China Challenges NVIDIA and AMD, Gamer Boosts Xbox Series X|S Performance — December 30 Highlights

A concise daily briefing on the most significant developments across the global entertainment landscape over the past 24 hours.

• China intensifies the GPU war against NVIDIA and AMD as the Lisuan G100 officially begins shipping to consumers.
• An unusual performance hack for Xbox Series X|S surfaces: thinning out your friends list apparently boosts system speed.
• Seven years after its debut, Red Dead Redemption 2 continues to surprise as players uncover hidden mysteries within the sprawling western.
• A comprehensive trailer showcases a “true” next-gen reimagining of GTA: Vice City, featuring restored content and modernized gameplay systems.
• Owlcat Games faces backlash from the PC community following the announcement of a proprietary launcher for the Pathfinder and Rogue Trader series.
• Valve releases the Steam top-sellers chart for the final week of 2025, with a free-to-play shooter outperforming established blockbusters.
• 007 First Light: The next chapter for James Bond will reportedly align the iconic spy with “contemporary values.”
• Lords of the Fallen II aims to rectify the shortcomings of its predecessor, promising a refined and uncompromising hardcore experience.
• Antagonistic play becomes more challenging in ARC Raiders with the introduction of “Rescue Raiders” dedicated to protecting peaceful players.
• “It seems FromSoftware has shifted its obsession from feet to butts”: Dataminers examine the character model of the gothic nun in Elden Ring Nightreign.

Source: iXBT.games