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Justin Nelon

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news Why a Wireless Gaming Headset Never Lasts the Hours on the Box

Why a Wireless Gaming Headset Never Lasts the Hours on the Box

SteelSeries sells the Arctis Nova 5P on a 60-hour battery, and its own spec table rates the headset at up to 50 hours over the 2.4GHz dongle. The 60 is the Bluetooth figure, and Bluetooth is not the connection that carries game audio on a PlayStation, a PC or a Switch. The Arctis Nova Pro Omni ships with two swappable batteries, and the 60-hour
news NVIDIA GPU Shortages and Rising RTX 5090 Prices Are Making AMD a More Attractive Choice for PC Gamers

NVIDIA GPU Shortages and Rising RTX 5090 Prices Are Making AMD a More Attractive Choice for PC Gamers

NVIDIA's growing focus on artificial intelligence infrastructure is raising concerns among PC gaming enthusiasts, as shortages and high prices make its premium GeForce graphics cards increasingly difficult to purchase. The GeForce RTX 5090 remains one of the most powerful consumer graphics cards available, but limited availability and inflated retail pricing have made it an expensive option for enthusiasts. These conditions are encouraging some PC
news Intel Confirms Nova Lake Will Use 18A-P Process and Target High-End Desktop Gaming, With More Details Coming at CES 2027

Intel Confirms Nova Lake Will Use 18A-P Process and Target High-End Desktop Gaming, With More Details Coming at CES 2027

Intel has confirmed that its upcoming Nova Lake processors will use the company's advanced 18A-P manufacturing technology, with additional details scheduled for CES 2027 in January. The announcement came during Intel's latest earnings call, where executives expressed confidence that Nova Lake could improve the company's position in the premium desktop processor market. Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan said development is progressing ahead of schedule, while
news Intel Nova Lake Could Deliver 20% Faster Gaming Performance Than Arrow Lake, New Leak Claims

Intel Nova Lake Could Deliver 20% Faster Gaming Performance Than Arrow Lake, New Leak Claims

Intel's upcoming Nova Lake desktop processors could deliver up to 20% better gaming performance than the current Arrow Lake generation, according to newly leaked performance figures. The information suggests that Intel's next generation of desktop CPUs may introduce noticeable improvements in both gaming and single threaded workloads, particularly on models equipped with its larger cache configuration. According to hardware leaker Haze2K1, Nova Lake could
news AI Boom Is Causing a PCB Shortage That Could Make PCs and Graphics Cards More Expensive

AI Boom Is Causing a PCB Shortage That Could Make PCs and Graphics Cards More Expensive

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure is reportedly creating a shortage of printed circuit boards (PCBs), adding another supply problem for manufacturers of PCs, graphics cards, and other consumer electronics. According to a new industry report, PCB manufacturers are struggling to meet orders as demand from AI data centers continues to increase. Some suppliers are experiencing lead times reaching 30 months, while the
news Apple's New Mac Studio Offers 512GB RAM, but a Fully Upgraded Model Costs Nearly $30,000

Apple's New Mac Studio Offers 512GB RAM, but a Fully Upgraded Model Costs Nearly $30,000

Apple has introduced a 512GB unified memory option for its M5 Ultra Mac Studio, allowing professionals to configure the desktop with half a terabyte of RAM for demanding workloads. However, the upgrade comes at a substantial cost. The 512GB memory configuration adds $15,500 to the price of the computer, bringing an M5 Ultra model with the highest CPU and GPU configuration to approximately $22,299
news Crimson Desert's Charting the Unknown DLC Adds Massive Ocean, Underwater Exploration, Naval Battles, and Marriage

Crimson Desert's Charting the Unknown DLC Adds Massive Ocean, Underwater Exploration, Naval Battles, and Marriage

Pearl Abyss has released the Charting the Unknown expansion for Crimson Desert, introducing a massive ocean region, underwater exploration, shipbuilding, and several new gameplay systems. The DLC became available on October 29, 2026, alongside update version 2.04.00, and costs $24.99. The expansion significantly increases the amount of explorable territory, adding an ocean that players report is larger than the original landmass. New islands, underwater
news Intel CEO Confirms Nova Lake Will Target High-End Desktop PCs as Coral Rapids Prepares to Challenge AMD EPYC

Intel CEO Confirms Nova Lake Will Target High-End Desktop PCs as Coral Rapids Prepares to Challenge AMD EPYC

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan has outlined the company's plans for its upcoming Nova Lake and Coral Rapids processors, confirming that both product families will play an important role in strengthening Intel's position against AMD. During Intel's third quarter 2026 earnings call, Tan said Nova Lake would address an important gap in the company's high-end desktop processor lineup, while Coral Rapids would help improve its
news Xbox Game Pass Changes Have Failed to Improve Console Sales as Call of Duty Engagement Drops 50%

Xbox Game Pass Changes Have Failed to Improve Console Sales as Call of Duty Engagement Drops 50%

