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Blizzard must now 'discuss, evaluate, and bargain' its AI usage with its developers

Posted on September 10, 2026 in gaming

World of Warcraft negotiate over a diplomatic table, as part of official art for the WoW x D&D crossover. — (Image credit: Blizzard, Wizards of the Coast)

Blizzard Entertainment's union—in conjunction with the Communications Workers of America (CWA)—has just signed a landmark contract with the studio to, among other things, force it to "discuss, evaluate, and bargain" any time it wants to introduce generative AI in the workplace.

Corsair's new de-gamefied gaming chair is actually much more affordable than I thought

Posted on September 10, 2026 in gaming

A Corsair TC80 gaming chair in a room next to a gaming PC, desk, and guitar. — (Image credit: Corsair)

Three months ago, Corsair announced the TC80 gaming chair. At the time, I was pretty excited for it, because it (A) strips back the overly-gamefied stylings and (B) is, according to Corsair, "affordable." Back then we didn't have the price, but now we do.

PC Gamer magazine's new issue is on sale now: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past

Posted on September 10, 2026 in gaming

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SteelSeries throws everything but the kitchen sink in the feature list of its Aeon Pro controller

Posted on September 8, 2026 in gaming

A SteelSeries Aeon Pro controller. — (Image credit: Future)

Last month I got to take a look at what SteelSeries calls the "world’s first dual-dock controller built for PC and Xbox": the Aeon Pro. Its dual-docking claim to fame is that it allows you to switch between PC and Xbox gameplay seamlessly, without re-pairing. That's thanks to dual USB inputs on the base station, one connected to PC and the other to Xbox.

Arc Raiders' last live update until Frozen Trails releases today bringing players new rubber ducks and a reminder that you've one month to spend your expiring currency

Posted on September 8, 2026 in gaming

We're just a month away from Arc Raiders' major update Frozen Trails which promises new arcs, maps, and a movement overhaul. It sounds pretty impressive, and I'm excited to have a new reason to head Topside. But before we can enjoy the tundra Embark has one more small update for players, and it's live right now.

Baldur's Gate 3 Prequel Exclusive Clip Finds Neil Newbon Back as Astarion

Posted on September 8, 2026 in gaming

Larian Studios lit a fire within fantasy nerds' hearts when Baldur's Gate 3 made its debut from early access on Aug. 23 in 2023. It had everything a fantasy lover would want in a role-playing video game: an exciting premise, deep character customization, an incredible backdrop set in Dungeons & Dragons' Forgotten Realms, and an enigmatic cast of characters.

Tom Hiddleston's Return to Streaming Has Officially Been Confirmed

Posted on September 8, 2026 in gaming

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Ever since being cast as Loki in the first Marvel's Thor movie back in 2011, Tom Hiddleston has been one of the busiest actors in Hollywood. He’s dominated the big screen in both Marvel and non-Marvel movies and the same can be said for the small screen as well. After starring in the Loki series on Disney Plus, he returned for the second season of the British series The Night Manager, the first season of which had aired back in 2016. Now, Hiddleston’s next streaming venture has been confirmed, and it will be on Apple TV.