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US Tariffs Make Japanese Game Stocks DropThe "tariffs" buzzword has been circulating all over the USA since Donald Trump's reappearance as the presidential candidate. Last week, he announced a new wave of import taxes, which are supposed to help the US economy, in his view. Japan will see 24% tariff rates starting April 9.I don't know about the economy, but the tariffs have already affected Japanese game stocks, according to @serkantoto, the CEO of Japan game industry consultancy Kantan Games.By 10 am on Monday, Sony has apparently lost 10.16% in stock prices, Nintendo 7.35%, Bandai Namco 7.03%, Capcom 7.13%, Sega 6.57%, Koei Tecmo 5.83%, Square Enix 5.23%, and Konami 3.93%."The mobile game companies do even worse," Toto added.The reactions to the news are split. "Maybe tell Japan to drop their silly tariffs. I love how the US gets tariffs from other countries for years and now we fight back and we are the bad guys," says one X/Twitter user. As you can imagine there are plenty of those.I am no expert in this field, so I won't offer any evaluations or business advice, but tariffs and sanctions are rarely good for simple consumers. All we can now do is see where this leads eventually.

Photo Credit: Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation Russian satellites launched this year have drawn global attention HighlightsRussian satellites Kosmos 2581, 2582, and 2583 launched in early FebruaryThe satellites are orbiting at around 585 km in a near-polar orbitOn March 18, a mysterious object was released from one of the satellitesAdvertisementA group of Russian satellites launched earlier this year has caught the attention of space watchers around the world. The satellites Kosmos 2581, 2582, and 2583 were sent into orbit in early February from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. They've been placed in a near-polar orbit, about 585 kilometres above Earth. So far, Russian officials haven't confirmed what these satellites are actually meant to do. But what's really stirred interest is the release of an unknown object from one of them. This new development, spotted in mid-March, has prompted fresh scrutiny from space monitoring teams across the globe.What We Know So FarAccording to tracking data from the United States Space Force and other monitoring groups, the mysterious object appeared on March 18. It was quickly catalogued and, at first, linked to Kosmos 2581. Later on, though, some signals hinted it might be tied to Kosmos 2583 instead. What's clear is that the object was released while the satellites were still active and so far, Russia hasn't said a word about it.Interestingly, before the object showed up, the satellites were seen carrying out what's known as proximity operations basically manoeuvring close to other objects in orbit, which is not something routine satellites typically do.Expert Insight and Possible ExplanationsAstrophysicist Jonathan McDowell from the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics spoke to Space.com about the situation. He pointed out that the satellites had been making deliberate close-range movements, which has led many to believe this isn't just routine activity.As for the object itself, there are a few possibilities. It could be part of a satellite testing programme or a tool for formation flying. There's also a chance it's linked to some kind of military experiment. While a technical malfunction hasn't been ruled out, experts note that accidents like that usually leave behind several bits of debris and that doesn't seem to be the case here.Putting It Into ContextThe Kosmos label has been used by Russia for decades, dating back to 1962. It covers a broad range of secretive military and scientific missions. Triplets like this group aren't unusual either China and the US have also used similar formations, often for surveillance or intelligence-gathering purposes.Still, the exact purpose of Kosmos 2581, 2582, 2583 and now this newly released object remains a mystery. Until more information is released (if it ever is), analysts will continue to watch closely from the ground. 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: Kosmos 2581, Russian Satellites, Unidentified Object, Space Monitoring, Satellite Launch, Proximity Operations, Space Surveillance, Orbit, Space Force, Jonathan McDowell Gadgets 360 Staff The resident bot. If you email me, a human will respond. More

