The next-gen Xbox console from Microsoft, which we know will be powered by a semi-custom SoC currently in development from AMD, is "progressing well to support a launch in 2027," said AMD's chief executive officer, Dr. Lisa Siu, during the company's 2025 fourth quarter earnings call. "For 2026, we expect semi-custom SoC annual revenue to decline by a significant double-digit percentage as we enter the seventh year of what has been a very strong console cycle," Dr. Siu said on the call. "From a product standpoint, Valve is on track to begin shipping its AMD-powered Steam Machine early this year. […]

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With The Elder Scrolls 6 and Fallout 5 on the horizon, Skyrim's lead designer thinks Bethesda should make the RPGs more "dynamic" than previous titles.

Highguard feels fantastic to play, but it's a few major updates away from being the online shooter it wants to be.

Take-Two Interactive's third-quarter financial results have been published, which means there's plenty of information to glean from the company behind 2K and Rockstar's latest numbers. What everyone wants to hear about, though, is Grand Theft Auto VI, which may just be the most anticipated video game ever, and in the meantime, GTA V has hit yet another astronomical sales milestone. While Take-Two's chief executive officer, Strauss Zelnick, didn't get too deep into what's coming for GTA VI, he did confirm in an interview with The Game Business and during the call with investors that we can expect more "marketing beats" […]

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EA's announcement that it would be going private in a buyout led by the Saudi Arabia PIF and Silver Lake wasn't the only major deal the company made in 2025. It also struck a deal with Stability AI, a generative AI firm that "is unlocking the power of open-source generative AI to expand human creativity," according to its website. At the time of the deal, Stability AI chief executive officer, Prem Akkaraju, said, "EA is a pioneer in interactive entertainment and understands that innovation begins with the creator. At Stability AI, we put creators at the center and build around […]

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It's still speculative at this stage, but the new Resident Evil live-action trailer may have just given us new hints for Requiem.

As ARC Raiders continues to be a best seller on Steam, Xbox, and PS5, the game has hit two massive performance milestones.

The meteoric rise and sustained success of Embark Studio's new third-person extraction shooter, ARC Raiders, will be one for the history books of the video game industry if things keep going the way they are currently going. A new report from Alinea Analytics claims that for the third consecutive month, ARC Raiders was the number one selling title across Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox. That month was, of course, January 2026, during which Alinea Analytics says ARC Raiders sold an additional 1.5 million copies just on Steam. On PlayStation and Xbox, it combined for an additional 1.7 million copies sold, bringing […]

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Secretlab's new $49 lockable casters bring a much-needed flexibility fix to the TITAN Evo, though XL model owners are still being left behind.

Following the underwhelming performance of Avowed and The Outer Worlds 2, Xbox studio Obsidian Entertainment is making some major internal changes.

Last week, Google debuted its latest generative AI experiment, Project Genie. It's a tool capable of generating interactive three-dimensional environments made entirely through generative AI that you can explore for one solid minute. All you need to do (after paying the $250 monthly fee for Google's AI Ultra subscription) is write a prompt to start generating your own game-like worlds, but besides the paywall barrier, there are more than a few limitations to this technology in terms of it becoming the new way to make games. The fact that it runs at a slide-show speed of 24 frames per second, […]

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South Korean developer Pearl Abyss announced today that the upcoming open world action/adventure game Crimson Desert has been wishlisted by over two million users across all platforms. It is yet another strong confirmation of the mounting hype behind Crimson Desert. It's been a while since the market got a fantasy triple-A open world game of this scale (the world is said to be twice as big as Skyrim's), after all, and fans can't wait to get their hands on the game after many years of development. Thankfully, in addition to celebrating wishlist milestones, Pearl Abyss is still sharing little nuggets […]

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Ubisoft has released Tom Clancy's The Division: Definitive Edition for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, after advertisements for the game leaked last month.

A Sea of Remnants developer talks about the upcoming game's monetization systems and promises that they will be fair.

For those looking for a compact-sized mini PC to help with office work, search no more, for we have a 31% discount on ACEMAGIC's K1 Mini. Here's why it's worth your consideration.

February 2026 is shaping up to be a major month for Xbox, with Resident Evil Requiem, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, and High on Life 2 leading a packed release schedule.

