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Cronos The New Dawn launches September 5 on PC, PS5, Xbox, and Switch 2
Bloober Team announced that Cronos: The New Dawn will arrive on September 5 across multiple gaming platforms. Players can access the survival horror title on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S and X, plus Nintendo Switch 2. TrueAchievements revealed this release date through data mining efforts before the official confirmation. The Polish developer previously mentioned a fall release window during Summer Game Fest 2025. The science fiction horror experience offers approximately sixteen hours of gameplay content. Players navigate time travel mechanics while attempting to prevent a catastrophic event from occurring. Lead Level Designer Piotr Tylus explained how the studio shares development knowledge with their Silent Hill 2 remake team...
NVIDIA extends Game Ready driver support for Maxwell, Pascal, and Volta GPUs to October 2025
NVIDIA announces extended support timelines for older graphics processing units across multiple architecture generations. The company will deliver final Game Ready Drivers for Maxwell, Pascal, and Volta-based GeForce and Quadro cards through October 2025. Security patches will continue quarterly through October 2028, providing three additional years of protection. This support schedule spans up to eleven years, exceeding standard industry practices. The plan affects graphics cards from the GTX 700 series through various product lines. Windows 10 users receive extended Game Ready Driver access for all RTX graphics cards until October 2026. This extension provides one year beyond the operating system's planned end-of-life date. Day-zero...
Monster Hunter Stories 3 Twisted Reflection announced for Switch 2, consoles, and PC in 2026
Capcom revealed Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection during the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase event. The third installment arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 during 2026 alongside releases for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S platforms. This announcement follows four years after Monster Hunter Stories 2 Wings of Ruin achieved over one million sales within ten days and eventually reached two million total units sold. The narrative centers on twin Rathalos creatures whose birth creates despair rather than hope as two warring nations face destruction from these powerful monsters. Players assume the role of Azuria's heir, the sole Rathalos rider, who embarks on a quest to investigate mysterious phenomena threatening global stability.
NVIDIA releases Game Ready 580.88 driver, adds DLSS 4, and confirms Maxwell, Pascal, and Volta security updates
NVIDIA released Game Ready driver version 580.88 with optimizations for Mafia: The Old Country and Clair Obscur Expedition 33. The update enables DLSS Multi Frame Generation for GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics cards. Support extends to 7 Days to Die and Rune Factory Guardians of Azuma through recent patches. Dead Take launches with comprehensive DLSS 4 capabilities across all performance modes. F1 25 demonstrates path tracing acceleration through the new driver technology. The company announced transition plans for Maxwell, Pascal, and Volta architecture cards after October 2025. These older graphics processors will receive quarterly security updates through October 2028. Windows 10 Game Ready Driver support continues until October 2026...
AOC unveils AGON CS2 monitor with 610 Hz refresh rate and custom presets for esports
AOC introduces two 610 Hz gaming monitors through its AGON sub-brand that target competitive esports players. The AGON PRO CS24A features Counter-Strike 2 branding with golden design elements and dedicated game presets. The AGON PRO AG246FK6 offers identical specifications without themed styling. Both displays deliver 0.5ms GtG and 0.3ms MPRT response times for rapid frame transitions. Motion Blur Reduction Plus technology enhances visual clarity during fast-paced gameplay. The monitors support 99.8% sRGB and 93.6% DCI-P3 color gamuts with Delta E under 2 accuracy ratings. Connectivity options feature dual HDMI 2.1 ports and DisplayPort 1.4 alongside a four-port USB 3.2 hub. Ergonomic stands provide height, swivel, tilt, and pivot...
Grounded 2 debuts on GeForce NOW as NVIDIA adds July and August game lineup
NVIDIA announces the arrival of Obsidian Entertainment's survival title Grounded 2 on its GeForce NOW streaming platform. Players with early access purchases or Game Pass memberships can access the game immediately through the cloud service. Dead Take joins this week's releases with support for DLSS Super Resolution and Frame Generation technologies. Performance tier subscribers receive access to Super Resolution features while Ultimate tier members gain both enhancement options. Additional titles arrive this week, such as Achilles Survivor and Frosthaven. August brings substantial content expansion to the streaming library. Mafia: The Old Country leads upcoming releases scheduled for August 8th availability. Echoes of the End provides...
Colorful unveils Rimbook L1 in Philippines with Core i5 and 16GB RAM at $399
Chinese manufacturer COLORFUL launches the budget-friendly Rimbook L1 laptop targeting students and office workers. The device features an Intel Core i5 12450H processor with eight cores and twelve threads using hybrid architecture. Standard memory configuration provides 16 gigabytes of DDR4 RAM paired with a 512-gigabyte solid-state drive. The 15.6-inch display delivers Full HD resolution at 60Hz refresh rates. Users receive integrated UHD graphics processing for basic visual tasks. The portable design measures under two centimeters thick and weighs 1.7 kilograms for easy transport. Connectivity options feature WiFi 6 wireless networking and a 2.5-gigabit Ethernet port for high-speed internet access. Multiple USB ports accommodate...
Qualcomm rides Snapdragon price hikes as MediaTek overtakes in global chip race
Qualcomm generated $6.33 billion from smartphone processors during the second quarter, representing sixty-one percent of total company revenue. Apple departed as a customer after developing its C1 5G modem for the iPhone 16e. The San Diego manufacturer still achieved fifteen percent growth in chipset earnings despite losing this major client. Chief Executive Christiano Amon credits this performance to stronger demand across remaining partnerships. Analysts question whether volume increases or price premiums drive these gains. Third Bridge researcher William McGonigle argues that higher Snapdragon 8 Elite pricing, rather than unit sales, explains the revenue boost. MediaTek continues expanding its market presence with competitive...
Half-Life 2 Remake fan demo set for release as Valve rumors swirl about HLX
GameROOSH develops an ambitious fan project that recreates Half-Life 2 using the Source 2013 engine. The developer announced plans for a playable demonstration ahead of the complete release scheduled for next year. Players will experience either several game levels or a recreated version of Valve's original Lost Coast demonstration from 2005. The Lost Coast option appears more likely as the developer wants to preserve initial reactions to the whole project. This approach maintains the impact of the complete experience when players encounter it for the first time. The remake transforms visual presentation with contemporary graphics while maintaining the distinctive atmosphere that defined the original release. Enhanced gameplay...

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