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• Nintendo Stars subsidiary formed to handle video game movie adaptationsNintendo has renamed its recently purchased Warpstar subsidiary to Nintendo Stars, and the branch will now focus on movies based on Nintendo games and IP.Aug 27, 2025 7:37 PM CDT
• Judas will go deeper than BioShock with meaningful villains that react to how you playBioShock creator Ken Levine shares a surprising glimpse into the characters of Judas, discussing an emergent and reactive villain disposition system.Aug 27, 2025 6:36 PM CDT
• US gamers spend big on Game Pass and PlayStation Plus, subscriptions made $3.6 billion in 2025Gamers in the United States are spending more on video game subscriptions like Game Pass and PS Plus, with subscriptions at $3.6 billion so far in 2025.Aug 27, 2025 5:43 PM CDT
• Xbox had 5 out of the top 10 best-selling games of JulyThrough the sheer enormity of its owned franchises, Microsoft has once again populated multiple spots on the top best-selling games in the United States.Aug 27, 2025 4:34 PM CDT
• More Clair Obscur games on the way, is a franchise and not one-off RPGClair Obscur is a franchise, and more games are on the way that will be set in the series...but exact details remain unknown on Sandfall's sequel plans.Aug 27, 2025 3:33 PM CDT
• Save big with Titan Army's Labor Day Sale: P2510S Plus and P2718C monitors from $99.99Titan Army's Labor Day Sale at Best Buy runs August 25 to September 1, with discounts on the P2510S Plus and P2718C monitors for gamers and home offices.Aug 27, 2025 2:18 PM CDT
• Leaker says next-gen consoles are forging ahead with ray tracing, but true RT is 2 decades awayAMD is making great progress with its graphics solutions for both the PS6 and next-gen Xbox, according to a regular leaker on all things GPU.Aug 27, 2025 2:05 PM CDT
• Rumor gives me hope that if AMD RX 9070 GRE arrives outside of China, the GPU could pack 16GBIn theory AMD might be planning a new variant of the RX 9070 GRE with 16GB of VRAM, up from the current 12GB - and let's hope this is the case.Aug 27, 2025 12:11 PM CDT
• Microsoft responds to headquarters being stormed by group that planted devicesMicrosoft's headquarters in Redmond, Washington, was stormed by a group of protesters who planted listening devices in offices and locked out employees.Aug 27, 2025 3:02 AM CDT
• Hacker downloads sensitive data on every single Intel employeeA security researcher discovered critical flaws within Intel's login portals that allowed sensitive data on every Intel employee to be downloaded.Aug 27, 2025 2:06 AM CDT
• ASUS launches new golden RTX graphics card at RTX 5090 prices but not performanceASUS has released a new graphics card priced nearly at the MSRP of a GeForce RTX 5090, but its performance falls incredibly short of that.Aug 27, 2025 1:32 AM CDT
• Star Citizen's single-player Squadron 42 will rival GTA 6 as the 'biggest budget' game of 2026Squadron 42 is on track for a 2026 release, with Chris Roberts saying, 'Aside from GTA 6, it's probably the AAA game with the biggest budget.'Aug 27, 2025 1:03 AM CDT
• Razer Kraken Kitty V3 line brings pro-grade audio to gaming headsets with cat earsThe new Razer Kraken Kitty V3 line is here and the flagship wireless Kraken Kitty V3 Pro includes pro-grade audio drivers and a broadcast-quality mic.Aug 27, 2025 12:37 AM CDT
• Corsair's new XENEON EDGE is a compact second screen for your case, desk, or displayThe Corsair XENEON EDGE 14.5-inch LCD Touchscreen display is a compact and versatile screen that offers intuitive access to apps and monitoring tools.Aug 27, 2025 12:04 AM CDT
• NVIDIA details Blackwell Ultra GB300: dual-die design, 208B transistors, up to 288GB HBM3ENVIDIA details its new Blackwell Ultra GB300: dual-die design with 208 billion transistors, up to 288GB HBM3E, made on TSMC N4P process node.Aug 26, 2025 11:22 PM CDT
