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Minisforum Goes Barcelo WIth New Ryzen 5 5625U Powered UM560 Venus Series Mini PCs Press Release: MINISFORUM today announced their UM560 mini PC, which is listed in their new mini PC series, the Venus series, to provide ultimate performance and work flexibility with AMD Ryzen 5 5625U processor and Radeon Graphics. UM560 is the first AMD mini PC with Alt-Mode USB-C and the world’s first mini PC that comes with a GaN power supply....

According to the press release, Nagoshi-san will take the role of Representative Director and CEO. Nagoshi Studio will be focused on creating high-quality console games for the global market, with ‘full authority to manage and create the kinds of games that they are passionate about’, said NetEase. Nagoshi-san also shared a letter of his own on the official website of Nagoshi Studio, aimed at his fans. Needless to say, we’ll be eyeing closely the progress of this newly established game development studio....

Naraka: Bladepoint Features Fluid and Flashy Gameplay and is Built From the Ground Up for Mobile Platforms The good news is that Naraka: Bladepoint is not just a PC port; the game has been designed from the ground up with mobile hardware in mind, and this will ensure the perfect controls, UI, camera, and all the other factors that will make the mobile gaming experience a lot better. Users who are willing to go ahead and subscribe for Naraka: Bladepoint, you can head over here....

The developers also revealed more information about the multiplayer mode, dubbed Lakeshore Online, which supports cross-play. Lakeshore Online supports up to 16 players per server. Race Playlists can be played by up to 8 human players. Parties can be formed with up to 4 players per party. There is no Pause in Lakeshore Online. You can bring up the Menu, but the game will continue. Race Playlists require 2 or more players to kick off....

The brand-new update for the fantasy MMORPG introduces the new awakened Drakania class alongside Family Fame improvements, in-game coupon systems, and various other changes. One of those other changes is support for framerates up to 120fps for supported displays. Xbox Series X players could already enjoy the game at higher framerates. We’ve included some of the patch notes down below, but we suggest reading the full notes here. Black Desert Online is available now for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, iOS, Android, Xbox Series X|S, and PC....

Following the game’s announcement trailer and screenshots, Capcom has now released a new set of direct-feed screenshots, focusing on Leon, some villagers, and the game’s environment. The upgrade over the original game appears to be pretty substantial, although some fans don’t seem to like the blueish tint that is being shown. Of course, this is subject to debate. Check out the new scary-looking Resident Evil 4 Remake screenshots in the gallery down below: Be sure to check out the original vs remake comparison video, highlighting the visual upgrades, as well....

The report also notes that free-to-play monetization and subscription services mean gaming is “more democratized than ever before.” Once again, the primary driver of these numbers is mobile gaming, garnering $103.5 billion this year (53% of the overall market) and “representing a growth of +5.1%.” An interesting thing about the report is that Newzoo believes that AAA gaming “is no longer as hit-driven and seasonal as it once was.” Continuing with this idea, they noted that players continued to engage with live service titles (like Fortnite, League of Legends, and Apex Legends) as well while saying that this year’s restricted growth is “temporary....

According to a thread on ResetEra, Nintendo Pictures has a mission; to focus on the “development of visual content utilizing Nintendo IPs." This includes CG animation, and when you peek at Dynamo’s portfolio, they’ve provided some assistance on many video games since 1999. These include Persona 5, The King of Fighters XIV, Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, and Metroid: Other M, for example. You can view a tweet about Nintendo’s acquisition below....

The story continues from there, as well. However, Nintendo users got another bit of scathing information today, so let’s talk about it. This comes in the form of adding funds to the eShop via your 3DS or Wii U. As of next month (August, at the time of publication), you won’t be able to do that anymore. As of 29/08/2022, it will no longer be possible to add funds. As of 27/03/2023, purchases will no longer be available....

Roborock, with its years-long goal of continuously revolutionizing home cleaning, has done it once again. The robot vacuum maker is introducing its brand new Roborock S7 MaxV series (yes, a complete series with 3 different product possibilities!) with an inherent focus on making the robot vacuums pet-friendly. Roborock’s Christensen Lab continues to develop and launch innovative products with features premeditated for pet owners to make cleaning routines for homes with pets less of a hassle....

