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fromThe Verge
1 hour ago

Nintendo says it has more Switch 2 games in store for 2026

Increase the Nintendo Switch 2 installed base over the medium to long term by promoting new titles to drive software sales and annual playing users.
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fromKotaku
22 hours ago

Nintendo Brings Back Mario Kart Switch 2 Deal Before Price Hike

Switch 2 price rises to $500 on September 1, while a May 12 bundle offers the console plus one game for $500 before the increase.
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fromEngadget
22 hours ago

Nintendo just announced a $500 Switch 2 bundle that includes a first-party game - Engadget

A limited-time Switch 2 bundle launches early June at $500, but September price increases could raise the console and bundled game total to about $570.
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fromWGB
5 days ago

Nintendo Raises Price of Switch 2

Nintendo raised Switch 2 prices across multiple regions and increased Nintendo Switch Online costs, with additional regional price revisions planned.
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fromFast Company
4 days ago

Nintendo Switch 2 price hikes are coming and you can thank the AI data center building boom

Nintendo will raise Switch 2 prices in multiple regions due to market condition changes, especially global RAM shortages, effective September 1 in the U.S.
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fromThe Verge
1 hour ago

Nintendo says it has more Switch 2 games in store for 2026

Increase the Nintendo Switch 2 installed base over the medium to long term by promoting new titles to drive software sales and annual playing users.
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fromKotaku
22 hours ago

Nintendo Brings Back Mario Kart Switch 2 Deal Before Price Hike

Switch 2 price rises to $500 on September 1, while a May 12 bundle offers the console plus one game for $500 before the increase.
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fromEngadget
22 hours ago

Nintendo just announced a $500 Switch 2 bundle that includes a first-party game - Engadget

A limited-time Switch 2 bundle launches early June at $500, but September price increases could raise the console and bundled game total to about $570.
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fromWGB
5 days ago

Nintendo Raises Price of Switch 2

Nintendo raised Switch 2 prices across multiple regions and increased Nintendo Switch Online costs, with additional regional price revisions planned.
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fromFast Company
4 days ago

Nintendo Switch 2 price hikes are coming and you can thank the AI data center building boom

Nintendo will raise Switch 2 prices in multiple regions due to market condition changes, especially global RAM shortages, effective September 1 in the U.S.
#xbox-game-pass
fromGameSpot
1 week ago
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It's Going To Be Impossible To Decide Which Game Pass Day-One Releases To Play This Month

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fromThe Verge
3 hours ago

Microsoft's Xbox PC app hints at China expansion for Game Pass

Project Saluki targets China market expansion for Game Pass, Rewards, and subscription tiers, potentially enabling a tailored catalog under regulatory constraints.
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fromWGB
1 day ago

Discord Nitro Now Comes With Game Pass "Starter Edition"

Discord Nitro will include an Xbox Game Pass starter edition with 50+ titles, but streaming is limited and console online multiplayer is excluded.
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fromGameSpot
1 week ago

It's Going To Be Impossible To Decide Which Game Pass Day-One Releases To Play This Month

Microsoft announced new games for Xbox Game Pass in May 2026, featuring diverse titles like Subnautica 2 and Outbound.
#nintendo
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fromGameSpot
16 minutes ago

Man Apprehended For Alleged Bomb Threats Toward Nintendo: "I'm Going To Blow You All Up"

Nintendo received bomb threats in March, leading to a May arrest for obstruction of business, alongside prior event cancellations due to threats.
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fromKotaku
4 days ago

Zelda 2 Deserves Better

Nintendo coverage will focus on overlooked aspects while avoiding speculative rumor cycles.
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fromThe Verge
5 days ago

The future of game consoles is looking bleak

Nintendo raised the Switch 2 price by $50, reflecting broader console cost pressures from tariffs and global memory shortages.
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fromGameSpot
4 days ago

Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Is Selling Like Hotcakes

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream sold over 3.8 million units in two weeks, signaling strong momentum despite Switch 2 expectations.
#nintendo-switch
#steam-controller
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fromGameSpot
3 hours ago

The Steam Controller Features A Very Familar-Sounding Easter Egg

Dropping the Steam Controller in Big Picture mode can trigger a randomized Wilhelm Scream sound effect from its speakers.
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fromGameSpot
5 days ago

Miss Out On The Steam Controller? More Are Coming May 8

Steam Controller preorder returns May 8 with eligibility checks, one-per-user limits, and a 72-hour purchase window after order email.
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fromGameSpot
3 hours ago

The Steam Controller Features A Very Familar-Sounding Easter Egg

Dropping the Steam Controller in Big Picture mode can trigger a randomized Wilhelm Scream sound effect from its speakers.
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fromGameSpot
5 days ago

Miss Out On The Steam Controller? More Are Coming May 8

Steam Controller preorder returns May 8 with eligibility checks, one-per-user limits, and a 72-hour purchase window after order email.
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fromGameSpot
21 hours ago

Phasmophobia's Alan Wake Event Was Written By Sam Lake And Is A "Match Made In Heaven"

Phasmophobia launches a three-week Alan Wake crossover with reimagined maps, new items, unlockable skins, and an Alan Wake–written story narrated by Alan Wake’s voice actor.
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fromKotaku
18 hours ago

Steam's New Cozy Van Life Sim Gets Engulfed In Review Drama

Outbound’s Early Access launch drew mixed feedback, and refund requests to remove negative Steam reviews triggered further backlash.
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fromEngadget
18 hours ago

NBA The Run hits the streets on June 9 - Engadget

NBA The Run is an arcade-style 3v3 basketball game launching June 9 with tournament progression, multiple modes, and real NBA players.
fromwww.theguardian.com
21 hours ago

GameStop hits the limits of credibility with $55.5bn eBay bid | Nils Pratley

GameStop is the meme stock company that became famous a few years ago when amateur traders on a Reddit forum piled in furiously in an attempt to burn the short-sellers who were betting on the struggling retailer's demise. Surprisingly, the Redditers succeeded beyond their wildest dreams. The squeeze drove up GameStop's share price hundredfold, inflicting hell on serious hedge funds and making the company's chief executive, Ryan Cohen, an anti-establishment hero. Even more surprisingly, GameStop is still around and showing better trading numbers.
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#battlefield-6
fromGameSpot
21 hours ago
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How To Unlock All New Weapons In Battlefield 6 Season 3

Warlords: Supremacy adds new guns, attachments, a battle pass, and a map to Battlefield 6, with unlocks available via challenges and free tiers.
fromGameSpot
4 days ago
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Battlefield 6 Season 3 Patch Notes Detail Improvements For Vehicles, Netcode, Gadgets, And More

Season 3 adds new weapons, a reworked Golmud Railway map, Ranked battle royale, and broad vehicle, gadget, and netcode improvements.
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fromGameSpot
21 hours ago

How To Unlock All New Weapons In Battlefield 6 Season 3

Warlords: Supremacy adds new guns, attachments, a battle pass, and a map to Battlefield 6, with unlocks available via challenges and free tiers.
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fromGameSpot
4 days ago

Battlefield 6 Season 3 Patch Notes Detail Improvements For Vehicles, Netcode, Gadgets, And More

Season 3 adds new weapons, a reworked Golmud Railway map, Ranked battle royale, and broad vehicle, gadget, and netcode improvements.
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fromGameSpot
17 hours ago

Saros May Struggle To Recoup Its Budget, Despite Great Reviews - Analyst

Saros sales are slower than Returnal, risking failure to recoup a $76 million budget despite strong player engagement and PS5 exclusivity benefits.
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fromKotaku
1 day ago

17 Really Cool Indie Games From 2026 That We Think You'll Love

Weekly indie picks help cut through overwhelming game choice by recommending small-team releases that deserve attention.
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fromFast Company
1 day ago