Why the Smartest AI Isnt Always the Biggest: Lessons from the Real World3 min readJust now--1. Big Models, Bigger Hype But What About Results?When you hear AI, chances are youre picturing something massive. GPT-4. Gemini. Grok. These large language models dominate headlines with billion-dollar budgets and training runs that light up entire data centers.But heres the kicker: in the trenches of real-world applications, its not always these giants doing the heavy lifting. Instead, lean, efficient, and highly focused small AI models are quietly taking over and outperforming.2. The Underdogs Are Winning Where It MattersNeed a chatbot that doesnt crash your servers? A voice assistant that replies before your coffee cools? Or maybe an AI that fits neatly on a smartphone or a medical device?Small models deliver.Theyre cheaper, faster, and far more practical in production environments. And while they may not ace every benchmark, they shine in what matters most: solving specific problems well.Think of them like Swiss Army knives compact, reliable, and designed for the job. In comparison, large models can sometimes feel like dragging a supercomputer to do a calculators work.3. But Dont Ditch the Giants Just YetLarge models still play a crucial role not because theyre always the best tool, but because theyre the best research labs.They break things. They push boundaries. They teach us whats possible.Every breakthrough in efficiency, architecture, and alignment often trickles down from these behemoths to power the next wave of small, smart, and scalable AI systems. If small models are the sprinters, large models are the marathon runners that paved the track.4. The AI World Is Starting to Mirror the Tech WorldHistory repeats.Mainframes became PCs. PCs became smartphones. Now smartphones have AI that once needed a server farm.The AI industry is going through its own version of Moores Law but instead of just hardware shrinking, now the models themselves are shrinking. Faster inference. Edge deployment. Domain-specific fine-tuning. Thats where the magic is happening.And its not just a trend. Its a shift in mindset: from showing off power to solving real problems.5. From Labs to Lives: Why Small Models Are Here to StayIn industries like healthcare, defense, logistics, or finance, the requirements are strict. Models need to be fast, reliable, private, and explainable. These are environments where smaller, domain-trained AI thrives because its designed for impact, not just innovation.You wouldnt use a space shuttle to deliver a pizza. Why use a trillion-parameter model for a customer support chatbot?6. So Whats the Future? Hybrid Intelligence.Were heading toward a balanced ecosystem one where massive models unlock innovation and smaller ones bring it to life.In the same way startups leverage open-source projects from big tech and then build lightweight, user-friendly apps AI developers will continue using what giants discover to build tools that the rest of the world can actually use.Its not about picking a side. Its about choosing the right tool for the task.Final Thoughts: Rethink What Smart MeansIn the AI gold rush, its easy to be dazzled by scale. But sometimes, the smartest AI isnt the one that knows everything its the one that knows just enough to get the job done brilliantly.As the AI landscape matures, well see more of this quiet revolution and its happening where the noise is lowest: in hospitals, cars, phones, warehouses, and homes.So the next time you hear about the biggest model ever released, ask yourself: Is it fast enough? Lean enough? Focused enough?Because in this new AI era, small is not just beautiful its essential.

NewsHorizon Adaptation Has Been Changed from Movie to TV ShowAccording to the head of PlayStation Productions, this decision was made in order to make sure that the adaptation was being done right.Posted By Joelle Daniels | On 07th, Apr. 2025 The movie adaptation of Sonys Horizon franchise that was last announced during CES 2025 back in January has now seemingly been changed into becoming a TV show. In an interview with Variety, head of PlayStation Productions Asad Qizilbash spoke about how there is an audience for games being adapted into movies and shows if the adaptations are done right. I think what people have seen in Hollywood is that video game adaptations, if done right, can actually be very popular, and they scale really well. Thats been a big sea change that Ive seen in the last five, six years, since weve really started to come and deliver some great content, said Qizilbash. This desire to do it right, according to him, was what led to the Horizon adaptation being turned from a movie to a TV show. Qizilbash said that it just wasnt creatively going how we wanted to. It is worth noting that changes like this arent likely to have adverse effects on the quality of the adaptation since the production work is likely still in its early stages. Neither Sony nor Columbia, for instance, have