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• 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
• Reboot 'Godzilla' sequel delayed by almost a yearThe king of monsters needs to wait for his next appearance.May 10, 2016 10:12 PM CDT
• Mass Effect Andromeda releases early 2017, to be shown at E3 2016BioWare confirms an 'early 2017' release for ME: Andromeda, and promises new reveals at E3.May 10, 2016 9:54 PM CDT
• GDDR5X goes into mass production, powering GeForce GTX 1080NVIDIA's next-gen GeForce cards clap with glee, with Micron pushing GDDR5X into mass production.May 10, 2016 8:54 PM CDT
• It's game over for Disney interactive as studio ceases publishingStudio cancels popular 'Disney Infinity' line.May 10, 2016 6:35 PM CDT
• Amazon opens up its video service, takes on YouTubeAmazon expands Prime Video to support content creators, rates competitive with YouTube.May 10, 2016 12:08 PM CDT
• Server browser confirmed for Battlefield 1Official Battlefield Twitter confirms server browser for Battlefield 1.May 10, 2016 11:32 AM CDT
• UWP games now support FreeSync, G-Sync, unlocked framerateWindows 10 update means Gears of War, Forza, and other titles can support unlocked framerate, FreeSync, G-Sync.May 10, 2016 9:50 AM CDT
• Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD coming to Steam this weekFinal Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster surprise launching on Steam, includes International Edition content and more.May 10, 2016 8:36 AM CDT
• EA will only make Nintendo NX games 'if it makes sense'Battlefield 1 and other EA games could come to the Nintendo NX, but only if the console 'makes sense' to the publisher.May 10, 2016 7:36 AM CDT
• Win a break in our 'Point Break 3D' Blu-ray giveawayFind your breaking point in our latest Blu-ray giveaway.May 9, 2016 8:25 PM CDT
• Battlefield 1 'rooted in history', not based on alternate WW1 timelineBattlefield 1 is based on authentic World War I history, says DICE.May 9, 2016 5:11 PM CDT
• Battlefield 1's campaign will 'delve into the unknowns of WW1'Cultural diversity plays a huge role in Battlefield 1's campaign, and DICE promises a wide patchwork of WW1 stories.May 9, 2016 4:15 PM CDT
• Giveaway: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 FE Upgrade Package! (Global Entry!)An awesome PC gaming upgrade package is up for grabs including the new GeForce GTX 1080 Founder's Edition video card and more from ASUS and Corsair!May 9, 2016 3:31 PM CDT
• HBO gets more aggressive in fighting Game of Thrones piracyHBO, anti-piracy company partner to step up Game of Thrones anti-piracy efforts, thousands of notices sent.May 9, 2016 3:30 PM CDT
• No disc option or Collector's Edition for Battlefield 1 on PCBattlefield 1 will be digital only and won't have Collector's Edition, Amazon listings indicate.May 9, 2016 2:23 PM CDT
• Spotify hops on original TV train, 12 shows incomingSpotify diving into original TV with 12 music-centric shows.May 9, 2016 1:58 PM CDT
• Horizon: Zero Dawn might release in 2016 after allGuerrilla Games' fresh new post-apocalyptic IP might not be delayed into 2017 and instead release this year.May 9, 2016 1:40 PM CDT
• Five Nights at Freddy's games getting console remakesScott Cawthon's incredibly successful horror series is coming to the console world.May 9, 2016 1:07 PM CDT
• Bloodborne gets a stunning make-over in Unreal Engine 4Bloodborne's macabre gothic style gets recreated in Unreal Engine 4.May 9, 2016 12:06 PM CDT
• Uncharted 4 pushes Sony's PS4 to its limits'Uncharted 4 is the technical powerhouse we've been waiting for.'May 9, 2016 11:14 AM CDT
• 'Get Windows 10' nagware will be disabled in JulyWindows 10 nagware goes bye bye in July, unless Microsoft changes its mind.May 9, 2016 10:33 AM CDT
• Samsung launches Australia's first 4K UltraHD Blu-ray playerAustralia finally gets some decent 4K content.May 8, 2016 10:59 PM CDT
• Battlefield 1 campaign might only have six missionsBattlefield 1's singleplayer campaign might only have half a dozen chapters.May 8, 2016 7:32 PM CDT
