Three museums designed by architect David Adjaye are set to open this fall, but his attendance remains uncertain amid allegations of misconduct from 2023. Princeton University will not invite him to its Oct. 31 opening, while West African officials are unsure about his presence at their Nov. 11 event. The Studio Museum in Harlem declined to confirm any invitation for its Nov. 15 reopening.
The Studio Museum stated that Adjaye stopped working on the project in July 2023, and other architects from his firm completed the $300 million building. The British Ghanaian architect, who has previously earned praise for his designs, is now being distanced by institutions from his personal involvement, while they continue to work with his firm...
Bungie opened registration for a closed technical test of Marathon scheduled for Oct. 22 through 27. The studio confirmed the extraction shooter remains in development, despite months of silence following a June delay announcement. Players must sign nondisclosure agreements to participate in the invite-only test.
The developer stated it has conducted closed tests since June, but this marks the first expansion to additional players. The test features three maps, proximity voice communication, solo matchmaking queues, and revised combat mechanics. Bungie plans to discuss the game's future after the test concludes, but the shooter still targets a March 2026 release window.
Apple released the second beta versions of iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, and macOS Tahoe 26.1 to developers on Tuesday. Registered developers can download the software through their device settings after linking their Apple ID to the Developer Account through the Apple Developer Center.
The updates focus on performance improvements and bug fixes following the recent launch of major operating system releases. Developers must navigate to General, Software Update, and Beta Updates in the Settings application to install the new builds on iPhones and iPads. Mac users can access the beta through System Settings.
The company may release the final iOS 26.1 update to the public on Oct. 27, according to industry speculation. The beta program enables...
Pearl Abyss will release Crimson Desert on March 19, 2026, for personal computers, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S. The company announced the date at a PlayStation State of Play event after delaying the open-world action game twice since 2021.
IGN published an 11-minute gameplay video showing a quest featuring a boss battle. Players have waited six years since the initial announcement, and the game will reach seven years in development by launch. Pearl Abyss discussed the title with media outlets in 2019 when Google Stadia emerged as a potential platform.
The studio presented gameplay demonstrations at annual events such as Gamescom, but did not confirm a release window until the recent PlayStation showcase.
Gaijin Entertainment confirmed its Dagor Engine could technically support path tracing global illumination on Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro. Lead Programmer László Perneky said performance remains the primary concern, and the studio plans to release ray tracing support for consoles before evaluating whether hardware resources allow for the advanced lighting technology.
No game has implemented path tracing on the PS5 Pro since its launch. War Thunder represents the console's best opportunity because it uses path-traced global illumination rather than complete path tracing, but full support likely requires waiting for the PlayStation 6.
Chief Executive Anton Yudintsev stated that Gaijin wants to bring War Thunder and Enlisted to the Nintendo...
Ubisoft will release a free expansion for Assassin's Creed Mirage on Nov. 18. The Valley of Memory downloadable content adds the AlUla region, a historical trade center on the Incense Road from the Abbasid Empire's Golden Age. Developers collaborated with archeologists and historians to recreate the ninth-century setting accurately.
The expansion features a story centered on protagonist Basim's search for his father. Additional content includes new contracts, side quests, and mission replay functionality. Players will encounter a new faction of robbers and access upgraded tools, enhanced parkour abilities, and manual jumping mechanics. The northern AlUla region emphasizes rocky terrain exploration rather than urban environments.
The...
Acer Chairman and CEO Jason Chen expressed concern about how the Nvidia-Intel partnership affects personal computer manufacturers. Chen said industry observers overlook a critical issue by focusing on impacts to TSMC when the partnership creates operational challenges for brands like Acer, MSI, and Gigabyte.
The collaboration between Nvidia and Intel aims to develop a custom x86 system on a chip that combines Intel architecture with Nvidia RTX graphics chiplets. Chen noted that personal computer vendors already manage multiple generations of x86 processors from existing suppliers. Adding a third architecture vendor would complicate inventory management, product portfolio development, and operational costs for manufacturers.
The Acer...
Battlefield 6 retail copies for PlayStation 5 contain the complete game on the physical disc, eliminating the need for additional downloads at launch. Users on the series' subreddit confirmed they received early copies and can access both campaign and multiplayer modes without extra installations. The multiplayer servers are active, allowing players with advance copies to experience the full game ahead of the official release on Thursday.
The decision to include all content on physical media marks a departure from common industry practices that require substantial day-one patches. Ampere Analysis estimates the game has accumulated 1.7 million pre-orders and projects first-week sales of 5 million units. The title features optimized...
Funcom closed The Outsiders studio as part of recent workforce reductions. David Goldfarb, the studio's creative director and founder, announced the shutdown on social media on Tuesday, stating all employees at The Outsiders and Funcom Stockholm were affected by the layoffs.
The Sweden-based studio employed at least 30 developers, according to its website. Funcom acquired The Outsiders in 2021 while the teams collaborated on Metal: Hellsinger, a rhythm-based first-person shooter that became a significant achievement for the independent studio.
Goldfarb expressed hope for continuing operations in a new form, but requested assistance with business opportunities and employee placement. The studio had survived a previous cancellation of...
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