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Next-gen Series X/S Fable reboot should have an awesome storylineControl's narrative lead writer Anna Megill is penning the storyline for Microsoft's new Fable reboot. How will it turn out?Dec 29, 2020 1:47 PM CST
Report: PS5 ships record-breaking 3.4 million units in four weeksSony's PlayStation 5 comes swinging out of the gate with 3.4 million units shipped worldwide, but full sales are unknown.Dec 29, 2020 11:17 AM CST
A bunch of custom PS5 faceplates are coming from dbrand in 2021Sony PlayStation 5 owners will soon be able to buy custom PS5 faceplates from dbrand, takes a dig at Cyberpunk 2077 developer CDPR.Dec 28, 2020 10:43 PM CST
Expect next-gen upgrades for Assassin's Creed Valhalla soonUbisoft isn't squeezing the most out of next-gen consoles and PCs, but the developer wants to 'continue to capitalize on that'.Dec 28, 2020 8:21 PM CST
Remember Titan Quest? THQ Nordic is teasing a sequel to the ARPGTHQ Nordic is teasing a sequel to the old school PC action RPG Titan Quest, and it could feature native four-player co-op play.Dec 28, 2020 5:35 PM CST
Chris Roberts: Star Citizen is making 'tremendous strides'Cloud Imperium Games founder and CEO Chris Roberts says Star Citizen is making 'tremendous strides' as we head into 2021.Dec 27, 2020 8:27 PM CST
Warframe dev will remain indie after Tencent buyout: no changes comingTencent now owns Warframe developer Digital Extremes, but fear not: The devs will remain independent and community-driven.Dec 27, 2020 5:33 PM CST
This Cyberpunk 2077 build channels one of Morrowind's best featuresThis Cyberpunk 2077 character build uses special augmentations and lets players 'fly' around Night City with a super jump.Dec 27, 2020 3:44 PM CST
Intel Core i9-11900 smiles for the benchmark camera, tested on Z490Intel's new Core i9-11900 benchmarked in the wild, the 8-core/16-thread CPU was boosting to 4.4GHz and keeping up with the 10900K.Dec 26, 2020 11:18 PM CST
Among Us beats PUBG's Steam player numbers in 2020Among Us clashes heads with huge top-sellers on Steam, beating out Red Dead Redemption 2, Doom Eternal, and Cyberpunk 2077.Dec 26, 2020 6:55 PM CST
CD Projekt RED officially getting sued over Cyberpunk 2077 controversyCD Projekt RED is officially getting sued over deceptive practices and misleading investors due to the Cyberpunk 2077 controversy.Dec 26, 2020 4:57 PM CST
The Nintendo Switch used to look kind of like a PSPNintendo's early concepts for the Switch handheld-console hybrid system were pretty strange and rather uncomfortable looking.Dec 24, 2020 6:55 PM CST
Lynx R1 production delayed for better hand tracking camerasThe Lynx R1 mixed reality headsets won't be shipping to backers this year. Production is delayed while they wait for new cameras.Dec 23, 2020 9:28 PM CST
Sony is making 7 TV shows and 3 movies based on its game franchisesSony's new PlayStation Productions label will adapt its video game franchises into seven TV shows and three big-budget films.Dec 23, 2020 5:12 PM CST
One of the founders of Magic Leap left the company this monthSam Miller, the founder of Magic Leap responsible for systems engineering, has left the company to help run a med-tech company.Dec 22, 2020 11:56 PM CST
Flight Simulator VR is out but your computer might not be ready for itMicrosoft's Flight Simulator now supports virtual reality headsets but you'll need a very powerful computer to truly enjoy it.Dec 22, 2020 8:58 PM CST
Apple scoops up 80% of TSMC's new 5nm production capacity for 2021Apple's next-gen A15 Bionic and iPhone 13 series smartphones should pack next-gen 5nm chips that will be made over at TSMC.Dec 22, 2020 7:29 PM CST
Rockstar Games: Quality of home life comes first, work life secondRockstar's work-from-home policies are helping reform previous crunch culture issues, developers say home life comes first now.Dec 22, 2020 1:40 PM CST
Scientists detect 'first serious candidate for alien communication'Scientists have detected a radio wave signal that is now the first serious candidate for alien life communicating with Earth.Dec 22, 2020 2:36 AM CST
