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Researchers discover a Solar System 'superhighway' for space travelA new Solar System 'superhighway' network of routes discovered will open up spacecraft to travel much quicker than before.Dec 12, 2020 8:52 PM CST
Cyberpunk 2077 running on AMD APU kicks PS4, Xbox One's 15FPS junkCyberpunk 2077 running on an AMD Renoir APU (Ryzen 5 4500U APU based on Zen 2 tech) is capable of 30-35FPS at 1280 x 800 res.Dec 12, 2020 1:28 AM CST
Facebook simultaneously under fire from US and German authoritiesThe FTC and the German Federal Cartel Office think Mark Zuckerberg is operating monopoly and they're on a mission to stop him.Dec 11, 2020 11:18 PM CST
Ark: Survival Evolved sequel announced, Vin Diesel stars in Ark 2Studio Wildcard announces ARK II, a sequel to ARK: Survival Evolved that stars Vin Diesel as a next-gen dinosaur hunter.Dec 11, 2020 9:33 PM CST
Cyberpunk 2077 runs, looks like RUBBISH on base PS4, 720p at 15FPSCyberpunk 2077 runs like cyber-trash on base model PlayStation 4 and Xbox One S consoles, dropping down to an abysmal 15FPS.Dec 11, 2020 7:28 PM CST
New Cyberpunk 2077 update reduces pop-in, fixes TONS of questsCyberpunk 2077's new 1.04 hotfix clocks in at 17GB, and has a bunch of fixes on PS4 and PC including quest bugs and textures.Dec 11, 2020 5:28 PM CST
New Ghost n' Goblins Resurrected delivers unique picturebook visualsCapcom's NES classic hard-as-nails sidescroller Ghosts N' Goblins gets reborn on the Switch with a stylish new animated design.Dec 11, 2020 12:36 PM CST
Flight Simulator exclusive to Xbox Series X/S, not coming to Xbox OneFlight Simulator is coming to consoles, but it won't be available on Xbox One systems--only the newer Xbox Series X and S.Dec 10, 2020 8:34 PM CST
New Perfect Dark reboot announced from Xbox's The Initiative dev teamThe rumors were true: The Initiative is developing a new Perfect Dark game set in an ecologically-disrupted sci-fi future.Dec 10, 2020 6:56 PM CST
New BioShock game may be set in highly reactive, emergent open worldCloud Chamber has high ambitions for its new BioShock game, including a highly-reactive emergent open world with advanced AI.Dec 10, 2020 4:23 PM CST
GIGABYTE's x470 and B450 motherboards now support Ryzen 5000 CPUsGet your GIGABYTE x470 or B450 motherboard ready for AMD's Ryzen 5000 CPUs in time for the holidays with the latest BIOS release.Dec 9, 2020 11:43 PM CST
Halo Infinite will have 'premium paths', but no randomness/lootboxesHalo Infinite won't have lootboxes, but it will be monetized by 'premium path' customization. We still don't know specifics.Dec 9, 2020 5:33 PM CST
Wondershare PDFelement 8: Is this PDF Editor worth it?Wondershare PDFelement recently released a big new version, which is a boon for users who are looking for Acrobat alternatives.Dec 9, 2020 1:56 PM CST
New PS5 firmware update fixes download issues, Wi-Fi connectivityThe PlayStation 5 gets a new firmware update to v 20.02-2.30 that fixes Wi-Fi and PlayStation 4 game/content download stability.Dec 9, 2020 11:11 AM CST
Intel GPU boss Raja Koduri says GPU Golden Age is here, and he's rightIntel GPU boss Raja Koduri is geeking out on Twitter over all these new GPUs including Intel's upcoming Xe GPUs -- Golden Age GPUs.Dec 8, 2020 9:51 PM CST
Razer's teeny-tiny Tomahawk Gaming Desktop PC is now up for pre-orderRazer's interesting Tomahawk Gaming Desktop is now available for pre-order, starting at $2399 without a GPU or $3199 with RTX 3080.Dec 8, 2020 8:30 PM CST
XPG expands its chassis portfolio with the XPG Defender Pro E-ATX CaseXPG announced the Defender Pro, the company's second computer chassis. The new case features space and cooling for high-end parts.Dec 8, 2020 6:34 PM CST
World of Warcraft Shadowlands is the fastest-selling PC game EVERBlizzard's new World of Warcraft Shadowlands expansion is the quickest-selling PC game of all time, breaking Diablo III's record.Dec 8, 2020 4:07 PM CST
Gaming generated $90 billion for United States economy, ESA saysGaming contributed $90 billion to the U.S. economy in 2019, the ESA reports, and more than 214 million Americans play video games.Dec 8, 2020 2:28 PM CST
