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• AMD shows off next-gen Zen 6-based EPYC 'Venice CPU, Instinct MI455X GPU for Helios AI racksAMD shows off its world-first 2nm EPYC 'Venice' CPU with Zen 6 cores, and the Instinct MI455X AI accelerator for its Helios AI racks.Jan 6, 2026 3:33 AM CST
• AMD confirms next-gen Instinct MI500 AI accelerator uses CDNA 6, TSMC 2nm, HBM4EAMD confirms its next-gen Instinct MI500 AI accelerator fabbed on TSMC 2nm process, next-gen HBM4E memory, and next-gen CDNA 6 architecture.Jan 6, 2026 3:15 AM CST
• AMD's new Ryzen AI Halo Mini-PC: its answer to the NVIDIA DGX Spark, powered by Strix Halo APUAMD shows off its new Ryzen AI Halo Mini-PC system at CES 2026: its answer to the NVIDIA DGX Spark, powered with its Strix Halo APU.Jan 6, 2026 3:03 AM CST
• Sandisk Optimus is the new SSD brand for PC gamers formerly known as WD_BLACKSandisk Optimus, Sandisk Optimus GX, and Sandisk Optimus GX PRO are the new names for the PC gaming-focused WD Blue and WD_BLACK drives.Jan 6, 2026 2:42 AM CST
• SK hynix showcases next-gen 48GB HBM4 at 11.7Gbps, SOCAMM2, LPDDR6 for AI platformsSK hynix showcases its next-gen memory solutions for AI at CES 2026: with 48GB HBM4, SOCAMM, LPDDR6, and more for future AI platforms.Jan 6, 2026 2:25 AM CST
• ADATA Cybercore III makes a splash at CES 2026 with GPU melt-prevention techADATA has released the Cybercore III, a new power supply that comes with safeguards against melting cables caused by powerful GPUs.Jan 6, 2026 2:14 AM CST
• ADATA XPG's open-frame modular DOCK chassis has 'Dynamic Breathing' fansXPG's sci-fi-looking DOCK open-frame chassis was unveiled at CES 2026, a prototype design that is modular and customizable, with new XPG Smart Fans.Jan 6, 2026 2:04 AM CST
• GIGABYTE AORUS unveils four new OLED gaming monitors at CES 2025GIGABYTE has unveiled four new OLED gaming monitors at CES 2026, showcasing the power of enthusiast-level gaming hardware up close and personal.Jan 6, 2026 1:45 AM CST
• MSI unveils world's first Mini-LED gaming monitor at CES 2026MSI has unveiled two new 5K gaming monitors at CES 2026, and one has claimed a world's first spot for its impressive backlight technology.Jan 6, 2026 1:33 AM CST
• MSI pulls back the curtain on 5th generation QD-OLED gaming monitors at CES 2026MSI has released a 5th generation QD-OLED monitor that introduces new improvements to color reproduction, accuracy, and general image quality.Jan 6, 2026 1:16 AM CST
• MSI's MEG X is an OLED monitor equipped with AI-powered gaming hacksMSI has showcased its flagships OLED gaming monitor, which comes with a suite of AI-powered features designed to assist gamers in real-time.Jan 6, 2026 1:01 AM CST
• MSI's MEG X870E UNIFY-X MAX motherboard is built for the new Ryzen 9850X3DThe new MEG X870E UNIFY-X MAX is the world's first motherboard to break the DDR5 10,000 MT/s barrier, and it's built for overclocking.Jan 6, 2026 12:47 AM CST
• Dell's new XPS 16 and XPS 14 laptops announced at CES 2026 with Intel Panther Lake CPUsDell unveils new XPS 16 and XPS 14 laptops powered by Intel's new Core Ultra Series 3 'Panther Lake' CPUs, and a tease of its new XPS 13 laptop.Jan 6, 2026 12:37 AM CST
• Hands-On with the GeForce RTX 5090 Infinity from GIGABYTE and AORUSThe new AORUS GeForce RTX 5090 Infinity from GIGABYTE features an NVIDIA Founders Edition-style dual flow through design and a stunning look.Jan 6, 2026 12:32 AM CST
• Alienware intros new 16X Aurora and Area-51 18/16 gaming laptops: OLED displays, up to RTX 5090Alienware unveils a slew of new 16X Aurora and Area-51 18 and 16 gaming laptops at CES 2026: OLED displays, upgraded CPUs and GPUs, and more.Jan 6, 2026 12:22 AM CST
• Alienware's new Area-51 desktop gaming PC now has world's fastest gaming CPU: AMD's new 9850X3DAlienware says its new Area-51 desktop gaming PC with AMD's new world's best gaming CPU aka Ryzen 7 9850X3D, is the 'king of performance in our portfolio'.Jan 6, 2026 12:17 AM CST
