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 Gameguru Mania News - Apr,17 2026 - all 
NVIDIA Revives RTX 3060 12GB for Budget Gamers - tech
(hx) 11:54 PM CEST - Apr,17 2026 - Post a comment / read (1)
NVIDIA is reportedly restarting production of its 2021 GeForce RTX 3060 12GB GPU, with new stock expected to hit stores in June 2026. The move comes after the planned launch of the newer RTX 5050 9GB model was delayed, creating a gap in the entry-level market. While the Ampere-based card lacks the latest ray tracing, DLSS advancements, and AI features of newer generations, its 12GB VRAM makes it a reliable and affordable option for budget builds. Additionally, the decision to use a two-generations-old GPU architecture in 2026 is puzzling, as the reason NVIDIA has chosen the RTX 3060 instead of a newer model like the RTX 4060 remains unclear. Speculatively, it could be because the RTX 4060 is based on the same NVIDIA 4N (5 nm-class) node at TSMC as the current RTX 5060, while the RTX 3060, along with the rest of the GeForce "Ampere" generation, is built on the Samsung 8N (8 nm DUV) foundry node. This would leave the 5 nm capacity for "Blackwell" and its enterprise variants.
The biggest games still dominate, but more playtime and revenue are moving below the Top 20 - briefly
(hx) 08:28 PM CEST - Apr,17 2026 - Post a comment / read (3)
Newzoo's PC & Console Gaming Report 2026 shows that games ranked 21 and below now generate 56% of PC revenue in major Western markets in 2025, up from 48% in 2022 — the only platform where non-blockbusters claim the majority of spending.

On consoles, outside-Top-20 titles lag far behind at just 38% of PlayStation revenue and 35% of Xbox revenue.

PC playtime beyond the Top 20 surged from 33% to 42%, with those games seeing 44% more hours played while total PC playtime grew 14% and Top 20 playtime stayed flat.

This thriving long tail — fueled by Steam discovery, indies, mods, and enduring back-catalog hits — underpins PC's structural edge, with Newzoo forecasting PC revenue to overtake consoles globally by 2028 at a 6.6% CAGR.
AMD Ships Dual Vulnerable Kernel Drivers in Razer Blade 16 BIOS Updater, Fueling BYOVD Fears - tech
(hx) 06:06 PM CEST - Apr,17 2026 - Post a comment / read (3)
Security researcher @weezerOSINT has discovered that AMD is bundling the previously undocumented vulnerable driver BiosToolCommonDriver.sys (internal name: affdriver) inside the official Razer Blade 16 (2026 model) BIOS updater package. This WHQL- and AMD-signed driver, dated October 2023, exposes 18 powerful IOCTLs that let any admin-level process read/write arbitrary physical memory, PCI config space, CPU MSRs, perform raw port I/O, access BIOS flash, and bypass KASLR—capabilities ideal for ransomware and state-sponsored attacks.

It sits alongside the long-known dangerous amigendrv64.sys, which has been publicly flagged for years in BIOS tools from multiple vendors and frequently blocked by Windows security features. Neither driver carries a CVE, and BiosToolCommonDriver.sys is absent from Microsoft’s HVCI blocklist, leaving systems exposed to Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver (BYOVD) exploits that can silently disable antivirus from kernel mode.
Steam Deck Pragmata Offline Crash Fixed with Simple DRM Bypass - briefly
(hx) 05:47 PM CEST - Apr,17 2026 - Post a comment / read (2)
Pragmata players on Steam Deck have been facing frustrating crashes when launching the game offline due to a conflict between Denuvo DRM and Proton's translation layer. The RE Engine fails to verify the license without an internet connection, causing black screens or returns to the library.

