Snowflake plans to expand its startup accelerator with $200 million in additional commitments, the tech giant that specializes in cloud-based data storage said Thursday.The new injection of capital follows a string of activity by Snowflake over the past several months that illustrates that companys growth ambitions.The Snowflake Startup Accelerator, formerly known as the Powered by Snowflake Funding Program, invests in a broad range of early-stage startups. Notably, the accelerator invests in startups building AI-based industry-specific products on Snowflake.Startups in the accelerator receive technical support from Snowflake and access to co-marketing opportunities, as well as credits for Amazons public cloud, AWS.Graduates from previous cohorts include Coalesce, Andrew Ngs LandingAI, and TwelveLabs.A portion of the fresh $200 million will come from Snowflakes new and existing VC partners, including Bain Capital Ventures, Blackstone Innovations Investments, Bessemer Venture Partners, Capital One Ventures, General Catalyst, Greylock Partners, Hetz Ventures, Mayfield, NewBuild Venture Capital, NTTVC, and Virtue.Theres some fine print to be aware of. Snowflake noted in a blog post that while participating VC firms may invest in Snowflake Startup Accelerator companies, theres no guarantee that any particular company will receive funding or that the full target amount will be invested. Snowflake, which also announced plans for a new 30,000-square-foot AI hub at its Menlo Park campus and a $20 million AI upskilling program, continues to invest aggressively in AI. Earlier this week, the company announced an expanded partnership with Microsoft to offer access to AI models from OpenAI. Late last year, Snowflake inked a multi-year partnership with Anthropic and acquired Datavolo, an AI data pipeline firm.Snowflakes strategy appears to be paying off. The company beat Wall Street analyst estimates for its most recent fiscal quarter (Q4 2024), notching $987 million in revenue.

In BriefPosted:12:46 PM PST February 27, 2025Image Credits:ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP / Getty ImagesMeta fires around 20 employees for leaking confidential informationMeta has fired roughly 20 employees for leaking confidential information, The Verge reports. We tell employees when they join the company, and we offer periodic reminders, that it is against our policies to leak internal information, no matter the intent, Meta told the publication. We recently conducted an investigation that resulted in roughly 20 employees being terminated for sharing confidential information outside the company, and we expect there will be more. We take this seriously, and will continue to take action when we identify leaks.The move comes in response to a surge of news stories that shared leaked details about Metas internal meetings and undisclosed product plans, including a recent all-hands led by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Following the leaks, Meta warned employees that leakers would be fired.In comments that were later leaked about these warnings, Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth told employees that the company was close to catching the culprits.Topics

Researchers at University College London, and the University of Greenwich have developed a technique to reduce flaws in 3D printed components. This method has the potential to enhance the manufacturing of safety-critical parts for industries like aerospace and high performance motorsports, including Formula 1.Supported by the UK EPSRC and the Royal Academy of Engineering, the research uses X-ray imaging to observe defects in 3D printed metal alloy parts. If adopted, this technique could also improve the strength and durability of parts such as artificial hip joints and aircraft components.3D printed metal alloy components. Photo via: UCL.Understanding the Forces Behind Metal Alloy 3D PrintingThe Study: Investigating Laser-Based 3D Printing and Magnetic FieldsWhen we apply a magnetic field to this process, thermoelectric forces cause a fluid flow that helps to stabilize the hole so that it resembles an I shape, with no tail to break off when it ripples, said Dr. Xianqiang Fan, Author of the study, UCL Mechanical Engineering.The researchers used an X-ray microbeam, during printing, to locally measure liquid crystal alignment and direction inside the printer nozzle. Image via Harvard SEAS.Implications and Future ApplicationsWhether it is fabricating artificial hips or battery packs for electric vehicles, improvements in additive manufacturing will make it quicker and cheaper to produce 3D printed components that are also of higher quality,said Professor Andrew Kao, Senior Author of the study from the University of Greenwich.However, the researchers acknowledge that incorporating magnetic fields into production lines will face technical challenges. These challenges may take several years to overcome, but the potential to produce higher-quality, more durable components in industries such as aerospace and biomedical manufacturing is significant.Efforts to Enhance Durability in MaterialsNASAs newly developed GRX-810, an oxide dispersion strengthened (ODS) alloy, represents a significant advancement in aerospace materials. This metal, designed for high-performance aerospace systems, combines exceptional strength and durability, capable of withstanding temperatures exceeding 1090C (2000F) while offering greater malleability than traditional aerospace alloys.In 2024, researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) introduced a new heat treatment method to enhance the strength of 3D printed metals. This new technique modifies the microscopic structures of 3D printed components, improving their durability and resistance to thermal shock, further advancing the field of additive manufacturing in high-performance applications.What 3D printing trends should you watch out for in 2025?How is the future of 3D printing shaping up?To stay up to date with the latest 3D printing news, dont forget to subscribe to the 3D Printing Industry newsletter or follow us onLinkedin.While youre here, why not subscribe to our YouTube channel? Featuring discussion, debriefs, video shorts, and webinar replays.Featured image shows 3D printed metal alloy components. Photo via: UCL.

