MenuHomeNewsHardwareGamingMobileFinanceDealsReviewsHow ToWccftechDealsWant The Latest-Generation Gaming PC Hardware At A Not So Outrageous Price? The Andromeda Insights Galaxy Gaming PC Offers An RX 9070 XT & Ryzen 7 9800X3D For $2,099.99 On AmazonOmar Sohail Apr 3, 2025 at 06:35am EDTThe price of AMDs Ryzen 7 9800X3D has stabilized a few months after it launched, and it will not be difficult for you to get a hold of a unit for $479.99 on Amazon. Unfortunately, the Radeon RX 9070 XT graphics card is another story, but that is the case with every new release of GPUs, as these are never available at their MSRP. Even if you search the online retailer at this time, the most affordable variant you can get at this time is the XFX Mercury AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT, which is available for $959.99, and that too, if you become a Prime member.If you do not want to jump around these incessant loopholes, the best way to overcome these problems is to purchase a gaming PC. Now, a couple of years ago, we would have been strongly against this suggestion, as it would have been far more affordable to build this machine with parts that were purchased separately, but we are living in different times where GPUs will almost always be sold at outrageous prices. Fortunately, the Andromeda Insights Galaxy gaming PC does not have to give you those headaches because at $2,099.99 on Amazon, it is not a cheap purchase, but it does not go insanely overboard either.For this price, you not only get a combination of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D but you can also drive the Radeon RX 9070 XT daily, which sports a whopping 16GB of GDDR6 VRAM. Complementing the rest of the specifications are 32GB of DDR5 RAM operating at 6,000MHz, a 2TB PCIe NVMe Gen 4 SSD, a B650 motherboard that supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and an 850W power supply. The operating system is Windows 11 Home, and for after-sales support, Andromeda Insights states that buyers will receive a lifetime labor warranty and a lifetime service warranty. However, it is important that you read the finer details.Do keep in mind that computer hardware is not quite as affordable as it was a few years ago, so you need to have realistic expectations of your budget if you want to immerse yourself in fluid, high-resolution gaming sessions. A budget of $2,099.99 is not something that the everyday consumer can entertain, but it still provides some middle ground considering the other options you have at this time.Get the Andromeda Insights Galaxy gaming PC from Amazon- $2,099.99Get the Ryzen 7 9800X3D from Amazon- $479.99Explore AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU options hereSee what else Amazon has discounted todayDeal of the DaySubscribe to get an everyday digest of the latest technology news in your inboxFollow us onTopicsSectionsCompanySome posts on wccftech.com may contain affiliate links. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLCAssociates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earnadvertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com 2025 WCCF TECH INC. 700 - 401 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada

It's time for the first analyst reactions to the Nintendo Switch 2 announcements, starting with the higher-than-expected pricing for both the console itself and its games. According to MIDiA Research's Rhys Elliott, whom we often interviewed exclusively on Wccftech, the console is poised to become a smash hit even at the $450 price.The Nintendo Switch 2 is slightly more expensive than many of us analysts thought, but $450 is still within the $400-500 price range I expected. While I still reckon $400 is the sweet spot, and we'll see a cheaper SKU eventually, $450 is still affordable and in line with other consoles and the Steam Deck.Unlike other manufacturers, Nintendo relies almost solely on its console and console software business, so loss-leading pricing simply wasnt in the cards. At $450, the Switch 2 is still cheap enough for mass-market adoption, and given the stacked and diverse software lineup, I believe it will sell well among core gamers, casuals, families, and more.Perhaps an even tougher pill to swallow for consumers is the increase in Nintendo Switch 2 game prices, chiefly Mario Kart World, which will cost $80 (90 in Europe) if you buy a physical copy. According to Elliott, the rationale is mainly to drive users to purchase digital instead, since Nintendo's split is currently around fifty-fifty (whereas the other consoles made by Microsoft and Sony already skew much more toward digital sales).While the orange mans tariffs and Nintendo wanting to increase ARPPU factor into the reasoning behind Nintendo charging $80 for Mario Kart World, I think theres more at play. Nintendo also wants to nudge consumers to buy games digitally. The lower prices for digital games versus boxed (true for Donkey Kong and Mario Kart) point to this. Another factor is last weeks announcement of the Digital Game Card, which lets players lend games to their Switch Online Family Plan members.A little bit of context here: PlayStation and Xbox have already pushed their platforms to become digital-first, driven by strategies like multi-game subscriptions, digital-only consoles, free-to-plays rise, and platform holders pushing consumers to digital versions via perks (like extra cosmetics and the ability to pre-load a game so its instantly ready to play at launch). So PlayStation and especially Xbox are very digital-first. But Nintendo is different, more 50-50. For consumers, a unique value proposition of physical games is the preowned and rental markets. But Nintendos reliance on physical impacts its bottom line, hence the nudging. Nintendo does not gain revenues from physical renting and resales. After all, a copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe could be sold on the reseller market 100 times or rented 100 times, but Nintendo would only capture revenues from that first sale. A digital-only market means more revenue and price control for Nintendo. Long story short, Nintendos use of framing (sticker shock for physical) is actually pushing people to digital, which benefits Nintendo.Are you planning to pre-order a Nintendo Switch 2 when pre-orders open on April 9? Vote in the poll below and let us know your take on the reveal in the comments section.Are you going to buy the Nintendo Switch 2?Deal of the Day

