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- NVIDIA GPUs continue to face driver woes as RTX 5000 launch is called 'absolutely abhorrent'More problems are being flagged up with black screen crashes, as Blackwell launch is called 'absolutely abhorrent and embarrassing' by Gamers Nexus.Apr 7, 2025 9:06 AM CDT
- Apple stores hit with 'panic buying' over fear tariffs could increase pricesPanic buyers are reportedly hitting Apple stores following President Trump's new tariffs that could potentially hike the prices of products.Apr 7, 2025 4:31 AM CDT
- NVIDIA PhysX and Flow are now fully open-source for game developersNVIDIA releases the full GPU source code for its PhysX and Flow simulation technologies for game developers and engineers to experiments with.Apr 6, 2025 11:57 PM CDT
- Bungie confirms unveiling date for its next big game called MarathonBungie confirms when it will reveal gameplay for its upcoming team-based extraction shooter Marathon, where players will be cybernetic mercenaries.Apr 6, 2025 10:03 PM CDT
- Switch 2 could've cost $350 in US without tariffs, analysts sayNintendo could have priced the Switch 2 next-gen successor at around $350 if the specter of tariffs hadn't loomed over the global electronics company.Apr 5, 2025 5:02 PM CDT
- ASUS tweaks ROG Astral RTX 5080 GPU so it can hit a huge 450W, but temper your FPS expectationsOwners can push this card to 450W now (rather than 400W) thanks to a new BIOS, but while that's a 12.5% hike, don't expect a similar uplift in frame rates.Apr 4, 2025 11:13 AM CDT
- Switch 2 1080p display features NVIDIA G-SYNC technology for a smooth 120 Hz with VRRThe Nintendo Switch 2's 1080p 120 Hz VRR display with HDR10 support includes NVIDIA G-SYNC hardware, making it a big improvement over the original.Apr 3, 2025 11:37 PM CDT
- SK hynix HBM expansion: M10F fab re-purposing aims for up to 170,000 units per month in 2025SK hynix begins HBM production expansion: M10F fab re-purposing in operation, aims for 160,000 to 170,000 units per month in South Korea.Apr 3, 2025 10:10 PM CDT
- NVIDIA confirms the Switch 2 can handle ray-traced reflections, shadows, and 'dynamic lighting'We don't have the full specs on the CPU and GPU inside the Nintendo Switch 2, but NVIDIA confirms that it's a powerful upgrade than can handle ray-tracing.Apr 3, 2025 8:29 PM CDT
- Switch 2 loads Breath of the Wild's warp zones in half the timeThe Nintendo Switch 2 boasts faster loading times thanks to its new upgraded internal storage and can cut warp zone loading in Breath of the Wild by half.Apr 3, 2025 4:34 PM CDT
- Cooler Master's RTX 5080 graphics card looks pretty cool (literally), but it's seriously thickHere's a closer look at Cooler Master's novel take on an NVIDIA RTX 5080 that can have its cooling system switched out for whatever fans you like.Apr 3, 2025 11:50 AM CDT
- Nintendo Switch 2 game load speed increased by 4x with a new microSD cardNintendo Switch 2 additional storage for games is locked to microSD Express cards, and Lexar has just unveiled the world's first 1TB card for the Switch 2.Apr 3, 2025 9:54 AM CDT
- Radeon RX 9070 XT with 113-degree hotspot found, defective chip looks to be the causeA PowerColor Radeon RX 9070 XT Hellhound with GPU defects has been discovered by Igor's Lab, leading to GPU hotspot temperatures as high as 113 degrees.Apr 3, 2025 3:36 AM CDT
- Nintendo confirms some Switch 2 game cards won't carry the gameNintendo has confirmed that not all Nintendo Switch 2 physical game cards will ship with a full game; some will require an internet connection to download.Apr 3, 2025 2:01 AM CDT
- Nintendo Switch 2 price may jump from $449 to $600 following Trump's tariffsPresident Trump's sweeping tariffs may cause the Nintendo Switch 2 price to hike from the already high $449 to $600, according to financial analysts.Apr 3, 2025 12:04 AM CDT
