Valve's Efficiency Marvel: Gaming Giant Outperforms Tech Giants in Revenue per Employee
Gaming powerhouse Valve Corporation demonstrates remarkable operational efficiency with just 336 employees generating more revenue per person than major tech companies combined. The company's lean business model centered around Steam's 30% commission helps drive exceptional productivity metrics that dwarf competitors like Amazon and Meta.
Historic Sony CRT TV Rescue: 440-pound Gaming Relic Saved from Japanese Restaurant
Gaming enthusiasts orchestrate a daring rescue of a rare $40,000 Sony KX-45ED1 television from the 1980s, just days before a restaurant demolition in Osaka. The 45-inch CRT behemoth, crucial for authentic retro gaming, now awaits public display after careful preservation.
Roblox Tightens Child Safety with Major Social Feature Restrictions
Popular gaming platform Roblox announces sweeping restrictions on social features for users under 13, including limits on chat and unrated content access. These changes, effective November 2023, come amid heightened scrutiny of child safety issues on the platform.
Nvidia App Performance Issues: Gaming Framerates Drop Up to 15% Compared to Driver-Only Install
Recent testing reveals Nvidia's new mandatory app replacement for GeForce Experience can significantly impact gaming performance, with framerates dropping 2-12% across multiple games. Users can maintain optimal performance by opting for driver-only installation until Nvidia addresses these issues.
The Witcher 4 Reveals Next-Gen Graphics and Ciri's Journey in First Trailer
CD Projekt Red's highly anticipated The Witcher 4 trailer showcases Ciri as the protagonist in stunning Unreal Engine 5 visuals. The next chapter promises the series' most expansive open world, powered by unreleased Nvidia RTX hardware.
Valve Launches Discounted Refurbished Steam Deck OLED Models
Valve introduces certified refurbished Steam Deck OLED handhelds at up to $110 off retail prices. Each unit undergoes extensive quality testing and comes with warranty, offering an affordable entry into portable PC gaming with premium features.
GPU Market Faces Sharp Decline as Consumers Await Next-Gen Graphics Cards
Gaming graphics card sales dropped 14.5% in Q3 2024, reaching their lowest point since 2023 as buyers delay purchases ahead of new GPU launches. Nvidia maintains market dominance with 90% share while analysts project continued decline through 2028.
Nintendo Switch 2 Design Potentially Leaked in Accessory Maker's Promotional Video
Gaming peripheral manufacturer Satisfye inadvertently revealed what appears to be Nintendo's unannounced Switch 2 console design in a promotional video for their upcoming ZenGrip 2 accessory. The now-removed trailer showed a blurred console outline with features matching previous Switch 2 prototype leaks.
PlayStation 5 Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Classic PS1 Boot Screen Update
Sony brings nostalgia to PS5 owners with a special update featuring the iconic PS1 startup sequence and customizable retro themes. The celebration includes limited edition PS5 Pro consoles inspired by the original 1994 PlayStation design.
Apple's Tightening Grip: Game Emulators Face Mounting App Store Challenges
Apple's relationship with game emulators grows increasingly complex as popular apps face rejection despite initial platform openness. The company's inconsistent approval process leaves developers frustrated while raising questions about its true stance on emulation software.