Xbox has announced the first batch of Xbox Game Pass games joining the service for February 2026, headlined by a couple of major past releases and one new day-one launch for the subscription service. That new release is Squanch Games' upcoming High on Life 2, while the other headlining titles include Kingdom Come: Deliverance and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. This new batch of games also includes a couple of titles already included in the service for players subscribed to the Game Pass Ultimate tier that are now available for Premium tier members. Once again, unfortunately for Essential tier players, there's […]

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Since moving on from the Gamebryo engine, which powered The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, its faithful remake (which proved successful even without having great player retention) and Fallout 3, Bethesda used its Creation Engine for all its games, including The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Fallout 4. Despite powering what is widely considered one of the best role-playing games of all time, the engine caught some flak from gamers for how it manages the sprawling worlds of the games it powers, forcing dated, immersion-breaking loading screens, as seen in Starfield. For this reason, many wish Bethesda would leave this engine […]

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Obsidian Entertainment was one of the busiest studios in 2025, releasing not just one, but three major titles last year. It began the year with Avowed in February 2025, followed by Grounded 2 releasing in early access in July 2025, and capped off the year with The Outer Worlds 2 in October 2025. Two of those three games were misfires in terms of sales (though they were fairly well received by critics, especially here on Wccftech), and a new report from Bloomberg digs into how the studio is looking to bounce back and "reinvent itself." If you can't guess which […]

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Netflix is being removed from the PlayStation 3 on March 2, 2026, after 16 years of support.

Microsoft has announced via Xbox Wire that February 2026's first batch of games coming to Xbox Game Pass have been revealed, and we have the details on what those lucky additions are.

Xbox has announced a deeper partnership with NetEase, integrating UU Accelerator directly into the Xbox PC app in China to improve online stability and reduce connection issues for players.

Funcom has announced that Dune: Awakening Chapter 3, the game's biggest update yet, is live now. This patch continues the main story following the events of Chapter 2 and significantly revamps the previously lackluster endgame content, introducing numerous new locations, systems, and gear. Wccftech watched a remote presentation by the developer to learn the key details and features of Chapter 3; you can read our in-depth report below. In This Article: New Landsraad Mission System To start, the Landsraad system has been completely overhauled. It is now a contest between the Atreides and the Harkonnen to gain support from minor […]

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The Epic Games Store won't be toppling Steam anytime soon, but the numbers shared by Epic in its Epic Games Store 2025 Year in Review blog post clearly show that the digital storefront is growing. The digital storefront best known for giving away free games also saw quite a few players doing more than just claiming a free title each week, spending more time and money in third-party titles. 2025 was a year of record-setting for the EGS, as player spending on third-party games grew by 57% compared to last year, reaching a record-high $400 million. Epic also added that […]

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Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

Pragmata might be the sleeper hit of the year, and it feels right at home on the Switch 2

Capcom is flexing its superior optimization skills with its upcoming Resident Evil Requiem release, and it might make you reconsider the platform you first play it on...

One step forward, a few steps backwards. Microsoft's occasional wins with Xbox PC often come with caveats, highlighting the work still required.

Lenovo’s Legion Tower 7i packs an RTX 5070 Ti and premium design, but only a steep coupon makes its pricing competitive.

The announcement of Star Wars: Galactic Racer at The Game Awards 2025 was among the most unexpected. It had been many years since there was a Star Wars-themed racing game, so many gamers were overjoyed at the news. At the same time, it was not clear based on the released footage, screenshots, and info whether the game would include Podracing, the high-speed fictional sport featured prominently in the movie Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, in which a very young Anakin Skywalker enters and wins a podrace. The most popular older racing games, Star Wars Episode I: Racer, Star Wars: Racer […]

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Controlling a lunar lander using a 1980s home computer is not for the faint of heart, and this project shows how one intrepid developer linked the world of BASIC to the simulated world of Kerbal Space Program using Python and Serial.

Sea of Remnant's open world will feature 400+ named NPCs with individual story arcs that can be influenced by the player's actions.

Sony has reportedly acquired a new patent for AI-generated podcasts that would feature AI-voiced PlayStation characters.

Long-running UK retailer Game is officially closing the last of its standalone stores, after entering administration last month. It's also confirmed that managing director Nick Arran is exiting the company after nine years.