- Intel announces its cutting-edge 18A process node has entered 'risk production'Intel announces its bleeding-edge, in-house Intel 18A process node has entered 'risk production' with the first chips fabbed on 18A to be Panther Lake.Apr 2, 2025 9:09 PM CDT
- Switch 2 only supports microSD Express memory cards, you'll likely need to upgradeNintendo confirms that the Switch 2 handheld-console hybrid will only support higher-speed microSD Express cards, and regular microSD cards will not work.Apr 2, 2025 6:36 PM CDT
- Nintendo charging for next-gen Switch 2 game upgrades, some included with Switch OnlineNintendo has made a plan to monetize and charge extra for next-gen Switch 2 game upgrades, and third-party developers can apparently do it too.Apr 2, 2025 4:34 PM CDT
- Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remake rumored to be imminent - could even arrive tomorrow, April 3Much-awaited remake of Oblivion - which is a full overhaul, presenting the RPG in Unreal Engine 5 - could land tomorrow, or at some point next week.Apr 2, 2025 10:30 AM CDT
- Nintendo officially confirms Switch 2 release date and launch titleNintendo has officially confirmed when the Nintendo Switch 2 will be released, it's starting price, and what games it will launch with.Apr 2, 2025 9:22 AM CDT
- Switch 2 has a camera add-on, C-button for chatting, camera, screen sharingNintendo reveals the functionality of the Switch 2's new C-button, confirms it can be used for chatting, screen sharing, and other social features.Apr 2, 2025 8:28 AM CDT
- HP's OMEN Gaming brand is now making fans, PSUs, and AIO liquid-coolersHP OMEN is known for creating gaming laptops, displays, and pre-built desktops. With its new range of fans, coolers, and PSUs it's expanding its reach.Apr 2, 2025 2:29 AM CDT
- These Copilot+ PC features now work on AMD Ryzen AI and Intel Core Ultra laptopsCopilot+ PC features like Live Captions are now rolling out to x86 devices with AMD Ryzen AI 300 or Intel Core Ultra 200V processors.Apr 2, 2025 12:29 AM CDT
- CORSAIR's Atomic Purple PRISM hardware is one April Fool's joke we wish was realNice little April Fool's prank CORSAIR, but if you could please make the FRAME 4000D PRISM 'Atomic Purple' PC case a real thing that would rule.Apr 1, 2025 8:29 PM CDT
- Report: Switch 2 dock supports HDMI 2.1 for 4K 60Hz+ outputReports indicate that the Switch 2 will utilize a Realtek RTD2175N converter chip that supports output over HDMI 2.1 for potentially more performance.Apr 1, 2025 3:33 PM CDT
- Marvel Rivals is getting a hero per month & shorter seasons: 'The adventure is just beginning'NetEase is shaking up Marvel Rivals' schedule with faster 8-week seasons and a monthly stream of new heroes, starting with Season 3.Apr 7, 2025 8:11 AM CDT
- Kawasaki unveils rideable Horizon Zero Dawn-inspired robotic horseKawasaki has unveiled a futuristic robotic horse that blends human instinct and robotics to create an alternative all-terrain mode of transportation.Apr 7, 2025 3:05 AM CDT
- Nintendo Switch 2 game sizes revealed, Mario Kart World takes up 10% of internal storageInstall sizes for Nintendo's first-party Switch 2 launch line-up revealed, and it's good news for those not wanting to buy extra storage on day one.Apr 6, 2025 11:01 PM CDT
- GAMEMAX's Leader 2 chassis supports the latest GPUs and back-connect motherboardsWith its lion-inspired design and fantastic features, the new GAMEMAX Leader 2 PC chassis is designed to support the latest in PC hardware.Apr 6, 2025 9:36 PM CDT
- FromSoftware will still make singleplayer-focused games, Hidetaka Miyazaki saysFromSoftware's next two games are online-driven multiplayer experiences, but Hidetaka Miyazaki says that new singleplayer games will still happen.Apr 4, 2025 4:34 PM CDT