These head-spinning Wordle statistics show why the New York Times is turning the game into an NBC TV show

A Wordle-based game show will air on NBC through a joint venture with The New York Times, reflecting Games’ massive daily user engagement.
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fromKotaku
1 day ago

New Ghost In The Shell Anime Gets Its Biggest Reveal Yet

New Ghost in the Shell anime streams on Amazon starting July 7, with creators named and episode count unconfirmed.
Gears of War: E-Day release timing is being speculated based on a WWE-related sponsorship tied to September events.
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fromGameSpot
1 day ago

The Dark Pictures Anthology Has Never Been More Adrift | Directive 8020 Review

Directive 8020 shifts from cinematic fixed-camera horror to over-the-shoulder action, but the change worsens the experience despite strong genre inspirations.
#discord-nitro
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fromEngadget
2 days ago

Discord's Nitro subscription now includes a slightly nerfed Xbox Game Pass - Engadget

Discord Nitro adds Xbox Game Pass starter edition perks, including 50+ games and 10 monthly cloud gaming hours, without raising Nitro price.
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fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Discord adds a free Xbox Game Pass 'starter edition' for Nitro subscribers

Nitro Rewards bundles third-party perks into Discord Nitro, adding a free Xbox Game Pass starter edition plus discounts and monthly Orbs for subscribers.
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fromEngadget
2 days ago

Discord's Nitro subscription now includes a slightly nerfed Xbox Game Pass - Engadget

Discord Nitro adds Xbox Game Pass starter edition perks, including 50+ games and 10 monthly cloud gaming hours, without raising Nitro price.
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fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Discord adds a free Xbox Game Pass 'starter edition' for Nitro subscribers

Nitro Rewards bundles third-party perks into Discord Nitro, adding a free Xbox Game Pass starter edition plus discounts and monthly Orbs for subscribers.
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fromGameSpot
1 day ago

My Nintendo Store Does The Social Network Meme With Name Change

Nintendo Store replaces My Nintendo Store on May 27, while digital purchases, accessories, and Platinum Points rewards remain unchanged.
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fromInverse
2 days ago

A 25-Year-Old Sports Movie Will Rock 'Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' Fans

A Knight's Tale parallels Dunk and Egg through a squire-turned-jousting impostor, sparking notable comparisons and controversy.
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fromInverse
1 day ago

'Mortal Kombat 2' Ending Explained: How It Sets Up Even Bigger Stakes For 'Mortal Kombat 3'

Mortal Kombat 2 draws from original canon while borrowing reboot-era elements, suggesting future films will blend timelines, characters, and new plot devices.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Mogging, gen Z and why streaming platform Twitch has changed its rules

Omoggle uses facial recognition to score strangers’ features in mogging contests, and Twitch changed rules to allow participation in such trends.
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fromKotaku
2 days ago

PlayStation Emulator Devs Beg People To Stop Spamming AI Code

RPCS3 requested contributors stop submitting AI-generated code without disclosure and warned of bans, citing unusable pull requests clogging its GitHub workflow.
#action-adventure
fromwww.engadget.com
4 days ago
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Chainsaw carnage, lots of music-based titles and other new indie games worth checking out

Motorslice features stylish parkour, drone and boss concepts, but imprecise controls, repetitive traversal, and objectifying presentation reduce enjoyment.
fromGadgets 360
6 days ago
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RGG Studio's Stranger Than Heaven Gets In-Depth Look and a Release Window

Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio announced Stranger Than Heaven, an action-adventure spanning 50 years across five Japanese cities, launching winter 2024 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X.
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fromwww.engadget.com
4 days ago

Chainsaw carnage, lots of music-based titles and other new indie games worth checking out

Motorslice features stylish parkour, drone and boss concepts, but imprecise controls, repetitive traversal, and objectifying presentation reduce enjoyment.
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fromGadgets 360
6 days ago

