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Corsair Builds a Samurai Sword PC You Power On by Sheathing

At Computex 2026, Corsair unveiled a one-of-a-kind PC designed to look like a cyberpunk katana. The machine powers on when you sheathe the glowing blade into its pedestal, showcasing the company's limited-edition Shugo DDR5-6000 memory.

Huma Shazia·3 Jun 2026

Gaming·5 min

June 2026 PC Games: Destiny 2 Ends, Marathon Season 2 Begins

June 2026 brings few major game releases but marks a watershed moment for Bungie. Destiny 2 receives its final live service update after nine years, while Marathon launches Season 2 with a new PvP-lite mode. The rest of the month belongs to showcase season and content updates for existing favorites.

Huma Shazia·3 Jun 2026

Gaming·4 min

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Pushed to February 2027

Crystal Dynamics' Unreal Engine 5 remake of the 1996 classic slips from its 2026 window to February 12, 2027. A new gameplay trailer showcases reimagined environments and puzzle systems that transform Peru's tombs into semi-connected explorable spaces.

Manaal Khan·3 Jun 2026

Gaming·4 min

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Delayed to February 2027

Crystal Dynamics' Unreal Engine 5 remake of the 1996 classic will now launch on February 12, 2027, instead of later this year. The delay puts it in direct competition with Microsoft's Fable but safely away from GTA 6's November window.

Manaal Khan·3 Jun 2026

Gaming·6 min

How to Solve Canvas the Castle in Oblivion Remastered

The classic whodunnit quest returns in Oblivion Remastered with upgraded visuals that make some clues harder to spot. Here's how to question all five suspects, find the hidden evidence, and choose between justice or a unique reward.

Manaal Khan·3 Jun 2026

Gaming·6 min

Embracer's New CEO Says Trust Is Improving After $2B Collapse

Three years after a failed $2 billion deal triggered mass layoffs and studio closures, Embracer Group CEO Phil Rogers claims the company is rebuilding industry trust. The gaming conglomerate has shed over 11,000 employees and closed 44+ studios since 2023, and just completed its third corporate restructuring in two years.

Manaal Khan·3 Jun 2026

Gaming·6 min

Maingear MG-1 Mk.II Review: Stunning Build, Steep Price

Maingear's updated MG-1 Mk.II gaming desktop pairs AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 with Nvidia's RTX 5090 in a meticulously cable-managed chassis. The $7,000+ configuration delivers exceptional performance, but the premium pricing and surprisingly cheap-feeling case raise questions about value.

Manaal Khan·2 Jun 2026

Gaming·4 min

Subnautica 2's Scrapped Ecosystem Sim Had Dwarf Fortress Ambitions

Unknown Worlds spent eight months prototyping radical concepts for Subnautica 2, including an ecosystem simulator where clam populations could destroy entire kelp forests. The team ultimately scrapped it because explaining such complexity would require Maxis-level UI that clashed with the game's immersive design philosophy.

Manaal Khan·2 Jun 2026

Gaming·4 min

6 Tech and LEGO Deals Worth Grabbing This Weekend

Amazon's Memorial Day weekend sale includes the first major discount on Apple's M5 MacBook Air, LEGO Star Wars sets at 20% off, and the complete Neon Genesis Evangelion Blu-ray for $30. Here are the deals that stand out from the noise.

Manaal Khan·31 May 2026

Gaming·5 min

Netflix June 2026: Wedding Rom-Coms and Rocky Dominate

Netflix is turning June 2026 into a nostalgia fest with a massive wave of wedding movies, the complete Rocky and Creed sagas, and a new Jennifer Lopez rom-com. The streaming giant is betting big on comfort viewing as summer kicks off.

Huma Shazia·31 May 2026

Gaming·7 min

10 Fantasy Audiobooks That Outperform Their Print Versions

Not every fantasy novel translates well to audio, but a handful of titles become genuinely better experiences when narrated. From Andy Serkis voicing Lord of the Rings to Jeff Hays' genre-defining work on Dungeon Crawler Carl, these audiobooks represent the best the format has to offer.

Manaal Khan·31 May 2026

Gaming·5 min

Disney+ June 2026: Avatar, Hamilton Docs, Adventure Time

Disney+ rolls out its June 2026 lineup with the streaming debut of Avatar: Fire and Ash on June 24, a Hamilton 10th anniversary documentary, and a new Adventure Time spin-off. The month also brings a Korean medical drama from Hulu and new episodes from Disney Channel favorites.

