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AI Yi-Yi!
The article discusses the imminent surge in AI computing power, suggesting that the United States' lead over China in AI development is diminishing. Major tech companies like Microsoft and Nvidia are expected to play significant roles in this expansion.
Something for the Weekend – 01/08/26
This week's gaming news includes Sony's cautious approach to physical media, Nvidia's reported graphics card price increase, and Double Fine regaining independence with layoffs. New game announcements include Thimbleweed Park 2 and a Croc 2 remaster, with Crazy Taxi: World Tour and Marathon's PvE mode receiving updates. PlayStation Plus August 2026 Essential games were revealed, and Xbox Network experienced downtime due to a licensing service issue.
NVIDIA Is Giving GeForce Gamers Three Months of Discord Nitro for Free
NVIDIA is offering eligible GeForce gamers three months of Discord Nitro for free through the NVIDIA App until August 25, 2026. This promotion requires a GeForce GTX 10 Series GPU or newer and an NVIDIA account, with a valid payment method needed for activation, after which Nitro will auto-renew.
AMD confirms 10% GPU price increase — 48 hours after launching a 4GB card
AMD has confirmed a 10% increase in GPU prices starting next month, citing the ongoing memory crisis fueled by AI demand. This announcement follows Nvidia's similar price hikes and comes shortly after AMD launched a new 4GB graphics card. The price increase is expected to narrow the value gap between AMD's Radeon RX 9070 XT and Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5070 Ti.
Samsung’s own forecast: the memory squeeze deepens in 2027 before it eases
Samsung forecasts a deepening memory chip shortage extending through 2027, with supply remaining tight until at least 2028. This is driven by high demand from AI labs and a redirection of capacity away from consumer electronics, leading to price increases across various devices including Apple's Mac and iPad lines, and Nvidia's graphics cards.
After a year and a half of rigorous testing, Path of Exile 2 devs finally convinced Nvidia to fix a driver bug by…
Grinding Gear Games has resolved a persistent GPU shader crash bug in Path of Exile 2 after a year and a half of development and collaboration with Nvidia. The issue, which caused intermittent freezes and crashes, was fixed by Nvidia in a recent driver update after Grinding Gear Games provided detailed steps to reproduce the problem. This resolution allows developers to focus on further optimization for the game's upcoming 1.0 launch.
Morning Tech Bits
Reports suggest AMD is planning to increase graphics card prices, potentially following Nvidia's lead. Additionally, Tim Cook is noted to be passing on responsibilities during Apple's Q3 2026 earnings call.
First AMD RX 9050 8 GB review suggests RTX 3060-like performance but with some strange spec discrepancies
An early review of AMD's RX 9050 graphics card suggests performance comparable to an Nvidia RTX 3060, but with concerning spec discrepancies, particularly regarding Render Output Units (ROPs). The card, priced at $279, reportedly falls behind the Nvidia RTX 5050 in most benchmarks, though it shows promise in specific scenarios with FSR enabled. Further testing from multiple outlets is needed to confirm its real-world performance and value.
As the memory crisis worsens, PlayStation promises it has secured enough RAM to meet its PS5 sales (until early 2027, at least)
Sony has secured enough memory components to meet projected PlayStation 5 sales through March 2027, ensuring hardware profitability remains stable. Despite ongoing component shortages impacting other manufacturers like Nvidia, Microsoft, and Nintendo, Sony's supply chain assurance aims to fulfill demand for the console, especially with anticipated major game releases in late 2026. The company also noted investments in its next-generation platform, suggesting future consoles may be more expensive and launch later.
AMD is reportedly raising graphics card prices—it was just waiting for Nvidia to do it first
AMD is reportedly planning to increase the supply price of its GPU and VRAM bundles by at least 10%, following a similar move by Nvidia which is said to have raised prices by up to 30%. These increases are attributed to high demand for components driven by AI development and a global memory crisis. While these are partner prices, they are expected to be passed on to consumers starting next month.
