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March 25, 2026

The Forza Horizon 6 system requirements are in and it’s good news for older PCs and handhelds

Forza Horizon 6 has manageable system requirements, targeting a stable 60 frames per second. The minimum specifications include 16 GB of RAM, and a GPU such as Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650, AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT, or Intel Arc A380 for 1080p resolution on low settings. Older CPUs like first-generation six-core AMD Ryzen or Intel's eighth-generation processors are adequate. Recommended specs for 1440p gaming at high settings include an Intel Core i5 12400F or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X with a GPU like Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT. Extreme settings require an Intel Core i7 12700K or AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and a top-tier GPU such as Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT for 60+ fps at 4K resolution. The game supports ultrawide resolutions and maintains compatibility with racing wheels from Forza Horizon 5. Players can adjust render settings without restarting the game. The release date is May 19, with early access on May 15 for the Premium Edition.

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March 23, 2026

Screamer Review: A New Benchmark for Racing Game Artistry

Screamer is an arcade racing game developed by Milestone, set in a vibrant cyberpunk world. It features a unique dual-stick control scheme, where the left stick steers and the right stick facilitates drifts. The game includes two meters: Sync, which acts as a boost mechanic, and Entropy, which allows vehicles to become invincible for a short time. Players can customize 15 fictional cars and race on 32 tracks across four environments. The game supports online multiplayer for up to 16 players and split-screen for up to four players. It is powered by Unreal Engine 5 and features a mix of licensed and original music. Screamer is priced at .99, with a Digital Deluxe Edition available for .99, and is set to release on March 26, 2026, with early access for the Deluxe Edition on March 23. The game has received a score of 9/10.

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March 21, 2026

Xbox Project Helix Specs Leak: Why Microsoft’s New Console is Amazing

Microsoft's gaming console, codenamed Project Helix, integrates console and PC ecosystems, featuring a custom AMD System on Chip (SoC) with a 3nm process, and a GPU based on AMD's RDNA 5 architecture. It reportedly rivals Nvidia’s RTX 5080 in rasterization and outperforms the RTX 5090 in ray tracing. The console includes a dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU) for enhanced AI capabilities, supporting both Xbox and PC games natively. It utilizes AMD’s FSR Diamond technology for near-native 4K visuals and incorporates DirectStorage technology for faster load times. Project Helix supports four generations of Xbox games and is expected to have alpha development kits available in early 2027, with a consumer launch in 2028, priced between ,000 and ,200.

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March 7, 2026

Microsoft Confirms Next-Gen Xbox Project Helix Plays PC Games – Here Are Its Leaked Specs

Microsoft has announced the next-generation Xbox, named Project Helix, which will allow users to play both Xbox and PC games. Asha Sharma, the new CEO of Xbox, confirmed the console's name and features on social media. Rumored specifications for Project Helix include a CPU with 11 cores, 68 RDNA 5 GPU compute units, up to 110 TOPS NPU, 192-bit memory bus with up to 48GB of GDDR7, and a thermal design power of 250-350W. The console is expected to target native 4K at 120 FPS and have a modular design. Price estimates range from 0 to ,400, and it is tentatively set for release in 2027.

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March 2, 2026

Bungie share top feedback from Marathon’s playtest, including PC performance, UI issues and ammo shortages

Bungie conducted a "server slam" for the reboot of Marathon to stress-test its online capabilities ahead of the release on March 5th. Players provided feedback on various aspects, including: - UI Feedback: Bungie is collecting user input on the user interface and plans to iterate post-launch. - PC Performance: Issues reported include high CPU usage, low GPU utilization, FPS ceilings around 80-100, and stuttering. - PvP Frequency: Bungie is investigating player density on maps and welcomes feedback on gameplay experiences. - Movement and Heat Generation: Discussions about heat generation and momentum are ongoing, with players encouraged to share thoughts on movement mechanics. - Med and Ammo Economy: Feedback on the economy of medical supplies and ammunition, particularly regarding stack sizes and item effectiveness, is being collected. - Weasel Error Codes: Players have encountered Weasel error codes related to network disruptions, and Bungie is investigating these issues. The author expressed mixed feelings about the gameplay experience, noting issues with extraction-shooting mechanics and ammunition shortages, while appreciating the art direction.

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February 26, 2026

Death Stranding 2 Official Specs Suggest It’ll Run Great on Most PCs

Death Stranding 2 will be available on PC starting March 19th. The minimum system requirements for the game include an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 or an AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT, an Intel Core i3-10100 or AMD Ryzen 3 3100 processor, and 150GB of storage (SSD recommended), allowing for 1080p resolution at 30 fps on low settings. The recommended specifications for 1440p resolution at 60 fps on high settings require an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 or AMD Radeon RX 6800, along with an Intel Core i7-11700 or AMD Ryzen 7 5700X processor. For 4K resolution at 60 fps on very high settings, the game requires an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 or AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT. The game does not utilize ray tracing on the PS5 Pro, and support for various upscaling technologies like DLSS, XeSS, and FSR will be included in the PC version.

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February 25, 2026

Capcom confirms console and PC launch times for Resident Evil Requiem — and you can preload the game right now

Capcom has announced that Resident Evil Requiem will be released globally on February 27, 2026. Pre-orders are available, and players can preload the game on their preferred platforms. Game director Koshi Nakanishi praised the performance of Resident Evil Requiem on the Nintendo Switch 2, stating that the game runs smoothly on the console, leading the team to proceed with its development for the system.

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February 24, 2026

Ambitious developer showcases slick triple-level Quake-like game stored in tiny 64KB executable — every game asset tucked inside what could be a ‘rounding error’ in modern app payload terms

Developer Daivuk has released QUOD, a 64KB 'boomer shooter' similar to Quake, featuring 3 levels, 1 boss fight, 4 unique enemies, 4 weapons, and power-ups. The entire game, including textures, sounds, music, and animations, is compressed into the 64KB file. Daivuk demonstrates the game's development in a video, discussing optimizations that reduced the file size by an additional 2KB. The game requires modern hardware, with minimum specs of an Intel i5 or equivalent, GTX 770 or equivalent, and 8GB RAM. QUOD can be downloaded and launched quickly. Today marks the 30th anniversary of id Software's Qtest demo of Quake, which was released on June 22, 1996.

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February 24, 2026

Sony reveals the Death Stranding 2 required PC specs

The minimum system requirements for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach on PC include an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 or an AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT with 8GB of memory, allowing for 1080p at 30 frames per second. The recommended processors are the Intel Core i3-10100 or AMD Ryzen 3 3100. The game will feature Pico upscaling technology and support ultrawide displays, offering a 21:9 aspect ratio for cutscenes and a 32:9 format for gameplay.

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February 19, 2026

Resident Evil Requiem requirements for PC are lower than you think

The minimum system requirements for Resident Evil Requiem include: - OS: Windows 11 64-bit - GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 or AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT - VRAM: 6GB - CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3500 or Intel Core i5 8500 - RAM: 16GB The recommended system requirements are: - OS: Windows 11 64-bit - GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 6600 - VRAM: 8GB - CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5500 or Intel Core i7 8700 - RAM: 16GB DirectX 12 GPU is required for both minimum and recommended specifications. The download size and SSD requirement have not been disclosed. The game is likely to be playable on the Steam Deck, but its verified status is yet to be confirmed.