Remix treatment and the results are impressive. Full demo available now.Mar 10, 2026 11:18 AM CDT
DLSS 4.5 Dynamic Frame Generation launch date confirmedDLSS 4.5's Dynamic Multi Frame Generation update and release is on track for March 31, with hundreds of games supported on day one.Mar 10, 2026 10:31 AM CDT
EA lays off Battlefield staff ahead of $55 billion buyout deal, despite record franchise salesElectronic Arts is laying off a number of Battlefield devs across multiple studios in a bid to 'realign' ahead of its big $55 billion take-private deal.Mar 9, 2026 2:32 PM CDT
Authorities seize crypto wallet... then accidentally publish the password - $4.4m goneKorean tax authorities celebrated the seizure of millions of dollars by sharing an image that contained a password, which led to the theft of the assets.Mar 9, 2026 1:40 AM CDT
PlayStation 6 on track for mass production in 2027, new reportSony is apparently moving ahead with the current PlayStation 6 production timeline, which would see console hardware mass-production to commence in 2027.Mar 8, 2026 11:59 PM CDT
NVIDIA and GeForce RTX has 94% of the discrete GPU market, new report showsAccording to Q4 2025 data for GPU shipments, NVIDIA's market share increased to 94% while AMD's dropped to 5%, showcasing GeForce's dominance.Mar 8, 2026 10:26 PM CDT
NetEase cuts off funding to Nagoshi Studio, new Yakuza-inspired game Gang of Dragon in jeopardy along with group's futureChinese live service giant NetEase has reportedly stopped funding Nagoshi Studio, putting new game Gang of Dragon and the dev group's future at risk.Mar 7, 2026 12:04 PM CST
Steam Machine, Frame, and Controller updated to 'coming soon' release date status by ValveDue to Steam store page updates, Valve is expected to imminently reveal official price tags for its new hardware trio, including its mini-PC Steam Machine.Mar 6, 2026 3:33 PM CST
Storage crisis has led to Nintendo Switch 2 owners buying fewer gamesWith storage prices going up, Nintendo Switch 2 users are questioning potential game purchases if they don't have enough space to install them.Mar 5, 2026 11:58 PM CST
Apple MacBook Neo memory is capped at 8GB, and that's by designApple's affordable MacBook Neo has been well received but many have been wondering why it's limited to 8GB of RAM. The answer lies in its custom silicon.Mar 5, 2026 9:06 PM CST
NVIDIA RTX 3060 GPU rumored to return soon - although I wouldn't bank on itAnother rumor has suggested that NVIDIA intends to resurrect the old RTX 3060, although I have my doubts - and surely it won't be the 12GB version.Mar 5, 2026 11:40 AM CST
Activision pressured Infinity Ward for a Call of Duty about Iran invading IsraelOne of the co-founders of Infinity Ward has revealed Activision pressured the studio to create a new Call of Duty game that included Iran invading Israel.Mar 5, 2026 9:52 AM CST
ASUS ROG celebrates 20 years with a once-in-a-lifetime experience for fansASUS is celebrating 20 years of ROG, or Republic of Gamers, this year and it's kicking things off with a competition with over $20,000 in prizes.Mar 5, 2026 2:29 AM CST
Bandai Namco teases new mysterious RPG title, unveil is imminentBandai Namco has teased that it will unveil a new RPG title extremely soon, and an elusive teaser trailer has now been posted to its social channels.Mar 5, 2026 1:02 AM CST
MindsEye developer says the launch was sabotaged, and it has the evidence to prove itMindsEye developer Build a Rocket Boy has claimed it has obtained evidence of corporate espionage and sabotage that led to the tragic launch of MindsEye.Mar 5, 2026 12:01 AM CST
Tencent can't access international Clash of Clans player data, mobile giant Supercell saysSupercell is complying with the United States' recent inquiry into Tencent and its video game holdings, revealing details about business agreements.Mar 4, 2026 6:36 PM CST
Marathon has forced seasonal wipes, Bungie confirms roadmap for new PvPvE extraction shooterBungie confirms new details about Marathon's seasonal updates ahead of tomorrow's launch, reveals that players will 'start fresh each season with nothing'Mar 4, 2026 3:33 PM CST
Report: Sony to stop releasing first-party singleplayer PlayStation games on PCSony still plans to release new live service games on PC, however big first-party singleplayer games like Saros will remain PS5 exclusive over time.Mar 4, 2026 8:35 AM CST
The White House is deciding whether Tencent can keep its gaming investmentsThe White House is currently deciding whether Tencent can keep its gaming investments in the US ahead of a Trump meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.Mar 4, 2026 12:40 AM CST
Fallout Remaster hope shattered by the studio that sparked itIron Galaxy Studios cleared up the rumors about a new Fallout-related project being in the works after an image of a loading screen went viral.Mar 4, 2026 12:01 AM CST
God of War game creator responds to Amazon's controversial first-look imageOne of the creators of God of War video games has commented on the recent unveiling of the God of War TV show, saying 'It's so dumb'.Mar 3, 2026 11:00 PM CST
MSI and Blizzard unveil GeForce RTX World of Warcraft: Midnight Special Edition GPUsMSI x World of Warcraft: Midnight GeForce RTX 5070 Light Edition and Void Edition graphics cards feature custom designs inspired by WoW.Mar 3, 2026 10:01 PM CST
Seagate announces next-gen Mozaic hard drives with up to 44TB capacitySeagate's HAMR-based HDD storage continues to evolve, with the Mozaic 4+ storage platform delivering cost-effective storage with up to 44TB per drive.Mar 3, 2026 6:29 PM CST
New Black Ops Royale mode: 100-player quads in Warzone, no Gulag, buy stations, or loadoutsWarzone is getting a new mode called Black Ops Royale that's directly inspired from Blops 4's Blackout, with 100 players set in the huge Avalon map.Mar 3, 2026 1:56 PM CST
MacBook Air M5 arrives, costs $100 more - is this a bad sign for the rumored budget MacBook?Apple's revealed the new MacBook Air M5 and it doubles the storage to 512GB on the base model, bringing in Wi-Fi 7, too - with a $100 price increase.Mar 3, 2026 9:59 AM CST
AMD's new Ryzen AI 400 Series desktop processors feature integrated Radeon 860M GPUsAMD is bringing its Ryzen AI processors to desktop PCs and workstations with the new AMD Ryzen AI 400 Series and Ryzen AI PRO 400 Series.Mar 2, 2026 10:29 PM CST
GeForce Game Ready Driver 595.71 released, fixes issues from last week's recalled versionGeForce Game Ready Driver 595.71 is available now, fixing the major bug from last week while finally adding day one support for Resident Evil Requiem.Mar 2, 2026 9:02 PM CST
Paramount+ and HBO Max will fuse into one streaming serviceOnce Paramount has secured Warner Bros. Discovery it will combine Paramount+ and HBO Max to form a single streaming service built to take on Netflix.Mar 2, 2026 7:29 PM CST
Starfield PS5 pricing revealed alongside confirmed release dateBethesda is bringing its space epic Starfield over to PlayStation in the form of a physical and digital release, along with a big overhaul update.Mar 2, 2026 6:10 PM CST
Xbox hiring new marketing managers following disastrous 'This is an Xbox' ad campaignMicrosoft is hiring new marketing specialists for its Xbox games division following the ill-fated and confusing 'This is an Xbox' advertisement campaign.Mar 2, 2026 1:48 PM CST
Industry insider confirms new Witcher 3 DLC existenceA well-known industry insider has confirmed the existence of a new Witcher 3 DLC, which is reportedly going to be the bridge to The Witcher 4.Mar 2, 2026 12:00 AM CST
GeForce 3 turns 25, the iconic GPU that powered DOOM 3, Morrowind, and Max PayneThe GeForce 3 turns 25, and it's the GPU generation that changed the game by introducing programmable pixel shaders that dramatically improved visuals.Mar 1, 2026 11:02 PM CST
Windows 11 market share sees dramatic increase in 2026According to the latest data from StatCounter, there has been a massive shift in Windows market share, with Windows 11 now sitting at over 70%.Mar 1, 2026 8:56 PM CST

Razer Pro Type Ergo is a new premium ergonomic split-style keyboardThe new Razer Pro Type Ergo wireless keyboard features a split ergonomic layout, low-profile keycaps, and is built for productivity.Mar 31, 2026 11:07 PM CDT
Intel to launch more affordable Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus that disables iGPUIntel is set to launch the new Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus this week, a more affordable version of the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus with the iGPU disabled.Mar 31, 2026 9:02 PM CDT
Capcom wants to launch Mega Man games more consistently, ideally rotating between new games and legacy collectionsCapcom management comments about its plans for the legacy Mega Man franchise, saying that it wishes to create more new games at a steady, consistent pace.Mar 31, 2026 5:35 PM CDT
Halo Campaign Evolved won't have cosmetic skin store, developer confirmsHalo Studios' Brian 'Ske7ch' Jarrard quickly confirms that the upcoming Halo Campaign Evolved remake won't have a microtransaction/cosmetic store.Mar 31, 2026 3:33 PM CDT
After years of complaints, Microsoft is finally working to improve Windows 11 SearchProduct head of Windows Shell experience confirms Microsoft is working on a 'simpler and less distracting' search experience for Windows 11.Mar 31, 2026 2:05 PM CDT
Sony files trademark for new Mimic gun controller with haptic feedback, possibly for PlayStation 5 or PSVR2Months ago, Sony re-filed a trademark patent for Mimic, an experimental gun controller that was used in its Future Immersive Entertainment demo experience.Mar 31, 2026 12:29 PM CDT
NVIDIA's Dynamic Multi-Frame Generation can be enabled before its official launchNVIDIA's upcoming Dynamic Multi-Frame Generation is launching soon, but it appears users can already enable it through workarounds.Mar 31, 2026 11:33 AM CDT
