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The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will exclusively be mass produced on TSMC’s second-generation 3nm process, but its successor, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, might switch to a dual-foundry approach as Qualcomm reportedly looks to secure orders from both Samsung and its Taiwanese semiconductor rival. The San Diego chipset maker has apparently requested both companies to provide 2nm samples, which can be evaluated further.

The  have been revealed. The episode will air on tvN. This Korean drama series explores the tumultuous love story between Yi In, a king embroiled in intricate royal and political power struggles, and Kang Hee-Soo, a talented baduk player. Initially driven by revenge, Hee-Soo tries to deceive him but ends up unexpectedly falling in love with him, resulting in unexpected twists in their relationship.

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Stellar Blade finally got a new trailer during PlayStation's State of Play showcase earlier this month, giving us a look at the game's fast-paced combat and a release date to jot down in our calendars. Despite looking like an excellent Nier Automata-inspired, Xbox 360 throwback, most of the talk surrounding the title is all about main character Eve's body.

Stellar Blade developers have opened up about protagonist Eve's character design. As the team's first major console release, Stellar Blade marks a notable evolution from Shift Up's prior works like Goddess of Victory: Nikke. Attention has turned to the developers' stylistic choices in light of their transition beyond the mobile sphere.

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of is all set to arrive in February 2024 on TVING. Over the past eight episodes, the Korean dating reality show has garnered quite a popularity. The show revolves around the intriguing concept of bringing ex-couples under one roof while they make connections with new individuals.

Google has so far disappointed us with its Tensor series that powers the company’s Pixel lineup of smartphones, and according to the latest benchmark leak, which has added the Tensor G4, it appears that history may repeat itself. Fortunately, one can quickly assume that these results represent the chipset’s early testing phases, suggesting that the latest single-core and multi-core figures might improve in the coming months. Regardless, we look closer at the CPU cluster and how the latest numbers stack up against the Tensor G3.

This month, Lost Ark turns 2. To celebrate, the Team is unveiling the “2 Extreme” Update which includes Valtan Extreme and several special anniversary events.

Roblox has built an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can translate supporting languages in chats in almost real-time. There is a latency of roughly about 100 milliseconds, claims the company. The online gaming platform, which has more than 70 million daily active users, created a native large language model (LLM) to build the tool that can translate any combination of 16 languages. The foundational model behind the feature puts a heavy emphasis on accuracy, fluency, as well as the context of the rest of the sentence to find the best translation.

The Team that helped bring Lost Ark to the West looks back at two years of adventures in Arkesia.

ASRock has stated in an interview with QuasarZone that while making NVIDIA GPUs will be difficult for the company, it isn't entirely impossible.

Samsung Electronics Co. will feature Baidu Inc.'s Ernie Bot as a key attraction of its new Galaxy S24 smartphone series in China.

South Korean actioner Badland Hunters has become Netflix's new number one movie after just three days of streaming – and it's being described by critics as Mad Max meets The Last of Us.

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Ironmace says a court has dismissed its former publisher Nexon's request for an injunction following the publisher's claim that Dark and Darker has been written with stolen code from a game the team had been developing for Nexon.

Dark and Darker developer Ironmace has said that a preliminary injunction filed by Nexon for trade secret and copyright infringement was dismissed by the court.

Clouded Leopard Entertainment will release Ys: Memories of Celceta Kai for PC via Steam with Japanese audio and Traditional Chinese and Korean text this spring, the publisher announced.

Clouded Leopard Entertainment will release The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki – Farewell O Zemuria in Asia with Japanese audio and Traditional Chinese and Korean text in 2024, the publisher announced.

Clouded Leopard Entertainment will release Ys X: Nordics for PC via Steam with Japanese audio and Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Korean text on March 14, the publisher announced.

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The version 2.0 update for Honkai: Star Rail, dubbed “If One Dreams at Midnight,” will launch on February 6, developer miHoYo announced.

Publishers Natsume Atari and ININ Games, and developer Tengo Project have delayed Shadow of the Ninja Reborn from its previously planned spring release window to summer, the companies announced. It will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam with English, Japanese, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese language support.

Real-time / turn-based hybrid premium 3D RPG Ex Astris will launch for iOS via App Store and Android via Google Play on February 27 for $9.99, publisher GRYPHLINE and Hypergryph Network Technology developer Nous Wave Studio announced.

Apple’s OLED iPad Pro family will reportedly see a launch in March this year, but new information states that the company has cut back on display orders by 30 percent. It appears that for the initial batch, the Cupertino giant does not believe that the new tablets will yield the same success as previous models, and there are likely a few reasons why this is the case, which we have discussed here.

Apple has spent years trying to bring a non-invasive blood sugar monitor to its smartwatches but has always come up short due to technological limitations. Shrinking a sensor to a size that can be accommodated in a wearable and take accurate readings is a difficult undertaking, though according to the latest report, Samsung is trying to introduce the technology before its closest rival in the smartphone space. The Korean giant is also attempting to provide an entire suite of health-focused features to consumers and is expected to debut various technologies in a wide range of wearable products.

