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July 18
- Final Fantasy 14 drops support for Windows 10➀ Final Fantasy 14 will stop supporting Windows 10 in October; ➁ Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10, which will no longer receive updates; ➂ Users are recommended to upgrade to Windows 11.
- Infamous director would ‘love to work on more’➀ Nate Fox, the director of Infamous 1 & 2 and Infamous Second Son, expressed his desire to work on more games in the series or even re-release the original trilogy. ➁ The chances of a return for Infamous seem slim due to Sucker Punch's focus on Ghost of Yotei. ➂ Infamous series includes games from the PS3 generation and was dormant since the PS4 generation.
- Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate player count lower than Beyond Light launch➀ Since the release of The Final Shape last year, Destiny 2 has been struggling; ➁ The Edge of Fate, the first expansion in a year, has seen a significantly lower player count compared to The Final Shape; ➂ The peak concurrent player count for The Edge of Fate on Steam was 99,193, the lowest since its launch over five years ago.
- Mortal Kombat II film gets first official trailer ahead of October release➀ The Mortal Kombat series has a history of film adaptations, with two live-action releases in the 90s and a reboot in 2021. Despite mixed reviews for the recent film, Warner Bros. is committed to the franchise. The first official trailer for Mortal Kombat II has been released, highlighting the addition of Karl Urban as Johnny Cage. The film follows the fan-favorite champions in a battle against Shao Kahn's dark rule. ➁ The 2021 film received a 55% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and made $84 million, but also became HBO Max's most successful film launch. ➂ The sequel is set to release on October 24, 2025.
- The Witcher 3, Jedi: Survivor and more leaving PlayStation Plus next month➀ Sony has announced that a dozen games will be removed from PlayStation Plus Extra / Premium in August; ➁ The list includes major titles like Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and Bugsnax; ➂ The removal of The Witcher 3 is somewhat disappointing but not surprising given the recent addition of Cyberpunk 2077 to the service.
- Netflix’s Assassin’s Creed gets first development update in years➀ Netflix has confirmed the development of a live-action Assassin's Creed series; ➁ The series has been in development for five years; ➂ Roberto Patino and David Wiener are the creators and showrunners; ➃ The series focuses on human connection and the loss of such connections across cultures and time.
- AMD reveals Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9000WX specs and pricing➀ AMD reveals Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9000WX specs and pricing; ➁ The new generation of Threadripper Pro offers up to 96 Zen 5 CPU cores, improved AVX-512 support, and PCIe 5.0 connectivity; ➃ The flagship 96-core model is priced at $11,699.
July 17
- Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity revealed➀ The next major expansion for Guild Wars 2, 'Visions of Eternity', is set to launch on October 28th; ➁ A new Elite Specialization for every profession is introduced, with a beta event scheduled from August 20th to the 27th; ➂ The expansion adds new maps, mastery lines, and a Homestead Layout feature.
- EA FC 26 release date and PC system requirements announced➀ EA has announced the release date of EA FC 26 for PC; ➁ The game will feature two modes: Authentic Mode and Competitive Mode; ➂ Career mode introduces Manager Live Challenges with real-world football scenarios.
- NVIDIA RTX Features Explained – DLSS, Frame Gen, Reflex & More➀ This article discusses the evolution of PC gaming and NVIDIA's role in it since the launch of RTX GPUs in 2018. It focuses on NVIDIA's gaming features like Super Resolution, Frame Generation, and Reflex, explaining their impact on latency, frame rate, and image quality. ➁ The author emphasizes the importance of these features in enhancing the gaming experience beyond just raw FPS. ➂ The article concludes by highlighting the individual choice in enabling specific features and the unique aspects of PC gaming.
- Humble announces Devil May Cry franchise bundle➀ Humble is offering the Devil May Cry series for a heavily discounted price; ➁ The bundle includes the original trilogy and DMC: Devil May Cry; ➂ The full collection can be purchased for £14.81.
- Sonic Racing: Crossworlds comes to Switch 2 months after everywhere else➀ Sonic Racing: Crossworlds, the latest entry in SEGA's Kart Racing genre, is set to arrive on the 25th of September across all systems, with Switch 2 owners having to wait a few extra months. ➁ The game was announced during the Game Awards last year and confirmed for Switch 2 after its unveiling. ➂ SEGA revealed a staggered launch strategy for the Switch 2 version, with a digital release in Holiday 2025 and a physical release in Early 2026.
- Civilization VI is free on the Epic Games Store➀ The Epic Games Store is offering Civilization VI for free as part of its weekly free game program; ➁ The game is available for the next 7 days and includes the base game, 6 DLC packs, and 2 expansions; ➂ The Platinum Edition of the game is a great option for those looking to get into the Civilization series.
- HBO talks The Last of Us Season 3, release year and more➀ HBO's The Last of Us Season 2 has received mixed reviews; ➁ HBO and Max content CEO Casey Bloys discusses the future of Season 3; ➂ Neil Druckmann is stepping away after Season 2, with Craig Mazin taking over; ➃ The adaptation of TLOU Part II is planned for 2027, possibly in two or one season.