Calling all VFX Artists attending GDC! Its that most wonderful time of year we all crawl out of our respective holes and pretend we remember how to socialize, but get to keep talking about our love for all things !We hope to see you at the annual VFX Mixer on March 17! 1 post - 1 participant Read full topic

Architects, artists, and educators wrapped up a series of presentations this week in Columbus, Indiana, in which the illustrious group shared 13 design concepts for the fifth cycle of Exhibit Columbus, titled Yes And. Yes Ands curatorial approach is rooted in improv theater, Exhibit Columbus said. The happening invites participants and viewers to collaborate in the creation of the ongoing performance of the city and work from existing material to shape positive change.Exhibit Columbus announced that ADWO, Adaptive Operations, Studio Barnes, and Studio Cooke John are the 202425 J. Irwin and Xenia S. Miller Prize recipients last October. This came after Preservation Futures, Mila Lipinski, Too Black, Rusal Mowatt, and Could Be Design were tapped to curate the affair this past summer.Adaptive Operations,Studio Barnes,Studio Cooke John, andADWO are the latest Miller Prize winners. Chandler Ahrens, Constance Vale, and Kelley Van Dyck Murphy; Sarah Aziz; Akima Brackeen; Csar A. Lopez, Jess Myers, Amelyn Ng, and Germn Pallares-Avitia; Suzanne Lettieri and Michael Jefferson; and Andrew Fu, Aaron Goldstein, and Aleksandr Mergold are the research fellows. The 13 installations will be built by the teams this summer, together with fabricators, volunteers, and local high school students. Below are the project titles, renderings, locations, partners, and descriptions of each installation provided by Exhibit Columbus.J. Irwin and Xenia S. Miller Prize recipientsAccessing Nostalgia | Adaptive Operations | The Crump TheatreThe 136-year-old Crump Theatre is a vessel that holds the collective memory of Columbus, one that is illuminated with the projections of a not-so-distant past. Accessing Nostalgia creates new apertures, literally and metaphorically, within and around The Crump that allows a creative nostalgia to be projected; a nostalgia not for historic reenactment, nor for historic revision, but one that searches for a past perfect that can point to an idealized future. The apertures, or portals are an attempt to peel away and gaze at parts of the building that demonstrate how it has reinvented itself over its history, and how it can continue that pattern in a way that expands its access to arts and culture.The recent preservation efforts demonstrated by its diverse community of supporters show that The Crump is valued as something other than an obsolete piece of real estate. It shows that it is part of a bigger trajectory and narrative that says this is a community that values arts and culture and will prioritize this in a way that treats its built environment as an active member of that community.Ellipsis by ADWO (Courtesy Exhibit Columbus)Ellipsis | ADWO | Former Irwin Block Building | The Office of Downtown DevelopmentEllipsis is an architecture that excavates omitted histories while making space for the vibrant presences and emergent futures of Black and Indigenous communities in Indiana. Drawing from J. Kameron Carters meditations on the poetics of black religion as situated between the geometry of an ellipse and the literary device of an ellipsis (), the design resists a singular center, instead embracing incompletion, multiplicity, and relationality. An elliptical mound and canopy frame spaces for movement and contemplation. The projects approach to programming is conceptualized as an ellipsis and able to host gatherings and workshops to reconstruct histories that were left out of modern records. Ellipsis occupies the Irwin Block, a site where a 130-year-old building was destroyed by fire in 2022. In response to these multiple timescales of loss, Ellipsis references Indigenous land remediation techniques, particularly cultural burnings, that mythologize fire as medicine, an agent of loss and renewal enacted to maintain abundant ecosystems and to steward plant and animal life. The intervention begins with earthworks and cut-and-fill operations carving a subterranean path into the site and building a prairie mound around it. Hovering above this path and mound is a fire-treated timber canopy, providing