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• Amazon clarifies rumors around 'hostile and political act' of showing effects of Trump tariffsThe White House called the apparent move with pricing a 'hostile and political act,' but Amazon has now (somewhat) clarified its intentions.Apr 29, 2025 1:06 PM CDT
• Borderlands 4 launching 11 days earlier, co-op gameplay showcase coming tomorrowGearbox boss Randy Pitchford confirms Borderlands 4 will now release over a week sooner than expected, and a big gameplay reveal is coming tomorrow.Apr 29, 2025 12:31 PM CDT
• Subscription spending has been flat since 2021, analyst says subs are not the future of gamingSpending on subscriptions remains relatively stable but doesn't show signs of large growth in the United States despite Call of Duty's Game Pass uptick.Apr 29, 2025 11:45 AM CDT
• Lenovo ThinkCentre neo Ultra 2025: Apple Mac Studio competitor with Intel CPU, NVIDIA GPULenovo announces its new ThinkCentre neo Ultra 2025: new Mini-PC powered by up to Intel Core Ultra 9 285, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB GPU.Apr 29, 2025 8:25 AM CDT
• Elden Ring Nightreign PC specs show it goes easy on the GPU, but Windows 11 is recommendedMicrosoft's latest operating system is required for the recommended spec, although Windows 10 is okay if you're looking at the minimum PC requirements.Apr 29, 2025 6:10 AM CDT
• 8BitDo Retro R8 Mouse features a look inspired by Nintendo's classic NES consoleThe 8BitDo Retro R8 Mouse - N Edition is a new wireless gaming mouse with a look inspired by the NES, Nintendo's iconic videogame console from the 1980s.Apr 29, 2025 2:58 AM CDT
• Oblivion Remastered - Bethesda wants to know what changes you want to see in the gameBethesda wants to hear from The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered players to find out what they'd like to see changed or added to the game.Apr 29, 2025 2:04 AM CDT
• New GAMEMAX T20 PC chassis features a 90-degree motherboard layoutThe new GAMEMAX T20 micro-ATX chassis for small form factor builds that pairs panoramic views with an interesting 90-degree motherboard layout.Apr 29, 2025 1:32 AM CDT
• Microsoft's controversial Recall AI feature is finally available on all Copilot+ PCsMicrosoft's Recall feature for Copilot+ PCs, which lets you search through snapshots or screenshots of your PC use history, is now available.Apr 29, 2025 1:01 AM CDT
• ASUS's ROG Astral RTX 50 Series GPUs include a gyro and accelerometer to detect sagASUS's new flagship GPUs, the ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 include a chip with a gyrometer and accelerometer to detect GPU sag.Apr 29, 2025 12:27 AM CDT
• AMD confirms Radeon RX 9070 GRE 12GB, launching May 8 in ChinaAMD has announced the Radeon RX 9070 GRE confirming that it is 6% faster than the Radeon RX 7900 GRE, launching on May 8 in China.Apr 28, 2025 11:33 PM CDT
• NVIDIA releases another GeForce Hotfix Display Driver, fixing more RTX 50 Series issuesNVIDIA has released its second Hotfix driver in the space of a week, with GeForce Hotfix Display Driver 576.26 addressing more GeForce RTX 50 Series issues.Apr 28, 2025 10:02 PM CDT
• NVIDIA to release a GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER 24GB and RTX 5070 SUPER 18GBNVIDIA is reportedly prepping a GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER 24GB and a GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER 18GB refresh, increasing VRAM capacity by 50%.Apr 28, 2025 9:33 PM CDT
• NVIDIA's new RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell PCB with double-sided 96GB GDDR7 detailedNVIDIA's new RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell workstation GPU gets its PCB leaked: shows off the double-sided 96GB of ultra-fast GDDR7 memory.Apr 28, 2025 8:08 PM CDT
