➀ 'Sword of the Sea' is Giant Squid's latest game, a day-one addition to PlayStation Plus; ➁ It's the successor to 'The Pathless' and has received a Metacritic score of 88; ➂ Giant Squid, founded in 2013, has a reputation for excellent visuals and gameplay; ➃ 'Sword of the Sea' builds on the fluid mechanics of its predecessors and has been well-received by early reviews.
Recent #gaming news in the semiconductor industry
➀ HKC's new Ant Esports ANT257PF boasts a 750Hz refresh rate, twice as fast as a 360Hz gaming monitor.
➁ The monitor is set to be sold in China for 7,999 Yuan, which is around $1,113.
➂ The Fast TN panel offers a 0.8ms GtG response time and supports DisplayHDR 400 and a wide color gamut.
➀ Asus' 24K gold-clad RTX 5090/5080 Dhahab GPUs surface at UAE retailer Microless with global shipping, priced at $9,205 (11% off) and $2,589 respectively;
➀ The 5090's golden design features Middle Eastern motifs like camels and Arabic calligraphy, with $700 worth of gold coating justifying its premium;
➀ Despite matching standard ROG Astral specs, Dhahab models command 159% price premium over base RTX 5080 models now selling at MSRP.
➀ The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D has been confirmed with its first benchmarks showing up on PassMark; ➁ It is a budget-friendly gaming CPU for the AM4 platform, featuring a 6-core, 12-thread configuration and 96MB of L3 cache; ➂ It offers a significant gaming performance uplift for existing AM4 users without the need for a new motherboard or RAM.
➀ A Reddit user showcased a fully cardboard-built gaming PC featuring fictional specs like an unreleased AMD 5800GT CPU, DDR8 RAM, and PCIe 6.0 SSD;
➁ The build mimics real PC assembly with detailed components, including a functional vacuum cleaner for cooling and RGB lighting;
➂ Despite non-functionality, the creative effort highlights enthusiast craftsmanship and humor, down to omitting thermal paste for a cardboard CPU.
➀ Japanese company Bit Trade One launches My Key Keychain, compatible with Cherry MX mechanical switches and keycaps.
➁ Priced under $3, it serves as both a customizable fidget toy and a tactile showcase for keyboard enthusiasts.
➂ Limited to Japan; alternative tech-themed keychains like Seasonic x Noctua collabs are highlighted.
➀ AMD quietly introduced two RDNA 3-based GPUs: the Radeon RX 7400 for budget gaming and Pro W7400 for workstations.
➁ The RX 7400 uses Navi 33 silicon with 1,792 Stream Processors, 8GB GDDR6 (10.8 Gbps), and a 55W TBP, requiring no external power.
➂ Both GPUs target cost-sensitive markets, with AMD leveraging Navi 33's lower production costs to offer competitive pricing, though exact MSRPs remain unannounced.
➀ The Framework Desktop showcases strong 1080p gaming performance with AMD's Strix Halo APU and integrated Radeon 8060S graphics;
➁ Limited upgradeability due to soldered RAM/CPU, but offers storage customization and front-panel modular ports;
➂ High price ($1,599+) positions it against gaming PCs with discrete GPUs, favoring niche users needing massive RAM for AI/creative workflows.
➀ Mafia: The Old Country joins GeForce Now, with its release on Steam scheduled for August 7th; ➁ The game is a prequel to the original Mafia series, set in Italy and built using Unreal Engine 5; ➂ GeForce Now adds four other games to its platform, including Assassin's Creed Mirage and Titan Quest II.
➀ NVIDIA's RTX 5090 GPU, specifically the Zotac Gaming Solid OC variant, is available at its lowest-ever price of $2,399 for Amazon Prime members, marking a $400 discount from its launch price.
➁ Equipped with 32GB GDDR7 VRAM and 21,760 CUDA cores, this GPU delivers 25% better performance than the RTX 4090, making it ideal for gaming and AI-driven tasks.
