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Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Faces Backlash Over Massive Bot Lobbies
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 has been launched, but fans are facing a major problem - the in-game lobbies contain more bots than real players. This issue has been ongoing, but it has spiked significantly in the newest season.
CodeWeavers' Henri Verbeet has released VKD3D 2.1, an update to the upstream Wine project that implements Direct3D 12 over the Vulkan API. The new version includes several features and improvements, such as dead store elimination and stricter validation.
Microsoft has published a registry-based workaround for Windows 11 gaming crashes and reboots triggered by August 2026 Patch Tuesday updates, blaming third-party RGB lighting drivers.
Rockstar Games will stream an extended preview of Grand Theft Auto 6 on Aug. 27, with a Netflix airing at 3 p.m. ET and a YouTube airing at 9 p.m. ET, ahead of the game's Nov. 19 launch.
GTA 6 has faced multiple delays, with developer Rockstar Games bumping back its predicted release date twice. Preorders have opened for the digital code-only game, offering the $79.99 standard edition and $99.99 Ultimate Edition on both PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
Engadget examines Analogue's FPGA-based Nintendo 64 recreation, clarifying that its 4K HDMI output is upscaled rather than native 4K rendering. The $250 console delivers a notably cleaner picture than a stock N64 on modern displays.
Liquid-cooled systems look amazing, but come at a cost premium compared to air coolers. A liquid cooling system can be one of the star components of a custom-built gaming PC, but are they really worth the money?
Nintendo Switch Online is a subscription service that offers online play, cloud storage, and access to classic games. The service has two tiers: the base plan for $20/year and the Expansion Pack for $50/year. The base plan includes access to the Nintendo Classics library,…
Before buying a used GameCube, check if it's region-locked to ensure you can play games from your region. The console was released in three regions: North America, Japan, and Europe/Oceania, each with its own set of games.
Merkur Founder Paul Gauselmann Dies at 91
Paul Gauselmann, the founder of Germany's largest gaming company Merkur, has passed away at the age of 91. He built the company from a one-man operation into an international conglomerate with 15,000 employees and a turnover of €2.1 billion.
Take-Two Interactive has issued subpoenas to Microsoft and Discord over leaked Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay content that infringes copyrights.
Microsoft has identified RGB lighting devices as the possible cause of ongoing gaming issues on Windows 11 systems. The issues include game crashes, freezes, and unexpected system restarts. Microsoft is investigating the issue and working on a fix.
Recent GTA 6 Map Leak Wipes Out $2 Billion of Take-Two’s Market Value
Take-Two Interactive Software lost over $2 billion in market capitalization due to a recent GTA 6 map leak.
Meta is rolling out its experimental AI-powered gaming app, Pocket, to all U.S. users, enabling them to generate and share interactive games using AI prompts.
Microsoft is investigating reports that its August 2026 Windows updates, specifically KB5121003, are causing some games to freeze, crash, or fail to launch on Windows 11 systems.
Eight leaked Valve Steam Frame videos offer an in-depth look at the VR headset's sign-in process, fitting, and accessories. The videos are clean, friendly, and slightly silly.
Full GTA VI Map Leaks Online! Rockstar Games Issues Takedowns
The full GTA VI map has reportedly leaked online, showcasing the state of Leonida, including Vice City and surrounding counties. Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive are taking down social media posts related to the map, suggesting the leaks are legitimate.
Warren Spector, the creator of Deus Ex, has announced his retirement from game development after 44 years in the industry. He plans to focus on writing, reading, and lecturing.
Polaroid releases a limited-edition Pokemon camera collection, including a Pikachu version of the Polaroid Go Generation 3.
CNET's Big Guessing Game: Apple Edition is back for its third round, where readers can predict what Apple will show off at its biggest event of the year. The prize is a brand-new Apple Watch.
Why Rockstar Scrapped Realistic NPC Schedules in GTA 4
Rockstar Games scrapped realistic NPC schedules in GTA 4 due to bugs and the complexity of the feature. The schedules were meant to make NPCs live full, authentic lives, but they caused headaches for players and the development team.
The Linux 7.3 kernel will introduce initial code to improve vRAM management, with further improvements still being worked on for upstreaming into a future mainline Linux kernel release.
Old game consoles can be worth far more than expected depending on condition, model variant, and rarity. A standard NES trades around $82 loose, while a Nintendo PlayStation prototype sold for $360,000 in 2020.
Curved TVs failed due to limited immersion, a sweet spot problem, manufacturing difficulties, and mounting issues. In contrast, curved gaming monitors offer a more immersive experience, functional benefits, and are easier to manufacture.
Samsung has partnered with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 as the official TV, monitor, soundbar, and Wi-Fi speaker partner ahead of the game's October 23 release.
Honor has added another phone to its Turbo lineup, the Honor Turbo 5G, which features a 6.79-inch AMOLED display, Qualcomm's Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chipset, and an 8,560mAh battery.
Saudi Arabia's Team Falcons, led by twin brothers Yazeed and Saleh Bakhashwain, secured the Rocket League title at the Esports World Cup 2026, marking a historic first for Saudi players.
4Thrives Secures 6th Place at PMWC 2026 Grand Finals & Wins $161,000
Pakistan's premier PUBG Mobile squad, 4Thrives, secured a 6th-place finish at the PUBG Mobile World Cup (PMWC) 2026 Grand Finals, earning a $161,000 prize payout and 150 Club Championship points.
Kingdom Hearts 4 fans are excited after two days of great trailers, revealing new details about the upcoming game, including King Mickey as a playable character, Maleficent as a significant villain, and Quadratum as a big region with new movement abilities.
Disney's Millennium Falcon ride at Disneyland and Disney World now grants in-game rewards for players who complete a special mission.