To resolve it, connect to Wi-Fi first, launch the game to generate a local Denuvo offline token, then fully exit, force Proton Experimental compatibility, and switch SteamOS to Offline Mode. This workaround allows reliable offline play for the single-player lunar adventure, though the token lasts about 14 days before needing renewal.
Prerequisites: You must start with a stable Wi-Fi connection. The offline token lasts about 14 days before needing renewal.
  1. Generate the Local Denuvo Security Token
    Connect your Steam Deck to Wi-Fi.
    Launch Pragmata normally from your library.
    Wait until it fully loads to the main menu and your latest save file in the safe room.
    Save your progress, then completely exit the game.
  2. Force Proton Experimental Compatibility
    In your Steam Deck library, highlight Pragmata.
    Press the Options button (gear icon).
    Go to Properties - Compatibility.
    Check “Force the use of a specific Steam Play compatibility tool.”
    Select Proton Experimental from the dropdown (it may download a small update).
  3. Switch SteamOS to Offline Mode
    Press the physical Steam button.
    Go to Settings - Internet tab.
    Toggle Enter Offline Mode and confirm the Steam restart prompt.
After Steam restarts in Offline Mode, you can safely enable Airplane Mode to save battery. Launch Pragmata — it should now run offline without crashing. Repeat the token generation every ~14 days.
HUNTDOWN: OVERTIME launches in Early Access on May 7 - briefly
(hx) 11:22 AM CEST - Apr,17 2026 - Post a comment
HUNTDOWN: OVERTIME, the “grindhouse roguelite prequel” to the action shooter Huntdown, will launch launch in Early Access for PC via Steam on May 7, Coffee Stain Publishing and developer Easy Trigger Studios announced.

The Early Access release will ship with the core systems in place, with no intentions to drastically alter the gameplay. Content such as weapons, character upgrades, and gameplay systems are in a “near-final” state. The full release will feature a richer world with more content and polish, but there is no plan for “substantial changes in the core systems or to overhaul what is already built.”


Galaxies Spring 2026 trailer - movie
(hx) 11:17 AM CEST - Apr,17 2026 - Post a comment
Publisher Headup Games and developer Skyward Entertainment have released a new trailer for action RPG Second Stone as part of today’s Galaxies Spring 2026 showcase.

Fast-paced multiplayer party game Mojo Party announced - briefly
(hx) 11:16 AM CEST - Apr,17 2026 - Post a comment
Publisher Gambit Digital and developer Affordance Studio have announced Mojo Party, a fast-paced multiplayer party game powered by WatchMojo. It will be available for PC via Steam.

Sam Altman Faces Scrutiny Over OpenAI Conflicts Ahead of Massive IPO - tech
(hx) 11:14 AM CEST - Apr,17 2026 - Post a comment
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who holds no equity in the company and earned roughly $76,000 in salary, has drawn criticism for pushing potential deals involving his personal investments. He urged OpenAI to invest hundreds of millions in Helion Energy—a nuclear fusion firm where he has a $375 million stake—prompting internal unease among employees.

Altman recently stepped down from Helion’s board as the two companies explore large-scale power partnerships for AI data centers. He also reportedly explored acquiring or partnering with rocket startup Stoke Space, linked to his husband’s investments, though those talks have since cooled.

Despite slipping AI leadership and missed fusion timelines, OpenAI’s $850 billion IPO remains on track.
Fake Samsung 990 Pro SSDs Flood Europe - Samsung Issues Warning - tech
(hx) 11:09 AM CEST - Apr,17 2026 - Post a comment / read (1)
Samsung has officially responded to reports of non-functional counterfeit 990 Pro SSDs circulating in Europe, where buyers received fakes with deceptively authentic packaging from an Austrian retailer. The counterfeits feature a blue PCB instead of the genuine black board, making them easier to identify upon inspection, though they cannot even be formatted properly. Samsung advises consumers to purchase only through its official online shop or authorized sellers to avoid scams. The company also recommends running Samsung Magician software after buying any 990 Pro drive to verify authenticity and detect non-Samsung products. This incident follows similar sophisticated fakes reported in Japan, highlighting growing risks in the SSD market.
Causal Loop launches April 23 - briefly
(hx) 10:59 AM CEST - Apr,17 2026 - Post a comment
Causal Loop, a narrative puzzle game that blends “mind-bending mechanics” with a science-fiction story about time, consequence, and survival, will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG on April 23, publisher Headup and developer Mirebound Interactive announced.

