I actually expected this. First they have to invent the technology to actually fulfill the ridiculous promises they have made.

Not a problem though. Before big Volta I'll probably not go 4k anyway.

If only that was 1440P and 31-32", that would be perfect. There needs to be more monitors with good local dimming.

I don't recall hearing about a 1440p monitor with real HDR, much less with FALD.

Maybe one day...

I've been eyeing up the Samsung LC32HG70QQUXEN (Amazon). 32", 1440P, HDR, fast refresh.

Its only Freesync though and HDR is not great, but I'd be lying say that I wasn't awfully tempted.

Also, FALD?

FALD is "Full-array local dimming". It's the term used for those monitors/TVs with different light zones that can be turned on and off to improve the picture quality. It's the fancy word they've come up with to sell the tech.

Also, that monitor only offers 350 cd/m², so the HDR is not the real deal. A shame.

Dell uses the same trick with the new U2518, mostly to increase its price over the monitor it replaces, the U2515.

By the way, Threadripper reviews are already online!

https://videocardz.com/71804/amd-ryzen-threadripper-review-roundup

Thursday news:

SALES & "SALES"/DEALS

Bundle Stars launches 'biggest ever' Summer Sale, up to 90 percent off select games
http://www.pcgamer.com/bundle-stars-launches-biggest-ever-summer-sale-up-to-90-percent-off-select-games/
Steam's annual Summer Sale has been and gone, however there's savings to be made while the sun's still shining courtesy of Bundle Stars.
Billed as its "biggest ever" Summer Sale, the online retailer is offering hundreds of Steam deals from now through August 21—with some games discounted by as much as 90 percent.

SOFTWARE

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MODS/EMULATORS

Hyper Dragon Ball Z, free fan-made 2D DBZ fighting game, new version adds Buu
http://www.dsogaming.com/news/hyper-dragon-ball-z-free-fan-made-2d-dbz-fighting-game-new-version-adds-buu/
Team Z2 has released a new version of the free fan-made 2D DBZ fighting game, Hyper Dragon Ball Z, that adds a new character to its roster, and this new character is no other than Buu. The team has also included in this new version a detailed movelist for Buu (in the character’s folders) so we strongly suggest reading it before playing the game.

>>You can download the game from here.

GTA 5 Project London mod is a work-in-progress map overhaul
http://www.pcgamer.com/gta-5-project-london-mod-is-a-work-in-progress-map-overhaul/
The mod itself is a work-in-progress project of Merrilees' that's been in the works for the past several months. At present it recreates famous London landmarks in Grand Theft Auto 5, but in time hopes to "eventually do a full map overhaul… with British textures [that] give it a London look."

GAMING NEWS

Ys SEVEN is coming to the PC on August 30th
http://www.dsogaming.com/news/ys-seven-is-coming-to-the-pc-on-august-30th/
XSEED Games has announced that Ys SEVEN, developer Nihon Falcom’s first entry in a new generation of its beloved series of action RPGs, will launch on PC via Steam, GOG, and The Humble Store by Humble Bundle on August 30th. In order to celebrate this, XSEED Games will be offering this new JRPG with a 10% discount during its launch week.

Player UnKnown’s Battlegrounds Gifted with a 6 Core-plus CPU Optimization Update
http://www.dsogaming.com/news/player-unknowns-battlegrounds-gifted-with-a-6-core-plus-cpu-optimization-update/
Battlegrounds is due for an update today as Bluehole will be rolling out their fresh buff to the game that will hopefully fix or even improve the optimization issues that the game is currently facing. It is no surprise that a game such a Battlegrounds has optimization issues as the game is still keep in mind not even fully released and still in early access.

>>That's not the only change to PUBG, tho. More on that in the second post.

Conan Exiles enters its second Early Access phase on August 16th
http://www.dsogaming.com/news/conan-exiles-enters-its-second-early-access-phase-on-august-16th/
Funcom has announced that a major free expansion update will be released on August 16th for Conan Exiles that will herald the start of phase two of its Early Access adventure. As such, Funcom released today a video that summarizes the journey Conan Exiles has made in the first six months of Early Access, detailing all the new content, features, and the significant improvements the team has done to create a bigger and better game.

Moons of Madness is a new Lovecraftian horror title, first official screenshots released
http://www.dsogaming.com/news/moons-of-madness-new-lovecraftian-horror-title-first-official-screenshots/
Rock Pocket Games announced today that their new H.P. Lovecraft inspired Martian tale Moons of Madness will be released in 2018. Moons of Madness is a first person, psychological horror game that explores the internal struggles of astronaut Shane Newehart and the supernatural events that occur on research station Trailblazer Alpha, the first scientific outpost on the planet Mars.