• NVIDIA's new Spectrum-X Ethernet: silicon photonics enters the chat, a game changer for AINVIDIA has just introduced the use of next-gen silicon photonics interconnect technology: Spectrum-X Ethernet Photonics has massive improvements.Aug 26, 2025 10:47 PM CDT
• AMD details Instinct MI350: 3D chiplet, 185B transistors, 288GB HBM3E, TSMC N3P nodeAMD Instinct MI350 details: 185 billion transistors, 3D multi-chiplet, up to 288GB of HBM3E memory, CoWoS-S advanced packaging, up to 1400W TBP.Aug 26, 2025 10:18 PM CDT
• NVIDIA's new Jetson Thor is here, called 'ChatGPT moment' for physical AI, robotics, smart EVsNVIDIA's new Jetson Thor platform is a powerhouse system that will be used for 'Physical AI' to give humanoid robots their own brains.Aug 26, 2025 9:56 PM CDT
• be quiet! launches its latest Pure Loop 3 high-performance AIO water coolersbe quiet! is launching its new Pure Loop 3 LX and Pure Loop 3 AIO coolers for enthusiasts, gamers, creators, and those wanting near-silent performance.Aug 26, 2025 9:29 PM CDT
• NVIDIA's new GB10 Superchip for AI PCs is a total tease of its debut in gaming laptops, Mini-PCNVIDIA's new GB10 Superchip with a Blackwell GPU will power DGX AI Mini supercomputers: SoC and GPU dielet on TSMC 3nm, and other high-end tech.Aug 26, 2025 9:27 PM CDT
• Nintendo Switch 2 gamers can pick up this 512GB microSD Express card for under $100PNY's 512GB microSD Express card is launching later this week and it's one of the first high-capacity Switch 2 storage expansion options for under $100.Aug 26, 2025 9:02 PM CDT
• New Helldivers 2 Into the Unjust update brings a new level of challenge with Hive World cavesHelldivers 2 expands with a major new update that takes players into the horrors of the Hive Worlds with claustrophobic cave networks.Aug 26, 2025 5:35 PM CDT
• Intel's next-gen Clearwater Forest Xeon CPU unveiled: 288 cores, made in the USA on 18A nodeIntel unveils new information on its next-gen Clearwater Forest Xeon CPUs, with up to 288 cores with 12 compute chiplets, made in the USA on Intel 18A.Aug 26, 2025 5:32 PM CDT
• Indie devs are delaying their games to avoid competing against SilksongThree independent developers have delayed their games to avoid going up against Hollow Knight Silksong and the game's teeming horde of anticipated fans.Aug 26, 2025 4:34 PM CDT
• Black Ops 7 Carry Forward program canceled, Black Ops 6 skins and unlocks aren't transferableActivision reverses course and cancels Carry Forward compatibility for Call of Duty Black Ops 7 due to concerns about preserving an 'authentic' setting.Aug 26, 2025 3:33 PM CDT
• Sony loosens PS4 OS rules for Final Fantasy XIV, but the MMORPG may be forced to drop PS4 soonFinal Fantasy XIV could be the next major game to stop supporting Sony's PlayStation 4 due to enormous technical debt from the accumulated patches.Aug 26, 2025 2:40 PM CDT
• Google admits Pixel 10's battery health feature can't be turned off: cue the inevitable outrageGoogle confirms it's policing battery health on Pixel 10 phones, whether you like it or not - and most people hate it by the looks of the initial feedback.Aug 26, 2025 2:00 PM CDT
• Battlefield 6 players are waiting for release in Battlefield 2042 lobbies, player counts spikeBattlefield 6 players that miss the open beta weekends are patiently waiting for the full release of the upcoming title in Battlefield 2042 lobbies.Aug 26, 2025 1:31 PM CDT
• Call of Duty responds to Black Ops 7 backlash with list of community requested fixesCall of Duty developers have listened to the cries of the community and implemented a change many players have requested, no cosmetic carry overs from BO6.Aug 26, 2025 1:02 PM CDT
• Elon Musk's xAI sues OpenAI and Apple over anti competitive ChatGPT-iPhone integrationElon Musk's xAI has filed a lawsuit against ChatGPT creator OpenAI and Apple, alleging that they have illegally conspired to thwart AI competition.Aug 26, 2025 12:31 PM CDT
