Valve Introduces Pyrowave Video Codec In Beta For Low Latency Streaming
Valve's Steam client beta now includes Pyrowave, an experimental video codec designed for high bandwidth, low-latency video streaming, particularly for LAN usage.
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Valve's Steam client beta now includes Pyrowave, an experimental video codec designed for high bandwidth, low-latency video streaming, particularly for LAN usage.

Retroid Pocket adds Duo Lite Plus to its lineup, offering a mid-range upgrade for the Nintendo DS remake. The Duo Lite Plus is priced at $219 with a $20 discount for early bird buyers.

Pakistani esports team 4Thrives Walee won the PUBG MOBILE Global Open (PMGO) 2026 Season 2 South Asia Finals in Kathmandu, Nepal, securing their spot in the global event.
Bayonetta Joins ‘Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds’ as Free DLC
Bayonetta, the iconic 'Umbra Witch', is joining the character roster in 'Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds' as free DLC. Players can claim her content for free upon her release.

Gaming PC Gaming Wired vs wireless gaming mouse: is there really a difference in performance? It's time to ditch the cable.

Apple may develop iPhone game controllers under Beats brand, says Mark Gurman.

Sony's PSX was a hybrid entertainment system launched in Japan in 2003, combining a PlayStation 2, DVR, DVD burner, and TV tuner. It featured a hard drive and the XrossMediaBar interface but failed due to its high price, confusing market positioning, and internal conflict…

A new first-person shooter called Juggernaut, developed by Mages Inc., is drawing significant criticism on Steam because its creators openly admit to using artificial intelligence for most of its development, including 100% of the source code and in-game effects.

NVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming service is adding nine new titles, including the early-access launch of 'WARDOGS' and the 1.0 update for 'Valheim', enabling members to stream demanding PC games without local hardware upgrades.
Steam client beta update includes improvements to Big Picture Mode and Linux, with new features and fixes.

Nintendo isn't afraid of GTA VI as it focuses on its own game, Ocarina of Time, during a 40th anniversary celebration.

Rockstar Games, the studio behind Grand Theft Auto VI, will face a trial in Glasgow over the sacking of 31 workers. The trial will run from September 10 to October 16, before the November 19 launch of the sixth installment in the GTA series.

Retroid has teased its new dual-screen handheld, the Pocket Duo, for Nintendo DS fans. The company has not provided many details, but it appears to be a competitor to the Ayn Thor.

Nvidia's stock has grown significantly over the last decade, with analysts expecting its revenue to increase 60x in a decade. Nvidia is a key player in the global AI chip market with an estimated 80% share.

The Steam Deck's price has increased, and with new competitors, is it still worth the cost in 2026?

The Tetris Company, the makers of the popular puzzle game Tetris, has stated they were not involved in the creation of the White House's new game, 'Build the Wall'. The game is a Tetris-like clone with an anti-immigration theme.

Krafton, a South Korean gaming company, plans to invest $250M in India over the next three to four years, focusing on AI, robotics, and deep tech.

Xbox is imposing monthly time limits on cloud gaming for Game Pass subscribers, citing rising costs, with premium users capped at 15 hours.

NVIDIA's GeForce NOW is adding 26 new games in September, prominently featuring NBA 2K27 which leverages the new DLSS 5 3D-Guided Neural Rendering for enhanced visual realism.
Xbox Project Helix Forces Sony to Keep Physical PlayStation Game Discs Alive
Xbox Project Helix puts pressure on Sony to keep physical PlayStation game discs.

Apple Arcade adds Retro Bowl College+ to its roster, a retro-inspired football game with no in-app purchases.

Gamescom 2026, the world's largest in-person gaming event, showcased highly anticipated titles like The Witcher 3's new expansion, Alien: Isolation 2, Fable, and Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, drawing massive crowds and developer insights.

Kuaishou's Spark Nexa has launched "Lord of Mysteries," a highly anticipated MMO based on a popular web novel. With a massive budget and experienced team, the game aims to revitalize the MMO genre.

Rockstar has published its GTA VI preview on YouTube and its website, following its initial debut on Netflix.
OpenTIE is an open-source project that modernizes Star Wars: TIE Fighter for current operating systems, combining features from its 1995 and 1998 releases with enhanced graphics and controls. It requires the original game data to run, and a related project, OpenXWA, does …

Ikea and Xbox collaborated to create a new gaming collection featuring a thumbstick stool, inspired by Xbox design cues and home decor.

Stability AI, creator of the Stable Diffusion image generator, secures $76 million in Series B funding from major entertainment and gaming companies.

Movie tie-in games were once a staple of the gaming industry, but have largely disappeared due to rising costs and development times. The licensing fees, revenue shares, and costs of using film stars' likenesses have become too great for most studios to justify. Indie dev…

Nintendo has announced new bundles for the Switch 2 console, including a Mario Kart World package and a Nintendo Switch Sports Resort bundle. These bundles include a 90-day individual Nintendo Switch Online membership and are priced lower than buying the console, game, an…

ASUS' first gaming soundbar, the ROG Gjallar, is now available in the US for $600. It's designed for multiplayer gaming with integrated microphones and 5.1.2-channel speaker configuration.