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• Exascend's 16TB SSD is now on sale - but it'll set you back a mind-boggling $16,000This is an enterprise-level drive aimed at workstations and server usage, where speed isn't the focus, but reliability and capacity.Mar 18, 2026 12:50 PM CDT
• Starfield comes to PS5 on April 7 for $50, new story DLC Terran Armada launches same dayStarfield officially releases on PlayStation 5 on April 7 with two new pieces of content--a paid $10 Terran Armada story DLC and a big free update.Mar 18, 2026 12:40 PM CDT
• Capcom developers found out about DLSS 5 at the same time as the publicCapcom developers said they learned about the publisher adopting NVIDIA's new DLSS 5 at the same time as the public when it was announced at GTC 2026.Mar 18, 2026 12:10 PM CDT
• Microsoft and OpenAI face tension over a $50B Amazon dealMicrosoft is reportedly considering taking OpenAI to court over its $50 billion deal with Amazon that it believes breaches its current partnership.Mar 18, 2026 11:44 AM CDT
• Leaked AMD Medusa Point 'Zen 6' 10-core test sample matches current generation equivalent at less than half the clock speedThese next-generation laptop processors are also reported to receive a bump across both CPU core counts and L3 cache configurations.Mar 18, 2026 10:22 AM CDT
• Hate the dedicated Copilot key on your Windows 11 laptop? Tiny new tool can change it back to right CtrlReverting the Copilot key to right CTRL should be an option provided by Microsoft - or indeed remapping it to something else - but it isn't.Mar 18, 2026 9:57 AM CDT
• Crimson Desert has made $20 million from pre-orders, estimates analyst firmAn analyst firm has estimated Pearl Abyss's Crimson Desert has already reached 400,000 units sold on Steam, equating to $20 million in pre-orders.Mar 18, 2026 6:33 AM CDT
• How Synology is helping businesses achieve digital sovereignty in the AI eraAnd how Synology's off-the-shelf solutions and a private cloud open the door to local AI and a real transformation for businesses.Mar 18, 2026 6:17 AM CDT
• Arc Raiders developer parts ways with co-founder Rob Runesson after sexual misconduct allegationsThe studio behind Arc Raiders and The Finals, Embark Studios, has officially parted with co-founder Rob Runesson after sexual misconduct allegations.Mar 18, 2026 6:00 AM CDT
• From Game Awards finale to failure: Highguard studio collapses in under two monthsWildlight Entertainment has taken down its official website and LinkedIn account, suggesting the studio closure process has begun after mass layoffs.Mar 18, 2026 5:32 AM CDT
• Take-Two boss says if the Grand Theft Auto franchise is threatened by AITake-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has commented on the recent rise of AI generation tools in video games and whether studios are threatened.Mar 18, 2026 3:45 AM CDT
• Death Stranding 2 full PC game leaks two days before official releaseThe PC pre-load of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach has resulted in a full copy of the game appearing on torrent sites two days before the official release.Mar 18, 2026 3:31 AM CDT
• Nike and Beats bring a heart rate sensor to your ears with the Powerbeats Pro 2Nike and Beats have announced a new collaboration: the Nike Powerbeats Pro 2 Nike Special Edition, a new Nike reimagining of the Powerbeats Pro 2.Mar 18, 2026 3:01 AM CDT
• VideoProc Converter AI: Best AI Video & Image Enhancer in 2026Enhance videos and images with AI using VideoProc Converter AI - upscale to 4K, reduce noise, stabilize footage, and boost quality fast.Mar 18, 2026 2:25 AM CDT
• Sony rolls out 1080p high quality mode update to PlayStation PortalSony has rolled out a new update for the PlayStation Portal that introduces a higher bitrate streaming mode, which should improve game graphics.Mar 18, 2026 2:02 AM CDT