Fake Ledgers Hide Evil Inside: Seeds Stolen in Seconds - tech
(hx) 10:52 AM CEST - Apr,17 2026 - Post a comment
A Brazilian cybersecurity researcher purchased a suspiciously cheap "Ledger Nano S+" from a Chinese marketplace and uncovered a highly sophisticated counterfeit operation. The device featured authentic-looking packaging but contained a sanded-down ESP32 IoT chip instead of Ledger's secure element, running malicious firmware disguised as a non-existent "Nano S+ V2.1" version.
br> Seed phrases and PINs entered on the fake wallet were stored in plaintext and immediately transmitted to attacker-controlled servers, enabling drains across approximately 20 blockchains. Sellers also bundled a malicious "Ledger Live" app to further intercept data.Experts warn that compromised supply chains pose severe risks to crypto users. Always buy hardware wallets directly from official sources and verify authenticity carefully upon receipt to avoid falling victim.
Supply Chain Alert: Analyzing a Highly Sophisticated Fake Ledger Nano S+ Operation
by u/Past_Computer2901 in ledgerwallet
Windows 11 April Update Triggers BitLocker Recovery Key Prompts - tech
(hx) 08:10 AM CEST - Apr,17 2026 - Post a comment
Microsoft has confirmed that its April 2026 Patch Tuesday updates (KB5083769 and KB5082052) may force some Windows 11 users to enter their 48-digit BitLocker recovery key after installation. The issue affects devices with certain unrecommended BitLocker Group Policy configurations on versions 23H2, 24H2, and 25H2. While the updates deliver important security fixes, they can unexpectedly trigger recovery mode, potentially locking users out until the key is provided. Enterprises are advised to audit GPO settings and test deployments first to avoid widespread disruptions. Microsoft has not pulled the updates and is tracking the issue via its Release Health Dashboard.
GeForce 596.21 WHQL Game Ready Drivers - tech
(hx) 12:57 AM CEST - Apr,17 2026 - Post a comment
NVIDIA has released the GeForce 596.21 WHQL Game Ready driver for PRAGMATA, which launches on April 17 with path tracing, DLSS Multi-Frame Generation, and DLSS Ray Reconstruction. The release also adds Game Ready support for Windrose, bringing DLSS 4.5 Super Resolution, Dynamic Multi Frame Generation, and NVIDIA Reflex. Also, a new NTE (Neverness to Everness) update adding DLSS Super Resolution, Ray Reconstruction, Multi Frame Generation, and path-traced effects. NVIDIA Project G-Assist gets enhanced recommendations and controls.

On the bug fix side, the Arknights: Endfield stutter issue is now resolved. One known issue remains as certain textures in God of War: Ragnarok may intermittently flash white during gameplay.
 Gameguru Mania News - Apr,16 2026 - all
Construction Simulator: Evolution announced - briefly
(hx) 11:29 PM CEST - Apr,16 2026 - Post a comment
astragon Entertainment has announced Construction Simulator: Evolution for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC (Steam). It will launch in late 2026 as standard, Deluxe, and Year 1 editions. A limited Collector’s Edition with additional goods will also be available in select countries

METRO 2039 announced - briefly
(hx) 08:21 PM CEST - Apr,16 2026 - Post a comment
Publisher Deep Silver and developer 4A Games have announced METRO 2039 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store). It will launch this winter.

Battlefield 6 Roadmap Promises Epic Comeback with Classic Remakes and Naval Warfare - briefly
(hx) 07:20 PM CEST - Apr,16 2026 - Post a comment / read (2)
Electronic Arts has unveiled a 2026 content roadmap for Battlefield 6 aimed at winning back fans after mixed post-launch feedback. Season 3 in May introduces massively expanded remakes, including a 4x larger version of Battlefield 4's Golmud Railway and a vehicle-friendly Cairo Bazaar rework of Battlefield 3's Grand Bazaar, alongside Battle Royale updates. Season 4 in July brings full naval warfare with aircraft carriers, dynamic waves, and a reimagined Wake Island on the new massive Tsuru Reef map. Additional features rolling out throughout the year include persistent servers, a full server browser, proximity chat, platoons, leaderboards, and ongoing map reworks.
eBaseball: PRO SPIRIT 2026 announced - briefly
(hx) 04:36 PM CEST - Apr,16 2026 - Post a comment
Konami has announced eBaseball: PRO SPIRIT 2026, or Professional Baseball Spirits 2026, for PlayStation 5 and PC (Steam). It will launch digitally on July 16 worldwide for $59.99 / £39.99 / €49.99 / 8,778 yen. Pre-orders are available now. A standard physical edition for PlayStation 5 and 10,978 yen Digital Deluxe Edition will also be available in Japan.

Fake Proton VPN Sites & Gaming Mods Push Stealthy NWHStealer Malware - tech
(hx) 04:33 PM CEST - Apr,16 2026 - Post a comment / read (3)
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a new Windows malware campaign where fake Proton VPN websites and popular gaming mods like Xeno distribute the NWHStealer infostealer.