After a brutal year for the video game industry, 2025 is looking brighter and much busier if only because Rockstar Games plans to release Grand Theft Auto 6 in 2025, and Nintendo promises to deliver the Switch 2 and a bunch of new games to launch with it.Those arent the only highly anticipated sequels coming in 2025. Video game fans can also expect Ghost of Yotei, Elden Ring Nightreign, Death Stranding 2, Doom: The Dark Ages, Borderlands 4, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Monster Hunter Wilds, Pokmon Legends: Z-A, and Slay the Spire 2. Beyond sequels, there are some other big bets on the calendar for 2025, like Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, Judas, Riots fighting game 2XKO, and South of Midnight. Suffice it to say, its currently looking like a big year for new video game releases.Game release dates are always in flux, though, so Polygons guide to the new video games coming in 2025 will be regularly updated with new titles, release dates, and (inevitable) delays.New video game releases for 2025JanuaryDynasty Warriors: Origins Image: Omega Force/Koei TecmoYs Memoire: The Oath in Felghana (PS4, PS5, Switch) Jan. 7Freedom Wars Remastered (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch) Jan. 10Hyper Light Breaker Early Access (PC) Jan. 13Aloft (PC) Jan. 15Blade Chimera (PC, Switch) Jan. 16Donkey Kong Country Returns HD (Switch) Jan. 16Dynasty Warriors: Origins (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) Jan. 17Tales of Graces f Remastered (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X) Jan. 17Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the mist (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X) Jan. 22Guilty Gear Strive (Switch) Jan. 23Ninja Gaiden 2 Black (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) Jan. 23Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X) Jan. 23Synduality: Echo of Ada (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) Jan. 23Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth (PC) Jan. 25Carmen Sandiego (Android, iOS) Jan. 28Eternal Strands (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) Jan. 28Marvels Spider-Man 2 (PC) Jan. 30Sniper Elite: Resistance (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X) Jan. 30Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (PC, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X) Jan. 31FebruaryMonster Hunter: Wilds Image: CapcomKingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) Feb. 4Rift of the NecroDancer (PC) Feb. 5Civilization 7 (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X) Feb. 11Urban Myth Dissolution Center (PC, Switch) Feb. 12Warriors: Abyss (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) Feb. 12Warriors: Abyss (Switch) Feb. 13The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak 2 (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch) Feb. 14Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X) Feb. 14Avowed (PC, Xbox Series X) Feb. 18Lost Records: Bloom & Rage Tape 1 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) Feb. 18Ninja Five-O (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch) Feb. 25Glover (PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X) Feb. 27Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X) Feb. 28Monster Hunter Wilds (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) Feb. 28MarchAssassins Creed Shadows Image: Ubisoft Quebec/UbisoftCarmen Sandiego (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X) March 4Two Point Museum (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) March 4FragPunk (PC, Xbox Series X) March 6Slime Heroes (PC, Xbox Series X) March 6Sorry Were Closed (PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X) March 6Split Fiction (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) March 6Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars (PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox One) March 6Rise of the Ronin (PC) March 10Wanderstop (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) March 11Out of the Park Baseball 26 (PC) March 14WWE 2K25 (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X) March 1433 Immortals Early Access (PC, Xbox Series X) March 18Lost Records: Bloom & Rage Tape 2 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) March 18MLB The Show 25 (PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X) March 18Assassins Creed Shadows (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) March 20Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition (Switch) March 20Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X) March 21Bleach Rebirth of Souls (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X) March 21Breakout Beyond (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X) March 25JDM: Japanese Drift Master (PC) March 26AI Limit (PC, PS5) March 27Atomfall (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X) March 27Disney Villains Cursed Caf (PC, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X) March 27Karma: The Dark World (PC, PS5) March 27SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered (Android, iOS, PC, PS4, PS5, Switch) March 27The First Berzerker: Khazan (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) March 27inZOI (PC) March 28Post Trauma (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) March 31Killing Floor 3 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) TBAAprilSouth of Midnight Image: Compulsion Games/Xbox Game StudiosThe Last of Us Part 2 Remastered (PC) April 3Sand Early Access (PC) April 3South of Midnight (PC, Xbox Series X) April 8Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days Early Access (PC) April 9Monster Energy Supercross 25 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) April 10Star Overdrive (Switch) April 10Lushfoil Photography Sim (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) April 15Bionic Bay (PC, PS5) April 17Koira (PC, PS5) April 17Mandragora (PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One) April 17Neighbors: Suburban Warfare Early Access (PC) April 17Once Upon A Puppet (PC, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X) April 23Sunderfolk (PC, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X) April 23Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) April 24Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X) April 24Tempest Rising (PC) April 24The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy (PC, Switch) April 24Days Gone Remastered (PS5) April 25The Remake of the End of the Greatest RPG of All Time (PC) April 25Forza Horizon 5 (PS5) April 29Skin Deep (PC) April 30Ratatan (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X) TBAMayElden Ring Nightreign Image: FromSoftware/Bandai NamcoHigh on Life (Switch) May 6Metal Eden (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) May 6Revenge of the Savage Planet (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X) May 8The Midnight Walk (PC, PS5, PSVR 2) May 8The Precinct (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) May 13Doom: The Dark Ages (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) May 15Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One) May 16Dune: Awakening (PC) May 20Roadcraft (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) May 20Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X) May 21Blades of Fire (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) May 22Onimusha 2: Samurais Destiny (PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One) May 23to a T (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) May 28Elden Ring Nightreign (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X) May 30Lost Soul Aside (PC, PS5) May 30JuneMario Kart World Image: NintendoArcade Archives 2 Ridge Racer (Switch 2) June 5Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster (Switch 2) June 5Civilization 7 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Switch 2) June 5Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition (Switch 2) June 5Deltarune (Switch 2) June 5Fast Fusion (Switch 2) June 5Fortnite (Switch 2) June 5Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess (Switch 2) June 5Hitman World of Assassination Signature Edition (Switch 2) June 5Hogwarts Legacy (Switch 2) June 5Mario Kart World (Switch 2) June 5Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour (Switch 2) June 5Nobunagas Ambition: Awakening Complete Edition (Switch 2) June 5Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S (Switch 2) June 5Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Switch 2) June 5Street Fighter 6 (Switch 2) June 5Survival Kids (Switch 2) June 5Split Fiction (Switch 2) June 5The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Switch 2) June 5The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Switch 2) June 5Yakuza 0 Directors Cut (Switch 2) June 5Five Nights At Freddys: Secret of the Mimic (PC, PS5, PSVR2) June 13Tron: Catalyst (PC, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X) June 17Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox Series X) June 19Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (PS5) June 26System Shock 2 25th Anniversary Remaster (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X) June 26Tamagotchi Plaza (Switch) June 27Broken Arrow (PC) TBAStellar Blade (PC) TBAJulyDonkey Kong Bananza Image: NintendoPatapon 1+2: Replay (PC, PS5, Switch) July 11Tony Hawks Pro Skater 3 and 4 (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox One, Xbox Series X) July 11Donkey Kong Bananza (Switch 2) July 17The Wandering Village (Switch) July 17Shadow Labyrinth (PC, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X) July 18Super Mario Party Jamboree Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV (Switch 2) July 24No Sleep For Kaname Date From AI: The Somnium Files (PC, Switch, Switch 2) July 25Wild Hearts S (Switch 2) July 25Tales of the Shire (PC, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X) July 29AugustMetal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Image: KonamiGradius Origins (PC, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X) Aug. 7Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar (PC, Switch) Aug. 27Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) Aug. 28Kirby and the Forgotten Land Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World (Switch 2) Aug. 28Shinobi: Art of Vengeance (PC, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X) Aug. 29SeptemberHell is Us (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) Sept. 4Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion (PC, PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series X) Sept. 5Terminator 2D: No Fate (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X) Sept. 5Borderlands 4 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) Sept. 23OctoberDirective 8020 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) Oct. 2Double Dragon Revive (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X) Oct. 232025 video games with no release dateGrand Theft Auto 6 Image: Rockstar Games2XKO (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X)Absolum (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch)Anno 117: Pax Romana (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X)ARC Raiders (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X)ArcheAge Chronicles (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X)Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch)Baby Steps (PC, PS5)Ballad of Antara (Android, iOS, PC, PS5)Battle Vision Network (Android, iOS, PC)Big Walk (PC)Borderlands 4 (Switch 2)Cairn (PC, consoles TBA)Cronos: The New Dawn (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X)Crimson Desert (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X)Cuffbust (PC)Deltarune: Chapter 3 & 4 (PC, PS4, Switch)Demonschool (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X)Digimon Story Time Stranger (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X)Dispatch (PC, consoles TBA)Drag x Drive (Switch 2)Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D (PC, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X)Dreams of Another (PS5, PSVR2)Dying Light: The Beast (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) summer 2025Edens Zero (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X)Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition (Switch 2)Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X)Everybodys Golf: Hot Shots (PC, PS5, Switch)Exoborne (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X)Faraway (PC)FBC: Firebreak (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) summer 2025Forestrike (PC, Switch)Ghost of Yotei (PS5)Grand Theft Auto 6 (PS5, Xbox Series X) fall 2025GreedFall 2: The Dying World (PS5, Xbox Series X)Hades 2 (Switch, Switch 2)Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era (PC) Q2 2025Hollow Knight: Silksong (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox One, Xbox Series X)Hunter Hunter: Nen Impact (PC, PS5, Switch)Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment (Switch 2)I Hate This Place (PC)I, Robot (PC, PS4, PS5, Swich, Xbox One Xbox Series X) spring 2025Instinction (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X)Judas (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X)Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link (Android, iOS)Kingmakers (PC) Q2 2025Kirby Air Riders (Switch 2)Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess (Switch 2)Little Nightmares 3 (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X)Lost Hellden (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X)Lost Rift Early Access (PC)Lous Lagoon (PC, PS5, Switch)Lunar Remastered Collection (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X)Mafia: The Old Country (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X)Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X)Marvel Cosmic Invasion (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox Series X)Mecha Break (PC, Xbox Series X)Menace (PC) Q3 2025Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (Switch)Mewgenics (PC)MIO: Memories in Orbit (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X)Mistfall Hunter (PC, Xbox Series X)Mixtape (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X)Monaco 2 (PC)Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X)Mouse: PI for Hire (PC, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X)Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X)Ninja Gaiden 4 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) fall 2025Nitro Gen Omega (PC)Nivalis (PC)No Rest for the Wicked (PS5, Xbox Series X)One Piece Pirate Warriors (PS5, Xbox Series X)Painkiller (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) fall 2025Paralives (PC)Pathologic 3 (PC)Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch)Pioner (PC)Pokmon Legends Z-A (Switch) late 2025Pony Island 2: Panda Circus (PC)Possessor(s) (PC)Professor Layton and the New World of Steam (Switch, Switch 2)R-Type Tactics I II Cosmos (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X)Reanimal (PC, PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series X)Rematch (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X)Replaced (PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X)RoboCop: Rogue City - Unfinished Business (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) summer 2025Rockbeasts (PC, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X)Rusty Rabbit (PC, PS5, Switch)Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch)Slay the Spire 2 (PC)Sleight of Hand (PC, Xbox Series X)Solarpunk (PC)Splitgate 2 (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X)Star Wars Outlaws (Switch 2)Subnautica 2 Early Access (PC, Xbox Series X)Terminator: Survivors (PC)The Alters (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X)The Eternal Life of Goldman (PC, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X)The Legend of Baboo (PC, Xbox Series X)The Lonesome Guild (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) fall 2025The Outer Worlds 2 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X)The Sinking City 2 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X)The Wolf Among Us 2 (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X)Time Flies (PC, PS5, Switch)Tiny Lands 2 (PC)Usual June (PC)Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) first half of 2025Wheel World (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) summer 2025Wildgate (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X)Winter Burrow (PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X)Witchbrook (PC, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox Series X) winter 2025Wuchang: Fallen Feathers (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X)See More:

