Product Info MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Gaming OCMay, 2025 TypeGraphics Card Price$369.99 It's been two years since NVIDIA introduced its Ada Lovelace GPUs, kicking things off with the RTX 4090 and finishing up the initial lineup with the SUPER family At CES, the company unveiled its new RTX 50 "Blackwell" family which features a brand new architecture and several changes such as new cores, AI accelerators, new memory standards, and the latest video/display capabilities. Today, NVIDIA releases its 6th entry within its "RTX 50" portfolio, the GeForce RTX 5060. The RTX 5060 is positioned in the entry-level segment, with an MSRP of $299 US and a factory-equipped 8 GB of VRAM, which might seem a bit too little for today's standards. Today, we will be trying out the MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Gaming OC, which retails for $70 US above the MSRP. NVIDIA GeForce GPU Segment/Tier Prices Graphics Segment20252023-20242022-20232021-20222020-20212019-20202018-20192017-2018 Titan TierGeForce RTX 5090GeForce RTX 4090GeForce RTX 4090GeForce RTX 3090 Ti GeForce RTX 3090GeForce RTX 3090Titan RTX (Turing)Titan V (Volta)Titan Xp (Pascal) Price$1999 US$1599 US$1599 US$1999 US $1499 US$1499 US$2499 US$2999 US$1199 US Ultra Enthusiast TierGeForce RTX 5080GeForce RTX 4080 SUPERGeForce RTX 4080GeForce RTX 3080 TiGeForce RTX 3080 TiGeForce RTX 2080 TiGeForce RTX 2080 TiGeForce GTX 1080 Ti Price$999 US$999 US$1199 US$1199 US$1199 US$999 US$999 US$699 US Enthusiast TierGeForce RTX 5070 TiGeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPERGeForce RTX 4070 TiGeForce RTX 3080 12 GBGeForce RTX 3080 10 GBGeForce RTX 2080 SUPERGeForce RTX 2080GeForce GTX 1080 Price$749 US$799 US$799 US$799 US$699 US$699 US$699 US$549 US High-End TierGeForce RTX 5070GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER GeForce RTX 4070GeForce RTX 4070 GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16 GBGeForce RTX 3070 Ti GeForce RTX 3070GeForce RTX 3070 Ti GeForce RTX 3070GeForce RTX 2070 SUPERGeForce RTX 2070GeForce GTX 1070 Price$549 US$599 $549$599 US $499 US$599 $499$599 $499$499 US$499 US$379 US Mainstream TierGeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GBGeForce RTX 4060 Ti GeForce RTX 4060GeForce RTX 4060 Ti GeForce RTX 4060GeForce RTX 3060 Ti GeForce RTX 3060 12 GBGeForce RTX 3060 Ti GeForce RTX 3060 12 GBGeForce RTX 2060 SUPER GeForce RTX 2060 GeForce GTX 1660 Ti GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER GeForce GTX 1660GeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1060 Price$429 US $379 US$449 $299$399 US $299 US$399 US $329 US$399 US $329 US$399 US $349 US $279 US $229 US $219 US$249 US$249 US Entry TierGeForce RTX 5060RTX 3050 8 GB RTX 3050 6 GBRTX 3050RTX 3050GTX 1650 SUPER GTX 1650GTX 1650 SUPER GTX 1650GTX 1050 Ti GTX 1050GTX 1050 Ti GTX 1050 Price$299$229 $179$249 US$249 US$159 US $149 US$159 US $149 US$139 US $109 US$139 US $109 US NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Gaming Graphics Cards With Blackwell, NVIDIA is going full-on into the AI segment with loads of optimizations & AI-specific accelerators. The Blackwell GPU does many traditional things that we would expect from a GPU, but simultaneously breaks the barrier when it comes to untraditional GPU operations. To sum up some features: New Streaming Multiprocessor (SM) New 5th Gen Tensor Cores New 4th Gen RT (Ray Tracing) Cores AI Management Processor Max-Q Mode for Desktops & Laptops New GDDR7 High-Performance Memory Subsystem New DP2.1b Display Engine & Next-Gen NVENC/NVDEC 2 of 9 The technologies mentioned above are some of the main building blocks of the Blackwell GPU, but there's more within the graphics core itself, which we will talk about in detail, so let's get started. Contents Next page

Meg Cherry Member Oct 25, 2017 7,847 Seattle, WA So, Panic - a studio out of Portland that mostly does Mac software - is going to release a custom handheld with a 'premium' black-and-white screen - with 12 games that will be kept a secret until they unlock after release (one a week). Also, one of the inputs is a hand crank. One of those games is the game you saw above: Crankin's Time Travel Adventure from Katamari Damacy designer Keita Takahashi. The crank is used to manipulate time forwards and backwards. Despite the presence of buttons, the only way to interact with Crankin' is with said crank. Not all games will work that way, obviously, but it's reasonable to expect many will make use of it. There are other games coming from Bennett Foddy (Getting Over It), Zach Gage (SpellTower), and Shaun Inman (The Last Rocket), among others. What exactly they're making for Playdate, however, remains unannounced, with more details later this year. Click to expand... Click to shrink... $150, pre-orders out this year. This thing looks absurd, but maybe in a way worth supporting.  