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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.
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.
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.
PlayStation and San Carlo have announced a new collaboration combining gaming with a snack break through a special Limited Edition Dixi Cheese & Jalapeño and a contest named Snack and Play.
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.
Minecraft Dungeons II launches as a fully fledged action RPG on September 29, introducing a colorful new dimension called the Rift alongside an expansive, seamless overworld.
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.
Thirdwave has released renewed gaming PCs under its GALLERIA brand in collaboration with illustrator and virtual artist Kagura Nana, as announced on September 29, 2026.
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.
Santa Monica Studio announced that God of War Laufey will launch on PlayStation 5 consoles on February 16, 2027. Pre-orders for the title opened at PlayStation Store and participating retailers starting September 29.
Santa Monica Studio announced that God of War Laufey is scheduled to launch on PlayStation 5 on February 16, 2027. Pre-orders are currently open on the PlayStation Store and through participating retailers.
Studio head Neil Druckmann shared insights regarding the future trajectory of Naughty Dog in a recent official blog post published for The Last of Us day.