- Nintendo delays Switch 2 pre-orders over tariff concernsWorldwide tariffs have shaken up Nintendo's plan for the Switch 2, and pre-orders are now up in the air as the company weighs potential economic effects.Apr 4, 2025 10:08 AM CDT
- Kingston's new Fury Renegade G5 Gen5 SSD leaked: 14.8GB/sec, up to 4TB capacityKingston preparing new Gen5 SSDs with Fury Renegade G5 PCIe Gen5 SSDs leaked: up to 14.8GB/sec reads, and up to 4TB capacity coming soon.Apr 3, 2025 11:11 PM CDT
- Nintendo pushes Mario Kart World price on Switch 2 to $90, probably means $100+ cost for GTA 6Nintendo pushing the price of the digital copy of Mario Kart World for Switch 2 to $80, physical copy to $90, probably means GTA 6 will be $100+ easy.Apr 3, 2025 9:36 PM CDT
- 7 x GeForce RTX 5090s power custom AI servers in Vietnam: 28 x 8-pin power cables, 4000W powerGIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5090 graphics cards are now powering custom AI servers in Vietnam: monster 7 x RTX 5090s used with 28 power cables, 4000W power usage.Apr 3, 2025 6:06 PM CDT
- Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 40FPS on Switch 2 in performance mode while dockedCD Projekt RED confirms details about Cyberpunk 2077 on the Nintendo Switch 2, confirming that the game will not cost $80 and maintains $70 pricing.Apr 3, 2025 1:31 PM CDT
- AMD RX 9070 GRE rumored for launch, could be a 12GB GPU with 192-bit bus (like the RTX 5070)AMD's RX 9070 GRE graphics card would seek to be a middle ground between the existing RX 9070 and incoming 9060 models - and would hopefully come to the US.Apr 3, 2025 11:15 AM CDT
- Grand Theft Auto V rumored for PC Game Pass for the first time, likely to arrive later in AprilA source of rumors on X claims that Grand Theft Auto V will be inbound for both PC Game Pass and Xbox Cloud Gaming in the very near future.Apr 3, 2025 9:50 AM CDT
- Lexar's PLAY PRO is world's first 1TB microSD Express card for the Nintendo Switch 2With the Nintendo Switch 2 moving to the faster and more cutting-edge microSD Express cards, Lexar's new PLAY PRO is world's first 1TB option.Apr 3, 2025 3:02 AM CDT
- Blizzard's Diablo 3 is finally coming to Xbox and PC Game Pass this monthDiablo III: Reaper of Souls - Ultimate Evil Edition is coming to Game Pass on PC and Consoles, which leaves Diablo 2 as the missing piece.Apr 3, 2025 1:33 AM CDT
- First GeForce RTX 50 Series GPU has made it onto the Steam Hardware SurveyThe GeForce RTX 5080 is the first GPU from the RTX Blackwell generation to make it onto Steam's most popular or most used GPU list for March 2025.Apr 2, 2025 11:32 PM CDT
- Switch 2 gets GameCube classics at launch, Wind Waker and Soul Calibur II confirmedIt's happening: Nintendo has officially confirmed that the Switch 2 will launch with GameCube games on its fork of the Switch Online subscription service.Apr 2, 2025 8:38 PM CDT
- Nintendo bumps games prices: Digital Switch 2 games at $80, physical $90Gaming's new $80 MSRP is here thanks to Nintendo's new Switch 2 platform pricing scheme, but that's only for digital: Physical Switch 2 games are $90.Apr 2, 2025 5:35 PM CDT
- Another fudge emerges for Windows 11 to be installed with a local - not a Microsoft - accountOne workaround used to set up Windows 11 with a local account has been blocked, but there are others - and two fresh ones have emerged this week.Apr 2, 2025 12:00 PM CDT
- XPG LANCER RGB DDR5 memory breaks another world record: huge 12762MT/s OCADATA XPG LANCER RGB DDR5 memory breaks another OC world record using LN2 cooling: smashing 12762MT/s, breaking the DDR5 memory OC world record.Apr 2, 2025 10:10 AM CDT
- Elden Ring confirmed to launch on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025FromSoftware's critically acclaimed Elden Ring is coming to the Nintendo Switch sometime in 2025 under the title 'Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition'.Apr 2, 2025 8:55 AM CDT
