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- Sony confirms State of Play event, says 'no big PS5 announcements'Sony announces State of Play event for August 6, but deflates all hype for the PlayStation 5 by saying 'no big PS5 announcements'Aug 3, 2020 11:26 PM CDT
- Call of Duty: Warzone S5 trailer confirms new train, stadium changesThe entire top of the stadium has been blown away, while a train is now featured in Verdansk which has loot, and it'll crush you.Aug 3, 2020 9:11 PM CDT
- Capcom kicks off FY2020 with best Q1 performance in 41-year historyCapcom kicks off a new Fiscal Year 2020 with its all-time best Q1 performance in its 41-year history thanks to COVID-19.Aug 3, 2020 6:48 PM CDT
- Take-Two hits nearly $1 billion in Q1 net bookings, net income up 91%Take-Two Interactive's Q1 earnings surges as consumers flock to video games during COVID-19 lockdowns and spend millions.Aug 3, 2020 5:10 PM CDT
- Huge 'optimized for Series X' badge removed from Xbox game boxesMicrosoft responds to feedback and plans to remove the huge Optimized for Xbox Series X badge from the front of game cases.Aug 3, 2020 2:28 PM CDT
- DualShock 4 not supported by PlayStation 5 games, Sony confirmsThe DualShock 4 controller isn't compatible with any next-gen PlayStation 5 games, but can be used to play PS4 games on the PS5.Aug 3, 2020 10:42 AM CDT
- Gamers ignore warning from Activision, host in-person Call of Duty LANCall of Duty: Modern Warfare players gathered for a LAN during COVID-19 lockdown, gets Activision's attention and is shut down.Aug 3, 2020 1:49 AM CDT
- NVIDIA in 'advanced talks' to acquire ARM for over $32 billionNVIDIA couldn't get the x86 license from Intel, so the best dish to serve is revenge: acquire competitor ARM for over $32 billion.Aug 2, 2020 11:21 PM CDT
- Sony should unveil PlayStation 5 pricing, open pre-orders on August 6Sony is expected to unveil the price of the PlayStation 5 soon, with an unannounced State of Play event expected on August 6.Aug 2, 2020 9:11 PM CDT
- EA's newly available PC games conquer Steam chartsShortly after putting its games on Steam, EA games jump and dominate PC gaming sales charts, pushing ahead of competitors.Aug 2, 2020 5:16 PM CDT
- Battletoads headed to PC and Xbox One on August 20Check out this new Battletoads trailer, full game releases on August 20. We also have the full PC system requirements, too.Aug 1, 2020 9:11 PM CDT
- Quake will be free on PC during Quakecon 2020Bethesda is giving away free copies of id's grisly medieval shooter Quake during Quakecon 2020, and maybe even Quake II too.Aug 1, 2020 4:36 PM CDT
- Tekken 7 season 4 adds Kunimitsu, new moves for every single characterTekken 7's new fourth season pass update adds tons of new moves for every character in the game, as well as a tease for Kunimitsu.Aug 1, 2020 9:31 AM CDT
- AMD Radeon Instinct MI100 Acturus teased, NVIDIA Ampere destroyer?!AMD Radeon Instinct MI100 accelerator teased, would stomp all over NVIDIA's new Ampere-based A100 accelerator in FP32 compute perf.Jul 31, 2020 10:19 PM CDT
- Flight Simulator coming to Steam on August 18 with TrackIR, VR supportMicrosoft confirms Flight Simulator is coming to Steam on August 18, but it will also have TrackIR and VR support for PC gamers.Jul 31, 2020 8:27 PM CDT
- id may reveal next-gen Doom Eternal PS5, Xbox optimizations soonQuakecon 2020 could reveal a bunch of details about Doom's future, including teases for the next game and next-gen optimizations.Jul 31, 2020 6:15 PM CDT
- EA teases acquisitions as it eyes Warner Bros. gaming buyoutEA is continually eyeing new acquisitions, possibly WB Games, but they care more about development talent than buying new IPs.Jul 31, 2020 4:57 PM CDT
- As sports seasons are put on hold, fans to turn EA games for their fixAs COVID-19 closes down stadiums, fans are surging to EA sports games like FIFA and Madden to engage with favorite past-times.Jul 31, 2020 10:32 AM CDT
- Hyper Scape to leave open beta, season 1 will launch on August 11thUbisoft has announced its new battle royale shooter will be leaving open beta, and headed for full release on August 11th.Jul 31, 2020 2:38 AM CDT
