Daniel Sims

WTF?! Old hardware typically slows down over time as newer software becomes less optimized and components degrade with age. However, speedrunners and researchers have discovered the opposite effect on the SNES. While the phenomenon is intriguing, its impact on gameplay […]

Something to look forward to: Ubisoft recently unveiled Rainbow Six Siege X, the tactical multiplayer shooter’s largest-ever update. On June 10, the game will introduce a new mode that combines attacking and defending, several significant gameplay changes affecting all modes,

Something to look forward to: Nvidia has spent years showcasing how its ray tracing technology can enhance classic games like Quake 2 and Portal. As development continues on a fan-made Half-Life 2 remaster, the company has released a free demo

Something to look forward to: Intel’s years-long struggle to stay competitive in the semiconductor market worsened last year as the company lost billions, forcing out CEO Pat Gelsinger. While the strategic direction of his successor remains unclear, early statements suggest

Rumor mill: Microsoft has long hinted at a handheld gaming device without providing specific details. While the company continues to refine the software experience for Windows gaming handhelds (to an extent), reports conflict on when an official Xbox device might

Rumor mill: Following the disappointing launches of Nvidia’s RTX 5090, 5080, 5070 Ti, and 5070 graphics cards, the Blackwell lineup’s mainstream and entry-level products are expected to emerge soon. Unsurprisingly, they feature slightly more CUDA cores, draw more power, and

The big picture: Although the Trump administration just announced a one-month delay on most imports from Canada and Mexico, the eventual resumption of tariffs on Mexican goods could significantly impact the production of physical video games. This unintended consequence may

Facepalm: Those who still own DVDs or have movie collections from the 2000s should check them for Warner Bros. logos and see if the discs have rotted. Unfortunately, many affected titles aren’t available in other formats, and the company cannot

In brief: For the second time in two months, a SpaceX shuttle has exploded in mid-air in a stunning display of fireballs visible from the ground. Both incidents disrupted air traffic despite the company’s repeated pledges to uphold safety standards.

Recap: The launch of AMD’s Radeon RX 9070 graphics card has dashed hopes that Team Red might escape the inflated prices and weak supply that have plagued Nvidia over the past few weeks. Although listings for the new GPUs at