- First humans to orbit Earth's north and south poles release stunning videosThe first humans to enter into a polar orbit, which takes them above the North and South Poles, released stunning footage of what they saw.Apr 2, 2025 7:01 AM CDT
- Assassin's Creed multiplayer 'arcade' game on track for 2025, Smash Bros. meets Fall GuysAssassin's Creed Invictus is a new arcade-style multiplayer spin-off that is apparently on track to launch sometime this year on PC and consoles.Apr 2, 2025 1:31 AM CDT
- Meta's new $1,000+ smart glasses: screen, apps, notifications, gesture wristbandMeta is planning on releasing a pair of smart glasses that come with a screen, which users can control with touch controls on the side of the glasses.Apr 2, 2025 12:29 AM CDT
- Microsoft's first video games union is on strike in protest of low wagesZeniMax Workers United, Microsoft's first-ever union in its video games business, votes to go on strike in protest of low wages and lack of remote work.Apr 1, 2025 4:34 PM CDT
- Switch 2 Direct length gives Nintendo ample time for gimmicks, games, and surprisesNintendo confirms that the upcoming Switch 2 Direct will be an hour long, which seems to be ample time to reveal new hardware, software, and content.Apr 1, 2025 1:31 PM CDT
- Schedule I hits 459K peak players, the most by a solo developer in Steam historyWith 459,000 peak players, Schedule 1 has leapfrogged Stardew Valley and Balatro to become Steam's biggest solo developer launch ever.Apr 7, 2025 7:22 AM CDT
- Nintendo confirms emulation is used on the Nintendo Switch 2Nintendo developers confirmed in a recent interview that Switch 2 uses a form of emulation to play the newly announced GameCube games.Apr 7, 2025 2:32 AM CDT
- GeForce RTX 5060 Ti rumor sees 16GB model launching with a $100 price premiumA new rumor points to NVIDIA releasing the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti with the same pricing strategy/prices as the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB and 16GB.Apr 6, 2025 10:36 PM CDT
- G.SKILL announces the world's first 128GB overclocked memory kit with DDR5-8000 speed128GB desktop memory kits with fast overclocked DDR5-8000 speed are on the way thanks to G.SKILL pushing 64GB module performance to new heights.Apr 6, 2025 8:28 PM CDT
- Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remake didn't arrive this week - but it's still rumored for AprilThe rumor suggesting that one possibility was that the Oblivion remake might be released yesterday proved false, of course - but all hope is not lost yet.Apr 4, 2025 1:47 PM CDT
- GeForce RTX 4060 for $460 is the current best-selling GPU over on NeweggThe MSI Ventus GeForce RTX 4060 2X for $460, a 53% increase over the GPU's launch price, is currently the best seller over at Newegg.Apr 4, 2025 12:02 AM CDT
- Analysts blame tariffs for high Switch 2 price, say $450 cost is buffer against uncertaintyGamers will pay extra for the Switch 2 to offset any economic risk to Nintendo's hardware margins from tariffs and other uncertainties, analysts say.Apr 3, 2025 10:40 PM CDT
- Switch 2 has '10x the graphics performance' of the Nintendo SwitchNVIDIA has posted some information on the GPU found inside the Nintendo Switch 2, and with RT and Tensor Cores and DLSS, it's a massive improvement.Apr 3, 2025 9:02 PM CDT
- Intel and TSMC sign agreement for a joint venture to operate Intel's US semiconductor fabsIntel and TSMC have reportedly reached a preliminary agreement to form a joint venture: TSMC will run Intel's US semiconductor manufacturing fabs.Apr 3, 2025 4:58 PM CDT
- Switch 2 uses NVIDIA DLSS upscaling tech, Nintendo confirmsThe director of the Nintendo Switch 2 officially confirms the new console uses NVIDIA's DLSS technology to upscale visuals and smoothen frame rates.Apr 3, 2025 12:30 PM CDT
