Micron is ending consumer products, lol.
NVIDIA officially ends GeForce GTX 10 & GTX 900 Game Ready driver support, brings back 32-bit PhysX support for RTX 50 series
I like that somewhere within that multi-trillion dollar company, someone still cares about this stuff
AMD reportedly increases GPU pricing $10 per 8GB, Ryzen CPU price hike unconfirmed
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D has 120W TDP, shipping manifests confirms
https://videocardz.com/newz/amd-ryzen-7-9850x3d-has-120w-tdp-shipping-manifests-confirms
ASRock puts extra DDR4 slots to its DDR5 H610M COMBO motherboard
https://videocardz.com/newz/asrock-puts-extra-ddr4-slots-to-its-ddr5-h610m-combo-motherboard
Sandisk and Samsung Delay NAND Shipments, Transcend Left Without Supply Since October
PC Specs: CPU: 7800X3D || GPU: Strix 4090 || RAM: 32GB DDR5 6000 || Main SSD: WD 2TB SN850
These are the Thursday gaming news:
SALES/PLAYER COUNTS & DEALS
This week, the Epic Store gives away two games:
The next free game is a mystery, with a banner for The Game Awards in its place.
Steam has two new deals and two new sales/events:
Humble Bundle presents the Rawfury: Rawcember To Remember 2025 Bundle, with up to 17 items to get (14 games and 3 coupons) during 20 days: https://www.humblebundle.com/games/rawfury-rawcember-to-remember-2025.
Fanatical has the new Platinum Collection - Build your own Bundle (December 2025), with 17 games to choose from for your bundles of 3+, 5+ or 7+ games during the next 28 days: https://www.fanatical.com/en/pick-and-mix/platinum-collection-build-your-own-bundle.
SOFTWARE & DRIVERS
INTEL Arc Graphics 32.0.101.8331 driver
https://videocardz.com/driver/intel-arc-graphics-32-0-101-8331
FIXED ISSUES
Intel Arc B-Series Graphics Products:
Intel Core Ultra Series 2 with built-in Intel Arc GPUs:
Intel Graphics Software Fixed Issues:
>> It’s a WHQL driver.
NVIDIA GeForce Game Ready 591.44 driver
https://videocardz.com/driver/nvidia-geforce-game-ready-591-44
HIGHLIGHTS
Game Ready for Battlefield 6: Winter Offensive
This new Game Ready Driver provides the best gaming experience for the latest new games supporting DLSS 4 technology including Battlefield 6: Winter Offensive and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. In addition, support for 32-bit GPU-accelerated PhysX effects has been added for select classic titles on GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs.
FIXED ISSUES
Fixed Gaming Bugs
Fixed General Bugs
>> I’m sure Jizz already posted it but, just in case, I’ll post it as well: this new driver no longer supports GTX 900 & 1000 cards. It also brings 32-bit PhysX support to Blackwell GPUs and changes the NVENC branch, meaning that programs that used the older one will no longer work on the new 590 drivers (link).
MODS, EMULATORS & FAN PROJECTS
Oblivion Fan Remake in Skyrim, Skyblivion, Delayed to 2026
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/oblivion-fan-remake-in-skyrim-skyblivion-delayed-to-2026/
The modding team behind Skyblivion, the fan remake of Oblivion in Skyrim, announced that the mod has been delayed to 2026. The team has stated that it needs a little more time to ensure Skyblivion lives up to the standards of its fans.
>> They’ve announced it with a new over 8 minutes long video.
Here’s a new look at the multiplayer mod for Cyberpunk 2077
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/heres-a-new-look-at-the-multiplayer-mod-for-cyberpunk-2077/
The CyberMP team has released a new development video for its upcoming multiplayer mod for Cyberpunk 2077. In this video, we get to see car chases and motorcycle rides through Night City.
For those who did not know, CyberMP is a mod that will let you play Cyberpunk 2077 with your friends. You can explore Night City together and even create your own server with cool and special features. This mod aims to give players the best multiplayer experience possible.
While this mod is still in a very early stage, it shows some positive progress. Recently, the modding team held a closed test. Its key goals were to check the improved synchronization of vehicles and players. This test also introduced a new overlay and testing game modes (Racing and PvP). Plus, the team evaluated the overall resilience and stability of the platform and tested a new JavaScript module.
