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fromTheregister
9 hours ago

'Invisible mouse' made a mess of PC rebuild

After endlessly pulling the plug out, and plugging it in again, many reboots and lots of swearing, we finally discovered the problem. The new one was hidden under the PC's side casing.
Games
Board games
fromBoard Game Quest
3 hours ago

Crowdfunding Campaigns of the Week - 4/20/26

A variety of crowdfunding board games are featured, including solo and co-op options, strategic gameplay, and travel-friendly designs.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
8 hours ago

OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra key specs and launch date revealed, will get a dedicated gaming controller

OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra launches in China on April 28, featuring a gaming controller and high-end specifications.
Social media marketing
fromThedrum
2 days ago

The State Of Influencer Marketing In Gaming

The gaming industry is rapidly growing, with revenues expected to reach $503.14 billion by 2025, driven by mobile gaming and influencer marketing.
Video games
fromLos Angeles Times
6 hours ago

The Dodgers of esports: How L.A.'s Liquid Guild won the attention of over 100,000 people

The Race to World First in World of Warcraft is a competitive event where teams race to complete difficult content first, requiring extensive preparation and teamwork.
#nvidia
Vue
fromGadgets 360
3 days ago

GeForce Now Explained: What Is It, Features, Subscription Plans and More

Nvidia GeForce Now launches in India, enabling cloud gaming without high-end hardware through streaming from powerful remote servers.
Graphic design
fromKotaku
5 days ago

Nvidia Says Pragmata Looks 'Improved' With Path Tracing, Is Wrong

Big tech's attempts to enhance art often result in visuals lacking depth and artistic intent, leading to poor comparisons and washed-out images.
fromKotaku
2 months ago
Games

PC Gaming Graphics Cards Are Basically A Rounding Error For Nvidia And It's Acting Like It - Kotaku

Vue
fromGadgets 360
3 days ago

GeForce Now Explained: What Is It, Features, Subscription Plans and More

Nvidia GeForce Now launches in India, enabling cloud gaming without high-end hardware through streaming from powerful remote servers.
Graphic design
fromKotaku
5 days ago

Nvidia Says Pragmata Looks 'Improved' With Path Tracing, Is Wrong

Big tech's attempts to enhance art often result in visuals lacking depth and artistic intent, leading to poor comparisons and washed-out images.
fromKotaku
2 months ago
Games

PC Gaming Graphics Cards Are Basically A Rounding Error For Nvidia And It's Acting Like It - Kotaku

Gadgets
fromWIRED
2 days ago

The Asus TUF Gaming A14 Makes a Case for a GPU-Less Gaming Laptop

The Asus TUF Gaming A14 offers impressive integrated graphics but lacks the power expected for its price.
#virtual-reality
fromInfoQ
4 days ago
Growth hacking

From VR to Flat Screens: Bridging the Input and Immersion Gap

The future of VR and wearables is focused on natural interaction and immersion, despite current market limitations.
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago
Psychology

The Science of Seeing Differently Through Virtual Reality

Virtual reality can immerse individuals in experiences of bias, but it may also reinforce existing prejudices if not carefully designed.
Growth hacking
fromInfoQ
4 days ago

From VR to Flat Screens: Bridging the Input and Immersion Gap

The future of VR and wearables is focused on natural interaction and immersion, despite current market limitations.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

The Science of Seeing Differently Through Virtual Reality

Virtual reality can immerse individuals in experiences of bias, but it may also reinforce existing prejudices if not carefully designed.
Tech industry
fromEngadget
2 days ago

A lot of you panic-bought PCs to avoid RAMaggedon 2026

AI-driven demand for memory and storage is causing pre-emptive computer purchases, leading to a 3.2% increase in global PC shipments in Q1 2026.
Media industry
fromObserver
3 days ago

Facing A.I. Slop and Shifting Algorithms, Brands Bet on Streamers to Stay Real

MrBeast exemplifies success in the creator economy, leveraging YouTube and livestreams while expanding into various media ventures.
fromGamesBeat
3 days ago

10 years in gaming: Sportfive shares lessons from its first decade in interactive media

Sportfive's gaming department, which started with just three dedicated employees in 2016, has now expanded to a robust team of 80, highlighting the agency's commitment to the gaming sector.
Marketing
#roblox
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago
Video games

