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• Redditor finds two 32GB DDR4 kits for $50 each at rural Walmart

  A Reddit user posted that they bought two 32 GB DDR4 RAM kits for $50 apiece at a rural Walmart, spending $100 for 64 GB total. Both boxes were clearance-marked from $319; similar kits cost about $230 on Amazon. Industry demand from AI is tightening supply and could keep memory prices elevated until at least 2028.

• Andor widely hailed as Disney's best Star Wars TV series

  Andor, which follows Rogue One's Cassian Andor and the origins of the Rebel Alliance, has received widespread critical acclaim. Fans and critics often describe it as the best Star Wars series produced by Disney.

• 10 new dark fantasy books for fans of The Witcher and Game of Thrones

  Polygon rounds up 10 recent dark fantasy novels for readers who enjoy The Witcher and Game of Thrones. The piece credits George R.R. Martin and Andrzej Sapkowski with boosting the subgenre's popularity. It describes dark fantasy as centered on morally grey characters in violent, unjust worlds and points to classics like The Black Company and Malazan Book of the Fallen.

• WoW director: UI overhaul 'successful so far' but still needs work

  Blizzard removed access to certain combat-related addon data in the Midnight UI overhaul. Game director Ion Hazzikostas says the changes have been "successful so far" but are not finished. Players reported problems — notably healers unable to track dispels and a pared-down DPS meter — and Blizzard has issued at least one hotfix and continues development.

• David Gaider says Dragon Age is probably dead under EA; he'd revive it

  Former Dragon Age lead writer David Gaider says he believes the series is likely dead while owned by Electronic Arts and that he won't play The Veilguard. He argues EA repeatedly misread Dragon Age's tone and treated its successes as flukes compared with Mass Effect. Gaider says he'd be willing to take the series off EA's hands and 'go somewhere dark and dangerous' with it.

• Alleged Scattered Spider member arrested after Windows GDID tied to device

  The US Department of Justice says 19-year-old Peter Stokes, linked to hacking group Scattered Spider, was arrested after Windows Global Device Identifier (GDID) telemetry tied him to an affected machine. Microsoft reportedly provided GDID data under a court order; authorities also cite social media posts and seized hard drives as evidence. The arrest follows claims that Scattered Spider carried out about 100 intrusions and over $100 million in ransom demands, and highlights tensions between investigative use of telemetry and privacy concerns.

• Esports World Cup says 100,000 tickets sold for Paris debut, venue capacity questioned

  Organizers of the Esports World Cup announced 100,000 tickets have been sold for the event's Paris debut. CEO Ralf Reichert revealed the figure at a July 8 press conference. The event is set for Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, whose listed capacities raise questions about how that many attendees will be accommodated. This edition is the tournament's first run outside Saudi Arabia after a last‑minute city change.

• Game releases cluster in early September; next week also packed

  Publishers are grouping new releases in early September to avoid Grand Theft Auto 6’s Nov. 19 launch. The opening weeks of fall are expected to be crowded with competing titles. Separately, next week will also see a dense slate of new game launches.

• Sony to end large-scale production of new-game discs from January 2028

  Sony announced it will stop large-scale production of physical discs for new PlayStation games in January 2028. The move has prompted industry concern about effects on traditional retailers, game preservation and the wider console market. Experts say it could influence how other manufacturers approach physical releases and long-term access to games.

• D&D releases Arcana Unleashed with first playtest sandbox for 5.5e

  Wizards of the Coast has unveiled Arcana Unleashed, a new D&D book for the 5.5e line. The book provides the first formal testing ground for 5.5e rules and content. It arrives after earlier 5.5e core books and settings released following a company restructuring.

• Persona 4 Revival set for Feb 18; remake will include character changes

  Atlus confirmed Persona 4 Revival launches 18 February on PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC. The game is not a one-to-one remake and will include differences from the 2008 original. Reports indicate there will be changes to a key character, but specific details have not been disclosed.

• Echoes of Aincrad launches July 9 — PC and console times, price, preload

  Bandai Namco's Echoes of Aincrad releases July 9 for PC, PlayStation and Xbox. PC launch is 3pm PDT (6pm EDT / 11pm BST / 12am CEST / 8am AEST / 10am NZST); consoles go live at 9pm PDT (midnight in several other regions). Base price on Steam is $70/£55 with a $20 deluxe upgrade and expansion due later this year. Steam has no preload available, though consoles do, and the Steam Next Fest demo remains available.

• Mortal Shell 2 to release 20 August 2026 on PC and consoles

  Developer Cold Symmetry has announced Mortal Shell 2 will launch on 20 August 2026. The game arrives on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. The exact release date resolves earlier ambiguity after the studio had only confirmed a 2026 release window.

• Jackdaw upgrade priorities in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced

  Upgrading the Jackdaw is the player's responsibility in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced. A stronger ship is essential for chasing Templars and collecting treasure. Players should prioritize upgrades because money and materials are limited.

• Hammerhead shark bones needed for first health upgrade in AC Black Flag Resynced

  Hammerhead shark bones are a crafting material in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced. They unlock Edward Kenway's first Health upgrade, which raises his base health by 25%. The boost helps with survivability early in the game.