Cyberpunk 2077 review round up, read them all here in one spotCyberpunk 2077 reviews are out -- most love it, but note that it has a bunch of bugs (even with all the delays) and so-so story.Dec 7, 2020 10:28 PM CST
Sony: Supporting PS4 and PS5 at the same time is 'rational'Sony isn't ready to give up on the PS4's huge 110 million install base and plans to keep releasing cross-gen games for years.Dec 7, 2020 6:15 PM CST
Surprise: Gran Turismo 7 isn't coming to PS4, is exclusive to PS5Sony isn't forcing Polyphony to make a current-gen version, Gran Turismo 7 will be free to push the PS5's next-gen horsepower.Dec 7, 2020 4:17 PM CST
Intel Core i9-11900K spotted on new benchmark, and yep, still on 14nmIntel's next-gen Core i9-11900K smiles for the benchmark camera, after turning up in a new Ashes of the Singularity benchmark.Dec 6, 2020 10:27 PM CST
Cyberpunk 2077 will have a huge 43GB update soon after launchCD PROJEKT RED will have a rather large 43GB update for Cyberpunk 2077 not long after launch, alongside the day-one patch.Dec 6, 2020 7:28 PM CST
Sabrent will soon launch 16TB 2.5-inch SSD, world's largest laptop SSDSabrent will soon have a new ultra-huge 16TB SSD for laptops, which will be the world's largest laptop SSD -- 16 terabytes!Dec 5, 2020 7:29 PM CST

Cyberpunk 2077 hits 1188p 60 FPS on PS5 without optimizationsCyberpunk 2077 runs rough on base PS4 consoles, but fares a lot better on the PS5 thanks to the native boost mode feature.Dec 12, 2020 8:08 PM CST
Cyberpunk 2077 is playable on Linux right now, but it's not the bestCyberpunk 2077 is playable on Linux right now, and while it might not be perfect... it's the most cyber punk way to play it.Dec 12, 2020 12:28 AM CST
XFX reveals new Radeon RX 6900 XT Speedster MERC 319XFX unveils its new Radeon RX 6900 XT Speedster MERC 319 graphics card, virtually identical to the RX 6800 XT version but faster.Dec 11, 2020 10:47 PM CST
2058 Quadra Turbo-R V-Tech from Cyberpunk 2077 is in Forza Horizon 4Forza Horizon 4 update drops the 2058 Quadra Turbo-R V-Tech car from Cyberpunk 2077, and it is free -- won't cost you a cent.Dec 11, 2020 8:26 PM CST
Oculus quietly dropped the price for Rift S, now $299Oculus dropped the price of the Rift S VR headset by $100. Now you can get Facebook's last PC VR headset for under $300.Dec 11, 2020 7:01 PM CST
Cyberpunk 2077 was profitable before it even launchedCyberpunk 2077's massive 8 million pre-order milestone made it profitable before the game even launched, CD Projekt RED confirms.Dec 11, 2020 4:27 PM CST
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia renewed to Season 18FX networks renews It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia for four more seasons, and there's shows planned up until season 18.Dec 11, 2020 11:11 AM CST
ASUS confirms Radeon RX 6900 XT ROG STRIX LC, liquid cooled Big NaviASUS confirms water-cooled Radeon RX 6900 XT ROG STRIX LC, 240mm radiator + kick ass Big Navi water cooled GPU performance.Dec 10, 2020 7:42 PM CST
Hayden Christensen returns as Darth Vader in Obi-Wan Disney+ TV showHayden Christensen will return as Darth Vader in new Obi-Wan Disney+ show that chronicles the early years of Vader's reign.Dec 10, 2020 5:51 PM CST
VRCover for Quest 2 sold out almost immediatelyThe Quest 2 VR Covers sold out faster than we could report on them begin available. All four versions were gone in less than a day.Dec 10, 2020 3:12 PM CST
Japan's largest contact lens maker signed a deal to build AR contactsMojo Vision and Menicon formed a partnership to develop manufacturing technologies for augmented reality contact lens production.Dec 9, 2020 10:40 PM CST
Joe Staten: Halo Infinite is the game Bungie imagined 20 years agoHalo Infinite is now coming in Fall 2021, Joe Staten says it's the definitive Halo experience Bungie imagined 20 years ago.Dec 9, 2020 4:11 PM CST
DualSense stick drift is still a problem after new controller updateSony just released a new DualSense controller firmware update, but it will not fix any sorts of analog stick drift issues.Dec 9, 2020 1:31 PM CST