Roblox's AI assistant gets new agentic tools to plan, build, and test games | TechCrunch

Video games
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Roblox's AI assistant gets new agentic tools to plan, build, and test games | TechCrunch

Roblox is enhancing its AI tools to assist developers in planning, building, and testing games more effectively.
Video games
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Cyberpunk platformers, gallivanting geckos and other new indie games worth checking out

Indie game showcases and events are highlighting new titles and updates in the indie gaming space this weekend.
Games
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

There's nothing like an RPG over vacation

People of Note is a music-themed RPG that offers a relaxing gaming experience while featuring a journey of an aspiring pop singer.
#meta
Tech industry
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Meta Quest headset prices are going up on April 19

Meta is raising prices for Quest headsets due to rising RAM costs, with the Quest 3 increasing by $100 to $599.
Tech industry
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Meta Quest headset prices are going up on April 19

Meta is raising prices for Quest headsets due to rising RAM costs, with the Quest 3 increasing by $100 to $599.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
2 days ago

Lenovo Legion Y70 refresh stars in teaser video, here's when it's launching

Lenovo is reviving the Legion Y70 smartphone with a new design and AI features, set to be unveiled on May 19.
Gadgets
fromgizmodo.com
4 days ago

Alienware's $350 QD-OLED Gaming Monitor Nixes Everything for a Pretty Screen

Alienware's AW2726DM is a budget-friendly 27-inch QD-OLED gaming monitor priced at $350, but sacrifices many features for affordability.
fromTheregister
5 days ago

The only technology that died more times than VR is AI

Neal Stephenson argues that the metaverse is dead, particularly in light of the failure of Meta's Horizon Worlds, which raises significant concerns about the future of virtual reality.
Wearables
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Developers Of Moon Child Resurface To Bask In All The Shitposts

Moon Child, an unreleased Amiga platformer, has gained renewed interest online, sparking nostalgia and creativity among fans and its original developers.
Games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Slay The Spire 2 Outlines A Big Roadmap But Devs Aren't Rushing

Mega Crit reveals new content roadmap for Slay the Spire 2, including The Bestiary and new game modes, but no specific release dates.
#gaming
fromThedrum
5 days ago
Video games

Why Brands Need To Pick Up The Controller And Level Up In The Gaming World

Gadgets
fromwww.engadget.com
5 days ago

Sony Inzone's latest monitor boasts a blazing 720Hz panel for competitive gamers

Sony's new Inzone M10S II monitor features up to 720Hz refresh rate and costs $1,100, targeting dedicated gamers.
Video games
fromThedrum
5 days ago

Why Brands Need To Pick Up The Controller And Level Up In The Gaming World

The pandemic significantly increased gaming engagement, with mobile gaming becoming a key focus for brands and content creators.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Why I'm embracing the latest uncool thing in gaming

Marathon offers a welcoming community for feminine-presenting players, contrasting with typical multiplayer experiences in gaming.
#marathon
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Marathon's Mercy Kits Are Being Used For The Cruelest Trolling

Marathon is an exceptionally unforgiving extraction shooter, with new updates introducing Mercy Kits that can be used for both cooperation and trolling.
Video games
fromGadgets 360
3 days ago

Marathon Review: Bungie's Slick FPS Is One of the Best Shooters in Years

Marathon by Bungie offers a hardcore, immersive shooter experience but may lack broad appeal due to its complexity and niche design.
Video games
fromWGB
3 weeks ago

Marathon Sales Look Soft So Far - PC By Far The Favoured Platform

Marathon has sold 1.2 million copies, generating approximately $48 million in revenue, with PC sales dominating the market.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Marathon's Mercy Kits Are Being Used For The Cruelest Trolling

Marathon is an exceptionally unforgiving extraction shooter, with new updates introducing Mercy Kits that can be used for both cooperation and trolling.
Video games
fromGadgets 360
3 days ago

Marathon Review: Bungie's Slick FPS Is One of the Best Shooters in Years

Marathon by Bungie offers a hardcore, immersive shooter experience but may lack broad appeal due to its complexity and niche design.
Video games
fromWGB
3 weeks ago

Marathon Sales Look Soft So Far - PC By Far The Favoured Platform

Marathon has sold 1.2 million copies, generating approximately $48 million in revenue, with PC sales dominating the market.
#steam
Games
fromKotaku
4 days ago

