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Nioh 3 Launch Day Is Here

Team Ninja’s Nioh 3 officially launches today on PS5 and PC, and it’s dominating conversations. Players are diving into its open-world structure and dual Samurai/Ninja combat styles, while early impressions highlight brutal difficulty and deeper build variety. Guides and “no easy mode” debates are already trending.
[g2a.com], [newsweek.com]

Resident Evil Requiem Gets New Spotlight

Capcom’s Resident Evil Requiem (launching Feb 27) picked up fresh attention following Nintendo Direct coverage and new previews. It’s notable as the first mainline Resident Evil to launch day‑and‑date on a Nintendo platform in over 20 years, alongside PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
[newsweek.com], [nme.com]

Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase Fallout

Nintendo’s February Partner Showcase revealed a flood of Switch 2 news, including:

  • Final Fantasy VII Rebirth dated for June 3 on Switch 2
  • Oblivion Remastered, Fallout 4, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle confirmed for Switch 2
  • Mario Tennis Fever launching Feb 12 as a key first‑party release

This Direct is still being dissected across the community.
[newsweek.com], [ign.com]

Steam Machine Delayed Again

Valve confirmed delays for the Steam Machine, Steam Controller, and Steam Frame VR headset, citing global RAM and storage shortages. Pricing and final dates are still unknown, though Valve maintains a “first half of 2026” target. This has reignited debate about PC hardware affordability.
[newsweek.com], [mashable.com]

Overwatch Drops the “2”

Blizzard has officially rebranded Overwatch 2 back to Overwatch, launching a new story-driven era with multiple new heroes planned for 2026. The change is live, controversial, and already reshaping player expectations.
[pcgamer.com], [gamesradar.com]

Xbox Goes Full Multiplatform (Again)

Xbox-published titles Avowed (Feb 17) and Towerborne (Feb 26) are arriving on PlayStation 5, continuing Microsoft’s multiplatform push. The move is being widely discussed as another signal that traditional “console wars” are fading.

Top GPU Stories Today

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1. Nvidia is likely skipping all new gaming GPUs in 2026

Multiple reports citing The Information say Nvidia will not release any new GeForce gaming GPUs in 2026, marking the first time in roughly three decades without a consumer GPU launch. The reason consistently cited is the global memory shortage, with Nvidia prioritizing high‑margin AI and data‑center GPUs over gaming hardware. Reports also suggest RTX 50 “Super” refreshes are shelved, and even the RTX 60‑series may not ship until 2028. Nvidia has acknowledged constrained memory supply but has not confirmed a full pause. [tomshardware.com], [techradar.com], [trustedreviews.com]

Why it matters:
This fundamentally reshapes the GPU upgrade cycle for gamers and helps explain why prices are staying high despite an aging generation.

2. GPU prices are rising again as memory costs spike

Both AMD and Nvidia partners are raising GPU prices, with reports confirming another round of Radeon price hikes is expected between February and March 2026, following a 5–10% increase in January. Rising VRAM and DRAM costs, driven by AI demand, are forcing board partners to protect margins. Nvidia GPUs are already selling above MSRP in many regions, and AMD is narrowing its traditional price advantage. [tweaktown.com], [ca.news.yahoo.com], [vgtimes.com]

Why it matters:
The era of “waiting for prices to come down” appears over for now. AI is effectively pricing gamers out of the low‑ and mid‑range.

3. Intel recommits to GPUs—just not gaming (yet)

Intel’s CEO confirmed the company will build GPUs at scale and has hired Eric Demers (former AMD/Qualcomm GPU architect) to lead the effort. However, at the same time, reports indicate Intel has canceled the Arc B770 gaming GPU, shifting focus instead to AI‑ and workstation‑oriented GPUs like the Arc Pro B70 with 32 GB of VRAM. Intel says GPUs are “very important,” but near‑term priorities are clearly data centers and AI acceleration. [money.usnews.com], [tweaktown.com], [winbuzzer.com]

Top CPU-Related Stories Today

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1. Intel & AMD warn of serious server CPU shortages (AI-driven)

Intel and AMD have both formally notified customers in China about extended delivery delays for server CPUs, with Intel warning of lead times up to six months for certain Xeon processors and AMD citing 8–10 week delays on some EPYC parts. The shortages are being driven by explosive AI infrastructure demand and ongoing memory supply constraints, which are also pushing server CPU prices up by about 10% or more in some cases. [iphoneincanada.ca], [blockonomi.com], [money.usnews.com]

Why it matters:
This confirms that CPUs—not just GPUs—are now a bottleneck in AI data centers. It also explains rising enterprise pricing and why hyperscalers are aggressively diversifying suppliers (including Arm-based CPUs).

2. Intel’s Panther Lake gets its strongest reviews yet

Reviews of Intel’s Core Ultra Series 3 “Panther Lake” laptop CPUs are landing, and the verdict is unusually positive: major gains in CPU performance, graphics, and efficiency all at once, something Intel has struggled to deliver consistently in recent generations. Panther Lake is being described as Intel’s most competitive mobile CPU lineup in years. [arstechnica.com]

Why it matters:
This is the first real sign that Intel’s 18A manufacturing node strategy may be paying off in shipping products—not just slides. Laptop buyers finally get a clear Intel alternative to AMD Ryzen AI chips.

