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Nvidia and Microsoft tease Arm CPU launch at Computex 2026
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Nvidia and Microsoft tease Arm CPU launch at Computex 2026

Nvidia's first Arm CPU for Windows could rewrite gaming laptop trade-offs

Nvidia's N1X Arm processor for Windows 11 AI PCs appears headed for a June reveal at Computex, backed by Microsoft's Copilot+ push.

May 30, 2026Read
Steam Deck price hike hits all models, starting at $449
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Steam Deck price hike hits all models, starting at $449

Entry-level handheld gaming just got $50 more expensive

Valve raised Steam Deck prices across the board. The base 256GB model now costs $449, up from $399.

May 30, 2026Read
Intel launches Arc G3 CPUs for handheld gaming PCs with B390 iGPU
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Intel launches Arc G3 CPUs for handheld gaming PCs with B390 iGPU

Intel's first handheld-focused CPU series targets Steam Deck territory

Intel officially released the Arc G3 CPU series for gaming handhelds, featuring Arc B390 integrated graphics and Windows Xbox mode optimizations.

May 29, 2026Read
007 First Light hits 1.5 million sales in 24 hours despite FSR 4 backlash
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007 First Light hits 1.5 million sales in 24 hours despite FSR 4 backlash

Strong sales, weak upscaling support

IO Interactive's 007 First Light sold 1.5 million copies in its first day, even as players complain about missing FSR 4 support and blocked DLL mods.

May 29, 2026Read
Evnia ships the first native 1000Hz gaming monitor
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Evnia ships the first native 1000Hz gaming monitor

First native 1000Hz panel ships — but only pros will notice

Evnia and BOE built a 25-inch 1080p IPS panel that runs at 1000Hz without interpolation. It's real, it's shipping, and it costs more than your GPU.

May 29, 2026Read
Modern Warfare 4 announced: Korea campaign, no PS4, Switch 2 launch
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Modern Warfare 4 announced: Korea campaign, no PS4, Switch 2 launch

First CoD to drop PS4 and launch on Switch 2 — what it means for your rig

Activision confirmed Modern Warfare 4 for 2026 with a Korea-set campaign, dropping PS4 support and launching day-one on Switch 2.

May 29, 2026Read
Infinity Ward got Modern Warfare 4 running on Switch 2 with 'no problems'
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Infinity Ward got Modern Warfare 4 running on Switch 2 with 'no problems'

CoD returns to Nintendo — port went smoother than expected

Infinity Ward says porting Modern Warfare 4 to Switch 2 went smoothly, marking CoD's return to Nintendo hardware.

May 29, 2026Read
Warzone is dropping PS4 and Xbox One after Modern Warfare 4 launches
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Warzone is dropping PS4 and Xbox One after Modern Warfare 4 launches

Last-gen console players lose access when MW4 ships

Activision confirmed last-gen console support ends when MW4 ships. PS4 and Xbox One players lose access to Warzone entirely.

May 29, 2026Read
Steam Deck OLED jumps to $949 after 40% price hike
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Steam Deck OLED jumps to $949 after 40% price hike

40% jump puts Steam Deck OLED in laptop price territory

Valve raised Steam Deck prices across the board. The 1TB OLED now costs $949, up from $649. The 512GB model hit $679, also a 40% jump.

May 28, 2026Read
Valve raises 1TB Steam Deck OLED price to $999
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Valve raises 1TB Steam Deck OLED price to $999

Top-tier handheld jumps 54% in price with no feature changes

The top-spec Steam Deck OLED now costs $999, up from $649 at launch. Valve hasn't explained the increase.

May 28, 2026Read
Steam Deck OLED gets a price hike after restocking
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Steam Deck OLED gets a price hike after restocking

Memory shortages push handheld pricing into awkward territory

The Steam Deck OLED is back in stock, but Valve raised prices across all models due to ongoing memory chip shortages tied to AI data center demand.

May 28, 2026Read
Unreal Engine 6 teased with Rocket League makeover at Paris Majors
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Unreal Engine 6 teased with Rocket League makeover at Paris Majors

First UE6 footage shows Rocket League refresh, but newer engines usually mean frame drops on older cards

Epic showed off Unreal Engine 6 running a much shinier Rocket League build during the Paris Majors semi-finals. The engine doubles down on cross-game asset compatibility.

May 25, 2026Read