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Optiscaler To The Rescue: Here’s How You Can Add AMD’s FSR 4 Upscaling To Any Vulkan Game

28 February 2026 at 22:00

A graphic displays 'FSR 4 Redstone' powered by machine learning with the Vulkan logo and the text 'via OPTISCALER' on a red

Well, it looks like the Optiscaler team has done it again. Seems like every time I finish writing an article about a new Optiscaler feature, they push out a brand new release with even more functionality. Maybe it's personal, and they want to keep me shackled to my desk for eternity, pumping out article after article about their excellent mod. Or maybe this is a form of protest against AMD's continuous refusal to meet the demands of the community and officially release INT8 FSR4? Regardless, as long as they keep on pumping out brilliant new updates, I'll be here to […]

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AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D Launches In China; 6-Core/12-Thread Zen 3 X3D Chip With 96 MB L3 Cache

28 February 2026 at 21:47

The cheapest Ryzen X3D launched in China, offering a powerful gaming experience at an affordable price. AMD Launches Ryzen 5 5500X3D Zen 3 Processor in China; 6-Core/12-Thread, 4 GHz Boost Clock, And up to 105W TDP; Price Still Unknown As usual, AMD isn't limiting its cheapest X3D chip to a particular region. Initially launched for Latin America, the Ryzen 5 5500X3D has now launched for the Chinese markets. As reported by @realVictor_M, the new X3D processor from a much older Ryzen family has hit the Chinese retail stores, but the official price hasn't revealed yet. Some earlier listings have suggested […]

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TSMC’s Arizona Plant Finally Turns a Profit After Four Years of Struggle, But Money Was Never the Real Goal

28 February 2026 at 21:28

TSMC could surpass Apple in market value by 2030, predicts analyst

TSMC's US operations have struggled since their initial launch in 2021, and after four 'rough' years, the Arizona plant has now reported profitability. TSMC's Expansion Towards the US Has Been a Costly Venture, But The Chip Giant Is Playing the 'Long Ball' Game TSMC's expansion into America isn't just driven by political motives; instead, the chip giant recognizes that diversifying production is becoming a 'must' amid the geopolitical risks it faces. The CHIPS Act initially catalyzed the Biden administration's pivot towards Arizona, which laid out initial investment plans. Since 2021, TSMC Arizona has reported operating losses totaling $1.25 billion over […]

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“I Think The New Xbox Console Is Already Dead, They’ve Blown It by Embracing Game Pass”, Says Michael Pachter

28 February 2026 at 16:00

A Xbox Game Pass promotion displays multiple games and a console, paired with Michael Pachter scowling.

As regular readers of gaming news know all too well, Wedbush Securities Strategic Advisor Michael Pachter is not one to mince words, always speaking his mind regardless. In 2018, he famously said loot boxes only existed because consumers were stupid. In 2022, he criticized Sony for vastly overpaying Bungie in the $3.6 billion acquisition, especially compared to Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard and Take-Two's acquisition of Zynga. In the same year, he also prophesied that Xbox Game Pass active subscribers would blow up to 100 million when Activision Blizzard games were added, and literally doubled down on the prediction in […]

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OpenAI Is Set to Be the Biggest Customer for the Upcoming NVIDIA-Groq AI Chip, Allocating 3GW of Dedicated ‘Inference Capacity’

28 February 2026 at 15:39

Two individuals are depicted in a black and white image with a background of server racks, one with a contemplative

OpenAI's newest partnership with NVIDIA not only focuses on Vera Rubin but also on inference capacity, which will be provided by the upcoming NVIDIA-Groq solution. OpenAI Now Pivots Towards NVIDIA For Inference, Likely Being Optimistic With the Upcoming Groq Solution OpenAI is currently engaged in financing deals with infrastructure partners all across the AI industry, and the AI giant recently announced $110 billion in fresh capital, driven by the likes of NVIDIA, SoftBank, and Amazon. OpenAI calls the investments a necessity to keep the AI bandwagon up and running, and they have been one of the ways the firm has […]

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Don’t Miss Out On Samsung’s Galaxy Buds4 And Galaxy Buds4 Pro Pre-order Offers On Amazon, Where You Can Get Up To A $30 Gift Card With Zero Conditions Involved

28 February 2026 at 02:26

Amazon is offering up to a $30 gift card if you pre-order the Galaxy Buds4 or Galaxy Buds4 Pro

Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event has come to an end, and just like the company’s previous announcements, the pre-order rewards are just as salivating as last time. If you become an early adopter of the Galaxy Buds4 or Galaxy Buds4 Pro, Amazon will reward you with a free gift card. Best of all, this offer comes with no strings attached, but do be warned that it's for a limited time only. To get the best offer from Amazon, it is recommended that you purchase the Buds4 Pro, which will give you superior audio and a $30 gift card The base version […]

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Bluepoint Reportedly Pitched a Bloodborne Remake Last Year, but FromSoftware Shut it Down

28 February 2026 at 01:14

A scene from the game Bloodborne showing two hunters battling a massive beast in a gothic cityscape.

PlayStation fans and the rest of the video game industry are still reeling from the fact that Bluepoint Games, a long-running and beloved studio, was shut down by Sony just last week. It's another closure that is difficult to wrap your head around, but a new report from Bloomberg's Jason Schreier has just shined a bit more light on how things broke down, and also revealed that Bluepoint had indeed pitched the game that everyone wanted them to make: a Bloodborne Remake. Only for it to get shut down by FromSoftware. You're likely wondering how that even works, because while […]

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AI Demand in Taiwan Brings a Problem Everyone Is Eager to Have as Income Starts Outpacing Investment, Triggering Record Savings

28 February 2026 at 00:06

A presenter stands on stage in front of a screen displaying numerous company logos, including Acer, ASUS, GIGABYTE, MSI, and

Well, Taiwan, being the center of the AI supply chain, faces a somewhat surprising problem, as according to local media, the nation's savings have soared to "historical records". Taiwan's Income Growth Is Driven By Commodity Exports Related to AI; Savings Have Now Reached Historic Levels When we talk about the influence of AI on global economics, Taiwan is one of the few nations that have seen an unprecedented rise in investment activity, driven by the fact that many elements of modern-day AI hardware are sourced from suppliers in the nation. TSMC, Foxconn, Quanta, and Wistron are among the few prominent […]

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Fallout 76 Update 66 “The Backwoods” Brings Bigfoot, Party Crashers, and a Major Event Overhaul — Full Q&A With Bethesda

28 February 2026 at 00:00

A promotional image for 'Fallout 76: The Backwoods' featuring the game's iconic character holding a shotgun with a Bigfoot

Fallout 76's free Update 66 goes live across all platforms in a few days, on Tuesday, March 3. Dubbed "The Backwoods", it aims to revitalize world events and activities while also introducing an iconic Cryptic enemy, the Bigfoot. Ahead of the release, a few folks from Bethesda Game Studios provided a remote presentation to press (Wccftech included) and answered several questions in a roundtable format about The Backwoods and the game as a whole. In this article: Fallout 76 "The Backwoods" Update Overview The most sweeping change in the upcoming update is arguably the fundamental redesign of how events and […]

