I tested DLSS 5 in NBA 2K27, and it’s seriously impressive

I tested DLSS 5 in NBA 2K27 to see how NVIDIA’s Neural Rendering improves visuals, performance, latency, and overall graphics quality.

Gaming     Varun Mirchandani     September 10

Arm thinks AI is the secret to better gaming on your phone

Arm is borrowing a clever PC gaming trick to make mobile games look and run better.

Gaming     Shimul Sood     September 8

I tried Alienware’s 560Hz OLED monitor, and this feels like an esports cheat code

I went hands-on with the Alienware AW2527HX, a 560Hz OLED gaming monitor built for esports, with Tandem QD-OLED, True Stretch, and a pro-focused stand.

Gaming     Varun Mirchandani     September 6

Digital Trends Best of Gamescom 2026 Awards: The 12 showcases that wowed us

Gamescom 2026 kept us running between games, hardware, and ambitious new technology. After five exhausting days in Cologne, these 12 experiences stood above the noise.

Gaming     Vikhyaat Vivek     September 5

Why doesn’t DDR5 memory always perform the way you expect?

DDR5 performance depends on more than memory speed. Here’s why your CPU, motherboard, and memory settings matter, and how smarter tuning can help.

Gaming     DT Staff     September 4

Acer’s newest gaming handheld proves bigger isn’t always better

Acer is shrinking its Predator handheld without sacrificing its ambitions. There’s also a wonderfully strange gaming laptop-handheld concept tagging along.

Gaming     Shimul Sood     September 2

Nvidia’s DLSS 5 goes live with NBA 2K27 on September 3, and it looks a lot more convincing

After its controversial reveal, Nvidia’s neural rendering technology is finally reaching players with granular artist controls, dramatically lower hardware requirements, and NBA 2K27 as its first real-world test

Gaming     Vikhyaat Vivek     September 1

JBL thinks the future of gaming audio is smarter, not just wireless

JBL’s Gordon Tong discusses Quantum gaming headsets, AI Footstep Booster, wireless gaming, 50mm carbon drivers and JBL’s strategy to compete.

Gaming     V. Mirchandani     August 31

GTA 6 looks like Rockstar’s greatest-hits mixtape, and I’m all for it

GTA 6’s extended gameplay reveal finally shows Jason and Lucia working together, Rockstar’s enormous new Vice City, and missions carrying DNA from some of its best games.

Gaming     Vikhyaat Vivek     August 28

I watched Gamescom 2026 so you don’t have to — these 6 games are worth waiting for

Gamescom 2026 delivered dozens of trailers and announcements, but these six games — from Metro 2039 to Nodus Fall — are the ones still stuck in my head.

Gaming     Vikhyaat Vivek     August 26

Nvidia’s DLSS 4.5 has a lot going on, so here’s what actually matters to gamers

Nvidia has released DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction in early access, giving every RTX GPU a smarter AI denoiser alongside upgraded Super Resolution and frame generation.

Gaming     Vikhyaat Vivek     August 26

NO LAW looks like Cyberpunk 2077 at home, but honestly, I’m here for it

NO LAW from Neon Giant finally shows its gameplay, mixing Cyberpunk 2077-style visuals with stealth, hacking and choice-driven gameplay.

Gaming     Varun Mirchandani     August 25

Metro 2039 has no heroes. It trades hope for revenge, and I’m all for this new direction

Metro 2039’s new Renegade gameplay trailer takes us back underground with denser environments, new survival tools, brutal combat, and another ominous Dark Ones tease.

Gaming     Vikhyaat Vivek     August 25

1001 Threads of Mizan is bringing Arabian Nights to life, and it looks stunning

1001 Threads of Mizan is an ambitious action RPG inspired by Arabic folklore, with stunning visuals, mythical creatures and magical carpet rides.

Gaming     Varun Mirchandani     August 25

Sony’s $220 PlayStation speakers pack one feature I wish every desktop setup had

Sony’s first PlayStation wireless speakers finally have a price and release date, bringing planar magnetic drivers, wireless gaming audio, and headset-free voice chat for $219.99.

Gaming     Vikhyaat Vivek     August 18

Beyond GTA VI: Why 2026 might be gaming’s best year yet

GTA 6 may be 2026’s biggest game, but Resident Evil Requiem, PRAGMATA, Wolverine, Phantom Blade Zero and more make this a stacked year for gamers.

Gaming     Varun Mirchandani     August 18

I’m not buying the idea that killing PlayStation discs will make games cheaper

A former Square Enix executive thinks ending PlayStation discs could lower game prices, but Sony's PS Store pricing gives gamers reason to disagree.

Gaming     Varun Mirchandani     August 16

Intel Arc G3 Extreme Tested: Intel has finally arrived in handheld gaming

Intel's Arc G3 Extreme delivers class-leading handheld gaming performance, strong efficiency, and a major leap over the company's previous-generation mobile graphics.

Gaming     Varun Mirchandani     August 9

I played Halo: Campaign Evolved, and its cinematics show what a Halo series could’ve been

Halo is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a gorgeous remake of Combat Evolved, and its new cinematics have reopened an old wound: I still want a proper Halo show.

Gaming     Vikhyaat Vivek     July 26

I found three Back-to-School gaming accessory deals I’d actually spend my money on

Upgrade your setup with these Back-to-School deals on a Logitech gaming mouse, Sony headset, and GameSir mobile controller.

Gaming     Varun Mirchandani     July 14

Criterion says Burnout isn’t forgotten… but that’s exactly what worries me

Criterion says Burnout remains an important part of the studio's identity, but Battlefield is now its future. While the decision makes perfect business sense after Battlefield 6's success, it also highlights how few true arcade racing games remain today.

Gaming     Varun Mirchandani     July 8

Sony’s next PlayStation could break free of the living room and I think it’s worth the risk

Sony has hinted that the next PlayStation will go beyond the living room. Could that finally mean a native PS6 handheld? Here's why the idea makes more sense than many think.

Gaming     Varun Mirchandani     June 29

I just played Ghost of Tsushima on a phone. I never thought I’d see this day and I’m not regretting this misadventure

Using GameHub on the RedMagic 11S Pro, I managed to run Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut on a phone with surprisingly playable results after some tweaking.

Gaming     Vikhyaat Vivek     June 29

Forget console wars. Steam Machine may help kill lazy PC gaming ports

Valve’s Steam Machine may not be the most powerful gaming PC, but its fixed hardware target and SteamOS push could encourage developers to optimize PC games better.

Gaming     Vikhyaat Vivek     June 27

These gaming accessories are heavily discounted for Prime Day, and I’d buy them myself

The best Prime Day gaming accessory deals include discounts on gaming monitors, wireless controllers, gaming headsets, keyboards, and gaming mice.

Gaming     Varun Mirchandani     June 24

Forget RTX filters. BenQ’s gaming monitor does the pretty stuff itself

BenQ’s MOBIUZ gaming monitors use AI-powered Smart Color and Color Shuttle to auto-tune game visuals on the display side, with shareable presets and no GPU-side performance hit.

Gaming     Vikhyaat Vivek     June 21

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