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- Battlefield 6 beta won't open if DS4Windows is running in the backgroundBattlefield 6 beta players won't be able to use DS4 Tools to play the game as Battlefield's anti-cheat software detects DS4 Tools as malicious.Aug 6, 2025 9:29 AM CDT
- AMD FSR 4 support finally arrives in Cyberpunk 2077Radeon RX 9000 Series owners can finally enable FSR 4 in Cyberpunk 2077, for improved performance without sacrificing visual fidelity.Aug 6, 2025 2:31 AM CDT
- Apple's new iPhone 17 family to be announced on September 9, including ultra-thin iPhone 17 AirApple's next-gen iPhone 17 reportedly preparing for September 9 reveal, expect the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max.Aug 6, 2025 12:44 AM CDT
- AMD's new entry-level Radeon RX 9060 limits overclocking to just 10 MHzIt looks like AMD's new entry-level RDNA 4 GPU, the Radeon RX 9060, won't support overclocking with OC tweaking limited to just 10 MHz.Aug 5, 2025 11:33 PM CDT
- Cooler Master's limited edition MasterFrame Panorama 360 PC includes a custom GeForce RTX 5080Cooler Master's new MasterFrame 360 Panorama S Limited Edition PC looks stunning, and it's limited to only 100 units worldwide. Pre-orders are now open.Aug 5, 2025 10:31 PM CDT
- AMD's new Adrenalin 25.8.1 Radeon driver is a big one, Battlefield 6, Mafia, FSR 4, and moreAMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 25.8.1 adds support for the upcoming Battlefield 6 Open Beta alongside new releases like Mafia: The Old Country.Aug 5, 2025 9:01 PM CDT
- Company behind the portable speaker overheating and melting respondsSonos has acknowledged that several reports from Roam speaker owners about their devices melting at the USB-C charging port due to overcharging.Aug 5, 2025 12:10 PM CDT
- US government jokes about breaking up NVIDIA, reminding everyone it's very possibleThe US government has expressed concerns about breaking up NVIDIA, as the company currently dominates every market it's involved in.Aug 5, 2025 8:53 AM CDT
- Battlefield developer reveals which previous Battlefield title inspired Battlefield 6Battlefield 6's lead multiplayer producer has revealed which previous game in the franchise has inspired the gameplay seen in Battlefield 6.Aug 5, 2025 7:01 AM CDT
- AMD to launch Radeon RX 9060 non-XT GPU, but only for prebuilt systemsNew reports are indicating that AMD is prepping to launch a new entry-level Radeon RX 9060 non-XT GPU, but only for 'select system integrators'Aug 5, 2025 12:04 AM CDT
- KIOXIA showcases the first 245TB SSD built for AI at FMS 2025KIOXIA is at the FMS: the Future of Memory and Storage event this week, showcasing and demonstrating the latest breakthroughs for the AI era.Aug 4, 2025 10:33 PM CDT
- The next-gen Xbox won't fight the PS6, instead pre-built PCs with AMD chips are the new XboxesAMD's semi-custom 'Magnus' APU for the next-gen Xbox has a unique, flexible design for scaling: new Xbox to compete with pre-built gaming PCs, no the PS6.Aug 4, 2025 8:54 PM CDT
- MSI Claw gaming handhelds benched: AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme + Intel Core Ultra 7 258V side-by-sideMSI Claw A8 and Claw 8 AI+ gaming handhelds tested in side-by-side benchmarks comparing AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme and Intel Core Ultra 7 258V chips.Aug 4, 2025 7:21 AM CDT
- NVIDIA's successor to Blackwell B30 in China is its next-gen Rubin R30 AI GPU in 2028Chinese AI companies expected to procure somewhere around 1 million of NVIDIA's next-gen Rubin R30 AI GPUs in 2028, after 2.2M new B30s China in 2026/2027.Aug 4, 2025 4:04 AM CDT
- Turtle Beach's Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded aims to be the ultimate modular pro-grade controllerTurtle Beach's new Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded Wireless Modular Controller includes Hall Effect thumbsticks and triggers, and a redesigned Fightpad module.Aug 4, 2025 2:26 AM CDT
