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- Xbox margins hit by mysterious impairment chargeXbox's operating profit was impacted by an impairment charge, and it could be related to recent game cancellations, but Microsoft CFO doesn't elaborate.Jan 30, 2026 3:33 PM CST
- Higher-end GPU pain is very real: NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti is now at RTX 5080's MSRP, or even pricierIf you're on the hunt for an RTX 5070 Ti, the bad news is that the price of this graphics card has shot up to the $1,000 mark - or much worse.Jan 30, 2026 4:03 AM CST
- MAINGEAR's new Retro98 desktop gaming PC looks like it's from 1998, but with 2026 hardwareMAINGEAR is only making a handful of its new Retro98 gaming systems: brings back the feeling of PC gaming in the 90s, rocking a 3DFX Voodoo card.Jan 30, 2026 1:01 AM CST
- Elon Musk says xAI will generate high-quality video games 'at scale' in 2027'Real-time, high-quality shows and video games at scale, customized to the individual, next year,' is the latest xAI prediction from Elon Musk.Jan 29, 2026 11:32 PM CST
- Corsair's groundbreaking Galleon 100 SD Keyboard is available now, for $350Corsair's GALLEON 100 SD gaming keyboard is available now, with its big selling point being that combines a premium gaming keyboard with a Stream Deck.Jan 29, 2026 9:59 PM CST
- New version of Final Fantasy 7 on PC announced by Square EnixSquare Enix is re-releasing the original Final Fantasy 7 on Steam and discontinuing the current version, but owners of the original game get an upgrade.Jan 29, 2026 12:07 PM CST
- Mark Zuckerberg says AI generated content is the future of social media'Soon, we'll see an explosion of new media formats that are more immersive and interactive, and only possible because of advances in AI.'Jan 28, 2026 11:35 PM CST
- Google's new desktop 'Aluminium OS' operating system has reportedly leakedA machine running Google's new Aluminum OS for notebooks and desktops has been spotted showcasing the operating system's UI and features.Jan 28, 2026 10:26 PM CST
- Redditor makes a handheld PS4 and it's a thing of beauty - with one notable compromiseA handheld built from the innards of a PS4 Slim is a seriously impressive creation, although the ergonomics aren't ideal - which is hardly surprising.Jan 28, 2026 11:20 AM CST
- European Commission to review 'Stop Killing Videogames' after 1.29 million signaturesThe 'Stop Killing Games' initiative will officially be reviewed by the European Commission following nearly 1.3 million validated signatures.Jan 28, 2026 9:02 AM CST
- Resident Evil Requiem has PS5 Pro modes for RT at up to 60FPS or without RT up to 120FPSResident Evil Requiem drops in late February, with CAPCOM director confirming exciting PlayStation 5 Pro modes: up to 60FPS with RT, up to 120FPS no RT.Jan 28, 2026 4:40 AM CST
- NVIDIA FrameView 1.7 adds overlay customization and the ability to track 800+ FPS performanceNVIDIA has updated its FrameView performance monitoring tool, offering users more control over the overlay as well as fixing several bugs.Jan 28, 2026 12:34 AM CST
- NVIDIA rumored to outsource to Intel in 2028, collaborate on next-gen Feynman architectureNVIDIA rumored to outsource semiconductor contracts to Intel in 2028: next-gen Feynman architecture generation could have partial cooperation with Intel.Jan 27, 2026 10:30 PM CST
- Ken Levine's new game isn't an FPS, it's a 'Judas simulator'BioShock creator Ken Levine talks more about his new shooter, Judas, and how the game will deliver a deeper character-driven story with living reactivity.Jan 27, 2026 3:33 PM CST
- Two indie games have cancelled their Xbox versionsTwo smaller-scale games have cancelled their planned Xbox ports, possibly due to lower demand or the Xbox Series X/S vastly-outpaced installed base.Jan 27, 2026 12:29 PM CST
