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Nvidia CEO delivering a keynote at Computex.

Nvidia’s AI-driven game characters are getting toxic

Nvidia's latest development, Nemo SteerLM, can help game devs turn NPCs as toxic or funny as they please with AI.
GPU inside the EK Fluid 275 Conquest.

Modders just changed GPU overclocking forever

Two modders have released tools that allow users to flash a new vBIOS on their Nvidia GPUs, enabling a far greater range of overclocking potential.
Cyberpunk 2077 on the Lenovo Legion Pro 5.

These are the best budget gaming laptops you can buy right now

Gaming laptops are way too expensive. Here are the best budget gaming laptops you can buy, especially if you're trying to keep your budget under $1,000.
Final Fantasy 16's main cast standing together.

More Black video game heroes shouldn’t be a fantasy

Though video games have grown when it comes to diversit, some of the industry's biggest franchises still struggle to center Black heroes.
Spider-Man running on the LG UltraGear OLED 45.

Why I couldn’t live without an ultrawide gaming monitor

Ultrawide or dual-monitor setup? It's tough to choose, but for the way I work and game, I absolutely need an ultrawide monitor.
Jak winds up his magic fist in Immortals of Aveum.

How Immortals of Aveum wants to rethink PC optimization with Unreal Engine 5

Immortals of Aveum will debut a new feature for PC graphics, allowing you to see how each setting will impact your performance in real time.
City by the sea in Anno 1800.

The best city-building games on PC

The best city-building games represent hundreds of hours of gameplay ranging from designing a modern metropolis to surviving the fallout of a volcanic winter.
A group of astronauts stand together in Astronaut: The Best.

I sent a reptilian to space in Steam’s weirdest, wildest new game

I won an intergalactic boxing match, partied on an alien space cruise, and sent a reptilian to space in th bizarrely inventive PC game Astronaut: The Best.
The Asus ROG Strix Scope II 96 on a pink background.

Asus just embarrassed everyone with its new gaming keyboard

New gaming keyboards rarely move the needle, but the Asus ROG Strix Scope II 96 is an enthusiast keyboard that comes with a mainstream price.
Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart running on the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8.

Why I leave Nvidia’s game-changing tech off in most games

Nvidia's DLSS 3 is remarkably impressive, but now that we've seen it show up in more games, I leave it off more often than I turn it on.
The Hyte Y40 PC case sitting on a table.

I’m building a new PC — here’s how I chose the components for it

Picking the right components for a gaming PC can be a tricky process. Here are some of the most important choices you might have to make.
AMD's exclusive Starfield-themed RX 7900 XTX.

Take a look at AMD’s limited-edition, Starfield-themed GPU

AMD just pulled the curtain back on a limited-edition graphics card themed around the upcoming Starfield.
Dell G15 (2023) sitting on a coffee table.

The only gaming laptops you should consider for college

Going back to school this fall? These are the only three gaming laptops you should look at in 2023.
AI-generated review on Newegg's website.

Newegg wants you to trust ChatGPT for product reviews

Newegg announced it's rolling out a new feature across its service that will generate a product review summary using ChatGPT.
Steam Deck sitting on a pink background.

Refurbished Steam Decks are now official — here’s how to buy one

After rumors circulated about Valve offering up refurbished Steam Decks, the company made it official. Here's how to pick up your own for cheap.
Marvel's Spider-Man running on the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8.

What is Nvidia DLAA? New anti-aliasing technology explained

Recent Nvidia RTX graphics cards have a strange new feature: DLAA. We're here to define what it is, how you can use it, and how it looks in games.
Hogwarts Legacy running on the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8.

Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 review: great against all odds

Arriving a year late and $500 more expensive than the competition, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 seemed doomed to fail. But it still stands out against all odds.
A Baldur's Gate 3 character lights the way.

Baldur’s Gate 3 PC performance tested: best settings, DLSS, slow HDD mode, and more

Baldur's Gate 3 is finally out after three years in early access. How does it run? Here's our guide to the best settings to optimize your performance.
The Legion Slim 5 14 on a desk with peripherals on it.

Lenovo’s new 14-inch gaming laptop beats the ROG G14 in one key way

Lenovo's new Legion Slim 5 14 Gen 8 has the upper hand on the fan-favorite ROG G14 with its OLED screen.
Alienware Aurora R16 sitting on a desk.

Alienware just changed everything you know about its desktops

Alienware is giving its flagship gaming PC a major overhaul, flipping everything you know about the company's desktops on its head.
A Baldur's Gate 3 character lights the way.

PSA: Delete your Baldur’s Gate 3 early access saves before starting the full game

Baldur's Gate 3 is leaving early access on August 3, but you need to delete your early access saves and uninstall the games before then.
Desktop mode on the Steam Deck.

I use Steam every day, and I couldn’t live without these 6 hidden features

Steam is more than just a launcher for your games. Here are the six features I couldn't live without.
Asus ROG Ally with the Windows lock screen.

A major Asus ROG Ally challenger could be in the works

A new report suggests Lenovo is working on a handheld similar to the Steam Deck and Asus ROG Ally.
Ratchet falling through a portal in Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart.

It’s time to stop trying to play games without an SSD

Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart now proves it. Your gaming PC absolutely needs an SSD installed in it.
CLX Hathor PC sitting on a coffee table.

This dual-PC desktop is insane in more ways than one

The CLX Hathor manages to cram two PCs into a single case, but unfortunately, this setup doesn't make sense in a lot of cases.
Razer Kiyo Pro mounted on monitor for streaming.

Killer webcam deal: Save 50% on the Razer Kiyo Pro today

Today, the Razer Kiyo Pro is part of a killer webcam deal allowing you to save quite a bit on a decent video and streaming upgrade. Learn about it here.
Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 sitting on a table.

It’s official — AMD’s best gaming CPU is coming to laptops

AMD is bringing its 3D V-Cache tech to laptops, arriving first in the monstrous Asus Scar 17 gaming laptop.
Characters including Optimus Prime from Fortnite.

Is Fortnite down? Updates and matchmaking status on July 26

Fortnite servers are experiencing a whole bunch of problems today. Here's the latest on the battle royale game's status.
League of Legends fighting game Project L match intro featuring Ekko and Ahri.

Watch a full match of League of Legends fighting game Project L

Project L's Duo Play system lets two players fight on the same tag team in this 2v2 free-to-play League of Legends fighting game.
A boss fight in Armored Core 6.

Don’t worry; Armored Core VI is ‘fully supported’ on Steam Deck

FromSoftware confirmed that its upcoming Armored Core VI will be fully supported on Valve's Steam Deck handheld.
A knight with a gun in a burning square.

Remnant 2 PC: change these graphics settings immediately

Remnant 2 is causing headaches for PC players already. Here are the best settings to optimize your performance in the game.
The GOG Galaxy Mac app showing a library of games.

Ubisoft has every right to delete your games — even if it shouldn’t

Ubisoft isn't deleting your inactive account filled with games, but the outrage at that possibility still has merit.
inarius diablo 4

These are the Diablo 4 settings to tweak for the best performance

If you want to play Diablo 4, it's best experienced on a PC. Here's the best settings we've found for the game, as well as how well it runs on PC.
A Hallway in Portal Prelude RTX.

I tested Nvidia’s new RTX feature, and it fixed the worst part of PC gaming

Nvidia stealthily dropped its new RTX IO feature, and it could have big implications for upcoming PC releases.