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AMD has quietly expanded two of its older desktop processor families with the Ryzen 5 7500 and Ryzen 5 5500F. One joins the Zen 4 based Ryzen 7000 lineup with integrated graphics, while the other brings a new Zen 3 option to the long running Ryzen 5000 family. Both processors use six CPU cores and 12 threads, but they target different platforms and price

Modders have managed to run a hybrid FP8 and NVFP4 version of NVIDIA’s DLSS 5 Neural Rendering model on GeForce RTX 50 series graphics cards, but the early results show only a very small performance improvement. The experiment is designed to reduce the processing cost of DLSS 5 by moving parts of the neural workload from FP8 to NVFP4. Blackwell GPUs include fifth generation

A Qwen3.8 27B language model has been successfully loaded on an older Windows laptop with only 12 GB of RAM by combining memory from four different devices on the same local network. The setup used open source software to distribute the model across a Windows laptop, an RTX 3060 powered mini PC, a Mac mini and an Android smartphone. The experiment shows that large

MSI has introduced the PRO MAX 341QPXW14G, a 34 inch ultrawide productivity monitor built around Mac focused workflows, multitasking and color sensitive work. The monitor uses a fifth generation QD OLED panel with a 3440 x 1440 resolution and a 144 Hz refresh rate. MSI is positioning it as a premium work display rather than a gaming first model, although its 0.03 ms response

PlayStation reportedly stepped away from Hideo Kojima’s Physint after concerns grew around the project’s budget, development schedule and the prospect of funding another game that would not remain permanently exclusive to PlayStation hardware. The stealth action project was announced in 2024 as a collaboration between PlayStation and Kojima Productions. It was positioned as Kojima’s return to the genre closely associated with his earlier Metal

NO LAW is shaping up to be one of the more ambitious immersive sims currently in development, combining a seamless cyberpunk city with flexible missions, persistent NPCs, non lethal options and a strong focus on player choice. The game comes from Neon Giant, the studio behind The Ascent, and is currently targeting a 2027 release for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. You

Marvel’s Wolverine appears to make strong use of the PlayStation 5 Pro’s extra graphics hardware, with advanced ray tracing producing only a small performance penalty in early comparisons. Testing shows that enabling the game’s Advanced RT mode on PS5 Pro reduces performance by roughly 3 to 4 frames per second. That is a relatively small loss given the added reflection and global illumination effects.

Pearl Abyss has released another substantial Crimson Desert update as it continues improving the game ahead of the Charting the Unknown expansion scheduled for October 15, 2026. Patch 2.02.00 focuses mainly on bug fixes rather than new mechanics. The update addresses quest progression problems, a crash connected to NVIDIA DLSS Frame Generation, combat input issues and several visual problems that have remained noticeable since

Mega Man: Dual Override is shaping up as a traditional entry in the long running action series, but Capcom is introducing several new systems that give you more control over difficulty and play style. The game is planned for Spring 2027 and will launch on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch systems. A recent hands on session showed that

Nintendo Switch 2 now supports variable refresh rate in docked mode, giving developers more flexibility to use 40 FPS targets and unlocked frame rates on compatible displays. Early testing suggests the implementation is stronger than the one currently available on PlayStation 5 in some important areas. In 60 Hz mode, Switch 2 supports a VRR range of 40 to 60 Hz, matching Xbox Series

Phantom Blade Zero will allow players to unlock every achievement and earn the Platinum Trophy in a single playthrough, even on the easiest difficulty. The game will still include a far more demanding New Game Plus mode called Sixty Six Days for players who want a much harsher challenge. Director Soulframe Liang explained that the original concept for Phantom Blade Zero was much more

Final Fantasy VII Revelation will make major changes to character customization, including armor that can link three Materia slots together for the first time in the remake trilogy. Director Naoki Hamaguchi confirmed the feature while discussing how Revelation expands the systems introduced in Final Fantasy VII Remake and Rebirth. Previous games generally used linked pairs of Materia slots, but some armor in Revelation will

Hideo Kojima's upcoming action espionage game Physint has found a new home at Xbox after Sony ended its involvement with the project. Sony confirmed that it had decided to step away from its collaboration with Kojima Productions. The decision reportedly came as a surprise to Kojima, who said it then took around three months of discussions and negotiations to secure another publishing partner. That

Nvidia has expanded GeForce NOW again with a new September update that adds support for several recent PC releases, including Wardogs, Bus Simulator 27 and the 1.0 version of Valheim. Valheim is not a new addition in the traditional sense, but the game's full 1.0 release is now supported through GeForce NOW. Players who own either the Steam or Xbox version can access it

Microsoft is testing a new group of Xbox console features that includes 1440p Remote Play, higher streaming bitrates, customizable startup animations, microphone noise suppression and several profile improvements. The changes are rolling out through the Xbox Insider Program, with some features limited to specific testing rings. Microsoft has not yet announced when all of them will reach the wider Xbox console audience. One of

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is adding another digital preorder bonus, with Xbox players getting a special version of the new Inner Circuit M4 Weapon Blueprint. The bonus is available across all digital editions, but its appearance changes depending on the platform. Xbox Series X and Series S players will see a translucent green version inspired by classic Xbox hardware, while players on

Remedy Entertainment has revealed the PC system requirements for Control Resonant ahead of its September 24 release, with separate hardware targets for standard rendering and ray tracing. The requirements cover resolutions from 1080p to 4K and frame rates from 30 FPS to 60 FPS. Players who do not plan to use ray tracing can run the game on considerably older hardware, while the highest

A new Steam data leak appears to have exposed achievement lists for dozens of unreleased games, including several titles that have not yet been officially announced. The issue reportedly surfaced after Steam achievement tracking services suddenly gained access to data that should have remained private. Because achievements often contain descriptions tied to missions, characters, locations, and story events, some of the leaked information may

NVIDIA has released its GeForce Game Ready 616.92 driver with support for three upcoming games, new DLSS features for 007 First Light and PUBG: Battlegrounds, and several fixes carried over from a recent hotfix release. The driver adds Game Ready support for WARDOGS, Active Matter, and Aniimo. All three games are expected to launch with DLSS 4.5 support, while the update also prepares GeForce

Hello Games has released the Cosmos update for No Man's Sky, adding player owned space stations, new deep space exploration systems, alliances, Space Hulks, and a six week Expedition marking the game's 10th anniversary. The update focuses heavily on activities beyond planetary surfaces, giving players more reasons to explore solar systems, scan deep space, and build a presence in orbit. One of the biggest