- Battlefield 6 skips Steam Deck, but will run on other handheldsEA and Battlefield chief Vince Zampella has confirmed that Battlefield 6 'does not work on Steam Deck,' probably due to its anti-cheat system.Aug 4, 2025 12:27 AM CDT
- PELADN's new slim Thunderbolt 5 external GPU dock includes networking and storagePELADN's new Link S-3 is a Thunderbolt 5 GPU dock, adding functionality along the way with networking and storage, handles the RTX 5090.Aug 3, 2025 10:44 PM CDT
- Save big on the GEEKOM A6 Pink Edition Mini PC with AMD's Ryzen 7 6800H - now just $427Stylish and powerful, the Matte Pink GEEKOM A6 Mini PC with AMD Ryzen 7 6800H, 32 GB DDR5 RAM, and 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD is now just $427.Aug 3, 2025 8:50 PM CDT
- Skyblivion mod that remade Oblivion in Skyrim's engine is still planned for 2025 releaseThe latest dev diary for the Skyblivion mod has just released, showcasing new armors and revealing extra features that weren't in the base Oblivion game.Aug 3, 2025 6:36 PM CDT
- Battlefield 6 to support NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, Intel XeSS upscaling, frame generation at launchBattlefield 6 will support NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, and Intel XeSS upscaling at launch, as well as frame generation ready for PC gamers.Aug 3, 2025 3:52 AM CDT
- GOG protests games censorship by giving away 13 adult games: 'We are fighting back'CD Projekt's DRM-free storefront GOG is giving 13 adult games away for free as payment processors pressure Steam, Itch.io for content delisting, removal.Aug 2, 2025 8:10 AM CDT
- Battlefield 6 skins will feel 'authentic to the franchise,' no outrageous crossoversDICE has no plans to follow Call of Duty or Fortnite with tons of out-of-universe crossovers like American Dad, Battlefield 6 skins will match the IP.Aug 1, 2025 12:30 PM CDT
- Switch 2 sells 6 million in 7 weeks, best video games console launch of all timeThe Switch 2 has sold over 5.82 million units in less than a month's time, Nintendo has confirmed, making it the fastest-selling video games system ever.Aug 1, 2025 3:33 AM CDT
- KIOXIA's UFS Ver. 4.1 devices double the performance of next-generation in-vehicle storageKIOXIA's new Universal Flash Storage (UFS) Ver. 4.1 memory and storage devices are built for the next-generation of automotive applications.Aug 1, 2025 1:57 AM CDT
- DLSS 4 support comes to one of the year's highest-rated PC gamesDLSS 4 technology comes to more games this week, including the critically acclaimed Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, brand-new horror game Dead Take, and more.Aug 1, 2025 12:32 AM CDT
- NVIDIA on its AI GPUs: 'there are no back doors in NVIDIA chips. No kill switches. No spyware'NVIDIA says that its GPUs do not have backdoors, kill switches, or spyware in response to recent speculation from Chinese authorities.Aug 6, 2025 5:25 AM CDT
- Turtle Beach unveils new VelocityOne racing wheels and accessories for PC and XboxAttention racing game fans, Turtle Beach has announced a new line-up of wheels, pedals, and accessories to suit all budgets and racing needs.Aug 6, 2025 2:04 AM CDT
- AMD's next-gen AM6 socket expected to deliver 22% pin increase count, retain AM5 sizingAMD's future-gen Zen 7 processors will fit into the new AM6 socket, which is said to bring a 22% increase in pin count, while retaining AM5 sizing.Aug 6, 2025 12:12 AM CDT
- PlayStation 6 is a 4K 120FPS console with 5-10x the ray tracing performance over the base PS5PS6 will have 5-10x the ray tracing performance of the base PS5, will usher in 4K 120FPS+ gaming for consoles thanks to AMD and Zen 6 + RDNA 5 tech.Aug 5, 2025 11:11 PM CDT
- PS6 performance estimates: around Radeon RX 9070 XT level, next-gen Xbox around RTX 5080Sony's next-gen PlayStation 6 performance estimates are around Radeon RX 9070 XT level says leaker, next-gen Xbox is around RTX 5080 level performance.Aug 5, 2025 10:10 PM CDT
