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Most later GTA games are available on modern platforms.
Several early games are officially unavailable.
The article surveys where every Grand Theft Auto game can be played in 2026, ahead of the expected release of GTA 6 on 19 November. It finds that the series’ later games are generally accessible, but several early titles remain difficult to obtain officially, reflecting Rockstar’s uneven support…
A feature argues that eight BioWare games remain worth playing because their distinctive ideas and storytelling have endured. It highlights the studio’s range, from party-based fantasy role-playing games to space adventures and a Sonic game, and says the less successful titles in its catalogue help show what made…
Rulehouse turns chess into a sequence of changing puzzle rules.
The demo adds unusual pawns, hazards and prison-break challenges.
The game is targeting a 2027 launch.
Rulehouse is developing a chess-inspired puzzle game that changes the rules from level to level, replacing much of traditional chess with unusual pieces and hazards. A demo covering its first act suggests the game could offer a steady stream of inventive challenges, while its humour and distinctive Game…
The remake keeps the 1998 classic’s core gameplay.
Updated graphics and controls bring it in line with modern expectations.
Nintendo adjusted a famously spooky area after testing.
Nintendo has released a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, the acclaimed 1998 game that helped establish conventions for 3D gaming. The new version stays close to the original’s gameplay while updating its visuals and controls, aiming to preserve the experience that made the game…
*Probably Stolen* peaked at 174,382 concurrent players.
The indie game combines dystopian trading with document-checking-style decisions.
Reviews are strong, with some criticism of its late game.
Indie debut *Probably Stolen* has become a surprise Steam hit, reaching 174,382 concurrent players on 4 November. Its blend of *Cyberpunk 2077*’s dystopian setting and *Papers, Please*’s decision-making has drawn attention to a game about running an illicit market stall. Players choose what to sell, from weapons and…
Leave the Switch 2’s built-in adhesive film in place.
It helps contain shards if the screen breaks.
Add a separate protector for scratch resistance.
Nintendo says Switch 2 owners should leave the adhesive film fitted to the console’s screen. It is designed to help contain glass shards if the screen breaks, so removing it could expose users to shards and compromise a part of the console’s intended construction. The article says the…
The article advises keeping every PlayStation 5 model off carpet, arguing that dust and debris near the console’s vents can hinder cooling and that a console on the floor is more likely to be kicked or stepped on. It says a clean, open location can help reduce overheating…
OLM’s tool learns a show’s colours from three frames.
It colours later frames in about 15 seconds each.
OLM estimates painting workload has fallen by around 30%.
OLM, the Japanese animation studio behind the Pokémon series and films, has developed a tool that learns a production’s colouring style from three hand-painted frames. The work is part of a Japanese government-backed research project, and OLM says the tool could reduce repetitive painting while fitting into existing…
Modern features include widescreen and controller support.
Its simple dungeon-crawling still has modest appeal.
Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor, a 2001 Dungeons & Dragons dungeon crawler notorious for serious bugs, has been rereleased on Steam and GOG in a playable state. The updated version has modern features and fixes the old problems, making it easier for players to try a…
Older PlayStation game discs and audio CDs do not work.
The PlayStation 5 can play PS5 and most PS4 game discs, along with Ultra HD Blu-ray, standard Blu-ray and DVD films. This makes it useful as a media player and lets owners keep using much of their existing disc collection, even as Sony plans to stop making physical…
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