Path tracing mods for Deus Ex, Dark Messiah, and Half-Life 2 show stunning progress
Nvidia adds ray reconstruction to RTX Remix path tracing mod framework
AMD's cancelled RDNA 4 GPU could have doubled the 7900 XTX's performance
A Radeon RX 8900 XTX would have featured 9 shader engines, 200 compute units, and up to 20 chiplets
Rumor mill: It has long been suspected that the Radeon RX 8000 series – AMD's next generation of graphics cards – will focus exclusively on affordable mid-range products. However, this wasn't always the plan. Newly unveiled code suggests that AMD canceled a flagship RDNA 4 model that might have directly competed with upcoming high-end offerings from Intel and Nvidia.
Manor Lords achieves Steam's most successful city builder launch ever
One million in sales and 170,000 concurrent players on day one, more than any other city builder on Steam
Scammers are selling fake RTX 4090 graphics cards without GPU and memory chips
The used graphics card market is a hotbed of scammers
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Revisit: Is this the GOAT?
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is widely regarded as the GOAT. The 7-year-old GPU marks the last time a flagship gaming GPU was offered at a reasonable price, that plus its exceptional longevity.
Nintendo Switch 2 will likely be larger and feature magnetic Joy-Cons
It's possible Nintendo has further delayed the console to give game developers more time
Rumor mill: We've heard about estimates concerning the performance, software features, and release date of the successor to the Nintendo Switch. However, very few details have emerged regarding its appearance or input methods. A recent report suggests that Nintendo is taking extraordinary measures to keep it that way.
Escape From Tarkov developer offers $250 pay-to-win DLC, outraging entire fan base
Developer Battlestate Games handles the backlash poorly, silencing criticism on Discord
Ayaneo Pocket S Android handheld lands on Indiegogo starting at $400
Dedicated Android gaming on the go
8BitDo updates gamepads with drift-proof hall-effect analog sticks
New Xbox/PC-compatible pads coming in May and June
Microsoft Xbox Series X/S sales downturn continued last quarter
Microsoft's figures would have looked a lot worse without Activision Blizzard
The Best Handheld Gaming Consoles
Out of the 12 best-selling gaming consoles of all time, 5 are handheld systems, and that's not including the Nintendo Switch. Handhelds have made a huge comeback and here are our favorite systems.
Nintendo DMCA lawyers shut down everything Mario on Garry's Mod
Some Nintendo add-ons have been around of nearly 20 years without being bothered
BlizzGone: Blizzard cancels 2024 convention but promises an eventual return
BlizzCon will return at some point in the future
Asus releases firmware update to address game crashes on Intel CPUs
Was going over Intel's recommended power settings really that necessary?
AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT Revisit: How Does It Compare Against the 7700 XT?
How usable is the Radeon 5700 XT in the latest and greatest games five years after its release? For those of you looking to buy one used or upgrade, we'll provide insights into your options.
Minecraft Armored Paws update is now live
Minecraft 1.20.5 has arrived, introducing eight new wolf variations, wolf armor, and the armadillo, a mob found in the savanna or badlands biomes. Take on the Overworld with your new safely armored friends.
After 25 years, you can finally unlock all of Castlevania 64's playable characters with a Konami Code variant
Double the inputs and you're in
Razer launches $160 Viper V3 Pro gaming mouse with 8,000 Hz polling rate
Available in black or white
AMD Radeon RX 8000 RDNA 4 GPUs rumored to use slower 18 Gbps GDDR6 memory
GDDR7 is expected to go into mass production later this year
Fallout 4 mod downloads skyrocket following launch of TV series
Nexus Mods had more traffic than it could handle over the weekend
Embracer Group divides into three specialized companies to enhance game and media operations
The conglomerate owns the Lord of the Rings and Tomb Raider IPs
Ryzen 7 5800X3D vs. Ryzen 7 7800X3D, Ryzen 9 7900X3D and 7950X3D
As we've known for some time, the 5800X3D remains a strong gaming CPU that's roughly equivalent to the new Ryzen 7 7700X. But still, here's a broader comparison for new builders and upgraders.
Team Fortress 2 update introduces 64-bit support and defaults to 400fps gameplay
Massive spikes in players continue after 16 years on the market
Meta Quest 2 gets a permanent price drop to just $199
The Meta Quest 2 is a great standalone VR headset with an extensive game and app library. In addition to the Quest headset, its accessories have also received permanent price cuts.
The legendary Zilog Z80 CPU is being discontinued after nearly 50 years
The microprocessor was used in countless consoles, arcade machines, and embedded devices