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Minisforum Launches 1.78-Liter MS-A2 Mini Server Powered By Ryzen 9 9955HX

27 February 2026 at 22:24

Two black MINISFORUM MS-A2 mini workstations are displayed against a dark background with the text 'Mini Workstation

A powerful mini server has arrived, bringing the power of a Zen 5-based 16-core/32-thread processor inside an ultra-compact chassis. Minisforum Debuts MS-A2 Mini Server With AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX, Starting at $799 With No RAM and Storage For users looking for powerful computing performance in a palm-sized form factor, the Minisforum MS-A2 is an excellent option, powered by one of AMD’s most powerful mobile chips ever made. Available in two different CPU configurations, the Minisforum MS-A2 now also brings the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX processor, featuring a powerful 16-core/32-thread configuration based on the AMD Zen 5 architecture. The MS-A2 uses […]

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Amazon Reveals the First Look at Kratos and Atreus in God of War TV Series as Production Begins

27 February 2026 at 21:49

Characters from the video game 'God of War' are depicted in a forest setting, with a muscular man observing while a young

Amazon Prime Video has revealed our first look at Kratos and Atreus in the upcoming God of War TV series led by Ronald D. Moore, which we had previously learned was set to start filming in March 2026, has already kicked off with actors Ryan Hurst and Callum Vinson in full costume and makeup for their roles. The image clearly depicts a scene from the very beginning of the God of War (2018) game, where Atreus and Kratos go hunting immediately after burning the ashes of Kratos' wife and Atreus' mom. Kratos is testing Atreus, to see if he is […]

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Lenovo Launches First LPCAMM2-Based Mainstream Laptop, Powered By Intel Core Ultra Series 3 CPUs

27 February 2026 at 21:43

A Lenovo ThinkPad laptop displaying an astronaut scene with the text 'ThinkPad 2026' alongside a Micron LPCAMM2 chip.

After the first workstation LPCAMM2-based laptop, we now have the first mainstream laptop with the new LPCAMM2 memory. Lenovo Debuts ThinkBook 14+/16+ Laptop With LPCAMM2 LPDDR5X-8533 Memory, Allowing Easier Memory Upgrades Some OEMs have already started deploying the latest CAMM form-factor memory in their laptops. While the LPCAMM2 memory launched last year and made its debut in Lenovo's ThinkPad P1 Gen7 workstation laptop, most OEMs have yet to adopt the latest standard, which replaces the soldered LPDDR5X memory without compromising on performance and upgradeability. Lenovo is now the first manufacturer to also debut a consumer-grade mainstream laptop with LPCAMM2 memory […]

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“Phil Was a True Gamer”: Industry Leaders Commemorate Phil Spencer as he Retires

27 February 2026 at 21:20

Phil Spencer

Players have had a lot to say about Phil Spencer over the years. You don't have to look very hard to find positive or negative comments on Spencer and his tenure at Microsoft and Xbox, and that's probably not going to stop now that he has officially retired as of this past Monday, February 23, 2026. However, we don't often hear from other major industry figures speaking about leaders like Spencer, and a new GamesIndustry.Biz report includes a slew of the video game industry's current and former leaders all commemorating Phil Spencer as he enters retirement after a combined 38 […]

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Thermal Imaging Shows Samsung’s Exynos 2600 Has Solved The Dreaded Throttling Issues For Good

27 February 2026 at 20:43

Exynos 2600's Xclipse 960 GPU beats the Snapdragon X Elite in Geekbench 6 OpenCL tests

Now that Samsung's Galaxy S26 series has been unveiled, a lucky few tech enthusiasts have been able to get their hands on the new smartphones and the still mysterious Exynos 2600 chip that comes with the base S26 and S26+ in certain regions. Just a few hours after the Exynos 2600 vs. the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 performance debate was settled for good, a tech-related YouTube channel has been able to definitively show the thermal prowess of Samsung's latest flagship-grade AP, and it is good news all-round! Samsung has finally solved the 'heat island' issue with the Exynos 2600 […]

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A New UE5-Based Bayonetta Game, a Remake of Bayonetta 1, and a Remake of Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance are in Development – Rumour

27 February 2026 at 20:12

A split image of characters Bayonetta from Bayonetta on the left, and Raiden from Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance on the

PlatinumGames fans may have a lot to look forward to, if the latest rumour is indeed correct. Spotted on Reddit, but originating from a Chinese games forum, it's been claimed that Platinum has three titles in the works. A new UE5-based Bayonetta game, a remake of the first Bayonetta game, and a remake of Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. It's definitely a lot for one rumour, and it's also coming through a translation layer, both of which should be indications that you should, like all rumours, take it with a grain of salt. What at least makes this rumour worth pointing […]

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Pokémon Presents Reveals Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves, Coming Exclusively to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027

27 February 2026 at 19:15

The image shows a Nintendo Switch 2 promotional featuring 'Pokémon Winds' and 'Pokémon Waves' with a 'Global simultaneous

2026 marks 30 years of the Pokémon franchise, and today, February 27, 2026, is the 30th anniversary of the original Pokémon Red and Green games' release in Japan. Considering all of that, players had high expectations for today's Pokémon Presents event, which provided a slew of updates about everything that The Pokémon Company has in the works, across its mobile titles, Pokémon TCG, and, of course, its mainline Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 games. The reveal of the Generation 10 Pokémon games capped off the Pokémon Presents show, with the announcement of Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves, the next […]

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Google Is Once Again Expected To Disappoint Its Pixel 11 Customers, As New Tensor G6 Leak Reveals The SoC Will Tragically Be Behind The Competition

27 February 2026 at 18:58

This Tensor G6 leak will disappoint Pixel 11 buyers

The Tensor G5 was a missed opportunity for Google because it was the company’s first chipset to be mass produced by TSMC, and it still managed to be slower than a near-six-year-old A14 Bionic found in the iPhone 12 Pro Max. Normally, we’d forgive the Mountain View giant’s mistakes, but according to the latest leak, history could repeat itself, as a new Tensor G6 leak suggests it will likely share its predecessor’s disappointing attributes, meaning that the Pixel 11 launch could once more be an entire generation behind its rivals. Tensor G6 to feature a 7-core CPU in new Geekbench 6 leak, compromising […]

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FSR 4-Derived New PSSR for PS5 Pro Unveiled; Resident Evil Requiem Is the First Game to Get It

27 February 2026 at 18:00

A Sony PlayStation 5 Pro console next to text reading 'PSSR PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution' and 'AI-Driven Upscaling'.

