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• DLSS 4 comes to Project Motor Racing, Tides of Annihilation, and PUBG creator's next gameDLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation support arrives in Project Motor Racing, Prologue: Go Wayback!, and the highly anticipated Tides of Annihilation.Nov 25, 2025 11:36 PM CST
• FSR 4 is still RDNA 4 only, are Radeon gamers with RDNA 2 or RDNA 3 GPUs being left behind?AMD's FSR Redstone update for FSR 4 is set to launch soon, and with it being exclusive to RDNA 4 GPUs, RDNA 2 and RDNA 3 gamers are feeling left out.Nov 25, 2025 11:02 PM CST
• CyberPowerPC to raise prices on its gaming PCs because RAM prices have surged by 500%CyberPowerPC will raise the prices on its prebuilt gaming PCs on December 7 due to surging RAM and SSD costs to the tune of 500% and 100%, respectively.Nov 25, 2025 10:34 PM CST
• SK hynix to tease 48Gbps/24Gb GDDR7, 14.4Gbps LPDDR6 and Samsung 36GB HBM4 at ISSCC 2026The next ISSCC 2026 conference in February 2026 will have SK hynix 48Gbps + 24Gb GDDR7 memory, 14.46Gbps LPDDR6, and Samsung with 36GB HBM4, and more.Nov 25, 2025 10:10 PM CST
• Epic Games CEO: RAM price increases a 'real problem for high-end gaming for several years'Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney says RAM price increases will be a 'real problem for high-end gaming for several years' as DRAM capacity is used for AI chips.Nov 25, 2025 9:36 PM CST
• Notepad now lets you create tables, but is it one feature too many for this simple app?Microsoft is updating Notepad with a new feature, the ability to create Tables, alongside updates to its AI-powered Write, Rewrite, and Summarize features.Nov 25, 2025 9:01 PM CST
• Intel's answer to X3D cache on AMD CPU: 144MB of bLLC cache on next-gen Nova Lake desktop CPUsIntel's next-generation Core Ultra 400K series 'Nova Lake' desktop CPUs will feature up to 144MB of bLLC cache to battle Ryzen 9000X3D chips from AMD.Nov 25, 2025 6:55 PM CST
• New Xbox Ally feature automatically optimizes battery life and FPS with a toggle settingMicrosoft and ASUS have teamed up to introduce a new setting for Xbox Ally & Xbox Ally X handhelds that auto scales FPS and battery life for select games.Nov 25, 2025 5:35 PM CST
• Proton and Linux are 'vectors for cheat developers,' Rust dev Alistair McFarlane saysRust's chief operating officer Alistair McFarlane says that there still are no plans to enable Easy Anti-Cheat for Valve's Proton compatibility layer.Nov 25, 2025 4:34 PM CST
• DDR5 speed record broken yet again: Corsair Vengeance DDR5 breaks insane 13,530 MT/s barrierAnother day, another DDR5 OC world record achieved: 13,530 MT/s hit by 'Sergmann' using Corsair Vengeance DDR5 + GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS Tachyon ICE mobo.Nov 25, 2025 4:04 PM CST
• NVIDIA RTX 6000D made-for-China GPU: 84GB GDDR7, lower clocks, slower than RTX PRO 6000NVIDIA's upcoming China-exclusive RTX 6000D 'Blackwell Pro for China' card has 17% less CUDA cores, 14% less GDDR7, slower clocks + perf than RTX PRO 6000.Nov 25, 2025 3:19 PM CST
• Intel Core Ultra 9 386H 'Panther Lake' CPU loses to AMD's flagship Strix Halo APU in GeekbenchIntel's upcoming Core Ultra 9 386H 'Panther Lake' CPU loses to the AMD Strix Halo APU in multi-threading on Geekbench, but over 50% faster than Lunar Lake.Nov 25, 2025 7:25 AM CST
• Intel Core Ultra 290K Plus, 270K Plus, 250K Plus CPU leak: higher clocks, faster RAM supportedIntel's upcoming Core Ultra 200K Plus 'Arrow Lake-S Refresh' CPU leaks: Core Ultra 290K Plus, 270K Plus, 250K Plus have higher clocks, faster RAM support.Nov 25, 2025 6:38 AM CST
• Steam is now a billion-dollar business for Sony and PlayStationAnd it's mostly thanks to the megahit Helldivers 2, which has reportedly sold over double the amount of copies on PC as it has on PlayStation 5.Nov 25, 2025 12:33 AM CST
