D7VK 2.0 Released: Performance Boosts for Retro Direct3D Games on Linux
D7VK 2.0 is now available, bringing major performance fixes for retro Direct3D games on Linux, including up to 2x speed gains in CPU-limited scenarios.
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Nine Features That Transformed Football Video Games
A look at the nine most influential technical advancements in soccer simulation history, from CPU-assisted passing to the modern Playstyles system.
Asus ZenBook A16 (Snapdragon X2) Review: Great CPU, Still Waiting for a GPU
The Asus ZenBook A16 packs a powerful Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme, but is it a good gaming laptop? We test the performance, display, and gaming limitations.
AMD Zen 6 to Introduce 'Low Power' Cores for Mobile Ryzen Chips
AMD's upcoming Zen 6 architecture will feature new 'Low Power' CPU cores designed for background tasks, aiming to extend battery life in future laptops.
GTA 6 Not Expected to Run at 60fps on PS5 Consoles
Tech experts at Digital Foundry suggest Grand Theft Auto VI is likely to be capped at 30fps on PS5 due to CPU limitations in the game's complex open world.
Steam Survey Reveals Stalled AMD Gains and New Nvidia RTX 5000 Hardware
The latest Steam Survey shows AMD CPU growth leveling off as the final Nvidia RTX 5000 series desktop GPU enters the market. Read our full report at In Game News.
Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition Winter Update: Steam Workshop and Castle Editor
Article by Mohammad Rauf • Senior Writer, In Game News Verified Analysis Published: Feb 8, 2026 Report Integrity: Manually Reviewed by In Game News Editorial Team Platform: PC Gaming | Status: Patch Notes The Stronghold Crusader Definitive Edition Winter Update introduces Steam Workshop support, new castle and CPU Lord
John Carmack on 35 Years of id: Why Constraints Made Doom Legendary
Article by Rizwan Ahmed • Senior Writer, In Game News Verified Analysis Published: Feb 3, 2026 Report Integrity: Manually Reviewed by In Game News Editorial Team Platform: PC Gaming | Status: Official News From 16MHz CPUs to petaflops of AI power, John Carmack's 35th-anniversary reflection is a masterclass in how hardw
Your Monster Hunter Wilds Wardrobe is Killing Your Framerate
Article by Mohammad Rauf • Senior Writer, In Game News Verified Analysis Published: Jan 16, 2026 Report Integrity: Manually Reviewed by In Game News Editorial Team Platform: PC Gaming | Status: Critical Update Capcom's bizarre licensing checks are actually choking CPUs in hub areas. Here's how 190+ DLC items are causin
The FPS Tax: Why Owning Less DLC is Killing Your Monster Hunter Wilds Performance
Article by Mohammad Haris • Senior Writer, In Game News Verified Analysis Published: Jan 15, 2026 Report Integrity: Manually Reviewed by In Game News Editorial Team Platform: PC Gaming | Status: Critical Update Capcom is back at it again with messy PC optimization. A bizarre engine bug is literally spamming CPUs with o
Intel Granite Rapids-WS: 86 Cores Challenge Workstation Market
Intel is preparing a monumental assault on the high-end desktop (HEDT) and professional workstation market with its upcoming Granite Rapids-WS CPU lineup. Fresh details have surfaced, revealing an impressive family of processors designed for the most demanding creative and scientific workloads, topped by a flagship mod