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• Sony hosting its E3 2016 event on June 13, will we see the new PS4K?Sony's E3 2016 press conference will take place on June 13.May 17, 2016 1:35 AM CDT
• Oculus helps students/nonprofits create VR content with 'VR for Good'Oculus announces its new 'VR for Good' program, will help students and nonprofits create VR content.May 16, 2016 9:27 PM CDT
• The truth is more 'X-Files' are on the way from FoxBut can the series survive beyond nostalgia?May 16, 2016 7:22 PM CDT
• Quantum Break's upcoming patch includes G-Sync and FreeSync supportRemedy's upcoming patch for Quantum Break will add NVIDIA G-Sync and AMD FreeSync support.May 16, 2016 7:06 PM CDT
• Assassin's Creed movie is mostly set in present day timeframeThe Assassin's Creed movie is '65% present day and 35% past'May 16, 2016 5:16 PM CDT
• Fallout 4's Far Harbor is 'scary and unsettling'Far Harbor will be unlike any Bethesda DLC to date, with a chilling and eerie overtone.May 16, 2016 5:05 PM CDT
• New id Software job listing hints at Quake rebootNow that DOOM is out on the market, id might be setting their sites on a Quake reboot.May 16, 2016 4:08 PM CDT
• Game streaming to eventually replace consoles, says Ubisoft CEOGames consoles could be replaced by a consolidated all-in-one monitor solution with digital-only game streaming.May 16, 2016 3:03 PM CDT
• Google integrating shopping ads into image searchesGoogle shopping ads to show up in mobile image searches soon.May 16, 2016 2:13 PM CDT
• Battlefront 2 won't tie into Star Wars: Episode VIII, maybe Rogue OneStar Wars Episode VIII releases after EA's 2017 fiscal year, so Battlefront 2 won't tie into the movie.May 16, 2016 1:33 PM CDT
• Video calling spotted in WhatsApp betaVideo calling likely imminent for WhatsApp users, beta users report inactivate feature.May 16, 2016 1:03 PM CDT
• Razer opening its first US retail storeRazer expanding retail outlets with first US opening, going all out.May 16, 2016 12:19 PM CDT
• Overwatch's new CGI video spins the tale of the twin dragons Learn the history of Genji and Hanzo in the latest CGI trailer, blending Japanese myths with a touching storyline.May 16, 2016 12:06 PM CDT
• Nintendo NX's power comparable to Xbox One, won't use x86Nintendo's NX won't be x86-based and is closer to an Xbox One in terms of power, says insider.May 16, 2016 11:43 AM CDT
• Watch Final Fantasy X's intro in 60FPSFinal Fantasy X HD Remaster intro rendered in 60FPS, mod in progress.May 16, 2016 11:04 AM CDT
• Resident Evil developer says 100 million Xbox One & PS4s sold by 2020Capcom predicts that over 100 million Xbox One and PS4 consoles by 2020.May 16, 2016 9:43 AM CDT
• Metro: Last Light developer teases major announcement for E3 2016Metro developer teases something for E3... but what is it? New IP or another Metro game?May 16, 2016 8:58 AM CDT
• Could a new 'Super Mario' movie be on the way from Nintendo?It's been 23 years since 'Super Mario Bros.' - it's time.May 16, 2016 2:19 AM CDT
• Cyberpunk 2077 developers expanding both teams for 'ambitious' gameCD Projekt Red is building their most 'ambitious' and 'challenging' game yet with Cyberpunk 2077.May 16, 2016 1:47 AM CDT
• Payday developer Starbreeze teams with Acer on the new StarVR headsetStarbreeze AB and Acer team up on the new StarVR headset.May 15, 2016 11:37 PM CDT
• Japan's Studio Ghibli returns with new animated featureFamed animated studio isn't finished just yet.May 15, 2016 8:17 PM CDT
• DOOM performs better on the PS4, Xbox One drops 'well below' 1080pThe Xbox One version of DOOM falls 'well below' 1080p, while the PS4 version reigns surpreme.May 15, 2016 3:32 AM CDT
• Forza Motorsport 6: Apex update released, allows VSync to be disabledForza Motorsport 6: Apex update makes the game more stable, adds performance and the ability to disable VSync.May 14, 2016 11:29 PM CDT
• AMD launching next-gen Polaris 10-based Radeon 400 series at ComputexAMD's new Polaris 10 will make its big debut at Computex 2016.May 14, 2016 9:30 PM CDT
• DOOM benchmarked, GeForce GTX 980 easily beats Radeon R9 390X at 4KDOOM tested on various video cards, with the Radeon R9 390X losing by 20% to the GeForce GTX 980.May 14, 2016 7:34 PM CDT
• Doom's Nightmare graphics setting requires an insane 5GB+ VRAMDoom's shadow quality can go past Ultra, but the improvements aren't that impressive.May 14, 2016 9:10 AM CDT
• WESA announced, World Esports Association to professionalize eSportseSports continues to grow, with WESA set to professionalize the eSports industry.May 14, 2016 6:23 AM CDT