- GeForce RTX 3090: 50% faster than RTX 2080 Ti in early benchmarksNVIDIA's purported GeForce RTX 3090 (or RTX 3080 Ti) is reportedly 50% faster than the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti in TimeSpy Extreme.Jul 30, 2020 9:11 PM CDT
- Apple's Q3'20 revenues hit record high of $59.7 billionApple's Q3'20 earnings were the best in the company's history with a record-breaking $59.7 billion in total global revenues.Jul 30, 2020 6:28 PM CDT
- EA game sales up 202% in Q1'21, live services hit $1.1 billionEA's Q1'21 results strongly outperform company expectations with stellar growth in live services (+61%) and game sales (+202%)Jul 30, 2020 3:46 PM CDT
- You can watch the NASA's Mars 2020 launch livestream right hereNASA has announced when the launch window for the Mars 2020 rover will be, and started a livestream so everyone can join in.Jul 30, 2020 3:32 AM CDT
- Roblox is now home to over 150 million players per month150,000,000 players per month in Roblox, developer on track to earn $250 million in 2020 -- up from the $110 million made in 2019.Jul 29, 2020 11:32 PM CDT
- DigiTimes: PlayStation 5 sales to DESTROY the Xbox Series XSony expected to sell up to 170 million PlayStation 5 consoles in 5 years, which would eclipse Microsoft's Xbox Series X.Jul 29, 2020 7:19 PM CDT
- Here's what you need to run Project CARS 3 on the PCProject CARS 3 releases on August 28, with Bandai Namco and Slightly Mad Studios releasing the PC system requirements for the game.Aug 3, 2020 11:15 PM CDT
- Call of Duty: Warzone Season 5 update weighs in at 36GB on PS4Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone Season 5: update is 36GB, but requires 90GB of HDD space to start the download.Aug 3, 2020 8:35 PM CDT
- Grand Theft Auto V has sold 135 million copies worldwideGrand Theft Auto V continues dominating sales charts, moving 5 million copies in a quarter thanks to free Epic Games Store promo.Aug 3, 2020 6:28 PM CDT
- GTA V to be $70 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X next-gen consolesTake-Two says $70 price tag for next-gen games is justified by extraordinary quality, GTA V should be priced accordingly.Aug 3, 2020 4:04 PM CDT
- Spider-Man is exclusive to PS4, PlayStation 5 in new Avengers gameSpider-Man is swinging over to the new Avengers live game, but he's only available on PlayStation, not PC, Xbox, or Stadia.Aug 3, 2020 1:30 PM CDT
- Antec launches its new DF600 FLUX case with 'advanced ventilation'Antec's new FLUX DF600 case is here, offering 'advanced ventilation' with 5 pre-installed RGB fans that will keep your PC cool.Aug 3, 2020 6:40 AM CDT
- MSI Optix MAG272C: 27-inch 1080p 165Hz, VA panel and 1500R curveMSI reveals its new Optix MAG272C gaming monitor, offers a 27-inch VA-based panel with native 1080p, and super-smooth 165Hz.Aug 3, 2020 12:33 AM CDT
- ASRock unveils Radeon RX 5700 XT Challenger Pro 8G OC graphics cardASRock deploys a triple-fan cooler for its new Radeon RX 5700 XT Challenger Pro 8G OC graphics card, powered by Navi and GDDR6.Aug 2, 2020 10:44 PM CDT
- Xbox boss Phil Spencer thanks PC gamers, promises better in the futurePhil Spencer thanks PC gamers for their support, says they have 'more work to do' but happy with Game Pass, Steam success on PC.Aug 2, 2020 8:33 PM CDT
- Amazon profits double to $5.2 billion in Q2'20Amazon, one of the biggest companies in the world, doubled its profits to a thundering $5.2 billion in its second quarter results.Aug 2, 2020 4:44 PM CDT
- AMD Big Navi: 5120 stream processors teased for RDNA 2 flagship againAMD's next-gen Big Navi / RDNA 2 / 'Sienna Cichlid' shaping up to be an Ampere-battling beast, teased with 5120 stream processors.Aug 1, 2020 8:22 PM CDT
- Halo Infinite predictions: campaign & multiplayer monetized separatelyHalo: Infinite should have forked macro-monetization for campaign and multiplayer, complete with in-game microtransactions.Aug 1, 2020 2:23 PM CDT
- The Outer Worlds getting perf, resolution boosts on Xbox Series XObsidian's excellent FPS-RPG The Outer Worlds is getting optimized on Xbox Series X, and two new expansions are on the way.Aug 1, 2020 2:37 AM CDT