• Upscale AI-generated videos to 4K from 720p with NVIDIA's RTX VideoThe ability to upscale AI generated videos to 4K in seconds using NVIDIA's RTX Video is coming to ComfyUI in February for GeForce RTX owners.Jan 6, 2026 12:14 AM CST
• NVIDIA and Creative Assembly bring NVIDIA Ace and AI advisors to Total WarNVIDIA ACE-powered digital humans in the form of in-game AI advisors and assistants are coming to Creative Assembly's Total War series.Jan 6, 2026 12:07 AM CST
• NVIDIA-powered gaming monitors now automatically adapt like a smartphoneNVIDIA has introduced a new display technology that enables gaming monitors to automatically adjust brightness and color temperature based on ambient light.Jan 6, 2026 12:03 AM CST
• NVIDIA transforms 360Hz gaming monitors into 1000Hz displays with G-Sync PulsarNVIDIA has unveiled G-Sync Pulsar, a new display technology that dramatically improves motion clarity performance, particularly in e-Sports displays.Jan 5, 2026 11:59 PM CST
• NVIDIA just unlocked 4K 240Hz PC gaming with Path TracingNVIDIA has unveiled the next-generation of multi-frame generation, introducing a 6x mode that fully unlocks the potential of high refresh rate monitors.Jan 5, 2026 11:55 PM CST
• RTX Remix Logic adds new dynamic game-changing tools for moddersIn Half-Life 2 RTX, the new RTX Remix Logic tool can transform the time of day and weather every time you open the door to Ravenholm.Jan 5, 2026 11:52 PM CST
• NVIDIA unveils automatic transmission for Multi-Frame Generation in DLSS updateNVIDIA has unveiled Dynamic Multi-Frame Generation, which enables users to get a much more stable experience in graphically intensive titles.Jan 5, 2026 11:45 PM CST
• NVIDIA confirms AI intelligence levels have doubled in last 6 monthsNVIDIA believes 2026 will be the year local AI PCs will become commonplace for users as a crescendo of features and demand is on the horizon.Jan 5, 2026 11:40 PM CST
• DLSS 4.5 is available now via the NVIDIA App and works in every game that supports DLSS 4NVIDIA's new DLSS 4.5 Super Resolution is available now in over 250 games and apps via the NVIDIA App, improving image fidelity in the biggest games.Jan 5, 2026 11:36 PM CST
• DLSS 4.5 announced, powered by an AI model 5 times more powerful than DLSS 4DLSS 4.5 levels up image quality with NVIDIA's most sophisticated AI model to date, while also expanding Multi Frame Generation's capabilities.Jan 5, 2026 11:31 PM CST
• NVIDIA unlocks next-gen gameplay with on-device AI: AI teammates and improved NPCsNVIDIA ACE goes next-gen using AI models running on-device, making next-gen AI teammates and NPCs possible, already being used in PUBG.Jan 5, 2026 11:24 PM CST
• ASUS expands OLED gaming monitor capabilities in new CES 2026 lineupASUS Republic of Gamers has announced a new lineup of OLED gaming monitors, expanding the envelope of the technology behind the impressive displays.Jan 5, 2026 11:00 PM CST
• NVIDIA officially unveils Rubin: its next-gen AI platform with huge upgrades, next-gen HBM4NVIDIA details next-gen Rubin AI platform at CES 2026: its first extreme-codesigned, six-chip AI platform with next-gen HBM4 memory is now in production.Jan 5, 2026 10:45 PM CST
• ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16, G14 gaming laptops upgraded at CES 2026 with new Intel and AMD CPUsASUS reveals new ROG Zephyrus G16 and G14 gaming laptops: powered by Intel's new Core Ultra Series 3 'Panther Lake' CPUs, RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 GPUs.Jan 5, 2026 10:37 PM CST
• ASUS unveils ROG x Kojima Productions high-perf gaming tech, new ROG Flow Z13-KJP gaming tabletASUS ROG collaborates with Kojima Productions at CES 2026 with gorgeous new KJP hardware, including a sleek ROG Flow Z13-KJP gaming tablet.Jan 5, 2026 10:29 PM CST
