Neromabene

I'm Neromabene, game developer and music maker.

May you find what you're looking for here.

Updating daily.

[Neromabene @Neromabene]

@Pirat_Nation There are way too many apps that unnecessarily need access to the internet, and the normalisation of it is a big problem.

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Essentially make them an extra billion and get %0.0001 in return... Very generous offer, hope they don't go broke.

[Pirat_Nation 🔴 @Pirat_Nation]

PUBG is paying creators up to $95,000 to make its next game modes.

-$75,000 shared across the 30 winning entries
-$10,000 for the best mode in each category (Combat, Survival, and Creative)
-Six Community Favorite awards worth $2,500 each
-Ten early submission awards worth $500 each

The contest runs from August 12 to September 2, and there’s no limit to how many creations you can submit. Winning modes may be added to PUBG: Playgrounds in the future.

[Neromabene @Neromabene]

@anupamrjp @wtf_nakul7 Their support is pretty solid too.

[Neromabene @Neromabene]

Going dark never bodes well for a multiplayer game, now does it?

[Pirat_Nation 🔴 @Pirat_Nation]

Snowbreak: Containment Zone revenue collapsed and generated estimated less than $5,000 in mobile revenue in July 2026

The game was earning around $1 million per month before going offline for 66 days earlier this year due to a controversy over a collaboration with China Post and increasing scrutiny over the game’s fanservice content.

After returning, the game also introduced censorship changes to some character outfits and content to comply with regulations.

[Neromabene @Neromabene]

@Pirat_Nation The UK is apparently very determined to be your friend, that must be why they want all of your private data.

[Neromabene @Neromabene]

@Pirat_Nation There are way too many apps that unnecessarily need access to the internet, and the normalisation of it is a big problem.

[Neromabene @Neromabene]

Gaming used to be an affordable hobby, and gamers were an important source of support for the industry.

Is enough being done to keep it that way?

[Pirat_Nation 🔴 @Pirat_Nation]

Gaming hardware is getting a lot more expensive, with prices already up 16% in the first half of 2026 due to AI

According to Circana analyst Mat Piscatella, the average price of gaming hardware in the US rose from $452 in January to $525 in June.

Samsung says demand for AI hardware will keep growing, with the AI memory market expected to grow by around 30% in 2027.

[Neromabene @Neromabene]

@mrknossig @DoesItPlay1 Nobody should be trusted to be the sole steward here.

[Neromabene @Neromabene]

@WindowsLatest Soon it will be bots scrapping data from other bots, what a world.

[Neromabene @Neromabene]

If confirmed, it's a revolutionary idea; charging people for what they already own.

[Pirat_Nation 🔴 @Pirat_Nation]

Xbox leaker eXtas1s claims to have obtained a leaked Microsoft roadmap outlining a new Disc-to-Digital program and expanded backward compatibility plans.

According to the alleged roadmap:

>July 2026: Disc-to-Digital Insider Public Beta begins, along with early access to original Xbox backward compatibility.

>August 2026: The Disc-to-Digital program rolls out to all Xbox One and Xbox Series X owners.

>October 2026: Original Xbox games launch on PC through Game Pass and the Xbox Store.

>2027–2028: Xbox 360 games are gradually added to future Xbox devices.

He believes the wording suggests publishers could charge players to convert physical games into digital copies,

[Neromabene @Neromabene]

@Pirat_Nation Nintendo might be the only one disappointed by Palworld's expansion to anything.

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@Pirat_Nation You can't watch a single sports event without having to go through 50 different sports betting ads.

[Neromabene @Neromabene]

@CroodSolutions @myles_gone Looking sharp there. 👍

[Neromabene @Neromabene]

This racehorse's three decade life is essentially summarised here as that he ate fresh grass till he died.

[Dexerto @Dexerto]

The real-life horse who inspired Umamusume’s Tsurumaru Tsuyoshi has died aged 31

Caretakers said he ate fresh grass until the day before his death and “quietly fell asleep” surrounded by family

[Neromabene @Neromabene]

It went well enough for cookies, so why not for AI?

[Pirat_Nation 🔴 @Pirat_Nation]

The EU has started enforcing new AI transparency rules.

From August 2, companies must clearly tell people when they’re interacting with AI or when realistic images, videos, audio, or some text have been created or changed using AI.

Companies that break the rules could face fines of up to €15 million or 3% of their global annual revenue.
Some AI systems already on the market before the new rules took effect have until December 2, 2026 to meet certain labeling requirements.

[Neromabene @Neromabene]

@Pirat_Nation Considering inflation, right to repair is needed more than ever.

[Neromabene @Neromabene]

The EU was always better about consumer protections.

The part about 12 month warranty extensions in case of repair is just a cherry on top.

[Pirat_Nation 🔴 @Pirat_Nation]

The European Union’s Right to Repair rules are now officially in effect.
The new rules make repairs easier, cheaper and more accessible across the EU.

>For eligible products, manufacturers must offer repairs at a reasonable price and within a reasonable time, even after the legal warranty expires.

> Consumers can request a standard Repair Information Form before agreeing to a repair to compare prices, conditions and turnaround times.

> If a product is under legal warranty and repaired instead of replaced, the warranty extends by 12 months.

>The rules apply to products covered by EU repairability requirements, including smartphones, tablets, washing machines, dishwashers, refrigerators, vacuum cleaners and other household appliances.

[Neromabene @Neromabene]

They're trying to show they care even though they're up against a megacorp. What else can we reasonably expect them to do?

[Pirat_Nation 🔴 @Pirat_Nation]

Some PlayStation players are planning a PSBlackout from August 23–30, but a lot of fans don’t think it’ll make much difference.

The idea is don’t log into PSN, don’t play online, and don’t buy anything from the PlayStation Store for a week.

Some gamers think not enough people will join for Sony to notice and they wont do anything

[Neromabene @Neromabene]

@AurasNeptine The Ally X has pretty decent hardware, it can run some hefty games.

The trend towards worsening optimisation in general is worrying, especially considering it directly impacts e-waste.

[Neromabene @Neromabene]

The worst part about this is that 30 to 40 FPS is now considered an achievement. On medium quality no less.

[Pirat_Nation 🔴 @Pirat_Nation]

Game Freak’s upcoming action RPG Beast of Reincarnation has reportedly been leaked by pirates just three days before its official release on August 4.

Illegal copies are circulating online, and some players have shared early gameplay impressions.

Early reports claim the PC version runs surprisingly well, with one player achieving 30–40 FPS at 1080p on medium settings on an ROG Ally X

[Neromabene @Neromabene]

@ObsoleteSony Trampling over loyal customers is a novel idea, let's see how it'll work out for them.