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone Season 5 kick off next weekWe can expect big changes in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and battel royale mode Warzone in the upcoming Season 5 update.Jul 31, 2020 9:40 PM CDT
- GALAX unveils HOF OC Lab Diamond DDR4-5000 RAM for enthusiastsGALAXY unveils its new Hall of Fame (HOF) OC Lab Diamond and HOF OC Lab Phantom lines of enthusiast-segment memory @ 5000MHz.Jul 31, 2020 7:25 PM CDT
- Halo 3 battle rifle coming to ODST Firefight on MCC, matchmaking too343i is adding a whole new dimension to the best Halo game's Firefight mode, complete with new weapons, modes, and matchmaking.Jul 31, 2020 5:45 PM CDT
- Halo Infinite multiplayer may be free-to-play, separate from campaignLeaked Halo Infinite promotional info seems to confirm multiplayer is free-to-play on all platforms, which actually makes sense,Jul 31, 2020 12:35 PM CDT
- New Hyper Scape patch nerfs hacks across the board, guns get big buffsUbisoft has announced that the PC Hyper Scape players will be getting a new patch that really changes up the balancing of the game.Jul 31, 2020 3:32 AM CDT
- Facebook now has 2.7 billion monthly active usersFacebook Q2 2020: $18.69 billion in revenue, and now reports a huge 2.7 billion monthly active users during the COVID-19 pandemic.Jul 30, 2020 11:53 PM CDT
- NVIDIA bundles Rainbow Six: Siege with GeForce RTX 20 series cardsNVIDIA bundles Rainbow Six: Siege Gold Edition with their GeForce RTX 20 series graphics cards, includes recent 'Year 5' pass.Jul 30, 2020 8:24 PM CDT
- EA reveals why Star Wars Squadrons is $40 without microtransactionsStar Wars Squadrons isn't a live game, therefore it's not monetized with microtransactions, EA frames it as smaller-scale game.Jul 30, 2020 5:16 PM CDT
- Halo: Infinite runs at 4K 60FPS on Xbox Series X, but does it matter?343i promises Halo: Infinite will run at 4K 60FPS on Xbox Series X and PC, but maybe it should focus more on lighting effects.Jul 30, 2020 3:14 PM CDT
- NASA sets Mars 2020 launch for this Thursday, details and video hereNASA has detailed when the launch of its Mars mission will be, and what kind of things to expect out of the new Mars rover.Jul 30, 2020 2:35 AM CDT
- This new PlayStation 5 patent teases NVIDIA DLSS style technologySony's newly published patent teases NVIDIA Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) technology on its next-gen PlayStation 5 console.Jul 29, 2020 10:50 PM CDT
- Analogue Pocket retro Game Boy handheld: Everything you need to knowAnalogue's new Pocket is the king of handhelds, supporting multiple carts across generations complete with custom display modes.Jul 29, 2020 5:29 PM CDT
- Google Pixel 4a: priced at just $349, it's the new budget championGoogle announces its new mid-range Pixel 4a: priced at just $349, with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G chip, and 3.5mm headphone jack.Aug 3, 2020 10:26 PM CDT
- Here's a list of all of the 120FPS games coming to Xbox Series XMicrosoft's next-gen Xbox Series X will be capable of gaming at the super-smooth 120FPS refresh rate, here's what games will do it.Aug 3, 2020 7:16 PM CDT
- NBA 2K20 made over $1 billion in less than a yearNBA 2K20 will be the best-selling and most lucrative NBA 2K game of all time, and has already exceeded $1 billion in sales/mTX.Aug 3, 2020 5:45 PM CDT
- Ubisoft bets big on streaming with new Parsec dealUbisoft has lofty ambitions for game streaming technology, and its recent deal with Parsec could lead to big future plans.Aug 3, 2020 3:15 PM CDT
- PS4's DualShock 4 is compatible with next-gen Xbox Series X gamesIn an odd twist of fate, Microsoft, not Sony, will keep the PlayStation 4's DualShock 4 controller alive for next-gen gaming.Aug 3, 2020 12:32 PM CDT
- SpaceX Crew Dragon returns to Earth in a successful historic entranceSpaceX has safely returned two astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley back down to Earth in a historic round mission from the ISS.Aug 3, 2020 4:32 AM CDT
- Grounded quickly grows, has over 1 million players in its first 2 daysGrounded quickly acquires over 1 million players in its first 48 hours, monthly delivery of game updates begins August 27.Aug 2, 2020 11:52 PM CDT
