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- Diablo 2 gets loot filters, stash tabs, and built-in holy grail tracker in new $25 expansionDiablo 2 Resurrected is finally getting major quality of life improvements as Blizzard adds some of the most fan-requested features...for a price.Feb 11, 2026 5:35 PM CST
- Microsoft is refreshing Secure Boot certificates, so you might need to update Windows'Refreshing new certificates represents one of the largest coordinated security maintenance efforts across the Windows ecosystem,' Microsoft explains.Feb 11, 2026 6:57 AM CST
- Resident Evil Requiem GeForce RTX 50 Series Bundle announcedNVIDIA's new Resident Evil Requiem GeForce RTX 50 Series Bundle is giving away free copies of one of 2026's biggest games with select GPUs.Feb 11, 2026 5:34 AM CST
- Intel shows off next-gen 'ZAM' memory prototype: new Z-angle architecture, next-gen performanceIntel joins forces with SoftBank and its subsidiary SAImemory on next-gen ZAM: Z-angle memory with memory design driven by power and thermal constraints.Feb 10, 2026 9:09 PM CST
- Disney's new CEO wants to premiere movies in FortniteDisney may start premiere movies within Fortnite, the gestalt pop culture glut that has become the go-to for marketing activations that generate revenue.Feb 10, 2026 5:35 PM CST
- 'MacBook became hot as hell in a couple of minutes': Nasty Edge bug hit macOS, but it's fixedBug that caused CPU to rev up to the point of overheating was pointed out to Microsoft in testing - yet still made it to the release version of Edge.Feb 10, 2026 2:04 PM CST
- Remedy delivers good news after Firebreak miss, as earnings skyrocket +46% over holidaysRemedy Entertainment has bounced back following the disastrous performance of its most recent new game FBC Firebreak with strong holiday revenues.Feb 10, 2026 8:38 AM CST
- ChatGPT now has ads and OpenAI says they 'do not influence' answersChatGPT is getting ads in the U.S. as OpenAI aims to find new sources of revenue to support hundreds of millions of active users interacting with the AI.Feb 9, 2026 11:57 PM CST
- ASRock releases BIOS Update for AMD AM5 systems to improve stability and fix 'no boot' issuesASRock's new Beta BIOS version 4.07.AS01 for AM5 motherboards includes AMD's latest AGESA 1.3.0.0a, and is available now to download.Feb 9, 2026 10:28 PM CST
- Apple's new entry-level MacBook might only have 8GB, but it'll account for 25% of all Mac salesApple's new entry-level MacBook will reportedly account for 25% of all 2025 Mac sales, will feature just 8GB of RAM and a price of $799.Feb 9, 2026 8:08 PM CST
- Ghost of Yotei contributed greatly to Sony's Q3, made up over 25% of first-party game salesSony management confirms Ghost of Yotei 'contributed significantly' to PlayStation's Q3 sales results, with the game making up a quarter of total 1P sales.Feb 9, 2026 12:29 PM CST
- Intel's new 900 series chipset: Z990, Z970, W980, Q970, B960 for next-gen Nova Lake desktop CPUIntel's next-gen Nova Lake-S desktop CPUs are on the way with a new LGA1954 socket, with Intel's new 900 series chipsets now leaked.Feb 9, 2026 7:07 AM CST
- Qualcomm's next-gen Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro rumor: flexibility for OEMs with DRAM, storageQualcomm's next-gen Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro SoC rumored with increased flexibility for partners: new or older DRAM and storage to save costs.Feb 9, 2026 1:01 AM CST
- PC Game Pass might lose access to day one games like Forza Horizon 6 and Fable in 2026A new report indicates that Microsoft is planning to consolidate PC Game Pass into the Xbox Game Pass Premium tier and drop access to day-one games.Feb 8, 2026 11:37 PM CST
- AMD Threadripper PRO 9995WX mod: custom IHS as waterblock, keeps CPU under 50W at 1550W powerAMD's new 96-core Ryzen Threadripper 9995WX workstation CPU worth $12K mod: turns IHS into water block, keeps the chip under 50W when drawing 1550W power.Feb 8, 2026 10:10 PM CST
