Best of Tech News — September 2025

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   Inside the Survival Kids Multiplayer Network Architecture

   Unity Studio Productions developed Survival Kids as a day-one Nintendo Switch 2 launch title using Unity 6 and Netcode for Entities. The team created a unified network architecture supporting single-player, local co-op, online multiplayer, and GameShare functionality. They used Unity Relay for cloud hosting and maintained a single codebase for all play modes by treating single-player as a networked game with in-process connections. The biggest challenge was optimizing performance to run both server and client simulation simultaneously while maintaining 60 FPS.

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   Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Remake Removes Choreographed Combat

   Ubisoft's upcoming Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake will shift from the original's choreographed combat system to an RPG-style approach similar to recent AC titles. The remake removes modern sequences, adds more pirate-era content including cut storylines, and features enhanced islands with additional activities. Built on the Anvil engine and reusing some Skull & Bones assets, the game targets early 2026 release and represents a faithful reimagining rather than a big-budget remake.

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   Microsoft is Deleting Itself

   Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella expresses concerns about AI competition potentially making the company obsolete, despite aggressive AI integration efforts. AMD launches new handheld gaming chips and GPUs, while iPhone 17 Pro users report scratching issues with the anodized aluminum frame. TikTok deal progresses with US-based algorithm copy, Nvidia confirms ARM-based PC processor details, and various other tech industry updates including cybersecurity incidents and product launches.

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   Xiaomi 17 series arrives with secondary screens and enormous batteries

   Xiaomi launched its 17 series smartphones with three models (17, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max), featuring secondary screens on the Pro models' backs, massive batteries up to 7,500mAh, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipsets, and triple 50MP camera systems. The phones start at ¥4,499 in China with global release expected in spring 2025.

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   When Rate Limit Hits Your Vibe

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