Sony has just announced that the highly anticipated new version of the PSSR (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution) upscaler for PlayStation 5 Pro is ready and will roll out next month, with CAPCOM's Resident Evil Requiem (out today and already doing well on Steam) as the first game to implement it. The announcement came with a statement from CAPCOM's Masaru Ijuin (Senior Manager, Engine Development Support Section, R&D Foundational Technology Department), who said: The upgraded PSSR has allowed us to elevate our expressiveness by successfully processing these details and textural particularities, which are traditionally difficult to upscale because of their intricacy. […]

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Former Xbox/SEGA/EA Executive: “All Studios Are Going to Use AI” — Sharma Must Be the One to Explain It to Gamers

27 February 2026 at 17:00

Asha Sharma and Peter Moore, who talked about AI

Peter Moore, former executive of SEGA, Xbox, and Electronic Arts (among others), shared his opinion on the recent appointment of Asha Sharma as the new CEO of Microsoft Gaming and the widespread fears that she'll push heavily on AI (despite her reassurances to the contrary). Speaking to GamesBeat, Moore acknowledged that most hardcore gamers have an anti-AI sentiment right now, but also added that she's in a unique position to explain to gamers how it can be a positive change, as long as it serves the player rather than a spreadsheet. He also mused that every game developer will use […]

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NVIDIA Officially Overtakes Apple as TSMC’s Biggest Customer; There’s No Stopping the World’s Largest Infrastructure Buildout

27 February 2026 at 16:57

A large silicon wafer with multiple microchips is resting on a perforated metal surface.

NVIDIA has officially overtaken Apple as TSMC's largest chip customer, as Team Green's AI infrastructure buildout drives chip demand never seen before. NVIDIA Now Accounts For More than 19% of TSMC's Overall Revenue, and the Partnership Will Deepen Moving Ahead TSMC has been the global center of semiconductor supply to fabless manufacturers, and the chip giant has single-handedly provided the world with AI computing power driven by Moore's Law. When it comes to TSMC's customers, Apple has dominated the list for several years now, thanks to the Cupertino giant's pursuit of cutting-edge semiconductors for its A-series and M-series chipsets. However, […]

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The New Memory Prices Quoted by Samsung & SK Hynix for Q2 Are So ‘Absurd’ That Buyers Might Find It Better to Give Up

27 February 2026 at 16:35

Increased DRAM costs to increase smartphone BoM (Bill of Materials) by up to 25 percent, resulting in lowered shipments

Samsung and SK hynix have reportedly started issuing contract prices for the upcoming quarters to customers, and the price increases are gigantic. DRAM Prices Have Almost Grown By 3 to 4 Times Since Q4 2025, And the Situation Is Worsening With Each Day When we talk about DRAM contract prices, it is important to note that, given the memory market's shift to a 'seller-dominated' market, DRAM quotations are now revised quarterly for large-scale customers. For smaller buyers, prices change within days, making it almost impossible for them to procure supplies. In the latest report by the Korean media outlet Sedaily, […]

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Apple Silicon Macs Have Begun Their Testing Of Resident Evil Requiem, With The M4 Max Pushing Decent Framerates With Some Setting Changes

27 February 2026 at 16:10

Resident Evil Requiem being played on Apple's M4 Max

There were no launch delays from Capcom’s end as Resident Evil Requiem arrived on schedule and has already become a popular pick amongst PC gamers because it has smashed the previous franchise record for player concurrency on Steam. Unfortunately, the Japanese game developer hasn’t catered to Apple Silicon Macs with a native port, but that hasn’t stopped people from testing the AAA title on their machines. One individual owning a MacBook Pro powered by the incredibly powerful M4 Max states that he was getting respectable framerates with some settings tweaks. On the high settings preset, Path Tracing disabled and frame generation enabled, M4 […]

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Resident Evil Requiem – Should You Destroy or Release Elpis? Endings Guide

27 February 2026 at 16:08

A character from 'Resident Evil: Requiem' stands in a dimly lit room, with on-screen text asking, 'Should You Destroy or

As per series tradition, Resident Evil Requiem features multiple endings where the fate of the main characters is determined by your actions. In this case, it will be how you decide to answer a question related to Elpis, Umbrella's founder Oswell Spencer's final creation Here's how to unlock the two endings in the game, and which of them is the one you should be going for. WARNING: Massive story spoilers beyond this point. Read at your own risk! Destroy Elpis Choosing to destroy Elpis as per Leon's wishes leads to the bad ending. Zeno kills Leon before he perishes himself in […]

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User Buys $100 Worth Of Amazon Return Pallets, Receives 40 DDR5 RAM Sticks Worth $7000

27 February 2026 at 15:51

A box filled with Kingston FURY Beast DDR5 memory sticks, one held in hand showing label details.

Witness another lucky user receiving thousands of dollars' worth of RAM sticks. We are totally not jealous. Redditor Hits the "Jackpot" As the Amazon Return Pallets Gave Him a Surprise of 40x 16 GB DDR5 RAM Sticks for Just $100 We hope this doesn’t convince you to waste your money on Amazon return pallets, but this story might tempt some to try their luck. While we have been posting reports of users getting free hardware worth hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars, this is one of the craziest stories so far. The user u/Apprehensive-Dig2898 posted that he "Hit the jackpot […]

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Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 Developer Judged That ‘Continuing with Unreal Engine 4 Would Definitely Lead to A Better Game’

27 February 2026 at 15:10

A character from the game Final Fantasy VII Remake holding a staff and standing in a rocky environment with glowing,

Like the first two entries in the trilogy, Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 will be powered by Unreal Engine 4. While this choice was somewhat expected, especially to get the game out in a reasonable amount of time, some have been disappointed by this confirmation, fearing that the third and final installment of the series will be less advanced than other games powered by Unreal Engine 5. According to the trilogy's director Naoki Hamaguchi, this will not be true. Quite the contrary, actually: Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 will be a better game precisely because it uses Unreal […]

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Intel Bartlett Lake Core 9 273PQE CPU Spotted Sitting On A White LGA 1700 Motherboard

27 February 2026 at 15:04

A close-up of an Intel Core 9 processor, model '273PQE,' alongside an illustrated Intel Core chip graphic.

The flagship Barlett Lake CPU was just spotted installed on a LGA 1700 motherboard, but does it work? 12-Core P-Core Only Intel Core 9 273PQE CPU Spotted for the First Time on a LGA 1700 Motherboard While Intel's Bartlett Lake CPUs aren't designed for the consumer market, they are still compatible with mainstream LGA 1700 motherboards. We have previously listed the leaked specifications of all 12 SKUs of P-Core only Bartlett Lake chips, and if you remember, the Intel Core 9 273PQE is the flagship processor that is the only SKU with 12 Performance cores. The consumer variant, Raptor Lake […]

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Mobile-Focused Chipmaker MediaTek Taps Silicon Photonics With A Stake In Ayar Labs

27 February 2026 at 14:42

A MediaTek chip glowing on a circuit board with a visible 'MediaTek' logo.