A public poll to determine the most influential video game of all time, held by the U.K. screen arts academy BAFTA, has returned an extremely surprising (if not totally unworthy) result: Shenmue, Yu Suzukis wildly ambitious 1999 Sega Dreamcast game about one young mans search for justice (and capsule toys).Shenmue beat more routinely canonized classics like Doom, Super Mario Bros., Half-Life, and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time to claim the title. Those four games made up the rest of the top five. Minecraft came in sixth place, Tetris in 11th, Final Fantasy 7 in 17th, and Grand Theft Auto 3 placed a lowly 19th.Theres evidence that BAFTAs poll was subject to some brigading among passionate game fans; Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, a (by all accounts very good) role-playing game that has barely been out for two months, came in 7th place, just ahead of Super Mario 64. Still, theres no disputing the worthiness of most of the games in BAFTAs top 21, even if the order is a little idiosyncratic.Shenmue was a passion project for the Sega producer Suzuki, the creator of Out Run and Virtua Fighter. The most expensive game ever made at the time, its a boldly realistic take on the humdrum daily life of Ryo Hazuki, a teenage martial artist out to avenge his fathers murder in the 1980s. It features incredibly detailed environments, a day-and-night system, NPCs who obey their own schedules, dozens of minigames and quite a lot of just waiting around.Shenmue was certainly ahead of its time, although its debatable how influential it has been on other games certainly in comparison to something like GTA 3. Conceived as a multi-part epic, it was a commercial failure, and though Shenmue 2 came out in 2001, it would be 18 years before Suzuki got to continue his story in the crowd-funded Shenmue 3.Responding to the accolade in a statement, Suzuki said, I am deeply honoured and grateful that Shenmue has been selected as the Most Influential Video Game of All Time. At its inception, we set out to explore the question, How real can a game become?, aiming to portray a world and story unprecedented in scale and detail. This distinction serves as a powerful reminder that the challenge we embraced continues to resonate with and inspire so many people even today. It is truly the greatest of encouragement.Above all, we would like to express our heartfelt thanks to the fans around the world who have continued to love and support Shenmue. Your passion and encouragement have guided this journey every step of the way. And the story is not over yet, there is more to come! Thank you very much!BAFTAs poll was conducted as a prelude to the BAFTA Games Awards, which take place next week on April 8. In a similar poll last year, the public selected Tomb Raiders Lara Croft as the most iconic video games character of all time, ahead of Mario, Sonic, and Hitmans Agent 47.Heres the full ranking of the top 21 most influential video games of all time, according to BAFTAs poll:ShenmueDoom (1993)Super Mario Bros.Half-LifeThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of TimeMinecraftKingdom Come: Deliverance 2Super Mario 64Half-Life 2The SimsTetrisTomb RaiderPongMetal Gear SolidWorld of WarcraftBaldurs Gate 3Final Fantasy 7Dark SoulsGrand Theft Auto 3The Elder Scrolls 5: SkyrimGrand Theft AutoSee More:

ScoopyMemberJun 12, 2024600ONLY ANNOUNCED FOR SWITCH 2View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLM1750OAjcLast edited by a moderator: Yesterday at 4:07 PM AcidoteMemberOct 26, 20175,711I can't believe a 3DS game remaster is going to be my launch date game.But it is.mrmickfranThe FallenOct 27, 201732,563GongagaYESSSSGyoruMemberOct 27, 20171,984- YouTubeEnjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.www.youtube.comRingabel my belovedSoulflarzMemberOct 25, 20173,624about. fucking. time.so happy it didnt leak.crimmy88MemberAug 7, 2023652The first 5 secs made me think that was princess garnet ngl lmaothe magical kitsuneMemberOct 27, 20175,082Well... it's not Bravely Default 3 but I will probably get it anyway (assuming no Switch 2 exclusivity). Maybe it opens up the way to Bravely Third.RutgerMemberOct 25, 201713,377Nice, glad to see it no longer stuck on 3DS.Blade30MemberOct 26, 20175,744NGL that opening almost looked like it was FF9 for a second.ChaserjoeyKeeper of the White MateriaMemberOct 27, 20179,702Surprised it's just the first game but really happy it's living on beyond 3DS DrHercouetMemberMay 25, 20181,781Francecrimmy88 said:The first 5 secs made me think that was princess garnet ngl lmaoClick to expand...Click to shrink...Oh, I am SO crossed.ConflictResolverMemberJan 1, 20243,834MidgarTime to finally get into Bravely Default (for real this time).cw_sasukeMemberOct 27, 201729,318Blade30 said:NGL that opening almost looked like it was FF9 for a second.Click to expand...Click to shrink...Thought the same lol.CruxistAvengerOct 27, 20174,649Happy for everyone who gets to play this for the first time without the messiest graphics of all time.Seriously, play this game!BebpoMemberFeb 4, 20185,618Cruxist said:Happy for everyone who gets to play this for the first time without the messiest graphics of all time.Seriously, play this game!Click to expand...Click to shrink...Graphics still looked terrible. 3DS emulator visuals in 2025.Still BD1 is awesome.JawmuncherCrisis DinoModeratorOct 25, 201743,936Ibis IslandBought EasyGyoruMemberOct 27, 20171,984edit: wrong threadBob WhiteMemberOct 27, 20174,268Flying Fairy, you say? :pmrtanookiMemberMay 9, 2024638I was really hoping for a remake of this instead of a simple remaster.B.K.MemberOct 31, 201718,371I don't think I could ever play through Bravely Default again. The second half of the game is miserable to play through. I don't know if I've ever seen a game that falls apart so badly in the second half. ZippedpinheadFallen GuardianMemberOct 25, 201711,609Just remember you have to be brave and default!Seriously though, When I buy my Switch 2 I'm getting this.SoulflarzMemberOct 25, 20173,624B.K. said:I don't think I could ever play through Bravely Default again. The second half of the game is miserable to play through. I don't know if I've ever seen a game that falls apart so badly in the second half.Click to expand...Click to shrink...It's like 4 hours of the game total, I literally did it between lunch and dinnerZippedpinheadFallen GuardianMemberOct 25, 201711,609B.K. said:I don't think I could ever play through Bravely Default again. The second half of the game is miserable to play through. I don't know if I've ever seen a game that falls apart so badly in the second half.Click to expand...Click to shrink...That section of the game is only as long or as short as you want it to be. I think I did everything I wanted to in about 30 minutes.Be Brave and default!MiveyMemberOct 25, 201720,254B.K. said:I don't think I could ever play through Bravely Default again. The second half of the game is miserable to play through. I don't know if I've ever seen a game that falls apart so badly in the second half.Click to expand...Click to shrink...Hmm, what part do you refer to? I don't recall having problems with any part of the game.,ShepherdMemberOct 25, 20171,059Im currently playing BD2 right now and this has to be the best RPG series around atm. Bring it on.MickagauMemberDec 11, 20182,382FranceConfused by this, it will come to switch 1 too right ?It seems super not demanding on a technical level, surprised SE chose to unveil it for the S2 direct and not the S1 one.diakyuMemberDec 15, 201818,654I had a passing thought that this should be brought over as it was stuck in the 3DS so this is great to see. Def getting when I get my switch 2YuSuzzuneMemberNov 21, 20185,586ItalyHope for a Steam port since we only got 2.B.K.MemberOct 31, 201718,371Mivey said:Hmm, what part do you refer to? I don't recall having problems with any part of the game.,Click to expand...Click to shrink...The second half of the game where you go to the alternate worlds and kill the same bosses a dozen different times. It's so tedious and boring. It completely ruins the game.ZippedpinheadFallen GuardianMemberOct 25, 201711,609B.K. said:The second half of the game where you go to the alternate worlds and kill the same bosses a dozen different times. It's so tedious and boring. It completely ruins the game.Click to expand...Click to shrink...but... you don't have to do that at all, the only thing you have to do is the crystals in each world. like I said, about 30 minutes MiveyMemberOct 25, 201720,254B.K. said:The second half of the game where you go to the alternate worlds and kill the same bosses a dozen different times. It's so tedious and boring. It completely ruins the game.Click to expand...Click to shrink...I think I only did that maybe once, and then I clocked that you only need to do the crystals. I think the game even points this out to you, if you do repeat things, but I might be imagining that. AlexFlame116Prophet of Truth - One Winged SlayerMemberNov 17, 201724,041UtahNooo they are using the JP subtitle for Bravely Default.The USA title is so much better especially when the easter egg happens.TheLetdownMemberOct 25, 20172,872YuSuzzune said:Hope for a Steam port since we only got 2.Click to expand...Click to shrink...Same, this is begging for the Steam Deck. I missed this game the first time around but it always stuck out to me, due to how well regarded it was. I've avoided playing the sequel just in case, so this would be a great kickstart to grabbing both of them.DelaneyMemberOct 25, 20173,765Soulflarz said:about. fucking. time.so happy it didnt leak.Click to expand...Click to shrink...Also surprised that not much people hinted at this, as it's been done for some time.penguindrumMemberFeb 10, 2019876Yeah I been wanting this bad.jungiusMemberSep 5, 20213,316this is a bad game from chapter 6 onward and if square enix only upscale and didn't fix the structure of the game this will stay niche and doomed forever.crazilloMemberApr 5, 20189,764It's great to see these 3DS gems get ported to modern hardware.mute Legend MemberOct 25, 201728,807Seems like something that should have happened a while agoKouriozanMemberOct 25, 201724,058Hope this has some good new content like a new job or two, I really liked the game so if it's 49 I'll get it day one.FaiyazMemberNov 30, 20176,324BangladeshExcellent, but what about Bravely Second :( NevermelticeOne Winged SlayerMemberFeb 10, 20191,657AlexFlame116 said:Nooo they are using the JP subtitle for Bravely Default.The USA title is so much better especially when the easter egg happens.Click to expand...Click to shrink...It works the same though idgi lol Flying Fairy.VertpinMemberOct 27, 20176,623oh my god I CANNOT WAIT DUDEmrmickfranThe FallenOct 27, 201732,563GongagaI hope BD2 gets a Switch 2 upgrade because it is roughMZZMemberNov 2, 20175,344Will finally finish this game maybe? Hope its coming out on other platforms too though.SoulflarzMemberOct 25, 20173,624Delaney said:Also surprised that not much people hinted at this, as it's been done for some time.Click to expand...Click to shrink...The real real secret that no one talks about - an unnamned dev studio had the contract 7 years ago and never actually finished it. It's wild we never got a BD port.BK0XShinra EmployeeMemberOct 28, 2017898Not sure how some of the 3DS features will transfer to the new version, but I'm getting it day one anyway! Loved it then, and I'm sure I'll love it now.DoguiMemberOct 28, 201710,579BrazilCurious if they will keep the second half as is.BasilZeroMemberOct 25, 201739,424OmniAcidote said:I can't believe a 3DS game remaster is going to be my launch date game.But it is.Click to expand...Click to shrink...same!!!Man GodMemberOct 25, 201739,997The GOAT.ap_2MemberJan 23, 20211,659This is the best one in the series so I'm modestly interested.

Roblox is launching a rewarded video ads product that will be available through a new programmatic partnership with Googles advertising solutions, as well as a direct buy option.Per the gaming platform, rewarded video ads enable users to opt in and watch up to 30-second full-screen video ads within immersive Roblox games and experiences. In return, users receive in-game benefits from the creators of these games and experiences, also known as the ad publishers.According to Roblox, early tests show an average completion on rewarded video ads of more than 80%, with select experiences seeing completion rates over 90% as users saw the value in rewards, such as power-ups or in-game currency, and considered these ads additive to their overall experience.Related StoriesRoblox boasted85.3 milliondaily active users (DAUs) at the conclusion of 2024. The company says tens of millions of those users are in the Gen Z demographic, the main target for the rewarded video ad content.Popular on VarietyAdvertisers that use Googles media buying tools will be able to measure performance of their rewarded video and other immersive ads on Roblox. Third-party measurement companies also working with Roblox on its new video product include DoubleVerify, IAS, Cint, Kantar and Nielsen ONE Ads.This new format is a win-win-win for brands, creators, and users, and weve been excited by the early results of our tests which have proven this out, Roblox vice president of global brand partnerships and advertising Stephanie Latham said. Our partnership with Google makes it very easy to buy these engaging ads and reach key audiences at scale. We are continuing to remove barriers for brands and agencies that are quickly realizing the massive potential of immersive gaming platforms like Roblox where Gen Z are increasingly spending their time.

South Korean company Hybe Interactive Media (IM) has received a new investment of approximately $21 million (30 billion in won) for its young gaming business.Hybe IM cites its potential to expand as a game business through using parent company Hybes K-pop artist IPs, as well as anticipation for its games Architect: Land of Exile and Arkheron, as key drivers for the new investment. The company says funds will be primarily used for marketing, operations and localization strategies for the launch and live service of Hybe games.This latest round of funding for the Hybe-owned entity comes on the heels of a roughly $80 million strategic investment Hybe IM received in August 2024. In total, Hybe IM has now raised approximately $100 million from backers including IMM Investment, Shinhan Venture Investment and Daesung Private Equity.Related StoriesSince launching in 2021, Hybe IM has found success with its earliest titles like Rhythm Hive and BTS Island: In the SEOM, followed by a quickly growing lineup that includes publishing contracts for Macovills OZ Re:write and Flints ASTRA: Knights of Veda.Popular on VarietyPer the company, Hybe IM remains committed to building a sustainable gaming ecosystem, prioritizing the stable operation and growth of its titles through its global publishing expertise.This additional funding marks a pivotal moment in strengthening Hybe IMs global competitiveness in both game publishing and development, Hybe IM president Wooyong Chung said. We aim to evolve beyond IP-based gaming and become a next-generation publisher delivering compelling content to gamers worldwide.Hybe IM is one of Hybes multiple subsidiaries, including Big Hit Music, Belift Lab, Source Music, Pledis Entertainment, KOZ Entertainment and ADOR.

