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Resident Evil Requiem Steelbook Deluxe Edition for PS5 shown

Resident Evil Requiem copies leak before release date, revealing the fate of characters

The Resident Evil Requiem release date is over a week away, but fans are already dodging spoilers. Some buyers managed to find a copy of the Capcom game and are sharing their thoughts. Early impressions reveal whether popular characters will survive the campaign (spoilers in article).

Adam Corsetti, 18 Feb 2026 01:22

Cats in Mewgenics.

Mewgenics has surpassed one million copies sold in just a week, generating over $23 million in revenue

Mewgenics was finally released on PC around a week ago, and in just a short period, it has managed to sell over one million copies, which translates to over $23 million in revenue.

Abdul Haddi, 17 Feb 2026 20:21

Highguard may be on its last legs

Update | Highguard website’s abrupt shutdown has players assuming the worst

Highguard’s official website has been inoperable for the past few hours. It redirects to a static page, and many have taken this as a sign of the game’s imminent shutdown. Update: The website may have been compromised.

Anil Ganti, 17 Feb 2026 19:45

Promotional image for Crimson Desert.

Crimson Desert could dethrone GTA 6 as GOTY, game dev admires potential

Game animator Mike York has shared his thoughts on Crimson Desert and its potential. He believes that the game could keep players hooked for 1,000s of hours, and that it could be a great game to get lost in like Red Dead Redemption 2.

Vineet Washington, 17 Feb 2026 19:03

Asus notes that it's evaluating and pursuing further legal action to reach a fair resolution. Pictured: front of the Zenbook A14.

Asus confirms sales suspension for select laptops and PCs after Nokia HEVC ruling

Following a Munich court ruling, Asus has confirmed that it has suspended direct sales of select laptops and desktop PCs in Germany. The company stated that after-sales services will remain unaffected while it evaluates further legal options.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 17 Feb 2026 17:48

The ProArt Keyboard KD300 comes in a single finish.

ProArt Keyboard KD300: Asus releases new 65% wireless keyboard with global launch coming

Asus has now released its ProArt Keyboard KD300 wireless keyboard. With a 65% layout and RX Red Low-Profile optical switches, the ProArt Keyboard KD300 also offers tri-mode connectivity like the MX Keys Mini, but with a more premium overall finish.

Alex Alderson, 17 Feb 2026 17:31

Community reports on Reddit claim Windows 11’s KB5077181 update may be linked to new in-game stuttering and GPU slowdowns on some PCs

Reddit erupts over KB5077181: New update triggers rhythmic gaming stutter

Windows 11’s February 2026 cumulative update, KB5077181 (Builds 26100.7840/26200.7840), is drawing fresh gamer complaints about in-game stuttering, with some users reporting a workaround: disabling Fullscreen Optimizations.

Darryl Linington, 17 Feb 2026 17:12

Second Xbox Game Pass lineup for February 2026.

Xbox announces 8 new games coming to Game Pass soon

Microsoft has announced yet another lineup of games that Game Pass members will be able to download and play soon. The lineup includes some popular hits, such as Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, The Witcher 3, and more.

Abdul Haddi, 17 Feb 2026 15:29

Ryzen 7 9850X3D has a boost clock of 5.6 GHz.

New fastest gaming CPU: Ryzen 7 9850X3D outperforms Ryzen 7 9800X3D in gaming but consumes 32% more power

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D reportedly outperforms the Ryzen 7 9800X3D to become the best gaming CPU money can buy. This also means that Intel's Core i9-14900K and the flagship Core Ultra 9 285K also don't stand a chance against the Ryzen 7 9850X3D. However, the Ryzen 7 9850X3D consumes a lot of power.

Fawad Murtaza, 17 Feb 2026 14:07

Steam Community Awards banner is shown

Developers complain about Steam moderation, with bigotry rampant in reviews and forums

Gamers may have noticed that Steam reviews and forums have become increasingly toxic. Developers also want Valve to moderate bigotry and off-topic remarks. In a The Guardian article, they accuse the marketplace of ignoring requests to remove hateful comments.

