
Why SNES hardware is running faster than expected—and why it’s a problem
Cheap, unreliable ceramic APU resonators lead to "constant, pervasive, unavoidable" issues.
Cheap, unreliable ceramic APU resonators lead to "constant, pervasive, unavoidable" issues.
We're still a ways off from the conversational AI "partner" teased last year.
Drivers and kernel-level software can't be translated automatically by Windows.
Executive Producer Dennis Shirk talks with Ars about the state of the game.
Nvidia's 50-series refresh has been pretty conservative so far.
It needs to be more than just stock Windows with a coat of paint.
Explore a haunted house, destroy some zombies, and hone your touch typing at the same time.
Inflated pricing for the 9800X3D might make these more appealing to some buyers.
Web game illicitly "wrapped in a mobile shell" climbed the paid App Store charts.
For $549 and $599, AMD comes close to knocking out Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5070.
Analysts also warn that tariffs could increase prices for game software and hardware.
The first Legends of the Five Rings PC game will make you work for your wins.
A "zero gravity training sphere" makes an appearance, obviously.
It's not all bad news, but in many ways, this is barely an upgrade.
Puzzle masters return with a new studio and compelling manufacturing challenges.
Opinion: Just as Half-Life 2 helped launch Steam, a sequel could help establish non-Windows PC gaming.
With the right folks involved, EA can capably preserve and update its classics.
New GPUs launch March 6, targeting upper-midrange 1440p and 4K gaming PCs.
Like Nvidia, AMD is locking some upscaling advancements to its newest GPUs.
This could revitalize the platform—or demonstrate that things aren't going well.
CPUs ready to blast past their limits can be had with a warranty, for a premium.
Small gameplay tweaks make for a completely fresh take on old challenges.
Data-mined engine updates suggest long-awaited sequel is in "polish and optimization" phase.
Opinion: By playing it safe, WB makes it harder for other games to experiment.
Let Ars help you find some needles in Steam's massive haystack of game trials.
Ryzen AI Max and its gigantic integrated GPU power this Xbox Series S-sized PC.
It's hard to review a product if you don't know what it will actually cost!
Amazon-owned platform says "costly" historical archives don't drive "engagement."
Despite improvements, Microsoft's new model is still mainly useful for low-res prototypes.
Other Source games also get the Half-Life 2 anniversary update treatment.
The 32-bit tech on older games can't bring snazzy effects forward.
So, what's your excuse?
Performance like an RTX 4060, but it's packed into a slightly heavy Surface-like.
Investigators decompiled the game to search through 2.2 billion random dungeon seeds.
Will the GeForce RTX 5070 and Radeon RX 9070 achieve the dream of affordable 4K?
Obsidian's new fantasy RPG asks you to be the unwelcome face of a hated occupying force.