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The gaming site sponsored by Walmart lays off its editorial staff
HeadlineFlip summary: Restart, a gaming media website sponsored by Walmart, has laid off its entire editorial team. The site was launched in late 2024 and is operated by content marketing agency Moonrock.
New official 30th anniversary Quake mission pack adds new maps and mechanics
HeadlineFlip summary: A new official mission pack for Quake celebrates its 30th anniversary, introducing 19 new maps that extend the narrative from MachineGames' previous campaign additions and incorporate new mechanics.
Show HN: Pokémon Emerald Ported to Raspberry Pi Pico 2
HeadlineFlip summary: Pokémon Emerald has been ported to the Raspberry Pi Pico 2 (RP2350). It achieves 60 fps HDMI output without an emulator by recompiling ARMv4T code and reimplementing Game Boy Advance video hardware in software on the second core.
GTA VI is getting an ‘extended look’ at the end of August
HeadlineFlip summary: Rockstar will release an extended preview of Grand Theft Auto VI on August 27th. The preview will stream on YouTube at 9PM ET and earlier for Netflix subscribers at 3PM ET.
Nintendo beats earnings thanks to US tariff refunds it won’t share with gamers
HeadlineFlip summary: Nintendo's first-quarter operating profits surged 150.5% to 142.5 billion yen, driven by strong game sales and US tariff refunds. Customers are unlikely to benefit from the refunds.
Nintendo's fiscal first-quarter profit and revenue beat estimates, despite Switch 2 sales slump
HeadlineFlip summary: Nintendo's fiscal first-quarter profit and revenue surpassed expectations. The company announced its earnings on Thursday, indicating a strong financial performance despite a reported slump in Switch 2 sales.
Saudi wealth fund and Jared Kushner's Affinity finalize $55 billion EA Sports deal
HeadlineFlip summary: EA Sports' stock has stopped trading and will be removed from Nasdaq. Shareholders will receive $210 cash per share following a deal finalized by Saudi wealth fund and Jared Kushner's Affinity.
The sale of Electronic Arts has been finalized
HeadlineFlip summary: The sale of Electronic Arts has been finalized. The article provides the URL for the full story and a link to discussions on Hacker News.
Saudi-led group completes $55bn purchase of gaming giant EA
HeadlineFlip summary: A Saudi-led consortium has finalized its acquisition of gaming company EA for $55 billion. The maker of popular games like The Sims and EA FC will now be privately owned and burdened with significant debt.
The next Xbox could play every Xbox game ever made
HeadlineFlip summary: A leaked memo suggests the next Xbox, codenamed Project Helix, may support games from all previous Xbox generations, including the original, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Xbox Series, potentially offering the largest console game library.
Microsoft is bringing Xbox 360 games to PC
HeadlineFlip summary: Microsoft plans to bring Xbox 360 games to PC, expanding on its original Xbox backward compatibility efforts. These titles will be playable on future consoles, 'Xbox PCs,' and handheld devices.
Palworld’s expanding to mobile with a new MMORPG
HeadlineFlip summary: Palworld is expanding to mobile with a new open-world MMORPG launching later this year. Garena is developing the game, which will feature crafting, creature collecting, and multiplayer options.
Xbox Series X price hiked by £170 due to rising memory chip costs
HeadlineFlip summary: The Xbox Series X has seen a significant price increase in the UK, rising by £170, a 43% jump, attributed to escalating memory chip costs.
Xbox prices are increasing by up to €200 or £170
HeadlineFlip summary: Xbox prices are increasing significantly in the EU and UK, with some models seeing hikes of up to €200 or £170. The Series X and Series S consoles are affected by these substantial price adjustments.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is a quirky life sim that’s worth buying at this discount
HeadlineFlip summary: Woot is selling Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream for Nintendo Switch at a discounted price of $52.99. The game is a quirky life simulator where players manage relationships between custom Mii characters on an island.
Sony acknowledges backlash, “cautiously” moves ahead with end of PlayStation discs
HeadlineFlip summary: Sony is proceeding with ending PlayStation disc support despite backlash, believing it will not impact finances. The company acknowledges user concerns but plans to move forward cautiously.
D&D is getting World of Warcraft and Star Wars crossovers
HeadlineFlip summary: Dungeons & Dragons is launching its largest multiverse initiative with a World of Warcraft sourcebook on November 17th. A Star Wars collaboration is also planned, expanding D&D's franchise crossovers.
Sony pushes forward with ditching discs, despite backlash
HeadlineFlip summary: Sony will proceed with phasing out physical game discs despite fan backlash. CFO Lin Tao stated the company considered community opposition but will cautiously move forward with the decision.
Microsoft's Xbox chief lays out plan to pass rivals on margin by 2030 in memo to employees
HeadlineFlip summary: Microsoft's Xbox aims to surpass competitors in profit margin by 2030. The company plans to invest in Minecraft and pursue partnerships, notably in China, to achieve this goal.
Just because a game is on disc doesn’t mean it will work in the future
HeadlineFlip summary: A new project called DoesItPlay is tracking physical games that require internet access to function, highlighting the fragility of disc-based media.
Xbox tech boss says 'unacceptable' outage should not have affected disc games
HeadlineFlip summary: An Xbox outage prevented users from signing in, accessing their game library, and launching games. The tech boss stated the disruption was unacceptable and should not have impacted disc-based games.
Xbox revenue drops 10 percent as Microsoft’s cloud and AI business surges
HeadlineFlip summary: Xbox revenue declined 10% due to lower content/services and 14% hardware sales drop. This follows layoffs and studio sales, with console price hikes planned.
New AMD Linux patch boosts low-end gaming performance on Steam Deck
HeadlineFlip summary: A new AMD Linux patch enhances low-end gaming performance on the Steam Deck by improving efficiency in EPP mode, resulting in a significant jump in frame rates.
Gaming and IRL worlds collide in Jumanji: Open World trailer
HeadlineFlip summary: A trailer for Jumanji: Open World has been released, showcasing the merging of gaming and real-life experiences. The excerpt hints at the game's immersive nature.
Valve Sponsors Work Bringing Open-Source RADV Driver to Windows
HeadlineFlip summary: Valve is sponsoring development to bring the open-source RADV Vulkan driver to Windows. This effort aims to improve graphics performance and compatibility for AMD GPUs on the Windows platform.
Half-Life ported to Mac OS 9
HeadlineFlip summary: The classic game Half-Life has been successfully ported to Mac OS 9, allowing users of the older operating system to play the iconic first-person shooter.