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Borderlands 4 PC fixes are a top priority for Gearbox
Gearbox Software addressed the Borderlands 4 community following the game's release. The developer thanked millions of purchasers while indirectly confirming sales figures that reached at least two million copies. Revenue estimates suggest the title generated approximately $150 million from these sales. Players have collected 764 million items and traveled 65 million kilometers during gameplay. Boss encounters totaled 55 million victories against seven million defeats. Performance problems and system crashes represent the studio's primary concern, particularly affecting PC users. Weekend stability updates have already begun deployment, with additional fixes scheduled for Thursday release. Console players will receive a field of view...
Nadella says Microsoft must embrace messy AI transition
Microsoft accelerates artificial intelligence development through company-wide restructuring efforts. Employees face anxiety about maintaining professional relevance amid these sweeping organizational changes. Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella shares similar concerns about the technology giant falling behind competitors. The executive addressed staff during an internal meeting about preparing for widespread artificial intelligence adoption. He emphasized that survival requires complete readiness for this technological transformation. Nadella described artificial intelligence as a fundamental paradigm shift rather than simple feature additions. The company must reorganize its entire foundation to remain competitive in this evolving...
Kyle Crane is back in Techland's Dying Light The Beast
Techland launched Dying Light: The Beast across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S platforms following production delays and schedule adjustments. The third major series entry brings back protagonist Kyle Crane after the company spent years developing the title since Dying Light 2: Stay Human's release. A launch trailer accompanied the game's availability, showcasing gameplay mechanics and story elements for players. The developer achieved Steam Deck verification through dedicated optimization efforts led by rendering and audio director Tomasz Szałkowski. Special performance configurations enable HDR and VRR functionality on OLED displays for portable gaming experiences. CEO Paweł Marchewka expressed pride in the development team's...
Trio in court for US$34,500 RBZ email hack
Three suspects face fraud charges after authorities discovered they intercepted payments intended for the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe. Rubbie Chinanai, Ashel Chinanai, and Tichawanda Kevin Chinyande allegedly compromised a contractor's email system to redirect funds totaling US$34,500. The central bank had commissioned Kutting Edge Events to build an exhibition stand for the Harare Agricultural Show. Cybercriminals altered the company's banking information and diverted two payments of US$17,250 each into personal accounts. Prosecutors traced the money through multiple banking channels across different financial institutions. Rubbie Chinanai received the initial transfers before distributing portions to accomplices and foreign contacts...
Harare to deport nine Chinese nationals over cocaine
Chinese citizens face deportation after Harare authorities imposed US$150 fines for cocaine possession charges. Yu Hefeng, Dong Yunmei, Yang Wanwan, Wu Yuejun, Yang Qin, Fang Yue, Sun Jie, Yao Wenming and Li Zhongju pleaded guilty to dangerous drug use. Zimbabwe's National Prosecuting Authority acknowledged widespread public criticism regarding the lenient penalties. Officials emphasized their dedication to fair prosecution regardless of defendants' nationality or social status. The authority confirmed deportation procedures have begun for all nine individuals. Prosecutors received new directives demanding stricter charges and harsher sentences for future drug cases. The authority pledged aggressive pursuit of penalties reflecting the...
ZNLWVA's Sam Parerenyatwa targeted the over 2030 stance
Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu PF party faces internal divisions as fake security operatives target members opposing the 2030 agenda. The conflict stems from efforts to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's rule beyond the constitutional limit of 2028. Mnangagwa maintains he will step down when his current term expires. The Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association refuses participation in succession discussions after their Victoria Falls meeting. Association leaders agreed that political battles distract from their primary mission of supporting veteran welfare. Sam Parerenyatwa, the group's national secretary-general, became a target after rejecting the "ED2030" campaign slogan during a Bindura rally. Attackers claiming government...
Chiwenga's corruption claims end Mnangagwa's 2030 bid
Deputy President General Constantino Chiwenga compelled President Emmerson Mnangagwa to scrap plans for extending his tenure until 2030. Mnangagwa declared at yesterday's Central Committee gathering in Harare that Zimbabwe will conduct elections in 2028. The deputy presented evidence linking corruption to presidential allies, particularly to the chosen successor, Kuda Tagwirei. Accusations target Tagwirei for extracting billions through his company Sakunda, which faces American sanctions. Mnangagwa initially proposed stepping down before reversing his decision. Police sources confirm arrest warrants await final approval following the corruption revelations. The president withdrew from attending the United Nations General Assembly and...
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined gets new art and battles
Square Enix plans major enhancements for Dragon Quest VII Reimagined that surpass both the original PlayStation version and the Nintendo 3DS edition. The remake features miniature figurine-style 3D graphics alongside handcrafted diorama environments and dungeons. Developers redesigned the user interface with tab-based menu navigation for streamlined gameplay. The battle system receives the most substantial updates with dynamic combat mechanics and evolved party movesets. Players can defeat weaker enemies directly on exploration maps without entering traditional battle sequences. Character progression centers on the returning Vocation system that permits class changes after story milestones. The new Moonlighting feature allows...
Phiri alleges Kawale rigged Dowa North East election
UTM Party candidate Pemphero Phiri removed accusations against MCP rival Sam Dalitso Kawale from his Facebook account after claiming electoral fraud occurred during recent voting. Phiri placed third in the Dowa North East parliamentary contest with 403 votes while Kawale secured victory with 12,487 votes. Independent candidate Godfrey Chimdzeka finished second with 10,132 votes according to unofficial tallies from the Malawi Electoral Commission. Phiri maintains that voting irregularities happened at Msakambewa polling station and plans court action to contest the outcome. The candidate instructed lawyers to file an injunction preventing final result certification and demands fresh voting in affected areas. Phiri claims community...
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