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Genshin Impact 5.0: Natlan finally opens gates

Take your exploration to the next level as a Saurian

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The Version 5.0 update for Genshin Impact is finally live, with the sixth major nation of Natlan opening its gates for Travelers. This nation features local tribes, diverse landscapes, and rich legends, which players will discover as they explore along.

They can also experience an unprecedented playstyle with the agility and unique skills of local warriors and Natlan’s Saurians.

Joining the adventure in Natlan is open to all early and mid-game players. Those who have completed all Archon Quests in Mondstadt will unlock a Teleport Waypoint in Natlan.

Additionally, players can quickly use the Quick Start feature to begin Natlan’s Archon Quests upon reaching Adventure Rank 28 and completing all Archon Quests in Liyue.

Explore Natlan as Saurians

When already there, players may transform into Natlan’s dragons, the Saurians. This shall take the exploration to a whole new dimension.

Saurians are classified into Tepetlisaurus, Yumkasaurus, and Koholasaurus. Each type of Saurian possesses unique exploration abilities, tailored to navigate the nation’s diverse landscape.

The Tepetlisaurus can tunnel underground and scale cliffs. Meanwhile, the Yumkasaurus can pull themselves in the chosen direction and reach great heights with ease. Finally, the Koholasaurus is adept at moving swiftly on water and even across liquid Phlogiston.

Three new characters

The adventure in Natlan is also taken to another level with three new playable characters: Mualani, Kinich, and Kachina. Each of them introduce exciting new playstyles with enhanced mobility.

Mualani, a five-star Hydro catalyst wielder, can mount a Sharky Surfboard to surf across various surfaces and deliver powerful bites to her enemies.

On the other hand, Kinich debuts as a five-star Dendro warrior wielding a claymore. He uses a
grappling hook to swing through the air and perform devastating Loop Shots.

Lastly, Kachina, is a four-star Geo polearm wielder who can ride her Turbo Twirly to engage in combat and climb cliffs with ease.

In Version 5.0’s Event Wishes, Mualani and Kachina will debut in the first phase alongside a rerun of Kaedehara Kazuha. Kinich, meanwhile, will make his debut in the second phase with Raiden Shogun.

Further Version 5.0 updates

Aside from exploring Natlan, Genshin Impact Version 5.0 offers players a wealth of rewards and system optimizations. That’s also as part of the title’s fourth anniversary.

Players can invite a free five-star character from the Standard Wish lineup. They can claim up to 10x Intertwined Fate in the daily login event, as well as 1,600 Primogems. On top of those, they can get two exclusive gadgets and more via in-game mail.

In addition, the update features mor on the Character Event Wish, Weapon Event Wish, and a new tool that allows players to obtain an Artifact with some custom affixes.

Gaming

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 clip shows Losing Ground 1st look

Pre-order now for Campaign Early Access

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A short new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 teaser shows a quick look at the Losing Ground mission for the first time.

It is one of the big war missions from the title’s Campaign mode, following the Korean grunt squad through chaos on the ground.

The brief clip is a pre-order promotional material, wherein gamers can place pre-orders now on any platform for Campaign Early Access.

This shall allow players to dive into the full single-player campaign a week ahead of the official worldwide release date on October 16.

In the vignette, soldiers can be seen advancing through a burning urban environment while under intense enemy fire.

The squad pushes through a breached storefront into a local cafe to clear enemy strongpoints.

Laster on, out in the open on the bridge, squad members realize they are heavily exposed and call out incoming enemy air support. This was right before an explosion rocks the area.

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AMD launches Radeon RX 9050 graphics card

Affordable GPU option for AAA titles

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AMD has launched the new AMD Radeon RX 9050 graphics card, expanding the Radeon RX 9000 series with an affordable option.

This brings AMD RDNA 4 gaming technologies to mainstream gamers with a retail price of US$ 279.

The particular GPU is designed for responsive gameplay at 1080p. That’s for esports and modern AAA titles.

Some popular titles it can run at high frame rates on a 1080p resolution include: Cyberpunk 2077, Forza Horizon 6, Pragmata, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Valorant, and Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, to name a few.

This highly efficient, drop-in upgrade features a 92W TBP and fully supports the latest AMD FSR technologies, next-gen raytracing, and high-quality AV1 video streaming.

Key specs:

  • Architecture: AMD RDNA 4
  • Compute Units: 16
  • VRAM: 8GB GDDR6
  • Game Clock / Boost Clock: 1.92 GHz / Up to 2.60 GHz
  • TBP: 92W

In line with the Radeon RX 9050 launch, AMD has also released AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 26.7.1.

This driver introduces official day-one support for Radeon RX 9050, alongside early multiplayer access for Gears of War: E-Day.

Users can download the software here.

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NBA 2K27 gameplay trailer showcases new dunk mechanics, Rucker Park, and more

First gameplay details revealed

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NBA 2K27 gameplay

NBA 2K27 is giving fans their first look at this year’s gameplay.

2K has released the official gameplay trailer for NBA 2K27, showcasing enhanced visuals and several gameplay updates ahead of the game’s September 4 launch. The trailer also features cover athletes Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark, and Derrick Rose while teasing changes across Gameplay, MyCAREER, MyTEAM, MyNBA, and the MyPLAYER Builder.

The publisher also confirmed the Preseason Breakdown: NBA 2K27 Game Reveal, which streams on August 18 at 10:00 AM PT. During the presentation, 2K will reveal this year’s biggest gameplay innovations and mode updates before Early Access begins on August 28 for Deluxe Edition and Ultra Edition owners.

Smarter AI and a new Dunk Meter headline gameplay changes

NBA 2K27 introduces several gameplay refinements based on community feedback.

AI defenders now contest shots more effectively and hold their defensive positioning better, especially in online modes like The REC. The changes aim to create a more balanced experience on both ends of the floor.

The game also introduces a fully dynamic Dunk Meter. Instead of locking in the timing at takeoff, the meter continuously evaluates defensive positioning throughout the dunk attempt. Open driving lanes create a larger green window, while late defensive rotations shrink it, making each dunk attempt feel more responsive to the action on the court.

MyPLAYER Builder expands with more Badges

The MyPLAYER Builder now features 53 total Badges, up from 40 in last year’s game. Players can also experiment with 19 brand-new Badges designed to support more specialized builds.

Cap Breakers are also making a return. This time, players can preview attribute boosts directly inside the Builder before finalizing their character.

MyTEAM and MyNBA receive community-requested updates

MyTEAM introduces the franchise’s first unified Auction House across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. The shared marketplace creates the largest pool of community-listed cards in the mode’s history. It should also make card prices more consistent across supported platforms.

Winning an auction is now faster, too. Purchased cards go straight into your collection without a verification delay.

MyNBA also receives several franchise management updates that reflect today’s NBA. These include second apron salary cap rules from the league’s latest collective bargaining agreement and the ability to offer No-Trade Clauses to free agents.

Rucker Park comes to MyCAREER

The City returns with the same centralized layout introduced last year. This time, however, it gets a new nighttime look filled with neon lights.

NBA 2K27 also recreates the legendary Rucker Park. The iconic streetball court serves as the setting for this year’s MyCAREER prelude story, Fire & Concrete, and also appears in the Street Kings mode.

NBA 2K27 launches on September 4 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam, and Nintendo Switch 2. Players who purchase the Deluxe Edition or Ultra Edition can jump in early starting August 28 through Early Access.

Watch the full trailer. 

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