Attackers use DLL hijacking in malicious ZIP files and disguise payloads as hardware tools or cheats hosted on GitHub, MediaFire, and other platforms. The malware steals browser credentials, cryptocurrency wallets, and passwords before exfiltrating data via AES-encrypted channels with Telegram failover. Experts warn users to download only from official sources and avoid third-party mirrors or YouTube links.
PS6 Leak Reveals Full Backward Compatibility with PS4 and PS5 Games - console
(hx) 02:46 PM CEST - Apr,16 2026 - Post a comment / read (1)
A new leak from an internal AMD presentation suggests Sony's upcoming PlayStation 6 will support full backward compatibility with both PS4 and PS5 titles, thanks to its AMD RDNA 5 architecture. The information, shared by YouTuber Moore's Law Is Dead, highlights active development work on features like AI upscaling and preserved ray tracing capabilities. The associated dockable handheld, codenamed "Canis," is expected to use a cost-efficient APU that outperforms the base PS5 in patched scenarios while maintaining compatibility. This approach could enable a more affordable PS6 S variant priced around $399, broadening access to the next-gen ecosystem. Sony has not officially commented on the rumors, with a potential launch window eyed for late 2027 or early 2028.

Defender Turns Traitor: New 'RedSun' Zero-Day Hands Full SYSTEM Access to Any Windows User on Patched PCs - tech
(hx) 02:19 PM CEST - Apr,16 2026 - Post a comment / read (4)
A disgruntled security researcher known as Chaotic Eclipse (Nightmare-Eclipse) has publicly released the "RedSun" proof-of-concept exploit, which weaponizes Windows Defender's own cloud-tagged file remediation process—using oplocks and directory junctions—to trick the antivirus into writing a malicious payload directly into C:WindowsSystem32, granting NT AUTHORITYSYSTEM privileges from a standard user account with no UAC prompt or password required.

The attack works on fully patched Windows 10 and 11 systems with real-time protection enabled and was detailed in a PGP-signed blog post linking to the open-source GitHub repo, just one day after Microsoft patched the researcher's prior BlueHammer Defender LPE (CVE-2026-33825),
Mouse: P.I. for Hire Review - preview/review
(hx) 09:07 AM CEST - Apr,16 2026 - Post a comment
Mouse: P.I. for Hire review on PC, also available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.

Pragmata Path Tracing Backlash: 'Soulless' Realism or Artistic Overkill? - movie
(hx) 08:59 AM CEST - Apr,16 2026 - Post a comment / read (1)
Capcom’s sci-fi action-adventure Pragmata, launching tomorrow on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, and PC, has sparked controversy over its NVIDIA-exclusive path tracing feature on PC. A video toggle comparing path tracing on versus off in a dimly lit futuristic corridor has gone viral, with many gamers preferring the darker, high-contrast look without it—calling the brighter, physically accurate version 'generic and soulless' while noting it can roughly halve frame rates.

NVIDIA promoted the technology for superior reflections, shadows, and global illumination, but outlets like Kotaku argue it washes out the game’s ominous atmosphere and clashes with the developers’ curated artistic intent. Independent benchmarks confirm the heavy performance cost, though DLSS 4 with Ray Reconstruction and frame generation makes path tracing playable on high-end RTX GPUs.
EU Age Verification App Leaves Biometric Images Unencrypted on Devices - tech
(hx) 12:36 AM CEST - Apr,16 2026 - Post a comment / read (2)
Security consultant Paul Moore has exposed a major privacy flaw in the EU's open-source age verification app, which Ursula von der Leyen claimed meets the world's highest privacy standards. The app saves raw biometric data—including lossless PNG images from NFC passport scans and user selfies—directly to the device filesystem without encryption, deleting them only on successful processing. Failures, crashes, retries, or user abandonment leave these sensitive files lingering in cache or external storage, protected solely by basic Android keys.

Only the final "is_over_18" result receives AES-GCM encryption, prompting serious questions about GDPR compliance for special category biometric data retained without clear lawful basis.
 Gameguru Mania News - Apr,15 2026 - all
Co-op survival horror game Dark Hours coming to PS5, Xbox Series on April 22 - briefly
(hx) 11:15 PM CEST - Apr,15 2026 - Post a comment / read (1)
Piece of Cake Studios will release cooperative survival horror game Dark Hours for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series on April 22 for $14.99, the developer announced. Dark Hours first launched in Early Access for PC via Steam on October 24, 2024, followed by a full release on October 23, 2025. It has sold over 500,000 units.

