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VRChat says it's not adding AI labels despite user survey showing people want that

staff@engadget.com (Anna Washenko) — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:48:05 +0000

Trying to make everyone happy could make no one happy.

Acer's Predator Atlas 8 gaming handheld finally launches at Best Buy on November 1 for $1,300

staff@engadget.com (Steve Dent) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:50:55 +0000

The Predator Atlas 8 gaming handheld PC is coming to the US after all on November 1st for $1,300.

Steam rolls out Personal Calendar feature that constantly updates recommended games

staff@engadget.com (Jackson Chen) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:09:54 +0000

You can try out the new feature on the Steam store's homepage.

Which services can you safely disable to improve PC gaming?

staff@engadget.com (Roger Fingas) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000

A lot of what Windows does out of the box isn't essential, and can waste your computer's power when you're trying to game.

A new subscription service promises an evolving collection of 'bold and bizarre' indie games

staff@engadget.com (Kris Holt) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:57:17 +0000

Publisher Pantaloon says the Playbill won't feature games that use generative AI in any way.

How long can you expect your original Steam Deck to last?

staff@engadget.com (Will Shanklin) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:30:00 +0000

The original Steam Deck has been around for a while, but unless you only play the heaviest games, it should be great for some time more.

Don't throw away your old graphics card — here's what you can do with it

staff@engadget.com (Jonny Evans) — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:15:00 +0000

An old GPU has lots of potential for a second life, from adding more horsepower to your current machine to crafting a purpose-built second one.

Should you limit your FPS in games? Here's when it makes sense

staff@engadget.com (Dave Meikleham) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:45:00 +0000

While it's natural to want to get as many fps from your rig as possible, there are reasons to limit frame output from your GPU.

These 6 retro sites let you relive the glory days of 2000s Flash games

staff@engadget.com (Kari Paul) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Flash hasn't been around for over half a decade, but thanks to archivists, you can still enjoy this era of the internet.

Steam Achievement Sets will stop DLCs from ruining your 100 percent record

staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:54:54 +0000

Steam has launched Achievement Sets in beta.

How to boost your GPU performance without buying a new one

staff@engadget.com (Dave Meikleham) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:30:00 +0000

With an older GPU, you'll need to go without some of the fancy features, but you can still enjoy high frame rates with the right changes.

What is ray tracing in gaming and does it really make a difference?

staff@engadget.com (Dave Meikleham) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Ray tracing makes light's behavior more realistic in supported games, but your PC has to use a lot of horsepower to make that happen.

Razer's Basilisk V4 Pro gaming mouse features a new tilt wheel and up to 275 hours of battery life

staff@engadget.com (Lawrence Bonk) — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:40:00 +0000

The company also released the V4 Hyperspeed and a charging dock.

4 simple benchmarks to test your PC's performance

staff@engadget.com (Dave Meikleham) — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:15:00 +0000

PC benchmarks let you figure out exactly how your GPU, CPU and other components are performing so you don't have to guess.

Can a MacBook handle heavy games? Here's what you should know

staff@engadget.com (Filipe Espósito) — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:30:00 +0000

macOS is now a far healthier platform for gaming than it was just a few years ago, but it can't compete with Windows in many ways.

When is it worth getting a sound card for your PC?

staff@engadget.com (Roger Fingas) — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:00:00 +0000

Whether or not adding a sound card makes sense really depends on how you're regularly using your PC.

What causes screen tearing and how can you fix it?

staff@engadget.com (Max Miller) — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Screen tearing is a distracting and ugly problem, but you have several ways to combat it to keep your games running smoothly.

Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light remasters are getting free next-gen updates this month

staff@engadget.com (Ian Carlos Campbell) — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:52:37 +0000

Take a trip down memory lane with the first two games in the series.

The Steam Autumn Sale has deals on Resident Evil Requiem and 007 First Light

staff@engadget.com (Anna Washenko) — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:37:56 +0000

Bye-bye, money.

The reason why prebuilt PCs might be a better buy in 2026

staff@engadget.com (Dave Meikleham) — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:15:00 +0000

Building a PC has long provided a better value while letting you get exactly what you want. But off-the-shelf PCs can be more affordable in today's climate.