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Hot Wax sets fire to the Tetris playbook with slow-burn puzzle mechanics and a dollop of eldritch menace

  • Hot Wax turns falling-block play into a candle-melting puzzle.
  • Flames spread between touching wicks and gradually melt candles.
  • The full release plans several modes and daily challenges.

Hot Wax is a new arcade puzzle game from PUNKCAKE Délicieux, launching on Steam after a period exclusive to Itch.io. It takes the familiar falling-block format of Tetris and replaces line-clearing with a slower puzzle: players light candle wicks and use spreading flames to melt the pieces away.…

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With The Division 3 Still in Active Development, Ubisoft Announces The Division Franchise Has Hit More Than 50 Million Players

  • The Division series has passed 50 million players.
  • The franchise marks its 10th anniversary.
  • The Division 3 remains in production without a release date.

Massive Entertainment says The Division series has surpassed 50 million players as it reaches its 10th anniversary. The milestone highlights the franchise’s lasting audience and comes as Ubisoft continues work on The Division 3, which is in active production. The first game launched in 2016, followed by The…

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Candy Kingdom Defense Tier List – Best Units [🎃UPD]

  • Lord of Evil is the top all-round unit.
  • S-Tier picks best fill damage, support or economy roles.
  • Oh My Glob and Hero of OOO are the top traits.

The article ranks the best units in *Candy Kingdom Defense* by how well they fill damage, support and economy roles. It identifies Lord of Evil as the strongest overall choice because its abilities cover all three roles, making it useful in a range of team compositions. S-Tier units…

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How Does LEGO PlayStation Compare to the Actual Console?

  • The LEGO PlayStation closely matches the original console’s dimensions and details.
  • Its lid opens to reveal scenes from Gran Turismo and Ape Escape.
  • The set omits the PS1’s RCA ports and has a blockier controller.

The LEGO PlayStation is a close exterior recreation of the original console, with nearly identical dimensions and working display features such as its lid, buttons, controller ports and memory card slots. The comparison shows how carefully the set captures the look and feel of the PS1, while adding…

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GTA 6 actors get advice from Grand Theft Auto veterans: “Listen to Rockstar” and “get ready”

  • GTA veterans shared advice with the upcoming game’s lead actors.
  • Their guidance included having fun and trusting Rockstar.
  • Young Maylay said the actors may grow alongside their fanbase.

Veteran Grand Theft Auto actors have offered advice to the performers leading GTA 6, whose roles could bring long-lasting public recognition. Ned Luke, Shawn Fonteno and Steven Ogg, from GTA 5, and Young Maylay, who voiced CJ in San Andreas, spoke at MCM Comic Con. Luke advised them…

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Final Fantasy Resonance and Clair Obscur success points to Square Enix making a mainline turn-based JRPG, analyst says

  • Final Fantasy Resonance sold 400,000 copies and earned an estimated $20 million.
  • The analyst says turn-based RPGs show strong audience demand.
  • He thinks Square Enix may eventually make a big-budget turn-based Final Fantasy.

Final Fantasy Resonance has had a strong launch, selling 400,000 copies across PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S and earning an estimated $20 million. Its early success, alongside the popularity of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, has renewed discussion about whether Square Enix should make a major turn-based…

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All Oogie Boogie quiz answers in Disney Dreamlight Valley

  • Oogie Boogie’s recruitment quest ends with a quiz.
  • The quiz contains 11 questions about the film and valley.
  • All correct answers unlock Oogie Boogie as a villager.

Oogie Boogie’s Big Game quest in Disney Dreamlight Valley ends with an 11-question quiz. Players who answer every question correctly can invite Oogie Boogie to move into the valley, completing the process of unlocking him as a villager. The questions cover details about Oogie Boogie and The Nightmare…

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How to mine for blue gems in Disney Dreamlight Valley

  • Only four gem types and their shiny variants count as blue.
  • Mine 20 qualifying gems to finish the duty.
  • The reward is 10 Seafaring Star Path Tokens.

The Seafaring Star Path in Disney Dreamlight Valley includes a duty to mine blue gems, but only four gem types and their shiny variants count. The distinction matters because other gems that look blue, including Pure Ice, Opal and Diamonds, will not advance the task. Players need to…

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“Morale Has Been Terrible” – EA Workers Criticise Publisher’s Cost-Cutting After Latest Layoffs

  • EA’s latest cuts eliminated around 400 jobs.
  • Workers reported poor morale and pressure to use AI.
  • EA plans to prioritise sports, Apex Legends, Star Wars Jedi and Battlefield.

After EA cut around 400 jobs, including announcing BioWare’s closure, current and former employees described poor morale and a growing divide between staff and executives. Their anonymous accounts portray a workplace where cost-cutting, management’s push to use generative AI and a focus on live-service projects have left workers…

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Valve weighs responses to Steam’s AI game flood but will not restrict developers

  • Valve is considering responses to complaints about AI-generated games on Steam.
  • Next Fest gives games near-random exposure for its first two days.
  • Valve says developers should focus on distinctive features and creativity.

Valve says it is considering how to address complaints about low-quality, AI-generated games appearing on Steam Next Fest, but will not dictate which tools developers can use. Staff acknowledged the concerns at an event in South Korea, but announced no specific changes or timetable. Marc Wilkinson said games…

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