Cities: Skylines series might finally have a rival. 1:1 Studio has announced its debut title, City Masterplan, a city-builder focused on 1:1 scale construction across 24x24km maps. The game is currently listed on Steam without a release date, but we know it's built on Unreal Engine 5. Unlike most city-builders, …

Amazon has announced it is ending support for third-party integrations on its Luna cloud gaming service. Effective immediately, users can no longer purchase Ubisoft+ or Jackbox Games subscriptions via the platform. The “Bring Your Own Library” feature, which allows access to titles from EA, GOG, and Ubisoft storefronts, will also …

Microsoft has begun removing Copilot AI branding and icons from the latest versions of Notepad and Snipping Tool in Windows 11. Following reports of negative user sentiment, the company has rebranded AI-driven features such as rewrite and summarise as “Writing tools” and paused the forced inclusion of AI buttons across …

Razer has announced the Hammerhead V3 HyperSpeed gaming earbuds, featuring dual-mode connectivity via 2.4GHz HyperSpeed Wireless and Bluetooth 6.0. The new model introduces a redesigned charging case that houses the wireless dongle and supports simultaneous playing and charging when connected via USB-C. The Hammerhead V3 Hyper Speed earbuds use Razer …

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is now officially Steam Deck Verified following the release of patch 1.3. In addition to bringing the “Verified” status, the update addresses stability, performance, and user interface issues, specifically targeting text legibility and UI scaling problems previously reported by the community. Before this update, …

Hyte has partnered with hololive and Cover Corporation to design a Sakura Miko collection, featuring a custom Y70 case and a bundle including a keycap set and desk pad. The products feature artwork by illustrator Rosuuri and are available in both black and white. The Hyte Y70 Sakura Miko case …

Cherry Xtrfy has announced the K5 Pro TMR Compact gaming keyboard, featuring Cherry MK Crystal Magnetic switches and Tunnel Magnetoresistance (TMR) sensing technology, designed for high precision and fast response times in competitive gaming. As you might know, TMR technology captures small changes in the magnetic field, providing users with …

After announcing at Computex that it would launch a full system, Thermalright has finally made its debut in the pre-built PC market with the AI HydroNous R1. The system features an LCD panel and is powered by an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor, cooled by an integrated liquid-cooling unit. …

Keychron has published a GitHub repository containing CAD files for its hardware designs, effectively making its keyboards and mice open-source hardware. The collection provides the community with access to 3D models and 2D plate files, enabling users to produce or modify enclosures and internal components using 3D printing or CNC …

Arctic is expanding its case lineup with another variant of the Xtender case. The newly released Xtender Black clear glass provides an even greater look inside of the PC from multiple angles, making it a great option for RGB-heavy builds.  The chassis is constructed from black SECC steel, providing a …

MSI is expanding its presence in the pre-built PC market with the launch of the MAG Infinite S AI 2nd. This desktop aims to combine AI and gaming in a single box, pairing Intel's Core Ultra 7 265 with Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5070 Ti to deliver enough horsepower for 4K …

For a long time now, Intel's CPU sockets have used a single-lever system to lock the chip into place. Apparently for the next generation Nova Lake chips, Intel will go back to embracing a dual-lever mechanism, which will also allow Intel to make the IHS on top of the CPU …

The roadmap for Intel's next-generation Nova Lake-S desktop processors is becoming clearer. According to the latest reports, Intel has revised its Core Ultra 9 Nova Lake-S desktop configurations, bumping the core count of the 42-core dual-compute-tile SKUs to 44 cores. According to Jaykhin (via VideoCardz), this 44-core chip consists of …

Acer Gadget, the specialised subsidiary of the Acer Group, has announced a strategic investment and partnership with Plugable Technologies. While Plugable will continue to operate under its own brand and maintain its existing support model, the infusion of Acer’s resources is intended to fast-track the development of high-bandwidth hardware, specifically …

SteelSeries is kicking off its 25th anniversary with the new Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2 mouse, which strays away from the “race to the bottom” regarding weight and instead focuses on a balance of performance and everyday durability. The most significant leap from the original Aerox 3 to the Gen …

Corsair is making a significant expansion to its Frame 4000 chassis lineup, introducing the Frame 4000X RS and the Frame 4000D Wood RS, alongside a new web-based configurator tool.  Starting with the new cases, the two entries in this lineup cater to polar opposite design sensibilities. Available in black and …

New rumours surrounding AMD's next-generation Zen 6 processors have surfaced, indicating a renewed push for higher clock speeds. 