Last edited: May 22, 2019 KoolAid Member Oct 25, 2017 7,055 Keita Takahashi? Bennett Foddy? I'm interested.   atomsk Member Oct 28, 2017 1,762 Panic worked with Keita on those Katamari t-shirts forever ago, so that's not too surprising. Still, I wish Wattam would get a release date already.  BocoDragon Banned Oct 26, 2017 5,207 I love the hardware design.   Deleted member 42 user requested account closure Banned Oct 24, 2017 16,939 CRANKIN' IT   marrec Banned Oct 26, 2017 6,775 I'm sooo in for wild shit like this with limited but specific use cases.   kikuchiyo Member Nov 9, 2017 1,103 atomsk said: Panic worked with Keita on those Katamari t-shirts forever ago, so that's not too surprising. Still, I wish Wattam would get a release date already. Click to expand... Click to shrink... Didn't get those shirts when they came out and I've been kicking myself for it ever since :(  JamboGT Vehicle Handling Designer Verified Oct 25, 2017 1,537 The most hipster of hipster gaming stuff I have ever seen.   Tiktaalik Member Oct 25, 2017 3,749 Looks like a lot of fun. There's an opportunity for these small little devices now that 3DS is going away. Come on Nintendo, make Game Boy Classic happen.  Deleted member 54469 User requested account closure Member Mar 4, 2019 320 design is cool but what exactly is the point? for it's niche community i'm not going to ask. forever everyone else kinda feel like this is one of those things (like everything else now) cashing in on nostalgia and basically gentrifying by giving it a new instagram worthy paint coat and new name. $150 for a black and white game boy with some weird gimmick? i'm cool lol. that's nice they found some great (also niche) developers to make great (also niche) games for it. just not sure why this exists though? especially for that absurd price? i mean you can get a 2ds bundle with a game and another free nintendo select for like $80 now.  eyeball_kid Member Oct 25, 2017 12,138 Panic, Takahashi (please why are you distracting him from finishing Wattam!), and Teenage Engineering (makers of the awesome OP-1 synth). This is like a videogame hipster dream come true. Not sure how well that crank is going to feel for left-handed users though.  Colloco Self-Requested Ban Banned Oct 27, 2017 403 florida 150 kind of hurts for a black and white screen device in 2019, but DAT CRANK THO   Ghos Member Oct 25, 2017 3,986 cute design Keita tho? 👀  Weltall Zero Game Developer Banned Oct 26, 2017 19,343 Madrid Kind of weird there's only going to be 12 games for it; visually simple B/W games should be relatively easy to crank out.   Lego Killer Moth Avenger Oct 25, 2017 1,292 This is the coolest thing I've ever seen   Toumari Member Oct 27, 2017 8,811 England Cute and bizarre. Never expected Panic to ever dabble in hardware like this.   Deleted member 41931 User requested account closure Member Apr 10, 2018 3,744 I'm in for Keita Takahashi. No idea if this is going to be good, but it'll certainly be different.   marrec Banned Oct 26, 2017 6,775 JamboGT said: The most hipster of hipster gaming stuff I have ever seen. Click to expand... Click to shrink... It's like they made it specifically for me  CloseTalker Sister in the Craft Member Oct 25, 2017 38,131 Yeah, I'll buy one of those   Colloco Self-Requested Ban Banned Oct 27, 2017 403 florida Is this secretly Soulja Bois new console?   corn_fest Member Oct 27, 2017 323 I can't help but compare this with the 32blit which recently sprung up on Kickstarter. Spec-wise, the console seems a little disappointing in comparison, but Panic, Teenage Engineering, and the developers they've partnered with all create great stuff so I feel like this will be cool regardless. Ugh I'm gonna end up getting both aren't I.  Lego Killer Moth Avenger Oct 25, 2017 1,292 Weltall Zero said: Kind of weird there's only going to be 12 games for it; visually simple B/W games should be relatively easy to crank out. Click to expand... Click to shrink... There's gonna be more if it's a success. It's 12 so far. One a month for the first year.   