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Jan52026 by Natalia GanevaNo Comments

Rockstar Is “Pretty Confident” GTA VI To Be Released In 2026: It Could Cost $80

Credit: Rockstar Games Insider Tom Henderson and Insider Gaming Senior Editor Mike Straw discussed the release date and price of Rockstar Games' ambitious crime action game GTA VI on the Insider Gaming Weekly podcast. According to Henderson, Rockstar is "reasonably confident" in the new GTA VI release date and will not delay the game again. Former studio animator Mike York previously reached the same conclusion. Furthermore, Henderson and Stroh believe the base version of GTA VI will cost $80, while premium bundles (excluding the game's Collector's Edition) could reach $130. Currently, the only $80 game on the market is the arcade racing game Mario Kart World for Nintendo Switch 2. GTA VI is currently only confirmed for PS5, Xbox Series X, and S. It promises "the largest an...

Jan42026 by Natalia GanevaNo Comments

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Graphics Card Prices Are On The Rise

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Credit: Nvidia In 2026, prices for Nvidia's flagship GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card have already set a record. Currently, only the Founders Edition version from Nvidia itself can be found at the recommended retail price in the company's online store—and that's only if the company releases a new batch for Verified Priority Access members. Third-party versions of this flagship graphics card are available only at retailers starting at $2,499, and only in brick-and-mortar stores for in-store pickup. Other retailers have already moved prices for the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 to the $3,000 to $4,000 range. The main reason is the explosive rise in memory prices. According to Newsis sources, GPU production costs, including memory alone, have increased by 80%. According to CTEE, contract pr...

Jan22026 by Natalia GanevaNo Comments

PS5 Hardware Keys Leaked Online

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Credit: Sony Rumors suggest that PlayStation 5 ROM keys have leaked online, which could significantly simplify future hacking. These keys aren't just software passwords, but cryptographic keys embedded in the console's APU during production. These keys are used when the device is powered on to verify the bootloader's authenticity via the immutable BootROM code physically embedded in the chip's crystal. The key problem for Sony is that the ROM keys are written directly to the console's APU and cannot be changed with a firmware update. The company's only option is to replace the security keys in the new PS5 revision. However, on the PS5s already sold, of which more than 84 million units, the keys cannot be replaced. However, the presence of ROM keys in the hands of hackers does not ...

Dec302025 by Natalia GanevaNo Comments

Million Gamers Waiting For Chinese Action Game “Phantom Blade Zero” On Steam

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Credit: S-Game S-GAME studio boasted on social media that its hardcore action game Phantom Blade Zero has been wishlisted over a million times by PlayStation 5 and PC users. The developers considered Steam, the Epic Games Store, and the PlayStation Store. Phantom Blade Zero players take on the role of Soul, an elite assassin for the elusive organization "The Order," unjustly accused of the death of its patriarch. Within 66 days, the hero must uncover a conspiracy and prove his innocence. The game promises a blend of kung fu punk, steampunk, and the occult, a spectacular combat system, over 30 weapons, graphics powered by Unreal Engine 5, support for DLSS 4 and ray tracing, and Russian language translation. Credit: S-Game The studio thanked the community for such tremendous s...