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• Countdown for animated hit 'Archer' season 7 premiereArcher rides back to the Danger Zone soon, with 13 new episodes.Jan 19, 2016 9:57 PM CST
• The Division beta weighs in at 26GB, 3GB bigger than Xbox One alphaThe Division beta consumes 26GB of HDD space.Jan 19, 2016 9:14 PM CST
• Scale 'Everest' in our latest Blu-ray promo thanks to Universal SonyTravel to the summit in 1080p HD, in this nail biting true life drama.Jan 19, 2016 6:36 PM CST
• Rumor: GeForce GTX 980MX and 970MX mobile GPUs on the way?A rumor suggests that NVIDIA is about to release their top-end mobile chips, the GTX 980MX and the GTX 970 to the public, but the rumor is unsubstantiated.Jan 19, 2016 6:08 PM CST
• Xbox One February update finally in Preview Program, gets more socialThe February update for the Xbox One is finally out in the Preview Program, and it focuses on social features.Jan 19, 2016 3:33 PM CST
• Square Enix betting big on racing games in the futurea.Jan 19, 2016 3:01 PM CST
• HTC has no plans to spin VR business into separate companyHTC denies spin off reports, and says it'll continue to develop its VR business in the foreseeable future.Jan 19, 2016 2:33 PM CST
• Coding coming to British Columbia, Canada school curriculumSecond Canadian province adds coding to school curriculum, Britain and Australia already on board.Jan 19, 2016 2:27 PM CST
• PlayStation VR cost may be slightly below Oculus Rift, listed for $550Sony's PS4-powered VR headset priced by three different websites, all in the same price tier.Jan 19, 2016 2:04 PM CST
• Evochron Legacy silently launches on SteamA classic space-sim returns, Evochron Legacy released silently and is a very impressive open-world space-sim with everything you could want.Jan 19, 2016 1:32 PM CST
• More AMD Polaris shipments potentially spotted, needs some saltPolaris might just be well into production if a Zauba shipping manifest can be properly decoded. 24 new cards are on the way. Can we get one too?Jan 19, 2016 12:21 PM CST
• Gamer compiles and runs BASIC code in MinecraftA coder successfully runs the BASIC programming language inside the world of Minecraft, all in real-time.Jan 19, 2016 12:07 PM CST
• GPU sales: PowerColor R9 390 for $268, XFX R9 390 for $274Looking to spruce up your gaming rig, or maybe prepare for VR? Check out these deals on Radeon R9 390's!Jan 19, 2016 11:26 AM CST
• Metal Gear Online for PC officially launches on SteamMetal Gear Online for the PC is finally available on Steam after a very successful beta. Play at least once before the 26th for free in-game money.Jan 19, 2016 11:25 AM CST
• New iPhones may support Li-Fi for speeds 100 times faster than Wi-FiForget about Wi-Fi--Apple's new iPhones might use a new light speed tech for dramatic connection boosts.Jan 19, 2016 11:03 AM CST
• Over 5 million jobs could be lost to robots by 2020Administration and office jobs are 'at the highest risk' of being replaced by robots by 2020.Jan 19, 2016 4:11 AM CST
• Netflix is getting serious on VPNs, Tor and other proxy use Netflix will block you from using VPNs and proxies to get around region blocking.Jan 19, 2016 2:34 AM CST
• Deadpool won't be released in China, thanks to its violence, languageDeadpool is too violent, filled with language, that Chinese audiences won't get to see it in theaters.Jan 19, 2016 12:52 AM CST
• TSMC 10nm process will tape out soon, 7nm arrives in 2018TSMC is on the fast track for 10nm, with 7nm right behind it ready for an unveiling in 2018.Jan 18, 2016 11:24 PM CST
• Netflix will be spending $6 billion on content throughout 2016Netflix will be spending $6 billion over 2016 on content.Jan 18, 2016 9:53 PM CST