As the CyberMP team stated, the results exceeded all of its expectations, and this test can rightfully be called one of the most successful in the project’s history.
>> There is an over 3 minutes video in the article.
A weird, never-released NES horror JRPG no one knew about 2 years ago is now translated and fully playable
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/horror/a-weird-never-released-nes-horror-jrpg-no-one-knew-about-2-years-ago-is-now-translated-and-fully-playable/
Splatterhouse was a sidescrolling beat 'em up series that first appeared in Japanese arcades in 1988. It and subsequent Splatterhouse games were novel for their gory horror approach to a genre we more readily associate with street fighting or Ninja Turtles. The series is mostly forgotten to all except a small diehard community, but it turns out Namco had bigger and more ambitious plans for it that never officially materialised.
Namco did release one Splatterhouse spin-off in the form of 1989's platformer Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti, a watered down and "cutesy" take on the more mature (but still quite tongue-in-cheek) beat 'em up outings. It can nowadays be played via the Namco Museum Archives.
But there was another unreleased Famicom Splatterhouse game. That was proven in October when a fully playable ROM of something called Splatterhouse: World was dumped on 4chan. Taking the form of a ye olde 8-bit JRPG, it's a truly fascinating artefact, not least because there are very few horror-themed JRPGs from that era: Capcom's Sweet Home is the only other one that comes to mind.
While the October dump was a huge moment, seemingly undeniable proof of Splatterhouse: World's existence can be traced back to May 2024, according to this dedicated Splatterhouse fan website. That was when a Japanese researcher and blogger posted about a promotional VHS in their possession depicting something called Splatterworld: Rick to Kyofu no Daiou. According to that source, the Namco promo video was sent to retailers in December 1992, and featured material for products slated for a March 1993 release.
In other words, Splatterhouse: World was very close to release before it was—for still unknown reasons—cancelled. Here's what it looks like in action:
(*** here goes a 11:27 video***)
Yes, its format is very familiar: a player-character roams a topdown world, ambushed every minute or so by random encounters resulting in turn-based combat. But instead of the picturesque green fields and forests of Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest, we have uber-grim graveyards. The sprites are noticeably chunkier than in other contemporary JRPGs, in a style similar to Mother or Earthbound Beginnings, and the 8-bit approach to spooky horror music is fun to hear as well.
When the ROM appeared in October there was one obvious obstacle: this Japanese RPG, which was never officially confirmed to be planned for release outside of Japan, is probably impenetrable for anyone without a working knowledge of Japanese. But in record time, a fan translation has been completed with the title Splatterworld, courtesy of Aeon Genesis. Given the ROM only appeared on October 31, that's impressive.
>> I remember Splaterhouse III on the Megadrive/Genesis. Anyway, the article has the links to the translation and the archived ROM.
First it was owls, but now I've become obsessed with adding baby dragons to my Minecraft world thanks to this mod
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/survival-crafting/first-it-was-owls-but-now-ive-become-obsessed-with-adding-baby-dragons-to-my-minecraft-world-thanks-to-this-mod/
It feels like just yesterday I was telling you about how one of the most popular mods on the Minecraft marketplace simply adds owls to the game. This time we're opting for scales rather than feathers in the My Pet Dragons mod, which does exactly what it says on the tin—adds dragons to the game. Lots of them, too. While this mod might not be as popular among players, it certainly feels just as exciting.
The My Pet Dragons mod adds over 500 variations of the little critters to your game, with some spawning in specific biomes and in the Nether. You'll be able to find everything from Ice and Fire dragons to Demon and Lucky Block species (whatever that means) and tame them before embarking on some pretty intense training. After all, you don't just want a cute pet, you probably want something that can take down at least some of Minecraft's many mobs.
Yes, before you ask, you can use the dragons as mounts, too. So, similarly to the owls mod, you'll be able to craft a carriage for your dragons to carry you around on, ridding the need to trek to the End and get yourself an Elytra. Plus, there is just something inherently cool about being carted around by a little dragon.
It's not all about dragons either. Bosses and quests are also a significant part of the mod, giving you more reasons to train your dragons to be the strongest they possibly can and providing a bit more direction than the standard Minecraft experience.
