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Here’s how much it would cost to build a PC similar to the Xbox Series X

  • A comparable new-parts PC costs about $1,200 with Windows and a controller.
  • Used components could bring the parts cost to around $730.
  • Current resale prices make $800 a more realistic used-parts estimate.

Building a PC with performance comparable to an Xbox Series X still costs more than buying the console, though the gap has narrowed since the console launched in 2020. A new-parts build is estimated at about $1,200 once Windows and an Xbox controller are included, compared with the…

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PlayStation Handheld May Have Exclusive Next-Gen AMD Graphics, Report Suggests

  • Sony may have exclusive RDNA 5 access for a handheld.
  • A PlayStation handheld remains unconfirmed.
  • Microsoft is also reportedly developing handheld hardware.

Digital Foundry says Sony may have a form of exclusive access to AMD’s next-generation RDNA 5 graphics for a possible PlayStation handheld. The report adds weight to speculation about Sony making a portable or hybrid console, but neither the device nor an AMD deal has been confirmed. Digital…

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Helldivers 2 celebrates Liberty Day with a free gun, locks out tons of players with new anti-cheat

  • Liberty Day brought Helldivers 2 a new Liberator rifle.
  • Easy Anti-Cheat blocked many PC players from logging in.
  • Affected players were waiting for a fix.

Helldivers 2 marked Liberty Day on 26 October with decorations, merchandise and a new weapon, the AR-23L Liberator Legacy. But the celebrations were overshadowed by reports that Easy Anti-Cheat was preventing many PC players from logging in, leaving them unable to take part. The weapon is due to…

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SEGA’s Glitzy Virtua Fighter PS5 Revival Teases New Info for This Week

  • Lion Rafale joins Virtua Fighter Crossroads.
  • The trailer shows him sparring with Cielo.
  • The game is planned for release in 2027.

SEGA has revealed that Lion Rafale, known as Lionel Rafale in the new game, will join the roster of Virtua Fighter Crossroads. The trailer shows him sparring with protagonist Cielo in the story mode, offering a fresh look at the revival as SEGA builds towards its planned 2027…

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‘Street Fighter’ Suffers Brutal 72% Box Office Collapse in Its Second Weekend

  • Street Fighter’s second-weekend takings fell 72% to $8 million.
  • The film has earned about $47 million domestically.
  • Its $79 million worldwide gross is below its reported $82 million budget.

Street Fighter fell sharply in its second weekend, dropping 72% at the US and Canadian box office as new release Clayface took the top spot. The result puts the video game adaptation’s commercial prospects under pressure and raises uncertainty about the future of the rebooted franchise. The film…

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Valve adds CD-ROM support to Steam Frame kernel less than ten minutes after saying it would look into it

  • Valve added CD-ROM support to the Steam Frame kernel within minutes.
  • The change followed a user’s request to use a detachable disc drive.
  • Official availability would depend on a future update.

Valve added CD-ROM support to the Steam Frame’s kernel less than ten minutes after a developer said the company was looking into a user’s request. The change could let owners use a detachable disc drive for films or older games, making the VR headset more versatile. A user…

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Xbox Is Officially Removing the Biggest Star Wars Game Ever Made

  • The game leaves Xbox Game Pass on 31 October.
  • It joined the service in December 2022.
  • The Galactic Edition has over 400 playable characters.

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is leaving Xbox Game Pass on 31 October, Microsoft has confirmed. Subscribers will need to buy the game separately to keep playing after it leaves the service, ending a stay that began in December 2022. Released in April 2022, the game retells…

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Pokémon Pokopia DLC 2 Leaks Reveal New Pokémon and More

  • Dataminers found 25 unreleased Pokémon in the game files.
  • A second expansion is planned for 2026.
  • Reported events and additions remain unconfirmed.

Dataminers have found 25 Pokémon in Pokémon Pokopia’s files that are not currently in the game, prompting speculation about future content. The discovery matters because a second expansion is planned for 2026, though the files do not confirm which Pokémon will be added or when. The reported finds…

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The Cutest Little Sonic Game Is Coming Soon to PS5, But It Won’t Have a Platinum Trophy

  • Sonic Pico Park launches on PS5 on 12 November.
  • The co-op game supports up to eight online players.
  • Its 20 Trophies include no Platinum.

Sonic Pico Park is due to launch on PS5 on 12 November 2026, bringing Sonic characters into the co-operative puzzle-platforming format of the existing Pico Park games. It supports up to four local players or eight online, offering a small-scale multiplayer spin on the series. Its newly published…

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Marvel Cosmic Invasion Lands New Roguelike Game Mode In Upcoming Doomsday-Themed DLC

  • Castle Doom adds roguelite runs to Marvel Cosmic Invasion.
  • Players must stop Doctor Doom and his Cosmic Inductor.
  • The DLC arrives on 10 November for Switch and Switch 2.

Tribute Games and Dotemu have revealed Castle Doom, a roguelite mode in the upcoming Siege of Castle Doom DLC for Marvel Cosmic Invasion. Players will fight through Doctor Doom’s palace and defeat him before he can activate a device called the Cosmic Inductor, adding a new way to…

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