AMD RDNA 4 Reveal, Fable Delay & Terminator 2D Action

The New Era of AMD Graphics

This week, the team deep dives into the formal reveal of AMD's RDNA 4 graphics cards, specifically the 9070 XT and the 9070 non-XT. The presentation impressed the team with its focus on aggressive pricing and a renewed sense of confidence within the brand.

Key Takeaways on RDNA 4

• Performance & Pricing: AMD is targeting the high-end market without attempting to fight for the ultra-enthusiast "Halo" spot. The 9070 XT, priced at $600, potentially offers competitive performance compared to higher-end alternatives when factoring in price-to-performance.
• Technology Upgrades: AMD has finally positioned Ray Tracing and Machine Learning as first-class citizens. The introduction of FSR 4 suggests a necessary shift toward neural rendering techniques to compete with existing standards.
• Market Concerns: A major point of contention is the lack of reference models. The hosts expressed concern that the third-party AIB (Add-in Board) market might inflate prices and bloat the cards, undermining the aggressive MSRP set by AMD.

Developer News & Gaming Updates

"If the game isn't ready, it should be delayed; they should get it right first time."

Fable Delayed to 2026

Playground Games has delayed the highly anticipated Fable reboot. While the decision is frustrating for fans, the team agrees this is the right move for quality assurance. Given Playground’s stellar track record with the Forza Horizon series, trust in their studio capability remains high, despite their transition into RPG development.

The "Reburn" / 4A Games Situation

There was confusion regarding news of a rebrand for 4A Games. However, it was clarified that 4A Games remains intact working on the next Metro title, while a separate studio named Reburn is developing a new IP called La Chimera. The footage for La Chimera looks stunning, drawing comparisons to Killzone for its dark, tech-heavy atmosphere.

Supporter Q&A: PS5 Pro & Handheld Futures

• PS5 Pro Market Saturation: The panel discusses why the PS5 Pro's adoption rate seems slower than the PS4 Pro's, citing the significantly higher price floor, the lack of a major display tech shift (like 1080p to 4K), and mixed results with PSSR image reconstruction.
• The Future of Handhelds: Discussions continue regarding the next iteration of the Steam Deck. While users are clamoring for a major generational leap, the team remains skeptical about a 2025 release, noting that current mobile APU technology is still searching for that "sweet spot" of efficiency vs. performance.