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Elder Scrolls Online created to rival World of Warcraft, original ZeniMax Online founder saysBethesda 'didn't need any convincing' to make Elder Scrolls Online, and the MMORPG was made to directly counter and emulate World of Warcraft's success.Apr 30, 2026 8:38 PM CDT
Console-like Xbox Mode comes to Windows 11 PCs, offers glimpse at new Project Helix hybrid UIMicrosoft announces the availability of the newer Xbox Mode function (formerly Full Screen Experience) that brings a console-like UI to Windows 11 PCs.Apr 30, 2026 5:05 PM CDT
Samsung discloses its Q1 2026 earnings with a 48x growth in semiconductor operating profitThe South Korean giant shattered records and expectations with a 755% increase in profits year-over-year, raking in $38.54 billion in Q1 2026.Apr 30, 2026 2:45 PM CDT
Xbox earnings down -$380 million in latest quarterly declineXbox earnings are down for the third consecutive quarter of FY26 as Microsoft prepares for deeper investments into gaming and content infrastructures.Apr 30, 2026 1:31 PM CDT
French game studio Spiders confirms liquidation, will shut down and cease operationsAfter nearly two decades of delivering action RPGs, French games studio Spiders will be liquidated due to the financial insolvency of parent company Nacon.Apr 30, 2026 12:29 PM CDT
Intel's new 18A-P node will reportedly provide 9% higher performance and 18% better efficiency than 18AThe next-gen production node will be unveiled in June, with Apple reportedly already lined up as a major customer for its M-series chips.Apr 30, 2026 9:20 AM CDT
Google Photos turns into a virtual closet with AI outfit try on featureGoogle Photos introduces an AI-powered virtual wardrobe tools for outfit mixing, designed to reduce the time spent trying on different clothes.Apr 30, 2026 3:50 AM CDT
EloShapes is a web tool that lets you compare gaming mouse shapes in 3DEloShapes is a site designed to make choosing the right gaming mouse easier by letting you compare different models with full 3D comparisons.Apr 30, 2026 1:01 AM CDT
Apple is reportedly giving up on the Vision Pro, as next-gen headset gets cannedApparently Apple has pulled the plug on the Vision Pro and future headsets after disappointing sales and an 'unusually high percentage of returns.'.Apr 29, 2026 11:29 PM CDT
From the director of The Witcher 3, The Blood of Dawnwalker will release on September 3, 2026New story trailer, release date, and full PC requirements for The Blood of Dawnwalker were revealed in a stream by Rebel Wolves and Bandai Namco.Apr 29, 2026 8:00 PM CDT
Google's new Tensor G6 SoC will likely feature a 5 year old PowerVR GPUThe SoC tasked with powering the Pixel 11 lineup is reportedly using a 5-year old GPU, although there are some notable gains on the CPU side.Apr 29, 2026 6:00 PM CDT
Take-Two CEO says when Grand Theft Auto 6 marketing will beginTake-Two CEO says GTA 6 marketing will begin 'soon,' reinforcing Rockstar's strategy of a short, high-impact campaign close to launch.Apr 29, 2026 3:34 AM CDT
GALAX exits the GPU business, with Palit taking 'full control' over the brandSome shocking news from the gaming world as 'Hall Of Fame' GeForce GPU maker GALAX shuts down, with the company's entire global team dismissed.Apr 28, 2026 10:57 PM CDT
Framework Laptop 16 RTX 5070 12GB upgrade module costs 72% more than the 8GB optionFramework warns the $699 RTX 5070 8GB module could also see a price hike once its current GDDR7 inventory depletes, putting both options at risk.Apr 28, 2026 4:50 PM CDT
FinalWire releases AIDA64 8.30 with FPS tracking and next-gen CPU support, but drops 32-bit Windows supportAIDA64 v8.30 drops support for 32-bit Windows and Windows XP x64, meaning users on those platforms will need to stick with older versions.Apr 28, 2026 1:35 PM CDT
Call of Duty movie director calls gamers 'pathetic' for playing Call of DutyIn an interview from back in 2013, Call of Movie movie director Peter Berg said that anyone who spends hours playing games is 'pathetic' and 'weak.'.Apr 28, 2026 9:03 AM CDT
Kingston launches next-gen 30.72TB Gen5 SSDs for data centersKingston's award-winning DC3000ME Gen5 U.2 NVMe SSD for data centers just got a massive capacity update, with 30.72 TB models now available.Apr 28, 2026 7:28 AM CDT
New Intel driver lets you dedicate 93% of system memory to the iGPU for VRAM, enabling support for larger AI modelsThe new driver targets systems with built-in Arc Pro Graphics, enabling, for example, a 64GB host system to allocate 59.5GB to the integrated GPU.Apr 27, 2026 4:25 PM CDT
ROG forum member confirms X670 and B650 series motherboards will be getting EXPO 1.2 in the futureASUS forum member Safedisk confirmed in an ROG forum post that EXPO 1.2 won't be limited to X870 series motherboards, 600 series chipsets will get it too.Apr 27, 2026 1:13 PM CDT
MOREFINE unveils compact pocket-sized G2 External GPU with RTX 5060 Ti 16GBThe compact MOREFINE G2 External GPU Docking Station with GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB GPU hardware is currently available for pre-order.Apr 27, 2026 12:57 AM CDT
Intel confirms Arc G3 gaming handhelds, expect a big reveal soonIn a recent interview, Intel's Robert Hallock inadvertently confirmed the existence of the rumored Arc G3 Series of chips for next-gen PC gaming handhelds.Apr 26, 2026 11:34 PM CDT
Xbox CEO telegraphs stalled gaming growth after $70 billion Activision buyoutMicrosoft wants Xbox to return to growth in 2027 using affordable hardware, content, and services, possibly indicating post-ABK growth has stalled.Apr 26, 2026 10:36 AM CDT
Meta and AWS sign agreement to deploy AWS Graviton chips to power Agentic AIMeta to deploy 'tens of millions' of Amazon AWS Graviton cores to expand their AI infrastructure, with the potential for future expansion.Apr 25, 2026 5:54 PM CDT
ASUS's ROG Equalizer Cable is now available for $50, and it could save your RTX 50 series GPUThe cable increases each wire's load capacity from 9.2A to 17A, and early testing already shows a 9C temperature drop compared to a standard cable.Apr 25, 2026 3:20 PM CDT
Steam Controller price leaked in accidental embargo slip-upThe price of Valve's new Steam Controller has reportedly been leaked thanks to a review that was accidentally posted early that broke the embargo dates.Apr 25, 2026 9:33 AM CDT
Clair Obscur Expedition 33 hits 8 million sales in first year, shows AA gaming is stronger than everClair Obscur Expedition 33 has become a wild AA success story and inspiration for all indie devs through multiple awards and best-seller milestones.Apr 25, 2026 3:07 AM CDT
Capcom's Resident Evil 9 breaks another sales record as publisher continues winning streakResident Evil 9 Requiem has broken yet another multi-million sales milestone, now achieving 7 million copies sold in less than 60 months on the market.Apr 24, 2026 10:48 PM CDT
Three new characters are coming to Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, confirms UbisoftBlack Flag Resynced is officially a 'remake' rather than a 'remaster', with three brand new characters and new story arcs for existing ones.Apr 24, 2026 7:00 PM CDT
World's first Panther Lake gaming tablet tested, achieves over 60 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 high settings without frame-genYouTuber benchmarks Panther Lake-powered Super V gaming tablet showing Cyberpunk 2077 running at over 100 FPS at 2880x1800 with frame generation.Apr 24, 2026 3:52 PM CDT
AMD launches EXPO 1.2 for CUDIMM and low-latency DDR5 memory, with ASUS among the first to enable support on X870 boardsEXPO 1.2 keeps CUDIMM in bypass mode on AM5 for now, with full speed support and complete compatibility expected to arrive alongside Zen 6.Apr 24, 2026 1:00 PM CDT
Xbox Discord partnership leaked, Nitro includes access to Game Pass 'starter edition'The fruits of the Discord - Xbox partnership has been leaked ahead of schedule, revealing a cross-subscription strategy with Discord Nitro and Game Pass.Apr 24, 2026 5:45 AM CDT
DLSS 5 is controversial but Escape From Tarkov developer plans to support it on their next gameFragmentary Order is a new game from Escape From Tarkov developer and creator Nikita Buyanov, who says it will support DLSS5 'if it's available.'.Apr 24, 2026 1:58 AM CDT
Intel VP says PC games would run up to 30% faster if they were properly optimized for its CPUsRobert Hallock, Intel's VP and GM of its enthusiast channel business, says software optimization is holding back its CPU performance.Apr 24, 2026 12:31 AM CDT
Valve introduces 30-day average framerate graph for developers to better gauge Steam Deck performance problemsValve has introduced a new data monitoring system that gives developers user-reported framerate data over a 30 day period to help monitor Deck performance.Apr 23, 2026 10:26 PM CDT
Tim Cook calls Apple Maps launch his 'biggest mistake,' names Apple Watch his proudest achievementThe disastrous Apple Maps launch forced a rare apology, with Apple even urging users to try other mapping apps like Google Maps and Nokia Here.Apr 23, 2026 6:21 PM CDT
This modder stuffed a Nintendo Switch Lite with 8GB RAM and got Final Fantasy VII Remake running on itHitting 20 to 30 FPS on FFVII Remake is no small feat for a modded Switch Lite Pro running through a translation layer with limited horsepower.Apr 23, 2026 4:33 PM CDT
Intel's Z970 chipset could replace most B860 motherboards for Nova Lake, leaker claimsIntel's Z970 chipset is rumored to cover both the Z890 high-end and B860 mainstream tiers for Nova Lake, bringing overclocking to a much wider audience.Apr 23, 2026 2:46 PM CDT
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced compared to the original reveals major upgradesBlack Flag Resynced introduces major upgrades across visuals, gameplay, and naval combat, demonstrating that it is a full remake, not a simple remaster.Apr 23, 2026 1:02 PM CDT
Ubisoft confirms it will charge full-price for Assassin's Creed Black Flag ResyncedUbisoft confirms Black Flag Resynced in a new showcase, where it also confirmed the contents of the Collector's Edition, which were recently leaked.Apr 23, 2026 12:10 PM CDT
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced collector's edition leaks revealing a full-price remakeAssassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced collector's edition leaks at €200, revealing a full-priced remake slated for release in July 2026.Apr 23, 2026 11:04 AM CDT
League of Legends patch 26.9 brings major system changes ahead of Season 2League of Legends Patch 26.9 brings major system changes, new items, and champion updates as Riot prepares the game for the upcoming Season 2.Apr 23, 2026 2:02 AM CDT
The Framework Laptop 16 is getting OCuLink support later this year, enabling compatibility with eGPUs and PCIe cardsThe Framework Laptop 16's upcoming OCuLink adapter board will give the device an external PCIe x8 interface rated at 128Gbps of bidirectional throughput.Apr 22, 2026 6:00 PM CDT
Google's Workspace Intelligence wants to be the ultimate AI coworker that actually knows your businessThe new intelligence layer will live in Google Docs, Sheets, and other tools, linking emails, chats, files, and projects across Google Workspace.Apr 22, 2026 2:30 PM CDT
Xbox teases Discord partnership as Game Pass flexibility expandsXbox is exploring a new partnership with Discord as part of its plan to make Game Pass more flexible, with Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirming the news on X.Apr 22, 2026 12:24 PM CDT
Unreal Engine 5 may be getting Microsoft's DirectX 12 Advanced Shader DeliveryThe UE5 implementation is reportedly 'in progress' and could help developers reduce shader stutter and long load times in Unreal Engine titles.Apr 22, 2026 9:06 AM CDT
MindsEye studio doubles down on sabotage claims as legal battle with employees unfoldsBuild A Rocket Boy is facing mounting controversy following the troubled launch of MindsEye, with new legal action over alleged employee surveillance.Apr 22, 2026 6:32 AM CDT
Roblox pays millions after years of child safety controversyRoblox has agreed to pay $35.8 million to settle child safety investigations brought by attorneys general in West Virginia, Alabama, and Nevada.Apr 22, 2026 4:34 AM CDT
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced leak confirms Animus returnLeaks for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced suggest Ubisoft is bringing back Animus and modern-day sequences, confirming the feature won't be removed.Apr 22, 2026 3:11 AM CDT
Meta to start recording employee mouse and keyboard actions for AIMeta's new Model Capability Initiative (MCI) will track employee mouse movements, keystrokes, and even screenshot their displays for AI training.Apr 22, 2026 12:29 AM CDT
MSI announces its new pro-grade lightweight wireless gaming mouse, the VERSA 300 WIRELESS 8KMSI's new VERSA 300 Wireless 8K Gaming Mouse offers impressive specs and performance, including 8K polling, for competitive gaming.Apr 21, 2026 10:29 PM CDT
KIOXIA fires back at rising SSD costs with new EG7 Series for PC OEMsKIOXIA's new SSDs are ready to fill a void in the consumer market, with the new value-oriented EG7 Series offering PC OEMs an affordable storage solution.Apr 21, 2026 8:02 PM CDT
YouTuber proves Snapdragon X2 Elite has the performance chops to run well in a theoretical handheld gaming PCThe Snapdragon X2 Elite was tested in its low-power mode to see if the chip could be used in a handheld PC. Chip can achieve 60 FPS gaming at 17-20 watts.Apr 21, 2026 5:45 PM CDT
ASUS drops the ProArt PA32USD, a creator-focused 4K QD-OLED monitor with dual 12G-SDI that can also hit 240HzThe monitor is for professionals who also game with dual 12G-SDI ports, 99% DCI-P3 coverage, a built-in colorimeter, and a 240Hz QD-OLED panel.Apr 21, 2026 1:26 PM CDT
Hidden Steam Controller 'unboxing' video adds to signs of a standalone launch from ValveThe unboxing video listing remains unplayable, but Valve uploading an official asset suggests a Steam Controller launch is getting much closer.Apr 21, 2026 12:10 PM CDT
TSMC can't keep up with AI chip demand, with shortages projected to last beyond 2027The AI boom has driven massive silicon orders, and despite ramping up production, TSMC warns that chip shortages will persist through 2027 and beyond.Apr 21, 2026 10:05 AM CDT
Microsoft confirms that it will release a first-part Xbox Project Helix consoleJason Ronald, the VP of Xbox Gaming Devices and Next Generation, has responded to rumors that there's not going to be an official Project Helix console.Apr 21, 2026 3:29 AM CDT
Xbox announces limited edition Forza Horizon 6 controller and wireless gaming headsetXbox is releasing Forza Horizon 6 Limited Edition controllers, wireless headsets, and charging docks on May 19, the same day as the game.Apr 21, 2026 1:57 AM CDT
NVIDIA's latest tech will more than double path tracing performanceNVIDIA's new ReSTIR PT Enhanced is close to being production ready, and it reportedly improves path tracing performance by 2 - 3X.Apr 21, 2026 12:29 AM CDT
League of Legends officially gets controller support after nearly 20 years of mouse and keyboardRiot Games has rolled out native controller support to League of Legends as part of its new WASD movement update, but it's not for competitive play.Apr 20, 2026 10:03 PM CDT
Microsoft continues to improve Windows 11 with storage menu fixes and changes to FAT32The latest Windows 11 Insider Preview introduces changes to the native Storage menu and increases the FAT32 volume limit, improving user experience.Apr 20, 2026 8:30 PM CDT
Valve's new low-VRAM Linux fix nearly triples FPS in select games on AMD's RX 6500 XTValve engineer Natalie Vlock's Linux VRAM optimization shows real promise on 4GB GPUs, with Alan Wake II seeing a whopping 14 to 41 FPS boost.Apr 20, 2026 6:05 PM CDT
