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- Here's how to get a free copy of Halo 5 Guardians from MicrosoftHalo Infinite has been delayed, but you can still grab a free copy of Halo 5 Guardians on Xbox with a simple account sign up.Oct 21, 2020 12:25 PM CDT
- Here's the leaked specs on the next-gen AMD Radeon RX 6900 XTAMD's next-gen Radeon RX 6900 XT is powered by the Navi 21 XTX, with 16GB of GDDR6 and a 2040MHz game clock, 2330MHz boost clock.Oct 21, 2020 2:56 AM CDT
- NVIDIA shows how good DLSS 2.0 tech is with new Enlisted game trailerEnlisted is a launch title for Xbox Series X/S at 4K 60FPS, but on the PC and GeForce with NVIDIA DLSS 2.0 tech -- it's incredible.Oct 20, 2020 11:24 PM CDT
- COLORFUL GeForce RTX 3080 iGame Ultra: super-limited edition cardCOLOFUL's most-limited GeForce RTX 3080 iGame Ultra, like every other GeForce RTX 3080 on the planet right now -- but more so.Oct 20, 2020 9:52 PM CDT
- AMD learns from NVIDIA: Radeon RX 6000, Ryzen 5000 launch guidelinesAMD reportedly sets guidelines with retailers to avoid any launch issues with consumers over Radeon RX 6000, Ryzen 5000 series.Oct 20, 2020 7:38 PM CDT
- LG's new 65-inch rollable OLED TV costs a mind-blowing $78,000LG introduces the world's first rollable OLED to the South Korean market, and it commands an astronomical $78,000 price tag.Oct 20, 2020 4:27 PM CDT
- SK Hynix buys Intel's NAND business for $9 billionSK Hynix has purchased Intel's NAND flash business for $9 billion in sweeping storage deal, but it won't own Optane SSD tech.Oct 20, 2020 9:33 AM CDT
- Here's a family photo of the Zen 3-powered AMD Ryzen 5000 series CPUsAMD's next-gen Zen 3-based Ryzen 9 5950X + Ryzen 9 5900X + Ryzen 7 5800X + Ryzen 5 5600X all smile for the camera in family photo.Oct 19, 2020 11:27 PM CDT
- A $10,000 bounty for a Quest 2 jailbreak has already been claimedA software developer put up a $5000 bounty for a Quest 2 jailbreak. Palmer Luckey matched it and someone already claimed it.Oct 19, 2020 9:21 PM CDT
- Xbox Series X external storage: 128GB minimum and USB 3.0 requiredMicrosoft's next-gen console has specific requirements for its external expandable storage, including 128GB of free space.Oct 19, 2020 4:22 PM CDT
- Final Fantasy VII + Final Fantasy VIII duo pack coming to SwitchSquare Enix is releasing a $40 dual-game cartridge in APAC and Europe containing some of the best Final Fantasy games ever made.Oct 19, 2020 1:32 PM CDT
- Square Enix 'couldn't develop anything' during COVID-19 lockdownsSquare Enix's development pipelines were interrupted during COVID-19 lockdowns, disruption will be felt in the long-term future.Oct 18, 2020 3:32 PM CDT
- Wolfenstein 3 to tap high-speed SSDs to radically change game designMachineGames is excited about next-gen PCIe 4.0 SSD storage, and plans to use the high-speed flash to revolutionize game dev.Oct 18, 2020 12:15 PM CDT
- SideQuest is seeing rapid growth following Quest 2 releaseSideQuest, the alternative marketplace for Quest content, saw 15,000 new users sign up following the launch of Oculus Quest 2.Oct 16, 2020 6:55 PM CDT
- Xbox Series X SSD: SK Hynix 4D TLC NAND, Phison E19 memory controllerXbox Series X/S consoles are optimized for read/write-heavy loads and increased durability thanks to TLC 4D NAND flash memory.Oct 16, 2020 5:25 PM CDT
- New Analogue Duo console preserves a weird time in 80s and 90s gamingAnalogue's new Duo console aims to preserve yet another generation of console gaming, this time with a universal NEC player.Oct 16, 2020 11:33 AM CDT
- Sony teases holographic screen, Spatial Reality Display costs $5000Sony teases its new Spatial Reality Display, with an amazing 3D optical experience for a tease of the future -- costs $5000.Oct 16, 2020 12:25 AM CDT
- Someone is flying over LAX in a jet pack -- is it Iron Man?!Someone is flying around in a jet pack like a rocket man, annoying air traffic controllers at LAX -- and it's not the first time.Oct 15, 2020 9:59 PM CDT
- 3dRudder is now shipping a wireless model for standalone headsets3dRudder is now shipping a wireless version of its locomotion controller that works with Oculus Quest and Pico Neo standalone VR.Oct 15, 2020 8:38 PM CDT