• Would it be good to win a 'Good Dinosaur' Blu-ray? Well, you can!Go into the running to take home a copy of Pixar's latest film on us.May 8, 2016 6:41 PM CDT
• The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine DLC reportedly releases this monthA premature Steam listing reveals The Witcher 3's last Blood and Wine DLC will be out later this month.May 8, 2016 3:32 PM CDT
• NVIDIA's VR Funhouse is 'most technologically advanced VR game' NVIDIA's new VR Funhouse is now available on Steam.May 8, 2016 3:21 PM CDT
• Manus VR is experimenting with full arm tracking with the HTC ViveManus VR wants to put your arms into the VR world, begins experimenting with arm tracking with the HTC Vive.May 7, 2016 5:23 PM CDT
• EA boss says 'there may be no consoles in the future' DIE CONSOLES DIE: EA boss says 'there may be no consoles in the future'May 7, 2016 3:27 PM CDT
• Star Citizen hits $113 million in funding, development ramps upStar Citizen 'pace of production' is now faster, as the developer hits $113 million in funding.May 7, 2016 12:36 PM CDT
• ZOTAC is the first to release the GeForce GTX 1080 video cardZOTAC is the first AIB partner to release an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 video card.May 7, 2016 11:06 AM CDT
• ASUS teases its 'Zenvolution' event for May 30, just before ComputexASUS will be hosting its 'Zenvolution' event before Computex, on May 30.May 7, 2016 10:13 AM CDT
• NVIDIA announces its GeForce GTX 1080, as fast as GTX 980s in SLINVIDIA makes its GP104-based GeForce GTX 1080 and GTX 1070 official, is faster than the Titan X.May 7, 2016 3:25 AM CDT
• Battlefield 1 has Bad Company 2 style destruction, no auto-aimTake a look at Battlefield 1's multiplayer content including classes, map destruction, weapons, vehicles and more.May 6, 2016 10:30 PM CDT
• 'Ghostbusters' reboot director lashes online criticsLabelling his demographic 'assholes' probably wasn't the best move.May 6, 2016 6:33 PM CDT
• Battlefield 1 Collector's Edition includes playing cards, cloth posterBattlefield 1 Collector's Edition is over $200, includes statue, playing cards, cloth map, lots more.May 6, 2016 5:40 PM CDT
• Battlefield 1 pre-orders grant early access to full game, DLC mapBattlefield 1 pre-orders include heaps of DLC, early access, more.May 6, 2016 5:27 PM CDT
• Battlefield 1 campaign features multiple perspectivesBattlefield 1's campaign won't be fixed to one team, instead it'll be told through the eyes of multiple world powers.May 6, 2016 4:38 PM CDT
• Battlefield 1 getting an open beta, here's how to sign upBattlefield 1 will have an open beta, but you can get early access.May 6, 2016 4:05 PM CDT
• Battlefield 1 has 64 player multiplayer with environmental chaosBattlefield 1 will feature ultra-brutal 64-player carnage across some of the biggest landscapes in the franchise.May 6, 2016 3:47 PM CDT
• Battlefield 1 coming first to Xbox One via EA AccessXbox One owners get to play Battlefield 1 ahead of everyone else.May 6, 2016 3:32 PM CDT
• Battlefield 1 trailer features cavalry, ZeppelinsBattlefield 1 is official, trailer will rock your socks off.May 6, 2016 3:26 PM CDT
• Apple Music introduces student discountApple Music now available on the cheap to students all over the world.May 6, 2016 2:55 PM CDT
• Shots fired: GameStop CEO says 'Wii U was disappointing to everybody'The Nintendo Wii U 'was disappointing to everybody' according to GameStop's CEO.May 6, 2016 1:45 PM CDT
• AMD releases new Radeon Software Crimson Edition 16.5.1 beta driversRadeon user? Forza player? Grab the new Radeon Software Crimson Edition 16.5.1 beta drivers.May 6, 2016 12:42 PM CDT
• Battlefield 1's African American lead is a WW1 Harlem HellfighterBattlefield 1 features an African American protagonist that's likely part of the Harlem Hellfighters division in World War I.May 6, 2016 12:14 PM CDT
• Dishonored 2: Everything you need to knowTake a look at a ton of new details from Dishonored 2, including story reveals, gameplay, powers and more.May 6, 2016 12:09 PM CDT
