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New Pokémon Release Brings Hundreds of New Eeveelutions

  • A FireRed fan game features 326 Eeveelutions.
  • It adds original designs, a new endgame and themed outfits.
  • An update is planned for 21 November.

A fan game called Pokémon Oops! All Eevees replaces Pokémon FireRed’s creatures with Eevee evolutions, including hundreds of original designs. It gives Eevee fans a large new adventure while official games have gone 13 years without introducing a new Eeveelution. Created by 999999999, the game features 326 Eeveelutions,…

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New ‘Elden Ring’ Replacement Officially Gets Major Update

  • A writer and director have joined the Bloodborne film project.
  • Producer Seán McLoughlin says the story is taking shape.
  • Further details may be announced soon.

A new update on the planned animated Bloodborne film says a writer and director are now attached, as work on the story continues. Producer Seán McLoughlin, known as YouTuber Jacksepticeye, said the project has advanced since it was announced and he hopes more details will be shared soon.…

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6 Flop Video Games You Should Actually Play

  • Initial commercial failure does not rule out lasting quality.
  • MadWorld sold around 125,000 copies on Wii.
  • Re-releases and word of mouth helped some games find fans.

Several video games that initially struggled commercially have since earned devoted audiences, showing that poor sales do not necessarily reflect a game’s quality. The article highlights six flops whose distinctive ideas, later re-releases or lasting influence helped them find appreciation over time. Examples include MadWorld, a violent Wii…

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The Witcher 3’s Fairy Tale-Inspired Quests Are Must-Plays for Any RPG Fan

  • Two Witcher 3 quests turn fairy tales into dark adventures.
  • “Ladies of the Wood” features the child-eating Crones.
  • “Beyond Hill and Dale” brings classic storybook figures together.

The article argues that two quests in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt are standout examples of how the game turns familiar fairy tales into dark, memorable adventures. “Ladies of the Wood” draws on stories such as Hansel and Gretel and the Slavic Baba Yaga, while the Blood &…

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The Worst GTA Game Is One Rockstar Could Never Make Today

  • GTA Advance was flawed but shaped Rockstar’s thinking.
  • Mike’s revenge story gives the game personal urgency.
  • Handheld limits undermined its performance and controls.

GTA Advance is a flawed but historically important entry in the Grand Theft Auto series. The article argues that its shortcomings helped Rockstar and developer Digital Eclipse understand where the franchise’s mix of open-world play and storytelling could fall short, making it a useful experiment during a period…

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Soulframe is finally entering open alpha, but it looks like a completely different game

  • Soulframe’s alpha is opening to all PC players.
  • Update 17 brings corruption-cleansing quests and regional changes.
  • New content includes a Pact, weapons, armour and mounts.

Digital Extremes is opening Soulframe’s “Preludes” alpha to everyone on PC, ending the invite-only access that has limited who could try the fantasy game since 2023. The change marks a major step in its development and arrives alongside an update that reshapes the game’s world and activities. Update…

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How to use the Human Adventure Cable in R.E.P.O.

  • The cable binds, carries and throws enemies.
  • It helps control the map but deals little damage.
  • Slower enemies are easier to catch.

R.E.P.O.’s Human Adventure Cable is a new item that lets players bind enemies, carry them away and throw them, offering a way to create openings and manage the map. The guide says it works on all enemy types, making it useful for controlling threats even though it deals…

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Overwatch game directors are pleased with ‘huge’ 2026 and ‘so excited’ for 2027’s new story

  • Overwatch’s 2026 relaunch drew stronger player enthusiasm.
  • The game added 10 heroes and a year-long story.
  • Blizzard plans another narrative for 2027.

Overwatch’s directors say a major 2026 relaunch helped revive player enthusiasm and improve sentiment towards the game and franchise. The changes included dropping “2” from the title, returning to a year-long story, and releasing more heroes than ever before. Blizzard added 10 heroes in 2026, including five launched…

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Overwatch’s Stadium mode may now be dormant, but its ‘lessons’ will help shape new experiences, devs say

  • Stadium will remain without new content.
  • Its ideas are informing Mystery Madness.
  • Blizzard says added complexity reduced enjoyment for some players.

Overwatch’s Stadium mode, which offered round-based matches, third-person play and customisable character builds, is no longer receiving new content. Blizzard says its lessons will inform Mystery Madness, a limited-time mode that may return and evolve across future seasons. Stadium initially drew interest, but its player population later declined,…

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Shocking: OpenAI head honcho Sam Altman thinks your gaming rig’s RAM would be better off with him

  • Altman says underused PC memory could be put to work in AI data centres.
  • His comments come amid tight DRAM supply.
  • The debate is over who should use limited computing resources.

Sam Altman said personal computers hold a large amount of the world’s limited DRAM supply that is often underused, and argued that AI data centres could use it more efficiently. His comments come amid a reported memory shortage, raising questions about how scarce computing resources should be allocated…

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