Geopolitical tensions now directly threaten gaming hardware performance in China with news emerging of Nvidia launching a deliberately weakened RTX 4090 chip to appease strict new US export controls. By eliminating nearly 12% of processing cores, this downgraded “RTX 4090D” model appears to intentionally limit its full potential for Chinese gamers. Nvidia remains tight-lipped publicly…
The competitive Dota 2 scene is set to heat up as BetBoom Dacha enters the fray, offering a staggering $1 million prize pool in Dubai, UAE this upcoming February. This blockbuster new addition to the schedule is great news for fans craving more elite-level Dota action to enjoy. However, BetBoom also dropped a bombshell by…
Sega has some big plans for the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise on mobile devices. The company recently confirmed that multiple new Sonic games for mobile are in development following its acquisition of Angry Birds maker Rovio earlier this year. From Acquisition to Acceleration: The Rovio-Powered Boost Back in August 2023, Sega finalized a deal to…
Rockstar Games, the iconic studio behind the Grand Theft Auto franchise, has seemingly been rocked by another major leak. Reports are swirling that the complete source code of Grand Theft Auto 5 has been leaked online, alongside potential files and codes for the highly anticipated GTA 6 and the long-rumored Bully 2. This breach marks…
In the wake of the recent ransomware attack on Insomniac Games, where a staggering 1.7 TB of data was exposed, another industry giant, Ubisoft, faced a similar peril. The question arises: Is the gaming industry under siege by cybercriminals? Let’s delve into the details and explore the implications for major game developers. Ubisoft’s Brush with…
In a not-so-surprising move, the Chinese government has released a set of strict rules that aimed to curb spending and rewards in online video gaming. This significant development has sent shockwaves through the gaming market, resulting in substantial losses for major players. Let’s delve into the details of these regulations, their immediate consequences, and the…
Earlier this week, Insomniac Games, the studio behind the critically acclaimed Spider-Man titles and the wacky adventures of Ratchet & Clank, fell victim to a cyberattack. Hackers infiltrated their systems, pilfering sensitive employee data and, most tantalizingly, gameplay files for upcoming titles, including the highly anticipated Marvel’s Wolverine. So, what exactly went down? This ordeal…
When 18-year-old British hacker Arian Kurtaj affiliated with the ransomware group Lapsus$ hacked Rockstar Games servers last fall (September 2022), his leaks of early Grand Theft Auto VI footage set the gaming world ablaze. But his cybercrimes eventually landed the teenager with an indefinite hospital sentence rather than fame or fortune. Deemed an unacceptable public threat due…
League of Legends stands as one of the world’s most iconic multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) games, boasting over 100 million dedicated players. This raging popularity stems not just from its highly strategic and addictive gameplay but also the vibrant fantasy world full of imaginative characters that developers Riot Games have built up since its…
It’s been over three years since Microsoft launched the Xbox Series X|S, ushering in the modern generation of gaming. While there are likely still a few years to go before the next iteration, intriguing details have emerged about what the company has in store as a successor. Microsoft had originally planned to develop a revolutionary…