MediaTek, one of the most prominent manufacturers of mobile-focused APs and an emerging player in the AI sphere, especially via its dedicated role in the production of Google's TPUs, has tapped a bold new frontier in semiconductor tech by taking a material stake in the silicon photonics-focused startup, Ayar Labs. MediaTek's stake in Ayar Labs indicates its intentions of incorporating silicon photonics elements within its products MediaTek has invested around $90 million in Ayar Labs via its subsidiary, Digimoc Holdings Limited. This transaction has allowed the manufacturer of mobile chips to acquire a 2.4 percent stake in the silicon photonics-focused […]

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Resident Evil Requiem Immediately Smashes Previous Franchise Record for Player Concurrency on Steam

27 February 2026 at 14:30

Two characters stand back-to-back in front of a stormy sky with the title Resident Evil Requiem in bold red letters on the

Resident Evil Requiem is officially out on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S and X, and Nintendo Switch 2. Following a great reception from critics, the next crucial test to see if CAPCOM's latest game in the survival horror franchise is another success is the commercial one. It'll take some time to know for sure, but the very first indicator we have for any game, Steam player concurrency, is already looking good. In just a few hours, Resident Evil Requiem has already crushed all previous all-time concurrency peaks from Resident Evil games. Right now, it stands at 267K players according […]

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First-Ever RTX 50 Series Card Spotted With Micron GDDR7 Memory Chips, Reveals Galax RTX 5060 Teardown

27 February 2026 at 14:13

A graphics card PCB is shown with an arrow pointing to a Micron GDDR7 memory chip label.

It appears that NVIDIA is trying to source memory chips from Micron for the RTX 50 series due to the worsening DRAM market. NVIDIA's RTX 50 GPUs Now Feature GDDR7 Modules from All Major Memory Suppliers; Shortages Still Continue The struggle to secure enough memory chips for GPUs continues, as ongoing DRAM shortages keep disrupting the hardware market. NVIDIA, which has primarily utilized the memory chips for RTX 50 series cards from Samsung and HK Hynix, is now reportedly sourcing GDDR7 memory chips from Micron as well. NVIDIA has been sourcing memory chips for its GPUs from Micron for previous-gen […]

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Netflix Bows Out of Warner Bros. Discovery Bidding War – Paramount Acquisition Now Practically Certain

27 February 2026 at 13:00

Logos of Paramount Skydance, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Netflix against a dark sky backdrop.

The bidding war on Warner Bros. Discovery is suddenly over: a few hours ago, Netflix officially dropped out with a joint statement by its co-CEOs (Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters), who clearly explained that matching the latest price offered by competitor Paramount Skydance would have meant the deal was no longer financially attractive for the streaming giant. They added: We believe we would have been strong stewards of Warner Bros.’ iconic brands, and that our deal would have strengthened the entertainment industry and preserved and created more production jobs in the U.S. But this transaction was always a ‘nice to […]

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Camera Specifications Don’t Tell The Whole Story Because Samsung Has Added A Feature That Negates The Use Of A Gimbal

27 February 2026 at 11:41

Galaxy S26 Ultra has a featured for video recording that negates the use of a gimbal

Smartphone stabilization has indeed come a long way, with manufacturers incorporating a mixture of software and hardware to reduce camera shake as much as possible when capturing images or recording videos. When comparing paper specifications to the competition, the Galaxy S26 Ultra might appear to be a whole generation behind, but a YouTuber shows that a new feature called ‘Horizon Lock’ is an absolute game-changer, as it is pretty much a gimbal in the form of a software toggle. You’ll have to see the Horizon Lock feature on the Galaxy S26 Ultra in action to believe it, as video stabilization goes to […]

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NVIDIA DGX Spark Sees $700 Price Hike Due To Ongoing Memory Shortages, $4699 New Pricing

27 February 2026 at 11:27

NVIDIA DGX Spark Sees $700 Price Hike Due To Ongoing Memory Shortages, $4699 New Pricing 1

NVIDIA has made a price update for its DGX Spark systems, raising the pricing from $3999 to $4699, due to ongoing memory shortages. NVIDIA DGX Spark "AI" Systems Affected By Memory Constraints Too, Pricing Sees $700 US Hike In a forum post, NVIDIA has confirmed that the MSRP of its DGX Spark AI system has been adjusted and reflects the ongoing memory shortages. The pricing update is specific to the DGX Spark Founders Edition, the one sold by NVIDIA itself. As per the new pricing update, the DGX Spark will see a $700 US hike. Previously, the system was priced […]

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Best Difficulty Setting In Resident Evil Requiem For Your First Playthrough

27 February 2026 at 09:00

A character in Resident Evil: Requiem stands in a grand, dimly lit hall with text reading 'Best Difficulty Setting For The

Choosing the right difficulty in Resident Evil Requiem is an important first step that can change the enjoyment of your first playthrough quite a bit, as some of the changes between the different difficulty settings have a deep impact on the experience. Here is the breakdown of the best difficulty settings to choose for your first run. Standard (Classic) For those who have been playing the series for a very long time, Standard (Classic) is the way to go. This mode is designed for veterans who want to experience Resident Evil Requiem at its best. Standard (Modern) Even if you […]

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How to Open Warped Closets In Resident Evil Requiem

27 February 2026 at 09:00

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While exploring the haunting corridors of the Rhodes Hill Care Center in Resident Evil Requiem, you will occasionally encounter warped closets. While Grace can interact with them, she doesn't have the physical strength or the tools to actually open them. If you are looking for a key or a crowbar to pry these open as Grace, however, you can stop searching. Here is everything you need to know about how to open these warped closets and if you need to do so to proceed in the main story. Can Grace Open Warped Closets? The short answer is no. You cannot […]

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Resident Evil Requiem – How to Parry and Master Leon’s Combat

27 February 2026 at 09:00

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Leon S. Kennedy’s return in Resident Evil Requiem brings back the high-intensity, physical combat seen in the glorious Resident Evil 4, but with some crucial changes. Mastering this mechanic is essential for survival, especially at high difficulties such as Standard (Classic) difficulty, where enemies are relentless. While the game introduces the mechanic early on, the tutorial doesn't tell you everything you need to know about it. Here is how to master the parry and save your skin in the most intense fights. The Basics of Parrying The core of Leon’s combat mechanics in Resident Evil Requiem lies in his hatchet. […]

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Resident Evil Requiem – Lead Researcher’s Office Puzzle Box Combination Guide

27 February 2026 at 09:00

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As you venture deeper into the Rhodes Hill Care Center in Resident Evil Requiem, your search for the escape items will lead you to the Lead Researcher’s Office. Inside, you’ll find another locked Puzzle Box like the one in the Chairman's Office, containing a vital progression item. However, unlike the Chairman’s puzzle box, you cannot interact with this one straight away. You’ll need a specific item to bypass a physical lock first. The Puzzle Box Solution Before you can even worry about the combination, you will notice the Puzzle Box is secured by a heavy padlock. This cannot be broken […]

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How to Open the Organ Transport Box in Resident Evil Requiem

27 February 2026 at 09:00

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Once you reach the Garage in Resident Evil Requiem, you will find the Organ Transport Box. While you can interact with the item from your inventory, you will not be able to open without follow the specific sequence detailed in a note obtained by clearing the Lead Researcher’s Office puzzle. If the diagram makes little sense to you, fret not. Here's how to open the Organ Transport Box and why you need to do so to continue Grace's quest. The Puzzle Solution The Unlocking the Organ Box diagram shows what you have to do to open the Organ Transport Box […]

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Resident Evil Requiem – Sterilization Chamber and Monitor Control Room Safes Codes

