SPARKLE, a leading manufacturer of professional graphics solutions and AI computing platforms, today announced the launch of the SPARKLE Intel Arc Pro B70 and SPARKLE Intel Arc Pro B65 series graphics cards. Designed to deliver powerful AI acceleration and workstation-class graphics performance, these new GPUs expand the Arc Pro B-Series lineup for modern professional computing environments.

The SPARKLE Intel Arc Pro B70 delivers up to 367 TOPS (INT8 Dense) of AI performance, enabling accelerated AI inference, engineering simulation, rendering, and advanced visualization workloads. With powerful compute capability and large memory capacity, the GPU allows professionals to handle complex datasets and AI-driven applications with greater efficiency.

Starting today, two new CPU water blocks from Thermal Grizzly are available: the AM5 Mycro Pro RGB and the Intel 1851 Mycro Pro RGB. The coolers consist of a nickel-plated copper base plate, a cooler plate made of tempered acrylic glass, an acrylic jet plate for flow optimization, and a cover made of anodized aluminium. The inlet and outlet ports with G1/4-inch threads are each located in the acrylic glass. A filter in the form of a fine-mesh screen is located at the inlet port. The design of the cooler is identical to that of the Mycro Direct-Die coolers.

• Fine-mesh filter at the inlet port
• Nickel-plated copper cold plate with ultra-high-performance microfins (0.2 mm)
• Metal housing with RGB-illuminated viewing window and internal layout
• Inlet and outlet ports with standard G1/4" threads
• Compatibility lists available online

MAINGEAR, the leader in premium-quality, high-performance gaming PCs, today announced the official launch of its Rush Crimson Desert Limited Edition PC: a hand-built collector's collab aligned with today's launch of Crimson Desert, Pearl Abyss's open-world action-adventure set across the brutal continent of Pywel. Only 30 units will ever be produced. Orders close April 2, or when the 30th system is sold, whichever comes first.

Crimson Desert is one of the most anticipated open-world titles of 2026, and MAINGEAR crafted a system worthy of this moment. At the center of this collaboration is the Crimson Desert AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT, the Sapphire Nitro+ limited edition GPU featuring a design inspired by the game's visual identity, and the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D CPU, the world's fastest gaming processor, for a build that can handle everything Pywel throws at it: massive open landscapes, dynamic lighting, large-scale faction battles, and cinematic boss encounters, all without compromise.

ASRock, the global leading manufacturer of motherboards, graphics cards, mini PCs, gaming monitors, power supply units and AIOs, today announced the launch of its latest Phantom Gaming monitors: PG27FFS2E, PG27FFS2E-W, and PG27FFS1A. These 27-inch FHD displays feature a 240 Hz refresh rate and 1 ms response time, delivering a smooth and responsive gaming experience. The PG27FFS2E-W introduces a stylish white design, adding a fresh and modern touch to desktop setups, while the PG27FFS2E and PG27FFS1A retain a classic black finish, offering a balance of performance and personal style.

Sleek Four-Side Slim Bezel Design for an Immersive Viewing Experience
The entire lineup features a four-side slim bezel design combined with a clean and minimalist aesthetic, creating a more seamless and expansive visual experience. Whether used in multi-monitor setups or everyday use, the displays blend effortlessly into a variety of desktop environments, delivering both gaming performance and modern style.

ASUS Republic of Gamers today announced the ROG Cetra Open Wireless earbuds. Designed to provide immersive audio with real-world situational awareness, the Cetra Open Wireless earbuds are ideal for gaming, music, and active lifestyles. The Dual-Mode connectivity provides Bluetooth and ultra-low-latency ROG SpeedNova 2.4 GHz wireless connections, and an included USB-C dongle enables interruption-free passthrough charging. The earbuds feature 14.2 mm diamond-like carbon-coated diaphragm drivers that deliver crisp highs, deep bass, and a spacious soundstage. Soft ear hooks with a detachable reflective neck strap provide all-day comfort and a secure fit, while tactile physical buttons ensure precise control during workouts or gaming. The Cetra Open Wireless includes audio presets including Immersion Mode for noise reduction and Phantom Bass for enhanced low-end perception.