• GALAX launches flagship GeForce RTX 5090D HOF OC LAB XOC, costs an eye watering $4100GALAX launches its GeForce RTX 5090D HOF graphics cards: flagship RTX 5090D OC LAB XOE LE costs around $4140, stock OC LAB costs around $3605.Apr 28, 2025 7:07 PM CDT
• 8K Association shows off 'world first' 8K 120Hz gaming over HDMI 2.1 on AMD hardware8K Association shows off 8K @ 120Hz gaming over HDMI 2.1 using AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Radeon RX 9070 XT running Horizon Forbidden West.Apr 28, 2025 6:22 PM CDT
• Wii Homebrew Channel in limbo: 'It was built on a pile of lies and copyright infringement'The Nintendo Wii modding community has been dealt a significant blow as major hacking collective fail0verflow ceases development of the Homebrew Channel.Apr 28, 2025 3:07 PM CDT
• Elden Ring reaches 30 million sales, here's how it stacks up against other hitsFromSoftware's open world magnum opus has now achieved 30 million sales across all platforms in little over 3 years' time, tying entire franchises.Apr 28, 2025 2:02 PM CDT
• Report: Blizzard chooses Nexon to make new StarCraft game for Southeast AsiaBlizzard has reportedly narrowed down overseas partners for a new StarCraft game aimed at players in the Southeast Asian region to Korean firm Nexon Co.Apr 28, 2025 1:02 PM CDT
• ASUS unleashes ROG Astral RTX 5080 DOOM Edition graphics card, ready for DOOM: The Dark AgesASUS reveals its ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 DOOM Edition graphics card, a graphics card forged in hell, ready for the DOOM Slayer.Apr 28, 2025 7:42 AM CDT
• Ocypus Gamma C72 PC chassis offers enhanced airflow and stylish panoramic viewsWith panoramic views, ample airflow, and a stylish look the new Ocypus Gamma C72 PC chassis is all about showcasing your hardware.Apr 28, 2025 12:57 AM CDT
• NVIDIA's beefed-up B300 AI chip production pulled forward: TSMC N4P, CoWoS-L advanced packagingNVIDIA's new B300 AI chip production has reportedly been pulled forward to May: will use TSMC 5nm process (N4P) and CoWoS-L advanced packaging.Apr 27, 2025 10:10 PM CDT
• Huawei's next-gen Ascend 910D AI GPU teased: rivals NVIDIA's previous-gen Hopper H100 in ChinaHuawei's next-gen Ascend 910D AI chip has been teased, with China's latest tech only rivaling NVIDIA's previous-gen Hopper H100 AI GPU.Apr 27, 2025 9:35 PM CDT
• AMD Radeon RX 9080M teased: flagship RDNA 4 laptop GPU has 64 Compute Units, 16GB GDDR6 memoryAMD's flagship Radeon RX 9080M 'RDNA 4' leaked in laptop form: Computex 2025 showcase, 6 new models, up to 64 Compute Units and 16GB of GDDR6 memory.Apr 27, 2025 7:07 PM CDT
• SK hynix showcases world's first HBM4: 16-Hi stacks, 2TB/sec memory bandwidth, TSMC logic dieSK hynix has showcased its next-gen HBM4 to the public: next-gen AI memory has up to 16-Hi stacks, 2TB/sec memory bandwidth, and TSMC logic die.Apr 27, 2025 6:21 PM CDT
• Oblivion Remastered photo mode guide: How to take HUD-free screenshots (works on PC Game Pass)Are you a content creator playing Oblivion Remastered on Xbox Game Pass PC? Here's a step-by-step guide on how to take clear, HUD-free screenshots.Apr 27, 2025 5:42 PM CDT
• Oblivion remake reaches 4 million players days after launchThe Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has been played by 4 million people across all platforms, including both game sales and Xbox Game Pass access.Apr 27, 2025 4:34 PM CDT
• Amid universal praise, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 achieves 1 million sales in 3 daysClair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a big indie hit with 1 million copies sold in 3 days, showing that demand for stylish turn-based RPGs is far from dead.Apr 27, 2025 3:32 PM CDT
• id says it's not connecting Doom and Quake franchisesThe Cosmic Realm from Doom: The Dark Ages won't provide a link between the Doom and Quake universes despite some similarities, id's Hugo Martin says.Apr 27, 2025 2:48 PM CDT