confirmed what kind of cast or crew is currently attached to the project. The adaptation will likely be produced in a similar way as what we got to see with HBOs The Last of Us, which was largely faithful to the source material in the games, while also making a few minor changes here and there in order to tell the story in a way better suited for episodic viewing. The Last of Us is getting ready to premiere it second season on April 13. Leading up to this, the show also got a new trailer. In more The Last of Us news, the PC version of The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered came out last week. Check out our review for more details. Tagged With: Atomfall Publisher:Rebellion Developments Developer:Rebellion Developments Platforms:PS5, Xbox Series X, PS4, Xbox One, PCView MoreMonster Hunter Wilds Publisher:Capcom Developer:Capcom Platforms:PS5, Xbox Series X, PCView MoreSouth of Midnight Publisher:Microsoft Developer:Compulsion Games Platforms:Xbox Series X, PCView More Amazing Articles You Might Want To Check Out! Horizon Adaptation Has Been Changed from Movie to TV Show According to the head of PlayStation Productions, this decision was made in order to make sure that the adapta... A Minecraft Movie Made $157 Million in the Domestic Box Office in its Opening Weekend A Minecraft Movie has officially become the highest-grossing video game adaptation in terms of domestic box of... Mario Kart World is the Richest Mario Kart Experience Yet, Says Nintendo Regarding $80 Price "Whenever we look at a given game, we just look at what is the experience, and what's the content, and what's ... Marvels Wolverine Developer Re-Affirms That it Cannot Reveal Details Yet According to Insomniac Games, it will only reveal more details about Marvel's Wolverine when the studio is rea... Steel Hunters Early Access Review Middle of the Food Chain A mish-mash of genres and convoluted progression dull what's otherwise intriguing art direction and extensive ... The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered PC Graphical Analysis How Much of an Upgrade Is It over the PS5 Version? With excellent performance and impressive fidelity, Naughty Dog's remaster remains a visually rich experience,... View More

IDontBeatGamesThreadMarksman - Saved Transistor's sanity twiceMemberOct 29, 201720,436New YorkSourceIn his response, Trinen insisted Mario Kart world justifies its price tag, and pointed to the upcoming dedicated Mario Kart World Nintendo Direct where fans will learn more about the game and what it has to offer.Click to expand...Click to shrink..."I would say it's less about the strategy of pricing Mario Kart World, it's more just whenever we look at a given game, we just look at what is the experience, and what's the content, and what's the value?" Trinen said."Mario Kart World, I think especially as you see from the Nintendo Direct, not to give you any hints or anything, but I did read your article this morning and I think you had mentioned that you didn't find a lot to discover when roaming around. So I would say tune into our Mario Kart Direct to see what, maybe you'll be able to find out about that."But honestly, this is a game that is so big and so vast and you will find so many little things in it to discover. And there's still some other secrets remaining that I think as people end up buying and playing the game, they're going to find this to be probably the richest Mario Kart experience they've ever had."Click to expand...Click to shrink...We also asked Trinen about the $80 cost of some of the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games. While there is a $10 upgrade path for existing owners of these games on the Switch, and both The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Nintendo Switch 2 Edition ($69.99) and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo Switch 2 Edition ($79.99) are available as part of the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership, Nintendo is not offering any sort of discount to newcomers on Switch 2. Trinen's answer here echoed his Mario Kart World response, pointing to the value Nintendo sees in its games.Click to expand...Click to shrink..."Well, again, what I would say is that we just look at each individual game and we look at the content and the value of that game, and then we say, 'what is the right price for the value of this entertainment?' " he said."What I would probably counter to some of that is that really what you're looking at is for the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, that's the physical price for somebody that has not bought the base game. For somebody who has bought Tears of the Kingdom or Breath of the Wild, the upgrade packs