NVIDIA announces DLSS 5 with photorealistic lighting to change the future of gaming

NVIDIA has unveiled DLSS 5, a neural-rendering technology promising photorealistic lighting and materials for RTX 50-series GPUs.

Gaming     Varun Mirchandani     March 16

Microsoft is bringing an AI helper to Xbox consoles

Microsoft is bringing its Gaming Copilot AI to Xbox Series X/S consoles in 2026 — here's what it does, how it works, and why Google got there first.

Gaming     Shikhar Mehrotra     March 14

Your ROG Xbox Ally X is about to get a free performance upgrade soon

Microsoft's Automatic Super Resolution is coming to the ROG Xbox Ally X in April, promising up to 30% better performance — for free, and without touching the hardware.

Gaming     Shikhar Mehrotra     March 13

The FBI is hunting down malware-loaded games on Steam

If you downloaded certain Steam games, the FBI wants to hear from you

Gaming     Moinak Pal     March 13

Two new hosts join Digital Trends

Meet the newest hosts joining the Digital Trends YouTube channel. Sam and Faiz introduce themselves, share the tech they’re most passionate about, and talk about the perspective they’ll bring to future videos. Expect more reviews, deep dives, and hands-on coverage as the channel continues to grow. Subscribe to follow along.

Gaming     DT Staff     March 13

Google and Samsung built a tool to boost the gaming experience on your phone

Google and Samsung teamed up with LunarG to build Sokatoa, a GPU profiler that helps Android developers spot rendering issues faster with multi-frame analysis.

Gaming     Paulo Vargas     March 13

ASUS launches three ROG Strix OLED monitors starting at 240Hz and $599

ASUS has introduced three new 27-inch ROG Strix OLED gaming monitors with refresh rates up to 280Hz and prices starting at $599, bringing high-end OLED gaming displays closer to mainstream budgets.

Gaming     Varun Mirchandani     March 12

Android games are getting a Gemini-powered AI sidekick to help you play better

Google is rolling out Play Games Sidekick, a new AI overlay powered by Gemini Live that can guide you through Android games with real time tips and strategies.

Gaming     Manisha Priyadarshini     March 12

Google Play adds free game trials and a dedicated PC hub for gamers

Google Play now lets you buy a game once and play it on both mobile and PC, try paid games for free before committing, and find PC-optimized titles all in one place.

Gaming     Rachit Agarwal     March 12

Buy a game once, play it on your Android phone and PC

Google is testing "buy once play anywhere" pricing for games that work on mobile and PC, starting with titles like Brotato: Premium.

Gaming     Paulo Vargas     March 12

Xbox mode is coming to Windows 11, and PC gaming will never be the same

Xbox mode is coming to all Windows 11 PCs in April, bringing a full controller-optimized gaming experience to laptops, desktops, and tablets.

Gaming     Rachit Agarwal     March 11

Microsoft finally shares details of the Xbox Project Helix console and its AMD heart

Xbox Project Helix will feature a custom AMD silicon and support next-gen pipelines for ray-tracing and frame generation tech, while also unifying the game development pipeline for PC and console.

Gaming     Nadeem Sarwar     March 11

The Witcher 4 will bring a massive visual boost thanks to Nvidia RTX Mega Geometry

The next Witcher game will adopt Nvidia's RTX Mega Geometry system, which is designed to handle extremely complex scenes in ray-traced environments.

Gaming     Pranob Mehrotra     March 11

Crimson Desert PC requirements are out: Check if your PC can run it

The official PC requirements for Crimson Desert are out now, so you can check if your system is ready for the upcoming open-world action-adventure title.

Gaming     Pranob Mehrotra     March 11

The best Mario Day Deals we found for your Nintendo Switch

To celebrate Mario Day on March 10, Nintendo has rolled out a range of discounts on Switch games featuring Mario and friends.

Gaming     Vikhyaat Vivek     March 10

Mario Day brings three classic games to the Switch library

Nintendo is celebrating Mar10 Day 2026 with three classic game drops for Switch Online subscribers. Mario's Tennis, Mario Clash, and Mario vs. Donkey Kong are now live and ready to play.

Gaming     Rachit Agarwal     March 10

Razer unveils a fully agentic version of its AI companion AVA

Razer has revealed a “fully agentic” version of its AI companion AVA that can run locally on a PC or in the cloud, marking a major step toward autonomous AI assistants for gamers and creators.

Gaming     Varun Mirchandani     March 9

An original Xbox emulator just hit Android and it’s already messy

A paid, unofficial port of the xemu original Xbox emulator is on Android, sparking controversy and a promise from the real developers for a free release.

Gaming     Paulo Vargas     March 9

A 32-inch 4K OLED at 240Hz for $799.99 is a serious monitor upgrade

The KOORUI 32-inch 4K OLED gaming monitor is on sale for $799.99 (38% off $1,299.99). Get 3840x2160 resolution, 240Hz refresh rate, 0.03ms response time, HDR True Black 400, 99% DCI-P3 color, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort, USB-C, and a fully adjustable stand.

Gaming     Omair Khaliq Sultan     March 9

A $1,000 Xbox might actually make sense, if Project Helix gets it right

Rumors suggest Microsoft’s next Xbox, Project Helix, could cost up to $1,000 or more, but its hybrid console-PC design and massive performance leap may justify the price.

Gaming     Varun Mirchandani     March 7

Sony may push ahead with PS6 despite rising component costs

A new report claims the PlayStation 6 will likely not be delayed despite rising RAM prices, with insider Moore’s Law Is Dead suggesting it would cost Sony more to postpone the console.

Gaming     Varun Mirchandani     March 7

TCL’s new 4K OLED monitor is astonishingly sleek and 240Hz fast

TCL has unveiled the 32X3A, a new 31.5-inch 4K OLED monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate, dual-mode 480Hz gaming, and an ultra-thin 6.4mm design.

Gaming     Varun Mirchandani     March 7

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