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Movie fans of a certain age may vividly remember the sad, somewhat rapid decline of the old video store. Whether your store of choice was the nearest Blockbuster or an independent shop, you probably smile at the nostalgia of heading to the video store on a Friday or Saturday night, anxiously hoping that a copy…

Modern PC gaming graphics cards come in all sorts of configurations. Often, the same GPU also comes in two variants, offering the choice between a cheaper option with limited VRAM, and a more expensive option with additional VRAM. 

A lot changes in 20 years, particularly in tech. Over the last few years in particular, component prices have spiked so much even the likes of Apple, Microsoft, and Sony are publicly complaining about it. But if you look back even further than the AI-driven price boom, buying the parts to put together a gaming…

When people talk about a high-end gaming PC, the definition of that can be surprisingly vague. Is a high-end PC one that costs over $4,000 to build, or is it more simply one capable of running every game at high or ultra settings at native 4K? In 2026, the price alone isn’t going to be…

A decade in the making, Grand Theft Auto VI is set to launch later this month. Local 12 turned to multiple UC experts to see what the release will mean not just for gaming, but the broader culture around entertainment. 

Sony’s PlayStation Plus service changed massively in the ten years between when it was a simple and unified service back in 2016, and the multi-function ecosystem it is in 2026. Back in 2016, it covered online multiplayer, cloud saves, and monthly free games across PS4, PS3, and PS Vita. That year was also the time…

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The upcoming Netflix seriesFool Nightis an ambitious project marking the first-ever collaboration between two of Japan’s leading anime studios: SUNRISE, globally renowned for years for legendary franchises likeCowboy Bebopand theGundamseries (including Mobile Suit GundamTHE WITCH FROM MERCURY), andSHAFT,which has captivated anime fans worldwide with its unique visual style in masterpieces like Puella Magi Madoka Magica…

Building a PC to match the Nintendo Switch 2 can be a difficult task, but it’s certainly doable. Under the hood, Nintendo’s latest console uses an Nvidia Tegra T239 with an eight-core ARM Cortex-A78C. Building an exact equivalent is impossible if you’re relying on desktop components. However, we’ve already done the legwork estimating the graphical…

An already ominous future for Sony’s VR hardware just got even darker. As noted by RoadtoVR, Sony has officially removed the PlayStation VR2 from its online store. At the same time, the stock of its sequel headset appears to be dwindling among third-party retailers as well. While there is some stock in Europe and Canada,…