The real-time strategy game puts players in control of Game of Thrones' great houses -- or the Night King himself. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/summer-game-fest-a-warcraft-style-game-of-thrones-rts-is-coming-in-2026/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Oilers took the lead to the Stanley Cup with a strong start and finish in the first game. Here's how you can catch tonight's finals game. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-watch-tonights-nhl-stanley-cup-finals-edmonton-oilers-vs-florida-panthers-game-2/#ftag=CADf328eec
Expect a lot of shiny updates, but not much else. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/my-wwdc-2025-predictions-ios-26-gaming-health-and-more-expected-monday/#ftag=CADf328eec
Updates to the $42.5 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program have been anticipated for months. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/despite-war-of-words-trump-may-funnel-billions-to-musks-starlink-with-bead-changes/#ftag=CADf328eec
Embark Studios' PvPvE extraction shooter is locked in for a 2025 release, after a wildly successful public technical test in May. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/arc-raiders-release-date-confirmed-enter-speranza-this-fall/#ftag=CADf328eec
New experiment from Google Labs crunches financial data and builds interactive graphs and charts https://www.cnet.com/tech/googles-ai-mode-now-creates-interactive-stock-charts-for-you/#ftag=CADf328eec
Magnetic Joy-Cons and better graphics make the Nintendo Switch 2 feel like an evolution, but its familiar design and a lack of early exclusive games mean you're OK to wait. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/my-switch-2-review-in-progress-its-good-but-dont-give-in-to-the-fomo-yet/#ftag=CADf328eec
Are you a horror fan? You shouldn't ignore Hulu. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/the-absolute-best-horror-movies-on-hulu-june-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
Budgeting for a monthly mortgage payment is harder than it used to be, even with a six-figure salary. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/heres-why-you-probably-cant-afford-to-buy-a-home-on-a-100k-salary/#ftag=CADf328eec
The unexpected prequel DLC expands the dark Pinocchio-inspired world with over 10 hours of new gameplay, and it's available now. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/lies-of-p-overture-dlc-drops-out-of-nowhere-during-summer-game-fest/#ftag=CADf328eec
Unveiled at Summer Game Fest, Killer Inn is an upcoming multiplayer murder mystery pitting players against each other in the search for the true killers. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/square-enixs-next-game-blends-among-us-like-murder-mystery-with-bloody-carnage/#ftag=CADf328eec
Much-anticipated bantamweight rematch headlines a stacked bill in New Jersey. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ufc-316-merab-dvalishvili-vs-sean-omalley-watch-livestream-start-time-full-card/#ftag=CADf328eec
Resident Evil Requiem is the next entry in Capcom's survival horror series. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/resident-evil-9-revealed-at-summer-game-fest-after-early-fake-out/#ftag=CADf328eec
Dying Light: The Beast just received an official release date at Summer Game Fest.
Hangar 13 has announced that Mafia: The Old Country will launch on August 8 for PS5,Xbox Series X,Xbox Series S, and PC.
Why AI artists can't match the best of human creators.
Deadpool is now the 'Merc with a Meta Quest' as he makes his gaming return in his own VR exclusive.
Street Fighter 6 Season 3's characters have been revealed, and it's a real mixed bag.
Amazing Seasun Games has announced that Mecha Break will launch on July 1 for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and PC at Summer Game Fest 2025.
It's official, Resident Evil Requiem is set to launch on February 27, 2026, for PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and PC.
The voice actor who played Joel from The Last of Us and Indiana from Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is voicing the main character in MOUSE: P.I. For Hire.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/mouse-pi-for-hire-cast-troy-baker
The first big announcement at Summer Game Fest was Mortal Shell 2 — a sequel to the original 2020 Soulslike with brutal melee combat and some big additions.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/mortal-shell-2-was-summer-game-fests-first-banger-announcement
It's time for another Summer Game Fest (followed by an Xbox Games Showcase), and we're keeping track of every Xbox and PC game announced during the events.
Need some information about ARC Raiders? Here's everything we know so far.
During the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, Mundfish announced Atomic Heart 2, an action-adventure RPG sequel to its divisive debut title, and we have our first look.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/atomic-heart-2-announcement-xbox-games-showcase-2025
Get ready to drop back into the chaos with Embark Studios' extraction shooter.
The first PC and Xbox shadow drop of the week goes to soulslike Life of P, with its first DLC "Overture."
Kyle Crane is back, and he has brought gunplay in a new gameplay trailer with an August 22 release date.
