Microsoft has increased the price of its Xbox Series X and Series S consoles worldwide, including in the UK, US, and EU, attributing the hikes to rising memory and storage chip costs. This follows similar price adjustments by rivals Sony for PlayStation 5 and Valve for Steam Machine.
Microsoft augmente les prix de ses consoles Xbox Series X et S aux États-Unis dès le 1er août, avec des hausses de 100 à 200 dollars, et anticipe une dynamique similaire en France. Cette décision, comme celles de Sony et Nintendo, est due à l'envolée du coût des puces mémoire et de la demande pour l'IA.
Le Parlement français approuve une loi interdisant l'accès aux réseaux sociaux aux personnes de moins de 15 ans, une première en Europe, avec une entrée en vigueur prévue pour la rentrée.
Amazon's head of gaming, Jeff Gattis, predicts a shift towards online game streaming over console purchases due to rising hardware costs and improving technology. Amazon is integrating its Luna cloud gaming service into the Prime Video app to reach a wider audience, despite past failures like Google Stadia and ongoing challenges for the subscription model.
Bibliotecas públicas no Distrito Federal se transformam em centros de tecnologia e lazer, oferecendo acervos de quadrinhos, mangás e espaços para videogames, atraindo jovens e estudantes.
São Paulo oferece programação variada para o feriado prolongado com shows, festivais, cinema e passeios. Destaques incluem Liniker, Belo & Sorriso Maroto, Festival Itália Moderna, Festa Julina e estreias de filmes.
Jean-Luc Mélenchon dénonce la décision de Sony de ne plus sortir de jeux physiques pour PlayStation, y voyant "le triomphe de la marchandisation totale" et une atteinte au patrimoine culturel. Il promet d'agir en 2027 si son parti gagne les élections.
Sony mettra fin à la production de disques physiques pour ses jeux PlayStation en janvier 2028, accélérant la transition vers le dématérialisé. Cette décision soulève des questions sur l'écosystème du jeu vidéo, les prix et la propriété des jeux.
Sony annonce l'arrêt de la vente de jeux vidéo au format physique sur PlayStation à partir de janvier 2028, misant sur le tout-numérique. Cette décision, justifiée par les préférences des consommateurs, suscite la colère des joueurs.
Sony will stop producing physical game discs for PlayStation consoles starting January 2028, citing consumer preference for digital media. This move raises concerns about game ownership, the secondary market, and backward compatibility, drawing parallels to past industry missteps.
Sony is closing its digital PlayStation stores on PS3 and PS Vita consoles. The shutdown will occur in phases, starting with select Latin American and Middle Eastern countries in August 2024, and globally in July 2027. Previously purchased content will remain downloadable.
Console prices are rising due to AI-driven demand for semiconductors. PS5 and Xbox Series X/S have seen significant price hikes, with the PS6 potentially costing $1,000. Sales have dropped, and cloud gaming may offer an alternative.
The Acer Swift Go 16 AI laptop, featuring an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, 32GB RAM, and 1TB SSD, is on sale for $899.99 at Best Buy, down from $1,549.99. It boasts a 16-inch OLED touchscreen, extensive ports, and over 20 hours of battery life.
Jovens da periferia de São Paulo usam celulares para jogar, enquanto PCs gamers de alto custo permanecem um sonho. A Pesquisa Game Brasil 2026 aponta o smartphone como plataforma preferida e mais acessível.
Microsoft and Apple announced significant price increases for Xbox consoles, Macs, and iPads, effective August 1st, attributing the hikes to "unprecedented" soaring memory and storage costs driven by AI data center demand. Other console makers like Sony and Nintendo have also raised prices.
Microsoft announced price increases for Xbox Series S and X consoles, effective August 1, citing significantly rising component costs for storage and memory. This move follows Apple's recent price hikes for MacBooks and iPads, reflecting broader struggles within the consumer electronics industry due to supply constraints and increased demand for AI infrastructure.
The cost of computer memory and storage has surged, making devices more expensive. However, prices for peripherals like keyboards, mice, and monitors remain relatively stable, with many high-quality options currently available at discounted prices.
Valve's Steam Machine launches at high price points ($1,049-$1,428), significantly more than competitors like Xbox Series X and PS5, due to global RAM shortages impacting PC component costs. This signals a trend of increasing prices in the console market.
Valve's Steam Machine aims to bridge PC and console gaming but faces significant hurdles. Priced at over $1,000, it offers comparable performance to a PS5 but requires extensive troubleshooting and manual configuration, making it best suited for power users.
L'avion de transport militaire A400M Atlas va être modernisé pour servir de centre de commandement aérien, de plateforme pour drones et potentiellement de bombardier. Un nouveau système multi-missions permettra de contrôler d'autres appareils et d'embarquer des équipements de renseignement, de brouillage, voire des bombes.
Une crise nommée « RAMageddon » fait flamber les prix des appareils électroniques en raison de la flambée du coût des puces mémoire, alimentée par l'essor de l'IA. L'industrie électronique est entrée dans une logique de pénurie organisée, impactant directement le consommateur.
The 7th Guest Remake revives the 90s FMV adventure game with updated visuals and tinkered puzzles for PC and consoles. Players solve a historical whodunnit in a haunted manor using a time-bending lantern, though frustrating point-and-click controls mar the experience.
Xbox has released new gameplay videos for Halo: Campaign Evolved, a remake of the first game's campaign. The videos showcase customizable gameplay modifiers via collectible skulls, a new third-person view option, and the "Assault on the Control Room" level.
Bloober Team announces Star Trek: Shadow Frontier, a mature, psychological action-adventure starring Ro Laren, where she must confront her past on a planet consumed by a strange consciousness.