Apple's foldable iPhone is the 'most significant overhaul' of the iPhone everApple's long-rumored foldable iPhone is now expected to be the 'most significant overhaul' to the iconic iPhone design that Apple has ever done.Mar 31, 2026 2:03 AM CDT
Disney is patiently waiting to buy Epic Games and Fortnite to gain an important footholdDisney is eyeing Epic Games and Fortnite as a means of gaining a foothold in the gaming industry and as part of a wider plan to expand Disney+.Mar 31, 2026 12:43 AM CDT
ASUS's new ROG Strix Morph 96 is a customizable wireless keyboard you can pull apartThe new ROG Strix Morph 96 Wireless keyboard from ASUS is an entry level option for those looking for a fully customizable gaming keyboard.Mar 30, 2026 11:32 PM CDT
AIO mod sees GeForce RTX 3080 VRAM temperature drop from 100 degrees to 50Australian modder and OC enthusiast TrashBench has modded a GeForce RTX 3080 with a workstation-grade CPU AIO cooler and the results are impressive.Mar 30, 2026 7:37 PM CDT
Deus Ex dev Eidos-Montreal hit with new layoffs, studio head departs after 19 years with companyEidos-Montreal announces more layoffs affecting over 100 people, and studio head David Anfossi is leaving the group as the team downsizes to scale.Mar 30, 2026 4:34 PM CDT
Starfield is an SSD storage hog, even on PlayStation 5 where it clocks in at 120GB+Starfield will reportedly eat up over 120GB of storage space on the PlayStation 5's SSD, making it a potentially tough proposition for enthusiast gamers.Mar 30, 2026 2:32 PM CDT
Microsoft is forming a new team to replace web apps with 100% native apps on Windows 11The company has not yet explained which products will be rebuilt or launched first, but this could finally free Windows 11 users from web wrappers.Mar 30, 2026 1:22 PM CDT
Marathon studio is 'in it for the long haul' despite fears of underperformanceThe developers of Bungie have stated they are excited for the 'many years' of steady improvements, amid concerns of an underperforming launch.Mar 30, 2026 12:01 PM CDT
FBI warns what's under your TV could be letting hackers spy on youThe FBI has warned that hackers could be using a small device attached to many TVs to compromise your home internet connection for illegal purposes.Mar 30, 2026 9:02 AM CDT
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach hits new sales milestone following PC releaseDeath Stranding 2: On the Beach, releasing on PC, has been a massive success, with an analytics firm stating it accounts for 20% of total sales.Mar 30, 2026 8:04 AM CDT
Man buys Xbox 360 for $6, discovers extremely rare Grand Theft Auto developer kitAn old Xbox 360 console was purchased for $6 from the trunk of a car, and then the buyer discovered it was a Rockstar North developer kit for GTA IV.Mar 30, 2026 12:35 AM CDT
Meta to build seven natural gas power plants to power its new mega AI data centerMeta's Richland Parish Data Center in Louisiana is set to be its biggest to date, and its funding the construction of seven new power plants to power it.Mar 29, 2026 11:33 PM CDT
ASRock's full AM5 motherboard lineup supports the new AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2ASRock's entire lineup of 90 AM5 motherboards are ready for AMD's new flagship Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition processor and validated with the latest BIOS.Mar 29, 2026 9:27 PM CDT
Gemini AI chatbot to help stumped Dragon Quest X players, Square Enix confirms Gemini-powered Chatty Slimey coming to MMORPGSquare Enix plans to integrate Google's Gemini AI chatbot directly into its popular Dragon Quest X MMORPG in a bid to help players throughout the game.Mar 29, 2026 10:27 AM CDT
Liquid cooled MacBook Neo performs 18% better in Geekbench 6 versus stockA YouTuber modded an Apple MacBook Neo with a Peltier liquid cooler and discovered significant performance improvements over stock.Mar 28, 2026 4:20 PM CDT
Nacon seeks buyer for French RPG studio Spiders as it conducts insolvency processSpiders Studio, the RPG studio behind games like Greedfall, Steel Rising, and Bound by Flame, is now up for sale as Nacon goes through insolvency.Mar 28, 2026 12:37 PM CDT
Microsoft confirms it nixed the 'This is an Xbox' campaign and is resetting how Xbox presents itselfAsha Sharma immediately killed the controversial 'This is an Xbox' campaign after coming on board and is leading a reset of Xbox's brand presence.Mar 28, 2026 9:50 AM CDT
Dispatch won't be censored on Xbox, but Nintendo Switch 2 players are still stuck with the censored versionDispatch is coming to Xbox fully uncensored, but the Nintendo Switch 2 version remains at square one with AdHoc still 'actively working with Nintendo'.Mar 27, 2026 2:41 PM CDT
Netflix is raising prices again across all tiersEven ad-supported subscribers are not safe, as they will end up paying an extra $1 a month, while other plans go up by $2 for the same features.Mar 27, 2026 12:39 PM CDT
Pearl Abyss is taking an interest in a Nintendo Switch 2 port for Crimson Desert, CEO says R&D has begunPearl Abyss CEO confirms R&D has begun on a Crimson Desert Switch 2 port, but lower specs mean trade-offs will be necessary to make it work.Mar 27, 2026 9:24 AM CDT
After Intel, AMD is now also raising CPU prices by up to 15%Increasing CPU demand for servers and data centers, along with depleted inventories, are forcing AMD's hand to jack up the prices once again.Mar 27, 2026 7:00 AM CDT
Counter-Strike developer confirms nearly 1 million bots have been bannedA Counter-Strike 2 developer has confirmed that nearly 1 million bot accounts were banned from the game thanks to user reports and a lengthy investigation.Mar 27, 2026 3:00 AM CDT
Kid-friendly Nex Playground video game console increasing price to $299, still requires $90 subscription to play all gamesThe family-friendly Nex Playground has become a popular choice for parents looking to introduce kids to gaming, but it'll soon get more expensive at $299.Mar 26, 2026 5:35 PM CDT
AMD officially unveils the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition, armed with 208MB of cache and a 200W TDPThe new processor is the first CPU to have a dual 3D V-Cache design and will be available for purchase starting from April 22 2026.Mar 26, 2026 3:00 PM CDT
God of War live-action TV shows confirms actress for role of FreyaAmazon's upcoming God of War live-action TV show has revealed the casting for Freya, the Vanir goddess and former Queen of the Valkyries in Asgard.Mar 26, 2026 12:30 PM CDT
Windows PCs crash 3.1x more often than Macs, report finds - and apps hang 7.5x more on Microsoft's OSOmnissa's report presents telemetry data that shows there's a telling 'productivity gap' between Windows and macOS in the enterprise world.Mar 26, 2026 9:35 AM CDT
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang says AGI has been now been 'achieved'NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has claimed in an interview that Artificial General Intelligence has been 'achieved,' and that such a system may run $1B companies.Mar 26, 2026 8:28 AM CDT
YouTuber murders pregnant girlfriend and tries covering it up with Grand Theft Auto gameplayA YouTuber has been found guilty of killing his pregnant girlfriend and using a livestream with footage of Grand Theft Auto as an alibi.Mar 26, 2026 2:01 AM CDT
GTA 6 to have next-gen breakable glass system for vehicles, reveals Rockstar developerA former Rockstar developer detailed a next-generation procedural breakable glass system designed for vehicles and props on their LinkedIn account.Mar 26, 2026 12:33 AM CDT
Mark Zuckerberg is building an AI agent to help run Meta as a digital 'co-CEO'Meta is reportedly building an AI agent to help Zuckerberg with his CEO duties, potentially limiting the need to communicate with his team.Mar 25, 2026 10:08 PM CDT
OpenAI is shutting down its Sora app while Disney withdraws $1 billion investmentThe AI giant appears to be rethinking its priorities and redirecting its resources away from video generation amid backlash from publishers.Mar 25, 2026 7:08 PM CDT
PlayStation shuts down another first-party studio as games industry shies away from riskSony Interactive Entertainment has reportedly shut down a lesser-known first-party studio that never shipped a game--Jason Blundell's Dark Outlaw Games.Mar 25, 2026 3:33 PM CDT
Classic 1999 EverQuest is officially coming back with the help of moddersDaybreak Games teams up with the devs behind popular EverQuest mod Project 1999 to create a fully-fledged new product with QoL updates, Everquest Legends.Mar 25, 2026 1:31 PM CDT
Borderlands 4 patch offers 20% frame rate boost on PC and reduces crashes - but PS5 players remain unhappyGearbox has shown that the v1.5 patch is a big leap forward in many ways, which sounds great - but worries remain that the game is shaky on PS5 Pro.Mar 25, 2026 7:13 AM CDT
GAMDIAS launches new ATLAS M5 Series cases all about showcasing your hardware with panoramic viewsThe new GAMDIAS ATLAS M5 Series mid-tower PC cases offer panoramic views with balanced airflow, while also supporting a wide range of hardware.Mar 25, 2026 12:07 AM CDT
ASUS confirms that PC prices will increase by up to 30% very soon in TaiwanIn response to the exponential price increases for memory, ASUS plans to increase the cost of PCs in Taiwan by up to 30% in Q2 2026.Mar 24, 2026 10:29 PM CDT
Marathon has sold 1.2 million copies on all platforms, analyst firm estimatesBungie's new extraction shooter Marathon has sold an estimated 1.2 million copies on all platforms, potentially falling short of Sony's expectations.Mar 24, 2026 7:37 PM CDT
Epic Games axes over 1,000 jobs due to the 'downturn in Fortnite engagement'Epic has announced the latest major blow to hit the games industry, and the CEO says it's down to a slump in Fortnite's fortunes that began last year.Mar 24, 2026 3:00 PM CDT
