The new, enhanced version of the PlayStation 5 Pro's PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution Upscaler, commonly also known as PSSR 2.0, got another high-profile game on its list of supported games, as developer Insomniac Games and lead architect Mark Cerny added official support for the upscaler to Marvel's Spider-Man 2 with a new patch that also adds new content on PlayStation 5 and PC, signaling how support for already released single-player games won't stop even after Sony Interactive Entertainment's decision to stop releasing them on Steam and the Epic Games Store. "It's a Brand New Day for Marvel's Spider-Man 2! Get […]

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With so many excellent games having been released so far in 2026, it's not surprising that some may have forgotten publisher Koei Tecmo and developer Team NINJA released the excellent Nioh 3 this year on PC and PlayStation 5. Although the new mechanics made the main character so powerful it invalidates the strength of the vast majority of enemies, requiring additional free content to up the game's challenge level, the game's open-area approach worked great, creating the most compelling experience of the entire franchise. The decision to go bigger on open-area design and combat gameplay seems to be paying off […]

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With Final Fantasy VII Revelation bringing an end to the Remake series next year on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2, Square Enix fans are looking ahead at what's next for the publisher in terms of massive, AAA releases. Although what's in store for JRPG fans is still up in the air, it seems like remakes for games like Final Fantasy VI, Final Fantasy VIII and Final Fantasy IX, if they ever get made, won't have the massive scope of the Final Fantasy VII Remake series, as Naoki "Yoshi-P" Yoshida warned during this year's edition of […]

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Following months of rumors and speculation, it was confirmed last month that GTA 6 won't launch on disc on either PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S, as all retail copies of the game will be a download code, with the status of an actual disc release still uncertain. As if this decision couldn't get even more controversial, Rockstar Games provided a clarification on how the download code for the game works, a clarification which delivers a rare win for Xbox Series X|S users, which won't have to worry about anything other than pre-loading the game ahead of its November 19 […]

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With Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, director Naoki Hamaguchi and his development team took everything that made Final Fantasy VII Remake great and upped it to eleven to deliver one of the best entries in the entire series. Topping the second entry in the series will be extremely difficult, but it seems like publisher Square Enix is attempting to do the impossible, and improve the one element of the game which can be truly considered perfect with Final Fantasy VII Revelation launching during Spring 2027 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2: the hybrid combat system. "I […]

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After years of rumors and speculation, original Xbox games are now finally playable on PC thanks to the early access debut of official Xbox Backward Compatibility on Windows 11. While Microsoft has promised that the program will be significantly expanded in the coming months with the addition of Achievements, among other things, dataminers made some interesting discoveries which suggest that Xbox 360 games are likely coming to PC in the future. The reason why this is very likely is simple. The four backward compatible games now available on PC, including Fuzion Frenzy, use the same tech that the Xbox One […]

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Although CAPCOM is going through a new golden age releasing high-quality new entries in beloved series like Devil May Cry 5, Resident Evil Requiem, Street Fighter 6, and Monster Hunter Wilds as well as new IPs like PRAGMATA, the Japanese publisher went through some rather dark times during the PS3 and Xbox 360 era, requiring a publisher-wide reset to return to the glory days. This reset, and the RE Engine which powers all modern games by the Japanese publisher, are the reasons why Onimusha is coming back with Onimusha: Way Of The Sword after 20 years, according to director Satoru […]

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Following confirmation that Xbox will cut a total of 3,200 jobs by July 2027, most of the studios still under their umbrella underwent significant upheavals, including studios that most believed would be safe from Xbox CEO Asha Sharma's business reset, such as Bethesda Game Studios. Although the developer behind The Elder Scrolls and Fallout was affected by the Microsoft layoffs, it confirmed last week that it would double down on its two tentpole franchises, with remasters of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas on the way ahead of the fifth entry in the series. This sudden and unexpected confirmation seemed to suggest that Xbox is now […]

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Xbox Backward Compatibility has long been the benchmark for backward compatibility on consoles, and rumors of it coming to PC rightly made more than a few players excited at the prospect of playing classic Xbox games which never received an official PC port. Today, Xbox Backward Compatibility was officially launched on PC with the first batch of games, and some exclusive features that will vastly improve the experience while preserving the original gameplay. "Today, we’re introducing XBOX Backward Compatibility on PC, making it easier to play classic XBOX games from the past across PC and handhelds, including the ROG XBOX […]

