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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Developer gets Half-Life running at 30 FPS on a Nokia N95 — proves 2007 phones can just about match 1998 PCs ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Argentine developer Dante Leoncini has gotten the original Half-Life running at 30 FPS on a Nokia N95, the Symbian slider phone that launched in 2007. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:33:09 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Handheld Gaming]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Luke James ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/C4FAi2KzwaGLUrBqzX5aBM.png ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Retro gaming enthusiast attempts loading games to Sega Genesis from a vinyl record player, recording game data as sound — Mega EverDrive Pro and Pi Pico 2 board not enough to overcome limitations of the turntable ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/retro-gaming/retro-gaming-enthusiast-attempts-loading-games-to-sega-genesis-from-a-vinyl-record-player-recording-game-data-as-sound-mega-everdrive-pro-and-pi-pico-2-board-not-enough-to-overcome-limitations-of-the-turntable</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ A quirky tech enthusiast attempted to load Sega Genesis console games through a vinyl record player. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retro Gaming]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mark Tyson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/56vqMYLDaKRHPhHZgbADFR.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Valve says Steam Machine and Steam Frame 'shipping this summer' — company confirms release window as it expands Verified program ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Valve Steam Machine summer release is now set in stone — company launch window and expands Verified program ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Bruno Ferreira) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Bruno Ferreira ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZQiPPaXaAuQ4VrVEYnnR7G.png ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Nintendo Switch 2 with user-replaceable batteries coming to the EU — console maker confirms it will comply with regulations set to take effect from 2027 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The European Union's new directives for easily user-replaceable batteries will force Nintendo to update its Switch 2 console with a revised model. The law goes into effect from February 18, 2027, which means an updated Switch 2 that complies with these new regulations needs to come out before that deadline. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:51:23 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:51:29 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Hassam Nasir ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SxxNFHt95eGK37mKPhJpdZ.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ brings Intel Arc G3 Extreme to handhelds — 8-inch, 120 Hz display and new ergonomic grips ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ brought comfort and performance to Computex with massive prongs and Intel Arc G3 Extreme. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:48:46 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Handheld Gaming]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Andrew E. Freedman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MTveuGNKPqpzrLttEA9ebb.jpg ]]></dc:description>
                                                                                                        <dc:contributor><![CDATA[ Jeffrey Kampman ]]></dc:contributor>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction update arrives in August for better ray tracing visuals — broader training data set and second-gen transformer architecture combine for improved image quality ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ At Computex 2026, Nvidia announced DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction, an updated version of its neural RT denoiser with a second-gen transformer architecture and a broader training data set for better output image quality. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[PC Gaming]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jeffrey Kampman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8JCjGs5yVZds2YdKmzjUDE.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Sellers circumvent Lenovo’s retro handheld ban with cheap wholesale storefronts — $41 gray-market G02 units pop up on Alibaba following initial storefront purge, systems were pulled from sale amid copyright drama and regional restrictions  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Lenovo has pulled the G02 from sale on different Chinese e-commerce platforms after the company discovered that it was being sold outside of China. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 11:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Handheld Gaming]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Zhiye Liu ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HhmwL5w9ggUtLCPfqGjTi4.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Epic Games’ Tim Sweeney slams Valve over Steam Deck price hikes — mocks founder Gabe Newell over rising costs of megayachts ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Epic Games chief took potshots at Valve CEO Gabe Newell's expensive megayacht collection after sharing the Steam Deck's massive price hikes on X. The post compared the $240 to $300 increase on the Valve hardware to the $50 to $100 jumps on the Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 family. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 14:27:01 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[PC Gaming]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Jowi Morales) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jowi Morales ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gM7E2WSDg2wgCFoaDPz9yK.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Anbernic's retro gaming handhelds are quietly losing RAM capacity and being downgraded to older LPDDR3 memory — company says 1GB capacity is still the standard, 512MB models 'an unexpected error' ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Anbernic silently ships some retro gaming handhelds with less memory than initially advertised, without notifying customers. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 10:40:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 02:04:42 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Zhiye Liu ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HhmwL5w9ggUtLCPfqGjTi4.