Latest Gaming News
SEE LATEST GAMING STORIES BY CATEGORY
Feature
4 reasons why I switched from AMD to Nvidia
After many years in Team Red, the time has come for me to switch camps. Radeon graphics cards have served me well for a long time, but Nvidia's GeForce earned my dollars.
Deal
Save 42% on this spacious Logitech mechanical gaming keyboard
Whether you're a gaming enthusiast or someone that wants a better typing experience, the Logitech G613 wireless mechanical keyboard is worth picking up.
News
Intel releases two new Arc laptop GPUs for budget gaming
Intel has launched the Arc A530M and A570M, which appear to have the specs to power some light laptop gaming.
News
AMD says new 'enthusiast' Radeon 7000 GPUs will be here soon
AMD's CEO says that "enthusiast" Radeon 7000 graphics cards should arrive sometime in the third quarter of 2023.
Updated
The Lemokey L3 is Keychron's first gaming keyboard
The new model features 2.4GHz wireless, dedicated macro keys, and a chunky aluminum body.
Deal
Pick up this futuristic-looking Lenovo gaming mouse for $9.49
Looking for an inexpensive gaming mouse? The Lenovo Legion M200 is the one to pick.
News
Corsair's new 12VHPWR bridge might save your GPU
The 180-degree coupler in Corsair's 12VHPWR bridge can stop a high-watt power cable from rubbing against a case or other components.
News
Microsoft now sells official Xbox controller repair parts
You can now buy repair parts for the Xbox Series X/S and Elite Wireless 2 controllers.
Deal
Nab this comfortable HyperX wireless gaming headset for just $44
If you're looking for a totally immersive experience, the HyperX Cloud Core wireless gaming headset is worth checking out.
News
8BitDo's first keyboard includes huge NES buttons
The Retro Mechanical Keyboard can add on up to 8 custom-programmed buttons, in NES or Famicom style.
News
AMD launches new Radeon RX 7900, but you can't have it
The AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE sits below the XT in the sparse line, but retail cards won't be sold outside China.
News
Nvidia's rumored GeForce RTX 4090 Ti now rumored to be canceled
Nvidia is rumored to skip a GeForce RTX 4090 Ti and instead launch new models of the 4060 and 4070.
News
ESRB wants to scan kids' faces to enforce game ratings
The controversial move would employ age estimation software to police who can play M-rated games and above.
News
Asus is actually making those funky RTX graphics cards with no cables
Asus' new RTX 4070 with a motherboard-mounted power connection was shown off at a Chinese trade show.
News
Don't panic: Ubisoft won't delete your digital games
Recent headlines declaring that Ubisoft might erase digital purchases have proven to be untrue.
News
Remnant II is the first PC game 'designed with upscaling in mind'
Remnant II more or less requires DLSS or FSR in order to run smoothly, and gamers aren't happy about it
News
Microsoft's radical TMNT Xbox controller smells like pizza
To build hype for the upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem movie, Microsoft made an Xbox controller that smells like pizza.
Deal
Epic Games Summer Sale kicks off: 15 can't-miss game deals
Here are our picks for the best deals to be had on the Epic Games Store right now.
Deal
Nab this full-sized Roccat mechanical gaming keyboard for 38% off
If you're looking for a mechanical keyboard with all the bells and whistles, the Roccat Vulcan is definitely the one to pick.
News
Intel halts 'Project Endgame' cloud graphics project
Intel has informed users that it is not moving ahead with Project Endgame, a unified graphics layer that was believed to be more powerful version of cloud gaming.
News
Blizzard games head for Steam, starting with Overwatch 2
Blizzard is expanding its digital downloads beyond Battle.net for the first time
News
Diablo 4 gets a massive, game-altering patch ahead of its first season
Around six weeks after its release, Diablo 4 is starting its first season and at the same time is getting by far the biggest patch so far.
News
You can now buy Nvidia's GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB, but you probably shouldn't
With the same limited bus issues as the original GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB, this more expensive 16GB card with a $500 price tag still isn't a very good value.
Deal
Nab Keychron's super lightweight mechanical keyboard for just $66
The Keychron K1 SE mechanical keyboard is lightweight, affordable, and easy to use.
News
Windows 11's July update could fix your pesky gaming stutters
Are you dealing with annoying in-game stutter? If so, Microsoft's July 2023 update to Windows 11 may be the solution to your gaming woes.
