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1 week ago | 
eteknix.com | Solomon Thompson
AMD, the American semiconductor company, has revealed that it will face significant financial losses because of US restrictions on exports to China. The company estimates a loss of $800 million related to its MI308 chips, which is about half of its net profit for 2024. This loss represents 50% of AMD’s net profit for the entire 2024 fiscal year, which was $1.6 billion. This shows how important the Chinese market is for the company.
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1 week ago | 
eteknix.com | Solomon Thompson
It looks like the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics cards are almost here. Although they haven’t been officially released or announced yet, there have already been leaks about them. We have also seen some companies register models with both 8 GB and 16 GB versions. The most recent rumors suggest that these new graphics cards will be released soon, in May 2025.
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1 week ago | 
eteknix.com | Solomon Thompson
Microsoft has announced a new feature for Xbox consoles that allows users to play directly on the cloud with the games they have already purchased. To use this new cloud gaming feature, Xbox Series X, Series S, and Xbox One users will need to have the game they wish to play already purchased and be subscribed to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Additionally, a good internet connection with a stable bandwidth and low latency will be required to ensure smooth gameplay.
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1 week ago | 
eteknix.com | Solomon Thompson
Today, Nintendo aired the Mario Kart World Direct, which was announced during the presentation event of Nintendo Switch 2. However, instead of focusing on the game itself, many comments from viewers centered around one specific request: lower the price of the game. The discussion about the price of Nintendo’s new console and its games is still going strong. Fans have shown strong reactions to the announced price tags.
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1 week ago | 
eteknix.com | Solomon Thompson
The cast of characters in Baldur’s Gate 3 is one of the main reasons why the game is so loved. The option to have romantic relationships with different characters has sparked a lot of interest among players. Larian Studios knows its audience well and has mentioned this feature many times. Many players have responded positively, even creating rankings of their favorite couples.
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1 week ago | 
eteknix.com | Solomon Thompson
Ubisoft has released a free demo of Star Wars Outlaws, allowing players to experience up to three hours of gameplay featuring Kay Vess. This demo is available on all platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. But that’s not all. The company also accidentally revealed the release date for the upcoming DLC, A Pirate’s Fortune. The free demo is available now on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, on PS5 through the PlayStation Store, and on Xbox Series X|S via the Xbox Store.
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1 week ago | 
eteknix.com | Solomon Thompson
The ongoing tension between the United States and China continues, and this time, it involves new rules for exporting products from the U.S. to China and nearby regions. These restrictions are not new, but they are now becoming stricter. The United States has announced that specific products, like the NVIDIA H20 chip, which were designed especially for the Chinese market, will now require special permission to be exported.
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1 week ago | 
eteknix.com | Solomon Thompson
For a long time, Microsoft and Xbox have promoted Game Pass as a way for everyone to access many video games at a good price, available on any platform. While this idea hasn’t changed, Phil Spencer, the head of Xbox, has now admitted that Xbox Game Pass is not for everyone. In an interview with Variety, Spencer was asked about the current state of the Xbox Game Pass subscription service and the company’s perspective on this business model.
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1 week ago | 
eteknix.com | Solomon Thompson
Shuhei Yoshida, the former president of Sony Worldwide Studios, recently shared that Ghost of Yotei is already an amazing game to play. He got the chance to try out the new game, developed by Sucker Punch, and he was very impressed. Yoshida mentioned in a recent episode of the Easy Allies podcast (thanks GamesRadar) that both Naughty Dog and Sucker Punch always make sure their games feel just right.
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1 week ago | 
eteknix.com | Solomon Thompson
Nvidia has announced the release of new Game Ready drivers that support the new GeForce RTX 5060 Ti graphics card. These drivers aim to provide support for the latest technology, including DLSS 4 and Blackwell innovations, making them ideal for gamers. The RTX 5060 Ti is the most affordable option in the new 50XX family of GPUs, designed to offer powerful gaming features at a lower price. These drivers are essential for anyone planning to install the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti in their PC.
