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March 10
- Leaked concept art showcases the batcycle, from Damien Wayne Batman game
➀ Leaked concept art from WB Games Montreal's canceled Damian Wayne Batman game, codenamed Project Sabbath, has been shared online.
➁ The game was set in a dystopian future with an older Bruce Wayne passing the Batman mantle to Damian Wayne.
➂ The Batcycle was a primary mode of transportation, similar to the Batmobile in Arkham Knight.
- GeForce RTX 5060 Ti specs leak, 8GB and 16GB variants confirmed
➀ NVIDIA plans to release two GeForce RTX 5060 Ti models with 8GB and 16GB of GDDR7 memory;
➁ The cards will be powered by the GB206-300-A1 RTX Blackwell chip with 4608 CUDA Cores;
➂ The performance is expected to be similar to the RTX 4070, with a rumored launch in April or May 2025.
March 9
- Kingdom Come: Deliverance II update arrives March 9 - mod support, barber mode & more
➀ Warhorse Studios宣布《王国：救赎II》将迎来1.2版本更新，于3月13日发布，新增模组支持、理发模式以及战斗机制和NPC行为改进。
➁ 《王国：救赎II》自上个月发布以来备受好评，此次更新将允许玩家自定义游戏，满足个性化需求。
➂ 更新还将引入理发模式，允许玩家自定义主角的外观，以及一系列稳定性改进和错误修复。
- Trump's tariffs likely the nail in the coffin for physical games, experts say
➀ The Trump administration's tariffs impose a 25% tax on physical game discs from Mexico, pushing the industry further toward digital distribution.
➁ Analysts predict physical games may cease production, with publishers adopting digital strategies to avoid costs.
➂ The long-term shift toward digital distribution remains inevitable, with publishers likely seeing this as an opportunity to phase out physical editions for good.
- AMD's next-gen Zen 6 'Medusa Ridge' desktop CPUs: 12/24/32-core variants, up to 128MB L3 cache
➀ AMD的下一代Zen 6架构的'Medusa Ridge'桌面CPU将提供12核心、24核心和32核心版本，最高配备128MB的L3缓存。
➁ 最新泄露显示，AMD的下一代基于Zen 6的'Medusa Ridge'桌面CPU将包括12核心、24核心和32核心版本，最高配备128MB的L3缓存。
➂ Zen 6 CCD的缓存数量比Zen 5增加了50%，而Zen 6c CCD的缓存数量也比Zen 5翻倍。
- ISS astronauts witness Starship exploding and falling back to Earth
➀ Astronauts on the ISS witnessed the explosion of SpaceX's Starship upper stage due to an 'energetic event';
➁ The spacecraft lost altitude and communication after the explosion;
➂ Starship initiated its RUD protocol, leading to its disassembly in the upper atmosphere.
March 8
- GTA 6 trailer 2 may be much closer to release than what gamers think
➀ According to reliable sources within the GTA community, the second trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI is expected to be released very soon.
➁ The first trailer was released in December 2023, and since then, Rockstar has been silent about the title.
➂ The newsletter from GTA VI O'Clock suggests that the second trailer may be released at the end of this month or early April.
- Death Stranding 2 pre-orders 'are about to open' - physical edition details leaked
➀ Reputable leaker Billbil-Kun reports that Death Stranding 2 pre-orders are expected to start in March, with a release date likely announced at SXSW 2025.
➁ The game will have a Standard Edition at $69.99 and a Collector's Edition at $229.
➂ The leak also confirms that Death Stranding 2 will launch with a physical Standard Edition, priced at $69.99 USD / 69.99 EUR, along with a Collector's Edition planned for North America and Europe, retailing at $229 USD.
- Rumor: Get ready for NVIDIA RTX 5060 and 5060 Ti reveal next week, with GPUs on sale mid-April
➀ NVIDIA可能会在下周或下下周初宣布GeForce RTX 5060 Ti和RTX 5060 GPU；
➁ RTX 5060系列预计将在3月中旬发布，具体日期为3月17日之后；
➂ RTX 5060系列包括基础RTX 5060（8GB）和两种RTX 5060 Ti版本（8GB和16GB），预计在发布后一个月左右上市。
March 7
- NVIDIA to release RTX 5050 with 8GB of VRAM at a price for entry-level PC gaming
➀ NVIDIA is rumored to be preparing to launch the RTX 5050 graphics card, designed for entry-level PC gaming.
➁ The new card is expected to come with 8GB of VRAM and a 135W TBP.
