Microsoft has open sourced the complete Zork trilogy, making the classic text adventure games available under the MIT License. The preservation effort involved Microsoft’s Open Source Programs Office, Xbox, and Activision working together to ensure these gaming landmarks remain accessible.
Qualcomm just released the Snapdragon Control Panel for Windows 11 on Arm devices. It automatically detects games and lets you optimize settings while providing driver updates. Even Fortnite now runs at up to 120 FPS on these machines.
Escape from Tarkov’s 1.0 release on Steam has turned into a PR nightmare. Players are slamming the game with negative reviews over pricing controversies and technical problems that make the game nearly unplayable for many.
Microsoft has announced its next Xbox Partner Preview showcase for November 20th. The stream will focus on third-party games and include brand-new reveals. Viewers can watch on YouTube and Twitch.
Ubisoft had a new Splinter Cell game in development back in 2017, but executives pressured the team to turn it into a live service title. The project eventually became xDefiant, which launched in 2024 and shut down just six months later.
Valve says they’re holding off on a Steam Deck 2 until chip technology delivers a substantial performance upgrade. The company wants more than just incremental improvements and doesn’t anticipate the right technology being available until at least 2026. Meanwhile, their new hardware lineup ships in
Epic Games and Microsoft are bringing Fortnite to Xbox on PC with full cross-progression. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers get Fortnite Crew benefits at no extra cost starting November 18.
Valve’s upcoming Steam Controller might overshadow their Steam Machine announcement for PC gamers seeking the perfect living room setup. The controller packs dual trackpads, gyro aiming, and full Steam Input support to bridge the gap between mouse precision and controller comfort. It’s positioned as
Fortnite is coming to the Xbox app on PC on November 18 with full Xbox Play Anywhere support. This breaks the game’s exclusive availability on Epic Games Store and enables progress sync across Xbox consoles, PC, and gaming handhelds.
Valve is launching a new Steam Machine in 2026 alongside a Steam Controller and Steam Frame VR headset. The company says it learned from the 2015 failure and now has Proton compatibility and better game support. Pricing hasn’t been revealed but could hit the $400 sweet spot.
