Sony Acquires FromSoftware Parent Company, Half-Life 2’s 20th Anniversary, & STALKER 2 Performance: This Week in Gaming & Tech

This week’s tech and gaming news is packed! Sony’s acquisition of FromSoftware’s parent company, a Half-Life 2 anniversary documentary hinting at a potential Half-Life 3, STALKER 2’s performance issues, and the latest on AMD Ryzen and Intel’s CPU strategies are all discussed, along with reviews of the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds and Corsair Xeneon 34-inch monitor.

Best Budget CPUs for Gaming and Productivity in 2024

Finding the perfect balance of performance and affordability can be tough, but we’ve curated a list of the best budget CPUs that won’t break the bank. From AMD’s Ryzen 7600X to Intel’s Core i3-12100F, these processors deliver impressive performance for gaming, productivity, and even video editing without compromising on upgrade potential.

Windows 11 September Update: Performance Boost for AMD Ryzen, But Bugs Abound

The latest Windows 11 cumulative update brings significant performance improvements for AMD Ryzen 7000 and 9000 series CPUs, but it’s also causing a slew of bugs, including game stuttering, crashing, and other glitches. Some users are reporting issues with File Explorer, Windows Security, and even the search function. Microsoft is investigating these issues, but it’s best to proceed with caution and weigh the benefits of the performance boost against the risk of encountering these bugs.

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