Embark Studios just dropped a major winter update for ARC Raiders called Cold Snap. The new survival element makes the Rust Belt a frozen death trap where players can freeze to death. A Flickering Flames event and a fresh Raider Deck are also part of the patch, which is the last big one planned for this year.
The update forces players to manage body heat while dodging other Raiders and killer machines. Frostbite can obscure vision and slow movement. The seasonal event tasks players with gathering Candleberries and light sources during runs. Returning these items to your shelter unlocks cosmetics, weapons, and other rewards.
ARC Raiders saw a huge surge in players and sales after its late October launch, despite only one award at the...
A massive leak from an internal iOS 26 build has spilled the beans on a ton of future Apple gear. The info, compiled by a Chinese leaker known as Kang on Weibo, details upcoming chips and devices like the A20 and M6 processors, a Vision Air headset, and a foldable iPhone prototype. This data dump originated from a prototype Apple device, running an early iOS 26 build, which was somehow sold to a buyer who then dug into its code.
The list of upcoming hardware is extensive. For chips, it mentions the A20 codenamed Banda, the A20 Pro called Borneo, and the S12 chip named Nevis. Macs on the docket include a budget MacBook with an A18 Pro chip, plus MacBook Air and Pro models with M5 and M6 series processors. Other products include an...
Larian Studios confirmed their new game, Divinity, will be another turn-based RPG. CEO Swen Vincke stated that it aims to surpass Baldur's Gate 3 by refining its formula with new, unrevealed mechanics. The goal is a three to four-year development cycle, targeting an early access launch around 2027.
The team is using generative AI internally for placeholder assets and concepts, but the final game will not contain AI-created content. They are also building a new engine to improve technical performance, particularly with streaming large areas. The studio now employs over five hundred people globally.
This announcement followed a teaser at The Game Awards involving a desert statue. The developer also recently released native current-gen...
An early engineering sample for Intel's Panther Lake chip shows underwhelming results. The Core Ultra 7 365, a power-efficient model, posted Geekbench scores slightly below its Lunar Lake predecessor.
The chip scored about six to seven percent slower in both single and multicore tests compared to the Core Ultra 7 268V. This happens despite the newer processor having a higher thermal design power range. Both chips share a core configuration of four performance and four low-power efficiency cores.
Mainstream Panther Lake H series chips have shown better gains. This particular result may not be final, as it is an early sample. More benchmarks are needed to see if these efficient SKUs can truly beat the prior generation.
CAPCOM's latest patch for Monster Hunter Wilds delivers tangible performance gains. Title Update 4, available now, shows clear framerate improvements across two different PC configurations in official comparison videos.
Using medium settings at 1080p, both an AMD RX 6600 and an NVIDIA RTX 2060 Super system saw average framerates jump by around ten frames in specific monster fights. The update also improves overall stability, reducing stutter.
Early user reports confirm these results on higher-end hardware. More optimizations are planned for early next year, leading into the game's final title update around its first anniversary.
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade launches on Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series consoles next month. A playable demo for both platforms is available now, featuring the opening bombing mission. Progress and some bonus items will carry over to the full game.
The demo showcases a strong technical port for the new Nintendo hardware. Early impressions note its image quality is surprisingly close to the PlayStation 5 version, even in handheld mode.
This release kicks off a big year for the FF7 trilogy. The director stated the third game's official title will be decided before the year's end, hinting at a proper reveal next year.
A financial filing reveals Dambuster Studios is targeting early 2028 for Dead Island 3. The Nottingham-based developer has nearly two hundred staff fully assigned to the project following their work on Dead Island 2's ultimate edition.
This planned release comes less than five years after the last game's launch. The previous entry suffered a famously troubled development, bouncing between three different studios before Dambuster delivered a well-received final product.
Their success with Dead Island 2 secured them the next sequel. The new game is currently in early production, with design work on features and story moving quickly.
A global DRAM shortage is spiking memory prices, forcing phone makers to cut specs. Smartphone shipment numbers are projected to drop by 2.6 percent next year as component costs jump. Bill of Materials expenses could rise up to twenty-five percent for budget models.
Apple and Samsung can absorb these cost increases better than their rivals. Chinese manufacturers face a tougher battle for profits. The sub two-hundred-dollar market will get hit hardest, making current entry-level phone pricing unsustainable.
Companies will likely downgrade hardware like cameras and screens to manage margins. Some may reintroduce microSD slots or older four-gigabyte RAM configurations. Laptop makers could also slash base memory to just eight gigabytes...
Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog are remaking the original Tomb Raider. Called Tomb Raider Legacy of Atlantis, the game arrives in 2026 for the series's thirtieth anniversary. It aims to modernize the classic while keeping its core spirit.
Developers explained they rebuilt the combat and exploration systems entirely for contemporary audiences. They kept the iconic puzzles and deadly traps, along with Lara's confident personality. The same version of the character, voiced by Alix Wilton Regan, will appear in this remake and the new game Catalyst.
Catalyst is slated for 2027 and will feature a peak performance Lara Croft in India. The remake serves as a refreshed origin story preceding that new adventure.