PQube will publish recently announced dark science-fiction boss rush action game NanoApostle, the company announced. It will launch for PC via Steam in 2024 with English, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, French, German, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese language support.

Earth Defense Force 6 will launch for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on March 14 in Asia with English, Korean, and Chinese audio, and English, Korean, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese text support, publisher Clouded Leopard Entertainment announced.

With the news that Blizzard and ESL FACEIT are preparing to launch a new esports circuit for Overwatch 2, mere months after the death of the Overwatch League, it's a good time to take stock of the entire esports scene. Things are looking slightly frantic, at least in North America. League of Legends and Rocket League are particularly messy, entering their 2024 seasons with lean budgets and major shakeups. Meanwhile, an expansion of the open-qualifiers model should provide more opportunities for everyday players to compete in Valorant, Overwatch 2, Rocket League and all manner of fighting games. Get those fingers ready, folks.

AI Roundup: Several notable developments took place in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) today, January 24. Pope Francis warned against the dangers of AI, acknowledging that he too became the victim of a deepfake photo last year. He called for regulation of AI that will enable its use towards the greater good. Meanwhile, a new study claims that North Korea is developing AI and machine learning (ML) to achieve a wide range of tasks.

Striking Distance Studios seems to be on the comeback trail, with recent news of new openings.

Blizzard has revealed the next evolution of top-level Overwatch 2 esports after the demise of the Overwatch League. The publisher has teamed up with ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) to run the new Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS) under an exclusive multi-year agreement.

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The performance and efficiency metrics of the Exynos 2400 just started pouring through, and we have already stumbled across detailed information revolving around the Exynos 2500, which has also been dubbed the Samsung Dream Chip on multiple occasions. One tipster reveals that the upcoming SoC will sport the same 10-core CPU cluster as its predecessor while also touting the new Cortex-X5.

The  have been revealed. The episode will air on Netflix & SBS TV. The series explores the romantic journey of Jeong Gu-won, a supernatural being with extraordinary powers, and Do Do-hee, the heiress of a prominent conglomerate. When Jeong unexpectedly loses his extraordinary abilities, it forces him to forge an unexpected alliance with Do Do-hee.

The version 4.4 update for Genshin Impact, dubbed “Vibrant Harriers Aloft in Spring Breeze,” will launch on January 31, developer miHoYo announced.

Korean electronics major Samsung will manufacture its latest artificial intelligence-loaded Galaxy S24 series at its India factory for both domestic sale as well as exports, senior company officials said here.

Arc System Works will release ProjectMoon-developed “library battle simulation” game Library of Ruina for PlayStation 4 and Switch on April 25 in Japan and Asia, and this spring worldwide for $39.99, the publisher announced. In Japan, it will be available both physically and digitally for 4,950 yen

The previous announcement of the Exynos 2400 barely revealed much about Samsung’s flagship SoC, but thanks to Galaxy Unpacked, we get to know more about the chipset. Overall, the new silicon is more impressive than the Exynos 2200, at least on paper. Still, we believe it should provide some competition for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 when actual benchmark comparisons come through.

Kuro Games has opened registration for the second closed beta test for action RPG Wuthering Waves. It will be available for PC, iOS, and Android. Recruitment will end on February 7 at 2:00 a.m. PT / 5:00 a.m. ET. Start and end times for the test will be announced at a later date.

3D dating simulation game Love and Deepspace is now available for iOS via App Store and Android via Google Play, developer Papergames announced.

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Dave The Diver was one of last year's surprise hits, but though some called it an indie game, it was actually the work of Mintrocket, a subsidiary of Korean publisher Nexon. Now Mintrocket have announced their next game and it seems less likely to cause such confusion. It's called Wakerunners, and it's a team-based "battle action game" about heroes smashing at each other.

A slump in smartphone demand did not shake Apple’s resolve or the sales momentum of its iPhones because, according to the latest data, the California-based giant achieved one milestone that it took the firm 13 years to fulfill ever since it launched the first iPhone, and that is overtaking its closest adversary, Samsung, in global smartphone shipments.

Persona 5: The Phantom X may launch outside of China, as some newly emerged evidence suggests the upcoming mobile game has already been approved for release in South Korea. Atlus's fandom has been calling for Persona 5: The Phantom X to get an international release for nearly a full year by now.

Korean MMORPG Throne & Liberty will be merging down many of its Korean servers together, bringing a number of changes that these players will need to keep an eye on. The server merge comes in part to bring populations together, reducing queue times on group content and making guild recruitment more viable. Altogether, 18 servers will be merged into a much smaller and manageable 7. 

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Ubisoft will fix a small amount of text-to-speech generated dialogue in Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown as part of a future update.

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recently announced a new Xbox-style controller for the Samsung Gaming Hub. Preorders are already out of stock on sites like Amazon and Best Buy, though they are still available on the manufacturer’s website.

Brelshaza Inferno is almost here in Lost Ark , with tomorrow’s patch bringing that hardest version of the Legion Raid, new base build updates, a new Adventure Island, and more.

Bandai Namco just released a very special five-minute recap of the history of the Mishima clan, to hype us up for Tekken 8’s release on January 26. And it’s narrated by none other than Succession‘s own Brian Cox.