• AMD to raise its Radeon RX 9000 Series GPU prices by at least 10%Just as Radeon RX 9070 XT prices began to hit MSRP levels comes word that AMD is set to increase the price of all Radeon GPUs by 10%.Nov 24, 2025 11:59 PM CST
• ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 5090 tested: 26% higher power draw, 10% more performanceASUS's new flagship ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 has been put to the test by der8auer and, yes, it's the fastest gaming GPU on the planet.Nov 24, 2025 11:28 PM CST
• eXoWin9x lets you play over 650 Windows 95 and Windows 98 games from a single 262GB launcherRetro PC gaming fans are in for a treat as eXoWin9x includes just about every Windows game from 1995 through to 1997 in a single package.Nov 24, 2025 10:57 PM CST
• Intel's next-gen Nova Lake desktop CPU: NPU6 with 74 TOPS of AI power, 1.5x over Panther LakeIntel's next-gen Nova Lake desktop CPUs should have 1.5x more AI performance with new NPU6 over Lunar Lake and Panther Lake with 50 TOPS and NPU4 chips.Nov 24, 2025 10:10 PM CST
• It's official: 64GB of DDR5-6000 RAM now costs way more than a PlayStation 5 consoleRAM shortages have seen prices on DDR5 memory skyrocket, where a 64GB kit of DDR5-6000 now costs $599 after 'price cuts', more expensive than a PS5.Nov 24, 2025 9:09 PM CST
• NVIDIA's monster RTX PRO 6000 workstation GPU with 96GB GDDR7 drops to $7999, down from $10KNVIDIA's powerful RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Workstation Edition GPU with 96GB GDDR7 drops from $9299 to $7999 at Newegg, a 13% drop in price.Nov 24, 2025 8:01 PM CST
• Xbox Full Screen Experience is now available for all Windows 11 PCsMicrosoft's Xbox Full Screen Experience (or FSE) for Windows 11 is now available to test out on laptops, PCs, and gaming handhelds.Nov 24, 2025 7:31 PM CST
• Far Cry anthology TV series announced at FX NetworksFX Networks and Ubisoft have teamed up to make a live action anthology TV series based on the Far Cry universe where every season tells a different story.Nov 24, 2025 6:36 PM CST
• Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser: 'AI is not as useful as some companies would have you believe'Rockstar Games co-founder is trying AI while making his new game, and he ultimately believes that the tech isn't currently all that useful for game dev.Nov 24, 2025 5:35 PM CST
• Valve clarifies that battery life is just as important as next-gen performance for Steam Deck 2It's not just next-gen performance that Valve wants in the Steam Deck 2, but also battery life to make sure people can enjoy that extra power on-the-go.Nov 24, 2025 4:34 PM CST
• Valve open to a Steam Machine Pro, but mid spec takes focus for nowValve is open to the idea of a higher-end Steam Machine Pro, but for right now the current mid-tier spec is what Valve is focusing on for its lineup.Nov 24, 2025 1:31 PM CST
• AI may be causing 'more problems than it solves' for game developersPractically every video games company is using artificial intelligence in some way, but the tools may be causing more harm that good for production.Nov 24, 2025 12:29 PM CST
• Valve makes around $50 million per staffer: more cash per person than Google, Amazon, MicrosoftValve makes close to $50 million per employee, pulling in more cash per person than tech giants like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft.Nov 24, 2025 5:05 AM CST
• Genki Energy Pack promises pocket-sized power with 30W fast chargingThe Genki Energy Pack is a durable, highly efficient power bank with a digital dashboard, 30W fast charging, and a total 10,000 mAh battery capacity.Nov 24, 2025 3:03 AM CST
• Intel's new 'Johnson City' platform supports next-gen Xeon 'Diamond Rapids' CPUs with 650W TDPIntel's next-gen 'Johnson City' platform supports next-gen Xeon 'Diamond Rapids' CPUs with up to 650W TDP, offering up to a rumored 256-core CPUs.Nov 24, 2025 1:30 AM CST
• Intel W890 platform leak: Granite Rapids CPU will compete against AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9000Intel's new Xeon 654 'Granite Rapids' workstation CPU family offers up to 86C/172T on its new W890 platform, competing with Ryzen Threadripper 9000 CPUs.Nov 23, 2025 11:11 PM CST
