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April 9
- Diablo 4 roadmap reveals upcoming seasons and teases new expansion➀ Blizzard has revealed the roadmap for Diablo 4, detailing upcoming updates and teasing 2026's expansion; ➁ Season 8 starts with Belial's return, introducing a new event 'apparition incursion'; ➂ Season 9 brings Horadric powers and dungeon escalation, with console keyboard & mouse support; ➃ Season 10 features Chaos-themed abilities and an overhaul of Infernal Hordes.
- Nintendo cancels Switch 2 pre-orders in more regions➀ Nintendo cancels pre-orders for Switch 2 in more regions due to new tariffs; ➁ The original pre-order date of April 9th is delayed; ➂ Nintendo confirms the delay in Canada as well, with the launch date unchanged.
- OG Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 and 3 have been rated in Australia➀ The Australian Classification Board has listed both Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Modern Warfare 3. ➁ The titles are labeled as cross-gen, with MW2 featuring a 'PS5 Cross-Gen Edition'. ➂ Rumors suggest a major Game Pass update is coming soon.
- Switch 2’s game-key cards will be more user-friendly than expected➀ The official unveiling of the Nintendo Switch 2 has sparked controversies, but one of its features, the game-key cards, is expected to be more user-friendly. ➁ These cards serve as a DRM check and allow users to download game data from the Nintendo eShop. ➂ Nintendo confirmed that these cards will be easily shareable and resellable, which is a positive change from previous systems.
- EA Sports games on Switch 2 will aim for parity “as much as the hardware allows”➀ EA Sports has faced criticism for its Switch versions of games, lacking year-on-year tech enhancements; ➁ EA has not confirmed if the Switch 2 versions of EA FC and Madden NFL will include these enhancements; ➂ EA representatives stated that both experiences are being built for the new platform, aiming for feature parity 'as much as the hardware allows'.
April 8
- Nintendo wants £65 for Switch 2 ports like Zelda: Breath of the Wild➀ Nintendo Switch 2 games are expected to cost around £65 at launch; ➁ UK retailers like Argos, Smyths, and John Lewis have started advertising pre-order prices for titles like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild; ➂ Upgrade packs are available for existing Switch owners to purchase the Switch 2 edition of some games.
- Four more titles upgrade to DLSS 4 this week➀ The next batch of titles to upgrade to DLSS 4 has been announced; ➁ The new RTX 50-exclusive feature of DLSS 4 is Multi-Frame Generation; ➂ Wild Assault and The Finals are among the games receiving the update this week.
- Reviews for Season 2 of HBO’s The Last of Us are now live➀ Reviewers have praised the second season of HBO’s The Last of Us, with a 93% Rotten Tomato score; ➁ Critics have highlighted the show as a successful adaptation; ➂ Some complaints include the incomplete feeling of the story due to its split into multiple seasons.
- KitGuru Games: Nintendo Switch 2 (and the Hubris in Being First Place)➀ The article discusses the unveiling of the Nintendo Switch 2 and the negative reactions to its pricing and features; ➁ It compares Nintendo's decisions to past mistakes by Sony and Microsoft; ➂ The author argues that Nintendo's focus on high prices and lack of innovation could harm its future success.
- Nintendo Switch 2 does not feature an achievement system➀ Nintendo has refused to implement an achievement system on their systems, including the Switch 2; ➁ Nintendo confirmed that the Switch 2 won't introduce any achievement system; ➂ The upcoming companion app for The Legend of Zelda will include in-app trophies, but not native to the system.
- Palit RTX 5070 GamingPro OC Review➀ The review introduces the Palit RTX 5070 GamingPro OC, comparing it to its predecessor and competitors; ➁ Discusses the specifications and features of the RTX 5070, including its GPU architecture, clock speeds, memory configuration, and power consumption; ➂ Provides an in-depth analysis of the card's performance in various games and benchmarks, along with its cooling and noise levels.
- A24’s Death Stranding film has found its Writer/Director➀ A24's Death Stranding film adaptation has found its writer/director, Mustafa Mahmoud; ➁ The project is a collaboration with indie distributor A24; ➂ Michael Sarnoski, known for 'A Quiet Place: Day One', will direct the film.
- No More Heroes 2 gets surprise PC update after 4 years➀ No More Heroes 2 receives a significant patch after 4 years on PC; ➁ The update includes full keyboard and mouse support, gamepad rebinding, and stability fixes; ➂ The patch addresses issues that were present from the game's initial release in 2021.
April 7
- Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti makes first benchmark database appearance➀ The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti has made its first appearance in the benchmark database, with early leaks coming from FurMark. ➁ The benchmark entries suggest that the GPU is not significantly different in performance from the RTX 4060 Ti. ➃ The RTX 5060 Ti is expected to launch within the following weeks, with a rumored default TDP of 180W.
- Switch 2 cartridges only go up to 64GB in storage➀ The Switch 2's game cartridges are limited to a maximum of 64GB of storage; ➁ Despite the hype, this decision has raised concerns among long-time fans; ➂ The current largest first-party title for Switch 2 is Mario Kart World at 23.4GB.
- Nintendo addresses Switch 2 Joy-Con drift concerns➀ The Nintendo Switch was successful but faced issues with Joy-Con drift; ➁ Nintendo Switch 2 is said to have fixed the issue; ➂ Nintendo's hardware design lead, Tetsuya Sasaki, mentioned the new Joy-Con controllers are designed for bigger and smoother movement; ➃ A spokesperson mentioned redesigned control sticks for improved durability.
