This B860 motherboard is what I'd pair with a Core Ultra 265K to make a powerful pairing for about $500
It looks rather pretty, too.
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Mecha Break factions explained
Does your starting faction choice matter in the mech-based PvP game?
Unity promises strong AI copyright 'guardrails' after employee conjures Mickey Mouse on stream
Unity says it's building a better copyright mousetrap.
2023's true GOTY has had its name and assets jacked by 'some kind of crypto scam,' while bootlickers assure the dev it's actually great publicity
Stonks-9800 deserves better than this.
How to play with friends in Mecha Break
Squad up to dominate Mashmak, Ace Arena, and Operation Verge.
This designer has created a Frankenstein's monster by strapping two Nintendo Joy-Cons onto the Framework 12 and they're letting you do the same too
Ah, the joy of modular laptops.
The Legion Go S SteamOS is completing the Steam Deck's mission to make handheld PC gaming genuinely convenient
There's a new handheld emperor in town.
X's latest terrible idea allows AI chatbots to propose community notes—you'll likely start seeing them in your feed later this month
Confidently wrong.
Diablo 4 has finally given dungeons their teeth back and the loot hunt has never been more satisfying
Dungeons are cool again.
Today's Dune: Awakening patch notes are as long as a sandworm, with more than 300 changes, bug fixes, and squashed exploits
Changes include adjustments to 'thopter speed and those annoying antigravity bubbles, plus it's now easier to jump into a vehicle when you're panicking.
Death Stranding 2 dials back the most stressful thing about the first game
The first Death Stranding came out in 2019, and I reviewed it then. It’s a long game, and I spent a couple of weeks sunk into its world. It was a strange experience for several reasons: primarily that it’s a very strange game, both frustrating and hypnotic, lucid and obtuse. It
Blizzard ends new content development for Warcraft Rumble and lays off staff: Former employee says 'most' of the team has been let go
Warcraft Rumble will continue to operate with in-game events and bug fixes, but further development is over.
Persona 5: The Phantom X Revelation Cards, explained
Revelation Cards are a type of equipment in Persona 5: The Phantom X that boost a character’s stats and provide them with extra effects. For those struggling to defeat Shadow bosses, Revelation Cards might be your key to victory. Revelation Cards are vital to improving your
When is the next Pokémon Presents?
The Pokémon Company has a Pokémon Presents showcase planned for July, promising viewers “the latest updates and news from the world of Pokémon.” It’s the second of these events in 2025 so far, following February’s Pokémon Day event. The latest Pokémon Presents showcase will
Phil Spencer retirement rumor is made up, says Microsoft
The Xbox head is not stepping down "anytime soon."
EA reportedly expects Battlefield 6 to bring in 100 million players, a number that even DICE devs don't think is feasible
A new report says Battlefield 6 development has been more expensive than planned, and the campaign is way behind schedule.
French court finds 3 former Ubisoft executives guilty of workplace harassment
The sentencing of ex-Ubisoft bosses arrives five years after the onset of its toxic workplace scandal.
Xbox Boss 'Not Retiring Anytime Soon,' Microsoft Promises
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has been in charge of Xbox for over a decade and the company says he’s not leaving anytime soon , calling rumors that the longtime exec might be resigning when the next generation of Xbox hardware launches “completely made up.” Read more...
Quiz time! Can you guess which games these 10 ridiculous patch notes are from?
Put your patch note prowess to the test with a quiz!
Mario Kart World: How To Unlock Every Baby Outfit
If you thought your babies have cute clothes, the outfits worn by the infant versions of our heroes and princesses in Mario Kart World are even cuter. Read more...
Buy Now, Pay Later Is Coming To Free-To-Play Games Like Fortnite
Buy now, pay later payment provider Affirm has partnered with video game commerce company Xsolla and will soon allow people to pay off in-game purchases of $50 or more via payment plans. Read more...
The Elder Scrolls Online director Matt Firor, who helped launch ZeniMax Online Studios in 2007, is leaving the company
Word of Firor's surprise departure came just hours after Microsoft announced the layoff of 9,000 employees.
Despite review bombing, ‘censored’ shooter becomes a Steam top seller
Ready or Not is a tactical shooter that’s been out on Windows PC for a couple of years now, and developer VOID Interactive is currently gearing up for a July 15 release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. Accordingly, the creators of the game announced on Steam that an update
Unlocking Daisy In Mario Kart World Is Super Easy
As you begin playing Mario Kart World, you already have Princess Peach in your racer roster from the get-go. Princess Daisy, on the other hand, is not readily available, so you need to unlock her to switch between playing as her and Peach when the occasion suits you. Or you can
High on Life 2: all the key details on the wacky FPS's squanchin' sequel
From release date to gameplay info, here's everything we know about High on Life 2.
