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Sony shows off futuristic PlayStation controller concept in new video

The video also showcases transparent smartphones and sleek AR glasses

By Kishalaya Kundu, May 24, 2024, 10:58 AM

Gaming Industry

Mass layoffs hit the gaming industry: 10,100 jobs lost this year so far, compared to 10,500 in all of 2023

Have the layoffs peaked?

By Rob Thubron, May 24, 2024, 6:55 AM 22 comments

Software Gaming

AMD Radeon Anti-Lag 2 debuts in Counter-Strike 2

Download the Adrenalin preview driver to test the new feature

By Daniel Sims, May 24, 2024, 6:15 AM

Gaming Electronics

Asus is launching the world's first dual-mode LCD and glossy WOLED gaming monitors

From 4K@160Hz to 1080p@320Hz at the flick of a button

By Rob Thubron, May 23, 2024, 10:53 AM 9 comments

Gaming Microsoft

Snapdragon X Windows PCs should run over 1,000 games at playable framerates, super resolution improves performance

Elden Ring, Counter-Strike 2, The Sims 4, Final Fantasy XIV, and others run smoothly through Arm-to-x86 translation layer

By Daniel Sims, May 23, 2024, 9:12 AM 13 comments

6 Cores vs. 16 Cores: How Well Have Ryzen 5 CPUs Aged?

FEATURE By Steven Walton, May 23, 2024, 6:06 AM TechSpot Hardware

AMD's Ryzen 5 5600 was always competitively priced and presented excellent value for gamers. However, it's a good time to pose the question: how well has it aged, and should you have bought an 8-core or even 16-core CPU instead?

Tech Culture Gaming

Prepare for battle: This zero-gravity gaming chair has tank treads and Gatling guns

Mow down your neighbors with this gaming tank

By Shawn Knight, May 22, 2024, 11:36 AM 7 comments

Gaming Industry

Ghost of Tsushima is PlayStation's most successful single-player release on Steam

Success comes despite not being sold in countries that don't support PSN

By Daniel Sims, May 21, 2024, 8:40 AM 8 comments

Gaming Microsoft

Microsoft Copilot AI will offer tips in PC and Xbox games like Minecraft

AI-based game assistant can react to in-game events in real time

By Daniel Sims, May 21, 2024, 7:41 AM

Electronics Gaming

The future of gaming monitors? TCL unveils 1,000Hz 4K display

Remember when 75Hz was considered fast?

By Rob Thubron, May 20, 2024, 8:15 AM 8 comments

Gaming Hardware

First gaming handheld featuring Intel's Lunar Lake chips has been spotted

Intel has made little impact in this space, but its Core Ultra Series 2 chips could be a game changer

By Erika Morphy, May 19, 2024, 11:59 AM

Gaming

Valve's next game is a hero shooter called Deadlock – mixes Overwatch, Valorant, DOTA, and others

DOTA and DOTA 2 lead designer IceFrog is reportedly involved

By Daniel Sims, May 17, 2024, 6:21 PM 16 comments

Microsoft Gaming

Microsoft plans to make the next Call of Duty a day-one release on Xbox Game Pass

Boldest move yet since the Activision Blizzard acquisition

By Alfonso Maruccia, May 17, 2024, 4:08 PM 11 comments

Gaming

Rockstar narrows down GTA 6 launch window to fall 2025

One of the most anticipated games ever

By Shawn Knight, May 17, 2024, 10:02 AM 11 comments

Gaming Software

Ghost of Tsushima on PC allows simultaneous use of Nvidia DLSS upscaling and AMD FSR 3 frame generation

Great news for those without RTX 4000-series cards

By Rob Thubron, May 17, 2024, 7:36 AM 7 comments

Are 6 Core CPUs Enough for PC Gaming?

FEATURE By Steven Walton, May 17, 2024, 6:14 AM TechSpot Hardware

There are plenty of fast 6-core gaming CPUs that outperform relatively new 8, 10, 12, and even 16-core chips. In this article we'll show you some interesting comparisons using different GPUs and gaming settings.

Gaming Tech Deals

Dragon Age Inquisition is free for a week as part of Epic's Mega Sale

Now might be the time to get ready for Dreadwolf

By Daniel Sims, May 16, 2024, 5:21 PM 8 comments

Gaming Apple

Classic gaming emulators RetroArch and PPSSPP finally land on iOS

Apple has relaxed App Store policies, benefitting retro gaming enthusiasts

By Zo Ahmed, May 16, 2024, 11:34 AM

Gaming Hardware

Microsoft's Proteus is a snap-together Xbox controller for accessibility

You may have built a PC, but what if you could 'build' a controller too?

By Zo Ahmed, May 16, 2024, 9:13 AM

Gaming

Assassin's Creed Shadows explores feudal Japan – Ubisoft releases first trailer, coming this November

An Apple Silicon version will launch alongside Windows and consoles

Something to look forward to: For years feudal Japan has been the most requested setting for an Assassin's Creed game, and Ubisoft will finally indulge those demands this November with Assassin's Creed Shadows. Although the company hasn't revealed any gameplay yet, a broad overview of the title reveals multiple significant changes compared to previous entries in the franchise.

Full story By Daniel Sims, May 15, 2024, 10:34 PM 21 comments

Gaming Google

With Project Gameface, Google lets you control Android games with your gestures and head movement

Developers can now add the tech to their apps and games

By Alfonso Maruccia, May 15, 2024, 12:39 PM

The History of Handheld Gaming PCs: From Humble Beginnings to the Future of PC Gaming

FEATURE By Goran Damnjanovic, May 15, 2024, 6:09 AM TechSpot Tech Culture

The dream of the handheld gaming PC is alive thanks to the Steam Deck and its ilk, but that road has been dotted with broken promises, unrealistic expectations, and some cool yet impractical machines.