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• Quantum Break is exclusive to the Windows Store, won't reach SteamRemedy won't be releasing Quantum Break to Steam, will be a Windows Store exclusive.Feb 13, 2016 9:33 PM CST
• The PC Gaming Show is coming back, will take place during E3 2016During E3 2016 in June, the PC Gaming Show will take place.Feb 13, 2016 7:25 PM CST
• Intel's unreleased 18-core Xeon CPU hits eBay for $999Intel's new Broadwell-EP ES 18-core Xeon CPU hits eBay for $999, isn't even official yet.Feb 13, 2016 5:31 PM CST
• In case you missed it. ARK: Survival Evolved updated on Xbox OneARK: Survival Evolved on the Xbox One received its newest update enabling full split-screen competitive fun.Feb 13, 2016 3:04 PM CST
• Twitch users spent 241 billion minutes watching games in 2015Twitch had an insane 241 billion minutes viewed in 2015.Feb 13, 2016 1:25 PM CST
• Google possibly making all-in-one, self-powered VR headsetGoogle may have raised the bar for VR with its own self-powered headset.Feb 13, 2016 11:05 AM CST
• Quantum Break is DX12 only, requires 8GB of RAM minimumQuantum Break requires Windows 10, and 8GB of RAM - 16GB recommended.Feb 13, 2016 9:24 AM CST
• Rise of the Tomb Raider's new patch improves multi-GPU performanceCrystal Dynamics' latest patch for Rise of the Tomb Raider helps multi-GPU performance.Feb 13, 2016 7:29 AM CST
• PSN Flash Sale has Valentine's day inspired dealsThe PSN has some nice deals for Valentine's day this weekend. Perhaps a few titles to surprise your loved one with?Feb 13, 2016 6:04 AM CST
• Class-action suit filed against Apple over iPhone error 53iPhone Error 53 provokes class-action lawsuit against Apple.Feb 13, 2016 3:01 AM CST
• Apple rumored to partner with Dr. Dre for TV dramaApple and Dr. Dre rumored to partner for TV drama 'Vital Signs'Feb 13, 2016 1:00 AM CST
• Google will soon retire Picasa photo serviceGoogle will soon retire Picasa in favor of Google Photos.Feb 12, 2016 10:58 PM CST
• NVIDIA is testing four different Pascal GPUs right nowNVIDIA's next-gen Pascal cards are currently being tested.Feb 12, 2016 5:37 PM CST
• Micron unveils its own 3D NAND technology, finally going verticalMicron has finally unveiled that their own 3D NAND technology is ready and should be in the first consumer drives very soon.Feb 12, 2016 5:00 PM CST
• Conan Exiles alpha screenshots show a brutal and desolate worldFuncom's new Conan Exiles game puts you smack dab in the middle of the Conan universe, vying for survival in a savage landscape.Feb 12, 2016 4:02 PM CST
• CBS not talking with Apple about streaming TV services anymoreCBS' CEO says that there haven't been any new talks about streaming content from their library to Apple devices in some time.Feb 12, 2016 3:04 PM CST
• Unsurprisingly, the PlayStation 4 outsold the Xbox One in JanuaryThe PlayStation 4 takes the early lead in sales in 2016, beating out the Xbox One again.Feb 12, 2016 2:05 PM CST
• Grand Theft Auto Online Valentine's day special, Adversary ModeGrand Theft Auto Online has that loving feeling with a new Adversary mode called Death to us Part, a chance to show your lover how much you care.Feb 12, 2016 12:59 PM CST
• Final Fantasy 14 patch 3.2 begins the Gears of ChangeFinal Fantasy 14 is getting a new patch with new story content and much more to keep players continually interested in the game.Feb 12, 2016 12:04 PM CST
• Google's 'right to be forgotten' initiative extended to every domainGoogle will not forget about you across all of its subdomains, not just the country specific one you requested from.Feb 12, 2016 11:03 AM CST
• Battlefield Hardline: Betrayal brings a sword to a gun fight, and moreBattlefield: Hardline Betrayal DLC is coming next month with a mix of exciting new maps, and swords. Who doesn't want a sword?Feb 12, 2016 10:04 AM CST
• For Honor not meant for the mass market, more of a 'core' gameUbisoft doesn't think For Honor will be a big seller, but they've deemed it a 'core' game, something important to them nonetheless.Feb 12, 2016 9:01 AM CST
• Bungie confirms Destiny 2 for 2017, 'large expansion' coming in 2016Bungie confirms a Destiny sequel will hit in 2017, with a 'large expansion' slated for 2016...but are these more empty promises?Feb 12, 2016 8:32 AM CST
• Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2 gets 12 maps when it launchesGarden Warfare 2 is getting 12 unique maps that have been shown off in the latest video by EA.Feb 12, 2016 8:03 AM CST
• Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X16 modem capable of 1Gbps over LTEQualcomm teases its new Snapdragon X16 modem, capable of 1Gbps over LTE.Feb 12, 2016 3:32 AM CST
