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Fallout 4 anniversary Edition Sparks Fan⁢ Backlash Over Content & Pricing

BethesdaS​ recently released Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition is‍ facing significant criticism from fans⁣ who allege the ‍collection’s value doesn’t justify its‌ €59.99 price ‍tag. The ⁤release, intended to capitalize on⁢ renewed interest in the Fallout ‍ franchise driven by the popular Amazon series, ⁣has instead generated anger and​ negative reviews.

Released ‌November 10th via Steam, the Anniversary Edition bundles the​ base Fallout 4 ‌game, its six official expansions, and⁢ a collection‍ of 150 Creation Club items. While Steam lists the ⁢individual price of these components at⁣ €124.91 – representing a claimed‍ discount of ⁣over 50 percent – players are disputing ⁤the worth of the included Creation Club content. This‌ controversy arrives as‍ Fallout 4 ⁤ approaches its ‌ten-year anniversary, remaining a popular title in the long-running series that began in 1997. The franchise has⁣ seen a resurgence thanks to the 2024 Amazon adaptation, which has also boosted player numbers in the online spin-off, Fallout 76.

The core of the discontent centers on the Creation Club package, which retails individually‌ for ⁢€19.99 and became available only wiht the Anniversary edition. As of today, it has amassed 251 reviews on Steam, overwhelmingly​ negative. This backlash has ⁤also impacted the overall recent review score of the⁤ base fallout‍ 4 game.

Players claim the 150 pieces of‌ content are largely cosmetic skins and‌ minor alterations, with some alleging previously free items are now included in ​the paid ⁣bundle. Many criticize‍ Bethesda for charging a premium price without introducing substantial new ⁣gameplay content.

EA Sports FC 26 and Borderlands 4 Score Big in September Game Sales

Berlin – EA Sports FC 26 and Borderlands 4 have been recognized by the​ German ⁤game industry association for strong sales performance in September 2025. EA Sports FC ⁢26 achieved multi-platinum status, exceeding 600,000‍ units sold, while Borderlands 4 earned a Gold⁢ Award for surpassing 100,000 copies.

These “Game sales⁣ Awards” – presented ‍based⁣ on data ⁢from ‌the video Games ⁣Europe⁢ industry​ panel -⁤ highlight ⁣commercial success within the German market. Awards are tiered: ​Gold‌ for‍ 100,000 units,Platinum for 200,000,Double Platinum for 400,000,and Multi-Platinum⁣ for ⁤over 600,000 copies ​sold across all‍ platforms within the first⁤ 12⁤ months of release. The awards acknowledge both initial launch momentum and sustained consumer demand, providing a benchmark for⁤ game publishers ‍and a snapshot ​of current gaming trends.

Borderlands 4,‍ released september 11, 2025, quickly reached the Gold threshold. EA Sports FC 26,launching September 26,2025,demonstrated even greater immediate appeal,securing Multi-Platinum status in a ‍remarkably short timeframe. Both titles are currently available on Steam for €69.99.

Intel is poised to redefine chiplet technology with its 18A process,enabling breakthroughs ​in performance and power efficiency for upcoming​ processors like Panther Lake and Clearwater Forest. unveiled during the Intel ITT US event,the 18A process leverages ⁤PowerVia,RibbonFET,and advanced Foveros packaging to overcome longstanding⁤ scaling ⁣challenges ‍and deliver a significant ​leap‌ forward in semiconductor manufacturing.

The advancements detailed‌ represent⁢ a critical inflection point for Intel ⁢as it aims ‌to ⁢regain ⁢process technology leadership and capitalize on the growing demand for heterogeneous computing. These innovations will impact a⁤ broad range of users, from consumers seeking higher performance in PCs to data centers ⁤requiring increased computational ⁢density and ‍reduced energy consumption. Intel’s success with 18A will ⁢determine its competitive position⁤ against rivals like TSMC and ⁢Samsung, and influence the⁣ future trajectory of the semiconductor industry.

Foveros-S, utilizing a bump pitch of 36 µm or less-with⁤ Foveros-R and Foveros-B variants expected at 25 µm-allows for silicon interposers four times the size of current reticle limits,​ establishing it ⁣as ‌a core packaging technology‌ at ‍Intel. Clearwater Forest will integrate both Embedded ⁣Multi-Die ‌Interconnect Bridge (EMIB),already in mass production⁤ since 2019 and​ first used ​in Kaby Lake-G with an AMD GPU,and ⁢foveros Direct ⁢3D.

Foveros Direct 3D is a key differentiator for Clearwater Forest,featuring a 9 µm bump‍ pitch,hybrid bonding with copper-to-copper connections,and exceptionally efficient data transmission at 50 nJ/bit.⁣ Historically, Intel’s packaging capabilities ⁢have‍ primarily served its internal product⁢ divisions, ‌but the company is actively seeking external customers, promoting its advanced packaging‌ services alongside chip and wafer testing.

The data‌ in this article was obtained by Hardwareluxx during Intel’s invitation to⁤ the Intel Tech Tour US in Phoenix, Arizona, with ⁣travel and‌ accommodation costs covered by Intel.