I read about it in the Techpowerup article (here) and one of th comments pointed out how one of the pictures is clearly Aake:

Make zoom on the Gigabyte cards on the right and you'll see how some of the boxes are labeled as 50B0 and even S0R0.

Now I'm not saying that the info may be fake as well, but at least this picture clearly is.

Damn, that's a huge bummer!

I was on the Kickstarter campaign and I can tell that if they classify that as Adult, they can classify pretty much ever gritty game like Cyberpunk or Warhammer games as "Adult Only", too, because the graphical content is pretty similar.

Hopefully, they'll be able to appeal that decision and make Steam realize the mistake. Maybe Valve's using an AI algorithm to classify the games, like social media uses to check the posts,  and the appeal will bring in a human that will see the mistake.

But it's Valve, so, who knows.

The amount of Steam and GOG sales these days is just staggering. I used to look through them fairly/somewhat carefully, but there's so many of them and so many games included in each one that I've found myself to increasingly just scroll through them and see if anything catches my attention somehow. Not only that, but they also include a lot of games that don't even seem all that great. There was a time when sales events were a half-decent way to discover new games, but it seems that we've moved past that time now.

Also, there was a time when it felt like I kept running into the same games on GOG all the time. I'm not sure if I still do, because I definitely don't recognize as many games as I used to - so I'm guessing there's been an explosion of new releases on GOG too, and most of the new releases don't really look very interesting.

I guess all this means that online stores are becoming more and more places where you go get what you already know rather than places where you can find new stuff.

I'm glad Steam has these theme based sales, but I agree that opening Stema to find a new sale was kind of an event, something exciting. Now it's just another Monday (or Thursday in the case of last week).

Nowadays, unless it's from a genre I like more than othersm I barely pay attention to them.

Of course, the big seasonal ones are still an event and my excitement is there, but I'd lie if I said it's like in the "old" times with the Flash Deals.

I rarely buy on those sales - but I find things for my wishlist later down the road. As a result, my Steam wishlist alone has now over 280 entries...

Rookie numbers! My wishlist has over 1,800 entries. I've tried going through it a bit several times over the years, hoping to remove stuff from there, but it's just not worth the time... Almost everything has a justified place there. I might have to take a stricter stance at some point, but it seems I really want about 1,800 things, mostly games. Needless to say, I won't be able to play but a fraction of them during my lifetime.

I don't think I've bought almost anything from those sales either, it's just a wishlist thing. But it's been getting harder and harder to even find stuff to add to my wishlist, because there's so many events with so many games.

Cooler Master extends GPU Shield warranty to three years after launching with one-year coverage

https://videocardz.com/newz/cooler-master-extends-gpu-shield-warranty-to-three-years-after-launching-with-one-year-coverage

RTX 5090 user finds hole melted into 16-pin power connector, PNY refused to help

https://videocardz.com/newz/rtx-5090-user-finds-hole-melted-into-16-pin-power-connector-pny-refused-to-help

AMD Ryzen 5 5500F is on average 7% faster than Ryzen 5 5500 in first gaming tests

https://videocardz.com/newz/amd-ryzen-5-5500f-is-on-average-7-faster-than-ryzen-5-5500-in-first-gaming-tests

Intel reportedly cancels Nova Lake-S 12Xe desktop CPU, moves it to Razor Lake-S

https://videocardz.com/newz/intel-reportedly-cancels-nova-lake-s-12xe-desktop-cpu-moves-it-to-razor-lake-s

Valve says RAM crisis has not changed Steam Deck 2 plans

https://videocardz.com/newz/valve-says-ram-crisis-has-not-changed-steam-deck-2-plans

German DDR5 Price Index Hits A New High; Now At 544% Of Last Year’s Level Thanks To A Massive 103% Jump In 2x 16 GB DDR5-6400 Kit

https://wccftech.com/german-ddr5-price-index-hits-a-new-high-now-544-more-expensive-than-last-year/

Report: TSMC’s 2-Nanometer Push Outpaces 3-Nanometer Growth, With Capacity Aimed At 110,000 Wafers Per Month By H2 2027

https://wccftech.com/report-tsmcs-2-nanometer-push-outpaces-3-nanometer-growth-with-capacity-aimed-at-110000-wafers-per-month-by-h2-2027/

Let’s go with he Tuesday gaming news:

SALES/PLAYER COUNTS & DEALS

Steam’s Top 10

(Click here for the Top 100)

Steam has the following new deals and sales/events:

• Rift of the NecroDancer has a demo and a 65% discount thatwill last until the 24th of September: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2073250/Rift_of_the_NecroDancer/
• Le Mans Ultimate will be 45% off until September 28: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2399420/Le_Mans_Ultimate/
• Crown Wars: The Black Prince gets a massive 95% discount until the same 28th: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1658920/Crown_Wars_The_Black_Prince/
• These are the five new sales/events:
  • The PCGamer’s PC Gaming Show – Tokyo Direct has a few upcoming titles and one game on sale. Cairn is going to be 20% off until the 26th of September: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/1850/sale/PCGamingShowTokyoDirect
  • Publisher tinyBuild celebrates its 15th Anniversary showing some of its upcoming releases and putting its available games on sale with up to 80% discounts. Most, but not all, deals will end September 21st: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/tinyBuildPublisher2026
  • Publisher/Developer FURYU CORPORATION shows two upcoming titles and puts its catalog on sale, up to 80% off. The deals will end between the 21st and the 28th of September: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/45611763/sale/FURYUTOKYOGAMESHOWSALE
  • Publisher/Developer NEOWIZ shows one of its upcoming projects and puts its games up to 80% off. The deals will end between the 21st and the 28th of September : https://store.steampowered.com/sale/NEOWIZPublisherSale2026
  • Dying Light Ffranchise Sale has the games and DLCs on sale with up to 80% discounts until the 26th of September: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/33025758/sale/dyinglightfall2026
• And, as usual, we close this round-up witht he new weeklong deals

The Humble Store has three new sales:

• Roll for Initiative Sale has games up to 90% off and will last 2 more days: https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/roll-for-initiative/
• Dying Light Franchise Sale has up to 80% discounts and will last 11 days: https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/dying-light-franchise-sale-fall-2026/
• And Koei Tecmo TGS Sale 2026 has titles up to 80% off during the next 13 days: https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/koei-tecmo-tgs-sale-2026/

And at Fanatical we find two new bundles:

• Arriving one day later than its usual companion, the Batman: Arkham Collection is back with its usual 88% discount. It will last 11 days: https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/batman-arkham-collection
• BYO Capcom Mega Bundle comes with 35 games and DLCs for your bundles of 2+, 3+, 4+ or 8+ articles. It will last 15 days: https://www.fanatical.com/en/pick-and-mix/build-your-own-capcom-mega-bundle

SOFTWARE & DRIVERS

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MODS, EMULATORS & FAN PROJECTS

Unofficial PC Version of Super Smash Bros. Melee Released
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/unofficial-pc-version-of-super-smash-bros-melee-released/
And here comes another one. Earlier today, we informed you about the unofficial PC version of Lost Odyssey. And now, we have an unofficial PC port of one of the best Nintendo GameCube games, Super Smash Bros. Melee.
Super Smash Bros. Melee is a fast-paced fighting game that came out in 2001 on the Nintendo GameCube. It features characters from many Nintendo games, including Mario, Link, Pikachu, Samus, and Kirby. The goal in this game is simple: fight your opponents and knock them off the stage.
(***Five paragraphs describing the game and its modes***)
The PC version supports both keyboard and gamepads. However, for this particular title, I strongly suggest using a gamepad. PC players can also adjust the internal resolution to get a crisp image. Furthermore, there are some post-processing shaders, including CRT scanlines, and an in-game settings overlay that you can access by pressing F1.
Do note that this PC port is in an early stage. While you can enjoy most of its modes, it does not have online play with rollback netcode. The All-Star Mode is not available, and there is no support for widescreen PC monitors.
You can go ahead and download this unofficial PC port from here (Github). As with all recompilations, it does not feature any in-game assets. As such, you’ll have to provide your own ROM. Right now, the PC port only supports Melee USA revision 2 (NTSC-U 1.02, GALE01).
>> The article has a 10 minutes video.

Fallout: New Vegas Gets an Online Mod, Now Available for Download
https://www.dsogaming.com/mods/fallout-new-vegas-gets-an-online-mod-now-available-for-download/
Fall-Net Studios, a team of modders, has just released an online mod for Fallout: New Vegas, called New Vegas: Online. Thanks to this mod, players are able to explore the Mojave, role-play as a Brotherhood member, fight other players, and build their own empire. They can also join an empire created by other players and fight to conquer the wasteland.
New Vegas: Online aims to offer a smooth online experience while keeping the core Fallout: New Vegas gameplay intact.
The mod features fully working NPC sync, so players can see NPCs move and act in a shared game world. Combat is also synced between players. The team says it offers low latency with no hit-delay issues. This should make online fights feel fast and responsive.
Loot is synced as well. The system prevents players from duplicating items. It works in a way similar to the loot bag system in Fallout 76.
The mod also includes in-game chat. This lets players talk to each other without using outside apps.
New Vegas: Online also has moderation and admin teams. These teams can help manage the online world and deal with problems that may happen during play.
The mod also uses a Cell Sync System. This system is similar to the one used in Fallout 76. It helps keep the game world in sync for all players. It can also help prevent quests from breaking when players are in the same area.
Finally, the mod has full quest sync. This allows players to take part in quests together and keep their progress in sync.
To gain access to New Vegas: Online, you’ll have to join its Discord server. Below, you can also find its official trailer.