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra gets a snap-on gamepad that turns it into a handheldOnePlus's attempt to win over mobile gamers with an attachable gamepad that supports magnetic cooling and a clever charging trick might actually work.Apr 20, 2026 4:05 PM CDT
MSI launches two new QD-OLED 4K 240Hz 31.5-inch gaming monitors with 4th Gen Samsung panelsMSI has released two new 31.5-inch 4K 240Hz QD-OLED displays with the higher-end trim featuring DisplayPort 2.1a and 98W PD charging.Apr 20, 2026 1:46 PM CDT
Newsletter Giveaway: Win an ASRock Z890 Taichi Lite MotherboardTweakTown's latest newsletter subscriber-exclusive giveaway gives one lucky reader the chance to win ASRock's Z890 Taichi Lite motherboard!Apr 20, 2026 1:23 PM CDT
Don't panic if Windows 11's April update reboots loads of times - it should install fine in the end by all accountsIt's not uncommon for the latest Windows 11 update to reboot a whole bunch of times before finally installing - but there are more worrying glitches, too.Apr 20, 2026 11:45 AM CDT
Google's AI hardware push could challenge NVIDIA's dominanceGoogle is in talks with US chipmaker Marvell Technology to develop two new chips: a memory processing unit and a TPU built for running AI models.Apr 20, 2026 8:15 AM CDT
THQ Nordic has 7 unannounced games headed to the Nintendo Switch 2THQ Nordic has updated its website, teasing that it has seven unannounced projects currently in the works, all of which are headed to the Nintendo Switch 2.Apr 20, 2026 3:31 AM CDT
Polymega Remix lets you play original SNES, N64, and PlayStation games on a Windows 11 PCThe Polymega Remix lets you play your own retro games on a Windows 11 PC, with built-in optical drive and cartridge support via modules.Apr 19, 2026 10:59 PM CDT
The upcoming AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual 3D V-Cache CPU may feature a 250W PPTThe new dual 3D V-cache CPU is likely to have a 25% higher PPT rating than the 9950X3D, the highest among the AMD Ryzen 9000 lineup.Apr 19, 2026 6:55 PM CDT
Metro 2039 isn't just a game, it's an experience, says book series author Dmitry GlukhovskyMetro 2039 promises to deliver a harrowing and haunting singleplayer FPS experience with psychological thriller elements to make it more than just a game.Apr 19, 2026 2:32 PM CDT
GTA Online celebrates 420 with hilarious psychedelic Stoner Survival event and mind-altering peyote plantsRockstar celebrates 4/20 in the most ridiculous way possible, adding a new hallucinogenic mode where players blast aliens, clowns, and action figures.Apr 19, 2026 12:29 PM CDT
Intel's Nova Lake will unify L2 cache and feature new 'D' and 'DX' lines for enthusiasts, claims leakerNova Lake will mark Intel's largest shift in cache architecture since Nehalem, which introduced private L2 caches almost 17 years ago.Apr 19, 2026 5:43 AM CDT
ASUS engineer demos budget-focused HUDIMM DDR5 memory on ROG Maximus Z890 ApexASUS ROG engineer shows HUDIMM DDR5 working on the ROG Maximus Z890 Apex, effectively converting 24GB to 12GB and 16GB to 8GB via one sub-channel.Apr 18, 2026 5:00 PM CDT
Take-Two, 2K Games using GTA+ as unique version of Game Pass subscriptionTake-Two Interactive has co-opted Rockstar's popular GTA+ service to create its own unique publisher-specific subscription as NBA2K games start showing up.Apr 18, 2026 12:29 PM CDT
SNK is launching the NeoGeo AES+ - a modern version of its 90s console starting at $250The NeoGeo AES+ comes in standard and two premium editions, supporting modern features like HDMI, 1080p output, and original cartridge compatibility.Apr 18, 2026 7:36 AM CDT
ASRock's HUDIMM DDR5 memory with just one sub-channel could help lower memory prices on Intel boardsThe company has not yet shared a broader set of test data, but its own example suggests that HUDIMM and UDIMM memory combinations might be the way forward.Apr 18, 2026 6:15 AM CDT
Intel quietly launches the Core 7 245HX, and it's confusingThe new Core 7 245HX has the same specifications as the already existing Core Ultra 5 235HX, not to be confused with the Core Ultra 5 245HX.Apr 18, 2026 4:25 AM CDT
Capcom launches new Capcom Town Store to sell PC gamesCapcom makes its innovative 40th anniversary digital Capcom Town into a storefront that sells Steam & GOG versions of its games, including new releases.Apr 17, 2026 4:34 PM CDT
Nintendo stock up +3.5% on strong Tomodachi Life demandNintendo saw a +3.5% increase in its share value after the release of Tomodachi Life, which is expected to be another mega-hit on the Switch and Switch 2.Apr 17, 2026 1:31 PM CDT
Redditor gets a cheap Ryzen 9 9950X3D, only to find the entire CPU missing under a 3D-printed baseThe buyer wasn't allowed to check the CPU before purchasing, and the gamble left them with just a 3D-printed base and a real 9950X3D IHS.Apr 17, 2026 10:33 AM CDT
Overwatch 2 Nintendo Switch 2 launch stumbles and now Blizzard is rushing to fix itOverwatch 2's Nintendo Switch 2 release hasn't met expectations, with players reporting noticeable frame rate issues and an overall lack of polish.Apr 17, 2026 2:05 AM CDT
Battlefield 6 roadmap released for 2026: naval warfare, ranked, server browser & moreBattlefield Studios has revealed its 2026 roadmap for Battlefield 6, outlining new maps, features, and content updates aimed at revitalizing the game.Apr 17, 2026 12:31 AM CDT
Turtle Beach unveils its new premium Stealth Pro II wireless gaming headsetThe new Turtle Beach Stealth Pro II is shaping up to be the company's most impressive and versatile wireless gaming headset to date.Apr 16, 2026 9:27 PM CDT
Report: New Sony live game Fairgames to have extraction shooter modeSony's new live service game Fairgames could have an extraction shooter mode in the attempt of better capturing spending and engagement from the genre.Apr 16, 2026 5:35 PM CDT
Meta is raising Quest 3 and Quest 3S prices, and the RAMapocalypse is to blame againThe Quest may not be the only VR headset, but it remains the most accessible, and with a price hike just days away, now is the best time to buy.Apr 16, 2026 3:14 PM CDT
PS6 and handheld rumored to feature full PS4 and PS5 backward compatibilityA new leak suggests that Sony's upcoming PlayStation 6 and its rumored handheld device will feature backward compatibility with both PS4 and PS5 games.Apr 16, 2026 11:47 AM CDT
Pirate adventure game Windrose is an early access hit, #1 best-seller on Steam with nearly 100K concurrentsKraken Express' new early access pirate game Windrose is a big hit on Steam, where it's currently the top-seller with nearly 100K concurrent players.Apr 16, 2026 7:26 AM CDT
New rating suggests Starfield could be heading to Switch 2A new game rating has sparked fresh speculation that Starfield could be coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, as a listing has appeared online.Apr 16, 2026 2:04 AM CDT
HWiNFO adds support for next-gen AMD CPUs, APUs, and a new GeForce RTX 5060HWiNFO's latest update includes 'improved support of next-generation AMD CPUs and APUs' and a new GeForce RTX 5060 (GB205) variant.Apr 16, 2026 12:04 AM CDT
MSI's flagship Raider 16 Max gaming laptop is a 300W beast with RTX 5090 performanceMSI redesigns its flagship Raider 16 Max gaming laptops to support 300W of performance with the Core Ultra 290HX Plus CPU and GeForce RTX 5090 laptop GPU.Apr 15, 2026 8:57 PM CDT
PS5 price hike triggers panic buying, Sony's console now at record sales for the yearSony is about to raise prices of the PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro by +20%, and gamers are buying consoles now to get ahead of the substantial increase.Apr 15, 2026 5:15 PM CDT
Rockstar to release Red Dead Redemption physical edition on PlayStation 5Listings for a physical edition of Red Dead Redemption on the PlayStation 5 have appeared online, sparking rumors of an official announcement.Apr 15, 2026 1:32 PM CDT
Rumor: RTX 5070 laptop GPU spotted with 50% more VRAM - has NVIDIA forgotten about the RAM crisis?Rumor has it that NVIDIA has an RTX 5070 laptop graphics card in the pipeline with 12GB of VRAM rather than the standard 8GB served with the mobile GPU.Apr 15, 2026 12:05 PM CDT
Report: Xbox exclusives being discussed internally at Microsoft, some form of game exclusivity may returnSome form of limited Xbox game exclusivity could come back as Microsoft is said to be holding internal discussions on the topic of platform exclusives.Apr 15, 2026 9:33 AM CDT
New God of War spinoff game details leak: multiple mythologies, stars Kratos' wife FayeThe new rumored God of War game starring Kratos' wife Faye is now meant to have East-Asian mythologies, including elements from various mythologies.Apr 15, 2026 6:33 AM CDT
NVIDIA spent 1000% more on GPU warranty claims in 2025 than it did in 2024NVIDIA's warranty claim expenses for discrete GPUs, which includes GeForce RTX 50 Series cards, increased by a whopping 1000% last year.Apr 15, 2026 12:04 AM CDT
Endorfy enters the world of panoramic cases with the new Aquarius 8000 SeriesEndorfy has launched its first panoramic view case with the new Aquarius 8000 Series, which features support for a wide range of hardware.Apr 14, 2026 9:54 PM CDT
Metro 2039 will be a haunting and dark singleplayer experience, more harrowing than previous gamesNew details have emerged on Metro 2039, indicating that 4A Games' new sequel will be the franchise's darkest and most harrowing singleplayer storyline yet.Apr 14, 2026 5:35 PM CDT
YouTuber gets Cyberpunk 2077 to run at playable frame rates on just 1GB of VRAMYouTuber gets Cyberpunk 2077 to run on just 1GB of VRAM at over 30 FPS by modifying the game's configuration files and running the game at 480p.Apr 14, 2026 1:26 PM CDT
GTA Online bookings at $5 billion as total franchise breaks $10.38 billion since GTA VIf the new Rockstar leaks are accurate, the data gives us an interesting way to compare GTA Online bookings with total Grand Theft Auto franchise revenue.Apr 14, 2026 11:40 AM CDT
Rockstar hack exposes outrageous GTA 5 Shark Card spending from playersRockstar Games hack exposes financials on the company's lucrative GTA Online service, revealing a single $1 million transaction for Shark Cards.Apr 14, 2026 7:33 AM CDT
Valve could release the new Steam Controller very soon, without the Steam MachineAccording to a new report Valve has received a large shipment of wireless controllers, pointing to a potential standalone Steam Controller launch.Apr 14, 2026 12:26 AM CDT
Framework founder says there's a chance 'personal computing as we know it is dead''There is a very real scenario in which personal computing as we know it is dead,' Framework CEO Nirav Patel writes in a new blog post.Apr 13, 2026 11:02 PM CDT
Meta is building a photorealistic AI model of Mark Zuckerberg that will keep watch on staff at all timesMeta is building a photorealistic AI clone of Zuckerberg trained on his voice and mannerisms to respond to employee queries in his place.Apr 13, 2026 4:50 PM CDT
'Game Pass is too expensive for players, we need a better equation,' Xbox CEO Asha Sharma saysXbox's new CEO Asha Sharma admits that Game Pass is too much for players, saying that the service has yet to reach its final form, hinting at new changes.Apr 13, 2026 3:33 PM CDT
Gamer playing Red Dead Redemption 2 at 4FPS goes viral, took 12 hours to beat the opening segmentA 59-year-old Danish man goes viral for playing Red Dead Redemption 2 at roughly 4FPS for multiple hours a day, showing a new level of gamer grit.Apr 13, 2026 1:31 PM CDT
Xbox confirm Metro 2039 unveiling date, possibly same day as Sony's State of PlayXbox has confirmed it will showcase the fourth Metro game from 4A Games, Metro 2039, at the Xbox First Look showcase next week, on April 16.Apr 13, 2026 12:00 PM CDT
Metro 2039 reveal officially set for April 16, new teaser site launchedThe reports were true: 4A Games and Deep Silver have confirmed they will reveal the new mainline Metro game in just three days during a special showcase.Apr 13, 2026 9:26 AM CDT
'Nate's in It' - Leak teases Uncharted 5 as Naughty Dog revives franchiseRumors indicate that Naughty Dog is currently working on an unannounced mainline Uncharted game, following a potentially cryptic teaser from a director.Apr 13, 2026 3:44 AM CDT
Gateron has created the 'perfect' magnetic keyboard switchGATERON's new Magnetic Jade Attraction HE switches feature 'game-changing magnetic design' that might just make them the perfect switch for PC gaming.Apr 13, 2026 1:36 AM CDT
DDR5 memory and SSDs sit on retail shelves as 128GB memory kit prices hit $4,200We're not sure who'd be willing to pay $4,199.99 for Corsair's Vengeance RGB 128GB DDR5-6400 memory kit, but that looks to be the current price.Apr 12, 2026 11:56 PM CDT
007 First Light, Pragmata, and Invincible VS top PlayStation Store pre-orders as PS5 owners anticipate new gamesNew games like Invincible VS, 007 First Light, and Pragmata top various regional PlayStation 5 pre-order charts, showing strong demand for these new games.Apr 12, 2026 9:46 AM CDT
Pete Hines left Bethesda because the studio is now part of something that isn't 'authentic or genuine'Bethesda's former marketing VP Pete Hines aka 'Uncle Pete' finally reveals why he left after 24 years with the studio and multiple mega-hit games.Apr 11, 2026 2:32 PM CDT
Crimson Desert officially receives Intel Arc GPU support and XeSS 3 compatibility 23 days after launchPearl Abyss and its team have fixed yet another major launch-day flaw in Crimson Desert, bringing Intel Arc and handheld users into the fold.Apr 11, 2026 12:02 PM CDT
AMD's best gaming CPU is up for grabs for a record low of $409 on AmazonYou not only save $70 on the Ryzen 7 9800X3D but also get a free Crimson Desert code worth $69.99 thrown in, bringing the total cost down to under $340.Apr 11, 2026 7:35 AM CDT
Intel and Google announce multi-year collaboration to advance AI infrastructureGoogle will employ Intel Xeon CPUs to power its Cloud infrastructure and AI applications; both companies will collaborate on future AI advancements.Apr 10, 2026 6:20 PM CDT
HWMonitor and CPU-Z download links were infected with malware for 6 hours before devs caught itThe devs were quick to remove the malware, as millions of users rely on these to track temperatures, voltages, fan speeds, and other system parameters.Apr 10, 2026 4:21 PM CDT
Elden Ring on Switch 2 is an $80 Game-key Card and fans are not happyBandai Namco may have priced the upcoming Elden Ring Tarnished Edition on Switch 2 at an eye-watering $80, and it comes on a Game-key Card to boot.Apr 10, 2026 1:31 PM CDT
New ASUS PRIME GeForce RTX 5080 EVO edition GPUs drop the vapor chamber coolingNew ASUS PRIME GeForce RTX 5080 EVO models have appeared, which keep the same 2.5-slot SFF-Ready form factor but drop the vapor chamber.Apr 10, 2026 2:32 AM CDT
Razer's new Hammerhead V3 Hyperspeed Gaming Earbuds introduce a few notable upgradesThe new Razer Hammerhead V3 HyperSpeed gaming earbuds support ultra-low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless, Bluetooth 6.0, and feature new and improved ANC.Apr 10, 2026 1:01 AM CDT
Google adds Notebooks to Gemini and ties them directly to NotebookLMGemini users can create notebooks to focus chats on specific subjects, which will automatically sync with NotebookLM and all its research tools.Apr 9, 2026 7:08 PM CDT
Metal Gear Solid movie in development at Sony's Columbia PicturesUnder Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment is developing a new Metal Gear Solid film with Final Destination Bloodlines' director duo at the helm.Apr 9, 2026 5:04 PM CDT
Intel Arc GPUs now work with Crimson Desert, thanks to latest graphics driver - it's 'playable', but some glitches remainThere are still artifacts on faces and corrupted bits of terrain with the graphics, but at least Crimson Desert will run now, according to reports.Apr 9, 2026 6:03 AM CDT
