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- From the director of The Witcher 3, The Blood of Dawnwalker will release on September 3, 2026
New 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 - ASUS AEMP lets users optimize mixed JEDEC DDR5 memory kits without XMP on Intel Z890 and B860 boards
Results 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 - Wondershare MobileTrans: The Safest Way to Transfer, Back Up, and Restore WhatsApp Data
Easily 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 - Google's new Tensor G6 SoC will likely feature a 5 year old PowerVR GPU
The 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 - Modder releases PS5-Linux project, turning some consoles into a Linux gaming machine
PS5-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 - Synthetic DDR5 'HUDIMM' testing suggests gaming performance won't be seriously impacted by new modules
YouTuber 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 - Take-Two CEO says when Grand Theft Auto 6 marketing will begin
Take-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 - How to Convert DVD to MP4 and Upscale to 4K on Windows and Mac
Convert 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 - Corsair ThermalProtect announced, a new cable designed to protect your GPU
The 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 - GALAX exits the GPU business, with Palit taking 'full control' over the brand
Some 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 - GeForce Game Ready 596.36 driver for Conan Exiles Enhanced and the new RTX 5070 12GB Laptop GPU is here
GeForce 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 - Assassin's Creed Hexe loses 50 developers shortly after losing two directors in two months
The 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 - Framework Laptop 16 RTX 5070 12GB upgrade module costs 72% more than the 8GB option
Framework 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 - Valve confirms why it launched the Steam Controller before the Steam Machine: it doesn't have RAM
Anyone 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 - NVIDIA upgrades RTX 5070 laptops with 12GB VRAM option
The 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 - FinalWire releases AIDA64 8.30 with FPS tracking and next-gen CPU support, but drops 32-bit Windows support
AIDA64 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 - This Gaming PC doesn't include any Intel, AMD, or NVIDIA hardware
Check 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 - Logitech's new G512 X gaming keyboard supports analog and mechanical switches at the same time
The 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 - Call of Duty movie director calls gamers 'pathetic' for playing Call of Duty
In 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 - OpenAI and Microsoft are ending their exclusivity agreement
OpenAI 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 - 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 - Kingston launches next-gen 30.72TB Gen5 SSDs for data centers
Kingston'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 - Ubisoft may be going back to Damascus with an Assassin's Creed 1 remake following Black Flag Resynced
A 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 - Valve's Steam Controller launches May 4, but says 'we don't have exact timeline details' on Steam Machine
Valve 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 - New Intel driver lets you dedicate 93% of system memory to the iGPU for VRAM, enabling support for larger AI models
The 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 - Intel 'Wildcat Lake' benchmarks spotted, the Core 5 320 is 21% faster than the MacBook Neo's A18 Pro
The 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 - Sony is now raising PS5 and PlayStation Portal prices in Southeast Asia
The 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 - ROG forum member confirms X670 and B650 series motherboards will be getting EXPO 1.2 in the future
ASUS 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 - Intel is now trying to keep up with AI demand by using scrap dies
Intel 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 - Diablo 4's Lord of Hatred is a game-changer, here's everything you need to know
Diablo 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 - MOREFINE unveils compact pocket-sized G2 External GPU with RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
The 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 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 - Valve is reportedly 'close' to announcing the Steam Machine price and release date
A 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 - Intel confirms Arc G3 gaming handhelds, expect a big reveal soon
In 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 - Assassin's Creed Hexe may be in troubled waters after losing its second director in two months
Game 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 'Project Helix' launch could be delayed by the ongoing memory crisis
Microsoft 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 - Xbox CEO telegraphs stalled gaming growth after $70 billion Activision buyout
Microsoft 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 - Xbox executives Asha Sharma and Matt Booty outline their plans for the future of Game Pass
Xbox 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 - Intel posts very strong Q1 2026 earnings as the AI boom starts to focus on CPUs
Intel'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 - Meta and AWS sign agreement to deploy AWS Graviton chips to power Agentic AI
Meta 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 - Bungie dev comments on scrapped Halo Reach global battles prototype
Original 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 - 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 - ASUS's ROG Equalizer Cable is now available for $50, and it could save your RTX 50 series GPU
The 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 - 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 - X launches standalone XChat app on iOS, and Elon Musk's 'everything app' dream looks further away than ever
XChat 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 - Steam Controller price leaked in accidental embargo slip-up
The 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 - AMD's flagship Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 is sitting in Amazon's top 10 best-selling CPUs despite failing to impress reviewers
The 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 - Intel Xeon 7 Diamond Rapids reportedly delayed to mid-2027, followed by Coral Rapids in 2028
A 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 - Clair Obscur Expedition 33 hits 8 million sales in first year, shows AA gaming is stronger than ever
Clair 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 - Forza Horizon may never be Xbox exclusive again as FH5 hits impressive sales on PS5
Forza 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 - New Helldivers 2 Exo Experts warbond adds two upgraded mechs, including EXO-55 Breakthrough with nifty ballistics shield
Arrowhead'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 - Capcom's Resident Evil 9 breaks another sales record as publisher continues winning streak
Resident 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 - Assassin's Creed Resynced is the #1 top pre-ordered game on 8 separate global PlayStation Stores
Ubisoft'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 - Final Fantasy XIV is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 this August, but there is a big catch
Square 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 - Three new characters are coming to Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, confirms Ubisoft
Black 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 - ASUS Zenbook DUO 2026 dual-screen laptop with Core Ultra Series 3 is now available for pre-order at $2,499
The 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 - Microsoft is finally fixing Windows Update, letting you skip updates during setup, extend pauses, and avoid forced restarts
Windows 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 - World's first Panther Lake gaming tablet tested, achieves over 60 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 high settings without frame-gen
YouTuber 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 - 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 - How to Protect Personal Data Online From Hackers and Avoid Identity Theft
Learn 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 - AMD launches EXPO 1.2 for CUDIMM and low-latency DDR5 memory, with ASUS among the first to enable support on X870 boards
EXPO 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 - Steam Controller page goes live on official distributor Komodo Station
The 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 - Framework 13 Pro sells out through August as Ubuntu sales lead Windows
As 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 - 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 - Ubisoft confirms Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is not an RPG
Ubisoft 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 - Microsoft unveils plan for Project Helix and what fans can expect out the new Xbox
Xbox 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 - DLSS 5 is controversial but Escape From Tarkov developer plans to support it on their next game
Fragmentary 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 - Xbox pivots hard toward affordability and player choice in major 2026 reset
Xbox 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 - Alienware Area-51 Gaming Desktop with Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 variant now available
An 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 - Intel VP says PC games would run up to 30% faster if they were properly optimized for its CPUs
Robert 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 - InWin's new COVALENT Full Tower Chassis is built for high-performance gaming, AI, and HPC workstations
One 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 - Turtle Beach announces new Command Series keyboard and mice lineup with integrated touchscreens
Turtle 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 - Valve introduces 30-day average framerate graph for developers to better gauge Steam Deck performance problems
Valve 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 - KIOXIA introduces new mainstream PCIe Gen5 BG8 Series SSDs for PC OEMs
KIOXIA 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 - Former PlayStation Head speaks in favor of PC ports, says they are largely positive for Sony
The 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
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