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news How to craft a Tadpole in Subnautica 2 Early Access

How to craft a Tadpole in Subnautica 2 Early Access

The Tadpole is one of the most important vehicles you can craft in Subnautica 2 Early Access because it opens up much more of the alien ocean for safe exploration. Before you can build one, you need to scan three Tadpole fragments, build the right base modules, and gather a long list of materials. Once it is ready, the Tadpole makes deeper travel easier
news LEGO Skylines may be Paradox’s next city builder after Korean rating board leak

LEGO Skylines may be Paradox’s next city builder after Korean rating board leak

Paradox Interactive may be preparing an unannounced LEGO themed city building game called LEGO Skylines, according to a new rating from South Korea’s Game Rating and Administration Committee. The listing has not been officially confirmed by Paradox, but Korean ratings have a long history of revealing games before publishers are ready to announce them. If the listing is accurate, LEGO Skylines would likely be
news Square Enix will share new Dragon Quest updates in a 40th anniversary stream

Square Enix will share new Dragon Quest updates in a 40th anniversary stream

Square Enix has confirmed a Dragon Quest 40th anniversary broadcast for May 27, giving fans a short but important look at what comes next for one of Japan’s longest running RPG series. The stream will air at 6 AM PT, 9 AM ET, and 3 PM CET, with both English and Japanese versions planned. The announcement follows an earlier unofficial reveal from Dragon Quest
news 007 First Light review praises IO Interactive’s Bond origin story after a 14 year wait

007 First Light review praises IO Interactive’s Bond origin story after a 14 year wait

007 First Light appears to have delivered the James Bond comeback that fans have been waiting for. After nearly 14 years without a major Bond game, IO Interactive’s new third person action adventure has received strong praise for its story, characters, stealth tools, spy fantasy, and technical performance. Wccftech gave the game an 8.5 out of 10, calling it one of the greatest James
news Grounded leads PlayStation Plus Essential lineup for June as EA Sports FC 26 gets extra time

Grounded leads PlayStation Plus Essential lineup for June as EA Sports FC 26 gets extra time

PlayStation Plus Essential is getting a multiplayer focused lineup for June 2026, with Grounded: Fully Yoked Edition leading the month’s selection. The survival game from Obsidian Entertainment will be available for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 subscribers as part of the new monthly games rollout, joined by Nickelodeon All Star Brawl 2 and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide. Sony revealed the lineup alongside its upcoming Days
news Apple’s first foldable iPhone may avoid hinge trouble, but a PCB issue could still delay it

Apple’s first foldable iPhone may avoid hinge trouble, but a PCB issue could still delay it

Apple’s first foldable iPhone, reportedly called the iPhone Ultra, may not be facing the hinge problem that recently appeared in rumors. A new claim from Weibo based tipster Fixed Focus Digital says the device is not struggling with a rattling hinge. Instead, Apple is reportedly dealing with a production bottleneck tied to the phone’s printed circuit board, which could become a bigger issue if
news Remedy’s new CEO says he wants to protect the studio’s identity, not change it

Remedy’s new CEO says he wants to protect the studio’s identity, not change it

Remedy Entertainment’s new CEO Jean Charles Gaudechon is trying to calm concerns from fans who worry his past at EA could change what makes the studio special. Gaudechon joined Remedy earlier this year after former CEO Tero Virtala stepped down in 2025 following the financial failure of FBC Firebreak. His appointment drew attention because he previously spent several years in EA’s executive ranks, a
news 007 First Light and more games add NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 support this week

007 First Light and more games add NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 support this week

NVIDIA is adding another group of games to its DLSS 4.5 lineup this week, with 007 First Light, World of Tanks: HEAT, Starminer, F1 25, and Helldivers 2 all getting different forms of DLSS support. The biggest name in the group is 007 First Light, IO Interactive’s new James Bond game, which is now available early for Deluxe Edition owners ahead of its wider
news The Blood of Dawnwalker can be rushed in minutes, but players would miss most of its story

The Blood of Dawnwalker can be rushed in minutes, but players would miss most of its story

The Blood of Dawnwalker will let players head straight for the main objective almost immediately, in a structure that sounds similar to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Developer Rebel Wolves says players can technically storm the antagonist’s castle and attempt to rescue Coen’s family right away, but doing so would mean skipping most of the game’s quests, world building, and character
news The Witcher 3 is getting a new expansion 12 years after launch

The Witcher 3 is getting a new expansion 12 years after launch

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is getting a new expansion called Songs of the Past, giving players another chance to return to Geralt of Rivia more than a decade after the base game first launched. CD Projekt Red announced that the expansion is being co developed with Fools Theory and is planned for release in 2027 on PC, Xbox Series X and S, and
news Warhorse confirms the next Kingdom Come game is an open world RPG, but it may not be Kingdom Come 3

Warhorse confirms the next Kingdom Come game is an open world RPG, but it may not be Kingdom Come 3

Warhorse Studios has confirmed that its next Kingdom Come project will remain an open world RPG, easing concerns that the studio could be moving the series into a different format. The game is currently targeting a release window between April 2027 and March 2028, but Warhorse has not officially called it Kingdom Come: Deliverance 3. The clarification came after Warhorse recently outlined a larger
news AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D appears in CPU Z before launch with 96 MB cache

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D appears in CPU Z before launch with 96 MB cache

AMD appears to be preparing another Zen 4 X3D processor, with the Ryzen 7 7700X3D now showing up in CPU Z support notes before any formal launch announcement from the company. The chip has been added to CPUID’s database through CPU Z version 2.20.1, which means the software should be ready to identify and report the processor correctly when it reaches reviewers, system builders,
news Computer chips usually do not slow down with age, but they can lose stability over time

Computer chips usually do not slow down with age, but they can lose stability over time

Computer chips do not usually become slower simply because they are old. A five year old CPU or GPU should not automatically lose performance every year if it is running at the same clocks, voltages, temperatures, power limits, and software conditions. When an older PC feels slower, the reason is usually something else, such as dust, dried thermal paste, background apps, operating system bloat,
news Rambus prepares DDR5 9600 chipset for next generation AI PCs

Rambus prepares DDR5 9600 chipset for next generation AI PCs

Rambus has announced a new DDR5 9600 client memory module chipset aimed at future desktop, notebook, and workstation platforms. The company says the chipset is designed for clocked DDR5 modules running from 8000 MT/s to 9600 MT/s, which should help prepare the PC market for upcoming processors such as Intel Nova Lake and AMD Zen 6 based Ryzen chips. The announcement comes as PC
news Faulty HP BIOS update is leaving some premium laptops stuck at boot

Faulty HP BIOS update is leaving some premium laptops stuck at boot

Some HP laptop owners are dealing with a serious BIOS update problem that can leave their devices frozen during startup or stuck on a Blue Screen of Death. The issue appears to affect several models, including premium business machines such as the HP ZBook Ultra G1a and EliteBook X G1a, along with reports from some ProBook owners. The faulty BIOS update was reportedly delivered
news Logitech’s Signature Comfort Plus lineup is built to make long PC sessions easier on your hands

Logitech’s Signature Comfort Plus lineup is built to make long PC sessions easier on your hands

Logitech has introduced a new Signature Comfort Plus accessory range for people who spend long hours at a desk and want a more comfortable keyboard and mouse setup. The lineup includes two wireless mice, the M850 L and M840 L, along with the MK880 keyboard and mouse combo. All three products are designed around comfort, quieter use, and easier switching between multiple devices. The