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• Star Trek: Bridge Crew is a 4-player cooperative Star Trek experienceWHOA: Check out Star Trek: Bridge Crew for VR, which puts four players in control of starship from Star Trek!Jun 11, 2016 10:38 PM CDT
• Deus Ex: Mankind Divided's new bullshot photos look great, but eh? The latest screenshots of Deus Ex: Mankind Divided look great, but it's a shame it won't look that good on any platform, ever.Jun 11, 2016 9:49 PM CDT
• Game devs say its easier dealing with consoles than dealing with PCsThe new Xbox and PlayStation consoles are 'a lot easier' to deal with than deal with the PC, according to some game developers.Jun 11, 2016 9:07 PM CDT
• Watch first-ever Injustice 2 gameplay footage here in full HDFirst-ever gameplay footage for Injustice 2 shows off new characters, insane super attacks, and good old-fashioned hero-on-villain carnage.Jun 11, 2016 7:51 PM CDT
• It'll take more than a stunning trailer to sell me Gran Turismo SportPolyphony Digital can make one hell of a stunning trailer, but Gran Turismo Sport needs one thing to make it a Day 1 purchase for me.Jun 11, 2016 1:56 PM CDT
• An open letter to Oculus: 6 things you must do to save the RiftOculus could be in trouble, and these are the 6 things that could potentially save them.Jun 11, 2016 11:18 AM CDT
• Halo Wars 2 open beta kicks off this Monday, new screenshots leakedHalo Wars 2 open beta details has been leaked, but you'll need Xbox LIVE Gold to play it--plus we have some screenshots and more in-game details.Jun 11, 2016 6:24 AM CDT
• Microsoft pulls free Fallout 4 from all players, gives $10 creditMicrosoft gifts free $10 codes to everyone that downloaded the free Fallout 4 on the Xbox Store as an 'inconvenience' fund.Jun 11, 2016 5:26 AM CDT
• EA shows off new Titanfall 2 teaser clip ahead of E3 Titanfall 2 gets a new teaser clip, and we cycle through everything we know about the upcoming FPS so far.Jun 11, 2016 3:06 AM CDT
• Gamer builds DIY controller out of a potato to play SkyrimEver wanted to play games using a spud controller? Now you can!Jun 11, 2016 2:06 AM CDT
• Standalone Gwent card game to be announced at E3 2016If you loved Witcher 3's Gwent game, we've got some exciting news for you!Jun 11, 2016 12:54 AM CDT
• Amazon said to be launching Spotify, Apple Music competitorSpotify, Apple Music competitor from Amazon will launch soon, sources say.Jun 10, 2016 5:10 PM CDT
• VR rhythm game prototype for HTC Vive reminds me of Elite Beat AgentsA very early prototype for a rhythm game on HTC Vive looks a lot like Elite Beat Agents, but could also be used to choreograph dance moves.Jun 10, 2016 3:45 PM CDT
• Blizzard may nerf Overwatch's WidowmakerAnother hero nerf may be in store for Overwatch, Blizzard says.Jun 10, 2016 2:05 PM CDT
• NVIDIA is giving away an insane $100,000 worth of prizes during E3 NVIDIA is giving away an insane $100,000 worth of PC gaming hardware and software, including a droolworthy GeForce Battlestation PC.Jun 10, 2016 1:59 PM CDT
• VLC nightly build includes Chromecast supportChromecast support finally hits VLC, although not public yet.Jun 10, 2016 12:55 PM CDT
• PlayStation 4K: Everything you need to knowSony's new upgraded PS4K will be standalone, but it will also naturally complement existing PS4 consoles--here's how.Jun 10, 2016 9:08 AM CDT
• Uber pushes on-demand delivery service out of beta, debuts UberRushUber wants to bring you pizza, and other snacks with its on-demand delivery service; UberRush.Jun 10, 2016 7:38 AM CDT
• Sony officially confirms new 4K-ready PlayStation 4K consoleSony officially confirms the PlayStation 4K, saying it's targeting 'hardcore gamers' and will have full backward and forward compatibility.Jun 10, 2016 7:07 AM CDT
