Gaming

Genshin Impact 4.4 update: New characters, lots of festival rewards

Vibrant Harriers Aloft in Spring Breeze

Published

January 23, 2024

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Genshin Impact version 4.4 (“Vibrant Harriers Aloft in Spring Breeze”) will arrive on January 31.

The latest update introduces a new region in Liyue called Chenyu Vale. There will also be a free Liyue four-star character and a new outfit for Xingqiu.

Lantern Festival

As the real world just welcomed the new year earlier this month, Teyvat gets a celebration of its own. This year’s Lantern Festival features events, mini-games, and lots of redeemable items.

Up to 10 Intertwined Fates can be claimed via a limited-time daily login event. Additional three Intertwined Fates and two Fragile Resin will also be delivered to players.

New characters

Xianyun, whom players might have encountered in previous storylines, joins the game as a playable five-star character.

An Anemo catalyst wielder, Xianyun is also known as the Cloud Retainer. He can leap and dash forward twice in mid-air. He can also help nearby teammates by boosting their jumps and Plunging Attacks or provide healing.

Gaming, a four-star Pyro character, may also be played. He is a claymore user who incorporates Wushou arts into his combat style.

Liyue expands with Chenyu Vale

The latest version also sees the expansion of Liyue with a new area called Chenyu Vale. It is a beautiful area that features majestic hills and waterfalls, as well as flourishing villages.

One of them, Qiaoying Village, is famous for its tea cultivation methods. In the west is Yilong Wharf, which connects Fontaine and Liyue as a trading center.

With the blessing of the adepti, players can transform into a special carp to fly and reach previously inaccessible areas.

Here, they will encounter legendary beasts that roam the valley, with the “Solitary Suamni” as the boss enemy.

Chenyu Vale sees two visual improvements for a touch of shan shui style. Mist and clouds can change density and direction with Global Far Fog (GFF). Gradient Tint Rock, meanwhile, colors mountains cyan, green, or tan depending on the height, distance, and structure.

Watch the Genshin Impact version 4.4 trailer

Entertainment

LE SSERAFIM to perform at BlizzCon 2026

BlizzCon’s closing act.

Published

June 26, 2026

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Global K-pop sensation LE SSERAFIM is returning to BlizzCon.

Blizzard Entertainment has announced that the five-member girl group will perform as the closing musical act at BlizzCon 2026. LE SSERAFIM will take the Main Stage on Sunday, September 13 (PT), bringing fans another live performance after its BlizzCon debut in 2023.

The appearance also comes ahead of the group’s upcoming U.S. tour. Blizzard teased that the performance will make it a “Perfect Night” for fans attending the convention at the Anaheim Convention Center.

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LE SSERAFIM returns to Blizzard

LE SSERAFIM debuted in 2022 under SOURCE MUSIC, a label of HYBE. The group is composed of Sakura Miyawaki, Kim Chaewon, Huh Yunjin, Kazuha Nakamura, and Hong Eunchae.

The group’s name is an anagram of “I’m Fearless,” reflecting the confidence that has defined its music since debut.

This won’t be LE SSERAFIM’s first crossover with Blizzard. The group previously collaborated with Overwatch 2, bringing themed cosmetics and a special event to the hero shooter.

BlizzCon 2026 is sold out

BlizzCon is Blizzard Entertainment’s annual community celebration. It brings together fans of World of Warcraft, Diablo IV, Overwatch 2, and other Blizzard franchises for game announcements, developer panels, esports, cosplay, and hands-on experiences.

Passes for BlizzCon 2026 have already sold out. However, Blizzard says tickets may still become available through the Tixr public resale marketplace.

Fans can learn more about LE SSERAFIM’s appearance on Blizzard’s official blog.

Gaming

AMD FSR Upscaling 4.1 now available for Radeon RX 7000 Series

Update drops earlier than expected, powering more than 300 supported games

Published

June 24, 2026

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PC and handheld gamers can officially skip the wait, as AMD has launched its FSR 4.1 upscaling technology for Radeon RX 7000 series (RDNA 3) GPUs.

Computing and Graphics Group Senior Vice President and GM Jack Huynh made the announcement on X (formerly Twitter). This development brings machine learning powered gaming to millions of players across more than 300 games.

By downloading the latest AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 26.6.2 driver, users can unlock the new AI upscaling suite on existing RX 7000 series desktop graphics cards.

(The driver can be downloaded here.)

The update drastically sharpens image reconstruction, delivers far superior temporal stability, and keeps motion ghosting to an absolute minimum. That’s across a massive library of supported titles.

Beyond optimized frame rates out of the gate for those two blockbusters, the release packs vital architecture stability improvements and bug fixes for the broader Radeon ecosystem.

Huynh added that AMD is actively engineering lightweight machine learning models to expand FSR 4.1 optimizations to a wider base of gamers. More details are to come.

Moreover, the driver for the FSR 4.1 upscaling technology will deliver day-one support for two highly anticipated releases: Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced and DOOM: The Dark Ages | Revelations.

if you are wielding an RDNA 3 desktop rig or an RDNA 3-powered handheld, like the ROG Ally X or Lenovo Legion GO, simply open up the AMD Software suite, get the update, and test the new AI tech.

Gaming

GTA VI: New images unveiled as pre-order details, price finally announced

Highly-anticipated title to launch on November 19 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S

Published

June 24, 2026

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Grand Theft Auto VI finally has a price. The highly-anticipated upcoming installment in the series is set to launch on November 19 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Pre-orders will begin on midnight, June 25. Available versions are the Standard Edition at US$ 79.99 and the Ultimate Edition at US$ 99.99.

The Ultimate Edition amplifies the single player experience with an exclusive collection of premium vehicles, weapons, apparel, and action threaded across all aspects of Jason and Lucia’s story.

Here are some newly-released exclusive images:

Alongside the Standard and Ultimate Editions, all Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders and purchases before November 20 will also get the Vintage Vice City Pack.

This is a collection of items that flash back to when the neon burned brightest:

Players who pre-order digital versions of GTA VI will be able to begin pre-loading on November 12. This is to ensure they are able to play at launch on November 19.

The physical version, which contains a download code inside the box, will be available starting November 12 as well to support pre-loading.