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4' developer promises PC focus — Infinity Ward promises extensive optimization and is dropping older consoles ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 drops older consoles and promises extensive optimization and PC-specific options ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 17:25:13 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[PC Gaming]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Bruno Ferreira) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Bruno Ferreira ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZQiPPaXaAuQ4VrVEYnnR7G.png ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Intel challenges AMD’s handheld dominance with new Arc G3 chips — Panther Lake silicon brings up to 14 cores, Arc B390 graphics to handhelds  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Intel has revealed the Arc G3 and G3 Extreme chips, which are built on Panther Lake dies with up to an Arc B390 iGPU. The chips will show up in devices from partners like Acer and OneXPlayer. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 13:10:13 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 29 May 2026 10:00:08 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jake Roach ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/h6PRM8bTimCTnNfoAYfjAi.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Acer brings Intel Arc B390 graphics to Predator Atlas 8 gaming handheld – G3 Extreme CPU paired with segment-first metal fan for increased airflow ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Acer's Atlas 8 takes on AMD’s dominance in the space with the new Intel Arc G3 and G3 Extreme processors, packing Arc B370 or B390 iGPUs. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Handheld Gaming]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Matt Safford ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uW75KiUF9FVG2vFdwJzeZh.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ ASRock BC-250 used for Steam Machine duty gains third-party hack to unlock all 40 CUs — mining board now has more CUs than a base PS5 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Enthusiasts of ASRock's BC-250 server board have figured out a way to unlock all 40CUs inside the system's PS5-derived SoC, giving it more GPU cores than a base PS5. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 10:31:57 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[PC Gaming]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Aaron Klotz) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Aaron Klotz ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aAk2saHqkgFuTCanz8LnmD.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Valve hikes Steam Deck OLED prices — 512GB is now $789, while 1TB climbs to $949 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Valve Steam Deck is seeing price hikes as high as $300 as the component shortage continues. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 18:59:02 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 27 May 2026 19:20:25 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Andrew E. Freedman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MTveuGNKPqpzrLttEA9ebb.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Veteran programmer finishes retro game sequel and publishes it after 37 years — Colin Porch started Head Over Heels home computer title in 1989, but it was shelved due to console pivot ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/retro-gaming/veteran-programmer-finishes-retro-game-sequel-and-publishes-it-after-37-years-colin-porch-started-head-over-heels-home-computer-title-in-1989-but-it-was-shelved-due-to-console-pivot</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Hit 1980s isometric puzzler adventure game gets a sequel 37 years later. The original programmer is now over 80. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 12:17:01 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retro Gaming]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mark Tyson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/56vqMYLDaKRHPhHZgbADFR.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Lenovo says it's digging into allegations that its China-only G10 handheld is  being used for piracy — third parties may be including illicit games to inflate prices in the gray market ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Lenovo has announced it is conducting an in-depth investigation of its Chinese  retail supply chains following allegations that its recently released G02 retro-gaming handheld is enabling piracy. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 11:43:26 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Handheld Gaming]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Zhiye Liu ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HhmwL5w9ggUtLCPfqGjTi4.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Acer is reportedly working on a 'Predator Atlas 8' handheld featuring Intel's Arc G3 chips — Panther Lake-based handhelds expected to be revealed at Computex 2026 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ At Computex next month, Intel is expected to reveal a bunch of handhelds rocking its Arc G3 series of chips, and Acer is now rumored to be one of the manufacturers showing off its devices. New leaks say a "Predator Atlas 8" is in the works that, as the name suggests, will feature an 8-inch screen and might come in both the Arc G3 and G3 Extreme variants. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 16:09:06 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 27 May 2026 15:10:44 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Hassam Nasir ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SxxNFHt95eGK37mKPhJpdZ.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Modern Blu-ray drives can now rip GameCube, Wii, and Xbox 360 games to PC — third-party OmniDrive firmware unlocks game rips from physical media on select players ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Third-party firmware has unlocked the ability for Blu-ray players to rip physical game media for retro consoles, transforming the way game preservation and emulation will work for retro gaming enthusiasts. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 10:40:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Console Gaming]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Aaron Klotz) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Aaron Klotz ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aAk2saHqkgFuTCanz8LnmD.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Star Citizen reaches $1 billion in lifetime funding, 14 years after the project was first announced — game still in early access with no release window, including 'Squadron 42' campaign ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Star Citizen, originally announced back in 2012, has just amassed $1 billion in crowdfunding despite the game still not having any release date. The game is currently expected sometime in 2027-2028, which means it might have to prepare a PS6/Xbox Helix version as well. A single game spanning across four different console generations. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 13:27:35 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[PC Gaming]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Hassam Nasir ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SxxNFHt95eGK37mKPhJpdZ.