• Hitman is part of AMD's Gaming Evolved program, includes DX12 featuresThe upcoming Hitman reboot will feature DX12 features courtesy of AMD's Gaming Evolved program.Feb 12, 2016 1:32 AM CST
• Kanye West begins showing off his new video gameKayne West announces he has a new game in development, and we're not joking.Feb 11, 2016 9:25 PM CST
• Unity answers Unreal's VR Editor with its own VR-in-VR dev toolsetUnity swings back at Unreal with its very own 'build a game while in VR' editor. It's VR-ception!Feb 11, 2016 7:34 PM CST
• Netflix completes migration to Amazon Web Services at lastAfter seven years, Netflix completes migration to the cloud.Feb 11, 2016 7:02 PM CST
• Ubisoft expects The Division to be a huge record-breaking new IPUbisoft predicts that The Division will make gaming history as one of the best-selling new IP's.Feb 11, 2016 6:32 PM CST
• The Dark Knight is the true star of final 'Batman V Superman' trailerThe battle begins in just a few short weeks. Excited?Feb 11, 2016 6:23 PM CST
• Bethsoft teases Fallout 4 DLC and huge Survivor Mode changesFallout 4's DLC will be unveiled 'soon', and Survival Mode is getting a 'complete overhaul'Feb 11, 2016 5:32 PM CST
• Microsoft to reveal new Windows 10 and Xbox One plans this monthMicrosoft will show off the latest Xbox One and Windows 10 features and games at a press event on the 25th.Feb 11, 2016 4:34 PM CST
• Rainbow Six Siege update 2.1 now on PC, adds custom dedicated serversA new Rainbow Six Siege patch is out that fixes a lot of the latent problems from the last one while adding custom dedicated servers.Feb 11, 2016 4:04 PM CST
• Only digital pre-orders unlock access to the Hitman betaIn a strange move, Square Enix confirms that only digital pre-orders will get access to the Hitman beta test.Feb 11, 2016 3:33 PM CST
• Watch Dogs 2 confirmed for 2017, releasing with the new South ParkWatch Dogs 2 has been confirmed for release by April 30th 2017 in the latest Ubisoft financial results.Feb 11, 2016 3:01 PM CST
• Total War: Warmahmmer trailer shows off the majestic Empire campaignA new Total War: Warhammer trailer shows off the specific traits of the Empire and goes over some of Empire specific campaign traits.Feb 11, 2016 2:03 PM CST
• Ubisoft confirms no Assassin's Creed for 2016Ubisoft is taking a break from Assassin's Creed for 2016 to 're-examine' the franchise's future.Feb 11, 2016 1:31 PM CST
• Need for Speed coming to PC in March, 4K and unlocked framerateNeed for Speed is finally coming out on the PC, presumably optimized for the platform, on March 17th.Feb 11, 2016 1:03 PM CST
• Telsa's new 'Summon' feature parks, and retrieves your Model S vehicleTesla's new autonomous feature for its Model S is awesome.Feb 11, 2016 12:09 PM CST
• Square Enix online store celebrates 15 years with a Super SaleSquare Enix has one hell of a sale going on right now to celebrate 15 long and beautiful years having their own store open.Feb 11, 2016 12:04 PM CST
• Gabe Newell gave away HTC Vive Pre's like Santa Claus at Unity eventGabe Newell did a convincing imitation of Oprah combined with Santa Claus when he gave out HTC Vive's to the crowd at the 2016 Unity Vision Summit.Feb 11, 2016 11:07 AM CST
• LG unveils the touch-enabled Quick Cover for its unannounced G5 phoneThe LG G5 smartphone has seen the cover blown on its touch-enabled Quick Cover.Feb 11, 2016 10:23 AM CST
• Rocket League's second season kicks off with a bangToday marks the first full day of Season Two of the competitive matchmaking in Rocket League. Big changes have come with a new patch in tow.Feb 11, 2016 10:01 AM CST
• Quantum Break not an Xbox One Exclusive, coming to PC on April 5thQuantum Break has been confirmed for the PC, coming April 5th just after the Xbox One release.Feb 11, 2016 9:24 AM CST
• Blade and Soul getting new content after reaching 2 million playersBlade and Soul has just seen a massive amount of simultaneous players, reaching 2 million, and the new content update is also live with plenty more to do.Feb 11, 2016 9:04 AM CST
• ViaSat teams with Boeing for 1Tbps satellites, launches in 20191Tbps connection from space? Yeah, that's what ViaSat and Boeing are doing.Feb 11, 2016 6:25 AM CST
• In 8 hours, Windows 10 sends data to Microsoft IP addresses 5500 timesIn just 8 hours, Microsoft receives 5500 pieces of data from your Windows 10 PC.Feb 11, 2016 4:37 AM CST
• Magic Leap and Virtuix are the newest members of the ESAAR and VR companies Magic Leap and Virtuix join ESA.Feb 11, 2016 4:27 AM CST
• Filming on 'Star Wars Episode VIII' kicks offThe follow up to the follow up starts production.Feb 11, 2016 2:04 AM CST