GAMING NEWS

007 First Light Path Tracing Patch Released + Official Path Tracing PC Requirements
https://www.dsogaming.com/patches/007-first-light-path-tracing-patch-released-official-path-tracing-pc-requirements/
IO Interactive released the Path Tracing Patch and shared the Path Tracing PC Requirements for its latest James Bond game, 007 First Light. This update will allow PC gamers to enjoy 007 First Light with real-time Path Tracing. So, let’s take a look at the new PC specs.

Battlefield 6 Title Update 1.4.3.0 Released – Full Patch Notes
https://www.dsogaming.com/patches/battlefield-6-title-update-1-4-3-0-released-full-patch-notes/
DICE has just released Title Update 1.4.3.0 for Battlefield 6 and shared its full patch notes. So, let’s see what this new update brings to the table.
Battlefield 6 Update 1.4.3.0 comes with a large number of changes to the game. It also launches alongside Season 4: Tidal Strike. The update adds the new Deep Six Collection Event, which lets players earn Weapon Packages, customization items, and the new Diver’s Knife.

New Trailers for Kingmakers & ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/new-trailers-for-kingmakers-ace-combat-8-wings-of-theve/
tinyBuild Games and Bandai Namco have released new trailers for Kingmakers and ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE. As such, I’ve decided to share both of them in one article.

Tuesday gaming news, part number two:

World of Warcraft: Forever will get a hardcore mode by winter, say devs—which'll be interesting, given all the new and undiscovered ways to die
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/world-of-warcraft/world-of-warcraft-forever-will-get-a-hardcore-mode-by-winter-say-devs-whichll-be-interesting-given-all-the-new-and-undiscovered-ways-to-die/
World of Warcraft: Forever, in case you missed the wild news that came out of BlizzCon over the weekend, is essentially Classic+. A reimagining of vanilla WoW with updated talent trees, new raids and dungeons, more horizontal progression, and some shiny, glossic graphics thrown over the top of the whole thing.
Given it's aping a more friction-filled time in history, you might be wondering if it'll be offering a Hardcore mode: The answer, per the "What's Next" panel, is a resounding yes. Production director Clayton Stone, who was the associate production director on Classic itself, took to the stage to profess his love of the hardcore mode:

Lies of P publisher files trademark for likely sequel 'Wonders of O'
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/action/lies-of-p-publisher-files-trademark-for-likely-sequel-wonders-of-o/
First reported by Phrasemaker, Lies of P publisher Neowiz has filed an EU trademark for something called "Wonders of O" categorized as, among other, similar things, a bit of "virtual reality game software." While not 100% confirmed, there's a strong possibility that this is the Lies of P sequel we know is in development.

Bungie delays next Marathon update and ends 'strict seasonal schedule' as it goes all-in on Destiny-like features
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/fps/bungie-delays-next-marathon-update-and-ends-strict-seasonal-schedule-as-it-goes-all-in-on-destiny-like-features/
Bungie is changing how it updates Marathon going forward, saying it is "moving away from a strict seasonal schedule to give the team more flexibility to build, test, and improve features before release." As a result, the content planned to launch as part of this month's seasonal refresh has been delayed into December, and will be preceded by a small update in October "that resets progression and the in-game economy, refreshes rewards, and improves the live game."

After nearly a year of silence following its last-minute delay, Kingmakers resurfaces with an extended gameplay video and new playtest
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/action/after-nearly-a-year-of-silence-following-its-last-minute-delay-kingmakers-resurfaces-with-an-extended-gameplay-video-and-new-playtest/
It's been just about a year since Kingmakers, the game about bringing a gun to a knife fight, was delayed just ahead of its planned launch, and we've heard nothing about it since. Today developer Redemption Road finally broke that extended silence with a new "deep dive" trailer detailing everything players will be doing in the game, and also opened the door to signups for an upcoming playtest.

Arc Raiders Expeditions may not come back: 'Maybe we'll scrap the whole system'
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/fps/arc-raiders-expeditions-may-not-come-back-maybe-well-scrap-the-whole-system/
Embark Studios announced a "pause" on Expeditions in Arc Raiders until early 2027 so it can rework the system to address longstanding issues and complaints that can't be handled with "incremental fixes." In a recent interview with PCGamesN, though, Arc Raiders executive producer Aleksander Grøndal said the studio might go even further by ditching Expeditions entirely.

CDPR wants to make The Witcher 3 Remastered feel like any other game released today: 'It's so easy to get used to these new improvements that it's hard to go back'
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/the-witcher/cdpr-wants-to-make-the-witcher-3-remastered-feel-like-any-other-game-released-today-its-so-easy-to-get-used-to-these-new-improvements-that-its-hard-to-go-back/
As if September wasn't busy enough, The Witcher 3 is calling us again. CDPR's remaster will be launching as a free update on September 29. The studio's goal with this new version is to make it feel like a 2026 game, rather than a 2015 game that's been dusted off. And while this is the second time it's had a glow up, the team has been focusing on different things.