• Xbox App on PC now lets users add third-party games from Steam and other sourcesYou can now add third-party games to the Xbox app on PC, a feature that feels tailor made for Microsoft's Project Helix console that plays PC games.Mar 17, 2026 11:06 PM CDT
• Death Stranding 2's PC version adds ray-tracing, DLSS, FSR, and XeSS supportDeath Stranding 2: On the Beach's PC version will add ray-tracing support for reflections and ambient occlusion as well as introduce a new game mode.Mar 17, 2026 10:29 PM CDT
• Corsair launches new low-profile VANGUARD AIR 99 WIRELESS keyboard for gamersCorsair has just launched a new low-profile keyboard for gamers with the impressive VANGUARD AIR 99 WIRELESS Optical-Mechanical Gaming Keyboard.Mar 17, 2026 10:04 PM CDT
• NVIDIA updates roadmap, with new details on its next-gen GPU 'Feynman' coming in 2028At GTC 2026, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang outlines the company's latest roadmap for its GPU, CPU and other next-gen hardware built for AI.Mar 17, 2026 9:32 PM CDT
• NVIDIA launches single-slot RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server Edition GPUNVIDIA has launched the new compact single-slot RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server Edition with 32GB of GDDR7 memory for servers and multi-GPU setups.Mar 17, 2026 8:57 PM CDT
• Jensen Huang reiterates DLSS 5 gives developers full artistic control, says gamers are 'completely wrong' about the techJensen Huang says gamers are wrong about DLSS 5, insisting developers have full control and can precisely tune the effect's strength to fit their vision.Mar 17, 2026 8:08 PM CDT
• Creation Engine 3 is helping Bethesda test Elder Scrolls 6 builds more consistently than ever beforeBethesda's major new innovations in its internal Creation Engine are helping speed along test builds for The Elder Scrolls 6, a critical part of game dev.Mar 17, 2026 7:37 PM CDT
• Bethesda gives script extender creators early preview access of new game updates to prepare FOSE & SKSE toolsBethesda's Todd Howard says that the team tries to mitigate mod incompatibility issues by letting script extender developers try out new game builds.Mar 17, 2026 5:35 PM CDT
• Capcom CEO believes PC will become the 'world's leading gaming platform,' also promises to invest in moviesCapcom believes PC will continue to grow and eventually become the biggest gaming platform, and there are plans for more investment into films and movies.Mar 17, 2026 2:32 PM CDT
• Saudis buy even more Capcom stock, this time via a second companyAnother Saudi investment firm that's owned by Saudi Arabia's crown prince just purchased $600 million worth of Capcom stock, adding to its stockpile.Mar 17, 2026 1:31 PM CDT
• IO Interactive cuts ties with MindsEye developer Build a Rocket Boy after failed launchIO Interactive, the publishers of the Hitman franchise, have announced it is severing ties with Build a Rocket Boy, the developers of MindsEye.Mar 17, 2026 1:01 PM CDT
• Krafton loses court case, Subnautica 2 dev team reinstated and gets fair shot at hitting $250 million performance targetCourts rule against Krafton in the Subnautica 2 case, finding that Krafton breached its agreement, ordering original CEO Ted Gill to lead Unknown Worlds.Mar 17, 2026 12:29 PM CDT
• Crimson Desert has been shown running on a base PlayStation 5PlayStation Japan has released a 20-minute gameplay video of Pearl Abyss's Crimson Desert running on a base PlayStation 5, but the resolution isn't in 4K.Mar 17, 2026 11:50 AM CDT
• Nintendo releases Switch 2 update that increases graphics in handheld modeNintendo has released a new system update for the Nintendo Switch 2 that enables Switch 1 games to run in TV mode on a Switch 2 in handheld mode.Mar 17, 2026 11:25 AM CDT
