We’ve got a ridiculous amount of gaming and technology news to get through today, and somehow we’ve gone from international espionage allegations to green ogres. So buckle up!
First up, NVIDIA is dealing with a scandal involving CEO Jensen Huang, an alleged relationship, and a woman reportedly suspected of having connections to Chinese intelligence. We’re talking corporate drama, national security concerns, and a situation that could have major implications for one of the most important companies in the AI industry.
Then, speaking of expensive hardware, is the Steam Machine reservation crisis finally over? I missed my original three-day purchase window, signed up again, and somehow received another invitation almost immediately! So what’s going on?
And speaking of gaming history, Xbox is celebrating its 25th anniversary! We’re going back to where it all started with the original Xbox, looking at some fascinating facts, forgotten features, bizarre hardware decisions, and a few stories that might surprise even longtime Xbox fans. Twenty-five years of Xbox! Where did the time go?
But don’t worry, we’re not just talking about hardware and corporate drama.
Shrek 2 is back with a remaster, improved visuals, online multiplayer, and four-player co-op. Because apparently, the gaming industry has decided that 2004 is officially back in style. We’re heading to Far Far Away, reuniting with everyone’s favorite ogre, and asking whether this is a genuinely worthwhile remaster or just another excuse to cash in on our childhood memories.
News
Graphics card news
- RTX 5090, 5070 Ti, and RX 9070 XT compared for best value choice
- Jensen Huang built Nvidia. Its chips made the AI boom possible.
- Jensen Huang was broken and shattered in final hours as Nvidia CEO
- You can run a desktop GPU over a USB port (we’re serious)
- The RAMPocalypse has gotten so bad Nvidia is reportedly canceling a graphics card
- RTX 5070 Ti: weigh prebuilt savings against inflated GPU prices
Microsoft (Windows)
- I replaced everything with this free Windows search tool, and I don’t miss it
- Microsoft says 8GB of RAM is enough, here’s how to make it actually work
General tech news
- Apple is shutting down its support community on Nov 20
- This $50 toy is shaking up an entire industry, and I’m hooked
- This $25 USB dongle lets you listen to aircraft, weather satellites, and local radio traffic
- I tried this ultra-cheap SSD so you don’t have to
- 7 PC building habits that were smart in 2016 but not anymore
- My Ethernet connection was running at a fraction of its rated speed, and the problem wasn’t my router
- Save $100 on the Bambu Lab P2S AMS combo 3D printer and start printing with ease
- Foobar2000 is over 20 years old, and it’s still the best way I’ve found to manage a huge music library
- 5 common SSD myths that you should stop believing
- Your ESP32 can now officially run full Linux
- My motherboard was feeding my CPU too much voltage, and one BIOS tweak fixed it
- I’d rather buy a refurbished workstation instead of building a budget PC from scratch
- Hear me out, soldered RAM might be the best laptop innovation in years
- Please stop plugging these devices into your monitor’s USB ports. It’s not meant for that
- I gave my desktop PC a laptop dock, and it’s the best $30 I’ve spent on it in years
General gaming news
- Logitech is giving 7,000 people the day off to play GTA 6 as its November 19 release date looms
- Laid-off id Software employees form their own studio, Hidden Horses
- Man had five days off work to play new GTA but girlfriend has a problem
- I used an Android phone as a Wii Remote in Dolphin, and it works better than it has any right to
- Modder turns NES into a Windows-like desktop with original hardware
- The cheapest way to game at 1440p right now is a used office PC and one cheap upgrade
- Ubisoft game getting delisted in December
- 3 affordable retro consoles you can buy from GameStop
- Top 10 computer disc games every ’90s kid owned | Watch
Xbox
- Xbox Game Pass adds day-one title and one of 2023’s highest-rated games
- Tonight is your last chance to get an Xbox Series X25 and its free Halo game
- Why your Xbox download speeds are slow and what you can do about it
- Xbox playback is here — you can now see your entire Xbox gaming history
- XBOX Official Site: Consoles, Games and Community | XBOX
Sony
- November 17 is a huge day for PlayStation Plus subscribers
- What is the difference between rest mode and shutdown for your PlayStation 5?
Valve
- Amazon.com: Gaming Pillow for Steam Deck OLED & LCD, Experience Zero Gravity Gaming | Ridiculously Soft Pillow for Handheld Gaming with Zero Arm Fatigue & 360° Adjustability, Accessories for Steam Deck OLED/LCD : Electronics
- How to use Steam FPS histograms to choose the right handheld or mini‑PC
Retroware
- Evil controllers master mod xbox 360 controller
- Nyko gameface xbox 360
- Xbox 360 controller for windows
- Xbox 360 vga cable
- Xbox 360 wireless receiver for windows
