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At FFXIV Fan Fest, director Naoki Yoshida confirmed the PlayStation 4 version will remain supported until approximately Patch 8.3 in early 2028. Citing storage constraints and the game's massive size, Yoshida urged players to upgrade to the PS5 within two years while emphasizing that full support for the console will not cease immediately.
On April 30, 2026, Instagram updated its originality guidelines to apply to photos and carousels, not just Reels. Accounts posting mostly unoriginal content without meaningful creative input will lose eligibility for recommendations. Aggregators must demonstrate originality within a 30-day period to regain status. Simple edits like borders or credits do not qualify as sufficient contribution.
IGN Commerce Manager Eric Song reports Best Buy is selling the 55-inch Samsung U7900 4K Smart TV for $249.99 with free delivery, ending on Saturday. The 65-inch model costs $329.99. This entry-level 2025 TV features native 4K resolution, HDR10+, and a 60Hz refresh rate suitable for consoles like the Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5.
Samsung reported record quarterly profits of $31.72 billion, surging nearly 500% due to intense demand for memory chips driven by artificial intelligence growth. Executives confirmed total sales of current production capacity through the end of the year and warned that supply deficits will worsen in 2027, affecting prices across laptops, smartphones, and gaming consoles globally.
To celebrate Star Wars Day, Disney, Lucasfilm, and Epic Games launched three new themed islands in Fortnite featuring distinct gameplay modes like Galactic Siege and Droid Tycoon. Additionally, a sneak peek of The Mandalorian & Grogu movie and a director Q&A event are scheduled for late May.