➀ Nintendo announced a new digital game handling system with the Switch Virtual Card system; ➁ The system allows players to share digital games with friends and family under certain limitations; ➂ The FAQ page hints at the transition from Switch 1 to Switch 2, indicating that some major Switch titles will be updated for the new hardware.

➀ Avowed's latest patch addresses the issue of restricted character builds by granting an extra talent point every five levels; ➁ The update includes features like high-contrast documents, walk toggle, and HUD customization; ➂ Obsidian has also improved game stability and fixed bugs.

➀ Sony Santa Monica celebrates the 20th anniversary of God of War with new game content, merchandise, and a 'Dark Odyssey collection' update for God of War Ragnarök; ➁ The update includes throwback cosmetics like the Black and Gold skin from GoW 2 and Dark Odyssey Armor Set; ➂ Fans are hoping for remastered versions of the original God of War trilogy in the future.

➀ FuturLab announced a sequel to Powerwash Simulator, set for release this year; ➁ The team will continue supporting the first game with new content; ➂ Two free DLC maps, The Muckingham Files 5 and 6, are planned for release.

➀ Microsoft has announced the upcoming removal of several games from the Xbox Game Pass library; ➁ The list includes notable titles like Yakuza 5 and 6, Lies of P, and SpongeBob Squarepants Battle for Bikini Bottom; ➂ The games are set to leave the service on March 15th.

➀ Sayonara Wild Hearts, a surprise indie hit from the last generation, has received a surprise PS5 update; ➁ The update is available as a free upgrade for previous owners, offering a smooth 120fps 4K experience; ➂ The game introduces a new mode called 'Remix Arcade', which features infinite replayable levels and high score chasing; ➃ PS5 DualSense support adds a unique sense of impact to the rhythm game.

➀ Supergiant Games has released the second major update for Hades II, titled 'Warsong Update'; ➁ The update includes new levels, gods, boons, and a redesigned menu; ➂ It also features over 2,000 new voice lines, a new final confrontation, and a new enemy.

➀ Microsoft updates its Xbox Game Pass library with new and returning titles, including Avowed and EA Sports F1 24; ➁ A number of games are set to leave the service on February 28th, such as F1 22, Gris, and Wo Long Fallen Dynasty; ➂ The article invites readers to share their thoughts on Avowed and which departing games they plan to complete.

➀ Valve has introduced a new system on Steam to warn users if an Early Access game has been inactive; ➁ The system highlights on the store page if the game has not been updated in a significant amount of time; ➂ Valve includes developer statements regarding the lack of updates.

➀ PowerWash Simulator, since its 1.0 launch in Summer 2022, has kept fans engaged with its gameplay and VR support; ➁ FuturLab's CEO announced the end of VR support for the game; ➂ The decision was made due to the high cost of maintaining the VR team and the need to allocate resources to other projects.

The first wave of Xbox Game Pass titles for November 2024 includes a remaster of Goat Simulator, the latest Metal Slug game, and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. StarCraft and StarCraft II: Campaign Collection are also joining Game Pass. Some games will be leaving the service on November 15th, including Like a Dragon: Ishin and Like a Dragon: The Man Who Erased His Name.

➀ Blizzard is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Warcraft universe with a special event; ➁ The event will feature the Warcraft 30th Anniversary Direct, a live broadcast on Twitch, YouTube, and TikTok; ➂ The event promises to reveal future developments for the franchise, including possible new content for World of Warcraft, Hearthstone, and Warcraft Rumble.

➀ The list of games with RTX technologies continues to grow with new additions like The Casting of Frank Stone, Witchfire, and Satisfactory; ➁ GreedFall II: The Dying World will use DLSS from day one; ➂ Nvidia confirms that Mortal Kombat 1 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 still have RTX features in their latest updates.

1. Activision plans to optimize the player experience and reduce file sizes for Call of Duty games, particularly Warzone, by decoupling it from the base app. 2. The changes include a new streamlined interface, direct access to games, more control over downloads, and expanded streaming technology. 3. These updates will be rolled out in phases, aiming to decrease future download sizes and reduce space usage on devices.