- Battlefield 6 battle royale map leaks ahead of multiplayer open beta weekendAn LA map for the upcoming Battlefield 6 battle royale mode has leaked ahead of the unveiling, showcasing a snippet of what is to come.Aug 5, 2025 1:04 PM CDT
- Battlefield 6 will have skill-based matchmaking focusing on these factorsBattlefield 6 is slated to have a dual matchmaking system that incorporates player skill-based matchmaking and team-based matchmaking.Aug 5, 2025 10:00 AM CDT
- GTA 6 could launch with $100 pricing and it will STILL be massively profitable, says analystsGrand Theft Auto 6 could launch with huge $100 pricing, but it doesn't matter says analyst, would still make tens of billions of dollars.Aug 5, 2025 8:08 AM CDT
- Starfield's PS5 release and second expansion set for 2026According to a new report, Bethesda's Starfield will make its PlayStation 5 debut in the first half of 2026 alongside the game's second expansion.Aug 5, 2025 1:03 AM CDT
- AMD rumored with new Ryzen 9000 CPU: 16C/32T, 200W TDP, huge 192MB L3 cache, dual X3D cacheAMD is reportedly cooking up new Ryzen 9000 series CPUs: new 16C/32T chip with 200W TDP, 192MB L3 cache with rumored new dual X3D dies in the oven.Aug 4, 2025 11:44 PM CDT
- Here's how to access Battlefield 6 beta for free on August 7 with early accessEA unleashes the Battlefield 6 Early Access Beta and here's how you can get into it, without having to pre-order the full Battlefield 6 game.Aug 4, 2025 10:10 PM CDT
- Windows 11 is getting a nifty accessibility change for the mouse that went MIA for over a yearThe crosshair for the mouse cursor was in testing last year, then it vanished - but Microsoft has returned it to the latest preview in the Canary channel.Aug 4, 2025 1:51 PM CDT
- Samsung confirms it will launch its next-gen tri-fold smartphone, XR headset in October 2025Samsung confirms October 2025 launch for its new tri-fold smartphone and XR headset, both sporting new technologies to continue to beat Apple.Aug 4, 2025 6:42 AM CDT
- Ubisoft threatened to sue voice actor for teasing Assassin's Creed remakeAssassin's Creed IV: Black Flag voice actor Matt Ryan says Ubisoft threatened to sue him for hinting to a fan that a remake was coming.Aug 4, 2025 3:31 AM CDT
- AMD's next-gen RDNA 5 GPU performance leaks: 5-10% faster IPC than RDNA 4 at same clocksAMD's next-generation RDNA 5 GPU architecture IPC improvements leaked: something about higher-end GPU performance versus RDNA 4 GPUs on the market (test).Aug 4, 2025 2:08 AM CDT
- Intel XeSS 2 Super Resolution and Frame Generation now works on NVIDIA and AMD GPUsIntel has released the XeSS 2.1 SDK for game developers, which opens up XeSS 2 Super Resolution and Frame Generation technologies to NVIDIA and AMD GPUs.Aug 3, 2025 11:59 PM CDT
- PS6 handheld early specs leak: runs PS5 + PS4 games, Zen 6 CPU, RDNA 5 GPU, beats Xbox Ally XSony's next-gen PlayStation 6 handheld early specs leaked: Zen 6 CPU, RDNA 5 GPU, backwards compatible with PS5 and PS4 games, half the speed of PS5.Aug 3, 2025 10:10 PM CDT
- Baldur's Gate 3 dev's new game is fun in a 'surprising way,' Larian boss teasesBelgian indie dev Larian Studios hit it big with traditional RPG Baldur's Gate 3, but their next game will be 'crazy' and deliver fun in 'surprising ways'Aug 3, 2025 8:38 PM CDT
- Battlefield 6 on PS5: 60FPS fidelity mode, 90FPS performance mode, 120FPS on PS5 ProDICE has guaranteed Battlefield 6 will hit 60FPS on both PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, new reports say that BF6 performance mode is targeting 90FPS on consoles.Aug 3, 2025 12:30 PM CDT
- Diablo 2 Resurrected pre-orders in China include 2 SoJs, extra stash slot, EXP and gold buffsBlizzard opens pre-orders for Diablo 2 Resurrected in China, revealing distinct pay-to-win advantages like an extra stash tab, two SoJs, 30-day EXP boost.Aug 2, 2025 2:42 PM CDT