• NVIDIA outlines what developers will be able to change with DLSS 5NVIDIA has unveiled DLSS 5, and the gaming community has picked up its pitchforks and torches in defiance of NVIDIA turning video games into 'AI slop'.Mar 17, 2026 11:00 AM CDT
• CD Projekt Red to release new Witcher 3 DLC before Grand Theft Auto 6CD Projekt Red is expected to release the rumored new DLC for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt sometime in September in order to avoid the release of GTA 6.Mar 17, 2026 10:00 AM CDT
• NVIDIA unveils next-generation AI infrastructure is going off planetNVIDIA has unveiled the Vera Rubin Space Module, a specific module designed for orbital data centers running LLMs and advanced foundation models.Mar 17, 2026 9:32 AM CDT
• MSI confirms GeForce RTX 50 Series shortage and more price increases incomingAs part of a meeting with investors MSI said there's a 20% GPU shortfall from NVIDIA, and that memory issues will necessitate more price increases.Mar 17, 2026 6:28 AM CDT
• Micron confirms HBM4 memory and PCIe Gen6 SSDs are in 'high-volume' productionMicron confirms AI-optimized memory and storage technologies are in production - HBM4 memory, SOCAMM2, and PCIe Gen6 SSDs - read for NVIDIA Vera Rubin.Mar 17, 2026 3:03 AM CDT
• KIOXIA achieves 4.8 billion vector search on a single AI server with minimal DRAMKIOXIA achieves 4.8 billion high-dimensional vector search database on a single server, with a significant reduction in index build time.Mar 17, 2026 2:34 AM CDT
• KIOXIA announces a brand-new type of SSD, and it's a game-changer for AIKIOXIA is developing a new type of SSD in collaboration with the NVIDIA Storage-Next initiative, and it's on track to make its debut later in the year.Mar 17, 2026 2:02 AM CDT
• NVIDIA unveils Vera Rubin at GTC 2026, the brain behind the next era AINVIDIA has unveiled its next AI platform, Vera Rubin, designed for the next phase of artificial intelligence: reasoning, planning, and automation.Mar 17, 2026 1:44 AM CDT
• DLSS 5 is coming to Resident Evil Requiem, Hogwarts Legacy, Starfield, and moreDLSS 5's dramatic announcement happened earlier today, and the latest ground-breaking AI model for neural rendering is coming to the following games.Mar 17, 2026 12:37 AM CDT
• DLSS 5 is a game-changer, but this first look is controversialDLSS 5 is game-changer, but its debut has been met with some controversy and claims that it transforms in-game characters like an Instagram AI filter.Mar 17, 2026 12:03 AM CDT
• NVIDIA announces DLSS 5, which leverages AI to generate 'photoreal' graphics and lighting in real-timeNVIDIA's new DLSS 5 presents a seismic shift forward for real-time cinematic lighting and detail in games, and it's on track for release later this year.Mar 16, 2026 8:02 PM CDT
• WB Games hit with layoffs ahead of potential Warner Bros - Paramount mergerGame devs at Gotham Knights developer Warner Bros Montreal have been laid off as Paramount prepares to merge with WB's streaming and studios business.Mar 16, 2026 1:47 PM CDT
• Google Chrome finally comes to ARM64 devices with LinuxAfter years of waiting, Google is finally bringing full Chrome support to ARM64 devices with Linux, giving users access to the full Google suite.Mar 16, 2026 2:34 AM CDT
• GeForce RTX path tracing performance will be a million times faster in the future'We're still not where we want to be,' NVIDIA's John Spitzer says, while predicting future GPUs that will deliver 1,000,000X faster path tracing.Mar 16, 2026 12:27 AM CDT
• COLORFUL's iGame GeForce RTX 50 Ultra Series blends hip-hop art with high performanceCOLORFUL has announced a line-up of RTX 50 Series GPUs with the iGame GeForce RTX 50 Ultra and iGame GeForce RTX 50 Ultra DUO Series.Mar 15, 2026 11:56 PM CDT
• Silicon Motion new SM8008 PCIe Gen5 controller, 14GB/s speeds on less than 5WSilicon Motion's new PCIe Gen5 x4 NVMe SSD controller, the SM8008, is designed and built for data centers to deliver performance and efficiency at scale.Mar 15, 2026 11:29 PM CDT