Dual Mode connectivity
Dual Mode connectivity gives users the choice to connect to their devices via Bluetooth or via ultra-low-latency 2.4 GHz ROG SpeedNova wireless technology. The latter ensures perfectly-synced in-game audio and visuals during games. The Cetra Open Wireless also includes ROG's first USB-C 2.4 GHz dongle that supports one-way passthrough charging, allowing users to charge their device while the earbuds are connected.

It's a double feature on GFN Thursday. This week, GeForce NOW offers smoother sights in virtual reality (VR) and a sprawling new land to conquer. Streaming at 90 frames per second (FPS) comes to supported VR headsets. And Crimson Desert, which recently surpassed 3 million wishlist additions on Steam, debuts in the cloud with GeForce RTX 5080‑class power. Catch it as part of four new games on GeForce NOW

VR, but Make It 90 FPS
VR in the cloud is getting a smoothness upgrade. GeForce NOW is boosting support for Apple Vision Pro, Meta Quest devices and Pico devices to stream at up to 90 FPS for Ultimate members, bringing crisper motion and more responsive gameplay straight from the cloud. The app update is starting to roll out to members starting today. Members can transform the space around them into a personal gaming theater with GeForce NOW, playing favorite PC titles on a massive virtual screen. With support for up to 90 FPS for Ultimate members, gameplay feels smoother, movement more natural and action more comfortable. All premium members can continue to enhance their experiences with NVIDIA RTX and DLSS technologies in supported titles. Just fire up GeForce NOW on supported VR platforms, step into a virtual big screen and let the cloud handle the heavy lifting. From chill sessions in a virtual theater to high‑octane firefights, 90 FPS helps keep every moment looking sharp and feeling responsive.

EK by LM TEK is proud to announce the EK-Pro GPU WB H200 NVL, a high-performance full-cover GPU water block designed for the NVIDIA H200 NVL. Engineered for high-density AI server deployments and data center environments, the block features a single-slot form factor optimized for maximum compute density and system compatibility. By covering the entire PCB, the EK-Pro water block directly cools the GPU, HBM memory, and VRM ensuring optimal thermal performance, stability, and sustained performance under demanding workloads. The low-profile, rack-style terminal design reduces overall assembly height, improving chassis compatibility across standard Full Height Full Width (FHFW) server platforms. This enables seamless integration as a drop-in replacement for both active and passive dual-slot air coolers.

Dual-Pass Cooling Engine for Maximum Thermal Efficiency
At the core of the EK-Pro GPU WB H200 NVL is a dual-pass cooling engine, engineered to maintain high flow rate. The coolant flows sequentially through two optimized microfin stacks, cooling each half of the GPU die and HBM memory to ensure uniform heat dissipation. This design maintains consistent flow distribution and thermal performance, minimizing losses even in reversed flow scenarios, while delivering efficient cooling across the entire GPU surface.

The S100 ARGB from Sharkoon is an all-in-one water-cooling system with a 360 mm radiator and combines impressive looks with a strong cooling performance. The extra-large pump unit with its infinity mirror effect creates a unique play of light, while the copper plate, three precisely controllable ARGB PWM fans and the included DOWSIL thermal paste all ensure reliable cooling and maximum efficiency.

Efficient Cooling
With its 360 mm radiator, the S100 ARGB offers excellent heat dissipation, reliably keeping high-performance systems at the optimum temperature, even at high loads. This makes it the ideal solution for demanding gaming PCs as well as powerfully equipped workstations.

Silicon Power (SP) announces the launch of its latest DDR5 RDIMM module, purpose-built to meet the growing demands of enterprise data centers and AI-driven computing environments. Designed with original high-quality DRAM chips, the new module delivers massive bandwidth and enhanced reliability to support intensive workloads such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and large-scale data processing. Leveraging a high-density architecture with 32 internal banks across 8 groups, the DDR5 RDIMM maximizes throughput to unlock next-generation server performance. With speeds of up to 6400 MT/s, it empowers enterprises to accelerate data pipelines and fully utilize modern server architectures.

