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Ex-Rockstar Games worker had concerns over generative AI use at GTA 6 studio, court leak shows
Some gamers believe another GTA 6 release date delay is inevitable. Unlike with other studios, not many fans worry that Rockstar Games will take shortcuts by using generative AI. Even so, evidence from a recent court hearing sugge...
Update | Naya Connect modular low-profile mechanical keyboard launches on Kickstarter, earns 20x funding in first day
The Naya Connect has officially launched on Kickstarter, and it appears as though the peripheral ecosystem based around the central low-profile mechanical keyboard is off to a smashing start, having reached its funding goal just six minutes after launch. Update: The Naya Connect Kickstarter has surpassed $295,000 in funding, as of January 14.
Forza Horizon 6 release date and pre-order info may have leaked before Xbox Developer Direct
According to a leaked pre-order advertisement, the Forza Horizon 6 release date looks set for May 2026. Xbox fans now also have some idea about how many cars they can immediately cruise around Japan in. Microsoft may confirm the d...
Deal | Steam free game: PvP drift game with open world and arcade vibes inspired by legendary anime gets 100% discount for limited time
Initial D was a late '90s anime about a young man embarking on his career as a drift racer in his classic Toyota AE86. Initial Drift Online, an arcade-style MMO drift racing game that hopes to capture some of that magic — tofu del...
Nvidia is reportedly increasing RTX 5060 and 5060 Ti 8GB supply while cutting back on 16GB models amid the ongoing memory crisis
Nvidia is reportedly adjusting its RTX 50 series supply strategy, with more focus on lower-VRAM models. The shift could impact the availability and pricing of higher-memory cards in the coming months.
Insta360 unveils 4K Link 2 Pro and Link 2c Pro webcams for gamers, social media streamers, and remote workers
The Insta360 Link 2 Pro and Link 2c Pro webcams come with AI-powered features and a large 1/1.3-inch sensor that makes it easier for gamers, social media stars, and remote workers to look and sound good in their live video broadca...
New Steam app cloud streams owned PS5 games without console, mimicking PS Portal feature
PSStream streams a wider selection of PS4 and PS5 games on PCs and the Steam Deck. Like the PS Portal handheld, gamers can cloud stream titles that aren't available through PS Plus Premium. Sony could request the app’s removal, as...
PC market grows due to fears of tariffs and DRAM prices, Lenovo remains market leader
Tariffs and rising DRAM and NAND prices shaped the PC market in 2025. Despite concerns about further price increases, customers still managed to boost sales, with Lenovo, Asus and Apple in particular selling significantly more dev...
Over 1 million players expected: New Minecraft-style sandbox MMO enters Early Access
Hytale, the upcoming sandbox MMO from Hypixel Studios, is set to enter Early Access on January 13, 2026. Combining a Minecraft-inspired visual style with MMO and RPG elements such as dungeons, boss fights and a deep combat system,...
Framework Desktop now costs up to $460 more due to RAM shortage
The DRAM crisis has claimed yet another victim: Framework’s compact gaming tower powered by AMD’s Ryzen Strix Halo. The company has increased prices across all variants to account for rising memory costs.
Minisforum MS-02 Ultra review: High-performance mini PC for professionals with up to 256 GB RAM, 25G LAN & PCIe
The Minisforum MS-02 Ultra combines powerful Intel Core Ultra hardware with extensive features in a compact format and is aimed at demanding users. With high CPU performance, a modern platform including integrated AI acceleration ...
A new flagship X3D branded Ryzen Pro chip could be on the way
A new leak has suggested that AMD has a more powerful X3D branded Ryzen Pro chip in the pipeline to top the current flagship Ryzen Pro 9000 series offering. It is expected to come with higher L3 cache and significantly higher TDP.
