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50% of PlayStation 5 Users Skip Using Rest Mode – Here's Why In a recent interview with Stephen Totilo , Cory Gasaway revealed an intriguing statistic: half of PlayStation 5 users opt not to use the console's Rest Mode feature. This revelation shines a light on a feature that has become a hallmark of modern gaming consoles, sparking debate among gamers and tech enthusiasts alike. What is Rest Mode on PS5? Rest Mode is a key feature designed to optimize convenience and energy efficiency. It allows PlayStation 5 users to keep games running, resume play instantly, and download updates or new titles seamlessly—all while consuming minimal power. Introduced as part of Sony's push toward sustainability, this feature has been an integral part of the PlayStation ecosystem since its early days. Why Are PS5 Users Avoiding Rest Mode? While Rest Mode provides benefits like uninterrupted downloads and faster startup times, some users remain skeptical. Reports of bugs, power surges, an...

               Mister Fantastic in Marvel Rival                           NetEase Games has unveiled the first gameplay footage of Mister Fantastic in Marvel Rivals. The iconic hero will join the fight against Dracula as the game gears up for its highly anticipated Season 1: Eternal Night Falls, launching on January 10 at 1 AM PST.   Season 1 will mark the arrival of the Fantastic Four, with Mister Fantastic and The Invisible Woman debuting at launch. However, Human Torch and The Thing are expected to join the roster six to seven weeks later as part of the mid-season update. NetEase Games has confirmed that each season of Marvel Rivals will last roughly three months, with a significant update planned midway.   The reveal of Mister Fantastic showcased the hero’s elastic powers in action. In the gameplay trailer, Reed Richards is seen using his stretching abili...

                            Genshin Impact Teaser Leak Recent Genshin Impact leaks from the beta servers hint at the potential locations of Nasha Town and Nod-Krai, both expected to debut in Version 6.0. While Natlan is still under development, recent beta builds have begun introducing placeholders for Snezhnaya, the highly anticipated Nation of Cryo and the icy domain of the Tsaritsa. Unlike previous regions in Teyvat, Snezhnaya is rumored to surpass even Sumeru and Liyue in size, stretching westward from Natlan and enveloping Fontaine to the north. Earlier leaks suggested that Nod-Krai would be its own distinct region in Version 6.0. However, recent datamining efforts have seemingly pinpointed its exact location. As an autonomous province of Snezhnaya, Nod-Krai acts as a crucial trade hub connecting the Cryo Nation with the rest of Teyvat. According to Liben, Nod-Krai is located at the southernmost part of Snezhnaya...

Power Outage Causes Major Server Disruption for Final Fantasy 14 North America On January 5, Final Fantasy 14 experienced a significant server outage, leaving all four North American Data Centers offline shortly after 8:00 PM Eastern. According to reports from players on social media, the server disruption was likely caused by a power outage in the Sacramento area, where the data centers are located. Witnesses in the area reported hearing a loud popping sound consistent with a transformer failure, which caused the outage. Fortunately, servers were restored within an hour. A History of Server Challenges While this particular incident was due to a localized power failure, Final Fantasy 14 has faced its share of server troubles in the past. Throughout 2024, the game was frequently targeted by distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. These attacks, which overwhelm servers with false data packets, caused severe latency issues, rendering the game unplayable for many players. Although ...

Foxconn Reports Record-Breaking Q4 Revenue Fueled by AI Server Demand Taiwan's Foxconn (Hon Hai Precision Industry), the world’s largest contract electronics manufacturer, has posted its highest-ever revenue for the fourth quarter, driven by robust demand for artificial intelligence (AI) servers. The company’s revenue surged 15.2% year-on-year to T$2.13 trillion ($64.72 billion), surpassing market expectations, including a T$2.1 trillion forecast from the LSEG SmartEstimate. AI Servers Drive Growth Foxconn credited the impressive revenue growth to strong demand for AI servers, a segment that includes clients like Nvidia, the leading AI chipmaker. This growth was particularly evident in its cloud and networking products division. As the global AI landscape continues to expand, the demand for high-performance servers capable of supporting complex AI workloads has become a significant growth driver for Foxconn. Despite the booming AI server business, Foxconn reported "roughly fla...

  Here are All The Upcoming Game This Year 2025 Jan-Dec: January The Legend of Cyber Cowboy  (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - January 1 Learn to Play Vol. 10 - Gravity Space Walk  (PS4, PS5) - January 3 Sea Fantasy  (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC) - January 7 Rivenaar's Grove  (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch) Sleight of Hand (Xbox Series X|S, PC) (PC) - January 9 Threefold Recital (PC) - January 14 Runny Bunny  (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch) - January 15 Donkey Kong Country Returns HD  (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - January 16 Montezuma's Revenge - The 40th Anniversary Edition  (PC) - January 16 Things Too Ugly  (Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, PC) - January 16 Tales of Graces f Remastered  (Switch) - January 17 IDUN  (PC) - January 20 Magic Inn  (PC) - January 20 Popotinho's Adventures (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch) - January 22 Final Fantasy VII Reb...