This is all made a little easier with your custom fire sword which is also packed into the mod, along with flying armour and boosts and abilities you can pick up along the way.
Most importantly though, this mod will unleash an entire wardrobe of hats for your new friends. That's right, for the low, low price of 660 Minecoins you can accessorise your companions until your heart's content, which is incredibly important for me. As much as I love wolves and cats, they aren't exactly dragons, are they? With how cute some of these sprites are as well, I don't think I could ever go back to a world with no dragons.
>> The article has one single screenshot showing several dragons.
GAMING NEWS
Elden Ring: Nightreign Update 1.03 Released – Full Patch Notes
https://www.dsogaming.com/patches/elden-ring-nightreign-update-1-03-released-full-patch-notes/
FromSoftware has just released Title Update 1.03 for Elden Ring: Nightreign and shared its full patch notes. So, let’s see what this new update brings to the table.
>> It’s the update with the The Forsaken Hollows DLC.
KRAFTON has removed Denuvo from Hi-Fi RUSH
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/krafton-has-removed-denuvo-from-hi-fi-rush/
Now here is something that came out of nowhere. KRAFTON has removed the Denuvo anti-tamper tech from Hi-Fi RUSH. The game will now only use three DRM’s. These are Steam’s own DRM, VMProtect, and TG DRM.
The God Slayer is a new Eastern-inspired open-world RPG
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/the-god-slayer-is-a-new-eastern-inspired-open-world-rpg/
Pathea Games has announced a new Eastern-inspired steampunk open-world RPG, called The God Slayer. The God Slayer will be powered by Unreal Engine 5, and below you can find its debut gameplay trailer.
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Update 39.1 Released – Patch Notes
https://www.dsogaming.com/patches/pubg-battlegrounds-update-39-1-released-patch-notes/
KRAFTON has announced the release of Update 39.1 for PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, transforming Erangel into a frozen battleground with the arrival of “Erangel: Subzero.” The update introduces large-scale environmental changes, the expanded return of UGC Alpha, and several weapon balance adjustments alongside new season updates.
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Thursday gaming news, part two:
As NetEase pledges to 'replace' a No Man's Sky model in its survival MMO, Sean Murray says they played themselves because the asset's busted anyway
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/mmo/as-netease-pledges-to-replace-a-no-mans-sky-model-in-its-survival-mmo-sean-murray-says-they-played-themselves-because-the-assets-busted-anyway/
Next time a commenter points out a typo in one of my articles, I'll just say it's to make potential plagiarists look stupid. After No Man's Sky players on Reddit (via GamesRadar) questioned the provenance of an asset in survival MMO Once Human—suggesting it bore a marked resemblance to a similar object in No Man's Sky—Hello Games' boss Sean Murray seemed remarkably at-ease about the possibility he'd been the target of an asset heist.
"Joke's on them," he wrote, because the original No Man's Sky asset is all jacked up anyway.
PlayerUnknown's new survival game already has three DLCs planned, but won't include one fan-favourite idea: 'I think the weather is sufficiently worrying at this stage'
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/survival-crafting/playerunknowns-new-survival-game-already-has-three-dlcs-planned-but-wont-include-one-fan-favourite-idea-i-think-the-weather-is-sufficiently-worrying-at-this-stage/
When I first played Prologue: Go Wayback! at the beginning of 2025, my first thought was 'Boy, this would be great if there were a bear or two in these woods'. Don't get me wrong, I liked the survival loop of roaming around, damp and hungry, but I always thought animals would add a little bit of life to the map.
But alas, any hope of getting chased through the woods by a bear has been struck down as PlayerUnknown himself, Brendan Greene, clarified what is and isn't on the table for Prologue's upcoming DLCs.
>> Greene also said that he’s trying to “use early access in the way it was meant to be” (link).
