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Japan approves creation of human embryos from stem cells under strict limits
A Japanese bioethics panel has authorized scientists to develop human embryos using induced pluripotent stem cells. Researchers will generate sperm and egg cells from skin-derived iPS cells through genetic programming techniques. The panel permits scientists to combine these reproductive cells into viable embryos for research purposes. This approach avoids ethical concerns associated with traditional embryonic stem cell harvesting from failed IVF procedures. The authorization represents a significant advancement in reproductive biology research. Scientists must terminate all laboratory-created embryos after fourteen days of development. The panel prohibits implanting these stem cell-derived embryos into any uterus. Previously...
Oblivion Remastered surpasses 9 million players as performance fixes are still needed
Bethesda Game Studios reported that nine million players have experienced The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Remastered since its April 22 release date. The company celebrated this milestone by featuring the beloved adoring fan character with hair styled to represent the number nine. Within two days of launch, the remaster had already attracted four million users. Game Pass availability across Xbox Series consoles and PC platforms contributed to rapid player adoption. The title achieved remarkable commercial success during its debut month. Analytics firm Newzoo praised the game's exceptional revenue results and established it as a remaster industry standard. Circana data confirmed Oblivion Remastered topped April 2025 sales charts across...
Krafton acquires Last Epoch developer Eleventh Hour Games as sales hit 3 million
KRAFTON completed its acquisition of Eleventh Hour Games, the developer behind action role-playing game Last Epoch. The studio emerged from humble beginnings when chief executive Judd Cobler used Reddit to recruit experienced developers in 2017. A successful Kickstarter campaign in 2018 provided initial funding for the project. The game entered Steam Early Access during April 2019 before achieving its full release on February 21, 2024. Sales figures demonstrate strong market performance with three million copies sold since the February launch. The acquisition allows KRAFTON to establish competitive positioning within the action RPG market while providing Eleventh Hour Games with enhanced resources for development expansion. Console...
Elden Ring Nightreign adds two-player mode on July 30 as sales top 5 million units
FromSoftware releases Patch 1.02 for Elden Ring Nightreign on July 30, 2025, bringing the anticipated two-player cooperative mode. The update enhances user interface elements and adds improved filtering systems for relics. Players have demanded duo functionality since the open beta testing phase. The roguelike multiplayer experience exceeded commercial expectations after its Game Awards 2024 announcement. Sales performance reached top positions across American markets and secured fifth place globally. The cooperative action game maintained strong momentum through June with consistent top-ten rankings domestically. Global sales charts featured the title among the fifteen best-performing releases. Community modifications already...
CD Projekt Red's job ad hints that Project Hadar will feature melee-focused RPG combat
CD Projekt Red seeks a Senior Gameplay Designer for Project Hadar through a recent job posting. The position requires five years of RPG and action game development experience with melee combat systems. This requirement suggests the mysterious new intellectual property will emphasize close-quarters fighting mechanics. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency with Unreal Engine 4 and Unreal Engine 5 technologies. The studio previously announced Epic Games' engine would power future development projects. Project Hadar represents one of several active developments at the Polish game company. The studio simultaneously works on Project Orion, the Cyberpunk 2077 sequel, and The Witcher 4. The upcoming Witcher installment will feature Ciri as...
Deltarune tops Nintendo Switch 2 digital sales as third-party titles gain traction
Global data company Newzoo released findings on Nintendo Switch 2 digital sales performance from June 2025 across six major markets. The analysis examined purchase data from the United States, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Germany, and France. Third-party developers secured three positions among the five best-selling titles by digital units sold. Toby Fox's Deltarune claimed the top position, surpassing Mario Kart World in digital sales rankings. However, this data excludes physical game purchases, which represented 82 percent of Mario Kart World sales in America alone. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour occupied second place despite being characterized as a technical demonstration with a minimal price point. The affordable cost and...
Chinese firms convert GeForce RTX 5090 cards into AI GPUs with custom PCBs
Chinese manufacturers extract components from GeForce RTX 5090 graphics cards and reconstruct them for artificial intelligence applications. Automated machinery removes the GB202 processor and GDDR7 memory modules from original circuit boards during mass production operations. Workers then transfer these components onto specially designed printed circuit boards that feature enhanced power delivery systems. The modified cards receive industrial blower cooling solutions that support extended operational periods in data centers. Quality testing occurs both before disassembly and after reconstruction to ensure the functionality of the product. Custom circuit boards accommodate 16-pin power connectors positioned for easier installation in...
Raja Koduri joins Sandisk to drive HBF memory for AI GPUs with up to 4 TB capacity
Former Intel Graphics Chief Architect Raja Koduri accepted a position on SanDisk's Technical Advisory Board following his 2023 retirement. The storage company assembled this team to advance High Bandwidth Flash memory technology for artificial intelligence graphics processors. Koduri brings extensive experience designing compute architectures that align with SanDisk's development objectives. The collaboration targets memory capacity limitations that current High Bandwidth Memory solutions cannot address. His industry connections will support ecosystem partnerships with graphics processing unit manufacturers. High Bandwidth Flash technology leverages Through-Silicon Vias to achieve significantly greater memory capacity than existing...
Ryzen Master update adds Threadripper Pro 9000 WX support and on-the-fly overclocking
AMD released Ryzen Master version 3.0.0.4199 with complete compatibility for the Threadripper PRO 9000 WX processors. The workstation chips feature Zen 5 architecture and offer configurations from 16 cores to 96 cores with simultaneous multithreading. Users can adjust core frequencies, voltages, and memory timings without system restarts through the updated software. The application supports real-time modifications while systems remain operational. This eliminates the previous requirement for BIOS adjustments during overclocking procedures. The software introduces Optimized Performance Profile functionality for enhanced memory overclocking on compatible configurations. AMD redesigned the user interface to provide workspace monitoring...

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