shelter for community gatherings below.Joy Riding by Studio Barnes (Courtesy Exhibit Columbus)Joy Riding | Studio Barnes | Jackson Street Parking Garage | City of ColumbusJoy Riding is a multimedia experience that highlights the joyous nature of Black car culture in conversation with the iconic aesthetics of the mid-century modern architecture of Columbus. The project transforms the Jackson Street Parking Garage into a destination for music, entertainment, and civic joy. The installation consists of sculptural frames affixed to the buildings faade, reimagining the garage as a contemporary monument to the subwoofers typically found in the trunk of a classic mid-western car, as well as a bespoke, Transformer-like sound system mimicking the proportions and materials of mid-century modern furniture. When in its fully transformed state, it evokes the deep basslines central to Black car culture, underscoring how sound, ritual, and assembly have long served as catalysts for celebration. Crowning the structure, a vibrant mural collapses Columbuss iconic architecture and the standard parking stall to offer space for rituals forged by collective imagination. Over its duration, Joy Riding aims to remind visitors of the fun they had riding in the car with friends, listening to their favorite album, and finding joy in the simple pleasures of sitting in the parking lot.Lift by Studio Cooke John (Courtesy Exhibit Columbus)Lift | Studio Cooke John | First Christian ChurchLift is grounded in the architectural legacy of Saarinens First Christian Church that will open the sunken courtyard to new ways of connecting. It erases perceptions of a congregation that is old-fashioned, formal, and impersonal while inviting everyone to come in and experience the love and welcome of the church community made up of people from all walks of life. Lift responds to the lines and grids of the iconic building with a gridded base anchored to the lawn. Fabric moves organically through the lines of the cubes, connecting them andgenerating multiple ways of engaging within the varying spaces it creates. The fabric extends upwards, becoming kite-like, with layered, colorful textures soaring high into the air and visible from 5th Street. It calls passersby down into the courtyard. It announces that all are welcome into the space of contemplation and reflection, the spaces of whimsy and wonder, the space of a loving faith community. From below, visitors feel lifted as their gaze is drawn towards the sky, while still rooted to the earth. Lift connects the heavenly and the earthbound, the faith community and the architectural treasure, the space of the church with the space of the larger Columbus community. Research FellowsInside Out by Chandler Ahrens, Constance Vale, Kelley Van Dyck Murphy (Courtesy Exhibit Columbus)Inside Out | Chandler Ahrens, Constance Vale, Kelley Van Dyck Murphy | Bartholomew County Public Library and Columbus Area Visitors CenterDrawing on the playful work of Alexander Girard, this multi-story dollhouse presents a visual assemblage of Columbus architectural legacy. Alongside his well-known textiles, Girard created a three-story dollhouse for the Miller House and Garden in creative exchange with Tunsi Girard, Xenia Miller, and Eero Saarinen. Colorful dolls inhabit the Millers dollhouse interiors, and a nearby carpet illustrates the familys stories, arranging icons that recall different events that shape their collective identity. Columbus is an architectural archive, its buildings spatially arrayed throughout the city. Yet, its significant interiors remain hidden as privatized spaces or are less well-known than their exteriors. This dollhouse turns the citys architecture inside out, revealing its interiors. New dolls, designed by Columbuss youth and painted by their counterparts in St. Louis, animate the dollhouse, representing the citys diverse inhabitants. A terraced playground, recalling Girards conversation pit, surrounds the dollhouse, allowing young visitors to ascend and better view the upper levels. Like Girards carpet, the design incorporates Columbuss community stories, weaving the citys unique and varied identities into the project. This interactive installation invites imagination and discovery, reflecting Columbus multiplicitous collective identity, and offers a playful way to engage with its