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April 23
- Michael Bay is set to direct an OutRun film adaptation➀ After years of attempts, the film and TV industry has finally found a way to adapt video games into other mediums, with SEGA's Sonic the Hedgehog series as a successful example. ➁ Now, SEGA is looking to expand its filmography with a movie based on the classic 80s racing game OutRun, directed by Michael Bay. ➃ The adaptation is interesting because the OutRun series is not known for its storytelling, giving Universal more freedom in the adaptation without affecting the game's lore.
- Montech CENTURY II 1050W PSU Review➀ The Montech Century II 1050W PSU is reviewed, highlighting its competitive pricing, ATX 3.1 support, and 80 Plus Gold / Cybenetics Platinum certification. ➁ The unit features Smart Zero Fan Technology, Japanese capacitors, and a full modular design. ➂ It supports PCIe 5.1/ATX 3.1 standards and comes with a 10-year warranty.
- Death Stranding 2 previews will go live early next month➀ Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is one of the biggest PlayStation 5 console exclusives set to release in 2025; ➁ The preview embargo will be lifted early next month, allowing fans to hear more about the game; ➂ The official release is scheduled for June 26th, and the preview event is set for May 8th.
- Persona 4 Remake appears imminent as official website gets updated➀ The Persona 4 remake rumors are heating up as the official website gets updated; ➁ The domain P4RE.JP was registered in March, suggesting an upcoming announcement; ➂ ATLUS/SEGA has a history of releasing remakes and spin-offs, and the Persona 4 remake could be next.
- The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remaster passes 100,000 concurrent players in 2 hours➀ The much-anticipated Elder Scrolls Oblivion remaster has been released; ➁ It has seen an impressive number of players in just a few hours; ➂ The game currently has over 147,000 concurrent players on Steam, surpassing other major games released this year.
April 22
- Steel Seed, RuneScape: Dragonwilds and more get DLSS support➀ Nvidia announces support for DLSS in six new games; ➁ Steel Seed, a stealth-action adventure game, supports DLSS, Frame Generation, and Multi-Frame Generation; ➂ Tempest Rising and The Talos Principle: Reawakened also receive DLSS support.
- be quiet! targets PC-building newcomers with System Power 11 PSUs➀ be quiet! has launched its new System Power 11 series of power supplies targeting PC-building newcomers; ➁ The series includes 450W, 550W, 650W, and 750W models with ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 compatibility; ➂ All models are 80Plus Bronze certified and feature temperature-controlled fans for quiet operation.
- G.Skill launches first high-capacity 256GB U-DIMM memory kits➀ G.Skill has launched a new 256GB DDR5 memory kit; ➁ The kit includes four 64GB modules and is validated to run at DDR5-6000 with CL32 timings; ➂ The kit has been tested on AMD's latest hardware and is compatible with AMD EXPO memory overclock profiles.
- GAMEMAX unveils the Blade Concept PC case with open-frame layout➀ GAMEMAX showcases its most ambitious PC chassis yet with the Blade Concept; ➁ The case features a lion-inspired design and a semi-open-frame layout for high-end gaming builds; ➂ It includes a dust filtering mechanism, a modern swappable I/O panel, and supports ATX motherboards and 360mm radiators.
- More evidence points towards Switch 2 release of Assassin’s Creed Shadows➀ Assassin's Creed Shadows has received positive reviews and strong sales; ➁ There is strong evidence that the game will be released on the Nintendo Switch 2; ➂ The PEGI board has listed Assassin's Creed Shadows for the upcoming console, suggesting an official announcement is imminent.
- Sony’s PS5 rental service is a hit in Japan➀ Sony has launched a PS5 rental service in Japan; ➁ The service is achieving high utilization rates; ➂ GEO Corporation's rental service is particularly successful with nearly 100% utilization at half of the stores.
- Single-player games still sell more physical than digital➀ Throughout the latest console generation, physical disc sales have been continuously falling, but there remains a significant portion of players who prefer physical copies. ➁ In Europe, as much as 80% of sales are physical for some games, with new Nintendo games reaching 80% physical. ➂ The trend is also seen in PS5 sales, where 64% of games sold in Europe are physical. Single-player titles tend to have more physical sales.
- Escape From Tarkov will finally reach 1.0 this year➀ Escape From Tarkov is set to reach version 1.0 later this year; ➁ The game will receive monthly patches until August with new events, optimizations, and balance changes; ➂ The full game experience will be available on Steam after the 1.0 update.
April 21
- Bethesda confirms Oblivion Remastered reveal plans➀ Bethesda has officially confirmed The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered; ➁ The full reveal will take place on April 22nd; ➂ The remaster is developed by Virtuos with Unreal Engine 5 graphics.
- DOOM: The Dark Ages gets new story trailer ahead of May 15th launch➀ The new trailer reveals the Doom Slayer transported to a new semi-medieval realm; ➁ The game is a prequel to DOOM 2016; ➂ It will be available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S on May 15th.
- The Oblivion remake to require 121GB storage➀ The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is set to be officially announced; ➁ The game's Steam backend reveals a massive 120.94GB install size; ➂ The remastered version includes reworked assets and a new combat system.