At the moment, we have absolutely no information on what the hardware is going to be but Pei did share details on the software that is going to ship with the Nothing Phone (1). This will be the company’s first Android-powered smartphone and will have Nothing OS pre-installed. This is a third-party skin and it is said to “effortlessly connect and integrate Nothing products.” This is surprising because, at the moment, ear (1) Bluetooth earbuds are the only thing that Nothing is selling....

This revelation is excellent news for OBS users. OBS Studio, one of the leading streaming software titles free for users, recently signed AMD to its Diamond Tier sponsors, which shares equal status with NVIDIA and their GeForce RTX 40 series GPUs. AMD announced its partnership with OBS during last Friday’s AMD RDNA 3 reveal. AMD is also slated to offer Intel’s AV1 support, continually gaining ground every month since its launch....

As you’d expect, Epic Games’ Unreal Engine will now support Open 3D Engine. Unreal essentially meets the Open 3D Foundation’s goal of furthering interoperability and portability of assets, visuals, and media scripting, enabling artists and content creators around the globe to unleash their creativity and innovation by removing barriers in their choice of tools. Subsequently, this move builds on Epic Games’ steadfast commitment to delivering choice to content producers to unleash their creativity....

Well, Blizzard has released a new update for the Overwatch 2 beta, that largely focuses on balance changes, buffing some support characters like Zenyatta, while dialing down some over tuned characters like Soldier 76. You can get a full rundown of all the balance changes, below. The latest patch also includes a variety of bug fixes. If you need to know about those, you can check out the full, unabridged patch notes, right here....

Renewed M1 iMac Back in Stock for Almost $999 - Features 21-inch 4.5K Retina display, 8-Core CPU, 7-Core GPU There’s no better computer than the iMac. It offers everything you need in an all-in-one design, including a wonderful display, a fantastic OS experience and more. Right now, you too can be a part of the experience for a low price of just $1,009. This particular model comes with the M1 chip, feature an 8-core CPU and a 7-core GPU, which is absolutely fantastic for daily tasks....

In a new video shared on the Official Atlus West YouTube channel, game producer Kazuhisa Wada confirmed that rollback netcode will be introduced to the two versions of the game with a free update this Summer. It will be the same impressive rollback netcode that powers Guilty Gear Strive’s online multiplayer. Persona 4 Arena Ultimax is also releasing on Nintendo Switch, but it seems like this version of the game isn’t getting rollback netcode....

This is not the first time, though, as Dbrand launched the skins for the Pixel 6 series last year, and this time around, you are getting the Pixel 6a. The skin features the distinctive color that we know from Ninja Turtles, while the camera bar corresponds to the colors of characters Donatello, Leonardo, Michaelangelo, and Raphael. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles-Themed Skins for Pixel 6a are a Treat to Look At You can have a look at the skins below....

New Google Camera Update Improves the Overall Pixel 7 Pro Experience with Macro Mode For those wondering, true macro cameras are not common in smartphones. So, how do you get macro? Well, the ultra-wide angle gets autofocusing mode, and that helps with a really low close-focusing distance, allowing for a macro shot. It is good, but not as good as a dedicated macro sensor. At launch, Google did turn on the Auto Macro, which allowed the camera to shift between sensors when going for a close-range focusing....

At Keysfan you can buy a genuine Microsoft Office 2021 Professional license for just $27.67! Microsoft Office 2021 Professional Plus and Microsoft Office 2019 Professional Plus are available as perpetual subscription-free licenses and include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Publisher, and Access applications. Everything you need to write text, create spreadsheets, give presentations, save notes and more! The most cost-effective 5PCs combination, each Office 2021 license is as low as $13....

This new partnership also exists to reveal the Private Division Development fund that the company announced to celebrate its 5th Anniversary. The fund exists to “support smaller independent development teams with project financing and mentorship opportunities to enable them to self-publish their ambitious titles.” Certainly an ambitious goal, especially with how much Private Division has helped other indie companies in the past. The fund aims to help developers such as Die Gute Fabrik, Radical Forge, and Lost Native....