Topic: rumor assessment
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Xiaomi May Skip Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Over High TSMC 2nm Cost
Rising component costs are pressuring smartphone makers, with Xiaomi rumored to skip the top-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chip for most of its upcoming flagship models in favor of more affordable processors. The premium Pro chipset may be reserved exclusively for an ultra-high-end model like...
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MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Set to Power Chinese Flagships
The MediaTek Dimensity 9600 processor is positioned as a powerful, cost-effective flagship alternative, with major brands like OPPO and Vivo considering it due to the high cost of Qualcomm's upcoming premium Snapdragon chip. Manufactured on TSMC's advanced N2P process, the Dimensity 9600 is expec...
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AMD Prioritizes RX 9070 XT Over Non-XT for Pricing Strategy
Rising DRAM costs are pressuring GPU manufacturers, leading AMD to prioritize production of the higher-margin Radeon RX 9070 XT over the standard RX 9070 model. The RX 9070 XT's premium price provides a financial buffer to absorb increased memory costs, unlike the lower-margin standard model whic...
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BlizzCon 2026 to Reveal New StarCraft Shooter
BlizzCon 2026 is rumored to headline with the reveal of a new third-person StarCraft shooter, potentially revitalizing the long-dormant franchise. The report, citing insider sources, positions this shooter as the main attraction over updates for Blizzard's other major titles like World of Warcraf...
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Leaker Claims Resident Evil Code Veronica & Zero Remakes Coming 2027 & 2028
Capcom's successful strategy for the Resident Evil franchise alternates new mainline games with highly anticipated remakes of classic titles, building consistent commercial and critical success. According to a prominent leaker, the next projects are remakes of *Resident Evil Code Veronica* and *R...
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Destiny 3 Reportedly in 'Extremely Early Development'
Credible leakers report that Destiny 3 is in extremely early development at Bungie, with a related "Destiny 2 classic" project also approved, contributing to recent content delays. The rumors coincide with Destiny 2's declining player counts and financial losses, suggesting a new installment may ...
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God of War Trilogy Remake Gets New Combat, Reveal This Summer
Actor Christopher Judge confirmed a God of War Trilogy remake is in development, with original voice actor TC Carson reprising his role as Kratos and the project featuring new technology and a completely new combat system. Judge hinted at a "late Summer" reveal for Sony Santa Monica's projects, a...
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