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Monster CPU Is 100,000 Times More Powerful Than the Xbox Series X
Meet the Cerebras Wafer Scale Engine Generation 2, an absolutely massive, dinner plate-sized processor featuring 850,000 cores and 2.6 trillion transistors. While this gargantuan CPU, which is designed for supercomputers, might seem completely unrelated to the upcoming consoles, the chip here and the ones powering the next Xbox and PlayStation were all made by TSMC using the same 7nm process – so in a way, they’re all siblings.
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The major difference with the Cerebras Wafer Scale Engine Generation 2 is, of course, it’s just much, much larger. In fact, compared to Xbox Series X's 8 cores and 15.4 billion transistors, Cerebras’ chip has 849,992 more cores and 2,598,460,000,000 more transistors. The PS5 and its 8-core processor is similarly outclassed.
To produce anywhere near the same level of processing power, you would need somewhere in the ballpark of 106,250 next-gen consoles. I hope your wallet is ready.
Via Tom’s Hardware
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Kevin Lee is IGN's Hardware and Roundups Editor. Follow him on Twitter @baggingspamOculus VR Will Start Requiring Facebook Accounts, and Users Aren’t Happy
In a new blog post, Oculus announced the change coming to the Oculus account. First-time users for Oculus headsets like the Quest will need a Facebook account to log into the ecosystem, and existing users will need to merge their Oculus and Facebook accounts. Oculus users who don’t merge accounts can use their Oculus accounts for two years, but support will end in 2023. After this, they’ll still be able to use the device “but full functionality will require a Facebook account.” [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/03/23/half-life-alyx-review"] Facebook says this is a way to streamline the account systems for Oculus, which was bought by the social media company in 2014 for approximately $2 billion. Facebook also says that merging the accounts will allow for “more Facebook powered multiplayer and social experiences coming soon in VR, like HOrizon, where you can explore, play, and create worlds.” The immediate response to the news on social media sites like Twitter have been met with skepticism. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=every-ign-valve-game-review&captions=true"] Facebook as a company has come under fire in recent years for a variety of reasons ranging from security breaches, improper handling of user data, and more recently criticized for its role in spreading misinformation. For those reasons, some users may own Oculus VR headsets but not Facebook accounts. This decision would force VR users to join a social media service they may not want to. Would requiring a Facebook account deter you from using an Oculus VR headset? Sound off in the comments. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt T.M. Kim is a reporter for IGN.Today, we’re announcing some important updates to how people log into Oculus devices, while still keeping their VR profile. Starting in October 2020, everyone using an Oculus device for the first time will need to log in with a Facebook account. // https://t.co/SMeDOXgehN
— Oculus (@oculus) August 18, 2020
Baldur’s Gate 3 Early Access Launch Date Revealed
The team at Larian Studios has announced the date when Baldur’s Gate 3 will be launching into early access: September 30, 2020. Probably.
Revealed during the studio’s “Panel From Hell” stream, Larian’s CEO Swen Vincke said, “The asterisk is optimization. The game is coming out for both PC and Stadia, and we want to get the minimum specs fairly low so that a lot of people can start fooling around with it. Every single time that you optimize something, it's only then that you discover what the next thing is that you have to optimize. But it's looking okay, and I'm an optimist by nature and I hope that everything's gonna work out.” The original target for BG3’s early access release was “August 2020, maybe,” but the studio had to delay, saying in a Tweet “Good news and bad news. BG3 won’t hit August, but it’s just around the corner.”
The stream, which debuted an extended intro cinematic and new gameplay further detailing the relationship between Baldur’s Gate 3 and its tabletop D&D “prequel” Descent Into Avernus, also revealed some details on just how much content players can expect in the first stage of its early access release.
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“We'll let you in early access play up to level four," Vincke said. "Now, before you go saying 'What? Only level four?!' fourth level in D&D is actually quite a lot already," he added with a laugh. Baldur’s Gate 3’s early access build will contain roughly 20 hours of gameplay, consisting of…
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80 Combat Encounters
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45,980 lines of voiced dialogue (in English)
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- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel i5-4690 / AMD FX 4350 (Intel i7 4770K/AMD Ryzen 5 1500X recommended)
- Memory: 8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended)
- Graphics: Nvidia GTX 780 / AMD Radeon R9 280X (Nvidia GTX 1060 6GB / AMD RX580 recommended)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 70 GB available space
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The New Mutants: New Explainer Clip and Posters Released
The Dolby Cinema poster can be seen below.