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STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl is among the few third-party Xbox Series X|S exclusive releases, which wasn't too surprising, considering the quality of the latest entry in the series and how unique the franchise generally is. What is surprising to learn, on the other hand, is how the exclusivity deal with Microsoft was reportedly decided. In a recent interview with OLDboi, GSC Game World founder Serhiy Hryhorovych revealed that Microsoft agreed to fund the game's console exclusivity primarily because of the overwhelming view count on one of the game's YouTube trailers. "We put out a STALKER 2 video, and when […]

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[UPDATE - July 22, 2026 7:12 AM] Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's Shader Injector version 2.1.0 is now available on Nexus Mods, addressing common complaints of darkness, and introducing global illumination and reflections improvements. Original story follows. [Original Story] With the release of the Shader Injector 2.0 mod, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth has never looked better, as modder David Matos masterfully addressed the flat lighting that Square Enix used for the second entry in the Final Fantasy VII Remake series. Although the mod is in an excellent spot, combining graphical enhancements that feel like they could belong in an official remaster […]

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Following months of rumors and speculation, it was finally confirmed back in May that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt would indeed get a new expansion in 2027 ahead of The Witcher 4. A few months after the announcement by CD Projekt Red and co-developer Fool's Theory, we will finally see more of what will rival Blood and Wine and Phantom Liberty's scope in late August, as it will be fully revealed during Gamescom Opening Night Live hosted by Geoff Keighley. "Our Path to Gamescom 2026 starts with Opening Night Live. On August 25, catch a glimpse of The Witcher 3: […]

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While Nintendo continues to double down on the Switch 2 security with consistent firmware updates, the modding scene for the current-generation system by the Japanese company has hit a significant milestone earlier this month, as developer Gezine has uncovered a userland exploit for both the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 that bypasses the biggest limitations of existing entry points, making it more possible than ever before for the first homebrew software to run on the system. As reported by Nintendo Everything today, developer Gezine confirmed the breakthrough on X. "I created Switch 1/2 userland exploit that is not webkit […]

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Development of GTA 6 is in full-swing ahead of the game's release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S this November, but the impending release of one of the most anticipated games of all time from Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive isn't stopping other developers coming up with something cool for older entries in the series. While Grove Street Games struggled with Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition, a single modder managed to fit the entire PlayStation 2 trilogy into a single game for what has quickly become one of the most interesting modding projects for the […]

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With Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, publisher Square Enix and director Naoki Hamaguchi released one of the best entries in the series to date on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2, but the game is not without flaws. Among the biggest is the flat lighting which takes much away from this otherwise stunning recreation of Gaia, but this issue was recently addressed on PC with the Shader Injector mod, whose 2.0 version is now available to deliver the series' best visuals to date. The new version of the mod developed by David Matos, which can be downloaded […]

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In the weeks after launch, Pearl Abyss released weekly Crimson Desert patches introducing new features and options to the game, expanding side characters Damiane and Oongka to make them more usable in open-world exploration, and more. Although the pace of the patches has slowed down in the past few weeks as Pearl Abyss is preparing some story improvements and a DLC expansion, the Korean developer is still introducing highly requested features to its successful open-world game, such as cross-save support which arrived across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S with today's 1.14 patch, while celebrating the Best Technical Innovation […]

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Although its release was marred by the layoffs at Ubisoft Barcelona, the team responsible for the game's underwater stages and water tech, among other things, there's no denying that Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is already a smashing success, selling over 2 million copies on the first day of availability. As such, it's not surprising to learn that Ubisoft has some post launch plans for the game, but what is surprising is that they will follow the example set by Crimson Desert, ditching a set roadmap for community feedback. "We're working on New Game Plus right now. It's one of […]

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Final Fantasy Resonance was among the best received games revealed during last month's Summer Game Fest showcases, and it's easy to understand why JRPG fans are fully embracing the series' return to turn-based combat after the series took a more action-oriented direction with Final Fantasy XV, Final Fantasy XVI and the Final Fantasy VII Remake series. However, it's not just the return to turn-based combat that is set to make the game launching this October on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch consoles one to remember, as a new trailer shared today does an excellent job showing […]

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Although FromSoftware is known for keeping a very tight lid on its projects, the silence surrounding the Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive The Duskbloods is getting deafening. After resurfacing during last month's Nintendo Direct, we have learned that a closed network test is scheduled for this Summer, and today we have finally learned when the Japanese development studio, will lift the veil from the game it reportedly spent the most time on to date. "We will be hosting a network test for The Duskbloods on Nintendo Switch 2 from Aug. 21 (Fri.) - Aug. 24 (Mon.). Participant registration will begin on […]

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