Crimson Desert reaches 3 million sales in 5 days, strong sales for a new IPCrimson Desert has now sold 3 million copies in just 5 days, adding even more fuel to the new IP's surprisingly explosive sales on consoles and PC.Mar 24, 2026 1:31 PM CDT
Someone bought a GeForce RTX 5090 on Amazon and received a box full of laundry detergentSomeone bought a GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE OC 32G on Amazon via a third-party seller and received an empty box with washing powder inside.Mar 24, 2026 2:03 AM CDT
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang says he understands where the DLSS 5 backlash is 'coming from''I'm empathetic toward what they're thinking,' NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang responds to the backlash and criticisms surrounding DLSS 5.Mar 24, 2026 12:54 AM CDT
Google is now using AI to change search headlinesThe company claims the changes were due to a 'small' and 'narrow' experiment, not specific to news publications, and also not approved for full launch.Mar 23, 2026 8:14 PM CDT
Xbox partner preview announced, will show off Yakuza studio's new game Stranger Than Heaven and other titlesMicrosoft announces a major new Xbox preview program stream that will go live this Thursday, March 26, featuring a look at Ryu Ga Gotoku's new game.Mar 23, 2026 4:34 PM CDT
The iPhone 17 Pro can run a 400B parameter Large Language Model on-device by streaming weights from the SSDWhile the speed remains impractical for daily use, this proof of concept demonstrates how new inference engines are successfully bypassing RAM limits.Mar 23, 2026 2:30 PM CDT
Unreleased Core Ultra 9 290K Plus benchmark topples Geekbench rankings as the fastest consumer x86 chipDespite recent sightings, Intel chose not to announce the Core Ultra 9 290K Plus during its official Core Ultra 200 Plus series unveiling.Mar 23, 2026 12:58 PM CDT
ASRock makes 240Hz gaming monitors cheaper than everASRock has unveiled three new 1080p IPS gaming monitors that feature a 240Hz refresh rate, and all three are expected to be priced below $200.Mar 23, 2026 1:45 AM CDT
Xbox Series X transformed into RTX 5060-powered gaming PCThis Xbox Series X is actually a capable gaming PC with a GeForce RTX 5060 GPU, 32GB of RAM, and an Intel Core i7 12700 processor.Mar 22, 2026 11:26 PM CDT
ASRock accidentally leaks AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual 3D V-Cache CPU in new press releaseSeveral of its AM5 motherboards 'fully support the newly launched AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2', says ASRock in the press release, likely posted prematurely.Mar 22, 2026 7:58 PM CDT
Nintendo to make new Switch 2 model with removable battery for EU, will new revision impact hardware profit margins?Nintendo will reportedly manufacture a special new Switch 2 model with a removable battery to comply with updated European Union tech regulations.Mar 21, 2026 4:34 PM CDT
Eternal Darkness dev Denis Dyack says DLSS 5 reveal was a mistakeSays DLSS 5 fundamentally changes the art direction of the game, and it could accelerate the fall of the already struggling AAA gaming industry.Mar 21, 2026 12:47 PM CDT
MOZA expands its Flight Simulation hardware in a big way with its new cockpit lineupMOZA is showcasing its expanded Flight Simulation Ecosystem hardware at FlightSimWeekend 2026 this weekend, with four new impressive bits of tech.Mar 21, 2026 4:03 AM CDT
Crimson Desert is a success with 2 million copies sold in first dayCrimson Desert is officially a big success with 2 million copies sold in its first day, representing $140 million in potential sales on all platforms.Mar 20, 2026 3:33 PM CDT
CD Projekt's multimedia strategy has generated an extra $46 million in revenue across Witcher, Cyberpunk 2077CD Projekt's multimedia 'franchise flywheel' strategy has generated an extra ~$46 million in revenue across both the Cyberpunk 2077 and Witcher brands.Mar 20, 2026 12:29 PM CDT
Valve rolls out SteamOS support for Steam Machine in new massive updateValve has rolled out a new update to SteamOS that introduces official support for the Steam Machine, along with a bunch of various platform upgrades.Mar 20, 2026 8:09 AM CDT
PC gaming community brings FSR 4 to RDNA 2 and Radeon RX 6000 Series gamersOptiScaler, a tool created by the PC gaming community, has managed to bring a stable and working version of FSR 4 to the Radeon RX 6000 Series.Mar 19, 2026 11:34 PM CDT
CD Projekt Red hints at new Witcher 3 DLC in recent financial reportCD Projekt Red may have just hinted at the release of a new Witcher 3 DLC in a statement in a recent financial report, encouraging the recent rumors.Mar 19, 2026 10:10 PM CDT
Rainbow Six creator Red Storm Entertainment will stop making games after 25 yearsUbisoft plans to lay off over 100 people at Red Storm Entertainment, the original creators of Rainbow Six, and the team will cease all game development.Mar 19, 2026 3:33 PM CDT
Interstitial ads in full-priced games would be unfair, Take-Two CEO saysTake-Two Interactive has no plans to add interstitial ads in full-priced games, saying that it would be 'unfair,' but free-to-play titles are fair game.Mar 19, 2026 12:29 PM CDT
AMD issues statement on CHUWI Ryzen CPU labeling IssueAMD officially denies having any knowledge of the alleged Ryzen 5 7430U CPU labels on CHUWI products, says it was not involved or consulted.Mar 19, 2026 9:22 AM CDT
From Vera Rubin to PCIe Gen 6 and HBM4e, here's some of the tech we saw at NVIDIA GTC 2026At NVIDIA GTC 2026 we got to see some of the most cutting-edge tech that will power the future of AI, covering memory, storage, and GPUs.Mar 19, 2026 1:07 AM CDT
Microsoft's Windows 11 'How To' articles are now full of AI-generated images that make no senseWhen an official Windows 11 'How To' guide from Microsoft features an image of Windows with two Start buttons, we're definitely in 'AI Slop' territory.Mar 18, 2026 11:02 PM CDT
Intel's latest Arc update cuts game load times by up to 3x by adding pre-compiled shaders, and it already supports 13 gamesIntel's new Arc driver brings precompiled shader support, cutting first-launch stutter and delivering up to 3x faster load times in select AAA titles.Mar 18, 2026 9:14 PM CDT
Capcom developers found out about DLSS 5 at the same time as the publicCapcom developers said they learned about the publisher adopting NVIDIA's new DLSS 5 at the same time as the public when it was announced at GTC 2026.Mar 18, 2026 12:10 PM CDT
Hate the dedicated Copilot key on your Windows 11 laptop? Tiny new tool can change it back to right CtrlReverting the Copilot key to right CTRL should be an option provided by Microsoft - or indeed remapping it to something else - but it isn't.Mar 18, 2026 9:57 AM CDT
Arc Raiders developer parts ways with co-founder Rob Runesson after sexual misconduct allegationsThe studio behind Arc Raiders and The Finals, Embark Studios, has officially parted with co-founder Rob Runesson after sexual misconduct allegations.Mar 18, 2026 6:00 AM CDT
Death Stranding 2 full PC game leaks two days before official releaseThe PC pre-load of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach has resulted in a full copy of the game appearing on torrent sites two days before the official release.Mar 18, 2026 3:31 AM CDT
Sony rolls out 1080p high quality mode update to PlayStation PortalSony has rolled out a new update for the PlayStation Portal that introduces a higher bitrate streaming mode, which should improve game graphics.Mar 18, 2026 2:02 AM CDT
Corsair launches new low-profile VANGUARD AIR 99 WIRELESS keyboard for gamersCorsair has just launched a new low-profile keyboard for gamers with the impressive VANGUARD AIR 99 WIRELESS Optical-Mechanical Gaming Keyboard.Mar 17, 2026 10:04 PM CDT
Jensen Huang reiterates DLSS 5 gives developers full artistic control, says gamers are 'completely wrong' about the techJensen Huang says gamers are wrong about DLSS 5, insisting developers have full control and can precisely tune the effect's strength to fit their vision.Mar 17, 2026 8:08 PM CDT
Capcom CEO believes PC will become the 'world's leading gaming platform,' also promises to invest in moviesCapcom believes PC will continue to grow and eventually become the biggest gaming platform, and there are plans for more investment into films and movies.Mar 17, 2026 2:32 PM CDT
Krafton loses court case, Subnautica 2 dev team reinstated and gets fair shot at hitting $250 million performance targetCourts rule against Krafton in the Subnautica 2 case, finding that Krafton breached its agreement, ordering original CEO Ted Gill to lead Unknown Worlds.Mar 17, 2026 12:29 PM CDT
NVIDIA outlines what developers will be able to change with DLSS 5NVIDIA has unveiled DLSS 5, and the gaming community has picked up its pitchforks and torches in defiance of NVIDIA turning video games into 'AI slop'.Mar 17, 2026 11:00 AM CDT
MSI confirms GeForce RTX 50 Series shortage and more price increases incomingAs part of a meeting with investors MSI said there's a 20% GPU shortfall from NVIDIA, and that memory issues will necessitate more price increases.Mar 17, 2026 6:28 AM CDT
KIOXIA announces a brand-new type of SSD, and it's a game-changer for AIKIOXIA is developing a new type of SSD in collaboration with the NVIDIA Storage-Next initiative, and it's on track to make its debut later in the year.Mar 17, 2026 2:02 AM CDT
DLSS 5 is a game-changer, but this first look is controversialDLSS 5 is game-changer, but its debut has been met with some controversy and claims that it transforms in-game characters like an Instagram AI filter.Mar 17, 2026 12:03 AM CDT
Google Chrome finally comes to ARM64 devices with LinuxAfter years of waiting, Google is finally bringing full Chrome support to ARM64 devices with Linux, giving users access to the full Google suite.Mar 16, 2026 2:34 AM CDT
