Twitch chief hints GTA 6 multiplayer ‘online’ experience could land next year
Rockstar Games is currently moving full steam ahead as it preps for Grand Theft Auto VI (aka GTA 6) release in November. The hype train is moving at lightspeed and the mass anticipation is palpable. But it seems the studio has already planned a multiplayer experience, and it could arrive as early as 2027. The […]
Razer Tartarus V2 Pro brings 8,000Hz polling to its one-handed gaming keypad
Razer’s Tartarus V2 Pro packs 31 programmable controls, analog optical switches, an 8,000Hz polling rate and a TMR thumbstick into one seriously over-equipped gaming keypad.
Xbox says Game Pass isn’t losing day-one games, but changes are coming
Rumors suggest Xbox Game Pass could get ad-supported tiers, separate cloud gaming, and fewer day-one releases in 2027, but Microsoft says no changes have been finalized.
Sony’s new PlayStation Pulse gaming headsets go big on bass and finally add ANC
Sony’s new PlayStation Pulse and premium Pulse Edge wireless headsets bring larger planar drivers, PlayStation Link, Bluetooth, and AI microphones, with Edge adding ANC and upgraded hardware.
Razer’s Kraken V4 X Sensa wants to add haptics to your gaming audio
Razer's Kraken V4 X Sensa HD Haptics brings physical vibrations, 40mm drivers and THX Spatial Audio to a wired gaming headset.
Xbox Game Pass is loading up September with Gears of War: E-Day, Dune: Awakening, Minecraft Dungeons II, and more
Xbox Game Pass is getting Dune: Awakening, Minecraft Dungeons II, Gears of War: E-Day, Ninja Gaiden 4 and more through September and early October.
Voicemod is breaking free from the PC with this tiny gadget
Voicemod is taking its popular voice changer beyond the PC with a tiny new gadget built for phones, consoles, and voice chats.
GameSir Pocket Taco review: I’m smitten and irked by the retro charm of this controller
The GameSir Pocket Taco is a charming game controller for fans of retro titles, and it does the job well. But there are plenty of limitations with the button layout and compatibility with modern games.
Valve isn’t letting the RAM crisis derail Steam Deck 2, but the price could be a different story
Valve says the RAM crisis hasn't changed its Steam Deck 2 plans, but rising memory costs could make its next handheld considerably more expensive.
Valve’s Steam Frame is finally here, bringing wireless VR and Steam gaming in one headset
Valve’s Steam Frame is finally here, bringing wireless VR, standalone Steam gaming and PC streaming in a $1,059 headset.
The iPhone Duo may be the Nintendo DS replacement I didn’t expect
Apple’s foldable iPhone could have a very convincing second life as a Nintendo DS.
World of Warcraft is setting up its biggest story yet with Eclipse and The Last Titan
Blizzard has unveiled the next major chapters of World of Warcraft's Worldsoul Saga, with Eclipse set to conclude Midnight and The Last Titan bringing the story back to Northrend.
Xbox is improving Remote Play, downloads, party chat, and customization on Series X and S consoles
Xbox is testing a new batch of Series X and S features, including 1440p Remote Play, background downloads during cloud gaming, improved party chat, and more customization options.
Exclusive: Microsoft explains why RTX Spark’s Prism emulation is about more than higher FPS
Microsoft explains how Prism emulation lets RTX Spark run x64 games on Arm and why its latest improvements focus on FPS consistency and smoother performance.
I played Star Wars: Galactic Racer at Gamescom, and this is way more chaotic than I expected
I played Star Wars: Galactic Racer at Gamescom 2026. Here's why its fast racing, aggressive combat, power-ups and vehicle variety impressed me.
NVIDIA G-SYNC Pulsar is proof that gaming monitors don’t just need more Hz
I tried NVIDIA G-SYNC Pulsar at Gamescom 2026 on the AOC 5K AGON AGP327KG, and the motion clarity could change how we think about gaming monitors.
Apple is apparently readying Beats-branded game controllers for the iPhone
Apple is reportedly developing two gaming controllers for the iPhone, and they may launch under the Beats brand. Bloomberg reports that the company has been working on the accessories for more than a year as it looks to compete with established third-party controllers.
StarCraft is leaving its RTS roots for an open-world shooter, and I’m cautiously optimistic
StarCraft helped define RTS games and modern esports, but Blizzard’s upcoming open-world shooter could unlock the sci-fi universe for an entirely new generation of players.
