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Evening Reading - October 27, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers several game-related news items including Pokemon Unite ending service in March 2027, Valorant's latest patch, and a cyberattack on Warhorse Studios. It also notes the announcement of a Nintendo Indie World Showcase, Capcom delisting Street Fighter 5, and Evo Brazil's confirmed dates. Business news includes investments from Nvidia and AMD into Facebook, and Seagate's earnings report.
Nvidia (NVDA) & AMD to invest combined $4 billion into Facebook (META)
Nvidia and AMD are investing a combined $4 billion into Meta to support its AI infrastructure, with Nvidia contributing $3 billion. This investment is part of Meta's larger goal to raise $95 billion for its AI technologies, particularly its Muse AI models, which rely on hardware from both companies. The partnerships aim to optimize computing infrastructure and foster future tech collaborations.
Nvidia and AMD invest billions into Meta as companies egg each other on to bet even more on AI
Nvidia and AMD are investing billions into Meta, with Nvidia committing $3 billion and AMD $1 billion, to bolster Meta's AI infrastructure. These partnerships involve collaborations on AI models, hardware deployment, and networking solutions. The article also touches on the broader economic impact of AI investment, including potential negative effects on gamers due to increased demand for hardware like memory.
Games Inbox: What is the point of next gen consoles?
Readers debate the necessity and value of next-generation consoles, questioning their technological advancements and market impact. Other topics include the enjoyment and flaws of Onimusha: Warlords, the potential of Yoshi And The Mysterious Book, and the unsustainable business models of North American game development.
PlayStation Has “Exclusive of Sorts” Deal With AMD for RDNA5 Handheld Chips – Rumor
A rumor suggests Sony has an exclusive deal with AMD for RDNA5 GPU architecture in its upcoming handheld device, potentially leaving competitors like Xbox and Valve with older technology. This exclusivity is reportedly due to Sony being the only customer willing to fund the necessary chip fabrication. The RDNA5 architecture is expected to offer significant performance improvements with new features like Universal Compression and Neural Arrays, which AMD executives and PlayStation's lead architect have discussed.
Uppgraderingsdags? Så stor är skillnaden mellan RTX 5080 och 3080 i Control Resonant
This article compares the performance of Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5080 and RTX 3080 graphics cards in the game Control, utilizing DLSS and path tracing technologies. The RTX 5080 significantly outperforms the RTX 3080, especially with advanced features like frame generation enabled, demonstrating a substantial generational leap in graphical capabilities.
AMD says the re-release of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D was 'like a final gift to our loyal [AM4] users' and it was CEO Dr. Lisa Su who first came up with the idea
AMD's CEO Dr. Lisa Su initially proposed the re-release of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D as a final upgrade option for loyal AM4 users. Travis Kirsch explained that restarting production was challenging but planned before recent DDR5 market fluctuations. Despite the shift towards AM5 and DDR5, the AM4 platform remains strong.
AMD says its working on FSR's frame pacing issues, but there's still conspicuously no mention of Multi Frame…
AMD has acknowledged issues with frame pacing in its FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) frame generation technology, with improvements planned for FSR 4.1. Despite these promises, the company has not yet detailed a timeline or specific hardware support for these fixes, and conspicuously omitted any mention of Multi Frame Generation for AMD GPUs.
Graphics card wholesale prices are on the rise once again in China, so it's time to brace yourself for even more…
Wholesale prices for several Nvidia RTX 50-series graphics cards, including the RTX 5080 and RTX 5070 Ti, are reportedly increasing significantly in China. This trend, coupled with existing high retail prices and potential discontinuation of certain models, suggests a grim outlook for consumers looking to upgrade their PC hardware, with potential for prices to remain elevated through 2027.
No more waiting on shaders to compile as Nvidia's latest driver adds advanced shader delivery: users report lower RAM usage in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and Gears of War: E-Day
Nvidia's latest GeForce Game Ready Driver, version 621.01 WHQL, introduces Advanced Shader Delivery support for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and Gears of War: E-Day. This Microsoft technology compiles shaders during the game download process via the Xbox PC app, aiming to reduce system RAM usage and eliminate in-game shader compilation times. Early reports suggest considerably lower RAM usage, particularly in Gears of War: E-Day.