Silicon Motion new SM8008 PCIe Gen5 controller, 14GB/s speeds on less than 5WSilicon Motion's new PCIe Gen5 x4 NVMe SSD controller, the SM8008, is designed and built for data centers to deliver performance and efficiency at scale.Mar 15, 2026 11:29 PM CDT
Destiny 2 player counts drop to lowest point ever on SteamDestiny 2's player base hits an all-time low on Steam with less than 8,000 users currently in the game as Marathon delivers consistent numbers.Mar 15, 2026 9:53 PM CDT
$30 and below is the sweet spot for PC game prices, analyst firm Newzoo findsPC gamers are now buying more games that cost $30 or less, which is great news for discount-friendly companies like indie studios, Capcom, Konami, etc.Mar 14, 2026 6:36 PM CDT
US government hits pause on Nintendo lawsuit against US governmentNintendo has joined a large wave of companies that are suing the United States government over the tariffs imposed during the Trump Administration.Mar 14, 2026 11:02 AM CDT
Hidden Steam listing hints at The Lord of the Rings: War in the North re-releasingA new SteamDB listing has sparked rumors that The Lord of the Rings: War in the North may be returning to Steam after it was removed in 2018.Mar 14, 2026 9:33 AM CDT
Nintendo's market cap surges, adds $14 billion thanks to Pokopia's Switch 2 successNintendo's latest game Pokopia is a smash hit that's sold millions of copies in a few days and the buzz has tacked on $14 billion to Nintendo's market cap.Mar 13, 2026 3:44 PM CDT
NVIDIA releases G-Sync Pulsar update to fix games running at 90 FPS or lowerNVIDIA has announced a new update for G-Sync Pulsar monitors that eliminates sharp double images when running at 90 FPS or lower in games.Mar 13, 2026 11:52 AM CDT
New Witcher 3 DLC hope takes a hit after CD Projekt Red confirms no 'secret' Cyberpunk 2077 contentCD Projekt Red has said it isn't currently working on a 'secret new DLC' for Cyberpunk 2077, casting doubt on the Witcher 3 DLC rumors.Mar 13, 2026 10:31 AM CDT
Forza Horizon 6 is so big the developers split into two teamsPlayground Games has revealed some interesting details about Forza Horizon 6, and how the creation of Tokyo called for a dedicated development team.Mar 13, 2026 5:30 AM CDT
NVIDIA CEO celebrates 25 years of GeForce 3, says 'without GeForce' there's 'no AI''Without GeForce there would be no CUDA, without CUDA, there would be no AI, without AI, there would be no today,' NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang says.Mar 12, 2026 11:29 PM CDT
Xbox's Project Helix supports Path Tracing with AMD's new AI-powered FSR Multi Frame GenerationXbox Project Helix will support path tracing with FSR Diamond's new AI-powered FSR Upscaling, Multi Frame Generation, and Ray Regeneration technologies.Mar 12, 2026 9:58 PM CDT
New Fallout project from Xbox Game Studios team may have been scrappedNew reports from old-school games journalist Jeff Gerstmann indicate that an Xbox Game Studios team may have cancelled a new unannounced Fallout project.Mar 12, 2026 7:37 PM CDT
Xbox consoles will 'always be around,' says Microsoft hardware VPMicrosoft hardware VP Jason Ronald assures fans that Xbox consoles 'will always be around' and that the hardware is the core of Microsoft's gaming biz.Mar 12, 2026 4:34 PM CDT
Renowned leaker reveals next-gen Xbox, PS6 and PS handheld release targetsA renowned GPU leaker and data miner has revealed the current condition of the next-generation Xbox and PS6, adding expected target release dates.Mar 12, 2026 10:00 AM CDT
Microsoft is silently scrubbing 'This is an Xbox' marketing from the internetMicrosoft has quietly removed 'This is an Xbox' marketing from the Xbox News Wire, suggesting the company is trying to recover from the brand hit.Mar 12, 2026 4:45 AM CDT
ASRock's DeskMeet with an Intel Arc A380 is an affordable Steam Machine alternativePair one of ASRock's compact DeskMeet mini PCs with the $140 Intel Arc A380 Challenger ITX 6GB OC GPU and you've got a Steam Machine alternative.Mar 12, 2026 2:03 AM CDT
Turtle Beach brings Mario-themed controllers and headsets to the Nintendo Switch 2The Mario & Luigi Rematch Wireless RGB Gaming Controller and Mario Star Airlite Fit Wired Gaming Headset are launching on March 30, 2026.Mar 11, 2026 10:56 PM CDT
GeForce Game Ready Driver for Crimson Desert and Death Stranding 2 available nowGeForce Game Ready Driver 595.79 adds day one support for Crimson Desert and Death Stranding 2 and paves the way for DLSS 4.5's next major update.Mar 11, 2026 7:33 PM CDT
Valve responds to New York Attorney General's lawsuit alleging lootboxes are gamblingValve has issued a formal response to the lawsuit from New York Attorney General Leticia James that alleges facilitation of gambling through lootboxes.Mar 11, 2026 3:33 PM CDT
Microsoft releases 'sneak peek' at new possible Xbox hardware at GDC 2026Microsoft may have just teased the next-generation Xbox in a 'sneak peek' announcement, and we're expected to hear more about it at GDC 2026.Mar 11, 2026 7:40 AM CDT
NVIDIA's Jensen Huang outlines world's most expensive 5-layer cakeNVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has explained in a blog post that AI is a 5-layer cake that will cost trillions to bake and realize its full potential.Mar 11, 2026 5:57 AM CDT
YouTube announces its stepping up its fight against AI-generated contentYouTube announced it will further strengthen its defences against one of the worst aspects of AI-generated content: unwanted deepfakes of public figures.Mar 10, 2026 9:33 PM CDT
Nintendo has created a 'negative margin situation' with Switch 2 sales in Japan, analyst saysJapanese analyst Hideki Yasuda has found that Nintendo's region-locked Switch 2 has created an unprofitability margin that grows with more unit sales.Mar 10, 2026 5:37 PM CDT
Fallout 3 remastered mentioned in McFarlane Toys product listFallout 3 remastered was directly mentioned in a new product list for McFarlane Toys, the company that produces figures behind popular video games.Mar 10, 2026 12:29 PM CDT
RTX Mega Geometry tech confirmed for The Witcher 4, and here's what it will doThe highly anticipated The Witcher 4 is set to deliver a massive open-world with an unprecedented level of detail thanks to RTX Mega Geometry.Mar 10, 2026 11:02 AM CDT
Xbox will continue 'extending' out beyond AAA games on consoles, Microsoft CEO saysAs the next-gen Xbox PC Project Helix console is teased, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella reiterates Xbox's game plan to 'extend' past traditional consoles.Mar 9, 2026 4:34 PM CDT
Microsoft's new Project Helix next-gen Xbox console was 10 years in the makingMicrosoft had been laying the plans for its new unified PC-and-console hybrid as far back as a decade ago when it connected Xbox One to Windows 10.Mar 9, 2026 1:31 PM CDT
Arc Raiders developers confirm it has been secretly recording private Discord messagesEmbark Studios has confirmed that Arc Raiders was recording players' private Discord messages after a computer engineer discovered a security hole.Mar 9, 2026 1:03 AM CDT
Microsoft CEO jokes with Jensen Huang that NVIDIA wouldn't exist without gamingMicrosoft CEO Satya Nadella has said he jokes with NVIDIA's Jensen Huang about how Microsoft and NVIDIA wouldn't exist without gaming.Mar 8, 2026 11:32 PM CDT
Microsoft CEO reveals future for Xbox brand, and if gaming is involvedMicrosoft CEO Satya Nadella and new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma have sat down to discuss the future of the Xbox brand, and Microsoft's ambitions from 20,000 feet.Mar 8, 2026 9:50 PM CDT
SEGA says high-quality, well-reviewed games don't always sell tons of copiesSEGA management says that its games are often well-reviewed, highly-acclaimed, and known for quality, but that doesn't always lead to boosted game sales.Mar 6, 2026 5:35 PM CST
Nintendo sues US government over tariffs, seeks refunds with interestNow that the Supreme Court has ruled US President Trump's tariffs as illegal, Nintendo is suing the United States government in response, seeking refunds.Mar 6, 2026 2:32 PM CST
Diablo 4 lets players transform into The Butcher and put on the DOOM Slayer's armorDiablo 4's Season of Slaughter will be a short because of the next expansion, but will be a lot of fun as it'll let players transform into an iconic boss.Mar 5, 2026 11:01 PM CST
GeForce NOW adds 15 new titles in March, including Crimson DesertTwo of the biggest PC game releases for March are headed to GeForce NOW, Pearl Abyss' Crimson Desert and John Carpenter's Toxic Commando.Mar 5, 2026 8:33 PM CST
Apple explains why its cheapest MacBook is called 'Neo'Apple has explained the goal behind the name 'Neo' for its latest MacBook announcement, which is aimed directly at students and Chromebook users.Mar 5, 2026 10:49 AM CST
TCL unveils the world's highest refresh rate Mini LED gaming monitorTCL has unveiled the 'world's first' 1040Hz refresh rate Mini-LED gaming monitor that's designed specifically for competitive esports gaming.Mar 5, 2026 9:32 AM CST
AI-focused Windows 12 operating system is not coming this yearThe current rumor that Windows 12 is on track for an October 2026 release is false, with Microsoft instead focusing on fixing Windows 11 first.Mar 5, 2026 2:03 AM CST
ACEMAGIC's Nintendo-inspired Retro X5 Mini Gaming PC is available nowThe ACEMAGIC Retro X5 Mini Gaming PC, with its classic Nintendo console look, is now available for purchase with a sizable launch discount.Mar 5, 2026 12:29 AM CST
GeForce RTX 5050 with 9GB of VRAM is on the wayAccording to an insider, NVIDIA is planning to use the new 3GB GDDR7 memory dies on its entry-level GeForce RTX 5050, increasing the VRAM capacity by 1 GB.Mar 4, 2026 10:34 PM CST
Jasion slashes $600 off the Thunder Pro, a stunningly powerful off-road e-bikeJasion has discounted the Thunder Pro e-bike by $600 for a limited time, making the impressive off-road e-bike and attractive pickup for any outdoorsman.Mar 4, 2026 5:10 PM CST