Ron Gilbert canceled his Zelda-inspired RPG, in part because a good publisher is hard to come by these days: 'It's like they have formulas that they apply to games to try to figure out how much money they could make'
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/ron-gilbert-canceled-his-zelda-inspired-rpg-in-part-because-a-good-publisher-is-hard-to-come-by-these-days-its-like-they-have-formulas-that-they-apply-to-games-to-try-to-figure-out-how-much-money-they-could-make/
Ron Gilbert is something akin to PC gaming royalty, having worked on all-time greats like The Secret of Monkey Island and Maniac Mansion—he also designed the Mona Lisa of edutainment, Freddi Fish and the Case of the Missing Kelp Seeds, so he's good in my book. You might think such a resplendent back catalog would mean publishers are tripping over each other to offer Gilbert the chance to make whatever he likes, but not so; he had to cancel his last project, a Zelda-inspired open world RPG, in part because he couldn't get the resources he needed.
In an interview with Ars Technica, Gilbert talked about why the project was scrapped: “I just [didn’t] have the money or the time to build a big open-world game like that."
Horses is back on the Humble Store: 'After a full review they determined that while the content is heavy, nothing in the game warrants removal'
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/horror/controversial-horror-game-horses-gets-kicked-off-the-humble-store-one-day-after-launch-but-its-also-become-the-best-selling-new-release-on-gog/
The saga of Horses has taken another unexpected twist as the Humble Store, which just a couple days ago affirmed that it would carry the game as a DRM-free download despite its ban on Steam and Epic, has now apparently stopped selling it.
Update: And just like that, Horses is back on the Humble Store. It turns out the whole thing was a mix of cold feet and bad communications.
"In short, their team saw the press coverage and temporarily delisted Horses to reevaluate it," Horses developer Pietro Righi Riva told PC Gamer. "After a full review they determined that while the content is heavy, nothing in the game warrants removal from their store."
Just in case you thought Helldivers 2 was a little too nice, Arrowhead's just added magma planets where everything's on fire, and this is fine
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/third-person-shooter/just-in-case-you-thought-helldivers-2-was-a-little-too-nice-arrowheads-just-added-magma-planets-where-everythings-on-fire-and-this-is-fine/
Helldivers 2 is a harsh game—download it, and you're at risk of being gibbed by chainsaws, torn apart by Voteless, melted by insectoid dragons, or just blown up by friendly fire. Not one to rest on its laurels, Arrowhead has gone: What if we added "boiled alive in magma" to that list? What if, Arrowhead? I say, nervously, sweating.
FF14's Yoshi-P reveals why he's finally lifting glamour restrictions—he's got his own preferences, but it's 'no longer the time to force them on players'
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/mmo/ff14s-yoshi-p-reveals-why-hes-finally-lifting-glamour-restrictions-hes-got-his-own-preferences-but-its-no-longer-the-time-to-force-them-on-players/
Final Fantasy 14's making a huge, revolutionary update this month with the release of patch 7.4—it's removing all glamour restrictions. If that doesn't sound revolutionary to you, you must not understand that the true endgame of every MMO is fashion.
(...)
This came as a surprise to players, due to the game director Naoki Yoshida (Yoshi-P)'s past stance on the issue—even in the face of job-agnostic gear that was increasingly allowing players to throw plate armour onto their White Mages. Talking to Famitsu in an interview, Yoshi-P reveals why (note: these quotes have been machine-translated):
Ball X Pit is getting not just one but three free updates in 2026, adding new characters, buildings, evolutions, and of course more balls
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/roguelike/ball-x-pit-is-getting-not-just-one-but-three-free-updates-in-2026-adding-new-characters-buildings-evolutions-and-of-course-more-balls/
Though my love affair with Ball X Pit earlier this year was relatively short, it was intense—I ended up giving it 80% in our review, and I'd definitely count it as one of my most memorable roguelike experiences in a year where I've played the hell out of the genre.
Given the huge success the game has gone on to enjoy, ongoing support seemed inevitable. According to PC Gamer's official data partner, Newzoo, Ball X Pit has accumulated at least 744,000 players (with a majority on Xbox, where the game was available on Game Pass). But even still I'm surprised how much developer Kenny Sun has announced for 2026. Coming soon is not just one update, but three, spread out over the first half of the year.
That's it for today.
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| Random_Matt said: Micron is ending consumer products, lol. |
It's a shame, as their RAM and SSDs were usually among the best bang for buck products you could get.
I guess they'll bring back the brand once the AI craze slows down and the server/AI market doesn't make as much money, but we'll see if consumers buy their products again or stick with the brands that have stayed.
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