KoolAid Member Oct 25, 2017 7,055 Weltall Zero said: Kind of weird there's only going to be 12 games for it; visually simple B/W games should be relatively easy to crank out. Click to expand... Click to shrink... ...i see what you did there also they say there's potential for more games, unsure if they'll charge for them though  Deleted member 33571 User requested account closure Banned Nov 17, 2017 907 very very cool, the lil bit of the Keita Takahashi game they showed looked really neat I immediately got teenage engineering vibes between the price (eek) and the concept so it makes sense they worked on some of the hardware  Kirksplosion Member Aug 21, 2018 2,682 Eh, can't say I'm interested at all-- Keita Takahashi Click to expand... Click to shrink... So I make this check out to Panic in Portland, OR?  Ginger Hail One Winged Slayer Avenger Oct 25, 2017 3,358 It's a cute little thing. Definitely gonna keep my eye on it.   jml Member Mar 9, 2018 4,849 Seems ridiculous and I do not understand the appeal at that price at all   Conan Member Oct 25, 2017 707 It's like having a bad analog stick. Cool?   Jonnykong Member Oct 27, 2017 8,992 It looks pretty nifty when you see the game in action by spinning that delightful crank.   marrec Banned Oct 26, 2017 6,775 jml said: Seems ridiculous and I do not understand the appeal at that price at all Click to expand... Click to shrink... The appeal is in the design and the games.  makonero Member Oct 27, 2017 11,177 If it was $50 I could see myself grabbing it for novelty purposes But I can't justify $150 for a black and white handheld with no backlight. I had an original GBA for five years, not going back now  Vivian-Pogo Member Jan 9, 2018 2,142 It's neat but about 3x the price of what I would want to pay for it.   wideface ▲ Legend ▲ Avenger Oct 25, 2017 7,184 Hidamari Apartments Keita Takahashi? Okay, I'll buy it.   NickatNite Member Oct 27, 2017 6,217 California An interesting concept, but may or may not be worth the price point. I definitely will keep my eye on it.   Deleted member 23046 Account closed at user request Banned Oct 28, 2017 6,876 Panic is also the first publisher of Campo Santo's Firewatch.   Dancrane212 Member Oct 25, 2017 14,110 Edge cover gets it a good amount of cred with me. Consider me curious.  JamesQuall Member Oct 27, 2017 752 I'm in. I already love Panic for publishing Firewatch and the Goose Game, and for putting a cool sign on their building that I can change the colors on during my lunch break!   RyougaSaotome Member Oct 25, 2017 5,365 It seems absurd so I'm in.   eyeball_kid Member Oct 25, 2017 12,138 Here's a peek at Keita Takahashi's game:   ryushe Member Oct 27, 2017 5,063 If this were black and white WITH backlight, then I'd be on board. But as it stands, I can't justify $150 for this no matter how hard I'd like to try.   Anno Member Oct 25, 2017 7,889 Columbus, Ohio That's weird enough that I'm at least interested.   the_wart Member Oct 25, 2017 2,346 That's so dumb. ...I want it.  KilgoreTrout696 Member Oct 25, 2017 667 ryushe said: If this were black and white WITH backlight, then I'd be on board. But as it stands, I can't justify $150 for this no matter how hard I'd like to try. Click to expand... Click to shrink... 100% with you on the backlight. I'm looking into getting older gameboys modded with backlights not getting something new without them. Just flashing back to trying to play pokemon at night while in the car driving home, would have to wait to pass a streetlight in order to see the screen for a second.   boontobias Avenger Apr 14, 2018 10,144 Dancrane212 said: Edge cover gets it a good amount of cred with me. Consider me curious. Click to expand... Click to shrink... Rebels huh? There goes my interest  8bit Member Oct 27, 2017 5,390 Oh fuck yes, I want one.   pronk Member Oct 26, 2017 2,034 Swery retweeted this, then retweeted a tweet about the Ouya store closing lol Also pretty sure EDGE had an Ouya cover.  Deleted member 2791 User requested account closure Banned Oct 25, 2017 19,054 I like the idea and the hardware execution, but 150 bucks for twelve short games just doesn't cut it.   Brian_FETO The Million Post Man Member Oct 25, 2017 19,825 I think I love this? idk $150 is an investment but like......it's also not that bad? hmm The curious thing is whether future seasons would be downloadable (it does have wifi) or if the intent is to have limited run systems with preset seasons  RoboitoAM Member Oct 25, 2017 3,271 This thing looks stupid.   El Pescado Member Oct 26, 2017 2,042 That thing looks right up my alley. I'm 100% in.  

