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Originally Published 12 days ago — by Dark Horizons
While 'Battlefield 6' saw a significant drop in Steam players from its launch peak, 'ARC Raiders' has maintained a high player base, indicating strong ongoing interest in the latter compared to the declining popularity of the former.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Gamesradar
A free retro Nintendo game emulator called Delta has landed on the Apple App Store following a change in Apple's app review guidelines, allowing retro game console emulator apps to offer game downloads. Developed by Riley Testut, Delta plays NES, SNES, Nintendo 64, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, and DS games, and comes with features like save states and compatibility with cheat codes. While it doesn't come with pre-downloaded games, users can import their own files, a move that may spark controversy with Nintendo, which strongly opposes the downloading or uploading of ROM files.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by PCGamesN
Pimax is set to release the high-end premium VR headset, Crystal Super, featuring interchangeable QLED and Micro-OLED optical engines, significantly increasing pixel count and offering a modular design. With improved comfort and focus on PCVR, the headset targets serious gamers, requiring a powerful gaming PC and a substantial investment, with prices ranging from $1,799 to $2,399. Additionally, Pimax announced the Crystal Airlink wireless adaptor for the base Crystal headset, enabling wireless PCVR play at $299, expected to ship in 2024.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by IGN
Walmart is offering a two-month free trial of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for new or current Walmart+ members, along with other promotions like Apple Music and YouTube Premium. The offer is valid until July 2, 2024, and can be redeemed by August 2, 2024. Walmart+ also provides benefits such as early access to sales, free shipping, free delivery, Paramount+ video streaming, fuel discounts, and savings on auto repairs. The deal is only available for new Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members, and the process to redeem the offer is straightforward.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Wccftech
Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite can achieve just under 40FPS when running the game Control at low settings, showcasing impressive performance for an integrated GPU. This is a significant feat considering the game's demanding nature, especially during combat scenarios. The upcoming Snapdragon X Elite-powered notebooks are expected to further demonstrate the capabilities of this SoC in gaming and other tasks.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Verge
Rooms is a delightful game for iOS and the web that allows users to design and customize their own virtual rooms, reminiscent of Lego, The Sims, and Animal Crossing. The game offers a library of objects and furniture to arrange, as well as the option to create interactive experiences within the rooms. With a social aspect that encourages exploring and sharing other users' rooms, Rooms provides a charming and personal escape for those seeking a retreat from modern life.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Verge
Xbox executive Kareem Choudhry is leaving Microsoft after 26 years, triggering a shake-up within the Xbox teams. Microsoft is evaluating strategy changes for its gaming division, including the potential for Xbox-exclusive games to come to PS5 and Nintendo Switch. The company is also working on next-gen Xbox hardware and considering further big changes to its overall Xbox strategy, with a big summer Xbox showcase planned for June 9th, featuring announcements of new games like Gears of War, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, Avowed, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and a new Call of Duty.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Metro.co.uk
Amazon is offering the Nintendo Switch OLED in Neon Blue/Neon Red variant at its lowest price ever, reduced from £309.99 to £259.95, saving buyers roughly £50. The upgraded OLED version features a 7-inch OLED screen, double the internal storage at 64GB, and enhanced audio speakers. Rumors suggest Nintendo's next console, the Switch 2, may launch in 2025 with an 8-inch LCD screen and backward compatibility, while a patent for an upgrade to the Switch dock has also been filed.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Engadget
Amazon's Prime Gaming offers Fallout 76 and Chivalry 2 for free in April, with Fallout 76 coinciding with the premiere of the Fallout TV show and available for PC and Xbox, and Chivalry 2 featuring crossplay and multiplayer matches. Other free games for Prime members include Black Desert, Demon’s Tilt, and Rose Riddle, while Luna members in select countries can access additional titles at no extra cost.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Video Games Chronicle
Amazon Prime Gaming will offer 12 free titles to members in April, including Fallout 76 for PC and Xbox, coinciding with the release of Amazon's new Fallout TV show. Other titles include Chivalry 2, Black Desert, Drawn: Trail of Shadows, and Demon’s Tilt. Prime Gaming members can also access games on Amazon’s cloud gaming service Luna, and GOG has partnered with Amazon to make its DRM-free titles playable on Luna.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Push Square
Google engineers responsibly reported an exploit in Sony's streaming PS Portal that allowed for offline PSP game emulation, leading to its quiet fix in patch 2.0.6, which also improved video quality. The group's spokesperson, Andy Nguyen, announced the closure of the exploit, drawing criticism from the emulation community for adhering to hacking ethics.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNET
Nvidia showcased generative AI-powered technologies at the Game Developers Conference, including ChatRTX for personalized chatbots, NPC technology for dynamically responding characters, and RTX Remix for upscaling old games. These experiments explore how generative AI might augment gaming experiences, but raise concerns about AI's impact on game development and the potential changes in game design, writing, and voice acting. The demos also highlighted the need for high-performance GPUs and the ongoing development of these features, offering potential for more immersive and interactive gaming experiences in the future.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ReadWrite
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the development of video game consoles to rival PlayStation and Xbox, along with an operating system and cloud system for game delivery. This initiative follows previous discussions to support the video game industry and the creation of an esports tournament featuring games from Russia and its allied nations. Despite the presence of wealthy companies, the government's order reflects a lack of technical skills in the gaming industry. This move comes after major video game companies ceased sales in Russia due to the country's invasion of Ukraine.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Push Square
The latest PS Portal system update 2.0.6, with minimal patch notes, has surprisingly led to a significant improvement in video quality, as reported by players on the PlayStation Portal subreddit. While some stuttering still occurs during intense gameplay, overall video detail and pixelation have notably improved, with users praising the update for smoother performance and reduced micro stutters.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Eurogamer.net
Microsoft unveils the Nocturnal Vapor special edition controller, the latest addition to its Vapor line-up, featuring a swirly green and slightly darker green design inspired by nature at night. Priced at £64.99/$69.99 USD, the controller promises up to 40 hours of battery life and is compatible with Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC, iOS, and Android, available for pre-order now and launching on April 9th.