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Verdict If you have $200 budgeted for your next gaming CPU, buy the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus. Unless AMD dramatically drops the prices of its own competing options at this sort of price range, this is by far the best option overall. That is, unless you prioritize ultra high frame rate competitive gaming, in which case AMD’s X3D chips still hold a strong advantage. Pros Matches AMD Ryzen 5 9600X for gaming Obliterates AMD competition for multi-thread Low power consumption Cons Dead-end LGA1851 platform Still lags behind AMD X3D chips for gaming Intel has just dropped two of…
Epic Games has announced it’s laying off over 1,000 employees, which could represent as much as 23% of its workforce.In a note sent to staff on Tuesday, Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney partially blamed a “downturn in Fortnite engagement” on the decision. The game’s Rocket Racing, Ballistic, and Festival Battle Stage modes will soon be shut down, Epic concurrently announced.Despite remaining “one of the most successful games in the world”, Fortnite has seen inconsistent engagement between seasons, Sweeney said, and is at the early stages of returning to mobile following years of legal battles.“Today we’re laying off over 1000 Epic…
Ubisoft has released a ton of stats about Assassin’s Creed Shadows to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the game’s release, and people really like petting those cats huh?Per the post on the Assassin’s Creed Twitter account, players have played 334,384,499 hours of the game since it launched a year ago, which is roughly 13,932,687 days, or the amount of time that one guy on your friend list on Steam has in Dota 2. Meanwhile, Yasuke and Naoe have killed a total of 4,007,363,535 ‘targets’, which refer to specific enemies in the game, so presumably the amount of kills overall is…
The UK games industry is “seeing a decline of unprecedented scale and speed” according to the latest research done by video games industry trade association TIGA. According to TIGA’s report, 1,537 development jobs were lost overall in the sector during the year-long period leading up to September 2025, marking the first downturn on that front in 14 years. Meanwhile, studio numbers have fallen and startup companies are struggling.
The Razer Viper V4 Pro is finally official, with the company unveiling its update to the hugely popular symmetrical gaming mouse. It’s lighter, faster, and longer lasting than before, though it comes with a familiar high price. The last few generations of Razer Viper have found their way onto our best gaming mouse guide thanks to their combination of great design and performance, and despite their high price. Competition from more competitively priced options is getting ever stiffer, but with an even lighter design and huge boost in battery life, the Viper V4 Pro could once again impress. The big…
In the world of professional wrestling, there are few greater on the microphone than Paul Heyman.Don’t make the mistake of telling him this, however, as I found out during the start of our conversation about WWE 2K26.In our video interview – which can be viewed embedded at the top of this article or on our YouTube channel – Heyman sat down with us to discuss the latest game in the WWE 2K series, but not before putting me in my place, as only the top heel in the WWE can.Elsewhere in the discussion Heyman chats about the inclusion of an…
This list of everything streaming on Disney Plus in April 2026 will clue you in on all the exciting new shows, movies, and sports events that are coming to the service. From Maul – Shadow Lord to new episodes of American Idol, there’s something for everyone here.With huge franchises like the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Star Wars, and Pixar, Disney Plus remains one of the best streaming services out there. And that’s not even taking into account the company’s long and storied history as the home of some of the best animated movies of all time.Are you looking for something else…
Roguelike deckbuilder Slay The Spire 2 continues its journey through early access with an update that fixes various crash bugs, adds new card art, changes how the game files mods, and implements some balancing changes. Item #1 on the balance change list: “Players, enemies, and pets can no longer have their HP increased above 999,999,999.” Yep, that sure sounds like a balancing problem. Thanks, Mega Crit.
Verdict Slay the Spire 2 is more about refinement than evolution. By honing in on the elements that made the first game so addictive, Mega Crit has elevated the deck-building experience to consistently deliver more of those unforgettable “I can’t believe I just did that!” moments. Don’t let this game being in early access deter you from playing it; even in its current state, potentially years out from its full launch, this is an all-time classic that you won’t want to miss out on. When you sink hundreds of hours into a game, it’s easy to create unrealistic expectations about…
Pokémon’s Switch and mobile battling game, Pokémon Champions, will release on April 8, with a free Nintendo Switch 2 update also confirmed.Pokémon Champions is focused on the competitive side of Pokémon battling, featuring familiar mechanics, abilities, and moves from the mainline Pokémon games, as players battle against each other online.Champions is described as a “free-to-start” game, with players able to optionally purchase a Starter Pack bundle for 50 more Pokémon storage, the “Battle! (Trainer Battle)” song from Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!, 30 Teammate Tickets, and 50 Training Tickets.Additionally, a Premium Battle Pass and Membership will…