Sabrent's awesome M.2 NVMe Thunderbolt 3 discounted from $90 to $60Sabrent's super-fast Thunderbolt 3-based M.2 NVMe SSD enclosure is on sale, down from $90 to $60 -- it's rated for 1600MB/sec.Dec 22, 2020 12:45 AM CST
Apple rumored to unveil its Apple Car in Q3 2021, release in 2024The latest on the Apple Car is that the iPhone and iPad giant will unveil it in 2021 -- with hot new rumors lighting up the car.Dec 21, 2020 11:28 PM CST
NVIDIA announces 'GeForce RTX: Game On' event for January 12, 2021NVIDIA will be hosting a special broadcast event with Senior VP of GeForce, Jeff Fisher, called GeForce RTX: Game On on January 12.Dec 21, 2020 9:47 PM CST
This Cyberpunk 2077 glitch might be the craziest one yetThis ridiculous Cyberpunk 2077 glitch has gotten a ton of attention on social media and is a great example of the game's issues.Dec 20, 2020 3:26 PM CST
Cyberpunk 2077 glitch ruins save files if they exceed 8MBDon't craft too many things or use the item duplication glitch in Cyberpunk 2077...or your save file could be corrupted forever.Dec 20, 2020 10:17 AM CST
Spider-Man Miles Morales sold 70% less copies than 2018's Spider-ManDespite launching on two platforms, the sales of Insomniac's Spider-Man spin-off doesn't hold a candle to the 2018 Spider-Man game.Dec 20, 2020 12:34 AM CST

Report: New PS5 stock to surge in 2021, 18 million PS5s to be shippedSony is reportedly ramping up PlayStation 5 production to huge levels in 2021, and could ship as many as 18 million PS5s.Dec 29, 2020 1:14 PM CST
This 78 x GeForce RTX 3080 crypto mining rig makes $128,000 per year78 x NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 graphics cards mining crypto: should be making around $12,840 per month in ETH mining alone.Dec 28, 2020 11:46 PM CST
Warner Bros. sees a future of cinema in 2023, HBO Max will settle downWarner Bros. hopes to return to exclusive cinema releases in 2023, with HBO Max being a bigger star in 2021 and 2022 for releases.Dec 28, 2020 9:31 PM CST
You can now reserve Samsung's next-gen Galaxy S21 smartphone in the USSamsung's next-gen Galaxy S21 smartphone pre-order registrations are now live in the US, with the full unveiling in January 2021.Dec 28, 2020 7:31 PM CST
This Cyberpunk 2077 mod might give you an extra 30FPS on PCProgrammer CodeZ1LLa releases EZ Optimizer for Cyberpunk 2077 that reportedly offers up to 30FPS more performance -- insane!Dec 28, 2020 12:59 AM CST
Fox Sports uses Sony A7R IV for more cinematic feels in NFL broadcastsFox Sports uses $10,000 'Megalodon' rig: Sony A7R IV, Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM lens, DJI Ronin-S gimbal, and a field monitor.Dec 27, 2020 7:17 PM CST
Activision stock now is higher than its ever been in 26 yearsActivision stock rises higher than its ever been in the history of the company, driven by mega-hits like Shadowlands and Black Ops.Dec 27, 2020 4:45 PM CST
Got a Tesla? Here's how you can make it FART at your neighborsTesla's new holiday update includes a new Boombox mode, which allows for custom audio and some huge fun -- 2021 begins with a bang.Dec 27, 2020 12:12 AM CST
Uh, so ASUS kinda just confirmed the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti with 20GBASUS ROG STRIX GeForce RTX 3080 Ti with 20GB of VRAM confirmed on ASUS support and services page, RTX 3060 with 12GB as well.Dec 26, 2020 10:50 PM CST
Epic Games Store launcher raising temps in AMD CPUsThe Epic Games Store is reportedly chomping up CPU usage and raising temps in AMD Ryzen CPUs when running as a background app.Dec 26, 2020 6:18 PM CST
Xbox store now warns gamers about poor Cyberpunk 2077 performanceMicrosoft has put up a PSA on Cyberpunk 2077's Xbox storefront page to warn Xbox One owners about poor in-game performance.Dec 26, 2020 4:27 PM CST
Cyberpunk 2077 has a auto-drive car glitch if you turn on photo modeThis Cyberpunk 2077 glitch won't let you stop accelerating while driving, and also turns on auto-run when in first-person mode.Dec 24, 2020 5:41 PM CST
Flight Simulator VR may be out, but that doesn't mean you can play itMicrosoft Flight Simulator may support VR, but unless you have the best PC on the planet, you probably won't be playing it in VR.Dec 23, 2020 8:33 PM CST
