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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....
Kjun’s Special Wednesday Letter
Greetings everyone, Following last Friday’s “Fundamentals First & 2026 Roadmap” announcement, I realized I didn’t explicitly state that the update would be delivered in two distinct installments. The second part will explore our mid-to-long-term trajectory, detailing features currently undergoing rigorous R&D and validation. This includes major milestones like modding support, multiplayer functionality, AI-driven NPCs, and...
Hideki Kamiya Unhappy with the Absence of a D-pad on Switch 2
Renowned Japanese game designer Hideki Kamiya, the creative mind behind *Okami*, *Devil May Cry*, and *Bayonetta*, recently shared his thoughts on the Switch 2 in a new interview. During the discussion, he articulated his frustration regarding the hardware’s lack of a traditional D-pad. “For some reason, in an era defined by diversity and choice, the...
Grim Dawn to Receive Free Updates: New Menu, Inventory, and Diablo-Style Orbs
Crate Entertainment is moving forward with the development of Fangs of Asterkarn, the third major expansion for Grim Dawn. Prior to its debut, players will experience a modernized main menu and comprehensive inventory system refinements arriving with Update 1.3.0. These quality-of-life improvements will be available to all players, including those with existing expansions. The main...
Story, PvP, and Co-op: Full January Content Plan for Where Winds Meet
Everstone Studio has unveiled a comprehensive content roadmap for Where Winds Meet throughout January 2026. This staggered rollout promises a steady stream of narrative expansions, new territories, and fresh gameplay mechanics arriving weekly, headlined by the major Version 1.2 update scheduled for January 8. The month begins on January 4 with the introduction of Solo...
PlayStation Emulator ePSXe Receives Its First Update in 10 Years
The legendary PlayStation 1 emulator, ePSXe, has surprised the retro gaming community by releasing version 2.0.18—its first major update in nearly a decade. A standout addition in this release is native support for .CHD disk images. This format offers a more efficient alternative to standard .ISO files, providing lossless compression that significantly reduces file sizes...
Less than a year left: Sony is closing the PlayStation Stars program
Sony has officially confirmed that the PlayStation Stars loyalty program will be discontinued in its current form. Players who have spent years accumulating virtual points are advised to redeem them before they lose all value. The service is scheduled to cease operations on November 2, 2026. New users will be barred from joining starting in...
Riot Games accidentally revealed the console release date for 2XKO
Riot Games has delivered exciting news for console-based fighting game enthusiasts. In just a matter of weeks, 2XKO—the highly anticipated project set within the League of Legends universe—will arrive on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The studio had previously indicated that the title would hit consoles during the first month of 2026. However, the...
A Decade Ago, Dan Harmon Revived a Brilliant Director’s Career by Producing His Darkest Film
The most incisive jab ever leveled at visionary auteur Charlie Kaufman occurred precisely during a fallow period in his career. By 2010, Kaufman hadn’t released a feature since his directorial debut, Synecdoche, New York, failed to find an audience. It would be another half-decade before his next project surfaced. In the interim, Community creator Dan...
Stranger Things’ Major Reveal Targets Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and That Could Be a Problem
During the penultimate chapter of Stranger Things, Dustin Henderson (Gaten Matarazzo) finally demystifies the true essence of the Upside Down. Armed with Dr. Brenner’s (Matthew Modine) clandestine research, Dustin clarifies that the Upside Down isn’t the alternate reality they once imagined. Rather, it serves as a transitional conduit. This bridge links the town of Hawkins...
AMD and NVIDIA GPU prices to rise significantly in early 2026 due to memory shortage
Industry analysts anticipate that the retail valuation of the RTX 5090 could eventually soar to the $5,000 mark. Graphics card pricing from both AMD and NVIDIA is projected to undergo a substantial escalation during the opening months of 2026. This trend is driven by a dramatic surge in the cost of DRAM (specifically GDDR6 and...
Saoirse Ronan to Make Her Directorial Debut
In an exciting development for the film industry the immensely talented and award winning actress Saoirse Ronan is officially preparing to make her highly anticipated directorial debut. Ronan who has earned global critical acclaim for her powerful performances in such masterpieces as Lady Bird and Little Women is set to bring her unique creative vision...
Fallout Season 2 Squandered New Vegas’ Greatest Faction
Image: Prime Video Ave, true to Caesar! The long-anticipated trek toward New Vegas is finally materializing in Fallout Season 2. While the inaugural season concluded with a tantalizing glimpse of the Mojave’s crown jewel, the show’s architects are taking a measured approach to the destination. Though the fourth episode didn’t quite deliver us to the...
