Is Intel's Arc G3 Extreme Really Next Gen?
Summary
The hosts discuss the MSI Claw EX, confirming retail units will feature faster RAM than the review sample, and praise its generational performance leap at low wattages. They review Hitman 007 and Rhythm Heaven Paradise, while criticizing the new Star Fox game. The episode also covers Sony’s controversial PlayStation decisions and expresses frustration over Lenovo’s lack of support for the Legion Go 2.
Topics discussed
Intro and sponsor segment
Hitman: Agent 47 gameplay impressions
Review of WarioWare: Move It!
Intel Core Ultra G3 Extreme benchmarks and pricing
MSI Claw EX performance, stuttering, and Lenovo Legion Go neglect
SteamOS support issues and handheld market positioning
Thermal challenges and high-performance handhelds
XeSS upscaling and frame generation analysis
OneX Player 3 announcement and specs
Memory price inflation and market monopolies
Console deals and rising air conditioner costs
Sony ending PS5 disc drives and game preservation concerns
Xbox disc registration feature and episode wrap-up
Listen ad-free on Castria