It’s official – Days of Play is back for 2025! We are kicking off the 2025 celebration on May 28, with community activities, new content coming to PlayStation Plus, and great offers on PS5 consoles, games, and accessories.  Days of Play is all about celebrating our players and the moments of play that make being part of the PlayStation community so special. With an exciting year ahead filled with new game releases, experiences, and milestones, it’s a great time to check out the latest PlayStation activities and promotions we have planned for this year’s celebration. Days of Play begins May 28 at 12:01AM through June 11 at 11:59PM local time in each region – below is an overview of 2025 activities. Be sure to visit the Days of Play 2025 website for details as we will be sharing regular updates starting on May 28. PlayStation Plus – Monthly Games for June, bonus titles, and more We’re excited to reveal the latest PlayStation Plus content that will be available during the Days of Play celebration – this includes upcoming Monthly Games, bonus Game Catalog titles, Classics Catalog additions, Game Trials, and more.  View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Monthly Games for June To start, here are the Monthly Games* for June, which will be available for all PlayStation Plus members beginning May 28: NBA 2K25 | PS5, PS4 (available June 3) Alone in the Dark (2024) | PS5 (available June 3) Bomb Rush Cyberfunk | PS5, PS4 (available June 3) Destiny 2: The Final Shape | PS5, PS4 (available May 28 30) Bonus titles for Game Catalog and Classic Catalog, plus new Game Trials Create even more moments of play with bonus titles coming to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog and Classics Catalog, as well as new Game Trials.* These titles are in addition to our regular Game Catalog content drops for June – stay tuned for our regular monthly Game Catalog announcement for next month’s lineup. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Game Catalog   (Available in Game Catalog on the specified dates for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium/Deluxe members)  Another Crab’s Treasure | PS5 (available May 29)  Skull and Bones | PS5 (available June 2)  Destiny 2: Legacy Collection | PS5, PS4 (available June 4)  Grand Theft Auto III – The Definitive Edition | PS4, PS5 (available June 10) View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Classics Catalog  (Available on June 5 for PlayStation Plus Premium/Deluxe members)  Myst | PS5, PS4 Riven | PS5, PS4  View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Game Trials (Available on May 28 for PlayStation Plus Premium/Deluxe members)  Kingdom Come: Deliverance II | PS5 Sid Meier’s Civilization VII | PS5, PS4 View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image PlayStation Tournaments From June 3 through June 11, participate in special PlayStation Tournaments for NBA 2K25**, which is included in our PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup for June. Players can compete in multiple competitions each day for a chance to win prizes including NBA 2K Virtual Currency and Days of Play-themed PlayStation Network avatars. *PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup, availability of Classics, Game Trials and Game Catalog varies over time, region/country, and plan. PlayStation Plus is subject to a recurring subscription fee taken automatically until cancellation. Terms apply: play.st/psplus-usageterms.  **Internet and active PS Plus membership required. PS Plus is subject to recurring subscription fee taken automatically until cancellation. Terms apply: play.st/psplus-usageterms. Must be at least 16+ and a resident of an eligible country. Void where prohibited. See full rules on PS5 or PS4 console  Days of Play 2025 Deals We’re also celebrating Days of Play with exciting promotions across consoles, games, accessories, and gear from direct.playstation.com (where available), participating retailers (prices may vary), and on PlayStation Store. For more information on your local deals, be sure to check out the Days of Play 2025 website. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Deals directly from PlayStation and participating retailers  From May 28 to June 11 in select regions, save on hardware and accessories including PS5 consoles, DualSense controllers, and more. You can find these offers on direct.playstation.com where available as well as at participating local retailers. Please note that offers and promotion dates may vary by region and retailer. Deals on PS5 console offerings include: In the United States and Canada, PlayStation 5 console – Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Bundle (Digital and Standard) will be available starting at $399.99 USD / $509.99 CAD (Save up to $119.99 USD / $159.99 CAD compared to buying separately). In select regions such as Europe and Asia, PlayStation 5 console (Digital and Standard) will be on promotion, starting at €399.99 / £339.99 / ¥65,980. $50 USD off PlayStation 5 Pro console   There will also be offers for PS5 accessories and games, including: $50 USD off PlayStation VR2 and PlayStation VR2 Horizon Call of the Mountain Bundle $30 USD off Pulse Explore wireless earbuds $30 USD off DualSense Edge wireless controller $20 USD off Access controller $20 USD off DualSense wireless controller Various discounts on PS5 games including Astro Bot, MLB The Show 25, The Last of Us Part II Remastered, and LEGO Horizon Adventures. On direct.playstation.com, get exclusive offers on products like Shapes of Play, PS5 console covers, and other PS5 accessories like external storage drives, and more. When ordering directly from PlayStation, you can also enjoy free standard shipping and free returns on eligible orders. In the U.K., players can upgrade their gaming with Flex to lease a PS5 Digital Edition console starting at £9.95 per month and PS5 Pro console starting at £17.99 per month. Learn more here. In Benelux, Portugal, and Spain, all PlayStation Plus members ordering directly from PlayStation can also enjoy an extra 5% discount.  