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The Duskbloods delayed into 2027 for ‘final adjustments to game rules and balancing’

  • The Duskbloods has moved from 2026 to 2027.
  • From Software cites final rule and balance adjustments.
  • Network-test feedback included concerns about PvP balance.

From Software has delayed its multiplayer game The Duskbloods from 2026 to 2027, saying it needs more time to refine the rules and balance. The studio says the game is already at the final adjustment stage, and the delay follows a network test that drew interest in its…

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Want to Play with the Latest Tech But Don’t Have the Specs to Match? Use NVIDIA GeForce NOW to Play with PC-Only Technology

  • GeForce NOW streams demanding PC games to a range of devices.
  • NBA 2K27 is the first game to feature DLSS 5.
  • UK subscriptions start at £9.99 monthly, with day passes available.

NVIDIA GeForce NOW lets players stream games from powerful cloud computers, giving compatible devices access to advanced PC graphics features without requiring equivalent local hardware. The article uses NBA 2K27, the first game to include NVIDIA’s DLSS 5, to illustrate how cloud gaming can make newer technology available…

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World of Warcraft: Forever’s shiny lighting and water changes will be coming to retail: ‘I don’t know when, but I know they’re talking about doing it’

  • Forever’s lighting and water improvements are planned for retail WoW.
  • Blizzard has not given a release date.
  • Retail has 1,272 zones to update, compared with Classic’s 114.

Blizzard plans to bring the improved lighting and water features developed for World of Warcraft: Forever to the retail game, though it has not said when. The changes could make Azeroth look closer to players’ idealised memories of the original game and give its environments a more polished…

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‘The internet’s a less whimsical place’ – YouTuber Jacksepticeye branches out

  • Jacksepticeye voices a target in Hitman.
  • He is producing an animated Bloodborne film.
  • He misses physical games and the internet’s whimsy.

YouTuber Seán McLoughlin, known as Jacksepticeye, is expanding into acting and film production as online culture and gaming change. He voices Finnvictus, a controversial influencer featured as an elusive target in Hitman, and is producing an animated adaptation of Bloodborne, a game with a devoted fan base. McLoughlin…

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The best games releasing in November 2026

  • Five games are highlighted for November 2026.
  • GTA 6 is scheduled for 19 November.
  • Switch 2 gets a Zelda remake and updated ports.

November is described as a relatively quiet month for game releases, with many titles reportedly steering clear of the month because of GTA 6. The article highlights five games it expects to stand out, spanning a major Rockstar release, a classic Zelda remake and several games for Switch…

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Budget raises tax on gambling centres as critics warn of risks to vulnerable people

  • Gambling tax on machines rises to 25%.
  • Slot machine losses reached £2.7bn last year.
  • Critics say centres can encourage prolonged play.

Adult gaming centres, often called “slot farms”, are facing a tax rise as the government seeks to curb the costs of gambling and raise revenue. The article describes how customers can lose money rapidly on slot machines, and why critics say the centres’ locations and practices put vulnerable…

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Afterlife With Archie Lives Again in New Mausoleum Edition Hardcover

  • A new hardcover edition of *Afterlife With Archie* is being crowdfunded.
  • The series blends Archie characters with zombie horror.
  • Optional rewards include signed books, posters and pins.

Oni Press has launched a Kickstarter campaign for *Afterlife With Archie: Mausoleum Edition Vol. 1*, a new hardcover celebrating the horror series. The campaign includes previously unseen artwork, including exclusive posters and a glow-in-the-dark cover. Written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and illustrated by Francesco Francavilla, *Afterlife With Archie* debuted…

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Over 20 years later, GTA Vice City is still a role model for the open-world genre

  • Vice City made exploration a major part of the experience.
  • It added properties, vehicles and optional activities.
  • Its worldbuilding helped set open-world conventions.

GTA: Vice City expanded on the foundations of Grand Theft Auto 3, creating a more open and detailed city that helped shape expectations for the open-world genre. The article argues that its lasting influence came from making exploration and immersion rewarding in themselves, not just serving the main…

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Apple’s First Touchscreen MacBook Pro Is Up for Preorder

  • Apple has introduced touchscreens to the MacBook Pro.
  • The models come in 14-inch and 16-inch sizes.
  • Prices range from $2,899 to $14,549.

Apple has announced its first touchscreen MacBook Pro, bringing touch controls to macOS after years without them on the company’s laptops. The move is a notable change for the MacBook line, with gestures such as scrolling, zooming and managing apps now available directly on the screen. The laptop…

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Mouthwashing launches on consoles and joins Xbox Game Pass

  • Mouthwashing has launched on PS4, PS5, Switch and Xbox Series X/S.
  • The horror adventure is now included with Xbox Game Pass.
  • Its PC version is 40 per cent off on Steam.

Mouthwashing, Wrong Organ’s psychological horror adventure, is now available on PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch and Xbox Series X/S, and has joined Xbox Game Pass. The console launch brings the acclaimed 2024 PC game to a wider audience ahead of Halloween. The story follows the five-person crew of the…

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