Paramount expected to make $16 billion in cuts to WB if deal approved, WB Games may be affectedParamount is merging with Warner Bros., and the deal could see up to $16 billion in cuts that may affect WB Games, studios, and game dev production.Mar 4, 2026 2:32 PM CST
Activision legally silences renowned Call of Duty leaker 'TheGhostOfHope'The prominent Call of Duty leaker, TheGhostOfHope, has received a formal Cease and Desist letter from Activision regarding their leaks.Mar 4, 2026 4:45 AM CST
Elgato unveils Wave Next, a next-gen audio ecosystem with new hardware and free softwareElgato's new Wave Next audio ecosystem includes free software, Stream Deck integration, and new microphones and audio interfaces with Wave FX Processors.Mar 4, 2026 12:36 AM CST
FromSoftware rejected 10+ offers for a Bloodborne remake, sequel, or spinoffA former PlayStation developer has said FromSoftware has turned down as many as 10 studios that have pitched them a Bloodborne remake.Mar 3, 2026 11:30 PM CST
Here's Resident Evil's Raccoon City police station turned into an incredible custom PCModder and designer Czuga has collaborated with NVIDIA and Capcom to turn Resident Evil Requiem's ruined Raccoon City police station into a custom PC.Mar 3, 2026 10:56 PM CST
MSI GeForce RTX 5090D v2 LIGHTNING Z for China spotted, features 24GB of VRAMIt looks like MSI's impressive flagship gaming GPU has made its way to China with the MSI GeForce RTX 5090D v2 LIGHTNING Z spotted.Mar 3, 2026 9:03 PM CST
New physical game spending hit all-time low in 2025, analyst saysPhysical game sales reached an all-time low throughout 2025 in the United States as consumers embrace game access through subscriptions and digital sales.Mar 3, 2026 4:34 PM CST
MacBook Neo name leaked by Apple - is this the rumored cheap MacBook (in red or blue colors?)Is Apple about to reveal the chosen laptop? Will you take the red notebook, or blue notebook? And how quickly will you get sick of The Matrix references?Mar 3, 2026 11:11 AM CST
Qualcomm unveils Wi-Fi 8 chip, commits to 6G global launch in 2029Qualcomm has committed to 6G networks by 2029 and unveiled a new Wi-Fi chip that doubles the peak Wi-Fi speeds when compared to Wi-Fi 7.Mar 2, 2026 11:32 PM CST
Scientists teach 200,000 human neurons to play the original DOOMResearchers have demonstrated that human brain cells can play DOOM, showcasing a major breakthrough in the advancements of wetware technology.Mar 2, 2026 10:01 PM CST
Jensen Huang's $2B bet: NVIDIA locks in laser tech to power AI's futureNVIDIA has invested $4 billion in US-based photonics company Lumentum to ensure that data movement scales alongside raw compute power.Mar 2, 2026 8:35 PM CST
Highguard's dev team consists of less than 20 people after funding was pulledFollowing poor reception and a big funding pull-out from Tencent, it's said that Highguard's team at Wildlight has dwindled to just 20 or so people.Mar 2, 2026 7:03 PM CST
New Xbox CEO may have hinted more cloud-native games are on the wayMicrosoft's expansion into the cloud could lead to more native experiences built from the ground up for streaming, similar to Hideo Kojima's new OD game.Mar 2, 2026 5:46 PM CST
New God of War franchise confirmed by senior writer, stars Kratos' wife FayeA new God of War franchise set within the God of War universe is reportedly in development at Santa Monica, and it's set to star Faye, Kratos' wife.Mar 2, 2026 1:01 AM CST
PlayStation 5 Pro's upgraded FSR 4-powered PSSR upscaling debuts with Resident Evil RequiemSony's new PSSR (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution), developed with AMD and based on the same tech as FSR 4, is rolling out this month.Mar 1, 2026 11:31 PM CST
ASUS announces full specs and details on its new ProArt GeForce RTX 5090 32GBASUS's new ProArt GeForce RTX 5090 OC Edition sports a Founders Edition-style cooling design making it a 2.5-slot SFF-Ready overclocked graphics card.Mar 1, 2026 10:36 PM CST
Lenovo showcases new Legion Go Fold gaming handheld concept with foldable displayThe new Lenovo Legion Go Fold is a concept PC gaming handheld that features an 11.6-inch OLED display that can fold into a 7.7-inch display for gaming.Mar 1, 2026 8:28 PM CST

NVIDIA App's new 'Auto Shader Compilation' feature speeds up game loading and reduces stutteringNVIDIA Auto Shader Compilation (ASC) is a new feature available in the NVIDIA App that allows the 'Compiling Shaders' process to run while your PC is idle.Mar 31, 2026 10:02 PM CDT
Noctua's upcoming AIO liquid cooler is ready for production and will meet its Q2 release dateNoctua and Asetek have announced that Noctua's upcoming AIO liquid cooler has passed production validation testing and is on track for its Q2 release date.Mar 31, 2026 8:20 PM CDT
Hypervisor-based bypasses defeat Denuvo with day-zero cracks, but a countermeasure is already in the worksEven FitGirl says no crack is worth the damage it can do to one's computer, as hypervisor bypasses force users to disable key protection layers.Mar 31, 2026 4:50 PM CDT
Intel's iBOT does more than code rearrangement - Geekbench notes 14.6x more vector instructions in new testsThe tool uses checksum matching to run on select applications, which raises critical questions about the validity of cross-platform benchmarks.Mar 31, 2026 2:59 PM CDT
TD Cowen: Nintendo likely to raise price of Switch 2 following Microsoft's and Sony's leadAnother equity research analyst firm believes Nintendo will raise prices of its Switch 2 console, this time TD Cowen predicts a consumer cost increase.Mar 31, 2026 1:31 PM CDT
GeForce Now now brings 4K 90 FPS streaming on Apple Vision Pro, making it outperform Meta headsetsGeForce Now 2.0.83 puts Apple Vision Pro ahead of Meta and Pico with 4K 90 FPS, but it still relies on Safari rather than a dedicated app.Mar 31, 2026 12:05 PM CDT
New Lord of the Rings open-world game rumored to be development by Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 studioThe UAE is reportedly investing $100 million into the development of a new Lord of the Rings game by the studio behind Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.Mar 31, 2026 11:00 AM CDT
Instagram is going paid: new 'Instagram Plus' tier lets users secretly view StoriesMeta is currently testing a premium tier of Instagram called 'Instagram Plus,' which enables subscribers to secretly view people's Stories.Mar 31, 2026 1:32 AM CDT
XGIMI's flagship TITAN Noir series 4K projectors include some seriously impressive specsThe TITAN Noir Max is a new flagship home cinema projector that is built to deliver impressive black levels, brightness, and color accuracy in 4K.Mar 31, 2026 12:29 AM CDT
Samsung plans to introduce its 1nm 'dream semiconductor' process by 2030Samsung Electronics' foundry division has a plan to introduce 1nm semiconductor process technology by 2030, and it includes leveraging new technology.Mar 30, 2026 11:04 PM CDT
AMD celebrates the 10-year anniversary of AM4, promises to follow the same philosophy with AM5The company says long-term platform support isn't just about marketing, but a commitment to protecting the customer's investments.Mar 30, 2026 6:46 PM CDT
Starfield's $70 premium edition tops PlayStation Store pre-orders at #1, Xbox has 4 out of the top 10 spotsThe current standings on the PlayStation Store once again highlight the size of Microsoft with multiple games popping up on its competitor's pre-orders.Mar 30, 2026 3:33 PM CDT
New RTX 60 series specs leak suggests huge RT performance and memory bandwidth improvementThe flagship GeForce RTX 6090 reported to have 32GB of VRAM, built on NVIDIA's Rubin architecture using TSMC's 3nm production process.Mar 30, 2026 2:18 PM CDT
A new Samsung PCIe 5.0 QLC SSD is in the works with a custom RISC-V controllerThe SSD is expected to achieve sequential read speeds of 11.4 GB/s, which is unprecedented for QLC NAND flash, expected to launch in 2027.Mar 30, 2026 12:47 PM CDT
Pearl Abyss keeps its promise and removes AI-generated artwork from Crimson Desert, replacing it with hand-drawn paintingsCrimson Desert's Patch 1.01 swaps out the game's controversial AI-generated art with hand-drawn human paintings following community backlash.Mar 30, 2026 10:56 AM CDT
Elon Musk has a plan to bring a high-tech underground tunnel to a city in TexasElon Musk is planning to build a high-tech underground road in a Texas city, reducing travel times between a space in development and a University.Mar 30, 2026 8:33 AM CDT
PS6 expected to cost Sony $760 in per unit, $699 shelf price still possibleA renowned GPU leaker has revealed the estimated cost of each PlayStation 6 and what it means for the upcoming console's shelf price.Mar 30, 2026 7:33 AM CDT
GTA 6 set to be more expensive than previously thought, official government document revealsRockstar Games is expected to spend a record-breaking amount on the development of Grand Theft Auto 6, shattering previous records.Mar 30, 2026 12:31 AM CDT
Razer's Blade 16 for 2026 has up to 64GB of the fastest available laptop memoryRazer's ultra-thin 2026 Blade 16 gaming laptop features the new Intel Core Ultra 9 386H processor and up to 64GB of LPDDR5-9600 MHz memory.Mar 29, 2026 11:02 PM CDT
Epic laid off cancer patient who then lost their life insurance, CEO Tim Sweeney confirms Epic will make it rightEpic Games laid off a terminal cancer patient whose family is struggling to attain life insurance, and now Tim Sweeney weighs in, saying Epic will help.Mar 29, 2026 2:32 PM CDT
CD Projekt hits record-breaking 60% profit margin for 2025 calendar yearCD Projekt enjoyed a record-breaking 60% profit margin throughout FY25 as the company gears up for more big projects like Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2.Mar 28, 2026 10:40 PM CDT
