
GamingNexus has posted a short interview with IBM Boas Betzler, a Senior Technical Staff Member with IBM Research about IBM's new Cell powered mainframe. They cover some of the reasons behind why IBM created the server as well as why people would go the mainframe route rather than a distributed computing model.

Square Enix launches Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary site, revealing new Nomura art, books, music releases, and merchandise.
Look I know VIII has its issues and all that but how on earth can the do big anniversary events with new artwork and merchandise for VII, IX and X yet VIII got sweet f*** all.
They could have given it something during its 25th anniversary yet all it got was a single Happy Anniversary post on their social media.
Omar writes: "With the Horizon Festival coming to breathtaking Japan, you’ll need the essential gear to prove you’ve got what it takes to become a Horizon Legend as you cruise, drift and explore an open world full of spectacular driving experiences. That’s why we’re happy to announce the newest Limited Edition Xbox Wireless Controller and Wireless Headset collection, featuring inspired designs from Forza Horizon 6. The bright cyan and lime colorways celebrate the Horizon Festival’s recognition of iconic cars and hit music, with special features that are sure to impress any collector."

A brutal reset, a smarter story, and a return to what made it great—Mortal Kombat (2011) revived the series.
15 years went by so fast. I remember playing through the story mode at launch.
Bring on the multi-Celled PS4 with Sony Linux OS.
A $600 mainframe in your home - gaming, media center, internet, productivity... and server.
Hell yeah! There'll be no more doubters when that beast comes out.
What a future.