#gamersnexus

[nervouswreck-96]

I did not have "GamersNexus feuding with LinusTechTips" on my 2023 bingo card

[leothil]

This made me snort out loud. Love you, GamersNexus; when your humour hits it hits hard!

[ID: screenshots from a GamersNexus video where Steve is talking about letters used in GPU product names. The auto-generated captions on the screenshots read "with the GTX 280, that was in 2008, it was a risky move because as you all know there's a really limited set of options in the alphabet for product names. Ultimately product names can only use letters like x, k, r [like] RX and T and then i, lowercase though, you can't, no capital i, it's not..." /end ID]

[spikestuff]

Seems like we found out the answer. This aged like wine.

[fuzzytimes1]

HW News - Silent RTX 4080 Changes, Cheaper AMD Motherboards, Official Star Trek PC Case - Gamers Nexus

HW News – Silent RTX 4080 Changes, Cheaper AMD Motherboards, Official Star Trek PC CaseGamer Nexus Source link

[ms-demeanor]

i was recently recommended framework laptops by a full-time IT person, and i think understand the things they do well (being hella customizeable and repairable), but as a total layperson, would they be able to run video games like baldur’s gate 3? help me o tech muse so i may not waste a bunch of money on a not-powerful laptop (again)!

I honestly don't know enough about video games to answer this question; to my knowledge, Framework laptops are supposed to be slim and lightweight and that indicates to me that they probably don't have room for a decent graphics card so if you want to game on a laptop you're probably best sticking with brands known for that like MSI or Alienware. But being really really real I don't know enough to say, so possibly check with GamersNexus for recs or see if anyone in the notes of this post has some advice in this area.

[spermproducingparasiteblog]

Microsoft Is KILLING Windows | ft. Steve @GamersNexus

Today's video is brought to you by the word "adversarial."

[netripper]

Hello! I love your photoshoots very much. I am wondering what are your PC specs? I would like to mod C2077 at some point in the future, and would love to achieve results like yours. Thank you in advance (^^)d

aw this is really sweet!! hell ya i'll tell u my specs top to bottom lemme bring em up

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 2700 Eight-Core Processor GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 RAM: 32 GBs (two 16 GB sticks) motherboard: TUF B450-PLUS GAMING, ver. Rev X.0x, by ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.

honestly i'm at the point where i do really need to update my machine (and have been angsting about it for a hot minute) so it's great that my vp still holds up considering cyberpunk's specs! be warned, i've had all of this stuff since 2019, so it may just be struggling due to age -- but i do recommend looking for something a little more recent if ur in the market for PC parts. i have to play the actual game on low settings ESPECIALLY when driving, and i get a lot of stuttering nowadays.

anyway as for additional programs, i've finally capitulated to using ReShade, CyberLit, and OtisTools again; the vanilla photomode actually captures really well now, i think they might've done something to crank it up when you capture via spacebar, but if ur not worried about losing out on less chunky-looking modded hair (or if u can run the game super high to begin with) then i'd say yeah, reshade's pretty important. at least to me! i just can't with the vanilla DOF man it sucks so bad

idk what else to say so ya, i hope i could help!! def do ur research when shopping for new PC parts; i recommend GamersNexus because they've demonstrated integrity and reliability in their handling of the LTT debaucle, and they go pretty in-depth on all the things they review.

thanks for the ask!!

[yamada-ryo]

This user^ had reportedly fallen asleep last night and left Steve Gamersnexus on full volume for 2 hours for no one to hear save for a belly up blåhaj

[corvuscorona]

watch 15 seconds of this so you can share in the joy I just got out of watching known "computer case reviews" guy steve gamersnexus laugh like some kind of mischief imp at the fateful poeticism of a case that's Fucking Bad falling apart + breaking While he's reviewing it

[kennak]

GamersNexus は、Intel の開示前から、この問題全体にわたって広範囲にわたって報道してきました。 - Intel の CPU は故障しています、Level1 Techs の Wendell 氏: https://youtu.be/oAE4NWoyMZk - インテルは何かを言う必要がある: 酸化に関する主張、新しいマイクロコード、およびベンチマークの課題: https://youtu.be/gTeubeCIwRw - ここ数年でインテル最大の失敗: 酸化と���剰電圧を確認: https://youtu.be/OVdmK1UGzGs

Intel の第 13/14 世代 CPU のクラッシュに対する修正はありません – 損傷は永続的です | ハッカーニュース

[xenonreality]

https://youtu.be/R7ne_a6xAZk

my thoughts on this months ago, the Reddit post practically echos everything I figured they'd say

https://www.reddit.com/r/LinusTechTips/s/rfVuqOZjdu

but this is just my take @suuuoppp & @GamersNexus

Is it likely for them to tell the truth if they lose their jobs?

[leothil]

I don't know if this just says a lot about me and my niche interest slash professional curiosity, but this video has me in hysterics.

Intel accusing AMD of trying to peddle old tech as new? Intel saying AMD's naming convention is weird after what they've pulled the last few years?? This went through all the steps of marketing in a big company and still got published???