RGG Studio's Stranger Than Heaven Gets In-Depth Look and a Release Window

Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio announced Stranger Than Heaven, an action-adventure spanning 50 years across five Japanese cities, launching winter 2024 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X.
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fromThe Verge
4 days ago

The game that makes me actually want to exercise

Installer No. 127 curates consumer tech and entertainment recommendations, including theater outings, new speakers, workout apps, and creative books.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
4 days ago

Down the pipes with Super Mario: An interactive journey

Mario is a universally loved, multi-talented character who has become a global video game icon through decades of games and achievements.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Nurse, the joypad!': the eight greatest medical video games

Hospital games span decades of interactive surgery, combining diagnosis, procedure, and visceral medical themes across multiple platforms.
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fromVulture
5 days ago

Say 'Sul Sul!' to the Sims 4 and Bridgerton Collab

The Sims 4 will add Bridgerton-themed build and fashion kits, plus a limited-time event, letting players create authentic Bridgerton-style characters and spaces.
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fromArs Technica
5 days ago

Everyone's a loser in Strait of Hormuz game that simulates global crisis

Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz requires costly trade-offs, and even best-case throughput remains far below pre-war levels with real daily impacts.
fromEngadget
5 days ago

Cozy city builder Town to City leaves early access on May 26 - Engadget

Town to City is a meditative, low-risk city builder that allows you to customize a 19th century Mediterranean landscape and grow its population, slowly unlocking new houses, businesses, social hubs, animals, jobs, crops and architectural pieces along the way. Even in the campaign, Town to City is incredibly forgiving and there's really no fail state. You're able to carve out streets and place buildings wherever you'd like, with no grid, and there are also challenges that can unlock more features and larger city sizes.
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fromGameSpot
5 days ago

Sony Removes Deals Tab From PlayStation Store

Sony has removed the PlayStation Store deals tab, and a scheduled sale shows no sign of starting.
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fromGameSpot
5 days ago

All The Free Xbox Games You Can Play This Weekend

Xbox Free Play Days returns this weekend, letting Game Pass members play selected games for $0 and keep progress and Gamerscore after purchase.
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fromKotaku
5 days ago

Slay The Spire 2's Latest Update Removes Controversial Doormaker Boss

Doormaker was removed from Slay the Spire 2 in patch 0.105.0 and replaced by Aeonglass with a Wither status mechanic.
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fromKotaku
4 days ago

Neverness To Everness Accused Of Replacing AI Art With Different AI Art

A game patch replaced some flagged AI-generated assets, but at least one notorious billboard appears to have been swapped for another AI-generated image.
fromGameSpot
5 days ago

Amazon Prime Members Can Get These 17 Games For Free In May

Amazon Prime members can claim these 11 PC games and six more via the cloud for a total of 17 freebies in May. This month, the selection includes a classic gangland drama that has been overhauled for modern systems, some escape room fun, and one of the best Alien games of all time.
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fromVG247
5 days ago

Genshin Impact Luna 7 brings us the first playable Hexenzirkel as things take a turn in Sumeru

Luna 7 brings a Sumeru Archon Quest, new playable characters including Nicole, a new weekly boss, and improved story catch-up features on May 20.
#arcade-games
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fromFuncheap
5 days ago

SF's Free Arcade Game Night at The Detour (First Tuesdays)

First Tuesdays at The Detour in San Francisco offer free unlimited arcade and pinball play with any bar purchase, plus craft beer, cocktails, and late-night food.
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fromFuncheap
5 days ago

SF's Free Arcade Game Night at The Detour (First Tuesdays)

First Tuesdays at The Detour in San Francisco offer free unlimited arcade and pinball play with any bar food or drink purchase.
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fromFuncheap
5 days ago

SF's Free Arcade Game Night at The Detour (First Tuesdays)

First Tuesdays at The Detour in San Francisco offer free unlimited arcade and pinball play with any bar purchase, plus craft beer, cocktails, and late-night food.
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fromFuncheap
5 days ago

