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• Gaming is moving towards PC and open platforms, Take-Two CEO saysTake-Two CEO takes note of recent industry trends and says that gaming is moving towards PC and open-oriented platforms instead of just staying on console.Nov 19, 2025 4:34 PM CST
• Half-Life 3 rumors at fever pitch, today is the 27th anniversary of the original Half-LifeValve is celebrating the 27th anniversary of the original Half-Life, which changed the gaming industry... just as Half-Life 3 rumors reach peak hype.Nov 19, 2025 3:33 PM CST
• Intel is 'all-in' with 14A node, custom Xeon x86 CPU for NVIDIA, RTX GPU tile for laptopsIntel says it is 'all-in' on the development of Intel 14A, talking with external customers like NVIDIA for a custom Xeon x86 CPU, RTX GPU Tile for laptops.Nov 19, 2025 2:56 PM CST
• GTA 6 delay could see next-gen PlayStation 6 and Xbox consoles delayed too, says analystRockstar Games delayed Grand Theft Auto 6 until November 2026, with an analyst saying the next-gen PlayStation 6 and Xbox consoles could also be delayed.Nov 19, 2025 2:50 AM CST
• FSR 4 support comes to SteamOS and Proton, hinting at Steam Machine supportValve's VKD3D-Proton, the compatibility layer and translation for DirectX to Vulkan has just been updated to include full FSR 4 support.Nov 19, 2025 1:06 AM CST
• AMD's big FSR Redstone update for Radeon GPUs is set to arrive on December 10AMD has finally set a date for its big FSR Redstone presentation and reveal, new AI-powered tech that will be exclusive to the Radeon RX 9000 Series.Nov 19, 2025 12:02 AM CST
• PC and smartphone markets to shrink in 2026 thanks to DRAM pricing and shortagesWith the price for memory doubling and supply being limited due to the increased demand from AI and data centers, consumer tech is set to be hit hard.Nov 18, 2025 11:36 PM CST
• G.SKILL, ASUS, and overclocker CENS set a new memory frequency world record of DDR5-13322The DDR5 memory frequency world record has been broken again, this time by renowned overclocker CENS who achieved an impressive speed of 13,322 MT/s.Nov 18, 2025 11:02 PM CST
• Rockstar has 'made an effort' testing out Grand Theft Auto 6 on the Nintendo Switch 2Rockstar Games is reportedly testing out Grand Theft Auto 6 on the Nintendo Switch 2, an 'effort has been made' to see if it can be on the platform.Nov 18, 2025 10:10 PM CST
• Elon Musk says Tesla will need 100-200 billion AI chips per year, wants to build his own fabsElon Musk has reportedly 'doubled down' on his semiconductor foundry ambitions, as Samsung and TSMC are taking 'too much' time, he needs billions of chips.Nov 18, 2025 9:40 PM CST
• 'Largest-ever' cloud DDoS attack recorded in Australia, 3.64 billion packets per secondThankfully, Microsoft's distributed DDoS Protection infrastructure was able to detect and stop the attack before any harm was caused.Nov 18, 2025 7:02 PM CST
• Sony reveals Black Friday deals: $100 off PS5 models and PS5 Pro, up to 75% off gamesAlthough some gamers are arguing this is a $50 discount, given that the price hikes a few months back slapped $50 onto the cost of PS5 consoles.Nov 18, 2025 1:37 PM CST
• Next-gen Xbox hardware will have shared game libraries and storefronts, Microsoft reiteratesMicrosoft's plans for its next-gen console still haven't been fully explained, and now Xbox president Sarah Bond gives more vague clues on what to expect.Nov 18, 2025 12:29 PM CST
• Cloudflare issues update over global internet blackoutCloudflare has gone down, taking out large portions of the internet, including popular websites and games such as ChatGPT and League of Legends.Nov 18, 2025 10:02 AM CST
• After 'Agentic OS' backlash, Microsoft says it wants developers to choose WindowsMicrosoft's Windows boss Pavan Davuluri responds to the backlash surrounding his comments that Windows is 'evolving into an agentic OS.'Nov 18, 2025 12:03 AM CST
• GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB price drops below $400 in these Black Friday DealsIf you're looking for a GPU deal this week, there's a couple of GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB models on sale for under $400 - the cheapest price we've seen.Nov 17, 2025 11:37 PM CST
• SK hynix expands investment plan for new semiconductor cluster in South Korea to $410 billionSK hynix increases its investment into the Yongin semiconductor cluster in South Korea: originally $85 billion, now at over $410 billion.Nov 17, 2025 11:11 PM CST
• AMD's Radeon graphics cards are about to become a lot more expensive, report saysA new report says AMD is set to increase the cost of all Radeon GPUs due to the current memory shortage and 'significant' price increases.Nov 17, 2025 10:34 PM CST
• Indie hit Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 dominates the The Game Awards 2025 nominationsThe Game Awards 2025 nominations sees Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 go up against Death Stranding 2, Hades II, and Hollow Knight: Silksong for GOTY.Nov 17, 2025 10:03 PM CST
• RAM shortages see distributors 'forcing' RAM buyers to buy a motherboard with each moduleRAM shortages have created a 'quota system' where motherboard manufacturers like ASUS and GIGABYTE enjoy motherboards bundled with RAM sticks.Nov 17, 2025 9:09 PM CST
• Samsung announces 2nm GAA process has 5% more perf, 8% more efficient than 3nm GAASamsung discloses next-gen 2nm GAA performance and efficiency: 8% improvement over 3nm GAA, yields are approximately at 50-60% range.Nov 17, 2025 8:08 PM CST
• Win the new InWin DLITE Mid-Tower Chassis - Launched Today!Win the brand-new InWin DLITE mid-tower chassis in this week's TweakTown newsletter giveaway, featuring great thermals, four fans, and BTF support.Nov 17, 2025 8:02 PM CST
• Steam has made $16.2 billion in sales this year, Gabe celebrates with new $500M superyachtSteam has generated $16.2 billion this year so far, which is 5.7% higher than 2024, and that's without Valve's new Steam Machine and Steam Frame released.Nov 17, 2025 7:07 PM CST
• Chinese crypto-mining manufacturers order next-gen 2nm GAA chips from Samsung FoundrySamsung Foundry to fab next-gen crypto-mining chips for Chinese crypto mining giants on its new 2nm GAA process node, battling TSMC on the foundry front.Nov 17, 2025 4:04 PM CST
• Xbox president says 'things are forever changing' as Microsoft preps Xbox PCXbox president Sarah Bond gives a rare glimpse into how upper management may be thinking about Xbox, especially as Xbox consoles morph into Windows PCs.Nov 17, 2025 3:33 PM CST
• Tim Sweeney and Musk join in with Windows 11 AI bashing: 'Hey Copilot make my taskbar vertical'Is 'Hey Copilot' the new cornerstone shortcut for Windows 11? Tim Sweeney jokingly asks the AI to make his taskbar vertical, and Elon Musk approves.Nov 17, 2025 1:41 PM CST
• First Zelda movie images revealed by NintendoNintendo has released three official images for the new Legend of Zelda movie showing Bo Bragason as Princess Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link.Nov 17, 2025 10:32 AM CST
• Red Dead Redemption 2 next-gen upgrade is still on the way despite fearsAn industry insider has quelled fears that a current-gen update for Red Dead Redemption 2 is still on the way despite the recent announcement.Nov 17, 2025 9:33 AM CST
• Valve claims Steam Machine outperforms 70% of all PCs on SteamA Valve hardware engineer has said the components within the Steam Machine were selected, in part, based on the average Steam user's PC.Nov 17, 2025 8:15 AM CST
• ADATA and MSI announce the world's first 128GB DDR5 CUDIMM memory moduleADATA has worked alongside MSI to develop a brand-new 128GB DDR5 CUDIMM Memory Module using innovative 4-RANK architecture for Intel Z890 motherboards.Nov 17, 2025 1:34 AM CST