1001 Threads of Mizan could be the Prince of Persia fix I’ve been waiting for
I played 1001 Threads of Mizan at Gamescom 2026. Here are my first impressions of its flying carpet, three-player co-op, combat and Arabian fantasy world.
Netflix is developing an animated ‘Diablo’ series, landing another video game win
Blizzard has announced that Netflix is developing an animated series set in the Diablo gaming universe. More details are awaited, but this marks yet another high-profile win for the streamer tied to the world of marquee games.
Diablo has already won, setting up Diablo V for 2029
Diablo V is officially coming in Spring 2029, with Blizzard revealing a fallen Sanctuary where Diablo has already won and its heroes have been defeated.
World of Warcraft is getting a third way to play, and it’s rewriting Vanilla WoW
World of Warcraft Forever gives Blizzard a third version of WoW, with new zones, quests, dungeons, raids, and the Skyborne race coming November 4.
I tested DLSS 5 in NBA 2K27, and it’s seriously impressive
I tested DLSS 5 in NBA 2K27 to see how NVIDIA’s Neural Rendering improves visuals, performance, latency, and overall graphics quality.
Sony just handed Kojima’s PHYSINT to Xbox, and PlayStation fans aren’t going to like it
Sony has stepped away from Hideo Kojima's PHYSINT after three decades of collaboration, and Xbox has swooped in to publish the genre bending game instead.
Pusheen is getting its first game with Pusheen’s Place on Apple Arcade
Pusheen’s first official game is headed to Apple Arcade this October. It leads a five-game update that stretches from cozy collecting to survival action and one very recognizable sandbox favorite.
The $260 SteelSeries pro controller makes switching between Xbox and PC ridiculously easy
SteelSeries launched the Aeon Pro, its first pro controller, priced at $259.99, with a dual-dock system for switching between PC and Xbox instantly.
Arm thinks AI is the secret to better gaming on your phone
Arm is borrowing a clever PC gaming trick to make mobile games look and run better.
I tried Alienware’s 560Hz OLED monitor, and this feels like an esports cheat code
I went hands-on with the Alienware AW2527HX, a 560Hz OLED gaming monitor built for esports, with Tandem QD-OLED, True Stretch, and a pro-focused stand.
Windows 11 is about to turn on a setting that could hurt gaming performance
Microsoft will start enabling Memory Integrity on more eligible Windows 11 PCs in October, a security feature that can affect gaming performance on some systems.
Digital Trends Best of Gamescom 2026 Awards: The 12 showcases that wowed us
Gamescom 2026 kept us running between games, hardware, and ambitious new technology. After five exhausting days in Cologne, these 12 experiences stood above the noise.
Xbox brings its cloud gaming experience to TCL smart TVs
Xbox is partnering with TCL to bring the Xbox app to select smart TVs, allowing users to stream supported games through Xbox Cloud Gaming.
Why doesn’t DDR5 memory always perform the way you expect?
DDR5 performance depends on more than memory speed. Here’s why your CPU, motherboard, and memory settings matter, and how smarter tuning can help.
Xbox Cloud Gaming is about to become a lot more appealing to casual gamers with a new pay-as-you-go option
Microsoft is opening Xbox Cloud Gaming to non-subscribers, letting players buy blocks of cloud playtime and stream eligible games without a Game Pass subscription.
Even if you pay top dollar for Game Pass, Xbox will limit cloud gaming to 15 hours
Starting in November, Microsoft will limit the Xbox Cloud gaming play time to just 5 hours for Xbox Game Pass subscribers on the cheapest tier, while the Ultimate plan gets limited to merely 15 hours per month.
We got GTA VI limited-edition DualSense controllers before GTA VI
Sony has revealed two limited-edition GTA VI DualSense controllers with Vice City-inspired designs. Pre-orders begin September 10, ahead of the game’s November 19 launch.
Sony’s defense against a digital ownership lawsuit is that you know you don’t own your games
Sony is pushing back against a California class action lawsuit over how the PlayStation Store describes digital game purchases, arguing that its checkout process clearly tells buyers they are purchasing a license.
Acer just announched a 1,000Hz gaming monitor that doesn’t sacrifice 1080p
Acer has announced a 1,000Hz Full HD Predator monitor alongside new 4K OLED, 5K Mini LED, and high-refresh Nitro displays.
Acer unveiled a gaming handheld that converts into a tiny laptop
Acer’s Project DualPlay Mini is an 8-inch gaming handheld concept that flips into laptop mode, adding a backlit keyboard and external-display support.