• Analyst expects mobile app store revenue to hit $100 billion by 2020Mobile app store revenue to fly past $100 billion by 2020.Feb 11, 2016 12:37 AM CST
• P.T. influenced game now coming to Xbox One and PS4, possibly VRVisage, a game influenced by P.T. is now coming to the Xbox One and PS4, and hopefully VR.Feb 10, 2016 9:30 PM CST
• Fox greenlights 'Deadpool' sequel before release of firstFilm tracking to recoup its entire budget in opening weekend = profit!Feb 10, 2016 9:07 PM CST
• Oculus founder says Rift pre-orders far outweigh dev kit ordersPalmer Luckey says that Oculus Rift orders are way more than DK1/DK2 units.Feb 10, 2016 8:42 PM CST
• AMD's next-gen Opteron to have 32 cores, 8-channel DDR4 supportAMD's new Zen-based Opteron is going to be a beast!Feb 10, 2016 5:51 PM CST
• This ASUS-powered custom PC based around Far Cry Primal looks insane!Far Cry Primal fan? Check out this awesome custom gaming PC!Feb 10, 2016 5:08 PM CST
• Fight hordes of demons in the Neverwinter: Underdark expansionNeverwinter: Underdark brings a somber new campaign with new characters and difficult new skirmishes to complete.Feb 10, 2016 4:36 PM CST
• Head of Sony VR resigns to work on other VR projectsThe head of Sony's own VR studio has stepped down, citing that he's leaving for more independent opportunities.Feb 10, 2016 4:06 PM CST
• Paragon PlayStation 4 test allows for PC cross-play functionalityEpic Games will have true cross-play between the PS4 and the PC with Paragon, starting with the beta this weekend.Feb 10, 2016 3:25 PM CST
• Sonic the Hedgehog movie in the works with Sony at the helmA Sonic the Hedgehog hybrid live-action/animation movie has just been confirmed for 2018. His first movie appearance ever.Feb 10, 2016 3:04 PM CST
• North Korean Satellite tumbling out of control, not even functionalNorth Korea continues to play around in space.Feb 10, 2016 2:34 PM CST
• DriveClub update brings hardcore handling to let you crash easierThe newest update to DriveClub is arriving tomorrow and it brings a new hardcore mode letting you turn off all driving assist features.Feb 10, 2016 2:06 PM CST
• Rocket League is soaring to the Xbox One next weekRocket League is arriving right on schedule next week on the Xbox One. You'll be able to enjoy some nice exclusives to make it worth your while.Feb 10, 2016 1:00 PM CST
• Hitman PC minimum and recommended requirements are outThe official PC specs needed for the new Hitman beta are on Steam, and they don't look too steep. Will they actually provide a good time though?Feb 10, 2016 12:03 PM CST
• Mad Catz lays off massive 37% of staff despite great Rockband 4 salesMad Catz missed the financial mark, but only slightly. They're laying off some of the work force and restructuring to better meet their goals.Feb 10, 2016 10:59 AM CST
• 6DoF is coming back with Overlord from Descent co-creatorsAnother 6DoF game is coming from the makers of the original Descent, called Overlord. It'll bring back all the classic elements that made 6DoF awesome.Feb 10, 2016 10:06 AM CST
• Raspberry Pi gets experimental GPU acceleration, games now playableThe Raspberry Pi foundation added experimental GPU drivers to the latest release of their OS, letting you play to your hearts content.Feb 10, 2016 9:02 AM CST
• NASA provides MIT with humanoid robot, will help out space missionsMIT receives humanoid robot from NASA to test and develop for future space missions.Feb 10, 2016 6:19 AM CST
• Tesla's Model 3 priced as low as $25,000 after tax subsidies in the USThe Tesla Motors Model 3 electric vehicle could be found for as low as $25,000.Feb 10, 2016 4:12 AM CST
• Fuel cell maker teases 7-day battery life on smartphones inevitable 7-day battery lives on smartphones? YES, PLEASE.Feb 10, 2016 2:31 AM CST
• Uber drops its 5% fee in London, to get taxi drivers using UberUber is getting feisty in London.Feb 10, 2016 12:38 AM CST
• Micron updates GDDR5X progression, volume production this summerMicron will have volume production of GDDR5X this summer.Feb 10, 2016 12:26 AM CST
• Oculus Rift-ready gaming PC pre-orders will open on February 16VR-ready gaming PC pre-orders open on February 16 for the Oculus Rift.Feb 9, 2016 9:25 PM CST
• Windows 10 changelog site launched In response to feedback, new Microsoft website section details Windows updates, starting with today's update.Feb 9, 2016 8:05 PM CST
• Tales of Symphonia mod fixes stuttering, resolution issuesModder Kaldaien comes to the rescue again, fixing Tales of Symphonia's stuttering and resolution issues, among others.Feb 9, 2016 7:04 PM CST

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