Advanced Reliability, Broad Compatibility, and Power Efficiency
Engineered for uncompromising stability, Silicon Power's DDR5 RDIMM integrates advanced On-Die ECC technology alongside a Registering Clock Driver (RCD), significantly enhancing fault tolerance compared to standard ECC UDIMMs. This robust design ensures superior data integrity, making it ideal for mission-critical enterprise applications that require continuous uptime.

EK by LM TEK is proud to announce the EK-Pro GPU Water Block for NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition & MAX-Q Workstation Edition GPUs, a high-performance single-slot solution engineered for high-density AI server deployments and professional workstation applications. Designed for NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 GPUs, this full-cover EK-Pro block actively cools the GPU core, VRAM, and VRM, ensuring optimal performance, stability, and efficient heat dissipation.

The single-slot form factor maximizes GPU density, making it ideal for AI and server infrastructure. Integrated quick-disconnect fittings enable efficient maintenance without the need for disassembly or loop draining, reducing downtime and supporting scalable data center operations. The EK-Pro GPU Water Block for NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition and MAX-Q Workstation Edition is available through the EK Shop via our enterprise team. Please note this EK is not compatible with the reference RTX Pro 6000 Workstation Edition GPU.

Thermaltake, a leading PC DIY brand for premium hardware solutions, introduces the TR200 Series, a compact microATX lineup designed to deliver high-end hardware compatibility, advanced cooling support, and modern visual customization within a minimalist form factor. The TR200 Series includes the TR200 and TR200 WS Micro Chassis, both available in Black and Snow, offering identical internal specifications with distinct front panel aesthetics to match different setup styles.

The TR200 WS features vertical real wood accents on the front panel, introducing natural warmth and refined texture while maintaining the same airflow performance and hardware compatibility as the TR200, which features a clean mesh front design. This allows builders to choose between a minimalist, modern aesthetic or a warmer, more decorative style that complements contemporary desk setups and living spaces.

Ahead of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach PC launch scheduled for March 19th, Sony has released a new PC version launch trailer called "No Rain, No Rainbow", as well as confirmed that the game will be getting support for NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, and Intel XeSS upscaling and frame generation technologies. Death Stranding 2: On the Beach will also support ray-traced reflections and ambient occlusion, where ray tracing will be used for surfaces like water and other reflections, while ambient occlusion should bring much more realistic shadows due to ambient lighting effects. Unfortunately, Sony did not include ray tracing in the previously released PC system requirements, so it is left to be seen how the Decima engine handles these effects in terms of CPU and GPU requirements. According to Sony, "these additional PC options are aimed at players with powerful hardware that want to push visual fidelity beyond the "Very High" graphics settings the game already offers."

In addition, the PC version of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach will also get uncapped frame rates, more extensive graphics settings options, super-ultrawide (32:9) and ultrawide (21:9) monitor support, full mouse and keyboard support with key binding, spatial sound support, and more. The PC version of the game will also get a new challenge with the "to the wilder" game mode, as well as some other new game features and content additions. Sony also released a new launch trailer for the PC version of the game, which you can check out below.

BIOSTAR, a leading manufacturer of edge computing solutions, industrial motherboards, graphics cards, and storage devices, is proud to introduce the new BITWL-IHT, a Thin Mini-ITX industrial motherboard engineered to deliver stable and scalable performance for modern intelligent infrastructure. Built to smoothly run with the Intel Alder Lake-N, Amston Lake, and Twin Lake series processors, the BITWL-IHT is designed to address the growing demand for reliable edge platforms across AIoT, industrial automation, HMI, kiosk, digital signage, and distributed edge computing environments where long-term stability and flexible integration are essential.

