Amazon just cast its live-action Kratos, and it’s a familiar voice. Ryan Hurst will portray the Spartan warrior in the upcoming God of War series for Prime Video. Hurst previously voiced the character Thor in the most recent God of War game. The announcement came directly from the streamer’s social media account.
The actor bears a strong physical resemblance to the role, notably matching the character’s iconic beard. His prior performance as Thor suggests an easy transition into the mythic setting. The series will adapt the Norse storyline from the popular PlayStation games. Its exact plot remains unclear, potentially following or diverging from the games’ narrative.
Ronald D. Moore serves as the showrunner for the production...
Old hardware is making a gross comeback because new RAM costs too much. DDR3 motherboards are seeing a massive sales surge as memory prices skyrocket. Platforms using older Intel processors from the sixth to ninth generations are selling in popular bundles. This trend offers a cheaper build alternative for users priced out of current-generation parts.
DDR4 and DDR5 memory kits have become prohibitively expensive. This price jump has driven renewed interest in previous-generation platforms. Even AMD's AM4 platform has experienced a sharp rise in demand recently. The situation forces budget-conscious builders toward older or used components.
Reports indicate DDR3 motherboard sales have multiplied two or three times over. These boards...
Ubisoft shut down a studio right after its staff unionized. The company closed its Halifax location, laying off seventy-one workers, shortly after a majority voted for union representation with CWA Canada. The union has filed a formal complaint with provincial labor authorities, alleging the closure was retaliatory. Ubisoft denies this claim, stating financial reasons drove the decision.
The union discovered Ubisoft received nearly a billion Canadian dollars in government tax credits. These subsidies came from Canadian provincial governments over a five-year period. CWA Canada president Carmel Smyth called the situation outrageous, highlighting a huge subsidy taken from public funds. The company accepted millions specifically to...
Server CPU makers are cashing in on the AI gold rush with massive price hikes. AMD and Intel have completely sold out their inventory for current server processors due to insane demand from hyperscalers. This shortage has both companies planning to increase prices by up to fifteen percent.
Hyperscalers are driving this frenzy by upgrading their data centers to newer CPU architectures. They are shifting toward AMD's latest EPYC Turin chips and Intel's new Xeon Granite Rapids processors. This transition has created a massive upgrade cycle, with overall server CPU shipments projected to grow significantly.
The situation presents a huge revenue opportunity for both chip giants. Intel specifically could leverage this server demand to boost...
Xiaomi's chipset ambitions just hit a major process node roadblock. Their next in-house processor, the XRING 02, will reportedly use TSMC's older 3nm technology. This places it a full generation behind the upcoming 2nm chips from Qualcomm, MediaTek, and Apple. The decision likely stems from intense cost pressures across the smartphone supply chain.
Skyrocketing memory prices are squeezing manufacturers. Mobile DRAM and flash storage costs have jumped dramatically, inflating the overall phone bill of materials. Xiaomi has already raised prices on a recent model due to these component shortages. Using a previous-generation manufacturing process helps control the total device cost.
This strategic retreat means the XRING 02 won't power...
AMD's hottest CPU is literally burning out on high-end boards. New reports detail fresh failures of the Ryzen 9800X3D processor, specifically on premium ASUS X870E motherboards. These incidents continue a troubling pattern of unexplained deaths for this particular chip. One user experienced a total system freeze during gameplay, finding a critical CPU failure code upon restart.
Another user reported a dead processor after extended use, with a local repair shop confirming the fatality. That shop claimed to have seen over twenty similar cases. Both motherboards displayed the same error code, indicating a catastrophic processor failure. Neither CPU showed visible physical damage like burn marks or bulging.
The issue appears isolated to...
Moon Studios just dropped a co-op bomb on their early access RPG. The team behind Ori released a new trailer showcasing a major update for No Rest for the Wicked, introducing full cooperative play. This upgrade allows a squad of four to share a persistent game world without requiring a host to be online.
The system reimagines traditional multiplayer for action RPGs. All players share rewards earned from combat, while enemies exhibit new behaviors against a full team. Collaboration extends beyond fighting, enabling friends to build housing together, fish, and experience the entire game side by side.
This major content drop follows a limited beta test period. The update makes the cooperative realm free and persistent for the player...
Apple's foldable phone might finally use that weird liquid metal from its patents. The device could feature a hinge made from this material paired with a titanium body, aiming for perfect weight distribution and strength. This approach targets the common foldable issue of screen creases, potentially minimizing their appearance through improved durability.
Samsung demonstrated a similar crease-free panel technology recently. Their method uses a perforated metal plate under the screen to disperse the folding pressure. Apple reportedly plans a color filter for the display encapsulation, making the panels lighter and more power efficient.
Specifications for the device include a primary screen around 7.7 inches with a cover display of...
The PS5 Pro's underwhelming launch might get a redemption arc with a major upgrade. Following its release, users criticized the console for underutilized power and a glitchy AI upscaler. A significant system update promising real improvements has been detailed through insider leaks.
Reliable sources indicate the update will enhance image quality and overall performance. It aims to boost frame rates for titles previously hitting seventy to eighty frames per second. The upgrade also intends to increase resolutions for classic lower-resolution games. New debugging tools for developers are reportedly part of the package.
These improvements could make older games on the PlayStation Store more appealing. The update seeks to better leverage...