Logitech has just revealed the new G325 Lightspeed, a wireless gaming headset at a budget price.

The original Nintendo Switch continues to do gangbusters, finally surpassing the DS's monstrous lifetime sales.

Today, Nintendo reported its Q3 financial results, revealing that the Nintendo Switch 2 console has already sold 17.37 million units as of December 31, 2025. As a reminder, the hybrid console debuted in stores on June 5, 2025, and immediately set new sales records. Last quarter, the game developer, publisher, and console manufacturer announced that the Switch 2 had reached 10.36 million units. This means that in the last three months, Nintendo added 7.01 million units. Sure, it was the Holiday quarter, but the figure remains nonetheless impressive. The company's forecast of 19 million units sold by the end of […]

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Being modeled after the classic PlayStation and 3DS entries, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined features different sub stores in every new land you visit. Upon returning to L'Arca after Ruff joins your party, you may be surprised to find the village still appears to be filled with animals. Thankfully, there is no new curse to break. By entering the Mayor’s House, you will reveal the truth: the villagers are simply dressed up for La Festa, a festival celebrating the town's salvation. How to Start the Minigame To participate in the festivities, you must first look the part. Head over to the […]

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One of the first true tests of your patience in Dragon Quest VII Reimagined isn’t a boss fight, but the light-refracting puzzle found deep within the Pit of Silence. To restore Alltrades Abbey, you must first release the High Priestess Jacqueline, who is trapped in a magical cage powered by two massive crystals on the upper level. If you’re finding the mirror mechanics a bit finicky, don't worry - you aren't alone. After spending way too many minutes aligning the mirrors during my first playthrough, I’ve mapped out the exact placements you need to shatter both crystals and get back […]

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Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is the third version of the seventh entry in the series, which established Japanese role-playing games following the original PlayStation release and the first Nintendo 3DS remake. While the game roughly follows the same story beats, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined introduces many gameplay tweaks meant to make the experience more welcoming for all sorts of players while retaining most of the features that define a Dragon Quest experience. In this Complete Walkthrough and Guides Hub, you will find everything you need to make your journey to restore the world much more enjoyable. Overview Dragon Quest VII […]

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Although it streamlines many of its most challenging elements to be more welcoming than the PlayStation original, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined can still be a massive undertaking for newcomers that may have some trouble getting into the game and enjoying it right from the beginning. To maximize your understanding of the early game, and thus its enjoyment, we have put together a list of beginners' tips that are sure to help you enjoy Dragon Quest VII Reimagined more, especially if this is your first time putting the fragments of the forgotten past back together again. Always Talk to Everyone and […]

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As you explore the Poolside Cave in Dragon Quest VII Reimagined to help the Roamers complete their trial, you will come across a cryptic riddle in the cave's Underground Level 2 map : “A chest that rests in a wintry bath, Will show us the Almighty's path.” While your instinct in any RPG is to open every chest you see, this room is a minefield. Most of the treasure chests here are either completely empty or, far worse, are actually Canniboxes in disguise. These monsters are notorious for their high critical hit rate and their ability to cast Whack (the […]

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If you’ve been breezing through Dragon Quest VII Reimagined until Alltrades Abbey, prepare for a dramatic wake-up call. Cardinal Sin, who has usurpued the real High Priestess to trick travelers journey to the Abbey for a Vocation change, is your first true combat test, the moment where the game stops holding your hand and demands that you quickly get to grips with the basis of the Vocation System. After you free High Priestess Jacqueline in the Pit of Silence, she will offer you the chance to change your Vocations at Alltrades Abbey. At first, I found it more comfortable sticking […]

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Proper MP management is always key in any entry in the Dragon Quest series. Even with all of its tweaks and changes over the original, MP management continues to be an extremely important element of Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, one that you should master to graduate from being a series newbie to a true pro. If you're having trouble with it, however, you can follow these tips to become a master MP manager, and ultimately have more fun with the game right from the very beginning. Don't Go Overboard and Learn When to Take the Reins Back This is self-explanatory, […]

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Dragon Quest VII Reimagined introduces a level of flexibility never before seen in the series by offering three distinct difficulty presets: Easy Going, Happy Medium, and Tough Going. These roughly correspond to your traditional Easy, Normal, and Hard modes. While these presets are a good starting point, the "reimagined" experience allows you to adjust every parameter individually, even during the game (Main Menu, Settings, Difficulty Level). After extensive testing, I have found that the default Happy Medium can still feel a bit too simple for both series veterans and those accustomed to RPG mechanics. To achieve a playthrough that rewards […]

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Oblivion Remastered has many hoping for Morrowind Remastered, too, but an ex-Bethesda dev says it wouldn't do well. A dev at BG3 studio Larian disagrees.

The Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas rumors continue to swirl as Bethesda drops a new trailer for the games.

ARC Raiders has a lot of systems that its players need to be aware of, and while the gear you take with you each time you go Topside is important, you also need to be levelling up your Raider's skill tree appropriately, if you want to be able to make the best of your runs. While completing the full Skill Tree is a slog, since you don't just have to unlock skills by spending individual points, you need to spend a certain amount of skill points in each of the three sections (Conditioning, Mobility, and Survival) to move into the […]

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With PC games growing increasingly complex — especially ones built on Epic's Unreal Engine 5 — default/max graphics presets rarely (if at all) strike the optimal balance between visual fidelity and performance that most PC gamers seek, and Code Vein II is no exception to this rule. As a demanding Unreal Engine 5 game, many PC gamers — on various PC setups, including high-end ones — have unfortunately voiced their frustrations when it comes to the game's performance profile. This guide should hopefully help you attain an optimal balance between performance and visuals. We will break down how each graphics […]

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I've been using Windows almost daily for 30 years. I know my way around its idiosyncrasies and foibles. But is that what the average Xbox gamer wants to have to deal with?

The Director's Cut of Hideo Kojima's critically acclaimed Death Stranding hit Xbox Game Pass recently and has quickly become quite popular on the Xbox ecosystem because of it. Here's where it stands on the most popular Xbox games of January 2026

Is AI good for gaming? That may be in doubt based on Google's Project Genie causing video game company stock prices to fall.

Ubisoft, like most major triple-A publishers and developers, gets its fair share of criticism, and since the company announced a "major reset" last month, it's been getting far more than its fair share. The reset saw it cancel the long-awaited Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Remake, among other projects, while others were delayed, and the company confirmed that there would not only be more layoffs coming, but it would end its remote work policies, instituting a return-to-office mandate. All of this, including the introduction of a voluntary layoff program at Ubisoft's headquarters in Paris, has sparked heavy criticism from […]

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It's the fifth anniversary of Valheim's Early Access launch, and to celebrate, its developers have released a new Patch 0.221.10 update with big improvements.

Austria's Supreme Court has just delivered a ruling that has the potential to send shockwaves through the video game industry, as it declares that the loot boxes found in EA Sports FC and in its FC Ultimate Mode "do not constitute gambling," a ruling that EA is only too happy to accept. Reported by GamesMarkt, while the ruling states that the lootboxes in EA Sports FC are not gambling, it still adds that gambling is part of the equation. "In this video game, despite the random allocation of individual content from the Packs, the human player can use their own […]

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As we mentioned in our Nioh 3 info roundup article, this third entry in Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja's fantasy action RPG series is the first one not published by Sony and, as such, releases day and date on PC alongside PlayStation 5. What we did not know exactly were the terms of a console-specific timed exclusivity. The lack of any mention of an Xbox Series S|X version was a dead giveaway that it would not be available at launch, and indeed, Sony was still likely to have secured some sort of temporal exclusivity. Now, more information on this matter […]

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Xbox Cloud Gaming just got a whole lot better, especially if you want to punish yourself and your sanity.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's Team RICOCHET has announced new changes to anti-cheat security ahead of the launch of Ranked Play and Season 2 coming February 5.

Developer Joker Studio has outlined a release cadence for its live service support of upcoming RPG Sea of Remnants.