27 February 2026 at 09:00

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While exploring the ARK research facility in Resident Evil Requiem with Grace, you will encounter two locked safes containing vital supplies. Cracking these is essential for surviving the tougher encounters against zombies and the fearsome Lickers, especially if you are playing on Standard (Classic) difficulty, where enemies are stronger. Sterilization Chamber Safe Monitor Control Room Safe If you have opened the three safes in the Care Center, you will also unlock the No Safe is Safe Trophy/Achievement after opening the two safes above. This concludes the guide. For more help with settings and survival strategies, visit our Resident Evil Requiem […]

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How to Unlock All Costumes in Resident Evil Requiem

27 February 2026 at 09:00

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Completing the campaign in Resident Evil Requiem is just the beginning. Once the credits roll, you unlock several customization options for Grace and Leon, allowing you to change their appearance for subsequent playthroughs at higher difficulties such as Insanity or while hunting for any remaining Mr. Raccoon memoriam. Story Costumes Upon completing the game for the first time on any difficulty, you will immediately unlock the option to toggle the Jacket variants for both protagonists: These can be switched only via the Bonuses - Bonus Settings menu before loading a save file or starting a new game. Extra Costumes Finishing […]

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Resident Evil Requiem – All Mr. Raccoon Memoriam Locations

27 February 2026 at 09:00

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If you want to achieve 100% completion in Resident Evil Requiem, you'll need to keep your eyes (and ears) peeled for the Mr. Raccoon memoriam collectibles. There are 25 of these small, bobblehead-like statues hidden throughout the game, and destroying them all unlocks Advanced Tuning, which allows you to further upgrade weapons to make combat easier on all difficulty settings. Note: While the guide includes the locations of all 25 Mr. Raccoon memoriam in the game, we are missing the map and location screenshot for #9. We will update the post as soon as possible with it. Rhodes Hill Care […]

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How to Beat The Titan Spinner (Spider Boss) in Resident Evil Requiem

27 February 2026 at 09:00

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The Titan Spinner is the first boss encounter in Raccoon City in Resident Evil Requiem, and potentially, the game's very first roadblock. It is designed not only to further teach the nuances of Leon's combat mechanics, but also to punish players who try to rely solely on brute force. While the creature is massive and fearsome, the battle is less about firepower and more about being smart with your surroundings. If you find yourself running low on resources during this fight, don't panic. Here is the best strategy to bring the Titan Spinner down without draining your entire arsenal. Don't […]

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Resident Evil Requiem – Chairman’s Office Puzzle Box Combination Guide

27 February 2026 at 09:00

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Upon reaching the Chairman’s Office in the Rhodes Hill Care Center in Resident Evil Requiem, you will find the very first proper puzzle of the game. Solving this is mandatory, as it contains an item essential to advancing the story. Without it, Grace won't be able to escape the hellish care center. The Chairman's Office Puzzle Combination The Clue When you first enter the office, you will notice a notepad sitting on a table. This notepad holds the key to the puzzle, but the indentations from the previous writing are currently invisible, and you need a specific item to show […]

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How to Use Leon’s Secret Finisher in Resident Evil Requiem

27 February 2026 at 09:00

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While Grace’s gameplay in Resident Evil Requiem is defined by avoiding enemies as much as possible, Leon is meant to take the fight to the enemy. One of the most effective and visually satisfying tools in his arsenal is a secret close-range finisher that can end enemies instantly. The game doesn't give this mechanic a dedicated tutorial, so many players might trigger it by accident without realizing how to do it consistently. Here is how to master Leon’s firearm finisher to save ammo and look good doing it. The Mechanics of the Secret Finisher Unlike the contextual melee prompts like […]

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How to Use Antique Coins To Get Critical Early Upgrades in Resident Evil Requiem

27 February 2026 at 09:00

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Much like its predecessors, Resident Evil Requiem is filled with items to collect. During the course of the game, Grace and Leon will find many items with clear purposes, but also some whose use isn't clear from the get-go, such as the Antique Coins found all over the Rhodes Hill Chronic Care Center. Here's how to use these Antique Coins to get some critical early upgrades in Resident Evil Requiem. How to Use Antique Coins Antique Coins are unique items whose in-game description (An old metal coin used for games. Can be exchanged for prizes in the parlor) suggests they […]

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Resident Evil Requiem: Best Tips For Beginners

27 February 2026 at 09:00

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Surviving the nightmare in Resident Evil Requiem requires more than just solid shooting skills. Whether you are navigating claustrophobic halls as Grace Ashcroft or engaging in intense combat sequences with Leon S. Kennedy, understanding some of the game's underlying systems is the difference between life and death, especially if this is your first entry in the series. To help you understand and enjoy the game right from the get-go, we have put together the best tips for beginners based on a full playthrough of the game at the highest possible difficulty for a new game run: Standard (Classic). Learn When […]

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Best Camera Settings in Resident Evil Requiem: First Person or Third Person?

27 February 2026 at 09:00

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Resident Evil Requiem offers great flexibility for a survival-horror game by allowing players to experience the entire campaign in either first or third-person. While this choice is often down to personal preference, the distinct gameplay styles of Grace and Leon mean that one perspective usually outshines the other, depending on who you are controlling. Best Camera Settings If you want the most polished experience, I recommend First-Person for Grace to maximize the horror atmosphere and Third-Person for Leon to master the combat, which are the exact same recommendations the game provides at the very beginning. You can change your camera […]

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Resident Evil Requiem: Complete Walkthrough And Guides Hub

27 February 2026 at 16:09

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Resident Evil Requiem is the latest entry in the survival horror series from CAPCOM, and the biggest shift for the franchise since the days of Resident Evil 4. While the game maintains the series' signature atmosphere and resource management, the introduction of a dual-narrative system featuring Grace Ashcroft and Leon S. Kennedy deeply changes gameplay, offering both intense survival-horror sequences focused on stealth and enemy avoidance, and full-on action combat. In this Complete Walkthrough and Guides Hub, you will find everything you need to survive the horrors Grace and Leon will encounter as they face their past. Overview Resident Evil […]

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Resident Evil Requiem – Bar and Lounge, Examination Room and Basement Safes Codes

27 February 2026 at 09:00

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While the Rhodes Hill Care Center in Resident Evil Requiem is filled with terrifying monstrosities, it is also home to several locked safes containing valuable resources. From the currency needed for upgrades to ammo and essential maps, you don't want to leave these behind. If you don't want to scour every dark corner for notes and hidden documents, here is the complete list of safe codes for the Care Center. Bar and Lounge Safe Examination Room Safe Basement Safe This concludes the guide. For more help with settings and survival strategies, visit our Resident Evil Requiem Complete Walkthrough and Guides […]

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Something in Marathon’s Server Slam Test was Censoring “ARC Raiders” in the Chat

27 February 2026 at 01:57

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Marathon, the new first-person extraction shooter from Bungie is days away from launching at the time of this writing. It'll be out on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S on March 5, 2026, but you can play it right now if you want to on its Server Slam Test. So far, the test seems to be going well, at least by its player numbers. On Steam, the test has so far peaked at 143,621 concurrent players, and while we'll see how players feel about the game when the test is done, one thing that's already been called out is that, […]

