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August 15

• Xbox's current situation reminiscent of SEGA Dreamcast fiasco, ex-PlayStation boss says
  Ex-PlayStation boss Shawn Layden thinks current Xbox hardware isn't 'persuasive' enough to win over gamers and resurrect the Xbox 360 console glory days. Continue reading at TweakTown
• ChatGPT-5 just beat Pokémon Red in record time for an AI - 3x faster than GPT-o3 managed
  ChatGPT-5 completed Pokémon Red in 6,470 steps, compared to 18,184 steps for GPT-o3 - but the best humans are still way faster. Continue reading at TweakTown
• Roblox officially responds to banning a YouTuber that exposes child predators
  Roblox has responded to the community outrage following the platform's ban of a YouTuber who hunts child predators operating on Roblox. Continue reading at TweakTown
• Call of Duty Black Ops 7 leaks: Nintendo Switch 2 version and release date
  A prominent leaker has revealed there won't be a Nintendo Switch 2 version of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 at launch, and its release date. Continue reading at TweakTown
• iPhone 17 Pro starts at $1049, $50 more than iPhone 16 Pro but double the base storage at 256GB
  Apple's new iPhone 17 Pro is rumored to have a starting price of $1049, which is $50 more than the iPhone 16 Pro, but it'll have double the base storage. Continue reading at TweakTown
• Apple Vision Pro 2 leaks suggest it'll indeed feature an upgraded M5 processor inside
  Apple's next-gen Vision Pro 2 headset leak confirms higher-end M5 processor, expect more performance, better battery life, and more soon. Continue reading at TweakTown
• MaxSun's new Arc Pro B60 Dual 48GB ships next week, new Intel dual-GPU card costs $1200
  MaxSun's upcoming Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual 48GB graphics card will cost $1200, with the dual-GPU rocking 48GB VRAM card to begin shipping next week. Continue reading at TweakTown
• ASUS introduces Dual GeForce RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti White Edition GPUs
  ASUS has launched new White Edition models for its ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 Series, including OC models that offer increased Boost Clock speeds. Continue reading at TweakTown
• AMD next-gen Zen 7 CPUs coming to AM5 socket says leaker: 32C/64T Zen 7 chips on AM5 in 2028
  AMD's next-generation Zen 7 processors will reportedly work on current AM5 socket, meaning next-gen 32C/64T Zen 7-based Ryzen CPUs for AM5 mobo owners. Continue reading at TweakTown
• OLED monitor shipments are up 86%, and it's all thanks to PC gaming
  OLED shipments are predicted to grow by 86% in 2025, driven by the PC gaming, with the Europe and China markets expected to see the biggest impact. Continue reading at TweakTown
• Intel's next-gen Core Ultra 9 385K performance leaks: up to 10% faster than 285K in gaming
  Intel's new Arrow Lake Refresh CPU performance teased, with leaks suggesting the Intel Core Ultra 9 385K will be between 7-10% faster in gaming. Continue reading at TweakTown
• HyperX Cloud Alpha 2 Wireless headset has a programmable RGB Base Station
  HP has announced a new line of HyperX audio devices for games that includes two new 'Cloud' wireless gaming headsets and two new microphones. Continue reading at TweakTown
• GeForce NOW library expands with classic PC games like Heretic, Dawn of War, and more
  Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War, Heretic, Hexen, and Crash Bandicoot. The nostalgia is strong in this week's GeForce NOW cloud gaming library update. Continue reading at TweakTown
• GPD Win 5 gaming handheld announced: powered by AMD Strix Halo APU, gaming benchmarks released
  GPD officially announces its new Win 5 gaming handheld: world's most powerful gaming handheld powered by AMD Strix Halo APU, RDNA 3.5 GPU, 128GB RAM. Continue reading at TweakTown
• Diablo 4's next class could have leaked, and it's a classic from Diablo 2
  Reports indicate that Blizzard could add in the fan-favorite Paladin class from Diablo 2 into the newer Diablo 4, possibly with a season 11 update. Continue reading at TweakTown
• US government will use 15% sales tax on NVIDIA and AMD AI GPUs to China to pay down debt
  The US government will use its 15% sales tax on NVIDIA and AMD chips sold to China to pay down US debt, in a new strategic move from the Trump admin. Continue reading at TweakTown

