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- 2026-07-28 product_launch GOG has made two Star Ocean games DRM-free and pledged improved Linux support. source
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Xbox leads PlayStation in backward compatibility due to strategic choices
Xbox offers superior backward compatibility compared to PlayStation, allowing access to a vast library of older titles across multiple console generations. This is largely due to strategic decisions made by Sony, which …
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EA unearths 20,000 archival media assets, enabling classic game remasters
Electronic Arts producer Jim Vessella discovered a hidden vault containing approximately 20,000 archival media assets at the company's Redwood Shores headquarters. This find, made in 2022, led to a preservation initiati…
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GOG explores bringing back physical PC game releases
The digital game storefront GOG is considering a return to selling physical PC games, a move spearheaded by business development manager Marcin Paczynski. This initiative aims to provide gamers with greater ownership an…
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Epic Games Store launches AI-assisted "vibe coded" launcher, sparking debate
Epic Games has unveiled a redesigned Epic Games Store launcher, emphasizing its speed and responsiveness, and notably, its availability on Linux for the first time. The company has framed the development of this new lau…
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Nintendo reaffirms commitment to physical games amid industry shift
Nintendo has stated its commitment to offering physical game cartridges, even with the upcoming Switch 2 console. This stance contrasts with Sony's move towards digital-only releases. Nintendo's VP for Latin America, Bi…
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Leisure Suit Larry Games Delisted From Steam and GOG
Assemble Entertainment is delisting the final two Leisure Suit Larry games, "Wet Dreams Don't Dry" and "Wet Dreams Sell"
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Octopath Traveler I & II Coming to GOG Preservation Program Oct 8
The GOG Preservation Program is set to include OCTOPATH TRAVELER and OCTOPATH TRAVELER II on October 8th. This expansion aims to ensure classic games remain accessible to players. The announcement was made via Mastodon …
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Blizzard workers ratify union contract with Microsoft; Roblox eyes standalone app releases
Nearly 1,900 Blizzard Entertainment workers have ratified their first union contract with parent company Microsoft, following over two years of negotiations. Meanwhile, Roblox is exploring options for developers to rele…
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Mastodon hosts tech discussions on GOG, LG TVs, and Apple rumors · 3 sources tracked
Mastodon is hosting discussions on various tech topics, including GOG's initiative to bring back
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Ubisoft accidentally sells Heroes of Might and Magic 3 without game files
Ubisoft mistakenly sold a digital copy of the 1999 game Heroes of Might and Magic 3 without the actual game files on Steam. The company has since apologized for the error, stating the issue has been resolved and the cor…
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NVIDIA GeForce NOW expands cloud gaming with DLSS 4.5 and new device support
NVIDIA is enhancing its GeForce NOW cloud gaming service with several new features and expanded support. The platform will introduce NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 controls, offering Ultimate members more options to fine-tune game per…
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Terranigma SNES RPG finally launches in US early 2027
The Super Nintendo era RPG Terranigma, originally released in 1995, is set to launch in the United States in early 2027. Clear River Games is handling the release, which will feature both physical and digital versions a…
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PlayStation blackout planned to protest Sony's move away from physical games
A group called DoesItPlay is organizing a one-week boycott of PlayStation, from August 23 to 30, to protest Sony's planned discontinuation of physical game production by 2028. The protest encourages players to avoid log…
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Darkest Dungeon gets new DLC with characters from sequel
Red Hook Studios has released new downloadable content for its popular game Darkest Dungeon, titled "The Fire's Edge." This expansion introduces two characters, The Runaway and The Duelist, from the sequel Darkest Dunge…
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Soviet FPS 'You Are Empty' Revival Announced for Later This Year
The Soviet-themed first-person shooter 'You Are Empty' is set to be revived later this year, potentially as a 2026 release. This revival is being spearheaded by GOG, a digital storefront known for its DRM-free game offe…
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NVIDIA GeForce Now adds Firefox support for cloud gaming
NVIDIA's GeForce Now cloud gaming service has expanded its browser support to include Firefox on Windows. This integration allows users to stream PC games directly through the Firefox browser without needing to download…
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AI's Role in "The War on Gaming" Explored
This cluster contains a single item discussing "The War on Gaming," a topic potentially related to AI's influence or role within the gaming industry. The item is linked to a YouTube video and mentions platforms like Mas…
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Fauci faces calls for jail time; Fallout: New Vegas mod released
Republicans are reportedly seeking to imprison former White House chief medical advisor Anthony Fauci, with the MAGA movement vocally advocating for his incarceration. WIRED consulted legal experts to assess the feasibi…
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Croc 2 Remaster Announced for Q4 2026 Release
Argonaut Games is releasing a remastered version of their 1999 PlayStation and Windows game, Croc 2: Kingdom of the Gobbos. This follows the successful remaster of the original Croc: Legend of the Gobbos. The new versio…
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GOG offers Star Ocean games DRM-free, pledges better Linux support
Two titles from the Star Ocean series have been made available DRM-free on the GOG storefront. GOG has also indicated its commitment to improving support for Linux users.