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• DLSS 5 scares Halo fans more than The FloodLeaked .dll DLSS 5 files have been applied to a bunch of games, including Halo, giving a warped nightmarish effect to the beloved Bungie classics.Aug 30, 2026 5:28 PM CDT
• The Witcher 4 being stress tested on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC to avoid another Cyberpunk 2077 launch fiascoCD Projekt says it's testing The Witcher 4 on all platforms simultaneously with one another to ensure another Cyberpunk 2077 snafu doesn't happen.Aug 30, 2026 4:20 PM CDT
• PS5 Pro out of stock as GTA 6 catapults console demandSony's PlayStation 5 Pro console has gone out of stock at multiple retailers, leading to high resale prices as gamers anticipate the release of GTA 6.Aug 30, 2026 3:20 PM CDT
• Sony's new Eco Mode may not be for PS6 handheld after allTech experts weigh the speculation that the PlayStation 5's new Eco Mode is paving the way for the rumored and unconfirmed next-gen PlayStation 6 handheld.Aug 30, 2026 9:31 AM CDT
• GTA 6's pristine 14GB gameplay file exposes in-game image quality problemsRockstar Games released a 14GB file of the Grand Theft Auto 6 gameplay reveal, and it showcases that some of the graphical problems are in the game itself.Aug 29, 2026 8:57 PM CDT
• Don't expect GTA 6 to hit 60 FPS on PS5 Pro - its faster GPU doesn't solve the real bottleneckRockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto 6 is shaping up to be an extremely ambitious game, and based on what's been shown, even the PS5 Pro may not hit 60 FPS.Aug 29, 2026 1:39 AM CDT
• Apple TV just got its fourth price hike in four years, tripling its cost since launchUS subscribers now pay $14.99 a month for Apple TV, with Apple One's individual plan also rising as Apple leans harder on services revenue.Aug 28, 2026 8:32 PM CDT
• X says it found a Chinese bot farm posting anti-AI data centre contentX says a bot farm of about 200 accounts posted anti-AI data centre claims about power prices and grid strain, plus AI-generated cartoons.Aug 28, 2026 7:57 PM CDT
• Apple's foldable iPhone could have the most expensive screen repair of any iPhone before itA specialist expects the inner screen replacement to run around $1,155, nearly double the cost of the same repair on Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8.Aug 28, 2026 7:37 PM CDT
• GTA 6 could take players more than 80 hours to finish, making it Rockstar's longest game to dateRockstar North co-studio head Rob Nelson said his GTA 6 playthrough took 80 hours, suggesting it will be Rockstar's longest game yet.Aug 28, 2026 6:56 PM CDT
• Project Helix may be a 'family of devices' that play PC and console gamesXbox CEO Asha Sharma appears to say that Project Helix isn't just a singular next-gen system that plays both PC and console games but a family of devices.Aug 28, 2026 6:36 PM CDT
• EA Motive's Iron Man game early footage leaks after four years of silenceThe two and a half minute trailer shows suit customisation, Chicago as the setting, and characters including Pepper Potts and James Rhodes.Aug 28, 2026 6:05 PM CDT
• Rockstar says GTA 6 will run at 30 FPS, and its tech team is still unsure about a 60 FPS modeRockstar's history offers little hope, as GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 both launched at 30 FPS with no 60 FPS mode ever arriving for the latter.Aug 28, 2026 5:35 PM CDT
• DLSS 5 mod also works on RTX 40 series GPUs, RTX 4090 tested with Control using custom-patched DLSS 5 DLLA modder has taken the leaked DLSS 5 DLL in NBA 2K 27 and patched it to support RTX 40 series GPUs; RTX 4090 runs DLSS 5 in Control at over 60 FPS.Aug 28, 2026 4:15 PM CDT
• GTA 6 will feature several hours of in-game TV shows produced specifically for the gameRockstar reportedly hired an outside animation studio to produce original TV shows and episodes for players to watch inside GTA 6.Aug 28, 2026 3:30 PM CDT
