Roblox now uses AI moderation to shut down harmful content before it reaches you
Roblox's new AI moderation system scans entire game scenes in real time, catching harmful content most older systems would have missed entirely, and is already shutting down 5,000 servers daily.
PUBG’s top-down experiment is over before it really got started
PUBG: Blindspot’s unusual top-down tactical hook won over part of its audience, but the game is still being shut down before it ever reaches a full release.
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game comes out in July and it looks pretty slick
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game launches July 2, bringing a stylish 2D fighter with elemental combat, cross-play, and a 12-character roster.
The PS5 has been my best investment in the last 6 years (because it actually went up in value)
The PS5 just got pricier, again. A 6-year-old console that appreciates in value? Here’s why gaming is becoming an expensive hobby.
After PS5 price hike, Xbox and Nintendo could be next
After Sony’s PS5 price hike, analysts warn Xbox and Nintendo could also raise console prices due to rising component costs and AI-driven demand.
Smash hit Hades 2 is finally coming to PlayStation and Xbox
After months of waiting, Hades II is finally coming to PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Game Pass on April 14.
Samsung is fixing a long-standing OLED monitor problem, and even rival brands are on board
Samsung has introduced a new QuantumBlack film for QD-OLED monitors that reduces reflections adn helps maintain deep blacks in bright environments.
Sony announces price hikes for PS5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal
Sony has increased prices for the PS5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal, citing global economic pressures.
Forza Horizon 6 PC requirements are surprisingly forgiving for a modern AAA game
Forza Horizon 6 may look like a next-gen showcase, but its PC requirements suggest you won’t need a cutting-edge rig to play it.
Sony wants to mount your phone on a DualSense controller, and it could change how you game
Sony has patented a system that attaches your phone to a PlayStation controller and uses its cameras, gyroscope, and touchscreen as a secondary input device for a more immersive gaming experience.
CRKD’s cutesy keychain controller levels up gaming with TMR thumbsticks
The CRKD ATOM+ is a palm-sized Bluetooth controller with zero stick drift, full modern controls, and multi-platform support for Switch, PC, mobile, and more.
Nintendo might charge less for digital Switch games?
Nintendo will price Switch 2 digital games lower than physical copies, starting May 2026, reflecting lower distribution costs.
Xbox could make Game Pass cheaper, and even bundle it with Netflix
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is reportedly exploring cheaper Game Pass tiers and a possible Netflix bundle, according to new reports.
After telling players to refund, Crimson Desert will support Intel Arc
Following backlash for excluding Intel Arc GPUs, Crimson Desert developers now say support and optimization are officially on the way.
AI frame generation is coming to the PS5 Pro
Sony plans AI-powered frame generation for future PlayStation updates
Why everyone hates NVIDIA DLSS 5 (but will love it eventually)
DLSS 5: from “next-gen magic” to “makeup filter gone rogue”. Hated today, inevitable tomorrow, as AI learns that vibes matter as much as pixels.
One of the best-value gaming laptops available right now: RTX 5070 Ti, 32GB RAM, OLED, Core Ultra 9 for $1,549
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S is down to $1,549.99 at Best Buy, saving you $350 on a gaming laptop with an RTX 5070 Ti, Intel Core Ultra 9, 32GB of RAM, 240Hz OLED display, and a 1TB NVMe SSD.
EU rules push Nintendo toward replaceable battery design for Switch 2
Nintendo reportedly planning repair-friendly Switch 2 revision
As Nvidia’s DLSS 5 attracts AI slop heat, Jensen Huang says gamers are completely wrong
Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang has pushed back on the recent backlash against DLSS 5, saying critics are "completely wrong" about the technology making games look like AI slop.
Intel Arc update adds pre-compiled shaders to speed up game load times by up to 3x
Intel's latest Arc driver introduces its Graphics Shader Distribution Service, cutting first load times by up to 2x on Arc B-series GPUs.
