➀ The traditional PC market is expected to remain flat in 2024 with 261 million units shipped, while the tablet market is forecast to grow by 7.2% year-over-year, leading to a 2.6% overall growth for PCs + tablets. ➁ Excluding China, the global traditional PC market would have grown by 2.8%, but China's economic challenges have impacted PC sales, though Huawei has sustained domestic tablet demand. ➂ IDC predicts a 4.3% year-over-year growth for traditional PCs in 2025 due to the end of Windows 10 support, which could also benefit Apple's market share. ➃ AI PC adoption is driven by the need for new PCs rather than a specific demand for AI functionality.

➀ Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 requires 64GB of RAM for optimal performance; ➁ The game is set to launch on November 19, 2024; ➂ The game offers a 'digital twin' of Earth with 4000x more detail in some areas.

➀ The Logitech G ASTRO A50 5th Gen Wireless Gaming Headset and Base Station is a more affordable HDMI-free version of the A50 X. ➁ It retains all the features of the A50 X, including PLAYSYNC AUDIO and 24-bit wireless sound. ➂ The headset supports up to three gaming systems and can switch between them instantly.

➀ The PS5 firmware update causes several games to become unplayable with severe graphics issues; ➁ The update affects high-profile titles such as Final Fantasy XVI and Death Stranding; ➂ Users are advised to delay the update or switch to PC gaming.

➀ IDC发布2024年第二季度全球PC供应商排名，Lenovo以22.7%的市场份额位居第一；➁ HP Inc.和Dell Technologies分别以21.1%和15.5%的市场份额位列第二和第三；➂ Apple以8.8%的市场份额排名第五；➃ Acer Group以6.8%的市场份额排名第四。

1. Windows 11 has surpassed Windows 10 to become the most popular PC OS for gaming according to Steam's August survey; 2. The OS now holds 49.17% of the Steam user base, an increase of 3.36%pt; 3. This milestone may encourage developers to utilize more Windows 11-exclusive features.

1. Nvidia's DLSS has revolutionized PC gaming with upscaling technology becoming widespread. 2. DLSS adoption rates are as high as 98% in certain titles. 3. The technology benefits players with older hardware by enhancing resolution with lower performance costs.

1. TMNT: Splintered Fate, initially an iOS Apple Arcade exclusive, has expanded to Nintendo Switch and is set for a PC release later this year. 2. The game will support cross-play between Switch and Apple Arcade, with updates including couch co-op and bug fixes. 3. The developers have announced plans for DLC, featuring a new playable character, environment, narrative, and enemies, with more content expected in the future.

1. Star Wars: Outlaws includes a secret 'maxsettings' toggle similar to Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. 2. The secret 'Outlaw' graphics mode can be activated on PC by adding 'unlockmaxsettings' to the game's start parameter. 3. This mode is expected to offer enhanced graphics settings, similar to the 'Unobtanium' option in Avatar, with better ray tracing and higher resolution shadows and reflections.

1. Sony has launched a new PlayStation Accessories app on PC, allowing full customization of the DualSense Edge controller. 2. The app, previously known as the Firmware updater for DualSense wireless controller, now supports creating, editing, and switching between custom profiles. 3. This move reflects Sony's growing commitment to the PC market.

1. Sony releases PlayStation Accessories app for PC, enhancing DualSense Edge controller customization. 2. The app allows for detailed settings adjustments and profile management. 3. This move strengthens Sony's position in the PC gaming market and may lead to further PC-focused applications.

1. Steam has reached a new record of 37 million concurrent users, surpassing its previous record of 36 million set in March. 2. The platform continues to see steady growth in both peak and average monthly player counts. 3. Steam's consistent growth over a decade since its launch is noteworthy, with projections of hitting 40 million concurrent users soon.

1. EA has removed Denuvo DRM from the indie metroidvania game 'Tales of Kenzera: ZAU' shortly after its release. 2. The removal of Denuvo is seen as beneficial for improving the gaming experience, as it has been associated with performance and graphics issues. 3. The decision to include Denuvo in a small project like 'Tales of Kenzera: ZAU' was initially curious, but its removal is welcomed by players.

1. Valve has introduced new Steam Deck integrations into the Steam platform, highlighting reviews written by users who primarily played on Steam Deck. 2. This update aims to provide more informed purchasing decisions for users. 3. The feature was announced on Twitter by the official Steam Deck page.

1. Humble Bundle offers a collection of mainline Resident Evil games at a discounted price. 2. The bundle includes games from various eras of the series, available in four tiers. 3. A portion of the proceeds from this bundle will go to charity, supporting Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and Breakthrough T1D.

1. Stellar Blade, a highly discussed PS5 exclusive, is set to release on PC soon. 2. The game, which was a success on PlayStation, sold over 1 million copies in a couple of months. 3. Studio SHIFT UP plans to expand its audience by bringing the game to PC, expecting even better performance.

➀ Black State is a new action game with photorealistic visuals. ➁ The game features stunning ray-traced graphics. ➂ It is expected to showcase the capabilities of the upcoming GeForce RTX 50 Series.

1. Bloodborne has reached a new emulation milestone with the ShadPS4 emulator, allowing the game to be booted into the actual gameplay beyond just the character creator menu. 2. The latest ShadPS4 bb-hacks branch has introduced optimizations, bringing the game closer to being fully playable on PC. 3. Despite visual issues, the progress marks a significant step forward after nearly a decade of attempts to make Bloodborne playable on PC.

1. Epic Games introduces a dedicated Fortnite Web Shop for easier item viewing and purchasing. 2. The web shop allows users to apply Support-A-Creator codes and view 3D models of items. 3. This feature provides convenience and a quality of life improvement for players.

1. Epic Games Store has been offering free games weekly since 2018, a strategy that CEO Tim Sweeney calls 'magical'. 2. Sweeney noted that while some exclusivity deals were not profitable, the free game program has been highly effective, attracting new users at a lower cost than traditional advertising methods. 3. Developers often see increased sales of their paid games after offering a free title, prompting them to collaborate with Epic for timed releases of free games to boost awareness of upcoming titles.