• Windows 11 version 26H2 reaches Release Preview ahead of general availability later this yearWindows 11 26H2 is now in the Release Preview Channel as an enablement package, with wider rollout expected in late September or October.Aug 28, 2026 2:50 PM CDT
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• Report: Fresh tariffs could further disrupt games industryReports indicate that the Trump Administration could introduce new tariffs that affect video game consoles, which may further disrupt supply channels.Aug 28, 2026 2:32 PM CDT
• Another RTX 5090 just caught fire, this time inside an Alienware Aurora pre-built PCAn INNO3D RTX 5090 reportedly caught fire inside a Dell Alienware Aurora, but this time the 16-pin power connector wasn't the culprit.Aug 28, 2026 2:20 PM CDT
• Chinese memory maker YMTC aims to become the biggest NAND manufacturer by the end of 2027YMTC has told investors it wants to overtake Samsung and SK hynix as the world's top NAND flash maker by the end of 2027, per the FT.Aug 28, 2026 1:45 PM CDT
• CD Projekt says it will keep making physical collector's boxes after PlayStation disc phase outWitcher 4 may end up being a digital-only game that ships without a disc, but CD Projekt still has plans to offer some sort of tangible box for its games.Aug 28, 2026 1:31 PM CDT
• Rockstar confirms if GTA 6 single-player contains microtransactions or generative AIRockstar Games has confirmed whether the single-player mode in Grand Theft Auto 6 will feature any microtransactions for cosmetics or in-game items.Aug 28, 2026 12:11 PM CDT
• Activision lawyers post IRL killcam of Call of Duty cheat maker being served a takedown noticeThe official Call of Duty X account has shared an IRL kill cam-style video of them serving a Call of Duty cheat maker with a takedown notice.Aug 28, 2026 11:51 AM CDT
• The Witcher 3 Remastered PC specs are much lighter than you might expectThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered PC specs have been revealed, showing the minimum and recommended requirements to run CD Projekt Red's next-gen update.Aug 28, 2026 8:02 AM CDT
• Rockstar quietly releases a 14GB, 70Mbps version of GTA 6's Extended Look that looks much better than YouTubeRockstar Games has released a 20-minute look at Grand Theft Auto 6 on both YouTube and Netflix, but both platforms suffer from compression.Aug 28, 2026 7:30 AM CDT
• You won't be able to break up Jason and Lucia in Grand Theft Auto 6Rockstar has confirmed that players won't be able to break up Jason and Lucia in Grand Theft Auto 6 as the narrative forces them to be together.Aug 28, 2026 4:02 AM CDT
• DLSS 5 has been modded into Skyrim, and it definitely transforms character facesWith a leaked version of DLSS 5 now in the hands of modders, we've now got an early look at the tech running in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.Aug 28, 2026 2:28 AM CDT
• Most impressive in-game mechanics you missed in Grand Theft Auto 6After skimming through the extended look at Grand Theft Auto 6, we have nailed down the most impressive in-game mechanics you might have missed.Aug 28, 2026 2:16 AM CDT
• Rockstar confirms GTA 6 will skip a dedicated first-person mode at launchThe Grand Theft Auto 6 extended look has gamers wondering if there will be a first-person mode at launch just like Red Dead Redemption 2.Aug 28, 2026 1:44 AM CDT
• Grand Theft Auto 6 map size revealed and compared to Red Dead Redemption 2 and GTA 5Rockstar has dropped an extended look at Grand Theft Auto 6, showcasing an intensely large, dense map that is far bigger than in previous Rockstar games.Aug 28, 2026 1:01 AM CDT