It's officially February, which means that we're finally within the release month for Resident Evil Requiem. The new mainline entry in the long-running horror franchise looks like it could be one of the series' best, if it's able to strike the right balance between its RE2 and RE7-inspired sections featuring Grace Ashcroft and its RE4-inspired sections with the iconic Leon Kennedy. Resident Evil Requiem will be arriving on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2 on February 27, 2026, and ahead of that release date, developer Capcom has shared a new short film to get players in the […]

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Ahead of HBO's The Last of Us season two premiering last year, all signs were pointing to the show telling the story of both games over the course of four seasons. We were getting hints towards four seasons in 2024, and while showrunner Craig Mazin has made it clear that he wouldn't be adding to the story beyond what's in the games, he definitively said in an interview with Collider last year that "there’s no way to complete this narrative in a third season." Well, it seems like a lot has changed since that May 2025 interview, besides the fact […]

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Following a string of successful releases, Bethesda has struggled to deliver the same level of quality it did with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Although Fallout 76 has received significant improvements since its launch, Starfield has yet to receive the same treatment, as, aside from some minor improvements and additional content, the latest open-world RPG from the studio is essentially still the same game it was at launch in late 2023. Though it is undeniable that the game feels a little dated compared to other modern open-world role-playing games, the Skyrim design lead thinks Starfield would have been received much better if it were […]

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Players in the United States have GameStop, players in Canada have EB Games, and players in the UK have GAME as their major gaming-dedicated retailers. Or at least, UK players did have GAME, as the retailer is set to close its last three remaining standalone GAME stores after it made creditors aware it would be entering administration, the UK phrase for declaring bankruptcy. After Bloomberg reported that GAME had entered administration, a report from The Game Business (via VGC) a few days later identified that the last three standalone GAME stores in the UK would be closed, as the company […]

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Turkey is reviewing draft legislation that could impose strict requirements on digital game platforms like Steam and Epic Games Store, including local offices, age ratings, and potential bandwidth throttling.

I go hands-on with the upcoming free-to-play pirate RPG Sea of Remnants, diving deep into the vast ocean of content it offers.

Looking for a new gaming laptop? Newegg has just provided TechRadar readers a handy exclusive code to discount its RTX 5000 series machines even further this week.

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined would be a perfect first-ever RPG, but is just as enjoyable if it's your 50th.

If nothing else, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is simply the best-looking entry in the three-decade-old role-playing series by a long shot.

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Before Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare forever changed the first-person shooter landscape and the Call of Duty franchise, the world of FPS games was dominated by classic World War I and World War II-era shooters. Of course, we still get historic shooters, but it's developer Hoothanes and publisher 4Divinity's upcoming WWII-era shooter, The Defiant, that has FPS feeling those OG COD and even Medal of Honor vibes. The Defiant is an upcoming single-player first-person shooter set during WWII, but not from an angle we've commonly seen before. You'll play as Chinese soldiers fighting in China's War of Resistance against […]

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A professional modder has replaced the ROG Xbox Ally X’s soldered LPDDR5X chips and modified the BIOS to unlock 64GB of memory

Nioh 3 is launching as a timed PlayStation console exclusive, raising fresh questions about whether the action RPG series could finally arrive on Xbox despite its history.

Today, Chinese developer Seed Sparkle Lab confirmed that its debut game, the anime-inspired life/farming simulation Starsand Island, will launch on Wednesday, February 11, on Steam Early Access and Xbox Game Preview. Starsand Island will be available in two editions. The Standard one includes the base game and all Early Access content. Players who purchase the game during the launch period will also receive an exclusive Chinese New Year bonus featuring festive outfits and furniture inspired by traditional Chinese patterns. Those players seeking greater customization options may purchase the pricier Deluxe Edition, which includes all the content of the Standard Edition, as well […]

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Sony's touchscreen controller patent could be used to combat the "drawbacks" of fixed button and stick configurations.

A recently published video shows real-time raytraced shadows in a game environment running within the improbable confines of a mid-1990s Sega console.

Following the release of the first video in a series dedicated to the game's mechanics, Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss also conducted an interview with Destin Legarie, in which PR Director Will Powers discussed the game's length. Powers refused to provide a specific number, claiming that it only fostered negative discussion from both ends of the spectrum (those who don't have much time to play and those who have more free time). However, he did share some interesting tidbits: the main campaign is apparently just a very small percentage of the overall content available in Crimson Desert, and he said there's lots to […]

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Japanese developer Game Freak shared the first proper look at their new franchise, Beast of Reincarnation, during the recent Xbox Developer Direct Show 2026. Following that appearance, several gamers noted the apparent similarities with the Soulslike genre. However, in an interview with Famitsu, Game Director Kota Furushima revealed several key differences, such as the design goal of making the game completable even for those who are not action game experts, and the ability for players to lower the difficulty. This is famously absent in most Soulslike games. We're trying to make it so that even people who aren't good at […]

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Samsung has officially confirmed NVIDIA G-SYNC support for its 2026 OLED TV lineup and next-generation Odyssey gaming monitors.

