The cost of buying into the latest AMD Zen 5 ecosystem looks like it’s about to drop, as rumors are circulating about a new budget AMD Ryzen gaming CPU launching very soon. The new AMD Ryzen 5 9600 looks set to sport six cores and 12 threads, and undercut the price of the current entry-level Zen 5 chip, the 9600X. Assuming AMD gets the pricing right, this new chip could end up being the best gaming CPU for budget buyers. Given that the last-gen Ryzen 5 7600X now regularly goes for just $199, we’re hoping that this new CPU will be priced similarly, providing a solid entry-level chip that doesn’t cost a silly amount of money. Continue reading A new budget AMD Ryzen gaming CPU is about to be unleashed, according to leak MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 7800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 7800 XT review

XDefiant might still be shutting down, but Ubisoft has just dropped its biggest update yet with the arrival of Season 3. The struggling FPS now has multiple new factions, maps, game modes, and progression systems to get stuck into. That said, existing players still only have around six months until XDefiant is shut down forever, as the free-to-play game never quite found the playerbase it needed to survive. Ubisoft itself said XDefiant was a “high-risk, high-reward” venture, and it’s sad to know that the risk didn’t pay off. Continue reading XDefiant Season 3 is the game’s biggest update yet, but it’s about to shut down MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best XDefiant loadouts, All XDefiant factions, Best XDefiant weapons

After several years, Project Zomboid build 42 is finally playable, albeit in an early form. The long-anticipated update to one of Steam’s best-loved zombie games is a transformative overhaul packed with new features, from richer environments to animal husbandry, hunting, and a dramatic combat rework. Build 42 promises to be one of the most substantial upgrades to the survival game since its early access launch back in November 2013, and now it’s finally ready to test. Continue reading The huge Project Zomboid build 42 is finally playable after years in the making MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best indie games, Best survival games, Best zombie games

NY Times Report About Biden 6 Months Ago Aged Horribly Thanks to NEW NYT Report About Biden

2024 has been a sneakily solid year for video games, highlighted by several heavy hitters in already well-known and beloved franchises. Titles like Astro Bot, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and Tekken 8 made strides in their respective histories that took their IP to new and exciting levels.

As someone who has spent countless hours glued to a screen, I know all too well how persistent back, neck, and wrist pain can be. And I'm far from alone—many gamers and office workers experience similar uncomfortable side effects. Curious to learn how I could alleviate these issues, I spoke with Dr. Jordan Tsai, PT, DPT, an Esports Physical Therapist and Founder of Respawn Therapy, to understand what matters for gamers regarding posture, chair choice, and overall comfort.

There are quite a few game studios that never survived the endless ebb and flow of this industry, and don't exist anymore, at least in the way they used to.

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Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images President-elect Donald Trump’s second term is a regulatory wild card hanging over Big Tech. Read the full story at The Verge.