• GeForce NOW is adding support for the Steam Machine and Steam ControllerGeForce NOW's native Steam Deck support is expanding to more Valve hardware, with Steam Machine and Steam Controller support coming later this fall.Aug 27, 2026 11:56 PM CDT
• AMD's latest Ryzen and Radeon game bundle is giving away free copies of Capcom's Onimusha: Way of the SwordBuy an eligible Radeon RX 9070 Series GPU or Ryzen 9000 X3D Series CPU and you'll get a free copy of Capcom's Onimusha: Way of the Sword.Aug 27, 2026 11:33 PM CDT
• Star Citizen's single-player Squadron 42 game has been delayed to get out of GTA 6's way'Much like the rest of the industry, there is no way I want to launch my spiritual successor to Wing Commander... into the attention buzz saw of GTA 6.'.Aug 27, 2026 10:58 PM CDT
• LG's UltraGear FHD gaming monitor with native 1000Hz refresh rate is now availableLG's new 25-inch UltraGear 25G590B-B delivers the world's first native 1000Hz refresh rate on a 1080p FHD IPS panel, and it's available now to pre-order.Aug 27, 2026 10:27 PM CDT
• Modder implements DLSS 5 into Control using DLL from NBA 2K 27, mod drops performance from 71 FPS to 35 FPS on an RTX 5070 TiModders have implemented DLSS 5's character customization features into Control just hours after a DLSS 5 DLL was reportedly discovered in NBA 2K 27 files.Aug 27, 2026 6:50 PM CDT
• Amazon triples its NVIDIA AI GPU order to 3 million chips in five monthsAmazon is adding two million more chips covering Blackwell Ultra, Rubin, and Rubin Ultra architectures, with deliveries running through 2028.Aug 27, 2026 6:32 PM CDT
• Roblox cracks down on games that reward players for doomscrollingRoblox is banning doomscrolling games from its Kids and Select catalogues if they combine feeds, autoplay or infinite scroll, and rewards.Aug 27, 2026 6:02 PM CDT
• NVIDIA's NVHBM memory architecture promises 30% more bandwidth than HBM4ENVIDIA says NVHBM can deliver up to 30% more memory bandwidth than HBM4E while cutting HBM power consumption by roughly 15 percent overall.Aug 27, 2026 5:32 PM CDT
• Windows 11's Phone Link could soon let you shut down your PC from your phoneThe new controls go beyond the existing Lock PC button, adding options for restart, shut down, update-and-restart, and update-and-shut-down.Aug 27, 2026 4:53 PM CDT
• Trump's new round of tariffs could hit semiconductors, laptops, gaming consoles and data center serversThe tariffs could extend beyond semiconductors to cover laptops, gaming consoles, and data centre servers, with a phase-in period under consideration.Aug 27, 2026 4:23 PM CDT
• Witcher 3 expected to be at 70-75 million sales in time for new Songs of the Past expansionAnalysts expect The Witcher 3 to have a massive sales base of up to ~75 million copies primed and ready for the new Songs of the Past expansion in 2027.Aug 27, 2026 3:33 PM CDT
• NVIDIA reportedly buys the 'GitHub of AI' Hugging Face for $12.9 billionNVIDIA has agreed to purchase Hugging Face, an open-source AI platform that developers use to collaborate, test new software tools, and work on AI models.Aug 27, 2026 3:03 PM CDT
• NVIDIA's DLSS 5 Neural Rendering tech has been found in the first publicly accessible gameA file identified as NVIDIA DLSSNR in an early access build of NBA 2K27 reveals the first instance of DLSS 5 Neural Rendering in a game.Aug 27, 2026 2:35 PM CDT
• Nearly 1 in 4 Steam gamers still use Windows 10 as NVIDIA ends Game Ready supportNVIDIA has confirmed when it will release the last GeForce Game Ready Driver for Windows 10 users, and the end date is right around the corner.Aug 27, 2026 2:02 PM CDT
• Samsung announces new 1100Hz Odyssey G7 gaming monitorSamsung introduces new Odyssey lineup featuring a triple-mode monitor and a dual-model monitor that can run at up to 1100Hz at 720p resolution.Aug 27, 2026 1:45 PM CDT
