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For those looking out for a new mid-tower gaming PC case with decent airflow, the Corsair 4000D has always been a solid choice. The company has now started selling the Frame 4000D LCD, which packs the 14.5-inch Xeneon Edge touchscreen display attached to its side.

Gigabyte will soon start manufacturing in India joining the likes of OEMs such as Asus, Acer, HP, and Lenovo. The company's India manufacturing will start off with motherboards with plans to scale up to monitors and laptops in the future. Gigabyte has not yet disclosed details of its contract manufacturing partner, which models would be manufactured in the country, or any projections.

It may surprise fans to learn that Black Ops 7 still has more support than its rivals. Despite superior Battlefield 6 and Arc Raiders player counts on Steam, Call of Duty boasts greater engagement on consoles. Arc Raiders dominates on PC, but that supremacy hasn’t translated to the PS5 or Xbox.

A mysterious addition to the Square Enix YouTube channel is fueling more speculation about The Game Awards. A Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 trailer is one scenario, following encouraging updates. Director Naoki Hamaguchi recently discussed how the upcoming event is ideal for major announcements.

Razer is bringing back the Boomslang as an homage to its first ever gaming mouse from 1999. The company is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.

An enterprising YouTuber has built a fully wireless split ergonomic mechanical keyboard with support for a track point, dual customisable knobs, and a focus on portability. The keyboard uses ZMK firmware, which is known for its hyper-efficient operation, and the design, along with build instructions, will be available on GitHub soon as an open-source project.

Arc Raiders will get its much-awaited winter update in less than a week. While it is unclear what that will entail, players are excited for the new cosmetic and gameplay changes that it will bring.

Gamers may no longer see rapid-fire releases for Call of Duty: Black Ops and Modern Warfare. In the wake of disappointing Black Ops 7 sales, Activision will now stagger release dates for its shooter games. It has also scheduled a free trial of the latest Black Ops experience for next week.

After endless speculation, it’s now clearer what the mysterious The Game Awards statue will celebrate. MP1st found recent European trademarks referencing the Divinity CRPG series. With one attached image matching the artwork's design, Larian Studios' next game could be Divinity 3.

Monitors Unboxed has followed up its 18-month OLED monitor burn-in test with the latest 21-month update. The long-term burn-in testing revealed that the MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED gaming monitor shows further panel degradation in areas that were previously affected by burn-in. However, the overall situation remains positive for the OLED monitor.

An internet user has managed to somehow do the unthinkable - find a shockingly good deal on a gaming PC in 2025. The powerful gaming PC, rocking an RTX 4070 Ti Super gaming GPU and 64 GB DDR5-6000 RAM, was bought for just $600 - cheaper than the price of the memory alone.

The Cooler Master NR200 is a very decent mini ITX PC case. The product is particularly excellent for those who are new to SFF PC builds, courtesy of its spacious nature. Currently available for an all-time low price on Amazon, the NR200 is a great purchase.

After a long wait, Naya has finally finalised the design for the Float add-on for its premium split ergonomic wireless mechanical keyboard. The Float module is effectively an alternative to the infamous 3Dconnexion Space Mouse, and Naya is planning to release the Float module for its wireless mechanical keyboards sometime in December.

An investor argues that several Square Enix games cost too much to develop. New data reveals the exorbitant amount of money needed to finish Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade and Rebirth. Final Fantasy 16 was much cheaper in comparison, but critics found its gameplay overly simplified.

Optimum, the YouTuber infamous for his minimalist gaming setups, has redesigned his custom 3D printed gaming mouse, the Zer0mouse, with all-new materials and a claimed massive increase in durability. The Zer0mouse project is still 3D printed on Formlabs printers, but the combination of structural tweaks and the new, more flexible printing resin, make it more durable.

Collections of older games haven’t appeased fans waiting for a new Mega Man title. Capcom may finally endorse Mega Man 12, as it looks to bring the franchise to new audiences. With the publisher seeking more revenue, Devil May Cry and Ace Attorney are other Capcom games likely to return.

