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How Many CPU Cores and Threads Do Modern Games Use?

Your 8-core CPU is mostly wasting power during gaming. Learn why most titles only use 4-6 threads while your expensive processor sits idle. Which games actually push limits?

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April 28, 2024

Nintendo Fiercely Denies AI Art Claims After Strange Mario Kart Billboards Stir Uproar

Did Nintendo just get caught using AI art in Mario Kart World? The company vehemently…

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May 17, 2025

Gamers Brace for $80 Games—And Most Say They’ll Pay Up

Game prices jump to $80, and you'll likely open your wallet anyway. Microsoft leads…

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May 17, 2025

Snag Your Spot in Dune: Awakening’s Beta Before It Vanishes

Arrakis beta slots are vanishing faster than water on a desert planet. Learn the…

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May 16, 2025

Boredom at Ubisoft Sparked Clair Obscur’s Unexpected Creative Rebellion

Developer boredom at Ubisoft birthed gaming's rebellious new child: Clair Obscur. When…

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May 16, 2025