• MSI's world's first active, instant protection for power supplies protects GPUsGPU Safeguard and GPU Safeguard+ monitor the electrical current delivered to the GPU and shut off power long before any damage is done.Jan 5, 2026 10:16 PM CST
• ASUS reveals monster new G1000 flagship ROG gaming desktop PC: packed with the best PC hardwareASUS unleashes its new ROG G1000: a new desktop gaming PC with the best hardware on the market, up to RTX 5090, 128GB RAM, 4TB SSD, and SO much more.Jan 5, 2026 10:01 PM CST
• AMD's new Ryzen AI 400 series laptops will hit the market in next couple of monthsAMD's new family of Ryzen AI 400 series processors will launch inside of new laptops in Q1 2026 from Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, MSI, and more.Jan 5, 2026 9:56 PM CST
• AMD commits regicide and replaces the world's fastest gaming CPUAMD has unveiled the new replacement for the world's fastest gaming CPU, knocking the crown off the company's esteemed Ryzen 7 9800X3D.Jan 5, 2026 9:49 PM CST
• AMD's new Ryzen 7 9850X3D is up to 60% faster in gaming than the Intel Core Ultra 9 285KAMD's refreshed Ryzen 7 9850X3D is up to 27% faster than Intel's Core Ultra 9 285K: up to 48% faster in Counter-Strike 2, and 32% faster in Cyberpunk 2077.Jan 5, 2026 9:47 PM CST
• AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D announced, the world's fastest gaming CPU levels upAt CES 2026 AMD formally announced the new Ryzen 7 9850X3D CPU for PC gamers, delivering even more performance than the Ryzen 7 9800X3D.Jan 5, 2026 9:41 PM CST
• AMD unveils a new class of Ryzen AI Max CPUs, the new powerhouse is hereAMD has showcased a new family of AI processors at CES 2026 with the unveiling of the AMD Ryzen AI Max and Ryzen AI Max Pro series processors.Jan 5, 2026 9:35 PM CST
• AMD's new Ryzen AI 400 Series includes the first desktop Copilot+ processorThe new AMD Ryzen AI 400 Series, led by the flagship Zen 5-powered Ryzen AI 9 HX 475, levels up AI performance and brings Ryzen AI to desktops too.Jan 5, 2026 9:31 PM CST
• MSI's new GeForce RTX 5090 32G LIGHTNING Z is a 1000W, extreme overclocking beastThe MSI GeForce RTX 5090 32G LIGHTNING Z has been unveiled at CES 2026, with MSI engineering the most powerful PC gaming GPU to date.Jan 5, 2026 8:03 PM CST
• Intel's new Panther Lake CPUs powered by new in-house Intel 18A process node on American soilIntel's new Core Ultra Series 3 'Panther Lake' CPUs are the first AI PC processors built on the new Intel 18A process, and made in the USA.Jan 5, 2026 7:45 PM CST
• Teyon, the dev behind the Terminator and Robocop FPS games, is hiring for a new action RPGThe developers behind Terminator Resistance and Robocop Rogue City are hiring for a new action RPG project with animal-based companions and/or enemies.Jan 5, 2026 7:37 PM CST
• Intel's new Arc B390 GPU on Panther Lake CPUs: beats AMD and Qualcomm, up to 77% faster gamingIntel's new Core Ultra Series 3 'Panther Lake' CPUs feature an upgraded Arc B390 GPU: RTX 4050 perf, 82% faster than the AMD Radeon 890M.Jan 5, 2026 7:17 PM CST
• Intel Core Ultra Series 3 CPUs launched at CES 2026, Panther Lake powers next-gen laptopsIntel has released its new Core Ultra Series 3 'Panther Lake' CPUs at CES 2026: first on Intel 18A process node, and made in the United States.Jan 5, 2026 6:55 PM CST
• Todd Howard praises Fallout London team: 'That is so hard to pull off'Bethesda's Todd Howard sings the praises of the volunteers behind the Fallout London total-conversion mod, assures players that it's very hard to do.Jan 5, 2026 6:36 PM CST
• MSI releases all-new Prestige series laptops powered by Intel's new Panther Lake CPUsMSI reveals all-new Prestige 16 and 14 laptops: new design language, refined craftsmanship, powered by Intel's new Core Ultra Series 3 'Panther Lake' CPUs.Jan 5, 2026 6:00 PM CST