At its core, the BITWL-IHT supports Intel Processor N150, Intel Atom x7213E, and Intel Core i3-N305, offering adaptable processing performance across a wide spectrum of embedded and edge workloads. Combined with support for DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM memory up to 16 GB, the platform ensures responsive multitasking, efficient data handling, and improved power efficiency for continuous industrial operation. Its compact 170 mm x 170 mm slim Mini-ITX form factor enables streamlined system integration in space-constrained environments, making it ideal for slim kiosks, panel PCs, and embedded control systems.

Intel has released its latest 101.8626 WHQL Arc GPU graphics drivers, adding day-one support for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach and Everwind games, as well as introducing the new Intel Graphics Shader Distribution Service, which should improve first load times by up to 2x on Intel Arc B-series and Intel Core Ultra Series 3 and Series 2 CPUs with Intel Arc GPUs. The Graphics Shader Distribution Service is currently limited to a dozen games, so hopefully Intel will extend the list further with the future driver release. In addition, the new Intel Arc GPU 101.8626 WHQL graphics drivers also improve game performance in the Nioh 3 game on Intel Arc B-series GPUs by up to 9 percent at 1080p resolution with Ultra settings.

The new Intel Arc GPU driver release also fixes a couple of issues seen with previous driver releases, including an application crash with ray tracing enabled in the Naraka Bladepoint game, cinematic corruption in Hogwarts Legacy, and visual corruption in the viewport while resizing the window with HDR enabled in Davinci Resolve Studio. These issues are fixed on Intel Arc B-series GPUs and Ultra Series 3 CPUs with Intel Arc GPUs. Since it is a major WHQL release, Intel is listing all new known issues that are left to be fixed with future driver releases.

DOWNLOAD: Intel Arc Graphics Driver 101.8626 WHQL

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with AMD to expand their strategic collaboration on next-generation AI memory and computing technologies. The signing ceremony was held at Samsung's most advanced chip manufacturing complex in Pyeongtaek, Korea, attended by Dr. Lisa Su, Chair and CEO of AMD, and Young Hyun Jun, Vice Chairman & CEO of Samsung Electronics.

"Samsung and AMD share a commitment to advancing AI computing, and this agreement reflects the growing scope of our collaboration," said Young Hyun Jun, Vice Chairman & CEO of Samsung Electronics. "From industry-leading HBM4 and next-generation memory architectures to cutting-edge foundry and advanced packaging, Samsung is uniquely positioned to deliver unrivaled turnkey capabilities that support AMD's evolving AI roadmap."

MSI, a global leader in high-performance server solutions, today unveils its latest AI infrastructure portfolio built on NVIDIA's modular architectures, including the NVIDIA MGX platform and NVIDIA DGX Station technology. Designed to accelerate AI training, large-scale inference, HPC, edge, and next-generation data center workloads, MSI's expanded lineup delivers exceptional scalability, performance density, and deployment flexibility.

Scalable AI Infrastructure Built on NVIDIA MGX Architecture
Leveraging the modular design of NVIDIA MGX architecture, MSI has developed a comprehensive portfolio of 4U and 6U liquid-cooled servers supporting NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition and NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server Edition GPUs. The NVIDIA MGX architecture enables flexible CPU selection, high-capacity memory configurations, and seamless integration of high-speed networking - empowering enterprises to deploy infrastructure tailored to diverse workload requirements, from data center deployments to edge applications.

Intel today announced the launch of its new Intel Core Ultra 200HX Plus series mobile processors, giving gamers and professionals new high-performance options in the Core Ultra 200 series family. Optimized for advanced gaming, streaming, content creation, and workstation use, the Intel Core Ultra 200HX Plus series introduces two new processors - Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus and Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus. These processors add new features and architectural refinements, including support for the new Intel Binary Optimization Tool, a first-of-its-kind binary translation layer optimization capability that can improve native performance in select games.

"With the introduction of the Intel Core Ultra 200HX Plus series, we're pushing mobile computing performance even further for the gamers, creators, and professionals who demand the best. With higher die-to-die frequencies and our new Intel Binary Optimization Tool, the new Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus and Ultra 7 270HX Plus deliver meaningful, real‑world performance gains so users can experience smoother gameplay, faster creation workflows, and more responsive workstation performance", Josh Newman, General Manager and Vice President of Product Marketing, Client Computing Group.