[corbindavenport]

How I added cross-platform chapters to the Tech Tales Podcast

I currently produce and edit the Tech Tales Podcast, and last month, I decided to finally try adding chapter markers to episodes. It turns out that chapter markers in podcasts is pretty complicated, especially if you want listeners to have the best possible experience across YouTube and popular podcast apps. I figured my process was interesting enough for a short blog post, and the steps explained here might help other people.

Audio podcasts are usually distributed as MP3 or MP4 audio files. The show name, episode title, artwork, description, and other data can be encoded in the file using ID3 metadata, though most podcast apps and services now take that data from the show's RSS feed or another source.

Chapter markers can also be encoded in the file using ID3 metadata, with each chapter having a title and timestamp. When Apple added support for podcasts to iTunes and iPod players in 2005, it included support for "enhanced podcasts," which could include per-chapter artwork and web links. Apple still supports chapter-specific artwork in Apple Podcasts, but the links feature seems to have vanished at some point, and per-chapter artwork doesn't seem to be well-supported outside of Apple's software.

I currently edit Tech Tales episodes with Apple's Logic Pro, and I use the markers feature to set each chapter. Audacity has a similar "labels" feature.

Logic Pro only seems to save the markers as chapter metadata when exporting as a PCM/WAV file, not when I select MP3. It's also a bit complicated to export as a mono channel MP3, especially if the project tracks have stereo channels.

MP3 Chapter Data

My solution for the audio version of the podcast is to export as WAV from Logic Pro, then use the free and open-source FFMPEG tool to create a mono-channel 128kbps MP3 file with the chapter data intact.

ffmpeg -i "original.wav" -map_chapters 0 -ac 1 -b:a 128k -f mp3 "exported.mp3"

The extra step is annoying, but it does give me an MP3 file with the exact desired settings and the chapter data encoded in the file. When I re-encoded an earlier episode with those settings and uploaded it, the chapter markers showed up as expected in Apple Podcasts and Pocket Casts.

There were still two problems. First, there's a video version I upload to the Tech Tales YouTube channel, and that needs chapter markers. Second, I discovered Spotify wasn't showing the chapter markers from the MP3 file, even when other players did. It turned out both problems had the same solution.

YouTube and Spotify Support

YouTube supports video chapters, which have to be added as time stamps and titles somewhere in the video description. YouTube gives you some wiggle room with the formatting: the timestamps can be anywhere in the description, and the hour isn't necessary for videos under one hour (e.g. you can have 18:30 instead of 00:18:30). I've also seen different styles for separating the timestamp from the chapter title. For example, a GamersNexus video about Intel Arc Drivers uses a dash surrounded by spaces, while other videos just put a single space between the timestamp and the title.

Spotify supports a few different methods of adding chapters to podcast episodes, but none of them are MP3 encoding, which explains why the chapters weren't showing up. The easiest method, and the only one accessible to me while using SoundCloud as a host, is adding timestamps to the episode description. The format is similar to YouTube, but with a few additional requirements. There must be at least three chapters, and the first one must start at zero seconds (00:00).

Logic Pro can't export markers to a text file, and I didn't really want to type them out each time I published an episode. The best solution ended up involving two different tools. First, I use FFPROBE (a media analysis tool usually included with FFMPEG) to read chapter data from that original WAV file and convert it to JSON format.

ffprobe -i "original.wav" -show_chapters -sexagesimal -of json -loglevel error > json.txt

That gives me a text file with all the chapter data, including detailed start and end times and the titles, in JSON format. That's not the correct format for YouTube and Spotify, but it can be easily read by other tools. As far as I can tell, FFPROBE on its own can't create the format I need.

The next step is using JQ to write the chapters with time stamps to a text file, using the data provided in the JSON file. I actually used Microsoft Copilot to help me write the command, because I'm not too familiar with JQ's options.

jq -r '.chapters[] | "(.start_time | split(".")[0]) (.tags.title)"' json.txt > chapters.txt

This creates a text file called chapters.txt with the time stamps and titles in the exact required format. Success!

When I copy and paste that into the audio episode description, the chapters appear as expected in the Spotify desktop and mobile applications, and pasting the text into the YouTube video description adds the correct chapter markers to the video player.

You can see it working on the latest Tech Tales episode on Spotify and YouTube. I didn't expect chapters support to be so annoying, but I'm glad to have a mostly-automated solution.

Doing It Yourself

I created a bash script file to run all three commands at once on my Mac, and then save the final audio MP3 and chapters text file to the Desktop. You can see it on GitHub.

You need FFMPEG/FFPROBE and JQ installed for the commands to work. Since I'm on a Mac, I installed the Homebrew package manager, then ran the below command to install both packages.

brew install jq ffmpeg

I hope this helps anyone else having similar issues with podcast chapters!

[hackernewsrobot]

Welcome to the New GamersNexus Website v5.0: A Message

https://gamersnexus.net/gn-extras/welcome-new-gamersnexus-website-v50-message

[mirella-pinto]

What Do Experts Say About the Future of Diablo 4 Gold Prices?