➂ The card requires a robust power supply and remains a premium investment despite increased availability post-launch.
➀ Despite constant complaints, the Call of Duty series remains a major player in gaming; ➁ Activision believes Call of Duty is 'too big to fail' and is not worried about the upcoming Battlefield 6; ➂ Call of Duty consistently tops the best-sellers list with few exceptions.
➀ Engineer Ben Holmen spent six years creating a 1,000-pixel wooden display using a repurposed CNC machine, capable of changing one pixel every six minutes;
➀ The device rotates stained wood blocks with black/white faces to form images, controlled by a web app with a queue system for public submissions;
➀ Originally conceptualized with ping pong balls, the project shifted to wood for durability and precision, involving 3D printing and custom fabrication.
➀ AMD's Ryzen Z2 Extreme outperforms Intel's Lunar Lake by 8.5% in 17W gaming benchmarks on MSI Claw handheld devices, with smoother 1% lows;
➁ At 30W, AMD maintains a 6% lead despite Intel's higher power scaling, leveraging Zen 5 architecture and RDNA 3.5 GPU efficiency;
➂ Z2 Extreme's hybrid core design and 4nm process redefine handheld gaming performance, though Intel retains ultra-low power advantages (<10W).
➀ ASRock's PG27FFX2A is reviewed, highlighting its 520Hz 1080p IPS panel; ➁ The monitor is targeted at competitive gamers with features like adaptive sync, high brightness, and 1ms response time; ➂ The review discusses the screen size, resolution, and the benefits of 520Hz refresh rate over cheaper alternatives.
➀ Turtle Beach's esports brand, Victrix, has unveiled the Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded, a successor to the Victrix Pro BFG modular controller. It features Hall Effect thumbsticks and triggers. ➁ The controller offers modularity, allowing gamers to swap modules for customization. ➂ It includes a redesigned Fightpad module and various swappable parts for deep personalization.
➀ AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D gaming CPU drops to $449 at Amazon, offering the best 8-core gaming performance;
➁ The processor utilizes 3D V-Cache technology and improved thermal design, delivering 8% performance gains over its predecessor;
➂ Dominates Intel in 1080p gaming benchmarks, especially in esports titles like CS2 and Valorant.
➀ Dell offers a $350 discount on the Alienware AW3225QF 4K QD-OLED curved gaming monitor during its back-to-school sale, dropping the price to $849;
➁ The 32-inch monitor features a 240Hz refresh rate, HDR10/Dolby Vision, and exceptional color accuracy, earning Tom's Hardware's Editor's Choice award;
➂ Requires a high-end GPU to fully utilize its 4K resolution and performance, offering an immersive 1700R curved display for gamers.
➀ Battlefield 6 (BF6) requires surprisingly modest hardware, needing a 10th-gen Intel or Ryzen 3000 CPU and RTX 3060 Ti/RX 6700 XT GPU for optimal performance;
➁ EA confirms the game won’t run on Steam Deck at launch due to discrete GPU requirements but may work on handhelds with external GPUs or AMD Strix Halo chips;
➂ The free-to-play approach drives lower specs, contrasting with recent AAA titles demanding cutting-edge hardware.
➀ AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D, dubbed the 'best gaming CPU,' hits a historic low price of £399 at Amazon UK;
➁ The processor leverages 3D V-Cache technology for superior gaming performance, excelling in esports and 1080p resolution with 8% gains over the previous generation;
➂ Thermal design improvements and unlocked overclocking capabilities make it a top choice for high-performance gaming builds.
➀ NVIDIA confirms discontinuation of Game Ready drivers for Maxwell and Pascal GPUs post-October 2025, transitioning to quarterly security updates until 2028;
➁ Legacy GPUs like GTX 1080 Ti will lose DLSS/ray-tracing optimization but remain functional for non-RT titles;
➂ Windows 10 users receive extended driver support through October 2026 despite Microsoft ending OS updates in late 2025.