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Borderlands 2 is free to keep this weekend, Borderlands 3 is 95% off

While we wait for Borderlands 4, now is a great time to play Borderlands 2. Back in the day, it was widely regarded as one of the best looter-shooters, and the PC version still holds up remarkably well. Even better, Steam is making it free to keep this weekend only, and Borderlands 3 is available for just $3.

By Ivan Franco, June 5, 2025, 3:58 PM

Gaming

Hitman developer tells the James Bond origin story for the first time ever in "007 First Light"

James Bond returns to the gaming world after a 14-year hiatus

By Alfonso Maruccia, June 5, 2025, 2:41 PM

Gaming Hardware

Sony shows off Project Defiant, its first wireless fight stick for PS5 and PC

Coming sometime in 2026

By Shawn Knight, June 5, 2025, 12:28 PM 8 comments

Electronics Gaming

Namco backs new light gun for modern TVs with Time Crisis built in

Premium pack includes arcade classic Time Crisis and more titles

By Daniel Sims, June 5, 2025, 7:43 AM 14 comments

Gaming AI

Fortnite to add even more AI NPCs following Darth Vader incident

"I find the lack of humanity in your AI chatbot disturbing"

By Alfonso Maruccia, June 4, 2025, 12:50 PM

Gaming

Hell is Us hits only 30 fps at 4K with an RTX 4090 and upscaling enabled

Hell is 4K gaming without proper optimization

By Rob Thubron, June 4, 2025, 10:04 AM 9 comments

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB Review: 1440p Power for Under $400

FEATURE By Steven Walton, June 4, 2025, 8:00 AM TechSpot Hardware

AMD's Radeon RX 9060 XT comes in two flavors – only one's worth your money. The 16GB model undercuts Nvidia on price, matches performance, and may be the new go-to GPU for budget-conscious gamers.

Gaming Software

Stunning new Witcher 4 footage runs at 60fps on standard PS5 with ray tracing

Unreal Engine 5.6 is now available with new features

By Daniel Sims, June 3, 2025, 4:46 PM 27 comments

Hardware Gaming

Nvidia's mythical Arm gaming laptop may finally arrive in partnership with Alienware

A true game-changing device or just another non-x86 dud no one wants to buy?

By Alfonso Maruccia, June 3, 2025, 12:22 PM 18 comments

Trivia Gaming

Did you know that before developing Steam, Valve approached other companies for help? All said no.

But nobody took on the opportunity...

By TechSpot Trivia, June 3, 2025, 11:38 AM

Gaming Hardware

Nintendo sends "Out of Stock" signs to US stores before Switch 2 launch

Best Buy and GameStop say more Switch 2 stock is coming at launch

By Rob Thubron, June 3, 2025, 9:59 AM

Gaming Software

Classic 1993 Star Wars X-Wing gets new life with Unity engine mod, modern graphics

Mod brings enhanced controls, dynamic music, VR, and visual upgrades to the beloved classic

By Daniel Sims, June 3, 2025, 7:44 AM

Gaming

Activision removes Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 menu ads after backlash, claims it was an "error"

Sure, Activision

Facepalm: Activision Blizzard has used the tried-and-tested "it was an error, honestly," excuse after it placed ads for purchasable items in the loadout screens of Black Ops 6 and Warzone. Their appearance led to a huge backlash, and now Activision is claiming they were a "feature test" published "in error," which nobody believes.

Full story By Rob Thubron, June 3, 2025, 7:04 AM

Gaming Hardware

PSA: Don't remove the pre-installed screen cover on the Nintendo Switch 2

More of a safety feature than pre-installed protection

By Shawn Knight, June 2, 2025, 12:10 PM 8 comments

Drivers Gaming

Intel claims up to 10% FPS boost in nine games with latest Arc GPU driver

Intel's latest Arc graphics drivers brings improved performance, smoother frame pacing, and enhanced low-power modes to all Core Ultra 200V-powered devices. According to Intel, users can expect up to a 10% performance boost across nine tested titles.

By Ivan Franco, June 2, 2025, 11:23 AM

Hardware Gaming

Gaming makes a comeback in Nvidia's AI-dominated empire

Blackwell GPUs drive surprise record in gaming revenue

By Zo Ahmed, June 1, 2025, 11:50 AM 26 comments

Gaming Software

GeForce Now launches on Steam Deck, Nvidia promises fast, power-saving gameplay

"Full Steam ahead"

By Alfonso Maruccia, May 31, 2025, 9:02 AM 10 comments

Hardware Gaming

At least 32 Zotac RTX 5090 buyers at Micro Center find only backpacks inside the boxes

GeFarce

By Rob Thubron, May 31, 2025, 8:17 AM 12 comments

Gaming

A Russian military-endorsed "propaganda game" has just landed on Steam

Invade Ukraine and Crimea from the Russian military's perspective

By Rob Thubron, May 30, 2025, 12:04 PM 26 comments

Hardware Gaming

Microsoft pauses work on Xbox handheld to focus on third-party Windows gaming devices

The project is not canceled, though

By Kishalaya Kundu, May 30, 2025, 11:21 AM

Tech Culture Gaming

Modder crams RTX 4060 PC inside an office chair

That's one way to hide a PC

By Daniel Sims, May 30, 2025, 9:22 AM

Gaming Software

New mods give Morrowind a Baldur's Gate-style isometric makeover

23 years on, Morrowind continues to receive fresh mods

By Daniel Sims, May 29, 2025, 6:22 PM

Gaming Industry

Once an arcade company, Capcom now sells most of its games on PC

Monster Hunter Wilds sold 10 million units in a month

By Daniel Sims, May 29, 2025, 8:54 AM

Gaming

Cyberpunk 2 is officially in pre-production, but it's still at least four years away

Meanwhile, The Witcher 3 has sold 60 million copies

By Rob Thubron, May 29, 2025, 7:46 AM 11 comments

The Best 1440p Gaming Monitors: The Sweet Spot for Performance and Price

FEATURE By Tim Schiesser, May 29, 2025, 12:04 AM TechSpot Gaming

That dream 1440p display for fast-paced PC gaming has become the new normal. Prices have dropped, performance has surged, and for most, 1440p now hits the sweet spot between value and performance.