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• Intel's Arc Pro B70 'Big Battlemage' GPU falls behind RTX 5060 Ti in gaming performanceThe Intel Arc Pro B70 is the 32GB AI workstation version of what could have been the 'Big Battlemage' gaming GPU many have been waiting for.May 5, 2026 1:03 AM CDT
• LEGO Batman's PC requirements say you'll need Frame Generation to hit 30 FPSLEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight's PC requirements have been released and they're a mess, asking gamers to use Frame Generation to hit 30 FPS.May 5, 2026 12:31 AM CDT
• Half of all PC gamers now have GPUs with more than 8GB of VRAMAccording to the latest hardware data from Valve, around half of the gamers on Steam are playing with GPUs with more than 8GB of VRAM.May 4, 2026 11:59 PM CDT
• Diablo 4's Secret Cow Level has been discovered, and the Cow King drops a new Mythic ItemWith the release of the new Lord of Hatred expansion for Diablo 4, fans have finally solved the mystery surrounding and found the game's Secret Cow Level.May 4, 2026 11:37 PM CDT
• GameStop offers to buy eBay for $56 billion in half-cash, half-stock dealGameStop has announced an ambitious $56 bid to acquire secondhand retail giant eBay for $125 per share, representing a total buyout price of $56 billion.May 4, 2026 7:37 PM CDT
• ASUS reportedly planning to decrease RTX 5070 Ti supply in favor of the RTX 5080The ongoing global memory crisis could force ASUS to make changes to its graphics card lineup, limiting RTX 5070 Ti production by Q2 2026.May 4, 2026 7:25 PM CDT
• Take-Two CEO explains why GTA 6 isn't launching on PCTake-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick says that Grand Theft Auto 6 releasing first on consoles is Rockstar's way of serving its main core audience before moving on.May 4, 2026 6:36 PM CDT
• Activision confirms new Call of Duty will not release on PS4Activision has squashed a recent Call of Duty rumor, confirming that this year's mainline COD game is not in development for the last-gen PlayStation 4.May 4, 2026 5:35 PM CDT
• Bank of America believes GTA 6 will cost $80 and introduce new base price for gamesBank of America believes that Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive will price GTA 6 at $80 and introduce a new baseline MSRP for AAA game software.May 4, 2026 4:34 PM CDT
• AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 'Gorgon Halo' APU spotted on PassMark with a new Radeon 8065S GPUThe Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 is reportedly 10% faster in multi-core tasks and 3% faster in single-core tasks than the current Strix Halo flagship.May 4, 2026 3:10 PM CDT
• GTA 6 final push before release causes intense crunch at Rockstar GamesGTA 6 crunch reports claim quality assurance staff are working late nights as Rockstar pushes to meet its November release deadline.May 4, 2026 9:47 AM CDT
• ChatGPT accounts can now be shielded by a special USBChatGPT now supports USB security keys, adding hardware-based protection as AI accounts become more valuable targets for hacking attempts.May 4, 2026 9:15 AM CDT
• Sony ordered to pay $7.8 million to PlayStation players over PSN Store policiesSony agrees to a $7.85 million settlement over PlayStation Store pricing, with eligible players potentially receiving PlayStation Network credits.May 4, 2026 8:52 AM CDT
• Bank CEO waits 30 minutes before unveiling his AI clone gave his presentationA bank CEO used an AI clone to speak during an earnings call, highlighting how quickly AI is replacing real human communication even at the highest levels.May 4, 2026 8:16 AM CDT
• LEGO brings Sega Genesis to life as a new retro console at a very humble price tagLEGO releases officially licensed Sega Genesis set for just $39.99, tapping that retro gaming nostalgia that undoubtedly raises the eyebrows of collectors.May 4, 2026 6:04 AM CDT
• Take-Two says GTA 6 won't contain ads for real-life products, stamping out a gross rumorTake Two confirms GTA 6 will not include product placement, reinforcing Rockstar's focus on gaming immersion over in game advertising.May 4, 2026 5:29 AM CDT