- AMD shares shine while Intel falls down and skins its kneesIntel stumbles, AMD rises to the threat: AMD shares hit record high, market cap reaches $90 billion before the next big wave comes.Aug 2, 2020 10:11 PM CDT
- Microsoft considering acquiring TikTok, in talks with Trump adminPresident Trump goes to ban TikTok in the United States, so Microsoft makes moves to acquire the Chinese video sharing giant.Aug 2, 2020 7:40 PM CDT
- PlayStation 5 Pro with multi-GPU tech outlined in new Sony patentA new Sony patent suggests a high-end PS5 Pro console with multiple GPUs, or perhaps even a low-cost box powered by PS Now.Aug 2, 2020 2:06 PM CDT
- Game Pass defines entire Xbox generation, drives year-by-year revenuesXbox Game Pass has consistently raised Microsoft's gaming revenues every year since launch, leading to new 2020 record highs.Aug 1, 2020 6:14 PM CDT
- Halo: Infinite will evolve over time, could be live service after allHalo: Infinite's huge open-world campaign will continually evolve with new content, tweaks and updates befit of a live game.Aug 1, 2020 12:25 PM CDT
- Flight Simulator: machine learning-fueled simulator, grows over timeMicrosoft on Flight Simulator with Free World Updates: 'an ever evolving, machine learning-fueled simulator that grows over time'.Jul 31, 2020 11:09 PM CDT
- No, Elon Musk and Bill Gates are not having an affairWhat next? Alex Jones reveals his parents are Bill Clinton and Ellen, but they used a time machine and Qanon to make it happen?Jul 31, 2020 9:11 PM CDT
- Outriders dev People Can Fly is already working on a new AAA IPTalented shooter developer People Can Fly confirms it's making a new AAA IP for next-gen PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X consoles.Jul 31, 2020 6:52 PM CDT
- Xbox rolls with the punches, embraces Halo Craig meme as new mascotMicrosoft rolls with the punches and acknowledges the Craig the Brute meme, tries to shrug off mockery with good-natured PR speak.Jul 31, 2020 5:19 PM CDT
- 343i on Halo Infinite's graphics: 'We have a lot of work to do'343 Industries acknowledges they have a 'lot of work to do' on Halo: Infinite's visuals, promises to take feedback very seriously.Jul 31, 2020 11:34 AM CDT
- Elon Musk says aliens built the pyramids, 'obviously'Elon Musk has tweeted that aliens built the pyramids, which rounds up the week perfectly. Now we just need the poles to flip.Jul 31, 2020 3:18 AM CDT
- GeForce NOW users can now auto-sync their Steam gaming libraryNVIDIA's game streaming service GeForce NOW can now (heh) synchronize your Steam game library to even better gaming goodness.Jul 30, 2020 10:31 PM CDT
- Samsung's new Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G leaks show camera, display upgradesThis is our best look at Samsung's new Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G smartphone, with its larger front display and camera system upgraded.Jul 30, 2020 7:34 PM CDT
- EA not sure on $70 next-gen PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X gamesUnlike 2K Sports, EA isn't ready to start charging $70 for its next-gen PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X SKU games just yet.Jul 30, 2020 4:50 PM CDT
- Rocket League goes free-to-play, but only on the Epic Games StorePsyonix is making Rocket League free-to-play on PC, but only on the Epic Store. Soon it'll be delisted from Steam completely.Jul 30, 2020 10:34 AM CDT
- STALKER 2 on Xbox Series X could feature 120FPS optionSTALKER 2 developer teases 'unparalleled load-times, visuals, responsiveness, and frame rates up to 120 FPS' on the Xbox Series X.Jul 30, 2020 1:10 AM CDT
- Philips 498P9 Brilliance: 32:9 SuperWide monitor at 5120 x 1440 @ 70HzPhilips 498P9 Brilliance 32:9 SuperWide Curved monitor: native 5120 x 1440 resolution at 70Hz designed for professionals.Jul 29, 2020 10:22 PM CDT
- Atari VCS games cost up to $25, will focus on indies and not AAA gamesAtari won't sell full-priced AAA games on its storefront, but will instead push indies, retro remasters, and smaller titles.Jul 29, 2020 4:02 PM CDT
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