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AI demand prompts gaming hardware price hikes in 2026
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Asus has announced price adjustments for its gaming devices starting January 5, 2026, citing shortages driven by the AI boom. Reports indicate AMD and Nvidia will significantly raise GPU prices this year due to surging demand for components from AI data centers. These changes could delay next-generation consoles like the PlayStation 6.
Playground Games is investigating an issue in Forza Horizon 6 where game save progress may be lost or reset.
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Grand Theft Auto 6 has a marketing deal with PlayStation, as confirmed in a recent interview. Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick emphasized that Rockstar Games prioritizes consoles as its core audience. The game is scheduled to launch on November 19 on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, skipping PC at release.
Xbox-published shooter Doom: The Dark Ages has had its Denuvo DRM protection bypassed by anti-DRM pirates. Reddit user voices38 announced the crack on March 13, marking it as the first 2025 game to have its DRM illicitly circumvented.
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XCOM 2, the turn-based tactics game from Firaxis, celebrates its 10th anniversary amid reflections on its frustrating yet brilliant design. Released a decade ago, the title continues to captivate players through its challenging gameplay and vibrant modding community. Developers and fans alike highlight its enduring appeal in recent features.