• NASA engineers are silencing fires with sound waves and it might save CaliforniaFormer NASA engineers are using sound waves to disrupt wildfires, offering a potential waterless solution for fire suppression in high-risk areas.May 4, 2026 4:52 AM CDT
• LG's 480Hz Tandem OLED UltraGear gaming monitor is a beast for esportsLG's UltraGear 32GX870B delivers 4K at 240Hz or 1080p at 480Hz, highlighting a shift toward dual mode OLED monitors for esports and high end gaming.May 4, 2026 4:30 AM CDT
• NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang says the company now has 0% market share in China'Conceding an entire market the size of China probably does not make a lot of strategic sense,' NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang said in a recent interview.May 4, 2026 2:37 AM CDT
• HDMI 2.1 support coming to Linux and Valve's Steam Machine courtesy of AMDAMD and Valve have been trying to get HDMI 2.1 support on Linux for a while, and it looks like it's finally happening as per a new AMDGPU driver release.May 4, 2026 2:01 AM CDT
• Latest Steam data shows GeForce RTX 50 Series growth ahead of the RTX 3060 12GB's returnSteam Hardware & Software Survey results for April 2026 show more growth for the GeForce RTX 50 Series, with the RTX 5070 and RTX 5060 leading the pack.May 4, 2026 1:29 AM CDT
• Nintendo GameCube shrunk down to the size of a keychain, includes actual hardwareThe Kawaii console mod measures only 60 x 60 x 15.8mm and it includes actual Nintendo hardware to natively play classic GameCube games.May 4, 2026 1:03 AM CDT
• COLORFUL's new BATTLE-AX motherboards offer both DDR5 and DDR4 options for Intel gamersCOLORFUL's new compact M-ATXBATTLE-AX B860M-PLUS S WIFI7 and B760M-PLUS S WIFI7 motherboards give PC builders the options to go DDR5 or DDR4.May 4, 2026 12:34 AM CDT
• ASUS ROG Equalizer performs worse than standard 12V-2x6 connectors, Der8auer says the cable 'doesn't make sense'Der8auer traced the problem to a built-in metal bridge, and while removing it improved current balance, the gold-plated contact design is concerning.May 3, 2026 9:55 PM CDT
• Microsoft recommends 16GB RAM as baseline, 32GB as a 'no worries' upgrade for gaming PCs running Windows 11Microsoft has quietly shifted its stance on how much memory a proper gaming PC actually needs, and the timing couldn't be more uncomfortable.May 3, 2026 3:00 PM CDT
• AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D appears on PassMark with similar performance to the Ryzen 9 9950X3DThe mysterious X3D PRO CPU is set to be AMD's first 3D V-Cache chip for the OEM-focused PRO lineup, leading to more questions than answers.May 3, 2026 2:10 PM CDT
• Wildcat Lake spans from $304 to $470 as Intel scrubs pricing from ARKThese figures represent the 1,000-unit RCP; Tier 1 OEMs like HP will see significantly lower per-unit costs through massive multi-million unit agreements.May 2, 2026 4:45 PM CDT
• Microsoft plans to bring Windows 11 closer to SteamOS with Project K2Microsoft is reportedly using Valve's SteamOS as a benchmark to improve Windows 11, with a new 'Project K2' initiative aimed at addressing pain points.May 2, 2026 3:25 PM CDT
• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB reportedly set to make a return in JulyASUS, MSI, Colorful, and GALAX (now part of Palit) will reportedly receive allocation for the re-launched RTX 3060 12GB, starting in June.May 2, 2026 2:30 PM CDT
• Silicon wafer shipments are up 13% in Q1 2026, but AI data centers are taking the lion's shareWhile more wafer shipments indicate more chips in the pipeline, much of this growth is being absorbed by AI infrastructure rather than consumer products.May 2, 2026 12:47 PM CDT
• EA opens battle pass pre-orders, creates new metric to gauge demandElectronic Arts is allowing gamers to pre-purchase Battlefield 6's new season 3 battle pass, even going so far as to offer pre-purchase incentives.May 1, 2026 7:37 PM CDT
• GameStop wants to buy eBay, prepared to make offerNew reports indicate that GameStop will present a buyout offer to acquire eBay, and GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen is apparently prepared to make a hostile bid.May 1, 2026 6:06 PM CDT
