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AMD’s Radeon RX 9000 graphics cards may become more expensive again in the third quarter of 2026, with a reported 10 to 15 percent price increase linked to rising VRAM costs. The report is not confirmed, but it fits the wider trend in the PC hardware market, where memory and storage prices have been climbing because AI servers are consuming more supply. The possible

Intel CEO Lip Bu Tan says the semiconductor industry is not expanding fast enough to keep up with AI demand, and he believes the pressure is creating bottlenecks across memory, chip production, power, and even helium supply. His comments came while discussing Intel’s work with Elon Musk on the Terafab project, which is expected to rely on Intel’s future 14A manufacturing process. Tan said

Pimax Dream Air may be one of the most comfortable high end VR headsets for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and serious sim racing, thanks to its extremely light design, sharp Micro OLED display, and PC focused hardware. It is not a budget headset, but for players who spend long sessions flying or racing in VR, its comfort and image quality could make the price

Winhanced has received a new update that makes the Windows handheld launcher feel more like a full gaming hub. Version 0.9.8.9 adds achievement and trophy support across multiple platforms, improves streaming options, adds button remapping, and brings more visual and performance improvements to the controller friendly interface. The launcher is designed for Windows based handheld gaming PCs, including devices like the Xbox Ally X,

Dell’s XPS 13 with Snapdragon X Elite is now available for $999.99, making it one of the more attractive premium laptop deals right now. The model includes 32GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD, and a 2K 120Hz display, which is notable at a time when many laptops with far less memory are still selling near the same price. The discount cuts $400 from the

Echo Generation 2 is now available on Xbox and PC, bringing a short, nostalgic turn based RPG with new card based combat, multiple playable characters, and Xbox Play Anywhere support. The sequel builds on the original Echo Generation’s small town mystery style while adding deeper strategy and a wider story told from different perspectives. The game comes from Cococumber and keeps the first game’s

Rockstar Games has made Grand Theft Auto 5’s newer versions free for many existing owners on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC, but there is one major catch. Players who own GTA 5 digitally on Xbox One can upgrade to the Xbox Series X|S version at no extra cost, while physical Xbox disc owners are not eligible for the same free digital upgrade. The free upgrade

Xbox appears to be adding a new “EXCLUSIVE” label to its console dashboard, giving players a clearer way to see which games are positioned as Xbox console exclusives. The move comes after years of mixed messaging around Microsoft’s gaming strategy, especially as the company continues to release some games across multiple platforms while still keeping certain major titles tied to Xbox hardware. The label

Valve’s new Steam Controller is already facing a long waitlist, with some reservations now expected to be fulfilled in 2027. The company says demand is far higher than what it can produce before the end of 2026, so it is using a reservation queue to manage orders and set clearer expectations for buyers. The $99 controller launched with strong interest from PC gaming fans,

Xbox Store may soon add a more transparent price history feature that helps players see whether a game or add on is actually at its lowest recent price before they buy it. A backend update spotted by a user on X suggests Microsoft is preparing lowest price indicators for the Xbox Store, potentially bringing the U.S. storefront closer to consumer friendly rules already used

Persona 4 Revival has received a new gameplay deep dive, giving players a closer look at its updated combat, story setup, and modernized systems ahead of its February 18, 2027 launch. The remake keeps the core structure of the original Persona 4, but adds new battle mechanics inspired by newer Persona games, including Baton Pass, Prime Time, and a new Send Flying system. The

Halo: Campaign Evolved has drawn a blunt reaction from former Bungie designer Jaime Griesemer, who described the upcoming remake as looking like “a very well made mod.” His comment has sparked debate among Halo fans, especially because early footage of the remake has already divided players over its visual changes, redesigned spaces, and approach to updating the original Halo: Combat Evolved campaign. The discussion

World of Warcraft: Midnight is getting its second season on July 7, 2026, with a major update called Curse of Ula’tek. The new content takes players to the Coiled Isle, adds an eight boss raid called The Venomous Abyss, introduces a new three boss dungeon, expands Delves, and brings more outdoor activities, rewards, and player housing improvements. Blizzard is building the update around a

A Halo fan is recreating parts of Halo: Combat Evolved inside Fortnite using Unreal Editor for Fortnite, giving players a community made way to revisit the classic campaign while they wait for Halo: Campaign Evolved. The project focuses on the Silent Cartographer mission and includes features such as co op support, cinematics, custom HUD elements, voice acting, and playable missions. The creator, known online

Citizen Sleeper and Robobeat are now free to claim on the Epic Games Store, giving PC players another week of no cost games to add permanently to their libraries. The new giveaway replaces last week’s Warhammer 40K Speed Freeks and The Ouroboros King offer, and it will remain available until June 25. This week’s selection covers two very different styles. Citizen Sleeper is a

Xbox Free Play Days is back with another weekend lineup, giving players temporary access to Dead by Daylight, Two Point Museum, PGA TOUR 2K25, and Assetto Corsa. Dead by Daylight is the only game in this week’s offer that is available to all Xbox players, while the other three require an Xbox Game Pass subscription. The promotion gives players a chance to test several

Outward 2 has been delayed to 2027, only weeks after Nine Dots Studio announced that the co op survival RPG would enter early access on July 7, 2026. The studio says the game needs more time to reach the quality level players expect, and it does not want to charge money for an early access build that may leave fans disappointed. The sudden delay

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma’s next phase may be less about rebuilding goodwill and more about making the Xbox division smaller, according to industry analyst Joost van Dreunen. The comments come as Xbox faces more reported layoffs and possible studio closures, turning Sharma’s early praise from fans into renewed concern about Microsoft’s gaming strategy. Sharma initially won support from many Xbox players after taking over

Fable developers have responded to fan concerns about the latest gameplay demo, explaining that the weak guards and unusually fast gold payout were both tied to demo conditions. The footage was played on Story difficulty, the easiest mode in the game, and the large 18,000 gold reward was adjusted so Playground Games could show the economy system quickly within a limited presentation window. The

The entire team behind Luna Abyss at Kwalee Labs has been laid off just weeks after the game launched on PC and consoles. Kwalee Labs CEO Hollie Emery revealed the news on LinkedIn, saying the decision was completely outside of the team’s control and that everyone affected is now looking for work. Luna Abyss released on May 21, 2026, as a fast paced bullet