A South Korean ratings board has issued official classifications for two upcoming science fiction games, Capcom's Pragmata and Grasshopper Manufacture's Romeo Is a Dead Man. This administrative step often indicates a game is approaching its release, suggesting both titles are likely scheduled for the first half of 2026.
Pragmata, a third-person action-adventure, was rated for ages 12 and up. Its description details a story involving a protagonist named Hugh and an android called Diana working together to fight hostile robots and return to Earth. The game, which was recently showcased with a new trailer, is targeting a release next year.
In contrast, Romeo Is a Dead Man received a restrictive adults-only rating. Developed by Goichi...
ADATA has introduced the first mainstream 4-rank DDR5 memory modules, doubling the maximum capacity per module to 128 GB. Developed in collaboration with MSI, these CUDIMMs have been confirmed to operate stably on forthcoming Z890 motherboards. This advancement allows dual-DIMM platforms to support up to 256 GB of total system memory.
While the 4-rank design increases capacity by stacking more memory chips, it also places a greater load on the memory bus. This can impact performance compared to lower-capacity modules, but the significant capacity gain is beneficial for memory-intensive applications. ADATA demonstrated its 5600 MT/s modules on MSI's developing Z890 boards.
This high-density memory is expected to benefit compact...
A newly released mod for Max Payne 2 that uses RTX Remix technology has incorporated path tracing into several of the game's initial environments. While this lighting technique produces dramatically enhanced visuals, it currently imposes a severe performance cost on even the most powerful graphics hardware. Testing with an RTX 5080 GPU revealed that framerates can plummet by over 97 percent, dropping from well over a thousand frames per second in the original game to just 38 with the mod active at 4K resolution. Playable performance above 60 frames per second was only achievable by enabling Frame Generation.
This performance challenge is common among path tracing mods for older titles, with similar results observed in modifications for...
The NVIDIA DGX Spark, a mini PC designed for artificial intelligence tasks, has demonstrated a surprising capacity for high-end gaming. A company-provided guide shows the system can run Cyberpunk 2077 at over 175 frames per second. This performance was achieved using high visual settings, path tracing, and DLSS 4 with Multi-Frame Generation enabled.
The DGX Spark systems, which start for $3,144, are built around the GB10 Superchip. This component integrates an ARM-based processor with a Blackwell GPU featuring 6144 cores and access to 128 GB of memory. While not intended for gaming, the hardware's capabilities are significant. The system's performance in this title, which requires navigating several compatibility layers on its...
NCSOFT presented its upcoming game Horizon Steel Frontiers at a recent industry event, confirming a release window targeting late 2026 or early 2027. The developer plans to initiate public testing for the title next year. Previously known as Project Skyline, the game will emphasize player versus environment cooperation.
The company clarified its extensive use of artificial intelligence in the game's production. An NCSOFT representative explained that AI assists with internal development processes, including coding, art creation, and aspects of basic NPC behavior and combat. The team behind Horizon Steel Frontiers was noted for its particular eagerness to adopt these technologies, with the expectation that future games will integrate AI...
Ubisoft is offering its open-world game Immortals Fenyx Rising for free on PC through its Ubisoft Connect platform. The promotional giveaway of the standard edition is available for a limited time to mark the fifth anniversary of the company's digital ecosystem.
The game, developed by the team behind Assassin's Creed Odyssey, originally launched to generally positive reviews. Critics noted its engaging world and humorous storytelling, despite a lack of significant innovation. While the base game is free, all its downloadable content is currently available at a substantial discount. A planned sequel focusing on Hawaiian Polynesian culture was reportedly in development, but was later canceled so the team could concentrate on other...
ASUS has reported unexpectedly strong consumer demand for its premium ROG Ally gaming devices, particularly for higher-end models. Chief Financial Officer Nick Wu stated that market response since the product's launch has been extremely positive, leading to current shortages. The company is increasing production to address this supply gap.
The partnership with Xbox on this third-generation device is considered a successful venture into a new product category. ASUS estimates the initial revenue contribution will be significant, projecting between three and five billion New Taiwan dollars. Company leadership anticipates that this financial impact could grow in subsequent quarters.
This performance reinforces the company's strategy to...
A customer with a 2019 Intel MacBook Pro received an unexpected free upgrade to a new 14-inch M5 model after seeking a battery replacement under his AppleCare+ subscription. Despite this substantial hardware improvement, the customer expressed frustration with Apple's service, criticizing what he perceived as planned obsolescence because his original machine could not be serviced. He also noted an inconvenience regarding his inability to use a Windows partition essential for his work on the new Apple silicon machine.
While the customer acknowledged the positive outcome, the situation highlighted a conflict between the company's service resolution and the user's specific needs and expectations. The replacement laptop represents a...
A recent defeat to Algeria has underscored the profound challenges facing the Zimbabwe national football team and its new coach, Mario Marinica. The match revealed a squad struggling with a lack of match fitness and an inability to implement the high-tempo system their coach advocates.
Commentators note that the coach faces a nearly impossible task, having been appointed just weeks before a major tournament with minimal time to assess players and instill tactical cohesion. The situation is further complicated by administrative issues, including a domestic league schedule that offers little opportunity to scout local talent. One observer suggested the coach will be heavily dependent on recommendations from local assistants.
The...