• DeepSeek's next-gen R2 AI model rumors: 97% lower costs than GPT-4, trained on Huawei AI chipsChinese AI giant DeepSeek's new R2 AI model teased: 97% lower costs than GPT-4 with the new AI model fully trained on Huawei AI GPUs.Apr 27, 2025 10:08 AM CDT
• Nintendo Switch 2 and its NVIDIA Tegra239 SoC confirmed: check out this shot of the chipNVIDIA's custom Tegra T239 SoC inside of Nintendo's new Switch 2 handheld gets teased, new Arm-based chip is labelled as 'T239' inside the Switch 2.Apr 27, 2025 8:48 AM CDT
• Intel surprised with weak AI PC demand, results in increased Raptor Lake CPU demand(Not so) surprise, surprise: Intel shocked at the massively-hyped AI PC sales slump, with AI PC chips not selling well, old-gen Raptor Lake sales spike.Apr 27, 2025 7:58 AM CDT
• Doom: The Dark Ages has a Lovecraftian realm filled with cosmic horrorsid Software goes all out with Doom: The Dark Ages' style with new in-game zones that take direct inspiration from HP Lovecraft's eldritch horrors.Apr 25, 2025 9:08 PM CDT
• Nexus Mods reinstates controversial Oblivion remake gender modNexus Mods reverses the decision to pull a controversial Oblivion remastered gender mod, will now allow the Body Type Selector custom mod on its site.Apr 25, 2025 8:08 PM CDT
• Xbox CEO says everything on Game Pass should also be available for purchaseXbox gaming CEO Phil Spencer assures consumers that the titles offered on the Xbox Game Pass subscription should also be available to purchase separately.Apr 25, 2025 7:10 PM CDT
• Split Fiction gets its own movie starring Sydney Sweeney, directed by Jon M. ChuSplit Fiction from Hazelight Studios is receiving its own movie adaptation starring Sydney Sweeney and written by 'Deadpool & Wolverine' writers.Apr 25, 2025 6:38 PM CDT
• Berserk crossover coming to Diablo IV and Diablo Immortal with behelits, bosses, and cosmeticsThe cursed, hellish world of Berserk is crossing over into Diablo IV and Diablo Immortal with full Skull Knight and White Hawk outfit cosmetics and more.Apr 25, 2025 5:55 PM CDT
• Remedy's first self-published game FBC: Firebreak will launch into Game Pass & PlayStation PlusRemedy Entertainment's first-ever self-published game, the 3-player co-op live shooter FBC: Firebreak, will cost $40 and launch into subscription services.Apr 25, 2025 5:31 PM CDT
• Analyst: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle selling better on PS5 than Xbox and SteamAccording to new analyst estimates from Alinea, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is selling better on Sony's PlayStation 5 than it is on Xbox or Steam.Apr 25, 2025 5:05 PM CDT
• EA's new Skate game is 100% online only, can't be played offlineEA's new free-to-play Skate reboot is a 100% online game that's 'always evolving' and cannot be played offline, similar to ongoing playtest builds.Apr 25, 2025 4:12 PM CDT
• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 hits major sales milestone faster than the developers ever imaginedTurn-based RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has already sold half a million copies across all of the platforms it is available: PS5, Xbox Series, and PC.Apr 25, 2025 12:33 PM CDT
• NVIDIA RTX 5060 could go on sale May 19, and we'll see how well an 8GB GPU sells at $299Rumor has it the launch date is May 19, and a lot of eyes will be keenly watching this GPU given what's happened with the 8GB flavor of the RTX 5060 Ti.Apr 25, 2025 11:16 AM CDT
• DOOM: The Dark Ages will have a 'ludicrous' graphics mode on PS5DOOM: The Dark Ages has been showcased in a new gameplay trailer, which reveals a unique addition to the DOOM universe: the Cosmic Realm.Apr 25, 2025 11:01 AM CDT
• Philips unveils a new glorious 4K 240Hz QD-OLED gaming monitorPhillips has launched a new flagship 27-inch gaming monitor that sports a 3840 x 2160 resolution, 240Hz refresh rate, and a 0.03ms response time.Apr 25, 2025 10:46 AM CDT
