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The Final Fantasy XIII trilogy has received a new community made fix on PC that addresses long standing technical problems across all three games. Called FF13NovaFix, the patch is designed to improve high frame rate behavior, controller support, display handling and several interface issues that have remained in the PC versions for years. The original PC releases were functional, but they never received the

A fan made multiplayer project for The Last of Us Part II has been cancelled after its creator received a cease and desist request on behalf of Sony Interactive Entertainment. Modder Speclizer had been working on the project since January and planned to release it publicly this month. The mod was intended to recreate some of the multiplayer experience associated with The Last of

A malware technique known as ClickFix is spreading more widely by using fake CAPTCHA prompts to trick people into running malicious commands on their own computers. The attack does not usually rely on a browser vulnerability. Instead, it uses social engineering. A website or malicious advertisement presents what looks like a normal verification step, then instructs you to perform actions outside the browser. On

Diablo IV is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 with a new Age of Hatred Collection that brings the base game and its major expansions together in one package. The collection launches on September 15 for $69.99 and includes Diablo IV, Vessel of Hatred and Lord of Hatred. It also gives Switch 2 players access to newer classes, additional regions and expanded endgame content. For

UGREEN has introduced the LinkStation Pro, a new external GPU dock that upgrades the company’s earlier design with Thunderbolt 5, a built in 850W power supply and broader desktop expansion features. The new model is aimed at people who want to connect a full size desktop graphics card to a laptop or compact PC without moving to a complete desktop system. Its biggest improvement

Samsung may give its upcoming Galaxy S27 Pro and Galaxy S27 Ultra a major display upgrade with a new M16 OLED panel. According to a report from South Korea, Samsung Electronics and Samsung Display have finalized plans to use the newer M16 OLED material set in the two premium Galaxy S27 models. The change would move those phones beyond the older M13 generation used

Lenovo’s IdeaPad Slim 3i has dropped to $499.99 at Best Buy, making it a strong option for buyers looking for a capable everyday Windows laptop without moving into premium pricing. The deal cuts $400 from the listed price and gives you a 15.6 inch notebook with a 13th Gen Intel Core i5 processor, 16GB of memory and a 256GB SSD. That combination makes the

Apple is reportedly working on dedicated gaming controllers for the iPhone, with the accessories expected to launch under the Beats brand rather than Apple's main hardware label. The project has apparently been in development for more than a year and could mark a larger push into mobile gaming hardware. Recent macOS code reportedly references two unreleased controller models, while additional information suggests that Beats

Valve says the ongoing RAM shortage has not changed its basic plans for a future Steam Deck 2. The company is still waiting for a clear generational improvement in performance before releasing a second generation handheld. Valve has repeatedly said that it does not want to launch a new Steam Deck simply because newer chips are available. Instead, the goal remains to deliver a

Planet Zoo 2 has received Valve’s Steam Deck Verified badge roughly one month before its scheduled release, giving handheld players an early sign that Frontier is targeting good compatibility with the device. The management simulator is set to launch on October 13, 2026, and can currently be pre purchased on Steam for $49.99. Valve’s verification notes indicate that the game works with the Steam

tinyBuild Connect 2026 delivered a broad mix of new game announcements, release dates, demos and updates across the publisher’s upcoming and existing lineup. The showcase introduced two new projects while also giving fresh details on games such as Kingmakers, Graveyard Keeper 2, Hull Rupture, Trainfort and The King is Watching. Several previously released titles also received new content, console versions or quality of life

Xiaomi is preparing to launch the REDMI Monitor A27U Type C 120Hz 2027 in China, combining a 4K IPS panel, dual refresh rate operation and 90W USB C charging at a relatively low price. The 27 inch monitor runs at 3840 x 2160 resolution with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. It also includes a separate performance mode that switches to 1920 x

Google has confirmed that preorders for its new Googlebook laptop platform will begin on September 21, 2026, giving buyers the first firm availability date since the platform was announced earlier this year. According to an email sent by the company, orders will open at 9 AM ET on September 21. Google has also provided a direct preorder path, although the message does not reveal

Another GeForce RTX 5090 owner has reported serious damage to a 16 pin power connector, adding to the growing list of high power GPU connector failures seen this year. In this case, the damage appears more severe than simple discoloration or minor melting. Photos shared by the owner show that plastic between two neighboring contacts melted away, leaving a visible hole in the power

XPG is expanding its gaming display range with four new monitors under the RIFT and APERTURE families, covering sizes from 23.8 inches to 34 inches and refresh rates up to 240Hz. The lineup includes the 34 inch RIFT R34WXC ultrawide, the smaller RIFT R24F4, and two 27 inch APERTURE models. XPG has not yet confirmed pricing or complete regional availability, so the specifications are

Apple is reportedly working on a pair of dedicated game controllers for the iPhone, with the Beats team said to be playing a major role in their design and development. References to two unreleased controllers have appeared in macOS 26.7 code. The devices reportedly use the internal identifiers T6502 and T1057, suggesting Apple may be preparing more than one controller design rather than a

AMD currently holds the strongest position in gaming CPUs, but Intel has become much more competitive in the mid range after its Arrow Lake Refresh update. The right processor now depends heavily on your budget, whether you also run demanding productivity workloads, and how much you want to spend on the motherboard and memory around it. For most gaming PCs, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D

Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 5090 has become increasingly difficult to buy from major online retailers in the United States, with normal retail inventory largely disappearing and third party sellers asking far above already elevated market prices. Available listings now range from roughly $6,400 to more than $9,000, depending on the model and seller. Some offers are approaching $9,500, highlighting how quickly the market for Nvidia’s

The Nintendo Switch 2 version of 007 First Light has been delayed again and is now scheduled to arrive in March 2027. The port had previously been expected during Summer 2026, but the development team says it needs more time to improve performance and make sure the Switch 2 version meets its quality target. An exact March release date has not yet been announced.

Gears of War: E-Day has received a new launch trailer ahead of its October 6 release on Xbox Series X and S and PC, with the video focusing less on large scale combat and more on the people caught in the first hours of the Locust invasion. The trailer follows Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago as they fight through Kalona while civilians try to