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Renewed Premium Versions Of Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro Max Start From $825.97 On Amazon, Making It Barely More Expensive Than Base iPhone 17

27 February 2026 at 01:12

Renewed Premium versions of the iPhone 16 Pro Max are going for $825.97 on Amazon

An older-generation flagship doesn’t diminish its prowess in any way, especially when it’s the iPhone 16 Pro Max. Sure, the iPhone 17 Pro Max has effectively succeeded it, but we can all agree that if this device were available at an exceptional price, lots of customers would flock towards it. On Amazon, this hope has now turned into a reality because the Renewed Premium version of the iPhone 16 Pro Max now starts from just $825.97. And before you ask, yes, it is the unlocked version and is available in capacities of 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB. The iPhone 16 Pro Max’s A18 […]

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Microsoft Rolls Out Shader Model 6.9, DXR 1.2 & DX12 Enhancements In Agility SDK 1.619, NVIDIA With Widest Support

27 February 2026 at 01:10

Microsoft Rolls Out Shader Model 6.9, DXR 1.2 & DX12 Enhancements In Agility SDK 1.619, NVIDIA With Widest Support 1

Microsoft has just rolled out its Agility SDK 1.619 with major DX12 improvements such as Shader Model 6.9 & DXR 1.2. Microsoft Agility SDK Adds Shader Model 6.9, DXR 1.2, & Various DX12 Improvements: NVIDIA RTX, AMD Radeon & Intel Arc GPUs Ready In the latest Agility SDK 1.619 release, Microsoft is making three updates: Shader Model 6.9, DXR 1.2, and DX12-related improvements. The features are listed below: The biggest part of this Agility SDK release is the introduction of Shader Model 6.9, which adds four new features: Long Vector, 16-bit float Specials, 16-bit / 64-bit shader op & wave […]

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This Person Paid $300 for a RAM Kit and Ended Up With a Box Full of Modules Worth Over Ten Times More; Talk About Crazy Luck

27 February 2026 at 00:52

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The memory industry has gone wild in recent times, and consumers are struggling to get their hands on modules, yet one buyer managed to get pretty lucky with his RAM purchase. Amazon Warehouse Negligence Sent a User RAM Kits Worth Ten Times More Than the Original Order Well, the retail market has pretty surprising stories for us sometimes, and most of them involve either hitting a jackpot with the refund process or relying on Amazon FBA sellers for purchases. This time, a Redditor ordered a single Corsair Vengeance 32 GB DDR5 memory module for $300, but the package he received […]

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“I’ve Never Experienced Such a Desperate, Cowardly, Confused State of the Business” Says Just Cause Creator

26 February 2026 at 23:40

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It's pretty safe to say that the video game industry has been in a weird place for several years now, but for Christofer Sundberg, who has been at this for a long time, the state of the video game industry is in an unprecedentedly poor place. Founder of Avalanche Studios and creator of Just Cause, Sundberg is getting ready to release his next major game with his new studio he founded in 2020, Liquid Swords, which'll release Samson: A Tyndalston Story this coming April 8, 2026. Ahead of Sundberg and Liquid Swords showing off their new title and announcing its […]

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“You’re in for a Ride”: Samson: A Tyndalston Story Arrives on PC in April 2026

26 February 2026 at 23:30

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Samson: A Tyndalston Story, the debut project from Liquid Swords, the team founded by Avalanche Studios (that's the Just Cause and Mad Max people, not the Hogwarts Legacy studio Avalanche Software) founder, Christofer Sundberg, finally has a release date. It'll arrive on PC first on April 8, 2026. After being founded in 2020, the studio is now only weeks away from releasing its debut title, six years later. The game stars Samson McCray, a classic tough guy and driver who returns to his home town of Tyndalston with a heavy debt to pay on his shoulders. He'll have to take […]

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Samson: A Tyndalston Story Interview – Former Mad Max and Just Cause Devs Sink Into New AA Brawler That’s “Not GTA”

26 February 2026 at 23:28

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Back in 2020, Christofer Sundberg, founder of Avalanche Studios, revealed what he would be doing with the next chapter of his career after selling Avalanche with the announcement of Liquid Swords. Six years later, the studio is weeks away from its debut game, Samson: A Tyndalston Story. It's not too dissimilar to the kinds of games that Sundberg's Avalanche was known for. Like Just Cause and Mad Max, they both star a certain flavour of tough guy. The latter was also cited in a preview presentation I attended last week, with the emphasis on car combat in Samson connecting it […]

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Samson: A Tyndalston Story Hands-On Preview – “Intensity Over Scale”

26 February 2026 at 23:27

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All the way back in 2020, Christofer Sundberg, the founder of Avalanche Studios, established a new video game studio after taking some time off once he left Avalanche after it was acquired in 2018. That studio was (is) Liquid Swords, a new studio that, six years since its founding, is inching towards releasing its debut project: Samson: A Tyndalston Story. Last week, ahead of Liquid Swords announcing Samson's April 8, 2026, release date, I got to spend some time hearing from Sundberg and the development team about Samson before going hands-on with the game myself. I also got to ask […]

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Laid Off Highguard Devs Chalk Up Game’s Failure to Leadership’s “Hubris,” Believed They Could Recreate the Smash Success of Apex Legends

26 February 2026 at 23:25

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The beginning of a new calendar year in the video game industry has, unfortunately, once again been marked by mass layoffs and studio shutdowns. And while last year was kicked off by a brand new free-to-play game becoming a smash success, this year is marked by the exact opposite. Highguard, the latest free-to-play game on the market from former Apex Legends developers at Wildlight Entertainment, is the first major misfire of 2026. After it was debuted at The Game Awards 2025, a lot was said online about a game that no one had played, while Wildlight kept its head down, […]

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NVIDIA’s New GPU Driver is a Disaster & It Has Now Been Pulled Back; Did We Just See the First ‘Vibe-Coded’ Release?

26 February 2026 at 22:58

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NVIDIA's latest GPU driver update, which focused on optimizations for Resident Evil Requiem, has been pulled back after Team Green found a bug that had bothered several gamers. NVIDIA's Latest GPU Driver Update Brought In Black Screens, Performance Loss & Several Troubles For Gamers NVIDIA's consumer GPU segment hasn't been seeing the best of times lately, given the ongoing memory shortages. On the software front, the company might have pulled off a blunder. With the latest GeForce Game Ready Driver v595.59 released today, the primary focus has been on the latest Resident Evil release, including support for DLSS 4 MFG […]

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Get Resident Evil Requiem for Free with a 12-Month GeForce NOW Ultimate Subscription

26 February 2026 at 21:30

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Don't have the PC to play CAPCOM's new Resident Evil Requiem game, but you'd really love to experience it anyway? If you have a solid Internet connection (and live in a supported region of the world), NVIDIA can give you the chance through its GeForce NOW cloud platform, and they're also bundling the game with new 12-month Ultimate memberships. For the record, a year-long GeForce NOW Ultimate subscription sets you back $199.99, but the game itself is $70, which you'd be saving if you were planning on buying it anyway. With GeForce NOW Ultimate, you'd have access to nearly all […]

