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Cooler Master has shown a new concept AIO liquid cooler at Computex 2026, and it takes a more aggressive approach than the usual radiator and pump block design. The prototype, called G11M, combines a traditional AIO liquid cooler with a large air cooler style fan mounted above the CPU block. The idea is simple, but it could become important as desktop CPUs continue to

Hyte has shown a prototype AIO liquid cooler at Computex 2026, and its main focus is clear: make a budget friendly cooler look more interesting inside a themed PC build. The cooler does not appear to change the basic AIO formula, but it adds a transparent fan shroud and a fully lit RGB pump cap that could help it stand out in a crowded

Beitong has shown off its PanGu controller, a highly modular gamepad that lets players swap several key parts without reaching for a screwdriver. The controller is being pitched as a kind of building block system for players who want to change how their gamepad feels, looks, and behaves across different games. The main appeal is flexibility. The PanGu includes swappable joysticks, ABXY buttons, back

Google has reportedly placed orders for at least three million AI chips from Intel, a move that could give Intel Foundry a major boost as the semiconductor industry struggles to keep up with demand from the AI boom. The chips are expected to arrive in 2028 and are said to be Tensor Processing Units, or TPUs, designed by Google for neural network workloads. The

Gears of War: E-Day is being built from the ground up, with The Coalition confirming that it is not reusing assets, animations, code, characters, enemies, weapons, sounds, or levels from earlier entries. The studio says this is its first project since 2015 to make that kind of clean break from inherited work. That is a major shift for The Coalition. Over the last decade,

Sega has confirmed that Crazy Taxi: World Tour used generative AI during development, but the company says the technology was limited to support work on background assets and that every generated asset was reviewed by the development team before being used. The detail first appeared through the game’s Steam store page, where Sega included an AI generated content disclosure. The company said it uses

Spyro: A Realm Beyond will give Spyro one of the biggest gameplay upgrades in the series so far: true flight without the usual limits of short bursts or simple gliding. Toys for Bob says the upcoming 3D platformer has been designed around making Spyro feel more capable in the air, which is also why the young dragon now has a slightly updated look with

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is bringing DMZ back, and Infinity Ward says it has been watching the extraction shooter genre closely while building its new version. The studio wants this mode to feel more complete than the earlier DMZ beta, with deeper progression, persistent inventory, and a stronger identity inside the broader Call of Duty package. Infinity Ward multiplayer creative director Joe

Total War: Warhammer 40,000 has received a new developer diary, giving players a closer look at Creative Assembly’s approach to building planets, staging large scale battles, and translating the Warhammer 40,000 universe into the Total War format. Closed beta sign ups are also live, although the beta’s start date has not been announced yet. The upcoming strategy game is planned for PS5, Xbox Series

Where Winds Meet is now available on Xbox Series X/S after previously launching on PS5, PC, iOS, and Android. The Xbox version was shadow dropped during the Xbox Games Showcase, giving Microsoft’s console players immediate access to Everstone Studio’s open world Wuxia RPG. The Xbox Series X/S release includes full HDR support, Smart Delivery, and AMD FSR 2 upscaling for 4K on Xbox Series

Valheim will finally leave early access on September 9 after more than five years of development, bringing the Norse survival crafting game to version 1.0 alongside its final major biome, Deep North. The full launch will arrive on PC, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PS5, and Nintendo Switch 2. The release is a major moment for Iron Gate Studio. Valheim first entered early access

Armatus has received a new trailer, giving players another look at its demon filled version of Paris and its fast third person roguelite shooting. The game is scheduled to launch this winter for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. The new footage was shown during the PC Gaming Show and focuses on the game’s central fantasy: you begin as a powerful

Nightdive Studios has announced Thief: The Dark Project Remastered, bringing Looking Glass Studios’ classic stealth game back with modern visual, control, and quality of life upgrades. The remaster is planned for release this winter on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, PC, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. The announcement marks the return of one of the most influential stealth games ever made. The original

Game Freak has shared new details on Beast of Reincarnation, offering a clearer look at the game’s ruined world, its central threat, and the relationship between protagonist Emma and her canine companion Koo. The action RPG is set to launch on August 4 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. The new details came through a video interview with director Kota Furushima, who explained

No Law has received a new preview trailer, giving a closer look at Port Desire, the neon lit city at the center of Neon Giant’s upcoming open world shooter RPG. The game is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC sometime this year, although a firm release date has not been announced yet. The new trailer focuses less on raw combat and more

A sequel to 007 First Light is not officially confirmed yet, but Amazon’s gaming leadership is already speaking positively about the idea. Jeff Gattis, Amazon’s head of gaming, has clarified earlier comments that led to confusion about the future of the James Bond game series and IO Interactive’s involvement. The concern started after Gattis suggested that a future Bond game after 007 First Light

Graphics card deals are still difficult to find in 2026, but there are some useful discounts across Nvidia, AMD, and Intel cards if you know where to look. High end GPUs remain expensive because of strong AI related demand and tighter memory supply, but budget and midrange cards are showing better value, especially from AMD and Intel. The best deals right now are not

Gigabyte’s Radeon RX 9070 XT Gaming OC graphics card has dropped to $649.99 in a new Amazon deal, making it one of the more attractive high performance GPU options for 1440p gaming right now. The card was previously listed at $739.99, so the current price cuts $90 from its recent selling price. The deal applies to the Gigabyte Gaming OC Radeon RX 9070 XT,

Graphics card prices remain difficult for PC builders in 2026, with high memory demand from AI data centers continuing to affect availability and pricing across Nvidia, AMD, and Intel GPUs. A new price tracking roundup shows that many popular gaming cards are still selling above launch pricing, especially at the high end, while budget and midrange models remain the most realistic options for buyers

AMD executives are welcoming NVIDIA’s move into the local AI PC space with RTX Spark, but they are also making it clear that they believe AMD already has a strong answer. At Computex 2026, AMD positioned its Strix Halo platform and upcoming Gorgon Halo refresh as serious competitors to NVIDIA’s N1X and N1 systems under the RTX Spark brand. RTX Spark was one of