According to Reuters, China has unveiled guidelines to phase out U.S. microprocessors from tech giants like Intel and AMD from government personal computers and servers. The procurement directives also aim to replace Microsoft’s Windows OS and foreign database software with domestic alternatives. Is China Really Phasing Out Intel and AMD Chips? The short answer is…
Toys For Bob, the studio behind beloved franchises like Skylanders, Spyro the Dragon, and Crash Bandicoot, has reportedly signed a deal with its former parent company Microsoft. This news comes just weeks after the studio announced its independence from Activision Blizzard (under Microsoft), following a series of layoffs. During their separation, the Studio stated that they…
This week Larian’s CEO Swen Vincke revealed some surprising facts about their smash hit Baldur’s Gate 3 and future plans for the studio. Latest Sales Figures for Baldur’s Gate 3 Back in February, Larian Studios revealed that their critical and commercial smash Baldur’s Gate 3 had sold over 10 million copies. But the latest sales…
In 2020, the gaming community was left baffled by the sudden ban of Dr Disrespect, a prominent streamer, from Twitch. Despite the passage of time, the reasons behind his removal from the platform still remain a mystery, leaving fans and fellow content creators speculating about the real story. What Exactly Happened When Dr Disrespect Was…
According to a report by the French games trade body SELL (reported by Gamesindustry.biz), consumer spending on video game products in France reached an all-time high of €6.1 billion in 2023. This staggering figure represents a 10% increase compared to 2022 and a 9% uptick from 2020. But what drove this remarkable growth? Let’s explore…
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple, accusing the tech giant of illegally maintaining a monopoly over the smartphone market. One of the key areas highlighted in the lawsuit is cloud gaming apps. But what exactly are the allegations, and how could they impact the burgeoning cloud gaming industry?…
Kai Cenat is an immensely popular Twitch streamer with over 9.4 million followers. He was recently crowned Streamer of the Year at the Streamer Awards two years in a row! After visiting Makoko earlier this month and witnessing the region’s struggles firsthand, Kai decided to give back in a huge way. If you’re not familiar…
The cat-and-mouse game between Nintendo and emulator developers continues. Recently, GitLab received a DMCA takedown notice targeting the Nintendo Switch emulator Suyu. As a result, GitLab disabled the accounts of Suyu’s developers and cut off access to the emulator’s code. What is Suyu and Why Was It Targeted? Suyu was a fork, or modified version,…
The highly anticipated Esports World Cup in Riyadh just got even bigger with the addition of EA Sports FC 24 (EA FC 24). Currently, it joins the long list of esports including: StarCraft 2 Dota 2 CS2 Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Free Fire PUBG Mobile Honor of Kings Overwatch 2 Street Fighter 6 With EA…
The gaming world is abuzz with rumors about the alleged PlayStation 5 Pro (PS5 Pro) specs leak, and Sony’s reported investigation into the matter has only fueled the speculation. Where Did the Leak Originate? The alleged PS5 Pro specs first surfaced last week when YouTuber Moore’s Law Is Dead shared what appeared to be internal…