• Intel Xeon 654 'Granite Rapids' CPU details leaked: 18C/36T at 4.8GHz, 72MB cache, and moreIntel's upcoming Xeon 654 'Granite Rapids' workstation CPU details leaked: 18C/36T @ 4.8GHz with 72MB cache, flagship SKU has 86C/172T.Nov 17, 2025 1:01 AM CST
• Check out this RTX 5050 overclocked to 3.5GHz using a camping freezer, unlocks 23% more perfTrashBench used an entry-level GeForce RTX 5050: shunt-modded it, used a Techni-Ice camping freezer, overclocked to 3.5GHz, unlocking 23% more performance.Nov 16, 2025 11:55 PM CST
• Samsung has reportedly raised DDR5 memory prices by 60% because of AI shortagesA new report says Samsung has already increased the prices for its DDR5 memory modules by up to a whopping 60% due to shortages and the AI boom.Nov 16, 2025 11:32 PM CST
• Lian Li introduces new Platinum SFX power supplies for compact buildsLIAN LI SX Platinum Series PSUs offer Platinum certification, ATX 3.1 compliance, and up to 1200W of power in a compact SFX form factor.Nov 16, 2025 10:36 PM CST
• Apple puts its new high-end Mac Pro desktop systems on the 'back burner'Apple has pushed its new high-end Mac Pro desktop systems to the 'back burner' with its new flagship M5 Ultra processor aimed at the new Mac Studio.Nov 16, 2025 10:10 PM CST
• This $10,000 NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 turns into a brick over an irreplaceable broken PCIe connectorA user sends his expensive $10,000 NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 in for repair with a broken PCIe connector, but it can't be fixed as there's no replacement part.Nov 16, 2025 9:36 PM CST
• Apple's new base iPhone 18, iPhone 18e, iPhone Air 2 rumored for delayed launch to spring 2027Apple's base iPhone 18 and budget iPhone 18e won't launch in 2026, will be joined by iPhone Air 2 launch spring 2027 says latest rumors.Nov 16, 2025 9:12 PM CST
• Max Payne 2 RTX Remix looks incredible, but performance drops from 1200 FPS to below 40 FPSMax Payne 2 gets the RTX Remix treatment, and even though it looks fantastic, performance takes a massive hit when played in 4K on the GeForce RTX 5080.Nov 16, 2025 8:33 PM CST
• Half Life 3 rumor round-up, all roads point to Valve unveiling by 2026Half-Life 3 rumors have swirled since Valve announced its new selection of hardware, with the long-awaited title slated for announcement before 2026.Nov 16, 2025 1:50 AM CST
• Valve's Steam Machine is upgradable, but not where it's wanted mostBuyers can upgrade Valve's Steam Machine, but not in the area everyone is concerned about, as demonstrated by a brief teardown video.Nov 15, 2025 11:04 AM CST
• Kingbull Black Friday 2025 - Massive savings up to $900 on E-BikesKingbull's Black Friday 2025 sale drops up to $900 off select e-bikes, with an extra $250 off two-premium torque-sensor fat-tire bikes for any terrain.Nov 15, 2025 10:10 AM CST
• Valve unveils what it needs for the next-generation Steam DeckValve has commented on a next-generation Steam Deck, saying it has an idea of what it will be but can't make it just yet due to hardware constraints.Nov 15, 2025 6:29 AM CST
• PlayStation's Horizon series was always imagined as a multiplayer gamePlayStation's first-party Horizon video game series was always envisioned as a multiplayer game from the get-go, Guerrilla Games' art director says.Nov 14, 2025 4:42 PM CST
• Black Ops 7 campaign is always-online, can't be paused, and has no checkpointsCall of Duty Black Ops 7 is an always-online live game, and even the campaign can't be paused--signalling a potential shift to hybridized FPS campaigns.Nov 14, 2025 3:38 PM CST
• How AppleCare+ could pay off in spades: broken MacBook Pro 2019 is replaced with MacBook Pro M5Apple reportedly replaced an Intel MacBook Pro 2019 which couldn't be fixed with a new model - a cutting-edge MacBook Pro 14-inch M5 worth $1,599, in fact.Nov 14, 2025 2:01 PM CST