• Xbox CEO on exclusives: 'We'll do our best to continue to do that, all in the context of the business being healthy'Xbox CEO Asha Sharma comments on new platform exclusive games, indicating that decisions around exclusives are weighed against the overall health of Xbox.Aug 27, 2026 1:31 PM CDT
• Gameplay footage of Marvel's cancelled open-world Iron Man game leaks showing what could have beenAn hour-long collection of videos from Marvel's Iron Man game has leaked, revealing what developer Avalanche Studios was working on before shelving it.Aug 27, 2026 1:02 PM CDT
• Konami wants to release a new Silent Hill game every yearThanks to the multi-platinum sales success of Silent Hill 2, Konami sees the value in the horror franchise and aspires to release a new game every year.Aug 27, 2026 12:29 PM CDT
• Next-gen Project Helix Xbox console targeting affordability, efficiency, and performanceMicrosoft's next-gen Project Helix Xbox console-PC hybrid is being built with affordability in mind, but apparently not at the expense of performance.Aug 27, 2026 11:34 AM CDT
• GTA 6's characters came from Rockstar meeting criminals, cops and drug dealers across FloridaRockstar leadership has revealed how long Grand Theft Auto VI has been in development and what it has taken to create Leonida Keys, based on Florida.Aug 27, 2026 5:33 AM CDT
• GTA 6's NPCs are so ambitious Rockstar has an entire studio working on themRockstar leadership has given a peek behind the curtain at Grand Theft Auto 6 and how NPCs will play a big part in the in-game atmosphere.Aug 27, 2026 5:05 AM CDT
• Devolver Digital is launching a new game on November 19, the same day as GTA 6Volvy's Adventure: Reslimed is a new game from Devolver Digital and developer Doinksoft launching November 19, 2026 - the same day as GTA 6.Aug 27, 2026 4:36 AM CDT
• Jetson Orin Nano 2 is NVIDIA's latest palm-sized robotics computerNVIDIA's new Jetson Orin Nano 2 robotics computer offers double the inference performance of its predecessor while also using less power.Aug 27, 2026 3:34 AM CDT
• NVIDIA's Q2 2027 financial report doesn't mention GeForce RTX or Gaming at allNVIDIA has released its latest quarterly financial report, and it doesn't mention GeForce RTX or offer any indication on how Gaming revenue is tracking.Aug 27, 2026 2:57 AM CDT
• NVIDIA's quarterly revenue reaches almost $100 billion, and $90 billion of that is from AINVIDIA's Data Center revenue for Q2 2027 reached $89.0 billion, which represents a massive 117% increase over the same period last year.Aug 27, 2026 2:29 AM CDT
• Official Game of Thrones game lets you play as the Night King and claim the Iron ThroneGame of Thrones: War for Westeros is an official real-time strategy game based on the iconic series written by George R.R. Martin, Game of Thrones.Aug 27, 2026 1:46 AM CDT
• Microsoft declares Windows on Arm a 'first-class' platform after achieving 7,000 'compatible' appsMicrosoft has declared Windows on Arm a 'first-class platform' after celebrating 7,000 apps reaching 'compatible' status as adoption continues to grow.Aug 27, 2026 1:05 AM CDT
• Ubisoft responds to launching a Steam game without any downloadable game filesUbisoft has released Heroes of Might & Magic 3 on Steam, and buyers report that the actual game files aren't included with their purchase.Aug 27, 2026 12:46 AM CDT
• IKEA's new Xbox collection includes a stool shaped like a thumbstickDesigner David Wahl used the original CAD files for the Xbox controller to give the thumbstick stool its tessellated, textured surface.Aug 26, 2026 7:33 PM CDT
• 'Anime GTA 6' Ananta finally has an official January 2027 release dateNetEase's open-world RPG launches January 15 on PC, PlayStation 5, and mobile, with pre-registrations already surpassing 17 million.Aug 26, 2026 7:02 PM CDT
• ASUS's ROG Xbox Ally X20 gets you an OLED screen for an extra $300Pre-orders for the ROG Xbox Ally X20 are open now through ASUS and Best Buy, with units set to begin shipping on October 15 for $1,299.99.Aug 26, 2026 6:42 PM CDT
