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Halo: Combat Evolved Now Playable in Web Browser With 128-Player Multiplayer
A developer has built a browser-based version of the original Halo: Combat Evolved that supports full multiplayer gameplay and works across Windows, Linux, and Android. The project went live recently and drew nearly 20,000 games within five hours.
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Planescape: Torment Enhanced Edition Patch 3.2 Adds Five New Languages and Apple Silicon Support
Beamdog has released Patch 3.2 for Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition across PC and mobile platforms, introducing Brazilian Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Ukrainian, and Simplified Chinese localizations. The update also brings native Apple Silicon
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Basilisk Games Announces The Sundered Anvil, Party-Based Retro RPG Coming to PC and Linux in 2027
Basilisk Games, developer of the Eschalon series, has revealed The Sundered Anvil, a first-person party-based RPG inspired by Wizardry and Might & Magic. The game launches in 2027 and is available to wishlist on Steam now.
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Open-Source Tool Unlocks Higher Bitrates on PlayStation Portal Without Jailbreaking
A community-created tool lets PlayStation Portal owners request higher PS5 Remote Play bitrates up to 100 Mbps without modifying firmware, with early testers reporting noticeably cleaner video quality.
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Godot 3.6.3 and 4.7.2 maintenance releases address platform requirements
Godot has released maintenance updates for both its 3.x and 4.x engine versions. Version 3.6.3 bumps Android and iOS requirements to meet app store policies, while 4.7.2 includes 57 fixes across core systems and rendering.
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Steam's Pyrowave codec cuts streaming lag but demands five times the bandwidth
Valve has added Pyrowave to Steam Remote Play's beta, a new video codec designed to reduce latency during in-home game streaming. The trade-off is significant: Pyrowave requires roughly five to ten times more bandwidth than existing codecs.
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Pilotwings 64 Gets Unofficial PC Port with Widescreen Support and High Frame Rates
An unofficial PC version of the Nintendo 64 classic Pilotwings 64 is now available for Windows and Linux. The port, called Pilotwings 64: Recompiled, brings widescreen support, frame interpolation, and instant menu transitions to the 1996 flight
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Unofficial PC Port of Super Mario Strikers Released with Modern Features
Fans can now play Nintendo's GameCube soccer game on Windows, Linux, and macOS with support for high frame rates, ultrawide displays, and modern controllers.
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Kingdoms of the Dump Gets Version 1.1 Update With Hard Mode and New Content
Roach Games has released version 1.1 for its turn-based RPG Kingdoms of the Dump, adding Hard Mode, enemy HP bars, new event scenes, and restored previously cut content.
1 min readUbisoft Gives Away For Honor Standard Edition Free to Keep Forever
Ubisoft is offering For Honor Standard Edition for free on Ubisoft Connect as part of its 40th anniversary celebration.
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AMD Linux Driver Patch Improves Low-End Gaming Performance on Steam Deck
A new patch for AMD's Linux drivers targets frame hitches in EPP mode, showing up to 32% improvement in 1% low frame rates during testing.
1 min readX-Plane 12 Update 12.4.4 Beta Launches with Performance Boosts and New Features
Laminar Research has released the 12.4.4 "SDK Update" beta for X-Plane 12, featuring CPU performance improvements, persistent regional snow, and expanded development tools.
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Godot 4.8 Dev 5 Released With Mip-Level Texture Streaming and Linux GameMode Integration
The Godot Engine team has released the 4.8 developer snapshot 5, featuring highly anticipated additions such as mip-level texture streaming, alpha test coverage improvements, and Feral GameMode integration for Linux.
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Apple’s New EU App Store Terms Face Backlash From Developer Groups
A coalition of 18 organizations has criticized Apple's revised EU App Store terms, arguing they breach the Digital Markets Act.
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The combat demo for Free Stars: Children of Infinity is out, and it's free
A free public combat demo for Free Stars: Children of Infinity, the official sequel to The Ur-Quan Masters, is now available on Steam and GOG.
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PS3 Emulator RPCS3 Adds Physical Disc Support as Sony Plans to End Production in 2028
The open-source PS3 emulator RPCS3 now supports playing physical PS3 games directly from compatible Blu-ray disc drives on PC, offering a preservation alternative as Sony phases out physical media.
2 min readVampiric adventure RPG Nighthawks launches on September 22 for Steam and GOG
Wadjet Eye Games' vampiric adventure RPG Nighthawks is officially launching on September 22 for PC, Mac, and Linux via Steam and GOG.
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Sandbox Interactive Partners With Tencent Cloud and Tencent ACE to Enhance Android Security for Albion Online
Sandbox Interactive has partnered with Tencent Cloud and Tencent ACE to integrate the ACE Anti-Cheat Standard solution for Android into Albion Online, with a launch scheduled for the third quarter of 2026.
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Godot Engine Releases Maintenance Update 4.7.1
The Godot Engine team has released a maintenance update, version 4.7.1, which addresses various bugs and regressions reported by the community since the release of Godot 4.7.
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Godot 4.7.2 RC 1 Release Candidate Now Available
The Godot Engine team has released the first release candidate for Godot 4.7.2, which includes a number of regression fixes and improvements.
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