Digital Life writes: "Recently, sales of notebook computers outstripped desktop computers for the first time. It seems that at home, the office and school, we are increasingly seeking portability in our computers. HP's EliteBook 6930p is one such example, solid without resembling a piece of military equipment.
Weighing in at just over two kilograms, the 6930p's casing is made of aluminium, plastic and magnesium. The external aluminium panels are scratch-resistant, with the entire unit meeting the MIL-STD 810F, ensuring it can operate reliably at extreme temperatures and withstand vibration and high humidity. The hard drive is shock-resistant."
Microsoft announced its financial results for Q3 of fiscal year 2025, including an update on its gaming business.
Hardware revenue will probably sit somewhere between 800M - 1B for the quarter.
And content & services make up around 75 - 80% of total gaming revenue. Total gaming revenue is up 5%.
While positive numbers are positive, I don't find +5% year-on-year in total revenue a great, not even a good result considering what they've been throwing into the pot since their last Q3.
I don't think they are happy with only a +5% payoff since and compared to last year's Q3, which was abysmal, despite these numbers are indicating "Positive!" at 1st glance.
Especially since in terms of revenue, hardware doesn't contribute a lot to overall revenue anymore ("only" -6% down, because there's no hardware really being sold anymore).
Well what do you know. When you release good games, good consecutive 1st party you output you actually make money.
Minus hardware of course.
I'll give credit where it's due. MS is starting to capture that old 360 energy when it comes to games and releases. It took them 14 years of having a clue but they seem to be doing it now. All will be lost if they step on rakes like they're known to do. Who knows how long it'll last.
Good news for looter-shooter fans: the eagerly-awaited Borderlands 4 will now launch more than a week earlier than originally planned.
Publisher Playtonic and Developer BadgerHammer will be releasing their brand new Basketball style party game Dunk Dunk on Switch and PC May 8th, 2025.