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  • A scene with multiple characters in Cyberpunk 2077, illustrating path tracing with DLSS 5 mod enabled.
    0

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

    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.

    By Dave Meikleham 4 hours ago Read More
  • A PS5 Pro shines bright, emanating rainbow spectrum of light along its base, against a dark blue background.
    2

    GameStop is hoping PS5 Pro buyers are desperate enough to pay $500 over MSRP

    A shortage has driven resale prices through the roof.

    By Alec Hively 6 hours ago Read More
  • Video game screenshot of an older man driving a camper van in the desert.
    1

    A grief-stricken road trip, The Traitors on the go and other new indie games worth checking out

    Here's our weekly roundup of indie games to look forward to.

    By Kris Holt 11 hours ago Read More
  • Video game screenshot of a car driving through cherry blossom leaves.
    2

    Forza Horizon 6 is coming to PS5 on January 26

    The racing game's first expansion will also be available early next year.

    By Kris Holt 2 days ago Read More
  • An Atari 800XL console.
    9

    The Atari 800XL hybrid gaming console is back after decades in obscurity

    This updated version connects via HDMI and comes with 25 built-in games.

    By Lawrence Bonk 2 days ago Read More
  • A mouse on a mouse pad.
    2

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

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

    By Lawrence Bonk 2 days ago Read More
  • Jason from GTA VI shirtless on a deck.
    6

    Careful out there: latest GTA 6 leak has major story spoilers

    If you can't help yourself, maybe don't watch it at work...

    By Lawrence Bonk 2 days ago Read More
  • Hands holding a retro-styled wireless game controller.
    6

    How long have wireless gaming controllers been around for?

    Game controllers have experimented with losing the cords for longer than you'd think, but early attempts didn't have much success.

    By Dave Meikleham 4 days ago Read More
  • Doom, in vector graphics, on the Vectrex console
    0

    Doom on the Vectrex turns the classic shooter into Tron-like vector art

    With some processing caveats of course.

    By Will Shanklin 4 days ago Read More
  • 3DMark and CrystalDiskMark app windows running on a gaming laptop.
    0

    4 simple benchmarks to test your PC's performance

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

    By Dave Meikleham 4 days ago Read More
  • Nintendo Switch Sports Resort for the Switch 2 is the latest entry in Nintendo's family-friendly motion-controlled mini-game collection.
    7

    Nintendo Switch Sports Resort hands-on: Bigger and better than ever

    In addition to new events, now you can explore Wuhu Island like never before.

    By Sam Rutherford 4 days ago Read More
  • A Sony PlayStation 5 with a DualSense controller against a black background.
    3

    How to fix distorted audio on your PS5

    Your PS5 can have audio issues depending on how complex of a setup you use, but they're fixable with some troubleshooting.

    By Jack Whitcombe 4 days ago Read More
  • The Xbox logo shown from the corner of an Xbox Series X
    4

    Xbox Elite Controller 3 specs leak via Xbox's own Design Lab

    Xbox's long awaited Elite Controller 3 may finally offer drift-free joysticks.

    By Steve Dent 5 days ago Read More
  • A black PS5 controller sitting on top of a MacBook.
    8

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

    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.

    By Filipe Espósito 5 days ago Read More
  • Marketing image for the game with two characters.
    4

    Arc Raiders and The Finals are both getting TV and film adaptations

    There aren't many details on these upcoming game adaptations just yet.

    By Lawrence Bonk 5 days ago Read More
  • An Xbox controller on top of the Xbox Series X console.
    6

    How long can you expect an Xbox Series X to last?

    Strong software support and a repairable design should give Microsoft's console a long lifespan.

    By Antony Terence 5 days ago Read More
  • Various older game console controllers against a white background.
    7

    How did retro consoles handle graphics before modern GPUs?

    Graphics chips could draw but not compute, until the Xbox arrived.

    By Luke James 6 days ago Read More
  • The Sound BlasterX AE-5 sound card, lit up with RGB lights.
    4

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

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

    By Roger Fingas 6 days ago Read More
  • Players flying on three dragons towards a large city.
    2

    A fourth RuneScape game is under development using Unreal Engine

    Jagex says it will reveal more details about the game, tentatively named RS4, next year.

    By Jackson Chen 6 days ago Read More
  • Men wearing headphones playing video games in a dark room.
    2

    What causes screen tearing and how can you fix it?

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

    By Max Miller 6 days ago Read More
  • A close-up of an ASUS TUF gaming router with four antennae.
    5

    Do gaming routers really make a difference?

    Gaming routers have fancy designs and a few special features, but they can't fix every problem with your network setup.

    By Jack Whitcombe 6 days ago Read More
  • Two DDR5 RAM sticks with a PC in the foreground.
    0

    How much does DDR5 RAM speed matter for gaming?

    Wondering whether DDR5 speed impacts your gaming performance? Dive into how memory bandwidth and latency influence frame rates and overall gameplay.

    By Luke James 6 days ago Read More
  • Capcom logo in front of its office in California.
    18

    Capcom plans to use AI to speed up the game development process

    The company previously said it won’t use AI-generated content in its games.

    By Jackson Chen 7 days ago Read More
  • An original
    14

    The original PlayStation 2 security chip has been reverse engineered

    A long‑hidden PS2 security component has finally been decoded, revealing surprising design choices and opening the door to fresh hardware insights.

    By Luke James 7 days ago Read More
  • An open blue 3DS and a closed red 3DS.
    10

    Is a Nintendo 3DS still worth buying in 2026?

    The Nintendo 3DS was Nintendo's last true portable console. While it stopped getting new games long ago, it can still be a great option.

    By Deven McClure 7 days ago Read More
  • Video game screenshot of a sheep walking over a clothesline suspended between two buildings toward a large carrot.
    3

    Photography adventures, chaotic sheepherding and other new indie games worth checking out

    Plus, indie game Star Wars: Galactic Racer is an absolute blast.

    By Kris Holt 7 days ago Read More
  • The slash screen for Batomon Showdown.
    0

    Batomon Showdown is the hottest new auto battler on the block

    Batomon Showdown is like Pokémon meets Super Auto Pets.

    By Sam Rutherford 8 days ago Read More
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