Xbox Shoots Down Another Hardware Rumor

I was a little worried about Xbox’s future with all the talk about potential price increases, but it sounds like Target and Walmart are still totally on board with carrying Xbox consoles, games, and accessories! A Microsoft rep told Windows Central that they’re still strong partners. Apparently, the rumors started because Costco took all the Xbox stuff off their website before the price changes, which made people think something bigger was up. It’s good to know things are still looking solid with those other major retailers, though!

PlayStation 6 is a console for „the next decade” according to Digital Foundry experts

The Digital Foundry team analyzed the recent presentation and considered its implications for the PlayStation 6. They observed that the partnership between these companies will lead to hardware combining machine learning with ray tracing, and this work will likely influence future consoles. This shift moves traditional rasterization techniques to a less prominent role, echoing a question Digital Foundry previously asked Mark Cerny.

The Dark Urge Explained: A BG3 Player’s Guide

Considering another playthrough of *Baldur’s Gate 3*? You might have noticed the “The Dark Urge” option. This isn’t a typical character creation preset – it’s a completely separate origin story with a dark past and unique content. It offers the best of both worlds: full character customization *and* a detailed, built-in narrative that connects directly to the game’s main story.

Bhutan’s Ethereum Leap: A Digital Identity Revolution 🌐✨

Bhutan, that enigmatic kingdom nestled in the Himalayas, is now engaged in a digital migration as intricate as a chess game played by a master. The national digital identity system, once content on the Polygon network, is now making its grand ascent to Ethereum. This endeavor, involving roughly 800,000 citizens, is a testament to the country’s penchant for the dramatic and the technologically sublime. By Q1 2026, the transition shall be complete, marking a seismic shift in Bhutan’s blockchain ballet. It is a move that prioritizes the security and transparency of the Ethereum mainnet, as if the kingdom were whispering, “Polygon, you were but a prelude.”