- Nintendo explains why the Switch 2 will only last 2 hours for some gamesNintendo confirms the Switch 2 will have a battery life that spans between two and six and a half hours, depending on the game being played.Apr 3, 2025 10:53 AM CDT
- FromSoftware unveils The Duskbloods, a multiplayer Switch 2 exclusiveFromSoftware is releasing an exclusive Nintendo Switch 2 title called The Duskbloods, a player-versus-player-versus environment game set to drop in 2026.Apr 3, 2025 7:02 AM CDT
- Nintendo unveils the new requirements for buying a Switch 2Nintendo plans to mitigate the scalping of the Nintendo Switch 2 console as much as possible, and it involves new rules linked to Nintendo Switch Online.Apr 3, 2025 2:31 AM CDT
- Metroid Prime 4 - Switch 2 versus Switch 1 graphics comparisonMetroid Prime 4 Beyond is coming to the Switch and Switch 2, so we've lined up shots from trailers for both versions to see how they compare.Apr 3, 2025 1:02 AM CDT
- Intel announces next-gen Core Ultra 300 'Panther Lake' CPUs launch in 2H 2025Intel has announced its next-gen consumer-focused Core Ultra 300 series 'Panther Lake' CPUs will launch in 2H 2025 on Intel 18A, volume supply in 2026.Apr 2, 2025 10:10 PM CDT
- Switch 2's new GameShare: buy 1 game, share it with 3 friends onlineIn a novel move for the games-maker, Nintendo's new Switch 2 platform supports a subscription feature allowing users to share games with friends online.Apr 2, 2025 7:37 PM CDT
- Apple working on next-gen M6 processor inside of new iPad Pro, with custom C2 5G modem and moreApple's next-generation M6 processor is being tested in new iPad Pros with new in-house C2/C3 5G modems that are aiming for a release sometime in 2027.Apr 2, 2025 5:05 PM CDT
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU is just 10-15% slower than RTX 5090 Laptop GPU in new testsNVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU is only 10-15% slower than the RTX 5090 Laptop GPU, but RTX 5090 gaming laptops cost around 72% more.Apr 2, 2025 11:11 AM CDT
- Mario Kart 9 confirmed as exclusive launch title for Nintendo Switch 2Nintendo has confirmed in its latest Direct that Mario Kart 9 will be launching alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 as a console exclusive.Apr 2, 2025 9:45 AM CDT
- Nintendo Switch 2 specs confirmed: 1080p display 120Hz handheld, upscaled 4KNintendo has confirmed the Switch 2 will have a 1080p, 120Hz refresh rate display in handheld mode, and 4K video output while docked.Apr 2, 2025 8:40 AM CDT
- AOC unveils two gaming monitors: a 600Hz display and 4K 240Hz third-gen QD-OLED modelAOC is further establishing itself in the gaming monitor market by releasing two new gaming monitors: the Agon Pro AG246FK6 and AG276UZD.Apr 2, 2025 3:00 AM CDT
- Nintendo Switch 2 Direct goes live, watch the presentation hereNintendo is about to host a dedicated Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, where the company will give us a close-up look at the upcoming console.Apr 2, 2025 1:02 AM CDT
- Windows 11 is getting a full-screen Xbox mode that you can boot intoNew references in an in-development version of Windows 11 mention a 'full screen' gaming experience that you can boot into, perfect for handhelds.Apr 1, 2025 9:01 PM CDT
- The reality of Windows 10 dying seems to be hitting home, as Windows 11 adoption spikesWindows 11 is up 4.53%, and now has a market share of 42.66%, going by one set of stats - it'll likely catch Windows 10 quickly enough now.Apr 1, 2025 4:00 PM CDT
- FromSoftware reveals new Iron Eye class for Elden Ring NightreignFromSoftware reveals the deadly Iron Eye class for Elden Ring's upcoming 3-player co-op spin-off Nightreign, showcasing graceful agility and accuracy.Apr 1, 2025 12:30 PM CDT
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