Microsoft's recent Xbox strategy changes have yet to produce meaningful improvements in console sales or player engagement, according to gaming industry analyst Mat Piscatella. The assessment comes after Xbox reported another quarterly revenue decline, despite CEO Asha Sharma highlighting record sales performances for Minecraft and World of Warcraft Forever. Piscatella believes several initiatives introduced under Sharma's leadership have failed to deliver measurable improvements in
news GTA 6 Brings Back the Scooter Brothers Meme as a Vehicle Delivery Service

GTA 6 Brings Back the Scooter Brothers Meme as a Vehicle Delivery Service

Rockstar Games is bringing a familiar Grand Theft Auto joke back in GTA 6, transforming the popular Scooter Brothers meme into a vehicle delivery service that players can access through their smartphones. The feature allows protagonists Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos to request their personal vehicles while exploring Vice City and the surrounding areas of Leonida. According to newly revealed gameplay details, players can
news Evercade Nexus Launches for $199 With Physical Game Cartridges and Banjo-Kazooie Collection

Evercade Nexus Launches for $199 With Physical Game Cartridges and Banjo-Kazooie Collection

Blaze Entertainment has officially launched the Evercade Nexus, a new retro gaming handheld designed around physical cartridges and offline gameplay. Priced at $199.99, the handheld arrives on October 30, 2026, with Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie included, giving players access to two classic Nintendo 64 adventures on modern portable hardware. The Evercade Nexus expands the company's existing gaming ecosystem, which includes earlier Evercade handhelds, Super Pocket
news NVIDIA RTX 3080 Temperature Drops by 37°C After YouTuber Tests Massive 4kW AC Radiator

NVIDIA RTX 3080 Temperature Drops by 37°C After YouTuber Tests Massive 4kW AC Radiator

A hardware enthusiast has successfully used a repurposed 4kW air conditioner radiator to cool an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, reducing its GPU hotspot temperature by more than 37°C during testing. The experiment, conducted by YouTube creator TrashBench, involved connecting a used Fujitsu air conditioner radiator to a custom liquid cooling system designed for desktop PC components. The unconventional setup reduced the RTX 3080's hotspot
news Intel Nova Lake Could Deliver 20% Faster Gaming Performance Than Arrow Lake, New Leak Claims

Intel Nova Lake Could Deliver 20% Faster Gaming Performance Than Arrow Lake, New Leak Claims

Intel's upcoming Nova Lake desktop processors could deliver up to 20% better gaming performance than the current Arrow Lake generation, according to newly leaked performance figures. The information suggests that Intel's next generation of desktop CPUs may introduce noticeable improvements in both gaming and single threaded workloads, particularly on models equipped with its larger cache configuration. According to hardware leaker Haze2K1, Nova Lake could
news FromSoftware Delays The Duskbloods to 2027 as Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive Needs More Balancing

FromSoftware Delays The Duskbloods to 2027 as Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive Needs More Balancing

FromSoftware has officially delayed The Duskbloods to 2027, confirming that its upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive needs additional development time before release. The multiplayer action game was originally scheduled to launch sometime in 2026, but the developer has now pushed it into next year without announcing a specific release date. According to the studio, development has reached its final adjustment stage, with remaining work
news Xbox Free Play Days Adds Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Dead by Daylight and Three More Games for Halloween

Xbox Free Play Days Adds Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Dead by Daylight and Three More Games for Halloween

Microsoft has announced five games for its Halloween weekend Xbox Free Play Days promotion, allowing eligible Xbox players to try selected titles without purchasing them. The lineup includes Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Dead by Daylight, Darkwood, Spirittea, and Everspace 2, offering a mix of survival horror, action RPGs, simulation, and space combat. Most games are available from October 29 through November 1, 2026, for Xbox
news The Elder Scrolls VI Reportedly Named Sentinel, With Bethesda Planning a Reveal in November 2026

The Elder Scrolls VI Reportedly Named Sentinel, With Bethesda Planning a Reveal in November 2026

Bethesda is reportedly preparing to reveal the official title of The Elder Scrolls VI in November 2026, with the long-awaited RPG potentially receiving the name The Elder Scrolls VI: Sentinel. According to a new report, the next installment will take place in Hammerfell, a region of Tamriel associated with the Redguards and the city of Sentinel. The announcement could arrive around November 11, coinciding
news RTX Spark Laptop Beats RTX 5090 Desktop in AI Test Despite Both Having 128GB Memory

RTX Spark Laptop Beats RTX 5090 Desktop in AI Test Despite Both Having 128GB Memory

A $7,000 Asus ProArt P16 RTX Spark laptop has outperformed a high-end desktop equipped with NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5090 in a demanding local AI workload, completing the same task almost 20 minutes faster. The result highlights an important limitation of conventional gaming PCs when running large AI models: having more system RAM does not necessarily compensate for limited GPU memory. Both computers had approximately
news Xbox Free Play Days Adds Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Dead by Daylight and Three More Games for Halloween

Xbox Free Play Days Adds Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Dead by Daylight and Three More Games for Halloween

Microsoft has announced five games for its Halloween weekend Xbox Free Play Days promotion, allowing eligible Xbox players to try selected titles without purchasing them. The lineup includes Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Dead by Daylight, Darkwood, Spirittea, and Everspace 2, offering a mix of survival horror, action RPGs, simulation, and space combat. Most games are available from October 29 through November 1, 2026, for Xbox
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