Tech industry cuts 80,000 jobs in Q1 2026, with half of the layoffs attributed to AI80,000 job cuts in the first quarter of 2026 for the tech industry is no small figure, with three quarters of the cuts reportedly taking place in the U.S.Apr 8, 2026 11:31 PM CDT
Amazon is ending support for 8 Kindle models next month, and owners are rightfully frustratedAffected users can still read books, but they can't purchase or download new ones, and whatever you do, do not hit that factory reset button.Apr 8, 2026 8:46 PM CDT
X's Grok AI now automatically translates posts and lets you edit photos using simple promptsX is rolling out automatic translation worldwide and an AI photo editor for iOS that works like Gemini or ChatGPT, all without leaving the app.Apr 8, 2026 5:29 PM CDT
Valve's leaked 'SteamGPT' AI tool may handle support queries, with possible links to CS2 anti-cheatThe community already appreciates Valve's efficient customer support, and a new AI tool to improve it further doesn't seem like the worst use of AI.Apr 8, 2026 3:23 PM CDT
No Man's Sky adds alien Pokemon space battles in new Xeno Arena updateHello Games brings galactic Pokemon-style alien battling with its new Xeno Arena update, adding turn-based creature battles to the growing space sim.Apr 8, 2026 9:29 AM CDT
Snapdragon X2 Elite reviews show big improvements in gaming performance, but issues still persistQualcomm's new Snapdragon X2 Elite processor has arrived, and although gaming performance is a lot better this second time around, it's not perfect.Apr 7, 2026 11:59 PM CDT
Starfield faces steep competition on PS5, doesn't break into top 10 best-sellers on US PlayStation StoreStarfield is out today on PlayStation 5, but the game is facing steep competition on the US PS Store as it faces off against highly-discounted games.Apr 7, 2026 8:27 PM CDT
State of Decay 3's 2020 reveal trailer was just a concept, and zombie deer won't be on the menu in the final gameAfter being radio silent for years, Undead Labs studio head Philip Holt shares that State of Decay 3 didn't really exist when it was announced.Apr 7, 2026 4:38 PM CDT
Insider claims Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced could be announced as soon as next week, with a summer release plannedBlack Flag Resynced is set to reportedly feature a more modern open world, drawing inspiration from Assassin's Creed: Shadows and newer Ubisoft releases.Apr 7, 2026 12:44 PM CDT
Cheap DDR3 RAM rumored to spark demand to bring back old motherboards, as Colorful mulls Intel H81 resurrectionThe grapevine reckons Colorful is considering cranking up production of old H81 chipset boards to meet demand for cheap DDR3-toting PCs or servers.Apr 7, 2026 10:38 AM CDT
NVIDIA's Pascal architecture turns 10, iconic GeForce GTX 1080 Ti and 1060 GPUs still going strongNVIDIA's Pascal architecture powered the iconic GeForce GTX 10 Series of GPUs, while paving the way for the modern RTX era. It turns 10 this week.Apr 7, 2026 12:08 AM CDT
Lenovo Legion Go 2 handheld prices soar by up to $650 due to the memory crisisThe flagship AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme-powered Lenovo Legion Go 2 PC gaming handheld just got a massive $650 price increase thanks to the current memory crisis.Apr 6, 2026 10:31 PM CDT
French consumer watchdog sues Ubisoft over The Crew software discontinuation controversyFrench consumer watchdog UFC-Que Choisir is suing Ubisoft over the controversial discontinuation of popular racing game The Crew, despite 10-year access.Apr 6, 2026 5:35 PM CDT
Saudi Arabia ups stake in Capcom, now owns $670 million worth of stock or 6% of sharesEGDC, a group that acts as an investment vehicle for Saudi Arabia prince Mohammed bin Salman's MiSK organization, has upped its stake in Capcom to 6%.Apr 6, 2026 3:33 PM CDT
Illumination reveals secret to Mario's movie successAs the Super Mario movies run towards $2 billion in combined ticket sales, Illumination boss Chris Meledandri reveals the secret to the film duo's success.Apr 6, 2026 1:31 PM CDT
Intel says Raptor Lake CPUs aren't going anywhere and hints at more DDR4/DDR5 hybrid motherboardsAfter seeing AMD keep AM4 alive with X3D chips, Intel now looks ready to give LGA1700 a longer run, keeping DDR4 users in the game a bit longer.Apr 6, 2026 11:05 AM CDT
Steam Deck 2 will reportedly use an off-the-shelf AMD APU, not custom like the originalAccording to the latest rumor, Valve will be moving away from building a semi-custom AMD SoC for the Steam Deck 2 in favor of using an existing chip.Apr 5, 2026 11:58 PM CDT
Estimated FPS data could be coming to Steam soonUser discovers new code in the Steam Client that points to a new feature that may display estimated frame rate data for each game.Apr 5, 2026 6:35 PM CDT
Nintendo movie cameos based on fun and 'what feels right' to Mario creator Shigeru MiyamotoNintendo and Illumination say that there aren't plans to make a Nintendo cinematic universe with tons of crossovers and cameos similar to Marvel's MCU.Apr 5, 2026 1:31 PM CDT
AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition could cost close to $1,000 based on early retail listingsWith no direct competition and a first-of-its-kind dual 3D V-Cache design, pricing for AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition remains up in the air.Apr 5, 2026 9:30 AM CDT
Microsoft is automatically updating Windows 11 24H2 to 25H2 using machine learningThe forced update is part of a larger Windows update plan, designed to phase out the older 24H2 version before it reaches end of life.Apr 4, 2026 5:06 PM CDT
Intel is preparing yet another CPU price increase in MayThe price hike comes after Intel's initial 10% increase at the end of March; the total goal is to raise prices by 30% compared to 2025 pricing.Apr 4, 2026 11:00 AM CDT
New PS5 SDK update may hint at portable PS6 handheld, PlayStation Smart Delivery option reportedly discoveredA new update on the PlayStation 5's Software Development Kit (SDK) adds what appears to be Sony's own version of Smart Delivery, may hint at PS6 handheld.Apr 4, 2026 2:27 AM CDT
Control Resonant was built by the biggest gameplay team in Remedy history, devs are buzzing over gravity-shifting traversalRemedy is going all-out with its new action game Control Resonant, saying that the sequel has a ton of developers devoted to ensuring gameplay is fun.Apr 3, 2026 4:34 PM CDT
Starfield supports PSSR on PS5, targets 60FPS in performance mode, uses DualSense lightbar and hapticsBethesda shows off the new PlayStation 5-specific features that are available in Starfield, including DualSense haptics and visual feedback support.Apr 3, 2026 2:32 PM CDT
Last of Us Online live game was 80% done, says ex-Naughty Dog dev who worked on project for 7 yearsThe game director behind the Last of Us live game said that the project had been in development for 7 years and was nearly 80% before it was cancelled.Apr 3, 2026 12:29 PM CDT
Google Meet brings audio-only meetings to Apple CarPlay, leaving Android Auto drivers stuck in trafficThe experience is audio-only to reduce distractions while driving, offering limited features, with no chat, polls, hand raises, or video feeds.Apr 3, 2026 8:22 AM CDT
GeForce NOW's cloud gaming library expands with Capcom's PRAGMATA, and moreApril 2026 sees NVIDIA's GeForce NOW library grow with day one support for Capcom's PRAGMATA, more new games, and support for older titles.Apr 2, 2026 11:28 PM CDT
New findings reinforce why Sony may leave PC behind and release new first-party singleplayer games on PlayStation insteadNew findings from a Sony employee's LinkedIn page underline why the company may stop releasing its valuable first-party AAA singleplayer games on PC.Apr 2, 2026 4:34 PM CDT
The iPhone 17 Pro has made it to space, as the Artemis II crew is seen throwing around Apple's flagship in zero gravityThe clips could be a marketing stunt for Apple's ongoing 50th anniversary celebrations, and we might see the company flex its space ties at WWDC 2026.Apr 2, 2026 1:10 PM CDT
Raspberry Pi hikes prices by up to $150, tries to cushion the blow with new Raspberry Pi 4 3GB variantThis isn't the first time Raspberry Pi has raised prices, but the latest hikes are steeper than anything we have seen before, and they are no joke.Apr 2, 2026 8:19 AM CDT
GeForce RTX 3060 reclaims top spot and RDNA 4 finally appears in Steam's latest hardware surveyThe Steam Hardware & Software Survey results for March offers some course correction after last month's skewed data saw the RTX 5070 take the top spot.Apr 2, 2026 1:04 AM CDT
DRAM prices to increase by up to 63% in Q2, NAND Flash by up to 75%, new report saysAlthough March saw DDR5 memory kit pricing drop for consumers in the U.S. and China, Q2 2026 will reportedly see price increases as AI demand continues.Apr 1, 2026 11:36 PM CDT
AMD announces Advancing AI 2026 event for JulyAMD Advancing AI 2026 is set to take place in July, after Computex 2026, where we should learn more about AMD's AI roadmap and next-gen plans.Apr 1, 2026 9:04 PM CDT
Alienware announces the first pre-built PC to feature AMD's flagship dual 3D V-Cache CPUAfter what many would call failed attempts at damage control, Alienware has officially unveiled its Area 51 PC with the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2.Apr 1, 2026 4:05 PM CDT
Report: Eidos-Montreal cancels new game that it spent hundreds of millions of dollars to produceEidos-Montreal has reportedly cancelled a number of projects, including a new Deus Ex game and Wildlands, aka P11, which had been in development for years.Apr 1, 2026 2:32 PM CDT
Switch 2 boosts third-party sales by $1 billion, analyst firm estimates WB Games, Bandai, & EA earned $100 million+The Switch 2's launch significantly boosted software sales, and one analyst firm quantifies the data, finding that Switch 2 catalyzed $1bn in extra sales.Apr 1, 2026 12:29 PM CDT
Slackbot gets 30 new AI upgrades as Salesforce pushes Slack toward an 'agentic operating system'Sounds like Slackbot is learning your preferences and how you work, so it can replace you, but that is not happening anytime soon, right? Right?Apr 1, 2026 9:48 AM CDT
DLSS 4.5 Dynamic Multi Frame Generation hands-on, tailor-made for high refresh-rate displaysWe go hands-on with DLSS 4.5 Dynamic Multi Frame Generation, and it's an impressive upgrade designed to max out the capabilities of your display.Apr 1, 2026 6:04 AM CDT
Evidence of MindsEye's sabotage is in a new in-game mission, confirms Build a Rocket Boy CEOThe CEO of Build a Rocket Boy, the studio behind MindsEye, has said evidence of the launch being sabotaged by bad actors is within the new mission.Apr 1, 2026 3:02 AM CDT
$100 million Lord of the Rings game in development by Tomb Raider studio, not Warhorse StudiosA new $100 million Lord of the Rings game is in development and two studios have been named as possible candidates for helming the development.Apr 1, 2026 1:31 AM CDT

EVE Online studio buys independence for $120 million, 8 years after being acquired for $225 millionEve Online developer CCP Games has bought its independence back from South Korean MMO group Pearl Abyss at a fraction of the price originally paid.Apr 30, 2026 7:37 PM CDT
Resident Evil movie director Zach Cregger shares how RE2 inspired new filmSony Pictures just released a teaser trailer for the new Resident Evil film, and director Zach Cregger shares how games like RE2 helped inspire the movie.Apr 30, 2026 3:33 PM CDT
Koei Tecmo sells 14 million games in FY25 due to Pokopia, NiOh 3 success, sales up 84% over last yearKoei Tecmo sells a record-breaking 14.1 million games in one year, driven by the success of Pokopia on Nintendo Switch 2 and NiOh 3 on all platforms.Apr 30, 2026 2:32 PM CDT
AMD and Intel Unveil ACE: New matrix instructions deliver a massive 16x AI performance leap over AVXACE is deployed via the x86 Ecosystem Advisory Group (EAG) to ensure the same code runs consistently and without fragmentation across both Intel and AMD.Apr 30, 2026 1:12 PM CDT
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is on a collision course with the MoonA SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage is set to impact the Moon in August, highlighting growing concerns around the emerging problem of space debris.Apr 30, 2026 12:14 PM CDT
Microsoft previews Shader Model 6.10 with a matrix math API, making neural rendering a standard DirectX featureShader Model 6.10 wants to make neural rendering a core DirectX feature, not just an NVIDIA trick, with a new unified matrix math API for all major GPUs.Apr 30, 2026 8:23 AM CDT
Take Two CEO addresses GTA 6 pricing and says players will 'call in sick' November 19GTA 6 pricing speculation grows as Take-Two signals confidence in release, and hinting on release many people will be calling in sick.Apr 30, 2026 1:53 AM CDT
Palit says the GALAX brand isn't going anywhere and commits to continuing the HOF legacy'The GALAX, KFA2, HOF and our legendary GPU lineups aren't going anywhere we are just getting started for the next generation,' Palit says.Apr 30, 2026 12:37 AM CDT
Xbox hardware revenue drops to record low of Gen9 Xbox Series generationXbox's Q3FY26 represent the lowest quarter of Xbox console revenues ever recorded since Microsoft launched the gen 9 Xbox Series console generation.Apr 29, 2026 10:33 PM CDT
ASUS AEMP lets users optimize mixed JEDEC DDR5 memory kits without XMP on Intel Z890 and B860 boardsResults showed a 33% improvement in CAS latency with AEMP II and III, though both are limited to Intel boards, while AMD systems retain the original AEMP.Apr 29, 2026 7:15 PM CDT
Modder releases PS5-Linux project, turning some consoles into a Linux gaming machinePS5-Linux is now live on GitHub, letting PS5 Phat owners on 3.XX or 4.XX firmware run Ubuntu, Steam games, and emulators on their console.Apr 29, 2026 5:01 PM CDT
How to Convert DVD to MP4 and Upscale to 4K on Windows and MacConvert aging DVDs to MP4 with WinX DVD Ripper Platinum, then upscale them to 4K for smoother playback on today's TVs, laptops, and devices.Apr 29, 2026 1:27 AM CDT
GeForce Game Ready 596.36 driver for Conan Exiles Enhanced and the new RTX 5070 12GB Laptop GPU is hereGeForce Game Ready 596.36 is here and it adds new game support for the Conan Exiles Enhanced upgrade as well as the new GeForce RTX 5070 12GB Laptop GPU.Apr 28, 2026 10:04 PM CDT
Valve confirms why it launched the Steam Controller before the Steam Machine: it doesn't have RAMAnyone else surprised by the premature Steam Controller launch? Turns out, its companions are being held back by the global memory crisis.Apr 28, 2026 3:30 PM CDT
This Gaming PC doesn't include any Intel, AMD, or NVIDIA hardwareCheck out this gaming PC with a Zhaoxin KaiXian KX-7000 CPU and Moore Threads MTT S80 GPU, built with no Intel, AMD, or NVIDIA parts.Apr 28, 2026 9:57 AM CDT
OpenAI and Microsoft are ending their exclusivity agreementOpenAI and Microsoft have restructured their 'exclusive' partnership, with OpenAI already penning deals with companies like Amazon that are worth billions.Apr 28, 2026 8:31 AM CDT
Ubisoft may be going back to Damascus with an Assassin's Creed 1 remake following Black Flag ResyncedA new leak suggests that Assassin's Creed 1 may be the next Ubisoft game to get the 'Resynced' treatment, which would revive the 2007 classic.Apr 27, 2026 7:23 PM CDT
Intel 'Wildcat Lake' benchmarks spotted, the Core 5 320 is 21% faster than the MacBook Neo's A18 ProThe 6-Core (2P+4LPE) CPU performs almost identically to the Apple A18 Pro in single-core tests, while leading by 21% in multi-core tests.Apr 27, 2026 2:55 PM CDT
Intel is now trying to keep up with AI demand by using scrap diesIntel is reportedly improving its yields and profit margins by salvaging what would be scrap chips and turning them into lower-end SKUs.Apr 27, 2026 12:20 PM CDT
Intel reportedly cancels Arc Xe3P 'Celestial' discrete gaming GPUs as focus shifts to Xe4 'Druid'New leak suggests that there are no discrete Arc gaming GPUs from Intel coming with either the Battlemage or Celestial architecture. Druid is a maybe.Apr 27, 2026 12:31 AM CDT