March 31
- Microsoft shares roadmap for upcoming Windows 11 features➀ Microsoft has unveiled a public Windows roadmap; ➁ The roadmap provides insights into the development process and details release timelines; ➂ It differentiates between device categories and outlines features for both Copilot+ PCs and standard Windows PCs.
- Prince of Persia The Lost Crown is coming to iOS and Android next month➀ Ubisoft announced the upcoming release of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown on iOS and Android; ➁ The game is set to launch on April 14th; ➂ The port will support 60 FPS on recent mobile devices and offers various control options.
- Satisfactory is finally getting controller support and much more in next update➀ Satisfactory is receiving a 1.1 update with new features; ➁ Controller support is a highlight; ➂ The update includes additions like photo mode, new conveyor belts, and more.
- Sony shares new details on Sucker Punch Productions’ Ghost of Yotei➀ Sony has provided new details on Sucker Punch Productions' upcoming Ghost of Yotei; ➁ The game is set to release in 2025 and is being developed for PlayStation 5 with enhanced performance and visuals; ➂ New mechanics, gameplay improvements, and weapons are being introduced for the protagonist Atsu.
- The Legend of Zelda film will in fact be an entire trilogy, claims insider➀ An insider claims that the upcoming Legend of Zelda film will be part of a trilogy; ➁ The films are reportedly set to release within 6 years; ➂ This could mean Nintendo's plans for the Zelda film are more expansive than initially thought.
- Leakers offer a ton of updates on Xbox games coming to PS5➀ Leakers provide updates on Xbox games coming to PS5; ➁ Microsoft confirms Forza Horizon 5 and Indiana Jones and The Great Circle for PS5; ➂ Starfield was planned for PS5 release last year; ➃ Halo's addition to PlayStation still seems to be going ahead.
- Naughty Dog has a second mystery game in development right now➀ Naughty Dog has been relatively quiet since the release of The Last of Us Part II in 2020; ➁ it is reported that they are working on a second secret project, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, and another mystery game; ➂ the mystery game has been in development for three years and is being headed by Shaun Escayg.
March 30
- Nvidia is requiring manufacturers to share TDP of laptops powered by RTX 50 GPUs➀ Nvidia is requiring manufacturers to disclose detailed graphics power specifications for laptops with GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs; ➁ This move aims to eliminate ambiguity surrounding hidden performance limitations; ➂ Clear TGP and TDP figures empower consumers to make informed purchasing decisions.
- ‘high-end’ Intel Battlemage GPU was reportedly cancelled in late 2024➀ The high-end 'Battlemage' GPU from Intel was reportedly cancelled in late 2024; ➁ The cancellation of the higher-end 'Battlemage' GPU may lead to speculation about the upcoming 'Celestial' discrete GPUs; ➂ No new information about the 'Celestial' project is available at this time.
- European retailer selling RTX 50 GPUs with missing ROPs as B-stock➀ Several RTX 50 series GPUs have been found with missing ROPs, leading to lower performance. ➁ A European retailer, Alternate, has listed these defective GPUs as 'B stock' at the same price as their fully functional counterparts. ➂ Consumers cannot return these cards for a full ROPs version, but standard EU consumer protection laws still apply.
- KitGuru Games: The Genius Casting of Kaitlyn Dever in HBO’s The Last of Us➀ The article discusses the casting of Kaitlyn Dever as Abby in HBO's The Last of Us Season 2; ➁ It reflects on the original fan-casting for the film adaptation and the anticipation surrounding it; ➂ The author analyzes the significance of Dever's casting as Abby, a polarizing character, and its potential impact on viewers' interpretations of the story's themes.
March 28
- Nintendo teases upgraded ‘Switch 2 Edition’ games➀ Nintendo announced a new digital game handling system with the Switch Virtual Card system; ➁ The system allows players to share digital games with friends and family under certain limitations; ➂ The FAQ page hints at the transition from Switch 1 to Switch 2, indicating that some major Switch titles will be updated for the new hardware.
- Ubisoft spins off Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry and Rainbow Six to new subsidiary company➀ Ubisoft is spinning off its most valuable IPs, Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six, into a new subsidiary; ➁ Tencent will acquire a 25% stake in the new company; ➂ The move aims to boost the franchises' global status and accelerate internal changes.
- Simplified Chinese becomes the most-used language on Steam➀ Black Myth Wukong's success in China has led to Simplified Chinese becoming the most-used language on Steam; ➁ The new user stats from Steam show that Simplified Chinese accounts for 33.7% of active accounts, with English at 33.5%; ➂ The popularity of PC gaming in China is attributed to the government's control over home consoles.
- inZOI has removed Denuvo DRM ahead of launch➀ inZOI has removed Denuvo DRM ahead of its launch; ➁ The decision was made due to growing concerns about the impact of Denuvo on game stability and performance; ➂ The team at inZOI Studio has been transparent about the reasons for the change.
- MSI MAG B850 Tomahawk Max WiFi Review➀ The MSI MAG B850 Tomahawk Max WiFi motherboard is reviewed, highlighting its similarities with the more expensive MAG X870 Tomahawk WiFi and its compelling features at a low price. ➁ Key features include a flagship VRM design, EZ PCIe release, and fast storage options. ➂ Performance testing includes CPU and gaming benchmarks, showcasing the board's capabilities.
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