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Astro Bot DLC brings Cloud, Sephiroth invasion to PlayStation levels
Astro Bot fans get five fresh levels packed with new cameo bots to collect. The latest batch brings the total number of levels past 90 for players hungry for more platforming action. Final Fantasy legends Cloud and Sephiroth finally join the game as collectible characters. PlayStation devotees have been waiting ages to see these iconic warriors appear as adorable robot versions. The update delivers exactly what gamers wanted from the beloved franchise crossover. Sucker Punch adds their upcoming hero Atsu from Ghost of Yotei to the cameo roster. The samurai character appears ahead of the game's State of Play presentation happening later today. Players can hunt down these special bots while exploring each carefully crafted level. The...
Hotel Barcelona traps Marshal Justine with killer echoes on the PA border
Two legendary video game creators have teamed up to make the most twisted horror game ever seen. Hidetaka Suehiro and Goichi Suda announced their new project called HOTEL BARCELONA will hit stores in September. The game comes to PC through Steam plus PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles. Players control a rookie federal marshal named Justine who has a deadly secret connection to a crazed killer. White Owls revealed the release details for their blood-soaked adventure. The action takes place inside a fancy hotel that secretly traps America's most dangerous serial killers. Justine must team up with the murderous Dr. Carnival who lives inside her mind. Together they hunt down seven different slasher villains while trying to escape...
MSI GeForce RTX 5060 and ZOTAC 5060 SOLO plunge under MSRP at Amazon
Graphics card shoppers can finally catch a break as major retailers slash prices on popular gaming GPUs. The MSI GeForce RTX 5060 sells for just 289 dollars at Amazon while the ZOTAC RTX 5060 SOLO drops even lower to 279 dollars at physical stores. These powerful cards normally cost much more than their official prices due to high demand from gamers. Amazon and Micro Center lead the charge with generous discounts that put premium graphics cards within reach of budget builders. The deals mark a rare opportunity for gamers to grab current generation hardware without paying inflated prices. AMD joins the price war with their RX 9060 XT cards starting at 279 dollars for 8GB models. The Radeon cards launched at 299 dollars but retailers...
SpaceX Starlink rakes in 72 million profit as costs gobble billions
SpaceX's satellite internet company Starlink finally started making money after years of burning cash. The space firm pulled in a massive $2.7 billion during 2024 but nearly all of that went straight back into running the business. Starlink ended up with just $72 million in actual profit after paying all the bills. The company spent $2.5 billion on direct costs which left them with razor thin profits. Europe became their biggest money maker as customers signed up across the continent. Starlink faces much tougher competition than people realize when compared to older satellite companies. Rivals like HughesNet and Viasat make much fatter profits on every dollar they earn. These established players keep 25 to 33 cents of every sales...
SAG-AFTRA video game actors secure AI consent after 95% IMA vote
Video game voice actors have voted to end their massive strike after getting what they wanted from big gaming companies. The SAG-AFTRA union members said yes to a new deal by an overwhelming 95 percent margin. The strike started back in July 2024 and lasted for 11 long months. Actors refused to work because they feared companies would steal their voices using artificial intelligence technology. The new contract gives performers protection against AI abuse and includes pay raises. The main battle centered around preventing video game giants like PlayStation and EA from copying actor voices without permission. Union negotiators spent three grueling years fighting for better terms and AI safeguards. Sarah Elmaleh led the tough...
Micro Center shreds prices on Ryzen 9800X3D and 7800X3D Intel CPU deals
Micro Center has slashed prices on popular computer processors during their latest Tech Days sale event. Shoppers can save more than $100 on both AMD Ryzen and Intel chips across multiple product lines. The retailer offers historic low prices that beat regular store pricing by huge margins. Computer builders and gamers are rushing to grab these limited time deals before they disappear. The sale covers everything from budget chips to high end gaming processors. AMD leads the bargain hunt with their powerful Ryzen 9950X3D flagship processor falling from $699 down to just $599. The gaming focused Ryzen 7 9800X3D sells for only $399 while the older but still excellent Ryzen 7 7800X3D costs just $299. Budget shoppers can pick up the Ryzen 5...
Meta raids Apple to snag Ruoming Pang with a $200 million bonus
Meta just stole another top worker from Apple by offering crazy money that most people can only dream about. The social media company gave Ruoming Pang a massive 200 million dollar signing bonus to quit his job at Apple and join their AI team. Apple could not match the huge amount that Meta put on the table for their artificial intelligence expert. The deal includes regular salary plus company stock shares that could be worth even more money later. Meta keeps using giant cash offers to steal the best talent from other tech companies. The catch is that Pang will not get all that money right away and might never see it if he leaves early. Meta has a history of promising workers huge bonuses but then finding ways to avoid paying the full...
OpenAI buys Jony Ive's iO Products, eyes Apple-style AI-powered devices
OpenAI just bought out former Apple designer Jony Ive's hardware company for a massive 6.5 billion dollars. The tech giant wants to move beyond computer programs and start making actual gadgets that people can hold. Sam Altman and Ive announced the deal through a letter sent out on Wednesday. The purchase brings Ive's startup called io Products under OpenAI's control. Apple fans remember Ive as the genius behind the sleek iPhone and iPad designs. The acquisition puts Ive in charge of creating beautiful looking AI devices for everyday consumers. His design company LoveFrom stays independent while the io Products team joins OpenAI completely. Former Apple designers will help shape the hardware while OpenAI handles the smart computer...
KTC H24F7 undercuts gaming rivals in China with $84 240Hz specs
Chinese tech company KTC just released the cheapest 240Hz gaming monitor ever made. The H24F7 model sells for only 599 Yuan which equals about 84 American dollars. Gamers can finally get super smooth visuals without breaking the bank. Most 240Hz monitors cost at least 100 dollars more than what KTC charges. The company has completely changed the budget gaming monitor market with such aggressive pricing. The 23.8 inch screen delivers sharp 1080p resolution perfect for competitive gaming. KTC packed an IPS panel inside with thin bezels that look modern and sleek. The monitor responds within 2 milliseconds which handles fast action games without problems. Players get vibrant colors thanks to 116 percent sRGB color coverage that makes...
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