Apple leads all brands globally for the fourth year running. Kantar announced this through its latest BrandZ report, which examined 100 top companies. These businesses together reach a value of $107 trillion. Apple stands alone above $1 trillion with a price tag of $1.29 trillion. Every other company fell short of that massive number.
Google came in second place with a value of $944.1 billion, Microsoft third with $884.8 billion, Amazon fourth with $866.1 billion, and NVIDIA fifth despite recently making a lot of money from AI. Kantar figures out these values using a system that ignores regular assets like buildings.
They pay attention to things such as patents and how much people like the brand name. The exact math behind their...
NVIDIA plans to release a weaker version of its RTX 5090D graphics card for Chinese buyers. The new card will come with 24GB of memory instead of 32GB, according to MANLI, one of NVIDIA's partners. This change follows US rules that ban selling powerful computer parts to China. The card might also have fewer processing units, dropping from 21,760 cores to just 14,080. These cuts will make the card much slower for games and work tasks.
The updated RTX 5090D should arrive in stores around August after the first version stops selling this spring. NVIDIA stopped making the original model in recent months because it broke export laws. The company might also release another graphics card with 24GB of memory later. American officials want to...
Nintendo cleared up confusion about the Switch 2 this week. The gaming company said the new console supports variable refresh rate just for handheld play. Their websites first listed that VRR would work when connected to TVs. That info later disappeared from American sites but stayed on European pages. Nintendo finally sent an official message to fix the mistake.
The company told Nintendo Life they made an error on their websites. They said VRR works only when playing the Switch 2 as a portable device. When asked if TV support might come later, Nintendo offered no promises. Players hoping for smoother gameplay on their televisions face disappointment on launch day. The feature helps games look better with fewer visual problems during...
Take-Two plans to release four games when the Nintendo Switch 2 launches. CEO Strauss Zelnick called this their biggest support ever for a new Nintendo system. The company remains excited about the console but will pick which games appear on it one at a time. Many older games from their catalog might find new life on the platform. Nintendo has struggled with outside publishers in past years.
People question whether Grand Theft Auto VI will appear on Nintendo machines like earlier games in the series. The Switch 2 can handle complex titles such as Cyberpunk 2077 and Star Wars Outlaws. Nobody knows what technical advances GTA VI might bring to gaming. The Switch 2 processor might lack the strength needed for these features. Zelnick...
Rumors suggest Rockstar Games plans to bring Red Dead Redemption 2 to Nintendo Switch 2. Sources close to the company told GameReactor the western adventure might arrive as early as this year. The game first came out for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One back in 2018. Rockstar reportedly works on upgraded versions for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S at the same time. These updates would improve graphics and make the game run better.
The timing makes sense because Rockstar delayed Grand Theft Auto VI until 2026. Take-Two, the parent company, wants games to release during the wait. The Nintendo Switch 2 should handle Red Dead Redemption 2 since it runs on older systems. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick recently mentioned the opportunities the new...
A fresh video shows Cyberpunk 2077 running on Nintendo Switch 2. The game looks better than many people expected, suggesting the new system has more power than critics believe. The footage appeared on YouTube from Den Faminico Gamer. NVIDIA DLSS technology helps the game perform well on the portable device.
CD Projekt Red worked hard to make the game run smoothly on Switch 2. The studio faced challenges but kept the artistic vision intact. All game content fits on one cartridge with no extra downloads needed. The company wanted players to enjoy the game without waiting for updates. Cyberpunk 2077 arrives for Switch 2 on June 5 when the console launches across major markets.
Hideo Kojima plans to leave behind a USB stick filled with game ideas when he dies. The famous game creator wants his ideas to live forever through his company. He became aware of his age after falling sick during the pandemic and needing eye surgery. Several people close to him died during this time, making him think about his limited time left. He decided to focus on making video games instead of directing movies.
Kojima Productions might keep making games based on his stored ideas long after he passes away. His next project, Death Stranding 2, has received positive feedback from early testers. Kojima feels somewhat disappointed because he prefers making games that spark debate rather than games everyone likes. He never aims to...
Nintendo picked Samsung to make chips for the Switch 2 after looking at several options. The company chose Samsung SEC8N over TSMC because Samsung offered better prices and faster delivery times. Nintendo considered both Samsung's 5nm and 8nm processes before settling on 8nm. This choice saves money because it uses simpler equipment and produces more working chips. A future upgraded Switch model might use the 5nm process instead.
Recent leaks revealed final details about the Switch 2 hardware, which match what people heard earlier this year about the system. New information shows exactly how many CPU cores and memory games can use. The SDK contains a special tool to test voice chat without needing other players. This feature apparently...
A trusted leaker named Dusk Golem expects Resident Evil 9 to appear this year and be released next year. The game might be shown during summer events or at The Game Awards in December. Players will explore a rural town on an island inspired by Singapore, bringing fresh Southeast Asian scenery to the series.
Capcom wants to change how Resident Evil plays, similar to past changes with Resident Evil 4 and 7. Fans should expect something different from Resident Evil Village. The game takes longer because developers want major changes for the horror series. Dusk Golem correctly predicted Monster Hunter: World as an open-world game last year. The same source believes Resident Evil 9 will also feature open-world gameplay.
The reveal could...