- Intel preps new Z990 and Z970 chipsets for next-gen Nova Lake desktop CPUs on LGA1954 socketIntel has added new Z990 and Z970 chipsets to its recently updated roadmap, ready for the new LGA1954 socket and next-gen Nova Lake desktop processors.Feb 8, 2026 8:22 PM CST
- Sony exec: 'We promote the use of AI, especially in game production'Sony Corp CFO Lin Tao says that the company is prepared to potentially disrupt the game development process with AI tools in a bid to innovate production.Feb 8, 2026 5:17 PM CST
- ASUS ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 5090D V2 with 24GB GDDR7 released in China, costs $4300ASUS ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 5090D V2 launches in China for an eye-watering $4300 USD, with 24GB GDDR7 on a 384-bit memory bus at 28Gbps.Feb 7, 2026 8:07 PM CST
- MachineGames intends to 'finish the Wolfenstein trilogy,' but still won't confirm sequelWill Wolfenstein 3 happen? MachineGames intends to make a third game and finish the trilogy, but the studio won't outright say if it's in development.Feb 6, 2026 2:32 PM CST
- How good can Walmart's tech bargains get? Clearance aisle visit scores four SSDs at 85% offA Redditor bought four SSDs costing over $1,300 for a total spend of $210, with reductions having brought these drives down to 85% off in total.Feb 6, 2026 10:50 AM CST
- NVIDIA sets a release date for its new DLSS Dynamic Multi Frame Generation techNVIDIA is planning on releasing DLSS 4.5's new and improved Multi Frame Generation 6X and Dynamic Multi Frame Generation in April.Feb 5, 2026 11:31 PM CST
- ZOTAC announces its first case, the compact GAMING ALLOY Micro-ATX chassisThe ZOTAC GAMING ALLOY mATX, which is exclusive to the Asia Pacific region, is the company's first case and features a design similar to its latest GPUs.Feb 5, 2026 10:02 PM CST
- AMD CEO says its new semi-custom SoC is ready for next-gen Xbox launching in 2027AMD confirms its upcoming semi-custom SoC that will be the heart of Microsoft's next-gen Xbox console is 'progressing well to support a launch in 2027'.Feb 5, 2026 8:35 PM CST
- Sony reveals Horizon Hunters Gathering, a new 3-player co-op live game with roguelike lootingGuerrilla's latest Horizon game is a 3-player co-op live game centered around hunting with a cartoonish Fortnite/Sea of Thieves/Marvel Rivals style.Feb 5, 2026 1:31 PM CST
- Steam Machine hitting 4K 60FPS on demanding games will require aggressive FSR upscalingThe good news is that Valve is looking to improve upscaling performance on the Steam Machine as well as add driver-based optimizations for ray-tracing.Feb 4, 2026 11:56 PM CST
- Diablo 2 gets new playable class after 25 years, Warlock confirmed in new $25 expansionDiablo 2 is getting a new class decades after Lord of Destruction, with the Warlock coming to the game in the Reign of the Warlock update.Feb 11, 2026 4:21 PM CST
- Sapphire unveils Radeon RX 9070 XT NITRO+ Crimson Desert Edition GPUThe new SAPPHIRE Radeon RX 9070 XT NITRO+ Crimson Desert Edition sees one of RDNA 4's most impressive graphics cards get a visual makeover.Feb 11, 2026 6:31 AM CST
- G.SKILL OC World Cup 2026 memory overclocking competition kicks off with $40,000 USD prize poolG.SKILL OC World Cup 2026 begins its Online Qualifier round this month, with the Grand Final once again set for the main stage at Computex 2026.Feb 11, 2026 5:03 AM CST
- AMD's next-gen Zen 6-based 'Medusa Halo' APU rumored with LPDDR6 memory supportAMD's next-generation family of Medusa Halo APUs will power a new wave of Ryzen AI Max SoCs that are rumored to support LPDDR6 memory.Feb 10, 2026 8:26 PM CST
- Binding of Isaac dev's new game Mewgenics is currently the #1 best-seller on SteamMewgenics, the new indie game from Binding of Isaac and Super Meat Boy creator Edmund McMillen, is a big hit and is currently the #1 best-seller on Steam.Feb 10, 2026 4:34 PM CST
