Unity CEO Sees Temporary Console Costs, Points to GTA for Relief
Unity Technologies CEO Matthew Bromberg addresses rising console hardware costs, component shortages, and tariffs, while pointing to GTA for console market resilience.
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Metro 2039 Gameplay Trailer Pushes PC Graphics Limits
A new gameplay trailer for Metro 2039 has arrived on PC, offering a demanding look at upcoming visuals that could challenge older graphics hardware.
Xbox Announces 25th Anniversary Translucent Green Accessory Collection
Xbox celebrates its 25th anniversary with a new collection of translucent green PC and mobile hardware, including mice, keyboards, and earbuds.
Nintendo Switch 2 Bundles Feature Mario Kart World and Sports Resort
Nintendo details two upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 hardware bundles featuring Mario Kart World and Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, arriving in late 2026.
Terranigma Confirmed for PC and Console Release in 2027
The classic SNES RPG Terranigma is returning to modern hardware. Publisher Clear River Games confirmed a PC and console release window for early 2027.
ELO Unveils Sentinel XR Gaming Glasses at Gamescom 2026
Hardware manufacturer ELO has announced the Sentinel XR gaming glasses, set for an October 2026 launch. Demos are available now at Gamescom 2026.
GPU Supply Crisis Looming: PC Hardware Prices Expected to Rise
A looming GPU supply crisis threatens to push PC graphics card prices even higher, driven by factors beyond memory shortages in the hardware market.
Valve Marks 30 Years of Half-Life, Steam, and PC Hardware
Valve turns 30, celebrating three decades of Half-Life, Steam's storefront success, and hardware development like the Steam Deck and Steam Frame.
DXVK-Sarek 1.13.0 Updates Linux Gaming for Older GPUs
DXVK-Sarek 1.13.0 brings frame pacing modes, selectable shader compilation, and D7VK v2.1 to improve performance on older Linux hardware.
The Duskbloods Developers Welcome Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal
The developers behind The Duskbloods have expressed satisfaction with the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal following technical hurdles on current hardware.
Shards of Order Xbox Review Roundup: A Time-Cost Deckbuilder
Review findings for Shards of Order on Xbox explore its time-cost deckbuilding mechanics, shared party deck frustrations, and individual respec freedom.
Wine 11.16 Update Released With Expanded ARM64 Support
The latest Wine 11.16 development release is now available, featuring improved ARM64 exception handling and hardware video decoding via VA-API.
Nintendo Switch 2 Components Reportedly Face More Cost Hikes
Unconfirmed industry reports indicate Samsung is raising chipmaking wafer prices by up to 15 percent, potentially impacting Nintendo Switch 2 hardware costs.
Steam Controller Runs Classic Text Adventure Zork Via Custom Firmware
DIY hardware project gets classic text adventure Zork running on a Steam Controller via custom Rust firmware emulating an Intel 8080 CPU.
Xbox Series X25 Anniversary Console Price and Release Date Leaked
Reports indicate the translucent green Xbox Series X25 anniversary console will launch on Black Friday for $899.99, making it the most expensive Xbox yet.
Metroid Prime: Why Nintendo's FPS Gamble Still Matters in 2026
Metroid Prime remains a benchmark for level design and storytelling. Here is why the title continues to influence Nintendo's strategy on modern hardware.
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Arrives on PC via Master Collection
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is now available on PC as part of the Master Collection Vol. 2, bringing the PS3 title to modern hardware at 60 fps.
PS5 Leads European Hardware Sales for July 2026
PlayStation 5 remains the best-selling console in Europe for July 2026 with 301,537 units sold, while Nintendo Switch 2 lifetime sales surpass 5.1 million.
Sony CEO: No Need for 'Aggressive' PS5 Sales During Memory Crisis
Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki says the company is shifting focus from hardware sales to monetizing its 125 million active users amid the ongoing memory component crisis.
Driving Is Hard Out Now on Xbox: How a Coffee Machine Joke Became a Rage Game
Elegant Horse Studios' Driving Is Hard is available now on Xbox with Xbox Play Anywhere. Explore the origins, gameplay, and bathtub-racing mechanics.
Console Hardware Sales Hit 2020 Lows Amid RAM Supply Crisis
US hardware sales reached a July low not seen since 2020. Rising component costs and RAM shortages are impacting PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series console pricing.
Steam Frame VR Headset Unboxing Videos Leak Online
Unboxing videos of Valve's long-awaited Steam Frame VR headset have reportedly leaked online, giving players a closer look at the unconfirmed hardware.
PS5 Outpaces Nintendo Switch 2 in US Dollar Sales Amid Disc Backlash
PlayStation 5 beats Nintendo Switch 2 in US dollar sales for July 2026, driven by higher hardware pricing following Sony's physical disc manufacturing shift.
GPD Win Max 3 Pricing and Specs Revealed
GPD has confirmed the pricing and hardware configurations for the Win Max 3 handheld, with models starting at $1,750 ahead of an Indiegogo launch on September 2.
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ELO Unveils Sentinel XR Gaming Glasses at Gamescom 2026
Hardware manufacturer ELO has announced the Sentinel XR gaming glasses, set for an October 2026 launch. Demos are available now at Gamescom 2026.
GPD Win Max 3 Pricing and Specs Revealed
GPD has confirmed the pricing and hardware configurations for the Win Max 3 handheld, with models starting at $1,750 ahead of an Indiegogo launch on September 2.
Sony CEO Confirms No Release Date Fixed for PlayStation 6
Sony has not yet set a release date for the PlayStation 6. The company addressed the status of its next-generation hardware amid ongoing 2026 industry chatter.
Intel Nova Lake Gaming CPUs to Prioritize Desktop Builders
Intel confirms upcoming Nova Lake consumer desktop processors will launch before server hardware, breaking industry trends amid rising DDR5 prices.