Gaming

TEKKEN 8 adds three new characters to its fighter roster

The launch cast for the game is now complete!

Published

November 20, 2023

Gab Orlina

With TEKKEN 8 entering the market in a few months, BANDAI NAMCO is pulling out all the stops on the last set of fighters. Apart from the key returnees, three new characters will enter the fray when the game comes out on all next-gen consoles and on the PC on January 26, 2024. Here’s a brief introduction on who they are and how they could potentially fit within the game’s overarching plot:

The Peruvian Coffee Queen, Azucena

Announced during EVO 2023, Azucena joins the battle hailing all the way from the mountains in Peru. While working on her father’s coffee farm within the mountains, she also dedicated herself to the practice of mixed martial arts. On her quest to expand her coffee business and having been a champion MMA fighter, she partakes in The King of Iron Fist Tournament for a more global audience.

Players who have yet to try her during the Closed Beta Tests will be in for a treat due to her high-octane move set mixed with MMA grapples. Also, her relatively small stature and nimble movements allow for easier manuevrability during close encounters. We wouldn’t necessarily call her an Eddy/Christie type of character in the movements, but she’s got the moves and the power to back it up.

UN Independent Forces Legend, Victor Chevalier

Another new character joining the ranks is a man named Victor Chevalier from France. As a descendant of a noble knight, Victor followed the footsteps of his father to become an agent of peace. This vision led him to enlist in the French Navy. He eventually joined the United Nations in the fight for world peace.

Similar to characters like Yoshimitsu, Victor also has an arsenal of weapons that he brings to the battlefield. However, it isn’t the main thing that makes up his entire fighting style as he engages in more close range combat. Dubbed as the “Super Spy Close-Quarters Battle” style, he will often take the fight straight to his opponents with powerful hits left and right. Also, he incorporates elements of ninjutsu that certainly elevate his style of play a bit more.

Mishima Polytechnical’s Mystery, Reina

Dubbed as “Purple Lightning,” Reina is the final character announced for the main roster of TEKKEN 8. Not much is known about her other than the fact that she attends school at the Mishima Polytechnical School during this time. Similarly, her fighting style isn’t pretty clear. Her trailer shows off a bit of that lightning-induced power in each of her moves.

What’s interesting about her, though, is her rather great fascination towards our main characters in Jin and Kazuya. During their individual cutscenes, Reina offers a look of familiarity. However, neither Jin nor Kazuya know who she is. We’ll just have to wait and see come January on how she is involved in this entire Mishima-Kazama storyline.

TEKKEN 8 comes out on January 26, 2024 for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and PC.

Gaming

LG unveils UltraGear evo, redefines 5K gaming with AI Upscaling

Next-gen gaming displays

Published

February 18, 2026

GadgetMatch

LG Electronics has introduced the UltraGear evo, a new premium gaming monitor brand. It was first debuted at CES 2026.

The UltraGear evo line includes 5K-and-above resolution gaming displays in OLED, MiniLED, and ultra-wide formats. They are designed to deliver high definition, speed, and immersive gameplay.

To make things work, LG developed the world’s first 5K AI Upscaling technology. This on-device AI solution enhances content in real time without requiring GPU upgrades.

The three primary offerings are the 39GX950B, 27GM950B, and 52G930B. Here’s a quick breakdown for each:

39GX950B

39-inch 5K2K OLED gaming monitor
AI Scene Optimization
AI Sound
Dual Mode
Allows users to switch between high-res 165Hz and ultra-fast 330Hz

27GM950B

World’s first 5K New MiniLED gaming monitor
Significantly reduces blooming using 2,304 local dimming zones
Zero Optical Distance technology
Supports 5K AI Upscaling, Dual Mode up to 330Hz

52G930B

Massive 52-inch display
240Hz refresh rate
Panoramic 12:9 viewing experience
1000R curvature

LG positions the new UltraGear evo lineup as a major leap forward in gaming displays. They eliminate trade-offs between brightness, contrast, speed, and screen size.

The lineup will again be showcased at CES 2026, including a “Dream Setup” installation and racing simulation using the 39-inch model.

An additional UltraGear GX7 (27GX790B) will be launched globally. It is a 27-inch QHD Tandem OLED gaming monitor with 540Hz refresh rate and Dual Mode support.

Gaming

PlayStation 6 reportedly delayed to 2029 because of RAM shortage

The Switch 2 might also get a price hike this year.

Published

February 18, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

The current console generation is arguably a tepid one, especially compared to preceding generations. Though the PlayStation 5 certainly has its certified hits, it’s difficult to classify the home console as a quintessential piece of hardware that everyone must own. All eyes are now on what comes next, the PlayStation 6. However, because of an ongoing RAM shortage, those curious eyes might have to wait a little bit longer.

As you probably know, an ongoing RAM shortage is currently terrorizing the entire tech world. Upcoming devices are getting delayed, and currently available ones are expecting a price increase sometime this year. The unannounced PlayStation 6 is reportedly part of the first group.

According to Bloomberg, the shortage has pushed the projected release of the next console to 2028 or 2029. The delay is apparently disruptive to Sony’s plans.

There aren’t a lot of rumors swirling around the PlayStation 6 yet. However, the absence of news, coupled with anticipated titles like the remake of the God of War trilogy far off into the future, hints that PlayStation is waiting for the right time.

On the other hand, the same report claims that the Nintendo Switch 2 is part of the second group of RAM shortage victims. That is, Nintendo is reportedly considering a price hike for the currently available console this year.

To be clear, neither Nintendo nor Sony have confirmed anything happening to their respective consoles, current or otherwise. However, the shortage is a very real thing. Even if its effects aren’t readily felt now, it’s still expected to spread throughout the industry in the medium term.

Gaming

Star Wars: Galactic Racer shows off new gameplay at State of Play

Podracing returns

Published

February 15, 2026

GadgetMatch

Star Wars: Galactic Racer made a fresh appearance at Sony’s State of Play, revealing new gameplay ahead of its 2026 launch.

The new trailer highlights high-speed races across both new and familiar planets from the Star Wars galaxy. It also confirms the return of podracing, the franchise’s most iconic motorsport, alongside a wider range of repulsorcraft built for different racing styles.

Players step into the role of Shade, a lone pilot drawn into the Galactic League. The league operates outside the law in the Outer Rim and is currently controlled by Kestar Bool, a powerful and corrupt figure. With his league on the brink of collapse, organizer Darius Pax turns to Shade to fight back and reclaim control.

The campaign features a branching structure. Choices affect events, alliances, and access to parts, tools, and upgrades. Players can experiment with landspeeders, skim speeders, speeder bikes, and podracers, then fine-tune each vehicle with the help of mechanic Hibi.

Beyond the story, the game offers multiple modes. Online races support up to 12 players across several competitive formats. Arcade mode focuses on instant action, time trials, and leaderboard runs. Scenarios mode introduces unique challenges, from practice sessions on new tracks to demanding races designed to test mastery and precision.

Star Wars: Galactic Racer launches on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC in 2026.