- You can steal cars in Cyberpunk 2077, just like in Grand Theft AutoCD Projekt RED gives a deep dive on all the vehicles in Cyberpunk 2077 that can be customized, stolen, and raced in Night City.Oct 15, 2020 6:51 PM CDT
- PlayStation 5 UI revolutionizes Xbox One's old Snap Mode featureThe PS5 revolutionizes an old scrapped feature on the Xbox One, improving Snap Mode with in-game picture-in-picture content.Oct 15, 2020 3:32 PM CDT
- Yardian Pro Smart Sprinkler Controller: green thumbs go tech thumbsYardian Pro smart sprinkler controller provides you with controlling your irrigation system in a simple way, for under $200.Oct 15, 2020 4:52 AM CDT
- All of EK's water cooling starter kits are now copper-basedEK is no longer selling aluminum-based individual components and starter kits. Fluid Gaming parts now only available in pre-builts.Oct 14, 2020 9:46 PM CDT
- BioShock director's new game is now in 'later stages of production'BioShock creator Ken Levine and his team are in the 'later stages of production' of their new sci-fi immersive shooter title.Oct 14, 2020 8:31 PM CDT
- Snap's Lens Studio 3.2 supports Apple's LiDAR camera for seamless ARLens Studio 3.2 now supports Apple's new iPhone 12 Pro lineup with LiDAR cameras. Now developers can create more believable AR.Oct 14, 2020 6:43 PM CDT
- Atari's new hotel concepts look like a futuristic sci-fi dreamscapeAtari has lofty ambitions for its new hotels and resorts, and new stylish renders reveal a retro-futuristic sci-fi design.Oct 21, 2020 10:33 AM CDT
- Cyberpunk 2077 has realistic lip-sync in 10 languages thanks to AICD PROJEKT RED used AI (artificial intelligence) to have full lip-sync for every single voiced character in the 10 languages.Oct 21, 2020 1:31 AM CDT
- Phison E18 controller exclusive: mind blowing 7.4GB/sec read speedsPhison's next-gen E18 SSD controller teased, with our industry sources giving us a tease of these huge 7.4GB/sec read speeds.Oct 20, 2020 11:11 PM CDT
- ASUS shows off GeForce RTX 3070 KO (Korean Origin) graphics cardASUS has unveiled a new GeForce RTX 3070 graphics card that is exclusive to the South Korean market, the new RTX 3070 KO.Oct 20, 2020 8:59 PM CDT
- AMD Radeon RX 6000 series: reference up to 320W, custom cards 355WAMD's new Big Navi is a Big Power hungry GPU: Navi 21 XT reportedly has 320W TBP, custom Navi 21 XT cards will use up to 355W.Oct 20, 2020 6:53 PM CDT
- Modern Warfare, Warzone install size shrinks thanks uninstall optionsGamers can now choose to custom uninstall features and modes they don't want in order to shrink the game's massive 250GB install.Oct 20, 2020 3:26 PM CDT
- GIVEAWAY: Gaming peripherals upgrade thanks to Corsair worth $280Corsair's Vengeance K60 keyboard, HS60 HAPTIC headset with Haptic Bass, and KATAR PRO Wireless mouse are yours to win right here!Oct 20, 2020 1:52 AM CDT
- It is now possible to do mixed reality with a Quest 2 and an iPadMixed reality recording is now possible without a computer. All you need is a Quest 2 an iPad and some experimental software.Oct 19, 2020 10:51 PM CDT
- AMD Navi 21 XT GPU: up to 2.4GHz game clock, 250W+ TDP, 16GB GDDR6AMD's next-gen RDNA 2-based Radeon RX 6000 series: Navi 21 XT variant rocks 2.4GHz game clock, 16GB GDDR6, and 2.4GHz game clock.Oct 19, 2020 9:10 PM CDT
- Intel to sell NAND flash memory business to SK Hynix for $10 billionIntel plans to sell its high-performance NAND flash biz to SK Hynix, the world's second largest memory-maker, for $10 billion.Oct 19, 2020 3:14 PM CDT
- Watch Dogs Legion microtransation store sells playable charactersWatch Dogs Legion will have an in-game microtransaction storefront that sells playable characters, cosmetics, etc for real money.Oct 19, 2020 12:16 PM CDT
- MachineGames wants to make more co-op multiplayer gamesMachineGames wants to take its learnings from Youngblood and apply them to future games, Wolfenstein 3 could have co-op too.Oct 18, 2020 2:21 PM CDT
- PlayStation 5 to sell an absurd 200 million consoles, analyst predictsOne analyst has ridiculously high expectations for the PS5, expecting the next-gen console to sell 45 million more units than PS2.Oct 17, 2020 1:10 PM CDT