Fired Rockstar Games employees' case hits snag, as journalist may have seen GTA 6 leaks in Discord
Dismissed Rockstar Games workers won’t receive back pay while legal proceedings continue. A UK judge ruled that they haven’t yet proven that the GTA 6 studio engaged in union-busting. Also, gamers now know that a labor group’s Dis...
"Trying to help consumers" - Micron VP attempts to justify abandoning gamers for AI gold rush, says enterprise demand too lucrative to ignore
In a recent interview, a VP at Micron shed light on the company's decision of withdrawing from the consumer storage and memory market by pulling the plug on its Crucial brand. While the AI gold rush is undeniably lucrative for lar...
GOG's new owner says Steam is winning due to ease of use, not quality, while criticizing the platform for releasing hundreds of games daily that are "not super high quality"
Steam continues to dominate the PC gaming market in both players and revenue, but GOG’s new owner believes its success comes down to convenience, not content quality. He says GOG plans to compete by focusing on a curated library o...
Deal | This RTX 5060 Ti compact gaming PC, featuring $250 worth of RGB heatsink memory and an Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU, is currently selling at a discounted price of $1,099.99
HP’s Omen 16L gaming desktop, first unveiled at CES 2025, is now available with a newer Nvidia RTX 5000-series GPU at a reduced price. The compact pre-built pairs a modern Intel Core Ultra processor with updated graphics hardware,...
After Micron's greedy decision, SK Hynix could also exit consumer DRAM and NAND business
Micron exited the consumer DRAM market in December 2025, leaving Samsung and SK Hynix as the only two major suppliers. It is now rumored that SK Hynix may follow Micron's lead, stopping the production of consumer DRAM and NAND chi...
Steam sets a new all-time concurrent player record after surpassing 42 million users online
According to the latest data, Steam has broken its own concurrent user record once again, crossing the 42 million mark in early 2026.
Cyberpunk 2077 and Red Dead Redemption 2 tested at 4K Ultra on SteamOS and Windows 11, offering a snapshot of Linux gaming in 2026
Linux-based gaming platforms such as SteamOS continue to gain attention as alternatives to Windows. To explore how they compare in real-world use, YouTuber ETA Prime tested an all-AMD desktop PC running both Windows 11 Pro and Ste...
After RAM and SSDs, PSUs and CPU coolers are next in line for price hikes
After memory and SSD prices surged due to the AI boom, power supplies and CPU cooling solutions now appear to be next in line for price increases, per the latest news from China.
Monster Hunter Wilds resale value drops to as low as 11 cents (¥0.18), but a Switch 2 port may revive interest
Less than a year after its release date, the Monster Hunter Wilds price has plummeted in some countries. Japanese buyers can score a used copy of the Capcom game for $3 or less. A Monster Hunter Wilds Switch 2 version may boost it...
Xbox confirms highly anticipated zombies game is coming to Game Pass next week
Xbox has confirmed that an upcoming zombie management game will join Xbox Game Pass as a day-one release next week. It will be available to PC players through Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
Nvidia is giving away an RTX 5090 with a custom 007 First Light wrap
Nvidia has announced a new special giveaway. The grand prize is the flagship RTX 5090 with a custom 007 First Light wrap. Entries are currently open but will close in a few days.
Deal | Lowest price ever: Massive medieval strategy game with large-scale tactical battles is currently 35% off on Steam
Manor Lords is currently available on Steam with a 35% discount, dropping its price to the lowest it has ever reached. If you’ve been waiting to try one of the most praised medieval strategy games in recent years, this is a good t...
Fable reboot could release on PS5 on day one, as more Xbox exclusive games go cross-platform
Video Games Chronicle has learned that Microsoft will release Fable on the PS5. The debate now is whether it will ship day one on Xbox and PC, or on multiple consoles. With fewer Xbox exclusive games, a leaker suspects that a prio...
Ironside Computers is giving away an RTX 5070 gaming PC worth over $2,000
Ironside Computers and Zacho Builds are hosting a worldwide giveaway for a high-end gaming PC worth over $2,000. It features the RTX 5070 paired with AMD's Ryzen 7 7800X3D.
