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Xbox says its Windows PC app now starts up to 60% faster

  • Xbox says its Windows app starts up to 60% faster.
  • A demonstration showed a launch time of 5.2 seconds.
  • The change puts it close to Steam and Epic’s reported speeds.

Microsoft says its Xbox app for Windows now starts up to 60% faster, as the company works to improve its PC gaming experience. The change cuts launch time from more than 15 seconds to just over five, bringing the app closer to rival game stores. Xbox CEO Asha…

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Ocarina of Time remake reportedly reaches 60 fps on experimental PC emulator

  • An experimental emulator has reportedly reached 60 fps.
  • Gameplay still flickers and stutters.
  • Lichii is adapting to Switch 2 hardware.

An experimental Nintendo Switch 2 emulator has reportedly run the newly released Ocarina of Time remake on PC, with later footage showing gameplay reaching 60 frames per second. The progress highlights how quickly emulator developers are adapting to the new console’s games, though the results remain unstable and…

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Zelnick doesn’t regret GTA 6’s delay because shipping an unfinished game rarely ends well: ‘There was a very high profile release that fell into this category’

  • Zelnick stands by delaying GTA 6.
  • He says quality sometimes requires costly schedule changes.
  • He cites a failed launch without naming the game.

Take-Two Interactive chief executive Strauss Zelnick says he does not regret delaying Grand Theft Auto 6, arguing that extra time was necessary to meet the company’s ambition to make “the best entertainment on earth”. He describes the decision as difficult and costly, but says creative projects sometimes require…

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Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Ultra-Premium Collection: Where to Buy the Day and Night Boxes

  • Day and Night boxes launch on 6 November.
  • Each costs £169.99 or $179.99.
  • Both include 29 booster packs and exclusive promos.

The Pokémon Trading Card Game’s 30th Celebration Ultra-Premium Collection launches on 6 November as part of the anniversary’s final product wave. Collectors can choose a Day box featuring Espeon ex or a Night box featuring Umbreon ex, with availability expected to be limited. Each box costs £169.99 or…

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Fan shows just how huge Lego Godzilla is by putting it next to the enormous Minas Tirth set

  • Lego Godzilla stands 27.5 inches tall.
  • It towers over the 8,278-piece Minas Tirith set.
  • Fans have raised concerns about its design.

A fan comparison shows the upcoming Lego Godzilla model towering over other large Lego builds, including the Minas Tirith set. The side-by-side images make the model’s scale easier to grasp than its height measurement alone. Godzilla stands 27.5 inches tall and is due at the Lego Store on…

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It’s Official: The PlayStation Blackout Protest Did Nothing

  • PlayStation activity and digital sales rose after the August boycott.
  • Monthly active users increased by 2 million quarter on quarter.
  • The protest followed Sony’s plan to end disc production in 2028.

Sony’s second-quarter results suggest that the PlayStation Digital Blackout, held from 23 to 30 August, did not measurably hurt the company. The protest followed Sony’s plan to stop producing discs in January 2028, with participants pledging to avoid purchases and PlayStation Plus renewals; the figures show digital sales…

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Nintendo boss teases more Zelda is on the way next year – but I wouldn’t expect new games

  • Nintendo plans more Zelda anniversary activity next year.
  • Film, music and merchandise are among the planned experiences.
  • No new game or classic port has been confirmed.

Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa says the company will continue celebrating The Legend of Zelda’s 40th anniversary through next year. He pointed to plans spanning games, film, music and merchandise, signalling further activity around the series without confirming any new game. Nintendo has already marked the anniversary with an…

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WoW: Forever is working on its server tech to make cities less empty, say devs

  • Blizzard is adjusting server settings to make cities feel busier.
  • Layering has left some areas feeling empty.
  • Players say populated hubs help socialising and roleplay.

World of Warcraft: Forever’s launch has run smoothly, but players have reported that cities feel unusually empty despite large numbers being online. Blizzard says it is aware that some areas seem less populated than they should and plans to adjust its server settings to make them feel livelier.…

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Keanu Reeves to voice John Wick in animated backstory film

  • Reeves will voice John Wick in an animated prequel.
  • The story centres on Wick’s Impossible Task.
  • Shannon Tindle will direct the film.

Keanu Reeves has agreed to voice John Wick in an animated prequel about the character’s “Impossible Task”, adding a new account of his backstory. The film will follow Wick as he tries to kill all his rivals in one night, a feat that secured his freedom from the…

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New PS Plus Perks Revealed, Includes Discounts and Free Trials

  • New PS Plus perks are available in the UK, France and Germany.
  • Members at any tier, including free trials, can claim them.
  • Offers include subscription trials and product discounts.

Sony has announced new PS Plus perks for members in the UK, France and Germany, adding offers beyond the games and features available on PS5 and PS4. The benefits matter because they extend the value of a membership across every subscription tier, including members using a free trial.…

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