Samsung has developed OLED variants that can be applied to almost any product. We have seen home appliances where iteration after iteration would have such displays added, showing valuable information to the owner. Now, the company has introduced a rather cool concept; bringing the same OLED technology, downsizing it, and incorporating it into the Galaxy Buds case. The only problem is that the Korean giant has not mentioned when such a product will arrive for the masses.

Nexon Korea Corp has been issued with the largest fine ever for violating South Korea’s Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce in games such as MapleStory. The data makes it clear that users were knowingly misled, but the fine seems insignificant in light of the profits.

Open-world survival crafting game Palworld will launch in Early Access for Xbox Series, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store on January 19 at 12:00 a.m. PT / 3:00 a.m. ET / 17:00 JST, developer Pocket Pair announced. It will also be available via Xbox Game Pass. It will support English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, and Korean language options.

You don’t have to spend a lot to get a huge digital bundle of Call of Cthulhu RPG books and gaming aids. At Humble, the Lovecraftian horror RPG set from Chaosium costs $25 and includes 25 items, and is full of items catered to both new players and and returning fans. Proceeds for this bundle go to the World Wildlife Fund.

The much-awaited Korean reality dating show aired a brand-new episode 10 on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at 5 p.m. KST on Netflix. The episode documented the final Paradise dates, leaving Gwan-Hee conflicted between Choi Hye-Seon and Cho Min-Ji. The series features a brand-new set of singles, both men and women, gathering on an island looking for love and a potential partner. Throughout the course of the show, the cast members participate in challenges, and the winners choose their partners to take to Paradise.

The popular Korean dating show is all set to release its much-awaited final two episodes, 10 and 11, on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at 5 p.m. KST on Netflix. The series is nearing the end of the third season, and it’s about time the cast members decide who they want to leave the Inferno with. Throughout the series, a brand-new set of singles, both men and women, look for love and a potential partner on an isolated island called Inferno.

Throne and Liberty has been out in Korea for a month now, and it looks like anyone trying to get in with a foreign account will have a tough time thanks to new changes. 

Apple has announced a US launch date for its mixed reality headset, Vision Pro.

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Samsung has unveiled its AI-enhanced Neo QLED 8K TV alongside a range of Micro-LED, and OLED options for its 2024 TV lineup.

Apple has been reported on innumerable occasions to bring OLED technology to the M3 iPad Pro models for the first time later this year. Ross Young, CEO of DSCC (Display Supply Chain Consultants), has provided routine updates about the upcoming tablet’s displays and believes that Apple will introduce various technologies to this family for the first time for a product in this class. As such, the analyst had several praises about the OLED panels, so let us discuss those in more detail.

Samsung officially announced its first Galaxy Unpacked event for 2024, where the Korean giant would unveil its Galaxy S24 series and a few accessories. The leaks surrounding the upcoming flagship series would only pick up in frequency from here, and Samsung is doing its darndest to ensure that no unnecessary information leaks out by taking down images posted by known tipsters.

Side-scrolling puzzle action game Gift will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC via Steam on May 9, publisher Bushiroad Games and developers Toydium and Million Edge announced. It will cost 3,520 yen in Japan. It will support English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Brazilian, and Russian language options.

Seth MacFarlane's filthy teddy bear character Ted and Martin Scorsese's true-crime epic “The Killers of the Flower Moon” are some of the new television, music and movies headed to a device near you.

Life offers some simple pleasures. A sunny walk on the beach. An outdoor brunch at the cafe. Ma Dong-seok fighting a crocodile in a post-apocalyptic wasteland.

NCSoft has granted a license to the private server that revived City of Heroes.

MapleStory developer Nexon is being hit with a sizable fine by the Korean Fair Trade Commission over what the body says are deceptive loot box practices.

Korean publisher Nexon have been fined 11.6 billion won - around $8.9 million - for secretly altering the drop rates of coveted items in free-to-play MMO gacha game MapleStory. The fine, issued by the Korea Fair Trade Commission, is the largest penalty ever doled out for violation of South Korea's Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce.

The developer behind Korean MMO MapleStory has been fined just under $9 million for violating South Korea's Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce.

Korean games giant Nexon has been fined ₩11.6 billion ($8.9 million) by the country's Fair Trade Commission following allegations of misleading players of the MMO MapleStory.

Nexon has to pay Korean officials for misleading players over lootboxes, according to a new report. The company ran into trouble with antitrust regulators in South Korea that found them guilty of violating the Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce Act.

A report from the Korean Economic Daily says Nexon has been slapped with a fine of ₩11.6 billion ($8.85 million) by Korea's Fair Trade Commission for changing the drop rates of items in MapleStory and Bubble Fighter «multiple times» between the years 2010 and 2021, without telling anyone that the changes had been made.

Definitely-not-an-indie-game Dave the Diver has reeled in an impressive sales milestone, just six months after the mix of fishing sim, restaurant management game and slice-of-life RPG exited Early Access.

Lost Ark ended the year with two major updates in December, and the team has announced initial details and the release date for the January update.

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