for those are $9.99. And if you happen to be a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack member, both of the Zelda upgrade packs are inclusive within that membership. So there's no additional charge for those."But I think overall, our general approach is really just focus on what's the content, what's the value, and what's an appropriate price based on that."Click to expand...Click to shrink... Vic20MemberNov 10, 20194,383It's a commercially accurate price.asd202EnlightenedMemberOct 27, 201710,977Pay up and shut upmrmickfranThe FallenOct 27, 201732,625GongagaDROP THE PRICEWrexisMemberNov 4, 201728,634I don't have a problem (mostly) with them charging that much for a new game. $80 for an eight year old game though?grandMemberOct 25, 201730,043I mean what else are they going to say? "No, it's not justified"?pikachuizgodMemberApr 19, 20192,626I mean they're not gonna say otherwise?BuccaMemberOct 25, 20174,823I don't doubt that MKW will have tons of contentBut the response really reads like : "We can predict which games will sell markedly more and we will charge extra for those to increase profit margins"Not that they were gonna come out and say it isn't justified or anything lolMANTRAMemberFeb 21, 2024875That is a lot of words for what are essentially empty statements.cw_sasukeMemberOct 27, 201729,516I mean what else would they say ?"Nah big dawg you are right, we gonna sell it for 60 now" KahhhhyleMemberJun 8, 20213,030I do wonder what the impact will be. I didn't get MK8D until imi could get it for $40 or something... Will this game ever even get that to that price? Idk if I'd even pay $60 for itTanookiTomMemberOct 29, 2017811BerlinHe seems to be hinting that there's more to Mario kart world, specifically the open world part, that they haven't shown yet or am I reading this wrong? KraqMemberOct 25, 2017865Reggie would be proud of the PR adeptness on display here.BuccaMemberOct 25, 20174,823Kahhhhyle said:I do wonder what the impact will be. I didn't get MK8D until imi could get it for $40 or something... Will this game ever even get that to that price? Idk if I'd even pay $60 for itClick to expand...Click to shrink...Maybe in about 5-6 years you'll get $15 offgrandMemberOct 25, 201730,043Wrexis said:I don't have a problem (mostly) with them charging that much for a new game. $80 for an eight year old game though?Click to expand...Click to shrink...?KhanimusAvengerOct 25, 201745,241Greater VancouverAh, the "because we can" strategy2CL4MarsMemberNov 9, 20182,363Plenty of games have hundreds if not thousands of hours of playtime that cost half or 10 Euro less then Mario Kart world...Lobster Rollsignature-less, now and foreverMemberSep 24, 201939,840Sounds like a very corporate response as you'd expect. The truth is that these prices were inevitable the moment consumers went to bat for companies going from $60 to $70. This is just a natural next step until these companies find the high-end price point where it starts to affect their bottom lines.BurtFight Sephiroth or end video gamesMemberOct 28, 20179,427Oh yeah then try billing by the hourRedHeatMemberOct 25, 201713,571Cyberpunk 2077 deserves a 70$ price tag more than any Mario Kart at 80$ MatushMemberOct 25, 20171,519SlovakiaLMAO, they aren't even hiding it anymore.AudibleeMemberMar 14, 2025436Unless it includes future dlc for free, it hasn't proven anything. What an amazingly bad PR team Nintendo has now.atomskMemberOct 28, 20171,720I mean, it's the same as them deciding to charge $70 for TOTK on the oldass Switch hardware, "because fuck you, that's why"StringsMemberOct 27, 201734,217Hoping there'll finally be a singleplayer campaign. I understand that would be unthinkable without the extra $$$ because no cart racing game has ever attempted that.AlekGames User ResearcherVerifiedOct 28, 20179,688TanookiTom said:He seems to be hinting that there's more to Mario kart world, specifically the open world part, that they haven't shown yet or am I reading this wrong? Click to expand...Click to shrink...In what sense? I expect it will be more than just racing, but have open world exploration elements too. So inherently, it will be full of things to discover, and secrets.DalUncle Works at NintendoMemberAug 18, 20242,049Bog-standard corporate speak. They are charging for it because they can and to chase growth.No doubt thus game is much more expensive than Mario Kart 8 was for Nintendo, like any corporation they want product 2 to make more money than product 1 and at this point the only way to do this is.....to increase the price.Gonna see that with a lot of their heavy hitters this gen because of the same issue.KahhhhyleMemberJun 8, 20213,030Bucca said:Maybe in about 5-6 years you'll get $15 