G-SYNC used to be a PC monitor thing, hardcore gamers only. That line is gone now. When your TV can sync its refresh rate with your GPU, everyday gaming feels cleaner, smoother, and far less annoying.

That is why Samsung leaning into NVIDIA G-SYNC for its 2026 OLED TVs and Odyssey monitors actually matters. It is about fixing one of the most visible problems in gaming.

G-SYNC compatibility allows a display’s refresh rate to synchronize with the GPU’s frame output. The result is reduced screen tearing, lower stutter, and more consistent motion during gameplay.

“Our goal is simple: deliver a consistently great gaming experience, no matter what you play or where you play it,” said Kevin Lee, Executive Vice President of the Visual Display (VD) Business at Samsung Electronics. “With new innovations across OLED TVs and gaming monitors, we’re bringing more power, precision, and immersion to every kind of player.”

For users, this means fewer visual distractions, especially in fast-moving games. Compatible models include the 2026 OLED S95H, S90H, and S85H TVs, as well as the new Odyssey G6 (G60H, G61SH) gaming monitors.

The S95H and S90H are built for high-performance gaming, supporting refresh rates up to 165Hz, while the S85H supports up to 120Hz. These models are designed to handle modern PC and console gaming workloads with smoother motion and lower latency.

The South Korean tech giant is also introducing HDR10+ Advanced across the OLED lineup. It is an updated HDR format aimed at improving brightness control, contrast, motion handling, and color accuracy.

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Together, both Savvy’s Nine66 Incubator Program and NEOM’s ‘Level Up’ Accelerator ensure that startups graduating from Savvy’s Incubator have the training, resources and support required to progress efficiently into NEOM’s Accelerator. This Savvy-NEOM collaboration builds upon the rapid evolution of both programs and shall ultimately support a stronger pipeline of investable gaming studios.

Savvy’s Nine66 Incubator Program has helped early-stage studios validate prototypes, build foundational capabilities, and prepare for investor engagement. Through this initiative, Savvy aims to help startups achieve readiness to move into the subsequent stages of development and scaling.

NEOM’s Level Up Accelerator provides funding and mentorship to scale incubated studios into self-sustaining businesses. Since 2023, it has grown into a multiphase platform supporting more than 45 Saudi startups, deploying 15 investments, and achieving a 100% survival rate within its portfolio – outperforming many global benchmarks. With 17 international partners offering publishing and support, Level Up has enabled more than 170 jobs and facilitated a historic milestone: the Kingdom’s first international publishing deal for a domestic gaming start-up – signed between Fahy Studio and UK-based publisher Kwalee.

Amr Sager, Group Chief of Staff at Savvy Games Group, said: “As the games industry continues to grow at a rapid pace in Saudi Arabia, there is an increasing number of programs and initiatives designed to help emerging studios and entrepreneurs to build, run, and scale their businesses. This momentum is encouraging, and the next step would be to create stronger synergy and alignment across these efforts, so that the journey is smoother and clearer for startups to identify and source the support they need. This is what our partnership with NEOM is really about, and we look forward to working with the team to continue empowering Saudi studios and game makers.”

Toby Evan-Jones, Executive Director and Head of Gaming at NEOM, said: “NEOM Gaming is proud to play a role in nurturing the Kingdom’s gaming ecosystem, in line with the National Gaming and Esports Strategy. From sparking interest within high schools, to investing into young gaming studios via the Level Up accelerator, it’s immensely satisfying to see the green shoots of a viable self-sustaining industry appear. We share a joint view, with Savvy Games Group, that increasing coordination around the startup journey shall benefit all parties, not least the young game makers which we support. We couldn’t be more excited about this alignment.”

The respective program websites are below for further information:
Savvy Nine66 Incubator: www.savvyacademy.sa/savvy-incubator-program/
NEOM Level Up Accelerator: www.neomlevelup.game

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