• NVIDIA's new GeForce 365.19 drivers are ready for DOOMThe new NVIDIA GeForce 365.19 drivers are ready for your video card and DOOM.May 14, 2016 4:24 AM CDT
• SLI support coming to DOOM, id Software provides 4K performance tipsDOOM will soon have SLI support, with id Software providing some performance tips for gaming at 4K.May 14, 2016 2:34 AM CDT
• BYKSI waterblock for the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 announcedNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 waterblocks begin to appear, with BYKSI announcing its new product to launch on May 27.May 13, 2016 11:29 PM CDT
• Nintendo NX will powered by an NVIDIA Tegra processor, not an AMD chipUp until now, AMD was reportedly powering Nintendo's next-gen console, but it'll reportedly be an NVIDIA Tegra design.May 13, 2016 10:28 PM CDT
• AMD will provide an 'inside look at Polaris' on May 18AMD will be providing more details on Polaris on May 18.May 13, 2016 10:20 PM CDT
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 to arrive in liquid cooled version at 2.5GHz WHOA: The GeForce GTX 1080 will reportedly see models with its GPU clocked at an *INSANE* 2.5GHz.May 13, 2016 9:57 PM CDT
• AMD's next-gen Polaris 10 GPU will offer 390X performance, under $299AMD's next-gen Polaris 10 will be priced at under $299, providing Radeon R9 390X performance at half the TDP.May 13, 2016 9:03 PM CDT
• Sony's PS4K won't be unveiled at E3 2016, says insiderGames insider Shinobi602 predicts that Sony will unveil the PS4K at Paris Games Week in October.May 13, 2016 8:45 PM CDT
• Google hiring self-driving car testers for $20 an hourGoogle posts job ads for self-driving car tests, Bachelor's required.May 13, 2016 3:41 PM CDT
• Sega looking into Shenmue, Shenmue II remastersSega says maybe to Shenmue remasters, cites licensing issues as obstacles.May 13, 2016 1:24 PM CDT
• Classic NFL games on their way to YouTubeFull NFL games coming to YouTube for first time, 96 classics.May 13, 2016 11:31 AM CDT
• Final Fantasy X/X-2 mod lets you use Japanese voices, English subsMod scene comes to the rescue again and enables Japanese voice-overs, English subtitles for Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster.May 13, 2016 9:25 AM CDT
• ASUS unveils its new X99 Signature and ROG Strix motherboardsASUS announces its latest X99 Signature and ROG motherboards, just before Computex 2016.May 13, 2016 7:23 AM CDT
• PlayStation 4K will launch before October 2016, says French wholesalerSony will launch the new upgraded PlayStation 4K in October, with a possible reveal at TGS 2016.May 13, 2016 6:59 AM CDT
• Lian Li's new PC-09 is a conjoined twin chassis, looks beautifulLian Li's new PC-09 is a new chassis that allows for two PC installations, looks beautiful in the process.May 13, 2016 5:24 AM CDT
• NVIDIA's next-gen Shield turns up at FCC, is it powered by Pascal?NVIDIA has as new Shield which has hit the FCC... will it be powered by Pascal?May 13, 2016 3:27 AM CDT
• ZOTAC unveils two new Windows 10-powered stick PCsZOTAC unveils its new ZBOX PI220 and PI221, both Windows 10-powered stick PCs.May 13, 2016 1:39 AM CDT
• Colorful announces one of the first GeForce GTX 1080 video cardsColorful announces its new GeForce GTX 1080, will tease its custom designed GTX 1080 at Computex 2016.May 12, 2016 11:22 PM CDT
• Vuze is a new 3D, 360-degree VR camera that shoots 4K at 30FPSVuze is a flashy new 3D, 360-degree VR video that shoots 4K at 30FPS for $799.May 12, 2016 9:30 PM CDT
• Leaked GeForce GTX 1080 benchmarks show it dominating Titan X, Fury XNVIDIA's GeForce GTX 1080 smashes both the $999 Titan X and the HBM1-based AMD Radeon R9 Fury X in leaked benchmarks.May 12, 2016 7:32 PM CDT
• Watch Dogs 2 will be this year's biggest Ubisoft gameUbisoft is betting hard on Watch Dogs 2's success, affirming it'll be the company's biggest game this year.May 12, 2016 4:01 PM CDT
• Google Gboard lets you search, share within text conversationsGoogle Gboard app lets you search the web, share without leaving text window, but on iPhone only.May 12, 2016 2:29 PM CDT
• Watching Witcher 3: Blood and Wine at 60FPS is absolutely amazingTour the magical realm of Toussaint in glorious 60 frames per second.May 12, 2016 2:09 PM CDT
• Ubisoft adapting its 'big' engines for PSVR support, confirms VR gamesUbisoft is preparing for the VR storm with new PlayStation VR games, but is hesitant to go 'all in'May 12, 2016 1:13 PM CDT
