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The anticipated memory component shortage in early 2026 might lead to potential production cuts and limited availability of the GeForce RTX 50 series graphics cards, especially models with high VRAM like the RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5060 Ti.
Dell’s PC and laptop prices are increasing by up to 30% from December 2025, primarily due to the high demand for servers and AI applications causing a global shortage of memory chips, potentially leading to significant price increases in configurations with high specifications.
Despite the recent changes, Naughty Dog assures employees that it’s working diligently to balance deadlines with team well-being ahead of Intergalactic’s release in mid-2027.
The ongoing bribery investigation into Samsung Electronics could potentially drive up DRAM memory prices due to increased demand for high-demand supplies, causing concerns in the tech industry as AI components, data centers, and consumer electronics strain supply chains.
While Xbox won’t be releasing its annual ‘Wrapped’ feature this year, fans can still create their own ‘Year in Review’ using platforms like TrueAchievements, as the company focuses on bigger celebrations for their 25th anniversary and significant franchise anniversaries in 2026.
In the Japanese Christmas season market of 2025, Nintendo Switch 2 emerged as a clear favorite with over 190,000 units sold last week, outselling both PlayStation 5 variants combined in hardware and software sales.
Despite record-breaking declines in console sales, particularly for Xbox and PlayStation, November 2025 remains a challenging period for the video game hardware industry in the United States, with Nintendo Switch sales also experiencing a notable decrease compared to the previous year.
Despite the extra hours being asked, Naughty Dog assures employees they will revert to a three-day workweek starting January, with potential for more overtime requests in the future as they aim to launch “Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet” in mid-2027.
Falcom, a Japanese game developer gaining popularity worldwide, plans to prioritize global simultaneous releases and focus more on foreign markets due to surpassing Japanese sales by Western fans, particularly North America, and sees potential in growing markets like China.
Falcom’s integration of AI into game development is a significant step, reflecting the growing trend in Japan and signaling potential changes in the gaming industry landscape.