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The 65 inch LG C5 OLED TV is now available for $1,099.99, bringing one of LG’s strongest recent gaming TVs down to a much lower price than its newer replacement. The discount makes the C5 an attractive option for anyone upgrading a living room display for console gaming, PC gaming, movies, or streaming. LG’s newer C6 series is already on the market, which has

PC memory and SSD prices may not return to their older levels for years, with Lenovo reportedly warning that the current supply pressure could continue through 2030. The company believes the rapid rise in DRAM and NAND flash costs is no longer a normal short term market cycle, as AI data centres continue to take a growing share of global memory production. For people

Valve’s wider release of SteamOS 3.8 gives PC builders a new way to create their own living room gaming system without buying an official Steam Machine. The operating system can now be installed on compatible modern desktops, laptops, and handheld PCs, making it easier to build a console style gaming PC around Steam’s interface. SteamOS was originally developed for Steam Deck, where it helped

AMD’s Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Edition is back in stock, giving AM4 PC owners another chance to buy one of the most popular gaming processors of its generation without paying inflated reseller prices. The limited reissue carries the same core specifications as the original Ryzen 7 5800X3D, but includes a Carbice Ice Pad thermal pad in the box. The processor is aimed mainly

Intel’s next generation Nova Lake desktop processors could use as much as 474W during short boost periods, according to new information from hardware leakers. The reported figure appears to apply to the highest end dual compute tile models, which may include Intel’s expected 52 core flagship chips. That does not mean a Nova Lake processor will constantly consume nearly 500W. The number is believed

Microsoft has released two new Windows 11 Insider Preview builds that introduce taskbar size controls, File Explorer improvements, startup fixes, and stronger security options for business devices. The updates are now rolling out to the Experimental and Beta channels, although some features may take time to appear on every Insider PC. The most noticeable change appears in Windows 11 Experimental Build 26300.8758, which is

Tears of Metal will enter Early Access on July 22 through PC Game Pass, Steam, and the Microsoft Store, bringing its Scottish inspired co op action to Xbox players on PC. The game will also arrive on Xbox consoles later in 2026, although a firm date for that version has not been announced. Developed by Paper Cult, Tears of Metal is a medieval hack

Three more games have been removed from the Xbox Store in recent weeks, adding to a growing list of titles that are no longer available for new purchases. Planet of the Apes: Last Frontier, Signs of the Sojourner, and Boom Boom Rocket have all disappeared without major advance notice, although players who already own them should still be able to access their purchases. Game

Xbox Play Anywhere has passed a major milestone, with more than 2,000 games now supporting the program across Xbox consoles and PC. The feature allows you to buy one eligible game through the Xbox ecosystem and access it on both Xbox and Windows PC, while keeping your saves, achievements, and progress connected. The growing number of supported games shows that Microsoft is continuing to

Clutch, the upcoming open world racing game from Maverick Games, will support Xbox Play Anywhere when it launches in 2027. That means buying the game through Xbox on console or the Xbox PC store will include both versions at no extra cost, with cross save and cross play support confirmed. The announcement arrives alongside a new 60 minute gameplay presentation that offers the clearest

Beast of Reincarnation is shaping up as one of the more interesting Xbox Game Pass releases arriving this summer, with an early hands on preview pointing to strong action combat, open area exploration, and a close partnership between its human lead and canine companion. Developed by Game Freak, the studio best known for Pokémon, Beast of Reincarnation takes the team in a very different

Empulse, the new movement focused multiplayer shooter from Splitgate developer 1047 Games, is now available in Early Access on PC and Xbox Series X|S. The PlayStation 5 version has been delayed because it is still waiting for platform certification, with the studio promising to share a release date once that process is complete. The 6v6 shooter has drawn attention for its fast movement, vertical

Grand Theft Auto VI’s $80 standard edition price is unlikely to become the automatic new price for every major game, according to industry analysis. Rockstar can charge more because GTA VI has an unusually large audience, years of anticipation behind it, and the commercial strength of one of gaming’s biggest franchises. Other publishers may find it far harder to convince players that their games

Sony is facing a new legal challenge in the Netherlands over claims that its PlayStation Store limits competition and keeps digital game prices too high. The case will be heard by the District Court of Midden Nederland on June 29, where judges will first decide whether the consumer group behind the claim can proceed with the lawsuit. The Dutch case follows similar action in

Grand Theft Auto VI may face its biggest challenge from within Rockstar Games’ own catalogue. An analyst has argued that the new game will need to convince a huge number of Grand Theft Auto V players to move on from a title that remains one of the most successful games ever made. GTA V has sold more than 225 million copies and still attracts

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has criticised Valve’s requirement for developers to disclose AI use on Steam, arguing that the policy can unfairly harm games before players have even tried them. His comments come as Epic continues to build more AI support into Unreal Engine, including planned tools for Unreal Engine 6. Valve requires developers to explain how generative AI is used in their

Enshrouded will leave Early Access on October 15, 2026, when version 1.0 launches for PC and PlayStation 5. The survival action RPG will also support PlayStation 5 Pro, but Xbox Series X and Series S players will need to wait longer. Developer Keen Games has delayed the Xbox version until spring 2027 to allow more time for performance and quality work. The studio said

Bungie has confirmed another major round of layoffs after ending major content development for Destiny 2. A Washington State WARN filing shows that 292 employees were affected, while reports suggest the full impact may extend beyond the studio’s Washington workforce. The cuts came shortly after Destiny 2 received its final major update on June 9, 2026. Bungie said it could no longer operate at

NVIDIA has added six more games to GeForce NOW, giving cloud gaming subscribers new options as the first Steam summer discounts begin to appear. The latest group includes The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, the new action roguelike Dark Scrolls, and EMPULSE, alongside three other titles across very different genres. The update arrives at a useful time for people who use GeForce NOW

Kadokawa CEO Takeshi Natsuno will remain in his role after investors failed to remove him, but the vote showed that support for his leadership has weakened sharply. The parent company of FromSoftware faced pressure from activist investors who argued that Kadokawa had not done enough to maximise the commercial success of Elden Ring. Natsuno kept his position with 59.68% support, a clear majority but