• Samsung announces mass production of 4GB HBM2-based DRAM chipsSamsung announces the industry's first 4GB HBM2-based DRAM enters mass production.Jan 18, 2016 8:31 PM CST
• HTC rumored to spin its Vive headset into a new companyHTC could spin off the Vive business into its own VR division.Jan 18, 2016 8:07 PM CST
• LG showcases northern lights in its latest OLED TV advertisementLG says 'all other TVs will be a thing of the past' once you see an LG OLED TV.Jan 18, 2016 6:28 PM CST
• Mario Kart 64 racing into Wii U Virtual Console on ThursdayMario Kart 64 is returning.Jan 18, 2016 5:03 PM CST
• Mobile game based on Iron Maiden mythology coming this summerLegacy of the Beast is a mobile game based on Iron Maiden mythology, band's bassist overseeing development.Jan 18, 2016 3:05 PM CST
• Corsair unveils its fastest 128GB, 64GB and 32GB DDR4 RAM kitsCorsair jumps into the high-performance DDR4 RAM arena with a trio of kits, including an insane 128GB kit at 3,000MHz.Jan 18, 2016 1:33 PM CST
• Win a cave vacation package as part of a Far Cry Primal contestUbisoft is giving one lucky winner a trip to a prehistoric cave in France and accomodations at a lavish hotel and all you have to do is tweet why.Jan 18, 2016 1:26 PM CST
• MSI rolling out fix for Skylake freeze bugBIOS beta update available for Z170A XPower Gaming Titanium, Z170A Gaming M7 board users, fixes Skylake bug.Jan 18, 2016 1:01 PM CST
• No, Microsoft isn't shutting off Xbox 360 servers this yearDon't worry, last-gen gamers: Microsoft isn't about to shut off the Xbox 360's online servers any time soon.Jan 18, 2016 10:31 AM CST
• Metal Gear Solid gets an Unreal Engine 4 remake, and it's gloriousA fan made remake of the first Metal Gear Solid in Unreal Engine 4 is fantastic, and hopefully it comes to fruition if Konami doesn't say otherwise.Jan 18, 2016 10:02 AM CST
• Save a bundle on PC games in the Humble Store Winter SaleThe Humble Store kicks off its annual Winter Sale, discounting a slew of hit PC games across the board.Jan 18, 2016 9:30 AM CST
• Microsoft teases us HDR control settings for Windows 10 mobile camerasMicrosoft is updating their camera app to be able to force HDR on so as to take in a lot more information with your photos.Jan 18, 2016 9:03 AM CST
• The Division loses player trading and Brooklyn features at launchThe Division loses a few key features upon launch, including player trading and the whole region of Brooklyn.Jan 18, 2016 8:31 AM CST
• Driveclub getting a huge update in February, dev teasesEvolution studios teased an update for Driveclub coming next month, though there are absolutely no details. Watch the 8 second video though.Jan 18, 2016 8:01 AM CST
• WhatsApp will soon be totally free, no ads or subscriptionsIn a bid to stay on top of the competition, WhatsApp drops subscriptions and is now totally free to use.Jan 18, 2016 7:30 AM CST
• VR-powered Holodecks will come 15 years from now, says OculusStar Trek's futuristic Holodeck may become a reality in 15 years, according to the VR pioneers at Oculus.Jan 18, 2016 6:30 AM CST
• Marvel announces Jessica Jones will receive a second seasonMarvel teases another season of Jessica Jones is on the way.Jan 18, 2016 5:26 AM CST
• Could Fallout 4 be getting a Thunderdome arena DLC?Cut Fallout 4 content shows what could have been, and hints at possible plans for the game's future DLC packs.Jan 18, 2016 3:49 AM CST
• Huawei P9 smartphone should rock dual cameras and fingerprint scannerThe purported Huawei P9 smartphone should include dual cameras, fingerprint scanner.Jan 18, 2016 3:28 AM CST