Everything points to the current-gen AMD Radeon RX 9000 GPUs becoming more expensive in the coming months. According to Moore's Law Is Dead, gamers can expect RDNA 4 GPUs like the RX 9070 to go back to their early 2025 prices when there was practically no RDNA 4 supply at the official MSRPs.

Before the proposed Netflix Warner Bros. acquisition, the streamer pondered bidding for EA. Bloomberg details how its leadership had second thoughts after considering stock evaluations. EA’s AAA games include sports franchises, but Warner Bros. Games may be a better complement to Netflix content.

Valve may consider shifting the burden of finding affordable components to buyers. A prominent leaker proposes selling a barebones Steam Machine without memory, storage, or controller. The company could still offer the $399 gaming PC even after the DDR5 RAM shortage exhausts its supply of parts.

Microsoft’s Xbox Full Screen Experience (FSE) is now accessible on standard Windows 11 desktops and laptops through the Insider programme, offering a console-style launcher, streamlined navigation and reduced background overhead. Early testing by a popular YouTuber highlights lower RAM usage and multitasking behaviour similar to Xbox consoles as Microsoft continues refining the feature ahead of wider availability.

The stylistic action-RPG Phantom Blade Zero will play a role at The Game Awards 2025. Developed by the Chinese S-Game studio, it aims to turn all combatants into skilled martial artists. After a release date announcement at the show, players can discover how it differs from souls-like games.

One of the most beloved Star Wars games may soon reemerge on PCs and consoles. A respected leaker has provided more hints about what title could make headlines at The Game Awards. The Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake is overdue for an update, but a new title is also possible.

Cyberpunk platformer Replaced has finally received a confirmed release date following years of delay. The game will launch on March 12, 2026, on multiple platforms.

Dell will soon raise prices of its PCs by up to 20 percent as high DRAM costs continue to bite. Lenovo is reportedly also informing customers that its wares are getting more expensive early in 2026.

The latest premium custom mechanical keyboard from Wuque Studio features a built-in custom mechanical watch movement that ticks along with you as you type. The Nama, named after the scientific name for the mammoth, is an exercise in excess, weighing in at up to 8.8 kg, depending on the case material, and was designed as an ode to Wuque Studio's manufacturing capabilities.

Zotac may be inventing excuses to deny warranty coverage of an RTX 5070i graphics card. A gamer filed an RMA due to a noisy fan, but the company claims the GPU is beyond repair. Referencing PCB scratches that appear minor, Zotac proposes binning the pricey RTX 50 series card.

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D has shown up on Geekbench. One listing suggests it boosts at 5.4 GHz, while another states it can go as high as 5.6 GHz.

A Facebook user traded in a 192 GB Corsair Vengeance RAM kit for an RTX 5070 Ti. With the current state of RAM prices, many people are calling it a horrible exchange, although the buyer isn't too perturbed.

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D has shown up online in a shipping manifest. It has the same TDP as the Ryzen 7 9800X3D.

The Centerpiece promised to revolutionise gaming keyboards, using Hall effect tech and transparent keycaps to put a flashy display right under your fingertips for ultimate customisation, however, the gaming keyboard was marred with controversy thanks to repeated delays and a frustrating lack of communication. Now, however, it has finally started to ship to its buyers a year after launch.

The newest special edition variant of Keychron's K2 HE wireless gaming keyboard features a case made of solid walnut and a steep price increase. The K2 HE All-Wood Special Edition features all the same trappings that make it a popular recommendation for gamers looking for a wireless keyboard with Hall effect switches.

The Zotac ZBox Magnus One SFF gaming desktop has now gone on sale in China, priced at roughly $3,000 for the variant without any memory or storage. Powered by the RTX 5070 Ti gaming GPU and 20-core Core Ultra 7 265 CPU, the Magnus One should delight high-performance SFF PC enthusiasts.

With the AI X1, Minisforum is launching a new mini PC that combines modern technology in a compact, well-designed housing. At its heart is the AMD Ryzen 7 255, complemented by the latest connection standards and flexible expansion options as well as integrated speakers. Our review clarifies how well this overall package works in everyday use and what strengths the mini PC shows in practical use.

