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The Full Nerd special edition: Inside Alan Wake 2's stunning graphics tech (with Remedy and Nvidia)
PCWorld's Full Nerd crew is joined by Remedy developers and Nvidia's GeForce evangelist to dive deep into Alan Wake 2's technological tour de force.
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Nab this comfortable HyperX wireless gaming headset for just $65
The HyperX wireless gaming headset is both affordable and comfortable. What more could you ask for?
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'Frasier Fantasy' is the 90s sitcom RPG you didn't know you needed
Go on an epic quest to retrieve some grape scissors in this Game Boy Color classic that never was
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Rumors swirl of an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 Super with 20GB RAM
New GeForce "Super" variants boosting the memory of both the RTX 4080 and 4070 might inject a little life into Nvidia's GPU line
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Diablo IV: Blizzard raffles high-end gaming PC with real human blood in water cooling system
Blizzard is giving away a high-end gaming PC with a water cooling system that is supposed to contain real human blood as part of a blood donation campaign.
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Bye-bye, mouse: Why you should consider a desktop touchpad instead
Little movement and a lot of comfort — that's the PC touchpad's recipe for success.
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Epic is giving away The Evil Within 1 and 2 for free
The latest pair of Epic Games Store freebies are survival horror games from the creator of Resident Evil.
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AMD FSR 3 with Fluid Motion Frames: Radeon's DLSS 3 rival, explained
AMD presented its latest upscaling technology FSR 3 at Gamescom 2023 and wants to compete with Nvidia's DLSS 3. We explain the tech and its feature set in detail.
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AMD challenges Nvidia's RTX 4080 with its new RX 7900M laptop GPU
AMD has moved its flagship GPU to the mobile space, launching its RX 7900M GPU for laptops inside the Alienware m18 gaming notebook.
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Nab this spacious mechanical gaming keyboard for just $30
Looking to pick up an inexpensive mechanical gaming keyboard? The Rosewill Neon K75 V2 is on sale for just $29.99.
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AMD disables new Radeon Anti-Lag+ feature after triggering anti-cheat bans
You might want to update AMD's Adrenalin Software if you're planning on playing any online games with a Radeon-powered machine.
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Nvidia's AI-infused Video Super Resolution comes to RTX 20-series GPUs
Nvidia's awesome AI-infused Video Super Resolution feature was introduced for newer RTX GPUs earlier this year, and now it's coming to the 20-series.
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Minecraft celebrates 300 million sold ahead of 15th birthday
The Swedish-made block builder is the world's biggest seller.
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AMD's Radeon Anti-Lag+ is getting gamers banned in Counter-Strike 2 and more
The Radeon software feature is falsely triggering Valve's Anti-Cheat system.
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Nvidia raises GeForce Now prices as much as 40% in some countries
The price jump will hit Canadians hardest starting in November, though several European countries are getting it too.
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Microsoft buys Activision, maker of Diablo, Warcraft, and Call of Duty, for $69 billion
With deep concessions made on game streaming, Microsoft's record-breaking purchase of Activision Blizzard is complete.
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Scuf's Envision controllers were tailor-made for PC gaming
The Scuf Envision and Envision Pro controllers are packed with customization and programming options.
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Prime Day deal: Get Havit's mechanical gaming keyboard for just $35
Looking to pick up an inexpensive mechanical keyboard? The Havit KB487L is a good choice.
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Best keyboard deals for October Prime Day
The best deals on mechanical and gaming keyboards are underway and we've got 'em right here.
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Best monitor deals for October Prime Day: Save big on Samsung, Dell, and more
From gaming monitors to 4K workstation monitors, these Prime Day deals offer solid discounts on desktop displays.
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Yay! $200 graphics cards are back during Amazon's October Prime Days
Score Intel's Arc A750 graphics card for just $199 during Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days.
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My go-to bone conduction headphones are on sale for $55
The popular AfterShokz OpenMove has a deep discount for Amazon Prime Deals Day.
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6 reasons to skip prebuilt PCs and do it yourself
Anyone who wants to buy a new PC has to make a decision sooner or later: Do you want to assemble the computer yourself, or would you prefer an off-the-shelf computer? Here are six reasons why you should not buy a ready-made PC.
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Nvidia DLSS 3.5 explained: AI ray reconstruction, supersampling, and more
Here's everything you need to know about DLSS 3.5, from features to compatibility and more.
