AS Gaming — Gaming news, minus the noise. https://as-tech.cv/ AS Gaming covers gaming news, reviews, guides, esports and hardware — original reporting for players, in plain language. Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Review — The Best Air Combat Game of the Yearhttps://as-tech.cv/ace-combat-8-review.htmlWed, 14 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +000087 on OpenCritic and 92 from PC Gamer. Ace Combat 8 proves the arcade flight sim can still deliver one of the year's best action experiences. Battlefield 6 Hits Xbox Game Pass as Season 5 Adds Las Vegas Map and New Modeshttps://as-tech.cv/battlefield-6-game-pass.htmlWed, 14 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000A year after launch, Battlefield 6 joins the Game Pass catalog alongside Season 5: a Las Vegas map rotation, Server Browser, REDSEC Rapid Royale, and a Halloween event. Building a Budget 1440p Gaming PC in October 2026 Without Burning Your Wallethttps://as-tech.cv/budget-1440p-pc-build-2026.htmlWed, 14 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000GPU prices are insane right now. Here's how to build a capable 1440p gaming PC on a tight budget — plus smart strategies for surviving the 2026 GPU market. Don't Buy an RTX 5090 Right Now: Prices Hit $9,500 as Production Reportedly Endshttps://as-tech.cv/dont-buy-rtx-5090-right-now.htmlWed, 14 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000The $1,999-MSRP RTX 5090 now sells for $6,500–9,500, with reports Nvidia is ending production. Here's our October 2026 GPU market breakdown. 9 Gears of War: E-Day Tips So You Stop Dying in the First 5 Hourshttps://as-tech.cv/gears-of-war-e-day-beginner-tips.htmlWed, 14 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000New to E-Day and getting shredded? 9 practical tips on cover, active reload, weapon mods, and difficulty that make your first 5 hours far smoother. Gears of War: E-Day Review — The Best Shooting in the Series, Trapped in an Exhausting Campaignhttps://as-tech.cv/gears-of-war-e-day-review.htmlWed, 14 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000An 88 on Metacritic on the back of phenomenal gunplay — but a 20+ hour campaign has critics split. Here's our full verdict on the Gears prequel. GTA VI Is One Month Out: Everything You Need to Know Before November 19https://as-tech.cv/gta-vi-one-month-out.htmlWed, 14 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000One month to November 19, 2026. Preload opens November 12, pricing starts at $80, and the PC version remains a mystery — here's the full GTA VI status rundown. Road to M8: MPL ID Season 18 Playoffs Kick Off November 4 in Surabayahttps://as-tech.cv/mpl-id-season-18-playoffs-preview.htmlWed, 14 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000MPL ID Season 18's regular season ended with Team Liquid ID on top. Six teams fight for two M8 World Championship slots in Turkey — here's the lay of the land. VCT Champions Shanghai Grand Final October 18: Four Teams Left, One Trophyhttps://as-tech.cv/vct-champions-shanghai-grand-final-preview.htmlWed, 14 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000Valorant Champions 2026 hits finals weekend at the Mercedes-Benz Arena. LOUD vs Vitality, G2 vs 100 Thieves — and defending champs NRG are already out.