Not a true 7nm process though.

Global Foundries is basically using 20nm for it's 14nm process. And they state their 7nm node is twice the scaling of their 14nm (Samsung) process. So we could be looking at something that is probably more like 14nm.

I would not be surprised if Intel will still hold a slight advantage with their refined 14nm process verses Global foundries "7nm" process, but we will need to wait and see.

The take away from that is, AMD has done an amazing job in bringing Ryzen to the market that is not only smaller, but uses less metal layers, but still keeping up the performance compared to Intel on an inferior process.

I'm actually kinda glad I waited till today to make the roder for the parts, so now I can take part in that GPU offer .

I would have really loved if Battlefront II was a different offer, epecially seeing as how it's more expensive that D2 and yet BFII doesn't have a season pass.

It's finally Friday!!!

SALES & "SALES"/DEALS

Get a bunch of Team17 games cheap this weekend
http://www.pcgamer.com/get-a-bunch-of-team17-games-cheap-this-weekend/
Team17 has been up to a lot more than just Worms for the past few years, putting out games across a whole range of genres. You can get large chunks of money off on a bunch of games in Bundle Stars' Team17 Sale this weekend.

Also, the Humble Store is running a Capcom Weekend, with an up to 80% discount: https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/capcom-weekend/.

Remember that, as with every Friday, there are more deals in the second news post

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GAMING NEWS

Here's Rockstar's statement about Take-Two shutting down GTA's OpenIV modding tool
http://www.pcgamer.com/heres-rockstars-statement-about-take-two-shutting-down-gtas-openiv-modding-tool/
Yesterday we reported that the lead developer of OpenIV, a modding tool that has allowed the GTA games to be modded for nearly a decade, had decided to shut down their mod after receiving a cease and desist from Take-Two Interactive, publisher of the Grand Theft auto series.
While we have not received a comment from Take-Two, Rockstar just sent PC Gamer its statement on the matter.

The King of Fighters XIV is now available on Steam
http://www.dsogaming.com/news/the-king-of-fighters-xiv-is-now-available-on-steam/
SNK has announced the release of The King of Fighters XIV on Steam. The King of Fighters XIV is the newest entry in the acclaimed THE KING OF FIGHTERS series of fighting games that takes the iconic gameplay that the series is known for while implementing new 3D visuals.

Here is 12 minutes of gameplay footage from Agony; Unreal Engine 4-powered first-person survival horror game
http://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/12-minutes-gameplay-footage-from-agony-first-person-survival-horror-game-powered-unreal-engine-4/
Madmind Studio has released a video, showing 12 minutes of gameplay footage from its upcoming first-person survival horror game, Agony. Agony is set in Hell and players will begin their journey as a tormented soul within the depths of hell without any memories about their past.

Project CARS 2 – Here is 19 minutes of gameplay footage from its E3 2017 build
http://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/project-cars-2-here-is-19-minutes-of-gameplay-footage-from-its-e3-2017-build/
Bandai Namco showcased the latest build of Project CARS 2 at this year’s E3 event. GTPlanet has captured some footage and below you can find five videos, showing 19 minutes of gameplay footage. Project CARS 2 is currently planned for a September 22nd release.

First gameplay footage for Crytek’s Hunt: Showdown emerges
http://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/first-gameplay-footage-for-cryteks-hunt-showdown-emerges/
At E3 2017, Crytek showcased its upcoming multiplayer survival game powered, Hunt: Showdown. In Hunt: Showdown, five teams of two players track and kill demons in a huge map. The game is powered by CRYENGINE, features perma-death, and aims to be an intense PvE and PvP experience.

Bubsy the Woolies Strike Back releases on the PC this September
http://www.dsogaming.com/news/bubsy-the-woolies-strike-back-releases-on-the-pc-this-september/
Accolade has announced a new Bubsy game, Bubsy the Woolies Strike Back. Bubsy the Woolies Strike Back is an all new Bubsy adventure featuring Bubsy in a bevy of exotic locations as he travels the planet looking for the beloved Golden Fleece.

