TSMC plans to skip next-gen chip tech for its A14 process. The company will stick with the current 0.33-NA EUV tools instead of moving to High-NA EUV systems. Kevin Zhang, a senior vice president at TSMC, made this announcement at a recent technology meeting. This decision means Intel Foundry might lead in advanced chip manufacturing methods. DRAM makers also pull ahead of TSMC with this technology.
The Taiwan chip giant usually leads innovation, but changed course this time. Production of A14 chips starts in 2028 without needing high-NA equipment. Zhang explained that they can maintain similar manufacturing complexity using existing methods. He stressed that keeping masks increases the low rate between generations remains important...
Nexon won a rights dispute against Blizzard, giving them lead development control of the next major StarCraft game. Korean news source MTN reports Blizzard will assist Nexon but not direct the project. Fans might see something different from the traditional real-time strategy format, though this would risk alienating longtime players. The StarCraft series enjoys massive popularity in Korea, where RTS games remain extremely successful.
The agreement also allows Nexon to create a mobile version of Overwatch for Japanese and Korean markets. Mobile gaming dominates Asian markets, making this a valuable opportunity. This represents a significant setback for Blizzard as Nexon gains access to potentially profitable franchises that Blizzard...
Taiwan officials worry as TSMC expands abroad. They passed a law keeping advanced chip technology at home. The new rule lets foreign plants make chips one generation behind Taiwan factories. Officials can block deals that might harm national security. This law starts working late next year.
Taiwan previously opposed any tech transfers outside its borders. The country changed its stance but wants to keep making the newest chips itself. TSMC can run plants in America if Taiwan keeps exclusive rights to cutting-edge semiconductor production. The company plans to make chips at its Arizona factory through 2030.
Trump helped attract TSMC with over $100 billion in American investments. His tariff policies pulled the chip giant toward US...
Apple plans to mark 20 years of iPhone with a major redesign next year. The company faces pressure from tariffs to move production away from China toward countries like India. Manufacturing these anniversary phones might stay in China because their design will be extremely complex. Indian factories started making iPhones recently, but they lack experience with advanced designs.
Two premium models will arrive next year—an iPhone Fold and a new Pro model using more glass elements. These devices need special parts and manufacturing methods that Chinese facilities can better handle. The Trump administration might add heavy import taxes soon, though Apple received temporary relief. The company still needs to decide whether prices will...
Leaked gameplay from Battlefield 6 shows off impressive destruction features, ground vehicles, and huge maps. Players recorded footage during recent alpha tests through the new Battlefield Labs testing program. The clips reveal detailed building destruction systems and jet combat across massive landscapes. Developers haven't officially announced the game itself.
Destruction remains a core element of the Battlefield experience. The team recently shared their goals for these mechanics, explaining they want players to reshape environments for tactical advantages. New destruction systems use clear visual and sound cues so gamers can easily tell what objects they can break or change. This creates a play space where people can naturally...
FromSoftware shared what PC players need to run their upcoming game, Elden Ring Nightreign. The game asks for basic hardware like Intel Core i5-11500 or AMD Ryzen 5 5600 processors. Graphics cards such as the GTX 1070 or the Radeon RX Vega 56 will work fine. The game needs only 30 GB of storage space.
When Elden Ring Nightreign was first announced, many gamers felt unsure about the multiplayer focus. Early tests changed some minds. Players found the gameplay easy to learn and fun with teammates. The game starts at Roundtable Hold, where groups of four choose characters called Nightfarers.
Each team must survive three days on different maps. After the final day, they face a boss battle. Winners earn relics that give permanent upgrades...
Sucker Punch leaders Nate Fox and Jason Cornell talked to Famitsu about their upcoming game Ghost of Yotei. The new PlayStation 5 title follows main character Atsu on a revenge journey after childhood trauma. Fox said this game offers more freedom with the largest map they have ever created.
The team did heavy research for their second Japanese-set game. They worked with experts on Japanese history and Ainu culture. Cornell even traveled to Hokkaido, where the game takes place. He visited museums and learned about local crafts from people who know Ainu traditions. Cornell also went hiking in the mountains to gather wild plants with locals.
Ghost of Yotei will be available on PS5 starting October 2, 2025. The game shares some...
Apple faces tough barriers to moving iPhone production out of China to the US. Each iPhone needs 2,700 parts made at more than 700 factories, and only 30 suppliers work outside China right now.
Chinese factories sit close together, making teamwork easy. The country built these supply chains over many years. Starting fresh in America would take longer than President Trump's four-year term.
Apple looks at India instead of the US for new production. The company never planned American manufacturing—not because it didn't want to, but because costs would rise sharply. Higher costs mean more expensive iPhones for customers.
Trump believes America has what it takes to make iPhones. But the numbers tell a different story. Most parts remain...
The new Donkey Kong game will reach the highest picture quality possible on Nintendo Switch 2 when players use handheld mode. Nintendo shared this news in their 2025 digital magazine. The game runs at 1080p resolution with smooth 60 frames per second movement and bright HDR colors. Most launch games for new systems cannot hit these top settings. Players will need to see how often the game maintains these high-quality visuals during actual gameplay.
Donkey Kong Bananza brings fresh ideas to the series without restarting its story completely since Cranky Kong still appears. The famous ape sports a new look but also gains powerful abilities. He can smash through parts of levels with his fists, changing how players explore each stage...
