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Woim is the earth-guzzling, self-bisecting sokoban pick-me-up I needed after a week of games industry disasters

  • Woim is a cheerful worm-themed puzzle game.
  • It features 50 levels across four underground worlds.
  • Players can split the worm and undo moves.

Woim is a puzzle game that offers a light-hearted break from a grim week for the games industry. Players guide a worm through underground levels to collect a golden apple and open an exit, solving puzzles by eating soil, moving objects and, at times, cutting the worm into…

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Every Sport in Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, Ranked From Worst to Best

  • The game includes 12 main sports and island activities.
  • Basketball and Volleyball fare poorly in the ranking.
  • Thumb Wrestling and Table Tennis stand out.

Nintendo Switch Sports Resort includes 12 main sports and several modes, alongside single-player play and open-island exploration. A reviewer ranks the activities from weakest to strongest, arguing that the collection is the series’ best yet and that the less popular games deserve a chance. Basketball and Volleyball are…

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In a rare instance of good news, Philips has announced the world’s first 36-inch, 260 Hz gaming monitor. So that’s nice

  • Philips has announced a 36-inch monitor with a 260 Hz refresh rate.
  • The Evnia 36M2N8800 pairs 5K2K resolution with a QD-OLED panel.
  • Price and release date have not been announced.

Philips has announced the Evnia 36M2N8800, which it describes as the first 36-inch gaming monitor with a 260 Hz refresh rate. The announcement adds a large-screen option aimed at players who want very smooth motion, though the article notes that such a high refresh rate may be difficult…

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Round Up: STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT PS5 Reviews – Here’s What the Critics Are Saying

  • Critics have responded positively to the remake.
  • OpenCritic gives it an overall score of 82.
  • It launches on PS5 and PS4 next week.

STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT has received generally positive reviews ahead of its release on PS5 and PS4 next week. Critics praise its refreshed presentation and smoother pacing while noting that the remake makes few major changes, and that some choices may come down to personal preference. The game reworks the…

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Arkane Lyon considers takeover options as 217 jobs face risk amid talks

  • Arkane Lyon is weighing several takeover options.
  • 217 jobs are at risk.
  • Marvel’s Blade is reportedly nearing the end of production.

Negotiations over Arkane Lyon’s future are reportedly considering “several forms of takeover”, with 217 jobs at risk as Microsoft seeks a buyer or partner for the studio. The outcome matters to the team behind Dishonored and Deathloop, and to Marvel’s Blade, which a union representative says is nearing…

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AC Black Flag Rescyned Wants You to Play It Again in New Game Plus Patch Next Week

  • New Game Plus arrives on PS5 next week.
  • Fans have requested a campaign replay since July.
  • Ubisoft has yet to share how the mode works.

Ubisoft is adding New Game Plus to the PS5 version of Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced next week, giving players a way to replay its campaign. The update answers requests for a replay option that fans have made since the game launched in July. Ubisoft has not said…

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Exodus studio unveils redesigned Jun after fan criticism

  • Exodus has revealed a redesigned protagonist after fan feedback.
  • Players can choose Jun’s gender and customise features such as hair.
  • The female version has not yet been shown.

Archetype Entertainment has revealed a redesigned Jun, the protagonist of its science-fiction role-playing game Exodus, after fans criticised the original appearance. The change has drawn new attention to the game following Electronic Arts’ announcement that BioWare is closing and its next Mass Effect game has been cancelled. Studio…

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5 Sci-Fi Books That Are A Masterclass In Prose Writing

  • The article praises science fiction where prose deepens the story.
  • Its examples include *Fahrenheit 451*, *Hyperion* and *Slaughterhouse-Five*.
  • The supplied excerpt stops before naming two of the five books.

An article highlights five science-fiction novels whose writing makes them stand out, arguing that strong prose can elevate imaginative premises and deepen their themes. The examples show how style can reflect a book’s world, shape its characters’ perspectives and challenge readers to consider questions about society and human…

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Prime Video’s Mass Effect adaptation remains in development despite BioWare closure

  • The Mass Effect series reportedly remains in development.
  • Doug Jung and Daniel Casey are still attached.
  • Its story is planned to take place after the trilogy.

Prime Video’s live-action Mass Effect series reportedly remains in development, even as BioWare’s closure has ended work on the next game. The update offers the franchise another route to continue, though Amazon MGM Studios declined to comment on the show’s status. Showrunner Doug Jung and writer Daniel Casey…

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6 Best Upcoming Steam Games Worth Adding to Your Wishlist

  • LudoNarraCon highlighted six narrative driven indie games.
  • At Fate’s End has been delayed to 2027.
  • Apple Crumble is due to launch on 3 December.

LudoNarraCon, Fellow Traveller’s annual festival for story driven games, showcased upcoming releases and free demos, prompting attention for six indie games to add to Steam wishlists. The selection highlights the range of narrative focused games being developed while players wait for major releases such as Grand Theft Auto…

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