offClick to expand...Click to shrink...Hopefully it's cheaper on eBay then lol. If not I guess I'm not gonna be playing itWrexisMemberNov 4, 201728,634grand said:Breath of the Wild Switch 2 Edition is $80.SoapboxMemberOct 28, 201732,782TanookiTom said:He seems to be hinting that there's more to Mario kart world, specifically the open world part, that they haven't shown yet or am I reading this wrong? Click to expand...Click to shrink...They have to be cooking something big.JawmuncherCrisis DinoModeratorOct 25, 201744,062Ibis IslandWouldn't expect him to say otherwise BUTThe answer is pretty BS and is absolutely just "It's $80 because we said so". Saying the game is "big" doesn't really mean much when say BOTW was a big game and they didn't suddenly decide it was worth $70, 7 years ago.Personally, I feel that gamers as a collective failed the test that TOTK gave when it was priced at $70 and Nintendo took that info as "If it's one of the BIG Ips, they'll pay an extra $10 on it". Donkey Kong is being spared the $80 price tag just because it's the start of a new entry imo. ponzu_boyJ->E LocalizationVerifiedOct 25, 20174,902Single player mode spanning an entire open world!?Rinku_MemberMay 4, 20231,940Cool to see Bill is still around. I don't really have a ton of anger around higher prices at launch if its so devs can manage the higher costs they're taking on, Nintendo being so against putting their games on sales this gen and last is the more shitty part imo. Doesn't matter how high the quality is, a 10 year old game should not cost that much money to experience. They've already made massively back on their return.AudibleeMemberMar 14, 2025436Knockout mode on Nintendos awful online servers has existed for many years.NotLiquidOne Winged SlayerMemberOct 25, 201737,483It's nice to hear from Trinen again. That's the real news here.TanookiTom said:He seems to be hinting that there's more to Mario kart world, specifically the open world part, that they haven't shown yet or am I reading this wrong? Click to expand...Click to shrink...Naturally. People have already spotted stuff like collectibles based on the menu.EternalaMemberOct 6, 2024916Of course they say that, but lol no.NikokunoUnshakable ResolveMemberJul 22, 2019911People really expected any corporation to say it's not the right price or we won't compromise on our margins ?Infinite BarrelsMemberMar 28, 202424680 maybe, 90 notZ-BrownieMemberNov 6, 20174,274Nothing can justify a $80 game ... nothing.RedHeat said:Cyberpunk 2077 deserves a 70$ price tag more than any Mario Kart at 80$Click to expand...Click to shrink...Specially with the expansionGunny T HighwayUnshakable Resolve - One Winged SlayerMemberOct 27, 201719,258CanadaAka. Pay up!HMS_PinaforeMemberOct 25, 20175,841Straya M8Americans should pay twice as much, seeing they're destroying Japan's economy right now.Rip bozos. Fortunately the prices are more reasonable here. jokkirMemberOct 25, 20178,959If all future DLC is free then maybe I don't mind it.grandMemberOct 25, 201730,043Wrexis said:Breath of the Wild Switch 2 Edition is $80.Click to expand...Click to shrink...It's $70. Only Tears is $80. Both prices are even mentioned in the OPThe Switch 2 editions are just Nintendo tacking on the upgrade price to current Switch 1 MRSP.ConflictResolverMemberJan 1, 20243,964MidgarI'm just annoyed the bundle is so much better value for money, because I would prefer physical but can't justify it with that price gap.Wish it had a physical copy inside.Edit: Just realised if it's a digital code and not automatically pre-installed, I can sell that to cover getting a physical copy.freskyMemberMay 3, 202369Unless there's a fun single player mode it's just not for me. Like it's harder to justify spending more on a game I'm not interested in playing. But I guess it's popular so they can get away with it.BassForeverOne Winged SlayerMemberOct 25, 201731,459CTWrexis said:Breath of the Wild Switch 2 Edition is $80.Click to expand...Click to shrink...No it's 69.99, the pricing scheme is easyNew content for Switch 2 is +20 (cost of expansion if it was sold separately)Major enhancements for switch 2 is +10 (cost of upgrade fee if you have Switch 1 copy)BotW is a game Nintendo sells for $60, is $70 on Switch 2TotK is a game Nintendo sells for $70, is $80 on Switch 2Kirby Forgotten Land and Mario Party Jamboree are currently $60, now $80 with their switch 2 expansionsinkblotMemberMar 27, 2024967That Mario Kart tidbit sounds like an adventure mode or revamped mission mode tease or somethingWrexisMemberNov 4, 201728,634grand said:It's $70. Only Tears is $80. Both prices are even mentioned in the OPThe Switch 2 editions are just Nintendo tacking on the upgrade price to current Switch 