Latest articles, news and analysis in the Gaming category.
DXRacer’s latest gaming throne, the Martian Pro, pushes boundaries with an 8-point massage system, active heating/cooling, and a $899 price tag. But does it deliver on the promise of ultra-premium comfort—or is it a niche indulgence for the most demanding gamers?
Sayyida al-Hurra, the 16th-century pirate queen of Morocco, has been erased from most history books—but not from *Civilization 7*. The $30 *Tides of Power Collection* adds her as a playable leader, turning a long-overlooked figure into a symbol of resistance and diplomacy. Her story, uncovered throu...
A decade before his death, Jeffrey Epstein was permanently barred from Xbox Live after a coordinated industry crackdown on registered sex offenders. The ban, tied to a 2012 partnership with New York State, reflects how gaming platforms took early action to restrict access for convicted individuals.
Project Genie, Google’s new AI tool that generates photorealistic 3D environments from text prompts, has sent shockwaves through the gaming industry. Stocks for major developers plunged as investors speculated about an AI-driven future for game creation—but experts warn the technology is still far f...
A new Sony patent reveals a radical controller concept ditching physical buttons in favor of adaptive touch surfaces, gesture controls, and customizable layouts—raising questions about tactile feedback and future PlayStation design.
The Finalmouse Centerpiece—a 65% Hall effect keyboard with underglow displays—has faced repeated delays, and the company’s latest response doubles down on a slow, quality-first approach, even as Chinese New Year looms.
Project Genie 3, Google’s latest AI research tool, lets users create dynamic virtual worlds—but early demos reveal glaring limitations. While game developers grow skeptical of generative AI, the tech raises bigger questions about creativity, ownership, and whether AI-assisted worlds feel meaningful...
Roblox’s latest concessions on classic avatar faces show how far the company will go to avoid a user revolt—but the core issues of lost value and visual fidelity remain unanswered. What happens next could redefine how platforms handle nostalgia in the digital economy.
The $900 million lawsuit against Valve over alleged anti-competitive practices in the UK has gained high-profile support from Epic Games’ CEO, who frames the dispute as a test case for industry-wide fee structures and developer freedom. The case hinges on Valve’s 30% commission and restrictions on i...
The Split Fiction* adaptation starring Sydney Sweeney and directed by Jon M. Chu has reached a key milestone—a finalized script—but Hazelight’s Josef Fares warns against premature optimism in Hollywood’s notoriously fluid pipeline. Meanwhile, the project’s timeline contrasts sharply with stalled ada...
GameStop’s CEO is pursuing an aggressive acquisition strategy to transform the company into a $100 billion retail giant—but the path requires a massive buyout, potential layoffs, and a stock market that may not cooperate. Here’s what’s really at stake.
A new AGESA firmware revision arrives for 800- and 600-series AM5 motherboards, addressing stability issues, enhancing DDR5 compatibility, and refining refresh policies for Ryzen CPUs—including the Ryzen 7 9800X3D—with a focus on gaming and memory tuning.
A warranty replacement for a Ryzen 9 7950X3D unexpectedly turned into an upgrade to the latest Zen 5-based Ryzen 9 9950X3D, offering better performance and manual overclocking support. Here’s what this means for users and AMD’s approach to hardware failures.
Samsung’s PM9E1 Gen5 SSD delivers 4TB capacity and 14.5GB/s read speeds in a compact M.2 2242 form factor, specifically engineered for AI workloads like NVIDIA’s DGX Spark. With 5nm efficiency and 45% lower power draw, it redefines storage for high-performance desktops.
A potential 120Hz OLED refresh for Sony’s PlayStation Portal isn’t just about sharper visuals—it could redefine how players engage with the PlayStation ecosystem at a time when console prices are out of reach for many. The move signals Sony’s growing focus on bridging the gap between mobile gaming a...
Nintendo has clarified its stance on content adjustments for third-party games, following reports that Dispatch’s Switch 2 version omits nudity and censors dialogue. The developer and publisher now face scrutiny over inconsistent enforcement across platforms.
After a year of persistent bugs and forced upgrades, Microsoft’s Windows division is redirecting its efforts toward core reliability improvements—prioritizing system performance, bug fixes, and a cleaner user experience over AI-driven features.
A 32-inch 4K smart display with AI upscaling, voice amplification, and direct gaming streaming has just dropped to $399.99—down from $699.99. Here’s why it could be a game-changer for home offices and casual gamers alike.
