{"id":27979,"date":"2026-02-26T16:33:03","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T16:33:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/?p=27979"},"modified":"2026-02-26T16:33:03","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T16:33:03","slug":"nvidia-cautions-about-continued-limitations-in-graphics-card-availability-and-increasing-costs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/?p=27979","title":{"rendered":"Nvidia Cautions About Continued Limitations in Graphics Card Availability and Increasing Costs"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n### GPU Prices Out of Control: Nvidia’s Reaction<\/p>\n

Concerns surrounding GPU prices have escalated among gamers and PC aficionados, and Nvidia appears to be taking a passive stance in tackling the issue. During a recent earnings call, CEO Jensen Huang acknowledged the constrained supply environment, stating, \u201cAs much as we would desire to increase supply, we do believe that for a few quarters it is going to be quite limited.\u201d The ongoing surge in AI continues to boost Nvidia’s revenues, yet sales of gaming GPUs dropped by 13% last quarter as consumers hesitated at the expense of upgrading their systems. CFO Colette Kress indicated that supply limitations are anticipated to impede gaming revenue into the next fiscal year, placing Nvidia in a difficult situation despite its financial achievements.<\/p>\n

### Layoffs at IGN and Eurogamer<\/p>\n

In a pivotal decision, Eurogamer<\/em>\u2014a subsidiary of IGN\u2014has declared substantial layoffs, impacting key editors and its entire video team. Reports indicated that the well-known Outside Xbox YouTube channel, which features live tabletop gameplay, is part of these reductions. With the editorial director also losing their job, uncertainties arise concerning Eurogamer’s future and the possibility for the team to seek independence, akin to Digital Foundry\u2019s recent accomplishments.<\/p>\n

### Casting for Wolfenstein 3 Begins<\/p>\n

As anticipation grows for Wolfenstein 3<\/em>, casting has started, with reports outlining both character developments and recording timelines extending into 2026 and 2027. After last month\u2019s confirmation of the game\u2019s development, fans are eagerly awaiting more announcements regarding this entry in the legendary franchise.<\/p>\n

### Explanation of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’s Engine Selection<\/p>\n

Naoki Hamaguchi, director of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth<\/em>, discussed the choice to utilize an earlier version of Unreal Engine, stressing that closely following Unreal Engine 5’s roadmap could impede the game’s advancement. He reassured fans that the current graphics pipelines meet modern standards, allowing the team to concentrate on development without setbacks.<\/p>\n

### Sony’s Evolving Strategy for PC Ports<\/p>\n

Sony seems to be reassessing its approach to porting single-player titles to PC, with speculation that games like Wolverine<\/em> may no longer receive priority. Digital Foundry\u2019s John Linneman observed a potential diversion from PC under the current management, contrasting Sony’s strategy with Microsoft’s more extensive approach to platform accessibility.<\/p>\n

### Conclusion of Smiling Friends<\/p>\n

The animated series Smiling Friends<\/em> will end with its third season, surprising fans who were hoping for additional seasons. Co-creator Michael Cusack stated that both he and his partner felt fulfilled yet exhausted from the project, leading to the conclusion of the series after two more episodes.<\/p>\n

### In Case You Missed It<\/p>\n

Further gaming news continues to emerge, reflecting the dynamic nature of the industry and the influence these updates have on gamers and developers alike.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

<\/div>\n

### GPU Prices Out of Control: Nvidia’s Reaction<\/p>\n

Concerns surrounding GPU prices have escalated among gamers and PC aficionados, and Nvidia appears to be taking a passive stance in tackling the issue. During a recent earnings call, CEO Jensen Huang acknowledged the constrained supply environment, stating, \u201cAs much as we would desire to increase supply, we do believe that for a few quarters it is going to be quite limited.\u201d The ongoing surge in AI continues to boost Nvidia’s revenues, yet sales of gaming GPUs dropped by 13% last quarter as consumers hesitated at the expense of upgrading their systems. CFO Colette Kress indicated that supply limitations are anticipated to impede gaming revenue into the next fiscal year, placing Nvidia in a difficult situation despite its financial achievements.<\/p>\n

### Layoffs at IGN and Eurogamer<\/p>\n

In a pivotal decision, Eurogamer<\/em>\u2014a subsidiary of IGN\u2014has declared substantial layoffs, impacting key editors and its entire video team. Reports indicated that the well-known Outside Xbox YouTube channel, which features live tabletop gameplay, is part of these reductions. With the editorial director also losing their job, uncertainties arise concerning Eurogamer’s future and the possibility for the team to seek independence, akin to Digital Foundry\u2019s recent accomplishments.<\/p>\n

### Casting for Wolfenstein 3 Begins<\/p>\n

As anticipation grows for Wolfenstein 3<\/em>, casting has started, with reports outlining both character developments and recording timelines extending into 2026 and 2027. After last month\u2019s confirmation of the game\u2019s development, fans are eagerly awaiting more announcements regarding this entry in the legendary franchise.<\/p>\n

### Explanation of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’s Engine Selection<\/p>\n

Naoki Hamaguchi, director of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth<\/em>, discussed the choice to utilize an earlier version of Unreal Engine, stressing that closely following Unreal Engine 5’s roadmap could impede the game’s advancement. He reassured fans that the current graphics pipelines meet modern standards, allowing the team to concentrate on development without setbacks.<\/p>\n

### Sony’s Evolving Strategy for PC Ports<\/p>\n

Sony seems to be reassessing its approach to porting single-player titles to PC, with speculation that games like Wolverine<\/em> may no longer receive priority. Digital Foundry\u2019s John Linneman observed a potential diversion from PC under the current management, contrasting Sony’s strategy with Microsoft’s more extensive approach to platform accessibility.<\/p>\n

### Conclusion of Smiling Friends<\/p>\n

The animated series Smiling Friends<\/em> will end with its third season, surprising fans who were hoping for additional seasons. Co-creator Michael Cusack stated that both he and his partner felt fulfilled yet exhausted from the project, leading to the conclusion of the series after two more episodes.<\/p>\n

### In Case You Missed It<\/p>\n

Further gaming news continues to emerge, reflecting the dynamic nature of the industry and the influence these updates have on gamers and developers alike.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":27980,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"Default","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-27979","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27979","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=27979"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27979\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/27980"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=27979"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=27979"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=27979"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}