➀ Capcom is known for re-releasing older Resident Evil games on modern consoles; ➁ New ESRB ratings indicate multiple remasters are in the works, including Resident Evil 6, Origins Collections, RE4, and RE7; ➂ The games are backwards compatible on Xbox Series X|S and PS5, with RE7 being an exception; ➃ Full 4K60fps upgrades for these titles are anticipated.

➀ The Xbox version of Black Myth Wukong has been delayed due to a lack of optimization experience for Xbox. ➁ The Game Science CEO, Feng Ji, stated that the Xbox Series S's 10GB of shared system memory is a significant issue. ➂ The lack of experience in optimizing for Xbox may indicate that the development team has no prior experience in creating games for the platform.

➀ The Ayaneo 3 handheld introduces a new level of customization with swappable control modules; ➁ It will come in Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and Ryzen 7 8840U configurations; ➂ The modular design allows for various game genres and control preferences.

➀ Phil Spencer confirmed that 4 of Xbox's first-party titles would be coming to other platforms; ➁ Reports suggest exclusive Xbox console games will be the exception rather than the rule; ➂ Microsoft's 'Project Latitude' content strategy is believed to be the cause of this change.

➀ Forza Horizon 5's PS5 version has been delayed but not cancelled; ➁ The leaker eXtas1s revealed the delay on Twitter; ➂ The game was initially expected to be announced for PS5 during Gamescom in August.

➀ Larian has introduced a limit of 100 mods per save for Baldur's Gate 3 on consoles; ➁ The limit is in response to instability caused by too many mods; ➂ Players with more than 100 mods need to disable some to load saves on Xbox or PlayStation.

➀ Developer CD Projekt Red confirms no plans for a PS5 Pro patch for Cyberpunk 2077; ➁ Sony's PS5 Pro features enhanced GPU and AI upscaling; ➂ Despite improvements, Cyberpunk 2077 won't get the 'PS5 Pro Enhanced' update.

➀ Phasmophobia, the acclaimed ghost-hunting game by Kinetic Games, has sold 20 million copies since its release in Early Access on Steam in September 2020; ➁ The console version was released in Early Access on October 29th, 2023, after several delays; ➂ The game has received positive reviews, with an 83 OpenCritic score and 95% positive user reviews on Steam.

➀ Machine Games aims for 60FPS on both Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle; ➁ The studio has a history of targeting 60FPS on consoles with its Wolfenstein shooters; ➂ The game's creative director, Axel Torvenius, confirms the ambition for 60FPS without compromising visuals or experience.

➀ Phasmophobia achieved great success in 2020 when it was released in Early Access; ➁ Kinetic Games has been working diligently on the game since then; ➂ The console release was delayed multiple times but is now set for October 29, 2024; ➃ The console edition will match the PC version and will receive updates simultaneously; ➄ Console players will be able to participate in the Blood Moon event with PC players.

➀ Palworld has officially launched on PS5, except in Japan; ➁ The game broke Steam records and sold over 15 million copies on PC in just a month; ➂ Palworld is currently involved in a lawsuit with Nintendo, which may affect its release in Japan.

➀ Nintendo sues Pocketpair for patent infringement over Palworld; ➁ The lawsuit is filed in the Tokyo District Court; ➂ Nintendo claims that Palworld infringes on multiple patent rights.

➀ The PS5 firmware update causes several games to become unplayable with severe graphics issues; ➁ The update affects high-profile titles such as Final Fantasy XVI and Death Stranding; ➂ Users are advised to delay the update or switch to PC gaming.

➀ Darksiders II is receiving a free current-gen upgrade; ➁ The update includes 4K resolution, ray tracing, and improved lighting and shadows; ➂ The upgrade will be available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X on October 15th.

➀ Intel reportedly lost the PlayStation 6 chip design contract to AMD in 2022; ➁ The contract, valued at around $30 billion, will benefit AMD and TSMC; ➂ Intel's decision to quibble over profit margins may have cost them the deal.

➀ Satisfactory has received its 1.0 update after years in early access; ➁ The game is shifting focus to a console release; ➂ Coffee Stain Studios teased console support and controller compatibility; ➃ The game first launched in early access in 2019; ➄ The update brought Unreal Engine 5 support and ray-tracing.

➀ Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro is confirmed with a November 5 release date; ➁ The new console will cost $699.99 and feature a larger GPU; ➂ Sony's PSSR Upscaling technology aims to improve image quality.

1. Rockstar has re-released Red Dead Redemption and Undead Nightmare for modern consoles, but PC players have been left out. 2. Recent updates, including new code in Rockstar's launcher and text on the PlayStation Store page, suggest a PC version is imminent. 3. With Gamescom approaching, there is speculation that an announcement for the PC release of Red Dead Redemption might be made during the event.

❶ Microsoft has resolved an issue causing some launch model Xbox One consoles to become unusable due to inability to update. ❷ The issue affected consoles that hadn't received updates since November 2018 or earlier, including those that had been factory reset. ❸ The problem highlights the challenges of an increasingly always-online console market.

❶ iFixit released a PSA discussing the effectiveness of blowing into game cartridges to clean them, emphasizing that while it can work, it is generally discouraged due to potential corrosion from moisture in breath. ❷ The PSA cites a study by Frankie Viturello that showed significant corrosion after a month of blowing on a cartridge, but notes that many gamers have successfully used this method in the past. ❸ iFixit recommends using precision cleaning tools or alternatives like compressed air and isopropyl alcohol for safer and more effective cleaning.