• SK hynix to boost DRAM production by a huge 8x in 2026, still won't be enough for RAM shortagesSK hynix plans to increase its DRAM memory chip production by an incredible 8x to help with RAM shortages, says demand right now is 'too high'.Nov 23, 2025 10:10 PM CST
• Valve says Steam Machine price won't be subsidized, closer PC pricing, definitely won't be $499Valve has confirmed that its new Steam Machine definitely won't be $499 during a chat with LinusTechTips, with pricing more in line with PC prices.Nov 23, 2025 9:09 PM CST
• Report: Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet isn't scheduled to release in 2026New reports from Bloomberg's Jason Schreier indicates that Naughty Dog's new game Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet doesn't have a 2026 launch date.Nov 23, 2025 8:38 PM CST
• Alienware Area-51 gaming PCs with 9800X3D + RTX 5080 at $4349, 9950X3D + RTX 5090 at $6149Dell's new Alienware Area-51 flagship desktop gaming PC now has AMD Ryzen 9000X3D CPU options: 9800X3D or 9950X3D with Alienware X870E mobo.Nov 23, 2025 8:08 PM CST
• Valve working with devs to get anti-cheat on Steam MachineValve says it'll be up to developers to do the work to get anti-cheat to work on Steam OS, but engineers have been 'trying to help in any way we can'Nov 23, 2025 7:37 PM CST
• Steam Machine was inspired by Steam Deck owners who play docked to a TVValve employees reveal that Steam Deck users helped inform, guide, and shape the development of the new Steam Machine small form factor PC-console.Nov 23, 2025 6:36 PM CST
• Intel Panther Lake ES CPU with 16GB LPDDR5X spotted, tested with up to 25W PL1, 65W PL2Intel's new 10-core Panther Lake 'ES' CPU leak has a bunch of photos of the new processor, with 16GB of LPDDR5X memory, tested with up to 65W PL2 rating.Nov 23, 2025 4:04 AM CST
• LPDDR6 RAM rumored to be exclusive to Qualcomm and MediaTek's latest chips over price hikesLPDDR6 memory could be exclusive to Qualcomm's next-gen Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen6 Pro and MediaTek's upcoming Dimensity 9600 processors.Nov 23, 2025 3:03 AM CST
• ASML opens new EUV machine training center in the US, will train 1000+ engineers per yearASML has just opened a new technical academy in Phoenix, Arizona, to train over 1000 engineers on its complex semiconductor machines.Nov 23, 2025 2:22 AM CST
• Intel's new Arc B390 benched: 7000 points in 3DMark TimeSpy, beating the Radeon 890M iGPUIntel's upcoming Arc B390 integrated GPU on next-gen Panther Lake CPUs has been benched: thrashes the Arc 140T and Radeon 890M GPUs.Nov 23, 2025 1:24 AM CST
• Black Ops 7 sales reportedly halved in Europe, may indicate stronger Game Pass adoptionNew estimates indicate that full game sales of Call of Duty Black Ops 7 are down 50% in Europe from Black Ops 6, possibly indicating a shift to Game Pass.Nov 22, 2025 5:35 PM CST
• ASUS ROG Matrix 800W XOC BIOS flashed on GIGABYTE, PNY, MSI RTX 5090: huge boost in GPU clocksASUS's huge 800W ROG Matrix XOC BIOS has been flashed on non-ASUS RTX 5090s from MSI, PNY, and GIGABYTE with huge GPU boost clock increases.Nov 22, 2025 5:05 PM CST
• Xbox developers are reportedly thrilled to bring their games to PlayStation 5Microsoft's game developers are apparently quite elated about launching their games on PlayStation, likely because it means more potential revenue.Nov 22, 2025 4:40 PM CST
• Assassin's Creed Mirage player count doubles as gamers spend much more time in the franchiseAssassin's Creed was the highlight of Ubisoft's Q2 report as the series exceeded expectations, with AC Mirage doubling its players thanks to an update.Nov 22, 2025 12:29 PM CST
• Kingbull Black Friday 2025: Unbeatable Deals on Premium E-BikesKingbull's Black Friday 2025 sale delivers huge e-bike savings through Dec 5, with major discounts across Hunter 2.0, Rover 2.0, Voyager, Verve, and more.Nov 22, 2025 11:20 AM CST
