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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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Windows Tray Utility Consolidates Wireless Device Battery Levels in One Place
A Reddit user has created Halo Battery, a free Windows utility that displays battery status for all connected 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth devices directly in the taskbar, eliminating the need for individual manufacturer apps.
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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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Godot 4.7.2 fixes severe performance drops from high polling rate mice on Windows
A long-standing issue that caused significant framerate drops when using high polling rate mice on Windows has been resolved in Godot 4.7.2. The fix separates mouse motion input handling to prevent the input system from becoming congested, allowing games
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Minecraft's Fourth Dimension the Sift Opens in Dungeons II This Week
Minecraft Dungeons II launched September 29, 2026 with access to the Sift, the game's first new dimension since 2011. Java and Bedrock Edition players will have to wait until 2027.
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Windup Minds launches Stay: Your Forever Pet on Steam Early Access with desktop companion app
The independent studio has released Stay: Your Forever Pet into Early Access for $12.99, alongside Stay: Ember's Desktop Adventures, a $4.99 desktop app featuring a magical fox-like companion that lives on your screen.
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Microsoft Updates PlayFab for Unreal Engine with v3.1.3, Adding UE 5.8 Support
PlayFab for Unreal Engine v3.1.3 now supports Unreal Engine 5.8 and introduces multiple simultaneous sessions for multiplayer development across Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, PC, and cloud platforms.
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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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Shift Up CEO reveals Stellar Blade's financial struggles and investor rejection during development
Stellar Blade's creator faced rejection from investors who doubted the game could break even. CEO Hyung-Tae Kim disclosed that Shift Up could only afford three months of employee salaries at one point, yet the team persisted to deliver a hit.
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Android XR Bridge Lets PC VR Players Run Meta Quest Exclusives in 4K
An experimental tool called Android XR Bridge enables PC gamers to play Quest-exclusive titles like Batman: Arkham Shadow and Deadpool VR on their own hardware, rendering at 4K per eye and up to 120 FPS.
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Nighthawks Review: Vampire RPG's Brilliant Moments Overshadowed by Uneven Design
The Curiosity Engine's narrative-driven vampire RPG shows flashes of brilliance in its city vignettes but struggles with pacing, progression systems that undermine choice, and a scattered overall structure that never quite coheres.
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Fable 2 Arrives on PC via Unofficial Recompilation Port
An unofficial native PC port of Fable 2 is now available for download. The recompilation project converts the original Xbox 360 code to run natively on Windows with 60 FPS and keyboard and mouse support.
2 min readMads Mikkelsen Revealed as Antagonist in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
Actor Mads Mikkelsen plays "The Archer," the primary villain in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. Activision revealed the casting at Tokyo Game Show 2026 alongside a campaign trailer showing Mikkelsen's character threatening Captain Price.
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Control Resonant PC Performance Analysis Highlights Strong Scalability Across Lower Graphics Presets
Remedy's Control Resonant offers robust performance and visual fidelity across lower graphics presets on PC, reducing the need to push hardware to its absolute maximum.
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Flying Wild Hog Animator Releases KeyFlow, Suite of 25+ Free Maya Animation Tools
Sebastian Jaksan, cutscene animator at Flying Wild Hog, has released KeyFlow, a free production toolkit combining video reference management with over 25 Maya animation utilities designed to streamline everyday tasks.
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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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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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Cozy Life Sim 'Revive! Onsen Town!' Releases Steam Demo Ahead of October 8
A new limited-time Steam demo is available for Revive! Onsen Town!, a cozy life simulator developed by 饼饼 Studio and published by Harrison World.
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Vampiric 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.
1 min readAcer Reveals Project DualPlay Mini Concept Gaming Handheld With a Keyboard
Acer has introduced a new concept hardware device called Project DualPlay Mini, which combines a Windows gaming handheld with a flip-out backlit keyboard.
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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.
2 min readGeForce Now to add official support for the Steam Controller and Steam Machine
Nvidia has announced that its GeForce Now cloud gaming service will soon officially support Valve's Steam Controller and Steam Machine.
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The Sinking City 2 Review Roundup: Frogwares Pivots to Traditional Survival Horror
Frogwares has traded its open-world detective format for a linear survival horror experience in The Sinking City 2, drawing strong comparisons to classics like Resident Evil and Silent Hill.
2 min readThe MSI Claw EX Handheld Offers Major Performance and Battery Leaps, But Comes With Heavy Flaws and a Staggering $1,800 Price Tag
A review of the MSI Claw 8 EX AI Plus handheld reveals impressive performance and battery life powered by a next-gen Intel chip, but highlights severe drawbacks including a staggering $1,800 price, limited supply, graphical issues in some games, and Windows annoyances.
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