• Microsoft plans to fix shader-related stutters and long load times for PC gamersAdvanced Shader Delivery (ADC) is coming to Windows for PC game developers, eliminating the shader compilation process while also reducing in-game stutter.Mar 15, 2026 11:01 PM CDT
• Thermal Grizzly's WireView Pro II GPU protection device is available in WhiteThermal Grizzly's impressive WireView Pro II, which offers per-pin monitoring and protection for GPUs, is now available in a new White Edition.Mar 15, 2026 10:28 PM CDT
• Destiny 2 player counts drop to lowest point ever on SteamDestiny 2's player base hits an all-time low on Steam with less than 8,000 users currently in the game as Marathon delivers consistent numbers.Mar 15, 2026 9:53 PM CDT
• From Paper to Smart Archives: CZUR's Integrated Solution Powers the Next Generation of Archive DigitizationArchive digitization uses fast scanners, AI processing, and OCR to convert paper records into searchable digital files for easier access and preservation.Mar 15, 2026 2:05 PM CDT
• Genie 3's AI-generated worlds fall apart after a few minutes, Google admitsInvestors shouldn't be bothered by disruptive impact from Google's new AI-gen Genie model--the interactive worlds break down after only a few minutes.Mar 14, 2026 7:37 PM CDT
• $30 and below is the sweet spot for PC game prices, analyst firm Newzoo findsPC gamers are now buying more games that cost $30 or less, which is great news for discount-friendly companies like indie studios, Capcom, Konami, etc.Mar 14, 2026 6:36 PM CDT
• Wedbush: Switch 2's new mega-hit Pokopia will be established as a 'legitimate console seller'Analysts are paying close attention to Nintendo's latest hit and believe the popular Pokemon spin-off Pokopia could be a veritable Switch 2 system-seller.Mar 14, 2026 5:42 PM CDT
• Slay the Spire 2 is a big hit with 3 million copies sold in just a weekMega Crit's new co-op roguelike deckbuilder has become the latest mega-successful indie game with over 3 million sales in a week--and it's in early access.Mar 14, 2026 12:31 PM CDT
• US government hits pause on Nintendo lawsuit against US governmentNintendo has joined a large wave of companies that are suing the United States government over the tariffs imposed during the Trump Administration.Mar 14, 2026 11:02 AM CDT
• Tech expert comments on PS6 performance versus Xbox's Project HelixTech experts have weighed in on the upcoming console generation, providing estimates on whether the performance gap will be decisive for consumers.Mar 14, 2026 10:15 AM CDT
• Elgato Stream Deck+ XL shown running the original DOOM game with controllerA developer has used OpenAI Codex to successfully port the original DOOM game over to Elgato's Stream Deck+ XL, and even a controller can be used.Mar 14, 2026 10:00 AM CDT
• Hidden Steam listing hints at The Lord of the Rings: War in the North re-releasingA new SteamDB listing has sparked rumors that The Lord of the Rings: War in the North may be returning to Steam after it was removed in 2018.Mar 14, 2026 9:33 AM CDT
• Xbox says its Gaming Copilot AI companion is being added to Xbox consolesXbox's product manager for gaming AI has confirmed Microsoft's Gaming Copilot AI is headed to current-generation Xbox consoles this year.Mar 14, 2026 12:56 AM CDT
• Super Mario Galaxy movie expected to make $160 million in opening ticket salesNintendo, Universal, and Illumination's new Super Mario Galaxy Movie is expected to break $160 million in 5-day opening ticket sales.Mar 13, 2026 4:35 PM CDT
• Nintendo's market cap surges, adds $14 billion thanks to Pokopia's Switch 2 successNintendo's latest game Pokopia is a smash hit that's sold millions of copies in a few days and the buzz has tacked on $14 billion to Nintendo's market cap.Mar 13, 2026 3:44 PM CDT
