Gaming

Random: Phoenix Wright Is Kind Of Getting A New Game, But It’s VR

• VR remake of Dual Destinies announced for 25th anniversary instead of new game
• Coming to Meta Quest and Meta VR Glasses in 2027
• Ace Attorney Trilogy has sold over 5 million copies

Capcom has announced a virtual reality version of Ace Attorney: Dual Destinies for the series' 25th anniversary, developed by Amata Games for release on Meta Quest and Meta VR Glasses in 2027. Rather than a new mainline entry, fans will instead experience the fifth game in immersive virtual…

Metroid Ravenous Announcement Sees Demand For Physical Copies Of Metroid Dread Spike

• Metroid Dread physical copies selling well above retail following Ravenous announcement
• Game out of print with limited supply; sealed copies fetching over £130
• Digital version available on eShop; special editions commanding premium prices

The announcement of Metroid Ravenous for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027 has triggered a surge in demand for Metroid Dread, the 2021 Switch title that is now out of print. This increased interest has driven physical copies of the game to significantly higher prices on the secondary market,…

Meta’s New VR Glasses to Entice Casual Viewers With 3D and Full-Frame IMAX

• Meta is targeting casual viewers with slimmer, entertainment-focused VR glasses.
• The device weighs about 100 grams and lasts roughly three hours.
• Eye tracking, gestures, 5K micro-OLED and Dolby Vision support viewing.

Meta has unveiled entertainment-focused VR glasses designed to make immersive viewing more appealing to people who have avoided bulky headsets. Due to arrive in spring, the lighter device resembles dark glasses and is intended primarily for watching films and television, offering 3D and full-frame IMAX-style viewing in a…

Quake Champions ends free-to-play model with $10 Steam edition

• Quake Champions is now a $10 Steam purchase.
• Battle passes and microtransactions have been removed.
• Existing players keep access, but development has ended.

Quake Champions has been converted from a free-to-play live-service game into a $10 one-off purchase on Steam. The September 2026 change removes battle passes and microtransactions, simplifying access to the arena shooter and ending its live-service model. Existing players receive the paid version at no extra cost, while…

Microsoft’s approach to age verification in Australia is further proof that Valve is taking the everloving piss

• Microsoft can verify some users through existing account history.
• Steam requires Australian buyers to use an active credit card.
• PC Gamer says Valve’s single-option system is poorly suited to Australia.

Microsoft has told some Australian users that their age has been verified automatically based on longstanding account activity, removing the need for further checks on certain Microsoft and Xbox services. PC Gamer argues that this highlights the shortcomings of Steam’s approach, which requires Australians buying R18+ games to…

People Inc. withdraws $18bn bid to take MGM Resorts private

• People Inc. abandons $18bn bid to take MGM Resorts private
• Company retains 27% stake; open to future strategic alternatives
• MGM remains independent with 30 global properties and growing BetMGM platform

Barry Diller's media company People Inc. has withdrawn its proposal to acquire MGM Resorts International, ending a bid submitted in June to purchase all outstanding shares at $48.30 per share for approximately $18 billion. Diller stated that the conditions required for completing the transaction were not materialising as…

Russian space threat to UK GPS; Airtel Money eyes London float

Russian space threats could cripple Britain's GPS and cost billions. African fintech Airtel Money prepares for one of London's largest listings in years.

Halo needed to change, but Activision faces a huge challenge to fix it

• Activision is taking over development of future Halo games.
• Halo Studios has been largely dismantled during Xbox restructuring.
• The upheaval could revive Halo, but risks alienating its existing audience.

Microsoft’s latest Xbox restructuring has effectively dismantled Halo Studios, with Activision taking responsibility for the next major Halo game. The article argues that Halo needed a significant change after years of declining relevance and disappointing releases, but says removing the team built around the series is an exceptionally…

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 Hard Mode Is No Joke — Watch AI-Controlled Orks Wipe the Floor With 2 Developers Playing Space Marines

• Developers lost twice in a row against Hard mode AI in new gameplay footage
• First match lasted 4 minutes, second lasted 13 minutes before surrender
• Game launches 3 December 2026; fans praised the developers' honest approach

King Art Games released gameplay footage of Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 featuring creative director Jan Theysen and senior game designer Elliott Verbiest competing against Hard mode artificial intelligence. Rather than the typical developer showcase where the creators achieve victory, both matches ended in decisive defeats for…

How to get Citrine Prime Relics in Warframe

• Citrine Prime parts are found in several Lith, Meso, Neo and Axi Relics.
• Meso and Axi components are Rare, so farming may take time.
• Refined Relics, Syndicate Packs and targeted missions improve your chances.

Citrine Prime’s components in Warframe are distributed across several Void Relics introduced with the Iceblades of Narin update. Players may need extra time to collect them because the Meso and Axi components are Rare rewards, with chances improved by refining Relics using Void Traces. Key farming options include…