IO-Intercative is now an independent studio, owns the full rights to the Hitman IP
http://www.dsogaming.com/news/io-intercative-is-now-an-independent-studio-owns-the-full-rights-to-the-hitman-ip/
IO Interactive has just announced that it is now officially an independent studio. This basically means that the studio will have complete control over its direction and the Hitman IP. Yeap, you read that right; IO Interactive will keep all of the rights to the Hitman IP.

>>Good for them!

Monster Hunter World is delayed on the PC in order to be properly optimized
http://www.dsogaming.com/news/monster-hunter-world-is-delayed-on-the-pc-in-order-to-be-properly-optimized/
At E3 2017, Capcom announced that Monster Hunter World will be coming to all major platforms, though it will be slightly delayed on the PC. And in an interview with Glixel, Monster Hunter World’s producer Ryozo Tsujimoto revealed that the PC version is delayed so that the development team has enough time to optimize it for our platform.

Dawn of War III’s Annihilation update detailed, releases on June 20th
http://www.dsogaming.com/news/dawn-of-war-iiis-annihilation-update-detailed-releases-on-june-20th/
Relic announced today that Dawn of War III players will soon be challenged to wipe their foes clean off the map as the game’s Annihilation Mode arrives on June 20th. The new mode will offer a classic take on RTS multiplayer, bolstered with the arrival of buildable turrets, a new map, and free skin pack.

Total War: WARHAMMER II – First gameplay footage emerges
http://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/total-war-warhammer-ii-first-gameplay-footage/
During this year’s E3 event, SEGA showcased Creative Assembly’s Total War: WARHAMMER II. Total War: WARHAMMER II will feature four iconic new races from the Warhammer Fantasy Battles world, releases on September 28th, and below you can find a video showing 18 minutes of gameplay footage.

Here is 11 minutes of gameplay footage from Pillars of Eternity 2
http://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/11-minutes-gameplay-footage-pillars-of-eternity-2/
Obsidian Entertainment has showcased the latest build of Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire in E3 2017 and IGN has captured 11 minutes of gameplay footage. Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire promises to improve upon the rich narrative, beautiful environments, and intricate, tactical combat that made the original a fan and critical sensation.

Time for the second, and last post of news of this week

Bethesda explains the 'F' in Doom VFR
http://www.pcgamer.com/bethesda-explains-the-f-in-doom-vfr/
Bethesda announced Doom VFR at its pre-E3 press as a VR shooter for the Vive and PlayStation VR, set for release later this year. But there was something obviously odd about the title. It's virtual reality Doom, so... what's the "F?"

The same thing it stands for in BFG https://t.co/Jc8Q01uQ6G

— Pete Hines (@DCDeacon) June 15, 2017

Dying Light will get ten more pieces of free DLC over the next 12 months
http://www.pcgamer.com/dying-light-will-get-ten-more-pieces-of-free-dlc-this-year/
The zombie-survival game Dying Light was first released in early 2015, which means that in videogame terms it's getting pretty long in the tooth. But Techland isn't letting it go. The studio announced today that it will release ten more pieces of DLC for the game over the next 12 months, all of it free.

Rogue Trooper Redux gameplay video shows off five minutes of modernized warfare
http://www.pcgamer.com/rogue-trooper-redux-gameplay-video-shows-off-five-minutes-of-modernized-warfare/
Rogue Trooper Redux, the modernization of Rebellion's 2006 third-person shooter based on the Rogue Trooper comic, was announced in March and then teased in May with a CGI trailer introducing the blue-skinned GI. Now it's time to lay eyeballs on some proper gameplay in a new trailer narrated by Rich May, a programmer on the original game.

Far Cry 5 is bringing back the wing suit
http://www.pcgamer.com/far-cry-5-is-bringing-back-the-wing-suit/
The Wingsuit was introduced to the Far Cry series in Far Cry 3, and carried over into Far Cry 4. It's kind of like a hang glider that you wear: You jump off a high surface, spread your arms and legs, and soar through the sky like a giant squirrel packing heat. It wasn't available in Far Cry Primal for obvious reasons, and it hasn't been seen in any Far Cry 5 coverage so far either. But executive producer Dan Hay let slip in an interview with RajmanGaming that it will indeed be back.