For all the hype surrounding the Switch 2, Nintendo has stirred controversy with its pricing for dedicated versions of titles like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Tears of the Kingdom, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, and Super Mario Party Jamboree. While current owners can upgrade to the Switch 2 Editions, Nintendo has confirmed at least one other avenue. Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers can get the upgrade packs for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom at no added cost. Once again, you must own the Switch 1 versions of each game, but as long as youre subscribed, their upgrades will remain playable on the Nintendo Switch 2. Another benefit for Expansion Pack subscribers is access to GameCube titles like The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, Soulcalibur 2 and F-Zero GX. These are exclusively playable on the Switch 2, with other titles like Luigis Mansion, Super Mario Sunshine, Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness, and Super Mario Strikers coming later.

The Tony Blair Institute (TBI) has released a report calling for the UK to lead in navigating the complex intersection of arts and AI.According to the report, titled Rebooting Copyright: How the UK Can Be a Global Leader in the Arts and AI, the global race for cultural and technological leadership is still up for grabs, and the UK has a golden opportunity to take the lead.The report emphasises that countries that embrace change and harness the power of artificial intelligence in creative ways will set the technical, aesthetic, and regulatory standards for others to follow.Highlighting that we are in the midst of another revolution in media and communication, the report notes that AI is disrupting how textual, visual, and auditive content is created, distributed, and experienced, much like the printing press, gramophone, and camera did before it.AI will usher in a new era of interactive and bespoke works, as well as a counter-revolution that celebrates everything that AI can never be, the report states.However, far from signalling the end of human creativity, the TBI suggests AI will open up new ways of being original.The AI revolutions impact isnt limited to the creative industries; its being felt across all areas of society. Scientists are using AI to accelerate discoveries, healthcare providers are employing it to analyse X-ray images, and emergency services utilise it to locate houses damaged by earthquakes.The report stresses that these cross-industry advancements are just the beginning, with future AI systems set to become increasingly capable, fuelled by advancements in computing power, data, model architectures, and access to talent.The UK government has expressed its ambition to be a global leader in AI through its AI Opportunities Action Plan, announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer on 13 January 2025. For its part, the TBI welcomes the UK governments ambition, stating that if properly designed and deployed, AI can make human lives healthier, safer, and more prosperous.However, the rapid spread of AI across sectors raises urgent policy questions, particularly concerning the data used for AI training. The application of UK copyright law to the training of AI models is currently contested, with the debate often framed as a zero-sum game between AI developers and rights holders. The TBI argues that this framing misrepresents the nature of the challenge and the opportunity before us.The report emphasises that bold policy solutions are needed to provide all parties with legal clarity and unlock investments that spur innovation, job creation, and economic growth.According to the TBI, AI presents opportunities for creatorsnoting its use in various fields from podcasts to filmmaking. The report draws parallels with past technological innovations such as the printing press and the internet which were initially met with resistance, but ultimately led to societal adaptation and human ingenuity prevailing.The TBI proposes that the solution lies not in clinging to outdated copyright laws but in allowing them to co-evolve with technological change to remain effective in the age of AI.The UK government has proposed a text and data mining exception with an opt-out option for rights holders. While the TBI views this as a good starting point for balancing stakeholder interests, it acknowledges the significant implementation and enforcement challenges that come with it, spanning legal, technical, and geopolitical dimensions.In the report, the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change assesses the merits of the UK governments proposal and outlines a holistic policy framework to make it work in practice.The report includes recommendations and examines novel forms of art that will emerge from AI. It also delves into the disagreement between rights holders and developers on copyright, the wider implications of copyright policy, and the serious hurdles the UKs text and data mining proposal faces.Furthermore, the Tony Blair Institute explores the challenges of governing an opt-out policy, implementation problems with opt-outs, making opt-outs useful and accessible, and tackling the diffusion problem. AI summaries and the problems they present regarding identity are also addressed, along with defensive tools as a partial solution and solving licensing problems.The report also seeks to clarify the standards on human creativity, address digital watermarking, and discuss the uncertainty around the impact of generative AI on the industry. It proposes establishing a Centre for AI and the Creative Industries and discusses the risk of judicial review, the benefits of a remuneration scheme, and the advantages of a targeted levy on ISPs to raise funding for the Centre.However, the report has faced strong criticism. Ed Newton-Rex, CEO of Fairly Trained, raised several concerns on Bluesky. These concerns include:The report repeats the misleading claim that existing UK copyright law is uncertain, which Newton-Rex asserts is not the case.The suggestion that an opt-out scheme would give rights holders more control over how their works are used is misleading. Newton-Rex argues that licensing is currently required by law, so moving to an opt-out system would actually decrease control, as some rights holders will inevitably miss the opt-out.The report likens machine learning (ML) training to human learning, a comparison that Newton-Rex finds shocking, given the vastly different scalability of the two.The reports claim that AI developers wont make long-term profits from training on peoples work is questioned, with Newton-Rex pointing to the significant funding raised by companies like OpenAI.Newton-Rex suggests the report uses strawman arguments, such as stating that generative AI may not replace all human paid activities.A key criticism is that the report omits data showing how generative AI replaces demand for human creative labour.Newton-Rex also criticises the reports proposed solutions, specifically the suggestion to set up an academic centre, which he notes no one has asked for.Furthermore, he highlights the proposal to tax every household in the UK to fund this academic centre, arguing that this would place the financial burden on consumers rather than the AI companies themselves, and the revenue wouldnt even go to creators.Adding to these criticisms, British novelist and author Jonathan Coe noted that the five co-authors of this report on copyright, AI, and the arts are all from the science and technology sectors. Not one artist or creator among them.While the report from Tony Blair Institute for Global Change supports the governments ambition to be an AI leader, it also raises critical policy questionsparticularly around copyright law and AI training data.(Photo by Jez Timms)See also: Amazon Nova Act: A step towards smarter, web-native AI agentsWant to learn more about AI and big data from industry leaders? Check out AI & Big Data Expo taking place in Amsterdam, California, and London. The comprehensive event is co-located with other leading events including Intelligent Automation Conference, BlockX, Digital Transformation Week, and Cyber Security & Cloud Expo.Explore other upcoming enterprise technology events and webinars powered by TechForge here.The post Tony Blair Institute AI copyright report sparks backlash appeared first on AI News.