- Remedy wants to keep FBC Firebreak alive indefinitely despite the game's poor performanceInteresting comments from Remedy's interim CEO on FBC Firebreak, as the group apparently wants to keep the failed live shooter online indefinitely.Feb 10, 2026 1:34 PM CST
- Intel's next-gen Nova Lake desktop CPUs with dual compute tiles rumor: over 700W power (!)Intel's next-generation Nova Lake-S desktop CPUs with dual compute dies (up to 52 cores total) rumored to use an insane 700W+ of power.Feb 10, 2026 5:05 AM CST
- Arc Raiders publisher Nexon is developing a StarCraft shooter for BlizzardA new reports says Nexon, owners of Arc Raiders studio Embark, recently struck a deal with Blizzard to develop a new shooter set in the StarCraft universe.Feb 9, 2026 11:29 PM CST
- Razer CEO dislikes 'GenAI Slop' but believes 'AI is a tool to help game developers'Razer CEO and Co-founder Min-Liang Tan opens up about the company's push into AI, noting that it's key to the future of game development.Feb 9, 2026 10:03 PM CST
- Remedy's new CEO vows to 'protect what makes the studio special'Remedy Entertainment appoints a new CEO, Jean-Charles Gaudechon, who has made a pact to 'protect what makes Remedy special' while delivering new games.Feb 9, 2026 3:37 PM CST
- It looks like Google plans to nag Windows 11 users to open its Chrome browser at bootupA nag banner is now appearing in testing to prompt Chrome users to make the web browser start automatically when Windows 11 first boots.Feb 9, 2026 9:45 AM CST
- The next-gen Xbox console runs full Windows 11: Steam, Epic Games Store, fresh OEM designsMicrosoft's next-gen Xbox is in the ovens, with rumors that it will run the full version of Windows 11, and allow OEMs to make their own hardware.Feb 9, 2026 6:06 AM CST
- AMD still has no plans to bring FSR 4 to RDNA 3 GPUs, and that's a shameAMD bringing FSR 4's AI-upscaling and Super Resolution to RDNA 3 feels like an easy win, especially given a version was in development and leaked.Feb 9, 2026 12:38 AM CST
- OLED gaming monitor shows minimal burn-in after 3,000 hours of daily useAfter 3,000 hours of playing Overwatch daily and using the same DaVinci Resolve and Fusion 360 apps, this OLED display only shows minimal signs of burn-in.Feb 8, 2026 11:04 PM CST
- PlayStation 6 will reportedly feature 30GB of high-speed GDDR7 memoryA new leak suggests the PlayStation 6 will feature 30GB of fast GDDR7 memory, with the upcoming next-gen PlayStation handheld featuring 24GB of LPDDR5X.Feb 8, 2026 9:36 PM CST
- Sony believes AI is a tool that can empower artists and creators, not replace themSony executives comment on the use of AI for entertainment content production, essentially saying that the human touch from creators is still important.Feb 8, 2026 7:37 PM CST
- Apple's entry-level MacBook rumored with 8GB RAM: DRAM crisis forced move, priced under $799Apple feels DRAM price crunch, but not expected to affect its plans for entry-level MacBook with 8GB RAM, expecting to sell 5-8 million units.Feb 7, 2026 11:54 PM CST
- MSI Taiwan confirms RTX 5090 LIGHTNING Z costs $5200 with one-day lottery event to try buy itMSI Taiwan teases that its monster new GeForce RTX 5090 LIGHTNING Z costs over $5000, and that users have to enter a lottery to win a chance to buy it.Feb 7, 2026 6:51 PM CST
- Baldur's Gate 3 TV series ordered at HBO, showrunner reaches out to Larian for thoughtsHBO teams up with Last of Us showrunner Craig Mazin for a new TV series based on Baldur's Gate 3, but the game devs at Larian aren't involved in the show.Feb 6, 2026 1:31 PM CST
- No Switch 2 price hike on immediate horizon, RAM shortage didn't impact Nintendo Q3 profitsNintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa confirms that there are no immediate plans to raise prices on the Switch 2 as a result of ongoing RAM shortages.Feb 6, 2026 10:17 AM CST
- DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation comes to Nioh 3, Sea of Remnants, and moreNVIDIA DLSS support arrives in a new batch of games this week, including Nioh 3, Sea of Remnants, Vampires: Bloodlord Rising, and Carmageddon: Rogue Shift.Feb 5, 2026 10:57 PM CST
- NVIDIA rumors: RTX 50 SUPER not launching this year, RTX 60 'Rubin' delayed over DRAM crisisNVIDIA is reportedly NOT releasing an upgraded RTX 50 SUPER series this year, RTX 60 'Rubin' originally planned for 2027, but has 'been delayed'.Feb 5, 2026 9:38 PM CST
- Intel has reportedly delayed its Panther Lake CPUs for gaming handhelds, expected in Q2 2026Intel has reportedly delayed its new Panther Lake-powered chips for gaming handhelds until Q2 2026, with an 'unexpected delay' rumored.Feb 5, 2026 7:56 PM CST
- Sony has made at least $2.3 billion selling first-party games on PC and XboxNew data released by Sony indicates that the company has generated a cumulative total of at least $2.3 billion from selling games on PC & Xbox platforms.Feb 5, 2026 10:46 AM CST
- Borderlands 4 for the Nintendo Switch 2 has been shelved as performance issues persist'We made the difficult decision to pause development,' Take-Two Interactive said, confirming that Borderlands 4's handheld version has been shelved.Feb 4, 2026 11:03 PM CST
- Extra features for Windows 11 Notepad go beyond worries about bloat, as new security flaw showsThere's a remote code execution vulnerability in Notepad which is leveraged via the recently introduced formatting abilities to make tables in the app.Feb 11, 2026 12:35 PM CST
- AMD's latest Ryzen and Radeon game bundle is giving away Crimson DesertAMD is giving away free copies of the highly anticipated Crimson Desert game on PC with eligible Ryzen CPUs, Radeon GPUs, and gaming laptops.Feb 11, 2026 6:07 AM CST
- NVIDIA rumor: lowered required HBM4 speeds for Rubin AI chips, else it won't get enough supplyNVIDIA has reportedly lowered the required HBM4 speeds required for Rubin, or else it won't get the full supply of HBM4 that NVIDIA needs.Feb 10, 2026 10:10 PM CST
- Samsung Display producing even more foldable OLED panels, ready for Apple's foldable iPhonesSamsung Display increases investment at its A4 factory, making foldable OLED panels for Apple and foldable iPhones with iPhone Fold and iPhone Flip.Feb 10, 2026 7:21 PM CST
- Remedy isn't using generative AI to make Control Resonant, the studio confirmsThe use of generative AI is still controversial in the gaming world, and Remedy has confirmed that the tech had no place in the development of Control 2.Feb 10, 2026 3:33 PM CST
- New Witcher 3 mod set in Kovir is a prelude to Witcher 4 - and took some 800 hours to make'Dawn over Kovir' mod was inspired by the trailer for The Witcher 4, and it's available now, offering a quest that likely spans over an hour of gameplay.Feb 10, 2026 11:13 AM CST
- Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus 'Arrow Lake Refresh' CPU leaks: 18 cores at 5.3GHz benchedIntel's new mid-range 'Arrow Lake Refresh' CPU tested, with the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus with 18 cores at up to 5.3GHz tested on Geekbench.Feb 10, 2026 1:01 AM CST
- SpaceX and Musk shift focus from Mars to building a 'self-growing city' on the Moon'The overriding priority is securing the future of civilization, and the Moon is faster,' Elon Musk confirms SpaceX's new mission is to build a lunar city.Feb 9, 2026 10:55 PM CST
- Apple's new Studio Display 2 monitor leaks: 5K @ 90Hz Mini-LED, up to A19 Pro chip rumoredApple has a bunch of new products launching this year, between new iPhones, MacBooks, and more, the company has a refreshed Studio Display 2 monitor.Feb 9, 2026 9:09 PM CST
- Upgrade Your PC for Less: Windows 11 Pro From $14.91 and Office 2021 From $33.60Keysoff flash sale: Genuine Windows 11 Pro from $14.91 and Office 2021 Pro from $33.60, plus bundles 62% off with code BP62. Grab a deal now!Feb 9, 2026 12:56 PM CST