- Sony won't actively spy on your PlayStation 5 voice chatsSony is adding a new security feature that allows gamers to record their voice chat interactions with others and report them.Oct 16, 2020 6:21 PM CDT
- Project xCloud could bring Series X performance to Xbox One consolesMicrosoft says it could use Project xCloud streaming to bring next-gen Xbox Series X/S games and performance to Xbox One consoles.Oct 16, 2020 1:34 PM CDT
- Assassin's Creed Valhalla is now finished and ready to shipAssassin's Creed Valhalla has gone gold, and the Viking historical fantasy is finished and ready to ship on all platforms.Oct 16, 2020 10:41 AM CDT
- Assassin's Creed Valhalla PC needs RTX 2080 for 4K 30FPS on UltraAssassin's Creed Valhalla PC system requirements: SSD recommended, 16GB RAM and Radeon RX 5700 XT or GeForce RTX 2080 for 4K 30FPS.Oct 15, 2020 11:24 PM CDT
- XFX China gets rid of 'almost all' Radeon RX cards to mining farmsXFX China reportedly gets rid of 'almost all' of its Radeon RX 500 and Radeon RX 5000 series graphics cards to mining farms.Oct 15, 2020 9:31 PM CDT
- EVGA's new 'XOC 450W' BIOS for GeForce RTX 3080 FTW3 Ultra releasedEVGA GeForce RTX 3080 FTW3 Ultra receives new BIOS that lets 450W of power flow through the card with the new XOC BIOS released.Oct 15, 2020 8:35 PM CDT
- Xbox Series X stays cool with frosty 49C temps while playing in 120FPSThe Xbox Series X's high-end vapor chamber cooler and 130mm fan ensure optimum cooling even under demanding loads like 120FPS.Oct 15, 2020 5:16 PM CDT
- PlayStation 5 makes you pay to get in-game hints and tipsSony adds more value to PlayStation Plus by including an in-game hint system in the PS5's UI, showing on-screen tips as you play.Oct 15, 2020 12:15 PM CDT
- Google Meet for Glass offers hands-free collaboration for techniciansGoogle is running a beta program for Google Meet for Glass, a new version of the Meet application specifically designed for Glass.Oct 15, 2020 12:44 AM CDT
- American rapper Logic buys ultra-rare Pokemon card for $220,000American rapper Logic (Robert Bryson Hall II) has dumped down $220,000 on an ultra-rare Pokemon card for his growing collection.Oct 14, 2020 9:23 PM CDT
- Gears 5 looks no different on Xbox Series X over the Xbox One XGears 5 should be a visual delight on the next-gen Xbox Series X, but with all that new CPU and GPU grunt it looks no better.Oct 14, 2020 8:00 PM CDT
- CD Projekt RED devs worked 16hr work days on Cyberpunk 2077 since 2019CD Projekt RED developers have been working massive work weeks since 2019 to finish up Cyberpunk 2077, anonymous sources say.Oct 14, 2020 5:51 PM CDT
- PayPal will allow cryptocurrency for buying, selling, shopping in 2021PayPal announces it will allow cryptocurrencies through their 26 million merchants in early 2021 in buying, selling, shopping.Oct 21, 2020 7:56 AM CDT
- Impossible Foods has plant-based milk, says it tastes like real milkImpossible Foods moving away from making plant-based meat, moves into plant-based milk alternative that it calls Impossible Milk.Oct 21, 2020 12:32 AM CDT
- This is the most next-gen game ever, and you've never heard about itTeardown could easily become the next Minecraft, with some of the best destruction physics that I've seen in a game... ever.Oct 20, 2020 10:30 PM CDT
- NASA teams with Nokia to install a 4G network on the moon by 2028NASA has been funded up to get technology onto the surface of the moon, with plans to get 4G internet access installed by 2028.Oct 20, 2020 8:20 PM CDT
- Netflix rakes in $6.4 billion in Q3, expects 200 million subscribersNetflix's Q3'20 earnings are stellar with $6.4 billion in revenues, 195 active subscribers, and $790 million in net income.Oct 20, 2020 5:33 PM CDT
- Xbox Series X will revolutionize legacy Halo games with 120FPS supportAll Halo games in the Master Chief Collection will hit PC-level performance on Xbox Series X with options up to 4K 120FPS.Oct 20, 2020 2:36 PM CDT