Leak: Xbox rumored to announce a new Game Pass tier with only first-party gamesIf the leak turns out to be true, Xbox fans who only want first-party titles like Halo, Fallout, and Doom may soon get a dedicated Game Pass tier.Mar 28, 2026 2:41 PM CDT
AMD's cheapest X3D chip is now available in more regions: Ryzen 5 5500X3D appears in UK retail listingIt doesn't look like a broad UK launch at this stage, as PC Tec UK says the Ryzen 5 5500X3D is exclusively available through its store for US$237.Mar 28, 2026 12:30 PM CDT
Next-gen PS6, Project Helix may cost $1,000 at launch, analysts warnAnalysts and industry experts speculate that the 10th generation of consoles may be the most expensive yet with PS6 and Project Helix retailing for $1,000.Mar 27, 2026 5:35 PM CDT
Redditor bags RTX 5060 Ti for just $80 in insane Walmart findAt almost 1/4th of the card's current retail price, you'd start wondering if this was a clearance sale or a pricing error that escaped the system.Mar 27, 2026 1:36 PM CDT
Google's TurboQuant cuts AI working memory by 6x, but it won't fix the global RAM shortageGoogle's new TurboQuant algorithm could slash AI working memory by 6x, but don't expect it to fix the broader RAM shortage anytime soon.Mar 27, 2026 12:34 PM CDT
Sony raises PS5 prices worldwide, Pro now $900 in USSony has increased the price of its PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro consoles throughout the world, with the Pro model now costing $900 in the US.Mar 27, 2026 7:32 AM CDT
After swallowing the world's memory and storage supply, AI data centers are now going for CPUsAI data centers are now straining CPU supply after memory and storage, causing delays, higher prices, and tighter availability of PCs and servers.Mar 27, 2026 5:16 AM CDT
Siri overhaul revealed: Apple to let users pick their own AI assistant inside iOS 27Apple is preparing new tools to enable AI companies to integrate their chatbots directly into Siri, enabling users to select multiple chatbots for answers.Mar 27, 2026 2:31 AM CDT
Activist investor now has 11% of FromSoftware parent shares, may shake up Kadokawa's business through pressureActivist shareholder group Oasis Management is now the top singular shareholder in Kadokawa, the parent of FromSoft, and will reveal recommendations soon.Mar 26, 2026 4:34 PM CDT
Intel's Wildcat Lake Core 3 304 spotted in Geekbench - New benchmarks show performance doubling versus N250Intel is bringing its Cougar Cove and Darkmont architectures, in addition to its 18A process, to 15W computing later this year with Wildcat Lake.Mar 26, 2026 2:28 PM CDT
Jak and Daxter Remastered footage surfaces, and it looks fantasticJak and Daxter Remastered footage has surfaced from a pitch deck sent to Sony, showcasing what the first game would look like on current-gen consoles.Mar 26, 2026 11:31 AM CDT
Xbox isn't going anywhere, insider claims Microsoft is not going to stop making consoles, even after Project HelixInsider Jez Corden claims Project Helix won't be Microsoft's last console and the company will continue making consoles despite ongoing exit rumors.Mar 26, 2026 9:31 AM CDT
Intel confirms Core Ultra 9 290K Plus flagship CPU refresh isn't happening - and I'm hardly surprisedThere will be no 'special edition' of the flagship with the refresh of Arrow Lake, which isn't surprising based on what we're hearing about CPU supply.Mar 26, 2026 7:09 AM CDT
Intel finally announces 'Big Battlemage' with new Arc Pro B70 and Arc Pro B65 graphics cardsThe Intel Arc Pro B70 GPU has finally arrived, with 32 Xe cores and 32GB of GDDR6 memory, making the 'Big Battlemage' debut all about AI.Mar 26, 2026 1:04 AM CDT
Forza Horizon 6 PC hardware requirements show it'll run at 60 FPS on a GeForce GTX 1650And to play Forza Horizon 6 at 1440p 60 FPS you'll need a GeForce RTX 3060 Ti or a Radeon RX 6700 XT when the game launches on May 19.Mar 26, 2026 12:03 AM CDT
NVIDIA CEO says the original Doom is the most influential PC game of all timeDuring his recent and lengthy podcast discussion with Lex Friedman, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang cites Doom and Virtua Fighter as two influential games.Mar 25, 2026 9:34 PM CDT
Newly shut down PlayStation studio Dark Outlaw wasn't making a live service gameDark Outlaw Games founder Jason Blundell joins a stream to talk about what it was like working with Sony, and confirms his project wasn't a live game.Mar 25, 2026 6:36 PM CDT
Arm creates history by building its first-ever CPU, the Arm AGIThe new data center CPU has been co-developed with Meta and is aimed at AI workloads, marking Arm's entry into the merchant silicon market.Mar 25, 2026 2:45 PM CDT
FromSoftware may get pressured by new activist investor that just purchased 10% stake in parent KadokawaInvestor Oasis Management, one of the more aggressive shareholder activists, now has 10% stake in FromSoftware owner Kadokawa--almost as much as Sony.Mar 25, 2026 12:29 PM CDT
Neuralink patient confirms he's playing World of Warcraft with his mindA Neuralink patient that has spent more than 100 days with the brain implant is now running around in World of Warcraft, experiencing 'pure magic'.Mar 25, 2026 3:32 AM CDT
Microsoft and NVIDIA plan to use AI to help build nuclear power plants to power AIMicrosoft and NVIDIA are collaborating on a new 'AI for nuclear energy' initiative that will leverage AI tools to accelerate the production of new plants.Mar 24, 2026 11:33 PM CDT
GeForce Game Ready Driver 595.97 is here, with only a handful of bug fixesGeForce Game Ready Driver 595.97 - WHQL is here and it looks to be a minor update with a few game-specific fixes and general optimization.Mar 24, 2026 9:29 PM CDT
CHUWI finally admits wrongdoing in Ryzen CPU mislabeling scandal, offers refundsThe company claims the mislabeled Ryzen CPUs were listed due to a 'production error' and asks customers to contact support for a refund.Mar 24, 2026 6:20 PM CDT
Report: Xbox's new CEO wants to reduce price of Game Pass and is exploring new tier optionsNew Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is reportedly looking at ways to reduce the cost of Xbox Game Pass, including new lower-priced or ad-supported tier options.Mar 24, 2026 2:32 PM CDT
Intel Wildcat Lake processors appear in first-ever public benchmarksIntel's ultra-budget Core 3 310 and Core 5 320 mobile CPUs, benchmarked on CrossMark and Geekbench, respectively, may be coming out soon.Mar 24, 2026 9:27 AM CDT
ASUS's compact PN55 Mini PC features Ryzen AI 400 Series processors with up to Radeon 890M graphicsThe new ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Mini PC is built for performance, but with AMD Ryzen AI 400 Series Processors it's also a capable PC gaming device.Mar 24, 2026 1:59 AM CDT
AMD releases FSR SDK v2.2 for developers with FSR 4.1 and Ray Regeneration 1.1AMD has released FSR SDK 2.2 for game developers, which includes the new enhanced AMD FSR Upscaling 4.1 and AMD FSR Ray Regeneration 1.1.Mar 24, 2026 12:27 AM CDT
Bethesda has no plans to slow down on paid mods, Todd Howard says he wants to get Creations 'in front of more people'Bethesda's Todd Howard says the company is 'really happy' with how its Creations content program is going, including the premium-priced paid UGC mods.Mar 23, 2026 6:36 PM CDT
Crimson Desert's sales blitz has yet to meaningfully boost Pearl Abyss stockWith 2 million copies sold in its first day, Crimson Desert is a huge sales success, but that milestone wasn't enough to uplift Pearl Abyss's stock.Mar 23, 2026 3:33 PM CDT
Capcom has no plans to use GenAI assets in its games, but will continue to use the technology to improve workplace efficiencyCapcom will not use AI-generated assets in its games but plans to actively use generative AI to improve efficiency across development departments.Mar 23, 2026 2:19 PM CDT
Intel's Bartlett Lake Core 9 273PQE spotted on PassMark, just 12% slower than Core i7-14700KThe new flagship CPU launched just 22% behind the Core i9-14900K despite having only 12 cores and offers similar single-threaded performance.Mar 23, 2026 12:46 PM CDT
Sony confirms PlayStation systems will be getting AI frame generation for 'fake frames'Sony's lead architect for PlayStation systems has confirmed that AI frame generation will be coming to PlayStation platforms, possibly the PS6.Mar 23, 2026 1:28 AM CDT
MacBook Neo sets new sales record for 'first-time' Mac buyersApple CEO Tim Cook has confirmed that the new affordable MacBook Neo has set a new launch-week record for bringing in new Mac users.Mar 22, 2026 10:36 PM CDT
Microsoft outlines its plan to improve and fix Windows 11Microsoft has sweeping changes and updates coming to Windows 11 this year, and they're all about improving the operating system and addressing feedback.Mar 22, 2026 7:34 PM CDT
Lords of the Fallen is now profitable for CI Games after 2.5 million salesThe original Lords of the Fallen game has broken even and is now profitable against a total $80 million budget as developer CI games preps a sequel.Mar 21, 2026 2:32 PM CDT
Pearl Abyss promises to fix Crimson Desert's awkward controls, new patch on the wayPearl Abyss will address Crimson Desert's awkward controls with a new patch that addresses both controller and mouse & keyboard inputs and layouts.Mar 21, 2026 12:29 PM CDT
Pearl Abyss tells Intel Arc users to seek refunds as Crimson Desert officially does not support the GPUsPearl Abyss confirms Crimson Desert does not support Intel Arc GPUs, leaving Arc and MSI Claw owners with nothing but a refund option.Mar 20, 2026 5:15 PM CDT
Saudi Arabia's Savvy Games Group to acquire TikTok-maker's games unit Moonton for over $6 billionSavvy Games Group scores another big billion-dollar deal, snapping up even more influence in the games industry with the intent to acquire Moonton.Mar 20, 2026 2:32 PM CDT
Nintendo's latest Switch 2 system update can reduce battery life by 25%Nintendo rolled out a new update for the Nintendo Switch 2 that can reduce your battery life by 25% if you decide to turn on Handheld Boost Mode.Mar 20, 2026 9:03 AM CDT
