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AGON by AOC has unveiled the AGP327KG, a 31.5-inch gaming monitor with a native 5120×2880 resolution running at 144Hz, at Gamescom 2026. Nvidia and AOC are billing it as the world’s first 5K monitor with G-SYNC Pulsar support, the variable frequency backlight tech that has been limited to 27-inch 1440p panels so far. A larger, more immersive panel The debut lineup of G-SYNC Pulsar monitors, launched earlier this year, all measured 27 inches, had a 2560×1440 resolution, and topped out at 360Hz, specs targeted at competitive gamers. The AGP327KG takes a different approach. Instead of pushing for a higher refresh…

Rockstar (and the big leakster) has given us a taste of what to expect from one of gaming’s biggest launches. We’ve seen the beautiful beaches and packed nightclubs in GTA 6. But aside from the shiny big things, the smaller details are also worth your attention. In a new deep dive from Dazed, Rockstar has explained some of the systems underpinning Jason and Lucia’s lives in Leonida. What you eat can alter their weight, while exercise can visibly build and tone muscle. Spend too long away from bed while running from the police or partying for days, and the resulting…

Afterburner Studios, developer of 2021’s Dreamscaper, and publisher Focus Entertainment revealed a new sci-fi action-platformer called Elta: Defy All Gods during Gamescom Opening Night Live. The game arrives next year and stars a warrior monk and a dragon partnering to save the world.The reveal trailer kicks off by showcasing protagonist Victis, a warrior monk clad in high-tech armor, who seeks to find their lost god, Elta, to save civilization. Elta is a small dragon who has lost most of its power, and it’s up to Victis to help restore that strength. The reveal trailer begins in cinematic fashion, with the…

Apple’s iPhone 17 just wrapped up Q2 2026 as the best-selling smartphone on the planet, grabbing 6% of global unit sales according to Counterpoint Research. And it didn’t come alone. The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max followed right behind it, giving Apple three spots in the top 10. How did Apple pull this off again? This was bound to happen. The iPhone 17 was probably the best non-Pro iPhone Apple ever made. Apple packed in enough upgrades this year to close the gap with the Pro models, which clearly worked in its favor. Meanwhile, the Pro and Pro Max…

Aniimo is an open world, free-to-play creature collector that we’ve been keeping an eye on, and today, we learned it’s dropping very soon. According to a new trailer shown during Gamescom’s Opening Night Live pre-show, the game becomes available on September 16 on consoles and PC, but September 23, one week after, on mobile platforms.  When we played Aniimo for a preview earlier this year, we came away cautiously optimistic. It’s similar to the Pokémon series, and has you gathering a party of cute, powerful animals/monsters to explore an open world and battle opponents. It stands out, however, thanks to a…

Apple has just announced the date for its next Fall launch event, which is going to take place on September 9th. The event kicks off at 10 am at the famed Steve Jobs Theater at Apple, with a select group of media and creators invited to attend it in-person. What to expect? The big showcase is going to be the updated smartphones, and this year, all eyes will be on Apple’s rumored foldable iPhone. According to reliable sources like Bloomberg, Apple will only introduce the iPhone 18 Pro and the iPhone Ultra, which is supposedly the finalized name for the…

This year’s Gamescom Opening Night Live started off with a bit of a surprise swing from one big publisher. Hoyoverse, known for ongoing games like Genshin Impact, Honkai Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero, officially unveiled a new game called Nodusfall.Set in a darker fantasy world than you might have expected, Nodusfall sees player avatars dubbed The Weavers taking on a host of calamitous enemies. The action looks to be a little more careful and calculated, with big swings and dangerous strikes to deal with as players try to take down their foes. There’s a palpable bunch of inspirations here, to…

Microsoft is celebrating 25 years of Xbox with a console that leans heavily into nostalgia – and comes with a price tag to match. The company has officially opened preorders for the Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition, a translucent green anniversary console inspired by the original Xbox and bundled with a full-game download of Halo: Campaign Evolved. Only a limited number of consoles will be produced, with each unit individually numbered and engraved. Microsoft says preorders initially began through email invitations sent to some of Xbox’s most dedicated fans, before opening to a wider audience on August 27 in select…

Gamescom’s Opening Night Live showcase is always full of exciting new trailers and reveals, and one of this year’s surprises was Rainbow Six Tactics. Borrowing operators from Rainbow Six Siege, this new single-player adventure has players navigate a campaign of turn-based tactics gameplay, complete with all the gadgets and destructible environments you expect from the core games. Check the trailer out for yourself below. Rainbow Six Tactics sends players on an operation to fight terrorists in missions all over the world. Each map is handcrafted, with varying objectives that might require you to defuse bombs, capture a VIP, or rescue hostages.…

Apple’s big AI push has reached the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, but a couple of noticeable devices are missing from the conversation. The Apple TV and HomePod have largely been left watching from the sidelines, despite Siri being such an important part of how you interact with both. That could finally change. With iOS 27 getting closer to its public release, the latest beta appears to contain another clue that Apple is preparing to bring Apple Intelligence features to its living room devices. As spotted by Apple Home Authority, the Home app now includes a new menu called “Apple Intelligence…