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I fought Queens and Knights, but somehow my hardest opponents in Stack Order, the next great deckbuilder, were 2 birds

  • Stack Order’s demo focuses on building card stacks for powerful attacks.
  • Two bird enemies proved harder than the knight and poison dealing queen.
  • The birds steal cards to strengthen themselves and heal 11 damage every third turn.

Stack Order is a hand-drawn deck-building game whose demo centres on card-stacking duels, where players build combinations before unleashing them. A preview of the game found its toughest fight came against two bird opponents, showing how enemy abilities can make the tactical system challenging and victories rewarding. Cards…

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World of Warcraft: Forever devs know faction restrictions in PvP are “frustrating,” but are doing them anyway

  • Blizzard is restricting character creation to reduce PvP faction imbalances.
  • The largest regional gap is about 55 to 45.
  • The restricted faction may change as player numbers shift.

Blizzard says it is tightening character creation in World of Warcraft: Forever’s PvP realms to address faction imbalances. It wants Alliance and Horde players to compete on more equal terms, which it says is important to the long-term health and appeal of PvP. The worst regional split is…

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Valve Just Added a Huge Feature for Steam Deck Owners

  • Steam now shows player reported frame rates for thousands of games.
  • Histograms can help reveal stuttering beyond the average.
  • Valve plans to extend performance data to more devices.

Valve has added player reported average frame rates to Steam Deck compatibility information, helping shoppers judge how well games perform on the handheld. The data gives buyers more detail alongside the existing compatibility ratings, which follow standard tests but may not match each person’s idea of an acceptable…

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Tove Lo drops new single from ‘GTA 6’ soundtrack, ‘Blood In Your Eyes’

  • Tove Lo’s new single is part of the GTA 6 soundtrack.
  • The 34-track album is due the day after the game.
  • Pre-loads are live ahead of the 19 November release.

Tove Lo has released ‘Blood In Your Eyes’, a new single from the upcoming *Grand Theft Auto VI* soundtrack. Its launch adds to the game’s growing music line-up and coincides with Rockstar saying pre-loads are now live, ahead of the long-awaited game’s release. The accompanying album, *Grand Theft…

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Vampire The Masquerade Oaths and Ashes brings the TTRPG’s best setting to life, and it’s out now

  • Oaths and Ashes is out now on Steam.
  • Play as a Ventrue or a Thinblood in Berlin.
  • Choices can shift the city’s political control.

Vampire: The Masquerade – Oaths and Ashes, a visual novel set in Berlin, is now available on Steam. Developed by Polish indie studio Revive the Spark, it puts players amid the city’s struggle between the Camarilla and the Anarchs. Players follow either Alice, a Camarilla Ventrue, or Lenz,…

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Marvel Cosmic Invasion gets the replay value it needed at launch with new roguelite Dr. Doom DLC

  • The DLC adds a replayable roguelite mode.
  • Doctor Doom and Invisible Woman join the roster.
  • The expansion costs $7.99 and supports co-op.

Marvel Cosmic Invasion’s new DLC, The Siege of Castle Doom, adds the replay value the original game was said to lack. Its new roguelite mode sends players through changing rooms of enemies and bosses, creating a fresh challenge with each run. The expansion also adds Doctor Doom and…

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New TMNT: Splintered Fate Update Adds Even More Reasons To Play In Co-Op

  • A free update adds 40 co-op abilities and tools.
  • Players can swap characters in local or online co-op.
  • The paid Trench Coat Pack is also available today.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate has received a free Shell Squad Co-Op Update, adding new abilities and features designed to make playing with friends more varied. The patch is available today and brings 40 co-op additions, alongside visual and character-swapping improvements. The update includes 24 powers, eight…

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GTA 6 Now the Most Preordered Game in PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store History, Official Preload Warning Issued

  • GTA 6 is the most preordered game on both stores.
  • Sensor Tower estimates 9.69 million units so far.
  • Sony and Microsoft advise players to preload early.

Sony and Microsoft have confirmed that GTA 6 has become the most preordered game in the history of their digital stores, reflecting unusually strong demand ahead of its 19 November launch. Both companies have advised players to preload early, as the expected rush could put pressure on their…

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GTA 6 is the most pre-ordered game ever, putting it on track to beat GTA 5’s massive sales record

  • GTA 6 pre-orders are estimated at $942 million.
  • The 9.69 million orders span PlayStation 5 and Xbox.
  • GTA 5 has sold nearly 235 million copies.

Grand Theft Auto 6 has reportedly generated an estimated $942 million from digital pre-orders before its planned 19 November release. The figure would make it the most pre-ordered game ever and shows the scale of anticipation for Rockstar’s next release as it heads towards the sales records set…

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How do Gossip Stones work in the Ocarina of Time Remake?

  • Wear the Mask of Truth to get local hints from Gossip Stones.
  • The mask comes from completing the Happy Mask Shop side quest.
  • Gossip Stones have two other mask-free functions.

Gossip Stones in Ocarina of Time look interactive, but their main function only becomes available after Link obtains the Mask of Truth. Wearing the mask and speaking to a stone reveals a clue or advice connected to the area, which can help with puzzles or finding secrets. The…

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