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Another Spiderweb RPG that looks like it was made in 1993 drops on Kickstarter and immediately crushes its goal

• Spiderweb’s Geneforge 3 remake was funded within a day
• Fast funding reflects a small but loyal fanbase
• Extra stretch goals add new faction and hidden storyline

Spiderweb Software’s latest role-playing game, Geneforge 3: Detonation, has launched on Kickstarter and passed its funding target within 24 hours. The article says this matters less as a surprise hit than as another sign of the studio’s unusually loyal niche audience and its track record of delivering old-school…

Sheffield-made artillery barrels delivered to Ukraine forces

• Sheffield-made artillery barrels have now reached Ukrainian forces
• The delivery turns an earlier contract into active military support
• It highlights the UK’s role in sustaining Ukraine’s artillery capability

Official LCD Steam Deck batteries may soon disappear from sale

• Valve may be discontinuing official LCD Steam Deck battery replacements.
• Aftermarket batteries could become the only repair option.
• Raises concerns over long-term support for the original Steam Deck.

Valve is beginning to phase out official replacement batteries for the original LCD Steam Deck, meaning owners of ageing units may soon have to rely on third-party aftermarket parts to fix worn-out batteries. This matters because the LCD model, Valve's first handheld PC, has been on the market…

Nolan’s The Odyssey awes visually but keeps emotion distant

• Nolan's "The Odyssey" reviewed as visually stunning but emotionally distant
• First major straight Homer adaptation in over 70 years
• Matt Damon praised as a weary, compelling Odysseus

Variety's review of Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" concludes that the film is a visually spectacular but emotionally guarded take on Homer's epic, marking the first major straight adaptation of the poem in more than 70 years. Critic Guy Lodge frames this as significant because few filmmakers have dared…

Where to find Palworld Pure Quartz and Hexolite Quartz

• Guide explains where to get key Palworld quartz resources
• Pure Quartz and Hexolite Quartz are important crafting materials
• Main focus is efficient farming and location advice

This article is a gameplay guide explaining where players can find Pure Quartz and Hexolite Quartz in Palworld. It matters because both materials are treated as useful late-game resources, so knowing their locations helps players gather them more efficiently and progress with advanced crafting and technology. The piece…

MS NOW takes live event to conservative Texas audience

• MS NOW to hold live event in Arlington, Texas on 26 September.
• Anchors including Maddow, O'Donnell and Sharpton will take part.
• Event ties into midterms and Texas's close Senate race.

MS NOW, the Versant Media-backed cable news network, will host a live event called "MS NOW Live: Together in Texas" on 26 September in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas and Fort Worth. The event marks a notable outreach effort by the network into conservative territory ahead of the US…

It’s Always Sunny returns on 17 August for season 18

• Season 18 of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" premieres 17 August.
• New season has 10 episodes, up from eight previously.
• Show remains TV's longest-running live-action comedy series.

"It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" will return for its 18th season on 17 August, airing across FX, FXX and Hulu in the US, with international streaming on Disney+. The renewal cements the show's status as the longest-running live-action comedy series in television history, a record it has held…