- Intel Nova Lake-S processors will likely use a new socket➀ Intel's LGA-1851 platform may have a short lifespan, supporting only one generation of CPUs; ➁ Leaks suggest Intel is testing Nova Lake-S on a new LGA-1954 platform; ➂ The new platform is expected to support PCIe Gen5.
- New Intel Arc Battlemage GPUs appear to be on the way➀ Intel's Arc 'Battlemage' series has been generating attention; ➁ Despite updates from Intel's Graphics division being quiet, there are signs of new developments; ➂ Shipping manifests suggest a higher-end variant of the G21 chip and potential updates to the Battlemage GPU; ➃ Intel may be working on incorporating GDDR7 memory into its cards.
- AMD reportedly gearing up for RDNA 4 Radeon Pro graphics cards➀ AMD is reportedly preparing to launch a new Radeon Pro graphics card based on the Navi 48 architecture; ➁ The card is expected to feature 32GB of GDDR6 ECC memory; ➂ The official unveiling may occur at AMD's 'Advancing AI' event in June.
April 20
- Nvidia will host its Computex keynote on May 18th➀ Nvidia has announced its keynote for Computex 2025, scheduled for May 18th. ➁ The event is expected to focus on Artificial Intelligence. ➂ Nvidia's plans for the desktop PC market, including potential CPU announcements, may be discussed.
- Hogwarts Legacy patch adds FSR 3 and XeSS 2.0 with Frame Generation➀ Avalanche Software has released a new patch for Hogwarts Legacy, adding official support for AMD FSR 3 and Intel XeSS 2.0; ➁ The update includes integration for Intel's Low Latency (XeLL) and Frame Generation (XeFG) technologies; ➂ The patch addresses various bugs and improves the game's UI and raytracing performance.
- Chinese researchers develop non-volatile flash memory capable of 25 billion operations per second➀ Fudan University researchers have developed a new non-volatile flash memory technology named 'PoX'; ➁ This technology could revolutionize storage by bridging the performance gap between volatile and non-volatile memory; ➂ The memory operates at an incredible speed of 25 billion operations per second, significantly improving over the previous record.
- CD Projekt Red might revive multiplayer plans for Cyberpunk 2077 sequel➀ CD Projekt Red had ambitious plans for a GTA Online style multiplayer mode for Cyberpunk 2077, but scrapped them due to developmental challenges. ➁ The company is now reviving its multiplayer plans for the sequel, Project Orion. ➂ The development is shifting to Unreal Engine, which may facilitate the multiplayer implementation.
- More Battlefield Labs invites sent out ahead of next playtest➀ EA和DICE在下一轮测试前向Battlefield Labs的注册用户发送了新一轮的邀请；➁ Battlefield Labs作为DICE的新测试平台，旨在更早地收集玩家反馈；➂ 与之前在游戏发布前几周进行的beta测试相比，Battlefield Labs允许DICE在开发过程中更早地进行调整。
- The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered to include Knights of the Nine expansion➀ The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is expected to launch next week; ➁ The remaster will include all original game DLCs, such as Horse Armor, Shivering Isles questline, and Knights of the Nine; ➂ The game is remade with Unreal Engine 5, improved combat, and UI adjustments.
- Star Wars Zero Company isn’t coming out until 2026➀ Star Wars Zero Company was officially unveiled by EA, Respawn Entertainment, and Lucasfilm Games at Star Wars Celebration; ➁ The game is developed by Bit Reactor studios and set in the twilight of the Clone Wars; ➂ Players will command an elite squad of cunning operatives and face an emerging threat.
- Diablo is getting a Berserk crossover event➀ Blizzard has announced a crossover event between Diablo and Berserk; ➁ The event will feature Berserk skins for Diablo 4 and Diablo Immortal; ➂ The Barbarian class will receive armor inspired by Berserk's main character, Guts.
April 18
- Lian Li upgrades LANCOOL 207 Digital for 2025➀ Lian Li is updating the Lancool 207 for 2025 with a large, customizable LCD display on the front panel; ➁ The new LANCOOL 207 Digital features a 6-inch LCD with 720×1600 resolution, 60Hz refresh rate, and 500 nits brightness; ➂ The case includes four pre-installed fans and an innovative internal layout for optimal airflow and space utilization.
- Intel AI Playground software is now open source➀ Intel has released the source code for its AI Playground software, making it open source; ➁ The software is optimized for Intel Arc GPUs and integrated graphics solutions; ➂ It supports various Gen AI libraries and models, including Stable Diffusion 1.5 and Safetensor PyTorch LLMs.
- AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE will reportedly pack 3072 cores and 12GB of memory➀ AMD is reportedly preparing to unveil the Radeon RX 9070 GRE, a new graphics card in the RX 9000 series; ➁ The RX 9070 GRE is based on the Navi 48 architecture with 3072 cores and 12GB of GDDR6 memory; ➂ It is expected to have higher clock speeds than the RX 9070, potentially reaching 2.79GHz, and a compute performance of 17.1 TFLOPS.