Recent #gaming news in the semiconductor industry

9 months ago

➀ Traditional RF board design strategies are insufficient for high frequencies and dense layouts;

➁ Keysight and Modelithics collaborate on an advanced RF board simulation workflow;

➂ The use of 3D passive component models enhances simulation accuracy and reduces the risk of board re-spins.

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➀ NetEase laid off the development team behind the successful game Marvel Rivals, despite its impressive achievements, including 10 million players in 72 hours and $130 million in revenue in its first month.

➁ The layoffs are part of a re-evaluation of NetEase's core business, with no statement on future content plans.

➂ The game has seen high playercounts on all platforms and has been among the top-earning games on various storefronts.

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➀ Samtec showcased its Si-Fly® HD 224 Gbps PAM4 interconnect technology at DesignCon, collaborating with Broadcom.

➁ The demo featured Broadcom’s 200 Gbps SerDes technology and Samtec’s high-speed cable systems.

➂ The collaboration aims to enhance system performance and open new horizons in multi-channel SerDes technology.

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➀ The FSP Vita GM 850W PSU delivers excellent efficiency and power delivery, with a 10-year warranty, making it a great choice for gaming and workstation builds.

➁ However, its performance degrades under heavy thermal stress, and the unit has some concerns with component sourcing and internal temperatures.

➂ Despite these limitations, the VITA GM 850W offers a good balance of performance and long-term value, especially for mainstream users.

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➀ Bethesda is offering a unique opportunity for fans of the Elder Scrolls series to be immortalized in The Elder Scrolls VI.

➁ The Make-A-Wish Foundation is partnering with Bethesda for a silent auction to create an NPC character in the game.

➂ The auction is currently live on the Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic website with a starting bid of $10,450.

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➀ Ubisoft's revenue dropped by 31.4% year-on-year for the nine months ending December 31, 2024.

➁ Despite the financial struggles, the company is optimistic about the release of Assassin's Creed: Shadows, with strong pre-sales.

➂ Ubisoft plans to exceed cost reduction targets by the end of fiscal year 25 through restructuring and layoffs.

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➀ The Asus AirVision M1 AR glasses are reviewed for their performance and design, highlighting their $699 price tag and issues with focus and build quality.

➁ The glasses are designed for use with Windows-based devices and are intended to pair with Asus' ROG Ally gaming handheld series.

➂ Despite their lightweight design and bright displays, the AirVision M1 struggles with focus issues and uses low-quality plastics, making it a less appealing purchase.

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➀ The Asus ROG Strix XG27ACDNG is a high-performance gaming monitor with stunning image quality and perfect color accuracy.

➁ It offers a 360 Hz refresh rate, Adaptive-Sync, and HDR400, making it ideal for gaming and productivity.

➂ The monitor's premium build quality and extensive features make it a top choice for gaming enthusiasts.

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➀ SAPPHIRE is developing the Radeon RX 9000 series 'Nitro+' graphics cards with RDNA 4 architecture, set for launch in early March.

➁ The RX 9070 Nitro+ models feature a large triple-fan cooler, hidden power connectors, and a removable backplate.

➂ The RX 9070 XT is expected to be priced at $599, offering competitive performance against NVIDIA's RTX 5080 and RTX 5070 Ti.

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➀ The Lian Li Edge Gold EG1000G ATX 3.1 PSU features a unique L-shaped design and is fully modular, offering individual sleeved wires.

➁ Despite its high price and noise under heavy load, the PSU provides excellent ripple suppression and voltage regulation.

➂ The EG1000G, while innovative, faces stiff competition from its predecessor, the EG1000, which offers a higher efficiency certification at a slightly higher price point.

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9 months ago

➀ Former Rockstar lead Leslie Benzies is developing a new third-person shooter set in a dystopian sci-fi city, releasing in 2025 alongside GTA 6.

➁ The game, 'Mindseye', is an action-packed title with a focus on cinematic narrative elements and high-octane combat.

➂ The protagonist, Jacob Diaz, is a former soldier with a neural implant and fragmented memories, navigating a world of AI, high-tech experimentation, and military corruption.

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➀ Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Shadows is set for a March 20 release, featuring ray-traced visuals and running on the Anvil engine.

➁ The game supports NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, and Intel XeSS, with detailed PC specs revealing varying requirements for different ray tracing modes.

➂ High-end GPUs are needed for optimal performance, and the game will not support the Steam Deck at launch.

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➀ The GeForce RTX 5060's launch has been pushed back to April 2025 due to 'chip supply constraints';

➁ The delay affects the RTX 5070, RTX 5080, and RTX 5090, with limited supply expected leading to instant sellouts;

➂ The AI boom is increasing semiconductor demand, impacting the availability of the new GeForce RTX 50 Series.

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9 months ago

Seagate's Ultra-Compact SSD offers a sleek, premium design with 1TB and 2TB options and three years of data recovery service. However, its performance lags behind faster alternatives and some competitors offer more for less.

The drive, while attractive and offering some convenient features, struggles to compete with more powerful options in the market.

Seagate's data recovery service is a standout feature, but it doesn't fully compensate for the slower performance and higher price of the drive.

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