• WoW fans repulsed by new $75 player housing cosmetic bundleWorld of Warcraft fans unite against Blizzard's player housing pricing scheme that is charging $40 and even $75 cosmetic microtransaction bundles.May 1, 2026 4:34 PM CDT
• YouTube is testing an AI-powered search feature called 'Ask YouTube'Tired of scrolling through search results to find the right video? This new AI feature will curate the perfect set of videos to answer your question.May 1, 2026 3:50 PM CDT
• Coreboot port almost complete for MSI Pro B850-P AM5 motherboard, current implementation almost boots into Linuxcoreboot is one step closer to being bootable on MSI's AM5 Pro B850-P motherboard, after fixing USB initialization and PCIe enumeration issues.May 1, 2026 3:35 PM CDT
• Intel 'Wildcat Lake' Core 5 330 spotted on PassMark with similar performance to the Core 5 320The Core 5 330 performs similarly to the Core 5 320, and is around 19.5% faster than the Apple A18 Pro found in the $699 MacBook Neo.May 1, 2026 2:45 PM CDT
• Is Rockstar priming GTA 6 for user-generated content? New GTA Online mission creator opens up Roblox-like custom playRockstar Games appears to be chasing user-generated content and could be priming GTA 6 to support custom, player-made experiences for online and more.May 1, 2026 1:31 PM CDT
• Xbox hiring new bean counter to manage first-party studio expensesMicrosoft is hiring a new finance manager to keep track of first-party studio expenses, including game budgets and gross and accountability margins.May 1, 2026 12:29 PM CDT
• AMD's in-house 'Halo Box' mini-PC confirmed for June launchOriginally showcased at CES as its in-house AI development platform, AMD's Halo Box is officially arriving next month to challenge NVIDIA's DGX Spark.May 1, 2026 10:33 AM CDT
• Battlefield movie sparks bidding war with Michael B. Jordan attachedA Battlefield movie starring Michael B Jordan is sparking a bidding war, highlighting growing demand for major video game adaptations.May 1, 2026 8:42 AM CDT
• NVIDIA wants AI to act on its own with new OpenClaw agentsNVIDIA introduces software to support OpenClaw agents, signaling a shift toward AI systems that can act autonomously and transform enterprise workflows.May 1, 2026 8:16 AM CDT
• MindsEye's sabotage mission is being slammed as dull and pointlessMindsEye's sabotage mission is being criticized as dull, with early impressions saying it fails to deliver any real evidence or meaningful gameplay.May 1, 2026 7:47 AM CDT
• Huawei's new car plays your favorite movie through its headlightsHuawei unveils a car that can project movies from its headlights, showcasing a new direction for in-car entertainment and smart vehicle tech.May 1, 2026 4:48 AM CDT
• Intel just had its best month in years and investors are paying attentionIntel posts its strongest monthly performance in years, signaling renewed investor confidence amid its push into AI and advanced chip manufacturing.May 1, 2026 3:57 AM CDT
• Windrose sails past 1.5 million sales as pirate craze explodesWindrose is surfing the recent pirate hype, surpassing 1.5 million copies sold, continuing its breakout success as one of 2026's biggest early access hits.May 1, 2026 3:05 AM CDT
• Intel's new Arc G3 Extreme gaming handheld benchmarked, faster than Ryzen Z2 ExtremeSynthetic CPU benchmark results for the upcoming Intel Arc G3 Extreme processor have been spotted, and it outperforms the Ryzen Z2 Extreme.May 1, 2026 2:34 AM CDT
• Steam Machine launch is close as Valve receives a big shipment of 'Game Consoles'According to a well-known insider, Valve has been receiving 'a ton' of 'Game Console' shipments in the US in the past couple of weeks.May 1, 2026 2:03 AM CDT
• Lian Li's new compact VECTOR V150 mATX case features a glass infinity mirror front panelThe new Lian Li VECTOR V150 INF is a new mATX case that features broad hardware support, versatile cooling, and a stylish infinity-mirror look.May 1, 2026 1:29 AM CDT
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

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