Bo Moore

There's something odd happening on the StarCraft website. While the content still features StarCraft Remastered, which launched back in 2017, the page now seems to be glitching out, with various elements, images, and text blocks flickering on-screen randomly. Could Blizzard be teasing a new StarCraft game?

Genki's new customizable controller has smashed its Kickstarter goal, packing in tons of high-end features like TMR sticks, adjustable triggers, and advanced haptics, as well as even more advanced tech like a full-blown operating system, complete with digital display, built into the controller itself. 

Twitch has rolled out a new "feature" that trains Amazon's generative AI content models on its users' channels. The setting can be disabled, but it's turned on by default.

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Micron, one of the largest global manufacturers of semiconductors, expects the ongoing RAM shortage to last through 2027. That's according to Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra, who said in the company's Q3 2026 earnings report today that the unprecedented demand facing the semiconductor industry isn't letting up any time soon.

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PlayStation has a crop of new hardware launching in 2026. No, unfortunately I don’t have anything to tell you about the PS6, but I recently had the chance to visit PlayStation HQ and go hands-on with a slate of upcoming PlayStation accessories, the FlexStrike wireless fightstick, the Pulse Elevate wireless speakers, and the first officially PlayStation-branded gaming monitor.

The Steam Controller (which is excellent, by the way) went on sale earlier this week, but it sold out nearly instantaneously and many users reported a frustrating experience trying to secure a unit of their own. To alleviate future problems, Valve is opening a reservation queue to help prevent scalpers from driving up prices while stock is being replenished.

Strauss Zelnick says price of GTA 6 is being carefully considered and that Rockstar is focused on "making the most spectacular piece of entertainment on Earth."

With high-end features like TMR sticks, HD haptics, and its unique touchpads, Valve's new Steam Deck offers both an excellent out-of-the-box experience as well as a playground for enthusiasts to tinker to their hearts content. It's one of the best controllers for PC gaming that you can buy.