- Sims-like inZOI has sold over 1 million copies➀ inZOI has sold over 1 million copies since its release; ➁ The game has received 'Very Positive' reviews on Steam; ➂ inZOI has seen a peak concurrent player count of 87 thousand players.
- The Rogue Prince of Persia gets massive content update ahead of price hike➀ The Rogue Prince of Persia receives a major content update, The Unleashed Army Update, ahead of its 1-year anniversary; ➁ The update includes new elite enemies, a rework of 'Awakening', and various performance improvements; ➂ The game's price will increase from $19.99 to $24.99 in May.
- PCSpecialist Zircon Nova R Prebuilt (9070 XT/9700X) Review➀ The Zircon Nova R desktop from PCSpecialist features an AMD Ryzen 7 9700X processor and a Gigabyte Radeon RX 9070 XT graphics card, paired with 32GB of RAM, a 2TB SSD, and a Gigabyte AORUS Elite WiFi 7 motherboard. The review assesses its gaming performance at 1440p and 4K resolutions. ➁ The system delivers good 1440p gaming performance but struggles with 4K, requiring optimization for smooth gameplay. ➂ The build quality is excellent with great cable management, but the memory could be faster.
- Nintendo Switch 2’s LCD screen is rather rudimentary, despite HDR support➀ The Nintendo Switch 2's screen, despite supporting 1080p resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and HDR, is criticized for its basic LCD screen. ➁ The screen uses traditional edge-lit lighting instead of Full Array Local Dimming or mini-LED, leading to light-bleed and reduced contrast. ➂ The screen is an improvement over the original Switch but falls short of the Switch OLED's quality.
April 6
- CPU-Z data shows 8-core CPUs are currently the most popular PC processors➀ CPU-Z validation results for Q1 2025 show an increase in popularity of eight-core processors, now accounting for 24.7% of all validations. ➁ The trend reflects the growing demand for multi-threaded performance in various computing environments. ➂ Intel maintains market dominance with 56.3% of validations, while AMD captures 43.7% of the market share.
- Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti prices will reportedly match RTX 4060 Ti➀ Nvidia is reportedly preparing to launch the GeForce RTX 5060 graphics cards; ➁ The RTX 5060 series is expected to include the RTX 5060 Ti in both 16GB and 8GB configurations; ➂ Nvidia may maintain pricing parity with the previous generation, similar to the RTX 4060 Ti's launch pricing.
- Intel and TSMC reportedly forming an alliance➀ Intel and TSMC are reportedly forming an alliance with a preliminary agreement for a joint venture involving Intel's fabs; ➁ TSMC is considering acquiring a 20% stake in Intel's fabs; ➂ The ownership structure of the new entity is unclear, with conflicting reports on control and TSMC's influence over Intel's fabs.
- From Software boss addresses fan concerns after multiplayer game announcements➀ FromSoftware, known for its single-player games, is venturing into multiplayer with two new titles; ➁ Elden Ring: Nightreign is a co-op spin-off, and The Duskbloods is a new multiplayer game for Nintendo Switch 2; ➂ Studio boss Hidetaka Miyazaki reassures fans that single-player games are still a priority.
- Eidos reportedly pitching new Deus Ex game but struggling to find publisher➀ Eidos-Montreal has been struggling to get a new Deus Ex game approved by Embracer Group; ➁ The studio recently announced layoffs, raising concerns among fans; ➂ Eidos-Montreal is actively seeking external partners and publishers for the new game, indicating that Embracer Group is not interested in funding the project.
- Battlefield 6 may include Battle Royale mode and ‘Battlefield Pro’ membership➀ EA is reportedly planning to reintroduce the Battlefield Premium system as 'Battlefield Pro'; ➁ This subscription will offer seasonal battle passes, instant unlocks, and XP boosts; ➂ Dataminers have also found references to a new battle royale mode for the game.
- The Oblivion Remake is reportedly releasing this month➀ The Oblivion Remake is rumored to be releasing this month; ➁ The game is being developed by Virtuos, known for co-developing AAA titles; ➂ The remake is expected to use Unreal Engine 5 and may feature a new combat system.
April 3
- Intel Panther Lake CPUs are now set to release in 2026➀ Intel's Panther Lake CPUs are now scheduled for release in 2026; ➁ The new roadmap reveals a focus on mobile market initially; ➂ Panther Lake is a blend of Lunar Lake's power efficiency and Arrow Lake's performance.
- Nintendo confirms Switch 2’s custom Nvidia chip supports DLSS and Ray Tracing➀ Nintendo has confirmed that the GPU of the Switch 2 console supports ray tracing and DLSS; ➁ Nintendo has not revealed the detailed specifications of the chip, but confirmed the use of DLSS and ray tracing capabilities; ➂ The performance of the Switch 2 with ray tracing enabled is uncertain without technical specifications, but some titles are expected to support up to 120FPS and 4K/HDR.
- New DDR5 speed record set with XPG Lancer RGB DDR5 memory➀ XPG, a gaming brand of Adata, has set a new DDR5 memory overclocking world record at 12,762 MT/s in collaboration with Gigabyte; ➁ The record was achieved by Gigabyte's expert overclocker HiCookie using a Z890 Aorus Tachyon Ice motherboard, 24 GB XPG Lancer RGB DDR5 RAM, and an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K CPU; ➂ The system was cooled with liquid nitrogen.