• Call of Duty community turns on Black Ops 7, 'This made me pre-order Battlefield 6'The Call of Duty community has turned its back on Black Ops 7 after seeing the gameplay reveal trailer showcased at Gamescom 2025.Aug 26, 2025 11:47 AM CDT
• Apple iPhone 17 unveiling date goes official, will be 'Awe dropping'Apple has sent out invitations to its upcoming iPhone 17 unveiling event, where the company is slated to showcase the thinnest iPhone ever made.Aug 26, 2025 11:23 AM CDT
• NVIDIA H20 GPUs officially banned in China, production halted indefinitelyAn investment bank has claimed China has officially banned the sale of NVIDIA AI GPUs across the country, causing NVIDIA to halt production.Aug 26, 2025 10:47 AM CDT
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 hasn't even released and the next game is already leakingCall of Duty: Black Ops 7 is on the verge of being released, and we are already starting to hear rumors about the next COD title: Modern Warfare 4.Aug 26, 2025 10:20 AM CDT
• PlayStation unveils what it will showcase at the Tokyo Game ShowPlayStation has announced what it will be unveiling at the upcoming Tokyo Games Show, scheduled to take place at the end of September.Aug 26, 2025 4:28 AM CDT
• Samsung announces affordable Galaxy Tab S10 Lite tablet and Galaxy Buds3 FE earbudsSamsung's affordable Galaxy Tab S10 Lite and Galaxy Buds3 FE are on track for an early September launch, offering premium features at lower price.Aug 26, 2025 2:03 AM CDT
• Netflix releases guidelines for how its creators can use generative AINetflix has released a detailed guideline for 'Using Generative AI in Content Production' for those creating content for the streaming giant.Aug 26, 2025 12:56 AM CDT
• Google Drive just added a browser-based video editor with Gemini-powered AI featuresGoogle Vids is a new browser and cloud-based video editor that you can access as part of Google Drive, and it's packed with powerful features.Aug 26, 2025 12:33 AM CDT
• AMD blames motherboard makers for Ryzen 9800X3D CPU failuresWith cases of Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPUs failing piling up this year, AMD says the root cause lies with motherboard manufacturers and BIOS settings.Aug 25, 2025 11:59 PM CDT
• ASRock's new 16-pin GPU power cable eliminates the risk of melting cablesASRock's new 12V-2x6 600W L-Type Cable for graphics cards has an innovative Cable Over-Temperature Protection' feature that includes a temperature sensor.Aug 25, 2025 11:27 PM CDT
• Australia Post immediately halts parcel postage to US, only letters, gifts worth less than $100Australian businesses are immediately blocked from shipping to the US through the government-owned Australia Post service, limits to documents, gifts only.Aug 25, 2025 10:34 PM CDT
• New ASUS ROG Raikiri II Xbox controller: wireless, anti-drift joysticks, up to 1,000 Hz pollingASUS' new ROG Raikiri II is the company's first wireless Xbox-certified controller that brings enthusiast pro performance to Xbox Series X/S consoles.Aug 25, 2025 5:45 PM CDT
• Lords of the Fallen breaks 2 million sales shortly before sequel announcementCI Games' multitudes of updates and patches have paid off as Lords of the Fallen has now broken over 2 million copies sold since launching in 2023.Aug 25, 2025 4:34 PM CDT
• Switch 2 devkits still scarce, Nintendo remains very selective of who actually gets themSwitch 2 devkits are reportedly quite scarce even now as Nintendo remains highly selective in choosing which publishers and devs actually get devkits.Aug 25, 2025 3:33 PM CDT
• PS5 may get more price increases in the US, analyst warnsSony could raise the price of the PlayStation 5 in the United States once more if the tariff situation isn't brought under control, one analyst predicts.Aug 25, 2025 2:32 PM CDT