1 MRSP.Click to expand...Click to shrink...Yeah my bad. $70, though 80 that's where I got confused.nofflesUncle Works at NintendoMemberNov 10, 20171,150Bill Trinen is possibly the only man left at NOA willing to take a PR bullet in the same way Reggie was in giving this statement.Whatever ends up in the game, I still wouldn't be happy with the price.JawmuncherCrisis DinoModeratorOct 25, 201744,062Ibis IslandI will say personally, I'm more irked by the expensive Switch 2 edition games. As they really highlight the lack of sales/price drops from Nintendo this gen. Especially as these titles CAN be had for cheaper elsewhere. So to me, it just seems odd they didn't do some official "price drops" to perhaps garner some good will.These Switch 2 Editions becoming a $60 version and the Switch 1 versions being made4 $40 would've likely brought some good will towards them. Hell, I would imagine they would've enticed more people to "rebuy" the game fully even if they already had it just to have a new copy on their shelf.JoRuMemberOct 25, 20171,948Jawmuncher said:Personally, I feel that gamers as a collective failed the test that TOTK gave when it was priced at $70 and Nintendo took that info as "If it's one of the BIG Ips, they'll pay an extra $10 on it". Donkey Kong is being spared the $80 price tag just because it's the start of a new entry imo.Click to expand...Click to shrink...This is exactly it. The strategy is obviously "$70 standard price, $80 for major entries in A-tier IP:s". A-tier IP:s are essentially Mario Kart, 3D Mario, Zelda, Smash Bros. and Animal Crossing at its core. Donkey Kong is B-tier (right now at least), so it's $70.

The new game releases this week give you two choices: puzzles or action. Theres really no in between. Action fans get to fight monsters with magical powers in South of Midnight or take on intense multiplayer heists in Monaco 2. Puzzle fans get to explore an ever-changing mansion in Blue Prince or take the time to unravel the mysteries of The Talos Principle: Reawakened.Itll be a tough decision if you like both genres, because most of these games drop on the same day, but a few of them are less traditional than others. Star Overdrive sticks out in the action category as a game with monsters to fight but also hoverboard tricks to pull off. And Jumping Jazz Cats is a game where the action consists of an army of cats racing to complete minigames.Here are our most anticipated game releases for the week of April 7.

Rapidus, an emerging semiconductor company, plans to scale up its 2nm efforts tremendously in the upcoming years as it sees massive interest from tech giants.Rapidus's 2nm Process Features BSPDN & GAA Technologies, Making It a One-Of-A-Kind Implementation In The IndustryThe semiconductor supply chain has been dominated by the likes of TSMC for quite some time now, and with competitors like Intel and Samsung Foundry making efforts to establish their market share, there's still a long way to go. However, Rapidus, Japan's leading chip fab company, is said to have joined the race for cutting-edge nodes, and according to DigiTimes, the firm has already developed a dedicated facility in Hokkaido, Japan, to reach mass production stages as quickly as possible.It is claimed that Rapidus has seen interest from several industry clients; however, given its goal to maintain sustainable production, the firm will have fewer "long-term" partners. Apart from this, Rapidus is said to have acquired 2nm technology from IBM, and while the company believes it will achieve a breakthrough soon, currently, it is experiencing yield rate issues, mainly due to the 2nm technology being in the research stages. Moreover, the firm is also struggling with operating EUV equipment, which it has just acquired from ASML.Interestingly, Nikkei Asia recently reported that Rapidus has been in contact with the likes of Apple and Google to mass-produce advanced chips, likely through the 2nm process. However, in terms of market competition, the Japanese chipmaker is said to be two years behind TSMC, but the firm claims that it can bridge the delay by providing "more efficient" solutions, although that is yet to be seen for now. Rapidus has reportedly started trial production for the 2nm process this month, with prototype chips expected to tape out by mid-May.A factor that puts Rapidus' 2nm solution apart is the company's use of BSPDN (Backside Power Delivery Network) and GAA (Gate-All-Around) technologies, which are seen to be a first-of-type implementation. Only Intel has managed to integrate BSPDN with their 18A process, and Rapidus follows them, which means that the firm could potentially stand out in the advanced chip segment, given that theDeal of the Day