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PlayStation May Be ‘Backing Away From Putting Their Traditional Single-Player Games on PC’ [UPDATE]

27 February 2026 at 14:24

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[Update - February 27, 5:22 AM] While Jason Schreier's statements on PlayStation backing away from putting their single-player games on PC may have passed for speculation, that doesn't seem to be the case. "I mean, it's not speculation, but sometimes topics come up on the show before I'm quite ready to publish a story about them. More to come soon I'm sure," the known journalist clarified on the ResetERA forums. Original story follows. [Original Story] Over the past few years, plenty of PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 exclusive games have made their way to PC, including tentpole franchises like The […]

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“The Real Fruits Will Start Coming in ’27-’28”: Warner Bros. Games CEO Hints at Games in WB’s “Biggest Franchises” Coming Next Year

26 February 2026 at 20:13

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After the massive flop that was 2024's Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, the whole industry could feel that Warner Bros' games division was not in a good place. So when we learned that Monolith Productions, Player First Games, and San Diego Studio had all been shut down just two months into 2025, it was upsetting, especially in the case of Monolith, but we couldn't exactly call it surprising, even if Hogwarts Legacy continued to sell like gangbusters. What followed was a major reorganization of how Warner Bros. would approach games, focusing in on four verticals: Harry Potter, Game of […]

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Early Resident Evil Requiem Testing Shows Nearly 50% Average FPS Difference Between Ryzen 7 9850X3D And Core i9 14900KS

26 February 2026 at 19:30

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The fastest gaming CPU can deliver much higher FPS than any Intel CPU in the latest Resident Evil title, but percentile FPS show a different story. AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Pushes Resident Evil Requiem Past 300 FPS With RTX 5090, Beating Core i9 14900KS by Over 100 FPS Resident Evil Requiem launches tomorrow, and fans can't wait to see how the game runs on their current hardware. We have also published our optimization guide for the game, which will help you achieve the best performance with your current hardware. That said, while the developers recommend just an RTX 2060 or […]

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Alan Wake Remastered on PC Gets HDR, Improved DLSS and More in New Update

26 February 2026 at 19:23

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Remedy has delivered a new update for Alan Wake Remastered on PC, and it is arguably one of the most significant updates the game has received in a long time, because this update finally adds HDR to the PC version. The addition of HDR is the big highlight, but it's not the only one in terms of visuals and some much-needed quality of life updates. For speedrunners and anyone who simply loves the game and is playing it again for the umpteenth time, you can now skip the intro cutscene to get into the game faster. Not that Alan Wake […]

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NVIDIA Says Groq Acquisition Will Play a Role Similar to Mellanox, Extending the Architecture as an “Accelerator” For Low-Latency Decode

26 February 2026 at 18:56

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NVIDIA's plans for Groq's LPU units are a topic of debate in the industry, and when Jensen was asked about them during the Q4 2026 earnings call, he hinted at rather interesting stuff. NVIDIA's Groq LPUs Will Solidify the Company's Position In Latency-Sensitive Workloads NVIDIA's acquisition spree has been aggressive this year. Still, one of the major partnerships that the company entered into was with Groq, a non-licensing agreement worth up to $20 billion, which is Team Green's biggest investment. The announcement did slip in on Christmas Eve, and NVIDIA never really followed up on actual plans. Interestingly, NVIDIA's CEO […]

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Tim Cook Confirms Next Week Is Apple’s “Big Week”

26 February 2026 at 18:48

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Apple is gearing up for one of its most launch-heavy windows of the year next week, when it might launch its much-anticipated low-cost MacBook as well as the iPhone 17e, along with the M5 Pro/M5 Max MacBook Pro, Apple Studio Displays, and possibly an iPad or two. Apple's Tim Cook starts building up the buzz for early March Apple's Tim Cook has just posted a brief message on X that reads: "A big week ahead. It all starts Monday Morning!" As we noted recently, Apple is expected to launch its much-anticipated low-cost MacBook next week, replete with a new manufacturing process for its aluminum shell, the A18 […]

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Samsung Finally Catching Up To Chinese Rivals As Rumor Claims That New Galaxy S Lineup Will Feature Silicon-Carbon Batteries To Deliver Unrivaled Runtimes

26 February 2026 at 18:39

Samsung rumored to shift to silicon-carbon battery technology for its next Galaxy S lineup of smartphones

For the past six years, Samsung has retained the battery capacity of its Galaxy S lineup at 5,000mAh, meaning that users would only experience minor increments in runtimes regardless of which company flagship they purchased. Fortunately, this practice could be a thing of the past, as a rumor claims that the Korean giant is finally jumping onto the silicon-carbon bandwagon like a multitude of Chinese smartphone makers. As for why silicon-carbon batteries didn’t debut with the Galaxy S26 series, Samsung’s executive says these cells have to pass ‘very rigorous validation standards.’ The advantages of silicon-carbon technology are apparent, which is […]

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Assassin’s Creed Hexe is Reportedly Showing a lot of Promise and is “The One Project Everyone at Ubisoft Wants to Work On”

26 February 2026 at 18:16

The image shows the logo for Assassin's Creed Codename Hexe with a design featuring twigs forming the series' emblem against

Yesterday, we learned that Clint Hocking, the creative director on Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory, Far Cry 2, Watch Dogs: Legion, and most recently, the creative director behind the upcoming Assassin's Creed Hexe, had left Ubisoft. The newly named head of content for Assassin's Creed and former Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag creative director, Jean Guesdon, is stepping in to fill his role on the project, which, according to a reliable Ubisoft insider, is showing a lot of promise within Ubisoft. So much so that it's even the project that "everyone" across the company is looking to work on "because of […]

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AMD’s Top RDNA 5 “AT0” GPU Might Release For Gamers But In Limited Quantities

26 February 2026 at 17:40

AMD's Top RDNA 5 "AT0" GPU Might Release For Gamers But In Limited Quantities 1

AMD's RDNA 5 GPU, codenamed AT0, might see a gaming "Radeon" release, albeit in limited quantities, if current rumors hold. AMD Might Make a Radeon Gaming Graphics Card With Its Top RDNA 5 "AT0" GPU, But Will Be A Limited Release AMD's RDNA 5 GPUs are slated for a 2027 release, and while there have been rumors surrounding the various configurations, it's evident that the information available isn't conclusive to tell what the lineup will end up looking like. With that said, a new statement has been made for the next-gen Radeon Gaming lineup by Kepler_L2 at Anandtech forums. In […]

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Resident Evil Requiem PC Performance Analysis & Tuning Guide – How To Get Best Experience On PC

26 February 2026 at 17:00

A promotional image for 'Resident Evil: Requiem' shows a character with a flashlight and the text 'Performance Analysis &

As PC technology moves at a rapid speed and computer games continue to push the barriers of visual fidelity, it's becoming more difficult for default graphic settings on PC games to find a happy medium between stunning graphics and smooth gameplay, even when playing these games on decently powerful PCs. Resident Evil Requiem, as a modern AAA PC release, shouldn't be any different. However, Capcom had promised that Requiem was built to run smoothly across a wide range of PC builds, and doesn’t expect to see a repeat of the performance issues seen with Monster Hunter Wilds — a reassuring […]

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Apple’s Low-Cost MacBook Might Cost As Much As $749

26 February 2026 at 16:38

Low-cost MacBook's bright colors were supposed to arrive with the M2 MacBook Air

Apple appears all set for one of its most launch-heavy windows of the year in early March, when it might launch its much-anticipated low-cost MacBook as well as the iPhone 17e along with the M5 Pro/M5 Max MacBook Pro, and Apple Studio Displays. Now, however, a new price-related tidbit has substantially doused the enthusiasm surrounding Apple's low-cost MacBook. Apple's low-cost MacBook might not be a bargain DigiTimes recently reported that Apple's upcoming low-cost MacBook is already contending with a number of price-related pressures: Apple's low-cost MacBook was previously expected to debut between $599 and $699 price points. However, given these […]

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Xbox’s Best Path Forward Is Being Spun off to Be Free of Microsoft, Says Analyst

26 February 2026 at 16:30

A Microsoft building with logo above an abstract Xbox logo design.