Silicon Motion Technology Corporation, a global leader in designing and marketing NAND flash controllers for solid-state storage devices, today announced that it will showcase a rich portfolio of differentiated enterprise SSD controllers and PCIe NVMe BGA boot SSD at NVIDIA GTC 2026, Booth #3015, purpose-built to meet the evolving requirements of the NVIDIA AI ecosystem. As AI models scale, inference architectures are extending beyond HBM and System DRAM into high-performance NAND storage tiers, as reflected in NVIDIA's ICMS initiative. In this new architecture, NAND-based Storage becomes a performance-critical layer that requires deterministic latency and quality-of-service differentiation.

Silicon Motion delivers a vertically integrated storage solution encompassing advanced SSD controller design, full firmware development, and compact Reference Design Kits (RDKs) aligned with leading enterprise form factors such as E1.S, E1.L, E3.S, E3.L, and U.2 for AI server deployments. The company also provides enterprise PCIe NVMe BGA boot SSD with strong endurance and long-term operational stability, deployed in AI systems.

Logitech G today announced the long-anticipated RS H-Shifter, the latest addition to the renowned Racing Series Ecosystem. Designed to deliver unmatched realism, tactile control, and game-changing durability, this advanced 7+R manual shifter is tailor-made for anyone passionate about authentic racing experiences. For years, racers have yearned for a product that combines modern engineering with the timeless precision of manual control, and Logitech G has delivered. From gripping rally runs in Assetto Corsa Rally to flawless drifting in Forza Horizon, the RS H-Shifter gives racers the tactile realism and precise control needed to dominate the virtual track.

"There's a strong demand from car enthusiasts worldwide for the connection and control that a manual shifter offers," said Richard Neville, Head of Product, Simulation at Logitech G. "The RS H-Shifter's engaging, racing gearbox feel, is engineered to reliably deliver the elevated experience that is expected from Racing Series and PRO products."

Acer today announced refreshed Predator Helios Neo series gaming laptops equipped with the latest Intel Core Ultra 200HX Plus series processors and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU, bringing the latest performance capabilities to gaming enthusiasts across a range of form factors and display options. The new Intel Core Ultra 200HX Plus series processors power a new class of gaming laptops with significant performance gains over the previous generation. These devices are built for split-second responsiveness, rock-solid FPS, smart tuning, and battery life that keeps players locked in across an extensive selection of games and apps.

Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs bring game-changing capabilities to gamers and creators. Equipped with a massive level of AI horsepower, the RTX 50 Series enables new experiences and next-level graphics fidelity. Multiply performance with NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 and generate images at unprecedented speed.

Giga Computing, a subsidiary of GIGABYTE and a leader in accelerated computing and infrastructure solutions, today announced new enterprise AI solutions that support NVIDIA Vera CPU and NVIDIA Vera Rubin platform, well as a new AI factory in Taiwan. The GIGABYTE booth at NVIDIA GTC shows scalable AI solutions that not only focus on performance and efficiency but also incorporate the software and infrastructure needed to build AI factories and other large GPU clusters. The GIGABYTE booth staff is ready to introduce the latest hardware and software for success in deploying accelerated computing.

Personal AI Supercomputers
With products spanning all segments of the supercomputer space, Giga Computing showcases professional desktop and deskside solutions that are ideal for AI development and accelerating AI training and inference workloads. These solutions are being used by data scientists and researchers in research institutions, government agencies, and enterprises.

As the era of pervasive AI reshapes industries worldwide, ASRock Industrial today announced the AI BOX-A395, a compact yet powerful AI box that brings the performance of an ultimate AI workstation into a single system. Powered by AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processors, delivering up to 50 TOPS of AI acceleration while integrating CPU, GPU, and NPU within a compact system. With support for up to 128 GB LPDDR5x-8000 unified memory, it enables large AI models and data-intensive workloads to run directly on-device, delivering responsive AI processing while reducing reliance on cloud infrastructure.