Alibaba admits the nearly 500,000 chips it made are weaker than NVIDIA'sAlibaba has confirmed that its semiconductor arm, T-Head, has produced nearly 500,000 chips, but none of them can beat NVIDIA's offerings.Mar 20, 2026 3:02 AM CDT
AMD's FSR 4.1 for RDNA 4 is based on the same tech as Sony's new PSSR for the PS5 ProAMD and Sony have confirmed that today's FSR Upscaling 4.1 update is based on the same tech as the recent PSSR release for the PlayStation 5 Pro.Mar 19, 2026 11:02 PM CDT
Intel Core Ultra 3 205T spotted on PassMark, 10% slower than Core Ultra 5 225TRecent PassMark results show the Core Ultra 3 205T as 4% faster in single-core performance but 10% slower in multi-core performance than the Ultra 5 225T.Mar 19, 2026 9:52 PM CDT
New update gives players more control over Xbox's best featureMicrosoft is testing a new update for Xbox consoles that gives players much more control over Quick Resume, which is one of the best newer Xbox features.Mar 19, 2026 2:32 PM CDT
Epic Games lead producer calls gamers thinking DLSS 5 detracts from art direction 'insane'A tech lead producer at Epic Games has said anyone roasting DLSS 5 'like it doesn't look better' or is 'detracting from art direction,' is crazy.Mar 19, 2026 11:35 AM CDT
Take-Two CEO alludes to GTA 6 pricing by talking about in-game advertisingTake-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick has alluded to the price of Grand Theft Auto 6 being between $70 and $80 while discussing in-game ads.Mar 19, 2026 2:01 AM CDT
This nearly empty server has 1.23 Petabytes of storageWith KIOXIA's LC9 Series 245.76 TB Enterprise NVMe SSDs an almost empty looking server can actually be secretly housing over 1 Petabyte of data.Mar 19, 2026 12:06 AM CDT
Sound the alarm, DRAM shortage and memory crisis could last until 2030SK Group chairman Chey Tae-won warns that the 'industry-wide supply shortfall' relating to DRAM and memory will 'persist' through 2030.Mar 18, 2026 10:33 PM CDT
Exascend's 16TB SSD is now on sale - but it'll set you back a mind-boggling $16,000This is an enterprise-level drive aimed at workstations and server usage, where speed isn't the focus, but reliability and capacity.Mar 18, 2026 12:50 PM CDT
Microsoft and OpenAI face tension over a $50B Amazon dealMicrosoft is reportedly considering taking OpenAI to court over its $50 billion deal with Amazon that it believes breaches its current partnership.Mar 18, 2026 11:44 AM CDT
Crimson Desert has made $20 million from pre-orders, estimates analyst firmAn analyst firm has estimated Pearl Abyss's Crimson Desert has already reached 400,000 units sold on Steam, equating to $20 million in pre-orders.Mar 18, 2026 6:33 AM CDT
From Game Awards finale to failure: Highguard studio collapses in under two monthsWildlight Entertainment has taken down its official website and LinkedIn account, suggesting the studio closure process has begun after mass layoffs.Mar 18, 2026 5:32 AM CDT
Nike and Beats bring a heart rate sensor to your ears with the Powerbeats Pro 2Nike and Beats have announced a new collaboration: the Nike Powerbeats Pro 2 Nike Special Edition, a new Nike reimagining of the Powerbeats Pro 2.Mar 18, 2026 3:01 AM CDT
Xbox App on PC now lets users add third-party games from Steam and other sourcesYou can now add third-party games to the Xbox app on PC, a feature that feels tailor made for Microsoft's Project Helix console that plays PC games.Mar 17, 2026 11:06 PM CDT
NVIDIA updates roadmap, with new details on its next-gen GPU 'Feynman' coming in 2028At GTC 2026, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang outlines the company's latest roadmap for its GPU, CPU and other next-gen hardware built for AI.Mar 17, 2026 9:32 PM CDT
Creation Engine 3 is helping Bethesda test Elder Scrolls 6 builds more consistently than ever beforeBethesda's major new innovations in its internal Creation Engine are helping speed along test builds for The Elder Scrolls 6, a critical part of game dev.Mar 17, 2026 7:37 PM CDT
Saudis buy even more Capcom stock, this time via a second companyAnother Saudi investment firm that's owned by Saudi Arabia's crown prince just purchased $600 million worth of Capcom stock, adding to its stockpile.Mar 17, 2026 1:31 PM CDT
Crimson Desert has been shown running on a base PlayStation 5PlayStation Japan has released a 20-minute gameplay video of Pearl Abyss's Crimson Desert running on a base PlayStation 5, but the resolution isn't in 4K.Mar 17, 2026 11:50 AM CDT
CD Projekt Red to release new Witcher 3 DLC before Grand Theft Auto 6CD Projekt Red is expected to release the rumored new DLC for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt sometime in September in order to avoid the release of GTA 6.Mar 17, 2026 10:00 AM CDT
Micron confirms HBM4 memory and PCIe Gen6 SSDs are in 'high-volume' productionMicron confirms AI-optimized memory and storage technologies are in production - HBM4 memory, SOCAMM2, and PCIe Gen6 SSDs - read for NVIDIA Vera Rubin.Mar 17, 2026 3:03 AM CDT
NVIDIA unveils Vera Rubin at GTC 2026, the brain behind the next era AINVIDIA has unveiled its next AI platform, Vera Rubin, designed for the next phase of artificial intelligence: reasoning, planning, and automation.Mar 17, 2026 1:44 AM CDT
NVIDIA announces DLSS 5, which leverages AI to generate 'photoreal' graphics and lighting in real-timeNVIDIA's new DLSS 5 presents a seismic shift forward for real-time cinematic lighting and detail in games, and it's on track for release later this year.Mar 16, 2026 8:02 PM CDT
GeForce RTX path tracing performance will be a million times faster in the future'We're still not where we want to be,' NVIDIA's John Spitzer says, while predicting future GPUs that will deliver 1,000,000X faster path tracing.Mar 16, 2026 12:27 AM CDT
Microsoft plans to fix shader-related stutters and long load times for PC gamersAdvanced Shader Delivery (ADC) is coming to Windows for PC game developers, eliminating the shader compilation process while also reducing in-game stutter.Mar 15, 2026 11:01 PM CDT
From Paper to Smart Archives: CZUR's Integrated Solution Powers the Next Generation of Archive DigitizationArchive digitization uses fast scanners, AI processing, and OCR to convert paper records into searchable digital files for easier access and preservation.Mar 15, 2026 2:05 PM CDT
Wedbush: Switch 2's new mega-hit Pokopia will be established as a 'legitimate console seller'Analysts are paying close attention to Nintendo's latest hit and believe the popular Pokemon spin-off Pokopia could be a veritable Switch 2 system-seller.Mar 14, 2026 5:42 PM CDT
Tech expert comments on PS6 performance versus Xbox's Project HelixTech experts have weighed in on the upcoming console generation, providing estimates on whether the performance gap will be decisive for consumers.Mar 14, 2026 10:15 AM CDT
Xbox says its Gaming Copilot AI companion is being added to Xbox consolesXbox's product manager for gaming AI has confirmed Microsoft's Gaming Copilot AI is headed to current-generation Xbox consoles this year.Mar 14, 2026 12:56 AM CDT
How to hit 144 FPS in GTA 5 without a flagship GPULearn how to hit 144 FPS in GTA 5 using mid-range hardware with optimized graphics settings, CPU tweaks, and system-level adjustments.Mar 13, 2026 2:15 PM CDT
Samsung set to begin mass production on Apple's OLED foldable displayA leaker has revealed Samsung Display is about to begin mass production of the new 'creaseless' OLED display designed for an upcoming Apple iPhone.Mar 13, 2026 11:05 AM CDT
Windows 11 is officially getting support for 1000Hz+ monitorsMicrosoft has confirmed on the Windows Blog that Windows 11 PCs will soon support 1000Hz refresh rate monitors, paving the way for ultra-fast framerates.Mar 13, 2026 6:32 AM CDT
Bluepoint tech lead hints at why Sony may 'pull back' on PC releasesThe CEO of Bluepoint has hinted at why Sony has decided to pull back from the PC market, and it isn't because of Xbox's Project Helix.Mar 13, 2026 5:02 AM CDT
PC shipments now expected to drop by over 11% in 2026, causing 'massive disruption'A new report from the International Data Corporation (IDC) says the current memory crisis is a lot worse than originally expected.Mar 12, 2026 11:02 PM CDT
Microsoft teases official Xbox and Xbox 360 emulation coming to Windows 11The Xbox Backwards Compatibility Program is set to return this year, and there's a good chance it includes original Xbox and Xbox 360 games coming to PC.Mar 12, 2026 9:27 PM CDT
Lineage, Guild Wars dev NCSoft promises to ease pay-to-win microtransactions while investing big into casual mobile gamesMMOPRG-maker NCSoft is now making more diversified investments in a bid to shake up its MMO-based business model and expand into casual mobile gaming.Mar 12, 2026 6:36 PM CDT
PlayStation LEGO set leaked, coming in Holiday 2026 with $160 price tagSony and LEGO will reportedly release a new PlayStation 1 LEGO set priced at $160 during the Holiday 2026 season, more than an actual working PS1.Mar 12, 2026 3:33 PM CDT
NVIDIA clears up missing ROPs confusion on the RTX PRO 5000 BlackwellNVIDIA has cleared up the confusion surrounding its RTX 5000 Blackwell and its number of ROPs, with the company issuing a new statement.Mar 12, 2026 8:56 AM CDT
Valve confirms Verified performance targets for Steam Machine and Steam FrameValve has revealed the performance targets for the Steam Machine and Steam Frame to help developers earn the Verified badge for their titles.Mar 12, 2026 3:55 AM CDT
ASRock's X870E Taichi OCF motherboard and Ryzen 9 9950X3D set a new CPU world recordASRock's flagship X870E Taichi OCF motherboard is built for extreme overclocking and it has just set a new CPU world record with the Ryzen 9 9950X3D.Mar 12, 2026 1:31 AM CDT