Magic: The Gathering x Final Fantasy: How To Play Tidus' FFX Deck
There’s no “I” in “team”, but there is in Blitzball! Since Magic: The Gathering’s Commander structure is focused on you fighting off against multiple opponents at once, you will most likely be playing Tidus and the Final Fantasy X Commander Deck solo. However, you will still
Why Netflix’s Sandman adaptation cut a major plot arc from the comics
Neil Gaiman’s comic book series The Sandman alternates between focusing on Morpheus, the immortal Lord of Dreams, and on humans who encounter him or his immortal siblings. The first season of Netflix’s highly faithful adaptation kept that format — but The Sandman showrunner
Where to find all Amphoreus nymphs in Honkai: Star Rail
Honkai: Star Rail’s 3.0 update added a new type of collectible to the game: nymphs in Amphoreus. These critters are scattered around the maps, with each map featuring a “Garmentmaker” looking to find them. Help the “Garmentmaker” out and you’ll be able to get Stellar Jade and
A Bunch Of Big PS5 Games Are On Sale Right Now
A big summer sale is currently happening on the PlayStation Store, with a ton of PS5 games discounted to $25 or less. Read more...
Netflix’s clumsy action-fantasy sequel The Old Guard 2 only does one thing right
In retrospect, the 2020 Netflix action movie The Old Guard gave itself away with its very premise. Millennia-old warrior Andy (Charlize Theron) leads a group of near-immortals who attempt to protect and preserve humanity. They can heal from fatal wounds, reminiscent of fellow
Neil Druckmann exits HBO’s The Last of Us ahead of season 3
Co-creator of The Last of Us Neil Druckmann announced Wednesday that he’s stepping away from the HBO series ahead of season 3. In a statement posted to Naughty Dog’s Instagram account, Druckmann said, “I’ve made the difficult decision to step away from my creative involvement
Microsoft cancels the Perfect Dark reboot that blew us away last year, closes developer The Initiative
Microsoft laid off 9,000 employees today, and cancellations and closures are following.
A new MMO in development at Elder Scrolls Online studio ZeniMax has been cancelled as Microsoft puts thousands more people out of work
Multiple ZeniMax employees have confirmed the cancellation, and layoffs at the studio.
Anger Foot is just funny enough to distract you from how challenging it is
No matter how skilled you are or how lucky you get, failure is unavoidable. But it’s what you do with failure that counts. And as the first-person shooter Anger Foot posits, you’re not only allowed to laugh but should laugh at your failures. Compared to many modern games, the
Neil Druckmann Exits HBO's The Last Of Us
After two seasons, The Last of Us series director Neil Druckmann is stepping down from his role as a showrunner on the HBO adaptation. Read more...
Microsoft cancels Perfect Dark reboot, shuts down studio
Xbox Game Studios’ new Perfect Dark game — the project that was first revealed in 2020 as the debut title from internal studio The Initiative — has been canceled. Matt Booty, head of Xbox Game Studios, confirmed the game’s cancellation and the closure of The Initiative in a
Xbox closes The Initiative and cancels its Perfect Dark reboot
Update: Game Developer has confirmed that Xbox has shut down The Initiative, the studio tasked with reviving Perfect Dark.
'Instantly lost all desire to even start': Mecha Break's Steam rating lands at an early 'Mixed' as players realize the beta's customization options have been turned into MTX fodder
The free-to-play mecha battler is forcing players to ask the eternal question: How much is a cool robot worth?
Xbox Reportedly Cancels That Cool-Looking Perfect Dark Reboot
Xbox’s Perfect Dark reboot, announced back in 2020 , has reportedly been canceled as part of the ongoing layoffs at Microsoft . The studio developing the game has reportedly been shut down, too. Read more...
Ironheart Just Introduced Doctor Doom’s Worst Nightmare
Not to be a prisoner of the moment, but Ironheart ’s exceptional series finale did what it needed to do at a high level. The six-episode miniseries concluded last night by introducing one of the scariest entities in the history of Marvel Comics and avoided one of the MCU’s
How to fight the Moon Lord in Palworld
Defeat the Moon Lord in Palworld, and you’ve overcome the toughest opponent from the Tides of Terraria update. As we’re talking about a level 50 Raid Boss, it’s best to wait until level 60 or so before taking on this multi-eyed Terraria-inspired monster, but once you’ve gained
Where to get Celestial Sigils in Palworld
Palword’s Celestial Sigils are a crafting item needed to summon the Moon Lord boss. Both the boss and the Sigils were introduced in Palworld’s Tides of Terraria update, which means that the key to crafting the Celestial Sigil lies within the Terraria-themed dungeon. You can
Marvel Rivals Is Either About To Make Spider-Man Fans’ Dreams Come True Or Do The Funniest Thing
Marvel Rivals’ next season has it all: Phoenix and Blade as playable characters, a brand new map, changes to the customization options, and an itsy bitsy crash-out by Spider-Man fans. The latest furore is likely a momentary blip until developer NetEase fully unveils all the
Palworld Technology tree Pal equip unlock list
In Palworld, you’ll need to unlock new recipes for furniture, crafting benches, Pal equipment, weapons, armor — practically everything — via the Technology tab in the menu. This serves as a skill tree, in a way. There’s a bunch of stuff that will appear as question marks in
Rare's Everwild has been cancelled amidst Microsoft's enormous cuts to staff and studios
The game had apparently been in production for a decade.
How to get Ancient Technology Points in Palworld
You’ll need Ancient Technology Points to learn how to make essential equipment in Palworld, such as the egg incubator and feed bag. Getting Ancient Technology Points is easier said than done, because you’ll need to track down difficult bosses and successfully defeat them.
Amazon will soon deploy more bots than it employs people now that it has a million robots
Wait, Amazon has over one million employees?
AT&T says 'um actually' to President Trump after he blames the internet provider for conference call woes
Maybe this one could have stayed in the drafts.
