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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has softened his stance on criticism of DLSS 5 after initially dismissing gamers as “completely wrong” following the technology’s GTC 2026 showcase. In a Lex Fridman podcast interview, Huang said he understands concerns about “AI slop” and insisted DLSS 5 is intended as an optional, artist-controlled development tool amid controversy sparked by an altered Resident Evil Requiem demo and Capcom’s subsequent rejection of generative AI for final assets.

With Game Pass Ultimate straining budgets, Microsoft may add more lower-cost alternatives. An article from The Information builds on rumors that hinted at a free ad-supported plan. A Netflix bundle could also reduce the burden caused by the October 2025 Xbox Game Pass price increase.

German-made ML4W OS is another piece of code based on Arch Linux, and its latest version, labeled 2.12.0, comes with multiple package updates, as well as several system elements replaced with Quickshell widgets. Only available for 64-bit machines, it comes in a 2.4 GB ISO file.

More users than ever populated Valve’s platform on March 22nd. Aided by Crimson Desert, the marketplace achieved a new high concurrent user count of 42.3 million. Steam Charts show how indie games like Slay the Spire 2 have unexpectedly lured gamers to the marketplace.

The refreshed version of the Viper V3 Pro promises greater precision and agility. The new Razer Viper V4 Pro ships with a 50K optical sensor and a beefier rechargeable battery. Available now, other tweaks to the Razer gaming mouse include an optical scroll wheel and snappier switches.

HP has shown off two new mini-PCs: the EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a and EliteDesk 8 Mini G2i. The former uses an AMD Ryzen AI 400 series CPU and the latter is powered by unspecified Intel hardware.

HP has announced two new LaserJet printers which feature quantum-resistant protection. The printers, which are designed for SMBs without an IT team are easy to set up, manage, and more efficient than the previous generation.

HP now lets users configure its Omen Max 45L gaming desktop with Intel Arrow Lake processors. It has also doubled the maximum amount of supported RAM, but with a major caveat.

The HP Omen Max 35L has received an Arrow Lake refresh. GPU choices include just about everything Intel and AMD have to offfer.

Minecraft Dungeons II has been announced for Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Switch, Switch 2, Steam, Xbox on PC, and Game Pass, with a day-one Game Pass launch planned for fall 2026.

Xbox has announced a new Partner Preview for March 26, with updates on Stranger Than Heaven, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, and more.

Replacing version 250407, ExLight 260322 comes with the kernel 6.19.8-amd64-exton and its list of highlights includes the Enlightenment 0.27.1 environment, Calamares 3.3.14-1, Refracta Snapshot, as well as a generous list of updated packages. The base used is Debian 13.4 Trixie.

Based on Debian 13.4 Trixie while leaving out systemd/libsystemd0 and elogind/libelogind0, antiX 26 is now available with five init systems, plenty of updated packages and several window managers. With support for both 64-bit and 32-bit hardware, it comes in two versions, namely Full and Core.

Arc System Works has added Peni Parker to Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, while also revealing the Amazing Guardians team, a new automatic team-name feature, and an updated EVO Japan demo.

Newegg has a Ryzen 7 9800X3D, Asus TUF X870 motherboard, and 32 GB DDR5 RAM combo listed at a 20% discount. Along with the combo, a free copy of Crimson Desert, a 512 GB PCIe 4.0 SSD, and ESET antivirus is also included.

Developer Pearl Abyss has acknowledged that its latest game shipped with AI-produced artwork. The studio says it mistakenly failed to replace placeholders before the Crimson Desert release date. Steam also posted a disclaimer describing how the studio used generative AI tools.

The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin’s March 22 update fixes a sound bug, quest progression issues, shortcut resets, and several boss-related blockers ahead of the game’s grand launch.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach has launched on PC, and Kojima Productions is responding to complaints that the game felt too easy by adding a new top-tier difficulty setting, “To the Wilder,” also available on PS5. Billed by the studio as the “upper limit” of challenge, the mode intensifies Timefall damage and forces stricter resource management, pushing players to plan routes and rely on items that were previously optional.

Crimson Desert’s March 19 Steam launch drew hundreds of thousands of players, but Intel Arc GPU owners are being blocked by a “Graphics device not supported” error because Pearl Abyss does not officially support Arc cards. The studio disclosed the incompatibility only after release in its FAQ and is directing affected buyers to seek refunds, with no timeline offered for future support.

Intel is reportedly set to raise PC CPU prices by 10% amid rising component costs, including a sharp surge in memory prices. This move will likely increase pressure on PC makers and could lead to higher consumer device prices.

Microsoft’s new out-of-band Windows 11 update KB5085516 fixes the Microsoft account sign-in bug introduced after KB5079473 on Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 PCs.

A leak points to Intel launching the Arc B70 Pro and B65 Pro “Big Battlemage” workstation GPUs on March 25, 2025, with press materials outlining creator- and AI-focused specs rather than gaming positioning. Both cards reportedly ship with 32GB ECC GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, with the B70 Pro offering 32 Xe2 cores at 160–290W (about 230W reference) and the B65 Pro using 20 Xe2 cores up to 200W, while pricing and availability remain unconfirmed.

The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin is dealing with Version 1.0 launch issues, including audio problems, as Netmarble updates its official known-issues notice during Early Play.

Some Pearl Abyss developers reportedly recognized shortcomings in the Crimson Desert story. However, leadership dismissed these concerns and resisted any pushback. Randomly collecting features from popular games, reviewers label the resulting control scheme as overly complex.

