HardwareFreaks - Hardware News https://hardware.nrgnews.net/ Hardware News Sun, 05 Jul 2026 23:13:58 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.1 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/hardware-icon-512-150x150.png HardwareFreaks - Hardware News https://hardware.nrgnews.net/ 32 32 Another player has swiped a colossal discount on GTA 6, paying just $2 thanks to a forgotten Best Buy card https://hardware.nrgnews.net/another-player-has-swiped-a-colossal-discount-on-gta-6-paying-just-2-thanks-to-a-forgotten-best-buy-card/ Sun, 05 Jul 2026 23:13:58 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/another-player-has-swiped-a-colossal-discount-on-gta-6-paying-just-2-thanks-to-a-forgotten-best-buy-card/ The countdown is officially on. With only 139 days separating us from the release of Grand Theft Auto 6, the anticipation is palpable, and with it comes a quest for the best deal possible. For many gamers, this exciting moment has turned into an opportunity to practice some serious financial savvy before diving into Vice […]

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]]> Xbox announces ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ scheme as console prices are raised AGAIN https://hardware.nrgnews.net/xbox-announces-buy-now-pay-later-scheme-as-console-prices-are-raised-again/ Sat, 27 Jun 2026 01:19:53 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/xbox-announces-buy-now-pay-later-scheme-as-console-prices-are-raised-again/ The gaming landscape in 2026 is proving to be less about boundless fun and more about a relentless climb in the price tag. From PlayStation and Nintendo to Steam and Xbox, hardware prices have been on a continuous upward trajectory, making the dream of getting into the next generation of gaming increasingly expensive. Microsoft recently […]

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]]> The grim industry summer continues as EA lays off staff ahead of $55 billion sale to Saudi Arabia, likely to soothe the sting of its $20 billion debt https://hardware.nrgnews.net/the-grim-industry-summer-continues-as-ea-lays-off-staff-ahead-of-55-billion-sale-to-saudi-arabia-likely-to-soothe-the-sting-of-its-20-billion-debt/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:23:55 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/the-grim-industry-summer-continues-as-ea-lays-off-staff-ahead-of-55-billion-sale-to-saudi-arabia-likely-to-soothe-the-sting-of-its-20-billion-debt/ The Game Industry’s Wild Ride: Layoffs, Buyouts, and Shifting Power The video game landscape is currently experiencing a seismic shift, marked by massive corporate maneuvers that feel less like standard business operations and more like a tidal wave sweeping over the entire AAA gaming world. From the rumored shuttering of major studios to colossal acquisitions […]

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