• YouTube is quietly using AI to change some videos without creator consentYouTube has admitted it is altering some YouTube Shorts videos without getting consent from the creators, as part of a running experiment.Aug 25, 2025 12:03 PM CDT
• Disgruntled Xbox employee leaks when Forza 6 will be unveiled, possibly set in JapanForza Horizon 6 is scheduled to be revealed at the upcoming Tokyo Games Show in September, with rumors pointing to it being set in Japan.Aug 25, 2025 11:01 AM CDT
• GamersNexus YouTube channel faces deletion following NVIDIA AI GPU black market documentaryThe GamersNexus YouTube channel might get deleted after being hit with a copyright strike over its documentary on the NVIDIA AI GPU black market.Aug 25, 2025 4:34 AM CDT
• Samsung could team with Intel in US semiconductor business with the help of President TrumpSamsung eyeing 'strategic partnership' with US chipmaker Intel for next-gen Panther Lake CPUs using glass substrates, with President Trump's personal help.Aug 25, 2025 4:04 AM CDT
• NVIDIA Spectrum-XGS connects data centers in different cities to create AI Super-FactoriesNVIDIA Spectrum-XGS Ethernet is essentially next-gen Ethernet and it will help connect data centers to create 'unified, giga-scale AI super-factories.'Aug 25, 2025 1:02 AM CDT
• Intel Panther Lake CPU-based Mini-ITX industrial mobo spotted: 25W CPU on new Intel 18A nodeThe first industrial Mini-ITX board sporting Intel's next-gen Panther Lake-H CPU has been pictured: 25W TDP + PTL-H processor on new Intel 18A process.Aug 24, 2025 11:11 PM CDT
• Hyperkin's The Competitor is an Xbox controller that looks just like the PS5 DualSenseHyperkin's The Competitor is for PC, Xbox, and Game Pass gamers that prefer the symmetrical twin-stick orientation and feel of the PS5's DualSense.Aug 24, 2025 10:04 PM CDT
• Lian Li's vertical GPU mount lets you tilt your GPU, even a four-slot RTX 5090Lian Li's new 'Multi-Directional Vertical GPU Bracket Kit' supports forward and backward tilting, and can handle quad-slot GPUs that weigh up to 10kg.Aug 24, 2025 9:36 PM CDT
• AMD CPU roadmap leaks tease 'Gator Range' and 'Medusa Point + Halo' Zen 6 CPUs for 2027Leaked roadmap for AMD laptop Zen 6-based processors lines up with other CPU leaks: Gator Range and Medusa Point are coming in 2027.Aug 24, 2025 9:29 PM CDT
• ROG Xbox Ally X runs DOOM: The Dark Ages at 1080p 70 FPS with ray-tracingDOOM: The Dark Ages performance on the ROG Xbox Ally X hits an impressive 70 FPS at 1080p. However, that's with FSR at 50% and Frame Generation enabled.Aug 24, 2025 9:02 PM CDT
• Noctua wants to create a custom GeForce RTX 5090, but there aren't enough chipsNoctua has come out to say that it would love to make a custom GeForce RTX 5090 Noctua Edition GPU, but there's a flagship RTX Blackwell chip shortage.Aug 24, 2025 8:28 PM CDT
• Abxylute preps its new 11-inch 3D gaming handheld powered by Intel Lunar Lake CPU, costs $1699Abxylute is preparing its new 3D One gaming handheld, starts at $1699, powered by an Intel Lunar Lake CPU, and a 10.95-inch 1600p 120Hz display.Aug 24, 2025 4:40 PM CDT
• PlayStation boss on Concord, live games: 'We want to fail early, and fail cheaply'PlayStation Studios boss Hermen Hulst comments on Concord's disastrous failure and Sony's current plans for new live service games and adaptations.Aug 24, 2025 1:31 PM CDT
• Death Stranding 3 concept already written by Kojima, but he wants someone else to make itDeath Stranding 2 just released, but Hideo Kojima has already written an early concept for Death Stranding 3...yet he doesn't really want to make part 3.Aug 24, 2025 12:30 PM CDT
• Overwatch 2 Season 18 will have biggest Stadium evolution yet, new support Hero, and moreOverwatch 2 Season 18 is nearly here, with Blizzard promising the biggest Stadium evolution yet, a new aquatic support Hero, a full PvP refresh, and more.Aug 24, 2025 4:08 AM CDT