• Windows 7 update breaks PCs with ASUS motherboardsWindows 7 KB3133977 update means red screen of death for ASUS users, workaround available.May 6, 2016 11:25 AM CDT
• New Battlefield's release date leaked, set in World War 1The release date for EA's new Battlefield has been leaked, along with WW1-based cover art.May 6, 2016 11:14 AM CDT
• Battlefield 5 to be called Battlefield 1, set in WW1Leaked promos show 'Battlefield 1' as the next entry in the FPS franchise, and it'll be set in World War 1.May 6, 2016 10:54 AM CDT
• Forza Motorsport 6: Apex looks incredible on the PC at 4KIf you've got the hardware for it, Forza Motorsport 6: Apex looks ridiculously good at 4K on the PC.May 6, 2016 10:40 AM CDT
• DOOM will include an 'Ultra Nightmare' graphics setting on the PCDOOM will feature 'Ultra Nightmare' graphics option on the PC, 'a step above Ultra' according to id Software.May 6, 2016 9:34 AM CDT
• Dishonored 2 mods could come to consoles via Bethseda.net launcherSince Dishonored 2's mods will be hosted on Bethesda.net, we could see mod support on consoles.May 6, 2016 8:50 AM CDT
• The young Han Solo spin-off is a go, as Lucasfilm find their actorWhich young actor has picked up the role?May 5, 2016 10:49 PM CDT
• AMD's new Zen CPU will arrive in 6 and 8-core versions at launchAMD's next-gen Zen CPUs will be launching as 6- and 8-core variants at launch, no dual- or quad-core just yet.May 5, 2016 5:34 PM CDT
• iPhone 7 could have a 3.5mm headphone jack after allApple's iPhone 7 may have a 3.5mm headphone jack after all.May 5, 2016 4:20 PM CDT
• Doom PC specs released, takes up 50GB on PS4 and Xbox OneThe minimum and recommended specs for DOOM have been revealed, and console players will have to clear out their HDDs.May 5, 2016 3:18 PM CDT
• Overwatch beta goes live on all platformsOverwatch beta launches on PC, PS4, Xbox One, runs through the weekend.May 5, 2016 2:35 PM CDT
• New Xbox will be '5 times more powerful' than PS4 Neo, rocks 10 TFLOPsMicrosoft plans to eclipse Sony's PS4 Neo with an insane high-performance next-gen Xbox, sources claim.May 5, 2016 1:26 PM CDT
• NVIDIA confirms the GeForce GTX 1080 cooler, kindaNVIDIA updates the GeForce website with a new background, teasing the cooler for the GeForce GTX 1080.May 5, 2016 12:56 PM CDT
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 leaked benchmarks tease 8GB RAM at 10GHzNVIDIA's next-gen GeForce GTX 1080 will reportedly rock 8GB of GDDR5X at 10GHz.May 5, 2016 12:50 PM CDT
• Live TV coming to YouTube coming next year, sources sayAs with Hulu, YouTube getting into live TV next year, rumors indicate.May 5, 2016 12:28 PM CDT
• Battlefield 5's first in-engine footage revealedDICE flexes the Frostbite engine's power with a quick Battlefield 5 teaser clip.May 5, 2016 12:00 PM CDT
• DayZ 0.60 beta features DX11 renderer, massively improved frameratesFuture looking good for DayZ, new renderer boasts great performance.May 5, 2016 10:33 AM CDT
• Hulu will stream live TV in 2017Hulu's new live TV subscription could cost as low as $40 and arrives in 2017.May 5, 2016 9:26 AM CDT
• Radeon 16.5.1 driver includes big Forza performance increasesForza beta gets big boost with AMD's latest drivers.May 5, 2016 8:20 AM CDT
• New 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2' trailer actually looks kinda fun'Out of the Shadows' out in just a few week's time.May 4, 2016 7:20 PM CDT
• Sony developing smart contact lenses with life recordingCan Sony do what Google couldn't?May 4, 2016 6:49 PM CDT
• Apple Music rumored to receive interface overhaul this summerAmidst struggles, Apple looking to overhaul its streaming music service, sources say.May 4, 2016 3:24 PM CDT
• Fallout 4's Far Harbor DLC might have underwater explorationFallout 4's new Far Harbor DLC trailer reveals tons of clues about the upcoming add-on, and we try to digest them all.May 4, 2016 1:13 PM CDT

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