Gaming performance meets custom charm: Lemokey P2 HE hands-on review
Keychron's best and brightest. The Lemokey P2 HE checks off everything that makes an excellent Hall effect gaming keyboard and then some. If you're looking for your first gaming keyboard and subscribe to the "buy once, cry once" philosophy, the Lemokey P2 HE should be at the top of your shopping list. As good as it is, the P2 HE still lacks one feature that would make it the best Hall effect gaming keyboard for enthusiasts.
RTX 50 Super GPUs may be delayed indefinitely, as Nvidia prioritizes AI during memory shortage
It’s looking increasingly likely that the RTX 50 Super series may never ship. A fresh rumor claims Nvidia has told third-party manufacturers that the release is on hold indefinitely. With high memory prices and a shortage, Nvidia ...
Store asks buyer to pay higher DDR5 RAM price after purchase, blaming AI for volatile memory market
With unstable memory costs, gamers are discovering that no purchase is safe. PC-Canada is facing accusations of extorting a buyer for additional money on a DDR5 RAM sale. The retailer argues that suppliers regularly change costs, ...
Minisforum MS-02 Ultra review: Workstation as a mini PC with Intel Core Ultra, PCIe & high-speed network
Lots of power, lots of network, little space. The Minisforum MS-02 Ultra combines powerful Intel Core Ultra hardware with an exceptionally extensive range of features in a compact format. Thanks to its high computing power, integrated AI acceleration, and versatile expansion and network options, it is aimed at demanding users. Does the MS-02 Ultra 2025 belong to the top class of mini PCs? Our test provides the answers.
Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX | Intel Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Meteor / Arrow Lake) | 3.5 kg
Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX | Intel Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Meteor / Arrow Lake) | 3.5 kg
Razer offers Forge AI Dev Workstations to AI developers: Custom-built Xeon W and Threadripper Pro desktops
Razer has unveiled the Forge AI Dev Workstation, a custom-built desktop designed to handle AI development projects. The offering eliminates the need to figure out how to build systems with up to four powerful Nvidia GPUs, and Inte...
GTA 6 release date delay is still possible, after report that game is not "content complete"
It’s not a certainty that GTA 6 will dominate the 2026 holiday season. A Bloomberg reporter revealed that Rockstar Games has yet to finalize essential content for the game. An earlier GTA 6 leak suggested that the studio had alrea...
Next Xbox console rumored to be a Windows PC, but Microsoft could debut other hardware in 2026
More rumblings about the new Xbox console are providing a clearer picture of the upcoming system. A report describes how it will depend on the Windows full-screen experience for navigation. Microsoft could also debut a new control...
Nvidia's RTX 60 series GPUs will reportedly launch in the second half of 2027
A reliable leaker claims that Nvidia's next-gen GPUs, the RTX 60 series lineup, will be based on the Rubin architecture and are set to launch in the second half of next year.
Insider confirms Fallout 3 and New Vegas remasters are in the works, addressing TV show countdown
Viewers may not see any gaming announcements made during the Fallout TV show season 2 finale. Still, an Xbox insider verified that Bethesda is revisiting Fallout 3 and plans a Fallout: New Vegas remaster. Frustrated fans had antic...
Thunderbolt 5 dock for Apple Mac mini: Satechi CubeDock adds ports, M.2 SSD and 140W Power Delivery
The Satechi CubeDock features an aluminum enclosure that is modeled almost exactly after the Apple Mac mini, except for the logo, ventilation openings and the position of the power button. With a total of four Thunderbolt 5 ports,...
Lenovo launches the Yoga Pro 27UD-10 4K OLED monitor to complement its laptops for creators
Lenovo is confident enough in its Yoga Pro 9i Aura to design an OLED monitor for the laptop. A new 4K QD-OLED display adds more desktop space to the notebook while mirroring its color accuracy. The Yoga Pro 27UD-10 also ships with...