Bandai Namco is making a sequel to the 2019 action RPG Code Vein. The sequel, appropriately-named Code Vein II, is coming to PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S in 2026. The announcement was made during the Summer Gam
Killer Inn is a little bit murder mystery and a little bit third-person action game, and combined, it looks like a lot of fun. Square Enix and developer Tactic Studios revealed Killer Inn during today's Summer Game Fest kickoff stream. A beta for the game is coming to Steam soon and it's
A new co-op adventure is coming from Epic Games. Made by WiredFly and Kong Orange, Out of Words will offer a stop-motion-flavored platform adventure that's a little bit cozy and a little bit fantasy. The controllable humans have had their mouths stolen — that's why it's called Out of Words. (It's a little On The Nose.)
The cute figures and creatures have been crafted by hand, and cutscenes suggest they've been stop-motion animated alongside the gaming parts. Alongside
It's been a few years since Yacht Club Games, the studio behind Shovel Knight, ran a successful Kickstarter campaign
Drinkbox Studios is back with a new title called Blighted, a 3D Metroidvania that promises to take the concept of generational memory to some bizarre and compelling new places. It will have a solo or co-op story that sees players fighting their way through a world full of monsters and secrets as they attempt to control the blight that corrupts them. And maybe eat some brains. The game was announced during the
Tribute Games, the developer behind the fantastic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge, is back with its take on another comic book IP. Scott Pilgrim EX is a beat-em-up coming to PC and consoles in 2026.
This looks like a real evolution of its work with those pizza-loving turtles. There's a large map to explore wit
Photography games can be hyper-realistic simulations of the real thing or a vehicle for ogling cute creatures, but No Goblin's
While many of us soldier on with the remakes and VR takes on the Resident Evil story, Capcom is prepping the next chapter of the story: Resident Evil Requiem. The sequel was fully revealed as part of Summer Game Fest Live, kicking off a week(ish) of gaming announcements and release dates.
Intercutting the starting moments of REs of the p
If you've ever dreamed of being a student at a school built entirely out of escape rooms and silly puns, Coin Crew has the game just for you. Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School is heading to PC, and it's available now to wishlist on Steam and the Epic Games Store. It's the sequel to Escape Academy, which is one of our
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New features for the AirPods are expected to be announced at WWDC next week. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/airpods-will-reportedly-get-new-features-like-camera-control-sleep-detection-and-more/#ftag=CADf328eec
Want to cook up the perfect meal every time? Avoid these mistakes. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/9-mistakes-to-avoid-when-using-your-air-fyer/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here's everything you need to know to watch Sunday's game and the rest of the NBA Finals without cable. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/nba-finals-2025-how-to-watch-pacers-vs-thunder-game-2/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle No. 1,449 for June 7. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-june-7-1449/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 461 for June 7. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-june-7-461/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, No. 257, for June 7. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-june-7-257/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are some hints and the answers for Connections for June 7, #727. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-june-7-727/#ftag=CADf328eec
The heir to E3 is a midyear trailer showcase revealing upcoming games set to come out later this year, into 2026 and beyond. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/summer-game-fest-news-trailers-and-everything-announced/#ftag=CADf328eec
Worldwide access, standout content, live events, gaming and reliability make it a winner. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/netflix-review-our-top-pick-sea-streaming-choices/#ftag=CADf328eec
There's a big trade-off with Starlink's cheaper plan, and it's the speed. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/you-can-save-40-on-starlink-right-now-if-youre-fine-with-slower-internet/#ftag=CADf328eec
Agentic AI can independently make decisions instead of waiting for your commands. Here's what you need to know about AI agents, including the possible pitfalls of minimal human involvement. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/what-is-agentic-ai-everything-to-know-about-artificial-intelligence-agents/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Oilers took the lead to the Stanley Cup with a strong start and finish in the first game. Here's how you can catch tonight's finals game. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-watch-tonights-stanley-cup-finals-edmonton-oilers-vs-florida-panthers-game-2/#ftag=CADf328eec
Ahead of the release of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach later this month, Kojima Productions has shared a brand new look at the game.
NVMe integration in HDDs promises unified storage protocols across SSDs and HDDs, but with no speed boost
Mundfish has officially announced the sequel to Atomic Heart, along with a spin-off first-person multiplayer game set in the same universe called The Cube.
Nvidia revealed powerful AI PCs, the DGX Spark and Station, featuring Grace Blackwell chips, but left many questions unanswered about OEM differences.