• NVIDIA silently launches record-breaking mini PC, flexing a tiny compact powerhouseNVIDIA has unveiled the Jetson AGX Thor Developer Kit, the company's smallest and most powerful mini PC aimed directly at developers.Aug 24, 2025 12:32 AM CDT
• AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D performance leaks: so far a good budget Zen 3 CPUEarly benchmarks for AMD's latest Zen 3 CPU have emerged online, showcasing impressive preliminary performance numbers for a budget X3D processor.Aug 24, 2025 12:02 AM CDT
• DOOM can now be played on a power bank with a 2.26-inch LCD displayA developer has managed to get 1993's classic DOOM running on a power bank, with movement and shooting programmed into the rotary dial.Aug 23, 2025 11:34 PM CDT
• Escape From Tarkov will officially exit beta this NovemberAfter 8 years in beta, extraction shooter Escape from Tarkov will finally get an official release this November, with versions of the game starting at $50.Aug 23, 2025 9:39 PM CDT
• Hollow Knight reaches 33K peak players on Steam after Silksong revealIndie metroidvania Hollow Knight has seen a sharp uptick in popularity since the big Silksong release date reveal, reaching over 33K peak players on Steam.Aug 23, 2025 6:36 PM CDT
• Borderlands 4's new 'cross-license' system breaks weapon manufacturer mod exclusivityGearbox CEO Randy Pitchford explains the new cross-licensing gun modifications system in Borderlands 4 that allows up to 30 billion weapon combinations.Aug 23, 2025 5:35 PM CDT
• Borderlands creator Randy Pitchford was hands-off on Borderlands movie: 'I'm not a filmmaker'Gearbox CEO and Borderlands series creator Randy Pitchford says that he was decidedly hands-off when it came to the universally-panned Borderlands film.Aug 23, 2025 4:34 PM CDT
• New Gears of War movie won't be out in time for Gears E-Day in 2026Microsoft and Netflix won't have the new Gears of War film out in time for Gears of War: E-Day's release in 2026, which could be a missed opportunity.Aug 23, 2025 3:33 PM CDT
• Original Michael Myers actor Nick Castle returns for new Halloween gameThe OG boogeyman Michael Myers is coming back for a fully-fledged Halloween survival game, and as per tradition, actor Nick Castle will reprise the role.Aug 23, 2025 1:31 PM CDT
• Roblox loses $12 billion in market cap amid ongoing child predator controversyRoblox has lost more than $10 billion in market cap since the controversy began with a child predator hunter being banned from its platform.Aug 23, 2025 1:03 PM CDT
• Microsoft's new Advanced Shader Delivery game tech uses the cloud to reduce frictionMicrosoft's new Advanced Shader Delivery tech promises to save time for the end user by pre-compiling required game assets, images and files via the cloud.Aug 23, 2025 12:29 PM CDT
• Developer sentenced to prison after nuking corporate network with revenge malwareA former developer was found guilty of releasing revenge malware on a corporate server after he was terminated from their position.Aug 23, 2025 10:54 AM CDT
• AOOSTAR intros world's first MoTD mobo featuring AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, 9955HX laptop CPUsAOOSTAR has just unveiled the world's first MoTD motherboard that packs AMD's flagship laptop processors: the Ryzen 9 9955HX3D and 9955HX.Aug 23, 2025 4:27 AM CDT
• NVIDIA CEO says new Blackwell Ultra GB300 AI platform is in full-scale mass productionNVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang says that its new Blackwell Ultra GB300 AI server platform is in full-scale mass production, output is ramping up successfully.Aug 23, 2025 1:24 AM CDT
• Battlefield 6 Phantom Edition-exclusive skins leak, and they aren't Call of Duty-goofyThe skins included in the premium edition of Battlefield 6 have leaked, showcasing a stark difference in style compared to Black Ops 7.Aug 23, 2025 12:54 AM CDT

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