• Ubisoft expects 'significant content' to lead to positive operating profit in FY27 and FY28Ubisoft's latest earnings report shows that the $1.3 billion Tencent deal is expected to boost content production and lead to many games in coming years.Nov 22, 2025 9:23 AM CST
• Sony's PS5 Black Friday deals live from $399 - we may not see prices like this for a long timeIf you're on the fence regarding pulling the trigger on a PS5 or PS5 Pro, these may be last-chance bargains before memory price hikes kick in.Nov 21, 2025 1:40 PM CST
• Ubisoft believes gen AI is as revolutionary as gaming's shift to 3D graphicsUbisoft CEO Yves Guillemot confirms the company is applying its generative AI solutions to 'high-value use cases,' and believes that gen AI is a big shift.Nov 21, 2025 1:31 PM CST
• Ubisoft's $1.3 billion deal with Tencent to close soon, new Creative Houses plan coming in 2026Ubisoft offers more details about its big $1.3 billion deal with Tencent, confirms first Creative House unit will oversee all of its biggest franchises.Nov 21, 2025 12:29 PM CST
• Ubisoft explains why its earnings report was delayedUbisoft's earnings report is out now, but the group explains that its 1HFY26 results were delayed due to an accounting error that triggered non-compliance.Nov 21, 2025 10:32 AM CST
• Samsung no longer making low-cost displays, creating trouble for Apple's new Vision Air headsetApple has another reason to shelve its cheaper, lighter Vision Air headset: Samsung stops development of low-cost displays that Apple needed.Nov 21, 2025 4:04 AM CST
• AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D drops to below MSRP in the US, the best gaming CPU is on Amazon for $449The best gaming CPU is now available in the US at below MSRP, with AMD's powerful Ryzen 7 9800X3D dropping to $449 on Amazon during Black Friday sales.Nov 21, 2025 3:36 AM CST
• Intel wants to secure Microsoft, Tesla, Qualcomm, and NVIDIA as advanced packaging customersIntel is reportedly marketing its advanced packaging services to companies like Microsoft, Tesla, Qualcomm, and NVIDIA from its new ex-TSMC executive.Nov 21, 2025 3:13 AM CST
• Apple bricks M5 iPad Pro used in Russia during unboxing ahead of its announcementApple's new M5 iPad Pro was unboxed by Russian YouTuber before release, but the company bricked it over-the-air, turns it into an expensive paperweight.Nov 21, 2025 12:12 AM CST
• GMKtec EVO-T2 Mini-PC: Intel Panther Lake CPU with 12 Xe3 GPU cores, huge 128GB RAMGMKtec is preparing its new EVO-T2 Mini-PC powered by Intel's next-gen Panther Lake CPU with 12 Xe3 GPU cores, and a huge 128GB of LPDDR5X memory.Nov 20, 2025 11:11 PM CST
• NVIDIA releases GeForce Hotfix Driver for Windows 11 bug that causes gaming performance to tankGeForce Hotfix Display Driver Version 581.94 fixes a Windows 11 bug caused by a recent security update that causes gaming performance to drop by up to 50%.Nov 20, 2025 11:02 PM CST
• Pick up a Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB for $339 with this Black Friday GPU dealGet $60 or 15% off the ASUS Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB graphics card, RDNA 4's mainstream offering, with this Black Friday GPU Deal.Nov 20, 2025 10:33 PM CST
• Unboxing ASRock's custom Radeon RX 9070 XT Monster Hunter Wilds Edition GPUWe take a closer look at ASRock's custom Radeon RX 9070 XT Monster Hunter Wilds Edition 16GB graphics card ahead of our full review.Nov 20, 2025 10:06 PM CST
• Steam Machine is Microsoft's 'worst nightmare,' games analyst saysValve's new Steam Machine forces Microsoft to reveal its poker hand and go ahead with the new Windows Xbox PC hybrid, and an analyst says it's a nightmare.Nov 20, 2025 9:39 PM CST
• Intel confirms its next-gen Panther Lake CPUs will launch at CES 2026 on January 5Intel will formally unveil its next-gen Panther Lake CPUs at CES 2026 on January 5, fabbed on its new Intel 18A node, and a slew of new laptops prepared.Nov 20, 2025 6:06 PM CST
