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Company of Heroes 3 developer admits “it was a lot” to make the 3.0 overhaul patch alongside regular updates, singleplayer DLC, and a whole spinoff game

  • Company of Heroes 3 has received a broad 3.0 overhaul.
  • Work began two years ago alongside patches, DLC and a spinoff.
  • Updates include new environments, campaign changes and improved AI.

Relic has released a major 3.0 overhaul for Company of Heroes 3, addressing player feedback on visuals, audio and gameplay. The update marks the series’ 20th anniversary and reflects Relic’s effort to keep supporting the strategy game years after launch. Planning began two years ago, while the team…

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Super Smash Bros lead Masahiro Sakurai says “there’s no way” he can talk about what he’s working on

  • Sakurai would not say what he is working on.
  • Fans are speculating about Super Smash Bros. and Kid Icarus.
  • His next project has not been confirmed.

Masahiro Sakurai, the creator of Super Smash Bros., declined to reveal what he is currently working on, saying there was “no way” he could discuss it. His deliberately brief answer has prompted fan speculation, but it does not confirm that a new game is in development or identify…

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Valve adds opt-in frame-rate data to Steam Deck game pages

  • Valve is showing opt-in Deck frame-rate data on many game pages.
  • The figures add context to Verified and Unsupported ratings.
  • Valve has not announced a general PC performance estimator.

Valve has started publishing anonymised frame-rate data from players who opt in, on many Steam Store pages for Steam Deck and Steam Deck OLED. The averages and histograms give buyers a clearer idea of real-world performance, adding detail to Verified and Unsupported labels that do not always match…

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GTA 6 Fans Are Divided Over Confirmation of 30fps

  • GTA 6 is targeting 30fps on all consoles.
  • PS5 Pro owners had hoped for a faster mode.
  • Fans disagree over visual detail versus smoother performance.

Rockstar Games has confirmed that GTA 6 will target 30 frames per second on all consoles, including PS5 Pro, prompting mixed reactions from fans. The decision matters because some players expected a higher frame-rate option, especially on the more powerful PS5 Pro, and many games offer performance modes…

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Final Fantasy 14 patches “certain words” out of Keyboard Brawler, making it a bit less impossible

  • Patch 7.58 removes unintended words from Keyboard Brawler.
  • It also fixes inactivity removals and words failing to refresh.
  • The limited-time minigame is expected to leave in January.

Square Enix’s Patch 7.58 removes unintended words from Final Fantasy 14’s Keyboard Brawler minigame, making the limited-time Gold Saucer activity less difficult. The change addresses a frustration for players who encountered words with characters that may be awkward to type on their regional keyboards. The patch also fixes…

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Call of Duty chat prompts airport evacuation after bomb remarks

  • Gaming chat prompted a bomb scare at Ontario airport.
  • A plane and part of Terminal 2 were evacuated.
  • No explosives were found, and the flight later departed.

A passenger’s Call of Duty conversation prompted a bomb scare and the evacuation of a Frontier Airlines plane at California’s Ontario International Airport. The incident shows how overheard gaming chat in a heavily secured public place can be mistaken for a real threat. A passenger reported hearing the…

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GTA 6 preload starts today, but there might be a better way to clear your SSD

  • GTA 6’s preload is reported to take up 212GB.
  • External drives can keep PS4 games off a PS5’s main storage.
  • A 2TB external drive could save about $200 versus an SSD upgrade.

GTA 6’s preload has begun, with a reported file size of 212GB, putting pressure on PS5 and Xbox Series X owners to free up storage before the game becomes playable on 19 November. The article argues that buying a costly internal SSD may be unnecessary for players who…

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PlayStation announces end of PC streaming in December

  • PlayStation Plus PC streaming ends on 10 December.
  • Fewer than 0.4% of eligible Premium members used the app.
  • PS5 and PS4 memberships and benefits are unaffected.

PlayStation will retire its PlayStation Plus app for PC on 10 December, ending the ability to stream PlayStation games to computers through the service. The company says the decision reflects low use and allows it to focus on experiences valued by more members. Less than 0.4% of eligible…

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How to beat Blizzard Blademaster in Phantom Blade Zero

  • Blizzard Blademaster is an optional, difficult boss.
  • Whiteshadow is the reward for defeating him.
  • The fight advances a Meigu Lake side quest.

The Blizzard Blademaster is an optional, one-phase boss in Phantom Blade Zero, found at the end of the Four Guardians’ Mirror area in frozen Meigu Lake. Defeating him is challenging because his fast attacks can freeze the player, but the fight offers a powerful weapon and advances a…

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Acer Predator Atlas 8 (G3 Extreme) review

  • The G3 Extreme delivers a substantial performance boost.
  • Atlas 8 undercuts rival G3 Extreme handhelds.
  • Its mushy D-pad is a notable weakness.

Acer’s Predator Atlas 8 pairs Intel’s powerful G3 Extreme chip with a price that undercuts other handhelds using the same processor. It offers strong gaming performance for buyers seeking top-end specs, though the review says the memory and storage compromises reflect a wider memory shortage that has made…

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