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A new racing game called Clutch is coming from Maverick Games, a studio led by former Forza Horizon creative director Mike Brown. The game is planned for spring 2027 and will launch on PC, Xbox Series X and S, and PlayStation 5. Clutch is being pitched as a story driven open world racing game with deep customization, multiplayer, and a sandbox built around personal

DuckDuckGo says more people are looking for an AI free search experience after Google revealed a heavily redesigned version of Search at I/O. The privacy focused search company reported that traffic to its No AI search page more than tripled after Google’s May 19 keynote, with daily visits still running about 84 percent above normal. Google’s new search direction puts generative AI much closer

A United Airlines flight from Newark to Palma de Mallorca turned back over the Atlantic after a Bluetooth device name reportedly raised a security concern onboard. The incident involved Flight UA 236, where passengers said the captain repeatedly told everyone to turn off Bluetooth devices before the plane returned to Newark. According to accounts shared by passengers on Reddit, the issue began when a

Microsoft will hold the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 on Sunday, June 7, with the broadcast starting at 10am PT, 1pm ET, 6pm BST, and 7pm CEST. The show will stream through Xbox’s official YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook channels, and it will be followed by a dedicated Gears of War: E Day Direct. This year’s showcase arrives at an important moment for Xbox. The company

The Blood of Dawnwalker is shaping up to be one of the most important Western RPG releases of 2026, especially after the Fable reboot moved to 2027. The game comes from Rebel Wolves, a Polish studio formed by developers who previously worked on The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and that connection has naturally raised expectations around its dark fantasy world, player choice, and quest

AMD is expected to have several possible announcements lined up for Computex 2026, even though its full product stack remains unclear. The company may use the show to expand its current Zen 5 lineup, introduce new X3D desktop chips, talk about future Zen 6 mobile processors, and respond to Intel’s renewed push into handheld gaming chips. The most realistic expectation is a broader Zen

Intel is expected to bring several major product updates to Computex 2026, with attention likely spread across handheld gaming chips, data center processors, next generation desktop CPUs, and entry level laptop platforms. The company has already moved forward with Panther Lake and Core Ultra Series 3, but Computex could be where Intel shows how those pieces fit into its broader comeback plan. One of

Nvidia’s Computex 2026 keynote is shaping up to be one of the company’s biggest consumer and AI hardware moments of the year, with the long rumored N1X laptop chip expected to take center stage. After a quieter CES for PC buyers, Computex may give Nvidia a stronger chance to show where it wants the next generation of AI PCs, laptops, and edge devices to

Asus has teased what it calls the world’s first 24.5 inch OLED gaming monitor built for esports, giving competitive players a smaller OLED option after years of larger 27 inch and 32 inch models dominating the market. The new ROG display is expected to offer a refresh rate of up to 540Hz, making it one of the fastest OLED gaming monitors announced so far.

Acer has expanded its monitor lineup at Computex 2026 with several new Nitro gaming displays and ProDesigner models aimed at creators. The new range includes fast IPS gaming monitors, dual mode high refresh rate screens, a QD OLED professional display, and a compact portable touchscreen. The headline gaming model is the Acer Nitro XV273U F5. It is a 27 inch QHD monitor with a

MSI has launched the MEG Vision X2 AI Plus, a new gaming desktop built around a more visible and interactive approach to AI. The system includes a built in assistant called LuckyClaw, which appears through a front panel display called the AI Holostage and can help control PC settings in real time. The idea is to make AI feel less like a separate chatbot

Nvidia’s rumored N1x processor may be heading for a Computex 2026 reveal, but early Geekbench results suggest the chip may not clearly beat Apple’s M3 Max, even though Apple’s processor launched in late 2023. The leaked numbers show Nvidia’s upcoming Arm based chip sitting close to the M3 Max in both single core and multi core performance. The N1x is believed to be related

Acer is joining the handheld gaming PC market with the Predator Atlas 8, a Windows 11 device built around Intel’s new Arc G Series hardware. The handheld was revealed at Computex 2026 and is expected to launch in October 2026 across North America, Australia, and the EMEA region. Pricing has not been announced yet. The Predator Atlas 8 is clearly being positioned as a

Xbox is adding another round of smaller console improvements through its latest Insider update, with new personalization tools, clearer service alerts, and a more useful Xbox Accessories app. The update is not a major redesign, but it continues Microsoft’s recent push to make the Xbox dashboard feel more flexible and easier to manage. One of the most visible changes is the new custom color

007 First Light has become IO Interactive’s fastest selling game ever, passing 1.5 million sales within its first 24 hours. The strong launch gives the Hitman studio a major commercial win and shows how much interest there still is in a new James Bond game when the right developer is behind it. The result is especially notable because IO Interactive has spent years rebuilding

A Minecraft Movie Squared has been officially revealed, and the sequel is bringing a major new character into the live action Minecraft world. Kirsten Dunst will play Alex, the female counterpart to Steve, when the movie arrives on July 23, 2027. The reveal came during Minecraft Live, where Mojang showed the first look at the sequel and confirmed more details about what fans can

Haptic feedback may become one of the next major upgrades for serious racing game setups, especially for players who want more than a wheel and pedals. Sensit Haptics is showing how much difference a dedicated haptic seat can make, with its MTC P Extreme seat insert designed specifically for sim racing. The idea is not just to add random vibration. Sensit’s system uses telemetry

Mina the Hollower is not launching with Xbox Play Anywhere support, but Yacht Club Games says the feature is not completely ruled out for the future. The studio explained that it does not currently have the Windows version needed to support Xbox Play Anywhere, which means the feature will not be ready at launch. That may be disappointing for Xbox players who have come

Minecraft’s next update has been revealed, and it is shaping up to be a strong release for builders and explorers. Mojang has shown a new biome called the Dappled Forest, along with Poplar wood, wool stairs, wool slabs, Abandoned Camps, and what appears to be a new straw bed item. Before that update arrives, Minecraft will first get Chaos Cubed on June 16, 2026.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is trying to send a clear message before launch: this entry will stay grounded. Infinity Ward has said that every part of the game, including cosmetics and collaborations, needs to feel authentic to Modern Warfare’s narrative world. That statement matters because Call of Duty has become known for some unusual multiplayer skins in recent years. The series has