Do Son Steam is ending support for macOS 11 Big Sur on October 15. Due to security risks, users must upgrade their OS to continue using the platform.
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NVIDIA has finally acknowledged long-standing performance issues for VKD3D/DirectX 12 games on Linux, with engineers confirming a fix is in development for a future driver update.
NVIDIA will extend Game Ready driver support for Windows 10 until October 2026, a year beyond Microsoft's EOL, but only Windows 11 users will receive new feature and optimization updates after that date.
NVIDIA will end feature and game optimization updates for Maxwell and Pascal GPUs (GTX 7XX, 9XX, 10XX series) in October, transitioning to security-only updates for three years.
Microsoft has fully resolved Windows 11 24H2 compatibility issues with Easy Anti-Cheat, lifting the update block. Gamers can now upgrade without crashes.
Xbox introduces "Cross-Device Play History" for Insiders, harmonizing gameplay across Xbox and Windows via cloud sync for a seamless, consistent gaming experience.
A Nintendo Switch 2 user faced a console ban after playing a second-hand game previously duplicated with the MIG backup tool, highlighting risks of pre-owned games.
Darktrace uncovers a crypto scam using fake software startups (AI, gaming, Web3 themes) with professional online presences to distribute Electron malware (Windows) and Atomic Stealer (macOS) for crypto theft.
Microsoft announces 9,000 global layoffs, heavily impacting gaming divisions. Perfect Dark and Everwild are canceled, The Initiative studio is closed, and other studios face significant cuts.
Fedora Linux has withdrawn its proposal to drop 32-bit support for version 44, delaying the end of 32-bit editions due to community backlash and concerns for Linux gaming.
HDMI 2.2 is finalized, doubling bandwidth to 96Gbps for 4K@240Hz, 8K@60Hz, and 16K@60Hz (via DSC). Requires Ultra96 cables, with devices expected Q4 2025.
A new Xbox app beta for PC allows users to aggregate games from Xbox, Steam, and Battle.net into a single library, streamlining PC and handheld gaming experience.
The rumored Xbox-branded Meta Quest 3S, built on Quest 3S, is confirmed to launch today at $399, bundling an Xbox controller & Game Pass for an immersive gaming experience.
A new campaign, "Stargazers Ghost Network," weaponizes Minecraft mods on GitHub to distribute a multi-stage infostealer, targeting user credentials and crypto wallets.
3DMark is now natively available for macOS, offering accurate performance benchmarking for Apple Silicon Macs with Wild Life Extreme, Solar Bay, and Steel Nomad tests.
Microsoft has released an out-of-band update (KB5063060) for Windows 11 24H2 to fix game crashes caused by Easy Anti-Cheat compatibility issues.
Enthusiasts found a userland exploit in the new Nintendo Switch 2, altering program behavior. Nintendo maintains a strict stance on modifications.
NVIDIA reported $44.1B Q1 revenue, a 69% YoY increase, driven by AI demand and Blackwell adoption, despite $4.5B impact from China export restrictions.
Microsoft has begun beta testing "Copilot for Gaming," an AI assistant for Xbox on Android and iOS, offering real-time gameplay support and strategic guidance.