- New 3v3 'raid shooter' Highguard is out - it's free, but very much a love or hate game so farThis FPS team battler with CTF and other elements is from Wildlight Studios, an outfit that has a number of former Respawn (Apex Legends) devs on board.Jan 27, 2026 8:41 AM CST
- Intel Arc Pro B70 with 32GB of VRAM reportedly launching in Q1 2026 with no gaming variantIntel has reportedly paused its plans for a gaming-focused 'Big Battlemage' Intel Arc B770 GPU in favor of the Intel Arc Pro B70 workstation model.Jan 26, 2026 9:57 PM CST
- Master Chief voice actor Steve Downes says AI 'can deprive an actor of his work'Steve Downes, who plays the iconic voice of Spartan 117 in Halo, says that AI can essentially rob performers of their work as Xbox continues pushing AI.Jan 26, 2026 5:35 PM CST
- Report: GTA 6 is digital-only at launch to avoid leaks, spoilersTake-Two Interactive will reportedly withhold physical copies of Grand Theft Auto 6 until after the game launches digitally in an effort to avoid leaks.Jan 26, 2026 11:28 AM CST
- Someone built a coin-operated gaming PC, and it only works with quartersA modder has added a coin acceptor into their gaming PC, and now to turn on that gaming rig, the modder must drop a quarter into the acceptor.Jan 26, 2026 7:10 AM CST
- Someone made DOOM run on earbuds, and the internet can play itProgrammers have once again pushed the limit of where the original DOOM game can be played, with the classic title now running on just earbuds hardware.Jan 26, 2026 4:01 AM CST
- Memory will be 30% of the total cost of the product that uses it following incoming price hikesMemory pricing is expected to increase so high that it will account for 30% of the total cost of the smartphone or any other gadget that uses it.Jan 26, 2026 12:10 AM CST
- Lenovo working on multiple new gaming laptops with NVIDIA's new Arm-based N1X, N1 processorsLenovo is cooking up multiple new laptops with NVIDIA's new Arm-based N1X and N1 processors, the first Windows on Arm gaming laptops from Lenovo.Jan 25, 2026 7:14 PM CST
- Ubisoft staff are 'slagging off' the Guillemot brothers in internal chat messagesUbisoft employees are 'slagging off' the Guillemot brothers over the recent round of cost-cutting measures that involved studio closures and layoffs.Jan 25, 2026 5:29 AM CST
- PlayStation 6 to be delayed 'longer than expected,' analyst predictsGlobal economic and market disruptions lead key analysts to believe Sony will delay its next-gen PlayStation 6 console and elongate the PS5 lifespan.Jan 24, 2026 1:31 PM CST
- Xbox console revenue hits 12-year low over holiday 2025Microsoft achieved the lowest Xbox console sales revenue over the holidays than any other holiday period in the last 12 years, new data indicates.Jan 30, 2026 2:32 PM CST
- Apple posts its 'best quarter ever' with fiscal Q1 2026 earnings: revenue of $143.8 billionApple posts fiscal Q1 2026 earnings report: $143.8 billion of revenue, up 16% from last year, with continued blistering iPhone sales, and more.Jan 30, 2026 2:02 AM CST
- Duke Nukem 3D has just turned 30 years old: Hail to the King, BabyDuke Nukem 3D is now 30 years old with Duke 3D v1.0 shareware uploaded to Software Creations on January 29, 1996. Hail to the King, Baby.Jan 30, 2026 12:24 AM CST
- Windows 11 reaches 1 billion user milestone, and faster than Windows 10'Windows reached a big milestone, 1 billion Windows 11 users,' Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced during its recent quarterly earnings call.Jan 29, 2026 10:57 PM CST
- Microsoft is reportedly working hard to 'urgently fix' Windows 11According to a new report Microsoft's Windows team is currently focused on fixing Windows 11 performance, reliability, and 'addressing pain points.'Jan 29, 2026 9:26 PM CST