Designed for enterprises, developers, and system integrators, the AI BOX-A395 supports the AI everywhere ecosystem by translating large-scale AI capabilities into practical local deployment. By combining high compute density, integrated AI acceleration, and rich I/O connectivity, the system provides a scalable foundation for applications ranging from AI model and application development, engineering and 3D design, and high-resolution content creation and media production.

ASUS is proud to announce the launch of the 2026 TUF Gaming A16, F16, and A18 gaming laptops. The TUF Gaming A16 and F16 boast two impressive display options, either a gorgeous 2.5K 120 Hz OLED panel or an ultra-fast 2.5K 300 Hz IPS display. Both models feature advanced anti-reflection coatings on the panel for increased immersion, while the TUF Gaming F16 also comes equipped with the all-new Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus. The larger TUF Gaming A18 sports up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU and a lightning-fast 2.5K 300 Hz IPS display for a truly impressive and immersive gaming experience.

16-inch upgrades
The 16‑inch TUF Gaming A16 and F16 receive major upgrades this generation, headlined by two premium new display configurations designed to elevate both immersion and competitive play. Users can choose between a stunning 2.5K 120 Hz OLED panel featuring a Corning DXC advanced anti‑reflection coating, or an ultrafast 2.5K 300 Hz IPS panel enhanced with ACR anti‑reflection technology for clearer visibility in bright environments. These advanced coatings significantly reduce glare while preserving color accuracy and contrast even when viewed at off angles, ensuring gameplay remains sharp and distraction‑free and increasing immersion across your entire gaming library.

AMD, a leader in high-performance and AI computing, and Celestica Inc., a global leader in data center infrastructure and advanced technology solutions, today announced a strategic collaboration to bring the new "Helios" rack-scale AI platform to market. The collaboration pairs AMD computing leadership with Celestica's expertise in delivering leading-edge networking switch technologies. At launch, Celestica will undertake the R&D, design and manufacturing of scale-up networking switches in the AMD "Helios" rack-scale AI architecture, based on the Open Compute Project (OCP), Open-Rack-Wide (ORW) form-factor.

The scale-up switches will utilize advanced networking silicon to enable the high-speed interconnect of the next-generation AMD Instinct MI450 Series GPUs, enabling leading-edge computing, optimized for large-scale AI clusters. Consistent with the open standards-based design of the "Helios" platform, the networking switches will utilize the Ultra Accelerator Link over Ethernet (UALoE) architecture for scale-up connectivity. AMD "Helios" will be available to customers in late 2026.

Today at NVIDIA GTC 2026, Intel announced that Intel Xeon 6 is being used as the processor for NVIDIA DGX Rubin NVL8 systems. This highlights Xeon's role in providing architectural continuity and scalability for GPU-accelerated AI systems as workloads shift toward massive, real-time inference.

"AI is shifting from large-scale training to real‑time, everywhere inference-driven by agentic AI and reasoning systems," said Jeff McVeigh, corporate vice president and general manager, Data Center Strategic Programs at Intel. "In this new era, the host CPU is mission‑critical. It governs orchestration, memory access, model security, and throughput across GPU‑accelerated systems. Intel Xeon 6 delivers leadership performance, efficiency, and compatibility with the extensive x86 software ecosystem that customers rely on to scale inference workloads."

NVIDIA today announced NVIDIA BlueField-4 STX, a modular reference architecture that enables enterprises, cloud and AI providers to easily deploy accelerated storage infrastructure capable of the long-context reasoning required for agentic AI. Traditional data centers provide high-capacity, general-purpose storage but lack the responsiveness required for seamless interaction with AI agents that work across many steps, tools and sessions. Agentic AI demands real-time access to data and contextual working memory to keep conversations and tasks fast and coherent. As context grows, traditional storage and data paths can slow AI inference and reduce GPU utilization.