SweClockers testar ny generation handhållen gaming
SweClockers tests the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ and Acer Predator Atlas 8, two new handheld gaming PCs featuring Intel processors, comparing them against the Steam Deck and ASUS ROG Ally X. The article evaluates their performance in running demanding games and how well Windows functions on these portable devices.
Nvidia Just Tackled One Of PC Gaming’s Biggest Headaches: Shader Compilation
Nvidia has released version 621.01 drivers that enable Advanced Shader Delivery (ASD) for its RTX graphics cards, addressing a major PC gaming headache: shader compilation times. This technology, also supported by AMD and previously used by Microsoft in games like Gears of War: E-Day, significantly reduces the time it takes for games to become playable after installation or driver updates by downloading precompiled shaders. Early testing shows dramatic improvements, making PC gaming startup times more comparable to consoles.
AMD's FSR 4.1 upscaling is coming to Xbox Series X|S
Microsoft and AMD have announced that AMD's FSR 4.1 upscaling technology will be coming to Xbox Series X|S consoles soon. This machine-learning-based temporal upscaler renders games at a lower resolution and reconstructs them at a higher one. While FSR 4.1 will also support various PC hardware and handhelds, its implementation on Xbox Series X|S will require developers to patch their games, and gains may not match dedicated hardware like the PS5 Pro.
Xbox follows in PlayStation's footsteps, introducing AMD FSR 4.1, targeting better graphics and performance on Series X/S
Microsoft announced that AMD's FSR 4.1 image upscaling technology will be coming to Xbox Series X and Series S consoles, as well as handhelds like the ASUS ROG Ally. This AI-driven technology renders games at a lower resolution and upscales them for improved visuals and performance, potentially extending the life of current-generation hardware. The move follows Sony's recent introduction of its own upscaling technology, QSSR, for the PlayStation 5.
MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ review - superlative playing power with familiar Windows handheld caveats
The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ review highlights its powerful Intel Arc G3 Extreme SoC, delivering significantly faster gaming performance than previous handheld PCs, including the Steam Deck OLED. Despite its high price point and a disappointing display compared to its predecessor, the device offers a comfortable design, quiet operation, and competitive battery life for demanding games.
PS6 Chip’s Bill of Materials is $200 Lower Than Project Helix – Rumor
A rumor from leaker KeplerL2 suggests the PlayStation 6's bill of materials is approximately $200 lower than Microsoft's Project Helix chip, despite the latter having more raw compute power. The report indicates that console design is a long process and neither Sony nor Microsoft intended for next-gen consoles to exceed $1,000, with current hardware market conditions for memory and storage being a significant factor. Despite potential delays being discussed, production pipelines for both consoles are reportedly too far along to change.
AMD FSR 4.1 is Coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Ally in October
AMD has announced that its FSR 4.1 update will be released in October 2026 for the Xbox Series X|S and ASUS ROG Ally. This update aims to enhance gaming performance and visual fidelity through advanced upscaling technology. The company also mentioned FSR Diamond support in Project Helix for future consoles.
The most desirable RTX Spark laptop, but not for your average PC gamer
The Asus ProArt P16 is a desirable laptop with genuine gaming chops, excellent local AI support, and serious creative power, but its high price and some quality control issues make it unsuitable for the average PC gamer. While it offers impressive performance for an Arm-based device, compatibility issues with anti-cheat software limit its gaming prowess, making it a better fit for creators and AI enthusiasts who also game.
Is Valve now working on the Steam Deck 2? Rumors suggest leaked AMD chip could be the engine of the next-gen handheld
A leaked AMD 'Gainsborough' APU benchmark suggests Valve may be developing a successor to the Steam Deck, potentially named Steam Deck 2. The codename 'Gainsborough' aligns with Valve's previous use of Final Fantasy VII-inspired codenames for Steam Deck hardware. While early benchmarks show a slight performance increase over the current Steam Deck, there are doubts about the timing and the significance of the generational upgrade.
Intel bringing faster upscaler to Valve's Proton - XMX accelerated XeSS could come to SteamOS in boost to future…
Intel is working to integrate its XeSS upscaling technology into Valve's Proton compatibility layer, which is crucial for running Windows games on Linux and Steam Deck. This move aims to leverage Intel's XMX cores for improved performance on Linux-based systems, potentially benefiting handheld gaming PCs and Steam Machines.
