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Arc G3 Extreme handheld from Intel beats Ryzen Z2 Extreme in early tests
02-May-2026, 1:00 pm
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Leaked PassMark results for Intel's upcoming Panther Lake-based Arc G3 Extreme, show it outperforming the Ryzen Z2 Extreme.
Just about a week after reports surfaced that Intel was preparing Panther Lake-based Arc G3 and G3 Extreme handhelds for a Computex debut, the first benchmark results for one of these devices have now appeared online.
A leaked PassMark result, spotted by x86deadandback on X, suggests that the Arc G3 Extreme - believed to be powering an unreleased MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ - outperforms AMD’s Ryzen Z2 Extreme found in the Asus ROG Xbox...
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Windows 11 users receive new Xbox Mode feature in global update rollout
01-May-2026, 8:00 pm
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Microsoft is launching Xbox Mode (formerly Full Screen Experience) for Windows 11, providing a console-like interface for PCs.
Microsoft has officially begun rolling out its new full-screen gaming experience for Windows 11. Earlier this year, the company confirmed plans to introduce a console-like interface for PC gaming, and now “Xbox Mode” is starting to reach users.
The announcement was made by Xbox Vice President of Next Generation Jason Ronald and Windows + Devices Corporate Vice President Ian LeGrow. The update is currently being deployed to Windows 11 desktops, laptops, and handheld devices in select regions,...
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Sony comments on PS4 and PS5 online check-in system after user backlash
30-Apr-2026, 4:00 pm
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Sony has clarified recent concerns regarding digital game purchases on PlayStation 4 and 5.
Over the past few days, there have been growing reports suggesting that PlayStation consoles are tracking when a game was last verified online through the PlayStation Network. Initially, this behavior was thought to be a simple bug displaying internal system data, but additional reports - and even a response from PlayStation Support - have raised questions about that assumption.
Following a recent system update for the PlayStation 4, users discovered that newly purchased digital games now include a...
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NVIDIA unveils new 12GB VRAM variant of RTX 5070 mobile graphics processor
29-Apr-2026, 10:00 am
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New support for NVIDIA's 12GB GeForce RTX 5070 laptop GPU and DLSS 4.5 features in Conan Exiles Enhanced.
Nvidia has officially introduced a new 12GB version of its RTX 5070 mobile GPU, upgrading the existing model by equipping it with higher-capacity 24Gb GDDR7 memory modules. This results in an additional 4GB of VRAM compared to the original 8GB variant.
The new 12GB RTX 5070 will be available alongside the older 8GB model, giving laptop manufacturers more flexibility when designing RTX-powered gaming systems. With the increased memory capacity, this version is better prepared to handle modern, more demanding titles,...
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Steam Controller pricing and release date revealed, with orders coming soon
28-Apr-2026, 11:30 am
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The wait is almost over! Valve has officially confirmed that its new Steam Controller will launch next week.
Valve first revealed the Steam Machine, Steam Frame, and a redesigned Steam Controller back in November 2025, and now one of those devices is finally ready to launch. The company has confirmed that the new Steam Controller will arrive next week, while updates on the other hardware are expected to follow soon.
The controller is set to release on May 4, 2026, at 1AM PT. According to official details, it will retail for $99 / £85 / €99, matching...
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A leaked report suggests the new Steam Controller will be quite expensive
27-Apr-2026, 7:30 am
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The upcoming Valve Steam Controller’s price has been prematurely exposed via an early YouTube review that was quickly deleted.
Late last year, Valve unveiled three new hardware products and initially planned to release them in early 2026. However, ongoing component shortages have delayed those plans, with no official pricing or release dates confirmed so far. That said, a recent leak suggests that at least one of these devices may be closer to launch than expected.
Although the official hardware embargo remains a mystery, a Steam Controller review surfaced on YouTube prematurely. The original creator pulled the content, but it had...