• How to succeed in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced — beginner tips

  Becoming a successful pirate in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced requires more than a well-upgraded ship. Prepare missions, pick targets carefully, and combine naval combat with assassin skills. Resynced changes some mechanics, so even veterans should review basics.

• Crocodile leather locations in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced

  Crocodile leather is acquired by hunting and skinning crocodiles found in swampy coastal areas. They commonly spawn around mangroves, river mouths and tropical islets across the Caribbean map. Skin the animals after killing to collect the material, which is used for crafting and equipment upgrades.

• 16 Mayan stone locations in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced

  Mayan stones are collectibles in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced. There are 16 Mayan stelae ruins to locate across the game world; collecting the stones unlocks the Mayan Armor. The armor has a bullet-deflecting property, making the search rewarding despite being tricky.

• Where to find all shanties in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced

  Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced includes sea shanties hidden at locations around the Caribbean. Visiting each marked spot unlocks songs for your crew to sing while sailing. Examples include "Spanish Ladies", "Fish in the Sea" and "Drunken Sailor".

• Maps in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced reveal buried loot and ship upgrades

  In Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, treasure maps lead to buried caches that include money, crafting materials and occasional ultimate ship upgrades. Recovering these treasures supplies the resources needed to craft and upgrade a player's vessel. Collecting maps is an effective way to access the game's top ship components.

• Top hideout upgrades in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced

  Upgrading your hideout unlocks features that improve ship upkeep and Edward’s equipment. Some upgrades add vendors who buy and sell key items. Others provide passive income while you’re away from the hideout, easing resource management during your Caribbean voyages.

• EA’s Monica Dinsmore: ALGS format and Challenger Circuit set it apart

  The Esports World Cup's opening week in Paris features the Apex Legends Global Series as a main event. Monica Dinsmore, EA's Head of Esports, told Dot Esports she isn't concerned ALGS will be overshadowed. She highlighted the championship format and the Challenger Circuit for creating distinct competition and regular underdog stories.

• Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced restores Wanted Level; Pirate Hunters return

  Black Flag Resynced brings back the original game's Wanted Level. Aggressive sailing and attacking ships quickly attracts Pirate Hunters. The feature forces players to watch the horizon and deal with pursuit; the full article explains how to clear the Wanted Level.

• C4 explosion gains shockwave that interacts with walls

  A recent update overhauls the C4 explosion by adding a shockwave that expands outward from the center. The shockwave's propagation is affected by walls, altering how blasts travel through the map. The change is part of the latest game update.

• CS2 Season 5: Cache returns, C4 damage reworked, new Armory collection

  Counter-Strike 2 Premier Season Five has launched. Cache replaces Overpass in the Active Duty map pool. The update also overhauls bomb explosion (C4) damage and adds new community maps and Armory collections. Valve confirmed the changes after IEM Cologne 2026.

• Report: Josh Sawyer may lead new Obsidian Fallout RPG amid Xbox cuts

  Bloomberg reports Microsoft has tapped Obsidian director Josh Sawyer to lead a new Fallout RPG as part of an Xbox restructuring. The shakeup reportedly included about 3,200 job cuts across Xbox and layoffs at Obsidian. Obsidian has also reportedly canceled an Avowed sequel and other projects to make room for the Fallout effort. Bloomberg says the situation is still in flux and could change.

• Fallout Season 2 earns nine Emmy nominations but no acting nods

  Fallout Season 2 received nine Primetime Emmy nominations, primarily in technical categories. None of the show's actors — including Ella Purnell, Walton Goggins and Justin Theroux — were nominated. Known nominations include prosthetic and non‑prosthetic makeup, Outstanding Fantasy/Sci‑Fi Costumes, and Outstanding Stunt Performance for the episode 'The Profligate'.

• PC Gamer quiz: identify 21 videogame fishing scenes from screenshots

  PC Gamer released a quiz that shows 21 screenshots of successful catches and asks players to name the games. Participants have 16 minutes to identify as many titles as they can. The selection spans games with varied fishing mechanics, from finicky controls to calm, serene systems. It's part of PC Gamer's ongoing gaming trivia quiz series.

• Ex-Bungie director Christopher Barrett settles $200M suit with Sony and Bungie

  Christopher Barrett has settled his $200 million lawsuit against Sony and Bungie; terms were not disclosed and he said he is "very satisfied" with the outcome. Barrett, a nearly 25-year Bungie veteran who worked on Halo, Destiny and Marathon, filed the suit after his 2024 dismissal. He alleged he was fired to avoid paying roughly $45.6 million due under his contract; Sony had disclosed prior payments and messages it said showed misconduct. Both sides have disputed each other’s characterizations of the events.

• How to earn Data Fragments in Black Flag Resynced

  Data Fragments are earned mainly by completing on‑map anomalies in the Caribbean, which unlock after Sequence 4 (Great Inagua). Make sure the Eyes in the Dark Animus project is active to receive rewards in Black Flag. Anomalies include sinking corrupted ships, attacking convoys and short puzzle rifts, and each lists the fragment reward and respawn timer. Fragments buy cosmetics, weapons and keys you can spend in the exchange for additional items.