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Game Freak Making Beast of Reincarnation for PS5, Xbox, and PC
- Game Freak will release a new game called Beast of Reincarnation for PS5, Xbox, and PC in 2026.
- The game will be published by Fictions and involves Emma the Sealer tasked with dealing with corrupted beings in 4026 amidst a blight.
- The first trailer was revealed during the June 2025 Xbox Game Showcase, hinting at a Soulslike gameplay, with Emma attacking enemies.
- Game Freak also has Pokemon Legends: Z-A coming to Switch and Switch 2 in October 2025.
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Hollow Knight: Silksong comes out of hiding, with a 2025 release date promise
- Hollow Knight: Silksong release date confirmed for later this year by Microsoft at Xbox Games Showcase.
- Silksong will be playable on ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X handhelds launching in holiday 2025.
- Scheduled for release on various platforms including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, and Windows PC; to be available on Microsoft Game Pass from day one.
- Originally intended as DLC, Silksong evolved into a sequel featuring new kingdom, enemies, and gameplay mechanics with Hornet as the protagonist.
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High On Life 2 comes to run the joke further into the ground this Winter
- High On Life 2, an FPS from Squanch Games founded by former Rick And Morty actor Justin Roiland, is set to release this Winter as announced at tonight's Xbox showcase.
- The trailer for High On Life 2 displayed exaggerated elements despite claiming to show 'in-game footage'. The game seems to maintain its quirky tone with talking guns, aliens, unusual abilities like a turtle with flamethrower breath, and repetitive jokes.
- The original High On Life faced criticism for subpar gameplay, despite its intriguing concepts. The guns lacked impact, reflecting a gimmicky nature rather than a solid shooter experience.
- While humor is subjective, it's acknowledged that the original game had flaws in gameplay. High On Life 2's cinematic trailer hints at improvements in animation quality, indicating potential enhancements in the upcoming sequel.
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Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy revealed as a prequel spin-off
- Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy has been revealed as an Xbox exclusive, set to come to Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Xbox Cloud in 2026. It will also be available on day one with Xbox Game Pass.
- The game is a prequel set fifteen years before A Plague Tale: Requiem, focusing on young Sophia's quest for independence as a fierce plunderer in the harsh world of the 14th century.
- The description hints at intriguing imagery, suggesting a touch of Roman influence.
- A review of A Plague Tale: Requiem commended the graphics, sound design, writing, and gameplay. While noting some minor issues with sneaking sections and puzzle difficulty, the characters of Amicia and Hugo were highlighted as strengths, making the game narratively compelling.
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High on Life 2 adds skateboarding to the barmy FPS sequel
- Squanch Games has announced High on Life 2, a sequel to the chatty gun shooter from 2022, coming to Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Xbox Game Pass.
- The game features an intergalactic conspiracy threatening humanity, with players teaming up with talking alien guns to fight bad guys and save humans by shooting, stabbing, and skating through exotic locales.
- The original game, High on Life, was praised for being a solid shooter with engaging art style and ideas but its humor was seen as subjective, catering more to die-hard Rick and Morty fans.
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The Outer Worlds 2 gets a release date
- The Outer Worlds 2 was showcased in a new trailer at the Xbox Games Showcase, highlighting its humorous elements.
- The release date for The Outer Worlds 2 is set for October 29, with players taking on the role of an Earth Directorate agent on the planet Arcadia.
- Developers Obsidian initially considered shelving the sci-fi sequel during the Covid pandemic due to workload, but are now proceeding with the project.
- First Outer Worlds game received mixed reviews for sticking to familiar space RPG tropes, with hopes that the sequel will take more risks and surprise players.
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The Outer Worlds 2 launches 29th October
- The Outer Worlds 2 is set to be launched on 29th October 2025.
- The game will be available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation 5, with day one availability on Game Pass.
- The Outer Worlds 2 will expand on the original game, featuring a new colony to explore in Arcadia and various factions competing for power.
- Players will have the ability to influence events based on their skills, decisions, and interactions with companions in the game.
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Resonance: A Plague Legacy leaks early with a short teaser video
- A teaser for a new Plague Tale game leaked early on Focus's Threads account.
- The teaser revealed glimpses of fighting, boating, a Roman colosseum, and a shadowy minotaur.
- Speculations suggest the game might be a prequel involving a character responsible for unleashing rat tech in ancient Roman times.
- The teaser ends with the number '2026', hinting at a potential release year with possible marketing ARG elements.
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Thermal Throttling Tales: Performance Under Heat
- Thermal throttling is caused by Joule heating in CPUs and GPUs as heat generation surpasses dissipation rate, leading to performance reduction to manage internal temperatures and prevent damage.
- It occurs in stages: with light frequency reductions initially, significant clock dips when critical temperatures near, and aggressive downclocking or shutdown for safety.
- Modern processors use on-die thermal sensors and firmware algorithms to monitor and control temperature, adjusting performance through CPUFreq governors and DVFS tables.
- In data centers, thermal throttling impacts efficiency and revenue, leading to preemptive measures like firmware-level power caps to maintain reliability.