SF's Free Arcade Game Night at The Detour (First Tuesdays)

First Tuesdays at The Detour in San Francisco offer free unlimited arcade and pinball play with any bar food or drink purchase.
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fromArs Technica
5 days ago

The Nintendo Switch 2 is getting more expensive later this year

Game console price drops after launch are fading due to inflation, slower technology scaling, tariffs, and higher energy costs.
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fromKotaku
5 days ago

New Mod Lets You Play Morrowind Inside Fallout 4

A mod streams Morrowind through Fallout 4’s Pip-Boy using OpenMW and F4SE, enabling keyboard-and-mouse play on PC.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Pink hair and red herrings: viral quiz invites you to guess politicians' stripes from their photos

Guessing party affiliation from candidate appearance is unreliable, with stereotypes often misleading and correct identification rates varying widely by party and individual.
#star-fox
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fromGameSpot
6 days ago

Star Fox For Nintendo Switch 2 Announced

Nintendo confirmed a new Star Fox game for Switch 2, launching on June 25, featuring updated visuals and classic gameplay elements.
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fromGameSpot
6 days ago

Star Fox For Nintendo Switch 2 Announced

Nintendo confirmed a new Star Fox game for Switch 2, launching on June 25, featuring updated visuals and classic gameplay elements.
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fromKotaku
4 days ago

EVE Online Studio Renamed To Avoid Chinese Communist Party Confusion

Fenris Creations changed its name from CCP to avoid growing confusion with the Chinese Communist Party as it restructured and became independent.
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fromFast Company
1 week ago

PlayStation users could get paid from a $7.85 million settlement. Here's who qualifies

A preliminary settlement in a class-action lawsuit against Sony PlayStation could provide $7.85 million to affected users after antitrust claims.
fromGameSpot
6 days ago

All Active Neverness To Everness Codes May 2026 For Free Beetle Coins And More

Set in a near-future fictional Japanese city filled with skyscrapers, fast cars, and neon signs lighting up the night sky, you'll fight against anomalies by using your character's Esper powers, neutralizing them before they cause too much havoc.
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fromKotaku
1 week ago

All Of The Best Cosplay From Lvl Up Expo 2026

2026's Lvl Up Expo showcased extraordinary cosplay, featuring imaginative costumes from popular games and shows, highlighting creativity and craftsmanship.
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fromGameSpot
6 days ago

Fortnite Is Adding These Iconic TV Show Moms

Lois Griffin, Peggy Hill, and Linda Belcher are coming to Fortnite on May 8, just before Mother's Day.
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fromTheregister
1 week ago

Classic ASCII game NetHack debuts version 5.0

Version 5.0 of NetHack introduces new features, accessibility improvements, and five new monsters, enhancing the classic roguelike experience.
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fromFortune
1 week ago

Sequoia-backed Astrocade raises $56 million to let everyone build games | Fortune

Apex Predator is an AI-driven online dinosaur game that allows players to evolve from a small compsognathus to an apex predator.
#saros
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fromKotaku
1 week ago

Saros Fans Can't Decide If The Game Is Hard Enough

Saros offers easier gameplay options to attract a broader audience while maintaining its challenging core mechanics.
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fromKotaku
1 week ago

Saros Guide: Best Modifiers To Make Runs Easier

Saros offers difficulty adjustments that require careful balancing of buffs and debuffs to enhance gameplay experience.
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fromGameSpot
1 week ago

Horizon Hunters Gathering's Next Test Starts Soon, Here's How To Sign Up

The second closed playtest for Horizon Hunters Gathering runs May 22-25, featuring new characters and content for players to experience.
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fromKotaku
1 week ago

Let's Remember What Video Game Websites Looked Like In The 90s

Late-'90s and early-'00s websites showcased simplicity and personality, contrasting with today's corporate web designs.
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fromEngadget
1 week ago