- Report: 2K executives disapprove of BioShock 4, sequel fails internal assessmentBioShock 4 has been highly scrutinized by 2K Games and failed an internal review, new reports indicate, with a studio shake-up at the BioShock developer.Aug 1, 2025 4:34 PM CDT
- Hoping for The Sims 5? It's not happening - and you should be happy about that, EA exec thinksLaura Miele, president of EA Entertainment, observes that players have so much invested in The Sims 4, it would be a bad idea to start again from scratch.Aug 1, 2025 11:27 AM CDT
- Battlefield 6's impressive destruction will run just fine on the 8GB GeForce RTX 3060 TiBattlefield 6 features epic destruction, and with the release around the corner we've got the full Minimum and Recommended PC System Requirements.Aug 1, 2025 2:56 AM CDT
- GeForce NOW library expands to over 2,300 titles available for cloud streamingNVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming library continues to grow with the arrival of Obsidian's Grounded 2 this week and Mafia: The Old Country next week.Aug 1, 2025 1:29 AM CDT
- GeForce Game Ready 580.88 driver adds support for Mafia and 62 new G-SYNC displaysGeForce Game Ready Driver 580.88 - WHQL adds day one support for Mafia: The Old Country, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's DLSS 4 update, and more.Jul 31, 2025 11:01 PM CDT
- NVIDIA confirms Battlefield 6 supports DLSS 4, MFG, DLAA, and Reflex tech on PCBattlefield 6 supports a bunch of NVIDIA technologies including DLSS 4 upscaling, Multi-Frame Generation, DLAA, and Reflex on GeForce RTX series PCs.Aug 6, 2025 4:58 AM CDT
- MSI's new premium STRIKE PRO WIRELESS gaming keyboard is a serious contenderThe new MSI STRIKE PRO WIRELESS gaming keyboard is fully customizable, silent, versatile, and the company's most premium keyboard to date.Aug 6, 2025 1:07 AM CDT
- Intel 'struggles' with next-gen Panther Lake CPUs as its Intel 18A yield rates are trashIntel's next-gen Panther Lake CPUs are seeing 'three times too many defects' as its Intel 18A yields are not good, Panther Lake launch could be delayed.Aug 5, 2025 11:55 PM CDT
- AMD's Gaming revenue is up 73% thanks to strong demand for its new Radeon GPUsAMD's Gaming revenue for the latest quarter grew significantly, thanks in part to the popularity of its new RDNA 4-powered Radeon RX 9000 Series.Aug 5, 2025 10:57 PM CDT
- Legend of Zelda fan spends a year recreating classic N64 game, and the result looks stunningWith fantastic art direction and impressive detail, this Unreal Engine 5 reimagining of The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask is a must see for fans.Aug 5, 2025 9:26 PM CDT
- Windows 10 turns 10 years old, Microsoft celebrates by abandoning itWindows 10 officially turned 10 years old last week, and Microsoft has reminded users that Windows 10 will be ending support on October 14, 2025.Aug 5, 2025 12:35 PM CDT
- Activision developer wins years-long battle against Microsoft after layoffsDevelopers under Activision Blizzard have secured new worker protections against Microsoft, eliminating uninformed crunch time work and mitigating layoffs.Aug 5, 2025 9:20 AM CDT
- Bloodborne is playable at 60FPS on PC with a 4GB graphics cardBloodborne is now playable on PC at a stable 60FPS with a graphics card that just has 4GB of VRAM, thanks to a new update to an emulator.Aug 5, 2025 7:35 AM CDT
- 2K recommends DLSS and FSR for Mafia: The Old Country, even at 1080p2K has released the PC hardware requirements for Mafia: The Old Country and upscaling tech is recommended for playing at 4K, 1440p, and even 1080p.Aug 5, 2025 12:36 AM CDT
- Intel credit rating hits rock bottom at Fitch, Intel sits at just two notches above junk statusFitch has slashed Intel's credit rating down to just a couple of notches from junk status, wants to see 'successful product ramps' in the future.Aug 4, 2025 11:11 PM CDT
