Intel Arc GPU drivers 101.8801 beta: performance tweaks and game fixes

Feb 05, 20262 min readGPU

Intel’s XeSS 3 MFG Trick Unlocks Triple-Digit FPS on Arc A380—But Input Lag Remains a Stumbling Block

A simple file-swapping workaround has activated Intel’s XeSS 3 Multi-Frame Generation on the aging Arc A380, tripli...

Feb 05, 20262 min readAI

Deadlock’s Silver Hero Reworked—Just as Players Gained Confidence

Valve’s latest balance adjustments to Silver in *Deadlock* shift the hero’s strengths from her werewolf form to her...

Feb 05, 20263 min readPC

ASUS ROG Strix Aiolos: A 20 Gbps Portable SSD Enclosure for Gamers and Creators

ASUS has launched the ROG Strix Aiolos, a high-performance external SSD enclosure designed for gamers and content c...

Feb 05, 20263 min readLaptops

Why Your Laptop Feels Like a Space Heater—and How to Fix It

A laptop running hotter than a summer sidewalk isn’t just annoying—it’s a sign of performance throttling, reduced b...

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Feb 05, 20261 min readGaming

MelGeek’s Horus Mouse Pushes Limits with 8KHz Wireless Polling and PixArt PAW3950 Sensor

MelGeek’s new Horus gaming mouse combines the PixArt PAW3950 optical sensor with 8KHz wireless polling, setting a n...

Feb 05, 20262 min readGaming

Arc Raiders Takes Drastic Measures: Steam Family Sharing Now a Cheater’s Last Resort

Embark Studios has expanded its anti-cheat efforts by extending bans across entire Steam Family Sharing groups, ens...

Feb 05, 20263 min readGaming

Nintendo’s 2026 Partner Showcase: A Glimpse into the Year’s Biggest Third-Party Switch Games

The first Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase of 2026 arrives Thursday, February 5, with a focus on third-party titles...

Feb 05, 20263 min readAI

Nioh 3’s Open World Takes a Different Path—And It’s Working

Team Ninja’s latest action-RPG embraces a more traditional open-world structure, but its soulslike combat and power...

Feb 05, 20263 min readAI

Crimson Desert’s Combat System Unveiled: A Deep Dive Into Fluidity and Player Agency

Pearl Abyss has revealed the combat mechanics of Crimson Desert, emphasizing dynamic weapon combos, environmental i...

Feb 05, 20262 min readMobile

Anran Arrives in Overwatch: A Firebrand Flanker for Season 1 of The Reign of Talon

Blizzard’s latest *Overwatch* hero, Anran, debuts as a high-mobility DPS specialist with fiery abilities and a self...