Ant Group is relying on Chinese-made semiconductors to train artificial intelligence models to reduce costs and lessen dependence on restricted US technology, according to people familiar with the matter.The Alibaba-owned company has used chips from domestic suppliers, including those tied to its parent, Alibaba, and Huawei Technologies to train large language models using the Mixture of Experts (MoE) method. The results were reportedly comparable to those produced with Nvidias H800 chips, sources claim. While Ant continues to use Nvidia chips for some of its AI development, one sources said the company is turning increasingly to alternatives from AMD and Chinese chip-makers for its latest models.The development signals Ants deeper involvement in the growing AI race between Chinese and US tech firms, particularly as companies look for cost-effective ways to train models. The experimentation with domestic hardware reflects a broader effort among Chinese firms to work around export restrictions that block access to high-end chips like Nvidias H800, which, although not the most advanced, is still one of the more powerful GPUs available to Chinese organisations.Ant has published a research paper describing its work, stating that its models, in some tests, performed better than those developed by Meta. Bloomberg News, which initially reported the matter, has not verified the companys results independently. If the models perform as claimed, Ants efforts may represent a step forward in Chinas attempt to lower the cost of running AI applications and reduce the reliance on foreign hardware.MoE models divide tasks into smaller data sets handled by separate components, and have gained attention among AI researchers and data scientists. The technique has been used by Google and the Hangzhou-based startup, DeepSeek. The MoE concept is similar to having a team of specialists, each handling part of a task to make the process of producing models more efficient. Ant has declined to comment on its work with respect to its hardware sources.Training MoE models depends on high-performance GPUs which can be too expensive for smaller companies to acquire or use. Ants research focused on reducing that cost barrier. The papers title is suffixed with a clear objective: Scaling Models without premium GPUs. [our quotation marks]The direction taken by Ant and the use of MoE to reduce training costs contrast with Nvidias approach. CEO Officer Jensen Huang has said that demand for computing power will continue to grow, even with the introduction of more efficient models like DeepSeeks R1. His view is that companies will seek more powerful chips to drive revenue growth, rather than aiming to cut costs with cheaper alternatives. Nvidias strategy remains focused on building GPUs with more cores, transistors, and memory.According to the Ant Group paper, training one trillion tokens the basic units of data AI models use to learn cost about 6.35 million yuan (roughly $880,000) using conventional high-performance hardware. The companys optimised training method reduced that cost to around 5.1 million yuan by using lower-specification chips.Ant said it plans to apply its models produced in this way Ling-Plus and Ling-Lite to industrial AI use cases like healthcare and finance. Earlier this year, the company acquired Haodf.com, a Chinese online medical platform, to further Ants ambition to deploy AI-based solutions in healthcare. It also operates other AI services, including a virtual assistant app called Zhixiaobao and a financial advisory platform known as Maxiaocai.If you find one point of attack to beat the worlds best kung fu master, you can still say you beat them, which is why real-world application is important, said Robin Yu, chief technology officer of Beijing-based AI firm, Shengshang Tech.Ant has made its models open source. Ling-Lite has 16.8 billion parameters settings that help determine how a model functions while Ling-Plus has 290 billion. For comparison, estimates suggest closed-source GPT-4.5 has around 1.8 trillion parameters, according to MIT Technology Review.Despite progress, Ants paper noted that training models remains challenging. Small adjustments to hardware or model structure during model training sometimes resulted in unstable performance, including spikes in error rates.(Photo by Unsplash)See also: DeepSeek V3-0324 tops non-reasoning AI models in open-source firstWant to learn more about AI and big data from industry leaders? Check out AI & Big Data Expo taking place in Amsterdam, California, and London. The comprehensive event is co-located with other leading events including Intelligent Automation Conference, BlockX, Digital Transformation Week, and Cyber Security & Cloud Expo.Explore other upcoming enterprise technology events and webinars powered by TechForge here.

AI, Ghibli dan Erosi Makna Seni2 min readJust now--Tren AI mengubah gambar ala Ghibli itu memukau, seolah sihir digital yang mampu menyulap dengan sekejap mata. Memang sedap dipandang, mudah dilakukan dan cepat untuk dibagikan. Tapi, tidak ada nyawa di sana. Ghibli lebih dari sekadar gaya visual, melainkan jiwa, emosi dan dedikasi manusia. AI bisa jadi kuas ajaib, tapi orisinalitas tak tergantikan.Di sinilah pertanyaan besar muncul: apakah seni masih punya nilai ketika kreativitas manusia digantikan oleh algoritma?Dalam dunia seni, keindahan tidak hanya berasal dari hasil akhir, tetapi juga proses penciptaan itu sendiri. Menggambar ala Ghibli bukan sekadar meniru guratan kuas, melainkan menyelami filosofi yang mendasari setiap frame. Kesabaran, observasi, dan keterlibatan emosional yang mendalam. Hayao Miyazaki tidak hanya menggambar, ia menuturkan kehidupan lewat gambar-gambarnya.Seni sebagai Pengalaman, Bukan Produk InstanDalam teori budaya, seni bukan sekadar objek visual yang bisa direplikasi tanpa konteks. Pierre Bourdieu, seorang sosiolog Prancis, menekankan konsep habitus atau struktur sosial dan pengalaman yang membentuk pola pikir serta ekspresi seseorang. Dengan kata lain, seni adalah refleksi dari pengalaman hidup seniman.Miyazaki dan Studio Ghibli dikenal dengan esensi budaya Jepang dalam animasi mereka. Detail kecil dalam film-filmnya seperti cara angin bertiup di rerumputan dalam My Neighbor Totoro, ritual minum teh di Spirited Away, atau keheningan reflektif di The Wind Rises, semua itu bukan sekadar visual, tetapi representasi dari cara hidup dan filosofi Jepang.Ketika AI hanya mengambil elemen visual tanpa memahami konteks budaya di baliknya, hasilnya adalah kekosongan makna. Sama seperti lukisan yang hanya dicetak ulang, bukan dibuat dengan tangan dan hati.Jean Baudrillard juga berbicara tentang bagaimana dunia modern telah tenggelam dalam simulacra atau realitas yang telah digantikan oleh representasi yang terlalu banyak direplikasi sehingga kehilangan esensi aslinya. Ketika setiap orang bisa menghasilkan karya seni dengan sekali klik, seni tidak lagi menjadi ekspresi personal, melainkan sekadar produk instan.Para filsuf seni seperti Walter Benjamin dalam esainya The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction sudah lama mengingatkan bahwa seni yang direproduksi tanpa batas akan kehilangan aura-nya. Ada sesuatu yang tak tergantikan dalam karya seni yang diciptakan manusia yaitu ketidaksempurnaan, proses berpikir, dan keterlibatan emosional yang dalam.Miyazaki sendiri pernah menolak animasi yang dibuat AI karena menurutnya tidak punya jiwa. Baginya, setiap goresan pensil adalah bentuk komunikasi antara seniman dan penonton. Tapi ketika AI mengambil alih, hubungan itu terputus.Jika seni dibiarkan menjadi sekadar hasil produksi AI, apakah kita sedang menuju era di mana seniman manusia menjadi tidak relevan?AI dalam seni bukanlah musuh, tetapi kita harus menentukan batasnya. Jika digunakan sebagai alat bantu, AI bisa mempercepat produksi dan membantu eksplorasi visual. Namun, jika digunakan untuk menggantikan seniman, maka berisiko kehilangan sesuatu yang lebih dalam dari sekadar gambar yaitu kemanusiaan dalam seni itu sendiri.Mungkin pertanyaan yang lebih besar bukan hanya tentang Ghibli, tetapi tentang ke mana arah seni modern akan bergerak.Apakah kita masih akan menghargai karya yang lahir dari jiwa manusia Atau kita akan terbiasa dengan seni yang dihasilkan mesin secara indah, cepat, tetapi tanpa nyawa?Bagaimana menurutmu?

Machine Learning Interview Question: What is Cross-Validation?3 min readJust now--In this crisp to-the-point interview guide, youll explore:1. What is cross-validation?2. Why is it important?3. Types of cross-validation techniques4. Sample Python Code.5. Common pitfalls to avoid.What is Cross-Validation?Cross-validation is a technique to assess the performance of a machine learning model by splitting the dataset into multiple training and validation sets.The goal is to ensure the model generalizes well to unseen data and avoid overfitting.Formula:If we split the dataset into k subsets (folds), the cross-validation error is computed as:Why is Cross-Validation Important?Reduces overfitting: Ensures the model is not just memorizing data.Improves model selection: Helps compare different algorithms fairly.Efficient use of data: Unlike a simple train-test split, cross-validation utilizes more data for training.Types of Cross-ValidationK-Fold Cross-Validation (Most Common Method)The dataset is split into k subsets (folds).The model is trained on k-1 folds and tested on the remaining fold.This process repeats k times, ensuring each fold is used for testing once.The final performance metric is the average across all k runs.Formula: If X is the dataset, Di is the i-th fold, and M is the model:Example Calculation (K=5)

