Discord Expands Mobile Presence with Reward-Based Video Advertising
Discord is set to launch Video Quests, its first mobile advertising format, in June 2025. The new system will allow users to earn rewards like avatar decorations by engaging with video content, as the platform explores revenue opportunities beyond subscriptions.
Steam Deck Leads Surging Handheld Gaming PC Market with Over 3.7M Units Sold
The handheld gaming PC market has surpassed 6 million total sales since 2022, with Valve's Steam Deck commanding over half the market share. AMD's processors power this growing segment, which is projected to reach 2 million units sold in 2025.
AMD's Next-Gen RX 9070 Series Shows Massive Performance Gains in 4K Gaming
Leaked benchmarks reveal AMD's upcoming Radeon RX 9070 XT delivering up to 42% better 4K gaming performance compared to previous generation cards. The new GPU series shows particularly impressive gains in ray-tracing enabled titles, with some games seeing performance improvements of up to 168%.
Sony Extends PlayStation Plus Subscriptions Following Major Network Outage
Sony compensates PlayStation Plus subscribers with 5 extra days of service after a significant 24-hour PSN outage disrupted online gaming and digital services. The outage notably impacted Monster Hunter Wilds beta test, with Capcom considering a test extension.
Harrison Ford Dismisses AI Concerns, Praises Human Artistry in Indiana Jones Game
Legendary actor Harrison Ford challenges AI anxiety in Hollywood by highlighting the irreplaceable nature of human performances, specifically praising Troy Baker's portrayal of Indiana Jones in the recent video game. Ford's perspective offers a refreshing counterpoint to growing industry concerns about AI replacing voice talent.
Budget Meets Beast: $7 Xeon CPU Paired with RTX 5090D Shows Surprising Gaming Performance
A unique benchmark test pairs NVIDIA's China-exclusive RTX 5090D with a $7 Intel Xeon from 2015, revealing unexpected gaming capabilities. While the aging CPU shows its limitations, modern frame generation technologies help it achieve competitive framerates in specific scenarios.
Raspberry Pi Pico Powers Modern Controller for 1962's Spacewar!, Gaming History Preserved
A maker has created a Raspberry Pi Pico-powered controller system that lets players experience Spacewar!, one of computing's first games from 1962, with authentic controls. The innovative project combines vintage gaming with modern technology, featuring dual analog controls and USB connectivity.
Sony Takes Down Popular Bloodborne 60fps Mod with DMCA Strike
Sony has issued a DMCA takedown notice against a widely-used mod that enabled 60fps gameplay in Bloodborne, forcing creator Lance McDonald to remove all download links. The takedown of this community solution has sparked speculation about a potential official remake as the game's 10th anniversary approaches.
Linux Kernel Update Adds Support for Microsoft Copilot Key and Gaming Controllers
Linux kernel 6.14 introduces native support for the dedicated Microsoft Copilot key found on modern Windows laptops, alongside expanded game controller compatibility. The update properly maps the F23 key for AI assistant functionality while adding support for multiple new gaming peripherals.
AMD Confirms New Ryzen 9 X3D Processors Match Gaming Performance of 9800X3D
AMD's upcoming Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D processors will deliver gaming performance similar to the current 9800X3D, while offering enhanced multi-threaded capabilities. The new chips, featuring up to 16 cores, are positioned as ideal solutions for content creators who game.