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Jul302026 by Natalia GanevaNo Comments

Steam Machine Now Supports FSR 4.1

Credit: Valve Valve shared new information about its Steam Machine console. Among other things, it pleased owners and potential buyers with the news that the device now supports the FSR 4.1 upscaler. Valve expects that everyone who currently pre-orders a Steam Machine will receive an email with the option to purchase by the end of 2026. This announcement does not apply to those on the waitlist. Furthermore, the company does not guarantee delivery of the mini PC by the end of the year. Those who have already pre-ordered a Steam Machine will have 72 hours to complete their purchase after receiving the email. Pre-order queues and waitlists are separated by product configuration and region. They may advance at different rates depending on demand. Some customers have already received a...

Jul282026 by Natalia GanevaNo Comments

‘Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve’ To Be Protected By Denuvo At Release

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Credit: Namco Entertainment Bandai Namco Entertainment updated the game's Steam page, confirming concerns about the security system. A notification appeared about the use of Denuvo, along with a message about a daily activation limit. Although Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve has been available for pre-order for several months, mention of the controversial mechanics from Dutch company Irdeto (owner of Denuvo) only now appeared on the game's Steam page. As for the system requirements for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, they have recently been listed on Valve's digital store. The minimum configuration was previously known, but the recommended configuration is new. Credit: Namco Entertainment To run Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve on PC, you'll need a graphics card with hardware ra...

Jul242026 by Natalia GanevaNo Comments

A Modder Combined GTA III, Vice City & San Andreas Using Working Portals

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Credit: Steam American-French modder Dryxio (DryxioGTA), who launched GTA III and GTA: Vice City on a TV inside GTA: San Andreas, has amazed fans with an ambitious new experiment with the classic trilogy. In the latest demonstration, portals are located in the Grove Street area of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. Entering one portal instantly transports the player to Liberty City and places them in control of Claude from Grand Theft Auto III, while the other portal leads to Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, where control shifts to Tommy Vercetti. This project is a continuation of a previously reported experiment. In that experiment, Dryxio was able to display Grand Theft Auto III on a working TV screen inside Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, with both games remaining fully playable simul...

Jul152026 by Natalia GanevaNo Comments

‘Expeditions: Samurai’ To Be Released In Early Access On August 7th

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Credit: THQ Nordic Publisher THQ Nordic and its Danish studio Campfire Cabal announced the Early Access release date for their Japanese-themed party-based RPG, Expeditions: Samurai. Expeditions: Samurai Early Access has been announced for Steam, starting August 7th. The announcement was accompanied by a two-minute gameplay trailer featuring potential companions. The new installment in the Expeditions series transports players to Japan during the Sengoku period—a time of civil war, political intrigue, and power struggles. Unlike real history, where William Adams became the first European samurai, the game offers an alternative scenario: the protagonist arrives in the country before the famous explorer, leading a team of Dutch privateers, and becomes embroiled in a fateful conflict. ...