- Microsoft Recall is still screenshotting sensitive data like credit cards and passwordsA new investigation into Microsoft's controversial Recall app shows that its new security features are flawed, and it can still capture sensitive data.Aug 4, 2025 9:56 PM CDT
- SK hynix beats Samsung as the world's biggest memory chip supplier for the first time everSK hynix tops Samsung Electronics as the world's biggest memory chip supplier for the first time ever in Q2 2025, thanks to AI GPUs and HBM memory.Aug 4, 2025 8:08 AM CDT
- Apple Q3 2025 earnings: $94B in revenue, $23B in profits riding iPhone revenue in 2025Apple reports its Q3 2025 earnings with $94 billion in revenue, $23.4 billion in profits, and iPhone earnings hitting a new all-time high.Aug 4, 2025 4:44 AM CDT
- Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 1600p, 61FPS on MacBook Pro 16 with Apple M4 Max chip and ray tracingCyberpunk 2077 runs at 1600p with ray tracing enabled, MetalFX upscaling at 61FPS average on the Apple M4 Max chip inside the MacBook Pro 16 laptop.Aug 4, 2025 3:03 AM CDT
- MSI GeForce RTX 5080 EXPERT specs and price leak, Founders Edition cooling meets OC performanceMSI's GeForce RTX 5080 16G EXPERT OC is set to ship with a Founders Edition-style push and pull airflow cooling system, vapor chamber, and aluminum shroud.Aug 4, 2025 1:03 AM CDT
- Steam data reveals PC gamers shifting from Windows to LinuxSteam Hardware & Software Survey results for July 2025 show Linux's market share growing ahead of a potential full SteamOS release for PC.Aug 3, 2025 11:31 PM CDT
- GeForce RTX 5070 emerges as the most popular new GPU among PC gamersWith the arrival of the GeForce RTX 50 Series and Radeon RX 9000 Series this year, the GeForce RTX 5070 stands tall as the most popular GPU.Aug 3, 2025 9:29 PM CDT
- SEGA shows off new fluid and smooth Virtua Fighter gameplay footageSEGA showcases gameplay footage from its new Virtua Fighter video game project, the first mainline entry in the fighting series in nearly 20 years.Aug 3, 2025 7:37 PM CDT
- Battlefield 6 runs at 1440p 300FPS+ on 9800X3D + RTX 5080 system, huge 33% perf loss on 14900KTwitch streamer says AMD Ryzen 9 9800X3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combo runs Battlefield 6 at 1440p 300FPS+ but loses 33% perf on the Core i9-14900K CPU.Aug 3, 2025 8:18 AM CDT
- Report: Mastercard's policies led to adult game censorship, processors afraid of being cut offValve's latest statement strongly indicates that Mastercard's Rule 5.12.7 is the main culprit behind the recent mass scrutiny of adult video games.Aug 2, 2025 10:33 AM CDT
- Nintendo raises Switch 1 console prices, warns of possible Switch 2 price hikesNintendo has announced a price change for Switch 1 hardware and accessories in the US, including the base model, OLED, and Lite, but Switch 2 is unchanged.Aug 1, 2025 1:31 PM CDT
- Can you tell the difference between a real photo and an AI generated image?A new study shows that people can only tell the difference between a real photo and an AI-generated image only 62% of the time. Try it for yourself.Aug 1, 2025 3:58 AM CDT
- COLORFUL's new Rimbook L1 is an affordable productivity laptopFor just $399, the new COLORFUL Rimbook L1 is a lightweight, powerful laptop with an Intel Core i5-12450H processor, 16GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage.Aug 1, 2025 2:31 AM CDT
- PlayStation 6 spec rumor update: 3 x faster than PS5, lower power and cheaper than the PS5Sony's next-gen PlayStation 6 rumored to be 3 x faster than PS5, it'll reportedly launch in 2027 or 2028 with a cheaper price tag than the PS5.Aug 1, 2025 1:01 AM CDT
- NVIDIA Game Ready Driver support for the GeForce GTX 10 Series is ending soonGeForce Game Ready Driver support for NVIDIA's Maxwell, Pascal, and Volta architecture graphics cards is ending October 2025. Security updates to continue.Jul 31, 2025 10:33 PM CDT
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