Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Gets Accessible PC Requirements; NVIDIA DLSS 4, AMD FSR 4 and Intel XeSS 2 Confirmed

Nixxes Software has just shared the full PC system requirements for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach . Powered by the Decima Engine just like its predecessor (and the Horizon Zero Dawn/Forbidden West games), the game appears to have reasonable specs. Nixxes has also introduced a Portable preset that will be aimed at handheld gaming devices, such as the Steam Deck and the ASUS ROG Ally.

Category Minimum Medium High (Recommended) Very High
Graphics Preset LowMediumHighVery High
Avg Performance 1080p @ 3

ARC Raiders Shrouded Sky Update is Here, Adds a Whirlwind of Changes With New ARC Threats, Map Changes, and an Actual Hurricane

Embark Studio's new Shrouded Sky update for ARC Raiders isn't a major expansion or anything, but it almost feels close to that kind of update, because it includes more than a few significant changes. A slew of weapons have been given nerfs to try and better balance PvP play, an element of progression that wasn't benefiting half of the player base is now gone, there are two new ARC threats to take down, and that's before getting to the fact that there's a whole


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AMD Risks a Hefty 20% of Its Company To Enter Into ‘Mega’ AI Deals, With the Latest Venture Tied to a Meta Agreement for Next-Gen Infrastructure

AMD has signed a major agreement with Meta, which involves the deployment of customized infrastructure that could be worth 'hundreds of billions'.

The race for next-gen AI infrastructure is more competitive than ever, with manufacturers like AMD/NVIDIA rushing to enter exclusive partnerships to secure customer capacity for their upcoming product lineups. A few days ago, we reported on NVIDIA's agreement with Meta for Vera Rubin AI racks, and the headline then was that Team Green snagged one of AMD's biggest customers. However,


Singularity Computers Launches PSU Penta-Node That Let’s You Control Up To Five PSUs Simultaneously

The new PSU hub will be convenient for enthusiasts and modders who want fine-grained control over multiple PSUs without complex wiring.

As far as we can check, there are only Dual-PSU adapters that allow two PSUs to power a single system. However, the latest PSU hub by Singularity Computers is probably the first one to add more than two power supply units to a single system. This Australian cooler maker has introduced a PSU hub called "Penta-Node" that allows connecting multiple power supply units to the main


PlayStation 5 Pro PSSR Patent Details Real-Time AI Precision Adjustment To Prevent Frame Rate Drops

While it left something to be desired at launch, the PlayStation 5 Pro PSSR upscaler is still very notable tech as it is the first AI-powered upscaler to be available on a home console. In the months since the system's release, the upscaler has been consistently improved to deliver better image quality, and a future version could introduce some significant changes that would prevent frame rate drops in essentially every game.

As spotted by , Sony Interactive Entertainment filed a on February 4 detailing some new features that could be part


Apple’s ‘Make In America’ Push Gains Steam, With Server Production Now Hitting 10 Units Per Hour, As CIA Warns Of A 2027 Taiwan Attack

Apple is very clearly ramping up its US-based manufacturing footprint, as evidenced by its soaring server production capacity at its Houston plant, coupled with plans to relocate the manufacturing of Mac mini devices to that same Texas-based facility.

These moves not only serve to broadcast Apple's commitment to the pledges that it gave to the Trump administration in the past few months to win tariff-related reprieve, but also now form the bedrock of a dedicated risk-mitigating strategy for tail-end geopolitical shocks, including a


Galaxy S26 Ultra Isn’t Just Sticking To The Same 5,000mAh Battery As The Galaxy S25 Ultra, But It’s Downgrading It In A Way That Will Compromise Its Longevity

Leaked marketing materials revealed that the Galaxy S26 Ultra isn’t going to increase the battery capacity compared to the Galaxy S25 Ultra and will stick to the same 5,000mAh limit that it has had for the past six years. Even though a tipster claims that the runtimes will be better with Samsung’s upcoming flagship , EU labels reveal charge cycles have been substantially reduced, meaning that your Galaxy S26 Ultra cannot hold the same runtime after a couple of years.

For those


Microsoft Is Allegedly Considering Adding WoW/Minecraft Realms/Fallout 1st/ESO Plus to Game Pass Ultimate

Exactly two weeks ago, The Verge's Tom Warren revealed that sources inside Microsoft pointed to an early plan to potentially add more third-party services to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate , in a bid to make it more appealing. After the shocking price increase to $30 that went live on October 1, 2025 , many Xbox gamers feel it isn't worth it anymore, even with the inclusion of Fortnite Crew and Ubisoft+ Classics , hence why Microsoft might be looking to add value.

Interestingly


Thermal Grizzly Wireview Melted As User Ignored Warning On His Shunt Modded ROG Astral RTX 5090

What's the point of using the Wireview if you are going to ignore the warning? Well, the user just found that his device connector got melted.

Shunt-modding is a risky business, and in the case of RTX 5090, it increases the risk of connector melting immensely. We have been seeing users overclocking to extremes by shunt-modding their GPUs and flashing with BIOSes that aren't meant for the regular RTX 5090 edition. While ROG Astral RTX 5090


The Apple Color That Keeps On Giving: iPhone 17 Pro Max Sales Surge Past 10 Million Units In China

The proverbial stars seem to have aligned with a perfect symmetry for Apple in China, where the iPhone 17 Pro Max has hit a home run on the back of a compelling design refresh, coupled with a color option that literally exudes luxury.

We recently noted that a quirky reason why Apple's iPhone 17 Pro Max was doing so well in China lately had a lot to do with its ' Cosmic Orange ' color, which is the signature color of the French luxury brand Hermès, prompting many Chinese