Unto the End announcement trailer reveals a '2D cinematic combat-adventure'
http://www.pcgamer.com/unto-the-end-announcement-trailer-reveals-a-2d-cinematic-combat-adventure/
We saw a lot of games during E3—seriously, a lot of them—but one that went largely overlooked is the "2D cinematic combat-adventure" from 2 Ton Studios and Digital Uppercut called Unto the End. It's "a journey of loss and vengeance," as it's described on Steam, "told through unforgiving encounters, skillful combat, and stark moments of beauty."

World of Warcraft's lead PvP designer is moving to another Blizzard project
http://www.pcgamer.com/world-of-warcrafts-lead-pvp-designer-is-moving-to-another-blizzard-project/
In keeping with the latest trend of Blizzard staff being shuffled around to new – and sometimes unannounced – projects, World of Warcraft's lead PvP designer is leaving the game. That's according to an announcement by the man himself, Brian Holinka, writing on the battle.net forums.

Diablo 2 remaster hinted at in Blizzard job posting
http://www.pcgamer.com/diablo-2-remaster-hinted-at-in-blizzard-job-posting/
Back in March, Blizzard revealed Starcraft: Remastered—a modern reimagining of the 1998 classic military RTS, due at some point this summer. In light of this, facets of the Diablo community began speculating about a D2 remaster, which series mastermind David Brevik thereafter stressed may be a more complicated process than people think.
Nevertheless, a recent Blizzard job listing could suggest a Diablo 2 remake is on the cards.

Edmund McMillen's The End is Nigh is reminiscent of Super Meat Boy
http://www.pcgamer.com/edmund-mcmillens-the-end-is-nigh-is-reminiscent-of-super-meat-boy/
The End is Nigh, a collaboration between The Binding of Isaac creator Edmund McMillen and Tyler Glaiel, will release on July 13, it has been confirmed. Along with the news, a new gameplay trailer has been uploaded by Glaiel, offering a more substantial serving of footage than previous videos.

Metro Exodus will draw from the Stalker series' open world design
http://www.pcgamer.com/metro-exodus-open-world-will-draw-from-stalker-series-design/
Announced at Microsoft's E3 show earlier this week, Metro Exodus marks the first of the post-apocalyptic shooter series to take place predominantly above ground. Billed as "more sandbox survival" as opposed to strictly open world, 4A Games' latest will also draw from GSC World's similarly themed Stalker series as far as world design is concerned.

To bring this post to an end, let's see what GOG and Steam has to offer this weekend:

+GOG

• GOG.com is running the final days of its Summer Sale, so you better hurry up (except Quake, you've already bought enough stuff). By the way, https://www.gog.com/game/fantasy_generalFantasy General is now free, and remember that Rebel Galaxy is free with your first purchase and Alan Wake American Nightmare will be yours if you spend more than $10.

+Steam

Only three deals for now, but all of them interesting:

• The Wolfenstein franchise is on sale, with a 50% discount on all games: http://store.steampowered.com/sale/wolfenstein/
• Both Hearts of Iron IV and Europa Universalis IV (and all its DLCs) are on sale, 50% off: http://store.steampowered.com/sale/eu4_hoi4/
• Lastly, the star of the publisher weekend deal is... Dovetail Games! If the name doesn't tell you anything, they're the ones behind Train Simulator or the Steam port of Flight Simulator, for example: http://store.steampowered.com/sale/dovetailgames

And that's all folks. Have a happy and gaming weekend.

First reviews of Intel's i9-7900X hit the net:

https://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/2017/06/16/intel-core-i9-7900x-and-x299-chipset-revie/1

http://hexus.net/tech/reviews/cpu/107017-intel-core-i9-7900x-14nm-skylake-x/

Yay i got 9 GOG games gift for my birthday.

Remember Rime that defeated by crackers. Check it out.

https://www.gog.com/game/rime

It's your birthday? Happy birthday!

Here, eat your cake:

Thanks JEMC! :D

Happy Womb Eviction Day! Enjoy the loots.

Waiting on Anandtech. :(