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Sea of Remnants RPG Hooks You with 300 Characters
Joker Studio surprised everyone during State of Play with Sea of Remnants. The developers behind Identity V created a free ocean adventure game for 2026. NetEase Games will publish the title across PC, PlayStation 5, phones and tablets. Players control puppet sailors who lost their memories. They explore seas and islands with a mysterious girl companion. The game features over 300 characters players can meet and interact with daily. Sylar Pan from Joker Studio says every choice creates major consequences for the world. Captains recruit puppet crew members and upgrade their ships with special parts. Turn-based battles happen on land against enemies and monsters. Naval fights use real-time action with careful positioning and timing...
Xiaomi 2nm Chip Dreams Crushed by US Ban
Xiaomi built the XRING 01 chip using advanced 3nm technology from TSMC. The company achieved what many consider a major breakthrough for Chinese tech firms. Trump administration rules block Xiaomi from accessing tools needed for 2nm chip production. These restrictions leave the company stuck at current technology levels. Electronic Design Automation tools help engineers create advanced chip structures. Digital Chat Station reports these tools are essential for making 2nm processors. TSMC charges around $30,000 for each 2nm wafer and started taking orders in April. Apple, Qualcomm and MediaTek already use these advanced chips. Xiaomi must rely on Qualcomm and MediaTek for future phone processors. These companies plan to release new...
Metal Gear Solid Delta Snake Eater Gameplay Wows
Konami showed new footage from Metal Gear Solid Delta Snake Eater during State of Play. The trailer displayed Snake using stealth moves and disguises before battle scenes. Players watched fights against several game leaders. The company revealed the Snake vs Monkey mini-game returns for PC and PlayStation 5. Konami announced the remake back in May 2023. Virtuos helps make the new version after working on Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Remastered. The story stays the same as the original game from years ago. Developers updated controls to match current gaming standards. Players can choose modern controls or stick with classic settings for nostalgia. Unreal Engine 5 powers the remake with major visual upgrades. Characters show facial...
Insane 2nm A20 Chip Will Make iPhone 18 Unstoppable
Apple plans major chip changes for the iPhone 18 lineup coming September 2026. The new A20 processor will use advanced 2nm technology from supplier TSMC. Jeff Pu from GF Securities shared details about the upcoming phone models. The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Fold will feature these powerful chips. Apple celebrates its 20th iPhone anniversary with these devices. The A20 chip delivers 15 percent better performance than current processors. TSMC switches from older 3nm technology to newer 2nm manufacturing processes. This change allows more transistors to fit inside the same space. Power usage drops by 30 percent compared to iPhone 17 Pro chips. The processor handles graphics and computing tasks much faster. Apple combines memory...
Astro Bot Secret DLC And Smiling Controller Blow Minds
Team Asobi surprised everyone during State of Play with news about Astro Bot. Studio head Nicolas Doucet announced five new levels coming July 10. The Game Awards winner will also receive a new controller version later this year. Players never expected to see the popular platformer during the event. The announcement caught fans off guard completely. The Vicious Void levels bring extra challenge for skilled players. Team Asobi revealed four level names and showed Atsu from Ghost of Yotei as a new collectible bot. These additions push the total level count past 90. The studio continues adding free content months after launch. Hardcore fans will enjoy the tougher gameplay sections. The updated DualSense controller looks nearly identical...
JP Morgan Grabs Bitcoin ETFs As Loan Collateral
JP Morgan accepts Bitcoin ETFs as loan collateral despite CEO Jamie Dimon criticizing digital currency for years. The bank takes BlackRock's Bitcoin Trust ETF for lending deals. People can use crypto holdings to calculate personal wealth at the bank. This marks a major shift for Wall Street's biggest financial institutions. Bitcoin ETF holders can borrow money without selling their investments during emergencies. Other banks might follow JP Morgan's example and accept crypto funds as security. BlackRock leads the market with the most trading volume and easy buying and selling. Banks could package these crypto loans into complex products that create more risk. Wall Street has a history of creating financial problems through new...
Ghost of Yotei Tease Leaves Fans Hungry for More
Sony showed Ghost of Yotei during State of Play as expected. The company gave fans a quick preview instead of major news. Sucker Punch will hold a special event for their new game during July 2025. The studio plans to show detailed gameplay footage at that time. No official release date came with the announcement. The short trailer featured Atsu talking with her wolf companion. Viewers saw the main character standing near buildings during nighttime. The scene might lead into the July gameplay presentation. Stealth action could start the demonstration based on what the trailer showed. Everything about the setup remains guesswork until the actual event happens. The game launches in October according to previous announcements. Fans must...
007 First Light Surprise Shakes Up Bond Fans
IO Interactive showed their James Bond game during Sony's State of Play event. The studio calls their spy game 007 First Light. A movie-style trailer revealed how the company sees the famous secret agent. Players will see actual gameplay footage later during the week. Many people expected to see the Bond game during IO Interactive's Friday showcase instead. The studio surprised everyone when they showed 007 First Light early. The Friday event will likely focus on gameplay rather than story scenes. IO Interactive plans to release the game sometime during 2026. The trailer shows classic James Bond elements that fans love. Bond uses cool gadgets and drives fast cars through dangerous chases. He displays his smooth charm during several...
Marvel Tokon 4v4 Brawl Will Blow Gamers Away
Arc System Works announced Marvel Tokon Fighting Soul during State of Play today. The studio behind Guilty Gear and Dragon Ball FighterZ will release the new fighting game next year. Players can expect 4v4 tag battles for the first time ever. The trailer showed intense action with explosive combat moves. Steam, Epic Games Store, and PlayStation 5 will carry the game. Game Director Kazuto Sekine wants players to master just one character instead of learning multiple fighters. Traditional fighting game controls work alongside simple button presses. Multiple characters can jump onto the screen to help during battles. Team fighting becomes easier with backup attacks and combined moves. The system creates fresh experiences for both new and...
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