• The Division has a bunch of graphical settings to configure on the PCThe PC version of The Division has a lot of in-game graphics customization options.Jan 18, 2016 1:52 AM CST
• AMD's next-gen interconnect will offer 100GB/sec for multi-GPU setupsAMD's next generation interconnect, to compete with NVIDIA's NVLink, will have 100GB/sec bandwidth.Jan 18, 2016 12:16 AM CST
• Intel Skylake owners will need to upgrade to Windows 10 by July 2017Microsoft will cut support for Skylake-based processors in Windows 7/8.1, starting in July 2017.Jan 17, 2016 10:28 PM CST
• Infinity Ward scores Game Director from Rise of the Tomb Raider devCrystal Dynamics Game Director on Rise of the Tomb Raider leaves for Infinity Ward.Jan 17, 2016 7:07 PM CST
• Rocket League's next update adding better lootRocket League is adding some uncommon loot drops in the next update to give a bit more variety. Update comes in February.Jan 17, 2016 5:02 PM CST
• Amazon Echo and Alexa can now read books to youThe Amazon Echo can now read you a book, if you're so inclined. The update allows Alexa to narrate Kindle books through the Echo.Jan 17, 2016 3:03 PM CST
• 13TB SSD is massive, has massive price-tag to along with itWho wouldn't want a 13TB SSD, but who can actually afford one? Not many, but it's real and you can buy it now if you dare.Jan 17, 2016 1:02 PM CST
• Activision being sued by children of Black Ops 2 Angolan rebel chiefTwo children of an Angolan rebel chief that was portrayed in Black Ops 2 are now suing Activision for that portrayal, which they say was false.Jan 17, 2016 11:02 AM CST
• Blood Bowl 2 World Cup gets $35,000 worth of prizesThe World Cup of 216 for Blood Bowl 2 is now accepting registrations for would-be professional turn-based Warhammer football players.Jan 17, 2016 9:06 AM CST
• Monster Hunter Online will be powered by AMD's TressFX technologyAMD's TressFX hair/fur technology will enhance Monster Hunter Online.Jan 17, 2016 6:29 AM CST
• Apple has reportedly delayed the release of the Apple Watch 2Apple Watch 2 has reportedly been delayed, and it won't be a 'full Watch 2.0'Jan 17, 2016 2:24 AM CST
• Our first taste of the score from Batman v Superman is here!Warner Bros. teases the world by releasing a taste of the score from Batman v Superman.Jan 17, 2016 12:34 AM CST
• AMD's high-end Polaris 'most revolutionary jump in performance so far'RTG boss Raja Koduri teases the 'most revolutionary jump in performance so far' from enthusiast Polaris GPU.Jan 16, 2016 10:38 PM CST
• 'X-Files' creator Chris Carter reveals third film could be on the wayMulder and Scully may yet return to the big screen.Jan 16, 2016 7:29 PM CST
• Surprise 'Cloverfield' spin-off trailer released, hits cinemas soonThe aftermath of the Cloverfield monster to be revealed.Jan 16, 2016 7:09 PM CST
• Space Engineers gets a huge roadmap, might add NVIDIA GameWorksSpace Engineers and Medieval Engineers have a huge roadmap covering the whole of 2016. Some big change are coming, and a lot is going to be fixed.Jan 16, 2016 5:11 PM CST
• The Division graphical downgrade, just how bad is it?The graphical downgrade of many games is seemingly inevitable, but just how bad is it for The Division? Let's find out!Jan 16, 2016 3:06 PM CST
• Fan-made Half-Life expansion 'Prospekt' approved by Valve, coming soonValve has approved a fan-made expansion to Half-Life Opposing Force, called Prospekt, which is now up for pre-order, releasing in February.Jan 16, 2016 1:01 PM CST
• Diablo III console patch 2.4.0 causing some weird slow-downsDiablo III on consoles seems to be suffering a few performance issues since patch 2.4.0 released last week. Blizzard is aware and is asking for your help.Jan 16, 2016 9:02 AM CST
