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2026-04-10 19 stories
- Phantom Blade Zero developer rejects gen-AI and promises "every single piece of content in our game has been crafted by the hands of real artists" 3 sources
- Valve developer makes Linux gaming better on 8GB graphics cards
- Snapdragon X2 laptops need a quick update to stop getting the wrong graphics drivers
- Review: Starfield on PS5/PS5 Pro: The Game's Still Good - But Technical Problems Need Addressing
- RAM spot prices are down by 5%, though they did spike by well over 2000% this past year
- Of course 1440p is your favorite gaming res, but I'm kinda stunned there are as many 4K gamers as 1080p ones in PC Gamer's ranks
- Mouse P.I. For Hire Performance Specs Revealed, 120FPS Confirmed For Xbox Series X And S
- Microsoft says Windows 11's bugs are all "resolved": At least the ones it knows about — and new bugs are impossible to avoid
- Look, 16 GB of RAM is absolutely fine for PC gaming in 2026. Though there are some caveats to that...
- Here's What The Invincible VS Open Beta Looks Like On Xbox Series X|S
- Get An ROG Xbox Ally For Only $500 Before The Inevitable Price Increase Arrives
- Framework: 'There is a very real scenario in which personal computing as we know it is dead'
- During a memory crisis do you really need fast memory for PC gaming? No, no you do not
- Don't like the MacBook Neo's storage options? Well, with lots of electronics gear, years of experience, and nerves of steel, you too can have a 1 TB model
- Asus announces the ROG Equalizer: a new cable aimed at making melting GPU power connectors a thing of the past
- Another Switch 1 Release Might Be Ditching The "Cloud Version" Label On Switch 2
- After Tough Launch, Samson Dev Promises More Polish And Refinements This Month
- "This genuinely puts what Microsoft makes to shame": Someone built the best-looking app for Xbox Cloud Gaming — on Apple TV
- "The pro-aim function is like cheat mode for shooters": Who needs Xbox's Elite controller when this cheaper joypad plays better?
2026-04-09 19 stories
- 'Samson' And 'Xbox' Have Been Trending This Week, But It's Off To A Rough Start On PC 3 sources
- AMD Confirms 9950X3D2 Dual Edition Will Be the Most Expensive Ryzen CPU Ever 2 sources
- "The gender of some Pokémon in the tutorial is incorrect" - Pokémon Champions bug fixes to tackle mega evolution issues and more 2 sources
- Video Game Devs Explain How Pausing Works And Sometimes It Gets Weird
- Use this handy cheat sheet to keep track of all those confusing Samsung QD-OLED gaming monitor panel generations
- Review: Crimson Desert on Xbox Series X Improved by Update – But What's Up With Series S?
- Review: Crimson Desert on Xbox Series X Improved by Update – But What's Up With Series S?
- Pokemon Champions Bug On Switch 2 Demands You Briefly Undock The System
- Feature: DLSS Dynamic Multi-Frame Gen Has Potential, But I Won't Be Using It For Now
- Feature: DLSS Dynamic Multi-Frame Gen Has Potential, But I Won't Be Using It For Now
- Crimson Desert is now somewhat playable on Intel Arc graphics cards, though Kliff's face didn't make it
- Build the city of your dreams, and your graphics card's nightmares, in hyper-shiny mayoral sim City Masterplan
- AMD Confirms 9950X3D2 Dual Edition Will Be the Most Expensive Ryzen CPU Ever
- A thin, light entry-level gaming laptop is $300 off at Best Buy
- 1000xResist creator: the game industry needs a universal video codec for FMV games
- 1000xResist creator: the game industry needs a universal video codec for FMV games
- "The CRT revival is real": I'm amazed by the community efforts to keep CRT gaming alive — and how OLED could be its renaissance for modern gamers
- "The CRT revival is real": I'm amazed by the community efforts to keep CRT gaming alive — and how OLED could be its renaissance for modern gamers
- "Gaming just got smoother on Snapdragon": You can finally customize your gaming gear on Windows on Arm
2026-04-08 12 stories
- Cyberpunk 2077 gets a free PS5 Pro upgrade today that brings PSSR and better ray tracing options 3 sources
- Feature: Crimson Desert Enters R&D On Switch 2 - But Can The System Handle It?
- Cyberpunk 2077 gets a free PS5 Pro upgrade today that brings PSSR and better ray tracing options
- Assassin’s Creed Shadows update adds PSSR 2 upscaling for PS5 Pro, plus keyboard and mouse support on Switch 2
- “Wait, Windows uses less?”: I break down the surprising requirement that flips the Linux vs. Windows script
- “Wait, Windows uses less?”: I break down the surprising requirement that flips the Linux vs. Windows script
- “Still one of my favorites”: This dependable 2‑in‑1 is discounted again while modern laptops remain scarce
- "Raptor Lake will continue to be abundantly available": Intel exec makes a case for its older chips as RAM prices soar, but are they actually worth buying in 2026?
- "Raptor Lake will continue to be abundantly available": Intel exec makes a case for its older chips as RAM prices soar, but are they actually worth buying in 2026?
- "I hope NVIDIA's legal team lets this slide": I dive into OpenNOW, an open-source GeForce Now alternative that's trending in cloud gaming — for good reason
- "Framerate Estimator" evidence in Steam's new update points to more detailed performance tests than Valve's Verified programmes
- "Framerate Estimator" evidence in Steam's new update points to more detailed performance tests than Valve's Verified programmes