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Bob Weir and Don Was performing at the Ace Hotel in Los Angeles, October 18, 2018. (Photo: Scott Dudelson/Getty Images) Musical Icons and Friends Pay Tribute to Grateful Dead Legend Bob Weir The global music community is mourning the loss of Bob Weir, the pioneering rhythm guitarist and co-founder of the Grateful Dead, who passed...
The grim prognostications issued by industry analysts last year have officially materialized, as the dawn of 2026 brings a staggering surge in SSD market prices. A severe supply chain crisis in the memory sector has dealt a direct blow to PC enthusiasts and PS5 gamers, effectively concluding the golden age of affordable, high-speed storage. The...
Recent reports suggest a fundamental shift in Microsoft’s publishing philosophy as the traditional boundaries between competing platforms continue to dissolve. According to VGC journalist Andy Robinson, the upcoming Fable reboot is slated to debut on PlayStation 5 the very same day it arrives on Xbox consoles. Sources indicate that Microsoft has been orchestrating a broader...
The vibrant competitive community of Street Fighter 6 is preparing for a major addition to the games ever expanding roster as Capcom has officially confirmed the return of a legendary veteran. The next DLC challenger has been revealed to be Alex — a long time favorite who first made his mark in the franchise during...
While PC players have already had a chance to dive into the Pragmata demo, console owners have been left in anticipation. According to recent developer updates, however, that wait is finally drawing to a close. The game’s official X account recently confirmed that a console demo is slated for release in the very near future....
During a recent Reddit AMA, Larian Studios’ leadership, including CEO Swen Vincke, unveiled fresh insights regarding their next major endeavor—the next installment in the Divinity franchise. The editorial team at TheGamer has synthesized the most significant revelations from the discussion. Strict Limits on Artificial Intelligence Swen Vincke confirmed that the next Divinity title will not...
In certain instances, a completely natural look can be even more striking than a full face of makeup. A digital enthusiast known by the pseudonym “Arnold Schwarzenegger” recently set out to reimagine the prominent women of Cyberpunk 2077 without their signature cosmetics, sharing the intriguing results of this visual experiment. Judy Alvarez, for example, takes...
A segment of the player base is eager for an alternative camera perspective. Arc Raiders players recently discovered that the game’s developer console was accessible. While some exploited this to gain an unfair advantage by disabling certain environmental objects, a user known as Short_Satisfaction_9 utilized the access to experiment with a first-person perspective, later sharing...
NVIDIA’s advanced toolsets are empowering enthusiasts to significantly revitalize the visual fidelity of their favorite classic games. Recently, a modder going by the handle PPBWoodBoy showcased a demo for an enhanced version of Quake 3 Arena. The primary highlight of this project is the integration of full path tracing into the legendary shooter. The developer...
The legendary modder Halk Hogan known for his groundbreaking work on visual enhancements for major RPG titles has recently showcased an impressive new demonstration of his latest project for The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt. The new footage highlights the significant graphical improvements coming to the games next gen version providing a detailed side by side...
