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Moving away from Windows is getting a little easier, as Linux will soon support more SteelSeries gaming headsets
Open-source developer Sriman Achanta has created a patch to launch alongside Linux kernel 7.3 to improve support for SteelSeries headsets.
Natalie Portman once said everyone thought she was a "horrible actress" after appearing in the Star Wars prequels
"No director wanted to work with me"
Take-Two reiterates that it predicts $8 billion in net bookings this fiscal year thanks to GTA 6
Rockstar's parent company is predicting its biggest net bookings ever
AYANEO Reveals Pink KONKR Pocket Advance Handheld
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With GTA 6 digital only, Take-Two boss says discs "don't really make sense" – "if you're already connected, who cares if you download digitally?"
Strauss Zelnick says that over 90% of the company's sales are digital anyway
Former Icelandic minister joins Fenris Creations to lead new AI partnerships
Fenris Creations has appointed former Icelandic minister Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir as senior director for AI partnerships. Read more
Another GTA 6 delay looks much less likely as Take-Two has a "high degree of confidence" in Rockstar Games' November release
CEO Strauss Zelnick seems very confident in the open-world game's release date
As GTA 6 publisher Take-Two revises its 2027 net bookings up to $8.2bn, Strauss Zelnick confirms its sales are "well over 90% digital"
Take-Two's latest financials are in, and they come with a few surprises. First off, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has confirmed that the publisher's sales are mostly digital, in response to Sony's controversial decision to stop manufacturing physical disc-based games . "Our business is well over 90% digitally distributed," he said during the call (thanks, Jason Schreier ). "It's already a digital business." Read more
"Ideas like this usually just die": Inside generative AI’s effect on modding, and how host sites struggle to maintain transparency
I’ve been scrolling through Nexus Mods near enough every weekday morning for three or four years now. On a good day, I might spot a couple of new mods potentially worth writing news about and a couple, usually Skyrim player homes, I might fancy checking out in my free time. Historically, browsing for mods was largely just a matter of gauging which looked complex or unique enough to be worth investigating further, and making sure nothing about them appeared offensive or otherwise dodgy. Usually, new quests, new mechanics, or substantial overhauls which can turn a game on its head got the nod. Then, a few years ago, AI-generated voices started popping up in the former. Skyrim, being the most actively modded game, was ground zero. Read more
Gears of War: E-Day multiplayer beta blows past series' records on Steam
Gears of War E-Day has only just rolled out the first stage of its open beta, and already the series' records have been shattered on Steam. Read more
Take-Two Q1 results include net bookings ahead of guidance, a slight increase in revenue, and cancellation of unannounced game
Take-Two's Q1 results came in slightly ahead of guidance thanks to strong performance of NBA 2K6 and GTA supported by the Zynga mobile portfolio, with the firm maintaining its previous projection of $8-8.2 billion in net bookings for the full year. Read more
Rush is Real adds ex-Escape from Tarkov designer to its roster, and he hopes to "change the fabric" of videogames
Rush is Real, the upcoming shooter from Nomion Games, has added yet another Escape from Tarkov titan to its ever-increasing roster.
OutRun Meets F-Zero In This New Amiga Racer Available To Pre-Order Now
"Do you have what it takes to be the top Hyper Runner?". Here's something for Amiga fans: a new futuristic racing game has just been announced for the classic '80s hardware. The Amiga has obviously been home to many great racing titles over the years, including Lotus Turbo Challenge 2 , Stunt Car Racer , and Super Hang-On , and Raster Software's Hyper Runner is clearly hoping to build on that tradition with this new release, bringing an F-Zero -style futuristic racing experience to the Commodore's beloved family of computers. Read the full article on timeextension.com
These New Donkey Kong Clothes From Nintendo And OppoSuits Are Bananas
We want them all. If you're a fan of colourful Hawaiian shirts or somewhat garish suits, then Nintendo and OppoSuits have just the thing for you. The pair have collaborated again on a trio of Donkey Kong-themed products, and we kinda want them all – yes, even the suit. Available now in the US, the products range from $31.49 to $129.99 depending on what you fancy, with plenty of size options on offer. The highlight for us is that beautiful Haiwaiian shirt with its green colour theme and multiple images of DK doing what he does best. We'd wear that one in a heartbeat. Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Massive Ghost Recon Wildlands update just added a feature fans have been requesting for 9 years: "Ubisoft gained some respect from me with this"
There's a free weekend happening right now, too
Funny that, Microsoft no longer recommends 32GB RAM for gaming laptops
Microsoft has quietly removed its guidance around upgrading gaming systems to 32GB RAM as shortages continue.
ChatTJB is a fake chatbot where a guy called Tucker Bryant answers queries himself: 'I tend to overcommit to bits'
Bryant will answer any questions asked (eventually) and will even scribble images for users.
Sony appears to be putting labels on PS5 console boxes to warn people it's ending disc production
In case it was ever in doubt, it seems Sony is not backing down from its controversial decision to stop manufacturing physical disc-based games . It appears a notice is being shipped with new PS5 consoles that have disc drives to warn users that, as announced, PlayStation will cease to support physical media at the beginning of 2028. Read more
Doom creator id Software used Taiwanese pirates to help distribute the game, John Romero reveals
John Romero, the legendarily long-haired co-founder of id Software and father of game series Quake and Doom, has recounted a tale about when id Software worked with Taiwanese pirates to spread Doom. Read more
Mario Kart 64 In VR Looks Just As Bananas As You'd Expect
Based on Harbour Masters' unofficial PC port 'Spaghetti Kart'. There's a recent trend that seems to be generating a lot of excitement online lately: that is, implementing VR in PC ports of classic N64 titles. It was only a little while ago, for instance, that we told you about Alex Le Tux's unofficial VR port of Perfect Dark for PCVR headsets and Meta Quest , and since then, not a week has gone by without people inundating us with tips about other VR projects based on N64 titles. Read the full article on timeextension.com
WoW's changing how world bosses work because they've 'really been a little bit lackluster' in recent years, says dev
"A lot of players just cluster into a boss. It drops in a few moments."
Game over: David Fincher's Squid Game is reportedly dead at Netflix
Squid Game: US isn't happening
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls suffers from widespread PC issues at launch
Marvel Tokonn: Fighting Souls finally released, and while console players appear to be having a decent time with the 4v4 tag fighting game, PC players are reporting significant technical issues ranging from stuttering to netcode issues. Read more
Nintendo has unveiled new 'build your own' custom Switch 2 bundles that include a free cute Pokemon accessory of your choosing
Nintendo has launched a new custom Switch 2 bundle at European online stores, that allows you to select your handheld alongside a free accessory of your choice.