View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image PlayStation Plus memberships This Days of Play, save on a new or upgraded PlayStation Plus membership – players who join PlayStation Plus during this year’s celebration can save up to 33% on select 12-month memberships.* For players who are currently a PlayStation Plus Essential or Extra member, save 33% on the remainder of your membership when upgrading to PlayStation Plus Premium/Deluxe.**  *Discounts vary by region/tier and are subject to certain eligibility restrictions. Game library varies over time, region/country, and plan. PS Plus is subject to a recurring subscription fee taken automatically (at the then current PS Store price) until cancellation. Terms apply: play.st/psplus-usageterms. **At the end of your current subscription, you’ll be charged recurring subscription fees (at the then-current PS Store price) for PlayStation Plus Premium/Deluxe at your current billing frequency, unless cancelled. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Sony Pictures Core Keep an eye out for sales on PlayStation Productions movies throughout Days of Play on Sony Pictures Core! Additionally, PlayStation Plus members can enjoy 10% off movies store-wide on Sony Pictures Core as well as double discounts for limited-time Flash Sales dropping every few days from May 28 through June 11, including super-hero blockbusters and more.* *Access requires a PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5 console, and Sony Pictures Core app account subject to Sony Pictures Core Terms of Service. Must be age 18+. 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Heads up if you or someone you know is still rocking an older iPhone: WhatsApp is officially dropping support for several legacy smartphones starting this Sunday, June 1st. As part of its regular update cycle, the Meta-owned messaging app is raising its minimum requirements. Originally, the change had been planned for May 5th. However, it seems the new cutoff date was pushed by a few weeks and landed on June 1st. So starting this Sunday, WhatsApp will only work on iPhones running iOS 15.1 or later. Devices stuck on Android 5.0 or earlier are also being dropped. In practice, this means WhatsApp will no longer work on the following iPhone models: iPhone 5s iPhone 6 iPhone 6 Plus Some reports have included these models in the list: iPhone 6s iPhone 6s Plus iPhone SE (1st gen) However, these devices support up to iOS 15.8.4. So if they’re up to date with the latest supported iOS version, they should be good until the next WhatsApp cutoff update, which likely won’t happen for another year or two. While these phones are long past their prime, some are still kicking around as secondary or hand-me-down devices for less tech-inclined users. That may not be your case, but with approximately 3 billion users around the world, the change is bound to catch a few people off guard. Add 9to5Mac to your Google News feed.  FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.You’re reading 9to5Mac — experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Don’t know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel

It’s official – Days of Play is back for 2025! We are kicking off the 2025 celebration on May 28, with community activities, new content coming to PlayStation Plus, and great offers on PS5 consoles, games, and accessories.  Days of Play is all about celebrating our players and the moments of play that make being part of the PlayStation community so special. With an exciting year ahead filled with new game releases, experiences, and milestones, it’s a great time to check out the latest PlayStation activities and promotions we have planned for this year’s celebration. Days of Play begins May 28 at 12:01AM through June 11 at 11:59PM local time in each region – below is an overview of 2025 activities. Be sure to visit the Days of Play 2025 website for details as we will be sharing regular updates starting on May 28. PlayStation Plus – Monthly Games for June, bonus titles, and more We’re excited to reveal the latest PlayStation Plus content that will be available during the Days of Play celebration – this includes upcoming Monthly Games, bonus Game Catalog titles, Classics Catalog additions, Game Trials, and more.  View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Monthly Games for June To start, here are the Monthly Games* for June, which will be available for all PlayStation Plus members beginning May 30: NBA2K25 | PS5, PS4 (available June 3) Alone and Dark | PS5 (available June 3) Bomb Rush Cyberfunk | PS5, PS4 (available June 3)  Destiny 2: The Final Shape | PS5, PS4 (available May 30) Bonus titles for Game Catalog and Classic Catalog, plus new Game Trials Create even more moments of play with bonus titles coming to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog and Classics Catalog, as well as new Game Trials.* These titles are in addition to our regular Game Catalog content drops for June – stay tuned for our regular monthly Game Catalog announcement for next month’s lineup. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Game Catalog   (Available in Game Catalog on the specified dates for PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe members)  Another Crab’s Treasure | PS5 (available May 29)  Skull and Bones | PS5 (available June 2)  Destiny 2: Legacy Collection | PS5, PS4 (available June 4)  Grand Theft Auto III | PS4, PS5 (available June 10) View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Classics Catalog  (Available on June 5 for PlayStation Plus Deluxe members)  Myst | PS5, PS4 Riven | PS5, PS4  View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Game Trials (Available on May 28 for PlayStation Plus Deluxe members)  Kingdom Come: Deliverance II | PS5 Sid Meier’s Civilization® VII| PS5, PS4 View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image From June 3 through June 11, participate in special PlayStation Tournaments for NBA 2K25**, which is included in our PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup for June. Players can compete in multiple competitions each day for a chance to win prizes including NBA 2K Virtual Currency and Days of Play-themed PlayStation Network avatars. *PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup, availability of Classics, Game Trials and Game Catalog varies over time, region/country, and plan. PlayStation Plus is subject to a recurring subscription fee taken automatically until cancellation. Terms apply: play.st/psplus-usageterms.  **Internet and active PS Plus membership required. PS Plus is subject to recurring subscription fee taken automatically until cancellation. Terms apply: play.st/psplus-usageterms. Must be at least 16+ and a resident of an eligible country. Void where prohibited. See full rules on PS5 or PS4 console  Days of Play 2025 Deals We’re also celebrating Days of Play with exciting promotions across consoles, games, and from participating retailers (prices may vary), and on PlayStation Store. For more information on your local deals, be sure to check out the Days of Play 2025 website.  View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Deals directly from participating retailers  From May 28 to June 11 in Singapore/Malaysia/Thailand/Indonesia/Philippines/Vietnam, save on hardware and accessories including PS5 consoles, DualSense controllers, and more. You can find these offers at participating local retailers. Please note that offers and promotion dates may vary by region and retailer. Deals on PS5 console offerings include: PlayStation 5 console will be on promotion, with promotional price of SGD 605 / MYR 1,830 / THB 13,890 / IDR 7,419,000 for PS5 Digital Edition and SGD 735 / MYR 2,260 / THB 16,890 / IDR 8,919,000 / PHP 27,990 / VND 12,100,000 for PS5.   SGD 64 / MYR 239 / THB 1,800 off PlayStation 5 Pro console   There will also be offers for PS5 accessories and games, including: SGD 64 / MYR 239 / THB 1,800 / IDR 780,000 / PHP 2,800 / VND 1,191,000 off PlayStation VR2 and PlayStation VR2 Horizon Call of the Mountain Bundle SGD 39 / MYR 130 / THB 1,000 / IDR 470,000 / PHP 1,700 / VND 750,000 off Pulse Explore wireless earbuds SGD 39 / MYR 130 / THB 1,000 / IDR 470,000 / PHP 1,700 / VND 750,000 off DualSense Edge wireless controller SGD 28 / MYR 90 / THB 700 / IDR 340,000 / PHP 1,200 / VND 520,000 off Access controller SGD 20.10 / MYR 54 / THB 500 / IDR 250,000 / PHP 900 / VND 310,000 off DualSense wireless controller Various discounts on PS5 games including Astro Bot, The Last of Us Part II Remastered, and LEGO Horizon Adventures. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image PlayStation Plus memberships This Days of Play, save on a new or upgraded PlayStation Plus membership – players who join PlayStation Plus during this year’s celebration can save up to 33% (up to 30% for Thailand) on select 12-month memberships.* For players who are currently a PlayStation Plus Essential or Extra member, save 33% (30% for Thailand) on the remainder of your membership when upgrading to PlayStation Plus Deluxe.**  *Discounts vary by region/tier and are subject to certain eligibility restrictions. Game library varies over time, region/country, and plan. PS Plus is subject to a recurring subscription fee taken automatically (at the then current PS Store price) until cancellation. 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“The President of Super Earth has been killed in action by the Illuminate during the fall of Prosperity City.” That was the message that greeted Helldivers 2 players when they logged on last night in one last bid to repel their invading squid-like foes. Some truthers think the hit was inside job. When the dust settled Friday morning, the battle to save Super Earth was over and players had succeeded in winning the extraction shooter’s biggest showdown since it launched. Pus they got a new battle station to celebrate. Suggested ReadingThe Week In Games: Co-Op Bug Blasting And More New Releases Share SubtitlesOffEnglishSuggested ReadingThe Week In Games: Co-Op Bug Blasting And More New Releases Share SubtitlesOffEnglishThe Week In Games: Co-Op Bug Blasting And More New Releases“The devastation wrought upon our home is immense,” read the latest in-game dispatch from Arrowhead Game Studios. “Only two Mega Cities remain standing: Prosperity City and Equality-on-Sea. The remainder have been vacated by the enemy, having suffered catastrophic damage at their hands.” New Major Orders are still pending, but in the meantime players get to vote on where to move the new DSS battle station that aided in the fight, and that provides extra military bonuses to Helldivers fighting on whatever planet it orbits. For anyone who missed the last two weeks, a brief series of entries on the Galactic Map recaps the events from the Illuminate’s arrival and torching of Mars and other planets, all the way through players’ epic last stand to protect Equality-on-Sea (Helldivers’ version of Shanghai). A lot of creative military tactics were improvised and deployed to take down the massive invading Leviathan ships, and a wave of negative Steam reviews, purportedly from Chinese players angry, due to a potential mistranslation, about why they couldn’t seem to fully liberate Equality-on-Sea, appears to have subsided.What happens next is anyone’s guess. Arrowhead Game Studios might take some time before kicking off whatever it has planned to let players catch their breath. Maybe the development team is lining up a revenge campaign, or maybe there’s still another shoe to drop and Super Earth isn’t quite in the clear after all. A new president? In this economy? Maybe they’re just an Illuminate plant after all, ready to control Super Earth from within. The beauty of Helldivers 2's fascist space satire is that nothing is ever quite out of the question. May kicked off one of Helldivers 2's biggest balance patches and content updates in some time, including a new Warbond battle pass with additional melee weapons and the ability to level up and customize most of the shooter’s guns. I wouldn’t bet on any other big updates anytime soon. That said, Summer Game Fest is just around the corner and Arrowhead used host Geoff Keighley’s last big gaming showcase to announce the addition of the Illuminate to the fray. Who knows what’s in store for the second half of Helldivers 2's second year?.