architectural history.View of the World from Indiana by Sarah Aziz (Courtesy Exhibit Columbus)View of the World from Indiana | Sarah Aziz | Columbus PropellerView of the World from Indiana highlights how the American Midwest has long served as an intrinsic, yet under-recognized, infrastructure for a coastal discipline. With the highest concentration of architecture fellowships in the United States, the region has often been perceived as a place scholars go out to in their early careers before returning to the coast. Yet, with 44 schools of architecture, 19 fellowships, and several internationally acclaimed cultural institutionssuch as the Walker Art Center and Graham Foundationthe Flyover States are unquestionably a space of emergence. The installation comprises twelve bathtub Madonnasone for each Midwestern statethat pay homage to the areas folk art practices and enshrine a forgotten local building whose lineage can be traced back to canonical artworks. Above these tubs, a sign reading NOTHING TO SEE HERE, designed to be seen from passing planes, amplifies the regions overlooked status in contemporary architectural discourse. Through humor, irony, and historical reflection, the project reclaims the Midwests place in the conversation, reminding us that to dismiss it as empty or uninteresting is to overlook a critical hub of architectural pedagogy, practice, and progress. Pool/Side by Akima Brackeen (Courtesy Exhibit Columbus)Pool/Side | Akima Brackeen | Bartholomew County Public LibraryPool/Side introduces a shallow pool and elevated seating platform as both infrastructure and socio-cultural artifact at the Cleo Rogers Memorial Library Plaza. Drawing inspiration from modernist principles, the project acknowledges the deeper social histories embedded in architectural facades and building materials. This installation reimagines key elements of modern architecturereflection pools, sunken courtyards, conversation pits, and plinthsas tools for exploring themes of resilience, cultural identity, and exclusion. As a space for gathering, rest, performance, play, and reflection, Pool/Side seeks to reclaim these spatial typologies through a lens of inclusivity, imagination, and historical acknowledgment. It challenges visitors to reconsider the boundaries of public spaces and adequacy of infrastructure.The Steel Horsie by Andrew Fu, Aaron Goldstein, and Aleksandr Mergold (Courtesy Exhibit Columbus)The Steel Horsie | Andrew Fu, Aaron Goldstein, Aleksandr Mergold | Bartholomew County Historical SocietyAs it turns out, the little grey building across Lafayette Ave from the Bartholomew County Historical Society is perhaps the lone monument to the massive railroad that once cut diagonally through the center of town. The First Christian Church now stands over a former locomotive turntable that was the center of locomotive action. Horse stables, corn cribs, wheat elevators, ice sheds, coal bunkers, and huge lumber stockpiles once crowded along the tracksidesan industrial cityscape now vanished.Between the 1890s and the 1940s, Columbus transformed from a town that relied on horses and trains to the iconic Midcentury Modern car-centric city we know now. But behind the iconic image, the past still lingers, along with a less obvious present. The automotive industry, Amazon distribution centers, and big agriculturespaces that move vast quantities of materialall lie just beyond the city limits. What is The Steel Horsie? Maybe its a train trestle or bridge, standing parallel to the trackbed? Or is it a giant draughthorse that wandered off in search of its lost stable?Evoking the lost infrastructure of the past, the Horsie is made of the pieces of the present infrastructureborrowed bales of automotive scrap from Kroots and the Citys own signposts. Below are bales of hay and cardboard to sit over striped outlines of the buildings that were once there. Within the frame are artifacts of the past, recent and more distantthe old fiberglass panels from the First Christian Church Tower images of the buildings, places, and people connected to the railroad that once rumbled nearby. In the BCHS carriage house across the way, visitors can peek into peepholes in the shed door to catch glimpses of archival footage of Columbus before the mid-century, back to an earlier modernity.Apart, Together by Michael Jefferson and Suzanne