Steam Adding 30-Day Lowest Price Feature, According To Leak

Valve is adding features to Steam that show game price history and estimate performance on user PCs.
Games
fromKotaku
4 days ago

Steam Adding 30-Day Lowest Price Feature, According To Leak

Valve is adding features to Steam that show game price history and estimate performance on user PCs.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

Alienware's new gaming monitor offers a 240Hz QD-OLED panel for just $350

Alienware's AW2726DM is a budget-friendly 27-inch QD-OLED monitor priced at $349.99, featuring 2560 x 1440 resolution and 240Hz refresh rate.
Games
fromEngadget
3 days ago

Panic says the Playdate Catalog won't accept games made with generative AI

Panic will not accept games using generative AI for art, audio, music, text, or dialog in the Playdate Catalog.
Games
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Microsoft's new Xbox chief starts making her mark

Asha Sharma is reevaluating Game Pass pricing to enhance value for players on Xbox.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Fairgames Has An Extraction Shooter Mode As Marathon Struggles

Fairgames features a new mode called 'Cargo Heist' that involves completing objectives and extracting loot in a multiplayer heist shooter format.
fromVG247
3 days ago

The Sims 4's much maligned paid mods have made it to consoles, but Kits are coming back to PC

The introduction of a new premium currency - Moola - is the only way to purchase any of that content, leading to criticism about its structure and value obfuscation.
Games
Video games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Crimson Desert's First Month Was Full Of Big Updates And Neat Discoveries

Crimson Desert, a massive open-world RPG, has gained popularity despite mixed reviews and initial player feedback.
Games
fromKotaku
5 days ago

The Week In Game Releases: Pragmata, Windrose, And More

Two lesser-known game releases this week are Regions of Ruin: Runegate and Windrose, both generating interest among gamers.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Iron Galaxy Slashes More Developers In An Attempt To Survive

Iron Galaxy is laying off up to 90 employees due to changing market conditions and the need to adapt to a new business model.
Games
fromKotaku
6 days ago

91-Year-Old Who Received Wellness Check From Police Was Busy Gaming

A wellness check on a 91-year-old woman revealed she was engrossed in gaming, missing calls and police visits.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Arc Raiders Death Spiral Is A Problem Other Games Would Kill For

Arc Raiders has seen a significant decline in player numbers, while the Call of Duty movie is set for release on June 30, 2028.
Games
fromEngadget
6 days ago

Games Workshop brings seven classic Warhammer games to Steam for the first time

Games Workshop has re-released older Warhammer and Warhammer 40K games on Steam, along with a Classics sale offering discounts.
#steam-machine
Video games
fromKotaku
5 days ago

YouTuber Challenges Valve To Beat His $950 DIY Steam Machine

Zac Builds created a DIY Steam Machine for $950, outperforming Valve's yet-to-be-released device.
Gadgets
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Valve's Steam Machine launches in 2026: Everything we know so far

Valve released a new Steam Machine console in November 2025 designed for living rooms, featuring custom AMD hardware, 16GB RAM, and support for 4K gaming at 60FPS using upscaling technology.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 days ago

Players Use Epic For Freebies But Then Just Go Back To Steam

Epic Games Store is popular for free games but struggles to compete with Steam and faces criticism for rushed projects.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

The Division Was Originally A World Of Warcraft Clone, Says Ubisoft

The Division was originally conceived as a World of Warcraft-like MMORPG before evolving into a third-person looter shooter.
#game-pass
Video games
fromKotaku
4 days ago

Ex-PlayStation Exec Calls The Outlook For Xbox Game Pass 'Grim'

Game Pass faces scrutiny over its sustainability and pricing amid mixed industry opinions on its impact on game development.
Video games
fromWGB
6 days ago

Xbox Boss Admits Game Has Become "too expensive", Hints At Big Changes To The Service

Asha Sharma plans to make Game Pass more flexible and potentially cheaper, addressing concerns about its current pricing model.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 days ago

Ex-PlayStation Exec Calls The Outlook For Xbox Game Pass 'Grim'

Game Pass faces scrutiny over its sustainability and pricing amid mixed industry opinions on its impact on game development.
Video games
fromWGB
6 days ago

Xbox Boss Admits Game Has Become "too expensive", Hints At Big Changes To The Service

Asha Sharma plans to make Game Pass more flexible and potentially cheaper, addressing concerns about its current pricing model.
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 week ago

The Biggest New Game Releases Of April 2026

April 2026 features highly anticipated game releases including Starfield, Darwin's Paradox, and Pokemon Champions.
#steam-deck
Games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

How Long Will Players Have To Wait For The Steam Deck 2?