Assassin's Creed Hexe may be in troubled waters after losing its second director in two monthsGame director Benoit Richer is leaving the project to start his own venture; two months after creative director Clint Hocking also left the team.Apr 26, 2026 7:40 PM CDT
Xbox executives Asha Sharma and Matt Booty outline their plans for the future of Game PassXbox Gaming wants to go back to its roots with a more affordable Game Pass and will re-evaluate its approach to exclusives in light of new data.Apr 26, 2026 7:25 AM CDT
Bungie dev comments on scrapped Halo Reach global battles prototypeOriginal Bungie developer from the Halo 3 and Reach days shares interesting details about an unused battle presentation concept for the 2010 shooter.Apr 25, 2026 5:35 PM CDT
South Korean prime minister praises Crimson Desert's success, says game 'opens new chapter for K-content'Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok praises Crimson Desert's megaton sales success, says that Pearl Abyss has elevated the entire Korean gaming industry.Apr 25, 2026 1:31 PM CDT
AMD's flagship Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 is sitting in Amazon's top 10 best-selling CPUs despite failing to impress reviewersThe Ryzen 7 9800X3D still leads the charts, with the rest of the top spots dominated by X3D chips, while Intel's best offering sits at 12th.Apr 25, 2026 8:51 AM CDT
Forza Horizon may never be Xbox exclusive again as FH5 hits impressive sales on PS5Forza Horizon 5 has sold millions of copies on PlayStation 5, and this success could lock it as a multi-platform series for the foreseeable future.Apr 25, 2026 1:33 AM CDT
Assassin's Creed Resynced is the #1 top pre-ordered game on 8 separate global PlayStation StoresUbisoft's new Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag remake shows signs of being gaming's next big hit as it takes #1 spot on multiple PS Store pre-order lists.Apr 24, 2026 10:01 PM CDT
ASUS Zenbook DUO 2026 dual-screen laptop with Core Ultra Series 3 is now available for pre-order at $2,499The premium price gets you two 14-inch OLED displays, a detachable keyboard, and Battlefield 6 and Adobe Premiere Pro as pre-order bonuses.Apr 24, 2026 6:15 PM CDT
NVIDIA deploys GPT-5.5-powered Codex to 10,000 employees, with engineers calling results 'mind-blowing'NVIDIA is all-in on GPT-5.5, with a wide Codex rollout across its workforce yielding major efficiency gains in software development and maintenance.Apr 24, 2026 3:21 PM CDT
Steam Controller page goes live on official distributor Komodo StationThe Steam Controller may be launching separately, with this marking the third major clue following an unboxing video and import shipment records.Apr 24, 2026 11:35 AM CDT
Ubisoft confirms Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is not an RPGUbisoft confirms Black Flag Resynced will remain a solo adventure and 'not an RPG,' while also featuring upgraded, modernized systems.Apr 24, 2026 4:09 AM CDT
Xbox pivots hard toward affordability and player choice in major 2026 resetXbox is rebooting its identity around affordability, subscriptions, and player choice, as new leadership has outlined the brand's future.Apr 24, 2026 1:31 AM CDT
InWin's new COVALENT Full Tower Chassis is built for high-performance gaming, AI, and HPC workstationsOne full-tower case to rule them all? Quite possibly, as InWin's new and impressive COVALENT Full Tower Chassis has officially arrived.Apr 23, 2026 11:57 PM CDT
KIOXIA introduces new mainstream PCIe Gen5 BG8 Series SSDs for PC OEMsKIOXIA is looking to ease the burden on consumers and PC OEMs with new affordable and mainstream SSD options, including the new BG8 Series.Apr 23, 2026 8:01 PM CDT
Tesla plans to use Intel's next-gen 14A process for its TeraFab projectElon Musk confirms that TeraFab will use Intel's upcoming process node, giving a much-needed lifeline to Intel's manufacturing efforts.Apr 23, 2026 5:45 PM CDT
Xbox to 'reevaluate approach to exclusivity,' new CEO Asha Sharma says as Microsoft prepares to launch Halo on PlayStationMicrosoft says Xbox will reevaluate game content exclusivity 'as it learns,' but it's also about to release a Halo game on PS5 for the first time ever.Apr 23, 2026 3:33 PM CDT
NVIDIA adds labels for Xbox Game Pass and Ubisoft+ games to GeForce NowNVIDIA has added labels to GeForce Now identifying if a game can be played through supported subscriptions such as Xbox Game Pass or Ubisoft+.Apr 23, 2026 2:20 PM CDT
Google claims 90 percent of developers use AI to create games but are not telling playersGoogle claims 90 percent of game developers use AI tools, but industry data and developer transparency raise questions about the true scale.Apr 23, 2026 12:45 PM CDT
Ubisoft confirms PC requirements for Assassin's Creed Black Flag ResyncedBlack Flag Resynced PC specs revealed, showing higher requirements and modern upgrades that signal a full remake rather than a remaster.Apr 23, 2026 11:55 AM CDT
YouTuber makes his own RAM in garden shed - which is certainly a novel way to beat the memory crisis'I turned a shed in my back yard into a class 100 semiconductor cleanroom... but can I make my own RAM?' The answer is yes, apparently...Apr 23, 2026 7:36 AM CDT
Grand Theft Auto 6 release date rumor is giving fans more confidenceA new claim from a Grand Theft Auto community citing insiders suggests that Grand Theft Auto VI is still on track for its release date later this year.Apr 23, 2026 1:28 AM CDT
The Last of Us star Troy Baker is sure that we haven't seen the last of JoelUnless Joel had a hidden self-revive kit in his jacket, flashbacks and spin-offs are the only realistic ways we are ever going to see him again.Apr 22, 2026 5:40 PM CDT
AMD sparks controversy by denying Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 review samples to Gamers Nexus, TechPowerUp, and othersYouTube titans Linus Tech Tips, JayzTwoCents, Hardware Canucks, and Paul's Hardware also shunned amid speculation of selective sampling.Apr 22, 2026 1:20 PM CDT
OpenClaw trojan uses AI agents to take control of 28,000 systemsA newly identified OpenClaw Trojan has raised major cybersecurity concerns after reportedly compromising over 28,000 systems using AI-driven agents.Apr 22, 2026 11:56 AM CDT
Framework 13 Pro targets MacBook Pro with CNC aluminum build, Panther Lake, and modular design, starting at $1,199With a 120Hz VRR screen, swappable RAM, haptic trackpad, and double the battery of its predecessor, the 13 Pro is a direct threat to the MacBook Pro.Apr 22, 2026 7:45 AM CDT
Anthropic's Claude Mythos found 271 Firefox vulnerabilities - CTO calls it just as capable as 'elite security researchers'Firefox CTO Bobby Holley believes that with Mythos, cybersecurity defenders finally have a real chance to win, saving months of costly human effort.Apr 22, 2026 6:22 AM CDT
Ubisoft already has a second Assassin's Creed remake in developmentUbisoft is developing at least one more Assassin's Creed remake alongside Black Flag Resynced, signaling a push to revisit the franchise's iconic titles.Apr 22, 2026 4:06 AM CDT
Project Helix could see ASUS and MSI build their own Xbox-style consolesMicrosoft's Project Helix could redefine Xbox hardware, with new rumors suggesting it will power a first-party console and third-party consoles.Apr 22, 2026 2:45 AM CDT
DLSS 4.5 SDK now available for developers, includes new Dynamic Frame GenerationThe new DLSS 4.5 SDK is now available for game developers, which includes the new DLSS Dynamic Multi Frame Generation and improved DLSS Super Resolution.Apr 21, 2026 11:32 PM CDT
RTX Remix Advanced Particle VFX system now available for moddersRTX Remix Advanced Particle VFX is now available, adding the ability for modders to 'craft tens of thousands of path-traced particles.'.Apr 21, 2026 9:57 PM CDT
Halo TV show producer Kiki Wolfkill leaves Xbox transmedia teamKiki Wolfkill, who spear-headed years of Halo transmedia content including the widely-panned Halo TV series at Paramount, has left Xbox's film & TV team.Apr 21, 2026 7:37 PM CDT
Intel promises to launch unlocked budget CPUs, bringing overclocking to lower-priced chipsIntel hasn't clarified how far overclocking support will extend, or whether users will be able to use it without investing in expensive motherboards.Apr 21, 2026 5:05 PM CDT
Project Helix is positioned to be Xbox's most important console everMicrosoft confirmed that its next-generation console, Project Helix, will launch as a first-party Xbox device, putting an end to third-party speculation.Apr 21, 2026 12:55 PM CDT
Game Pass Ultimate drops to $22.99 per month, Call of Duty will no longer launch day oneMicrosoft officially confirms a price drop for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, with the new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announcing Call of Duty is no longer day and date.Apr 21, 2026 11:14 AM CDT
Apple CEO Tim Cook steps down, John Ternus to take over the reinsThe company is reshuffling its corporate structure; Tim Cook will continue to serve as executive chairman of the board after the transition.Apr 21, 2026 9:45 AM CDT
Rumor: Ubisoft's Splinter Cell remake slips to 2027, and Far Cry 7 development is 'going through hell'Ubisoft appears to have the Assassin's Creed franchise front and center on its planning board while Splinter Cell and Far Cry 7 fall further behind.Apr 21, 2026 3:02 AM CDT
SK hynix begins mass production of 192GB SOCAMM2 memory for NVIDIA Vera RubinSK hynix's new 192GB SOCAMM2 memory modules for NVIDIA's Vera Rubin platform have entered the mass production phase, optimized for AI.Apr 21, 2026 1:36 AM CDT
NVIDIA's new path tracing tech could change game graphics foreverNVIDIA's latest path tracing research builds on years of work around ReSTIR and its theoretical foundation, Generalized Resampled Importance Sampling.Apr 21, 2026 12:15 AM CDT
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remake leaks unveiling updated graphicsLeaked footage and screenshots of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced have surfaced online, offering a first look at Ubisoft's upcoming remake.Apr 20, 2026 9:33 PM CDT
Netflix plans to add vertical videos to its mobile app by the end of the monthThe company wants to add a vertical-only 'discovery feed' to its app to rival TikTok and YouTube Shorts, and also aims to implement Gen AI features.Apr 20, 2026 7:00 PM CDT
Pokopia, NiOh 3 sales success causes Koei Tecmo to raise entire fiscal year profit forecast by 16%Koei Tecmo has high confidence in the performance of recently-released games like Pokopia and NiOh 3, causing the group to raise its earnings forecasts.Apr 20, 2026 5:35 PM CDT
Fortnite developers can now create AI characters that players can actually talk toThe feature is currently experimental, but it enables interactive NPCs that can be persuaded to trigger in-game events, like opening restricted areas.Apr 20, 2026 2:40 PM CDT
Liquid Swords' Samson is coming to consoles this Fall with new content and performance fixesThe roadmap does not specify which platforms are targeted for its Fall 2026 release, but PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S are the safe assumption.Apr 20, 2026 1:37 PM CDT
NASA Artemis astronaut shares unedited video of the Moon shot an iPhoneA NASA astronaut who participated in the Artemis II mission has shared an unedited video of Earth 'setting' as the Orion spacecraft moved around the Moon.Apr 20, 2026 12:44 PM CDT
Live action Elden Ring movie coming early 2028, shot in high-end 'Filmed for IMAX' spec for superior qualityThe new live action Elden Ring movie from A24 and director Alex Garland has revealed its full cast of actors and an official March 2028 launch date.Apr 20, 2026 9:38 AM CDT
Global memory shortage expected to get worse before it gets betterThe DRAM crisis continues as a new report indicates DRAM manufacturers are expected to meet only 60% of global demand by the end of 2027.Apr 20, 2026 4:32 AM CDT
PS6 to hit '10x ray tracing', but only deliver 3x real-world gainsRumored PlayStation 6 specifications suggest that a 10x increase in ray tracing performance won't translate into equivalent real-world gains.Apr 20, 2026 2:53 AM CDT
Australian retailer EB Games offers 2020 launch day pricing for PlayStation 5 trade-insNeed more proof current-gen console pricing is getting out of hand? Australian retailer EB Games is offering 2020 launch-day prices for PS5 trade-ins.Apr 19, 2026 10:34 PM CDT
New indie hit pirate sim Windrose sells 1 million copies in 6 days, attracts 205K players on SteamNew pirate explorer sim Windrose is gaming's latest indie platinum hit as the early access title achieves 1 million sales on Steam in less than a week.Apr 19, 2026 4:34 PM CDT
Mercenaries mode may be Capcom's secret May surprise for Requiem fans, datamine suggestsCapcom hinted at a new Requiem mini-game in May, and ten datamined tracks don't suggest a one-time DLC but a separate mode with its own soundtrack.Apr 19, 2026 1:41 PM CDT
Lucky Redditor scores a brand-new RTX 4060 Ti for just $12 at local Goodwill OutletWith the same model retailing for almost $400 online, it goes to show how much you can save if you're willing to dig through bulk inventory.Apr 19, 2026 12:14 PM CDT
New AMD Zen 7 leak surfaces, up to 25% IPC upgrade over the unreleased Zen 6The yet unannounced architecture will apparently use TSMC's A14 node and will most likely be compatible with existing AM5 motherboards.Apr 18, 2026 8:45 PM CDT
Blizzard is helping with Fable's cinematics in an expression of Xbox's cross-team synergyXbox chief content officer Matt Booty explains how its myriad teams work together in a collaborative effort, cites Blizzard helping with Fable as example.Apr 18, 2026 1:31 PM CDT
ASUS's ROG Equalizer 16-Pin Cable shows a 9C drop in temps and lower voltage drops in real-world testingThe new PCIe power cable comes bundled with select ROG Thor II and ROG Strix models and will reportedly cost around $14 when purchased separately.Apr 18, 2026 10:40 AM CDT
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D '10th Anniversary Edition' pictured, the legendary CPU returnsThe AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Edition re-release looks to be real as another leaked image showcases the packaging and box.Apr 18, 2026 7:01 AM CDT
Xbox full-screen experience comes to all Windows 11 PCs, including desktops and laptopsThe latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build opens up the Xbox full-screen experience to all Windows 11 PCs, including desktops and laptops.Apr 18, 2026 6:02 AM CDT
ASUS's V400 is the first Snapdragon X-powered Windows on Arm desktop PCThe new ASUS V400 AiO is a sleek all-in-one Windows 11 desktop PC, and the first powered by Qualcomm's first-generation Snapdragon X chip.Apr 18, 2026 2:36 AM CDT
Opinion: Game Pass tier with first-party games won't fix the subscription's biggest problemGame Pass could get a new tier exclusively for first-party games, aka 'Triton,' but this won't solve the service's biggest problem: Product devaluation.Apr 17, 2026 3:33 PM CDT
AMD is rumored to bring the Ryzen 7 5800X3D back to life following AM4's 10th anniversaryAMD's rumored Ryzen 7 5800X3D comeback could honor AM4's legacy, boost sales, and give gamers a solid upgrade option - a win-win for everyone.Apr 17, 2026 12:58 PM CDT
NVIDIA is reportedly bringing back the RTX 3060 12GB in June, as RTX 5050 9GB gets pushed backThe Ampere-based GPU offers more VRAM but misses out on NVIDIA's newer features, such as DLSS Frame Generation and Multi-Frame Generation.Apr 17, 2026 7:32 AM CDT
Call of Duty movie gets an official release date from Xbox and ActivisionXbox and Activision have announced that the upcoming Call of Duty movie will release on June 30, 2028, and is currently in the early stages of production.Apr 17, 2026 1:35 AM CDT
