Massively OP Podcast Episode 552: Burn it down to the Ashes of Creation
Justin and Bree discuss the Ashes of Creation fiasco, Project Gorgon's successful launch, World of Warcraft's State of Azeroth address, and Jack Emmert's return to...
Purported Arrow Lake Refresh CPUs might bring extra performance with no price premium — early retailer listings show practically no price hike for some Core Ultra 200K Plus chips
An overseas retailer has listed Intel’s forthcoming Core Ultra 200K Plus (codenamed Arrow Lake Refresh) processors along with pricing, suggesting that the refreshed family will carry practically no premium over existing products.
MMO Business Roundup: Niantic settles class action sexual harassment and discrimination lawsuit
Welcome back to yet another quick roundup of MMO and MMO-adjacent industry news, and once again, the industry horrors persist for the most part, though...
YouTube Continues To Embrace Doctorow’s Word; Say Goodbye To Background Playback
If you've been enjoying YouTube on your mobile device, Alphabet has gone out of their way to once again hold that enjoyment for ransom. If...
ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X Upgraded To 64GB RAM In Extreme Hardware Hack
A well-known hardware modder has pulled off yet another eye-watering hardware feat by upgrading the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X from its standard 24GB of memory to a staggering 64GB capacity, turning the handheld into a one-of-a-kind machine. The work was carried out by YouTuber SlickBuys Mods and Repairs, who desoldered the device’s onboard LPDDR5X
Google’s New Pixel Connectivity Feature Is Coming To Boost Battery Life
Google is constantly adding new features to its Pixel lineup of phones, and its beta releases provide an early snapshot of what’s in store for the wider user base. Adaptive Connectivity is just such a feature, which was first implemented in the Android 16 QPR2 beta testing build, and has already been improved for Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2.
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Soulframe shows off major updates to stats, gear, and combat flow coming in its next pre-alpha build
The first developer livestream of 2026 for Soulframe has come and gone, and in it Digital Extremes primarily showcased what’s in its next Preludes build...
EVE Online resolves to lean into galactic war and onramping solo players into social play in 2026
What if people declared war in the stars, but it was for dumber reasons than a trade dispute? Whatever the motivation, the galactic conflicts of...
Mini MMO Palia has kicked off Lunar New Year with a party and a new ranching critter, the Roli
As promised and preordained here in the Year of the Horse – er, the Year of the Riffroc – Palia’s Riffrocin’ New Year is upon...
Pax Dei’s Master Crafting and Improved Resources and Menus Hit the Test Shard Tomorrow
After answering many community questions about their plans for Pax Dei's new Master Crafting feature, Mainframe Industries announced that the first part of the next...