Xbox Backward
Xbox Backward Compatibility is a Microsoft feature enabling Xbox console games to run on PC hardware with specific system requirements.
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Xbox Backward Compatibility on PC allows players to access and play select Xbox console titles on Windows computers. The feature involves specific hardware specifications, a curated list of supported games, and a defined release timeline. It represents Microsoft's effort to bridge console and PC gaming ecosystems by making legacy Xbox titles accessible on modern computer hardware.
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Pull the lever to send barrels tumbling down the girders, then use the joystick and jump button to guide an early Mario to the top — it's the 1981 arcade experience rebuilt brick by interactive brick.
Sonic Team is celebrating the franchise's 35th anniversary by honoring its legacy while adapting to a competitive market with diverse experiences like Sonic Superstars and Sonic Frontiers. Head of Sonic Team Takashi Iizuka emphasized the importance of delivering authentic content and long-term investment, such as a second season of post-release content for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.
Dell is offering a $1,500 discount on the Alienware Area-51 AMD Ryzen X3D edition gaming PC, which features a GeForce RTX 5090 GPU and 64GB of DDR5-6400MHz RAM, bringing the price to $5,399.99. The system includes a Ryzen 7 9850X3D CPU, a 360mm liquid cooling system, and a 1,500W power supply, with the RTX 5090 alone costing over $4,000.
The Bethesda Game Studios Union alleges that Xbox provided its Montreal workers with the minimum severance legally required without union negotiation, contradicting prior discussions about severance terms. The union has filed a legal complaint against Bethesda, claiming continued violations of Canadian labor laws.
A Fortnite-inspired scare zone called Freaky Fields will debut at Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights in 2025, starting August 28 in Orlando and September 3 in Hollywood. Guests will encounter the Battle Bus and other Fortnitemares characters as they work to escape the immersive battleground.
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Xbox announced on Wednesday that it is bringing Backward Compatibility to PC for the first time, launching on July 22 with four classic games and more to follow. The feature's system requirements were also revealed, with minimum specs including an Nvidia GTX 950 or AMD Radeon RX 550 GPU, an Intel Core i3-8100 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 CPU, 8GB of RAM, and Windows 11.
iRacing Studios confirmed NASCAR 26 will release on September 18, with the Gold Edition launching September 15. The game will feature a new Chase format, a standalone Chase mode, and a Dynamic Track system that evolves over race weekends.
EA has begun teasing EA FC 27's new open-world mode, The Grounds, via the Standard Edition cover art featuring Kylian Mbappé, with the tagline 'Built from The Grounds up.' The mode is expected to allow players to freely explore, take part in mini-games, customize avatars, and interact in a shared football-themed world divided into districts inspired by famous footballing nations, while other teased features include The Gallery collection book and the return of Alex Hunter.
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Pull the lever to send barrels tumbling down the girders, then use the joystick and jump button to guide an early Mario to the top — it's the 1981 arcade experience rebuilt brick by interactive brick.
Sonic Team is celebrating the franchise's 35th anniversary by honoring its legacy while adapting to a competitive market with diverse experiences like Sonic Superstars and Sonic Frontiers. Head of Sonic Team Takashi Iizuka emphasized the importance of delivering authentic content and long-term investment, such as a second season of post-release content for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.
Dell is offering a $1,500 discount on the Alienware Area-51 AMD Ryzen X3D edition gaming PC, which features a GeForce RTX 5090 GPU and 64GB of DDR5-6400MHz RAM, bringing the price to $5,399.99. The system includes a Ryzen 7 9850X3D CPU, a 360mm liquid cooling system, and a 1,500W power supply, with the RTX 5090 alone costing over $4,000.
The Bethesda Game Studios Union alleges that Xbox provided its Montreal workers with the minimum severance legally required without union negotiation, contradicting prior discussions about severance terms. The union has filed a legal complaint against Bethesda, claiming continued violations of Canadian labor laws.
A Fortnite-inspired scare zone called Freaky Fields will debut at Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights in 2025, starting August 28 in Orlando and September 3 in Hollywood. Guests will encounter the Battle Bus and other Fortnitemares characters as they work to escape the immersive battleground.
Xbox announced on Wednesday that it is bringing Backward Compatibility to PC for the first time, launching on July 22 with four classic games and more to follow. The feature's system requirements were also revealed, with minimum specs including an Nvidia GTX 950 or AMD Radeon RX 550 GPU, an Intel Core i3-8100 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 CPU, 8GB of RAM, and Windows 11.
iRacing Studios confirmed NASCAR 26 will release on September 18, with the Gold Edition launching September 15. The game will feature a new Chase format, a standalone Chase mode, and a Dynamic Track system that evolves over race weekends.
EA has begun teasing EA FC 27's new open-world mode, The Grounds, via the Standard Edition cover art featuring Kylian Mbappé, with the tagline 'Built from The Grounds up.' The mode is expected to allow players to freely explore, take part in mini-games, customize avatars, and interact in a shared football-themed world divided into districts inspired by famous footballing nations, while other teased features include The Gallery collection book and the return of Alex Hunter.