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Good news for some: Framework swims against the tide of the RAMpocalypse by ‘retroactively reducing’ its LPCAMM2 prices

  • Framework cuts LPCAMM2 RAM prices, even retroactively for past orders.
  • Move contrasts with industry-wide RAM price surges dubbed the "RAMpocalypse".
  • AI-driven demand and supply shortages are pushing memory prices up elsewhere.

Framework, the company known for repairable, modular laptops, is bucking the current trend of soaring RAM prices by retroactively cutting the cost of its LPCAMM2 memory modules. While memory manufacturers worldwide have been hiking prices sharply amid what's been dubbed a "RAMpocalypse", driven by surging demand for AI…

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Grand Theft Auto VI: can playing a video game count as cheating on your partner?

  • GTA VI's romance mechanic between Lucia and Jason has sparked online cheating debate
  • Some TikTok users claim maintaining in-game relationships equals real-life infidelity
  • Critics say backlash reflects wider anxieties about loneliness and modern dating

The reveal of Grand Theft Auto VI has sparked an unlikely social media debate over whether playing the game amounts to cheating on a real-life partner, focused not on its trademark violence but on the romance between its protagonists, Lucia and Jason. Players must nurture the couple's relationship…

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Spoilers for Major Upcoming Games Made Public in Achievements Leak

  • Steam achievement lists leaked spoilers for major unreleased games overnight
  • Kingdom Hearts 4, Persona 6 and others exposed via apparent Steam glitch
  • Unannounced Telltale Walking Dead and Tetris titles also revealed

Steam achievement lists for numerous unreleased and unannounced games were briefly exposed online overnight, apparently due to a technical glitch on the storefront rather than a hack, revealing spoilers for several major upcoming titles. The leak was spotted via Exophase, a site that normally only surfaces trophy data…

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FC 26 maintenance (Sept. 9): When will the servers come back

  • EA is taking FC 26 and FC 25 servers offline briefly on 9 September.
  • Maintenance runs 08:00–09:00 UTC; matchmaking disabled 30 minutes prior.
  • Web App and offline Manager mode remain usable during the outage.

EA Sports is taking FC 26 and FC 25 servers offline for scheduled maintenance, temporarily suspending online modes for players on all platforms. The downtime matters to the game's large player base because it disrupts access to Ultimate Team and other online matchmaking features during the outage window,…

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Sega Announces Two Sonic Game Collections For Switch

  • Sega confirms physical Classic and Modern Sonic Switch collections for 20th October 2026
  • Classic bundle has Mania, Origins, Superstars; Modern has Forces, Colors Ultimate, Frontiers
  • Priced around $50 USD/£40; Plus DLC for Origins and Mania reportedly excluded

Sega has confirmed physical release plans for its two Sonic anniversary collections on Nintendo Switch, with box art and pre-orders now appearing via a Canadian distributor ahead of an October launch. The "Classic Sonic Collection" and "Modern Sonic Collection" were originally announced in June as part of Sonic…

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Forget ‘GTA 6,’ The Greatest Miami Action Crime Series Ever Made Is Streaming For Free Right Now

  • All five seasons of Miami Vice are streaming free on Tubi.
  • The 1980s NBC crime drama redefined the genre's visual style.
  • Its Miami setting and fashion influenced pop culture, including GTA: Vice City.

Miami Vice, the influential 1980s crime drama, is now streaming for free with all five seasons available on Tubi, offering fans a chance to revisit or discover a series widely regarded as one of the most stylistically groundbreaking shows in television history. Though its case-of-the-week format followed established…

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Steam may have leaked achievements for countless forthcoming PC games via a third party site, including Persona 6, Ace Combat 8, and even some unannounced games

  • Steam reportedly leaked achievement data for unannounced PC games via a tracker site
  • Persona 6 and Ace Combat 8 said to be among titles named
  • Leak stems from early backend uploads of achievement lists before release

Steam appears to have inadvertently exposed achievement data for numerous unreleased and unannounced PC games through a third-party tracking site, with reports naming long-awaited titles such as Persona 6 and Ace Combat 8 among those affected. Several entirely unannounced projects were also reportedly included in the exposed data,…

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How to get the Deep Dark Secret Goose in Disney Dreamlight Valley

  • New Deep Dark Secret Goose Critter added via Memory Mania event
  • Requires completing all past 2024-2025 Memory Mania quests first
  • Four new quests with Joy, spaced 24 hours apart, unlock it

Disney Dreamlight Valley players can now unlock the Deep Dark Secret Goose, a new Critter tied to the game's returning Memory Mania event. The creature is obtained through a dedicated questline given by the character Joy, which was newly added when the event returned in 2026, meaning it…

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Wi-Fi 8 is upon us, so here are two routers we saw at Computex that should be hitting the shops soon

  • Wi-Fi 8 routers appeared at Computex, signalling imminent retail availability.
  • New standard promises faster speeds and improved reliability for gamers.
  • Manufacturers are moving quickly to bring Wi-Fi 8 hardware to market.

Wi-Fi 8, the next generation of wireless networking standards, is beginning to appear in real hardware, with two router manufacturers showcasing early devices at the Computex trade show that are expected to reach retail soon. This matters for PC gamers and general users alike because each new Wi-Fi…

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Corporations want to kill physical media because it suits them, but Big Box PC game packaging just got a second chance

  • Big Box PC game packaging is making a comeback
  • Corporations favour digital-only for their own convenience and profit
  • Revival gives collectors a physical alternative to digital distribution

PC Gamer discusses how Big Box-style physical packaging for PC games is seeing a revival, even as major corporations continue to push digital-only distribution because it better serves their commercial interests, such as tighter platform control and higher margins. The piece frames this as a rare win for…

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