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news LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight may be getting a bigger villain roster through DLC

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight may be getting a bigger villain roster through DLC

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight could be getting several more Batman villains through future DLC, according to a new leak. The report claims that the next batch of downloadable characters may include major names from Batman’s rogues’ gallery, including Deathstroke, Deadshot, Killer Croc, and more. The leak reportedly comes from X0X_LEAK on X and was spotted by Insider Gaming. It has not
news Subnautica 2 early access can feel overwhelming, but a few smart habits make the ocean easier to survive

Subnautica 2 early access can feel overwhelming, but a few smart habits make the ocean easier to survive

Subnautica 2 is now available in early access, and many players are already learning that its alien ocean can be confusing in the first few hours. The game gives you a huge underwater world, survival systems, crafting, exploration, dangerous creatures, and base building almost immediately, so knowing what to focus on early can make the experience much smoother. This is not repeated news. It
news NetEase permanently bans nearly 500 Marvel Rivals cheaters and warns repeat offenders could face hardware bans

NetEase permanently bans nearly 500 Marvel Rivals cheaters and warns repeat offenders could face hardware bans

NetEase has permanently banned nearly 500 Marvel Rivals accounts after a recent wave of cheating in the popular hero shooter. The studio said it investigated players who were using or distributing unauthorized third party tools and confirmed that 488 accounts had violated the game’s rules. The bans came after a weekend update, when NetEase said a group of players began promoting and using what
news Jason Voorhees is finally coming to Dead by Daylight for its 10th anniversary

Jason Voorhees is finally coming to Dead by Daylight for its 10th anniversary

Jason Voorhees is finally joining Dead by Daylight after years of requests from fans. Behaviour Interactive confirmed that the Friday the 13th killer will enter The Fog on June 16, 2026, as part of the game’s 10th anniversary update. Steam players using the public beta test build can try him earlier, starting May 26. This is a major moment for Dead by Daylight because
news Micro Center’s Ryzen X3D bundles make gaming PC upgrades cheaper during the RAM price crunch

Micro Center’s Ryzen X3D bundles make gaming PC upgrades cheaper during the RAM price crunch

Micro Center has launched several Ryzen X3D bundle deals that could make gaming PC upgrades much easier at a time when memory prices remain painfully high. The standout offer pairs AMD’s Ryzen 7 9850X3D with an ASUS B850-E TUF Gaming motherboard for $499, which is the same price as the processor’s official standalone price. In simple terms, the motherboard is effectively included for free.
news Nvidia says it saw the memory shortage coming while rivals were caught off guard

Nvidia says it saw the memory shortage coming while rivals were caught off guard

Nvidia says it prepared early for the current memory shortage, while other companies are now struggling with higher prices and tighter supply. Nvidia CFO Colette Kress said the company expected memory prices to rise and had already placed orders well ahead of the market crunch. This is not fully repeated news. It connects to the earlier Micron story about HBM, DRAM, and NAND shortages
news Forza Horizon 6 PC settings guide shows ray tracing is optional, not always the best choice

Forza Horizon 6 PC settings guide shows ray tracing is optional, not always the best choice

Forza Horizon 6 is a strong PC release with a deep graphics menu, modern upscaling support, ultrawide support, uncapped frame rates, ray traced reflections, and ray traced global illumination. But early testing also shows that the best experience may come from tuned settings rather than simply choosing the Extreme preset and leaving everything maxed out. This is not repeated news. It connects to earlier
news AMD’s Zen 7 Grimlock CPUs may use TSMC’s 1.4nm process and new packaging in 2028

AMD’s Zen 7 Grimlock CPUs may use TSMC’s 1.4nm process and new packaging in 2028

AMD is reportedly preparing its next generation Zen 7 CPU architecture earlier than expected, with the lineup codenamed Grimlock and planned around TSMC’s A14 process. A14 is TSMC’s 1.4nm class technology, and the first Zen 7 products are expected around 2028 if the current supply chain timeline holds. The report says AMD has already started supply chain work for Zen 7, even though Zen
news Micron warns AI demand could keep memory supply tight beyond 2026

