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Next Xbox “Magnus” Could Shatter Console Price Records With $1000+ Cost

The next-generation Xbox console, codenamed “Magnus,” may become one of the most expensive gaming systems ever released. According to industry reports, manufacturing costs could push the retail price well beyond the $1000 mark, creating a significant challenge for Microsoft’s console strategy.

Premium Console May Command Premium Price

The next-generation Xbox console, reportedly codenamed “Magnus,” could potentially become one of the most expensive gaming systems ever released, with industry analysts suggesting a price point well above $1000. According to reports from known AMD insider Kepler L2 on the NeoGAF forums, the console’s high bill of materials presents significant pricing challenges for Microsoft.

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Starbreeze Enlists Former PAYDAY 2 Modders for Ongoing Game Support Amid PAYDAY 3 Focus

In a strategic move to balance support for both titles, Starbreeze has announced a partnership with Sidetrack Games to handle PAYDAY 2 updates. The newly formed studio consists of veteran PAYDAY 2 modders with deep community knowledge. This arrangement allows Starbreeze’s core team to concentrate fully on PAYDAY 3 development while ensuring continued support for the popular predecessor.

Strategic Partnership for Legacy Title Support

Starbreeze Studios has announced a significant partnership to address the ongoing support needs for PAYDAY 2 while maintaining focus on its troubled successor. According to reports from the developer’s official Steam announcement, the company has partnered with Sidetrack Games to handle quality-of-life improvements and general fixes for the PC versions of PAYDAY 2.

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Heroic Games Launcher Expands Beyond Steam Deck to Unify PC Gaming Experience

The Heroic Games Launcher, initially popular among Steam Deck users, is gaining recognition as a comprehensive gaming hub for desktop PCs. Sources indicate the application unifies multiple gaming platforms while reducing system resource usage across Windows, macOS, and Linux systems.

Multi-Platform Gaming Solution Gains Traction

According to recent reports, the Heroic Games Launcher is emerging as a significant tool for PC gamers seeking to consolidate their gaming libraries across multiple platforms. While initially gaining popularity among Steam Deck users, analysts suggest the application provides substantial benefits for traditional desktop and laptop gaming setups across all major operating systems.

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GTA 4 Path Tracing Mod Showcases RTX Remix Visual Overhaul

Modder xoxor4d has released an initial RTX Remix compatibility build for Grand Theft Auto 4, demonstrating remarkable path traced graphics enhancement. The build requires GTA 4 Complete Edition and works with popular mods like Fusion Fix, with public release expected later this month.

Path Traced GTA 4 Emerges from RTX Remix Test Build

The world of video game modding continues to push boundaries as RTX modder xoxor4d has released an initial compatibility build for Rockstar’s classic Grand Theft Auto 4. This groundbreaking development provides our first look at the 2008 title transformed with fully path traced graphics through NVIDIA’s RTX Remix platform.