Metro 2039 revealed as darkest entry yet, shaped by the real-world Ukraine WarMetro 2039 has been officially revealed by 4A Games, marking the fourth mainline entry in the post-apocalyptic series and a return to Moscow Metro.Apr 17, 2026 12:00 AM CDT
GeForce Game Ready Driver 596.21 for Pragmata and Windrose is hereGeForce Game Ready Driver 596.21 adds day one support for Capcom's Pragmata and the 'age of piracy' Steam Early Access hit, Windrose.Apr 16, 2026 8:56 PM CDT
Canva AI 2.0 brings vibe design to the platform, letting you generate full designs from a text promptThe first million users to visit Canva's website can start describing what they want and generate entire brand campaigns from a text prompt.Apr 16, 2026 4:39 PM CDT
Sony tipped to host major State of Play showcase this MayA new leak suggests Sony may be planning to host a State of Play event very soon, which aligns with previous reports about rumored Sony titles brewing.Apr 16, 2026 1:03 PM CDT
Halo Studios hit with cronyism allegations as former dev exposes hiring patternRebs Gaming has expanded on allegations of misconduct at Halo Studios, originally raised by former art director Glenn Israel, who alleged cronyism.Apr 16, 2026 9:05 AM CDT
YouTube adds option to completely disable Shorts with zero-minute timerYouTube has introduced a new option in its time management settings that allows users to completely disable Shorts by setting a zero-minute limit.Apr 16, 2026 2:58 AM CDT
Insomniac teases imminent Wolverine reveal as PS5 launch nearsInsomniac Games has confirmed that new information about its upcoming Wolverine title will be revealed later this Spring, ahead of the September release.Apr 16, 2026 1:26 AM CDT
PC gamers will reportedly cut system RAM before choosing a 512GB SSDAs the current memory crisis continues to drive prices up, Lexar confirms gamers and PC enthusiasts aren't buying 256GB and 512GB SSDs.Apr 15, 2026 9:59 PM CDT
Starfield's debut PS5 sales may be as low as 140K, analyst estimates showEstimates from analyst firm Alinea Analytics say that Starfield may have sold a lower 140K copies on PlayStation 5 in its debut week, with $7.7M earned.Apr 15, 2026 7:37 PM CDT
Vuebuds put AI in your ears with real-time visual awarenessVuebuds are experimental wireless earbuds with built-in cameras and on-device AI that let users ask questions about their surroundings.Apr 15, 2026 2:32 PM CDT
Valve may be planning to add a 30 day price history to Steam gamesNewly discovered lines in the Steam Client code indicate a feature that will inform users about discounts and price changes over the past month.Apr 15, 2026 1:00 PM CDT
Rockstar hack backfires on hackers as Take-Two Interactive share price skyrocketsRockstar Games' hack has actually turned out to be extremely positive for the GTA publisher, Take-Two Interactive, as it has gained $1 billion in value.Apr 15, 2026 11:51 AM CDT
A Bully sequel is coming, just not from RockstarAgefield High looks like a low-budget Bully sequel, featuring gameplay mechanics like attending classes, getting into fights, skipping lessons, and more.Apr 15, 2026 8:09 AM CDT
Ratings board leak points to Diablo IV and Lord of Hatred DLC releasing on Nintendo SwitchAn official ratings board for a country has listed Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred for the 'Nintendo Switch,' potentially spoiling an upcoming announcement.Apr 15, 2026 5:55 AM CDT
Intel is planning to launch a Nova Lake desktop CPU with integrated Arc B390 iGPUDetails on the upcoming release of Intel Core Ultra 400 Series CPUs are starting emerge, and Intel could be planning a SoC-style model with Arc Graphics.Apr 14, 2026 11:34 PM CDT
Capcom's Pragmata is the latest GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs and laptop bundle gameThe new Pragmata GeForce RTX 50 Series Bundle is giving away a copy of Capcom's critically acclaimed new sci-fi game with GeForce RTX 50 Series purchases.Apr 14, 2026 8:56 PM CDT
Rockstar hack adds $4 billion to Take-Two's market cap, surges share price by over 4%The recent Rockstar Games hack hasn't actually hurt the company's stock, with Take-Two Interactive's share price up nearly +4% following the info leak.Apr 14, 2026 4:09 PM CDT
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced reportedly set to feature 'new characters and stories'A game description scraped from the Indonesian Game Ratings System reveals an 18+ rating, as well as a nod to brand-new characters and stories.Apr 14, 2026 1:10 PM CDT
Rockstar Games hack shows why GTA 6 isn't releasing on PC and console simultaneouslyRockstar Games confirmed it was hacked, and the group behind the breach has released financial records after the developer failed to meet ransom demands.Apr 14, 2026 9:32 AM CDT
Intel leak details upcoming Core Ultra 400 Series desktop CPUs, including a 52-core modelDetails for the upcoming Intel Core Ultra 400 Series 'Nova Lake-S' desktop processors have leaked, showcasing multiple SKUs coming later this year.Apr 14, 2026 1:34 AM CDT
ASUS announces its first TUF Gaming Mini-ITX motherboard for compact PCsASUS has announced the new TUF Gaming B850I WiFi NEO motherboard for Mini-ITX systems with TUF Gaming's signature 'military-grade components.'.Apr 13, 2026 11:57 PM CDT
Thermal Grizzly's pricey Deltamate GPU Block reduces overclocked RTX 5080 temps by 20 degreesAlthough pricey at $643.38 USD, the DeltaMate GPU Block for the ROG Astral RTX 5080 features an impressive design and performance.Apr 13, 2026 10:28 PM CDT
Keizaal Online turns Skyrim into a multiplayer roleplaying server set across a 'synchronized and persistent Tamriel'Keizaal Online is a Skyrim mod that transforms the singleplayer RPG into a fully-fledged online multiplayer game with a heavy emphasis on user roleplaying.Apr 13, 2026 4:34 PM CDT
Report: Hackers price stolen Rockstar data at $200K, but it may only be metrics-related infoIt appears that ShinyHunters, the hacker collective who breached Rockstar Games' Anodot servers, has priced and is possibly selling Rockstar's data.Apr 13, 2026 2:32 PM CDT
Roblox introduces age-based accounts for appropriate access to games and chat in latest child safety pushPeople who don't complete an age check will be forced into a limited experience, with no access to chat and only access to family-friendly games.Apr 13, 2026 12:35 PM CDT
Nickelodeon reportedly hacked, full-length Avatar movie 'The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender' leaks onlineA full-length copy of Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender has leaked online, which Paramount and Nickelodeon were planning to debut on Paramount+ in October.Apr 13, 2026 11:11 AM CDT
Sekiro becomes Tony Hawk in a new mod that feels like a secret PS2-era levelModders have turned Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice into a Tony Hawk Pro Skater-style playground as Wolf has put down the swords for a shredding skateboard.Apr 13, 2026 8:15 AM CDT
Rockstar confirms hack: ransom demand threats issued 'Pay or Leak'Rockstar Games has confirmed that its infrastructure has been breached, a claim that coincides with a ransom demand from a notorious hacking group.Apr 13, 2026 3:08 AM CDT
Microsoft apologizes for shipping Xbox controllers without batteries for monthsMicrosoft confirms that it has been shipping Xbox controllers without AA batteries for months, and to apologize it's offering Rechargeable Battery packs.Apr 13, 2026 1:01 AM CDT
Call of Duty may stop launching into Game Pass, Xbox possibly rethinking strategyMicrosoft is reportedly looking to reduce the prices of Game Pass, and removing Call of Duty from the service may be the best way to make that happen.Apr 12, 2026 6:36 PM CDT
Resident Evil: Requiem Denuvo DRM fully cracked in 40 days, making it the first title of 2026 to be bypassedDRM developers will have to get really creative if they want studios to keep release-day sales in their pockets after voices38 has done the impossible.Apr 11, 2026 5:28 PM CDT
New Crimson Desert features revealed by Pearl Abyss: Boss rematches, new skills, difficulty slider, and morePearl Abyss outlines some of the biggest changes and new updates coming to Crimson Desert, including difficulty sliders, boss rematches, and more.Apr 11, 2026 1:31 PM CDT
Keychron just put its factory blueprints on GitHub for free, and keyboard modders are going to love itKeychron releases free factory blueprints for 83 of its keyboards with models for keycaps, knobs, plates, and more, though PCB designs are not included.Apr 11, 2026 11:00 AM CDT
YouTube Premium seems to be getting a price increase soonEven users of Premium Lite or Student plans are getting hit with a $1 price increase; the rest are set to pay an extra $2 per month.Apr 11, 2026 5:00 AM CDT
RedMagic 11 Pro and Pro+ phones banned on 3DMark for artificial boosting mode that can't be shut off3DMark bans the Redmagic 11 Pro and Pro+ from its benchmarking scoreboards due to an artificial boosting mode that is only designed for benchmarking.Apr 10, 2026 5:44 PM CDT
Amazon reveals big changes to Luna cloud game streaming, key features being shut downAmazon may have opted not to renew store licensing for its Luna game streaming service, announcing that all game purchases are no longer available on Luna.Apr 10, 2026 3:33 PM CDT
PS6 gen may have 3 systems: PS6S, PS6, and PS6 handheld with prices ranging from $350 to $1000Leaker and chip industry informant Moore's Law is Dead estimates that Sony could offer three PlayStation 6 systems, including two consoles and a handheld.Apr 10, 2026 12:24 PM CDT
Global PC shipments actually grew in Q1 2026, despite memory crisis and price crunchA report from the International Data Corporation (IDC) covering global PC shipments shows growth despite 'deteriorating macroeconomic conditions.'.Apr 10, 2026 1:59 AM CDT
ASUS announces ROG Equalizer, a new GPU power cable built to protect hardwareASUS's new ROG Equalizer is a new 12V-2x6 PCIe power connector with a patented design that runs cooler and can withstand more stress than any other cable.Apr 10, 2026 12:37 AM CDT
Borderlands F2P mobile game gets surprise release for 'limited test'A free-to-play mobile version of Gearbox's iconic FPS Borderlands surprise-released onto the App Store through Take-Two Interactive's Zynga mobile unit.Apr 9, 2026 6:36 PM CDT
Former GTA 6 developer warns trailer visuals won't match final gameplayA former Grand Theft Auto 6 developer has tempered expectations for GTA 6's graphics when it releases, suggesting it will fall short of the trailers.Apr 9, 2026 10:04 AM CDT
Xbox Achievements are getting overhauled with new animations and 'the most requested features''This has been one of the most requested features from Xbox Insiders, and we're excited to finally get it into your hands very soon.'.Apr 9, 2026 12:37 AM CDT
Intel's latest Arc Graphics driver officially adds gaming support for the new Arc Pro B70Intel's latest Game On Graphics Driver for Arc GPUs adds Gaming Support for the new Intel Arc Pro B70 and Intel Arc Pro B65 workstation GPUs.Apr 8, 2026 10:59 PM CDT
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 will launch at a premium $899 price, 29% above its single-cache siblingWe expected the chip to carry a premium price tag, and it might push gamers away, but Red Team has its sights set on developers and content creators.Apr 8, 2026 7:08 PM CDT
ASUS X2 Elite laptop series sees up to $350 price hike across the lineup just one day after launchQuietly raising prices right after a boatload of praise isn't a good look for ASUS and Qualcomm, and it's going to rub customers the wrong way.Apr 8, 2026 4:30 PM CDT
Nintendo's new free-to-play Pokemon Champions battler has its own $50 yearly subscriptionNintendo pushes further into the console F2P market with Pokemon Champions, a new battler with $9.99 paid battle passes and a $49.99/year subscription.Apr 8, 2026 2:32 PM CDT
Anthropic's Claude Mythos AI has discovered thousands of vulnerabilities in every OS and browserAnthropic's Claude Mythos AI model is reportedly too powerful and dangerous to release, as it poses a real threat to cybersecurity.Apr 8, 2026 1:26 AM CDT
Apple's MacBook Neo's 2027 model will reportedly include the A19 Pro chip and 50% more memoryApple is already planning a MacBook Neo refresh in 2027, but the runaway success of the current model is making it difficult to meet the demand.Apr 7, 2026 11:29 PM CDT
Core Ultra 7 270K Plus outperforms Ultra 9 285K in Cinebench R23 after a delid and a hefty 5.8GHz overclockGerman overclocker Der8auer successfully outperformed an overclocked Core Ultra 9 285K with an overclocked Core Ultra 7 270K Plus in Cinebench R23.Apr 7, 2026 7:35 PM CDT
Fourth Call of Duty game coming to Game Pass Premium this month, Xbox further reveals conversion strategy for franchiseMicrosoft exposes more parts of its plan to convert Call of Duty into a more profitable, higher-margin property using discounts and Xbox Game Pass.Apr 7, 2026 2:32 PM CDT
Want GeForce Now with more privacy and 'power-user features' like 'Anti-AFK'? OpenNow is an open-source alternative clientOpenNow is a fully open-source and reverse-engineered app that makes some changes that'll likely please some, including a way around NVIDIA's AFK timeout.Apr 7, 2026 12:35 PM CDT
Sony to put fans in first-party PlayStation games as part of new Playerbase programSony has announced The Playerbase, a new digital initiative that will scan the likeness of fans and put them directly into first-party PlayStation games.Apr 7, 2026 9:28 AM CDT
LG's 2026 TV lineup includes a massive 115-inch modelLG's 2026 QNED evo Mini LED TV Lineup includes a pair of new 'ultra-large' models, one that's 100-inches and one that's 115-inches.Apr 6, 2026 11:29 PM CDT
Microsoft's Copilot terms say it's for 'entertainment purposes only' and shouldn't be relied uponMicrosoft's official Terms of Use for its AI tools say 'Copilot is for entertainment purposes only,' 'can make mistakes,' and 'may not work as intended.'.Apr 6, 2026 10:04 PM CDT
New Netflix Playground app offers kid-friendly games without extra purchases or adsNetflix expands big into kids entertainment with Netflix Playground, a new app that offers family-friendly games and activities with no extra fees.Apr 6, 2026 4:34 PM CDT
Intel Nova Lake CPUs rumored to feature hybrid Xe3 & Xe3P architectures, no sign of Xe4 'Druid' for nowWhile the smaller number may not be as enticing, the move to Xe3P should still deliver efficiency gains and introduce support for next-gen media codecs.Apr 6, 2026 3:20 PM CDT
Analyst says Epic Games is in the 'middle of collapse' as Fortnite's immortality slowly starts to crackFor years, Fortnite dominated the battle royale scene, but the genre has taken a dive in engagement, and Epic Games is feeling the impact.Apr 6, 2026 1:10 PM CDT
Intel Arc Pro B70 is the best-selling workstation GPU on Newegg, with 32GB for under $1,000The new Intel Arc Pro B70 aka Big Battlemage is currently the number one best-selling GPU in Newegg's Workstation Graphics Cards category.Apr 6, 2026 2:03 AM CDT
NVIDIA's Neural Texture Compression cuts VRAM usage from 6.5GB down to 970MBNeural Texture Compression (NTC) could be a game-changer on par with DLSS if it can reduce the VRAM requirement for textures by up to 85%.Apr 5, 2026 11:29 PM CDT
OEM Advantech confirms Intel 'Wildcat Lake' specsThe preliminary datasheet for the Advantech MIO-5356 lists Core 7 350, Core 5 320, and Core 3 305 CPUs with detailed specifications.Apr 5, 2026 3:00 PM CDT
New Mass Effect show may not get full series order, Prime Video boss requires script rewritesNew reports indicate that the upcoming Mass Effect show may be in jeopardy and needs script rewrites before it is officially ordered from MGM/Amazon.Apr 5, 2026 11:28 AM CDT
Insider shuts down rumors of a new Prototype game, says 'It doesn't exist'Despite leaks, datamines, and fan speculation, Jez Corden says there is no Prototype game currently in development at Activision or Microsoft.Apr 5, 2026 7:55 AM CDT