Adam Corsetti, 17 Feb 2026 01:50

Grimhaven is an ARPG made by former Diablo developers

Darkhaven: New ARPG by former Diablo developers gets playable demo on Steam

A demo version of Darkhaven is now available on Steam. It features some unique elements heretofore unseen in mainstream ARPGs, such as a fully explorable world with destructible terrain and the ability to construct walls on command.

Anil Ganti, 16 Feb 2026 22:53

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth shown on gaming PC

Final Fantasy 7 Remake director calls PS5 Pro "mid-range", with PC as his "lead platform"

No longer a PlayStation exclusive, Square Enix’s preferred platform for Final Fantasy games has changed. Developers aim to make Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 shine brightest on PCs. The studio will optimize it for the PS5 and PS5 Pro, but console players may need to accept sparser environments.

Adam Corsetti, 16 Feb 2026 22:10

Crimson Desert's developer has some good news for prospective buyers

Developer confirms Crimson Desert will have no post-launch microtransactions

Crimson Desert will launch without microtransactions of any kind. Will Powers, one of the game’s developers, has just confirmed it in a recent interview.

Anil Ganti, 16 Feb 2026 21:12

GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs with 16 GB or more VRAM are now super expensive.

RTX 5070 Ti supply crunch pushes price by 25% to $1,000 in US while RX 9070 XT also suffers 21% price hike

The supply crunch affecting the RTX 5070 Ti has resulted in the price of the GPU rising by 25% in the US. The GPU now costs $1,000 on average. The RX 9070 XT, AMD's value-oriented answer to the RTX 5070 Ti, has also suffered a 21% price hike. The GPU now reportedly sits at $700 in North America.

Fawad Murtaza, 16 Feb 2026 14:02

Microsoft signage stands in front of the corporate campus building

Windows 11 KB5077181: Update causes boot loops, DHCP errors, and sign-in failures

Microsoft’s Windows 11 KB5077181 update (Builds 26100.7840 / 26200.7840) is reportedly triggering infinite boot loops and SENS sign-in failures. Despite officially fixing previous boot bugs, users are encountering new DHCP networking regressions and 0x800f0983 installation errors.

Darryl Linington, 16 Feb 2026 13:12

Next steps will likely depend on appeals and licensing discussions. Pictured: the rear of the Asus ROG Strix G16 G615 gaming laptop.

Asus and Acer hit with laptop and PC sales ban amid Nokia HEVC patent dispute in Germany

A court ruling in Munich has forced Acer and Asus to suspend direct PC and laptop sales in Germany following a patent dispute with Nokia. It’s over the HEVC codec, but retailers can still sell existing inventory as appeals and licensing negotiations move forward.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 16 Feb 2026 08:45

Michael from GTA 5 is shown

GTA 5 mod shrinks file size to 2.5GB, as high storage prices force drastic measures

Even with 2013 origins, GTA 5 now demands more than 100GB of install space. A new mod creates a much lighter, more portable version of the title. While players could avoid pricey storage upgrades, they may decide that the visual downgrades forced by the GTA 5 mod aren’t acceptable.

Adam Corsetti, 16 Feb 2026 00:24

PlayStation Plus Premium and Extra see a big price drop during Sony’s Lunar New Year sale

Sony is currently offering a big discount on PlayStation Plus. The Premium tier is 35% off, and existing customers can also upgrade their plans at discounted prices.

Abdul Haddi, 15 Feb 2026 11:38

Ryzen 9000 series promotional image.

Deal | Ryzen 7 9850X3D drops to $399.99 on Newegg for a limited time

The Ryzen 7 9850X3D was launched a few weeks ago, on January 29, and Newegg is already offering a big discount on it. While it normally costs $499, Newegg has knocked $100 off.

Abdul Haddi, 14 Feb 2026 18:20

Acer confirms price hike for multiple products from February 20

Different companies have already increased the prices of their products due to the ongoing memory crisis, and it seems like Acer is the next one to raise prices.

Abdul Haddi, 14 Feb 2026 17:49

Humble's Overwhelmingly Positive bundle and the Steam Deck.

Deal | Latest Humble Bundle offers 8 Steam Deck games with Overwhelmingly Positive reviews for $15

Humble has launched another solid bundle. This one is called Overwhelmingly Positive, and it focuses on quality rather than quantity. It offers eight games in total, and you can take them home for just $15.

