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Valve is telling devs how well their games actually run on Steam Deck with real world data
AppWizard
October 10, 2026

Valve is telling devs how well their games actually run on Steam Deck with real world data

As of October 1, Valve has introduced a feature that allows developers to access frame rate data from Steam Deck users, showing the percentage of sessions at which their games are played. This data helps developers assess game performance and identify areas for improvement. The system is limited to verified games and does not affect the verification process itself. Developers can use this information to analyze player experiences and the impact of updates on performance.
Bad Magpie Demo Is Here to Cause Some Mischief on Steam and Xbox PC
AppWizard
October 10, 2026

Bad Magpie Demo Is Here to Cause Some Mischief on Steam and Xbox PC

Players can experience the demo of Bad Magpie, a game by Milktooth, on Steam and Xbox PC. The demo features a school biome where players control a one-winged magpie on a quest involving shiny meteorites, a fallen star, and a missing flock. The gameplay is open-world and non-linear, allowing for creative exploration and mischief. The full game is set to be released in 2027.
Thank goodness one of my top wishlishted CRPGs is dodging World of Warcraft: Forever and Grand Theft Auto 6's warpath with a new release date
AppWizard
October 10, 2026

Thank goodness one of my top wishlishted CRPGs is dodging World of Warcraft: Forever and Grand Theft Auto 6’s warpath with a new release date

Owlcat Games has delayed the release of its CRPG, Shadow of the Road, from November 12, 2026, to March 10, 2027, across PC platforms including Steam, the Epic Games Store, and GOG. This delay allows the development team to refine the combat system and enhance character progression. The decision also positions the game to avoid competition with major titles like World of Warcraft: Forever and Grand Theft Auto 6. There is potential for the game to be released on Xbox platforms in the future.
October’s Humble Choice Lineup Is Officially Live, Featuring Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, Psychonauts 2, and 6 More Games
AppWizard
October 9, 2026

October’s Humble Choice Lineup Is Officially Live, Featuring Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, Psychonauts 2, and 6 More Games

This month, Humble Choice offers a selection of eight games for .99/month, including Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, and Psychonauts 2, all rated 8/10. Members receive a complimentary month of IGN Plus and contribute 5% of their subscription fee to Hilarity for Charity, supporting families affected by Alzheimer’s disease.
Improved Bloodborne Remaster with Enhanced Graphics and Reflections Released on PC
AppWizard
October 9, 2026

Improved Bloodborne Remaster with Enhanced Graphics and Reflections Released on PC

The unofficial PC version of Bloodborne has received significant updates, specifically versions 1.06 and 1.07 of a remaster mod by modder fromsoftserve. These updates include graphical improvements for locations such as Hunter's Dream, Cathedral Ward, Central Yharnam, Old Yharnam, and Hemwick Charnel Lane. Enhancements feature high-resolution reflection maps, dynamic shadows for all in-game objects, increased shadow draw distance, parallax occlusion for surfaces, and new point light sources. Bugs have been addressed for smoother gameplay, and a comprehensive overview video has been released. The mod is available for free on Nexus Mods, and players can launch Bloodborne on PC using the ShadPS4 emulator, with a native port also recently made available.
Microsoft entertains resurrecting 3D Pinball for Windows 11
Winsage
October 9, 2026

Microsoft entertains resurrecting 3D Pinball for Windows 11

Microsoft has acknowledged the demand for the return of the 3D Pinball game to contemporary Windows systems, with Pavan Davuluri, executive vice president of Windows and devices, stating that the team would consider it in their future planning. The game was originally part of the Microsoft Plus! 95 expansion and was removed with the launch of Windows Vista due to the transition from 32-bit to 64-bit operating systems. Reintroducing 3D Pinball may face challenges, as the Space Cadet table was licensed from Full Tilt! Pinball and the complete game was published by Maxis, now part of Electronic Arts.
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AppWizard
October 9, 2026

AnyPS5 implemented 100% of the instructions GPU PlayStation 5 for playing PC games

The AnyPS5 project has achieved 100% implementation of graphics shader instructions, allowing for the direct porting and cross-linking of PlayStation 5 executable files to Windows and Linux without traditional emulation. The project has translated proprietary calls to the PS5's graphics chip into the SPIR-V format for rendering through the Vulkan API. While the complete instruction set coverage indicates successful implementation, it does not guarantee flawless operation in all scenarios. The project has demonstrated stable performance, running a 2D platformer at 60 frames per second on an Intel Core i5 processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti graphics card. The developers plan to implement key system libraries for the PRX format soon, leveraging architectural similarities between the PS5 and modern PCs. Additionally, advancements may support related initiatives like the kytyps5 translation layer for console games on PCs.
Jensen Huang remembers Windows early days, crediting Microsoft, says that 'Nvidia was founded because of Windows'; CEO Satya Nadella jokes: If you could just do a little transfer of...
Winsage
October 9, 2026

Jensen Huang remembers Windows early days, crediting Microsoft, says that ‘Nvidia was founded because of Windows’; CEO Satya Nadella jokes: If you could just do a little transfer of…

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stated that Nvidia was founded due to the introduction of Windows 3.1 in 1992, which laid the groundwork for GPUs. He highlighted that Windows 95 and DirectX allowed for the integration of GPUs into PCs, with DirectX 8 enabling the creation of the first programmable GPU featuring programmable shaders, leading to CUDA. Huang emphasized that without Windows, there would be no GeForce, and consequently, AI researchers might not have had the necessary computational resources for deep learning. The conversation also touched on a four-year collaboration between Nvidia and Microsoft that resulted in the RTX Spark project, which required over 4,000 engineering years and extensive testing across more than 1,200 applications. Laptops featuring RTX Spark are available for preorder, with shipments starting on October 16.
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