• Steam Machine spotted with smart custom E-ink front cover displaying CPU and GPU tempsValve has been showing off how custom front covers can be used with the Steam Machine, including a nifty E-ink display highlighting HWInfo stats.Nov 14, 2025 12:41 PM CST
• This could be the Steam Deck dock to beat - Chizha Mount Ling Dock reviewThe new Chizha Mount Ling Dock for Valve's Steam Deck offers SSD storage expansion, active cooling, an intuitive touchscreen, and RGB style.Nov 14, 2025 5:03 AM CST
• Red Dead Redemption remaster confirmed for Netflix, Mobile, PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2Rockstar Games has confirmed a native upgrade for Red Dead Redemption that adds 60FPS support for current generation consoles, including the Switch 2.Nov 13, 2025 10:32 PM CST
• Samsung's leaked Galaxy Book6 Pro: first laptop with Xe3-powered Intel Arc B390 GPUIntel's new Arc B390 GPU confirmed through new leaks on Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Book6 laptop, which should use the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H processor.Nov 13, 2025 9:36 PM CST
• Valve's new Steam gaming hardware could see Half-Life 3 as a system-seller, out before GTA 6Valve has just unveiled its new Steam Machine, Steam Frame VR headset, and new Steam Controller: now it needs a system-seller like Half-Life 3.Nov 13, 2025 9:11 PM CST
• Xbox Ally in great demand, ASUS expects to make up to $160 million from handheldsASUS expects to make up to $160 million from its ROG lineup, including the new Xbox models, as demand soars for the higher-priced Ally X handheld.Nov 13, 2025 8:38 PM CST
• Valve reportedly cooking native Linux version of Half-Life: Alyx, optimized for Steam Frame VRValve is reportedly 'looking into' a standalone version of Half-Life: Alyx for its new Steam Frame VR headset, but still requires a lot of work.Nov 13, 2025 8:08 PM CST
• Ubisoft mysteriously delays earnings report, halts all stock trades, new CEO memo gives cluesInstead of releasing its financial results for the first half of the year, Ubisoft has mysteriously delayed its earnings report, new CEO memo gives clues.Nov 13, 2025 7:37 PM CST
• AMD's next-gen Zen 6 EPYC Venice CPU: over 70% more performance, 30% more thread densityAMD's next-gen Zen 6-based EPYC 'Venice' CPU offers up to 70% more performance than Zen 5 EPYC, 30% thread density, fabbed on TSMC's new 2nm process node.Nov 13, 2025 3:33 PM CST
• Samsung's new Galaxy Z Tri-Fold leaked specs: 2600 nits peak brightness, 5437mAh batterySamsung Galaxy Z TriFold leaks: 6.5-inch cover, 10-inch inner display, 3.9/4.0/4.2mm thick, 200MP main camera, powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon processor.Nov 13, 2025 2:56 PM CST
• AMD FSR Redstone is in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 as Ray Generation tech debuts for RX 9000 GPUsThe first part of FSR Redstone has arrived, and AMD's equivalent of NVIDIA's Ray Reconstruction aims to bolster ray tracing considerably in the shooter.Nov 13, 2025 1:33 PM CST
• Valve isn't ready to release Steam Deck 2, wants more power and performanceValve engineer says the company requires more compelling next-gen performance from a new Steam Deck successor, and the tech just doesn't exist yet.Nov 13, 2025 1:31 PM CST
• New Horizon: Steel Frontiers MMORPG wasn't developed or published by Sony PlayStationThe reports were right: NCSoft has officially unveiled its new MMORPG set in PlayStation's first-party Horizon universe, but Sony was only the licensor.Nov 13, 2025 12:29 PM CST
• Half Life 3 hope hits new heights after Valve's unannounced release is discoveredHalf-Life 3 hype has reached new heights as Valve's Steam listing has revealed the company is currently sitting on an unannounced product.Nov 13, 2025 9:05 AM CST
• Red Dead Redemption remaster looks incoming, heading to PS5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch 2Red Dead Redemption has received an official ESRB rating, suggesting that an unveiling for a remastered version of the classic game is coming soon.Nov 13, 2025 8:40 AM CST
