Stalker 2 requires 150GB of storage, but runs on relatively modest GPUs
Developer confirms mod support and a post-launch multiplayer update
Capcom earnings show a gradual narrowing of the console/PC divide
In context: Capcom's latest earnings show that the software markets for PCs and consoles are a close race, with PCs edging out consoles by 14 points. During its 2023 fiscal year, 54 percent of Capcom's game sales went to PCs, while consoles accounted for 40 percent. The remainder is in mobile gaming, which ironically has doubled the gaming population of the other two markets combined.
Apex Legends will not support Linux and Linux-based Steam Decks anymore because of cheating
Facepalm: Prominent companies like Valve have tried to push Linux as a worthwhile gaming platform for a while now. However, some game developers argue that the open-source OS is not viable, especially for multiplayer games, since their anti-cheat systems, like BattlEye are incompatible.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard is now Steam's best-selling game, breaking BioWare's concurrent player record
But the controversy continues
Cyberpunk 2077 comes to Apple Silicon next year with path tracing and frame generation
Possibly the first significant ray tracing test for Apple Silicon
Black Ops 6 scores biggest opening weekend in Call of Duty history
The first CoD to launch day-one on Game Pass
Steam's new policy requires developers to disclose use of kernel level anti-cheat
Disclosure depends on the type of anti-cheat tech deployed
Microsoft gaming revenue increases 61% as cloud and AI take center stage
Revenue of $65.6 billion beats forecasts
Comcast says Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 pushed internet traffic to record highs - shame about those data caps
That 1.2TB cap isn't looking too generous
13+ Thrilling Games Guaranteed to Spike Your Adrenaline
What do you play when you crave an adrenaline rush? We can think of dozens of games, but narrowed this list down to 13 favorites that are scary, gory, or frustratingly hard, in a good way.
Modder runs Sonic on TI-84 CE graphing calculator, beats two levels at 2 FPS
Old tech finds new life as gaming peripheral
AMD confirms RDNA 4 to launch in early 2025 with improved ray tracing: the "strongest PC portfolio we've had"
CES 2025 is looking exciting
Is Ray Tracing Worth the FPS Hit? 36 Game Performance Investigation
Ray tracing can enhance visuals, but it often comes at a high performance cost. We analyze its impact across 36 games, focusing on where it truly shines and comparing the performance of Nvidia and AMD GPUs.
GeForce RTX 50 gaming laptops will likely be paired with previous-gen CPUs
Late-gen x86 processors aren't great at gaming, or cost too much. Or both.
World of Warcraft players rush to snap up Blizzard's new $90 mount
Many have called it a bargain
Tinkerer converts Wii-sized ThinkCentre into compact SteamOS gaming console
He even managed to cram in a Radeon RX 6400
US Copyright Office denies DMCA exemption, deals blow to video game preservation efforts
Preservationists can try again in 2027 when the DMCA is up for review
8BitDo debuts premium Android gaming controller with Hall effect joysticks
Retro-inspired gamepad experts branch into mobile gaming
The PlayStation 4 is the latest console to receive a handheld makeover
System plays full digital PS4 games without cloud streaming
Terminally ill fan hopes to play Borderlands 4 early, Gearbox CEO vows to "make something happen"
Gearbox is no stranger to such gestures
Which PC game was the first to ship with baked-in DRM?
Did copy protection debut in the 90s, or was it much earlier than that?
G.Skill's new DDR5-9600 CUDIMM sticks can achieve DDR5-10000 speeds on air cooling
You'll need supported motherboards, of course
What just happened? G.Skill just unleashed its Trident Z5 CK and Trident Z5 CK RGB DDR5 RAM designed specifically for Intel's freshly launched Core Ultra 200 processors and Z890 chipset motherboards. The headliner is that these sleek memory sticks are rated for a blistering DDR5-9600 straight out of the box.
Three new Lenovo Legion Go handhelds might utilize AMD's Ryzen Z2 next year
EEC listings emerge soon after AMD Ryzen Z2 leaks
Ayaneo debuts retro-futuristic eGPU dock featuring Radeon RX 7600M XT
It is entering a market that is already competitive