As reported on The Register, this bug could have big consequences, requiring OS kernel patches on Windows, Linux, and OS X. The bug is a hardware bug, so there’s no easy fix except to wait for AMD and Intel to implement a fix in next generation CPUs. The flaw affects multiple generations of Intel CPUs. The expected short term solution will come from OSes: operating systems can apply what’s called a kernel Page Table Isolation (PTI) that cloaks kernel memory addresses. According to this breakdown

“Not only is it a gorgeous map with tons of great Easter eggs in it,” he said. The new hero is actually already in internal testing, “and so far we’re having a ton of fun, and we’re also making a lot of great progress.” There are also new maps in the works, and Blizzard is also continuing to work on Overwatch Competitive. A Year of the Dog event for the Lunar New Year, similar to last year’s Year of the Rooster, will kick off in the near future. “I’m only sort of touching the tip of the iceberg

One year (minus two days) ago, we had a look at a teaser for Blade Runner 9732, a “virtual tour” of Rick Deckard’s famously dim near-future Los Angeles apartment. There are a few known issues, most worryingly a “large white glare” that shows up intermittently in the left eye. Object scales in the kitchen and bathroom are apparently off too, although I can’t say I noticed anything untoward while rifling through Deckard’s stuff. But it works, and while there’s not a lot of interactivity, it’s a pr

The draw of Sim Settlements, the Fallout 4 mod we awarded Best Mod of 2017, was that it gave NPCs some agency in creating their own homes and shops on your settlements. Rise of the Commonwealth, the expansion to Sim Settlements, takes the idea a step further by letting NPCs not just build their own stuff but actually plan the settlement completely without your input. You can assign a city leader for each settlement, choosing from Fallout 4’s NPCs companions, and put them in charge, as if making

The people behind TimeSplitters Rewind put out a teaser in early 2017—albeit a very thin teaser—to remind and reassure us all that the project, a remake of Free Radical’s early-2000s TimeSplitters FPS series, was still in the works. But it also highlights the fact that after more than five years of work, TimeSplitters Rewind is nowhere near complete. Rewind however has not been in continuous development since 2013, with changes in direction sometimes putting development back,” they wrote. “Since

This was the first ‘missing phone’ game I’d tried, and I loved the mix of stalker-themed Tinder mystery with weirder supernatural trappings. Simulacra doesn’t quite stick the ending, but as a self-contained mystery it was still a great way to spend a few hours. Steven Messner: Path of ExileI had great, ambitious plans for this holiday break. Nearly two weeks later, I’m looking back at my holiday break in despair. Wes Fenlon: Thimbleweed Park and Zero Escape: Virtue’s Last RewardMy holiday gaming

Back in December, Nintendo put out the last bit of DLC for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on the Wii U and Switch: a motorcycle that Link can ride around Hyrule, presumably while making vroom vroom noises under his breath. You can watch the Sonic mod in action in the video above, courtesy of WilianZilv, who also created the Sonic Bike. WilianZilv’s video adds some classic Sonic sound effects, too, but I’ll be honest: the Sonic Cycle is way funnier when you see it with the engine sound e

Samsung’s 34-inch CF791 display typically sells for around $950, and sometimes around $850. Over at Massdrop, however, you can claim one for $700 with free shipping. It’s also on sale at Amazon for $750, though Massdrop still has the better price. While not exactly a budget price, the CF791 features Samsung’s fancy quantum dot technology and boasts 125 percent coverage of the sRGB color space. The CF791 is equipped with a curved VA panel (1500R curvature) with a 3440×1440 resolution (21:9 aspect

Plextor is finally making the jump to 3D NAND flash memory with its new M9Pe solid state drive series, though that’s not the only notable thing here. One of the drives, the half-height, half-length PCI Express model (M9PeY), features RGB lighting along the top. The 256GB models are rated to deliver up to 3,000MB/s of sequential read performance and up to 1,000MB/s of sequential write performance. Those figures get bumped up to 3,200MB/s and 2,000MB/s, respectively, on the 512GB models, and 3,200

Machine guns. They’re the heart of America, and nowhere does that heart beat stronger than in the Annis Savestra, a highly-customizable mean machine now available from GTA Online’s Legendary Motorsport that deftly blends high-output with heavy weaponry. This week’s GTA Online update also adds a new Adversary Mode called Slashers in which you will, as Rockstar put it, “bludgeon a malevolent shotgun-wielding clown in the face with a flashlight,” and get paid for it, too. Between now and January 8,

