Wombo Games has scheduled the early access launch of Raiders of Blackveil for December 15, bringing the cooperative roguelite title to PC ahead of its full release planned for 2026. The Copenhagen-based studio was established by Janos Flösser, a co-founder of IO Interactive, along with additional veterans from the Hitman developer.
The game combines MOBA elements with player-versus-environment extraction mechanics in a dystopian fantasy setting. Players exploring the initial early access build will encounter The Harvest Operation biome, featuring 11 enemy types and two boss encounters not previously available in demo versions. Executive producer Benjamin Flösser stated the studio plans to refine the experience through community...
AMD has released the Ryzen 5 7500X3D processor, a budget gaming chip featuring six cores and twelve threads that the company claims outperforms Intel's Core i5 14600K and Core Ultra 5 245KF. The new Zen 4-based processor includes 96 megabytes of L3 cache through 3D V-Cache technology, operates between 4.0 and 4.5 gigahertz, and consumes 65 watts of power while integrating RDNA 2 graphics with dual GPU cores at 2200 megahertz.
Company performance data indicates the chip delivers 13 percent higher frame rates than the 245KF in demanding titles and 22 percent gains in competitive gaming, with smaller advantages of 8 and 12 percent, respectively, against the 14600K. The processor launches at 269 dollars across North America and EMEA...
A Chinese industry source has indicated that the iPhone 18 Pro Max will surpass all previous models in weight, potentially reaching 243 grams and claiming the title of heaviest device in the product line's history. Instant Digital posted on Weibo that the 2026 flagship will exceed its predecessor by approximately 10 grams while also featuring increased thickness, breaking the current record held by the iPhone 14 Pro Max at 240 grams.
The added bulk stems from several hardware upgrades, including a stainless steel vapor chamber cooling system and an advanced camera setup with variable aperture capabilities supported by a three-layer stacked sensor. Additional anticipated features include a second-generation A20 Pro processor...
Sony's PlayStation 5 has become the second-fastest-selling console in United States history during its first five years, surpassed only by the PlayStation 2, according to Circana executive director Mat Piscatella. His analysis reveals that Call of Duty entries dominate the platform's sales charts with three titles appearing among the top five best-selling games since launch.
The complete top ten list includes three Call of Duty releases, three annual sports franchises, and three PlayStation Studios productions. Insomniac Games accounts for two of those first-party titles, reflecting the studio's productivity compared to other Sony-owned developers that have primarily focused on remasters and remakes during this period. Observers...
Nintendo has announced new details about its upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie through a special Direct presentation, confirming Benny Safdie and Brie Larson as voice actors. Safdie will portray Bowser Jr., the antagonist's son, who attempts to rescue his miniaturized father from captivity under Mario and Luigi's watch. This rescue mission triggers an adventure across multiple galaxies where Princess Rosalina enters the story, voiced by Larson.
The sequel picks up immediately after the first Super Mario Bros. Movie, with Bowser still affected by a shrinking mushroom and the Mushroom Kingdom enjoying relative calm. Fresh footage revealed that locations from Super Mario Odyssey, including the Sand Kingdom, will appear throughout the...
Zanu PF central committee member Kudakwashe Tagwirei has advocated for constitutional changes that would extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's tenure through 2030, citing economic improvements under the current administration. During a meeting with party supporters in Chitungwiza, the businessman argued that Zimbabwe has experienced significant advances in infrastructure development, currency stabilization and investor relations that warrant continuation of the existing leadership. Provincial officials, including Harare chairperson Godwills Masimirembwa and minister Charles Tavengwa, backed the proposal, characterizing the modification as an extension rather than an additional term that would allow completion of the National Development...
Newegg has reduced pricing on the MSI Ventus GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics card to $729.99, marking the lowest cost since Nvidia's Blackwell consumer lineup debuted. The retailer initially set the discount at $749.99 but included a $20 rebate card, bringing the final amount below the manufacturer's suggested retail price for a product that previously sold at elevated rates due to supply constraints.
The triple-fan MSI Ventus edition ranks among the leading variants in its category and provides performance suitable for gaming at 1440p through 4K resolutions while incorporating DLSS and frame generation capabilities. Nvidia's 70-class models faced criticism for underwhelming price-to-performance ratios that deterred mainstream buyers...
Samsung may conduct its Galaxy Unpacked presentation late next month to introduce the S26 smartphone lineup, according to reports from South Korean publication Electronic Times that align with earlier predictions from tipster Jukan. The timing contradicts previous suggestions of a January reveal following internal restructuring that saw the company cancel the S26 Edge model and expand availability of the S26 Plus variant.
Processor allocation across the series remains a subject of discussion, with sources indicating Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 will power approximately 70 percent of devices while Samsung's Exynos 2600 handles the remaining 30 percent. The Ultra model will exclusively use Qualcomm silicon and represents half of S...
Valve appears poised to announce multiple hardware products, including a virtual reality headset codenamed Deckard and potentially branded as Steam Frame, according to leaker Bradley Lynch. The VR device would incorporate a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor alongside dual 2160 by 2160 displays operating at 120 hertz refresh rates with SLAM and eye tracking capabilities. The company may simultaneously reveal an updated controller featuring capacitive technology that detects finger proximity to gamepad surfaces.
Speculation has intensified regarding potential software announcements accompanying the hardware reveals, with some sources suggesting Valve could disclose information about a Half-Life project. YouTuber Moore's Law Is Dead indicated...