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Project Helix aims to unify PC and console gaming under new Xbox leadership
25-Apr-2026, 5:30 am
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Xbox is revitalizing its brand with a strategy that reprioritizes hardware while expanding cloud and services.
In recent months, Microsoft's gaming sector has undergone a significant transformation. At the heart of this evolution is an ambitious new strategy for Xbox, spearheaded by Project Helix. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and Xbox Game Studios lead Matt Booty have introduced a fresh mission statement detailing the brand's future trajectory.
After a major leadership shake-up that put Sharma and Booty in charge, Xbox is moving away from the broader “Microsoft Gaming” identity and returning to a more focused Xbox brand. The...
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Intel Z970 may cover both Z890 high-end and B860 mainstream platform tiers
24-Apr-2026, 10:00 am
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Intel intends to market this alongside its upcoming motherboard lineup, positioning the Z970 chiplet as the de facto replacement for the B860.
Intel previously signaled plans to bring overclocking features to more affordable CPUs, but it wasn’t clear whether that support would extend to mainstream motherboards. A new rumor suggests that this could change with the upcoming Nova Lake-S (likely falling under the Core Ultra 400 series) desktop platform. According to the leak, the Z970 chipset may replace both the current high-end Z890 and the more mainstream B860, while a new B960 chipset would take over as the entry-level option.
This information comes...
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Nvidia launched DLSS 4.5 SDK, adding Dynamic Multi Frame Generation tech
22-Apr-2026, 12:00 pm
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NVIDIA released the DLSS 4.5 SDK, enabling developers to integrate technologies like Dynamic Frame Gen into games.
Last month, Nvidia rolled out Dynamic Multi Frame Generation and a 6X Multi Frame Generation mode through a beta update in its app. Now, the company has followed that up with the official release of the DLSS 4.5 Streamline SDK, giving developers direct access to its latest advancements in resolution scaling and frame generation.
This updated toolkit is part of Nvidia’s broader push into neural rendering, enabling developers to integrate second-generation transformer-based AI models. These include features like ray...
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New Steam Controller unboxing video hints at imminent standalone release
22-Apr-2026, 11:00 am
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Valve appears to be gearing up for a near-term release of the Steam Controller by preparing its promotional assets.
It appears that Valve may be getting close to releasing its new Steam Controller. A recently discovered unboxing video uploaded to Steam hints that pre-orders - or even a full launch - could happen soon, despite the video not yet being publicly accessible.
The file was uncovered by VR leaker Brad Lynch on X, listed as “steam_controller_unboxing_2026” in the SteamDB. Although it showed up on April 20, the video itself can’t currently be played, displaying a...
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Valve's new Linux VRAM fix triples FPS for select AMD RX 6500 XT games
21-Apr-2026, 1:00 pm
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Valve engineer Natalie Vlock's Linux VRAM optimization is yielding promising performance gains on 4GB GPUs in certain games.
Earlier in April 2026, Valve engineer Natalie Vlock revealed a new VRAM optimization for Linux aimed at improving performance on lower-memory GPUs. Instead of allowing background applications to push game data into slower system memory, this change ensures that the active game is prioritized whenever dedicated VRAM runs low.
The feature has now entered early testing on a 4GB graphics card, with initial results showing noticeable improvements in certain games. After the patch appeared, YouTuber NJ Tech...
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Xbox unveils custom Forza Horizon 6 controller and wireless gaming gear
21-Apr-2026, 12:00 pm
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Coinciding with the game's launch on May 19, Xbox is debuting a Limited Edition collection for Forza Horizon 6.
With Forza Horizon 6 set to launch in under a month, Microsoft is marking the occasion with a special-edition controller and headset bundle inspired by the game’s style and atmosphere.
Much like the Forza Horizon 5 controller released in 2021, this new version features a transparent cyan shell, allowing you to see some of the internal components. It’s accented with pink, silver, and bright green details, along with a design element taken directly from the game’s map - specifically...
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