A Rising Tide The studio behind Atomic Heart is kicking up a publishing arm, looking to help get more "big and bold" games made With Atomic Heart selling over 10 million copies, Mundfish is widening to support other devs achieve similar success. News by Connor Makar Staff Writer Published on May 30, 2025 Mundfish, the studio behind Atomic Heart, has announced it's opening up a publishing arm it's calling Mundfish Powerhouse. This comes alongside the studio's celebratory declaration that Atomic Heart has sold over 10 million copies. Speaking to Analogue Stick Gaming CEO and founder of Mundfish Robert Bagratuni stated, "For quite some time, studios and investors have been approaching us seeking support [...] We’ve decided to make this direction official. Powerhouse will only partner with projects where we see great potential to make noise. Not just a handful of indie hits, but big and bold games that can set a new standard for quality and creative risk.” To see this content please enable targeting cookies. According to the article, Mundfish Powerhouse will be offering developers it works with "deep production expertise and high-end tools, a proven, scalable development pipeline, hands-on support from concept to launch and a focus on fewer, bigger, bolder games, built to shake up the industry". As for Atomic Heart's 10 million sales milestone, Bagratuni gave the following statement, "What started as a dream has become a reality beyond anything we imagined. Thanks to our team’s relentless dedication, bold vision, and unwavering focus on quality, we’ve achieved something truly special. We’re incredibly grateful to our players for their passion and support - it’s their enthusiasm that brought Atomic Heart to life". Atomic Heart stands out to me as one of those lesser-talked-about games that launched to its own healthy audience, and has continued trucking away as the months flew by. We've seen a decent chunk of these sorts of games from smaller studios as of late, a sign of changing tides in the industry as massive companies struggle to hit the astronomical targets set for the developers working there, while these smaller studios with clear vision manage to sneak through the gaps. What do you think of this news? Let us know below!

This is today's edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what's going on in the world of technology. This benchmark used Reddit’s AITA to test how much AI models suck up to us Back in April, OpenAI announced it was rolling back an update to its GPT-4o model that made ChatGPT’s responses to user queries too sycophantic. An AI model that acts in an overly agreeable and flattering way is more than just annoying. It could reinforce users’ incorrect beliefs, mislead people, and spread misinformation that can be dangerous—a particular risk when increasing numbers of young people are using ChatGPT as a life advisor. And because sycophancy is difficult to detect, it can go unnoticed until a model or update has already been deployed.A new benchmark called Elephant that measures the sycophantic tendencies of major AI models could help companies avoid these issues in the future. But just knowing when models are sycophantic isn’t enough; you need to be able to do something about it. And that’s trickier. Read the full story.—Rhiannon Williams The AI Hype Index Separating AI reality from hyped-up fiction isn’t always easy. That’s why we’ve created the AI Hype Index—a simple, at-a-glance summary of everything you need to know about the state of the industry. Take a look at this month’s edition of the index here. The must-reads I’ve combed the internet to find you today’s most fun/important/scary/fascinating stories about technology. 1 Anduril is partnering with Meta to build an advanced weapons system EagleEye’s VR headsets will enhance soldiers’ hearing and vision. (WSJ $)+ Palmer Luckey wants to turn “warfighters into technomancers.” (TechCrunch)+ Luckey and Mark Zuckerberg have buried the hatchet, then. (Insider $)+ Palmer Luckey on the Pentagon’s future of mixed reality. (MIT Technology Review)2 A new Texas law requires app stores to verify users’ agesIt’s following in Utah’s footsteps, which passed a similar bill in March. (NYT $)+ Apple has pushed back on the law. (CNN)3 What happens to DOGE now?It has lost its leader and a top lieutenant within the space of a week. (WSJ $)+ Musk’s departure raises questions over how much power it will wield without him. (The Guardian)+ DOGE’s tech takeover threatens the safety and stability of our critical data. (MIT Technology Review)4 NASA’s ambitions of a 2027 moon landing are looking less likely It needs SpaceX’s Starship, which keeps blowing up. (WP $)+ Is there a viable alternative? (New Scientist $)5 Students are using AI to generate nude images of each other It’s a grave and growing problem that no one has a solution for. (404 Media)6 Google AI Overviews doesn’t know what year it isA year after its introduction, the feature is still making obvious mistakes. (Wired $) + Google’s new AI-powered search isn’t fit to handle even basic queries. (NYT $)+ The company is pushing AI into everything. Will it pay off? (Vox)+ Why Google’s AI Overviews gets things wrong. (MIT Technology Review) 7 Hugging Face has created two humanoid robots 🤖The machines are open source, meaning anyone can build software for them. (TechCrunch) 8 A popular vibe coding app has a major security flawDespite being notified about it months ago. (Semafor) + Any AI coding program catering to amateurs faces the same issue. (The Information $)+ What is vibe coding, exactly? (MIT Technology Review)9 AI-generated videos are becoming way more realistic But not when it comes to depicting gymnastics. (Ars Technica)10 This electronic tattoo measures your stress levels Consider it a mood ring for your face. (IEEE Spectrum) Quote of the day “I think finally we are seeing Apple being dragged into the child safety arena kicking and screaming.” —Sarah Gardner, CEO of child safety collective Heat Initiative, tells the Washington Post why Texas’ new app store law could signal a turning point for Apple. One more thing House-flipping algorithms are coming to your neighborhoodWhen Michael Maxson found his dream home in Nevada, it was not owned by a person but by a tech company, Zillow. When he went to take a look at the property, however, he discovered it damaged by a huge water leak. Despite offering to handle the costly repairs himself, Maxson discovered that the house had already been sold to another family, at the same price he had offered. During this time, Zillow lost more than $420 million in three months of erratic house buying and unprofitable sales, leading analysts to question whether the entire tech-driven model is really viable. For the rest of us, a bigger question remains: Does the arrival of Silicon Valley tech point to a better future for housing or an industry disruption to fear? Read the full story.—Matthew Ponsford We can still have nice things A place for comfort, fun and distraction to brighten up your day. (Got any ideas? Drop me a line or skeet 'em at me.) + A 100-mile real-time ultramarathon video game that lasts anywhere up to 27 hours is about as fun as it sounds.+ Here’s how edible glitter could help save the humble water vole from extinction.+ Cleaning massive statues is not for the faint-hearted ($)+ When is a flute teacher not a flautist? When he’s a whistleblower.

