1. SEGA has removed the original 2011 version of Sonic Generations from the Xbox 360 store but will keep it available via bundles on Steam and Xbox. 2. Existing owners can still download and play the game, and mods on the Steam version will not be affected. 3. This semi-delisting approach is a compromise to preserve the game while preparing for the release of Sonic x Shadow Generations.

1. DNF Duel, a 2.5D fighting game from Arc System Works, is available for free on the Epic Games Store until August 15th. 2. The game received positive reviews for its visuals and accessibility but faced criticism for balance issues. 3. Along with DNF Duel, players can also claim CYGNI: All Guns Blazing and an Apex Legends bundle for free this week.

1. Humble’s Choice subscription for August includes games like SIFU, High on Life, and Gotham Knights. 2. Subscribers can pause and unpause their subscription at any time. 3. A portion of the subscription profits goes to charity, with this month's beneficiary being WWF.

1. Humble's Capcom Summer 2024 bundle offers a selection of games at discounted prices, with a portion of the proceeds going to charity. 2. The bundle is available in four tiers, ranging from £3.90 to £23.44, each including different games from Capcom. 3. The bundle supports charities 'Children's Miracle Network Hospitals' and 'Breakthrough T1D'.

1. Amazon Prime subscribers can access over 20 free games in August through Prime Gaming, including Deus Ex: Mankind Divided and Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition. 2. The games are available on various dates throughout the month, starting from August 8th. 3. The selection also includes numerous indie titles and continues to expand with additional games like TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge.

1. EA has finally added a wishlisting feature to its PC launcher after 2 years of its revamped app launch; 2. The feature was discovered by a ResetEra user and was added stealthily; 3. The addition of wishlisting is considered less vital for EA's app compared to other PC launchers like Steam and Epic Games Store.

❶ Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon announced during the 3Q24 earnings call that the company will launch $700 Snapdragon X PCs next year, offering more affordable options. ❷ Amon also mentioned that the X series product roadmap will expand to include PCs priced as low as $700 without compromising NPU performance. ❸ Qualcomm expects PCs to be a significant driver of diversification, with slow but steady growth as the market transitions.

1. The LEGO Worlds Collide: The Ultimate Assembly bundle offers 18 LEGO games for under £12. 2. The bundle is available in three tiers, with prices starting at £3.87. 3. A portion of the proceeds will support the charity buildOn, focusing on breaking the cycle of poverty and illiteracy.

1. GTA V is reportedly set to be added to Xbox's PC Game Pass soon; 2. The game will be accessible through the Rockstar Games launcher, without cross-platform support; 3. This marks the first time GTA V will be available to PC subscribers of Game Pass.

1. Valve is adding official support for the 1920x1200p 'DeckHD' mod in the Steam Deck's Gamescope compositor; 2. This change theoretically eliminates the need for users to replace bios for third-party displays; 3. The support is currently specific to the DeckHD mod, indicating that universal display support is not yet in development.

1. Valve introduces significant improvements to Steam demos, including the ability to add demos to the library without immediate installation and the option to install demos even if the full game is owned. 2. Demos can now have separate store pages and user reviews, and they appear more frequently in the Steam store. 3. Developers and wishlisters are notified when a demo is launched, enhancing the overall demo experience on Steam.

❶ CrowdStrike, following a major PC outage caused by buggy software updates, is offering $10 UberEats gift cards to affected partners. ❷ Some reports indicate that the vouchers are either inadequate or have been canceled. ❸ CrowdStrike's market cap has dropped by $12.5 billion USD since the incident, potentially affecting their ability to provide these compensations.

1. Skull & Bones, initially promoted as a AAAA game by Ubisoft, will be released on Steam next month after failing to attract an audience on Ubisoft's own store and the Epic Games Store. 2. The game is set to launch on August 22, allowing players to navigate the high seas, engage in naval battles, and build their empire. 3. This move to Steam is part of Ubisoft's usual strategy, as they do not release games day-and-date on Steam due to their deal with the Epic Games Store.

1. Humble Choice subscription service is offering a 30% discount for the next six months. 2. The promotion is available for new, paused, and cancelled members until August 6th. 3. July's Humble Choice includes 8 titles such as A Plague Tale: Requiem and Ghostrunner 2.

1. Epic Games Store is offering two games, Arcade Paradise and Maid of Sker, for free this week. 2. Arcade Paradise allows players to transform a family laundromat into an arcade, featuring over 35 arcade games. 3. Maid of Sker is a first-person survival horror game set in a remote hotel with a dark history.

1. Amazon Prime members can get free games like Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Chivalry 2, and Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration in July. 2. These games are part of the Prime Day promotions and are available for a limited time. 3. Other smaller games are also available for Prime members, including Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge.

1. Fallout London, an unofficial fan-made mod, is highly anticipated and features a star-studded voice cast including real British political figures. 2. The mod includes John Bercow, the UK's former Speaker of the House of Commons, as a voice actor. 3. The project has faced numerous delays but is nearing completion, promising an engaging experience.

❶ Local AI workloads are still limited; ❷ Qualcomm demonstrates strong performance on the workloads tested.

❶ The article highlights the top curved gaming monitors for PC in 2024; ❷ These monitors are designed to enhance the gaming experience with their curved screens; ❸ The list includes various models suitable for different gaming needs and preferences.

1. The new PS4 emulator ShadPS4 can boot Bloodborne up to the character creator menu. 2. Prior to this, the closest achievement on PC was getting sound working without graphics. 3. The progress is promising but the emulator is still many years away from being stable.