Crimson Desert PC specs show that it will run on a GeForce GTX 1060Pearl Abyss has released the full PC specifications and hardware requirements for the game, and it'll run just fine on a wide range of GPUs.Mar 11, 2026 10:27 PM CDT
Xbox targeting 'future of play' and believes platforms no longer define identities of gamersMicrosoft is now focusing on the 'future of play' and meeting players where they are, indicating more widespread broadening initiatives could happen.Mar 11, 2026 5:35 PM CDT
Project Helix will enter alpha testing in 2027, Microsoft saysMicrosoft's next-gen Project Helix Xbox console will only enter alpha testing throughout 2027, potentially indicating a launch 12 months later in 2028.Mar 11, 2026 2:32 PM CDT
NVIDIA to announce x86 CPU with Intel at GTC 2026, but officials shake off the ideaNVIDIA and Intel are expected to unveil a new SoC at GTC 2026, but according to officials, that isn't happening for at least a 'couple of years'.Mar 11, 2026 7:10 AM CDT
TweakTown editor Anthony Garreffa recovering after suffering a strokeTweakTown editor Anthony Garreffa is recovering in hospital after suffering a serious stroke last month. The road to recovery will be long.Mar 11, 2026 2:05 AM CDT
Bethesda is staying silent as Fallout 3 remaster leaks continue surfacingRumors are swirling that Bethesda is working on a Fallout 3 remaster, especially since toys for the unannounced title are reportedly being released.Mar 10, 2026 9:00 PM CDT
Epic Games raises price of Fortnite V-Buck bundles, gamers now get less currency for same priceEpic Games has announced that they will be reducing the buying power ratio of dollars to V-Bucks, with all bundles now unlocking less digital currency.Mar 10, 2026 2:32 PM CDT
GeForce NOW's new Cloud Playtest feature is built for game developersGeForce NOW's latest feature, Cloud Playtest, gives developers and publishers a cloud-based tool for testing, playtests, and access to playable builds.Mar 10, 2026 11:36 AM CDT
007 First Light and Control Resonant will launch with Path Tracing and full DLSS 4 supportIO Interactive's 007 First Light and Remedy's Control Resonant are the two next big 2026 games to launch with path tracing support on PC.Mar 10, 2026 10:44 AM CDT
Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami making AAA game set in new IP for mystery studioResident Evil and The Evil Within creator Shinji Mikami is back out of retirement, leading a new interactive game dev studio on a fresh, all-original IP.Mar 9, 2026 3:33 PM CDT
Resident Evil 9 Requiem is a huge success with 5 million sales in less than a weekCapcom's latest Resident Evil game is a huge success, with RE9 Requiem now becoming the fastest-selling game in the franchise with 5 million sales.Mar 9, 2026 12:29 PM CDT
Jailed Rockstar hacker hints at GTA 6 source code still being out thereThe person behind the infamous GTA 6 leak has revealed he is surprised the game's source code hasn't leaked online, suggesting someone has it.Mar 9, 2026 12:32 AM CDT
NVIDIA and Samsung are making new GeForce RTX 3060 GPUsSamsung is reportedly making brand-new GeForce RTX 3060 graphics cards for the gaming market again, using its custom Ampere-era 8nm process.Mar 8, 2026 11:02 PM CDT
Knights of the Old Republic is 'still in development,' Saber Interactive saysSaber Interactive's Tim Willits confirms the Knights of the Old Republic remake is still in the works, even as Fate of the Old Republic begins development.Mar 7, 2026 3:33 PM CST
Steam Machine possibly delayed by RAMpocalypse, Valve says 'we hope to ship in 2026'Valve has seemingly delayed its new trio of hardware due to the RAMpocalypse, and the company now says it hopes to ship in 2026 and plans aren't finalized.Mar 6, 2026 4:34 PM CST
Marathon launches with 88,000 peak players on SteamBungie's latest live service shooter Marathon didn't break 100K peak players on day one of release, instead hitting 88K, but the weekend may boost numbers.Mar 6, 2026 1:49 PM CST
Doom runs on everything except this AI vibe-coded Operating SystemSomeone spent a couple of hours with the AI-generated vibe-coded operating system Vib-OS, and it's about as bad as you'd expect, probably worse.Mar 5, 2026 10:27 PM CST
Next-gen Xbox called Project Helix, confirmed to play both console and PC gamesXbox's new CEO Asha Sharma officially confirms the codename for the next-gen Xbox, Project Helix, and it is confirmed to play both Xbox and PC games.Mar 5, 2026 2:54 PM CST
US government seizes one of the internet's largest hacker forumsThe Department of Justice has announced it has seized one of the largest cybercriminal forums and its database containing sensitive information.Mar 5, 2026 10:34 AM CST
NVIDIA officially addresses the new GPU voltage caps introduced in latest driver updateNVIDIA announced a new hotfix for its latest GeForce Game Ready driver, designed to fix voltage issues on RTX 50-series GPUs and RE: Requiem.Mar 5, 2026 5:32 AM CST
EA is hiring to bring Battlefield 6 to Windows on Arm and Linux devicesEA is hiring and looking for an engineer to spearhead bringing Battlefield 6's 'Javelin Anticheat' to Windows on Arm and even Linux devices.Mar 5, 2026 1:32 AM CST
NVIDIA fixes Resident Evil Requiem performance issues caused by the latest driverNVIDIA has released an over-the-air (OTA) update for Resident Evil Requiem that fixes the reported performance issues after installing the latest driver.Mar 5, 2026 12:03 AM CST
Capcom sold 19.1 million PC games in 9 months, PC now accounts for 55% of total salesCapcom's latest earnings results show sales unit growth, particularly on PC, where the publisher has sold nearly 20 million games in just 9 months.Mar 4, 2026 7:37 PM CST
Ubisoft gives updates on new Assassin's Creed games, Hexe, Invictus, and Black Flag confirmedUbisoft confirms the status of new Assassin's Creed games like Hexe, Invictus, the oft-leaked Black Flag remake, and multiple new unannounced games.Mar 4, 2026 4:34 PM CST
Apple launches MacBook Neo: $599 with A18 Pro CPU, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, on sale March 11The rumors were true - the MacBook Neo has arrived powered by an iPhone chip, and the price is lower than many (myself included) were expecting.Mar 4, 2026 9:16 AM CST
Valve's Steam Machine may be responsible for Sony stopping PlayStation games coming to PCSony is reportedly pulling back on PlayStation PC ports, and the catalyst for that decision may be the emergence of Valve's Steam Machine.Mar 4, 2026 1:15 AM CST
Microsoft's new method of storing data could make SSDs obsoleteMicrosoft has created a new storage method that is extremely durable and intended to power cold-storage libraries designed to last 10,000 years.Mar 4, 2026 12:10 AM CST
Latest GeForce Game Ready Driver reportedly restricts voltage, impacting performanceSeveral users are reporting performance issues with the latest GeForce Game Ready Driver 595.71 WHQL release relating to voltage restrictions.Mar 3, 2026 11:29 PM CST
Death Stranding 2 gets DLSS 4.5 Super Resolution support on PCDeath Stranding 2: On the Beach is getting DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation support on day one, including the new DLSS 4.5 Super Resolution.Mar 3, 2026 10:29 PM CST
Micron ships world's first 256GB LPDRAM SOCAMM2 memory moduleMicron has unveiled the world's first high-capacity 256GB LPDRAM SOCAMM2 module, a design custom-built for data centers and the AI industry.Mar 3, 2026 6:58 PM CST
Highguard officially shutting down on March 12, less than two months on the marketFollowing a funding-pull from Chinese mega-company Tencent, Highguard is officially shutting down on March 12, less than two months after release.Mar 3, 2026 3:33 PM CST
NVIDIA could enter the desktop CPU market with performance equal to AMD and IntelMicroarchitecture analysts have examined NVIDIA's GB10 'Superchip' and determined that its CPU cores are capable of going toe-to-toe with Intel and AMD.Mar 3, 2026 10:10 AM CST
Rumors of AMD stopping Ryzen Z1 Extreme gaming handheld support squashed by LenovoThe Ryzen Z1 Extreme is still alive, as Lenovo confirms that it's working with AMD to release new drivers and support the original Legion Go until 2029.Mar 2, 2026 10:59 PM CST
GeForce RTX 5070 is the world's most popular gaming GPU, according to SteamThe Steam Hardware & Software Survey results for February 2026 are in, and the GeForce RTX 5070 skyrockets to the top spot. But is that accurate?Mar 2, 2026 9:31 PM CST
Fallout 3 and Fallout New Vegas remasters could be in development by Iron Galaxy StudiosThe developer of Fallout 3 and Fallout New Vegas remasters has seemingly revealed itself in an elusive LinkedIn post with the iconic 'Please Stand By'.Mar 2, 2026 8:02 PM CST
New leaked GTA 6 footage was found on an old phone from 4 years agoNew leaked footage of Grand Theft Auto 6 has emerged, and it's dividing the GTA community into two camps: naysayers and believers.Mar 2, 2026 6:35 PM CST
Robocop, Terminator game publisher delays showcase amid financial turmoilNacon, the publisher behind Teyon's popular Robocop shooter, the Greedfall RPG, and the upcoming Terminator: Survivors, is delaying an upcoming show.Mar 2, 2026 2:32 PM CST
Lenovo's 'Modular AI PC' is a laptop with dual screens and a detachable keyboardLenovo has unveiled what could be one of the most unique laptop designs in a long time with its new ThinkBook Modular AI PC Concept.Mar 2, 2026 12:37 AM CST
Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders imminent after PlayStation data reveals new additionsGrand Theft Auto 6 IDs have been added to the PlayStation database, suggesting official pre-ordering for the title is just around the corner.Mar 1, 2026 11:05 PM CST
Memory crisis could see the entry-level PC market disappear by 2028The rise in memory and storage prices could see the entry-level PC market disappear by 2028 as the ability to absorb costs disappears.Mar 1, 2026 9:26 PM CST

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