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- 1Activision to take over Halo in Xbox reorganizationโActivision is taking over Halo as part of a Xbox shake-up
Activision is taking over the Halo franchise as part of a broader reorganization at Microsoft's Xbox gaming division. The shake-up reportedly also involves layoffs, with development duties shifting between studios. Halo has long been the flagship series of Xbox developer 343 Industries, so the move marks a significant change in how Microsoft manages one of its most valuable gaming properties.
- 2Microsoft patents system to pause games and serve adsโMicrosoft patents system to freeze games and inject ads during downtimes
Microsoft has patented a system that would freeze a running game to insert advertisements during natural downtime, with players earning ad-free playtime credits for watching the commercials. The idea is aimed at monetising moments like loading screens or matchmaking waits. Gamers are criticising the concept as intrusive, arguing that pausing gameplay for ads would degrade the playing experience, while the patent may never become an actual product.
- 3AnyPS5 project aims to run PS5 games natively on PCโOpen-source AnyPS5 dumps emulation to run PlayStation 5 console games natively on PC โ AMD Zen 2 architecture enables Proton-like binary translation for Windows and Linux
A new open-source project called AnyPS5 is drawing attention for its unusual approach to PlayStation 5 game compatibility on PC. Rather than emulating the console, it exploits the fact that the PS5's AMD Zen 2 CPU architecture is close to modern PC hardware, enabling a Proton-like binary translation layer to run PS5 titles directly on Windows and Linux. Commenters are debating how practical the approach is and what it could mean for console exclusives.
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Marvel's Wolverine, the PlayStation title developed by Insomniac Games, is launching today, putting players in the role of the X-Men character. Gamers online are sharing reactions to the release, with early discussion focused on the game's tone, combat and how it compares to Insomniac's Spider-Man titles. The game is a PlayStation 5 exclusive based on the Marvel Comics hero.
- 5SteamOS 3.8.28 Fixes VRAM Bug, Adds ARM SupportโผSteamOS 3.8.28 Fixes VRAM Bug, Preps ARM Chips [2026]
Valve has released SteamOS 3.8.28, an update for its Linux-based gaming operating system that resolves a VRAM-related bug affecting performance on supported devices. The release also lays groundwork for running SteamOS on ARM-based processors, hinting at future hardware beyond the x86 ecosystem. Gamers are watching closely for signs of expanded device support.
- 6AnyPS5 aims to run PlayStation 5 games natively on PCโAnyPS5 takes a native route toward running PlayStation 5 games on PC
A project called AnyPS5 is drawing attention for pursuing a native approach to running PlayStation 5 games on PC, rather than relying on emulation. Details remain scarce, but the news has circulated among gaming communities interested in console-to-PC compatibility. If viable, such software could let players run PS5 titles directly on Windows hardware without a console.