Huma Shazia·30 May 2026

Gaming·5 min

Punisher vs. Spider-Man Comic Explores Their Failed Alliance

Marvel's new limited series digs into the early days when Frank Castle and Peter Parker were reluctant allies, not bitter enemies. Writer Dan Abnett reveals how this story bridges the original 1974 debut to the present-day rivalry, timed with Jon Bernthal's MCU debut in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

Huma Shazia·30 May 2026

Gaming·5 min

AC Black Flag Remake Adds New Quests, Companions, Ship Upgrades

Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced arrives July 9, 2026 with substantial new content including three original companion characters, expanded Jackdaw upgrades, and fresh story missions. The remake strips away loading screens and dated mechanics while keeping the naval combat that made the 2013 original a 15-million-unit seller.

Huma Shazia·30 May 2026

Gaming·4 min

Terraria's 'Small' Balance Patch Turns Into Another Major Update

Re-Logic's attempt at a minor balance patch for Terraria has ballooned into something much larger. Patch 1.4.5.7 will add new features including portable sentries and an ammo randomizer, continuing the developer's tradition of never keeping updates small.

Manaal Khan·30 May 2026

Gaming·4 min

Pragmata Devs Embrace Xbox 360-Era Comparisons as Honor

Capcom's Pragmata team says being compared to PS3 and Xbox 360-era action games is a 'huge compliment.' Director Yonghee Cho and producer Naoto Oyama credit the comparison to their focus on creating something new, though the real reason might be simpler: players miss linear single-player games.

Huma Shazia·30 May 2026

Gaming·4 min

EVE Online Newbie Wins $7,000 Ship From Free Loot Box

A player with just six months of experience in EVE Online pulled a Molok Titan from a free event loot box. The ship, worth roughly 700 billion ISK, is so rare that fewer than 50 players have ever scored a kill with one. He sold it and now pays his subscription with the profits.

Manaal Khan·30 May 2026

Gaming·4 min

Fable Delayed to February 2027 to Dodge GTA 6

Microsoft has pushed Fable's release from fall 2026 to February 2027. The official reason is a 'packed' holiday calendar, but everyone knows the real culprit: Grand Theft Auto 6 launches November 19, 2026.

Huma Shazia·30 May 2026

Gaming·5 min

30 Racing Games IGN Calls Masterpieces for Its 30th Anniversary

IGN's 30th anniversary retrospective identifies the racing games that defined studios and set genre standards. The list spans arcade classics like OutRun to modern simulations, curated by criteria that prioritize developer-defining works over simple popularity.

Manaal Khan·29 May 2026

Gaming·6 min

007 First Light Review: Competent Bond, Diluted Hitman

IO Interactive's James Bond origin story delivers a well-crafted spy narrative but struggles to balance its Hitman DNA with linear action gameplay. The result is a game that shines in moments but never fully commits to either design philosophy.

Manaal Khan·29 May 2026

Gaming·6 min

Why Your Graphics Card Costs So Much: One Diagram Explains It

A supply chain diagram for Nvidia's H200 AI chip reveals the fragile web of specialized suppliers behind modern GPUs. When any single link in this chain raises prices or hits a bottleneck, the cost flows directly to your gaming PC.

Manaal Khan·29 May 2026

Gaming·5 min

13 Shrek Merch Items Trending Ahead of the 25th Anniversary

The Shrek franchise turns 25 in 2026, and collectors are snapping up everything from LEGO sets to Swarovski crystals. With Shrek 5 confirmed for 2027, here's what's actually selling right now.

Manaal Khan·29 May 2026

Gaming·5 min

Rockstar UK Workers Unionize 6 Months Before GTA 6 Launch

Employees across all five of Rockstar's UK offices have formed the Rockstar Game Workers Union under the IWGB. The move comes seven months after Rockstar fired 31 workers who the company claims leaked game details, but who say they were targeted for union organizing.

Manaal Khan·29 May 2026

Gaming·5 min

Subnautica 2 Bonus Deal Costs Krafton $250M, One-Third of 2025 Profit

A botched acquisition agreement is forcing Korean publisher Krafton to pay Unknown Worlds founders up to $250 million after Subnautica 2's record-breaking launch. The payout will consume roughly 35% of Krafton's projected 2025 operating profit, capping a saga that saw the CEO allegedly consult ChatGPT on escaping the contract.

Huma Shazia·28 May 2026