• Valve comments on Steam Machine price, hints at affordabilityA Valve engineer has commented on the price of the newly announced Steam Machine, saying that affordability is at the heart of Valve's decision-making.Nov 13, 2025 8:14 AM CST
• Dbrand unveils 'Companion Cube' for Valve's Steam MachineDbrand has unveiled the 'Companion Cube' for Valve's Steam Machine as a way to pay homage to the Portal franchise and Valve as a company.Nov 13, 2025 7:47 AM CST
• Valve's Steam Machine can't run some of the most popular multiplayer gamesValve's new Steam Machine won't be able to play some of the most popular multiplayer games due to its operating system running on Linux.Nov 13, 2025 7:08 AM CST
• Valve intros new Steam Frame VR headset: plays your entire Steam library, uses Snapdragon chipValve intros the new Steam Frame: a wireless VR headset with a Snapdragon 8 Gen3 chip, 2160 x 2160 @ 144Hz LCD, new controllers, tracking, and more.Nov 13, 2025 3:24 AM CST
• Valve says third-party Steam Machines may come with different levels of hardwareValve has unveiled the Steam Machine, a console/PC hybrid that may spawn an entire ecosystem of even more powerful PC/console hybrids.Nov 13, 2025 2:15 AM CST
• Steam Machine can output 4K at 120Hz, but with a significant sacrificeValve's Steam Machine is technically capable of 4K 120Hz output, but it will come with significant sacrifices to color and image quality.Nov 13, 2025 1:32 AM CST
• Microsoft says Windows is transforming into an 'Agentic OS' and no one is happy about itMicrosoft's Windows President took to social media to write 'Windows is evolving into an agentic OS,' and it's not going down well.Nov 13, 2025 1:03 AM CST
• NVIDIA DLSS 4 support comes to Call of Duty Black Ops 7, Assetto Corsa Rally, and moreDLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation support comes to Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and the Early Access launch of Assetto Corsa Rally this week.Nov 12, 2025 11:59 PM CST
• Steam Machine won't provide a console-like experience for media playback (yet)Valve has announced the Steam Machine, a dedicated gaming PC designed to look like a console but, at launch, won't offer good media-watching capabilities.Nov 12, 2025 11:30 PM CST
• Pick up a GeForce RTX 5070 Ti for below MSRP with this Black Friday dealThe powerful MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Ventus 3X is now available for $729.99 over at Newegg in a Black Friday deal worth considering.Nov 12, 2025 11:02 PM CST
• Valve's new Steam Controller pairs TMR thumbsticks and touchpads in a unique designValve's new Steam Controller for PC gaming is set to arrive in early 2026, and the unique design is packed with impressive tech and features.Nov 12, 2025 9:56 PM CST
• Is the Steam Machine's RDNA 3 GPU powerful enough to run every game on Steam in 4K?Valve's new Steam Machine is powered by a custom AMD RDNA 3 GPU with 28 Compute Units, which it says is enough for 4K 60 FPS gaming with FSR.Nov 12, 2025 9:28 PM CST
• Xbox's Phil Spencer praises new Steam Machine console: 'It's an open platform built on choice'Valve is making a new Steam Machine PC that looks like a console, and Xbox's CEO has taken notice and further lends credence to a next-gen Xbox PC.Nov 12, 2025 2:32 PM CST
• Valve reveals new Steam Machine console, 4K 60FPS gaming with FSR, SteamOS, and quick resumeValve enters the console hardware arena again with its Steam Machines 2.0 revamp, a new console PC box that runs SteamOS and plays Steam PC games.Nov 12, 2025 12:51 PM CST
• Arc Raiders has sold 4 million copies in two weeks, is Nexon's biggest launch everArc Raiders has sold over 4 million copies on console and PC in its first two weeks, generating $160 million in gross sales revenue on all platforms.Nov 12, 2025 12:29 PM CST

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