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The Touryst Deluxe gets a 4K 60FPS release on Switch 2
Shin'en Games will launch The Touryst Deluxe for Nintendo Switch 2 on September 25 through digital distribution. The independent German studio has opened pre-orders on Nintendo eShop for $19.99 with a $4.99 upgrade option for existing owners. Enhanced features comprise additional arcade content, fresh items, expanded quests, and visual improvements over the 2019 original. Performance specifications deliver 4K resolution at 60 frames per second during television play and 1080p at 60 frames per second for portable gaming. Players can transfer previous save files from the standard version. The adventure title transports users to Monument Islands where they engage with swimming, diving, arcade gaming, shopping, beach parties, surfing, and...
Apple and T-Mobile are fixing the iPhone 17 trade-in bug
Apple and T-Mobile customers experienced significant problems during iPhone 17 pre-order transactions when trade-in promotions malfunctioned. The companies promised Go5G Plus subscribers $800 credits for device exchanges toward new iPhone models. System errors reduced these promised amounts to $200 in many cases, creating substantial financial gaps for upgrading customers. Both corporations quickly identified the technical malfunction and committed to correcting the miscalculations. T-Mobile will provide compensation through billing adjustments while Apple confirmed corrections would appear within three billing periods. Reddit community members reported receiving notification emails about the resolution within recent hours. Trade-in...
NVIDIA to stick with TSMC for now despite its new Intel deal
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang detailed partnership arrangements with Intel during a joint executive webcast. The collaboration targets datacenter and consumer processor markets while NVIDIA commits five billion dollars to Intel equity investments. Current ARM-based processors enable NVL72 rack configurations compared to x86 systems limited to NVL8 through PCIe connections. Intel datacenter processors will integrate NVLink technology to eliminate these scaling restrictions. The partnership addresses thirty billion dollars in untapped market opportunities through combined ARM and x86 solutions for customers. NVIDIA becomes Intel's primary datacenter CPU buyer while supplying RTX graphics chiplets for PC system-on-chip designs. Huang...
CD Projekt RED's Cyberpunk sequel is getting online multiplayer
Project Orion represents CD PROJEKT RED's ambitious sequel to Cyberpunk 2077. Development occurs at the company's Boston facility with 116 team members as of July 2025. A Lead Network Engineer position advertisement reveals plans for extensive online functionality. The role focuses on multiplayer architecture and server infrastructure development. This hiring decision reverses the studio's previous stance against online features. Multiplayer components were originally planned for the first Cyberpunk game but faced cancellation after launch difficulties. Performance issues and technical problems forced the strategic pivot away from online modes. The sequel aims to fulfill those abandoned multiplayer ambitions with speculation suggesting...
Apple put an iPhone Air battery in its new MagSafe Pack
Apple addressed the iPhone Air's battery limitations through a specialized MagSafe accessory. iFixit's disassembly revealed the battery pack contains a 12.26 Wh cell measuring 2.72mm thick. The company employed identical battery technology found within the iPhone Air itself for this external power source. Wireless energy transfer prevents complete device charging, limiting capacity from zero to 65 percent. Energy dissipates during the charging process, creating efficiency losses. The accessory features plastic construction rather than metal reinforcement used in smartphones. Apple increased thickness beyond the iPhone Air's 5.6mm profile to ensure proper functionality. The teardown demonstrates Apple's resourceful approach to...
iPhone 17 Pro Max battery lasts almost 6 hours longer than Air
Apple faces scrutiny over battery performance differences across its iPhone 17 series. Tom's Guide evaluated endurance through standardized testing methods. The publication subjected each model to continuous 5G web browsing while maintaining 150 nits screen brightness. Battery capacity variations create significant usage gaps between models. Performance results reveal substantial disparities among the four devices. The iPhone 17 Pro Max achieved 17 hours and 54 minutes of operation. Standard iPhone 17 units lasted 12 hours and 47 minutes during testing. Pro models delivered 15 hours and 32 minutes of continuous use. The iPhone Air managed only 12 hours and 2 minutes before requiring recharge. These measurements demonstrate the Pro Max...
Intel says its Arc GPUs are not going away after the NVIDIA deal
Intel confirmed continued graphics card development following the announcement of a partnership with NVIDIA for future processor designs. The collaboration combines Intel's central processing units with NVIDIA's graphics technology for personal computers and enterprise systems. Company representatives stated the agreement complements existing product plans rather than replacing them. Intel maintains development of Arc graphics cards for consumers and Gaudi accelerators for artificial intelligence applications. Current processors feature third-generation Xe architecture called Celestial. Future Nova Lake processors may incorporate NVIDIA graphics components similar to previous multi-chip designs. Intel previously attempted such...
TMNT, Mega Man, and Avatar are coming to Sonic Racing
Physical copies of Sonic Racing CrossWorlds have surfaced before the September 25 release date. Retailers distributed games containing promotional postcards that reveal future downloadable content partnerships. SEGA had not previously announced these three additional collaborations with major franchises. The leaked postcard displays partnerships with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem, Avatar Legends, and Mega Man. These additions join previously confirmed content from Minecraft, Pac-Man, and SpongeBob properties. The official game website shows eight vacant character slots for downloadable content releases. Players can expect new racing tracks, playable characters, and vehicles from each collaboration. The postcard...
Amazon seems to have picked Male Shepard for Mass Effect
Amazon secured rights to adapt the Mass Effect video game franchise into a television series through negotiations with Electronic Arts and BioWare four years prior. Daniel Casey received the writing assignment while Doug Jung assumed showrunner duties. The production team behind the successful Fallout adaptation will handle this project as well. Entertainment insider Daniel Richtman recently revealed five casting notices for the upcoming series. These casting descriptions suggest Amazon selected the male version of protagonist Commander Shepard rather than the female alternative. Fan communities remain divided between supporters of both character versions. Many players consider the female Shepard as the definitive interpretation of the...
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