• How to hit 144 FPS in GTA 5 without a flagship GPULearn how to hit 144 FPS in GTA 5 using mid-range hardware with optimized graphics settings, CPU tweaks, and system-level adjustments.Mar 13, 2026 2:15 PM CDT
• Fortnite V-Bucks price increase 'directly correlated to rise in operating costs,' Epic reiteratesEpic Games doubles down on its decision to effectively raise the cost of V-Bucks, saying that there are major investments being made into Fortnite.Mar 13, 2026 12:29 PM CDT
• NVIDIA releases G-Sync Pulsar update to fix games running at 90 FPS or lowerNVIDIA has announced a new update for G-Sync Pulsar monitors that eliminates sharp double images when running at 90 FPS or lower in games.Mar 13, 2026 11:52 AM CDT
• Samsung set to begin mass production on Apple's OLED foldable displayA leaker has revealed Samsung Display is about to begin mass production of the new 'creaseless' OLED display designed for an upcoming Apple iPhone.Mar 13, 2026 11:05 AM CDT
• The Simpsons Hit & Run creator says a remake isn't off the tableOne of the writers of The Simpsons Hit & Run has said fans shouldn't rule out the possibility of the title being revived, 'never say never'.Mar 13, 2026 10:50 AM CDT
• New Witcher 3 DLC hope takes a hit after CD Projekt Red confirms no 'secret' Cyberpunk 2077 contentCD Projekt Red has said it isn't currently working on a 'secret new DLC' for Cyberpunk 2077, casting doubt on the Witcher 3 DLC rumors.Mar 13, 2026 10:31 AM CDT
• Windows 11 is officially getting support for 1000Hz+ monitorsMicrosoft has confirmed on the Windows Blog that Windows 11 PCs will soon support 1000Hz refresh rate monitors, paving the way for ultra-fast framerates.Mar 13, 2026 6:32 AM CDT
• Jeff Kaplan calls Blizzard's Overwatch 2 ultimatum the biggest 'f*ck you' of his careerFormer Blizzard Game designer Jeff Kaplan has revealed how a former Blizzard executive gave him the biggest 'f*ck you' of his career.Mar 13, 2026 6:00 AM CDT
• Forza Horizon 6 is so big the developers split into two teamsPlayground Games has revealed some interesting details about Forza Horizon 6, and how the creation of Tokyo called for a dedicated development team.Mar 13, 2026 5:30 AM CDT
• Bluepoint tech lead hints at why Sony may 'pull back' on PC releasesThe CEO of Bluepoint has hinted at why Sony has decided to pull back from the PC market, and it isn't because of Xbox's Project Helix.Mar 13, 2026 5:02 AM CDT
• AMD's Radeon and FSR Redstone were a no-show at GDC 2026, and that's troublingAMD's Radeon brand and PC gaming technologies like FSR Redstone for its latest RDNA 4 generation of PC gaming GPUs was a no-show at GDC 2026.Mar 13, 2026 12:26 AM CDT
• NVIDIA CEO celebrates 25 years of GeForce 3, says 'without GeForce' there's 'no AI''Without GeForce there would be no CUDA, without CUDA, there would be no AI, without AI, there would be no today,' NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang says.Mar 12, 2026 11:29 PM CDT
• PC shipments now expected to drop by over 11% in 2026, causing 'massive disruption'A new report from the International Data Corporation (IDC) says the current memory crisis is a lot worse than originally expected.Mar 12, 2026 11:02 PM CDT
• V-COLOR's new 1+1 Value Pack DDR5 memory includes one working module and one 'RGB Filler'V-COLOR will sell its Manta DDR5 XSky and XFinity DDR5 memory in new 1+1 kits that include one working module and an RGB Filler for that dual-DIMM look.Mar 12, 2026 10:33 PM CDT
• Xbox's Project Helix supports Path Tracing with AMD's new AI-powered FSR Multi Frame GenerationXbox Project Helix will support path tracing with FSR Diamond's new AI-powered FSR Upscaling, Multi Frame Generation, and Ray Regeneration technologies.Mar 12, 2026 9:58 PM CDT

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