• Bethesda's Todd Howard shares views on AI: 'We want to protect human artistry'Bethesda's Todd Howard says that the studio uses AI as a tool, but human creativity comes first above all else, and BGS may not be using generative AI.Jan 5, 2026 5:35 PM CST
• KIOXIA showcases memory and SSD solutions for AI, mobile, and data centers at CES 2026KIOXIA is once again at CES 2026 and it will be showcasing how it's 'flash solutions touch virtually every corner of modern technology.'Jan 5, 2026 10:02 AM CST
• KIOXIA's next-gen BG7 Series SSDs to fill the void left by Crucial for PC OEMsKIOXIA's new consumer-facing BG7 Series adopts the company's latest BiCS FLASH Gen 8 3D technology, and arrives at the perfect time.Jan 5, 2026 8:01 AM CST
• LG unveils the world's thinnest True Wireless OLED TV at CES 2026LG has unveiled the world's thinnest True Wireless OLED TV, a demonstration that even with a thin body LG can deliver on high-end picture quality.Jan 5, 2026 4:20 AM CST
• Samsung unveils gigantic 130-inch Micro RGB TV at CES 2026: near IMAX feels, but at homeSamsung unveils a new monster 130-inch Micro RGB TV (R95H) which is the largest Micro RGB display on the planet at CES 2026, alongside a bunch of new TVs.Jan 5, 2026 3:51 AM CST
• ASUS unveils ROG XREAL R1 AR gaming glasses: projects huge 171-inch virtual screen at 240HzASUS ROG XREAL R1 AR gaming glasses unveiled at CES 2026: projects a huge 171-inch 1080p 240Hz Micro-OLED virtual screen at 4 meters away.Jan 5, 2026 3:34 AM CST
• ASUS prepping ROG Crosshair X870E Glacial, Crosshair X870E DARK NEO mobos for AMD Ryzen CPUsASUS preps two flagship motherboards for AMD Ryzen CPUs with the new flagship ROG Crosshair X870E Glacial, and Crosshair X870E DARK NEO motherboards.Jan 5, 2026 12:07 AM CST
• The new 2026 LG gram laptops debut with ultra-light Aerominum material: durable, premium designLG debuts new 2026 LG gram laptops at CES 2026, debuting with a new ultra-light Aerominum material for an even better portable, premium experience.Jan 4, 2026 11:54 PM CST
• Elder Scrolls Online studio founder confirms that he left because Microsoft cancelled his MMOZeniMax Online Studios founder Matt Firor says that he left the group after nearly 20 years as a direct result of Microsoft cancelling his new MMORPG.Jan 2, 2026 1:31 PM CST
• Limited Run Games CEO to step down, says company 'could benefit from new leadership'Limited Run Games co-founder and CEO Josh Fairhurst will step away from the company starting March 2026 to focus on bringing 'dream games to life'Jan 2, 2026 12:29 PM CST
• As Katsuhiro Harada says goodbye to Tekken, Bandai promises 'more fights, more updates' in 2026Bandai Namco teases new content, updates, and more coming to Tekken 8 and the Tekken franchise throughout 2026 as Katsuhiro Harada says goodbye to fans.Jan 1, 2026 8:38 PM CST
• Lionsgate exec teases new AAA games based on owned IP, mentions Saw and John WickLionsgate exec Adam Fogelson tells investors that there are a number of game licensing opportunities, including projects in the AAA video games space.Jan 1, 2026 7:37 PM CST
• Final Fantasy 14 on Switch 2? Yoshi-P says: 'Please wait while looking forward to it'Square Enix's popular MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn may release on the Nintendo Switch 2 as one step closer to fulfilling Square Enix's vision.Jan 1, 2026 6:36 PM CST
• Brandon Sanderson 'talking to some AAA developers' to make a Mistborn gameFantasy author Brandon Sanderson says that he's been making early steps to a potential AAA game based on his Mistborn series, but nothing's official yet.Dec 31, 2025 7:37 PM CST
