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Xbox's disc-to-digital feature was 15 years in development
Microsoft's new service allowing players to convert physical game discs to digital versions draws on technology concepts dating back over a decade.
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GTA 6 Soundtrack Reveal Sparks Digital Release Debate
New music from Fred Again, PinkPantheress and Travis Scott has been unveiled for the upcoming game, but the announcement has reignited fan discussions about digital-only releases, according to the BBC.
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Valve Reportedly Expands SteamOS Compatibility Tools Beyond Proton
New system-level layers aim to bring Arm-based chipsets and Android app support into Valve's gaming ecosystem, according to a report from Ars Technica.
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The Verge Reviews Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, a Sprawling Open-World Entry for Switch 2
The gaming outlet says Nintendo's latest Fire Emblem installment adopts the open-ended design philosophy popularized by Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom.
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Nintendo GameCube Marks 25th Anniversary Amid Renewed Appreciation
Once dismissed as a commercial underachiever behind the PlayStation 2 and Xbox, the purple console is now being reassessed with nostalgia, according to a retrospective published in The Guardian.
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Nintendo GameCube Marks 25th Anniversary, Once Dismissed as a Flop Now Recalled Fondly
A Guardian retrospective revisits the purple console's rocky commercial history and its enduring reputation among players and critics.
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Blizzard announces new StarCraft open-world shooter coming in 2030
The game marks Blizzard's second attempt to bring the real-time strategy franchise into 3D shooter territory after StarCraft: Ghost was canceled in 2014.
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Xbox Introduces 15-Hour Monthly Cap on Cloud Gaming for Game Pass Subscribers
Microsoft says new limit on Xbox cloud gaming is intended to offset rising infrastructure costs and support performance investment, according to BBC Technology.
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PlayStation Bets on Mature-Rated Wolverine Game From Spider-Man Studio
BBC Technology reports that Insomniac Games, the studio behind the Spider-Man franchise, is developing an 18-rated Wolverine title, a departure from the broader-audience ratings typical of its previous PlayStation blockbusters.
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Pusheen’s First-Ever Video Game Coming to Apple Arcade
Pusheen's Place, described as a collect-and-care game featuring more than 100 versions of the cartoon cat, is set to launch exclusively on Apple Arcade October 1st.
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BBC's Tech Now Covers Highlights from Gamescom Convention
A new episode of BBC Technology's Tech Now features presenter Laura Cress reporting on key moments from Gamescom, described as the world's largest gaming convention.
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Sony Won't Phase Out Game Discs as Quickly as Previously Reported
Sony's disc-making division clarifies that production is slowing but not ending as imminently as recent reports suggested.
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Razer BlackShark V3 Pro Gaming Headset Discounted by Nearly $100 at Woot
The active noise-cancelling headset, normally priced higher, is available for $164.99, according to a report from The Verge.
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Mobile Game Simulating Life as UK Prime Minister Tops App Store Chart
No 10: Full Confidence, a game in which players attempt to survive as prime minister, has reportedly outranked Minecraft on the UK App Store paid games chart, according to BBC Politics.
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Nintendo Holds Zelda-Focused Showcase Amid GTA VI Release Concerns
As other publishers reportedly shift release schedules to avoid competing with Grand Theft Auto VI, Nintendo held a dedicated showcase for its Legend of Zelda franchise, according to The Verge.
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SteelSeries Launches $259.99 Aeon Pro Wireless Controller for Xbox and PC
The gaming peripherals maker, better known for headsets and keyboards, enters the controller market with a premium-priced wireless device.
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Nintendo Sets November 5th Release Date for Ocarina of Time Remake
The remake for Switch 2 was announced during a livestream marking the Legend of Zelda franchise's 40th anniversary.
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Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer Sparks Record Streaming Numbers Ahead of Game's Release
An extended preview of Rockstar Games' upcoming title drew massive online viewership, prompting renewed discussion about how mainstream media covers the video game industry, according to a Guardian report.
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Free Stars: Children of Infinity releases free combat demo
The sequel to classic space game The Ur-Quan Masters offers a playable demo featuring arcade-style 1v1 battles.
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