Xbox
Xbox Disc to Digital Program Expands With New Games and Fixes
Microsoft has introduced several updates to the Xbox Disc to Digital program, adding three new games alongside fixes for Alan Wake 2 and Halo Infinite.
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Mobile Gaming
MobileGamer.biz Launches Commission Calculator to Demystify Apple and Google App Store Fees
A new online tool created with Claude aims to help developers estimate commission cuts taken by Apple and Google across different app stores, regions, and developer programs.
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PC Gaming
Wardogs Launches in Early Access With Unique Bribe Mechanic for Medics
Bulkhead has launched its new Battlefield-style shooter, Wardogs, in early access. The game features an economy system that lets downed players bribe medics for priority revives.
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General Gaming
Director Zach Cregger Cut Jokes From Resident Evil Film After Test Screenings
Filmmaker Zach Cregger revealed that he had to reduce the comedy in his upcoming Resident Evil movie because test audiences felt it leaned too heavily into humor.
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PlayStation
GTA 6 DualSense Controllers Target Scalpers On eBay Ahead of November Launch
Scalpers are listing limited-edition GTA 6 DualSense controllers on eBay for inflated prices before their November release, despite ongoing availability on PlayStation Direct.
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General Gaming
Square Enix Exploring Final Fantasy Collaborations, But No Fortnite News Yet
Final Fantasy 7 game director Naoki Hamaguchi confirmed that Square Enix is exploring various intellectual property collaborations, but stated there is nothing to share regarding a potential Fortnite crossover at this time.
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PC Gaming
Gaming Laptop Hinges Break After Users Copy Social Media Trends
A gaming laptop user on Reddit broke their device hinges by standing it upside down to copy social media video setups.
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Esports
bobeksde Reflects on Alliance Elimination and Singapore Major Hopes
Following Alliance's elimination at FISSURE Playground 3, new addition Jonatan "bobeksde" Persson discussed the team's lack of initiative and their ongoing race toward the Singapore Major.
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PC Gaming
Keysfan Launches September Sale Highlighting Windows 11 Pro and Office 2024
A new seasonal promotion from Keysfan discounts lifetime software licenses for Windows 11 Pro and MS Office 2024 Professional ahead of fall game releases.
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Game Releases and Announcements
Frontier Developments Reveals Release Roadmap for New Planet Franchise and Disney Game
Frontier Developments has outlined its upcoming release roadmap, featuring a new Planet franchise entry, a construction and management simulation title, and a Disney collaboration.
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Xbox
METAL SLUG Ultimate Collection Announced for Xbox with Ten Titles and Rare Location Test Build
Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the franchise, the METAL SLUG Ultimate Collection is heading to Xbox with ten titles and new quality-of-life features.
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PC Gaming
Starfield Developer Admits Ambitious Vision Needed Way More People
A developer from the Starfield team has opened up about the immense scale of the sci-fi role-playing game, admitting that their original ambitious vision needed significantly more personnel to execute properly.
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Esports
MIBR Defeats Alliance 2-0 to Advance to FISSURE Playground 3 Semi-Finals
MIBR secured a 2-0 victory over Alliance at the SND Cultural & Sports Centre, advancing to the FISSURE Playground 3 semi-finals.
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Gaming Industry and Business
PG Connects London 2027 Scheduled for January 18 and 19
PocketGamer.biz has announced that PG Connects London 2027 will return on January 18th and 19th with Super Early Bird tickets starting at £115.
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PC Gaming
X-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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Gaming Hardware and Technology
Finalmouse Claims Starlight X Has the Absolute Fastest Click Latency
Finalmouse asserts that its new hybrid mechanical-optical Starlight X mouse features the fastest click latency of any gaming mouse or consumer electronic device tested, outpacing competitors like the Logitech Superstrike and Razer Viper V4 Pro.
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General Gaming
Live-Action Ace Combat 8 Prequel Series Hour Zero Announced Starring Josh Holloway
Bandai Namco has announced a live-action prequel series called Hour Zero to set the stage for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve.
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PC Gaming
Gunman Contracts: Stand Alone Launches on SteamVR in Early Access
Gunman Contracts: Stand Alone has launched in Early Access, bringing intense, action-movie-inspired single-player VR shooting to SteamVR.
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