• Halo co-creator 'genuinely enjoyed' new Campaign Evolved remake, wants to work on franchise againHalo co-creator Marcus Lehto says he genuinely enjoyed the new Halo Campaign Evolved remake and expresses interest in returning to the franchise.Aug 26, 2026 6:26 PM CDT
• Raspberry Pi now has an official guide for building your own cyberdeckThe guide walks through building a portable, weatherproof computer inside a Pelican-style case, using a Raspberry Pi 5 as its core.Aug 26, 2026 5:50 PM CDT
• Low-profile RX 9060 XT benchmarked, performs 7% worse than RX 9060 XT 16GB in 3DMark TimeSpy and Steel NomadAMD's RX 9060 XT LP has finally been tested, featuring a 7% performance reduction compared to the vanilla RX 9060 XT thanks to its 140W TGP.Aug 26, 2026 5:20 PM CDT
• Apple updated the Magic Keyboard and no, backlighting isn't finally hereSeveral keys, including Tab, Caps Lock, Shift, Return, and Delete, now display glyphs instead of text labels across four updated models.Aug 26, 2026 5:06 PM CDT
• GTA 6 to help games industry make $214 billion in 2026, Rockstar's sequel expected to boost full game sales by nearly 18%Analyst firm Newzoo expects the global video games industry to generate nearly $214 billion in total revenue through 2026, with GTA 6 catalyzing sales.Aug 26, 2026 4:38 PM CDT
• Microtransactions and DLCs make up 75% of the total annual spending on games, says analystAnalyst Daniel Ahmad says microtransactions and DLC make up 75 percent of the $195 billion the game software industry grosses each year.Aug 26, 2026 3:45 PM CDT
• Crucial backs down after strong backlash, replaces Redditor's broken 4TB SSD after originally offering just a $200 refundCrucial reversed course and approved a replacement for a broken 4TB SSD after first offering a $200 refund on a drive now worth over $500.Aug 26, 2026 3:15 PM CDT
• AMD's latest driver is breaking Apex Legends on Radeon RX 9070 XT, but there's a workaroundAffected players are being advised to roll back to the previous Adrenalin Edition 26.7.1 driver, though some report instability there too.Aug 26, 2026 2:55 PM CDT
• AMD Zen 6 'Olympic Ridge' desktop CPUs confirmed to be compatible with the AM5 socketAMD documentation now confirms that 'Olympic Ridge' desktop Zen 6 CPUs will launch on the AM5 socket, supporting AMD's claims about longevity.Aug 26, 2026 2:20 PM CDT
• ASUS cancels buyer's 20th Anniversary Bundle pre-order despite paying $10,350 already, wants even more moneyASUS canceled a $10,350 ROG 20th Anniversary Bundle preorder without delivery, then quietly relisted the same hardware for $500 more.Aug 26, 2026 1:45 PM CDT
• GTA 6 confirmed to have San Andreas-style RPG features, food and exercise affect weightGrand Theft Auto 6 will have a diet and exercise system that affects the in-game appearance of Jason and Lucia, similar to San Andreas, new details reveal.Aug 26, 2026 1:32 PM CDT
• Snoop Dogg will officially join the world of assassination on August 27IO Interactive, the developers of HITMAN, have unveiled a new collaboration with iconic rapper Snoop Dogg, who will be debuting as a new in-game target.Aug 26, 2026 1:03 PM CDT
• GeForce Game Ready driver 616.56 has been released with Star Wars Zero Company and Hell Let Loose: Vietnam supportNVIDIA introduces a new Game Ready driver just after Gamescom featuring support for three new titles along with 7 bug fixes including fixes for two games.Aug 26, 2026 12:45 PM CDT
• Xbox 25th anniversary Series X costs $900, pre-orders go live tomorrow, comes with copy of Halo Campaign EvolvedMicrosoft has confirmed details about its special edition 25th anniversary Xbox Series X console, including a premium $900 price and a free copy of Halo.Aug 26, 2026 12:29 PM CDT

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