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Rockstar has revealed a GTA VI collector's box, branded The Goodtime State, and fans quickly noticed it does not include the game itself. The French tech site Cowcotland highlighted the oddity, and gamers are debating the price and point of buying merchandise for a title whose release is still awaited. The move has sparked mockery and discussion across gaming communities.
- 2Xbox undergoes dramatic restructuring in ongoing resetβXbox continues its βresetβ with dramatic restructuring
Microsoft's Xbox division is going through another wave of dramatic restructuring, continuing what has been described as an ongoing "reset" of the gaming business. The reorganization involves significant internal shuffling, and critics have compared the moves to rearranging deck chairs. The news is fueling ongoing debate about the direction of Xbox and the future of its gaming strategy.
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Marvel's Wolverine, the PlayStation title developed by Insomniac Games, is launching today, putting players in the role of the X-Men character. Gamers online are sharing reactions to the release, with early discussion focused on the game's tone, combat and how it compares to Insomniac's Spider-Man titles. The game is a PlayStation 5 exclusive based on the Marvel Comics hero.
- 4World's Most Popular Video Game Set for Biggest Change in a DecadeβΌThe Most Popular Video Game in History is Getting its Biggest Change in Over a Decade
Reports say the best-selling video game in history is preparing its most significant update in more than ten years. Details of the change remain limited in early coverage, but the news is drawing wide attention from the game's global player base, with fans speculating about what the overhaul could mean for gameplay and the title's future.
- 5AnyPS5 project runs PS5 games natively on PC without emulationβOpen-source AnyPS5 dumps emulation to run PlayStation 5 console games natively on PC β AMD Zen 2 architecture enables Proton-like binary translation for Windows and Linux
A new open-source project called AnyPS5 aims to run PlayStation 5 games directly on Windows and Linux PCs without traditional emulation. Because the PS5 uses AMD's Zen 2 x86-64 architecture, the same family as modern PC processors, the tool can use Proton-style binary translation instead of emulating foreign hardware. Observers compare the approach to how Proton lets Windows games run on Linux, and debate its accuracy and performance potential.
- 6Xbox partners with AMD on next console, handhelds and VRβΌXbox is building a new console with AMD. And releasing handhelds. And a VR headset.
Microsoft's Xbox is developing a new console in partnership with AMD, alongside plans for handheld devices and a VR headset. The announcement signals a broad hardware expansion for the brand, with AMD supplying chip technology across the lineup. Details on release dates and specifications have not yet been shared, leaving gamers speculating about what the multi-device strategy means for the next console generation.
- 7Microsoft patents system to inject ads into game downtimeβMicrosoft patents system to freeze games and inject ads during downtimes
Microsoft has patented a system that would pause games to show advertisements during downtime, with players earning ad-free playtime credits for watching commercials. The filing has drawn criticism from gamers who see it as an intrusive monetization step, while others note that patents do not always lead to shipped features.
- 8Valve Unveils Pyrowave Video Codec In Steam BetaβValve Introduces Pyrowave Video Codec In Beta For Low Latency Streaming https://www.phoronix.com/news/Valve-Steam-Beta-P
Valve has introduced Pyrowave, a new open-source video codec now available in beta through Steam, aimed at low latency streaming. The codec is expected to support features like Remote Play and game streaming, where responsiveness matters most. Coverage on Linux and developer forums highlights Valve's continued investment in open-source graphics and streaming technology, with commenters comparing it against existing codecs such as H.264 and AV1.
- 9AnyPS5 Project Aims to Port PS5 Games to PC DirectlyβAnyPS5 Project Skips Emulation Entirely, Aims to Port PlayStation 5 Games to PC Directly
A project called AnyPS5 is drawing attention for its claim that it can bring PlayStation 5 games to PC without emulation. Rather than translating console code for a different processor, the approach reportedly ports games directly, which would sidestep the performance penalties that make emulating modern consoles so difficult. If it works as described, it could change how console exclusives reach PC players, though the technical challenges of porting PS5 titles built for AMD's custom hardware remain substantial.
- 10PS5 emulator SharpEmu now runs six games at 60 FPSβΌPS5 emulation hits new milestone: SharpEmu now runs six games at 60 FPS
SharpEmu, an early PS5 emulator, has reportedly reached a new milestone by running six PlayStation 5 games at 60 frames per second. The development marks notable technical progress for PS5 emulation, which remains in its infancy compared with mature PS4 projects. Gamers are discussing what this means for game preservation and how soon more titles might become playable.
- 11AnyPS5 aims to run PlayStation 5 games natively on PCβAnyPS5 takes a native route toward running PlayStation 5 games on PC
A project called AnyPS5 is drawing attention for pursuing a native approach to running PlayStation 5 games on PC, rather than relying on emulation. Details remain scarce, but the news has circulated among gaming communities interested in console-to-PC compatibility. If viable, such software could let players run PS5 titles directly on Windows hardware without a console.
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Reviews are coming in for Maestro on the Nintendo Switch 2, with Nintendo Insider publishing an early assessment of the game on the new console. Coverage of titles landing on Switch 2 continues as players weigh which games are worth picking up on the system.
- 13Mario Kart Tour mobile service to shut downβMario Kart Tour launched on 25 September 2019. Five days after its seventh anniversary, its service ends. https://www. n
Nintendo is ending service for Mario Kart Tour, its mobile Mario Kart game that launched on 25 September 2019. The shutdown will come just five days after the game's seventh anniversary. Gamers are marking the occasion and raising concerns about preservation, since smartphone titles that rely on servers typically become unplayable once official support ends.
- 14SteamOS 3.8.28 Update Fixes VRAM Bug, Adds ARM SupportβSteamOS 3.8.28 Fixes VRAM Bug, Preps ARM Chips [2026]
Valve has released SteamOS 3.8.28, an update that fixes a video memory (VRAM) bug affecting users and prepares the operating system to run on ARM-based chips. The ARM preparation suggests Valve is widening the hardware range SteamOS can support beyond x86 processors. Gamers and Linux users are discussing what the VRAM fix means for system stability and what broader ARM compatibility could bring to handhelds and other devices.