Sony Bravia Projector 7 was launched on Wednesday. It is the latest addition to the company's lineup of high-end Silicon X-tal Reflective Display (SXRD) laser projectors. The projector is powered by the Bravia XR Processor which is claimed to enable XR Dynamic Tone Mapping, XR Deep Black, and other features for visually enhancing the images. Sony says Bravia Projector 7 supports video projection in a native 4K resolution and supports IMAX Enhanced content.Sony Bravia Projector 7 FeaturesSony Bravia Projector 7 is equipped with a SXRD panel with a 2,200 lumens lamp which can project content in up to 4K (3,840 x 2,160 pixels) resolution for up to 20,000 hours. It is said to cater to gamers with 4K 120 frames per second (fps) support, an input lag under 12 ms, HDMI 2.1 support, and an ultra-low latency mode. Sony claims that the Bravia Projector 7 has compact and lightweight design, measuring 18.13 x 7.88 x 18.59 inches in terms of dimensions and weighing approximately 13kg.Powered by the Bravia XR Processor, the projector has XR Dynamic Tone Mapping feature which analyses peak brightness frame by frame to deliver optimal tone mapping. Meanwhile, the XR Triluminos Pro algorithm can detect colour metrics such as saturation, hue, and brightness to reproduce natural shades, as per the company. Its Aspect Ratio Scaling mode offers increased flexibility with different cinemascope screens, allowing viewers to switch between 2.35:1 and 16:9 content.The projector also gets an upscaling feature called XR Clear Image which leverages a vast database to recreate lost texture and detail in scenes while minimising noise. As per Sony, it offers 95 percent coverage of the DCI-P3 colour gamut along with dynamic gamma correction and precise colour correction in both HDR and SDR content. For maintaining crisp visuals irrespective of the angle, there are optical lens shift and vertical keystone correction features.Sony says the Bravia Projector 7 is compatible with home automation platforms like Control4, Crestron, Savant, and AMX. Further, it also supports remote monitoring via OvrC and Domotz, enabling consumers to carry out system maintenance and control the projector with a single remote.The company is yet to reveal the pricing and the availability of the Sony Bravia Projector 7.

Anthropic introduced a new subscription tier dubbed Claude for Education on Wednesday. The artificial intelligence (AI) firm said that the plan will include a specialised version of its chatbot aimed at higher education institutions. With this tier, universities can also opt for full campus access that will let students, faculty, and administrative staff use the AI chatbot for their role-specific functions. Students will also get to use a special Learning Mode feature that, instead of providing answers directly, helps them work their way towards the solution.Claude for Education Tier Comes With New FeaturesIn a newsroom post, the San Francisco-based tech giant detailed its new tier. Unlike the company's consumer-focused plans, Claude for Education does not have a fixed subscription price. Just like its enterprise offering, educational institutions can reach out to Anthropic's Education team to get a quote based on the campus size and their needs.One of the main highlights of the subscription tier is a new Learning Mode feature. Accessible within Projects, the new mode is designed to help students develop a deeper understanding of topics and reasoning processes. When a student asks the chatbot an academic question, it takes a guiding role to help the student reach the solution on their own.The mode also focuses on the Socratic line of questioning to help users provide evidence to support their conclusion. Anthropic states that the Learning Mode will enable students to develop their core concepts and provide structured formats for research papers, study guides, and more.Anthropic says faculty can also use Claude to provide students with individualised feedback on essays, create visual assets for learning plans, and generate questions of varying difficulty levels. Similarly, it claims that administrative staff can use the AI chatbot to automate repetitive email responses to common inquiries, analyse enrollment trends, and make processes more efficient.Additionally, Anthropic has also partnered with Internet2, a non-profit organisation that provides secure and cloud solutions, and educational technology company Infrastructure, which has built the educational platform Canvas. The company is working to integrate its AI chatbot into the platform.The AI firm has already struck full campus access plans with Northeastern University, the London School of Economics and Political Science, and Champlain College. The Northestern University is also working with Anthropic to build best practices for AI integration in higher education, new AI-powered education tools, and frameworks for responsible AI adoption in educational settings. For the latest tech news and reviews, follow Gadgets 360 on X, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads and Google News. For the latest videos on gadgets and tech, subscribe to our YouTube channel. If you want to know everything about top influencers, follow our in-house Who'sThat360 on Instagram and YouTube. Further reading: Anthropic, Claude for Education, AI, Artificial Intelligence Akash Dutta Akash Dutta is a Senior Sub Editor at Gadgets 360. He is particularly interested in the social impact of technological developments and loves reading about emerging fields such as AI, metaverse, and fediverse. In his free time, he can be seen supporting his favourite football club - Chelsea, watching movies and anime, and sharing passionate opinions on food. More Related Stories

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GTA 5 Will Return To XGP And Join PC Game Pass Later This MonthWe already knew that Rockstar isn't going to hype Grand Theft Auto 6, the most anticipated title of 2025 and possibly the entire decade, until its fall release draws quite close. However, some warm-up activities wouldn't hurt, and bringing the predecessor back on the shelf, a strategy that could rekindle interest and, therefore, enhance the already strong anticipation for the new game, seems to be the publisher's choice.A few hours ago, a Twitter user named Ben shared the news that GTA 5 will be available on PC Game Pass and Game Pass later this month, according to an email sent by the developer to the community pages.GTA 5 was available on XGP a few times before for a limited time, but it's the first time that it has joined the PC Game Pass. In a separate reply, Ben also confirmed that it'll also come to Xbox Cloud Gaming, which has never happened before.This confirms previous information from Tez2, a data miner who specializes in Rockstar titles. They mentioned last July that the company was preparing GTA 5 for the PC Game Pass.This follows the launch of Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced on Steam last month. It was released to the franchise's record-low rating on the platform, with only 54% of players enjoying it, which is slowly rising to 62% now. Though it features improvements like ray tracing and higher frame rates, offers additional content, and is free for GTA owners, some players are unable to migrate their accounts, and @RockstarGames's support has been criticized as "completely useless" in resolving the issues.

Gamers are understandably unhappy with Nintendo hiking game prices to $80-$90.The questionable precedent some expected GTA 6 to set has instead been established by yet another Mario Kart game:https://80.lv/articles/gamers-are-not-happy-with-nintendo-raising-game-prices-to-usd80-usd90/

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Nature, Published online: 02 April 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-00560-yResearchers describe how they are using skills honed in the laboratory in their creative pursuits.

Nature, Published online: 02 April 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-025-08759-9A RISC-V microprocessor capable of executing standard 32-bit instructions has been designed with 5,900 MoS2 transistors and a complete standard cell library based on 2D semiconductor technology.

Sure, AirTags are great. But when it comes to slipping one into your wallet, theyre bulky, awkward, and basically begging to fall out. Thats why Apple fans are quietly upgrading to the KeySmart SmartCard, a sleek, credit card-sized tracker that works with the same Find My app but fits in places an AirTag never could.Theyre selling for about the same cost as the AirTag, too, at just $30 each when you get a pack of three ($35 when sold separately). Grab your 3-pack of the KeySmart SmartCards for $89.99 with free shipping while we still have some left in stock (reg.$119.97).Why everyones ditching the AirTagThe SmartCards claim to fame is its ultraslim profile. The wallet tracker card is less than 2mm thick and thinner than a Ritz cracker, making it fit right next to your credit cards without creating a bulge. But dont let the size fool youthis tiny powerhouse still does everything youd expect from a premium tracker.Like the AirTag, the SmartCard syncs with Apples Find My app. You can:See your items location on a mapPlay a sound to help find it when its nearbyGet notified if you accidentally leave it behindWhere the SmartCard pulls ahead is in the little things that add up. Unlike AirTags, theres no need to swap out batteriesjust drop the SmartCard on a Qi-compatible wireless charger every five months or so.Plus, its IPX8 waterproof, which is a step above the AirTags IP67 rating. So if your wallet takes an unexpected dive in a puddle, your tracker will keep on ticking.And while the SmartCard was built for wallets, people are using it in all kinds of clever ways: tucked into passports, slipped into luggage, even clipped to pet carriers. With its built-in lanyard slot, its also a smart solution for keeping ID badges and security cards safe.Order your 3-pack of AirTag alternatives for $89.99 with free shipping (reg. $119.97).StackSocial prices subject to change.KeySmart SmartCard Works with Apple Find My (3-Pack)See Deal

