Crusader Kings III has reached a major sales mark, with 4 million copies sold across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S platforms. Paradox announced this achievement just before the release of their next expansion, Khans of the Steppe, on April 28, 2025.
Game director Alexander Oltner expressed happiness about the game's success on both computers and consoles. He said millions of players create their dramatic historical stories, which meet a key goal for the team. As the game turns five years old, he feels excited about all the new stories players will craft in the future.
PC gamers who bought Chapter IV already can play Khans of the Steppe right away. Console players must wait because these versions lag behind PC releases...
The first Nintendo Switch might lack strong hardware specs, but tinkerers found ways to make it shine. Someone overclocked the system and added 8 GB of RAM, making it run PlayStation 3 games through an emulator called RPCS3.
YouTube user Naga shared footage of this modded Switch running several PS3 titles with surprising results. Games like Rayman Origins play almost perfectly at 1440p resolution. The Sly Raccoon and Kingdom Hearts HD collections also perform well on the tweaked device. Tougher games such as Demon's Souls and Prince of Persia: Sands of Time HD reach only about 20 frames per second, which remains impressive given how hard PS3 emulation can be.
These experiments hint at what might be possible with the upcoming Nintendo...
Apple must pay €500 million for blocking other payment options outside its App Store. The European Commission says this breaks fair competition laws under the Digital Markets Act. Meta faces a €200 million fine for its pay-or-consent model on Facebook and Instagram, which limits user choices. Both companies have 60 days to follow the rules or they'll face more penalties. Apple also needs to let app makers tell users about different ways to pay.
The EU announced these first-ever DMA fines today as part of its push to make tech giants play fair. Both companies plan to fight back against the decisions. Meta wants to defend its model that asks users to either accept ads or pay for services. Apple claims its App Store policies don't break...
Apple plans to make the iPhone 17 Air super thin at just 5.5mm, where your fingers hold it. The camera sticks out more. Some people worry the slim phone might bend like older models did. Lewis from Unbox Therapy showed off sample versions on his YouTube channel. He compared them with regular iPhone 17 Pro models, which measure much thicker at 8.7mm.
Lewis feels impressed but nervous about how skinny these phones look. His channel became famous years ago when he tested iPhone 6 bending problems. Apple knows about these concerns. The company made the screen 6.6 inches instead of their first idea of 6.9 inches. This change helps prevent the phone from bending when users carry it. The smaller design makes the device stronger.
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A writer who loves hard games didn't enjoy Lords of the Fallen much when it came out. The enemies felt unfair compared to games like Dark Souls. He quit after beating it once. The maker, Hexworks, kept working on fixes. They released update 2.0 last week.
The game became more fair at the start, easing players into the challenge. Players can make it harder if they want. A new lamp feature helps people find save points. Movement feels better with faster character response. Weapons feel different from each other. Combat still lacks some weight, though.
Friends can play through the entire game together with shared progress. People without the game can try it for free with a friend who has it. These features go beyond what most similar...
The tactical shooter Ready or Not just passed nine million copies sold on PC, just days after makers announced console versions. Players take the role of SWAT teams who must solve problems without shooting first. VOID Interactive plans to bring the game to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles during summer 2025. Chief executive Julio Rodriguez said the team feels excited to reach console players worldwide as PC sales approach ten million units.
This game differs from other shooters because players must think carefully about each move. Success means catching bad guys without hurting civilians or hostages. The game started as an early access title in 2017 before its full release in 2023. Console versions will include twenty missions...
AMD plans to talk about new computer tech on May 21 at Computex in Taiwan. The company will stream its press event online at 11 AM local time for people who want to watch from home. Jack Huynh, who runs part of AMD, will speak about fresh ideas that help with gaming, regular computers, and work machines. He promised to bring important business partners on stage with him during the show. AMD hopes these announcements will change how people use artificial intelligence in their devices.
The timing falls near when AMD might release its RX 9060 XT graphics card for gamers. But this card probably is not the main AI breakthrough they plan to discuss at the event. Instead, AMD might show off special software or models that make computers think...
Ghost of Yotei arrives on PlayStation 5 next fall. The game comes out on October 2 worldwide. Players saw the Yotei Six gang members in a new trailer today. These enemies become targets for the main character, Atsu, throughout the adventure. The graphics look much better than Ghost of Tsushima, which came first.
Game fans can pre-order starting May 2 at 10 AM, their local time. The standard edition costs about 70 dollars or euros, depending on where you live. Early buyers receive a special mask for use in the game. They also get seven profile pictures showing Atsu and his foes. Players wanting more can choose the Digital Deluxe Edition with extra armor and early map access.
Serious collectors might want the special Collector's Edition...
OpenAI wants to grab Google Chrome after regulators beat Google in court. The Justice Department proved Google cheated with search monopoly powers. Court hearings started Monday about how hard to punish Google. OpenAI product leader Nick Turley told the court his company would buy Chrome if judges made Google sell it off.
The government thinks splitting off Chrome might weaken Google's search power. OpenAI claimed Google hurt them last year. Google refused to share search data needed for SearchGPT. Regulators might force Google to open its search treasure chest to rivals. They could also stop Google from paying Apple to stay the default search engine on iPhones.
If OpenAI managed to buy Chrome, tech industry power would shift...