• Leaked benchmarks on AMD Radeon RX 480 hits minimum VR spec for $199AMD's Radeon RX 480 is going to be an insanely popular card for $199, especially when we take into consideration these leaked benchmarks.Jun 10, 2016 6:24 AM CDT
• Colorful announces its new iGame GeForce GTX 1070 X-TOP-8G video card Colorful jumps the gun, releases one of the world's first GeForce GTX 1070s, led by the huge iGame GTX 1070 X-TOP-8G.Jun 10, 2016 5:25 AM CDT
• Analyst: 21 million driverless cars on the road by 2035Driverless cars will be a thing by 2035, with one analyst expecting 21 million autonomous cars on the road in less than 20 years.Jun 10, 2016 4:36 AM CDT
• PlayStation VR exclusive 'How We Soar' teased, looks like Eagle FlightHow We Soar announced for the PlayStation VR, will launch after the VR headset launches later this year.Jun 10, 2016 2:55 AM CDT
• QNAP's new NAS is 4K-capable, with 40Gbps of bandwidth for editorsQNAP shows off its best NAS systems for professional video editing, sharing, and backups.Jun 10, 2016 1:15 AM CDT
• 'Fruit Ninja' is coming to HTC Vive this month and I'm way too excitedWhy is Jason so excited about a 6 year old smartphone game coming to the HTC Vive? Because it's the perfect fit for VR, and it's crazy fun.Jun 10, 2016 1:12 AM CDT
• Two generations of 'Ghostbusters' meet on Jimmy KimmelCould a closer association to the original film change its fortunes?Jun 10, 2016 12:04 AM CDT
• QNAP goes on the offensive at Computex 2016, pushing QIoT ContainersQNAP pushes its 'visionary QIoT Containers' at Computex 2016.Jun 9, 2016 11:37 PM CDT
• Thecus show off the latest in NAS storage at Computex 2016Thecus debut upgraded NAS products at Computex 2016, with the N4810 on show.Jun 9, 2016 10:08 PM CDT
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 roundup at Computex 2016, nerd overloadThere were plenty of AIB partners showing off some super-awesome GeForce GTX 1080 cards at Computex 2016 last week.Jun 9, 2016 8:46 PM CDT
• Harmonix turns 'Music VR' into a dance party on PlayStation VRHarmonix Music VR already looked awesome, but now the rhythm game kings are turning it into a dance party when it launches alongside PlayStation VR.Jun 9, 2016 5:35 PM CDT
• HTC Vive Business Edition costs $1200, comes with commercial supportThere's a new HTC Vive in town, and it costs $1200. Don't worry, the added cost includes some valuable benefits for businesses.Jun 9, 2016 4:36 PM CDT
• Watch 7 minutes of Watch Dogs 2 gameplayWatch Dogs 2 looks great, but how does it actually play? Check out the first gameplay preview clip of Ubisoft's sequel.Jun 9, 2016 4:13 PM CDT
• E3 host on reveals: 'y'all aren't ready,' PS4K and new Xbox incoming?E3 YouTube host says gamers 'aren't ready' for the amazing E3 lineup--could he be teasing the new PS4K and Xbox Scorpio?Jun 9, 2016 3:00 PM CDT
• Black Box VR wants to change the way the world exercises The problem with working out is that it feels like working out. Black Box VR wants to completely change how you feel about heading to the gym.Jun 9, 2016 2:43 PM CDT
• Tinder about to be 18 and up onlyDating and hookup app Tinder going 18+, though no enforcement expected.Jun 9, 2016 2:33 PM CDT
• G.Skill DDR4 RAM overclocked to an insane 5189MHz speeds at ComputexASRock's OC champion Splave smashes the 5GHz DDR4 barrier and sets a new world speed record at this year's OC World Record Stage event.Jun 9, 2016 2:04 PM CDT
• Create explorable VR levels with Valve's new 'Destinations VR' toolEver dreamed of creating explorable VR environments using nothing but free software, photos, and imagination? Valve has just the ticket.Jun 9, 2016 1:34 PM CDT
