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ENDOFY launches showcase Aquarius 8000 PC cases & fans

2 days ago
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ENDORFY expands into showcase PC hardware with tempered-glass Aquarius 8000 cases, 450 mm graphics support and new Corona 120 ARGB fans.
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Has AAA gaming left portable too late?

5 days ago
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GTA 6's switch away from Nintendo Switch 2 at launch underlines a wider shift as studios rethink portable play, exclusives and hybrid gaming.
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G2A partners with epay on gaming gift cards marketplace

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G2A teams up with epay to broaden its marketplace with hundreds of gaming and entertainment gift cards as demand for prepaid digital spending grows.
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Gigabyte unveils dark wood AM5 motherboard for gamers

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Gigabyte adds dark wood styling to its premium AM5 motherboard line, pairing the X870E AERO X3D Dark Wood with Ryzen support and Wi-Fi 7.
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Intel releases neural texture compression SDK for game devs

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Intel launches neural texture compression SDK to help game developers cut texture storage and memory use, with up to 17x savings.
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Tp-Link launches Wi-Fi 7 gaming routers from AUD $279

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TP-Link broadens its gaming router push with Wi-Fi 7 models from AUD $279, led by a tri-band flagship promising sharper traffic prioritisation for busy homes.
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CRKD launches compact ATOM+ controller with thumbsticks

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CRKD unveils ATOM+ controller with TMR thumbsticks, multi-device support and drift-resistant controls for Switch 2, PC and mobile.
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CRKD unveils ULT PRO controller for competitive players

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CRKD launches ULT PRO wireless controller with TMR thumbsticks, remappable inputs and multi-platform support for serious gamers.
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Radian Arc & VNPT launch 5G cloud gaming in Vietnam

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Radian Arc, VNPT, COMIT and Blacknut launch 5G cloud gaming in Vietnam, pairing edge GPUs for streaming now with in-country AI later.
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Video game cheat economy grows into USD $8.5bn giant

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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A growing underground market for video game cheats has swelled into a USD $8.5 billion industry, outstripping esports and Twitch revenues.
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Pinterest & World of Warcraft launch housing tie-up

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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Pinterest links moodboards to World of Warcraft housing, letting players design Azeroth homes and pin in-game creations directly.
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AMD expands Ryzen AI chips, mini-PC & gaming CPU push

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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AMD widens its PC line-up with new Ryzen AI chips, a Halo mini-PC and a £USD $499 Ryzen 7 gaming CPU to drive on-device AI adoption.
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Cherry debuts TMR magnetic gaming keyboards at 8k Hz

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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gaming
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Cherry Xtrfy unveils 8k Hz TMR magnetic gaming keyboards, led by the GBP £199.99 MX 8.2 Pro TMR Wireless with 0.01 mm precision input.
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Logitech issues manual macOS patches after apps fail

Sat, 10th Jan 2026
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Logitech users on macOS must install manual patches for Options+ and G Hub after an expired certificate stopped both apps from launching.
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HP merges OMEN into HyperX, unveils new flagship gaming gear

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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HP folds OMEN into HyperX with a unified gaming brand, debuting a powerhouse MAX 16 laptop, QD‑OLED monitor and brain‑sensing headset.
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European gaming hardware sales surge as GPU demand soars in 2025

Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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headsets
European gaming hardware sales surge in 2025, driven by high demand for new-generation graphics cards and premium gaming monitors across key markets.
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Four in five gamers encounter cheating, risking studio revenue

Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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Four in five gamers have encountered cheating, with 55% reducing in-game spending, posing serious revenue risks for game studios worldwide.
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Alienware unveils QD-OLED & 320Hz monitors from GBP £209

Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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Alienware launches two gaming monitors from GBP £209, featuring a 27-inch QD-OLED 280Hz and a 25-inch 320Hz model for competitive gaming.
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Kingston unveils memory & storage for future AI advances

Wed, 21st May 2025
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Kingston Technology unveils new memory and storage products at COMPUTEX 2025, targeting AI, gaming, enterprise, and aerospace sectors with high-performance solutions.
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Game review: Children of the Sun (PC)

Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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Children of the Sun, a surreal single-player puzzle shooter by Rene Rother, follows a lone sniper's revenge against a cult, with precise, strategic gameplay and an unusual art style.