The Impact of Game Updates on Diablo 4 Gold Prices

Game updates have always been a hot topic in the gaming community, and this is no different for Diablo 4. With each update, players can expect changes to their gameplay experience, but what about the impact on Diablo 4 gold prices?

According to gaming experts, game updates can have a huge impact on the in-game economy and therefore on the price of gold. A small change to a specific item's drop rate or rarity can create a sudden demand for that item, driving its price up significantly.

This was seen in Diablo 3, where the introduction of the "Real Money Auction House" caused the price of gold to skyrocket. Experts warn that Diablo 4's gold prices could be just as volatile, and players should be prepared for sudden price fluctuations.

Source: GamersNexus

The Role of Player Behavior in Diablo 4 Gold Prices

The behavior of players is another factor that can greatly impact the price of Diablo 4 gold. In a game where gold is used to purchase items, the actions of players can shift the balance of the in-game economy.

For example, if a group of players decides to hoard a specific item, the price of that item can skyrocket as other players compete to acquire it. On the other hand, if players begin to buy and sell certain items en masse, the price can drop as supply increases and demand decreases.

This player-driven economy can be difficult to predict and control, and experts recommend that players keep a close eye on market trends and adjust their gameplay accordingly.

Source: Esquire

The Impact of the Real World Economy on diablo 4 gold prices

While the in-game economy of Diablo 4 is important, it is also subject to the real-world economy. The price of gold in Diablo 4 could be greatly impacted by factors such as inflation, currency exchange rates, and global economic trends.

For example, if the real-world value of a currency drops, players may decide to buy more Diablo 4 gold as a way to protect their assets. This can cause a sudden increase in demand, driving up the price of gold within the game.

Experts warn that the real-world economy is hard to predict and can be just as volatile as the in-game economy. Players should always be aware of global economic trends and adjust their gameplay accordingly.

Source: Forbes

The Importance of Gold Farming in Diablo 4

As Diablo 4 is a game that heavily relies on gold to purchase items, gold farming has become an important aspect of the game. Gold farming involves players completing specific tasks or challenges to earn large amounts of gold, which can then be sold to other players for real-world currency.

While some players may view gold farming as a way to cheat the system, others see it as a legitimate way to earn in-game currency. Experts warn that gold farming can greatly impact the in-game economy, as a sudden influx of gold can cause a significant decrease in the price of gold.

Players should be aware of the risks and benefits of gold farming and make informed decisions accordingly.

Source: VICE

Article written by "None".

[pearl-vanauken]

What Do Experts Say About the Future of Diablo 4 Gold Prices?

What Do Experts Say About the Future of Diablo 4 Gold Prices?

The Impact of Game Updates on Diablo 4 Gold Prices

Game updates have always been a hot topic in the gaming community, and this is no different for Diablo 4. With each update, players can expect changes to their gameplay experience, but what about the impact on Diablo 4 gold prices?

According to gaming experts, game updates can have a huge impact on the in-game economy and therefore on the price of gold. A small change to a specific item's drop rate or rarity can create a sudden demand for that item, driving its price up significantly.

This was seen in Diablo 3, where the introduction of the "Real Money Auction House" caused the price of gold to skyrocket. Experts warn that Diablo 4's gold prices could be just as volatile, and players should be prepared for sudden price fluctuations.

Source: GamersNexus

The Role of Player Behavior in Diablo 4 Gold Prices

The behavior of players is another factor that can greatly impact the price of Diablo 4 gold. In a game where gold is used to purchase items, the actions of players can shift the balance of the in-game economy.

For example, if a group of players decides to hoard a specific item, the price of that item can skyrocket as other players compete to acquire it. On the other hand, if players begin to buy and sell certain items en masse, the price can drop as supply increases and demand decreases.

This player-driven economy can be difficult to predict and control, and experts recommend that players keep a close eye on market trends and adjust their gameplay accordingly.

Source: Esquire

The Impact of the Real World Economy on diablo 4 gold prices

While the in-game economy of Diablo 4 is important, it is also subject to the real-world economy. The price of gold in Diablo 4 could be greatly impacted by factors such as inflation, currency exchange rates, and global economic trends.

For example, if the real-world value of a currency drops, players may decide to buy more Diablo 4 gold as a way to protect their assets. This can cause a sudden increase in demand, driving up the price of gold within the game.

Experts warn that the real-world economy is hard to predict and can be just as volatile as the in-game economy. Players should always be aware of global economic trends and adjust their gameplay accordingly.

Source: Forbes

The Importance of Gold Farming in Diablo 4

As Diablo 4 is a game that heavily relies on gold to purchase items, gold farming has become an important aspect of the game. Gold farming involves players completing specific tasks or challenges to earn large amounts of gold, which can then be sold to other players for real-world currency.

While some players may view gold farming as a way to cheat the system, others see it as a legitimate way to earn in-game currency. Experts warn that gold farming can greatly impact the in-game economy, as a sudden influx of gold can cause a significant decrease in the price of gold.

Players should be aware of the risks and benefits of gold farming and make informed decisions accordingly.

Source: VICE

Article written by "None".