• Bots, custom matches coming to Doom multiplayer, browser possibleid sets to work on Doom multiplayer, private matches with custom settings coming this summer, among other things.Jun 9, 2016 12:09 PM CDT
• China's plan for 10,000 feet underwater lab gains accelerationChina's plan to build deep-sea lab gets fast-tracked, would be used for military purposes and to hunt for treasure.Jun 9, 2016 11:06 AM CDT
• Halo 5 isn't coming to PC, Microsoft confirmsMicrosoft completely smashes the rumors that Halo 5 will come to PC, affirming it has 'no plans' to port the game over to Windows 10 PCs.Jun 9, 2016 10:50 AM CDT
• Watch Destiny's leaked Rise of Iron expansion footage right hereDestiny's new Rise of Iron trailer gets leaked ahead of its E3 2016 reveal.Jun 9, 2016 9:40 AM CDT
• Alphabet wants to beam internet directly to customers, testing nowGoogle parent company envisions truly wireless future for the internet.Jun 9, 2016 9:14 AM CDT
• Sandisk's new Ultra Dual Drive USB Type-C drive capable of 150MB/secSandisk unveils its new Ultra Dual Drive USB Type-C flash drive, which is capable of up to 150MB/sec.Jun 9, 2016 2:32 AM CDT
• Lian Li continues its desk domination, with automated standing desksLian Li wants you to stand at your desk with their new automatic standing desks, with the new DK-04, and the new DK-12 and DK-16 desks.Jun 9, 2016 1:48 AM CDT
• Halo 5 rumored to be coming to the PC, possible announcement during E3Halo 5 is reportedly coming to the PC, with an announcement expected during E3 2016 next week.Jun 9, 2016 12:53 AM CDT
• Plextor's new PCIe-based SSD is capable of 2.5GB/sec reads!The new Plextor M8Pe PCIe-based SSD reads at up to 2500MB/sec, and writes at up to 1400MB/sec.Jun 8, 2016 11:18 PM CDT
• FIFA 17 uses the Frostbite engine from DICE, new trailer releasedThe same engine that powers Battlefield 1, will power FIFA 17, which is due on September 29.Jun 8, 2016 8:45 PM CDT
• 'Warcraft' film soars in China, soft U.S. opening projectedInternational box office gross hoped to keep film afloat.Jun 8, 2016 7:34 PM CDT
• Next-gen Xbox will be '40% smaller' than Xbox One, with 4K supportThe next-gen Xbox will reportedly be 40% smaller than the Xbox One, and include 4K support.Jun 8, 2016 7:16 PM CDT
• WhatsApp to add GIF supportNext WhatsApp beta will feature partial GIF support, full support may come later.Jun 8, 2016 4:16 PM CDT
• Next Firefox release will make crashes, slowdowns a non-issueLargest change ever coming to Firefox, will make stability issues a thing of the past.Jun 8, 2016 3:31 PM CDT
• Destiny to start phasing out last-gen consoles in new Rise of Iron DLCDestiny's new Rise of Iron expansion isn't coming to last-gen consoles, and requires The Taken King in order to play.Jun 8, 2016 2:41 PM CDT
• Witcher 3 will get at least one more patchWitcher 3 patch in the works, will fix new issues from Blood and Wine.Jun 8, 2016 2:11 PM CDT
• New Kingdom Hearts III updates coming 'this Winter'Despite assurances from Square's Okayam, Kingdom Hearts 3 could skip E3 in favor of a massive announcement reveal this holiday season.Jun 8, 2016 1:06 PM CDT
• Everything you need to know about Watch Dogs 2With Watch Dogs 2, Ubisoft teaches an old dog tons of new tricks--jump in for everything you need to know about the upcoming sequel.Jun 8, 2016 11:54 AM CDT
• AirBar turns any laptop screen into a touchscreenSwedish company's invention lets you turn your laptop display into a touchscreen for $69.Jun 8, 2016 11:50 AM CDT
• Watch the new Deus Ex: Mankind Divided gameplay footageNew Deus Ex: Mankind Divided gameplay footage completely redefines our expectations from the franchise.Jun 8, 2016 11:02 AM CDT