If you're unfamiliar with The New Mutants, it's basically a story of a group of teenagers with special powers trapped inside a facility. Horror and thrills ensue. To get fans excited, the studio released a brief 60-second clip explaining what fans can expect, and what the deal is with each of the movie's main characters. You can view that below.
The news of these tickets going on sale lines up with previous reports indicating that Disney had recently told exhibitors that the movie would still hit theaters on Aug. 28. The movie was originally slated to hit theaters on April 13, 2018 but it was pushed to February 22, 2019. Then, it was delayed again to August 2, 2019, and then once more to April 3, 2020. Its final release date was announced earlier this year and it seems Disney is intent on the movie hitting theaters that day. These delays started as production-related before COVID-19 caused even more. If you're looking for something to read while you wait for the movie to release, read about the 7 best New Mutants comics worth binging. Also, check out one of the movie's latest trailers released during the official ComicCon@Home panel with director Josh Boone and read up on some ways to help and stay safe during the Coronavirus pandemic. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/07/23/the-new-mutants-comic-con-2020-footage-breakdown"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Wesley LeBlanc is a freelance news writer and guide maker for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @LeBlancWes.in 10 days, see the powers of magik, sunspot, cannonball, mirage, and wolfsbane. #NewMutants is in theaters august 28. get tix now; https://t.co/yEuEZJnmoS pic.twitter.com/C4p9GfwpLd
— New Mutants (@NewMutantsFilm) August 18, 2020
Spiritfarer Review – Animals Crossing
Things come easily to the Spiritfarer because everything they do is to help others. This utterly marvelous game charges you with the most precious of cargo: spirits making their last pass through a fantastical world between ours and the next. As the Spiritfarer, it's your duty to aid these souls in their final moments before crossing into eternity. That duty quickly becomes a pleasure as every inch of this spirit world unfolds into joy and wonder. For a game all about death and letting go, Spiritfarer is joyous, full of light and life, while still remaining impossibly true to its raison d'être.
Spiritfarer is a 2D platformer with a heavy dose of crafting and management. Your job is to sail the oceans, visiting islands, landmarks, and anomalies to gather and expand your abilities by finding shops, resources, and even ability-granting shrines. Your life as the Spiritfarer is not just a simple ferryman for wayward souls. Instead, you're there to help. It's more than just listening to tales of past lives and learning about your guests--they have needs to be fulfilled before they can move on, too.
Some may want to eat certain foods to reminisce, and you'll need to discover the ingredients and recipes to cook for them. Others may want to visit places that spark their imagination, or even just learn how to be comfortable on their own. The knowledge and materials you bring back to your ship will help to expand your enterprise. You'll create a temporary home for the spirits that choose to join you, caring for their every need while strengthening your ability to make these journeys possible, so that when their final one comes, you'll be ready too.
Continue Reading at GameSpotSpiritfarer Review – Animals Crossing
Things come easily to the Spiritfarer because everything they do is to help others. This utterly marvelous game charges you with the most precious of cargo: spirits making their last pass through a fantastical world between ours and the next. As the Spiritfarer, it's your duty to aid these souls in their final moments before crossing into eternity. That duty quickly becomes a pleasure as every inch of this spirit world unfolds into joy and wonder. For a game all about death and letting go, Spiritfarer is joyous, full of light and life, while still remaining impossibly true to its raison d'être.
Spiritfarer is a 2D platformer with a heavy dose of crafting and management. Your job is to sail the oceans, visiting islands, landmarks, and anomalies to gather and expand your abilities by finding shops, resources, and even ability-granting shrines. Your life as the Spiritfarer is not just a simple ferryman for wayward souls. Instead, you're there to help. It's more than just listening to tales of past lives and learning about your guests--they have needs to be fulfilled before they can move on, too.
Some may want to eat certain foods to reminisce, and you'll need to discover the ingredients and recipes to cook for them. Others may want to visit places that spark their imagination, or even just learn how to be comfortable on their own. The knowledge and materials you bring back to your ship will help to expand your enterprise. You'll create a temporary home for the spirits that choose to join you, caring for their every need while strengthening your ability to make these journeys possible, so that when their final one comes, you'll be ready too.
