Actor Sydney Sweeney continues her video game movie adaptation streak. She will executive produce and star in Split-Fiction, a film based on the Hazelight Studios game. Director Jon M. Chu will helm the project, and Deadpool & Wolverine writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick will craft the screenplay.
Sweeney will play one of the lead characters, Zoe or Mio, named after the studio head's daughters. The film adaptation appears promising, offering potential for exciting blockbuster moments across fantasy and science fiction settings.
Video game movie translations have historically struggled to improve upon source material storytelling. Split-Fiction represents a potential breakthrough opportunity. Fans and critics await further casting...
Electronic Arts' long-awaited Skate revival hit a snag with developer Full Circle's announcement about mandatory online play. The upcoming game will demand constant internet connectivity, crushing hopes of traditional offline gaming. Fans who eagerly anticipated the series' return may feel disappointed by the live service approach.
Full Circle explained that the game represents a dynamic, multiplayer skateboarding world that constantly changes. Players can expect evolving city landscapes and ongoing live events. The studio believes continuous online interaction is crucial to delivering its creative vision.
Over 200000 players have already experienced the game through a closed alpha test running since September 2024. Interested gamers...
AMD released a new AGESA 1.2.0.3C BIOS patch addressing a security vulnerability discovered by Google researchers. The update targets Ryzen 9000 CPUs on AM5 platforms with 600 and 800-series motherboards. MSI became the first manufacturer to roll out the patch for affected systems.
The security update addresses a microcode signature verification issue that could potentially compromise system security. AMD recommends users download and install the latest BIOS update to protect their computers. The patch does not impact system performance and serves solely as a protective measure.
Motherboard manufacturers are actively updating their support pages with the new BIOS version. Users can check their specific motherboard manufacturer's...
Sandfall Interactive celebrated a remarkable debut with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. The new RPG rocketed past 500000 copies sold after launching on Xbox Game Pass. Players eagerly purchased the game despite its availability through the subscription service.
The studio achieved critical acclaim alongside commercial success. Clair Obscur matched Blue Prince with a 92 Metacritic score. The game seemingly outshone The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered.
Experts view Clair Obscur as a potential standout for 2025. The game draws comparisons to Metaphor: ReFantazio as an innovative RPG experience. Sandfall Interactive demonstrated impressive capabilities with their first gaming title.
The release highlights contemporary RPG evolution...
Customers prefer older Intel chips over new models based on recent company reports. Intel faces tough times as buyers choose Raptor Lake processors instead of newer Arrow Lake and Lunar Lake chips. During an earnings call, Intel Products CEO Michelle Johnston Holtahus noted much higher demand for previous models because they help companies sell systems at prices consumers want. She explained that economic worries and tariffs make everyone careful about inventory needs.
Raptor Lake remains popular despite past problems with crashes and performance issues that were never completely fixed. Demand has grown strong enough to create shortages of the Intel 7 manufacturing process used for these chips. Many buyers rush to purchase these older...
Good Fun Corporation showed players their first look at Hunger gameplay. The team, which made Hell Let Loose under their old name Black Matter, created a PvPvE extraction shooter set in Europe during Napoleon's time. They added a twist with a deadly Bacterium spreading like a plague across the land.
Players will find RPG elements as they fight the Hunger Disease and other survivors. The combat mixes slow, careful attacks with fast action using guns and close combat weapons. Players can collect armor, bags, trinkets, medicines, weapons, and shields to help them survive different areas and fights. The trailer displays how players use firearms and melee weapons, shows brief inventory management, and reveals the main hub area.
The game...
Caixin Media leader Xie Jinhe says TSMC can help America become great again through working with President Trump. He shared this view on Facebook, where he discussed market reactions to new tariffs. Xie believes Taiwan will play a major part in Trump's plan to grow US manufacturing.
Trump praised TSMC last month when they announced $100 billion in additional investments in America. He called them the world's biggest chip maker. Earlier, Trump had threatened TSMC with a 100% tax unless they built plants in America. Their newest 3-nanometer chips still come only from Taiwan factories.
Xie thinks the tariff pause lets Trump check relationships with countries, which prevents China from finding allies during trade disputes. Taiwan...
Funcom plans a large beta test for Dune: Awakening from May 9 through May 12 before the game launches June 10. Players can request access through Steam or watch the Global LAN Party Broadcast from London and PAX East for one of thousands of free codes. Press outlets have already tested this beta version, which offers about 20-25 hours of gameplay across several regions with part of the first story act.
Players start by creating a character with choices about skills, home planet, and background before heading to Arrakis to find surviving Fremen. After your airship crashes, survival becomes the main focus as you gather resources, manage water supplies, and build shelter. The harsh desert environment presents dangers from sunlight...
A fresh trailer for DOOM: The Dark Ages shows the game running on PlayStation 5 Pro. Game director Hugo Martin presents the Cosmic Realm, a Lovecraftian world the team wanted to add to the DOOM universe for some time. This haunting dimension features enemies like the twin-bladed Cosmic Baron and powerful Cacodemon.
The upcoming game will showcase the id Tech 8 engine with virtualized geometry, physics simulation, and ray-traced lighting at high performance. Players can expect new gameplay elements beyond the standard DOOM formula. One level lets players control what fans nickname DOOMdam, a mech suit that fights massive Titans. Another level features riding a dragon with mechanical wings and guns, offering different experiences that...
