Games

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!

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.

Everyone struggles with money sometimes, and Anthony Hopkins once found himself in that position. Desperate for work, he accepted a role in the film *Tiptoes* to help improve his financial situation. He was going through a tough time and needed the job.

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.

Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy is the latest game in the Dissidia series. It’s a 3v3 battle where two teams compete to defeat a powerful boss as quickly as possible. A closed beta test is now available for Android users in the United States and Canada, and you can register on the official website until October 28th.

James Gunn and Peter Safran have had a strong start leading DC, launching a fresh direction for the DC Universe with shows like Creature Commandos, Superman, and the second season of Peacemaker.

There’s been a lot of debate over which Twitch streamers are the most iconic – the ones who deserve a place on a ‘Mount Rushmore’ of the platform. Often, the discussion includes creators and fans highlighting those who’ve been streaming since the very beginning, back when it was Justin.tv.

Since so many people are online now, games that used to be fun with just local multiplayer aren’t enough anymore. Players really want to be able to play together on different devices, and that’s especially true for fans of Absolum. Luckily, the community manager at Dotemu has shared some news about this.

During the recent Open Beta, many players discussed problems with how the game connected players and kept things synchronized. This caused a frustrating issue where what one player saw happening didn’t quite match what another player saw. For instance, you might be targeted by an enemy before you’ve even rounded a corner and seen them.

Battlefield 6 is currently the most popular game in the series on Steam, with more players online than any previous installment. It’s been consistently among Steam’s top games all weekend and is also the best-selling title, even though it costs $70. This strong start suggests Battlefield 6 is the first truly successful game in the series for quite some time.