Valve developer Natalie Vock releases Linux kernel patches that prevent performance degradation on 8GB VRAM cards via cgroups on Arch-based distros like CachyOS. The fix stabilizes gaming by prioritizing GPU memory, countering Linux's VRAM eviction behavior amid tighter hardware budgets.
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A federal judge ordered Reddit moderator James Williams to pay Nintendo $4.5 million and shut down sites distributing pirated Switch games. The default judgment follows Nintendo’s 2024 lawsuit over Williams’ role moderating a piracy community.
Xbox confirmed it is eliminating 268 roles across Halo Studios, other first-party studios, and the XGS management layer, and is reorganizing studios so Activision develops the next Halo while Obsidian moves under Bethesda. Official Xbox Wire says the company is roughly three-quarters through its previously announced 3,200-role restructuring.
Valve has opened sign-ups for its new Steam Frame VR headset, which starts at $1,059 for the 256GB model and includes a native copy of Half-Life: Alyx. The randomized reservation system determines early purchase access, with first offers expected September 18.
Digital Bros has canceled Armed Fantasia, the Kickstarter-funded RPG intended as a spiritual successor to Wild Arms, along with the Battle Island sequel. The publisher recorded an 18.7 million euro non-cash impairment in its FY2026 results after multiple gameplay reviews and market considerations.
Bungie has published a roadmap for Marathon covering updates from October 2026 to March 2027 that expand game modes and player options. The changes aim to support different playstyles while preserving the core PvEvP experience.