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Assassin's Creed Mirage preview: Finally, a return to stealth roots
Assassin's Creed Mirage is finally stealth-first again: We can experiment much more, experience a maximally open level design and a city where every neighbourhood feels different.
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FSR 3, Radeon's frame-injecting DLSS 3 rival, launches today
AMD's FSR 3 framerate-boosting tech is now available in Immortals of Aveum and Forspoken.
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This fully loaded Roccat mechanical gaming keyboard is 54% off
If you're looking to pick up a nice mechanical gaming keyboard on the cheap, the Roccat Vulcan 121 is worth considering.
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Counter-Strike 2 is here and free on Steam
After 11 years of waiting, the time has finally come: You can now download and play Counter-Strike 2 on Steam.
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Maingear tempts us with its limited-edition prebuilt PCs
System builders now let you buy preconfigured gaming PCs that match the most popular current looks in the DIY space.
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The hardest boss fight in Baldur's Gate 3 is also its most delightful
Going down one of the game's most difficult paths grants an unexpected and memorable reward.
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Meta's Quest 3 headset arrives on October 10
Meta's Quest 3 headset will pack new augmented reality powers, and a much higher $500 price tag
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Microsoft's CASO gives gaming laptops even more graphics power
Windows 11's CASO system streamlines the interactions between discrete and integrated GPUs, resulting in higher framerates and better stability.
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SteamVR 2.0 beta adds tons of new features
New chat tools, a better keyboard, and a new store interface are ready to try out in SteamVR 2.0's beta.
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Newegg wants your used graphics card
A new trade-in program will give you a discount on a new GPU purchase…just don't expect a bargain.
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Unity walks back new engine pricing after protests
After a week of developer chaos, the company will no longer charge its per-installation fees on most indie games.
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How MSI graphics cards have evolved over the years
Gordon takes a trip to MSI's headquarters in Taiwan to look through the history of MSI's GPU industrial design.
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What games can I play with budget graphics cards?
Not everyone can afford a premium graphics card. But you should know what kind of gaming experience to expect before you buy a budget card.
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No, Assassin's Creed Mirage isn't supporting only Intel XeSS
Contrary to recent rumors, Ubisoft’s highly anticipated Assassin's Creed Mirage is not restricted to just Intel’s XeSS upscaling technology.
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AMD driver adds new Radeon Anti-Lag+ feature for Starfield and more
A new driver for AMD's Radeon graphics cards is supposed to significantly reduce input delays in Starfield.
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Asus tells us why now is the time for a $3,200 liquid metal GPU
The ROG Matrix RTX 4090 is the biggest, baddest GPU on the market, with a full liquid metal cooling loop and 360mm radiator setup. Check out our interview to see how it came to be.
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The cast of Baldur’s Gate 3 will play D&D for real, and you can watch
The voice actors for all your favorite party members are getting together for a live tabletop session based on the video game
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Nvidia DLSS 3.5 debuts in Cyberpunk 2077, just in time for Phantom Liberty
The highly-anticipated expansion to Cyberpunk 2077 will be the first game to get Nvidia's new DLSS 3.5 AI-powered lighting, though you can see it on the base game too.
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Microsoft wants to stream PC Game Pass games, too
While Game Pass streaming is only available for Xbox games at the moment, internal Microsoft emails show that the company was working on streaming PC titles as well.
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Snag Valve's Steam Deck for up to 20 percent off right now
Turns out Valve’s anniversary celebration includes all-time low prices on its handheld gaming PC.
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GeForce RTX 4070 prices fall, pressured by AMD's new Radeon GPU
Gigabyte and Zotac RTX 4070s are showing consistent price drops to $550.
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Cheap PC vs. expensive PC: What trade-offs do I really have to make?
When buying a new PC you may be faced with the question: "all in" or "low budget"? But what trade-offs does a cheap PC entail? Here are the details.
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Unity backlash: Why gamers and devs united against the popular game engine
The new per-installation charge coming to the Unity game engine has been met with universal condemnation across the game industry.
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Starfield lands on GeForce Now, with DLSS and ultrawide coming soon
Starfield is now also playable through Nvidia’s GeForce Now streaming service, if your hardware isn’t yet up to par.
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Save 32% on this fast, long-lasting Logitech gaming mouse
Looking to upgrade your gaming mouse? The Logitech G305 is the one to pick.
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