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Used Ryzen 7 5800X3D Gets Buyer Locked Out of Valorant Due to Previous Owner's Cheating
PCNewsOct 3, 2026
PCOther2 reads

Used Ryzen 7 5800X3D Gets Buyer Locked Out of Valorant Due to Previous Owner's Cheating

A purchaser of a pre-owned Ryzen 7 5800X3D processor found themselves blocked from playing Valorant. The buyer acquired the component via the German classifieds portal Kleinanzeigen, taking ownership on September 21. While the chip functioned properly, Valorant terminated upon startup, unlike the buyer's prior central processing unit. Riot support communicated that the processor identifier was placed on a Vanguard blacklist on August 12 due to prior cheating by the former owner.

TechPowerUp · Gaming media · United StatesRead context
$5,245 prebuilt RTX 5090 PC's connectors melt after sitting boxed for a year
PCNewsOct 3, 2026
PCOther1 reads

$5,245 prebuilt RTX 5090 PC's connectors melt after sitting boxed for a year

An Anthony DeMarco received a Digital Storm Corsa computer purchased by his father for $5,245.00 before tax, delivered in May of 2025. The system included an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 from PNY and a 1,000-watt semi-modular power supply from Digital Storm. DeMarco tested the system upon delivery and packed it away until starting a job, receiving it again in August 2026.

Tom’s Hardware · Gaming media · United StatesRead context
TSMC Explores Collaboration with Elon Musk's Terafab Project
PCNewsOct 3, 2026
PCOther2 reads

TSMC Explores Collaboration with Elon Musk's Terafab Project

Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturer TSMC is reportedly in discussions regarding a potential collaboration with Elon Musk's Terafab project. Reported initially by Tim Culpan's Culpium newsletter and subsequently confirmed on X by Elon Musk, the initiative aims to advance end-to-end semiconductor manufacturing within the United States through a potential joint venture.

TechPowerUp · Gaming media · United StatesRead context
Suikoden I&II HD, Suikoden III, Suikoden IV, and Suikoden V soundtracks are now on Apple Music and Spotify
Multi-platformNewsOct 3, 2026
Multi-platformOther2 reads

Suikoden I&II HD, Suikoden III, Suikoden IV, and Suikoden V soundtracks are now on Apple Music and Spotify

Konami has officially expanded its digital music library by releasing the soundtracks for the Suikoden series on both Spotify and Apple Music. This update includes the musical scores for Suikoden I&II HD Remaster, as well as the original soundtracks for Suikoden III, Suikoden IV, and Suikoden V.

RPG Site · Gaming media · United KingdomRead context
Bored with roguelikes? You might still want to play Dicevaders, a game about perfecting dice rolls
Multi-platformNewsOct 3, 2026
Multi-platformOther1 reads

Bored with roguelikes? You might still want to play Dicevaders, a game about perfecting dice rolls

Dicevaders is a roguelike deckbuilder where players assume the role of an alien invasion captain activating grid units using three dice. Columns correspond to dice numbers, and outcomes determine which columns score based on unit strength stats and multipliers. Reaching a target damage number across four turns triggers the invasion.

PC Gamer · Gaming media · United KingdomRead context
Arc Raiders Free Access Period and Frozen Trail Update Announced
Multi-platformNewsOct 3, 2026
MobileOther1 reads

Arc Raiders Free Access Period and Frozen Trail Update Announced

Embark Studios has announced a five-day free access period for Arc Raiders across PC via Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. The free access begins on October 8 at 11:00 and concludes on October 12 at the same time. Console players will need an online subscription to play, and Embark has not clarified whether player progress will be saved.

VidaExtra · Gaming media · SpainRead context
The Other One: Jordan Magnuson's Game Poem jam is a fascinating collection of chimeras
Multi-platformNewsOct 3, 2026
Multi-platformOther1 reads

The Other One: Jordan Magnuson's Game Poem jam is a fascinating collection of chimeras

Jordan Magnuson, founder of TIGSource and author of Game Poems: Videogame Design as Lyric Practice, recently hosted a "Game Poem" jam. Co-organised with the National Film and Television School and featuring judges like Shuhei Yoshida, the event challenged developers to create short, subjective works that function as ritual spaces rather than traditional content delivery systems.

Rock Paper Shotgun · Gaming media · United KingdomRead context
Domestic Gold Prices Decline as International Market Weakens
Multi-platformNewsOct 3, 2026
Multi-platformOther1 reads

Domestic Gold Prices Decline as International Market Weakens

Domestic gold prices fell compared to the previous trading day, influenced by a weaker international gold market trading in the 4100달러 range. According to the Korea Gold Exchange, pure gold priced at 3.75g decreased when buying and selling, while international spot gold prices also registered lower levels.

GameToc · Gaming media · South KoreaRead context

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