- Apple's next-gen M6 processor 'coming sooner than people anticipate' says insiderApple's next-gen M6 processor could be unveiled sooner than we think, with new M5 Pro and M5 Max variants of the MacBook Pro series laptops on their way.Jan 29, 2026 12:25 AM CST
- Intel Arc B580 is getting XeSS 3 with Multi-Frame Generation support next monthThe Intel Arc B580, which is currently the most powerful desktop Arc graphics card from Team Blue, is getting Multi-Frame Generation support next month.Jan 28, 2026 11:03 PM CST
- SK hynix will establish US arm that is specialized in AI solutions tentatively named AI CompanySK hynix plans to establish a US arm specializing in AI solutions, dubbed 'AI Company', to be a key partner in the AI data center ecosystem.Jan 28, 2026 8:33 PM CST
- Sony is directly telling PS4 owners to upgrade to a PS5 to not miss outSony has sent a message to PS4 users, reminding them to upgrade to a PlayStation 5 if they want to play the most anticipated games of 2026.Jan 28, 2026 10:27 AM CST
- Bethesda's Elder Scrolls 6 was barely planned when its teaser dropped in 2018When Bethesda released the teaser trailer for The Elder Scrolls 6, it still didn't even have an in-game location locked in for the game.Jan 28, 2026 8:31 AM CST
- Razer Synapse Web is a new tool for customizing gear directly from Chromium-based browsersRazer Synapse Web is a new lightweight web-based interface for customizing Razer devices, however launch support is limited to Razer Huntsman V3 keyboards.Jan 28, 2026 1:31 AM CST
- Forza Horizon 6 might be cloud-only on the ROG Xbox Ally X, according to the specsForza Horizon 6's 'Minimum' PC system requirements list Panther Lake's Intel Arc B390 GPU and not the Radeon 890M found in the ROG Xbox Ally X.Jan 28, 2026 12:02 AM CST
- GeForce Game Ready Driver 591.86 for Highguard and ARC Raiders 'Headwinds Update' is hereGeForce Game Ready Driver 591.86 adds new game support for the free-to-play Highguard, ARC Raiders' new Headwinds Update, and Arknights: Endfield.Jan 27, 2026 10:02 PM CST
- Zombies can use chainsaws in Resident Evil 9, Capcom explains with Day of the Dead movie logicZombies can use chainsaws & other tools in Resident Evil 9, and Capcom has a very convenient explanation why that channels George Romero's horror classic.Jan 27, 2026 2:32 PM CST
- 'AI should be a choice. Here's where you stand': 90% of DuckDuckGo users vote no to AI in pollDuckDuckGo has two different versions of its search engine: one with AI, and one without - and the latter is overwhelmingly the most popular flavor.Jan 27, 2026 11:36 AM CST
- KIOXIA begins sampling high-capacity QLC UFS 4.1 flash memory for mobile devicesKIOXIA's new UFS 4.1 (Universal Flash Storage) embedded memory for mobile devices is now sampling, with improvements to performance and efficiency.Jan 27, 2026 8:02 AM CST
- AMD bundles Ryzen 7 9850X3D with DDR5 memory and coolerAMD is offering its new Ryzen 7 9850X CPU as part of bundle that includes a Cooler Master CPU cooler and V-Color DDR5 memory in China.Jan 26, 2026 8:59 PM CST
- Xbox may now be more selective in which games get greenlitXbox may have 'learned a lesson' to avoid product mismanagement following sizable employee layoffs, entire studio closures, and project cancellations.Jan 26, 2026 4:34 PM CST
- Blizzard announces new showcases for World of Warcraft, Diablo, Overwatch, and HearthstoneBlizzard announces four showcases for World of Warcraft, Diablo, Overwatch and Hearthstone that will reveal new content as part of its 35th anniversary.Jan 26, 2026 10:27 AM CST
- Old School RuneScape unveils its hardest raid yet, 'The Fractured Archive'Jagex has unveiled the fourth raid to come to Old School RuneScape, and the developer has warned it will be the toughest raid it has ever released.Jan 26, 2026 5:11 AM CST
