Die Shrink 182: Zen 7 Silverton, Elder Scrolls 6, Corporate Delusion (Mail Bag 32)
Summary
Hosts Tom and Dan discuss AMD’s upcoming Zen 7 and RDNA 6 architectures, predicting performance gains and release timelines. They analyze Bethesda’s development struggles, expressing skepticism about Elder Scrolls 6 due to long cycles and past failures. The episode also covers the potential AI bubble burst, RAM market volatility, and criticizes Sony’s consumer relations.
Topics discussed
Intro, weather, and technical issues
Mailbag intro, Noble Lake delay, and CPU advice
Zen 7 performance predictions vs Zen 6
RDNA 6 and Zen 7 launch timing and node
RAM shortage, AI bubble, and market crash
Zen 7 Halo specs and RDNA 6 integration
Elder Scrolls 6 development and Bethesda
Sony's game ownership policy and consumer backlash
Humor segment: PlayStation CEO as King George
Debunking RAM pre-buffering and VRAM advice
Apple's stance on Mac and iOS gaming
Patreon shoutouts and outro
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