The sudden leadership change at the helm of Microsoft Gaming and Xbox, with Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond leaving their roles, has inevitably dominated the gaming industry conversation over the past few days. While Phil Spencer's retirement was in the air (despite Microsoft denying it just a few months ago) after a long tenure, it was believed that Sarah Bond, who had been president of Xbox since October 2023, would be the natural successor. Bond has instead left the company, and a subsequent report by The Verge revealed that she was the main driver behind the controversial 'This Is an […]

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Hisense’s U6 And U7 4K mini-LED TVs In The 55-Inch Category Go Easy On Your Pocket And Provide Impeccable Image Quality, Starting From $449.99 On Amazon

26 February 2026 at 16:18

Hisense U6 and U7 4K mini-LED TVs in the 55-inch category start from just $449.99 on Amazon

OLED TVs offer outstanding image quality, but their price drives away the majority of buyers. A tier below this category are mini-LED TVs, which don’t offer the same deep blacks and high contrast as OLED, but represent a substantial upgrade over standard LED technology. Hisense, a notable name in consumer electronics, has two 55-inch TVs up for grabs, and thanks to Amazon’s latest discounts, the price has dipped to $449.99. Fortunately, superior picture quality isn’t the only advantage of getting the 55U65QF or 55U75QG, as you’ll find out soon. The latest 4K mini-LED TVs from Hisense cater to both media […]

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FSR 4.1 DLL For RDNA 4 Leaks Out; Reportedly Works On RDNA 3 With Workarounds, Delivering Sharper Visuals Vs 4.0.3

26 February 2026 at 16:10

A split-screen comparison shows 'FSR 4.0.3 Ultra Performance' and 'FSR 4.1.0 Ultra Performance' in the game Hogwarts Legacy,

An unreleased AMD Adrenalin driver reportedly contains the upcoming FSR 4.1 DLL file, which can work on RDNA 3 GPUs with Proton FP8 emulation. User Obtains FSR 4.1 DLL from "Vangaurd" Adrenalin 26.3.1 Drivers; Works on RDNA 3 GPUs Using Linux Once again, we see newer upscaling technologies being implemented on older hardware. This time, it's not the FSR 4.0.3, but the leaked FSR 4.1, which is reportedly from a test build called "Vanguard" Adrenalin 26.3.1 driver, available through AMD's invite-only beta channel. Someone on Guru3D forums just obtained the FSR 4.1 DLL file from the upcoming Adrenalin driver and […]

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Intel Claims Up To 35% FPS Boost In Witcher 3 On Core Ultra Series 3 Using Latest Driver 8531

26 February 2026 at 15:17

Intel's Arc Battlemage B580 "Limited Edition" GPU Listed Online For $259 1

Few games are expected to see some major improvements in performance across various Intel Arc GPU lineups. Intel Rolls Out Arc Graphics Driver 32.0.101.8531, Reportedly Delivering Significant Performance Enhancements in Various Titles Intel has released its latest Arc Graphics Driver 32.0.101.8531 for its Arc graphics products, improving performance and delivering various bug fixes, as well as adding support for a couple of new games. The new driver is reportedly improving performance in some games drastically when compared to the previous driver, 8509 (Intel also added XeSS 3 MFG support to Arc A and B-Series GPUs with this driver). In the […]

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Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Privacy Display Is Way More Advanced Than We Were Led To Believe

26 February 2026 at 13:59

Galaxy S26 Ultra privacy display features

Samsung is at the forefront of display innovations, and even though the company receives countless criticisms for being highly conservative with its flagship smartphone releases, no other firm can compete with the Korean giant on the aforementioned front. When the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s privacy screen kept showing up in leaks, we assumed that it was just a hardware feature baked into the software that covered the entire panel and offered nothing more. However, with Samsung opening up pre-orders, we learn that there’s way more to this technology. The customization bit of the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s privacy screen proves that hardware-level […]

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Wolfenstein 3 Has Reportedly Started Casting

26 February 2026 at 13:00

A character from the game Wolfenstein: The New Order holds a weapon against a red backdrop featuring Big Ben with Nazi flags

It seems like Wolfenstein 3 is finally happening. It's been over eight years since the release of Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, and fans were almost losing hope that the third chapter of William "B.J." Blazkowicz's story would actually happen. Developer MachineGames had started teasing it very early, just a few months after the launch of the second entry, but then they went quiet about it for a long time. With Arkane Lyon's help, the Swedish studio would instead release two spin-offs, Wolfenstein: Youngblood and the VR-only Wolfenstein: Cyberpilot, in 2019. Both of them failed critically and commercially, though, and […]

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NVIDIA’s QoQ Gaming Revenue Takes a Hit as the Company Warns Gamers That Upcoming Quarters Will Be “Very Tight”

26 February 2026 at 15:50

NVIDIA has started to feel the aftermath of the ongoing DRAM shortages with its gaming business, as it witnesses a double-digit percentage QoQ decline, with supply remaining tight in the coming quarters. NVIDIA's Consumer GPU Business Is Suffering As Memory Allocation Becomes a Lot More Difficult The consumer GPU industry is indeed in rough times, and with the start of this year, we have seen significant changes in the segment, including availability and launch plans. Memory shortages have intensified to the point that it has become difficult for companies to acquire supplies for their consumer products, and it appears that […]

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The Exynos 2600 & Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Debate Gets Settled Post Galaxy S26 Launch; Samsung’s 2nm SoC Has A Faster GPU, But Weaker CPU In Geekbench 6

26 February 2026 at 05:51

Exynos 2600 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 benchmarks of the Galaxy S26 have been posted

A truckload of benchmark leaks surrounding the Exynos 2600 gave us a sliver of hope for Samsung’s first 2nm GAA chipset, and it should have already been known that the SoC would be compared against Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 shortly after the Galaxy S26 series went official. Well, here’s your first synthetic performance results comparison, where both silicon have been tested using Geekbench 6’s single-core, multi-core, and OpenCL benchmarks, with the Exynos 2600 possessing a faster GPU, but slower CPU. Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy is up to 18% faster than Exynos 2600 in Geekbench 6’s single-core & […]

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