What's old is new again: GameStop is opening retro stores at existing locations
A new way to buy old games
Black Myth: Wukong release triggers PS5 sales surge in China, spiking Sony stock
The Monkey King would be proud
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs. Ryzen 7 7700X: 45 Game Benchmark
Today we'll show you how to boost the gaming performance of your Ryzen CPU by 10% with one simple trick. Sounds too good to be true, right? But somehow, this actually works.
AMD Zen 5 CPU boosting update backported to Windows 11 23H2, arriving sooner than expected
Now arriving on Windows 11 23H2 instead of waiting for 24H2
In brief: AMD's Zen 5 series chips arrived earlier this month to some salty reviews over the performance discrepancies that didn't reflect the promised uplifts. Not long after, the chipmaker announced that the problem would be addressed in Windows 11's 24H2 update. But now in an unexpected twist, the fix is landing sooner than expected.
New retro PC gaming launches: A playable Tetris documentary, over a dozen Capcom fighting games, and more
Bringing classic titles to PC for the first time
Highly anticipated: Developer showcases over the last few weeks have filled release calendars for 2024 and 2025 with reissues of numerous classic games, some of which are available now. The growing list includes titles that have never been available on PC, haven't been available for purchase in around two decades, or have never been playable in English.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 PC system requirements revealed ahead of beta
The minimum requirements are very forgiving
PlayStation Portal's unexpected success may be enough to reignite Sony's interest in handheld gaming
The time may be ripe for a true PSP / PS Vita successor
PlayStation Accessories app allows customization for DualSense Edge controller on PC
The newly revamped PlayStation Accessories app lets you create and switch between different custom profiles for your DualSense Edge controller on Windows PCs. Additionally, you can update DualSense's firmware via a wired connection or Bluetooth.
Volkswagen is turning cars into arcades on wheels with AirConsole collaboration
Over 130 games spanning racing, sports, and puzzlers
You can now stream Xbox games on Fire TV Stick 4K Max and Fire TV Cube
Streaming console games has never been cheaper
Nvidia RTX 5060 laptop GPU reportedly matches RTX 4070 performance with lower wattage
All laptop RTX 5000 GPUs are expected to use GDDR7 RAM
Minecraft Bedrock Edition update fixes crashes, rotated blocks
Minecraft 1.21.22 Bedrock Edition solves several gameplay crashes, improves add-on loading in the marketplace, and fixes a bug where all custom blocks were rotated 180 degrees.
PlayStation 5 Pro could be revealed as soon as next month, possibly for $600
Multiple developers were discussing the console at Gamescom
AMD Radeon RX 8000 'RDNA 4' graphics card spotted with Navi 48 GPU and 16GB memory
The RDNA 4 cards are coming next year
Steam reaches 37 million concurrent-player record with help from Black Myth: Wukong
And with absolutely no help from Sony's Concord
Ultra-rare Nintendo PlayStation prototype controller fetches $35,000 at auction
The console and controller went for $360,000 a few years ago
Typing in Style: Our Favorite Keyboards of 2024
Choosing the right keyboard for you will depend whether you're a gamer, a number cruncher, or just looking to save space, this guide highlights top models and their strengths to help you find your ideal match.
Deadlock: Valve finally admits it's making a new game after thousands have played and streamed it
Something to look forward to: Valve's upcoming multiplayer shooter has been an open secret for months. The developer remained weirdly secretive about the project as players leaked mountains of information and footage from it. Valve is now ready to admit that the game exists but hasn't given it the fanfare expected of a newly announced game.
First mini PC with Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 benchmarked, can run most AAA titles at 1080p60
Dedicated GPU? What's that for?
Tank sim fanatics build multi-person rig with working hatches and ammo loading system
The tank even 'fires' filled soda bottles
Heroes of Might and Magic rises from the ashes with upcoming Olden Era revival
Ubisoft has announced the game's coming in Q2 2025
Black Myth: Wukong Optimization Guide - Boost FPS by 50% or More
Black Myth: Wukong is quite a taxing game on PC hardware but even those with mid-range or older PCs should be able to play it after a few tweaks. Let's explore the game's optimal settings and performance impact.
Mercedes-Benz vehicles will soon stream PC games from the cloud
In-car gaming will be available only when the vehicle is parked
AMD is pushing Microsoft to release Ryzen 9000 performance-boosting update sooner
Reviewers weren't seeing the kind of performance uplifts AMD promised, but a fix is coming soon
In context: When AMD launched its new Ryzen 9000 CPUs earlier this month, there was a lot of hype around the promised performance gains across the board, including gaming. AMD's own pre-release benchmarks showed a tidy 9% generational uplift over Ryzen 7000 in 1080p gaming, and around 6% higher frame rates compared to Intel's best. But once the reviews started rolling in, not everyone was seeing those kinds of improvements.
New study shows gaming can actually improve your mental health
Most people already knew this