Lettieri (Courtesy Exhibit Columbus)Apart, Together | Michael Jefferson and Suzanne Lettieri | Ovation Plaza | Lincoln-Central Neighborhood Family Center and Ovation Technology GroupApart, Together is an urban cinema screen consisting of multiple colors, each capable of being chroma-keyed to display different images and films. Drawing from Columbus iconic architecture and the formal and experiential qualities of kinematic op art, the scenographic installation undulates to reveal forms and sightlines as one moves around the piece.Running parallel to 4th Street, the screen establishes a new visual and spatial boundary to enclose Ovation Plaza. Embracing the Yes And theme, the Yes acknowledges the sites existing live public performances and its vision for outdoor film screenings. Meanwhile, the And takes shape as a hybrid physical-digital screen, designed to amplify content from our community partners, YES Cinema and the Lincoln-Central Neighborhood Family Center.The multi-experiential installation celebrates the plurality of individual interests, sensibilities, and preferences of the Lincoln-Central Neighborhood and consolidates them within a shared civic space to allow Columbus residents to be Apart, Together. PUBLIC/SCHOOL/GROUNDS by Csar Lopez, Jess Myers, Amelyn Ng, and Germn Pallares-Avita (Courtesy Exhibit Columbus)PUBLIC/SCHOOL/GROUNDS | Csar Lopez, Jess Myers, Amelyn Ng, Germn Pallares-Avita | Central Middle School and Columbus Signature Academy Lincoln ElementaryThe public schools in Columbus showcase the creativity of many influential voices in Modern Architecture by combining striking roof forms, materials, and landscapes. While these schools celebrate imagination, we acknowledge that the classroom remains largely unexplored. They continue to reflect the past, resembling a box with a teacher-led front and back, which has historically prevented students from all backgrounds from learning in a self-determined and empowering environment.PUBLIC/SCHOOL/GROUNDS draws inspiration from the dynamic roofscapes of Columbus public schools to create a variety of colorful, hard, soft, and furry platforms that break the conventional boundaries of the classroom, fostering a sense of openness and spontaneity in educational environments. This installation experiments with new arrangements for learning spaces that incorporate materials and sounds from the classroom and schoolyard to engage multiple senses, encouraging students of all ages to learn in new reposes, clusters, and heights. This outdoor classroom has no back-row students or marker boards. Instead, they will discover nooks to learn together and from one another, promoting a student-led environment.PUBLIC/SCHOOL/GROUNDS extends the legacy of architectural exploration in Columbus into the classroom to bolster creativity and curiosity.Valence by members of the J. Irwin Miller Architecture Program (Courtesy Exhibit Columbus)Valence | J. Irwin Miller Architecture Program | C4 Columbus Area Career ConnectionValence was designed by the Design Education Team, a collaboration between Indiana University and high school students from the Columbus Area Career Connection (C4) program, under the joint leadership of Professor R. Spencer Steenblik of Indiana University and C4 instructor Darin Johnson.The project draws inspiration from chemical valence bonds and carbon molecular structures, incorporating these principles into its design through a patent-pending [Xyl]ode Joint system. The installation features modular, sustainable wood construction for rapid reuse and bright, colorful details.Throughout the day, the structure serves multiple functions: a morning exercise space, an outdoor classroom for architecture students, a gathering place for groups, and an evening social hub. Its design pays homage to Columbus architectural heritage while fostering new community connections.The Design Education Team emphasizes hands-on learning, with university students mentoring high school students. This collaborative approach integrates advanced computational design tools with practical craftsmanship, creating opportunities for sustainable innovation and community engagement. The pavilions sustainable design ensures its legacy beyond the exhibition period, with components that can be recycled, biodegraded, or repurposed for placemaking initiatives in nearby communities.