NVIDIA STX allows storage providers to build infrastructure that keeps data close and accessible at scale, so agentic AI factories can deliver higher throughput and responsiveness across inference, training and analytics. The first rack-scale implementation includes the new NVIDIA CMX context memory storage platform, which expands GPU memory with a high-performance context layer for scalable inference and agentic systems - providing up to 5x tokens per second compared with traditional storage.

Supermassive Games unveiled a brand-new live-action couch co-op trailer for its upcoming sci-fi survival horror adventure, Directive 8020, during today's Future Games Show. The trailer showed a group of friends playing couch co-op Movie Night Mode, intercut with in-game moments of split-second quick-time actions, narrative decisions, and alien mimics.

Survive Together, Don't Play Alone
Complementing its gripping single-player experience, Directive 8020 allows up to five players to play through the story together in local couch co-op via the returning Movie Night Mode. Each player takes control of a crew member aboard the Cassiopeia, passing a single controller between each other as the story unfolds. It's up to the player and their friends on who lives and who dies; every choice matters, every mistake can be fatal, so players must work together to survive alien infiltrators, deadly dilemmas, and catastrophic system failures! Don't Play Alone, and trust no one - not even your friends! Directive 8020 will also support five-player online multiplayer in a free post-launch update, mirroring the couch co-op experience and bringing it online, with more information coming soon.

Colorful Technology Company Limited, a leading brand in gaming PC components, gaming laptops, and Hi-fi audio products, proudly introduces the new iGame GeForce RTX 50 Ultra Series graphics cards. The Ultra Series continues the brand's signature hip-hop art-inspired design language, blending bold aesthetics with high-performance gaming hardware, now presented in a striking black color scheme.

While the white iGame Ultra W Series emphasizes futuristic purity, the iGame Ultra Series adopts a black colorway that delivers a more aggressive personality and deeper character. Gradient accent colors transition from dark into vibrant neon pink, complemented by dynamic gradient lighting effects that resemble flowing neon trails in the night. The result is a design that radiates rebellious street-style energy while maintaining the distinctive Ultra identity.

ASRock, the global leading manufacturer of motherboards, graphics cards, mini PCs, gaming monitors, power supply units and AIOs, today announced that its Intel Z890, B860, and H810 series motherboards fully support the newly launched Intel Core Ultra 200S Plus processors, including the Ultra 7 270K Plus, Ultra 5 250K Plus, and Ultra 5 250KF Plus. With this support, gamers and creators can fully leverage the performance improvements of the latest processors, delivering enhanced gaming experiences and improved productivity.

Intel today introduced three new Intel Core Ultra 200S Plus processors, including the eight-core Ultra 7 270K Plus, as well as the six-core Ultra 5 250K Plus and Ultra 5 250KF Plus. Featuring increased E-core counts and updates through the Intel Platform Performance Package (IPPP), these processors deliver improved gaming performance and stronger multitasking capabilities. To further simplify installation, ASRock has integrated the IPPP driver into its Auto Driver Installer (ADI) utility on all 800 series models. Users only need to download the installation tool from the official support page to quickly enable the IPPP and enjoy noticeably improved gaming performance.

Elgato, a Corsair brand, today announced a major expansion of its partnership with Voicemod, bringing their creative voice and audio tools directly to Elgato platforms. Gamers can now apply professional voice changers to their microphone in Wave Link as VST effects, without needing to run the Voicemod app. Creators, meanwhile, can install full soundboards to Stream Deck and route them to any audio mix in Wave Link—now free to use with any microphone or interface. Both are available today on Elgato Marketplace.

"For the first time, Voicemod's voice technology is running natively inside the tools creators already rely on," said Jaime Bosch, Co-Founder and CEO of Voicemod. "Elgato gives people the control layer for their audio setup, and Voicemod adds the creative layer, so your voice can become part of your identity online. We've always believed everyone should be able to express themselves through sound, and this partnership makes that easier than ever."

Silicon Power (SP) proudly announces that its XPOWER Cyclone DDR5 RGB gaming memory module has been honored with the iF Design Award 2026, one of the world's most prestigious recognitions, for outstanding product design. The award highlights the Cyclone's successful fusion of high-performance engineering and bold, minimalist aesthetics designed for gamers, overclockers, and PC enthusiasts.

