Gaming
Save Points and Memory Cards: The History of Gaming Storage
Ever since the first high score was recorded in a Space Invaders arcade cabinet, saving progress has been at the core of video games. Whether it’s time to take a break, or time to try a risky maneuver, data storage has been there for gamers. But how did the industry get from the battery-operated cartridges of the […]
September 12, 2023 • 6 min read Technology
SSD Heatsink: Hot Data, Cool Storage
Look inside most modern computers, and you’ll see a horde of heatsinks crowning different devices. But until now, SSDs weren’t one of them. In fact, SSDs were considered a cooler alternative to PC hard drives, as they had a lower power draw and no friction from moving parts. However, as SSDs continue to push the […]
August 24, 2022 • 6 min read Products
With the SN850X, WD_BLACK Pushes the Limits for Gamers
WD_BLACK continues to push limts in gaming by innovating with the gamer in mind, delivering unmatched performance to give gamers an edge.
May 17, 2022 • 5 min read Products
Changing the Game: eSports in Schools
Esports, once reserved for elite gamers and large competitions in arenas, are on the rise at high schools and universities worldwide.
January 5, 2022 • 7 min read Data
Where Fantasy Becomes Reality: What Data Can Teach Us about Sport
Data uncovers new ways for people to love and understand sport, making connections deeper and more widespread than ever before.
September 30, 2021 • 7 min read Data
The Next Game-Changer Is in the Cloud
What's so special about cloud gaming's potential? The potential there could revolutionize the gaming industry.
March 3, 2021 • 9 min read Technology
What Is “Next-Gen”? How SSDs are Shaping Gaming’s Evolution
Ubiquity of SSDs is empowering a major shift in gaming that will change how games are made and how people play them.
February 10, 2021 • 8 min read Technology
Lual Mayen Talks Gaming for Good
For 22 years, Lual Mayen grew up in a refugee camp in northern Uganda. Now, he's an award-winning developer who is gaming for good. Hear his story.
June 3, 2020 • 4 min read Data
For Retro Gamers, the Emulator vs. Virtualization Debate Rages On
Modern emulators and virtualization are returning retro games to their former glory, giving seamless gameplay to classic titles. We explore here.
May 12, 2020 • 5 min read Data
The Latest from WD_BLACK: Performance Drives, Purpose-Built for Gaming
Gamers often feel the pain of deciding which old games to delete in order to make room for new favorites. WD_BLACK enables the gaming world to solve these challenges and more.
September 11, 2019 • 5 min read Data