• NVIDIA Q3 2025 results: $57 billion revenue, Blackwell AI GPU sales are 'off the charts'NVIDIA reports its Q3 2025 financial results with (another) record $57 billion in revenue, with Blackwell AI GPU sales 'off the charts', says Jensen.Nov 20, 2025 5:05 PM CST
• NVIDIA offers replacement for damaged RTX PRO 6000 worth $10K, used PCIe boards now in ChinaNVIDIA replaces broken RTX PRO 6000 card worth $10K again, with third-party PCIe boards now for sales in China, allowing users to fix broken boards.Nov 20, 2025 4:04 PM CST
• Battlefield 6 debuts as year's best-selling game in the US, already beat BF1 lifetime salesBattlefield 6 debuted as the #1 best-selling game in the US in combined digital and physical sales, and the game has already beaten lifetime sales of BF1.Nov 20, 2025 3:33 PM CST
• Xbox Play Anywhere leads to 20% more playtime activity, Microsoft saysXbox president Sarah Bond notes that gamers are spending more time in games that are Play Anywhere, which has accelerated Microsoft's digital strategy.Nov 20, 2025 2:32 PM CST
• Level up your comfort with the HBADA X7 Al Lumbar-Tracking Ergonomic ChairHBADA X7 Smart Ergonomic Chair features automatic lumbar support that adjusts to you, with a built-in massage and heating system, active cooling, and more.Nov 20, 2025 10:15 AM CST
• Kingbull Black Friday 2025: Big Deals on Urban & All-Terrain E-BikesKingbull's Black Friday 2025 deals slash up to $900 off select e-bikes, with bonus gifts and an extra $250 off when buying any two models.Nov 20, 2025 9:08 AM CST
• Pick up one of the best HDMI 2.1 external capture cards with this Black Friday DealThe AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 is one of the best HDMI 2.1 external capture cards for PS5, Xbox, and PC. Save a massive 43% with this deal.Nov 20, 2025 6:28 AM CST
• UGREEN Black Friday Deals: Save big on NAS Systems, Power Banks, and ChargersUGREEN's massive Black Friday Deals are here and you can save big on its impressive range of NASync systems, power banks, and chargers.Nov 20, 2025 3:48 AM CST
• Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme can use 100W+ of power when 'unconstrained'Qualcomm says that its new flagship Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme processors have power limits of 60-100W, over 100W+ when 'unconstrained'.Nov 19, 2025 11:11 PM CST
• Noctua announces all-black chromax versions of its NH-D15 G2 CPU cooler and NF-A14x25 G2 fansNoctua has announced new all-black 'chromax' versions of its award-winning lineup of NH-D15 G2 CPU coolers and NF-A14x25 G2 fans for that stealthier look.Nov 19, 2025 10:57 PM CST
• AMD reveals new Instinct MI430X AI GPU with HBM4 for 'leadership performance' on AI systemsAMD unveils a member of its Instinct MI400 series AI chips, with the new MI430X: built for HPC systems, packs next-gen HBM4 memory.Nov 19, 2025 10:20 PM CST
• AMD partner PowerColor suggests buying a new GPU now, before 2026's price increasesPowerColor chimes in on the heavily rumored price increases headed to the GPU market by saying now's the time to buy if you're looking for one.Nov 19, 2025 10:01 PM CST
• Qualcomm says 90% of games run on its new Snapdragon X2 Elite, and faster than Intel and AMDQualcomm's second-gen Arm-based Snapdragon X2 Elite processors for Windows devices are coming soon, promising massive improvements to gaming performance.Nov 19, 2025 9:33 PM CST
• NVIDIA's GeForce RTX and RTX AI PC revenue hits $4.3 billion in Q3, up 30% from a year agoNVIDIA has announced its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2026, with CEO Jensen Huang saying, 'Blackwell sales are off the charts.'Nov 19, 2025 8:02 PM CST
• Physical game sales in the UK are plummeting, Ubisoft saysA new Ubisoft tax filing shows that physical game sales are down significantly in fiscal year 2025, and physical is expected to fall further in FY26.Nov 19, 2025 5:35 PM CST

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