Abdul Haddi, 14 Feb 2026 15:54

Made for tinkerers and beginners alike: ZSA Voyager ergonomic low profile mechanical keyboard and Navigator track ball hands-on review

Take a trip down the rabbit hole. The ZSA Voyager takes keyboard customisation to the next level. In our review, we figure out who this split, low-profile, ergonomic keyboard is for and whether or not it's worth the sky-high price it commands. Together with the ZSA Navigator track ball, the Voyager is a strong contender for a do-it-all portable ergonomic workstation keyboard.

Julian van der Merwe, 14 Feb 2026 13:00

Resident Evil Requiem banner with Grace and Alyssa Ashcroft

Resident Evil Requiem DLC and Resident Evil 10 release dates may be sooner than expected

A new update from a Capcom insider would be welcome news for horror fans. Dusk Golem anticipates the publisher prioritizing Resident Evil Requiem DLC, potentially featuring Alyssa Ashcroft. The Resident Evil 10 release date could also be on a fast track, with 2029 as a possibility.

Adam Corsetti, 14 Feb 2026 02:19

Flagship Nova Lake-S desktop CPU is expected to pack 16 P-cores, 32 E-cores, and 4 LP E-cores.

Intel Nova Lake power consumption leak reveals double the PL2 of Arrow Lake making beefy cooling solutions necessity

A complete table showing the PL1, PL2, PL3, and PL4 power limits of Intel Nova Lake has leaked online. The figures leaked show a PL2 of close to 500 W for the dual-compute-tile high-end/flagship Nova Lake CPUs.

Fawad Murtaza, 13 Feb 2026 23:32

Corsair Vengeance Light Kit and DDR5 RAM are shown

As memory prices rise, Corsair changes DDR5 RAM packaging to combat fake modules

Corsair has a new strategy to curtail fraudulent returns and sellers intent on scamming buyers. Revamped packaging for Vengeance DDR5 RAM makes it more challenging to hide fake memory inside. Despite the change, there have been claims of Corsair itself exploiting the shortage.

Adam Corsetti, 13 Feb 2026 17:38

The combined sales of AMD Ryzen and Intel Core CPUs have dropped considerably.

Amazon January CPU sales tank 51% year-over-year as high RAM and SSD prices kill budget desktop builds

The latest Amazon US CPU sales data for January 2026 shows a concerning trend. Many consumers are not buying new CPUs, as CPU sales have seen an enormous 51% decline from January 2025 to January 2026. The relative position of AMD Ryzen and Intel Core processors has remained unchanged, as AMD CPUs remain at the top of the sales chart.

Fawad Murtaza, 13 Feb 2026 12:02

Banner for High on Life 2 is shown

High on Life 2 studio says PS5 was always "lead platform", after dropping Xbox exclusivity

The Squanch Games CEO reveals why High on Life 2 isn't releasing as an Xbox exclusive. Despite the first shooter debuting on Microsoft’s consoles, it was most successful on PlayStation. The executive also suggests that Xbox Game Pass has lost subscribers after price increases.

Adam Corsetti, 13 Feb 2026 03:05

An example of Samsung Display's new QD-OLED Penta Tandem technology.

Official: New QD-OLED Penta Tandem monitors launching globally in 2026

Samsung Display has announced plans to release new high-end OLED monitors this year. Falling under new QD-OLED Penta Tandem branding, the new monitors will join recent 27-inch and 32-inch examples that already benefit from its five-stack and EL 3.0 technologies.

Alex Alderson, 12 Feb 2026 20:25

Microsoft signage stands in front of the corporate campus building

Windows Secure Boot 2026: Microsoft issues final warning over expiring certificates

Microsoft warns that 2011 Secure Boot certificates expire in June 2026. Is your PC ready? We look at the OEM roadmap and how to verify your firmware status.

Darryl Linington, 12 Feb 2026 09:27

Resident Evil Requiem Deluxe Edition Switch 2 cover is shown

Amazon cancels Resident Evil Requiem Deluxe Edition pre-orders weeks before release date

Resident Evil games have a devoted following who can’t resist collector’s items. Sadly, Amazon is nullifying Resident Evil Requiem Deluxe Edition pre-orders, making the steelbook elusive. Irritating gamers, scalpers are reselling the Capcom title on eBay for handsome profits.

