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  • Various older game console controllers against a white background.
    1

    How did retro consoles handle graphics before modern GPUs?

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

    By Luke James 2 hours ago Read More
  • The Sound BlasterX AE-5 sound card, lit up with RGB lights.
    0

    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 3 hours ago Read More
  • Players flying on three dragons towards a large city.
    0

    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 8 hours ago Read More
  • Men wearing headphones playing video games in a dark room.
    1

    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 8 hours ago Read More
  • A close-up of an ASUS TUF gaming router with four antennae.
    2

    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 11 hours 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 14 hours ago Read More
  • Capcom logo in front of its office in California.
    16

    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 1 day ago Read More
  • An original
    11

    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 1 day 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 2 days ago Read More
  • Video game screenshot of a sheep walking over a clothesline suspended between two buildings toward a large carrot.
    1

    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 2 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 2 days ago Read More
  • A screenshot of a dilapidated subway station from Metro 2033 Redux.
    0

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

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

    By Ian Carlos Campbell 3 days ago Read More
  • Screenshot of the Steam Autumn Sale landing page with an illustration at the top and key art for Forza Horizon 6, Stellaris and Ready or Not in a carousel below.
    1

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

    Bye-bye, money.

    By Anna Washenko 3 days ago Read More
  • A split screenshot of Ghost of Yōtei that compares the visual fidelity of the raytracing mode and a raytracing mode with AI upscaling enabled.
    1

    Sony brings AI upscaling to the base PS5

    Marvel’s Wolverine and Ghost of Yōtei are the first games to support Quick Spectral Super Resolution.

    By Kris Holt 3 days ago Read More
  • Analogue Pocket press shot
    3

    An Analogue Pocket restock is coming October 2

    It's sure to sell out fast again.

    By Matt Tate 4 days ago Read More
  • Xbox disc-to-digital feature.
    16

    Xbox's disc-to-digital feature is now available for everyone

    Many (if not all) Xbox Series X and Xbox One games are supported.

    By Matt Tate 4 days ago Read More
  • Mario is about to get a shell from Bowser.
    8

    Nintendo's Mario Kart Tour mobile game is officially dead

    It joins other smartphone titles in the graveyard, like Miitomo, Dr. Mario World and Dragalia Lost.

    By Lawrence Bonk 4 days ago Read More
  • Control Resonant mid-air battle.
    4

    If only all games had Control Resonant's Assist Mode

    Sometimes you don't want a casual mode, but you also want a challenging game to cut you some slack. Control Resonant does that.

    By Mat Smith 5 days ago Read More
  • A white gaming console
    1

    Sony implements a lottery system to deal with the PS5 Pro shortage in Japan

    Gamers in Japan will have to prove they actually use their PS consoles to be able to buy a PS5 Pro.

    By Mariella Moon 5 days ago Read More
  • Illustration promoting the game Codenames joining Netflix Games, with the streaming service's logo in the top left corner.
    0

    Codenames Party is the latest addition to Netflix Games

    The word association game introduces a new Party Mode for streaming subscribers.

    By Anna Washenko 5 days ago Read More
  • Photo of Henry Cavill seated at a wooden table beside an HP-branded Googlebook laptop.
    1

    Google partners with known nerd Henry Cavill on a video game to showcase Googlebooks

    The final result will be published in November.

    By Anna Washenko 5 days ago Read More
  • Marketing image for the new achievements showing a Gears of War game.
    1

    Xbox just unveiled Mythic Achievements, which are basically PlayStation platinum trophies

    They signal to the world that someone has fully completed a game. And they apply retroactively to titles you've already finished.

    By Lawrence Bonk 5 days ago Read More
  • A person holds an Xbox video game controller in front of an Xbox Game Pass screen
    7

    How to get your money's worth from Xbox Game Pass Ultimate

    If you don't value day-one releases or the other perks on offer, Ultimate might not be the tier for you.

    By Kari Paul 5 days ago Read More
  • A gamer celebrating while playing a game on a PC at a desk.
    2

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

    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.

    By Dave Meikleham 5 days ago Read More
  • Close-up of an NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics card.
    9

    How much VRAM should you look for in a graphics card?

    Graphics card prices are one of many victims of the memory shortage, but how much VRAM do you need to future-proof your setup?

    By Luke James 6 days ago Read More
  • A gamer playing a first-person shooter on a PC monitor.
    0

    How to improve your FPS for better gaming (without buying new hardware)

    Frame rates and graphical fidelity have an inverse relationship, so making your games look a little less beautiful runs them much better.

    By Dave Meikleham 6 days ago Read More
  • Illustration with the Discord logo surrounded by two pairs of game-inspired icons on a blue gradient background.
    0

    Discord is testing a lightweight mode to free up resources while gaming

    Unsurprisingly, it's called Game Mode.

    By Anna Washenko 6 days ago Read More
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