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NVIDIA raises GPU kit prices again, hitting both GDDR6 and GDDR7 cards
Memory cost hikes could push both new and older RTX cards up in price
NVIDIA told board partners about another memory price hike covering GDDR7 and GDDR6 kits, which means both current RTX 50-series and older RTX 40/30-series cards could see retail price bumps.
CachyOS Proton fork adds NVIDIA Reflex support for Linux gaming
First Proton fork to support NVIDIA Reflex — sub-30ms input lag now works on Linux
A custom Proton build from the CachyOS team now supports NVIDIA Reflex on Linux via a low-latency DX12-to-Vulkan layer, bringing sub-30ms input lag tech to Steam Deck and desktop Linux rigs.
Black Ops 6 expands Ricochet anti-cheat to Ranked after 263,000 bans this year
Ricochet anti-cheat now covers BO6 Ranked after 263k+ bans this year
Activision rolled out Ricochet anti-cheat to Black Ops 6 Ranked playlists after banning over 263,000 cheaters in 2026, targeting exploit abuse in competitive modes.
Black Ops 6 ditches skill-based matchmaking for connection-first lobbies
Activision scraps SBMM in casual modes, admits old matchmaking was better
Activision rolled back SBMM in Black Ops 6's casual playlists, prioritizing ping over hidden skill ratings. The change mirrors Black Ops 1 and 2's connection-first lobbies.
Modern Warfare 4 beta dates confirmed, Switch 2 included
First CoD beta for Switch 2, dates set but not revealed
Activision announced open and closed beta windows for Modern Warfare 4, including first-time Switch 2 support, alongside the return of Call of Duty: Next for multiplayer reveals.
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D drops to $279 days after launch
The cheapest X3D chip ever — and a no-brainer for AM5 gamers on a budget
AMD's newest X3D chip is already $60 off — making it the cheapest 3D V-Cache option for gamers who want high frames without spending $450.
RTX 50 SUPER cards are sitting in warehouses because GDDR7 costs too much
SUPER silicon shipped but GDDR7 supply keeps the launch on ice
NVIDIA shipped RTX 50 SUPER silicon to board partners but won't let them launch. GDDR7 memory supply is the bottleneck.
NVIDIA RTX 50 Super launch stalled as 3GB GDDR7 modules cost 3x standard chips
3GB GDDR7 costs stall Super launch — VRAM upgrade stuck in price limbo
Board partners have Super cards in hand, but NVIDIA's holding the launch because the 3GB GDDR7 chips needed for higher capacities cost three times more than standard modules.
Valve's Steam Machine stuck at $1,000+ as memory shortage worsens
Memory shortage keeps Valve's modular PC-console north of $1,000
Valve says RAM and VRAM supply constraints are getting worse, not better — keeping the Steam Machine's price north of a grand for the foreseeable future.
Battlefield 6 brings back Conquest Air for a Top Gun crossover
Dogfight-only mode returns after two decades, backed by a Top Gun crossover
EA's resurrecting Conquest Air — a dogfight-focused mode last seen in Battlefield 2 — for a Top Gun: Maverick collaboration in Battlefield 6.
ASUS ROG Swift PG27UCWM and PG32UCWM now available with Tandem RGB OLED
Tandem OLED promises brighter HDR and longer life; dual-mode refresh lets you pick fidelity or speed per game
ASUS ships two ROG Swift OLED monitors with 4K Tandem RGB panels, dual-mode 240Hz/480Hz switching, and Dolby Vision. Both models promise better brightness and longevity than prior OLEDs.
ZeniMax Online Studios hit with 200+ layoffs, Elder Scrolls Online leadership axed
200+ cut from ESO studio, senior leadership gone — MMO's future uncertain
Microsoft's latest round of cuts gutted ZeniMax Online Studios, makers of The Elder Scrolls Online, removing senior leadership and raising questions about the MMO's future.