- Thermal throttling can distort benchmark results, impacting CPU and GPU performance especially under sustained loads in gaming and AI training scenarios.
- Users may notice performance degradation due to throttling in various applications, highlighting the importance of efficient cooling methods in mitigating heat-induced performance drops.
- Adjusting BIOS settings, undervolting, and using efficient cooling solutions are common strategies to combat thermal throttling and improve system performance.
- Operating systems are implementing intelligent thermal management policies to optimize performance based on workload classification and user preferences, utilizing AI-driven approaches.
- Predictive thermal throttling research aims to anticipate and manage thermal conditions proactively to ensure smoother performance curves, especially in demanding applications like gaming and AI.
- Thermal management is evolving into a crucial design element across hardware, firmware, and software, playing a vital role in balancing performance, reliability, and sustainability in modern computing platforms.
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All Change on the Game Pass Front – New Additions as More Leave
- Game Pass introduces new games this week, catering to various gaming tastes and preferences with a mix of genres and Cloud Gaming options.
- New additions include 'Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine – Master Crafted Edition' for action lovers and 'Barbie Project Friendship' for younger players.
- 'Kingdom: Two Crowns' offers a unique strategy and resource management experience on PC Game Pass.
- 'EA Sports FC 25' provides football fans with refined gameplay and new modes via EA Play on Game Pass.
- The sci-fi game 'The Alters' explores themes of identity and survival through alternate realities and multiple versions of the protagonist.
- Several titles are set to leave Game Pass on June 15th, including 'Dordogne,' 'Hypnospace Outlaw,' 'Isonzo,' 'Keplerth,' 'My Time At Sandrock,' 'Rolling Hills: Make Sushi, Make Friends,' and 'Depersonalization.'
- The departure of these titles prompts players to revisit or explore them before they are removed from the service.
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No new Macs coming at WWDC25
- Apple will not be unveiling any new hardware at WWDC25, focusing solely on operating system upgrades and other software.
- The decision to skip new hardware announcements is attributed to the lack of ready-to-launch products and the company's desire to avoid unveiling products that are not close to being ready.
- This news means that there will be no M4 Mac Pro at WWDC25, disappointing those eager for an update to the current model running on an M2 Ultra processor.
- Rumors of smart home accessories like the screen-equipped HomePod and wall-mounted HomeKit hub, as well as AirTag 2, are not expected to be announced at WWDC25 either.
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Icelandic-Inspired Epic Echoes of the End Arrives on Xbox, PS5 and PC This Summer
- Myrkur Games and Deep Silver have confirmed that their debut action-adventure game, Echoes of the End, will launch in summer 2025 on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
- The game, developed in Reykjavík, is deeply rooted in Icelandic origins and follows the story of Ryn, a powerful character with magical abilities, on a quest to rescue her brother from an empire on the brink of war.
- Echoes of the End offers a dynamic gameplay experience with a blend of tactical combat, environmental puzzles, and companion gameplay where players interact with different characters to progress through the story.
- Leveraging Unreal Engine 5 and full performance motion capture, the game aims to bring its world and characters to life, complemented by an original soundtrack and stellar voice cast. The game is available for wishlist on Steam and console storefronts.
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Enchanting Co-op Adventure Hela, from the Minds Behind Unravel, Debuts New Trailer
- Hela, a new heartwarming third-person adventure game from Knights Peak and Windup Games, unveiled a dazzling new trailer.
- The game, developed by talent from the creators of Unravel, promises a charming and visually captivating experience set in the enchanting world of northern Scandinavia.
- Players will embark on a magical journey as the familiars of an ailing witch, exploring mystical landscapes, solving puzzles, and engaging in immersive physics-based interactions.
- Hela offers a co-op experience, allowing players to traverse the Scandinavian-inspired world together, and is set to release on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC platforms.
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Be Water, My Friend: Fluid Action-Adventure Fading Echo Flows in 2026
- Fading Echo is a new fluid action-adventure game set to release in 2026 on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
- The game features a protagonist named One who can transform between human and aquatic forms to explore, fight, and adapt in a shattered planet.
- Set in the Echoverse, the game offers a vibrant world with shifting realities, systemic interactions, and unexpected uses of water and elemental forces.
- Fading Echo boasts an all-star voice cast, including Samantha Béart, Jasmine Bhullar, Laura Bailey, and Matt Mercer, and is highly anticipated for its unique mechanics and art style.
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Atari Reimagines a Classic with Adventure of Samsara
- Atari, in collaboration with Brazilian developer Ilex Games, announces Adventure of Samsara, a mysterious 2D Metroidvania game inspired by the iconic Atari 2600 classic, Adventure.
- Adventure of Samsara is set to launch in 2025 on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC, capturing the essence of exploration and mystery from the original Adventure game.
- The new title, Adventure of Samsara, pays homage to the original Adventure 2600 while introducing a cosmic narrative of death, rebirth, and memory, offering deep exploration and secrets.
- With the blend of classic feel and modern gameplay, Adventure of Samsara allows players to embody the Solar Champion on a quest to restore balance to the multiverse through deep Metroidvania exploration and rich customization.
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