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EA has shared the release date for the battle royale mode in Battlefield 6. This will be a free to play mode that will not require purchasing the base game and will bring some interesting additions to the standard game mode.

A Reddit user discovered an unusual way to prop up his graphics card – with an old Nokia cellphone. The photo of this improvised setup quickly went viral, sparking both laughter and a wave of nostalgia. As the community jokingly put it, the table would collapse long before the Nokia shows any sign of breaking.

Serial leaker Moore's Law Is Dead has revealed some interesting information concerning the release date of the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 dual-3D V-Cache CPU. Per the leaker, the CPU isn't expected to hit store shelves until Q1 2026.

Studios are increasingly hesitant to embrace platform exclusives. The No Rest for the Wicked director shunned Xbox exclusivity even before Microsoft changed its philosophy. Companies are struggling with higher development costs, making the PS5 and Switch too lucrative to ignore.

Dataminers on X have uncovered files including maps, UI strings, and event scripts suggesting Battlefield 6's unannounced battle royale "RedSec" may be built into the live build and could shadow-drop as early as next week, even as EA and DICE remain mum on the topic.

Many PlayStation fans wish their DualSense offered the same innovations on every platform. The PS5 controller doesn’t emit advanced haptics when paired wirelessly with PCs. However, the third-party DSX app has discovered a way to achieve these rumbling effects through Bluetooth.

An update to Counter‑Strike 2 allows players to trade five covert-rarity skins for a knife or gloves, instantly crashing the skin market cap from about $6 billion to around $4 billion, according to trackers.

PlayStation players will finally be able to experience a Halo game natively. Halo: Campaign Evolved is a complete remake of Halo: CE, and it launches sometime next year.

Developers of mature-themed titles are receiving conflicting responses when applying for Steam Early Access. The latest communication suggests that these titles are eligible for the program. Even so, threats from payment processors have already led to the delisting of some Steam games.

Hardware Unboxed has tested and compared the performance of the Arrow Lake Core Ultra 9 285K and the Ryzen 7 9800X3D. Even after the performance enhancing updates and with the 200S Boost overclocking, the Core Ultra 9 285K is still no match for the Ryzen 7 9800X3D.

Not all gamers are welcoming the new Gaming Copilot AI features with open arms. It aims to boost skills, but relies on scanning recorded screenshots for training. Some Windows 11 users think the app is sending data to Microsoft without their consent while simultaneously degrading performance.

The Sixunited AXA33 should outperform competitors like the Apple iMac by combining a 4K OLED display with a powerful AMD Ryzen Strix Halo processor that sports one of the fastest iGPUs on the market.

The case of the mini PC integrates 10 W stereo speakers and two mini subwoofers plus a 24-bit DAC, allowing it to act like a Bluetooth speaker. PC hardware-wise, it is powered by the Ryzen 7 8745HS APU with Radeon 780M iGPU and it can be equipped with at least 32 GB of DDR5 RAM and 1 TB SSD. Port selection packs among others a USB4 along with HDMI 2.1 and DP 2.1 for triple video output.

Microsoft has issued an emergency Windows 11 update to fix a bug that disabled USB keyboards and mice in the Windows Recovery Environment. The flaw, introduced with the October 2025 patch, left many users unable to navigate repair tools. The new KB5070773 update restores USB functionality and is now available through Windows Update and the Microsoft Update Catalog.

Battlefield Portal is versatile enough to create authentic replicas of famous Call of Duty maps. A Battlefield 6 player is in hot water after sharing a design originating from the 2007 Modern Warfare. EA warned the gamer since the publisher prohibits references to competing games.

InWin introduces the so-called Shift, which is one of the brand’s most unusual PC cases to date. A completely open design puts all hardware components on display, while three "wings" provide space for up to three 360mm radiators.

As many as 5 AMD Radeon RX 9070 XTs are up for grabs in a contest that will remain open for the next 2 weeks. These are all Monster Hunter Wilds-flavor GPUs from ASRock and AMD.

For anyone who likes the look of macOS but doesn't want to enter the Apple ecosystem, the Linux distribution Lingmo OS 3.0 may be a possibility. In addition to its proprietary "LingmoUI" GUI, the operating system also offers various other features.

One of Intel's upcoming Arrow Lake desktop processors has shown up on Geekbench. The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has shown up on the platform with an identical core count as its predecessor.

The Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 naming scheme seems a bit of a stretch, but the upgrade to 192 MB L3 cache could help AMD maintain superiority over Intel's upcoming Arrow Lake Refresh models. On the other hand, the Ryzen 7 9850X3D only comes with faster boost clocks, allowing AMD to maintain things competitive at this price tier.

Following the launch of Snapdragon and Intel versions of the ThinkCentre neo 55q AI PC, Lenovo has now announced a version powered by AMD's Ryzen AI processors. This version of the ThinkCentre neo 55q Gen 6 will have up to up to a Ryzen 5 AI 300 series processor, 64GB of RAM, and 2TB of storage.

The ThinkCentre neo lineup has seen a handful of new additions, and the 55a Gen 6 AIO is one of them. This all-in-one PC can be equipped with up to a Ryzen AI 300 series APU, and has a starting price of $549.

The Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 55s Gen 6 is a new SFF PC that comes with a desktop GPU. It can be equipped with either the AMD Radeon RX 6400 or Nvidia RTX 3050, and the starting price is quite affordable, standing at $479.

Hardware Unboxed has compared the performance of the RX 9070 and the RTX 5070 in 23 games, using FSR 4 for the Radeon card and DLSS 4 for the GeForce GPU. The results are quite interesting, as the RX 9070 is now even faster than it was at launch, with and without image upscaling.

A modder has added Mortal Kombat style fighting and fatalities to Red Dead Redemption 2. The system works surprisingly well and with any NPC, along with health bars, special abilities, and fixed camera perspective.

Best Buy is currently offering a limited-time 50% discount on one of iBuyPower’s most popular gaming desktops. The deal brings the system’s price to under $825, making it an attractive option for gamers seeking strong performance, modern hardware, and bundled accessories at a mid-range budget.

The ROG Xbox Ally leaves behind some Xbox games exclusive to Microsoft’s consoles. The company may turn to an Xbox 360 emulator for PCs to enhance its backward compatibility. New Xbox consoles in development with AMD could also support these games without relying solely on Windows.

More controversy about the role of AI in remasters surrounds Plants vs. Zombies Replanted. A leaked version of the tower defense classic showcases poorly reproduced graphics. Prior to its release, fans accused EA of using generative AI, rather than enlisting the original artists.

Ball x Pit is a new Roguelite that launched on October 15. It involves breaking bricks with balls and lasers, along with a farming component.

NuPhy has just revealed the latest mechanical keyboard in its hybrid-profile line-up after the Kick75, and this time around there's a lot more to talk about than just retro looks and a cool knob. The NuPhy Node75 will soon launch for a respectable $99.95, and it packs a unique look and a programmable touch-surface alongside an LED matrix.

Some PC owners dream of a day when all first-party Sony IPs become cross-platform games. If a new job listing is correct, MLB The Show may be the next PS5 franchise to come to desktops and laptops. San Diego Studio is searching for a Senior Graphics Programmer to optimize a AAA PC game.

The Nvidia DGX Spark small form-factor desktop has arrived, providing AI developers with 128 GB of unified memory that can load large AI models without quantization. The 20-core Arm CPU system requires only 240 watts of power.

According to a new leak, Cooler Master is planning to release MasterFrame 360 PC cases designed with a front display area for figurines. There will be three different versions: Panorama, Stage Mirror, and Stage LCD.

Despite Apple’s growing presence in offices, Windows still dominates. New IDC data shows Macs make up just 5% of global enterprise PCs as companies weigh function, cost, and workflow before approving an Apple.

Steam remains the exclusive digital PC gaming marketplace for many buyers. Valve’s platform recently roared past a 41 million concurrent player count, growing rapidly over the past five years. Rivals like the Epic Games Store have struggled to match its suite of social features.

MSI is hosting a new giveaway with two powerful gaming PCs as grand prizes. There are also 50 Amazon gift cards worth $100 each for other winners. The entries will close on October 15, and winners will be announced shortly after.

Battlefield 6 runs pretty decently even on budget APUs like the 5600G, delivering close to 45 FPS. But here’s what happens when you try to run the game on an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Super — a sub-$200 budget card from 2019.

Players are rarely lonely for long in the new Battlefield 6 maps. However, not all gamers appreciate the confined spaces, which encourage uninterrupted mayhem. Critics believe that developers didn't consider all their feedback during the Battlefield 6 beta.

Director Naoki Hamaguchi has finalized the storyline for Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3. The game will follow Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade and Rebirth with new gameplay mechanics and content. Hamaguchi expects that the alterations will please new players and veterans of the RPG franchise.

NuPhy has officially updated its entire line-up of Halo V2 wireless mechanical keyboards with its NuPhyIO firmware, which makes the keyboards compatible with NuPhy's in-house customisation suite and supposedly increases the battery life on all the models by as much as 300%.

The GMKtec EVO-X2, a mini PC powered by AMD's ludicrous Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU, is on sale at Amazon with a starting price of $1,499.99. The mini PC would make for an excellent home theatre gaming PC or travel workstation, thanks to its RTX 4070-beating performance and compact size. In our review of the mini PC, we called it one of the best mini PCs of 2025, thanks to that performance.

A highly populated open beta has predicted a successful launch day for Battlefield 6. Over 747,000 gamers logged into the shooter game on its release date, surpassing the Call of Duty peak. The Battlefield 6 Steam player count may expand further, as players deal with long queues and login issues.

Age of Empires 5 may address criticisms of the RTS franchise’s dated visuals. A pair of new job listings request Unreal Engine experience for unannounced projects. Even so, some gamers worry that Unreal Engine 5 will introduce performance issues affecting other strategy titles.

As previously announced, Ubuntu 25.10 became available earlier today as the final step before the next LTS release, which is scheduled for 2026. In addition to the 6.17 kernel and GNOME 49, this release also comes with the Ptyxis terminal, the Loupe image viewer, improved Bluetooth audio handling, and more.