Adam Corsetti, 12 Feb 2026 01:39

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti launched back in April 2025 at a starting price of $429.

RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB and RTX 5070 prices are reportedly much closer now than at launch after sharp increase

It is now reported that the price of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB has increased quite a lot in Germany. The GPU is now much closer in price to the RTX 5070 than at launch. The RTX 5070 has reportedly also seen a sharp price hike.

Fawad Murtaza, 11 Feb 2026 21:14

Tokugawa Takechiyo in Nioh 3.

Nioh 3 sees massive early success with 700,000 copies sold in just four days, generating over $50 million in revenue

Nioh 3 was released on February 6, and according to a new report, the game has already sold over 700,000 copies across Steam and PlayStation 5. This translates to over $50 million in gross revenue.

Abdul Haddi, 11 Feb 2026 17:15

Mewgenics is now available on Steam

Cat-themed Roguelite launches on Steam with over 3,500 overwhelmingly positive reviews and 10% discount

Mewgenics, a turn-based Roguelite made by the creator of The Binding of Isaas, launched to over 65,000 concurrent players on Steam. As its name suggests, the game is themed around breeding cats.

Anil Ganti, 11 Feb 2026 14:07

Microsoft signage stands in front of the corporate campus building

Windows 11 February 2026 Patch: KB5077181 and KB5075941 fix zero-days, shutdown bugs

Microsoft’s February 2026 Windows 11 updates (KB5077181 and KB5075941) add security patches, bug fixes, and new Secure Boot rollout signals ahead of certificate expirations starting in June 2026.

Darryl Linington, 11 Feb 2026 11:58

Intel Nova Lake will use segmented Compute and SoC tiles like Intel Panther Lake pictured here.

Extreme Intel Nova Lake 400+ W PL2 leaks for high-end and flagship Nova Lake desktop CPUs

High-end Intel Nova Lake-S desktop CPUs are shaping up to be quite power hungry. According to recent reports, the flagship 52-core Intel Core Ultra 400 Nova Lake CPU could have power consumption in line with HEDT processors. However, even with an enforced PL2, Intel Nova Lake might still consume considerably more than Arrow Lake.

Fawad Murtaza, 11 Feb 2026 11:41

Banner for Allumeria is shown

Update | Microsoft issues DMCA takedown of Minecraft-like Steam game, raising copyright debate

Steam is full of voxel survival games inspired by Minecraft. Even so, Microsoft believes that Allumeria violates copyrights by using all-too-familiar graphics or gameplay. Now delisted, its developer is considering how to respond to the DMCA takedown. Update: DMCA strike removed Feb 11th.

Adam Corsetti, 11 Feb 2026 00:46

Microsoft signage stands in front of the corporate campus building

Microsoft sets 2026 deadline for Secure Boot certificate expiration

Microsoft has issued new guidance warning that 2011 Secure Boot certificates begin expiring in June 2026. Windows updates are rolling out 2023 replacement certificates, with some PCs requiring OEM firmware updates.

Darryl Linington, 10 Feb 2026 21:29

Intel Nova Lake will use the Intel 18A process node like the Intel Panther Lake pictured here.

Eye-watering Intel Nova Lake 52-core flagship CPU power consumption leaks

Intel's next-generation Nova Lake desktop CPUs are expected to land by the end of 2026. When the Core Ultra 400 desktop processors do release, the flagship 52-core CPU is reported to consume an absurd amount of power under full load.

Fawad Murtaza, 10 Feb 2026 11:17

Mobile Graphics Cards - Benchmark List

Mobile Graphics Cards - Benchmark List

Sort and filter through all currently available mobile graphics cards by performance or specification.

Klaus Hinum, 10 Feb 2026 11:02

Lenovo AI servers are shown

With memory shortage worsening, Lenovo executive tells buyers to act fast for lowest prices

Lenovo’s North American President is unusually candid about the AI boom's impact. In a recent interview, he advised that partners commit to orders before the memory shortage depletes stock levels. Large and small businesses often find that servers, laptops, and desktops sell out within 24 hours.

