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Mod author Kim2091 has released the Fallout: New Vegas RTX mod on Nexus. The project uses a version of NVIDIA RTX Remix modified over several months to add path-traced lighting as well as new sky and weather systems to the game.

A Sony patent application for frame generation was published on October 15. The method attempts to predict subsequent frames based solely on a single recently rendered real frame, displaying the predicted results in advance while the next real frame is still being rendered.

NVIDIA Vice President Jeff Fisher confirmed that the GeForce RTX 5090 is still in production, and the company has not halted manufacturing or shipping of this graphics card. This clarification dispels recent rumors suggesting the RTX 5090 might be discontinued and that GB202 chips would be prioritized for the data center-focused RTX Pro lineup.

Final Fantasy: Echoes will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on October 22, 2026. The eShop page has revealed the prices, download sizes, and physical media formats for both versions: the Standard Edition is priced at €59.99, and the Digital Deluxe Edition at €69.99.

Data miner Doneda has showcased a large prototype area that was scrapped during the early development of Dark Souls II, and used Elden Ring: Nightreign to load and explore it. The remaining content includes parts such as a giant arena, mines, underground towers, and catacombs.

Philippe Morin, co-founder of Red Barrels, recalled that the intense horror content in the Outlast series once caused a tester to leave the studio in tears, never to return. Today, the team proactively discloses the creative boundaries and potential sensitive topics during job interviews.

Developer Charlie Chapman has showcased an open-world experiment on an Earth scale driven by real map data. The project can render the entire planet as a playable space, but it currently remains a personal technical sandbox rather than a complete game. There is no confirmed information yet on whether it will evolve into a full product for public release.

Recently, hardware leaker KeplerL2 posted on the NeoGAF forum that the combined cost of RAM and NAND flash components for the PS6 already exceeds $680 per unit.

"Fire Emblem Awakening" lowered the entry barrier through its Casual Mode and character relationship system, ultimately selling over 2 million copies and helping revive the tactical RPG series, which had once faced cancellation.

With over 280 Pals currently in Palworld, Pocketpair plans to continue expanding the roster through major updates. The team stated that new Pals will not be added just to increase numbers, nor will they set arbitrary quantity targets such as "must release 100 Pals in the next update."

"It Takes Two" has launched a free upgrade for Switch 2, but the current upgrade process is experiencing issues. Owners of the original Switch version are temporarily unable to complete the upgrade through the normal path, yet specific actions may trigger the claiming of the digital version. The developer is aware of the issue and is preparing a fix.

Developer danielblnc has released version 0.8.0 of the unofficial project DLSS-NR-on-AMD, adding modern DLSS capabilities to AMD Radeon graphics cards based on RDNA 3 and RDNA 4 architectures. These features include super resolution, ray reconstruction, frame generation, and up to 4x multi-frame generation. The project was initially used to run DLSS 5 neural rendering.

Industry insider Nash Weedle claims that Square Enix is developing a new game in the NieR series. However, the project has not been officially confirmed and should currently be regarded as an unverified rumor.

"Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves" is expected to release DLC featuring classic costumes for Terry Bogard and Mai Shiranui on October 22. The related outfits, previously offered as bonuses, will also become available on other platforms.

The newly released trailer for GTA 6 features the tactical response unit of the fictional law enforcement organization NOOSE, confirming that this SWAT force will return in the new title. However, the trailer does not yet reveal their deployment conditions, tactical behaviors, or narrative significance.

On the evening of October 17, Show Lo participated in TVB's major charity program "Kindness Fills Yan Oi Tong." During the live broadcast, he attempted to encourage viewers to donate generously in Cantonese but mispronounced "philanthropist" (慈善家) so it sounded like "crazy" (黐线㗎). Tiffany Lau subsequently repeated the phrase loudly, prompting the hosts to immediately correct him.

Blizzard Senior Game Designer Josh Greenfield and Lead Game Designer Tim Jones revealed the PvP design direction for World of Warcraft: Infinite. The game will drive conflict between the Horde and Alliance through limited resources, rare recipes, and zone objectives, and is considering encouraging attacks on major cities such as Stormwind and Orgrimmar.

On October 17, large-scale demonstrations erupted in several French cities, with vandalism and looting occurring in parts of Paris. Team Vitality's V.Hive, which serves as both their esports experience center and headquarters in Paris, was affected. Trophies and computer equipment were stolen from the venue, which subsequently suspended operations.

Two pallets of Zotac RTX 5090 graphics cards have gone missing at Guarulhos International Airport in São Paulo, Brazil, with the cargo valued at nearly $500,000. Distributor Oderço, which disclosed the incident, has launched an investigation, but the specific whereabouts of the graphics cards remain unknown.

Microsoft recently posted a job opening for an "Xbox Games Supply Strategist," creating a dedicated role for the global supply, inventory, and retail execution of Xbox physical games. The position will coordinate the launch of physical Xbox games across various platforms and develop global supply strategies covering all stages of the product lifecycle.