➂ The RTX 5050 is rumored to be priced between $199 and $249, positioning it as a competitor to the Intel Arc B570/B580.
- AMD Radeon RX 9070 launch supply leak: RDNA 4 has 3x the COMBINED launch supply of Blackwell
➀ AMD's new Radeon RX 9070 series 'RDNA 4' GPUs have significantly more stock than NVIDIA's RTX 5070, with one retailer having 27 times the supply.
➁ Overall, AMD's launch supply is three times that of the entire RTX 50 series.
➂ One retailer reported having 8 x 5080, 10 x 5070 Ti, 14 x 5090, and 27 x 5070 launch supply for the Radeon RX 9070 XT.
- This Xbox update is resetting consoles back to factory settings
➀ Xbox测试版用户报告称，最新更新导致游戏机重置至出厂设置，删除了配置文件和快速恢复数据；
➁ 报告显示，Alpha和Alpha Skip-Ahead两个测试层级均受到影响；
➂ 用户在Reddit上表达了对这一问题的担忧，并建议其他测试版用户谨慎更新。
- Radeon RX 9070 prices confirmed to increase by retailer after first stock is depleted
➀ AMD's RX 9070 models are selling out quickly, leading to price increases above MSRP.
➁ Initial stock is limited, and prices will rise with subsequent shipments.
➂ Retailers like Newegg have already sold out of stock, and prices are expected to increase.
March 6
- FragPunk hits 500 FPS in 4K on the GeForce RTX 5090, but you wouldn't play it this way
➀ FragPunk是一款新的免费英雄射击游戏，支持DLSS 4，在GeForce RTX 50系列GPU上展示出高帧率；
➁ 尽管在GeForce RTX 5090上可以达到4K 500 FPS，但这并不是一个实际或现实的统计数据，因为不存在这样的刷新率显示器；
➂ NVIDIA建议将性能限制在匹配显示刷新率，以获得最佳体验。
- GTA 6 may cost $100, analyst predicts Rockstar could bundle GTA Online currency with base game
➀ Analyst Michael Pachter predicts that Rockstar Games might price GTA 6 at $100;
➁ The price could be justified by offering incentives such as bonus online currency for GTA Online;
➂ GTA 6 is expected to be released in Fall 2025 on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
- Football Manager may get a subscription, SEGA confirms it's looking into the idea
➀ SEGA正在考虑为《足球经理》推出订阅模式，这一决定受到粉丝反馈的启发。
➁ 在取消《足球经理25》后，SEGA面临了约2670万美元的减记费用。
➂ 《足球经理24》是SEGA的巨作，销量达到700万份。
- Don't want to pay $14 per month for no ads on YouTube? New Premium Lite plan is now live at $8
➀ YouTube在美国推出了名为'Premium Lite'的新计划，每月费用为7.99美元，比现有的13.99美元的Premium计划便宜得多。
➁ 然而，这个Lite版本不包括离线播放和后台播放，并且与短片和音乐视频一起，广告仍然存在。
➂ 尽管如此，大多数YouTube视频在新订阅中不会出现广告，这可能会成为许多人的经济实惠的替代方案。
March 5
- Call of Duty 2026 details leak: developed for next Xbox, Modern Warfare 4, no Warzone 3
➀ A reputable Call of Duty leaker has revealed that the 2026 release of the franchise is reportedly being developed for the next Xbox.
➁ The new game is titled 'Modern Warfare IV' and is in development for the next generation Xbox console.
➂ The leaker mentions that if 'Call of Duty: Warzone' doesn't attract players with the Verdansk update, there won't be a 'Warzone 3'.
March 4
- Play Call of Duty: Black Ops 6? Windows 11's latest patch reportedly has a game-breaking bug
➀ Windows 11的2月可选更新KB5052093似乎破坏了《使命召唤：黑色行动6》；
➁ 微软已修复安装失败的问题；
➂ KB5052093的问题如果未解决，可能会在3月11日成为Windows 11 24H2的完整更新时引发大量玩家不满。
- TSMC to begin mass production of A16 process tech in 2H 2026 in Taiwan, new Arizona fab in 2028
➀ TSMC plans to start mass production of its A16 process node in Taiwan by 2026 and expand to Arizona by 2028.
➁ TSMC's new Arizona wafer fab has begun mass production, with the first one in the US achieving mass production.
➂ TSMC's new 2nm and A16 process nodes may be produced in the US earlier than previously planned.