• Hideo Kojima outlines his plans for 2026 as KojiPro continues its 'Second Phase'Japanese gaming creative Hideo Kojima briefly touches on his plans for 2026, with the production of OD taking priority while planning on PHYSINT begins.Dec 31, 2025 6:36 PM CST
• Sony patents 'AI ghosts' that can help players with in-game hintsEarlier this year, Sony filed a patent for so-called 'AI-generated ghost players' that could theoretically help players with in-game tips and tricks.Dec 31, 2025 5:21 PM CST
• Fallout is the franchise Bethesda is doing 'the most work in,' Todd Howard saysBethesda is doubling-down on Fallout with multiple projects, including the TV show, yet the 'majority' of the core BGS team is on Elder Scrolls 6.Dec 30, 2025 6:36 PM CST
• Original id Software dev shares what it was like porting Doom to the Atari JaguarOriginal id Software developer Sandy Petersen talks about his experience porting Doom over to the Atari Jaguar's faux 64-bit processor and 'tiny' memory.Dec 30, 2025 5:35 PM CST
• Report: Halo 2 and Halo 3 remakes also planned in Unreal Engine 5New reports say that Halo Studios isn't just remaking the first Halo game, and that fully-fledged remakes of Halo 2 and Halo 3 are also planned in UE5.Dec 30, 2025 4:34 PM CST
• GTA 6 won't cost $100 but it could be made with AI, former Rockstar dev saysA former Rockstar Games technical director says that the studio doesn't need to charge $100 for GTA 6 as GTA Online will bring in tons of money post-launch.Dec 30, 2025 3:33 PM CST
• Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora playerbase spikes by 553% following new Avatar: Fire and Ash movieAvatar: Frontiers of Pandora is seeing a significant uptick in players on Steam, with a 553% jump in concurrent users as the game is the #11 best-seller.Dec 30, 2025 2:32 PM CST
• PlayStation emulator ePSXe gets updated for the first time in 10 yearsOG PlayStation 1 emulator ePSXe gets a new update for the first time in 10 years, adding a few features like supporting .isos in the lossless CHD format.Dec 30, 2025 1:31 PM CST
• CD Projekt sells GOG storefront for $25 million shortly after launching subscription serviceShortly after opening a $5/month subscription for game preservation, CD Projekt has sold the unprofitable GOG store to company co-founder Michal Kicinski.Dec 30, 2025 12:29 PM CST
• Helldivers 2 might follow in Destiny 2's footsteps with 'sequel-level' features via new updatesArrowhead's John Pilestedt calls the shots on what comes next to Helldivers 2, and he outlines some of his most ambitious 'sequel-defining' features.Dec 30, 2025 9:55 AM CST
• HP preps new HyperX OMEN MAX 16, OMEN 16, OMEN 15 gaming laptops for CES 2026HP preps new HyperX OMEN MAX 16, OMEN 16, OMEN 15 gaming laptops with Intel Panther Lake and AMD Ryzen AI CPU options, up to RTX 5090, ready at CES 2026.Dec 29, 2025 6:36 PM CST
• PlayStation 6 and Xbox Next could be delayed: 'industry as a whole' concerned over RAM supplyThe next-gen PlayStation 6 and Xbox Next consoles could be delayed past 2027-2028, as the RAM supply and massive price increases are a MAJOR concern.Dec 29, 2025 5:39 PM CST
• Intel's next-gen 'Jaguar Shores' Gaudi AI accelerator rumored to use new HBM4E memoryIntel's next-gen Jaguar Shores data center AI accelerator platform, will reportedly use next-gen HBM4E memory says leaker, expected sometime in 2027.Dec 28, 2025 6:42 PM CST
• SK hynix, Samsung, and Micron fighting for NVIDIA supply contracts for new 16-Hi HBM4 ordersSamsung, SK hynix, and Micron are fighting each other over new 16-Hi HBM memory, as NVIDIA requests the new 16-Hi HBM memory chips for Q4 2026.Dec 28, 2025 5:55 PM CST
• Halo Studios' new chief of staff also runs her own AI consulting firmHalo dev Halo Studios has hired a new chief of staff: an 11-year veteran at Microsoft who also runs their own artificial intelligence consulting firm.Dec 28, 2025 3:33 PM CST

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