New Crimson Desert update caters to fans by quadrupling storage, but nerfs aerial flight trickCrimson Desert caters to fans with its latest update that expands in-game storage from 240 to 1000 slots, but a beloved air trick has been nerfed.Apr 4, 2026 4:48 PM CDT
Easy PS5 blue light of death BLOD fix: Check disc drive screws before changing liquid metalIs your PS5 afflicted by the dreaded blue light of death? Try these steps with the disc drive before breaking open the console any further than necessary.Apr 4, 2026 9:27 AM CDT
Nexon will bring Overwatch to Korean PC gamers this year, still no word on rumored new StarCraft projectNexon has signed a multi-year deal with Blizzard to bring Overwatch to Korea, where it will publish the game for Blizzard using its domestic expertise.Apr 3, 2026 5:35 PM CDT
State of Decay 3 alpha playtest starts in May with 4-player co-op, new resource strategies, and 'tons of combat'Starting next month, Undead Labs is beginning alpha testing for State of Decay 3, users can sign up for a chance to help guide the game's development.Apr 3, 2026 3:33 PM CDT
Take-Two lays off its head of AI and several team members just two months after the CEO said it was embracing Gen AIIf there's any major publisher out there that doesn't need GenAI to show what success means, it's Take-Two, and these layoffs prove that.Apr 3, 2026 2:20 PM CDT
Microsoft Outlook doesn't launch in space, and on Earth, the email app takes more than 15 seconds just to get startedMicrosoft's built-in email client continues to feel slow and resource-heavy, despite being the default option for Windows users worldwide.Apr 3, 2026 12:10 PM CDT
Windows just saw a dramatic drop in OS market share on Steam as gamers move to Linux5.33% of Steam gamers on PC are playing on Linux, with Valve's own SteamOS being the most popular variant. Meanwhile, Windows market share has dropped.Apr 3, 2026 12:37 AM CDT
8BitDo announces limited edition Apple II 50th anniversary Retro 68 keyboardThe 8BitDo Retro 68 Keyboard - AP50th Limited Edition mechanical keyboard nails the retro vibes of early 1980s computing, but it's pricey.Apr 2, 2026 11:03 PM CDT
LG Canada shares details of the world's first 39-inch 5K2K OLED gaming monitor with AI upscaling without a GPULG's 39GX950B 5K2K OLED gaming monitor features a 1500R curve, AI upscaling, a 165Hz display, and a dual-mode 330Hz refresh rate boost.Apr 2, 2026 4:00 PM CDT
Ubuntu Linux raises minimum system memory requirements, but experts are calling it an 'honesty bump'Increasing RAM requirements from 4GB to 6GB isn't a big ask, especially for better performance, but ongoing RAM shortages make the timing less ideal.Apr 2, 2026 11:40 AM CDT
Intel's next-gen Nova Lake-HX laptop CPUs reportedly feature up to 28 coresIntel is expected to use a single compute tile for Nova Lake-HX, a step down from the 52-core dual-tile configuration leaked for the desktop counterpart.Apr 2, 2026 6:33 AM CDT
Blizzard is hiring for a 'AAA open-world shooter' that could be set in the StarCraft universeBlizzard is hiring for an unannounced 'upcoming AAA open-world shooter,' and it could be for the long-rumored StarCraft game currently in development.Apr 2, 2026 12:03 AM CDT
Crimson Desert in 8K with 'Complete RT' mod looks incredibleCrimson Desert running in 8K with ReShade RT that includes ReSTIR GI, improved Ambient Occlusion, and more, adds a dose of photo-realism to the game.Apr 1, 2026 11:01 PM CDT
Sony starts new fiscal year by taking over Xbox store, PlayStation has more games on best-sellers list than MicrosoftToday marks the beginning of Sony's new Fiscal Year 2026, and current data shows Sony currently has more games on Xbox's best-sellers list than Microsoft.Apr 1, 2026 6:36 PM CDT
New Diablo 2 FPS footage released by modder, shows Countess' Forgotten Tower area with blizzard and ice blast spellsYouTuber and developer I Make Games shows even more gameplay of what Diablo 2 could look like as an FPS, complete with sorceress spell animations.Apr 1, 2026 3:33 PM CDT
Intel Core 300 'Wildcat Lake' specifications surface, six SKUs up to 35W TDPAll models except the base Intel Core 3 304 have 2 P-cores and 4 low-power LPE cores, completely omitting traditional efficiency cores.Apr 1, 2026 2:05 PM CDT
ASUS' Panther Lake ROG Zephyrus G14/G16 laptops set to debut with flagship prices over $5,000With no RTX 5060 variant in sight, the base price for the refreshed Zephyrus G16 series with Panther Lake sees a massive 30% hike compared to last year.Apr 1, 2026 11:22 AM CDT
NVIDIA DLSS 6 to launch alongside GeForce RTX 60 Series, and you won't believe what it doesDLSS 6 is reportedly set to debut alongside the upcoming GeForce RTX 60 Series, where new and improved AI hardware will generate 'infinite gameplay.'.Apr 1, 2026 9:12 AM CDT
Forza Horizon 6 details leak: city size, difficulty, performance, density of JapanA preview build of Forza Horizon 6 was leaked, revealing key details about the upcoming title from Playground Games, such as city density and performance.Apr 1, 2026 4:58 AM CDT
Anthropic confirms it leaked the source for Claude Code, blames human errorAnthropic, the creators of Claude, have confirmed the company's most popular product had some of its internal source code leak due to human error.Apr 1, 2026 2:01 AM CDT
Evercade Nexus is a new retro gaming handheld that plays N64 classics like Banjo-KazooieThe Evercade Nexus is an affordable new retro gaming handheld that's launching with a licensed Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie game cartridge.Apr 1, 2026 12:02 AM CDT

Xbox has made progress expanding margins, new CEO saysMicrosoft's gaming ambitions become more clear, with the Xbox CEO confirming the division has become more margin-friendly but revenue hasn't grown.Apr 30, 2026 6:36 PM CDT
Microsoft confirms unveiling of the next gen Xbox/PC 'Project Helix' infoXbox Project Helix is set for a new reveal in May, which pencils in what will be a closer look at Microsoft's next generation hybrid console strategy.Apr 30, 2026 3:01 PM CDT
ASRock unveils $300 400Hz QHD monitor that could disrupt the marketASRock unveils a $300 400Hz QHD gaming monitor, potentially disrupting pricing in the mid-tier display market, as it's aimed right at competitive gamers.Apr 30, 2026 2:05 PM CDT
Subnautica 2 resurfaces with early access date and new cinematic trailerSubnautica 2 gets a May 14 early access date and cinematic trailer, marking a major turning point after delays and development turmoil.Apr 30, 2026 12:57 PM CDT
Ubisoft wants you to read enemies, not UI, in Black Flag ResyncedIn Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced players can remove the HUD, forcing an experience that relies exclusively on in-game mechanics.Apr 30, 2026 11:08 AM CDT
Apple A20 chip to skip TSMC's WMCM tech amid DRAM shortagesApple A20 chip to skip TSMC's WMCM packaging due to DRAM shortages, impacting iPhone 18 flexibility, and the progression of chip technology.Apr 30, 2026 6:50 AM CDT
Elon Musk says OpenAI is 'looting a charity' in court testimonyElon Musk testifies that OpenAI abandoned its nonprofit roots, alleging the company is 'looting a charity' in an escalating legal battle.Apr 30, 2026 1:34 AM CDT
Another blind 'taste' test shows gamers prefer NVIDIA DLSS over AMD FSRNVIDIA's DLSS 4.5 is still the preferred choice for image quality among PC gamers, but AMD's new FSR 4.1 shows that it's definitely catching up.Apr 29, 2026 11:59 PM CDT
Sony delivers official statement on 30 day DRM for PlayStation Store digital purchasesSony has issued a statement in an attempt to clarify the heated controversy on the PlayStation Store's newly discovered 30-day DRM after days of silence.Apr 29, 2026 9:12 PM CDT
Wondershare MobileTrans: The Safest Way to Transfer, Back Up, and Restore WhatsApp DataEasily move WhatsApp between Android and iOS with Wondershare MobileTrans. Securely transfer, backup, and restore chats and media without a factory reset.Apr 29, 2026 7:07 PM CDT
Synthetic DDR5 'HUDIMM' testing suggests gaming performance won't be seriously impacted by new modulesYouTuber Tech Yes City tested 'HUDIMM' memory synthetically and found gaming performance does not suffer compared to traditional DDR5 UDIMMs.Apr 29, 2026 1:05 PM CDT
Corsair ThermalProtect announced, a new cable designed to protect your GPUThe new Corsair ThermalProtect 12V-2x6 GPU features Over Temperature Protection (OTP) inside the cable comb that sits close to the GPU.Apr 28, 2026 11:26 PM CDT
Assassin's Creed Hexe loses 50 developers shortly after losing two directors in two monthsThe much-awaited Assassin's Creed Hexe may not hit its 2026 launch date, since its development team is now hit with layoffs and strategy changes.Apr 28, 2026 7:41 PM CDT
NVIDIA upgrades RTX 5070 laptops with 12GB VRAM optionThe new memory variant will coexist with the 8GB SKU in the mobile market, allowing OEMs to target two distinct performance and price tiers.Apr 28, 2026 2:40 PM CDT
Logitech's new G512 X gaming keyboard supports analog and mechanical switches at the same timeThe impressive Logitech G512 X TMR Analog and Mechanical Gaming Keyboard supports both magnetic and mechanical switches, and lets you swap between them.Apr 28, 2026 9:29 AM CDT
Valve confirms that it's 'hard at work' on the Steam Deck 2'We're hard at work on it,' Valve responded when asked about the Steam Deck 2, confirming that the next-gen gaming handheld is deep in development.Apr 28, 2026 7:56 AM CDT
Valve's Steam Controller launches May 4, but says 'we don't have exact timeline details' on Steam MachineValve isn't certain it can meet demand for the Steam Controller, but has built a significant quantity for the launch rush and can produce more if needed.Apr 27, 2026 5:45 PM CDT
Sony is now raising PS5 and PlayStation Portal prices in Southeast AsiaThe price increases take effect from May 1, giving gamers in these regions a few days to grab a PS5 before prices align with global levels.Apr 27, 2026 2:13 PM CDT
Diablo 4's Lord of Hatred is a game-changer, here's everything you need to knowDiablo IV: Lord of Hatred is out today and in addition to adding more story and new playable classes it overhauls the entire game.Apr 27, 2026 1:28 AM CDT
Valve is reportedly 'close' to announcing the Steam Machine price and release dateA report states that Valve is getting close to confirming a launch date and pricing for its highly anticipated Steam Machine device.Apr 26, 2026 11:59 PM CDT
Xbox 'Project Helix' launch could be delayed by the ongoing memory crisisMicrosoft is unable and unwilling to lock in specifications and pricing for Project Helix, with the current hardware market being so unpredictable.Apr 26, 2026 2:50 PM CDT
Intel posts very strong Q1 2026 earnings as the AI boom starts to focus on CPUsIntel's revenue is up 7.2% year over year, with the company bringing in a whopping $13.6 billion in revenue this quarter, thanks to the AI demand.Apr 25, 2026 6:45 PM CDT
Former PlayStation exec on Jim Ryan's live service plans: 'It hasn't worked out, Sony now has to readjust'Former PlayStation exec who led the group's indie initiative comments on the Jim Ryan-era live service investments, says things didn't work out for Sony.Apr 25, 2026 4:34 PM CDT
X launches standalone XChat app on iOS, and Elon Musk's 'everything app' dream looks further away than everXChat brings disappearing messages, screenshot blocking, video calls, and group chats with up to 350 participants, with no ads or tracking.Apr 25, 2026 10:03 AM CDT
Intel Xeon 7 Diamond Rapids reportedly delayed to mid-2027, followed by Coral Rapids in 2028A delay to Diamond Rapids creates a gap in Intel's roadmap, forcing it to rely on Clearwater Forest and Granite Rapids to maintain its server foothold.Apr 25, 2026 4:41 AM CDT
New Helldivers 2 Exo Experts warbond adds two upgraded mechs, including EXO-55 Breakthrough with nifty ballistics shieldArrowhead's new Exo Experts warbond adds two fresh new exo mechs to the game, including one with a ballistics shield and another with a flamethrower.Apr 24, 2026 11:33 PM CDT
Final Fantasy XIV is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 this August, but there is a big catchSquare Enix is bringing FFXIV to Switch 2, but players will need a separate subscription on top of the base game, though there are a few concessions.Apr 24, 2026 8:15 PM CDT
Microsoft is finally fixing Windows Update, letting you skip updates during setup, extend pauses, and avoid forced restartsWindows Update is getting more user control after feedback highlighting two key pain points: disrupted workflows and no say over when updates install.Apr 24, 2026 4:55 PM CDT
How to Protect Personal Data Online From Hackers and Avoid Identity TheftLearn how to protect your personal information and online accounts from hackers. Avoid identity theft by securing data and stopping a data breach.Apr 24, 2026 1:42 PM CDT
Framework 13 Pro sells out through August as Ubuntu sales lead WindowsAs a direct competitor to the MacBook Pro, the Framework 13 Pro is designed to win over developers who have long been loyal to Apple's ecosystem.Apr 24, 2026 10:05 AM CDT
Microsoft unveils plan for Project Helix and what fans can expect out the new XboxXbox is undergoing a major reset, shifting from a console-focused brand to a global ecosystem built around several new core pillars.Apr 24, 2026 2:16 AM CDT
Alienware Area-51 Gaming Desktop with Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 variant now availableAn Alienware Area-51 Gaming Desktop with the new Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 CPU, a GeForce RTX 5090, and 64GB of DDR5 memory will set you back $6,149.99.Apr 24, 2026 1:03 AM CDT
Turtle Beach announces new Command Series keyboard and mice lineup with integrated touchscreensTurtle Beach's new Command Series KB7 TKL Hall-Effect Wired Keyboard is tailor made for competitive gamers, content creators, and enthusiasts.Apr 23, 2026 11:34 PM CDT
Former PlayStation Head speaks in favor of PC ports, says they are largely positive for SonyThe ex-Sony executive went on to say that PC ports could even help offset some of the initial development costs of games, in addition to more sales.Apr 23, 2026 7:07 PM CDT
Xbox focusing on same target as Roblox, Fortnite, and other major live gamesMicrosoft's games division has renamed itself back to 'Xbox,' but will continue focusing on live service-oriented metrics like daily active users.Apr 23, 2026 5:35 PM CDT
Microsoft Gaming officially changed back to Xbox as brand evolves under new CEOMicrosoft Gaming is out, Xbox is in--that's the message behind new reports that say that the Redmond tech giant is going all-in on reviving the Xbox brand.Apr 23, 2026 3:03 PM CDT
Sony beats Xbox, Nintendo on US game charts with 5 out of top 20 best-sellersSony had more entries in the top 20 best-selling games in the US for March 2026 due a mix of three new releases and sales discounts on older titles.Apr 23, 2026 1:31 PM CDT
Marathon was the #4 best-selling game in US in March by revenue when digital sales of two big games are excludedBungie's new extraction shooter Marathon faced steep competition in March, yet it nonetheless broke into the top 5 best-earning games of the month in US.Apr 23, 2026 12:29 PM CDT
Ubisoft confirms release date for Assassin's Creed Black Flag ResyncedUbisoft confirms Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced after leaks, with the full reveal confirming Resynced isn't just a remaster, it's a remake plus more.Apr 23, 2026 11:37 AM CDT
Xbox mobile store still planned, ongoing Epic v. Google lawsuit pauses rolloutNew Xbox CEO Asha Sharma clarifies that an Xbox mobile store could still happen, indicating that the runway is still hampered by competition legalities.Apr 23, 2026 5:46 AM CDT