DYNASTY WARRIORS 9 – New storyline details unveiled, brand new screenshots released
http://www.dsogaming.com/news/dynasty-warriors-9-new-storyline-details-unveiled-brand-new-screenshots-released/
KOEI Tecmo revealed today information on how the gameplay will flow in the single-player story mode of the upcoming DYNASTY WARRIORS 9. The game will see the player following the personal struggles and progression of their chosen character through the completion of both key and secondary events which can be reached in a myriad of different ways.

Thursday news, part two:

Try Guild Wars 2: Path of Fire for free this weekend
http://www.pcgamer.com/try-guild-wars-2-path-of-fire-for-free-this-weekend/
The Guild Wars 2 expansion Path of Fire that was announced last week will take players to the Crystal Desert region south of Ascalon, a location that veterans of the original Guild Wars will likely find familiar—that's where it was first seen. You can read all about it here, and soon you'll have the opportunity to dive in and experience it yourself during a free "preview weekend" that runs from August 11-13.

Friday the 13th weapons being nerfed because camp counselors won't stop killing each other
http://www.pcgamer.com/friday-the-13th-weapons-being-nerfed-because-camp-counselors-wont-stop-killing-each-other/
"The biggest thing we’ve heard from our community with the game are issues pertaining to rampant team-killing that has unfortunately been abused by players on all platforms," publisher Gun Media said in a recent Reddit post. "While the mechanic’s intent is designed to promote life-or-death experiences into each and every game you play, the reality has turned into more of a Battle Royale scenario to a point our team feels a change needs to be made."

A new Wolfenstein 2 trailer showcases the dangers of chocolate and big brothers
http://www.pcgamer.com/a-new-wolfenstein-2-trailer-showcases-the-dangers-of-chocolate-and-big-brothers/
Bethesda Softworks has released yet another cinematic video for the upcoming alt-history FPS Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus. This one is all about chocolate, and the dangers of stuffing it into your face when your brother is a willing collaborator with the murderous Nazi regime.

Skyscrapers take a beating in the first Megaton Rainfall trailer in 2 years
http://www.pcgamer.com/skyscrapers-are-sliced-to-bits-in-the-first-megaton-rainfall-trailer-in-2-years/
The first Megaton Rainfall trailer was released two years ago, and though it wasn't the prettiest looking game even at the time, the promise of flying around like Superman blowing up entire skyscrapers (while meaning to blow up aliens) was pretty tantalizing. The developer went fairly quiet after that trailer, posting just a couple blog updates, but today brings good news: Megaton Rainfall is alive and well, and the second trailer (above) looks leagues better than the first.

InXile boss Brian Fargo hints at a Starflight reboot
http://www.pcgamer.com/inxile-boss-brian-fargo-hints-at-a-starflight-reboot/
Starflight was originally released by Electronic Arts in 1986, and without overstating things in the slightest, it was brilliant. It was one of the first sandbox games, turning players loose in a huge (relatively, anyway) galaxy filled with planets to explore, resources to mine, and alien races to deal with, all of it lying on top of a story that required some real effort to uncover. I loved it—it's one of those game that I occasionally think about and wonder why it's never been picked up for a remake.

Here is when Hearthstone: Knights of the Frozen Throne will go live in every region
http://www.pcgamer.com/here-is-when-hearthstone-knights-of-the-frozen-throne-will-go-live-in-every-region/
The new Hearthstone expansion Knights of the Frozen Throne, as we told you breathlessly last week, will go live on August 10. "But when?" you demanded. "When exactly?" Relax buddy. We got you.

PUBG brings first-person servers to all game modes, leaderboards incoming
http://www.pcgamer.com/pubg-brings-first-person-servers-to-all-game-modes-leaderboards-incoming/
First-person servers change everything in PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, however until now doing so meant playing exclusively in the game's Solo or Duo queues. Now, first-person servers are available in all game modes.

Fallout 4 Game of the Year Edition announced, release date set
http://www.pcgamer.com/fallout-4-game-of-the-year-edition-announced-release-date-set/
Similar to its Washington and New Vegas-set forerunners, Fallout 4 is getting an all-encompassing Game of the Year Edition.
Due September 26 on PC, this celebratory outing comes with the Fallout 4 base game and all six of its varying quality add-ons: Nuka World, Vault-Tec Workshop, Contraptions Workshop, Far Harbor, Wasteland Workshop and Automatron.

Looks like it's basically doing as expected. Killing in tests that can use all those threads while doing okay in tests that don't while delivering fairly insane value.

It will be interesting to see how much market share it takes away from intel HEDT line.

Things never change. :3

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