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Last updated: August 29, 2026, 10:07 PM ET

Gaming

Rockstar finally confirmed that a single playthrough of GTA 6 takes roughly 80 hours, according to co-studio head Rob Nelson. Elsewhere, Konami’s president has confirmed reboot plans for the Castlevania franchise, riding the wave of nostalgia-driven remakes. Over at Panache Games, developers of 1666: Amsterdam, the studio has dropped generative AI assets after community backlash, walking back its earlier AI-art statement.

PC Hardware & Software

Microsoft has acknowledged that the Windows 11 optional update KB5120998 is breaking mouse cursors for some users, a bug it now admits to after reports surfaced. Intel, meanwhile, has confirmed through internal tools that the upcoming Nova Lake-S desktop processors will use an LGA1954 socket, solidifying earlier socket rumors. At Gamescom 2026, Thermaltake showcased its CAPO X dual-system tower, the Stage 450 TG cases, and new Dock Power PSUs, an extended lineup that also includes cooling and peripherals.