Adam Corsetti, 10 Feb 2026 02:29

Contrary to an earlier rumour, Nvidia might actually launch a new GPU in 2026

Nvidia reportedly planning to launch a high-end gaming graphics card sometime in late 2026

A new report from Overclockers says Nvidia could launch a new graphics card this year. The source explicitly stated it is not related to the RTX 50 Super lineup, which was widely believed to launch in 2026.

Anil Ganti, 09 Feb 2026 15:09

The OneOdio Solocaster is an entry-level audio mixer with useful sound and voice effects.

OneOdio Solocaster hands-on: Portable entry-level audio mixer

Portable livestreaming. The OneOdio Solocaster offers podcasters and livestreamers a capable audio mixer that can be used to make broadcasts from their laptops in remote locations. Gamers can use it to change their voices while gaming on their PlayStations.

David Chien, 09 Feb 2026 07:38

Banner for Overwatch Reign of Talon update is shown

Overwatch player count surges after name change and planned update, passing Battlefield 6

Audiences are embracing the Blizzard shooter formerly known as Overwatch 2. After announcing a new storyline and fresh heroes, the Overwatch player count is matching 2023 highs. The free-to-play game recorded more participation on Steam than Battlefield 6 and Black Ops 7.

Adam Corsetti, 08 Feb 2026 22:30

Banner for Horizon Hunters Gathering is shown

Horizon Hunters Gathering reportedly delays Horizon 3, as Sony prioritizes multiplayer PS5 game

Fans expecting Horizon 3 to arrive by 2027 are panicking over a new rumor from an insider. Guerrilla Games may be devoting most of its resources to the newly announced Horizon Hunters Gathering. The live service PS5 game could delay the release date of the third mainline single-player adventure.

Adam Corsetti, 08 Feb 2026 00:13

Resident Evil 4: Remake is receiving a (justified) mob of angry reviews on PC.

Resident Evil 4 PC Remake DRM swap tanks FPS and reviews

The latest Resident Evil 4 Remake update replaces Denuvo DRM for Enigma Protector DRM, a move that has proven controversial due to high performance impact.

Christopher Harper, 07 Feb 2026 20:32

32-inch LG Ultragear OLED gaming monitor is shown

3000 hour LG OLED monitor burn-in test reveals minor defects, with Overwatch 2 a culprit

Some buyers are now gravitating toward Mini-LED technology to avoid regrets. Still, a new 3000-hour burn-in test suggests that the OLED monitor issue may be overblown. Overwatch 2 caused the most defects due to high-contrast bars and indicators that remain in the same position.

Adam Corsetti, 07 Feb 2026 02:18

LG Ultragear (27GS93QE-B) 27-inch OLED gaming monitor.

Deal | Sleek 240 Hz, 1440p OLED gaming monitor with Nvidia G-Sync compatibility drops to all-time-low price in Amazon sale

LG's 27-inch Ultragear OLED 27GS93QE gaming monitor is currently 44% off on Amazon, bringing it down to a previous record-low price last seen on Black Friday. The LG UltraGear OLED 27 features a 1440p resolution, 240 Hz refresh rate, and VRR for both Nvidia and AMD GPUs.

Julian van der Merwe, 06 Feb 2026 23:29

Banner for PC Game Pass is shown

Xbox Game Pass could merge Premium and PC tiers, while adding more third-party games

Microsoft apparently isn’t finished revamping Xbox Game Pass subscriptions. The Verge believes the company could combine PC Game Pass with Premium, denying some gamers day-one releases. Ultimate or other tiers may see Xbox add more games through third-party services.

Adam Corsetti, 06 Feb 2026 22:51

Shooting zombies in Dying Light.

Deal | From $24.99 to just $2.99: Popular open-world zombies game with over 88,000 positive reviews hits lowest-ever price on Steam

One of the most popular zombie games has just dropped to its lowest-ever price on Steam. The discounted edition also comes packed with plenty of extra content.

Abdul Haddi, 06 Feb 2026 01:34

Xbox Elite Series 2 controllers are shown

New Xbox controllers including Elite Series 3 could release in 2026 with cloud gaming support

There are more signs that Microsoft will unveil multiple new Xbox controllers in 2026. The Verge believes that the rumored Sebile may finally surface with cloud gaming connectivity. Also, the Elite Series 3 controller could ship as a follow-up to the existing pro-grade peripheral.

Adam Corsetti, 06 Feb 2026 01:26

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