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SteamOS 3.8.25 beta expands controller and handheld support

SteamOS continues Valve's push to expand the OS beyond the Steam Deck, improving support for third-party handhelds and adding compatibility with new controller hardware. The update also brings a newer Linux kernel and a range of fixes for HDMI, Wi-Fi, audio, and sleep.

By Ivan Franco, August 11, 2026, 12:24 PM

Tech Culture Gaming

The FAA used Fortnite ads to recruit air traffic controllers, and just had its best hiring year yet

Officials say gaming develops many of the skills needed to manage crowded skies

By Rob Thubron, August 11, 2026, 11:37 AM 9 comments

Gaming Software

Modders are trying to bring Game Pass and Xbox games to Mac and Linux

Game Pass could come to MacBooks and Steam Decks

By Daniel Sims, August 11, 2026, 10:15 AM

Gaming Industry

Take-Two says GTA 6's $80 price is a "bargain" because Rockstar delivers "way more value" than it charges

The $100 Ultimate Edition is outselling the standard version, apparently

By Rob Thubron, August 11, 2026, 8:36 AM 16 comments

Gaming Software

This $60 Aliens Switch game becomes unplayable as servers shut down, with no refunds offered

Owners are being offered a discount on the Switch 2 version instead

By Rob Thubron, August 11, 2026, 7:33 AM

Gaming The Web

GeForce Now exploit unlocks full Windows desktop access

Nvidia's powerful cloud machines exploited to run custom AI models

By Alfonso Maruccia, August 10, 2026, 12:39 PM 7 comments

Gaming Tech Culture

Nearly 100 copies of a never-before-seen version of Super Mario Bros. have been found

Five of the cartridges received a perfect grade from PSA

By Shawn Knight, August 10, 2026, 9:45 AM

I Gamed on a 4GB GPU in 2026: AMD is Repeating its Worst Radeon Mistake

FEATURE By Tim Schiesser, August 9, 2026, 6:22 AM TechSpot Hardware

AMD is bringing 4GB graphics cards back in 2026. We tested the Radeon RX 6500 XT across 12 modern games to see what that means for buyers, and the results are every bit as bad as we feared all along.

Gaming Industry

Take-Two's CEO predicts streaming will 10x gaming's install base within three years

Zelnick isn't worried about next-gen consoles doubling their $500 price tags

By Daniel Sims, August 7, 2026, 5:17 PM 25 comments

Download of the Week Software

RPCS3 just got a lot faster on Arm, after months of low-level optimization

PlayStation 3 Emulator RPCS3 is rolling out a major Arm64 upgrade, delivering up to 60% faster performance and 25% lower power draw on supported hardware. Demonstrated on an Ayn Odin 2 handheld, the optimizations make previously unplayable titles like Ninja Gaiden 3 run smoothly and extend across Arm64 builds on Linux, macOS, and Windows, from Apple Silicon to Snapdragon X laptops and handhelds.

By Ivan Franco, August 7, 2026, 11:54 AM

Software Gaming

Quake turns 30, and it just got two surprise expansions in one week

"Dawn of the Machine" adds 19 new maps to the original, and a lost Quake 4 expansion from a secondhand PC

By Zo Ahmed, August 7, 2026, 11:15 AM 14 comments

AI Google

Google's AI somehow knew a game secret that existed only in a private Google Doc

Google says it doesn't train AI on private docs, but this developer still can't explain what happened

By Skye Jacobs, August 7, 2026, 8:08 AM 24 comments

Hardware Gaming

Modded Nvidia RTX 2080 Ti with 22GB VRAM is selling on eBay for $500

The 2080 Ti originally launched in 2019 with 11GB of VRAM at a $999 MSRP

By Daniel Sims, August 7, 2026, 7:39 AM 8 comments

Gaming Industry

Nintendo's Switch 2 sells over 23 million units in its first year, outpacing the original's 17 million

Nintendo made $300 million on tariff refunds, and customers won't see a cent

By Daniel Sims, August 6, 2026, 8:04 PM

Gaming Tech Culture

Mexico's "Gamer Congresswoman" takes Sony to court over physical game disc shutdown

Sony plans to stop making physical PlayStation game discs by January 2028

By Kishalaya Kundu, August 6, 2026, 1:34 PM 13 comments

Gaming Hardware

Corsair acquires Trak Racer, adding premium racing cockpits and flight sim gear to its lineup

The brand will work alongside Fanatec to improve Corsair's sim-related offering

By Alfonso Maruccia, August 6, 2026, 1:05 PM

Hardware Gaming

Nvidia turns RTX 5000 GPUs at MSRP into one of QuakeCon's biggest attractions

Attendees can buy RTX 5070, 5080, and 5090 Founders Edition cards at their original prices

By Rob Thubron, August 6, 2026, 7:38 AM 47 comments

Gaming

Gears of War: E-Day open beta kicks off today, and PVP made it in after all

Minimum specs call for an RTX 5050 or RX 9060, 12GB of RAM, and 80GB of storage

By Kishalaya Kundu, August 6, 2026, 6:09 AM

Hardware Gaming

Microsoft removes support page recommending 32GB RAM for gaming PCs

Microsoft's post called 16GB "plenty" and 32GB ideal for demanding titles

Ripple effect: The global memory shortage is battering the entire IT industry, and PC manufacturing is feeling it most acutely. Microsoft is well aware of the problem – so aware, in fact, that it's now scrambling to walk back its own earlier guidance on how much RAM a gaming PC actually needs.

Full story By Alfonso Maruccia, August 5, 2026, 4:27 PM 40 comments

Gaming Software

SteamOS runs surprisingly well on AMD Strix Halo laptop in AAA gaming tests

The laptop hit more than 60 FPS at 1440p on High settings in most games

By Kishalaya Kundu, August 5, 2026, 2:06 PM 8 comments

Gaming Product Finder

Big Walk turns cooperative exploration into one of 2026's most acclaimed multiplayer experiences

Big Walk is winning over critics with its unique blend of cooperative exploration, proximity voice chat, and emergent gameplay. Reviews praise its focus on communication, teamwork, and memorable unscripted moments, calling it one of the year's standout multiplayer experiences despite minor pacing and movement issues.

By Ivan Franco, August 5, 2026, 12:17 PM