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Xbox announces disc-to-digital feature that digitizes your physical games

  • Xbox will let eligible physical games unlock digital access.
  • Insider testing starts on 31 August.
  • Publisher participation means some titles will be excluded.

Microsoft has confirmed a disc-to-digital feature for Xbox, allowing owners of eligible physical games to gain digital access by inserting the disc into an Xbox One or Series X console and launching the game. The measure is intended to support game preservation and prepare for future Xbox hardware,…

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Microsoft’s 25th anniversary Xbox will cost $899

  • Microsoft’s anniversary Xbox Series X costs $899.
  • It launches on 13 November with Halo included.
  • Each translucent green console is individually numbered.

Microsoft has confirmed that its limited 25th-anniversary Xbox console will cost $899, completing the details of the translucent green commemorative edition. The premium release celebrates the original Xbox’s design rather than introducing new hardware, with the same core specification as a 1TB Xbox Series X. Pre-orders begin on…

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With the end of physical media in sight, gamers have had enough

  • Sony’s digital-only direction has intensified concerns over game ownership.
  • Players are considering older hardware, independent games and retro alternatives.
  • The article presents gaming choices as an ethical consumer decision.

A campaign urging PlayStation 5 owners to stop using their consoles for a week reflects growing anger over publishers’ control of games and ownership. Sony’s reported plan to end physical disc production in 2028, alongside its reminder that digital software is licensed rather than sold, has sharpened concerns…

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Apple TV’s ‘Grand Theft Auto’ Meets ‘Heat’ Action Thriller Officially Drops First Trailer

  • Apple TV reveals trailer for heist drama "12 12 12"
  • Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan star as FBI agent and criminal
  • Premieres 13 November 2026, weekly episodes to 25 December finale

Apple TV has released the first trailer for "12 12 12", a new eight-episode heist drama executive produced by and starring Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan. The series centres on a disgraced FBI agent (Mackie) pursuing an American career criminal (Dornan) in a cat-and-mouse chase across Europe, culminating…

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Elden Ring on the Switch 2 isn’t tarnished

  • Elden Ring runs reliably on Nintendo Switch 2.
  • Visual compromises do not undermine the experience.
  • Portable play makes the vast game easier to fit into daily life.

The Verge’s review finds that Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition brings FromSoftware’s acclaimed 2022 open-world action RPG, including the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, to Nintendo Switch 2 without compromising the core experience. Although it is not the most visually advanced version, the reviewer considers the hybrid console’s portable…

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Review: Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition (Switch 2) – An Outstanding Achievement In Open-World Design

  • Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition bundles the base game and Shadow of the Erdtree DLC for Switch 2
  • Reviewer praises its open-world freedom and approachable difficulty
  • Port shows Switch 2 can handle this major FromSoftware title

Nintendo Life has reviewed Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, a new Switch 2 release from FromSoftware that bundles the acclaimed 2022 open-world action RPG with its major expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree. The port serves as a showcase for the Switch 2's hardware capabilities ahead of FromSoftware's next major…

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Elden Ring plays much better than I’d expected on Switch 2, but it isn’t without its flaws

  • Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition runs better than expected on Switch 2
  • Stable 30fps mostly, but frame drops hit fast boss fights
  • New starting classes added; DLC performance still untested

A Eurogamer writer has shared early impressions of Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition on Nintendo Switch 2, reporting that the port runs considerably better than expected, though it is not without performance hiccups. This matters because it demonstrates how far Nintendo and its partners are willing to push the…

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How to vote on a dreamy contest in the valleyverse in Disney Dreamlight Valley

  • Guide explains a Disney Dreamlight Valley Star Path voting duty.
  • Players must cast 20 votes in the weekly DreamSnaps photo contest.
  • Voting also earns Moonstones, Tokens and vault reward progress.

Disney Dreamlight Valley players working through the Pop City Star Path event may come across a duty asking them to "vote on a dreamy contest in the valleyverse", a task tied to a feature that many players may not otherwise engage with. The "contest" in question refers to…

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Rockstar addresses leaked Grand Theft Auto VI footage

  • Rockstar says GTA VI leaks have been heartbreaking for its team.
  • Take-Two is seeking to identify the source through legal action.
  • An official extended preview is due before the 19 November release.

Rockstar Games has responded publicly to a series of Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay leaks, describing them as “heartbreaking” for the development team and apologising for the long wait for official information. The leaks risk spoiling elements of one of the industry’s most anticipated releases and have prompted…

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Rockstar issues statement on GTA 6 gameplay leaks, says they may include some spoilers

  • Rockstar warns GTA 6 leaks may contain spoilers.
  • Leaks showed map, characters and gameplay mechanics.
  • Take-Two sought data to identify those responsible.

Rockstar has responded publicly to the GTA 6 gameplay leaks, describing them as heartbreaking for the development team and warning that they may spoil the intended experience. It urged players to avoid the footage and wait for the game’s 19 November release, while acknowledging delays to both the…

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