The lenses in the Lynx-R1 headset are like none we've ever seen beforeThe lenses in the Lynx-R1 mixed reality headset are square and require a very unique warping pattern to see things through them.Dec 8, 2020 11:18 PM CST
SpaceX and Tesla founder Elon Musk seems to be in Cyberpunk 2077Elon Musk seems to have made an appearance in Cyberpunk 2077, CD PROJEKT RED's ambitious new game that features Keanu Reeves.Dec 8, 2020 9:28 PM CST
Cyberpunk 2077 triggers seizures, CDPR reacts to add warningsSome gamers have suffered major seizures playing Cyberpunk 2077, CD PROJEKT RED scrambling to add a proper seizure warning.Dec 8, 2020 7:24 PM CST
In Death: Unchained gets free Siege of Heaven DLC and it's out todayThe best archery game on Oculus Quest just got a DLC pack. The update adds a new mode called gate defense that's easier to learn.Dec 8, 2020 5:16 PM CST
Cyberpunk 2077's new release footage is like a dramatic film trailerCD Projekt RED reveals Cyberpunk 2077's diverse cast of characters in a new dramatic launch trailer that sets a somber tone.Dec 8, 2020 3:33 PM CST
ASRock unveils Radeon RX 6900 XT Phantom Gaming D OC graphics cardAMD Radeon RX 6900 XT custom card announcements begin, ASRock unveils its new Radeon RX 6900 XT Phantom Gaming D 16G OC card.Dec 8, 2020 7:21 AM CST
Cyberpunk 2077 early performance numbers: yeah, it's the new CrysisThese are early numbers, with GUARANTEED more performance at launch as this Cyberpunk 2077 version is slowed down for reviewers.Dec 7, 2020 8:26 PM CST
Square Enix's new Project Athia RPG won't be on Xbox for 2 yearsSony secures a hefty console 24 month exclusivity deal for Square Enix's mysterious new next-gen PlayStation 5 RPG Project Athia.Dec 7, 2020 5:35 PM CST
Cyberpunk 2077 pre-loads now up on GOG, Steam, and Epic Games StoreCD Projekt RED flips on the pre-load switch for Cyberpunk 2077 so players can prep for the game's huge December 10 launch.Dec 7, 2020 3:48 PM CST
CDPR: if you buy Cyberpunk 2077 on GOG, we get 100% of the salesCD PROJEKT RED will take 100% of the sales of Cyberpunk 2077 if its purchased from GOG.com, 70% from Steam, Xbox, PlayStation.Dec 6, 2020 9:21 PM CST
AMD reportedly says YES to custom Radeon RX 6900 XT graphics cardsAMD's new Radeon RX 6900 XT launches on December 8 at a price of $999, with rumors now stating custom models have been approved.Dec 6, 2020 12:27 AM CST
Is your PS5 DualSense stick drifting? These methods won't fix itThe PS5's DualSense controller uses the same analog sticks as the DualShock 4, meaning they're susceptible to stick drive.Dec 5, 2020 1:37 PM CST

Cyberpunk 2077-themed bionic arm is coming to the real-world in 2021CD PROJEKT RED teams with Xbox and non-profit Limbitless Solutions on a Johnny Silverhand-themed real-world prosthetic arm.Dec 12, 2020 7:27 PM CST
PowerColor Radeon RX 6900 XT Red Devil Limited Edition is a huge BEASTPowerColor's new Radeon RX 6900 XT Red Devil Limited Edition unveiled: triple-fan, triple-slot beast with 900W PSU recommendation.Dec 11, 2020 11:47 PM CST
GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6900 XT GAMING OC graphics card unveiledGIGABYTE unveils its custom Radeon RX 6900 XT GAMING OC graphics card, but we don't know what GPU clocks to expect just yet.Dec 11, 2020 10:02 PM CST
So, I met Hideo Kojima in Cyberpunk 2077 and he was an ass to meCD PROJEKT RED uses Kojima Productions boss and Death Stranding creator Hideo Kojima in Cyberpunk 2077 in an awesome cameo.Dec 11, 2020 8:02 PM CST
Hyundai dropped almost $900 million to take control of Boston DynamicsHyundai Motor Group is now in the business of making robotic dogs with its majority acquisition of SoftBank's Boston Dynamics.Dec 11, 2020 6:10 PM CST
Official new Mass Effect 4 shows Liara, confirms trilogy continuityBioWare says 'Mass Effect will continue,' and shows a brief CGI teaser of a new game that has direct continuity ties with ME 1-3.Dec 11, 2020 3:32 PM CST
