Google’s TurboQuant AI compression algorithm caused quite the stir upon its announcement last week, as it promised to cut AI model memory usage by around 6x. The news of the vector compression-enhancing algo seemed to coincide with a drop in stock price of the big three memory chip suppliers, although other market factors like production…
World of Warcraft is getting its first official, proper pride event (via WoWhead)—and the neatest part? It’s based on a community-run event that’s been raising money for LGBT charities for years. The Running of the Trolls is an event that’s been active on the US Feathermoon server for 12 years, helmed by the larger group…
Refinement Tokens are a new currency added in Crimson Desert’s packed 1.01 update. You’ll most likely have seen the pop-up window letting you know you’ve got some Hernand Refinement Tokens, but you’re not explicitly told what they are. However, the clue’s in the name: they’re a new item used in refining gear, and they’re a…
A two-week break is expected. Production on the upcoming Tomb Raider series from Amazon MGM Studios has reportedly been paused after its star, Sophie Turner, suffered what’s said to be a “minor injury”. In a statement to Deadline, the studio said the following: Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Now that’s what I call a proper Ninja! A Japanese Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Plus player has made history by being the first verified user to achieve a platinum on the PlayStation Vita title. For the longest time, it was believed to be nearly impossible for any player to obtain a platinum in the 2013…
Wonderful! The latest UK Charts data is here, and it’s mostly a bit of a wet lettuce this week, with EA SPORTS FC 26 taking the lead once again. However, the launch of Super Mario Bros. Wonder on the Switch 2 has helped the game storm back into the top ten to land at number…
“We also hope the world finds more stability as soon as possible”. Yuzo Koshiro says production of the Mega Drive/Genesis version of Earthion is almost complete, but warns that the “current global situation affecting parts supply and shipping” could affect timing. The legendary composer and game designer is referring to the ongoing conflict in the…
To mark the game’s 20th birthday. A Japan-only release in the Xenosaga series is getting an English-language patch today, thanks to the efforts of Vector Translations. Xenosaga I & II was released on the Nintendo DS in Japan in 2006, and recalls the events of Xenosaga Episode I and Xenosaga Episode II. Read the full…
Choplifter for the SMS Set the wayback machine to the early ’80s. While we had recently gotten our first home computer, the Commodore VIC-20, my cousins had been enjoying the Apple II system that my uncle used for writing sermons and the like. One of the first home computer games that I ever played was…
Batman: Arkham Origins certainly scratched the itch for players who wanted more Arkham—though the combat wasn’t quite as snappy and while it took place while Gotham was being hit by a blizzard, it didn’t get across the sense of being snowed-in. The Arkham Origins Advanced Graphics mod, recently updated to version 2.0, can help with…