Recent #gaming news in the semiconductor industry

8 months ago

➀ Cloud games run entirely on remote servers managed by big tech companies like Nvidia, Sony, Amazon, Microsoft, and Jio. Users don't need to download or install anything locally; they can simply log in and play.

➁ The advantages of cloud games include not needing expensive hardware, platform independence, frequent feature updates, and no piracy concerns. However, they require a stable and fast internet connection and may consume a lot of data.

➂ Major players in cloud gaming include Microsoft Xbox Gaming Pass Ultimate, Nvidia GeForce Now, PlayStation Plus, Amazon Luna, and Boosteroid. Cloud gaming is expanding globally, with opportunities for data centers, ISPs, and device manufacturers.

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8 months ago

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.

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8 months ago

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》。

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8 months ago
➀ The Philips GamePix 900 offers 4K resolution and 240Hz support at 1080p, making it a strong candidate for gaming projectors; ➁ It has a 6ms input lag at 240Hz, which is higher than gaming monitors but still acceptable; ➂ The projector can project images from 60 to 120 inches, providing a larger screen than most gaming monitors.
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8 months ago

➀ Greatech, a German company, has introduced the Sensoco Loomair Solar, a light-powered CO₂ sensor designed for smart buildings.

➁ The sensor uses indoor solar cells and e-peas' power management IC for energy conversion and continuous operation.

➂ It supports multiple communication protocols like Mioty, Wireless M-Bus, LoRa, and Sigfox, ensuring compatibility with various building management systems.

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8 months ago

➀ HP has announced that by October 2025, 90% of its products for North America will be manufactured outside of China.

➁ The shift in production is a response to the Trump administration's imposition of prohibitive tariffs on imports from China.

➂ HP is working to restructure its production network to reduce reliance on China, historically a key manufacturing hub for North America.

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8 months ago

➀ Angry Miao, a Chinese PC gaming peripherals specialist, is promoting its new Infinity Mouse with an 'infinite battery' feature;

➁ The company's Kickstarter campaign has raised over $71,000;

➂ Concerns have been raised about the 'infinite battery' claim, with the company now suggesting it should be called an 'Instant Charging Mouse'.

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8 months ago

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.

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8 months ago

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.

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8 months ago

➀ This paper discusses the post-silicon validation of the IBM POWER9 processor, highlighting its significance in the context of increasing multi-core processor adoption by hyperscalers.

➁ IBM's Threadmill, a tool for processor verification, has been enhanced since the POWER7, including optimized template allocation and debugging strategies for multi-core write drops.

➂ The validation methodology for POWER9 has significantly improved bug detection rates compared to POWER8, with new techniques like AI prioritization and hardware irritators to induce bugs.

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