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Star Citizen spinoff Squadron 42 has been delayed yet again, citing everyone going gaga for GTA 6, even if it isn't coming to PC yet
There is a big part of me that doesn't really believe any aspect of Star Citizen is real. It's never really a game I've given all that much of my attention to, the thing gives off pyramid scheme energy in a way I can't quite explain. Probably something to do with the numerous promises developer… read more
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Mortal Shell 2 gets its first major update, adding in extra beacons, useful new items, and making riposte damage scaling actually work
We're a little over one week on from the launch of Mortal Shell 2, a game that Jeremy liked quite a lot. But the work of a developer is never done these days, what with the advent of the internet and patches 'n' all. A balance patch arrived on launch day, but the Soulslike has… read more
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The Switch 2 Is About to Face Its Toughest Challenge Yet
It's been mostly smooth sailing for Nintendo in the Switch 2's first year, but the console is about to face a FromSoftware-sized test. Read Full Article read more
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SteamOS 3.9.0 Preview brings major updates to desktop mode, Linux kernel, WiFi and more
Hot on the heels of the SteamOS 3.8.26 Beta, Valve released SteamOS 3.9.0 Preview bringing some really massive changes to the system.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux. Read Full Article read more
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World of Warcraft private server Project Ascension confirms shutdown in "mutual agreement" with Blizzard
The Project Ascension team confirms its World of Warcraft realms will be shut down in early September, following an agreement with Blizzard. Read Full Article read more
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GE-Proton 11-6 released with updates for Wayland, PS5 Controllers and more upgrades
The community build of Valve's compatibility layer GE-Proton 11-6 is out now, bringing major new features and changes to running Windows games SteamOS / Linux.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux. Read Full Article read more
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Path of Exile 2's new 'bonus season' adds more than most ARPGs' major updates
Grinding Gear Games again proves it’s the best in the business at bulky updates, with Path of Exile 2 patch 0.5.5 adding a whole new league. Read Full Article read more
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Netflix's New 26-Minute GTA 6 Release Is Already the No. 1 Movie on Streaming
Rockstar knocked actual movies off the Netflix charts with its Grand Theft Auto 6 special presentation, a new cultural moment for streaming. Read Full Article read more
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Rockstar says GTA 6 runs at 30 FPS, while it's reportedly unsure about a 60 FPS performance mode
UPDATE 3.30PM BST: Performance perfectionist Digital Foundry has scrutinised the latest GTA 6 trailer (which can be downloaded for a closer, purer appraisal) and said that on this evidence it looks like GTA 6 is running at 1440p natively on PS5 and maintains "a relatively stable and well-paced 30 FPS output with only very occasional… read more
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"Hopefully a meteor will strike the earth soon": Game devs talk genAI witchhunts and the importance of honing your visual literacy
The era of generative AI has kindled an era of generative AI witchhunts. It's routine right now for videogame developers to fend off accusations of using the technology, even when they are full-throated in their disapproval of ChatGPT, Claude and their ilk. Recent examples include Sandustry, the 2D factory builder from Hooded Horse with strangely… read more
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New Elden Ring patch notes bring parry improvements and perfume buffs ahead of the Tarnished Pack DLC
Elden Ring patch notes 1.17 are here, and FromSoftware has brought quite a few balance changes to its open-world RPG epic ahead of new DLC. Read Full Article read more
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GTA 6's Netflix trailer premiere was so popular it temporarily crashed the streaming service
Those eager to see GTA 6's big Netflix reveal this evening were met with a "Something Went Wrong" message at the moment the video was meant to go live, with the rush to see Rockstar's latest open-world epic seemingly bringing the streaming service to its knees. Read more Read Full Article read more