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• Xbox tease new handheld while Sony quietly preps its own challengerXbox head Phil Spencer has teased Xbox releasing its own handheld device to ensure gamers have access to all their games everywhere they go.Apr 8, 2025 1:03 AM CDT
• Nintendo Switch 2 developers confirm ray-tracing is availableNintendo Switch 2 developers discuss the hardware capabilities of the new console and what tools developers have at their disposal.Apr 8, 2025 12:33 AM CDT
• GALAX's new GeForce RTX 50 Series GPU features a magnetic removable shroudCurrently exclusive to China the new GeForce RTX 5090D Boomstar Luna and Nox GPUs from GALAX feature a magnetic shroud that is detachable.Apr 7, 2025 11:58 PM CDT
• Switch 2 Game-key Cards aren't account bound, Nintendo confirmsNintendo officially confirms Switch 2 Game-key Cards will not be locked to a single account when used, and that the Game-key Cards can be resold to others.Apr 7, 2025 11:03 PM CDT
• Radeon RX 9070 non-XT modded with new BIOS gives it Radeon RX 9070 XT performanceASUS PRIME Radeon RX 9070 with the BIOS from the ASUS PRIME Radeon RX 9070 XT gives it enough clock speed and power to match its performance.Apr 7, 2025 9:33 PM CDT
• Chinese companies including TikTok owner ByteDance, purchase $16B worth of NVIDIA H20 AI GPUsChinese companies have reportedly placed $16 billion in new orders for NVIDIA H20 AI GPUs, including tech giants Baidu and TikTok parent owner ByteDance.Apr 7, 2025 9:09 PM CDT
• SK hynix confirms both HBM4 and HBM4E memory are coming this year for next-gen AI GPUsSK hynix will have supply of next-gen HBM4 and HBM4E memory later this year, with the South Korean memory giant ready to continue to dominate AI memory.Apr 7, 2025 8:08 PM CDT
• Apple to celebrate iPhone's 20th anniversary in 2026 with foldable iPhone, 'bold new' Pro modelApple's future-gen iPhone 18 will have a drastic redesign, with rumored all-glass design for the iPhone 18 Pro... no new redesign for iPhone 17 this year.Apr 7, 2025 7:43 PM CDT
• Minecraft movie scores $313 million at box office, best opening for any video game adaptationWarner Bros' A Minecraft Movie has become a mega-hit sensation, beating out Super Mario Bros to enjoy the best opening for any game adaptation ever.Apr 7, 2025 6:36 PM CDT
• Phil Spencer 'excited' about Xbox PC handheld, cloud growing 'dramatically'Xbox gaming CEO Phil Spencer is excited about Microsoft's recent handheld teases, and signs show that new ASUS-partnered PC handheld device is on the way.Apr 7, 2025 5:38 PM CDT
• Xbox generative AI creates playable version of Quake 2Xbox's Muse generative AI has created a playable (albeit incredibly janky) version of Quake II that you can play directly in your browser.Apr 7, 2025 5:08 PM CDT
• Nintendo president responds to Switch 2 price increase fears amid Trump tariff falloutNintendo of America president Doug Bowser has responded to the delay of Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders across the US in the wake of Trump's new tariffs.Apr 7, 2025 12:17 PM CDT
• Man attempts to use AI avatar in court, is immediately 'chewed out' by judgesNew York Judges were caught off guard when a digital avatar addressed them in court, which the defendant admitted he created using AI.Apr 7, 2025 10:49 AM CDT
• Battlefield 6 leaks confirm EA is trying its luck at Battle Royale againAfter speculation in early 2024, data miners have uncovered files pointing to a free-to-play Battle Royale mode in a recent build of Battlefield Labs.Apr 7, 2025 10:29 AM CDT
• Sony probes interest for PSP 2 by asking PlayStation gamers about Switch 2Sony is gathering information from PlayStation gamers on what they think about the Nintendo Switch 2 via a survey sent out to select gamers.Apr 7, 2025 10:06 AM CDT
• Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con may have the same stick drift problem as original SwitchNintendo has confirmed the Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con controllers won't use Hall Effect sticks, meaning they may be prone to stick drift.Apr 7, 2025 9:38 AM CDT
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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 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
• 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
• 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 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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 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
• 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

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