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• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

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