• Nintendo Switch 2 uses NVIDIA DLSS to upscale from 540p to 1080pThe Nintendo Switch 2 achieves a stable 60FPS in Street Fighter 6 by using NVIDIA DLSS upscaling technology from a base 540p resolution.Apr 25, 2025 10:20 AM CDT
• Oblivion Remastered includes original's item dupe glitch (or you could cheat with mods instead)Transferring to storage item duplication cheat is still present here, although it does work differently to the original Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion game.Apr 25, 2025 9:42 AM CDT
• Intel's Lunar Lake CPUs might be great but they're not selling, Raptor Lake laptops are insteadWhen it comes to AI PCs, Intel hoped Lunar Lake (and Meteor Lake) laptops would do well, but apparently it's Raptor Lake portables that rule the roost.Apr 25, 2025 9:03 AM CDT
• Most Switch 2 third-party games will need to be downloadedIt seems that most third-party Nintendo Switch 2 titles will be using Game Key cards instead of a traditional physical cartridge release.Apr 25, 2025 5:34 AM CDT
• Colorful is introducing a quad-fan GeForce RTX 5080 that also has an LCD screenThe new COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5080 Vulcan W is reminiscent of ASUS's new ROG Astral GPUs in that it includes a fourth fan on the back.Apr 25, 2025 5:01 AM CDT
• LG Smart TVs just got a native Xbox app that supports 4K cloud gamingXbox Cloud Gaming is now available on LG Smart TVs, with 4K gaming possible thanks to AI upscaling (Xbox Cloud Gaming only supports up to 1080p streaming).Apr 25, 2025 4:26 AM CDT
• Global PC shipments grew 6.7% in Q1 2025, but it was due to tariff uncertaintyAccording to a new report, global PC shipments by OEMs for Q1 2025 showed impressive year-over-year growth - however, it was due to tariff uncertainty.Apr 25, 2025 4:02 AM CDT
• RuneScape: Dragonwilds players fear a Valheim-style burnoutRuneScape: Dragonwilds is a massive success with the game moving more than 600,000 units within the first week of it being available.Apr 25, 2025 3:32 AM CDT
• Fallout 3: Remastered is coming, here's what to expect thanks to Oblivion RemasteredWith the surprise success of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, here's what to expect from the rumored Fallout 3: Remastered project.Apr 25, 2025 3:04 AM CDT
• It's now much harder to get a Nintendo Switch 2Nintendo Switch 2 preorders have been halted across major US retailers as anticipation for the upcoming console has reached fever-pitch levels.Apr 25, 2025 2:33 AM CDT
• Scientists discover naturally impossible color by hacking a human eyeResearchers have hacked the human eye and discovered a previously unseen color called 'olo,' which only five people on Earth have ever seen.Apr 25, 2025 2:04 AM CDT
• Razer Pro Click V2 mice are for designed for all-day productivity with gaming precisionRazer has introduced a pair of new mice designed for productivity and all-day comfort, built with high-end gaming-grade components.Apr 25, 2025 1:27 AM CDT
• Leaked images of PowerColor's Radeon RX 9070 GRE range point to imminent releaseLeaked images of PowerColor Radeon RX 9070 GRE Red Devil and PowerColor Radeon RX 9070 GRE Reaper GPUs point to an imminent release in China.Apr 25, 2025 12:59 AM CDT
• GeForce NOW adds two of the biggest RPG releases of 2025 to its libraryThe Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, two of the biggest RPG releases of 2025 have been added to GeForce NOW.Apr 25, 2025 12:28 AM CDT
• TSMC has 24 semiconductor fabs under construction worldwide, 83,825 employees in totalTSMC has 24 factories under construction in Taiwan, the US, Germany, and Japan: 83,825 employees, which is projected to grow to 100,000+ by end of 2026.Apr 24, 2025 9:09 PM CDT
• Lexar's new Gen5 SSD has been launched: up to 14GB/sec reads and up to 4TB capacityLexar launches its new Professional NM1090 PRO PCIe 5.0 SSD in 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB: up to 14GB/sec speeds starting from $179.99 for 1TB, $269.99 for 2TB.Apr 24, 2025 8:08 PM CDT
