Zoopunk, showcased during today’s Xbox Partner Preview, might be using AI-generated assets according to an unlisted demo video. The game was also named in an NVIDIA announcement about AI-powered NPCs, though it’s unclear how integrated these tools are.
Kirby Air Riders is reportedly the first Nintendo-published game to implement ray tracing on the Switch 2. The racing title uses RTXGI SDK for ray-traced global illumination while maintaining 60 FPS performance. This marks a significant step for Nintendo’s visual technology adoption.
Capcom attempted to implement mouse controls for Resident Evil Requiem on Nintendo Switch 2, but found the feature made gameplay too complicated. The team is now focusing on gyro controls instead for the February 27, 2026 launch across all platforms.
EA has officially declared Battlefield 6 the best-selling shooter game of the year. The title sold over 10 million copies since its October launch, marking the biggest franchise debut ever. Now the real test begins as Call of Duty enters the arena.
Playnite’s lead developer Josef Nemec plans to release a Linux version in 2026 as he makes the switch from Windows. The initial release will be based on Playnite 11 and focus on desktop mode with Wine/Proton integration. This marks a significant shift for the previously Windows-only game library man
The OnePlus 15 and RedMagic 11 Pro both feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor and massive batteries, but take completely different approaches to gaming optimization. OnePlus aims for premium design while RedMagic goes all-in on gaming features like shoulder triggers and liquid cooling.
Valve engineers are exploring automatic updates for docked Steam Decks, a feature that’s confirmed for the upcoming Steam Machine. The handheld currently can’t download or install updates while sleeping, even when docked. There are technical challenges, but the company is “really interested” in maki
After eight years in development, Ashes of Creation is finally coming to Steam with alpha access priced at $50. The sandbox MMORPG will eventually require a monthly subscription but won’t have an upfront box cost at full launch. Early access participants are warned to expect unstable builds and freq
Microsoft is hosting an Xbox Partner Preview event on November 20 featuring games from IO Interactive, Tencent, and THQ Nordic. The showcase will include first looks at 007 First Light and extended gameplay for Tides of Annihilation. All games shown will support Xbox Play Anywhere across consoles, P
Valve’s Steam platform continues its massive growth with $16.2 billion in sales already this year. The company has earned an estimated $4 billion from these sales. Meanwhile, co-founder Gabe Newell has taken delivery of his latest superyacht, the 111-meter Leviathan.
