Microsoft unlocks Xbox cloud streaming of games you own
50 games are available now, with many more on the way
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 launches to "Overwhelmingly Negative" Steam ratings due to congested cloud servers
Asobo also admits to using machine learning to help generate assets
The Best Gaming Monitors... in $100 Increments
Overwhelmed by gaming monitor options? Our guide simplifies your search with the best picks at every $100 price point, from $100 to $1200+. No guesswork, just the top-tested monitors for your budget.
Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is a horror FPS masterpiece, waiting for fixes
Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl delivers intense horror FPS action with phenomenal gunfights in a vast open-world. Unfortunately, it's currently plagued by bugs and glitches. Hardcore fans of the series might still enjoy it, but others should wait until the game is more polished.
Square Enix is bringing Final Fantasy XIV to mobile
The game was developed by Tencent studio LightSpeed
Minecraft in real life: Microsoft signs $110 million deal for theme park attractions in UK and US
Just as a second trailer for the Minecraft movie drops
Sony adds cloud streaming to the PlayStation Portal – with a caveat
You'll have to subscribe for the privilege
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs. Intel Core Ultra 9 285K: 45 Game Benchmark
We're pitting Intel's Core Ultra 9 285K against AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D in a massive showdown across 45 games. Let's see how they stack up in real-world gaming, with FPS data for every title tested.
How a summer intern saved Valve from bankruptcy and shaped the future of gaming
Vivendi turned a petty matter over Counter-Strike licensing into "World War III"
The Game Awards rule change puts Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree expansion in GOTY race
Dragon Age: The Veilguard received just one nomination in a minor category
PS5 Pro delivers 30% performance boost with minimal power increase
Impressive performance figures, but are you prepared to splurge $700?
Sony in talks to acquire Kadokawa, bringing Elden Ring maker FromSoftware under its wing
Along with lots of other game, manga, and anime IPs
The tiny Next SBC is an affordable gaming PC with decent performance that fits in the palm of your hand
Combines a Ryzen 7 7840HS with a Radeon 780M iGPU and up to 32GB LPDDR5 @ 6400Mhz
LG UltraGear GX7 480Hz OLED gaming monitor now available to pre-order
It's not cheap
What just happened? LG has officially unveiled the 480Hz OLED monitor it teased back at CES. The $999 LG UltraGear GX7 model packs a QHD (2,560 x 1,440) WOLED display, DisplayPort 2.1 connectivity, and several other features that should please gamers who want the best of both worlds: the picture quality of OLED and the blistering speeds of a 480Hz refresh rate.
The Best PC Games (You Should Be Playing)
Explore our list of standout PC games that you don't want to miss. From big-budget blockbusters to indie gems and expansions, our updated list covers the year's best releases.
Xbox chief calls recent PC exclusives an "anomaly," reaffirms Xbox ecosystem goals
Goal: Games playable across Xbox consoles, PC, and cloud
Is the Ryzen 9800X3D Truly Faster for Real-World 4K Gaming?
Misconceptions in tech are endless, but myths about low-res CPU benchmarks top our list. Let's revisit this hot topic and test the new 9800X3D at 4K to clarify what really matters.
As Half-Life 2 turns 20, Valve celebrates with a free to download weekend, new Episode 3 footage reveal
Valve releases new two-hour documentary, Raising the Bar reprint coming in 2025
What just happened? Valve is celebrating Half-Life 2's 20th anniversary with a massive update, a temporary free giveaway of the full game, and a bundle including the two episodic expansions and new developer commentary. Additionally, a two-hour YouTube documentary sheds light on the canceled third expansion, revealing new details for fans.
Nvidia is giving away a custom GeForce RTX 4080 Super to celebrate Half-Life 2's 20th anniversary
Rise and shine, Mr. Freeman, the alien invasion is properly ray traced this time
AMD claims Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is 75% faster than Intel's Core Ultra 7 258V in gaming
Software trickery gives AMD a major advantage
Nvidia's upcoming CPU could offer RTX 4070 mobile levels of performance
Powerful integrated graphics ready to take on AMD's x86 Strix Halo APUs
Android gaming on Windows 11 returns thanks to Tencent
Recap: When Microsoft initially unveiled Windows 11, the ability to run Android apps was one of its more interesting features. Unfortunately, the idea failed to launch beyond a public preview with a limited software selection. However, Tencent has revived the functionality for beta testers in China.
Steam Link app update adds AV1 codec, HDR support, and more for enhanced streaming
Broader Android compatibility and better streaming options
Microsoft confirms it's working on a handheld, but it's years away
Also, acquisitions aren't over, and any Microsoft game could potentially come to PlayStation or Nintendo