SteelSeries launches a seriously impressive controller for Xbox and PC, but at $259 / £229, the Aeon Pro has an uphill battle ahead of it
SteelSeries is stepping into the Xbox controller market today by launching the new Aeon Pro, a very competitive and feature-rich multi-platform gamepad. It sports an onboard OLED display and menu system, very tactile microswitch back paddles and buttons, a charging dock, and a hot-swappable battery system, but its price is going to reserve it for the wealthiest of gamers. At $259.99 / $229.99, it's by far the most expensive controller I've come across in my four years of reviewing them professi
📅 08/09/2026
EA Used AI To Clone John Buccigross’ Voice In NHL 27
Electronic Arts utilizes generative AI systems in its suite of development tools, and now another example has come to light. John Buccigross, the ESPN personality who joined the in-game broadcast booth for NHL 27 this year, has revealed that EA Sports used generative AI to simulate his voice in some scenarios. The developers seemingly did not disclose this prior to launch. He said on the Chirping Zebras podcast (via 23sabres) that the developers played some AI-produced lines back for him, and h
📅 08/09/2026
NHL 27 Is Using AI-Generated Voiceover for In-Game Commentators, John Buccigross Says
EA Sports is using generative AI to create voiceover for its in-game commentators in NHL 27, according to veteran sports commentator John Buccigross.
📅 07/09/2026
EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 27 Deluxe Edition
74,99 € (-25%) on EA Store 99,99 € (-0%) on Steam 99,99 € (-0%) on Epic Game Store
📅 07/09/2026
EA SPORTS™ MVP Bundle (College Football 27 Deluxe Edition & Madden NFL 27 Deluxe Edition)
111,99 € (-20%) on EA Store
📅 07/09/2026
THE F1® 2026 SEASON GETS EVEN BIGGER WITH THE SEPTEMBER UPDATE (PATCH v1.25)
F2™ ARRIVES IN THE 2026 SEASON The next generation of racing talent takes centre stage as the longed-for 2026 F2™ season arrives for F1® 25: 2026 Season Edition and F1® 25: 2026 Season Pack owners, complete with the latest drivers, teams, cars, and race calendar. With four rounds remaining and the fight at the top of the real-world standings still wide open, the Championship is far from decided. Head into Grand Prix mode, take control of a title contender, and see whether you can change their fa
📅 07/09/2026
The F2 Grid Refresh
The F2 grid is getting a refresh! Get behind the wheel now and experience the new F2 content. Plus, look out for free F1 liveries unlocking in-game throughout the week!
📅 07/09/2026
Test NBA 2K27 sur PC, PS5, Xbox Series et Switch 2
La nouvelle saison de NBA reprend comme tous les ans en octobre. Mais un mois avant, c'est sa simulation virtuelle, incarnée par la licence NBA 2K, qui fait sa rentrée. Que vaut cette édition 2027 ? On vous fait un gros tour d'horizon dans notre Test complet !
📅 07/09/2026
Announcing: Arma Reforger - Rally
START YOUR ENGINES Arma Reforger - Rally brings racing to the game: three purpose-built rally variants of the civilian cars you already know, six stages across all three islands, and nothing at all to shoot at. Just a stopwatch, a gearbox, and the tree you are about to find. NEW AND FAMILIAR VEHICLES Take the wheel of three new rally cars dressed in the liveries of your choice, each considerably faster and less sensible than the versions parked outside Montignac: Šárka 105 RS Sputnik 600 R
📅 07/09/2026
"This is super, super heavy" - Experts test Nvidia's divisive graphics-altering DLSS 5 tech and find it really does tank your game's frame-rate
Nvidia's gen-AI-powered, graphics-changing DLSS 5 tech has been tested and it really does take a heavy toll on a game's frame-rate. There was suspicion of this last week, ahead of DLSS 5's debut implementation in NBA 2K7, and now it's been properly tested, the performance toll has been confirmed. The experts at Digital Foundry declared it "super, super heavy". Read more
📅 07/09/2026
IAA Transportation 2026
From the 14th to the 20th of September, members of our team will once again be heading to Hannover, Germany, for IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026, one of the world's leading events for logistics, commercial vehicles, and the transport industry. Having attended IAA in previous years, we’re excited to return in 2026 and meet with many of our friends and partners from across the automotive industry. We’ll also be working alongside a few of our valued partners to bring our truck simulation experience to the
📅 06/09/2026
After a massive 2021 office expansion, Bungie is now trying to sublease its 211,000 square foot headquarters
Bungie says it "will continue to maintain a physical office presence in Bellevue."