2025’s Most Disturbing Body Horror Movie Is Finally Streaming on Hulu
Image: Neon For horror aficionados navigating long-term commitment, here is a provocative cinematic litmus test: watch Together with your partner. Now available to stream on Hulu, this 2025 indie sensation masquerades as a visceral body-horror flick, yet its core is a harrowing meditation on the complexities of shared lives and the choices we make in...
Holiday Grind: EA Releases a Battlefield 6 Battle Pass That Is Nearly Impossible to Complete Without Paying
It is a choice between festive family traditions or the relentless grind of Battlefield. Battlefield 6 has experienced a period of relative silence lately. Since the rollout of the Winter Offensive event prior to the Christmas break, substantial updates have been few and far between. However, the recent debut of the “BF Pro” battle pass—exclusive...
JoJo party game, Transformers tactics, Jurassic Park game, retro beat ’em up, and other licensed titles are being removed from Steam
Licensing agreements for video game franchises are rarely permanent. When publishers opt not to renew these contracts, titles inevitably vanish from digital shelves. Soon, Transformers: Battlegrounds and several other notable games will be delisted for good. As December draws to a close, a number of developers have issued reminders that several of their projects will...
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....
Kjun’s Special Wednesday Letter
Greetings everyone, Following last Friday’s “Fundamentals First & 2026 Roadmap” announcement, I realized I didn’t explicitly state that the update would be delivered in two distinct installments. The second part will explore our mid-to-long-term trajectory, detailing features currently undergoing rigorous R&D and validation. This includes major milestones like modding support, multiplayer functionality, AI-driven NPCs, and...
Hideki Kamiya Unhappy with the Absence of a D-pad on Switch 2
Renowned Japanese game designer Hideki Kamiya, the creative mind behind *Okami*, *Devil May Cry*, and *Bayonetta*, recently shared his thoughts on the Switch 2 in a new interview. During the discussion, he articulated his frustration regarding the hardware’s lack of a traditional D-pad. “For some reason, in an era defined by diversity and choice, the...
Grim Dawn to Receive Free Updates: New Menu, Inventory, and Diablo-Style Orbs
Crate Entertainment is moving forward with the development of Fangs of Asterkarn, the third major expansion for Grim Dawn. Prior to its debut, players will experience a modernized main menu and comprehensive inventory system refinements arriving with Update 1.3.0. These quality-of-life improvements will be available to all players, including those with existing expansions. The main...
Story, PvP, and Co-op: Full January Content Plan for Where Winds Meet
Everstone Studio has unveiled a comprehensive content roadmap for Where Winds Meet throughout January 2026. This staggered rollout promises a steady stream of narrative expansions, new territories, and fresh gameplay mechanics arriving weekly, headlined by the major Version 1.2 update scheduled for January 8. The month begins on January 4 with the introduction of Solo...
PlayStation Emulator ePSXe Receives Its First Update in 10 Years
The legendary PlayStation 1 emulator, ePSXe, has surprised the retro gaming community by releasing version 2.0.18—its first major update in nearly a decade. A standout addition in this release is native support for .CHD disk images. This format offers a more efficient alternative to standard .ISO files, providing lossless compression that significantly reduces file sizes...
Less than a year left: Sony is closing the PlayStation Stars program
Sony has officially confirmed that the PlayStation Stars loyalty program will be discontinued in its current form. Players who have spent years accumulating virtual points are advised to redeem them before they lose all value. The service is scheduled to cease operations on November 2, 2026. New users will be barred from joining starting in...
Riot Games accidentally revealed the console release date for 2XKO
Riot Games has delivered exciting news for console-based fighting game enthusiasts. In just a matter of weeks, 2XKO—the highly anticipated project set within the League of Legends universe—will arrive on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The studio had previously indicated that the title would hit consoles during the first month of 2026. However, the...
A Decade Ago, Dan Harmon Revived a Brilliant Director’s Career by Producing His Darkest Film
The most incisive jab ever leveled at visionary auteur Charlie Kaufman occurred precisely during a fallow period in his career. By 2010, Kaufman hadn’t released a feature since his directorial debut, Synecdoche, New York, failed to find an audience. It would be another half-decade before his next project surfaced. In the interim, Community creator Dan...