- Discord will soon require proof of age to access 18+ servers and contentDiscord has announced plans to start requiring age authentication for certain users in order to access 18+ channels, servers, and even message requests.Feb 9, 2026 9:16 AM CST
- Intel rumor: Core Ultra 9 290K Plus 'Arrow Lake Refresh' CPU cancelled, 270K and 250K comingIntel's new Arrow Lake Refresh CPU reviews reportedly go live on March 23: Core Ultra 9 290K Plus cancelled, Core Ultra 7 and 5 still on the way.Feb 9, 2026 2:02 AM CST
- Apple iPhone 17e release 'imminent' says insider, M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pros very soonApple's new iPhone 17e expected to drop 'imminently' says insider, new A19 processor and in-house 5G and Wi-Fi chips, same ol' $599 price.Feb 9, 2026 12:12 AM CST
- AYANEO NEXT 2 gaming handheld with Ryzen AI Max+ 'Strix Halo' will cost up to $4,299AYANAEO has confirmed pricing and specs for its flagship next-gen NEXT 2 gaming handheld, and with Strix Halo hardware prices go as high as $4,299.Feb 8, 2026 10:33 PM CST
- NVIDIA's rumored RTX 50 SUPER replacement teased as 'Mega' RTX 5090 GPU, like RTX 5090 TiNVIDIA reportedly has plans to release an even higher-end RTX 50 series GPU, could be RTX 5090 Ti or TITAN Blackwell, in Q3 2026 says new rumors.Feb 8, 2026 9:08 PM CST
- Arc Raiders has been 'very profitable' for creator Embark StudiosWith over 12 million sales across all platforms, and a controlled budget, Arc Raiders is apparently a highly profitable game for the devs that created it.Feb 8, 2026 6:36 PM CST
- Valve's new update for Deadlock includes HLX mentions: Half-Life 3 hopium continues to buildValve's new update for Deadlock includes some 'HLX' mentions, keeping the fire alive for Half-Life 3 and the return of Gordon Freeman in 2026.Feb 7, 2026 10:50 PM CST
- New Diablo 2 content confirmed, updates will be revealed in Diablo 30th anniversary streamBlizzard has officially confirmed that more content is coming to Diablo II: Resurrected, details will be revealed in the Diablo 30th anniversary stream.Feb 6, 2026 3:33 PM CST
- Nintendo may be willing to make less Switch 2 profit in order to grow unit salesNintendo management seems to indicate that the company is willing to take smaller Switch 2 profits so it can keep prices low and grow the installed base.Feb 6, 2026 12:29 PM CST
- Razer plans to sell 1,337 units of its new limited edition gaming mouse for $1,337 eachThe new Razer Boomslang 20th Anniversary Edition will be sold as a limited edition collector's item with each of the 1,337 units priced at $1,337.Feb 6, 2026 12:03 AM CST
- AI music generation comes to AMD Ryzen AI processors and Radeon GPUsCommercial-grade AI music generation is now free and simple to create locally with AMD Ryzen AI processors and Radeon graphics cards.Feb 5, 2026 10:34 PM CST
- ASRock issues statement on AMD Ryzen 9000 Series CPUs issues with its AM5 motherboardsASRock has issued a statement in response to reports of AMD Ryzen 9000 Series processors failing when paired with its AM5 motherboards.Feb 5, 2026 9:02 PM CST
- GeForce Now turns 6: a billion hours streamed and two new F2P shooters - one is a PUBG spin-offGeForce Now is celebrating its sixth anniversary with the arrival of Delta Force and PUBG: Blindspot, a pair of free games which are tactical shooters.Feb 5, 2026 2:00 PM CST
- PS5 hits 92.2 million sales with 8 million PS5s sold over holidays, yet still lags behind PS4Sony's latest Q3'25 results reveal that the PlayStation 5 has now reached 92.2 million units shipped worldwide with 8 million consoles sold in Holiday '25.Feb 5, 2026 8:35 AM CST
- Intel CEO says the company is committed to GPUs as it hires a new Chief GPU ArchitectIntel CEO Lip-Bu Tan was asked if it plans to build new GPUs in the future and the answer was a straightforward 'Yes,' with a new leader in charge.Feb 4, 2026 10:37 PM CST
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