Game Pass additions for May include Subnautica 2 and Forza Horizon 6 - Engadget

Microsoft reversed a price hike for Game Pass Ultimate and is adding major titles like Forza Horizon 6 to attract subscribers.
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fromKotaku
1 week ago

I Can Never Go Back To Titanium Court

Titanium Court evokes deep emotional responses, leading players to recommend it while choosing not to replay it due to its impactful narrative.
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Zombies, Run! is officially back from the dead

In 2012, Zombies, Run! was one of the first fitness apps to find a dedicated community, combining a couch-to-5K plan with immersive audio storytelling set in a zombie apocalypse.
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fromSecurityWeek
1 week ago

Hacker Conversations: Joey Melo on Hacking AI

Joey Melo's hacking approach focuses on controlling experiences without altering rules, stemming from his childhood interest in modifying game configurations.
#star-wars
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fromGameSpot
1 week ago

All The Best Star Wars Gaming Deals Available This Week

Star Wars video game deals continue beyond May 4th, with significant discounts available across multiple platforms.
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fromGameSpot
1 week ago

All The Best Star Wars Gaming Deals Available This Week

Star Wars video game deals continue beyond May 4th, with significant discounts available across multiple platforms.
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fromKotaku
1 week ago

Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Review: Not Enough Content Or Conflict

Living the Dream enhances the Tomodachi Life experience with an open world and charming Miis, offering a more engaging gameplay after a long wait.
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fromComputerworld
1 week ago

Ask Jeeves bites the dust

Ask Jeeves, launched in 1997, has shut down due to declining users and inability to compete with AI tools.
fromUFC
1 week ago

Coach Conversation | UFC 328: Khamzat Chimaev vs Sean Strickland

At the end of the day, fighting is not easy, but it's simple. There is no better way to sum up the dynamics of a fight because stripped down, there are always only a handful of ways things are going to go, but how we arrive at those outcomes is a complicated, layered, nuanced adventure.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The rise of cosy gaming: is this the closest many young people will get to home ownership?

Cosy gaming offers low-stakes, relaxing experiences, allowing players to engage in virtual home-owning and world-building amidst real-life challenges.
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fromEngadget
1 week ago

Mini Motorways is letting players vote for its next city map - Engadget

Players can vote for the next map in Mini Motorways, with options including Vienna, Auckland, Singapore, and Lima.
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fromKotaku
1 week ago

Indie Says Valve Is Blocking Its Game For Infringing On Its Own IP

Valve has blocked the demo release of Wired Tokyo 2007 due to alleged intellectual property violations by its own developer, Daikichi.
fromWIRED
1 week ago

What to Know About Sony's $7.85 Million PlayStation Settlement

The lawsuit accuses Sony of allegedly limiting third-party retailers from selling PlayStation titles via 'game-specific vouchers,' forcing customers to make digital purchases solely on Sony's PlayStation Network.
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fromThedrum
1 week ago

Top Turkish Title Zula by InGame Group and In-Game Advertising Platform Anzu.io Partner to Bring Dynamic, Personalized Ads Directly Into the Game

Zula partners with Anzu.io to integrate in-game advertising, enhancing brand visibility within Turkey's gaming market.
fromEngadget
1 week ago

How to watch Xbox's Stranger Than Heaven showcase - Engadget

Stranger Than Heaven will cover five cities across five eras: 1915, 1929, 1943, 1951, and 1965, with the '60s period set in Kamurocho.
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fromWGB
1 week ago

Two More Fighters For Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Announced, Along With A Mysterious Threat

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls launches on August 6, featuring Hulk and Black Panther with unique abilities and a new stage in Wakanda.
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fromKotaku
1 week ago

"This Is Fine" Dog Fights For Therapy In Official Metroidvania

Question Hound's journey in 'This Is Fine: Maximum Cope' addresses mental anxieties through gameplay and exploration of personal fears.
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