(PR) S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Update 2.0 Arrives August 20

GSC Game World is thrilled to announce that Update 2.0 for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is launching on August 20, featuring a new version of the engine, a graphic overhaul, three types of binoculars, and much more.

Here's what all owners of the game are getting for free:
Visual Evolution
Update 2.0 overhauls the Zone's lighting and visuals:
  • Improved lighting. Players can expect a more natural and immersive
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Arc Raiders Surpasses 16 Million Sales as Nexon Looks to Replicate its Success

It's not news that Arc Raiders has been a successful gamefor both Embark and its parent company, Nexon, but a new 2026 Q2 earnings report has put a number on the game's success as it approaches its one-year anniversary. According to Nexon's reporting, Arc Raiders has sold 16.3 million units globally—that's an additional 800,000 sales since March 2026. The financial report also revealed that Arc Raiders

Iqunix Officially Launches EC75 HE Gaming Keyboard at $179.99

Iqunix showed off the EC75 earlier this year at Computex, but the peripheral maker has now officially released the EC75 HE for sale, simultaneously revealing the pricing and finer details of the keyboard. At the time of writing, there is a store page for the EC75 HE, but it is not live just yet. The only place to buy an EC75 HE is on Amazon, where it costs $179.99.

As the name suggests, the EC75
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Epomaker Launches RT75 Retro Wireless Mechanical Keyboard With Hot-Swap TFT Screen

Epomaker has officially announced the latest keyboard in its retro-inspired RT series, the RT75. As the name suggests, the RT75 is a 75% keyboard with retro design intentions. The new pre-built keyboard targets the upper entry-level price range, coming in at $91.79 with Epomaker's Creamy Jade linear switches and $93.49 with Epomaker's Crystal Tactile Silent switches from Epomaker's online store.

The RT75 features an
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Gigabyte Launches Two New B450 Motherboards for Veteran AMD Socket AM4

Gigabyte has launched two new B450 microATX motherboards for the veteran AMD AM4socket and yes, no mistake here, the boards use the B450 chipsetthat was launched way back in 2018. The B450M D3HP and B450M D3HP WIFI6E are aimed at budget builds and AM4 platform upgrades, offering support for AMD Ryzen3000, 4000, and 5000 processors, four
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(PR) Geometric Future Unveils Model 3 Case, Eskimo Plus 36 AIO, and Squama 3003-12 Fans

Geometric Future, an innovative PC components and peripherals brand, expands its performance lineup with the launch of the Model 3 case, an updated Eskimo Plus 36 AIO, and Squama 3003-12 fans. Designed for users who want optimal cooling in a compact and visually refined build, the 27L microATX Model 3 combines an isolated front-mounted PSU layout with support for GPUs up to 435 mm, up to eight 120 mm fans, a 360 mm radiator,
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(PR) Apos Launches Preonic Rev 4, Bringing Massive Updates to a Cornerstone of the Custom Keyboard Movement

Apos today announced the launch of the Preonic Rev 4, the newest generation of Jack Humbert's influential ortholinear keyboard and the most significant modernization of the platform in years.

The Preonic traces its lineage to Jack Humbert, founder of OLKB and the engineer of the Planck keyboard, whose work helped shape the modern custom mechanical-keyboard movement. Humbert was an early advocate for smaller, programmable keyboards built around layers rather than an ever-growing number of physical keys. His work on the Planck also helped give rise to QMK
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TechPowerUp MEGA Back2Kool Giveaway, Featuring Mad Catz x Koolatron

TechPowerUp partners with the iconic gaming peripherals brand, Mad Catz, and personal refrigeration experts Koolatron, to bring you the MEGA Back2Kool Giveaway. Open to our readers from the US and Canada, from today until the 30th of August; we celebrate the unique gaming lifestyle combination of expertly-designed gaming peripherals from Mad Catz, and drinks refigerators from Koolatron. Up for grabs is a Koolatron Classic Coca-Cola mini fridge; a Koolatron Coca-Cola vending machine mini fridge that gives your gaming or game-

(PR) Gigabyte officially introduces the AORUS GeForce RTX 5060 ARI 8G graphics cards

Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd., a leading manufacturer of premium gaming hardware, continues to explore new possibilities at the intersection of gaming hardware and player culture. This time, GIGABYTE blends powerful graphics performance with distinctive anime aesthetics in the new AORUS GeForce RTX 5060 ARI 8G graphics card. Inspired by GIGABYTE's original character, ARI, the graphics card combines a sophisticated technological design with a unique anime aesthetic, allowing ARI fans to bring their favorite character into their everyday desktop setup. It also offers
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(PR) Global OLED Monitor Shipments Grew 26.1% QoQ in 2Q26; ASUS Extended Its Lead Over Samsung While MSI Closed the Gap

TrendForce's latest market research shows that the global OLED monitor market maintained strong growth momentum in 2Q26. Shipment growth was driven by the launch of new models, strong demand generated by China's 618 shopping festival, and the continued adoption and promotion of 27-inch QHD monitors, the market's dominant product segment.

Supported by these factors, global OLED monitor shipments increased 26.1% QoQ in 2Q26 and surged 98% YoY, nearly doubling from