- Apple is about to deliver on the next-gen Siri promises it made in 2024Apple is nearing the unveiling date of its long-awaited Siri upgrades where it will bring the voice-assistant up to the new era of chatbot communication.Jan 26, 2026 3:20 AM CST
- Red Dead Redemption 2 enhanced edition is happening, but its release timeline has changedRed Dead Redemption 2 enhanced edition for current-gen consoles 'is still a thing' and will 'come at some point' despite fears rumors are incorrect.Jan 25, 2026 11:53 PM CST
- Samsung should be first with HBM4 powering NVIDIA's new Vera Rubin AI chips, passed all testsSamsung to reportedly make HBM4 official debut at NVIDIA GTC 2026 in March, during its big 'Rubin' AI platform announcement, passing final NVIDIA tests.Jan 25, 2026 6:33 PM CST
- Microsoft could host a second Xbox Developer Direct in 2026Xbox is rumored to be discussing hosting a second Xbox Developer Direct following the successful showcase of Fable and Forza Horizon 6.Jan 25, 2026 5:01 AM CST
- Microsoft reiterates why it broke Xbox game exclusivity, promises to be 'more consistent'Microsoft once again explains why it's ending exclusivity for all Xbox games, and in a word, it comes down to sales: Xbox now seeks maximized profits.Jan 24, 2026 12:29 PM CST
- Xbox earnings 'well below expectations' in holiday 2025, revenue down -$600 millionMicrosoft's latest Q2 FY26 results give insight on the Xbox brand, showing a 9.4% revenue decline that equates to rough $620 million less generated.Jan 30, 2026 1:12 PM CST
- SK hynix makes 'significant' progress in NVIDIA's extensive HBM4 tests, close to mass supplySK hynix makes 'significant progress' in NVIDIA's extensive HBM4 qualification tests, new HBM4 memory chips will be used on NVIDIA's new Rubin AI GPUs.Jan 30, 2026 1:33 AM CST
- Samsung's new PM9E1 is the world's first 4TB Gen 5 SSD in the tiny M.2 22x42 form factorSamsung's new ultra-compact PM9E1 M.2 22x42 SSD offers Gen5 speeds and is built for NVIDIA's DGX Spark and other NVIDIA GB10-powered devices.Jan 29, 2026 11:59 PM CST
- GeForce NOW's native Linux app has arrived, alongside 10 new titlesNVIDIA has just released a beta version of its native GeForce NOW app for Linux PCs and notebooks, with full support for 5K 120 FPS cloud gaming.Jan 29, 2026 10:31 PM CST
- Original Diablo 2 creators reveal Darkhaven, a new APRG with dynamic, destructible worldsThree of the original creators and designers of Diablo 2--Phil Shenk, Max Schaefer, and Peter Hu--reveal a new D2-inspired action RPG with exploration.Jan 29, 2026 1:31 PM CST
- Google Chrome will soon let Gemini AI do your browsing, posting, and even shoppingChrome auto-browse is a new feature that will add agentic AI features to the browser, including the ability to shop, browse, email, and post.Jan 29, 2026 12:00 AM CST
- Gamers abandon Highguard, Geoff Keighley's champion title from The Game Awards 2025Geoff Keighley's champion title from The Game Awards 2025, Highguard, has released and already lost nearly 90% of its player base.Jan 28, 2026 10:30 PM CST
- Windows 11 haters get excited as GOG says 'Linux is the next major frontier' for Galaxy clientA job advert posted by GOG observes that its Galaxy desktop app is on Windows and macOS, but that 'Linux is the next major frontier' for the software.Jan 28, 2026 1:49 PM CST
- Windows 11 market share slips, users retreat back to Windows 10Windows users have reverted to earlier versions of Windows following Microsoft's rollout of a faulty update that caused shutdown failures.Jan 28, 2026 10:05 AM CST
- Rockstar weeks away from releasing Grand Theft Auto 6 detailsGrand Theft Auto 6 fans may get an announcement from Rockstar Games about the upcoming title next month, which will hopefully clear up the latest rumors.Jan 28, 2026 8:02 AM CST
