PC gaming
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.
Bungie developers behind the extraction shooter Marathon have stated they are 'in it for the long haul,' promising years of steady improvements. The assurance came in a new PC performance guide that outlines optimization tips and future updates. This follows estimates of modest initial sales for the game.
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Clint Basinger, known online as Lazy Game Reviewer, has completed a dedicated 1,800-square-foot insulated concrete bunker to safeguard his collection of PC gaming oddities. The project gained urgency after Hurricane Helene damaged his North Carolina home in 2024. Most of the collection survived the flood, with only 5 percent lost beyond repair.
A recent Steam release, Quarantine Zone: The Last Check, places players in the role of a military commander managing survivor entry in a zombie apocalypse set in New York City. The game's mechanics of screening for infections and making life-or-death decisions have prompted reflections on current U.S. immigration enforcement. While praised for its tense gameplay, the title arrives amid heightened sensitivities around border security.