Noctua's passive cooler reportedly nearing production, pictured hereNoctua's passive fanless CPU cooler is reportedly about to go into production. The company's roadmap suggest this report is true.Dec 23, 2020 4:40 PM CST
VR Cover now sells controller grips for Quest 2 Touch controllersVR Cover just released a set of controller grips for the Oculus Quest 2 Touch controllers that give them Index-like hand grips.Dec 22, 2020 10:58 PM CST
Dirt 5 update improves visuals, 120FPS mode on Xbox Series X includedDirt 5 has 'general visual and performance improvements' in new update, but visual improvement for 120FPS mode on Xbox Series X.Dec 22, 2020 8:22 PM CST
Cyberpunk 2077 sells 13 million, beats Witcher 3 sales by 225%Cyberpunk 2077 is a success with 13 million copies sold after digital and physical refunds/returns, but misses analyst targets.Dec 22, 2020 3:33 PM CST
KFC's new chicken bucket console/PC takes on PS5, Xbox Series XMove over, PS5 and Xbox Series X: The KFConsole mini-PC warms your chicken and while delivering impressive gaming performance.Dec 22, 2020 12:35 PM CST
Hey, Halo fans: US Space Force members will be called 'Guardians'All current and future members of the United States Space Force will officially be called 'Guardians' announces VP Mike Pence.Dec 22, 2020 1:26 AM CST
SpaceX launches classified payload into orbit for the NROSpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket with mysterious classified payload into orbit for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO).Dec 22, 2020 12:29 AM CST
It's so cyberpunk running Cyberpunk 2077 on a Nintendo SwitchCyberpunk 2077 is a dumpster fire on the PS4 and Xbox One but it is cranking away on a Nintendo Switch -- which is awesome.Dec 21, 2020 10:49 PM CST
NVIDIA Hopper GPU reportedly delayed, Lovelace GPU coming soon on 5nmNVIDIA reportedly delaying its next-gen Hopper GPU architecture, in comes Lovelace -- multi-chip module (MCM) GPU delayed?Dec 21, 2020 9:02 PM CST
Law firms are ready to sue Cyberpunk 2077 dev on grounds of deceptionAt least four law firms are investigating and preparing possible class action lawsuits against CD Projekt over Cyberpunk 2077.Dec 20, 2020 1:51 PM CST
CDPR to refund all Cyberpunk 2077 copies 'out of pocket' until Dec. 21CD Projekt RED is allowing full refunds of all console/PC Cyberpunk 2077 retail copies in a limited window until December 21.Dec 20, 2020 2:33 AM CST
New Cyberpunk 2077 update removes cheats on PC, but mods are comingCDPR is removing development console access to prevent games from crashing and glitching the game, but teases mod support.Dec 19, 2020 11:31 PM CST

CD Projekt will 'vigorously' defend against Cyberpunk 2077 lawsuitsCD Projekt RED will fight the new Cyberpunk 2077 lawsuits tooth and nail, and plans to make a strong case against the allegations.Dec 29, 2020 12:15 PM CST
LG's new refrigerators can be opened with just your voiceLG's new 2021 family of InstaView fridges can be opened with a voice command, would be handy if you have groceries in your hands.Dec 28, 2020 11:06 PM CST
Check out this PS5 made from solid GOLD that costs close to $1 millionCaviar announces Golden Rock: a one-of-a-kind golden version of the PlayStation 5 -- 20KG of gold used, costs nearly $1 million.Dec 28, 2020 8:45 PM CST
NVIDIA's next-gen AD102 GPU: RTX 4090 twice as fast as the RTX 3090?!NVIDIA's next-gen Lovelace Ada AD102 GPU rumored to pack a huge 18432 CUDA cores... up from the 10752 on GA102 in the RTX 3090.Dec 28, 2020 5:36 PM CST
Elon Musk: SpaceX to test Super Heavy booster in 'a few months'Elon Musk says that flight testing on SpaceX's new Super Heavy booster will begin in 'a few months' from now -- for Starship.Dec 27, 2020 9:30 PM CST
PS5's Returnal is the game Mass Effect Andromeda should've beenHousemarque's new next-gen Returnal game on PlayStation 5 sports snappy third-person combat akin to Mass Effect Andromeda.Dec 27, 2020 6:29 PM CST