After locking the majority of the global memory supply, OpenAI is reportedly also buying up consumer DDR5 memory kits from retail locations. Moore's Law Is Dead claims that the OpenAI employees have been seen visiting retail stores in the hopes of getting their hands on as much memory as possible.

There are more signs that The Elder Scrolls 6 release date may be years away. Bethesda’s Todd Howard believes that despite multiple GTA 6 delays, the Rockstar Games title is closer to completion. A statue teasing The Game Awards had made some fans optimistic about a possible shadow drop.

Some designers are landing positions as game developers without producing original artwork. In Japan, one studio now requires candidates to demonstrate their talent in front of recruiters. AI fraud-detection tools frequently fail to distinguish between authentic and machine-generated images.

AMD is reportedly going to release new Zen 5 CPUs in the first half of 2026. Moore's Law Is Dead claims that the Ryzen 7 9850X3D and the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 both use new CCDs with enhanced boost clock behavior.

Gamers shouldn’t count on a shadow drop for The Elder Scrolls 6 at The Game Awards. A trusted Bloomberg insider refuted rumors that the Bethesda action RPG will headline the December 11th show. Todd Howard had indicated that The Elder Scrolls 6 release date wouldn’t arrive in the near future.

The Akko Air 01 is a new wireless low-profile mechanical keyboard with a full aluminium chassis, a sizeable battery, and flexible connectivity modes. The Air 01 is launching at a relatively affordable price point, but it enters a market crowded by other excellent low-profile wireless mechanical keyboards, like the Lofree Flow and NuPhy Air series.

Xiaomi has updated its basic 24.1-inch productivity monitor with a new model for 2026. Upgraded in various areas, the Monitor A24i 2026 is more colour accurate, contrast richer, and faster than its 2024 predecessor.

Cooler Master has just unveiled a new flagship case for gaming PCs, the Cosmos Alpha. It stands out from its competitors thanks to a futuristic design and a brand-new front panel that maximizes airflow for improved cooling.

The torture seems never-ending for fans desperate to hear Half-Life 3 news. With The Game Awards looming, one insider is adamant that 2025 will see an announcement. Mike Straw compares the situation to Half-Life: Alyx, where Valve reportedly leaked different release dates.

Asus has teased the upcoming release of a new gaming-focused motherboard. Still a mystery for now, the motherboard could well be a white version of the company's popular ROG Strix B850-I Gaming WiFi.

32-inch 4K OLED gaming monitors no longer demand $1000+ for their top-end performance. The Alienware AW3225QF is particularly affordable, after a $480 Cyber Monday discount. The gently curved monitor is equally equipped to handle demanding gaming, streaming, and office tasks.

Gamers may not learn the Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 release date for many months. Even so, The Game Awards could tease the anticipated Square Enix game. The publisher released wallpaper with the broadcast date, celebrating a snowboarding mini-game from the original title.

AMD has confirmed the existence of the Ryzen 7 9850X3D without an official announcement. The CPU is likely to resemble the 8-core Ryzen 7 9800X3D in everything except the boost clocks. So, the total cache size is also expected to be the same as the Ryzen 7 9800X3D.

An insider believes The Game Awards will showcase a new Diablo 4 expansion. Still, with some gamers more excited over a potential Half-Life 3 reveal, Blizzard may have other news to share. The company hasn't released a Switch 2 game, but the demonic action RPG may soon land on Nintendo’s console.

The Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed is regarded as one of the best budget wireless gaming headsets in the business, and thanks to a Cyber Monday discount that extends its Black Friday pricing, you can grab it at its lowest price to date.

So far, Sony and FromSoftware have ignored calls for a Bloodborne remaster. The ShadPS4 emulator has come to the rescue, showing the potential of a Bloodborne PC release. Improved frame rates and modernized lighting effects tease what a remaster or Bloodborne 2 may look like on the PS5.