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Gaming stocks tank as investors panic over Google’s Genie 3 AI — but should they?
Companies like Tencent, Take-Two, and others lose billions over Google's Genie 3.0.
Take-Two and other gaming companies stock tanks.
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Crimson Desert devs working "to make the game run as good as it possibly can" ahead of its release date — the promising open-world RPG may even rival GTA 6
Ahead of Crimson Desert's scheduled launch this March, the team at Pearl Abyss says it's in the "optimization phase" of the game's development.
An official screenshot of Crimson Desert.
WWE 2K26 is finally revealed in full — Here's details on its release date, new match types, new features, and more
WWE and 2K Games have finally revealed WWE 2K26. Here's everything they announced, as well as information we acquired regarding its gameplay, release date, and more.
In-game screenshot of CM Punk in WWE 2K26
Epic CEO Tim Sweeney takes aim at one of Valve's Steam policies as that massive UK lawsuit looms — "This is the practice courts found illegal"
Epic Games founder and CEO Tim Sweeney argues that the way Valve handles in-game microtransactions for Steam games is "unlawful."
Tim Sweeney and Steam logo
Age of Empires 2's competitive scene is thriving — Pro play is at its best, and a grand finale is set for one of the world's most iconic venues
Age of Empires 2 is the game that refuses to go away, and if anything, it's only getting more popular. The professional competitive scene is delivering some of the best matches ever; here's how to get caught up on the action before the Red Bull Wololo: Londinium grand finale in April.
Red Bull Wololo: Londinium
Helldivers 2 surged on Xbox at launch — before PlayStation’s larger install base drove stronger long-term sales for its breakout hit
New Alinea Analytics estimates show Helldivers 2 thriving on both platforms, with Xbox momentum colliding with PlayStation’s longer, slower sales curve.
Helldivers 2 soldier with green arrow behind them
Crimson Desert receives a 15-minute showcase of its story and open-world gameplay — revealing additional playable characters and rideable mechs
Crimson Desert's release on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC is fast approaching. So, Pearl Abyss is driving up hype for the game by releasing gameplay overviews, starting with coverage of its main plot and open-world gameplay.
Promotional screenshot of Kliff fighting a warlord in Crimson Desert
New Xbox achievement visuals appear in Xbox Cloud Gaming — but gamers shouldn't expect any system overhauls anytime soon
Microsoft has refreshed Xbox achievement visuals in the new Cloud Gaming UI preview, offering a cleaner look while sources say no full achievement system overhaul is planned.
New Xbox Achievements as showcased by TrueAchievements
80% of game devs plan to target Windows PC in survey — with only 40% for PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2, and 20% for Xbox. It's lucky the next Xbox is a PC then, eh?
Steam and Windows stays winning, as console support no longer seems to be a priority for game devs.
Xbox Ally X
We asked you if that massive $900m lawsuit against Valve and Steam holds weight — and the people have spoken
We asked if you thought the huge UK lawsuit Valve is up against over anti-competitive practices with Steam holds weight, and you gave a clear answer.
Steam
This huge Fallout game is free for a week ahead of the TV show's Season 2 finale — Bethesda advertised it with Twitch star Shroud in a new commercial
Bethesda has made Fallout 76 free to play across all platforms for a week, and advertised the series' games with a new commercial that stars Shroud.
A screenshot of Shroud in a recent advertisement for the Fallout games.
The Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 2 roadmap is here, and it's gigantic — a new battle royale mode inspired by Blackout is coming, too
One week ahead of Season 2's arrival in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone, its devs have revealed the roadmap and everything coming to both games.
An official screenshot of the winter refresh of the Rebirth Island map in Call of Duty: Warzone.
'World of Warcraft' expansion roadmap detailed, goes free until Feb 1st — Midnight includes mega solo dungeon Labyrinths, mini raids, and more
At the World of Warcraft "State of Azeroth" event, Blizzard detailed the future of the Midnight expansion, touted as the dark middle act of the Worldsoul saga.
Trailer screenshot of The March on Quel'Danas Raid in World of Warcraft: Midnight
Maingear's new Retro98 gaming PC takes me back to LAN parties and 56K modems — you'll have to be quick to nab one of these limited-edition models
Maingear has a new limited-edition Retro98 pre-built gaming PC with the fastest performance hardware possible packed inside. Only 32 of the standard models are being produced, so don't miss checking it out.
Maingear Retro98
FlexiSpot's C7 Morpher chair lives up to its premium price with supreme comfort and dynamic adjustment options
Flexispot's C7 Morpher is a premium office chair with advanced adjustments, an ergonomic design, and comfortable materials to get you cozy for work or gaming.
Personally taken screenshot of the FlexiSpot C7 Morpher chair
NVIDIA GeForce NOW answers the lack of PC Game Pass support on Linux with a new native app — RTX 5080 cloud rendering runs Ultra settings on Steam Deck or Ubuntu
NVIDIA has followed through on its CES 2026 promise to bring GeForce NOW cloud gaming to more Linux devices with official support for Ubuntu.
NVIDIA GeForce NOW running on SteamOS desktop
GameSir’s G7 Pro ZZZ Edition might be the coolest Xbox controller collab yet
The G7 Pro ZZZ Edition is more than an anime reskin. It’s a wireless Xbox powerhouse with TMR sticks and clicky optical switches that may justify the price.
GameSir G7 Pro Zenless Zone Zero
Hytale modders have recreated Call of Duty inside the Minecraft-like sandbox game a month after it launched on PC — and yes, a "Zombies" mode is in the works
Hytale modders are already recreating Call of Duty-style multiplayer and Zombies experiences, showcasing just how powerful and flexible the game’s modding tools are in early access.
Call of duty and Hytale side by side
Monster Hunter Wilds' PC performance patch is a resounding success as fans cease review-bombing it on Steam — and it's even playable on Steam Deck now
Capcom recently released Monster Hunter Wilds' PC performance patch that fans have been waiting for, and the reception has been overwhelmingly positive on Steam.
Edited screenshot of Jin Dahaad from Monster Hunter Wilds
Xbox revenue plummets — and Microsoft’s own first‑party lineup is the culprit, raising tough questions for 2026, but PC and cloud is up
As the Xbox brand continues its decline in overall revenue, Microsoft CFO Amy Hood attributes it to first-party content
