A thing that always tickles me in a particular way is when a game takes a beloved mechanic from an iconic game that doesn't technically exist. By not existing I'm talking about something like wavedashing in Super Smash Bros. Melee. You can't play that game professionally without doing it, and yet it's just an exploit as opposed to something purposeful, but there are derivatives that directly bake it in. So, despite never playing its source (pun intended (you'll see what I mean in a second)) of inspiration, I'm quite intrigued by Clipmatrix, a momentum platformer set in surreal, industrial locales built around Source Engine bunny hopping found in the likes of Counter-Strike.
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Clipmatrix is a Counter-Strike-like, bunny hopping, platforming romp through surreal and industrial locales
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Mortal Shell 2 review: A monumental heavy metal sequel with the spirit of a '90s PC game
A few hours into your sojourn across Mortal Shell 2's harsh realm of Fainweald, you might stumble upon a tavern called The One Legged Wolf. In a monstrous land inhabited by pasty-faced brigands who refer to you as "brev" right before shanking you, this watering hole exudes novelty. Here, said thugs congregate to make merry and listen to the strums of the shirtless lute-player on stage. Even if you do as I did, and accidentally massacre the guy with a shot from your sidearm, nobody minds. The One Legged Wolf is a weird, memorable place where folk are free to do their own thing.
In many ways, The One Legged Wolf is emblematic of Mortal Shell 2, a sequel that stands out from the pack by melding the modern dark fantasy Soulslike with a willingness to ditch genre formula, a cheeky sense of humour, and the DNA of a PC-only game from yesteryear. The result is a goth cousin of more mainstream fare like Elden Ring, not to mention a phenomenal effort that outclasses its predecessor in a manner that we probably haven't seen since The Witcher III.
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Sony still hasn't chosen a PlayStation 6 release date, says CEO, as RAM crisis continues
We already know that console manufacturing is being heavily impacted by the on-going component shortage, driven by the proliferation of AI datacenters, the war in Iran, and accusations of price fixing. It turns out that these factors are putting so much pressure on console manufacturers that Sony hasn't even got a release date for the PlayStation 6 internally. Read more
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I'm not saying Bethesda are trolling me specifically, but Fallout 4 and Skyrim updates are imminent just as I've modded up the latter for the first time in ages
Right, just a couple more location overhauls and there we go. A fresh Skyrim load order created for my first modded toe-dip into Tamriel for quite a while, outside of grabbing the odd article image. Phew, now to relax and sink another 50 hou-wait. Fallout 4 and Skyrim updates are inbound, say Bethesda? Well, that would be my luck, wouldn't it?
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Battlefield 6's Top Gun collaboration is more involved than I expected, and it convinced me that Carrier Strike should be a permanent mode
Battlefield 6's fourth season has been a highlight. From introducing naval combat to the game to adding its largest map yet – there's a lot for older Battlefield fans to enjoy. That same cohort, I wager – counting myself among them – will naturally be very excited for Top Gun to cross over with Battlefield 6. Read more
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Royal Thai Immigration Raids Visa Agency in Bangkok, Seizes Alleged Fake Stamps and Alleged Fake Bank Documents Linked to Over 400 Clients Worth 16 Million Baht
Royal Thai Immigration Raids Visa Agency in Bangkok, Seizes Alleged Fake Stamps and Alleged Fake Bank Documents Linked to Over 400 Clients Worth 16 Million Baht
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-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-Bangkok – An embassy of a European country has coordinated with the Immigration Bureau after detecting suspicious documents in multiple visa applications, particularly bank statements that appeared forged or altered. On the 17th of August 2026 at 10:30 a.m., at Immigration Division 3 headquarters, Police Major General Songprod Sirisukha, Commander of Immigration Division 3, together […]
Royal Thai Immigration Raids Visa Agency in Bangkok, Seizes Alleged Fake Stamps and Alleged Fake Bank Documents Linked to Over 400 Clients Worth 16 Million Baht
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