August 14

• Vince Zampella might use Battlefield 6's Portal creator to recruit amateur game devs
  DICE wants to low-key use Battlefield 6's Portal user-generated content machine to recruit devs, the same way Bethesda will hire Elder Scrolls modders. Continue reading at TweakTown
• Apple's upcoming Pixar Lamp-style AI robot launches in 2027: to redefine industry standards
  Apple's upcoming tabletop robot expected in 2027, revolutionizing personal interactions with AI with a 7-inch iPad-style display, and a moveable arm. Continue reading at TweakTown
• Ex-PlayStation boss says Game Pass may not be healthy for game developers
  Former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden shares more disapproving opinions on Xbox Game Pass, saying that the subscription doesn't actually create value. Continue reading at TweakTown
• Battlefield 6 bench: 9800X3D is 30% faster than 14900K at 1080p, hardly any difference at 4K
  Battlefield 6 tests confirm AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D is up to 30% faster than the Core i9-14900K, but barely any difference for gaming at 4K. Continue reading at TweakTown
• Star Wars Genesis mods transform Starfield into an epic Star Wars RPG
  Bethesda RPGs get a new lease on life thanks to mod support, and this ambitious Starfield modlist completely transforms the game into a Star Wars sim. Continue reading at TweakTown
• Trump admin considers taking a stake in Intel to boost US semiconductor manufacturing prowess
  Trump administration discussing taking a US stake in Intel, would help the company expand its domestic semiconductor manufacturing. Continue reading at TweakTown
• Tekken 8 probably won't come to Switch 2 any time soon, and the reason comes down to money
  Releasing a demanding fighting game like Tekken 8 on the Nintendo Switch 2 would 'be a lot of work,' which means lots of spending, and Namco may not do it. Continue reading at TweakTown
• Petition for Roblox CEO's removal hits 50K signatures after growing community outrage
  A petition calling for the removal of Roblox CEO David Baszucki has reached more than 50,000 signatures following Roblox's latest controversy. Continue reading at TweakTown
• Leaked iPhone 17 Air dummy unit compared to iPhone 16 Pro in new video
  A video has leaked of the iPhone 17 Air being compared to the iPhone 16 Pro, showcasing the thin new design and new pill-shaped camera bar. Continue reading at TweakTown
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 campaign ends in a 32-player multiplayer experience
  Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will integrate the campaign's last mission into a 32-player multiplayer experience, marking a first for the series. Continue reading at TweakTown
• Xbox 360 converted into PC with an RTX 40-series GPU and X3D chip
  An Xbox 360 has been gutted of its ancient components and replaced by a shiny RTX 4060, AMD Ryzen 7800X3D, and 4TB of RAM, all powered by a 250W PSU. Continue reading at TweakTown
• Take-Two comments on GTA 6 price, says Rockstar will reveal it 'soon'
  Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has commented on the price of Grand Theft Auto VI, and revealed that Rockstar will be the ones to announce it 'soon.' Continue reading at TweakTown
• Microsoft warns Windows 11 23H2 is about to be killed off - so you've got to upgrade to 24H2
  PC gamers in particular have been avoiding switching to 24H2 given all the bugs that've been flying around - but come November, they'll have no choice. Continue reading at TweakTown
• Razer's impressive new BlackWidow V4 Low-profile mechanical gaming keyboards have arrived
  Razer BlackWidow V4 Low-profile HyperSpeed and TKL HyperSpeed sees the company deliver an impressive performance-focused low-profile option for gamers. Continue reading at TweakTown