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Life's challenges can lead to burnout in different forms, with each person experiencing it uniquely. ... [+] Learn how to recognize the type of burnout you're facing.gettyThe truth about burnout is that we all face it at some point, whether we want to or not. It leaves us feeling a kind of exhaustion that lingers, even after we've completed all the tasks on our plate.But burnout isnt the same as exhaustion. Exhaustion occurs when you hit your limit and cant go any further. Burnout, on the other hand, happens when you push past that limit and keep goingwhether its for days, weeks, months or even years.Whats worsethe usual sense of accomplishment you get after finishing a task disappears when youre burned out. It leaves us wanting to do and achieve more and still wanting to do nothing.Its the nagging feeling that, even though youre drained, you cant stop yourself from continuing to push forward, and feeling ashamed when you're unable to.Heres a breakdown of the three types of burnout and how to tell them apart.1. Overextension BurnoutDo you often feel overwhelmed or find yourself endlessly postponing tasks? You might be experiencing overextension burnout.This type of burnout occurs when you take on too muchtoo many tasks, commitments or expectationsdraining you emotionally and physically. It often results from an excessive workload and the constant pressure to meet high expectations, whether from others or yourself.This can happen in the context of work when responsibilities become all-consuming and the line between dedication and exhaustion begins to blur. A study published in Anxiety, Stress, & Coping found that overcommitment to work can cause emotional exhaustion. While employers see it as dedication, it can harm employees well-being, especially if theyre unhappy with their job.Signs of overextension burnout include feeling emotionally drained, becoming irritable and struggling to focusall of which can affect both your work and personal life. If left unchecked, burnout can lower productivity, strain relationships and take a serious toll on your overall well-being.2. Depletion BurnoutImagine a parent who once cherished bedtime stories, playful afternoons and shared laughter with their children. Now, even on quieter days, they feel drainedgoing through the motions of packing lunches, helping with homework and managing the household, yet feeling emotionally distant and exhausted inside.Parental burnout happens when the demands of parenting outweigh the support and resources available to cope. Take, for example, a mother raising a child with learning difficulties. If she has a strong support system and personal outlets, she may find ways to recharge. But when stress outweighs support, burnout takes hold.This is known as depletion burnoutwhen exhaustion runs so deep that you feel like you have nothing left to give. The joy of living your life and working fades, and is replaced by emotional numbness and disconnection from the world around you.Chronic stress, lack of break and minimal rest gradually wear down ones energy and resilience. Over time, this can lead to constant fatigue, loss of motivation and even physical symptoms like headaches or sleep disturbances.3. Misalignment BurnoutWhen what were doing doesnt align with who we are or what we care about, it may create a sense of emptiness. This disconnect can slowly lead to whats known as misalignment burnout.A 2022 study in the International Journal of Engineering Business Management found that Generation Z job seekers in Vietnam value workplace culture, ethics and social responsibility more than salary and benefits.This quest for purpose and meaning is what drives many Gen Z individuals, but when their jobs dont reflect these values, it could lead to a feeling of being stucktrapped in a role that doesnt resonate with their core beliefs.Over time, this misalignment creates frustration, resentment and a sense of purposelessness. As this gap grows, it becomes harder to feel fulfilled or motivated, leading to burnout.Misalignment burnout can also erode self-esteem and impact mental health. When were constantly pushing ourselves to meet expectations that dont align with our true goals, it can feel like were giving more than we can afford, without seeing any return on what we value most.Burnout can take on different forms, each with its own set of challenges. Recognizing the early signs of burnout helps you prevent it from spiraling out of control.If you feel like you're in a situation that doesn't align with your values, its important to take action. Whether that means exploring new opportunities or making changes to bring things back into balance, listen to what feels right for you.Do you feel that youre at risk of parental burnout? Take this test to find out: Parental Burnout Assessment

