27-year-old GTA 2 gets full path tracing and 60 FPS frame generation via RTX Remix
27-year-old GTA 2 gets full path tracing and 60 FPS frame generation via RTX Remix

Modder releases GTA2 RTX Remix, a mod that adds path tracing and a dynamic time of day to the 27-year-old Grand Theft Auto 2.

Open-source AnyPS5 dumps emulation to run PlayStation 5 console games natively on PC

Traditional PS5 emulators attempt to recreate the console’s hardware and software environment, but AnyPS5 is experimenting with a compatibility layer that translates PlayStation 5 executables into formats that can run on Windows and Linux.

Nvidia patents AI chatbot to streamline PC game optimization
Nvidia patents AI chatbot to streamline PC game optimization

An Nvidia patent suggests the company could push developers to use a new chatbot as a way to get guidance on how to optimize their new games before release.

Nintendo wins $4.5 million lawsuit against Switch pirate by default

A Washington court granted Nintendo of America a $4.5 million default judgment after the defendant failed to appear in court and respond to the allegations. The company claimed that it sent a cease-and-desist letter and the respondent even answered via email saying they will comply and cooperate, but they have since cut-off communications.

Sony patent could turn PlayStation controllers into tap-to-pay credit card terminals
Sony patent could turn PlayStation controllers into tap-to-pay credit card terminals

A new patent application details the potential for a future PlayStation controller to accept payments via credit cards and gift cards.

Airbus turned the Steam Deck into a controller for a prototype Mars rover
Airbus turned the Steam Deck into a controller for a prototype Mars rover

Airbus engineers have employed Valve’s Steam Deck handheld as a fancy remote control for the firm’s new ExoMars

I Visited the Real-Life Silent Hill Village in Scotland

Silent Hill: Townfall’s setting of St. Amelia is based on a real place. I went to visit.

Final Fantasy VII Revelation might use upwards of 200 GB and requires an additional download — latest entry in the series of remakes may set a new record for the size of a base install

Final Fantasy VII Revelation might use upwards of 200 GB and requires an additional download — latest entry in the series of remakes may set a new record for the size of a base install

Microsoft patents system to freeze games and inject ads during downtimes — watching commercials earns ad-free playtime credits

This patent uses the game engine and machine learning to determine the best time to serve an ad.

Massive 192GB GTA leak reveals early GTA VI map and canceled DLCs — files show liquid nitrogen death for Trevor and scrapped Liberty City expansion

The massive leak revealed early efforts in the development of GTA VI, as well as unreleased side missions, alternate endings, and even planned DLCs that never came to fruition.