3. AMD’s Ryzen 9850X3D launches amid mixed reactions

AMD’s Ryzen 7 9850X3D officially launched this week at $499, offering slightly higher clocks than the 9800X3D. Reviews show small gaming gains but also higher power consumption, making it more of a refinement than a leap. [arstechnica.com]

Why it matters:
AMD still owns the gaming CPU crown thanks to 3D V‑Cache, but this launch underscores that Zen 5 X3D is nearing maturity, with bigger changes expected later with Zen 6.

4. ASRock investigates Ryzen X3D CPU failures

ASRock confirmed it is conducting an internal review after renewed reports that some of its motherboards may be damaging AMD Ryzen 9000‑series X3D CPUs, including the 9800X3D. Hundreds of failures have been reported across multiple generations, prompting firmware updates and deeper validation efforts. [extremetech.com]

Why it matters:
This is one of the rare cases where motherboard behavior—not the CPU itself—may be killing processors, and it’s a reminder that X3D chips remain more electrically sensitive than standard CPUs.

5. Intel launches Xeon 600 workstation CPUs (up to 86 cores)

Intel officially launched its Xeon 600 “Granite Rapids‑WS” workstation processors, featuring up to 86 performance cores, PCIe Gen 5, and significant multi‑thread gains over the prior generation. These chips are aimed squarely at AI development, simulation, and content creation workloads. [newsroom.intel.com]

Why it matters:
Intel is reasserting itself in high‑end workstations, an area where AMD’s Threadripper has dominated recently.

6. AMD stock drops sharply despite booming CPU demand

AMD shares fell over 17% this week after issuing guidance that disappointed investors—despite reporting record client and server CPU revenue and strong AI-driven demand. CEO Lisa Su emphasized that CPU orders are “going gangbusters,” especially in data centers. [fool.com], [cnbc.com]

Why it matters:
Wall Street sentiment is diverging from fundamentals: CPUs are selling extremely well, but expectations around AI growth are even higher.

7. Arm continues its surge in server CPUs

Arm reported its fourth consecutive billion‑dollar revenue quarter, driven in part by rapid adoption of Arm‑based server CPUs at hyperscalers. Arm Neoverse cores have now surpassed one billion deployed cores, with AWS, NVIDIA, and Microsoft all expanding Arm‑based designs. [hartware.de]

Why it matters:
This is structural pressure on Intel and AMD. Arm is no longer “emerging” in servers—it’s entrenched.

Today’s CPU trends:

  • AI demand is straining CPU supply, not just GPUs
  • Intel is finally regaining technical momentum in mobile and workstations
  • AMD remains strong but is under extreme expectation pressure
  • Arm is becoming unavoidable in data centers

Today’s Top Stories for PC Builders

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PC hardware prices, especially SSDs and memory, are rising again, with builders being warned to expect near‑term price hikes

Several reputable PC‑focused outlets are converging on the same theme this morning:

  • System integrators and component vendors are publicly warning of imminent price increases, tied specifically to SSD and DRAM volatility [tomshardware.com]
  • Coverage across Tom’s Hardware, PC Gamer, and TechSpot highlights renewed supply pressure on memory and storage, with knock‑on effects for full PC builds, not just individual parts [tomshardware.com], [techspot.com], [pcgamer.com]
  • GPU pricing remains elevated, but today’s emphasis has shifted to “the next squeeze” hitting storage and RAM, which directly impacts every build tier—from budget to high‑end [tomshardware.com]

What’s driving it (as reported)

Sources attribute the situation to:

  • Ongoing memory supply constraints
  • Vendors adjusting pricing in response to cost volatility, not new product launches
  • Broader industry pressure from AI and data‑center demand competing with consumer components [wccftech.com], [techspot.com]

Importantly, this is not framed as a rumor, PC builders are being explicitly cautioned that price adjustments may occur very soon, based on public statements from vendors and integrators. [tomshardware.com]

Why PC builders care more than gamers today

For builders, this story matters more than GPU launches or CPU reviews because:

  • RAM and SSDs are universal components – every build is affected
  • Price swings here can quickly invalidate carefully planned budgets
  • Storage and memory are often the easiest places builders expect to save money—today’s news challenges that assumption

Secondary stories bubbling up (but not the top headline)

While important, these are being treated as follow‑ups rather than the main story:

  • Continued discussion of RTX 50‑series availability and pricing oddities [tomshardware.com]
  • Reviews and benchmarking of AMD’s Ryzen 7 9850X3D, reinforcing its gaming leadership [wccftech.com]
  • Ongoing commentary about Panther Lake and next‑gen platforms, mostly future‑looking [hothardware.com], [techspot.com]

The $25K EV Truck You Can Repair Yourself: Meet The Slate Truck

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By Jay Leno’s Garage

Jay Leno gets an exclusive first look at the Slate, a revolutionary new electric truck prototype built in Warsaw, Indiana. Designed by industry veterans from the early days of Tesla, Slate is on a mission to rebuild American manufacturing by offering a truly affordable, customizable EV for under $30,000. With the average cost of a new car hitting $50,000, the Slate cuts that price in half through “Design for Manufacturing”—using a modular, single-vehicle assembly line where every truck comes off identical before being personalized by the owner.