Cyberpunk 2077 huge on the PC, biggest PC game launch EVERCD PROJEKT RED sees gigantic success on the PC with Cyberpunk 2077 -- 59% of the 8 million pre-orders were from PC gamers.Dec 10, 2020 9:14 PM CST
New Dragon Age 4 teaser shows insane next-gen PS5, Series X graphicsBioWare finally shows in-engine footage of Dragon Age 4, showing amazing next-gen visuals and lighting/environment effects.Dec 10, 2020 7:17 PM CST
Cyberpunk 2077 had 8 million pre-orders, broke $50 million on SteamDespite issues on PS4, Xbox One, Cyberpunk 2077 is a megaton success with over 8 million pre-orders and colossal Steam earnings.Dec 10, 2020 5:00 PM CST
Woman of La Mancha job - locate Anna Hamill: Cyberpunk 2077 guideHere's how to pass the Woman of La Mancha job in Cyberpunk 2077, one of the first gigs in the game after visiting the ripperdoc.Dec 10, 2020 2:13 PM CST
Cyan's Myst is now available on Oculus QuestCyan's classic puzzle adventure game Myst is making its VR debut today on the Oculus Quest platform. It's the full game remade.Dec 9, 2020 9:38 PM CST
Spider-Man Miles Morales loads in less than 10 seconds on PS5The PS5's 5.5GB/sec PCIe 4.0 SSD can load games in a blink of an eye--Miles Morales can load in under 10 seconds on the console.Dec 9, 2020 3:13 PM CST
Spider-Man Miles Morales gets 60FPS ray tracing mode on PS5The PlayStation 5 gets a new firmware update to v 20.02-2.30 that fixes Wi-Fi and PlayStation 4 game/content download stability.Dec 9, 2020 12:22 PM CST
Oculus brings Phase Sync frame timing technology to Quest SDKOculus brought Oculus Rift Phase Sync frame timing management technology to Quest to give developers dynamic performance control.Dec 8, 2020 10:39 PM CST
Medal of Honor VR's recommended specs are a little bit crazyMedal of Honor: Above and Beyond is one of the most demanding VR titles out there, requiring an i7-9700k, RTX 2080 and 340GB.Dec 8, 2020 8:59 PM CST
Cyberpunk 2077 at 4K on $1499 GeForce RTX 3090... just 22FPS averageNVIDIA publishes official Cyberpunk 2077 performance numbers, with the GeForce RTX 3080 capable of just 15FPS average at 4K.Dec 8, 2020 7:04 PM CST
Cross-play is finally coming to Destiny 2 in 2021, Vault of Glass tooBungie finally gives a timeframe for Destiny 2's full cross-play integration, but it may not happen until the next major expansion.Dec 8, 2020 4:44 PM CST
Mushkin's new Alpha series SSDs pack a huge 8TB with 3.3GB/sec speedsMushkin's new Alpha series brings massive 8TB capacities to high-performance PCIe Gen3x4 NVMe SSDs capable of hitting 3.3GB/sec.Dec 8, 2020 3:04 PM CST
ASUS teases custom TUF GAMING Radeon RX 6900 XT graphics cardASUS reveals custom TUF GAMING Radeon RX 6900 XT graphics card, huge 2.9-slot triple-fan beast that will battle the RTX 3090.Dec 8, 2020 6:59 AM CST
Thieves steal 40 boxes worth of GeForce RTX 3090s, valued at $340,000Thieves steal $340,000 worth of GeForce RTX 3090 graphics card from MSI factory in China, with 40 boxes filled with cards.Dec 7, 2020 7:33 PM CST
Halo: Infinite Spring 2021 release possibly leaked by mocap actor343i could have about 3-4 more months to work on Halo: Infinite before it's ready for release on PC and Xbox Series X/S consoles.Dec 7, 2020 4:49 PM CST
Last of Us II writer Neil Druckmann is now co-president of Naughty DogNeill Druckmann has come a long way since 2011's early TLOU dev, and now commands one of the highest positions at Naughty Dog.Dec 7, 2020 3:09 PM CST
US viewers can watch a ton of James Bond movies for free on YouTubeYouTube and MGM have the first 19 movies in the legendary James Bond franchise in the 'Free to Watch' section for US viewers.Dec 6, 2020 8:26 PM CST
Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 888 processor, ready for 2021 smartphonesQualcomm unveils the new Snapdragon 888 processor, packs an integrated 5G modem (after missing from the last chip) and more.Dec 5, 2020 11:24 PM CST
Spider-Man Miles Morales PS5 saves aren't compatible with PS4 versionSpider-Man Miles Morales technically supports cross-saves between PS4 and PS5, but the save compatibility only goes one way.Dec 5, 2020 11:35 AM CST

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