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AMD Radeon GPUs Get Faster Xbox PC Game Loading
Microsoft has expanded Advanced Shader Delivery to AMD RDNA graphics hardware, giving supported Xbox PC app games precompiled shaders that can shorten first-launch loading and reduce shader stutter.
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ForzaForza Horizon
Forza Horizon 6 Players Told to Patch Before Save Bug Hits
Playground Games says some Forza Horizon 6 players may lose or reset save progress. The studio is urging PC, Steam and Xbox players to update before starting new sessions.
Destiny
Former Bungie Manager Says Destiny Was Near Shutdown
Former Bungie community manager Liana Ruppert says Bungie was close to shutting down Destiny before Sony acquired the studio in 2022. The claim lands as Bungie's future looks increasingly tied to Marathon after Destiny 2's final live-service update.
PC
Blizzard Lawsuit Targets Project Ascension WoW Server
Blizzard has filed a federal lawsuit against Project Ascension, one of the bigger private World of Warcraft servers. The complaint seeks damages and a permanent shutdown order.
Stellaris
Stellaris: Nomads Launches Tomorrow With No-Planet Empires
Stellaris: Nomads launches June 15 as a paid expansion for Paradox's decade-old space strategy game. The DLC adds Arkship-based empires that survive by moving through the galaxy instead of claiming planets.
Dead by Daylight
On This Day: Dead by Daylight Entered the Fog 10 Years Ago
Dead by Daylight launched on PC 10 years ago today, turning slasher-movie tension into one of multiplayer horror's most durable formats.
Palworld
Palworld 1.0 Will Not Force Players to Wipe Their Saves
Pocketpair says Palworld 1.0 will not require players to wipe their existing save data. The studio still recommends starting a new character to experience the July 10 launch update from the beginning.
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Avatar: The Last Airbender RPG Gets New Hope After Reset Claim
Avatar co-creator Bryan Konietzko says the planned AAA RPG was not canceled, pushing back on recent reports about the Saber Interactive project. The game still has no confirmed release plan.
Call of Duty
Modern Warfare 4 Campaign Early Access Starts October 16
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 campaign early access begins October 16 for players who digitally pre-order the Standard Digital Edition or Vault Edition. The full game launches October 23 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2.
The Elder Scrolls
Oblivion Remastered Switch 2 Rating Suggests Release Is Near
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has been listed by the ESRB for Nintendo Switch 2. Bethesda has already said the remaster is due on Nintendo's new console in 2026.
PlayStation 5
PlayStation FlexStrike Fight Stick Pre-Orders Open for PS5 and PC
Sony's PlayStation FlexStrike wireless fight stick is now available to pre-order for $199.99. The first-party fighting game controller launches on August 6 for PS5 and PC.
Xbox Series X|SXbox Game Pass
Microsoft Has Reportedly Considered Spinning Out Xbox
Microsoft has reportedly considered spinning out Xbox or restructuring it as a wholly owned subsidiary. The report does not mean a sale has been announced, but it adds another layer to Xbox's wider reset.