Despite his legend as a bison caller, Poundmaker’s true power lay in his diplomatic abilities. The unique Cree unit is the Okihtcitaw, skilled warriors and scouts who start with a free promotion and have boosted strength in combat. Reflecting his commitment to peace, Poundmaker’s “Favorable Terms” leader ability provides shared visibility across all types of Alliances, as well as bonus Food and Gold from trade routes. The unique Cree ability is the Nihithaw, which grants a free trade route after

Just before the holidays, Blizzard unveiled the next hero headed for Heroes of the Storm: Firebat, the pyroclastic flame-tosser who hails from StarCraft. “The Firebat is definitely a fan favorite unit from StarCraft with some memorable voice work,” hero designer Jade Martin told PC Gamer. Blaze specializes in initiating fights and dealing periodic AoE damage via his various flame attacks. His Q ability, Flame Stream, fires two streams that deal 83 damage to enemies hit, with a cooldown of four s

Ahead of the December 12 release of Playerunknown’s Battlegrounds on the Xbox One, redditor Macsterr posted a clever “ad concept” image for the game. So good, in fact, that a slightly modified version of the ad ended up being adopted as official marketing. Shortly after Macsterr posted about it, Xbox Live director of programming Larry Hryb, also known as “Major Nelson,” responded to say that Microsoft was looking into the matter. It’s possible that the official ad was created completely separate

There are a number of things we take for granted with our modern PCs. State-of-the-art graphics and sound, oodles of RAM, and high-resolution displays are now a given, but they were expensive (and often ill-supported) add-ons for personal computers in the 1970s and 1980s. When the first truly mainstream personal computer trinity of the Apple II, Tandy TRS-80, and Commodore PET hit the market in 1977, touch-typing skills were hardly a given. As a result, not every personal computer, including one

Apparently the AMD employee was misinformed, and AMD is actually planning to roll out a fix. AMD software boss Terry Makedon made the clarification in a Twitter post. That is absolutely not true, we are identifying the bug and working on a fix asap. We will for sure fix this bug with SAGE engine games in an upcoming hotfix. The bottom line is, if you’re affected by the DX9 bug, hang tight, AMD is on it.

Most people would be happy with a 65-inch 4K OLED television, but for those few who demand something bigger and better, LG has you covered. The company announced the world’s first 88-inch 8K (7680×4320) OLED display, which it will be showing off at the Consumer Electronics Show later this month. LG has been at the forefront of OLED display technology with a full range of 4K OLED TVs. “The successful development of the world’s first 8K OLED display is a milestone for the 8K era and underscores th

Two and a half years ago, Shenmue 3 was successfully Kickstarted to the tune of $6,333,295—breaking world records in the process. Now, one of the game’s producers has confirmed Shenmue 3’s arrival this year, while speaking cryptically in the process. Posting from his personal Twitter account, Shibuya Productions president and founder Cedric Biscay said this:I wish you a Happy New Year ! It will be great with the #Shenmue3 release on #PS4 and #PC and many other surprises 🙂 pic.twitter.com/DKvos1

EVE Online developer CCP Games has sold its Newcastle studio to Sumo Digital for an undisclosed fee. The acquisition sees 34 staff members making the switch, with former executive producer Owen O’Brien assuming the role of studio director at the new outfit. Sumo Digital’s Paul Porter adds: “As we continue to expand this was a great opportunity to bring an experienced, talented and tight-knit team on board.” Prior to this deal, CCP and Sumo have worked together on the EVE Online-inspired FPS Proj

Fortnite’s free 100-player battle royale mode welcomes its first update of the year today, bringing with it a new weapon and a stealth-driven limited-time mode. The new Silenced Pistol encourages players to showcase their “stealthy skills” once picked up from treasure chests, supply drops or as floor loot. It looks like this:Similar to the game’s recent 50v50 mode, Sneaky Silencers is another limited-time venture that’s set to run between January 5 and 8. Within, weapons are restricted to Suppre

Photo credit: Robin BaumgartenSplash Jam isn’t your typical game jam. If you’re lucky, you might even see the Northern Lights. “I love the idea of doing a game jam on a train,” says co-founder Runa Haukland. With deadline looming, day two is more focused—a fact underscored by the previous evening’s jawdropping Northern Lights display. “The Northern Lights are of course a big draw for the jam, however we play it down just in case it doesn’t happen,” says Myrlund.