Apple completes its transition to Apple Silicon by dropping support for Intel-based MacsThe 2019 MacBook Pro, 2020 MacBook Pro, 2020 iMac, and 2019 Mac Pro are all set to miss out on macOS 27, although security updates will continue.Apr 22, 2026 6:45 PM CDT
Bolt Graphics completes chip design for its Zeus GPU - claims 5x faster path tracing than RTX 5090 at 250WAfter earlier claims of 10x rendering gains, new benchmarks show 5x faster path tracing than RTX 5090, which runs at 575W, at less than half the power.Apr 22, 2026 4:10 PM CDT
007 First Light gameplay trailer reveals Hitman-style systems with Bond flairIO Interactive has released a new gameplay trailer for 007 First Light, highlighting stealth mechanics, gadgets, and tactical gameplay systems.Apr 22, 2026 12:47 PM CDT
Xbox Project Helix will offer performance comparable to a $3,000 PC, says insiderWhile the rumored $1,200 price may raise eyebrows, Project Helix could be as disruptive for the console market as MacBook Neo was for laptops.Apr 22, 2026 10:10 AM CDT
NZXT issues statement on AIO leaking onto RTX 5090 case, says it offered full compensationNZXT made five separate compensation offers, including a brand-new ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5090 sourced at retail and a cash settlement.Apr 22, 2026 7:08 AM CDT
400,000 power banks recalled over a fatality, fires, and explosionsThe CPSC has reannounced the recall of Casely's 5,000mAh MagSafe Power Pods (model E33A) after multiple reports of overheating, fires, and explosions.Apr 22, 2026 6:06 AM CDT
Hideo Kojima seen holding mysterious Xbox in a box, could it be a next-gen cloud device or Sebile direct-to-cloud controller?Hideo Kojima recently met with Xbox executives and was seen holding a mysterious box that could have some sort of next-gen cloud tech related to OD.Apr 22, 2026 3:33 AM CDT
Razer launches the world's thinnest glass gaming mouse matThe new Razer Atlas Pro is here, and it's the 'world's thinnest glass gaming mouse mat' with an ultra-thin 1.9mm low-profile design.Apr 22, 2026 1:07 AM CDT
Fallout: New Vegas developer says Bethesda doesn't have the 'engineering know-how' to remaster the gameFallout: New Vegas designer and writer Chris Avellone says, 'I don't think Bethesda has the engineering knowhow to make a remaster of New Vegas at all.'.Apr 21, 2026 10:56 PM CDT
Devil May Cry TV show season 2 premieres on Netflix May 12 as Capcom prepares new DMC5 Devil Hunter Edition for Switch 2Netflix is set to premiere season 2 of the popular Devil May Cry animated TV series, and Capcom may have a new DMC game product ready to capitalize on it.Apr 21, 2026 8:38 PM CDT
Lenovo Legion Go S gets a price hike, the Z1 Extreme now costs $1,579The Z2 Go model goes up from $649 to $989, while the higher-end Z1 Extreme variant goes from $899 to as much as $1579, making it a tough sell.Apr 21, 2026 6:30 PM CDT
CPU shortage is reportedly 'more acute' than memory, as the industry banks on Intel 18AIndustry insiders report that CPU shortages are expected to ease up after Intel's 18A process node ramps up production and yields improve.Apr 21, 2026 2:35 PM CDT
Mass Effect TV producer says he was never told to rewrite show for non-gamersOn the heels of a recent controversy among enthusiast fans, Mass Effect TV show writer says he was never asked to make the series appealing to non-gamers.Apr 21, 2026 12:29 PM CDT
Mechanical keyboard fans should check out the 'Listening Museum' which offers samples of classic modelsThis website boasts a selection of 36 different classic mechanical keyboards, including an old-school typewriter from the 19th century.Apr 21, 2026 10:15 AM CDT
Xbox hiring reputation manager to uplift gaming brandMicrosoft is hiring a senior-level brand manager to help turn around Xbox's public image and reputation centered around consistent uplifting marketing.Apr 21, 2026 9:08 AM CDT
Multi-frame generation could be coming to AMD GPUs, latest FSR update hintsIf MFG does arrive, the question is which hardware will support it, and whether AMD will keep it exclusive to RDNA 4 or support older hardware too.Apr 21, 2026 2:05 AM CDT
NZXT AIO allegedly leaks and damages flagship ROG ASTRAL GeForce RTX 5090A NZXT Kraken AIO apparently leaked onto their ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090, damaging it alongside their motherboard. And now, the user is planning to sue.Apr 21, 2026 12:58 AM CDT
Ubisoft officially announces Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced reveal showcaseUbisoft has officially confirmed that Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced will be revealed on April 23, 2026, during a global livestream.Apr 20, 2026 11:27 PM CDT
Xbox Project Helix leak signals end to what made consoles uniqueNew leaks suggest Microsoft's next-generation Xbox, Project Helix, will feature no custom GPU hardware, marking a major shift from previous consoles.Apr 20, 2026 9:03 PM CDT
Starfield was #1 best-earner in US following PS5 release, includes both digital and retail salesThe PS5 release of Starfield helped propel the game to the #1 best-selling spot in the US in the week of release despite steep digital competition.Apr 20, 2026 6:36 PM CDT
Take-Two boss says AI meets company's business tenants, reiterates tech won't replace creatives and artistsTake-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick discusses how artificial intelligence tools can help streamline production workflows without replacing creators.Apr 20, 2026 4:34 PM CDT
PlayStation will require age verification for messages and voice chatSome communications will be locked behind a new age verification implemented by Sony, and it will be requirement for a non-disrupted gaming experience.Apr 20, 2026 2:02 PM CDT
Capcom's Pragmata is a new IP hit with 1 million copies sold in 2 daysCapcom is doing stellar this year as its latest IP, Pragmata, hits an impressive sales milestone with 1 million copies sold in just 2 days on the market.Apr 20, 2026 1:31 PM CDT
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 takes place in Age 1000 with new Great Saiyan Squad heroesBandai Namco's new Dragon Ball game is Xenoverse 3, and it takes place hundreds of years after Dragon Ball Z with new Great Saiyan Squad characters.Apr 20, 2026 12:29 PM CDT
Blizzard decapitates World of Warcraft private server 'Turtle WoW' is officially shutting downA popular World of Warcraft private server, 'Turtle WoW,' is now officially shutting down after poking Blizzard via in-game monetization and mockery.Apr 20, 2026 8:46 AM CDT
Intel's big play for gaming handhelds leaks ahead of possible Computex 2026 revealIntel is reportedly preparing to launch its Arc G3 and Arc G3 Extreme chips for gaming handhelds, with a reveal expected at Computex 2026.Apr 20, 2026 4:03 AM CDT
MINISFORUM's N5 Max NAS with AMD Strix Halo APU and up to 200TB of storage will start shipping soonMINISFORUM N5 Max orders will open later this week, with the 'Strix Halo' 64GB of RAM NAS set to launch with a price tag of $2,899.Apr 19, 2026 11:26 PM CDT
The PlayStation 6 could offer similar performance to the RTX 5090, roughly 3x the power of the PS5A new leak claims that the PlayStation 6 could offer 3 times the rasterization performance, and up to 12 times the ray tracing performance as the PS5.Apr 19, 2026 8:58 PM CDT
Xbox CEO 'would love to chat' with ex-PlayStation boss Shawn Layden about Game PassNew Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is interested in talking to former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden about the Xbox Game Pass subscription service business model.Apr 19, 2026 3:33 PM CDT
Blizzard shuts down another private WoW Classic server, TurtleWoW and Stormforge to shut down in MayBlizzard has sent even more cease and desists to another private World of Warcraft Classic server, this time targeting the popular Stormforge group.Apr 19, 2026 1:31 PM CDT
EmuDeck's Playnix console is stealing the Steam Machine spotlight with a Ryzen 5 and RX 9060 XT 16GBThe Playnix ships with an 8BitDo Ultimate 2 controller in the box and packs hardware that Valve's own Steam Machine will struggle to match.Apr 19, 2026 9:47 AM CDT
Elon Musk wants to move at 'light speed' on the Terafab projectThe TeraFab team has apparently been directed to move quickly to establish the new fab, with Musk willing to pay a price premium if required.Apr 18, 2026 7:15 PM CDT
Hello Neighbor 3 enters pre-alpha on Steam, along with the return of series creator Nikita KolesnikovThe pre-alpha test is now live on Steam, featuring a new objective system, map expansions, character overhauls, and loop-based progression.Apr 18, 2026 12:50 PM CDT
Valve's Proton 11 beta unlocks more playable games and boosts performance for Steam Deck and Linux fansProton 11 adds Wine 11's NTSync support, slashing CPU overhead, boosting frame rates, and enabling more Windows games to run reliably on Linux.Apr 18, 2026 9:15 AM CDT
Intel Arc Graphics driver adds Pragmata support, fixes Crimson Desert issuesIntel Graphics Driver 32.0.101.8724 adds game support for Capcom's Pragmata, fixes corruption issues in Crimson Desert, and adds support for a new CPU.Apr 18, 2026 6:33 AM CDT
Intel Core Series 3 'Wildcat Lake' officially launched with up to 6 CoresThe lineup offers six SKUs ranging from the 5-core Core 3 304, up to the 6-core Core 7 360, all with a 15W TDP and Intel Xe Graphics.Apr 18, 2026 5:30 AM CDT
Apple code leaks four iOS 27 features and new design changesVisual Intelligence is getting smarter, Apple Wallet now converts physical passes into digital ones, and Liquid Glass is becoming more customizable.Apr 17, 2026 5:06 PM CDT
Anthropic launches Claude Design, and it's trying to work with Canva, not compete with itAnthropic isn't after a slice of the pie and wants users to enjoy the whole thing by exporting Claude Design projects to Canva and vice versa.Apr 17, 2026 3:08 PM CDT
Pearl Abyss stock drops -3% on Crimson Desert sales milestone news, investors may expect more sales from hit gameCrimson Desert has sold 5 million copies in less than a month, making it a big AAA hit, but investors seem unimpressed by the big sales milestone.Apr 17, 2026 12:29 PM CDT
Microsoft's new college laptop bundle comes with $500 in free extras in a direct push against the MacBook NeoMicrosoft bundles $500 in subscriptions, a free Xbox controller, and discounted laptops, but is it enough to keep students away from the MacBook Neo?Apr 17, 2026 5:48 AM CDT
Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced release date leaks ahead of Ubisoft announcementAssassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced, a remake of the fan-favorite title, will launch on July 9, 2026, according to a very reputable source.Apr 17, 2026 1:05 AM CDT
GIGABYTE's new T-Guard power supplies prevent GPU cables from meltingGIGABYTE's new GAMING 1000GM PG5 and GAMING 1000GM PG5 ICE power supplies include the company's new 'T-Guard Active GPU Protection' technology.Apr 16, 2026 9:59 PM CDT
Microsoft to invest more into Xbox than ever before, new CEO Asha Sharma tells employeesXbox's new CEO Asha Sharma shares plans for the future of the brand, indicating that more major investment in engineering frameworks will be made.Apr 16, 2026 6:36 PM CDT
Halo Campaign Evolved 'looks like a game from 2017,' original Bungie dev saysOG Bungie concept artist Eddie Smith shares that he wasn't impressed with the Halo Campaign Evolved reveal, saying that UE5 games can look much better.Apr 16, 2026 4:34 PM CDT
Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake leaks via Ubisoft launcher listingA leaked Ubisoft launcher listing has revealed new details about Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, a remake of the fan-favorite title.Apr 16, 2026 12:35 PM CDT
Starfield's revenue estimates may expose big flaw in Xbox's business modelNew estimates put Starfield's total gross sales revenue at around $300 million on all platforms, but Skyrim managed to hit $650 million in its first month.Apr 16, 2026 8:38 AM CDT
Grok faced App Store removal threat amid explicit deepfake concernsGrok, the AI app developed by Elon Musk's xAI, was nearly removed from Apple's App Store earlier this year due to concerns over sexualized deepfakes.Apr 16, 2026 2:32 AM CDT
These Star Wars keycaps and mousepads from Team Liquid and Alienware look stunningCheck out this very cool Star Wars-themed Custom Keycap and Mousepad collection from Team Liquid and Alienware with art by Ralph McQuarrie.Apr 16, 2026 1:02 AM CDT
NVIDIA reportedly halts GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB shipments to avoid price dropsNVIDIA is reportedly pressing pause on supplying GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB GPUs to its AIB partners to minimize priced drops and oversupply issues.Apr 15, 2026 9:29 PM CDT
Crimson Desert sells 5 million copies in less than a monthPearl Abyss reveals more successful sales milestones for its popular open world RPG Crimson Desert, with the game hitting 5 million sales in a month.Apr 15, 2026 6:32 PM CDT
Microsoft's Recall feature faces new privacy concerns after fresh exploitA new tool claims Microsoft's redesigned Recall feature can still expose sensitive user data, reigniting privacy and security concerns.Apr 15, 2026 2:04 PM CDT
Silent Hill 2 remake dev working on 7 new games as it expands executive leadershipAs most of the video games industry contracts, horror developer Bloober Team is expanding as demand grows for its terrifying interactive software.Apr 15, 2026 12:29 PM CDT
Tesla AI5 AI chip taped out in partnership with Samsung and TSMCElon Musk says it will be 'one of the most produced AI chips ever', and that AI6, Dojo3, and other exciting chips are in the works.Apr 15, 2026 11:20 AM CDT
NVIDIA's new Ising AI could finally make quantum computing usableNVIDIA has unveiled Ising, a new family of open-source quantum computing AI models intended to bring the power of quantum computing closer to practical.Apr 15, 2026 6:54 AM CDT
Animator on Avatar movie 'The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender' responds to full-length leakAn animator who worked on the recently leaked The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender, which was scheduled to release in October has now commented.Apr 15, 2026 5:15 AM CDT
GeForce RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti GPUs with 9GB of RAM are reportedly coming soonWe're getting conflicting reports on this one, but NVIDIA could release updated GeForce RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 TI GPUs using 3GB GDDR7 modules.Apr 14, 2026 10:57 PM CDT
Analyst: Xbox will start relying more heavily on ads for indirect monetizationAnalyst and video games industry expert Joost van Dreunen lays out his ideas for Xbox Game Pass growth, saying that indirect monetization could be key.Apr 14, 2026 6:00 PM CDT
Starfield gaining sales momentum on PS5, breaks into top 5 PlayStation Store best-sellers across North America, Europe, JapanNew sales positionings on various North American and European PlayStation Stores show that Starfield is gaining sales momentum in key global markets.Apr 14, 2026 1:31 PM CDT
Marvel's Spider-Man face model shares photo teasing new Insomniac Spider-Man gameThe face model for Insomniac Games' Spider-Man series has teased in an Instagram Story a new Spider-Man-related project is currently in the works.Apr 14, 2026 12:46 PM CDT
Sony confirms it's working on an R-rated Bloodborne movie with YouTuber JacksepticeyeSony Pictures has announced that a Bloodborne animated movie is currently in the works and will also be produced by YouTuber Jacksepticeye.Apr 14, 2026 8:55 AM CDT
NVIDIA is reportedly set to acquire a 'large PC company' the size of Dell or HPAccording to a new rumor, NVIDIA is in the final stages of buying a large company like Dell or HP that will 'reshape the PC landscape.'.Apr 14, 2026 1:03 AM CDT