Lenovo's Low-Profile Mechanical Keyboard & Mouse have a translucent design
Alongside a plethora of new computers, Lenovo also announced a handful of accessories at CES 2026. Among them are the Lenovo 900 wireless low-profile mechanical keyboard and Lenovo 900 wireless mouse, both of which have multi-devi...
Lenovo ThinkCentre X: High-end gaming and productivity PC with up to RTX 5090 and 256 GB DDR5 memory arrives with premium design
Lenovo has revealed its latest pre-built tower PC at CES 2026, dubbed the ThinkCentre X. The 34-liter high-end PC seemingly packs a ton of powerful hardware, including up to a Core Ultra 9 CPU paired with up to 256 GB of DDR5 memo...
ThinkCentre X AIO Aura Edition all-in-one arrives with unusual shape and powerful Intel Panther Lake CPUs
Folks who prefer to stack their displays on top of one another will be pleased with Lenovo's latest AIO. Instead of going ultra-wide, Lenovo has opted to go ultra-tall with the ThinkCentre X AIO, which will hit shelves soon with p...
Despite high memory prices, 007 First Light system requirements recommend 32GB RAM for 1080p
Spying with James Bond in 007 First Light could challenge lower-end machines. Newly released recommended system requirements list a high amount of RAM for 1080p/60fps gameplay. A memory shortage resulting in higher costs have made...
First Xbox Game Pass lineup of 2026 announced, featuring Star Wars Outlaws, Resident Evil Village, and more
Microsoft has revealed the list of games joining the Xbox Game Pass library this month. Brews & Bastards and Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition will be available starting today, while the remaining games will be added over time.
Corsair's new Galleon 100 SD mechanical keyboard has a whole Stream Deck built-in, but it's not cheap
The Corsair Galleon 100 SD is a near full-size mechanical keyboard with a built-in Stream Deck. Featuring a 720 x 180 screen, 8000 Hz polling rate, dials, and hot-swappable keys, the keyboard is available for preorder for $349.99.
Asus TUF Gaming desktops upgraded for 2026 with AMD Radeon 9060 XT and Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs
Asus has updated its TUF Gaming T500 and TUF Gaming TM500 for 2026. Offered with AMD and Intel processors, the pair will be configurable with modern AMD and Nvidia desktop GPUs plus 64 GB of DDR5 RAM too.
Asus launches V500 Mini Tower desktop PC with up to 64GB RAM and GeForce RTX 4060
The Asus V500 Mini Tower desktop PC is designed for homes and businesses. It has ample ports, an optical drive, and expansion slots for adding more RAM and storage.
AMD Ryzen AI Halo packs 16 CPU cores and Radeon 8060S into sleek mini PC
AMD has unveiled a mini PC that is designed to be more than just stylish. Thanks to a Ryzen Strix Halo processor with 16 processor cores and an integrated Radeon 8060S, the mini-PC promises first-class performance.
Steam generated $1.6 billion in gross revenue in December 2025, its highest-grossing month yet
According to a new report from Alinea Analytics, Steam generated $1.6 billion in gross revenue last month, which is 22.7% higher compared to December 2024.
Corsair quietly raises DDR5 RAM prices significantly two days after issuing 40% discount coupons
Corsair issued 40% discount codes as a goodwill gesture after canceling DDR5 RAM orders. However, it appears the company quietly raised memory prices shortly afterward.
Dell UltraSharp 32 QD-OLED 4K monitor is world's first QD-OLED monitor with Anti-Glare Low-Reflectance coating
Dell has taken the wraps off the new UltraSharp 32 QD-OLED monitor at CES 2025. The monitor features a 32-inch QD-OLED panel with 4K resolution, 100% DCI-P3 coverage, and a 120 Hz refresh rate. The UltraSharp U3226Q also rocks the...
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