BIG Unveils Timber-Structured Design for the New Hungarian Natural History Museum in DebrecenSave this picture!New Hungarian Natural History Museum in Debrecen . Image BIGBIG, Bjarke Ingels Group, has been selected to design the new Hungarian Natural History Museum in Debrecen. Located on a former sports ground at the northern edge of the city's Great Forest, Nagyerd, the 23,000 m museum is being developed in collaboration with Vikr s Lukcs pts Stdi, Museum Studio, and TYPSA. The new institution will replace the existing museum in Budapest, supporting the government's vision to establish Debrecen as a regional hub for education and culture by 2030. Commissioned by the Museum and the Ministry of Culture and Innovation, the new building will house permanent and temporary exhibition halls, educational and research facilities, public amenities, and back-of-house spaces.Save this picture!The proposed design features three overlapping ribbons that rise from the forest floor, shaping a public and scientific destination. With a mass timber structure and charred timber faade, BIG's museum is partially sunken into the ground, blending into its park surroundings, while its sloping roofscape invites public access and offers expansive city views. The design integrates open plazas, winding forest paths, and framed views through and over the building. Accessible from all sides, the arrival experience is marked by a southern plaza, serving as a meeting point for community life and museum activities.Save this picture! Our design is conceived as an intersection of paths and lineages. Intersecting ribbons of landscape overlap to produce a series of niches and habitats, halls and galleries, blending the inside and the outside, the intimate and the mastodontic in seamless continuity. The result is a manmade hill in a forest clearing; geometrically clear yet softly organic - an appropriate home for the wonders of the natural world. - Bjarke Ingels, Founder and Creative Director, BIG Related Article BIG Unveils Design for Kosovos First Opera House with Undulating Photovoltaic Roof The building will feature five exhibition wings dedicated to permanent galleries and one for temporary exhibitions and public programs, arranged in a radial layout. A reception hall serves as the central navigation point, while a library and restaurant above offer views into the forest canopy. Below, a learning hub will host workshops, play spaces, and research labs. The roof is to be planted with native species, explicitly designed to provide habitats for local flora and fauna, and visually extending the park over the museum. Vegetation will also be integrated into the building's interior, accompanying rest and gathering areas for visitors throughout the year.Save this picture!Save this picture! We envisioned the Hungarian Natural History Museum as an integrated part of its environment, both shaped by and shaping the landscape around it. Constructed from mass timber, the building features a faade of locally sourced charred timber panels that emerge from the ground, blurring the lines between architecture and wilderness. The museum draws on the thermal mass of the ground and integrates on-site energy systems, including geothermal loops and photovoltaic panels, to ensure a stable indoor climate year-round. Rather than simply preserving the site, the building restores and enhances it - regenerating biodiversity while quietly adapting to its surroundings. - Hanna Johansson, Partner, BIG Save this picture!Save this picture!Other recent BIG projects include the recently completed Jinji Lake Pavilion in China, a 1,200 m public and hospitality space; the design for Kosovo's first Opera House, featuring an undulating photovoltaic roof; and an 8,500 m palliative care center envisioned as a village surrounded by nature in Denmark. Bjarke Ingels will also participate in the Salone del Mobile talks on April 10, discussing how materiality, technology, and human interaction can redefine urban planning.Image gallerySee allShow lessAbout this authorCite: Antonia Pieiro. "BIG Unveils Timber-Structured Design for the New Hungarian Natural History Museum in Debrecen" 03 Apr 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1028727/big-unveils-timber-structured-design-for-the-new-hungarian-natural-history-museum-in-debrecen&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream

Rosedale House / Scale ArchitectureSave this picture! Tim ClarkHousesRosedale, AustraliaArchitects: Scale ArchitectureYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2024 PhotographsPhotographs:Tim ClarkMore SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. On Yuin country, Rosedale is a small coastal town on the South Coast of New South Wales, Australia. During the Black Summer bushfires of 2019-2020, the seaside community was completely razed, and the original Polish-style summer house, originally commissioned by our clients' father, was lost to fire. The devastation to the built environment was clearly seen to the world, yet the hidden impacts to the social fabric remain a critical issue. Getting people back into their homes plays a vital role in repairing communities.Save this picture!The house, clad entirely in red corrugated iron, with its hip-roof profile is an unashamed reference to the modest tin shacks that once lined our coastal towns. The monochromatic response might appear to sit in contrast against its bushy coastal suburban context, but is so fitting in its context, that it appears to hide in plain sight.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The compact 87m2 pavilion sits on an elevated galvanised steel structure, with a deck sitting amongst the majestic coastal spotted gums. The communal area runs through the centre of the plan while transverse to this is the circulation to the private spaces, which double as utility areas. A covered deck completes the simple rectangular plan, offering refuge from the searing Australian sun.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The Rosedale house is a small yet significant contribution to the rebuilding effort in the wake of the Black Summer bushfires. Importantly, it provides insight into how architecture can respond to the weight of the human caused climate change disaster project that is unfolding in front of us.Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessAbout this officeScale ArchitectureOfficePublished on April 03, 2025Cite: "Rosedale House / Scale Architecture " 03 Apr 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1028677/rosedale-house-scale-architecture&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream

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These games will all see visual improvements on Switch 2 (Nintendo)No official prices have been shared for Nintendo Switch 2 game upgrades here in the West, but Japans prices do provide an estimate.It was already suspected beforehand, but yesterdays Nintendo Switch 2 showcase confirmed that select games for the original Switch will see upgraded re-releases for the new console.Dubbed Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games, theyll all see visual improvements, but some will also come with entirely new content. Super Mario Party Jamborees Switch 2 version, for example, adds entirely new modes and minigames that make use of the consoles mouse controls and microphone.Unsurprisingly, these upgrades wont be free for those who already own the original games, and while Nintendo hasnt provided local prices yet, fans have figured out an estimate based on how much the upgrades cost in Japan.How much will Nintendo Switch 2 Edition game upgrades cost?As spotted on the Japanese Nintendo Switch 2 website, upgrading to a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of a game can cost either 1,000 yen or 2,000 yen depending on the game. Thats tantamount to about $10 to $20.Here in the UK, that would be roughly 8 to 15, but no one knows for certain until Nintendo provides official pricing. It could very well opt to make the upgrades cost 10 to 20.As it stands, the Switch 2 versions of The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild and its sequel, Tears Of The Kingdom, are the cheapest ones to upgrade at 1,000 yen/$10 each.This is because all they have are improved frame rates and faster load times as well as exclusive support for a new Zelda Notes service on the Nintendo Switch App that can be used to help you find certain collectibles and share items with other players. Will you be paying extra just to experience the Zelda games with better visuals? (Nintendo)If you own either of the Zelda games and have a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription, you will be able to play their respective Switch 2 version for free. However, these are currently the only two games included with the service.More TrendingSuper Mario Party Jamboree and Kirby And The Forgotten Land, meanwhile, will cost 2,000 yen/$20 each to upgrade since they come with new content. Super Mario Party Jamboree gets the aforementioned new modes and minigames, while the Kirby game is adding a new story mode titled Star-Crossed World.The only other two games set to receive Switch 2 Editions Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Pokmon Legends Z-A currently do not have upgrade prices.Its ultimately not that much different to how Sony handled offering PlayStation 5 upgrades for its PlayStation 4 games, although that attracted controversy at the time since such upgrades were initially free.Nintendos pricing has similarly been met with complaints, particularly with how much new Switch 2 games will cost. Mario Kart World, for instance, is priced at a whopping 74.99 physically and 66.99 digitally. Itll be cheaper digitally, but not that much cheaper (Nintendo)Emailgamecentral@metro.co.uk, leave a comment below,follow us on Twitter, andsign-up to our newsletter.To submit Inbox letters and Readers Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use ourSubmit Stuff page here.For more stories like this,check our Gaming page.ArrowMORE: How to pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2 in the UKGameCentralSign up for exclusive analysis, latest releases, and bonus community content.This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Your information will be used in line with our Privacy Policy