Gachapwned: How gacha mechanics use pity and free content to encourage spending money
In the first Gachapwned column here on MassivelyOP, I outlined the history of the term “gacha” while establishing the rules that have to be in...
DOOM The Dark Ages Tested: 13 GPUs Benchmarked To Hell And Back
DOOM is back—and it’s never looked meaner. DOOM The Dark Ages is the latest installment in Id Software’s iconic franchise, which just launched, and bringing with it a brutal blend of medieval mayhem and modern firepower. Powered by the latest iteration of the id Tech engine, Id Tech 8, this entry trades Mars for dark fantasy but keeps the
GlobalWafers to invest $4 billion into U.S. chip manufacturing after opening Texas plant
Taiwanese manufacturer GlobalWafers is planning to invest $4 billion more into US-based chip manufacturing after opening a new facility in Sherman, Texas.
Apple CarPlay Ultra Rolls A Dash Of Luxury And Custom Designs To Vehicles
Apple’s next-generation CarPlay, known as CarPlay Ultra, is officially rolling out with the promise of a deeply integrated and enhanced in-car experience for iPhone users, such as real-time content and gauges, and car brand-specific skins. The system, which seems intent on making car screens more iPhone-y, could prove to be the deciding factor
Nintendo Reveals These Games Are Getting Free Upgrades To Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch 2 is the latest next-gen console to be released (less than a month to go), coming hot off the heels of the Sony’s $699 PlayStation 5 Pro (which is a refresh, not a next-gen unit). Its starting $449 MSRP has some Nintendo fans up in arms, along with games like Mario Kart World being priced at $80. Even more concerning to
Fractured Online is going offline until 2026 for yet another reboot
Stop me if you’ve heard this one: Fractured is going offline for a reboot. Not, it’s not 2023. It’s 2025. And it’s happening again. Bright and...
How SSH into Remote Computers Using Windows, Linux or macOS
SSH is often taken for granted. It provides a simple and secure means to remotely connect to servers and devices enabling users to control a device from great distances.
AMD Surges On Hot EPYC And Ryzen X3D Demand To Chip Away At Intel Share
Folks, we’re living in some strange and wild times. Don’t worry, we’re not diving into politics or anything like that—we know how to say in our lane, which is technology. And as it relates to tech, the latest market share results by Mercury Research highlight some interesting and unexpected trends, most of which are to the benefit of AMD and
AOC Q27G4XY QHD smart gaming monitor review: TV and gaming in one monitor
AOC’s Q27G4XY is a smart TV and a gaming monitor in one 27-inch QHD display with a VA panel, 180 Hz, Adaptive-Sync, HDR10 and wide gamut color. With integrated Wi-Fi, speakers and a remote, it’s an all-in-one personal entertainment solution.
Acer has a new pair of 14.5-inch laptops for gaming on the go
Acer is launching its Predator Triton 14 AI and Helios Neo 14 AI at Computex, expanding the selection of thin and light gaming notebooks using Nvidia’s latest GPUs.