Titan Army is stepping into the “hyper refresh rate” segment with the U275M, a 27-inch gaming monitor that is part of a new wave of dual-mode displays that trade resolution for hyper-fast refresh rates over 1000Hz.  As noted by Wccftech, at 1060Hz, the U275M currently ranks second-fastest among publicly announced …

We might be about to witness the most surprising collaboration in the history of x86 computing. The prospect of Intel and Nvidia collaborating on a single SoC is something most would never have thought would happen. However, there are rumours that it might materialise under the Serpent Lake series of …

Gray Zone Warfare has been out for a while now but hasn't made headlines as of late. That changed over the weekend thanks to the success of the new Spearhead update, which resulted in a 1000% player increase for the game.  After the update, according to the developer, the monthly …

Valve is reportedly developing a new feature for the Steam client that lets buyers gauge how well a game will run on their system. Newly discovered code strings in the Steam client suggest that the store will soon provide estimated frame rates for games based on real-world hardware data shared …

Ubisoft and indie developer Screen Juice have officially announced that their action roguelike, Morbid Metal, will slash its way into Steam Early Access on April 8th. Initially a solo university project by Felix Schade in 2017, the game's high-octane combat eventually caught the attention of Ubisoft, leading to a publishing …

The long-anticipated survival sequel State of Decay 3 has finally re-emerged with the official announcement of its first alpha playtest. After years of sporadic updates and a perceived silence that left many fans questioning the project's status, Undead Labs released a new trailer signaling that development is reaching a major …

Warren Spector's (Deus Ex director) latest venture into the immersive sim genre is undergoing a major overhaul. OtherSide Entertainment officially announced this week that Thick As Thieves is abandoning its original asymmetrical PvPvE design. Instead of the competitive “thief-on-thief” action that was first teased at The Game Awards 2024, the …

Sony appears to be performing a U-turn on its PC strategy. While Microsoft is moving toward a platform-agnostic future, Sony is reportedly doubling down on the PlayStation console ecosystem. This shift is no longer merely a rumour. It's now reflected on the official PlayStation Studios website, where the company has …

8BitDo is moving from its affordable retro roots into the high-end market with its latest keyboard release, the AP50. Created to commemorate Apple's 50th anniversary, this limited edition mechanical keyboard is a love letter to the Apple II. While the beige and brown colourway screams 70s, the construction is strictly …

The latest Steam Hardware and Software Survey results for March 2026 show Linux crossing the 5% market share threshold for the first time in the platform's history. According to the data, Linux-based systems jumped to 5.33% of the total user base, a massive 3.10% increase over the previous month. As …

Sony might finally be ready to jump back into the handheld market with more than just a streaming accessory. According to recent reports, Sony’s long-rumoured next-gen handheld (codenamed Project Canis) is being designed to outperform the Xbox Series S.

The latest Agon Pro gaming monitor from AOC looks to be very impressive. It is the first of their monitors to sport a 4th Generation QD-OLED Penta Tandem panel, a newer type of panel that aims to push OLED brightness and longevity to new heights.  According to Displayspecifications, the display …

We've seen a lot of AIO CPU coolers with screens integrated into the CPU block. DeepCool is looking to make this the centrepiece of your build with the new LT360 Vision ARGB, which mounts a massive 4.5-inch IPS screen onto the cooler.  The centrepiece of this 360mm cooler is a …