The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin is now playable on PS5 and Steam through Early Play, while the full iOS, Android, and Google Play Games release is set for March 23.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Dev build 26300.8085 with Pointer Indicator, Magnifier changes, Wi-Fi fixes, and a redesigned Feedback Hub for Insiders.

Rumblings about an alternative to Steam have intrigued PlayStation fans. Unfortunately, a Bloomberg reporter doesn’t expect this new way to play PS5 exclusives to become a reality. Instead, Sony may cut back on the frequency of cross-platform single-player PC ports to protect console sales.

The ZimaCube 2 and ZimaCube Pro 2 NAS systems are finally available for pre-order. Starting at $799, the premium NAS family packs GPU support, PCIe expansion, as well as up to 64 GB RAM and 164 TB storage.

Microsoft has acknowledged a new known issue in Windows 11 update KB5079473 that can block Microsoft account sign-ins in apps, including Teams Free, OneDrive, Edge, Word, and Excel.

Compact, modular, and surprisingly powerful, the Khadas Mind Pro wants to be more than just a mini PC. With Intel Core Ultra X7, 64 GB RAM, and flexible expansions up to a gaming PC, it promises maximum versatility. But how good is its everyday performance really? Our test provides the answers.

Nacon has launched the RIG R5 Spear Max HD, a $149.99 wired gaming headset that targets audiophile-grade playback with 40mm GrapheneQ drivers tuned for under 0.3% distortion, a USB‑C DAC rated for 32-bit/384kHz, and Dolby Atmos support. The modular Snap+Lock design enables swappable ear cups and a reversible 6mm broadcast-style microphone, while broad plug-and-play compatibility spans PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch systems, iOS, and Android.

Crimson Desert is one of the most ambitious open-world games that involves a lot of outdoor areas as well as indoor settings. Not everything has been or can be optimized for visual perfection, but a new detailed video could help with the major issue of noise.

Valve wants to shake things up with CS2 and has introduced a new mechanic for reloads. For decades, reloading mid-magazine adds the remaining bullets from a fresh magazine for a top-off, but not anymore.

Some Crimson Desert reviews evaluated a build of the game with serious storage limitations. A critic explains that the developers released patches that expanded inventory, possibly affecting Metacritic scores. Without storage boxes, players may still have to deal with some release date headaches.

Capitalizing on the Crimson Desert release date hype, Maingear is launching a commemorative gaming PC. The configuration includes the powerful Ryzen 7 9850X3D gaming CPU and Sapphire Nitro+ RX 9070XT. Ornate illustrations inspired by Pywel adorn the chassis of the Crimson Desert PC.

Thanks to Asahi Remix 43, Mac users with Apple silicon can enjoy Fedora Linux 43 on their machines. In addition to RPM 6.0 and the DNF5 backend, the list of exclusive features for Apple hardware includes Mac Pro support and 120 Hz refresh for MacBook Pro 14/16, as well as support for M2 Pro/Max MacBook microphones.

With an estimated 400K Steam pre-orders before its release date, Crimson Desert hype has peaked. Some buyers may not be so enthusiastic about the game’s Metacritic score. Crimson Desert reviews highlight an immersive open world held back by awkward controls and quality-of-life issues.

Capcom artists may not approve of how DLSS 5 reshaped Grace in Resident Evil Requiem. Ubisoft developers also informed Insider Gaming that the Nvidia presentation took them by surprise. Nvidia stated that the publishers collaborated with the company before the controversial demo.

A new leak has hinted at two upcoming CPUs from AMD, the Ryzen 7 9750X and a Ryzen 5 9650X. These reportedly feature minor upgrades over the 9700X and 9600X, in line with a CPU refresh.

Dragonkin: The Banished is the newest ARPG to hit the market. Developed by indie developer Eko Software, it is a mix of tried-and-tested tropes and some fresh mechanics.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has dismissed gamers’ criticism that DLSS 5 homogenizes game visuals and “yassifies” character faces, calling detractors “completely wrong” after backlash to examples cited from titles like Resident Evil Requiem and Hogwarts Legacy. Huang argues DLSS 5 is “neural rendering” that applies generative AI at the geometry level under developer control rather than a post-processing filter, with its real-world visual and performance impact to be tested ahead of a gradual rollout in fall 2026.

Death Stranding 2 is all set for a March 19 launch on PC. Its PC version will get some quality-of-life features, such as ray-traced reflections, uncapped framerates and more.

Some players can’t contain their excitement before the Crimson Desert review embargo expires. A Korean YouTuber commented on the performance improvements Pearl Abyss has made since earlier builds. Exploration and combat are often punishing, but quality-of-life features can be surprisingly helpful (spoilers follow).

Microsoft has announced the next batch of games that Xbox Game Pass members will be able to download and play this month. The lineup includes Resident Evil 7, The Long Dark, and more.

Once built upon Ubuntu, Brazil-based Br OS is now using Debian as its foundation, and the latest update is less than a day old. While there is no official news yet, it is safe to assume that version 13.4 takes the whole experience one step forward with updated apps, a new kernel, and maybe also a few surprises.

With version 3.2, Peropesis continues to deliver a fresh yet old-school Linux experience by relying exclusively on the command line interface. This update comes with multiple refreshed packages, such as gnutls 3.8.12, git 2.53.0, ruby 4.0.1, Lua 5.5.0, and more. The 64-bit live ISO size is now 410 MB.