Lenovo Legion Go 2's 2TB gaming handheld price is now almost $3,000The Lenovo Legion Go 2 with 32GB of memory and 2TB of internal storage is now $2,849.99 USD, a massive price increase due to rising component costs.Apr 13, 2026 11:36 PM CDT
GTA Online makes $4.4 million per week on PS5, platform rakes in 53% of all GTAO weekly bookingsRockstar's confidential player metric data has been leaked, revealing that GTA Online makes roughly $4.48 million a week on PS5 alone.Apr 13, 2026 6:03 PM CDT
Microsoft is shutting down its lightweight Outlook Lite app for Android in 6 weeksThis shutdown only affects Outlook Lite, the lightweight mail app for low-powered Android devices, while the main Outlook mobile app remains unaffected.Apr 13, 2026 3:38 PM CDT
Apple is reportedly testing four different styles for its smart glasses and is seemingly keeping everything in-houseBy ditching plastic for premium acetate, iPhone integration, and an in-house design approach, Apple could make a serious Meta Ray-Bans competitor.Apr 13, 2026 1:46 PM CDT
Starfield struggling on PS5 and PS5 Pro, uncapped FPS and PSSR causes crashing, users seek refunds on PS StoreStarfield is having performance issues on base PS5 consoles and even the more powerful PS5 Pro, with PSSR upscaling blamed for some major hitches.Apr 13, 2026 12:29 PM CDT
TCL CSOT is rumored to launch a 4X dual-mode gaming panel with up to 640 HzIt may not hit HKC's 800 Hz mark with its 27-inch dual-mode monitor, but this rumored 640 Hz panel will firmly put TCL on the gaming monitor map.Apr 13, 2026 10:22 AM CDT
Fable developers confirm release date amid rumors of delay to 2027 over GTA 6 pressurePlayground Games has reiterated the release date for the Fable reboot, following rumors of the title being pushed to 2027 to avoid Grand Theft Auto 6.Apr 13, 2026 7:10 AM CDT
GIGABYTE's Z890 AORUS TACHYON DUO X ICE motherboard supports DDR5-10400 out of the boxGIGABYTE's Z890 AORUS TACHYON DUO X ICE motherboard supports high-speed DDR5 memory with its dual-slot design, while also supporting 256GB capacity kits.Apr 13, 2026 2:28 AM CDT
This unique PCIe adapter adds dual SSDs to low-profile GPUsHere's a solution for compact Mini-ITX builds looking to add traditional M.2 SSD slots for expanded storage, a Dual PCIe adapter that connects to your GPU.Apr 13, 2026 12:34 AM CDT
Newsletter Giveaway: Win an MSI MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI II Motherboard and MPG CORELIQUID P13 360 CPU CoolerTweakTown's latest newsletter subscriber-exclusive giveaway includes MSI's MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI II motherboard and MPG CORELIQUID P13 360 cooler.Apr 12, 2026 6:15 PM CDT
Rockstar confirms data breach, says infiltration was 'non-material' to company data or gamer infoRockstar Games confirms that a data breach did happen, but it was non-material and does not affect GTA 6, company data, or sensitive player information.Apr 11, 2026 4:34 PM CDT
Arc Raiders shooter with Disney characters coming to Fortnite as part of 3-game dealNew reports say that Disney has conscripted Epic Games to make an extraction shooter in the vein of Arc Raiders in the hopes of attracting new users.Apr 11, 2026 12:29 PM CDT
X's standalone messaging app XChat is now listed on the App StoreXChat is set to launch on iPhone and iPad next week as a standalone messaging app offering E2EE encryption, video calls, group chats, and more.Apr 11, 2026 9:05 AM CDT
GTA 6 may have robust Roblox-like UGC economy or even SixM support from Cfx: Rockstar hiring four Creator Platform rolesGrand Theft Auto 6 may eventually utilize a Roblox-like user-generated content platform where users can buy and possibly even create custom modifications.Apr 10, 2026 6:36 PM CDT
Phantom Blade Zero wants nothing to do with AI tech that alters artists' intent as the game enters its final stretchWhile some developers defend AI voice lines, S-Game is busy having meetings with kung-fu masters and sword experts for Phantom Blade Zero.Apr 10, 2026 5:30 PM CDT
Report: Bungie and Sony spent $200 million on Marathon's budgetNew reports indicate that Bungie's innovative and stylish extraction shooter Marathon had a very AAA budget that exceeds $200 million excluding new DLC.Apr 10, 2026 2:32 PM CDT
Microsoft starts to scale back Copilot integration in Windows 11, starting with the Notepad appThe removal of Copilot from Notepad seems to be the first step in a larger plan from Microsoft to improve the Windows 11 experience.Apr 10, 2026 8:50 AM CDT
DLSS 4.5 exits beta as DLSS Super Resolution and Dynamic Multi Frame Generation come to more gamesDLSS 4.5 Super Resolution and Dynamic Multi Frame Generation have officially launched, with new release Samson getting day one support.Apr 10, 2026 1:34 AM CDT
YouTube launches AI avatars for Shorts creators that look and sound like youYour Shorts feed will soon be filled with creators using AI avatars of themselves to deliver content without having to film themselves repeatedly.Apr 9, 2026 8:03 PM CDT
Spotify now lets everyone turn off videos across music and podcastsCanvas clips, music videos, and podcast videos can now be turned off, letting you strip Spotify back to a distraction-free audio experience.Apr 9, 2026 5:45 PM CDT
NVIDIA's N1 SoC pictured on an engineering board with 128GB of memory for local AIThe entire motherboard package was listed on Goofish for 9,999 RMB, or about $1,400, giving us our first detailed look at the hardware.Apr 9, 2026 9:45 AM CDT
These are the least repairable 2026 laptops according to new studyWith the top laptop brands given a grade that measures the repairability of their devices, Apple scored the lowest while ASUS scored the highest.Apr 8, 2026 11:57 PM CDT
Microsoft is looking to get rid of the Control Panel in Windows 11Microsoft is actively migrating 'all the old Control Panel controls into the modern Settings apps,' paving the way for the legacy interface's removal.Apr 8, 2026 10:34 PM CDT
Report: Nintendo interested in Luigi's Mansion movie adaptationNew reports from trusted leaker indicate that Nintendo is floating the idea of pitching a Luigi's Mansion movie to keep its film production slate flowing.Apr 8, 2026 6:36 PM CDT
Cyberpunk 2077 gets three PS5 Pro modes and PSSR support, PlayStation Plus version includedCD Projekt gets behind Sony's updated PSSR technology, adding three new modes for PS5 Pro support including a beefed-up performance mode that hits 90FPS.Apr 8, 2026 3:33 PM CDT
Report: Halo Campaign Evolved coming in July with 5-day early access deluxe editionA survey from Korea may have revealed a July launch for Halo Campaign Evolved, as well as 5-day early access exclusivity for the more expensive version.Apr 8, 2026 12:29 PM CDT
Corsair launches new FRAME 4000X RS and the FRAME 4000D WOOD RS casesCorsair has expanded its FRAME Series of cases with two new variants, one for fans of RGB lighting and one for fans of a more natural, wood-grain look.Apr 8, 2026 12:36 AM CDT
ASUS raises prices for its Radeon RX 9070 XT GPUs by up to 17%The ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition and ASUS TUF GAMING Radeon RX 9070 XT OC Edition GPUs have both received notable price increases.Apr 7, 2026 10:28 PM CDT
Intel 'Panther Lake' Core Ultra X9 378H made official, 4P+8E Cores up to 5.0 GHzThe new chip sits above the Core Ultra X7 368H and below the Ultra X9 388H; surprisingly, it has the same specs as the Ultra X7 368H.Apr 7, 2026 7:18 PM CDT
OG YouTuber Angry Video Game Nerd turns 20, releases lost AVGN episode to celebrateCinemassacre celebrates 20 years of angry cursing at pixelated SD sprites, just walking over gaps, and irreverent comedy with a long lost AVGN episode.Apr 7, 2026 1:31 PM CDT
Intel joins Tesla's TeraFab chip project with SpaceX and xAI to meet growing demand for AI and roboticsThis is exactly the kind of anchor customer the Intel Foundry business has been trying to land since Pat Gelsinger first pitched IDM 2.0.Apr 7, 2026 10:54 AM CDT
NVIDIA RTX 4090 GPU reportedly suffers cable meltdown - and a cat saves the dayYes, here we are in 2026, and yet 'cablegate' is still a thing, although in this case, a plucky cat was on hand to save the day (and possibly the PC).Apr 7, 2026 8:18 AM CDT
Corsair's Ryzen AI MAX 'Strix Halo' AI Workstation 300 PC is now a lot more expensiveCorsair's flagship AI Workstation 300 Desktop PC with its AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 'Strix Halo' APU just got an $1,100 price increase.Apr 6, 2026 11:03 PM CDT
Intel Core Ultra 7 251HX silently launched, 6 P-Cores up to 5.1 GHzThe new Arrow Lake-HX chip was previously spotted on some MSI and Lenovo laptops, and has now been made official by Intel amid speculation.Apr 6, 2026 6:00 PM CDT
The new Copilot app for Windows 11 is really just Edge in disguiseWhile Microsoft says it is moving forward with plans to improve Windows 11, the use of web wrappers like this doesn't point in that direction.Apr 6, 2026 4:25 PM CDT
Super Mario Galaxy movie beats expectations with $370 million in opening weekLatest box office numbers say Super Mario Galaxy movie was a mega-hit, beating estimates with $370 million in combined domestic and global ticket sales.Apr 6, 2026 2:32 PM CDT
MLB The Show 26 tops March PS5 game downloads in North America, beats Pearl Abyss's breakout hit Crimson DesertSony's first-party game MLB The Show 26 conquered the PlayStation Store's most-downloaded charts for March 2026 in the US, beating other big-sellers.Apr 6, 2026 12:29 PM CDT
Intel's Texture Set Neural Compression will also save big on VRAM usage when gamingIntel's Texture Set Neural Compression leverages AI to reduce the footprint of textures in games at install time or during runtime.Apr 6, 2026 1:06 AM CDT
NVIDIA's DLSS 5 trailer has been taken down due to 'copyright' infringementNVIDIA's DLSS 5 announcement trailer is currently offline on YouTube due to a copyright infringement claim from an unlikely source.Apr 5, 2026 9:02 PM CDT
Samsung Messages will be discontinued in July in favor of Google Messages in the USThe writing has been on the wall for some time, and Samsung has now confirmed it is discontinuing its messaging app in favor of Google Messages.Apr 5, 2026 2:10 PM CDT
You may be eligible for up to $500 in Netflix refunds if you live in this countryIf you live in Italy and have been a Netflix subscriber since 2017, you could be owed up to 500 euros in refunds from this court ruling.Apr 5, 2026 11:15 AM CDT
PlayStation aims to be best place to play and publish games, Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki saysSony CEO Hiroki Totoki re-affirms that its interactive entertainment division is focused on improving the PlayStation ecosystem through content and deals.Apr 5, 2026 7:05 AM CDT
PS3 emulator RPCS3 sees a 7% performance uplift in one of the most SPU-intensive gamesThe PS3's complex Cell CPU has made emulation difficult on modern systems, but this breakthrough could help smooth things out a little.Apr 4, 2026 2:55 PM CDT
Intel Nova Lake 'non-K' CPUs may get bLLC to target AMD's X3D chipsScrapped plans have left Intel with an abundance of 6P+12E tiles; these bLLC-equipped dies are now being allocated for locked, gaming-focused processors.Apr 4, 2026 5:45 AM CDT
Witcher 4 RTX Mega Geometry Foliage demo runs at almost 60 FPS on an RTX 4070 and 80 FPS at 4K on a RTX 5090NVIDIA developers showed off a demo of the new foliage system coming to RTX Mega Geometry starting with The Witcher 4, running at playable FPS on two GPUs.Apr 3, 2026 5:13 PM CDT
Intel Core 9 273PQE 'Bartlett Lake' CPU seen successfully booted into Windows on a Z790 motherboardThe P-core only Core 9 273PQE was designed for edge and embedded use, but now a modder has successfully booted it on a consumer motherboard.Apr 3, 2026 3:10 PM CDT
Sony buys machine learning firm behind volumetric 3D images to level-up PlayStation techSony Interactive Entertainment has acquired ML experts behind AI-powered volumetric 3D photos Cinemersive Labs to help bolster its PlayStation games tech.Apr 3, 2026 1:31 PM CDT
Sony just bought an AI startup that turns photos into 3D volumes to make its first-party games more immersiveSony is going all-in on machine learning and AI tools as this latest acquisition signals a future of more immersive gameplay experiences.Apr 3, 2026 10:00 AM CDT
Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT prices have fallen below MSRP in GermanyDespite price increases in the US, AMD's RDNA 4 mid-range offerings, the Radeon RX 9070 and the RX 9070 XT, have seen a significant price drop in Germany.Apr 3, 2026 12:02 AM CDT
Leaker reiterates 2028 window for Steam Deck 2, but the date is still iffyTech expert and leaker KeplerL2 reiterates previous reports that Steam Deck 2 could be targeting a 2028 launch, but the RAM-pocalypse could force delays.Apr 2, 2026 5:46 PM CDT
More than 100 Baidu robotaxis came to a stop in the middle of Wuhan's highwaysInitial investigation points towards an unspecified system failure as the cause of the frozen robotaxis; no injuries were reported.Apr 2, 2026 2:50 PM CDT
Arc Raiders publisher believes AI will redesign game development and says it has a clear advantage over other developersAfter building two hits for Embark Studios at a fraction of AAA costs, Soderlund now steers Nexon in the same direction as executive chairman.Apr 2, 2026 9:55 AM CDT
Valve updates Steam with a Store page refresh designed to make it easier to find new gamesThe Steam app on PC is getting a new and improved Store Home page that you can try out now, with it adding more info and more ways to find games.Apr 2, 2026 1:36 AM CDT
AUO has announced the 'world's first' 24-inch 1080p gaming monitor capable of 800HzAUO claims it has created the world's first 24-inch 800Hz 1080p gaming monitor, and it is capable of reaching its maximum refresh rate at native resolution.Apr 1, 2026 11:53 PM CDT
Dell XPS 14 battery lasts 43 hours during web browsing test thanks to VRRRunning for over 43 hours during a simple web test the Dell XPS 14 for 2026 offers an almost 3X improvement in battery life compared to the MacBook Air.Apr 1, 2026 9:37 PM CDT
Apple confirms an iOS 18 patch for the DarkSword exploit, even for users who skipped upgrading to iOS 26The move highlights just how serious the DarkSword threat is and that there are enough users sticking with iOS 18 for Apple to address it.Apr 1, 2026 5:04 PM CDT
NVIDIA's Rubin Ultra reportedly sticking to a dual-die design instead of a four-die planReports suggest NVIDIA is scaling back its ambitious four-die Rubin Ultra design due to packaging limits, sticking with the dual-die approach.Apr 1, 2026 2:51 PM CDT
Shinji Mikami's new studio Unbound acquired by ShiftUp, Korean publisher to fund new 'fairly large game'It's official: Stellar Blade developer ShiftUp has acquired the new studio of Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami and will help fund new projects.Apr 1, 2026 1:31 PM CDT
Sony to release PS6 handheld more powerful than Xbox Series S and Nintendo Switch 2A renowned leaker has provided new information on Sony's rumored PS6-generation handheld, saying it will run an AI upscaler more powerful than DLSS 4.5.Apr 1, 2026 11:16 AM CDT
Elon Musk teases Tesla is working on a secret new vehicle that's 'way cooler than a minivan'Tesla CEO Elon Musk has teased that the electric car company is quietly developing a secret new vehicle that will be 'way cooler' than a minivan.Apr 1, 2026 7:46 AM CDT
Crimson Desert hits new sales milestone, Switch 2 port might be on the horizonCrimson Desert has surpassed 4 million units sold, and Pearl Abyss's CEO has said the studio is currently looking into a Switch 2 port.Apr 1, 2026 3:33 AM CDT
Dave Chappelle is coming to Call of Duty Black Ops 7 as a new operatorDave Chappelle is coming to Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 in a new bundle called 'Half-Baked,' a reference to the 1998 movie of the same name.Apr 1, 2026 2:01 AM CDT

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