Micron warns AI demand could keep memory supply tight beyond 2026

Micron expects the memory shortage affecting HBM, DRAM, and NAND to last beyond 2026, as AI demand continues to grow faster than supply can expand. The warning came through comments shared by JPMorgan after Micron management spoke at the 54th J.P. Morgan Annual Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference in Boston. This is not repeated news. It connects to the earlier RAM price pressure
news TSMC moves to calm employees after bonus cut fears spark internal anger

TSMC moves to calm employees after bonus cut fears spark internal anger

TSMC has moved quickly to reassure employees after rumors about possible bonus cuts triggered anger inside the company. The concern grew after comments from CEO C.C. Wei suggested that performance related bonuses were too high and could be reduced by around 20 to 30 percent. The timing made the situation more sensitive. TSMC is in one of the strongest financial positions in its history,
news Lisuan’s LX 7G100 sells out first batch after 30,000 preorders as driver and game guide arrive

Lisuan’s LX 7G100 sells out first batch after 30,000 preorders as driver and game guide arrive

Lisuan’s LX 7G100 graphics card has sold out its first preorder batch after reaching 30,000 preorders, giving China’s new gaming GPU maker an early demand signal despite mixed first impressions from reviews. The company has also released WHQL Windows drivers and an official recommended settings guide for 40 games, showing that it is trying to make the card easier to use for early buyers.
news AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE may be heading outside China soon

AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE may be heading outside China soon

AMD’s Radeon RX 9070 GRE may be preparing for a wider global launch after new Sapphire retail packaging appeared with English branding. The card was originally introduced as a China focused model, but the new packaging suggests AMD and its partners could be getting ready to sell it in more regions. The packaging shows the Sapphire PULSE Radeon RX 9070 GRE name in English,
news PS5 can run PS3 games through Linux and RPCS3, but the CPU is still the big limit

PS5 can run PS3 games through Linux and RPCS3, but the CPU is still the big limit

Digital Foundry has tested PlayStation 5 as a PS3 emulation machine by running Linux on the console and using RPCS3 natively. The result is an interesting look at what Sony’s current hardware can do when it is pushed outside its normal system software, though this is not an official Sony backward compatibility feature and requires a PS5 running exploitable firmware. The setup used Linux
news Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB price drops to about $333 in Japan

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB price drops to about $333 in Japan

AMD’s Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is getting cheaper in Japan, with the Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 9060 XT OC 16GB now listed from ¥52,800. That works out to around $333 or €286 before regional pricing differences, making it one of the more noticeable Radeon RX 9000 price drops in the market right now. The pricing comes from GAZLOG’s tracker, which shows that the
news 007 First Light runs at 60FPS on Xbox Series X, but Series S is limited to 30FPS

007 First Light runs at 60FPS on Xbox Series X, but Series S is limited to 30FPS

007 First Light launches this week, and new technical details have revealed how IO Interactive’s James Bond game runs on Xbox consoles. Xbox Series X includes two gameplay modes, with players able to choose between a 60FPS mode and a 30FPS mode. Xbox Series S, however, is limited to 30FPS with no separate performance option. The details come from Digital Foundry’s deep dive into
news Steam Machine listing points to Navi 33 based AMD graphics for Valve’s new PC

Steam Machine listing points to Navi 33 based AMD graphics for Valve’s new PC

Valve’s upcoming Steam Machine has appeared in a Vulkan 1.4 compatibility listing, and the entry gives another sign of the hardware powering the device. The listing confirms that the system supports the Vulkan 1.4 graphics API and again points to a Navi 33 based AMD GPU inside the machine. The Vulkan support itself is not surprising. Any modern gaming GPU released in recent years