SSD-Sized AI Module Turns Spare Drive Bays into 20B LLM Powerhouses - tech
(hx) 05:30 PM CEST - Apr,15 2026 - Post a comment / read (1)
Unigen has launched the Amaretti E1.S AI Module, a compact accelerator based on EdgeCortix's SAKURA-II chip that fits standard M.2 or E1.S slots like a regular SSD. It delivers 60 TOPS of INT8 performance and 30 TFLOPS of BF16 at roughly 10W, while supporting up to 32GB of LPDDR4x memory. This efficiency enables secure on-prem execution of large language models and vision-language models with up to 20 billion parameters, ideal for PCs, laptops, servers, and even ARM devices like the Raspberry Pi 5.

The module offers full compatibility with PyTorch, TensorFlow, ONNX, and Hugging Face frameworks, allowing multiple units to be stacked for scaled generative AI workloads without heavy power or thermal demands.Products include pre-installed heatsinks and are available with 14-week lead times, as confirmed on Unigen's official site and recent announcements.

All key facts from the original report—performance metrics, form factor, memory, power draw, model support, and compatibility—align directly with Unigen's product page and EdgeCortix specifications.
Crimson Desert Optimization (Part 2): New Settings, New Fixes, Intel GPUs Tested - tech
(hx) 09:09 AM CEST - Apr,15 2026 - Post a comment / read (1)
Developer Pearl Abyss has released patch 1.03 for Crimson Desert, introducing new graphics options like displacement scale and detail decorative mesh while reducing indoor noise and lighting artifacts. Hardware tests show improved visual stability, though some issues persist and performance on NVIDIA/AMD remains largely unchanged. The update finally adds official support for Intel Arc GPUs with XeSS 3.0 upscaling and frame generation, making the game playable on the hardware after earlier problems. Overall, the rapid patches are enhancing the open-world action RPG's optimization.

PRAGMATA - Eight Trailer - movie
(hx) 09:03 AM CEST - Apr,15 2026 - Post a comment
Capcom has released a new trailer for hacking adventure game PRAGMATA, in which protagonists Hugh and Diana meet Eight, a Pragmata just like Diana. PRAGMATA is due out for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam on April 17 worldwide. The Switch 2 version is due out on April 24 in Japan.

Europe's Digital Rebellion: France Ditches Windows for Linux as Governments Flee US Tech Giants - tech
(hx) 09:01 AM CEST - Apr,15 2026 - Post a comment / read (3)
Europe's Digital Rebellion: France Ditches Windows for Linux as Governments Flee US Tech Giants France is accelerating its push for digital sovereignty by migrating government workstations from Microsoft Windows to Linux, with the Interministerial Digital Directorate (DINUM) starting the transition and ordering all ministries to eliminate extra-European dependencies by autumn 2026. This builds on January's mandate requiring 2.5 million civil servants to abandon Microsoft Teams and Zoom for the French-built Visio video platform by 2027.

Germany's Schleswig-Holstein state has already replaced Microsoft Exchange for over 40,000 email accounts with open-source Open-Xchange and Thunderbird while switching SharePoint to Nextcloud.

Austria's military completed a similar shift, moving 16,000 workstations to LibreOffice on Linux desktops for enhanced security and independence.

These verified moves reflect a broader European trend to reduce reliance on non-EU providers through open-source alternatives.
Necrophosis: Full Consciousness launches May 28 - briefly
(hx) 08:59 AM CEST - Apr,15 2026 - Post a comment
Necrophosis: Full Consciousness will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam on May 28, publisher PQube and developer Dragonis Games announced. A physical edition will be available for PlayStation 5, which includes the bonus game The Shore.

Bloodborne animated movie announced - briefly
(hx) 12:42 AM CEST - Apr,15 2026 - Post a comment / read (1)
Sony Pictures has officially announced an R-rated animated movie adaptation of FromSoftware's cult classic Bloodborne during CinemaCon 2026. The film, co-produced by PlayStation Productions, Lyrical Animation, and popular YouTuber Jacksepticeye (Sean McLoughlin), promises to stay "very true" to the game's gothic horror and gory spirit. No release date, director, or cast details have been revealed yet.

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