• CD Projekt suggests Switch 2 has ample RAM capacity and speedsCD Projekt RED has become intimately acquainted with the Switch 2 thanks to upcoming Cyberpunk 2077 new-gen port, and the team sings Switch 2's praises.Apr 24, 2025 7:37 PM CDT
• Kingston silently launches Fury Renegade G5 Gen5 SSD: up to 14.8GB/sec reads starting at $200Kingston launches its new Renegade G5 Gen5 SSDs: starting from $200 for 2TB with up to 14.8GB/sec reads, some of the fastest Gen5 storage you can get.Apr 24, 2025 7:07 PM CDT
• Intel's next-gen automotive SoC detailed: Frisco Lake and Grizzly Lake SoCs get leakedIntel speeds up its automotive SoC roadmap with second-gen Frisco Lake SDV SoC: packed with Panther Lake IP, Xe3 GPU and 10x the AI performance.Apr 24, 2025 6:33 PM CDT
• TSMC receives order for 2nm from Intel, should be for the compute tiles on Nova Lake CPUIntel has reportedly placed 2nm orders at TSMC for its next-gen Nova Lake CPUs, outsourcing the compute tile for Nova Lake to TSMC, over Intel Foundry.Apr 24, 2025 5:55 PM CDT
• Cyberpunk 2077 on Switch 2 developed entirely by CD Projekt RED, isn't being outsourcedCD Projekt RED is taking Cyberpunk 2077's incoming Switch 2 version very seriously and had a development team working on the project inside the studio.Apr 24, 2025 5:25 PM CDT
• Final Fantasy is already the best-selling Magic: The Gathering set in day one salesHasbro CEO Chris Cocks says that the upcoming Final Fantasy crossover in Magic: The Gathering is the top-selling MTG set of all time in day one sales.Apr 24, 2025 4:32 PM CDT
• Discord CEO Jason Citron resigns, former King president to lead as new CEODiscord CEO Jason Citron has resigned from the gaming chat company, and a former King executive will now take the reins ahead of a potential new IPO.Apr 24, 2025 3:33 PM CDT
• TSMC plans next-gen A14 process node (1.4nm) production for 2028, while 1nm is expected in 2029TSMC will have new 2nm production up and running later this year, while A14 (1.4nm) wafer production is expected in 2028, 1nm expected in 2029.Apr 24, 2025 2:22 PM CDT
• Sony listens to fans, adds retro custom themes to PS5Sony has heard PlayStation fans loud and clear, and is now adding custom retro-themed designs for the PS5's user interface under a new Appearance tab.Apr 24, 2025 1:32 PM CDT
• Oblivion Remastered on Steam Deck is unworthy of Valve's stamp of approvalOblivion Remastered on the Steam Deck is suffering from tragic performance issues that need to be addressed with optimization updates ASAP.Apr 24, 2025 1:03 PM CDT
• Nintendo to have 8 million Switch 2 consoles ready at launch, analysts predictAnalysts expect Nintendo to have between 6-8 million Switch 2 consoles available for a worldwide June 5 launch, with 20 million consoles shipped in year 1.Apr 24, 2025 12:31 PM CDT
• Oblivion Remastered stuttering like crazy on your PC? A Reddit guide promises to fix FPS dropsNew Reddit guide has received a lot of positive feedback from gamers who were suffering from very sluggish frame rates (especially when outdoors).Apr 24, 2025 11:33 AM CDT
• Nintendo Switch 2 stolen from factory floor leaks showing internal softwareA Nintendo Switch 2 unit has been taken from the factory floor, showing off behind-the-scenes QA firmware running and not any games.Apr 24, 2025 10:58 AM CDT
• Windows 11's getting a new 'tear your hair out' screen, with redesigned BSOD now in testingWhat could be a Black Screen of Death (based on previous clues) is now in testing, a more streamlined way of letting you know that your PC has crashed.Apr 24, 2025 10:10 AM CDT
• Nintendo Switch 2 now pegged as biggest launch gaming console historyThe launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 could earn Nintendo the crown for the biggest launch in gaming console history, beating the PS4 and PS5.Apr 24, 2025 9:45 AM CDT

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