The Steam Deck 2 may be delayed due to RAM issues, while the Super Mario Galaxy Movie sets box office records despite mixed reviews.
Games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

How Long Will Players Have To Wait For The Steam Deck 2?

The Steam Deck 2 may be delayed due to RAM issues, while the Super Mario Galaxy Movie sets box office records despite mixed reviews.
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

Today's Atlantic Trivia: Video Games

Nintendo was founded in 1889, the same year the Eiffel Tower opened in Paris, starting as a manufacturer of Japanese playing cards.
Games
Video games
fromWGB
5 days ago

Starfield Sales On PS5 Don't Look Great

Starfield sold 140k copies on PlayStation, generating $7.7 million, but overall sales are underwhelming compared to expectations for a major title.
Games
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Why is gaming becoming so expensive? The answer is found in AI

PlayStation 5 prices have risen significantly due to increased demand for computing power driven by AI, alongside global economic disruptions.
Video games
fromKotaku
5 days ago

Capcom's Killing It Right Now With Pragmata And Resident Evil

Capcom has transformed from a struggling company to a leading game developer with successful titles like Pragmata and Resident Evil Requiem.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

How brands can align their interests with the interests of gamers

Brands can increase engagement and reach diverse audiences by integrating ads into interactive gaming experiences and aligning brand goals with player interests.
Video games
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Valve brings native Steam Link app to Apple's Vision Pro

Steam Link is coming to Apple's Vision Pro, enabling wireless streaming of traditional games from Steam libraries on nearby Macs or PCs.
Games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

The 13 Best New Video Games Of 2026 So Far

2026 has already produced notable games, with updates planned for the Game of the Year watch throughout the year.
Gadgets
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Don't worry, Valve still plans to launch the Steam Machine "this year"

Valve reconfirmed plans to ship Steam Machine and other hardware products in 2026, clarifying an ambiguous blog post that sparked delay concerns.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Why gaming is a such a key communications channel for retail marketers

Gaming is a mainstream, high-value channel retailers must engage, especially Gen Z gamers, via community-driven experiences on platforms like Twitch and Discord.
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Valve doesn't sound confident the Steam Machine will ship in 2026

Our goal of shipping all three products in the first half of the year has not changed. But we have work to do to land on concrete pricing and launch dates that we can confidently announce, being mindful of how quickly the circumstances around both of those things can change.
Gadgets
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

In the killer world of online gaming, there are no hits any more just survivors

Highguard's rapid failure demonstrates that modern online games face extreme pressure to deliver immediate returns, leaving no room for player learning curves or developer iteration.
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Valve's Steam Machine Is Still Coming In Early 2026, According To AMD

Valve's second attempt at launching its Steam Machine is still set to happen in early 2026, according to AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su. In an AMD earnings call, Su specifically mentions support for Valve Steam Machine, which will make use of an AMD processor. "From a product standpoint, Valve is on track to begin shipping its AMD-powered steam machine early this year," Su states, stopping short of giving an exact timeframe.
Gadgets
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

I Miss When Multiplayer Games Weren't Changing All The Time - Kotaku

A patch increasing gunshot volume in Marathon created a more aggressive multiplayer environment, prompting nostalgia for older games that remained static after release rather than undergoing constant balance changes.
Gadgets
fromgizmodo.com
2 months ago

Building a Budget Gaming PC in 2026 Is a Pain in the Ass

Built a 1440p-ready AM4-based PC via extensive used-parts scavenging, spending about $500 while equivalent new parts now cost roughly $1,300.
Gadgets
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Why $700 could be a "death sentence" for the Steam Machine

Valve faces higher component costs and weaker procurement power than major console makers, likely forcing higher Steam Machine prices or slimmer margins.
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Valve's latest Steam beta lets you add your PC's specs to game reviews

As part of the Steam Client Beta update Valve released on February 12, users will now be able to attach information about their hardware specifications when they post a new game review or update an old one. It's not uncommon to find negative reviews that complain about a game's performance, information that's hard to draw a conclusion from without knowing what kind of hardware the reviewer is using.
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