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Steam Machine appears in Vulkan’s conformant product database — upcoming Valve console is certified compliant with the graphics API ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Khronos Group, which created the Vulkan API standard and continues to develop and maintain it, added the Steam Machine to its list of conformant products. This does not indicate how far or soon a product will come to the market, but it's a step in the right direction showing that much-awaited console will arrive... someday. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 13:17:28 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Console Gaming]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Jowi Morales) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jowi Morales ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gM7E2WSDg2wgCFoaDPz9yK.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 007: First Light drops last-minute Denuvo DRM bombshell, leaving pre-order customers and fans furious — Bond title risks FPS drops and strict online check-ins, Pirates eagerly await repack as day-one cracks become the norm ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ IO Interative's latest James Bond adventure has been hit with the curse of Denuvo DRM, leaving many paying customers frustrated over a deliberate roadblock. With all versions of Denuvo now cracked anyways, there's a high chance 007: First Light will be cracked within a few days of its launch anyways. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 16:08:14 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Sat, 23 May 2026 16:35:45 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Hassam Nasir ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SxxNFHt95eGK37mKPhJpdZ.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Steam Controller puck charger nearly catches fire after contact with Pixel Watch 3 — sparks fly after the metal wristband magnetizes to the puck's pogo pins ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A Steam Controller charging puck nearly causes a fire after the wristband on a Pixel Watch 3 magnetically attaches to the charger, causing the exposed pogo pins to arc electricity. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Sat, 23 May 2026 12:18:25 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Aaron Klotz) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Aaron Klotz ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aAk2saHqkgFuTCanz8LnmD.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Retro enthusiast injects Snake game into vintage S3 graphics card VBIOS — enjoy some serpentum fun while your old PC boots ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A retro PC enthusiast has modified the VBIOS of a vintage graphics card to embed a version of Snake – the game everyone used to play on their dumb phones. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Sat, 23 May 2026 12:18:45 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mark Tyson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/56vqMYLDaKRHPhHZgbADFR.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Lenovo G02 retro handheld allegedly comes preloaded with thousands of copyrighted games, including Nintendo ROMs — company confirms that it’s an officially white-labeled device meant for the Chinese market [Updated] ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Lenovo confirms that it partnered with a third-party manufacturer to build, sell, and market the G02 retro gaming handheld in China. However, it allegedly contained thousands of gaming ROMs, many from Nintendo, right out of the box, raising questions about the validity of the licenses of these titles. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:56:36 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 26 May 2026 14:52:46 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Jowi Morales) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jowi Morales ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gM7E2WSDg2wgCFoaDPz9yK.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Fans secretly mapped 24 terabytes of Minecraft’s infamous 2b2t server, million‑square‑block archive to be shared via torrent — Intense digital archaeology project has taken years, risked player wrath ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A digital gaming archaeology project has archived 24TB of data, preserving a million squared block of Minecraft’s infamous 2b2t server. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 09:40:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:35:20 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mark Tyson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/56vqMYLDaKRHPhHZgbADFR.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Enthusiast crams reversed-engineered PS2 into a handheld, designs custom motherboard — bespoke "PlayStation 2 Portable" pairs modern features with original silicon  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ What if you wanted to play PS2 games on the go but didn't want to emulate them? Meet the PS2 Portable: an open-source handheld pieced together with a custom motherboard featuring original PS2 silicon and modern niceties such as hall-effect joysticks. It can play any PS2 game natively for up to 4.5 hours on a single charge, which happens via USB-C. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 09:40:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Handheld Gaming]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Hassam Nasir ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SxxNFHt95eGK37mKPhJpdZ.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Commodore Amiga-emulating TheA1200 retro computer delayed nearly half a year by ‘global chip shortages’ — Retro Games Ltd says it will use the extra time to finesse the software ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The A1200 has been delayed nearly half a year due to 'global chip shortages' and is now scheduled for release on December 4. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retro Gaming]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mark Tyson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/56vqMYLDaKRHPhHZgbADFR.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Nintendo is raising the price of the Switch 2 by $50 starting in September — Console will soon cost $499, but you can avoid the price hike if you buy now ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The price hikes have come for the last remaining current-gen console, as Nintendo has just announced that it'll make the Switch 2 more expensive in various regions around the world. America is getting a $50 bump this September, while Japan will see similar increases by the end of this month. Even Switch Online subscriptions will become costlier. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 15:14:07 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Nintendo]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Hassam Nasir ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SxxNFHt95eGK37mKPhJpdZ.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Lenovo joins retro gaming handheld race with new G02 system for $63 —  handheld for sale on AliExpress, listed on Lenovo's official China site ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ AliExpress has started selling the Lenovo G02, a retro handheld gaming device that the company has not announced. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 12 May 2026 13:53:23 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Zhiye Liu ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HhmwL5w9ggUtLCPfqGjTi4.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ GameNative unlocks up to 100 fps gameplay for PC games on Android devices by adding multi-frame generation — Vulkan version of Lossless Scaling boosts performance ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ GameNative's latest update brings Lossless Scaling's multi-frame generation technology to Android devices. Enabling a triple-digit FPS experience from a 30 FPS base frame rate. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 10:45:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 07 May 2026 13:56:33 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Aaron Klotz) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Aaron Klotz ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aAk2saHqkgFuTCanz8LnmD.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Xbox CEO Asha Sharma kills Copilot for Gaming — overhauls leadership with CoreAI veterans ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Sharma took over as Xbox CEO in February after Phil Spencer retired following 38 years at Microsoft. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 17:51:36 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Xbox]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Luke James ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/C4FAi2KzwaGLUrBqzX5aBM.png ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Latest Apex Legends update smooths out stutter on Ryzen X3D CPUs — physics algos apparently struggled at high frame rates unlocked by V-Cache  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Apex Legends Season 29 update reduces stuttering by addressing physics calculations that struggled to keep up at high frame rates enabled by modern high-end CPUs. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[PC Gaming]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Kunal Khullar) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kunal Khullar ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NDK3ae3zDxAx2BJnMXxBJV.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Keychain-size ‘GameCube’ uses genuine Nintendo silicon — system also includes a dock, design shared to GitHub ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Video showcases the Nintendo Kawaii project, in which modders have shrunken a boxy GameCube down to a keychain. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 11:20:12 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Nintendo]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mark Tyson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/56vqMYLDaKRHPhHZgbADFR.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Sony increases prices for refurbished PS5 slims by $100 — PS5 Fortnite bundle is out of stock, marking the end of new $399 consoles ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Sony increased prices for refurbished PlayStation 5 Slim consoles, following its move last month to make brand-new models more expensive. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 14:56:28 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[PlayStation]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Jowi Morales) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jowi Morales ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gM7E2WSDg2wgCFoaDPz9yK.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Microsoft begins rolling out Xbox Mode to Windows 11 desktops and laptops — consolidated storefronts and console-style interface come to PC ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Xbox Mode replaces the standard Windows desktop with an Xbox-style interface designed for gamepad navigation. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:35:33 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 12 May 2026 13:53:46 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Luke James ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/C4FAi2KzwaGLUrBqzX5aBM.png ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Slimline Commodore 64C Ultimate Edition computers go up for pre-order — firm reintroduces the C64’s sleeker 1986-1994 styling across the range ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Commodore 64C Ultimate Edition reintroduces the C64’s sleeker 1986-1994 styling across the range using original molds and tooling. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 11:55:59 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retro Gaming]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mark Tyson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/56vqMYLDaKRHPhHZgbADFR.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum receive clamshell makeover — iconic 8-bit legends join the handheld gaming wars ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Retro Games Ltd and Blaze Entertainment put The C64 Handheld and The Spectrum Handheld up for preorder at $129.99. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 10:40:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retro Gaming]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Zhiye Liu ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HhmwL5w9ggUtLCPfqGjTi4.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Sony confirms PS4 and PS5 digital games don't require an online check-in every 30 days — new DRM policy only checks once for license to combat against refund scams ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The supposed new DRM policy surrounding digital PS4 and PS5 games has been finally debunked by Sony. You don't need to check-in online every 30 days for your games to still be playable, rather, only one check-in is required right after the game has been downloaded to convert a temporary license into a permanent one. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:28:37 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[PlayStation]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Hassam Nasir ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SxxNFHt95eGK37mKPhJpdZ.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Sony rolls out 30-day online DRM check-in for PlayStation digital games — players could temporarily lose access if they don't keep their consoles online ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ PS4 and PS5 consoles are now apparently subject to a new DRM policy requiring users to check-in online every 30 days to maintain access. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:47:03 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[PlayStation]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Hassam Nasir ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SxxNFHt95eGK37mKPhJpdZ.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Legendary ZSNES Nintendo emulator rewritten from scratch with GPU-acceleration, no vibe coding — new Super ZSNES has ‘far more accurate CPU and audio cores than the original’ ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ ZSNES is a legendary Super Nintendo emulator that has been reborn this week as Super ZSNES with 'super enhancements' powered by your GPU. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:43:49 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Nintendo]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mark Tyson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/56vqMYLDaKRHPhHZgbADFR.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Denuvo has been cracked in all single-player games it previously protected — 2K Games and Denuvo reportedly retaliate with mandatory 14-day online checks ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Denuvo has been bypassed in all single-player, non-VR games it previously protected with the widely-publicized hypervisor bypass. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:36:15 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Bruno Ferreira) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Bruno Ferreira ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZQiPPaXaAuQ4VrVEYnnR7G.png ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Commodore backs down over FPGA firmware lockdown — firm stops trying to block third-party firmware installs but will stand firm against bricked modded units ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Iconic home computer brand has reversed its no-third-party firmware decision but makes it clear that users will get 'no free support/replacement for bricked modded units.' ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:26:04 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mark Tyson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/56vqMYLDaKRHPhHZgbADFR.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Xbox outlines broad plan to revitalize brand with a back-to-basics approach that focuses on console — New Xbox strategy reprioritizes console, while bolstering cloud and services ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Microsoft Gaming has been rebranded to just Xbox and the new leadership at the company is looking to shift focus to what worked in the first place. The new open letter titled "We are Xbox" goes over four main points that the brand is putting at the center of this identity transformation. Surprisingly, it includes a reprioritization of console, too. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:27:34 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Xbox]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Hassam Nasir ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SxxNFHt95eGK37mKPhJpdZ.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 120 Steam users now own 20,000 games or more, three whales own over 40,000 games — one player's library is worth nearly $750,000 at today’s prices ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ It is easy to get sucked into Steam Sale fever and end up buying more games than you have the time or the inclination to play. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:19:15 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:32:21 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mark Tyson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/56vqMYLDaKRHPhHZgbADFR.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Microsoft announces surprise Xbox Game Pass price cuts, ends day one Call of Duty inclusion — Ultimate down to $22.99 while PC Game Pass  drops to $13.99 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Microsoft surprise-drops significant Xbox Game Pass price cuts ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:00:21 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Xbox]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Bruno Ferreira) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Bruno Ferreira ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZQiPPaXaAuQ4VrVEYnnR7G.png ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Apple’s Pippin console launched 30 years ago today — shunned by the public as too expensive and too slow, only 42,000 units were sold ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Apple’s Pippin was plucked from the tree 30 years ago today but would soon go past its sell-by date. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:01:41 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retro Gaming]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mark Tyson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/56vqMYLDaKRHPhHZgbADFR.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Polymega Remix can digitize retro games for Windows 11 PCs and handhelds,  USB peripheral accepts games CDs, cartridges — $199 units finally ship next month following years of production delays  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Playmaji has opened pre-orders for its $199 USB peripheral that lets owners digitize and play physical retro games on Windows 11 PCs, laptops, and PC gaming handhelds ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retro Gaming]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Luke James ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/C4FAi2KzwaGLUrBqzX5aBM.png ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Testing PC games using FEX on a high-end Android tablet can yield playable results  — but the early tech is still not ready for prime time ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ We take a brief look at FEX, the translation layer that allows PC games to run on ARM64 devices, such as Android Tablets. While the results are promising, it still has a long way to go. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:10:55 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Handheld Gaming]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ sayem.ahmed@futurenet.com (Sayem Ahmed) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sayem Ahmed ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xsPCakGobuUWmyECbrEM2T.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ SNK revives the mighty Neo Geo in modern form — new AES+ system plays classic games without emulation ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/retro-gaming/snk-revives-the-mighty-neo-geo-in-modern-form-new-aes-system-plays-classic-games-without-emulation</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Neo Geo AES+ is real, it's coming this November ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retro Gaming]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Zak Killian ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yonJziSpjzVFahKcUonJvi.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Steam shown running on Nintendo Switch thanks to latest Proton Beta — FEX 2604 translates x86 to ARM-friendly instructions on Linux ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Valve has released Proton 11.0-Beta1, with support for Arm devices. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:13:51 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Handheld Gaming]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mark Tyson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/56vqMYLDaKRHPhHZgbADFR.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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