News
Bethesda's Starfield PC system requirements: An SSD is mandatory
2023 is a year full of big game releases and perhaps the biggest is yet to come: Starfield launches in September and the system requirements are already known.
Feature
I got this crazy keypad to improve at PC games. I still suck
Turns out that spontaneously buying an Azeron Cyborg did not solve my struggles with mouse and keyboard while gaming, despite how cool it is.
News
Nvidia is using the newer, safer power connection on more RTX 40 series GPUs
The 12V-6×6 connection has now been spotted on both the RTX 4070 Founder's Edition and the RTX 4090 FE, replacing the 12VHPWR.
News
Why this once-legendary health icon is forbidden in video games
The red cross symbol on healing items, which has been used in video games for decades, should never have appeared there in the first place.
Deal
This tiny Asus ROG gaming laptop is just $850, and a PCWorld Editor's Choice
The Asus ROG Flow X13 is an awesome ultraportable for gamers, and today it's on sale at an unbeatable price.
Deal
This 300-hour PC gaming headset is $50 off for Prime Day
With 300 hours of battery life, the HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless headset just keeps going and going and going, and now it's going on sale
Updated
DLSS 3 explained: How Nvidia's AI-infused RTX tech turbocharges PC gaming
Nvidia's DLSS 3 software is the magic that makes its latest GeForce RTX 40-series GPUs work so well. We’ll tell you how to properly use this software, and the optimal settings on some of today's most popular games.
Feature
Diablo 4 interview: The inspirations that fueled Blizzard's epic action RPG
Diablo 4 is a gigantic success: 10,000 years of playtime have already been spent by action RPG fans in Blizzard's next masterpiece. In our interview, the developers of Diablo 4 let us in on the secret.
Opinion
I don’t game on PC, but I still prefer a gaming keyboard
The extras on gaming keyboards benefit everyone—not just gamers. And these days, it doesn’t cost much to make the switch, either.
News
Intel hints at path tracing on mid-range and integrated GPUs
Super-fancy lighting might be coming to laptops and budget builds near you.
News
12VHPWR power connector woes might be over with this tweaked design
A gently-revised "12V-2×6" update is in the works, meaning more secure connections with software failsafes.
News
It's here! Testing the first AMD laptop with USB4
Razer's new Blade 14, with a 7000-series AMD CPU, is the first Ryzen laptop we've ever seen with full USB4 support right out of the box.
News
Can you boost the Asus ROG Ally with new thermal paste?
Adam cracks open the Ally to give its dual-fan heat management system a bit of new paste, and test the results.
News
PlayStation VR2 can work on PC…with a big catch
Sony's latest and greatest headset is technically compatible with Steam VR, but it needs a little extra hardware in between. Hardware that doesn't actually exist.
News
Call of Duty developers are (rightfully) messing with cheating gamers
Modern Warfare 2 cheaters will find their games filled with "hallucinations" that don't appear to regular players.
News
Nvidia sets 2025 date for RTX 50 series GPUs
An internal slide gives the "Ada Locelace-Next" generation of cards an early 2025 release window.
News
This absurd password game is wonderfully unhinged
A new browser game transforms the process of picking a good password into a chaotic but amusing puzzle.
News
The beta for Ubisoft’s refreshed game launcher is now live
Ubisoft’s overhaul of its PC app is out in beta—and the company is promising there’s lots to love about the refresh.
News
Google kills off its Apple Vision Pro competitor
After a series of strategic shifts and layoffs, Google is dropping Project Iris for yet another attempt at AR and VR.
Opinion
Zelda's Koroks need smaller backpacks. Period.
Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is a phenomenal game, but the backpack Koroks are a major thorn in my side.
News
Stadia lives! Google testing games on YouTube
Rise from your Google Grave! The WSJ reports that YouTube is testing a system to stream games directly to the browser and app.
Feature
12 Steam Next Fest game demos you must play
Steam’s week of free demos spans hundreds of games—some of them quite good. If you don’t know where to start, try some of our favorites.
Deal
This $50 Logitech gaming headset is lightweight and wireless
Looking for a comfortable gaming headset? The Logitech G535 is the one to pick.
Deal
Score this gaming keyboard and mouse combo for just $20
Looking to pick up a gaming keyboard and mouse on the cheap? We've got you covered.
News