What's going on, and what to make of it.
gaming
Steam is offering Payday 3 and Age of Wonders 4 free to play until Nov. 9. Payday 3 had a disastrous launch in 2023 but has improved with updates. Progress carries over if players buy the full game.
tech
Microsoft says the new Xbox PC app launches 60 percent faster and loads pages 50 percent faster. The update is rolling out to Xbox Insiders first, with wider release in coming months. It comes after Epic Games and Steam both recently improved their launcher speeds.
gaming
Nintendo's $519.99 themed console with gold Joy-Cons and Triforce dock sold out online at every major retailer. Best Buy held midnight openings. The Ocarina of Time remake launched the same week at $69.99.