PlayStation 5: Sony Brings QSSR AI Upscaling to Standard Console
Until now, AI-powered upscaling was exclusive to the PlayStation 5 Pro. With QSSR, Sony is now bringing the technology to the regular PlayStation 5 as well.
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Advanced Shader Delivery: Microsoft brings shorter load times for Nvidia RTX
Microsoft is expanding the cloud technology Advanced Shader Delivery to all Nvidia RTX graphics cards and Intel GPUs in October 2026.
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Bitkom Survey: More Than Half of Germans Play Video Games
Video games are firmly rooted in everyday German life: According to a recent Bitkom survey, 55 percent of citizens play – mostly on their smartphones.
Dave the Diver: Popular Diving and Restaurant Adventure Launches on Android and iOS
The exploration game Dave the Diver is now available on mobile devices. At launch, the title is priced at 7.99 euros on the App Store and Google Play.
PlayStation 5: Update 26.06-14.00.00 Improves PSSR and Voice Chat
Sony is rolling out a new system software update for the PlayStation 5. Version 26.06-14.00.00 brings improvements to PSSR and voice chat.
Dispute in the EU: Could This Be the End of Video Game Loot Boxes?
The European Commission is planning tougher rules against manipulative purchasing incentives and loot boxes in video games, but publishers are fiercely fighting back against a potential ban.
SteamVR 2.17 Lands With Linux Fixes as Steam Frame Launch Nears
Valve released SteamVR 2.17 to all users on 11 September 2026 – its first major update since version 2.16 in
Steam Beta (Sept 9): SteamOS gains Big Art Mode and a cleaner Proton picker
Valve shipped a hefty Steam Client Beta on September 9, 2026, that noticeably upgrades Big Picture Mode and SteamOS on
Proton Experimental Update Fixes GTA III, Far Cry 4 and Proton 11 Regressions
On 4 September 2026 Valve shipped a fresh Proton Experimental update that reverses several regressions introduced by Proton 11 and
Lossless Scaling comes to Linux: lsfg-vk 2.0 triples Steam Deck frame rates
The popular Lossless Scaling frame-generation tool now runs far smoother on Linux, with lsfg-vk 2.0 delivering up to four times the frames on handhelds such as the Steam Deck.