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- 1Xbox undergoes dramatic restructuring as reset continuesβXbox continues its βresetβ with dramatic restructuring
Microsoft's Xbox division is undergoing another major restructuring, described as a dramatic reorganization of the business. The move is being framed as part of an ongoing 'reset' of the Xbox strategy. The Ars Technica piece refers to the changes with the skeptical phrase 'shuffling the deck chairs,' suggesting some observers doubt the restructuring addresses the division's underlying challenges. Details of which teams or roles are affected are not specified in the available reporting.
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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.
- 3Activision to take over Halo in Xbox restructuringβActivision is taking over Halo as part of a Xbox shake-up
Microsoft is reorganising its Xbox division, with Activision taking over stewardship of the Halo franchise. The move, reported by The Verge, comes amid a broader shake-up that includes layoffs at the company. Halo, developed by 343 Industries for more than a decade, would shift under Activision's leadership, prompting discussion about what the change means for the future of one of Xbox's flagship series.
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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.
- 5Microsoft patents system to inject ads into game pausesβMicrosoft patents system to freeze games and inject ads during downtimes
Microsoft has been granted a patent for a system that would freeze a game during natural downtime moments and play advertisements to the player. Watching the commercials would reportedly earn credits toward ad-free playtime. Gamers and tech commentators are debating whether the system signals more aggressive monetisation in games or could actually benefit players willing to watch ads in exchange for perks.
- 6AnyPS5 project aims to run PS5 games natively on PCβΌOpen-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 is drawing attention for its unusual approach to PlayStation 5 game compatibility on PC. Rather than emulating the console, it exploits the fact that the PS5's AMD Zen 2 CPU architecture is close to modern PC hardware, enabling a Proton-like binary translation layer to run PS5 titles directly on Windows and Linux. Commenters are debating how practical the approach is and what it could mean for console exclusives.
- 7Scammers target young Roblox players with fake login pagesβScammers are going after young Roblox players and their Robux Fake Roblox login pages are being used to steal passwords
Cybersecurity researchers are warning that scammers are targeting young Roblox players with fake Roblox login pages designed to steal passwords and two-factor authentication codes, giving attackers access to accounts and their Robux currency. Because many players are children, experts urge parents to talk to them about phishing links and enable extra account protections.
- 8World'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.
- 9Xbox 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.
- 10SteamOS 3.8.28 Update Fixes VRAM Bug, Adds ARM SupportβΌSteamOS 3.8.28 Fixes VRAM Bug, Preps ARM Chips [2026]
Valve has released SteamOS 3.8.28, an update that patches a bug related to video memory (VRAM) management and includes groundwork for running the operating system on ARM-based chips. The VRAM fix addresses an issue affecting graphics performance, while the ARM preparation signals Valve's intent to expand SteamOS beyond x86 hardware. Gamers and hardware watchers are following the release for clues about Valve's broader hardware plans.
- 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.
- 12Valve 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.
- 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.
- 14AnyPS5 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.