📅 04/09/2026
Bungie's studio is up for sublease after heavy Destiny 2 layoffs, which doesn't bode well
Destiny 2 and Marathon maker Bungie is "exploring options" to lease out most of its Bellevue, Washington studio following heavy layoffs and a shift to a "digital-first" employment model. Bungie confirmed that it's looking to "sublease its campus" in a statement to The Game Post, which spotted a listing for 210,984 rentable square footage at the studio's building. The lease offer runs through 2035. You should not read this news as a sign that Bungie is imminently closing its doors. In many way
📅 04/09/2026
New Resident Evil Teaser Trailer Reveals First Glimpse at Creature That Looks a Lot Like Las Plagas
A new Spanish-language trailer for Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil movie includes never-before-seen footage of a tentacle-like mutation that looks frighteningly similar to Las Plagas from RE4.
📅 04/09/2026
DLSS 5 Will Be Coming to Older Graphics Cards After All
Nvidia's DLSS 5 neural rendering tech officially debuted yesterday in NBA 2K27, and it's only supported on current-generation RTX 5000 graphics cards. But it seems like that'll change over time. On Nvidia's forums, an employee claimed that the company will be expanding DLSS 5 support to RTX 40 series graphics cards at some point, but we're probably going to wait a while for it. He said, "Our current focus is on optimizing performance for the GeForce RTX 50 Series with model updates expected la
📅 04/09/2026
A ratings board wouldn't let Valve release a trailer. It "leaked" it instead.
Back in 2009, Ars wrote about what was being reported as a leaked trailer for the then-upcoming Left 4 Dead 2, saying the footage "looks like it’s straight from a high-gloss action movie." Today, we need to offer an important update to this crucial, 17-year-old story: The trailer "leak" was orchestrated by Valve itself. That news comes courtesy of former Valve writer Chet Faliszek, who said in a newly posted video about cut lines in the game that "for Left 4 Dead 2 with the ESRB... we leaked ou
📅 04/09/2026
NBA 2K27 – Est disponible ! Découvrez toutes les nouveautés majeures du nouveau jeu de basket
Aujourd’hui, c’est la sortie de NBA 2K27 pour l’ensemble des joueurs et joueuses du monde entier ! Le jeu est disponible sur PlayStation 5, Xbox Series ainsi que sur PC et Nintendo Switch 2. Trois éditions sont disponibles pour ce nouvel opus, avec l’Édition Standard au prix de 69,99 €, l’Édition Deluxe au prix de […] L’article NBA 2K27 – Est disponible ! Découvrez toutes les nouveautés majeures du nouveau jeu de basket est apparu en premier sur GEEKNPLAY.
📅 04/09/2026
DLSS 5 is called 'DLSS Neural Rendering' in the NBA 2K27 graphics options, and I think I smell a rebrand of Nvidia's controversial graphics tech
It's all in a name. Well, some of it, anyway.
📅 04/09/2026
Wolverine Legend Hugh Jackman Looks Set to Invest in an English Football Team, Following Deadpool Star Ryan Reynolds' Success With Wrexham
Hugh Jackman's Wolverine looks set to follow Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool in co-owning an English football team.
📅 04/09/2026
Epic: Snap Strike
In addition to the 3 Epic players and 8 Highlight players listed below, 139 other currently active players will make an appearance in the Special Player List. Epic players reflect a standout performance they put out during a specific season during their career. They also feature unique card designs stylised after photos taken during the season they are based on. Highlight players have different stats compared to their Standard counterparts, and they can also be further developed. Sign these foot
📅 04/09/2026
NBA 2K27 With NVIDIA DLSS 5 - Available Now
For over 25 years, Visual Concepts has delivered NBA 2K as the most authentic sports experience in gaming. Their focus is to make the in-game experience feel as close as possible to watching a real NBA or WNBA broadcast. Through a close partnership with NVIDIA, Visual Concepts, and 2K, we’ve brought DLSS 5 3D-Guided Neural Rendering to NBA 2K27, bringing a new level of authenticity to the player experience. Visual Concepts uses DLSS 5 to enhance and tune NBA 2K27 to make it even more realist
📅 04/09/2026
I've found DLSS 5 can slash frame rates by up to 73% on an RTX 5080 gaming PC in NBA 2K27, and I'm wondering what kind of mega-rig would justify the performance hit
At what cost AI-enhanced graphics? Frames, it seems.
📅 04/09/2026