- RTX Remix 1.3 is available now, adds new RTX Remix Logic feature for moddersRTX Remix Logic is a new feature of the impressive RTX Remix platform that gives modders the ability to create new dynamic effects and change gameplay.Jan 28, 2026 12:58 AM CST
- ZOTAC says the 'very survival' of GeForce RTX GPU manufacturers and distributors is at stakeWith GPU prices for GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics cards increasing in several markets, ZOTAC has issued a grim warning to its Korean customers.Jan 27, 2026 11:29 PM CST
- NVIDIA's new Vera CPU will be a competitor to AMD EPYC and Intel Xeon CPUsNVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has a plan for next-gen Vera CPUs by offering them as a standalone part, will compete with AMD EPYC and Intel Xeon CPUs.Jan 27, 2026 9:11 PM CST
- AMD Ryzen 9850X3D leak indicates CPU is just 3% faster than 9800X3D - but what did you expect?No surprises here - if this leak is correct, it suggests some modest gains from the Ryzen 9850X3D, although it'll still give certain games a sizeable boost.Jan 27, 2026 1:50 PM CST
- Intel's XeSS 3 arrives with Multi-Frame Generation - so now AMD lags behind NVIDIA and Arc GPUsNVIDIA already offered Multi-Frame Generation with DLSS 4, of course, and now Intel has caught up with Team Green with its latest graphics driver.Jan 27, 2026 10:00 AM CST
- Microsoft's Maia 200 AI accelerator has 216GB of memory, outperforms Amazon and Google chipsBuilt with TSMC's 3nm process, Microsoft's new Maia 200 AI accelerator will reportedly 'dramatically improve the economics of AI token generation.'Jan 26, 2026 11:26 PM CST
- Iconic Nintendo 64 game Banjo-Kazooie gets ported to PCBanjo: Recompiled is a native PC port of the N64 classic Banjo-Kazooie with quality-of-life updates that you can play in 4K at 120 FPS.Jan 26, 2026 8:28 PM CST
- Remedy denies reports that Control Resonant launches in Q2 2026Remedy Entertainment officially squashes the erroneous report that Control Resonant is set for a Q2 2026 release, clarifying that no launch has been set.Jan 26, 2026 2:32 PM CST
- Xbox Studios head says what makes the new Fable 'mindblowing'Craig Duncan, the Xbox Game Studios head has said during an interview what makes Playground Games' upcoming Fable reboot 'mind blowing'.Jan 26, 2026 7:34 AM CST
- World's most powerful telescope spots an 'Eye of Sauron' in deep spaceNASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured a close-up view of a dying star located 650 light-years away, which is crumbling into gas and dust.Jan 26, 2026 4:50 AM CST
- Ubisoft has quietly killed the Watch Dogs franchise, it's 'completely dead'Ubisoft has quietly shelved the Watch Dogs IP following the lacklustre performance of Watch Dogs: Legion, amid other company-wide cost-cutting measures.Jan 26, 2026 12:32 AM CST
- AMD will use RDNA 5 for its premium integrated GPUs, while RDNA 3.5 will live on until 2029AMD's next-gen premium SoCs like Medusa Halo and next-gen Halo-level APUs will be powered by RDNA 5, while RDNA 3.5 will live on until 2029.Jan 25, 2026 8:08 PM CST
- Master Chief actor Steve Downes pushed back against Halo 5's infamous misleading marketingHalo actor Steve Downes says that he challenged the direction that 343i was going with the Master Chief in the advertisements for Halo 5 Guardians.Jan 25, 2026 10:28 AM CST
- Microsoft makes the Xbox app available on Windows 11 for Arm with 85% of games compatibleMicrosoft has unleashed the Xbox app to Arm-based Windows 11 PCs, with 85% of the Game Pass catalog... just in time for NVIDIA's new N1X and N1 processors.Jan 24, 2026 4:45 PM CST
- Xbox gives update on State of Decay 3, 'this room will murder me if I give you the answer'Xbox Game Studios' head of publishing has given an update on State of Decay 3 and whether we will hear more about the title throughout 2026.Jan 24, 2026 7:00 AM CST
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