In brief: AMD will reveal the tech specs, prices, and release dates for its next-generation Radeon RX 9070 graphics cards later this week, but a fresh leak has outlined the software support for a key feature, FSR 4. Upon launch early next month, the new GPUs will display dozens of games with image quality approaching Nvidia DLSS. VideoCardz has leaked more information regarding AMD's upcoming Radeon RX 9070 graphics cards. The outlet recently published an allegedly official list of around 35 games supporting the company's FSR 4 upscaling technology upon release in early March.The new functionality, exclusive to RX 9000 GPUs, marks AMD's adoption of machine learning for image reconstruction. Last month, a CES demonstration (below) showcased substantial improvements over FSR 3.1 in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart.The following games are expected to receive similar image quality improvements starting next month:The AltersBellwrightCall of Duty: Black Ops 6Creatures of AvaDragonkin: The BanishedEndoria: The Last SongFragPunkFunko FusionGod of War: RagnarokHorizon Zero Dawn RemasteredHorizon Forbidden WestHunt: Showdown 1896Incursion Red RiverKristalaMarvel RivalsMarvel's Spider-Man 2Marvel's Spider-Man RemasteredMarvel's Spider-Man: Miles MoralesMechWarrior 5: ClansMonster Hunter WildsNightingaleNo More Room in Hell 2PANICOREPredator: Hunting GroundsRatchet & Clank: Rift ApartRemnant 2Smite 2The Axis UnseenThe Last of Us: Part IThe Last of Us: Part II RemasteredUntil DawnWarhammer 40,000: Space Marines 2Kingdom Come: Deliverance IIDynasty Warriors: OriginsCivilization 7Additional developers cooperating with AMD on adopting FSR 4 include 11 Bit Studios, Activision, Ballistic Moon, Focus Entertainment, Guerrilla, Insomniac Games, Krafton, Naughty Dog, NetEase, Nixxes, Pearl Abyss, Sager, SEGA, and Torn Banner. AMD claims the number of FSR4-compatible titles will exceed 75 by the end of the year.However, users can also manually implement the new upscaler in any title supporting FSR 3.1. Therefore, the following games will likely have a manual toggle or officially implement FSR 4 support in the coming months:Delta Force: Black Hawk DownLike a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in HawaiiLost Records: Bloom & RageVirtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O.Space Engineers 2Ninja Gaiden 2 BlackIndiana Jones and the Great CircleStalker 2: Heart of ChornobylMicrosoft Flight Simulator 2024ARK: Survival AscendedFarming Simulator 25Silent Hill 2Final Fantasy XVIThe First DescendantGhost of Tsushima Director's CutManor LordsThe FinalsMortal Kombat 1Warhammer 40,000: DarktideEverspace 2SatisfactoryWar ThunderAMD also provided new information regarding FSR 4's performance presets. Unlike FSR 3.1 and DLSS, Team Red's new upscaler won't include an ultra-performance mode for tripling the resolution scale (for example, from 1280 x 720 to 4K). Performance mode, which scales from half resolution, will be the lowest setting. // Related StoriesPrevious leaks from VideoCardz and other sources have revealed the full RX 9070 and 9070 XT specifications. Additionally, early Micro Center listings indicate the 9070 might start at $649.99 and the XT at $699.99. However, whether the numbers represent MSRP or boosted AIB partner prices is unclear.

In context: Monolith was founded in 1994 by Bryan Bouwman, Brian Goble, and several others, when when DOS was still the operating system of choice for PC games. Over the years, the studio developed successful series such as Blood, No One Lives Forever, F.E.A.R., Shogo: Mobile Armor Division, and, of course, Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor. Thanks to a sudden "strategic change in direction," Warner Bros has shuttered the studio. Warner Bros recently confirmed the closure of three gaming studios, including Middle-earth developer Monolith Productions. The studio is notable for designing a technology capable of providing unique personalities to enemies and NPCs. However, WB "locked" the system away behind a patent, even though it will likely remain unused.The publisher just confirmed the closure of Monolith Productions, Player First Games, and Warner Bros Games San Diego. Monolith's most recent fame came from the two action-adventure games based on J. R. R. Tolkien's Legendarium: Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor and Middle-earth: Shadow of War. Critics praised both titles for the Nemesis system, a technology designed to procedurally generate orc characters featuring unique traits and relationships with the player's character.Monolith and Warner Bros invested in the Nemesis system so much that the publisher decided to patent the technology in 2016. The patent describes methods for managing NPCs that can remember previous interactions with the player and react accordingly in subsequent encounters. The patent expires on August 11, 2036, so no other developers can use the Nemesis system, and WB has nothing in the works either.However, Monolith was working on a Wonder Woman game. It was a single-player experience powered by the Nemesis system. It announced the game in 2021, but the project is dead because of the studio's shutdown. People in the industry are now praising the unusable Nemesis technology and criticizing Warner for funding the development of a highly advanced AI gaming system and then freezing it for years to come. It sounds like a move right out of Disney's playbook.Gaming journalist Scott Robertson noted how Monolith pioneered a one-of-a-kind system for the procedural generation of unique enemy interactions and showed his contempt for Warner Bros actions. // Related Stories"[A few years later] WB took that from them, patented it, and then closed their studio. Fu** them," Robertson said.The closure of Monolith, Player First Games, and Warner Bros. Games San Diego resulted from a very rocky period for WB's gaming business. Chief Executive and President of Warner's Global Streaming and Games JB Perrette told Bloomberg that the quality of too many new releases missed the publisher's expected results. The company took a $200 million loss for the Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League project alone.