Nvidia’s Coming Price Bump Won’t Spare the Mid-Range — Every Card Is on the Table
Nvidia is reportedly planning a significant price increase of up to 30% across its entire GPU lineup, including mid-range cards like the GeForce RTX 5070, due to a 20% rise in DRAM chip prices from supplier Samsung. This follows earlier price hikes on high-end cards and impacts the affordability of building new PCs, with concerns also raised by Valve and Microsoft about deepening RAM shortages.
"A couple of companies have managed to ignite a culture war and bring the economy to the brink of collapse": Games AI veteran says it can be useful, but we've made mountains out of ChatGPT's molehills
AI researcher Luke Dicken argues that while AI has useful applications in game development, the current hype around Large Language Models and generative AI is disproportionate. He distinguishes between AI as a decision-making tool and the overblown promises of magic buttons, emphasizing that AI's true value lies in enabling capabilities beyond human scale, not just faster or cheaper execution of existing tasks. Dicken also warns of the unsustainable economic model behind current AI tools and suggests publishers should focus on addressing wasted labor in AAA development rather than relying on AI to cut corners.
Path of Exile 2 declares victory over long-standing shader issues thanks to a new Nvidia patch
Grinding Gear Games has announced that long-standing shader issues and "device removed" errors in Path of Exile 2 have been resolved, primarily through a new Nvidia driver patch. Players are advised to update their Nvidia drivers to version 610.88 and allow the game to rebuild its shader cache for improved performance. While this addresses issues for Nvidia users, AMD players experiencing similar problems are still awaiting a solution.
Subscriptions, Clouds, and Streams
NVIDIA announced that GeForce NOW is offering a 'Back to School' promotion, highlighting its cloud gaming subscription service. The announcement was made via the NVIDIA Blog, emphasizing the accessibility and features of the platform for users.
Buffs, Nerfs, and Bugs
NVIDIA addressed a critical bug in Path of Exile 2 that required a full PC shipment to resolve, indicating the issue was more complex than initially thought. The company has since implemented fixes for shader and device removal problems.
Morning Tech Bits
A report from Tom's Hardware details how 30 homes in Georgia are being acquired for power grid expansion, with one family member attributing the expansion to data centers. The article also briefly mentions Nvidia GPUs in relation to technology infrastructure.
The memory crisis keeps getting worse: Nvidia graphics card prices now rumoured to increase by as much as 30%
Nvidia graphics card prices are reportedly set to increase by 20-30% due to an ongoing memory crisis, affecting both GDDR6 and GDDR7 components. This potential price hike has caused concern among distributors in China, with some high-end models like the RTX 5090 D and RTX 5080 seeing significant price jumps. The memory crisis is expected to continue until at least 2029, impacting the cost of building gaming PCs.
Best in Class: Stream PC Games and Study on the Same Laptop With GeForce NOW
NVIDIA's GeForce NOW service is being promoted as a solution for students to play PC games on everyday laptops, turning them into cloud-powered gaming rigs. The service supports streaming titles from platforms like Steam and Xbox PC Game Pass, with Halo: Campaign Evolved being a featured addition. GeForce NOW Ultimate offers RTX-class performance with features like DLSS and ray tracing, accessible across various devices including PCs, Macs, Chromebooks, and handhelds.
Maingear refreshes its "Zero" PC range, taking cable-free gaming rigs to the next level: "It had to look just as good powered off as it does turned on"
Maingear has refreshed its Zero line of gaming PCs, focusing on a cable-free design with panoramic tempered glass for component visibility. The new models, starting at $2,799, feature high-end CPU and GPU pairings from Intel and AMD, and NVIDIA. The company's CEO, Wallace Santos, emphasized the design's aesthetic appeal both when powered on and off, aiming for "zero distractions".
Nvidia GPUs see yet another price hike of up to 30 percent, as the generative AI hardware crisis worsens
Nvidia has implemented a third price hike on its GPUs this year, with increases ranging from 20 to 30 percent, affecting a wider range of its products. This surge is driven by the high demand for hardware in the generative AI sector. The rising costs are also impacting other components like Samsung's DRAM and have led to price increases for consoles such as the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
