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Steam's Linux Client Goes 64-bit, Shedding i686 Library Dependency
Valve's Steam client beta makes the Linux version 64-bit and runs it in a Steam Runtime container, unifying the experience across distributions.
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Doom Rendered in SQL Hits 35fps With 1,300 Lines
Quotes and commentary based on Kyle Orland's Ars Technica report on rendering Doom in SQL.
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Warzone Adds Toggle to Hide Crossover Skins in Modern Warfare 4 Season 1
Season 1 of Modern Warfare 4 adds a toggle to replace other players' crossover skins with standard soldiers in Warzone.
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Riot Delays LoL Team Voice Chat, Drops Patch 26.20 Launch
Riot delays LoL team voice rollout in 26.20, citing quality standards with no new date set.
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Pros and Cons of Curved Monitors: Examining Immersion and Productivity
Curved monitors lead in immersion and productivity, while flat panels suit video editing and shared viewing. We sort out best uses by task.
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New Onimusha Tested on 31 CPUs, X3D Fastest
31 CPUs tested in Capcom's new 'Onimusha: Way of the Sword.' X3D beats flagships by ~10%, while 12-core chips underperform.
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4K Is Optimal for Gaming: Why You Shouldn't Choose 5K
Although 5K is 77% sharper than 4K, its benefits for gaming are limited. We explain why 4K is optimal considering GPU load and price.
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Windows 11 Monthly Update Causes RGB Peripheral Crashes
The Windows 11 monthly update has been reported to cause RGB control software to destabilize games and systems. The root cause is a conflict between drivers and game anti-cheat functions.
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Xbox Suffers Major Outage, Blocking Even Disc-Based Games
A major Xbox outage since July 26 has affected not only digital but also disc-based games, raising questions about DRM and game preservation.
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Hisense UR9 RGB MiniLED Delivers High-Quality Picture for $2,000
The new flagship TV from Hisense, the "UR9," features RGB MiniLED technology and a 180Hz refresh rate. Priced at $2,000 for the 65-inch model, it offers both exceptional picture quality and gaming performance.
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RTX 3060 12GB Relaunched at $329.99: MSI Ventus 2X OC
The MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ventus 2X 12GB OC is back on sale for $329.99 at Newegg. Its 12GB VRAM is ideal for modern gaming and running local AI models, making it a notable restock in the GPU-starved market.