• Gears of War: Ultimate Edition now lets you uncap framerateGears of War: Ultimate Edition no longer locked to your monitor's refresh rate, graphics options and fixes added in latest update.May 12, 2016 12:43 PM CDT
• Ubisoft will release unannounced AAA IP in 2017A brand new AAA IP will release alongside FY 2017 sequels like Watch Dogs 2 and South Park: Fractured But Whole.May 12, 2016 12:41 PM CDT
• Google banning payday loan adsGoogle brings down the banhammer on advertisements for payday loans, high APR loans.May 12, 2016 10:36 AM CDT
• EA's 'gigantic action' game will be released sometime in 2020-2021EA is working on a 'gigantic action' game, but it won't be released until 2020-2021 and on next-gen consoles by then.May 12, 2016 7:32 AM CDT
• ZOTAC teases its GeForce GTX 1080 PGF, with a modified PCB, and moreZOTAC's new GeForce GTX 1080 PGF looks awesome, with a modified PCB and a wider design than the reference card.May 12, 2016 4:06 AM CDT
• iPhone 7 rumored to have 3GB of LPDDR4 RAM, dual-camera image chipApple's next-gen iPhone 7 rumored to bump the RAM up to 3GB, will reportedly feature a dual-camera image processor.May 12, 2016 3:36 AM CDT
• NVIDIA's new SLI HB bridge pictured, GTX 1080 supports 2-way SLI onlyCheck out the new GeForce GTX SLI HB bridge, which looks super sexy.May 12, 2016 1:35 AM CDT
• Inno3D announces its GeForce GTX 1080, includes 3DMark and VRMarkInno3D unveils its new GeForce GTX 1080, will have 3DMark and VRMark software as well as a mouse pad in the box.May 11, 2016 11:33 PM CDT
• The 'Ultimate NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080' discussion with JayzTwoCentsThis is the ultimate discussion of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 with Luke from LinusTechTips, JayzTwoCents and Paul's Hardware.May 11, 2016 9:29 PM CDT
• NVIDIA's new GeForce GTX 1080 pictured, naked, with its PCB exposedThe PCB of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 has been revealed, and boy does it look awesome.May 11, 2016 7:30 PM CDT
• AMD rumored to move Vega up to October, has NVIDIA scared them? AMD has reportedly pulled its next-gen Vega GPU up 6 months into October, possibly because of the GeForce GTX 1080 reveal.May 11, 2016 5:51 PM CDT
• Instagram app gets a makeoverInstagram app updated new interface, new icon.May 11, 2016 4:02 PM CDT
• Battlefield 1 confirmed digital only on PC, but not everywhereBattlefield 1 confirmed to not include disc on PC, with exception of certain regions.May 11, 2016 2:11 PM CDT
• WhatsApp for Windows is wrapper-basedWhatsApp comes to Windows, though not in the way you might hope.May 11, 2016 12:34 PM CDT
• EA confirms Battlefield 1 will have 'micro-monetizations'Battlepacks will likely make a return in Battlefield 1.May 11, 2016 11:31 AM CDT
• Civilization VI officially announced, coming in OctoberGrand strategy gets reborn as Civ VI.May 11, 2016 10:24 AM CDT
• New Witcher 3 Blood and Wine video shows off vampires, giants and moreCatch a glimpse of Blood and Wine gameplay footage ahead of the expansion's release.May 11, 2016 9:33 AM CDT
• EA confirms new IP for 2017, could it be BioWare's new secret game?EA confirms a new unannounced IP will ship in 2017--could it be BioWare's secret new project?May 11, 2016 8:37 AM CDT
• Visceral's new Star Wars action game coming in 2018Dead Space devs' Star Wars game will release in 2018 as part of EA's multi-faceted franchise roadmap.May 11, 2016 7:31 AM CDT
• Western Digital's $19 billion acquisition of Sandisk nearly completeWD's huge $19 billion acquisition of Sandisk receives final regulatory approval.May 11, 2016 6:27 AM CDT
• EA is working on a Star Wars Battlefront sequel, will be out in 2017There's a Star Wars Battlefront sequel coming out next year, with Visceral Games' Star Wars game being released in 2018.May 11, 2016 4:28 AM CDT
• Titanfall 2 will be released in the fall, sometime in the holidaysTitanfall 2 will be released during the holidays, close to the release of Battlefield 1 on October 21.May 11, 2016 2:22 AM CDT
• Ghost Games teases a new Need for Speed game for 2017Need for Speed will return in 2017, with Ghost Games 'building upon the foundations that have been laid with Need for Speed'May 11, 2016 12:06 AM CDT
• GIGABYTE teases GeForce GTX 1080 'Xtreme Gaming' for Computex 2016GIGABYTE set to impress during Computex 2016 with the reveal of its 'Xtreme Gaming' branded GeForce GTX 1080.May 10, 2016 10:23 PM CDT

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