- Quest 2 is very good for developers, sales through the roofQuest 2 is selling well and its driving software sales along with it. VR developers reported huge sales gains following the launch.Oct 19, 2020 11:53 PM CDT
- Pimax secured a $20 million investment to improve customer experiencePimax secured a $20 million Series B investment which will enable it to improve its development and customer service efforts.Oct 19, 2020 10:03 PM CDT
- Halloween's scariest game might not be playable on PlayStation 5One of the most scary Halloween horror games on PlayStation 4 may not be playable on Sony's next-gen PlayStation 5 console.Oct 19, 2020 5:33 PM CDT
- Call of Duty's Haunting in Verdansk is the ultimate Halloween eventInfinity Ward goes all out with its new Haunting of Verdansk Halloween event in Modern Warfare and Warzone with tons of content.Oct 19, 2020 2:28 PM CDT
- Betelgeuse, the star that will explode, is 25% closer than we thoughtScientists that have been keeping an eye on the mysterious red star Betelgeuse have said its 25% closer than they thought.Oct 19, 2020 2:35 AM CDT
- Watch Dogs Legion runs at 4K 30FPS with ray tracing on PS5, Xbox SXWatch Dogs Legion won't hit 4K 60FPS on PS5 and Xbox Series X, instead opts for ray-traced visuals and a frame rate drop to 30FPS.Oct 18, 2020 2:20 PM CDT
- Sony can dynamically control PlayStation 5 fan speeds via game updatesSony will use real-time data to monitor the PS5's system temps and plans to use online game updates to change fan speeds.Oct 16, 2020 7:03 PM CDT
- Facebook abandoned the whole Go platform; Quest 2 can't play Go gamesOculus Quest 2 is not backwards compatible with the company's older platforms. Quest 2 can't play Oculus Go and GearVR games.Oct 16, 2020 5:26 PM CDT
- Spencer: Bethesda games can stay Xbox exclusive and still work for usMicrosoft will release new Bethesda games on competing platforms like Sony's PS5 because it wants to, not because it has to.Oct 16, 2020 12:47 PM CDT
- Minecraft's Steve in Super Smash Bros. wants you to eat his meatMinecraft's Steve has arrived in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and his victory pose at the end of a match has raised some eyebrows.Oct 16, 2020 2:33 AM CDT
- Basemark teases new ray tracing benchmark, releases end of 2020Basemark teases new ray tracing benchmark, a first as will work on Windows and DirectX 12 as well as Linux and Vulkan, impressive.Oct 15, 2020 10:31 PM CDT
- FitXR is adding dance workouts to its VR fitness repertoireFitXR is adding new features to its virtual reality exercise app. It's no longer just about boxing, dancing routines are coming.Oct 15, 2020 9:07 PM CDT
- ASUS PG32UQX revealed: 32-inch 4K 144Hz Mini-LED monitor with HDMI 2.1The new ASUS ROG Strix PG32UQX has a large 32-inch Mini-LED panel, native 4K resolution and 144Hz refresh with HDMI 2.1.Oct 15, 2020 7:29 PM CDT
- Destiny 2 hits 4K 60FPS on PS5, Xbox Series X with custom FOV sliderBungie confirms perf targets for Destiny 2's free next-gen upgrade on PS5 and Xbox Series X, 4K 60FPS possible with FOV slider.Oct 15, 2020 4:04 PM CDT
- Cybershoes for Quest is in the works, Kickstarter campaign coming soonCybershoes today announced its intent to build a wireless version of its locomotion peripheral that works with Oculus Quest.Oct 15, 2020 8:04 AM CDT
- Check out this teardown of a Quest 2 headsetThe Oculus Quest 2 is a complicated device. We know that because someone already tore one apart within hours of receiving theirs.Oct 14, 2020 10:48 PM CDT
- NVIDIA will shift over to TSMC for new 7nm Ampere GPUs in 2021NVIDIA will reportedly shift over most of the workload of producing 7nm Ampere GPUs to TSMC, away from Samsung 8nm right now.Oct 14, 2020 9:02 PM CDT
- DOOM Eternal running on a fridge... Hell has never been so coolHere's DOOM Eternal streaming through Xbox Game Pass through Cloud Gaming on a Samsung smart fridge through a Galaxy Z Fold 2.Oct 14, 2020 7:27 PM CDT
- Mass Effect trilogy remaster collection rated in Korea, coming soonishBioWare's upcoming Mass Effect Legendary Edition trilogy remaster has been rated by the Korean games board, announcement incoming?Oct 14, 2020 4:56 PM CDT
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