PC parts prices are brutal right now, so this Skytech RX 9070 XT gaming desktop for $1,649 is worth a serious look
The Skytech Gaming O11V is down to $1,649 at Best Buy, saving you $230 on a prebuilt gaming PC with an AMD Ryzen 7 7700, RX 9070 XT, 32GB of memory, and a 1TB NVMe SSD.
Logitech’s new RS H-Shifter might be the best upgrade for your sim racing setup
Logitech G's new RS H-Shifter brings 7-speed manual shifting to your sim rig with Hall Effect sensors, real-world-inspired lockouts, and wide platform compatibility.
Remember the Nokia Twist and Motorola Flipout? This handheld brings their weirdest trick back
Anbernic built its name on retro clones, but a new leak shows the company trying something original. A video reveals a square Android handheld with a screen that swivels to expose hidden controls, borrowing the Flipout's mechanical trick for emulation.
Nvidia and Bethesda clear the air on DLSS 5 making games look like “AI slop”
DLSS 5's early demos have sparked "AI slop" criticism, with gamers questioning its impact on art style. Nvidia and Bethesda say that developers retain full control and the effect is optional.
NVIDIA announces DLSS 5 with photorealistic lighting to change the future of gaming
NVIDIA has unveiled DLSS 5, a neural-rendering technology promising photorealistic lighting and materials for RTX 50-series GPUs.
Microsoft is bringing an AI helper to Xbox consoles
Microsoft is bringing its Gaming Copilot AI to Xbox Series X/S consoles in 2026 — here's what it does, how it works, and why Google got there first.
Your ROG Xbox Ally X is about to get a free performance upgrade soon
Microsoft's Automatic Super Resolution is coming to the ROG Xbox Ally X in April, promising up to 30% better performance — for free, and without touching the hardware.
The FBI is hunting down malware-loaded games on Steam
If you downloaded certain Steam games, the FBI wants to hear from you
Two new hosts join Digital Trends
Meet the newest hosts joining the Digital Trends YouTube channel. Sam and Faiz introduce themselves, share the tech they’re most passionate about, and talk about the perspective they’ll bring to future videos. Expect more reviews, deep dives, and hands-on coverage as the channel continues to grow. Subscribe to follow along.
Google and Samsung built a tool to boost the gaming experience on your phone
Google and Samsung teamed up with LunarG to build Sokatoa, a GPU profiler that helps Android developers spot rendering issues faster with multi-frame analysis.
ASUS launches three ROG Strix OLED monitors starting at 240Hz and $599
ASUS has introduced three new 27-inch ROG Strix OLED gaming monitors with refresh rates up to 280Hz and prices starting at $599, bringing high-end OLED gaming displays closer to mainstream budgets.
Android games are getting a Gemini-powered AI sidekick to help you play better
Google is rolling out Play Games Sidekick, a new AI overlay powered by Gemini Live that can guide you through Android games with real time tips and strategies.
Google Play adds free game trials and a dedicated PC hub for gamers
Google Play now lets you buy a game once and play it on both mobile and PC, try paid games for free before committing, and find PC-optimized titles all in one place.
Buy a game once, play it on your Android phone and PC
Google is testing "buy once play anywhere" pricing for games that work on mobile and PC, starting with titles like Brotato: Premium.
Xbox mode is coming to Windows 11, and PC gaming will never be the same
Xbox mode is coming to all Windows 11 PCs in April, bringing a full controller-optimized gaming experience to laptops, desktops, and tablets.
Microsoft finally shares details of the Xbox Project Helix console and its AMD heart
Xbox Project Helix will feature a custom AMD silicon and support next-gen pipelines for ray-tracing and frame generation tech, while also unifying the game development pipeline for PC and console.
The Witcher 4 will bring a massive visual boost thanks to Nvidia RTX Mega Geometry
The next Witcher game will adopt Nvidia's RTX Mega Geometry system, which is designed to handle extremely complex scenes in ray-traced environments.
Crimson Desert PC requirements are out: Check if your PC can run it
The official PC requirements for Crimson Desert are out now, so you can check if your system is ready for the upcoming open-world action-adventure title.