- Marvel Rivals to last '10 years and beyond,' NetEase confirms crossover events, promos, esports
➀ NetEase is committed to supporting Marvel Rivals for a decade despite recent layoffs and project cancellations.
➁ The game has over 40 million players and plans for eSports and crossover events.
➂ NetEase is ready to support Marvel Rivals for the long run as the company simultaneously shutters studios and cancels other projects.
March 3
- Rockstar Games forms Rockstar Australia with long-time collaborator
➀ Rockstar Games收购了长期合作伙伴Videl Games Deluxe，并将其更名为Rockstar Australia；
➁ 新成立的Rockstar Australia将成为Rockstar Games的第13个支持工作室，预计将在2025年秋季发布《侠盗猎车手6》之前发挥作用；
➂ Videl Games Deluxe曾与Rockstar Games合作开发多款游戏，包括《LA Noire VR》和《侠盗猎车手：三部曲 - 终极版》。
- Intel delays expensive $100 billion Ohio semiconductor fab into the next decade: now in 2030
➀ Intel has delayed its Ohio semiconductor manufacturing site, originally planned for 2025, to at least 2030.
➁ The first phase of the Ohio site (Mod 1) will now be completed in 2030, with production starting between 2030 and 2031.
➂ Intel's $28 billion Ohio chipmaking factories are located in New Albany, with the delay made to align factory operations with market demand.
- AMD's next-gen Medusa Point 'Zen 6' APU rumor: dropping RDNA 4/5 GPU for updated RDNA 3.X GPU
➀ AMD的下一代Medusa Point Zen 6 APUs将使用升级版的RDNA 3.X GPU，而不是预期的RDNA 4、RDNA 5或UDNA。
➁ 这一决策与AMD针对笔记本电脑和游戏掌机优化性能的策略一致，注重效率和散热，而非高端游戏特性。
➂ 新的APUs将继续使用经过验证的RDNA 3.X GPU，而不是RDNA 5或UDNA。
- ByteDance's custom chip made by Broadcom has been canceled, Broadcom to lose $2B to $3B
➀ Broadcom's deal with ByteDance for a custom AI accelerator chip has been canceled.
➁ The cancellation is due to tightened US semiconductor restrictions on China.
➂ Broadcom could face losses of $2B to $3B from the TikTok ban.
- Apple fumbles AI again: new 'LLM Siri' update for iOS 19 delayed, now expected with iOS in 2026
➀ Apple's AI-powered Siri update, initially planned for iOS 19, has been delayed, highlighting Apple's struggles in AI development.
➁ The integration of advanced AI features is behind schedule, with a modernized Siri not expected until iOS 20 in 2027.
➂ Competitors have surpassed Apple, and internal challenges, including leadership and resource issues, hinder progress.
March 1
- Call of Duty 2025 may launch on PS4, Xbox One to squeeze out maximum revenue
➀ New reports suggest that Call of Duty 2025 may be released on PS4 and Xbox One to maximize revenue from last-gen gamers.
➁ The game is reportedly in development for these consoles, aligning with Microsoft's strategy to boost sales across platforms.
➂ Activision may also have to launch COD 2025 on Switch 2 due to agreements made during the FTC v Microsoft merger trial.
February 28
- CyberPowerPC launches 'ROP guarantee program' for all GeForce RTX 50 series before they ship
➀ CyberPowerPC is addressing the missing ROPs issue in NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs by testing each unit before shipping.
➁ The company is ensuring every RTX 50 series powered desktop gaming PC is tested for the correct amount of ROPs before they ship out to customers.
➂ NVIDIA has confirmed the issue, advising RTX 50 owners to contact their AIB manufacturer for a replacement.
- Samsung rumored to unveil its ultra-thin Galaxy S25 Edge on April 16, initial run of 40K units
➀ Samsung is rumored to unveil its ultra-thin Galaxy S25 Edge on April 16;
➁ The initial production run will be limited to 40,000 units;
➂ The phone is expected to be available in May and will come in three colors.
- OpenAI releases first AI model that feels like talking to thoughtful person
➀ OpenAI CEO Sam Altman宣布GPT-4.5已准备好；
➁ GPT-4.5是OpenAI迄今为止最大的聊天模型，具有更高的复杂性和改进；
➂ GPT-4.5在无监督学习、模式识别、建立联系和生成创意见解方面表现出色；
➃ GPT-4.5模型庞大且运行成本高，目前无法对所有用户开放。