This is today's edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what's going on in the world of technology. This benchmark used Reddit’s AITA to test how much AI models suck up to us Back in April, OpenAI announced it was rolling back an update to its GPT-4o model that made ChatGPT’s responses to user queries too sycophantic. An AI model that acts in an overly agreeable and flattering way is more than just annoying. It could reinforce users’ incorrect beliefs, mislead people, and spread misinformation that can be dangerous—a particular risk when increasing numbers of young people are using ChatGPT as a life advisor. And because sycophancy is difficult to detect, it can go unnoticed until a model or update has already been deployed.A new benchmark called Elephant that measures the sycophantic tendencies of major AI models could help companies avoid these issues in the future. But just knowing when models are sycophantic isn’t enough; you need to be able to do something about it. And that’s trickier. Read the full story.—Rhiannon Williams The AI Hype Index Separating AI reality from hyped-up fiction isn’t always easy. That’s why we’ve created the AI Hype Index—a simple, at-a-glance summary of everything you need to know about the state of the industry. Take a look at this month’s edition of the index here. The must-reads I’ve combed the internet to find you today’s most fun/important/scary/fascinating stories about technology. 1 Anduril is partnering with Meta to build an advanced weapons system EagleEye’s VR headsets will enhance soldiers’ hearing and vision. (WSJ $)+ Palmer Luckey wants to turn “warfighters into technomancers.” (TechCrunch)+ Luckey and Mark Zuckerberg have buried the hatchet, then. (Insider $)+ Palmer Luckey on the Pentagon’s future of mixed reality. (MIT Technology Review)2 A new Texas law requires app stores to verify users’ agesIt’s following in Utah’s footsteps, which passed a similar bill in March. (NYT $)+ Apple has pushed back on the law. (CNN)3 What happens to DOGE now?It has lost its leader and a top lieutenant within the space of a week. (WSJ $)+ Musk’s departure raises questions over how much power it will wield without him. (The Guardian)+ DOGE’s tech takeover threatens the safety and stability of our critical data. (MIT Technology Review)4 NASA’s ambitions of a 2027 moon landing are looking less likely It needs SpaceX’s Starship, which keeps blowing up. (WP $)+ Is there a viable alternative? (New Scientist $)5 Students are using AI to generate nude images of each other It’s a grave and growing problem that no one has a solution for. (404 Media)6 Google AI Overviews doesn’t know what year it isA year after its introduction, the feature is still making obvious mistakes. (Wired $) + Google’s new AI-powered search isn’t fit to handle even basic queries. (NYT $)+ The company is pushing AI into everything. Will it pay off? (Vox)+ Why Google’s AI Overviews gets things wrong. (MIT Technology Review) 7 Hugging Face has created two humanoid robots 🤖The machines are open source, meaning anyone can build software for them. (TechCrunch) 8 A popular vibe coding app has a major security flawDespite being notified about it months ago. (Semafor) + Any AI coding program catering to amateurs faces the same issue. (The Information $)+ What is vibe coding, exactly? (MIT Technology Review)9 AI-generated videos are becoming way more realistic But not when it comes to depicting gymnastics. (Ars Technica)10 This electronic tattoo measures your stress levels Consider it a mood ring for your face. (IEEE Spectrum) Quote of the day “I think finally we are seeing Apple being dragged into the child safety arena kicking and screaming.” —Sarah Gardner, CEO of child safety collective Heat Initiative, tells the Washington Post why Texas’ new app store law could signal a turning point for Apple. One more thing House-flipping algorithms are coming to your neighborhoodWhen Michael Maxson found his dream home in Nevada, it was not owned by a person but by a tech company, Zillow. When he went to take a look at the property, however, he discovered it damaged by a huge water leak. Despite offering to handle the costly repairs himself, Maxson discovered that the house had already been sold to another family, at the same price he had offered. During this time, Zillow lost more than $420 million in three months of erratic house buying and unprofitable sales, leading analysts to question whether the entire tech-driven model is really viable. For the rest of us, a bigger question remains: Does the arrival of Silicon Valley tech point to a better future for housing or an industry disruption to fear? Read the full story.—Matthew Ponsford We can still have nice things A place for comfort, fun and distraction to brighten up your day. (Got any ideas? Drop me a line or skeet 'em at me.) + A 100-mile real-time ultramarathon video game that lasts anywhere up to 27 hours is about as fun as it sounds.+ Here’s how edible glitter could help save the humble water vole from extinction.+ Cleaning massive statues is not for the faint-hearted ($)+ When is a flute teacher not a flautist? When he’s a whistleblower.