With WWDC 2025 right around the corner, here are the top announcements to watch for
Millennials, Razer’s got your back.
This month's Humble Choice list includes a variety of free indie games.
What makes a Copilot+ PC so unique?
https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/copilot-features-editor-recall-future-ai-academy-windows
When you start Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, or Microsoft Edge, the browser always opens in standard mode. If you want to open a window in private mode with a single mouse click, you’ll need to modify the relevant shortcut.
To do this, first copy the browser shortcut and right-click the copy. Select “Properties” from the context menu, the
ASE has transitioned to AMD EPYC and Ryzen processors across its data centers and client systems, achieved major performance and efficiency gains, and is now evaluating AMD's Instinct MI300-series GPUs for its AI workloads.
President Donald Trump plans to extend the pause on enforcing the TikTok ban once again, The Wall Street Journal reports. Trump previously
It's finally time. Summer Game Fest starts today June 6. The annual kickoff
The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally a thing you can buy in the US. The $450 console officially went up for sale at midnight ET on June 5, with several retailers offering the device both online and in-store. Predictably, online stock has dried up fairly quickly and remains highly limi
I tried to build AI game animation generator last year ( https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40395221), a lot of people were interested, but it failed, mainly because the technology was not good enough.
1 year passed, there were a lot of developments in video/image generation. I tried it again, I think it works super well now. Actually beyond my expectation.
You can generate all kinds of game character animation sprites with on
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Trump's tariff plans still need to be decided on in court but CNET is keeping tabs on prices that might have already been impacted. https://www.cnet.com/tech/cnets-tariff-price-tracker-watching-11-key-products-daily-heres-what-ive-seen/#ftag=CADf328eec
Rumors of an upgraded charger may mean an improved connection point and less wasted energy. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/leaked-magsafe-charger-suggests-iphone-17-could-boast-twice-the-charging-speed/#ftag=CADf328eec
Season 7 is off to a wonky start with minor technical difficulties but maybe now things will start to steam up. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/love-island-usa-season-7-is-back-how-to-stream-the-latest-episodes/#ftag=CADf328eec
The offer includes new Canadian customers and those who have paused or previously canceled their service. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/canadians-impacted-by-wildfires-can-get-a-free-month-of-starlink-heres-whos-eligible/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Group I leaders host Luciano Spalletti's men in Oslo. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/norway-vs-italy-livestream-world-cup-2026-qualifier-soccer-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
Don't miss the latest on Netflix, Peacock and other streaming services. Here's what you should binge this weekend. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/what-to-stream-on-tv-this-weekend-ginny-georgia-love-island-usa-and-more/#ftag=CADf328eec
This month on Netflix, catch Taraji P. Henson in Straw, plus a documentary about OceanGate and more. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/9-new-movies-on-netflix-this-june-you-cant-miss/#ftag=CADf328eec
Hundreds of millions of users could be exposed in "largest breach ever" against Chinese victims.
Lenovo launches compact AI desktop with Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU and 126 TOPS performance for developers and power users.
Unihertz Titan 2 rugged smartphone features QWERTY keyboard and 512GB of storage, targeting those who prioritize durability over design trends.
Google’s Gemini 2.5 Pro update promises the best coding ability and more conversational reliability.
The tech world’s favorite AI power couple is starting to look more like frenemies.
Get 2 years of Mint Unlimited and the Galaxy S25 for as low as $30 per month.
Everything that made one of the best 4K webcams in recent years great at $100 less? The Insta360 Link 2 is less of a gamble and more of a guarantee of satisfaction.
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/webcams/insta360-link-2-4k-webcam-review
It's Summer Game Fest season again, and we're here to report on the latest Xbox and PC gaming news as it gets revealed. Check in regularly to see the latest gaming news, announcements, and rumors.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/live/summer-game-fest-2025-xbox-games-showcase-2025-live
The Future Games Show: Summer Showcase will air on June 7, showcasing new trailers, deep dives, and reveals for over 50 upcoming video games for home consoles and PC. Here's how and where you can watch it.
A new report has revealed that the Chinese multimedia company Tencent invested in Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead Game Studios in 2024.
I had a desktop gaming rig built for me about 10 years ago. I chose large and chunky parts, which the tower reflected in its sheer enormity. The size of it meant that it was never going to be something I could place on my desk without it looking out of place.
It was heavy too. But the base was skinny, so it wobbled when I moved it. I figured if it fell off