Kanye West almost made a Nintendo game...how crazy would it have been?Back in 2016, Kanye West wanted to work with Nintendo of America on a mysterious game. Imagine what it could've been like?Dec 27, 2020 4:14 PM CST
Researchers in Korea made an artificial sun at 100 million degreesResearchers at the Korean Superconducting Tokamak Advanced Research (KSTAR) facility create an artificial sun, 100 million degrees.Dec 26, 2020 11:45 PM CST
MSI details its beefy Radeon RX 6800 XT GAMING X TRIO graphics cardMSI showcases its custom Radeon RX 6800 XT GAMING X TRIO graphics card, while also teasing the Radeon RX 6900 XT GAMING X TRIO.Dec 26, 2020 10:15 PM CST
This new PS5 feature avoids lots of confusion for next-gen playersNo mix ups! The PlayStation 5 now lets you know whether you're about to launch an older PS4 or next-gen PS5 version of a game.Dec 26, 2020 5:49 PM CST
Yes, Halo Infinite is still releasing on last-gen Xbox One consolesHalo Infinite is still coming to base Xbox One last-gen consoles as 343 Industries squashes a new rumor that has gamers buzzing.Dec 25, 2020 4:27 PM CST
Cyberpunk 2077 8MB save corruption glitch is now fixed on PCCD Projekt RED fixes Cyberpunk 2077's terrible 8MB save corruption glitch, but it won't fix your existing corrupted saves.Dec 24, 2020 4:27 PM CST
Oculus is investigating reports of skin irritation and taking actionSome people are having a reaction to their Quest 2 face cushion. Oculus is looking into the problem and is committed to fixing it.Dec 23, 2020 5:19 PM CST
HTC's next headset said to take VR industry 'to another level'HTC's China President recently revealed in an interview that 'next level' Vive VR headsets are coming in 2021. No details yet.Dec 23, 2020 12:55 AM CST
Anker just released a magnetic charge dock for Oculus Quest 2Anker's new Charge Dock for Oculus Quest 2 gives you magnetic, cable-free charging for your VR headset and Touch controllers.Dec 22, 2020 9:58 PM CST
Gran Turismo 7 boss wants to 'deliver the best to everyone' on PS5Gran Turismo 7 director says studio does not 'want to make concessions on anything' and 'want to deliver the best to everyone'Dec 22, 2020 7:51 PM CST
Scalpers made nearly $30 million profit from PS5, Xbox Series X salesScalpers are making a killing from selling PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles via eBay auctions at marked up sale prices.Dec 22, 2020 2:27 PM CST
PS5 with liquid metal lasts 24% longer in heat test than thermal pasteNew heat stress tests reveal interesting results about the PlayStation 5's thermal compound, and shows thermal paste can work too.Dec 22, 2020 11:48 AM CST
NVIDIA taps Samsung again for new Ampere GPU production on 8nm in 2021We all know how hard it is to buy a GeForce RTX 30 series card right now, but NVIDIA's new deal with Samsung should help that.Dec 22, 2020 1:00 AM CST
Apple Car to debut in 2024 with 'next level' battery technologyApple Car production will kick off in 2024 with totally 'next level' battery design, will 'radically' reduce cost of batteries.Dec 21, 2020 11:52 PM CST
Cyberpunk 2077 reviewers hit with $27K fine if they leaked out contentReviewers that leaked out gameplay video from Cyberpunk 2077 before their NDA expired faced fines of $27,000... per infringement.Dec 21, 2020 10:14 PM CST
End of an era: Xbox 360 Halo games go offline in 2021343i will shut down online servers for legacy Halo games on Xbox 360 in 2021, forcing gamers to buy the MCC to play online.Dec 20, 2020 4:15 PM CST
Analysts drop Cyberpunk 2077 sales forecasts by 20%Controversy and mass refunds have caused key analysts to lower their Cyberpunk 2077 game sales forecast targets by nearly 20%Dec 20, 2020 12:17 PM CST
Fallout 76's new 2021 roadmap outlined, Season 4 set for MarchBethesda is still slowing righting Fallout 76's sinking ship, and promises more updates and content are on the way in 2021.Dec 20, 2020 1:39 AM CST
NVIDIA's new GeForce Hotfix driver 460.97 released, fixes 5 bugsNVIDIA's new GeForce Hotfix Driver 460.97 fixes some issues that were reported by the community after the previous driver release.Dec 19, 2020 10:31 PM CST

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