• Alan Wake 2 isn't happening any time soon, Remedy confirmsRemedy confirms its upcoming AAA games aren't set in the Alan Wake universe, and will be fresh new IPs.Jun 8, 2016 9:52 AM CDT
• Skyrim Remastered listed for November release by UK retailerA UK retailer lists the Skyrim Definitive Edition on PS4 for a release in November--we may be getting a Skyrim HD with mod support, folks!Jun 8, 2016 8:51 AM CDT
• Injustice 2 officially announced with new trailer, coming in 2017NetherRealm reveals Injustice 2, promises a 'huge roster of DC characters' including Supergirl.Jun 8, 2016 8:25 AM CDT
• Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 coming December 2016, gets new gameplay trailerSquare Enix announces an official release date for Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 remaster collection along with a new trailer.Jun 8, 2016 7:26 AM CDT
• Watch Dogs 2 might support online co-op in singleplayer campaignOnline campaign co-op might be coming to Watch Dogs 2, allowing players to team up with friends to complete story missions.Jun 8, 2016 6:44 AM CDT
• Watch leaked Watch Dogs 2 footage right hereWe got our hands-on the leaked Watch Dogs 2 clip that shows a fresh new style for the hacktivist franchise.Jun 8, 2016 6:03 AM CDT
• Watch Dogs 2 will likely have a season passWatch Dogs 2's Gold Edition pre-order package hints at a season pass for the new open-world hacktivist adventure.Jun 8, 2016 5:20 AM CDT
• Stock photo company Getty Images looks to the future, creates VR groupLike seemingly everyone else, Getty Images is looking to expand their reach by creating a new VR division. Smart move!Jun 7, 2016 11:32 PM CDT
• 30 disc 'Star Trek' original crew Blu-ray boxset beams down 'Star Trek' fans - engage your credit cards.Jun 7, 2016 6:58 PM CDT
• 'Tethered' is an adorable PlayStation VR launch game for strategy fansEx-MotorStorm developers lift the curtain on their strategy-centric launch title for PlayStation VR. It's called 'Tethered' and it looks adorable.Jun 7, 2016 5:56 PM CDT
• Blizzard will integrate Facebook livestreaming into gamesSoon you'll be able to stream Blizzard games directly thanks to Facebook Live API integration.Jun 7, 2016 4:25 PM CDT
• E3 2016 press conference scheduleDon't miss a single E3 press conference with this extremely handle timetable schedule.Jun 7, 2016 3:13 PM CDT
• EA teases new Star Wars game reveals at E3 2016EA will likely show off Visceral's new Star Wars action game at E3, alongside Titanfall 2, Battlefield 1, Mass Effect: Andromeda and BioWare's new IP.Jun 7, 2016 2:16 PM CDT
• NVIDIA 368.39 drivers prepare you for Mirror's Edge: CatalystNVIDIA's new drivers are optimized for Mirror's Edge: Catalyst.Jun 7, 2016 11:33 AM CDT
• HTC drops a bomb on Oculus: All Vive orders now ship within 72 hoursThe HTC Vive VR headset is now available in 24 countries, and all orders ship out within 72 hours of purchase. Your move, Oculus.Jun 7, 2016 11:10 AM CDT
• Ubisoft debuting a pair of new, playable VR games at E3 2016Ubisoft will be expanding their VR catalog at E3 2016, and we believe at least one of them will be a mobile VR tie-in for Watch Dogs 2.Jun 7, 2016 10:55 AM CDT
• 'Island 359' taps into 90's dinosaur nostalgia for HTC ViveNew studio headed up by former Square Enix CEO and Brookhaven Experiment creators aims for 90's Dino nostalgia on HTC Vive.Jun 7, 2016 10:01 AM CDT
• Overwatch 'Play of the Game' feature will get cinematicOverwatch match highlights will get more cinematic, varied soon.Jun 7, 2016 9:20 AM CDT

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