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Nintendo Showcase Highlights 14 Switch Games
Hades
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/18/hades-v10-launch-trailer"] Supergiant’s roguelike Hades, which has previously been available on PC, has been confirmed for a Nintendo Switch release. It will make its debut on consoles on the Switch, presumably meaning PS4 and Xbox One versions will follow, sometime this fall. Be sure to read our Hades Early Access review, and if you’ve already been playing Hades, fear not — Supergiant confirmed the game will support cross-save if PC players choose to make the jump to Switch.Hypnospace Outlaw
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/03/13/hypnospace-outlaw-steam-launch-trailer"] No More Robots’s ‘90s internet simulator Hypnospace Outlaw previously made its debut on PC, but will hit Nintendo Switch on August 27. Players can download a demo later today, as well as pre-purchase the game at that time.Spiritfarer
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/07/30/spiritfarer-third-gameplay-teaser-trailer"] The previously announced Spiritfarer has a surprise launch today on Nintendo Switch (and presumably its another announced platforms, as the Indie Showcase mentions no console exclusivity). Spritifarer is a “cozy management game” that has players exploring the afterlife and helping to shepherd souls to their final rest. But, it’s also got a bright, colorful art style, platforming, and more.Garden Story
Developed by Picogram and Rose City Games, Garden Story is set to be released in 2021. Play as a town guardian concord grape cultivating life in the Grove. Restore the town, make friendships, stave off the Rot, and more.Subnautica and Subnautica: Below Zero
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2018/01/26/subnautica-review"] Underwater survival adventure Subnautica and its frigid follow-up, Subnautica: Below Zero, will both be heading to the Switch in early 2021. For more, be sure to check out IGN’s original Subnautica review.Takeshi and Hiroshi
A new adventure with claymation-like visuals, Takeshi and Hiroshi is available later today for Nintendo Switch. The adventure puts players in the role of game designer Takeshi, creating a game to entertain his brother Hiroshi. The first footage shows both scenes of the two brothers as well as gameplay from the RPG Takeshi is developing.Raji: An Ancient Epic
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/24/raji-an-ancient-epic-7-minutes-of-exclusive-gameplay"] Raji, the first game from Nodding Heads Games, is set in ancient India and features Raji, a girl chosen by the gods to fight against a demonic invasion. It’s set to hit Switch as a timed console exclusive later today.Bear and Breakfast
Ever wanted to run your own bed and breakfast? Ever wanted to be a bear? If you said yes to both those questions, then Bear and Breakfast is the game for you. Part adventure game, part management sim, players will star as the innkeeper Hank, a bear whose goal is to revitalize a shack into a thriving B&B, all while dealing with the mysteries of the surrounding forest. Bear and Breakfast is a timed console exclusive set for the Switch sometime in 2021.A Short Hike
Acclaimed PC release A Short Hike is making the jump to consoles as a timed exclusive on Nintendo Switch later today.Card Shark
From the creators of Reigns and published by Devolver Digital, Card Shark doesn’t ask you to be a great card player. It asks you to become someone who’s great at cheating at cards. Set in 18th century French society, the “game about cheating at cards” is slated for a 2021 release.Torchlight III
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/01/27/torchlight-iii-official-trailer"] The third in the Torchlight trilogy is heading to the Nintendo Switch sometime this fall. Players on Switch of Torchlight III will receive an exclusive red fairy pet.Manifold Garden
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/03/19/9-minutes-of-manifold-garden-mobile-gameplay"] First-person puzzle video game Manifold Garden is set to debut on the Nintendo Switch later today.Evergate
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/05/06/evergate-trailer-2020"] Evergate, a four-year passion project for Stone Lantern Games, is out later today on Nintendo Switch. The dreamlike puzzle platformer will see players bouncing through areas, and dimensions, on a quest to save the afterlife, discovering your character’s memories as you go.Untitled Goose Game
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/untitled-goose-game-two-player-mode-trailer"] Developer House House has announced that Untitled Goose Game will be getting a free, two-player cooperative mode on September 23, to allow two geese to wreak havoc. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Nintendo’s latest Indie World Showcase also included a montage of other games on the way, alongside release dates or windows. Here’s a breakdown of every mentioned game:- Haven - later this year
- Going Under - Sept. 24
- The Red Lantern - Autumn 2020
- Unrailed! - Sept. 23, demo later today
- Struggling - Aug. 27
- Inmost - Aug. 21
- She Dreams Elsewhere - early 2021
- Grindstone - Autumn 2020
- Gonner2 - Autumn 2020