You can grab a $100 Xbox gift card for $83.50 right now—but the deal won’t last A limited-time deal is offering a simple way to cut gaming costs. A digital $100 Xbox gift card is currently available for… Justin Nelon · Apr 30, 2026
Double Fine hints a Psychonauts remake could happen “one day” Veteran game developer Tim Cain, best known as the co-creator of Fallout, may not be done with game development just yet. After… Justin Nelon · Apr 30, 2026
Fallout co-creator Tim Cain plans one last game before retiring again Veteran game developer Tim Cain, best known as the co-creator of Fallout, may not be done with game development just yet. After… Justin Nelon · Apr 30, 2026
AMD and Intel’s ACE partnership could give x86 chips a stronger AI future AMD and Intel are usually rivals, but both companies know that x86 needs a clearer plan for the AI era. Their work… Justin Nelon · Apr 30, 2026
Microsoft Edge tests new 'Copilot menu' with quick access to chat and page actions Microsoft Edge Canary is testing a new Copilot menu in the browser toolbar that groups several actions in one dropdown. It gives… Venkat · Apr 30, 2026
PC game optimization is more than FPS, and your counter might be misleading you "Bad optimization” is one of the most common complaints in PC gaming, but it is also one of the most misunderstood. A… Justin Nelon · Apr 30, 2026
Greedfall studio Spiders shuts down as Nacon’s financial crisis deepens The situation around Nacon’s financial troubles has taken a serious turn. Spiders, the studio behind Greedfall and Steelrising, has officially shut down… Justin Nelon · Apr 30, 2026
Directive 8020 pushes Supermassive into full sci-fi horror with real-time threats and deeper player control Supermassive Games is taking a bigger risk with Directive 8020, and it looks very different from earlier entries in its horror series.… Justin Nelon · Apr 30, 2026
Microsoft’s “K2” plan could finally make Windows 11 faster and less cluttered Microsoft is working on a new internal effort called the “K2” project, and it could bring some important changes to Windows 11.… Justin Nelon · Apr 30, 2026
Samsung’s 4nm process is finally stabilizing as big AI customers start to return Samsung’s foundry business may be showing signs of recovery. A new report says the company has reached around 80% yield on its… Justin Nelon · Apr 30, 2026
Monument Valley studio CEO says rising costs may push Ustwo toward more contractor-based development Ustwo Games, the studio behind Monument Valley, is rethinking how it builds games as development costs continue to rise across the industry.… Justin Nelon · Apr 30, 2026
Apple’s base iPhone 18 may stay at 8GB RAM if memory prices keep rising Apple may have a tougher iPhone 18 decision than expected. Recent rumors have suggested that the base iPhone 18 could move from… Justin Nelon · Apr 30, 2026
Costco shopper finds a Ryzen 7 9800X3D and RTX 5070 gaming PC for just $1,100 A Costco shopper appears to have found one of the better gaming PC deals we have seen during the current component price… Justin Nelon · Apr 30, 2026
MindsEye’s troubles now point to a deeper fight inside Build a Rocket Boy MindsEye’s rough launch is no longer only a story about a game that failed to meet expectations. It has turned into a… Justin Nelon · Apr 30, 2026
Memory makers are cashing in on AI demand while PC buyers face another price shock The AI boom is turning into a major payday for memory companies, but it is also making life harder for PC builders,… Justin Nelon · Apr 30, 2026
TSMC is ramping five 2nm fabs as AI chip demand keeps rising TSMC is preparing a much larger 2nm production push as demand for advanced chips continues to grow. The company is reportedly ramping… Justin Nelon · Apr 30, 2026
The Complete Guide to Refreshing a Pre-Owned Phone: Software, Battery, and Aesthetics Making your pre-owned smartphone last longer is worth it. You save money and get more use from your device. With a few… Keelan Balderson · Apr 30, 2026
Project Blackbird cancellation still hurts as former ZeniMax Online boss calls it a missed Xbox chance Project Blackbird may never reach players, but the cancelled ZeniMax Online game is still raising questions about what Xbox lost. Former ZeniMax… Justin Nelon · Apr 30, 2026
Samsung may consider spinning off its chip division as worker strike pressure grows Samsung is reportedly facing a difficult labor fight at a time when its semiconductor business is becoming more important than ever. According… Justin Nelon · Apr 30, 2026
ASUS makes mixed DDR5 memory easier on Intel Z890 and B860 boards ASUS is trying to make DDR5 upgrades less painful at a time when memory prices are rising fast. The company has released… Justin Nelon · Apr 30, 2026