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NVIDIA unveils G-Sync Pulsar and new AI upscaling for PC gaming at CES 2026
At CES, NVIDIA introduced **GâSync Pulsar**, a nextâgeneration variable refresh rate display tech that reduces motion blur by pulsing a monitorâs backlight in sections instead of leaving it on continuously. The company also detailed a 2ndâgen Super Resolution Transformer model and **Dynamic 6x Frame Generation** for RTX GPUs, aiming to boost performance across hundreds of games via the NVIDIA app starting in spring 2026.
Lenovo showcases new Legion Go 2 handheld and gaming laptops
Lenovo confirmed the **Legion Go 2** handheld, now running SteamOS rather than Windows, with an 8.8âinch 144Hz OLED display, detachable controllers and Ryzen Z2 configurations, targeting a more consoleâlike experience. The company also âmarched out an armyâ of new gaming laptops and concept tech at CES 2026, signaling continued investment in highâend PC gaming hardware.
Razer pushes âAI gaming ecosystemâ with new CES 2026 lineup
Razer announced its boldest CES showcase yet, positioning a full **AIâdriven gaming ecosystem** spanning concepts, new products and enterprise partnerships. The company highlighted AIâpowered technologies, expansion into wearables and openâsource initiatives as key to transforming how players game and connect.
Razer also showed Project Madison, a multisensory gaming chair concept with reactive lighting, spatial audio and multiâzone haptics to sync with onâscreen action.
Neurable and HyperX reveal neurotechnologyâpowered gaming headset
Neurable announced a collaboration with HPâs HyperX brand on an **industryâfirst gaming headset using neurotechnology** to interpret brain activity in real time. The device is designed to help players improve focus and accuracy by combining AI with neuroscience, illustrating a new direction for performanceâenhancing gaming peripherals.
Bragg Gaming Group adopts âAIâfirstâ strategy via Golden Whale partnership
Bragg Gaming Group unveiled a strategic partnership with Golden Whale Productions, a specialist in iGaming data science, to drive an **âAIâfirstâ future** for its platform. The collaboration aims to use artificial intelligence to improve cost efficiency and operational excellence across Braggâs contentâdriven online gaming technology.
Reports suggest fresh round of Xboxârelated layoffs at Microsoft this month
Reports cited by gaming outlets indicate Microsoft is planning another **wave of layoffs** in January that could affect 5â10% of its global workforce, including the Xbox division. Coverage links the cuts to the companyâs heavy investment in AI, with Azure cloud, global sales and Xbox named as key areas, though Microsoft has not officially confirmed the plan and the reports are described as unverified.
UK games industry posts biggest revenue year since 2020
New data from the Entertainment Retailers Association shows UK consumers spent **ÂŁ5.4 billion** on gaming in 2025, up 7.4% yearâonâyear and the strongest growth since 2020. Mobile gaming was the key driver, while console downloads rose 11.5% and boxed games fell only 1%, leaving physical copies at just 5% of total UK games revenue.
Analysts pick Caesars, Flutter and Penn as top gaming stocks for 2026
In a 2026 outlook, Stifel analysts named **Caesars, Penn Entertainment and Flutter** (FanDuelâs parent) as âtop ideasâ among gaming and leisure stocks. The note highlights these operatorsâ positions in US sports betting and iGaming as catalysts for potential outperformance relative to peers this year.
New Game+ Showcase 2026 to feature 45 upcoming titles today
The **New Game+ Showcase 2026** is set to spotlight 45 games, including titles such as *The Blood of Dawnwalker* and *Crimson Desert*. The digital event continues the trend of publisherâagnostic showcases highlighting indie and midâtier projects, giving smaller studios global visibility.
Commentary: âVideo game winterâ easing but priceâsensitive gamers reshape market
Industry analysis suggests the recent **âvideo game winterâ** of sluggish sales and cautious spending is ending, but notes that 75% of players now say price strongly affects their buying decisions. The piece flags four key shifts to watch in 2026, including greater focus on efficient production cycles and valueâdriven offerings as gamers wait for discounts.
Opinion: 2000s game remakes define a major trend for 2026
A feature on current releases argues that 2026 has a clear trend of **remakes and remasters of 2000sâera games**, such as *Dragon Quest VII Reimagined* and the upcoming *Halo: Campaign Evolved* remake. The article contends that these projects succeed when they modernize visuals and controls while preserving core design, meeting strong demand from players who want classic games made accessible for new hardware.