news of week 23 to 29 2025
Nvidia Hotfix Driver Delivers 50% Performance Boost
Gamers are celebrating after Nvidia released a hotfix driver that fixes the performance drop caused by the October Windows 11 cumulative update. Many titles saw up to a 50% boost in frame rates, making this one of the most welcome patches of the year for PC gamers.
Asus Unleashes 800W XOC vBIOS for ROG Matrix RTX 5090
Asus has dropped the 800W XOC vBIOS for its ROG Matrix RTX 5090, letting overclockers push their $4,000 flagship GPU even further. The new BIOS is already being flashed onto other RTX 5090 models, with some users reporting clock speed boosts of over 300 MHz.
Intel Arrow Lake Desktop CPUs Leak With DDR5-7200 Support
New leaks reveal Intel’s upcoming Arrow Lake desktop refresh, including Core Ultra 290K Plus, 270K Plus, and 250K Plus chips. These CPUs promise higher clocks, more E-cores, and support for DDR5-7200 memory, setting the stage for next-gen gaming and productivity builds.
Valve Announces Steam Machine 2 and Steam Frame Headset
Valve has teased a new Steam Machine, aiming to bring PC gaming to the living room with a console-like experience. Alongside it comes the Steam Frame headset and a new controller, all designed to work seamlessly with Steam Deck and SteamOS for couch gaming.
Analogue 3D FPGA N64 Console Ships Starting November 18
The Analogue 3D, a high-end FPGA-powered Nintendo 64 remake, is finally shipping. It supports 4K output and VRR, offering a modern twist on classic N64 games for retro fans and collectors.
GTA 6 Delayed to November 2026
Rockstar has pushed back GTA 6’s release to November 2026, citing the need for more time to deliver the quality players expect. The extra development time should mean a more polished and feature-rich launch.
AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D Leaks With Strong Performance
Early benchmarks of AMD’s budget Ryzen 5 7500X3D show it matching the performance of the 7600X3D in both single and multi-core tests. This could be a great value option for gamers looking for solid 3D V-Cache performance without breaking the bank.
AMD Preps New X3D Chips With Higher Clocks
AMD is reportedly working on new X3D chips, including a Ryzen 7 9700X3D that rivals the 9800X3D in benchmarks. The new Strix Halo chip has also surfaced, hinting at even more powerful Ryzen CPUs on the horizon.
Black Friday Deals Hit Handheld PC Gaming Hard
Black Friday brought massive discounts to handheld PCs, with the LCD Steam Deck dropping to just $320. High-performance gaming laptops also saw price cuts, making it a great week to upgrade your portable setup.
ROG Xbox Ally Gets Tailored Per-Game Profiles
The ROG Xbox Ally now supports per-game profiles, letting users fine-tune settings for each title. SteamOS users are especially jealous, as this feature brings a new level of customization to handheld gaming.
