A new project called OmniDrive enables some Blu-ray drives to rip older console games directly to a PC.
With custom firmware installed, certain compatible drives can now read discs from systems like the Nintendo GameCube, Wii, original Xbox, and Xbox 360
The project targets Blu-ray drives using MediaTek MT1959 chipsets. Once modified, the drives work with tools like Redumper and MPF to create full backups of physical game discs.
Supported systems currently include: >Nintendo GameCube
>Nintendo Wii
>original Xbox
>Xbox 360.
There is also limited support for newer systems such as the PlayStation 3, PS4, PS5, Wii U, and Xbox Series X, although those discs are still heavily encrypted.
Older consoles and disc drives are becoming harder to find and repair, while physical discs wear out over time. This offers collectors and preservation groups an easier way to archive games before the hardware disappears.
There are still important limitations. OmniDrive only works with a small number of compatible Blu-ray drives, and flashing unofficial firmware carries some risk.
TeamUIX has fully reverse-engineered the original 2001 Xbox dashboard and turned it into a real PC application called UIX Desktop.
It uses authentic Xbox code, so it is much more than just a visual theme or skin.
The project, also known as Theseus, recreates the complete dashboard with all the classic animations, menus, and feel from the old console.
>The app runs natively on Windows, Linux, and Mac.
>You can manually add your Steam games with their setup tools and launch them straight from the old Xbox-style interface.
>Xbox modders from TeamUIX have worked on this for around six years.
It started during the COVID period and is now in early access.
Lay of the Land is an upcoming sandbox adventure game developed solo by Tooley.
Set for release on Steam on April 8, it features fully physics-simulated worlds and procedural generation across varied biomes
Playstation 2 Recompilation.
This will basically allow PS2 games to run on the PC natively, and won't require emulation. It's not finished yet, but it's VERY cool
https://t.co/1IKX4KtHt7
The live-action 'SOLO LEVELING' series will reportedly begin filming April 2026
▪️ First season will have 7 episodes
▪️ The series will stream on Netflix
(via: @whatonnetflix)
A group of modders are bringing a fan made expansion DLC to Red Dead Redemption 2 to bring Nuevo Paraiso (aka Mexico) fully enhanced with army patrols, new missions, animals and remastered areas.
Source:
https://t.co/073fhR3gRR