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How Control Resonant’s art design and tech shaped its bosses, paranaturally-twisted Manhattan and more
PlayStationNewsSep 29, 2026
ConsoleOther2 reads

How Control Resonant’s art design and tech shaped its bosses, paranaturally-twisted Manhattan and more

Released last week on PlayStation 5, Control Resonant is a new title from Remedy that features gravity-defying combat and a unique interpretation of Manhattan. The development team focused on creating a grounded experience for the protagonist, Dylan, emphasizing the physical effort and disorientation involved in his supernatural abilities.

PlayStation.Blog US · Official announcement · United StatesRead context
Valve tests new Pyrowave codec in Steam Remote Play beta
Multi-platformNewsSep 29, 2026
PCOther2 reads

Valve tests new Pyrowave codec in Steam Remote Play beta

Valve has introduced Pyrowave, a video codec specifically developed for in-home game streaming, into the Steam client's beta feature for Remote Play. The updated technology aims to provide lower latency and a significantly cleaner image quality, though it comes at the cost of requiring between five and ten times more bandwidth than existing codecs.

Gamereactor Sweden · Gaming media · SwedenRead context
Valve Adds Pyrowave Video Codec to Steam Remote Play Beta
Multi-platformNewsSep 29, 2026
PCOther2 reads

Valve Adds Pyrowave Video Codec to Steam Remote Play Beta

Valve has integrated the Pyrowave video codec, which is specifically developed for in-home game streaming, into the Steam Remote Play beta client. The integration aims to deliver lower latency and cleaner image quality by processing each frame independently rather than relying on motion prediction.

Gamereactor Norway · Gaming media · NorwayRead context
Steam's Pyrowave update targets streaming lag at a steep cost
Multi-platformReleaseSep 29, 2026
PCOther2 reads

Steam's Pyrowave update targets streaming lag at a steep cost

Valve has introduced Pyrowave, a video codec designed for in-home game streaming, into the Steam beta client's Remote Play feature. The addition aims to deliver cleaner image quality and lower latency, though reports indicate it requires roughly five to ten times more bandwidth than current streaming codecs.

Gamereactor UK · Gaming media · United KingdomRead context
Top Educational Game Development Companies in 2026: Review
Multi-platformPreviewSep 29, 2026
Multi-platformOther2 reads

Top Educational Game Development Companies in 2026: Review

Effective learning games rely on a continuous loop where players attempt tasks, experience failure, get feedback, and try again. Critical Hit published an overview highlighting seven prominent studios building educational software and training experiences, including Preloaded, Filament Games, Whimsy Games, Serious Games Interactive, Dubit, Red Apple Technologies, and Strivr.

Critical Hit · Gaming media · South AfricaRead context
Minecraft Dungeons 2 review separates new content from the DLC question
Multi-platformReviewSep 29, 2026
Multi-platformAdventure14 reads

Minecraft Dungeons 2 review separates new content from the DLC question

Minecraft Dungeons 2 arrives as a more ambitious sequel introducing an open world, side quests, and the first new dimension in over a decade. The reviewer noted that while the game brings notable quality-of-life improvements, it unfortunately stumbles over the same issues as the original.

3DJuegos · Gaming media · SpainRead context
Minecraft Dungeons II Introduces New Shift Dimension Ahead of 2027 Minecraft Integration
XboxNewsSep 29, 2026
ConsoleOther2 reads

Minecraft Dungeons II Introduces New Shift Dimension Ahead of 2027 Minecraft Integration

Mojang Studios has officially announced the Shift, marking the first new dimension for Minecraft in over 14 years following the Overworld, Nether, and The End. Initially unveiled at gamescom and detailed further at Minecraft LIVE on September 26, the Shift will arrive early in Minecraft Dungeons II on September 29. Furthermore, Mojang Studios announced that the Shift will be added to Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition in 2027.

Xbox Wire Japan · Official announcement · JapanRead context
Lenovoのワークステーション「ThinkStation P8」がクリエイターの制作ワークフローを改善
PCNewsSep 29, 2026
PCOther3 reads

Lenovoのワークステーション「ThinkStation P8」がクリエイターの制作ワークフローを改善

Content production environments face rising data volumes and improved graphics quality, driving up hardware requirements. To address performance bottlenecks when using applications like Unreal Engine, Fortnite, Blender, and Substance 3D Painter simultaneously, the digital content production company Alche utilizes Lenovo's professional workstation, the ThinkStation P8.

4Gamer Hardware · Gaming media · JapanRead context

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