ARMSX3 update now supports playing games in the CHD format, which can reduce PS3 game file sizes, improve frame generation, and reduce stutters in certain games.
Mike Tomlin, the former head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, has been building an expansive Minecraft city for over a decade, starting on PlayStation 3 as a way to bond with his children. He continued to develop this project through various console generations, ultimately reaching the PlayStation 5. During Tomlin's coaching tenure from 2007 to 2025, the Steelers had a playoff record of 5-3 in his first seven seasons, including two Super Bowl appearances, but struggled in the following 12 years with a 3-9 playoff record. Former NFL player T.J. Ward humorously suggested that Tomlin's dedication to Minecraft could have impacted his coaching performance, although he acknowledged that many factors influence playoff outcomes. Tomlin stepped down from coaching in January and may now have more time to complete his Minecraft city.
Mike Tomlin, former Steelers head coach and current NBC analyst, has created a detailed city in Minecraft over the past decade, inspired by his children's interest in the game. He began exploring Minecraft's creative mode due to his passion for architecture, despite lacking gaming skills. His city features luxury high-rises, hotels, sports stadiums, and a boutique hotel with a spa and ballroom, emphasizing lighting in his designs. A notable feature is a wall-sized fish tank that spans multiple rooms. Tomlin finds the experience therapeutic and prefers it over watching television, promising more updates on his project in future videos.
- Microsoft Jewel is a mobile game that offers familiar gameplay for those who have played it on PC or through the XBOX mobile app.
- Players can match three or more jewels to clear them from the board, build their score, and make room for their next move.
- The game offers Daily Challenges, XBOX Achievements on mobile, and the ability to sync progress between mobile and PC versions.
- XBOX Game Pass members receive Premium benefits when playing Microsoft Jewel on PC.
Valve has released Steam OS for Arm devices, which has been ported to Android handhelds by developers. The Arm version of Steam OS can run from a microSD card on supported devices like the AYN Odin 2 family and Retroid Pocket 6. The performance of games on Steam OS Arm varies, with some games working well and others not booting up at all. While there are other apps available for playing Steam games on Android, the release of Steam OS for Arm devices is a significant development in preparation for a potential Arm-powered Steam Deck in the future.
A Switch emulator called ProsperoEden is now available for jailbroken PS5, running several games at playable frame rates such as Cuphead and Hollow Knight at 60fps. The emulator is still in alpha but includes improvements in rendering, performance, game loading, and returning to the launcher. Users can set handheld or docked mode per game.
The GTA V Android port project has been shut down by parent company Take-Two Interactive with a cease-and-desist letter, ending hopes of a native and optimized version of the game on Android phones. The project aimed to run the game natively on ARM hardware, but relied on leaked source code and violated strict modding policies, leading to its closure on October 3, 2026. The project's source code will not be released publicly to avoid further legal issues. This leaves emulation and cloud streaming as the only options for mobile gamers to play GTA V on their Android phones.
Ayaneo has launched orders for the Konkr Pocket Block, which comes in two variants - 2 GB RAM and 32 GB storage, and 3 GB RAM and 64 GB storage. There is an early bird pricing promotion available for a limited time. Shipping is set to begin at the end of October. The handheld features a 3.33-inch 4:3 LCD display with a resolution of 960 x 720, powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 chip. The Konkr Pocket Block is designed without a fan and runs on Android 12. It is best suited for emulating older gaming systems up to the PS1 and PSP era. The company has also introduced the Game Boy Advance-inspired Konkr Pocket Advance.
Humble Bundle has launched the Fall Into Fun-dle bundle, featuring eight games themed around witchcraft, magic, and sorcery. The bundle is available in two tiers: the first tier includes five games for €5.29 / £4.51, and the second tier adds three more games for a total of eight at €10.59 / £9.04. The games included are:
1. Sugar Snack
- Release Date: September 14, 2023
- Steam Rating: 66% positive
2. Outlanders
- Release Date: March 7, 2023
- Steam Rating: 91% positive
3. Witch It
- Release Date: October 22, 2020
- Steam Rating: 89% positive
4. Bunny Park
- Release Date: January 14, 2020
- Steam Rating: 90% positive
5. Alchemy Story
- Release Date: April 15, 2020
- Steam Rating: 79% positive
6. Witchtastic
- Release Date: October 26, 2021
- Steam Rating: 92% positive
7. Mika and the Witch’s Mountain
- Release Date: January 22, 2025
- Steam Rating: 86% positive
8. Alchemist Shop Simulator
- Release Date: March 11, 2025
- Steam Rating: 74% positive
PC gamers have been playing Super Mario Galaxy 1 and 2 through a Nintendo Wii emulator since 2016. An unofficial native PC port of Super Mario Galaxy 1, codenamed AstroCore, is being developed by Luma’s Workshop, with a trailer showcasing the game running at 60 frames per second. The team plans to focus on Super Mario Galaxy 2 after completing necessary cleanup work. The projects will not include any in-game assets from the original games to avoid takedown requests from Nintendo. Various unofficial PC ports are already available, including Super Mario 64, Mario Kart 64, and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. In September 2026, several unofficial PC ports were released, including Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link and Super Mario Strikers. The PC gaming community has a growing library of unofficial ports to look forward to.