• EA's Vault access free next week for Xbox One Gold membersEA is opening up the older titles in EA Access that reside in the Vault, letting all Xbox One Gold members enjoy the older games for free.Jan 16, 2016 7:00 AM CST
• Codemasters builds DX12 support into its EGO Engine 4.0The DX12 train continues, with Codemasters' EGO Engine 4.0 supporting DX12.Jan 16, 2016 5:20 AM CST
• Mr. Robot returns later this year, will have few 'reveal' momentsIn the summer, Mr. Robot will return, with less 'reveal' moments than S1.Jan 16, 2016 3:13 AM CST
• The best-selling game of 2015? Call of Duty: Black Ops 3Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 was the best-selling game of 2015, which isn't a big surprise.Jan 16, 2016 1:31 AM CST
• The Division beta starts on Jan 28 on Xbox One, PS4 and PC on Jan 29Want to get into The Division beta? It starts on January 29 for the PC and PS4.Jan 15, 2016 10:43 PM CST
• AMD confirms it will use both HBM and GDDR5 for next-gen Polaris GPUsSurprise! GDDR5 and HBM will be used on AMD's next-gen Polaris video cards.Jan 15, 2016 9:34 PM CST
• f.lux responds to Apple's Night Shift feature announcementf.lux still wants Apple to take it back, says innovation is coming and it wants to share it on all platforms.Jan 15, 2016 8:05 PM CST
• $9 'CHIP' computer features 1GHz CPU, 512MB RAM, 4GB storage, HDMINext Thing's single board CHIP computer gives Raspberry Pi Zero a run for its money.Jan 15, 2016 7:00 PM CST
• AMD's graphics boss says VR needs 16K at 240Hz for 'true immersion'Radeon Technologies Group boss Raja Koduri wants 16K @ 240Hz for VR, becomes my best friend.Jan 15, 2016 5:27 PM CST
• Survey says... Windows 10 is highly regarded and very well likedA new independent survey seems to show that Windows 10 is a success for Microsoft. It's well regarded and people generally like it.Jan 15, 2016 3:57 PM CST
• The Division gets an Xbox One bundle to make taking New York easierMicrosoft just announced the official Xbox One bundle with The Division, which includes the game and a 1TB Xbone for a mere $399.Jan 15, 2016 3:02 PM CST
• Star Citizen Alpha 2.1 out now, adds more flyable ships, squashes bugsStar Citizen has been updated to Alpha 2.1, which adds more in-game ships and squashes a lot of other bugs to make it far more playable.Jan 15, 2016 2:01 PM CST
• David Cage reminisces about David Bowie in Omikron: The Nomad SoulQuantic Dream's David Cage looks back on what it was like to work with the great David Bowie for Omikron: The Nomad Soul.Jan 15, 2016 12:52 PM CST
• Droners might have to get insurance, leave your info after an accidentDrone pilots might be forced to get insurance in certain municipalities, and be required to leave information much in the same way as an auto accident.Jan 15, 2016 12:04 PM CST
• Dark Cloud 2 getting the PlayStation 4 emulation treatment next weekDark Cloud 2, a cell-shaded classic RPG from the PS2 is making its way to the PS4 by way of that nifty emulation. We should see it next week.Jan 15, 2016 10:54 AM CST
• PlayStation 4 is the top-selling console of December and of 2015The numbers are out and the PlayStation 4 was the top selling console in December, and it was also the top selling console throughout the entirety of 2015.Jan 15, 2016 10:06 AM CST
• Hitman now fully episodic, content spread throughout 2016Hitman, the stealthy, or otherwise, game coming out later this year, has shifted from a partially episodic game to being fully episodic in nature.Jan 15, 2016 8:03 AM CST

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