Performance-Driven Design for the Next Generation
The XPOWER Cyclone DDR5 RGB series represents Silicon Power's next step in high-performance gaming memory, including the company's first Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM). Designed to meet the demands of modern gaming systems and performance computing, the modules support ultra-fast speeds of up to 9200 MT/s for smoother gameplay, faster data processing, and improved system responsiveness.

BIOSTAR, a leading manufacturer of edge computing solutions, industrial motherboards, graphics cards, and storage devices, is showcasing its latest IPC and edge AI computing solutions at Embedded World 2026, currently taking place from March 10 to 12 at NürnbergMesse in Germany. Visitors can explore BIOSTAR's newest industrial computing platforms, including edge AI systems powered by Intel Core Ultra processors, NVIDIA Jetson-based AI solutions, and advanced industrial networking technologies. Built to support high-performance edge processing and reliable industrial deployment, these platforms enable intelligent computing for applications such as smart manufacturing, smart cities, and smart retail. Attendees can experience BIOSTAR's latest innovations at Hall 3, Booth 3-456.

Among the technologies on display at Embedded World 2026 is BIOSTAR's next-generation edge AI platform based on Intel's Panther Lake platform, powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra Series 3 AI processors. The MT PRO-U325 platform is designed to deliver strong AI processing capability and efficient edge computing performance for industrial environments. Supporting real-time data processing and AI-driven analytics at the edge, the platform enables a wide range of embedded applications and edge AI deployments across areas such as smart manufacturing, smart city infrastructure, and smart retail environments.

Game development teams are working across larger worlds, more complex pipelines and more distributed teams than ever. At the same time, many studios still rely on fixed, desk-bound GPU hardware for critical production work. At the Game Developers Conference (GDC) this week in San Francisco, NVIDIA is showcasing a new approach to bring together disparate workflows using virtualized game development on NVIDIA RTX PRO Servers, powered by NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition GPUs and NVIDIA vGPU software.

With the RTX PRO Server, studios can centralize and virtualize core workflows across creative, engineering, AI research and quality assurance (QA) - all on shared GPU infrastructure in the data center. This enables teams to maintain the responsiveness and visual fidelity they expect from workstation-class systems while improving infrastructure utilization, scalability, data security and operational consistency across teams and locations.

Patriot Memory, a global leader in high-performance memory and storage solutions, is pleased to announce its participation in Embedded World 2026. Under its dedicated industrial and embedded brand, ACPI, Patriot Memory will showcase a comprehensive portfolio of next-generation hardware designed for AIoT, edge computing, and 5G infrastructure. Highlighting the display are the new M2PDR-8LP PCIe Gen 5 x4 SSD, the high-capacity Enterprise NVMe SSD series, and high-speed DDR5 RDIMM modules featuring wide-temperature support.

As industrial applications transition toward data-heavy workloads involving AI training and autonomous systems, the demand for extreme bandwidth and thermal stability has reached a critical point. ACPI's latest offerings are engineered to address these challenges by combining cutting-edge interface standards with industrial-grade reliability.

Each week, new games and apps integrating NVIDIA DLSS, NVIDIA Reflex, and advanced ray-traced effects are released or announced, delivering the definitive PC experience for GeForce RTX players. This week, both High On Life 2 and Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties are launching with support for DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation. And REANIMAL launches February 13th with DLSS Super Resolution. And our Resident Evil Requiem GeForce RTX 50 Series Bundle is available now. Read on for all the details.

Resident Evil Requiem GeForce RTX Bundle Available Now
In Resident Evil Requiem, prepare to escape death in a heart-stopping experience that will chill you to your core. Experience terrifying survival horror with FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft, and dive into pulse-pounding action with legendary agent Leon S. Kennedy. Both of their journeys and unique gameplay styles intertwine to deliver the most immersive entry yet in the iconic Resident Evil series.