Oxford University boffins created an AI tool to help discover “the needles in a cosmic haystack” — reducing its astronomer’s workloads dramatically

At Oxford University, one of the United Kingdom’s most esteemed academic institutions, researchers have been employing a novel instrument they developed themselves. This tool allows them to pinpoint “cosmic needles” amidst vast amounts of data, thereby lessening the burden on their team during research projects.

Surprise! Dying Light: The Beast releases early — here’s exactly when you can play at its new launch time and parkour across Techland’s latest zombie game

The reason for the high level of anticipation is due to Dying Light: The Beast, which is the third installment in Techland’s popular and well-loved Dying Light series. This game serves as a sequel to 2022’s Dying Light 2: Stay Human and follows directly on from the original 2015 title. Players will once again take on the role of Kyle Crane, the main character from the first game, 13 years later. His motivation is a thirst for revenge against the Baron, a scientist who subjected him to years of experimentation with the Harran Virus.

Hades 2 gets 1.0 update soon — bringing the full story of developer Supergiant’s first-ever sequel as it exits early access on PC

In addition to leaving early access on Windows PC, the sequel to Hades will simultaneously launch on both the standard Nintendo Switch and the anticipated Nintendo Switch 2. Those who own Nintendo’s latest console can enjoy the game running at an impressive 120 frames per second.

Cross-save functionality is available for Hades 2, allowing players to transfer their progress from PC versions on Steam or the Epic Games Store seamlessly onto a Nintendo console. The game can be purchased digitally for $30 on both PC and Nintendo platforms.

Unfortunately, Xbox and PlayStation gamers will have to wait a bit longer as Hades 2 is a timed exclusive for Nintendo consoles, just like its predecessor.

Get Borderlands 4, Cronos: The New Dawn, or just about any Xbox game for free with this Verizon Internet bundle — plus get a $250 Amazon gift card

As an analyst, I’d like to share that by opting for Verizon 5G Home Ultimate, you’ll receive a $250 Amazon gift card as a bonus. This might not be sufficient to claim an Xbox Series S entirely, but it definitely reduces the overall expense of a new gaming console significantly. Alternatively, you could choose to utilize this credit towards other purchases on Amazon.

“It’s kinda brutal, not gonna lie” — Borderlands 4 console players slam the RPG FPS for two huge missing features on Xbox and PS5, and I don’t blame them

The initial PC version of the game, released prematurely, encountered a generally “mixed” response on Steam, as players criticized numerous performance glitches that significantly impacted the gaming experience for many on this platform. In contrast, console gamers were optimistic about the full release on September 12, and it appears that the Xbox and PS5 versions run more smoothly overall.

Final Fantasy 7 Remake finally launches on Xbox Series X|S in January 2026 — and Square Enix confirms the whole trilogy is on the way

Not only is it confirmed that Square Enix’s Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade will be available on Xbox Series X|S and the rumored Nintendo Switch 2, but the entire remake trilogy will now be playable across multiple platforms. This suggests that players on Xbox and Nintendo can anticipate the release of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth in 2024, along with the unnamed third installment.

This move marks a departure from the original console exclusivity of Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 respectively, which were later made available on Windows PC.

Square Enix hasn’t announced a release date for the multiplatform versions of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth yet, but fans might be hoping for a Winter 2026 launch. Given that Square Enix may want to stagger these launches, this timeline could be possible.

Interestingly, Square Enix has also mentioned that the trilogy will be playable on Xbox and PC, among other platforms. This means Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and the upcoming third game should both support Xbox Play Anywhere, similar to Final Fantasy 7 Remake.

“The Patent Office made a huge mistake” — how Nintendo’s problematic ‘summoning patent’ passed without scrutiny

In the interview, Florian Mueller expresses his view that the patent should not have been issued because it was too broadly worded. “I believe it shouldn’t have been given. The patent office erred significantly.”

The original language of the patent is purposely ambiguous. “Storage medium, information processing system, information processing apparatus, and game processing method” could potentially encompass a wide range of technologies, including artificial intelligence systems, autonomous vehicle controllers, or even word processors.