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Larian Officially Ended Baldur’s Gate 3 DLC. Modders Missed the Memo

  • Modders released four major Baldur's Gate 3 campaigns despite Larian's official DLC cancellation.
  • Unlocked modding tools enabled creators to build full custom campaigns from scratch.
  • PC-only mods vary in quality and some are still in beta development.

Larian Studios officially ended support for Baldur's Gate 3 in 2024, with founder Swen Vincke declaring the studio would not produce new expansions and would move on to other projects. However, the modding community has disregarded this announcement, releasing at least four substantial custom campaigns since late July…

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I saw the future and it literally stinks

  • Scentbar adds smells to games based on on-screen action.
  • It can hold up to 10 different scent cartridges.
  • The writer found it effective but entirely unnecessary.

PC Gamer writer Joshua Wolens tested the Scentbar, a desktop device that uses software and AI to identify what is happening in a game and release matching smells. Although he considers it an unnecessary novelty, he found that it worked surprisingly well, adding scents to scenes in a…

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All ability barriers in CONTROL Resonant and how to remove them

  • Ability Barriers require specific skills to remove.
  • Mold barriers are the most challenging.
  • Alternate routes are available until Ignite or Inferno is obtained.

CONTROL Resonant contains Ability Barriers that block progress and must be removed using particular skills. The guide explains how to deal with each barrier so players can continue exploring smoothly. Molds are described as the most difficult barriers because they require specific abilities, notably Ignite or Inferno. Players…

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‘Avengers: Endgame’ Snapping Up $26M at Box Office Amid Crowded Weekend

  • Endgame’s rerelease is projected to top the weekend with $26 million.
  • Resident Evil remains strong in its second week.
  • Universal has surpassed $5 billion globally in 2026.

Avengers: Endgame is returning to North American cinemas with a rerelease expected to lead a busy weekend at the box office. The Disney event, which includes an exclusive preview of Avengers: Doomsday, highlights the continuing commercial strength of Marvel’s 2019 blockbuster while competing with several major new releases.…

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Box Office: ‘Avengers: Endgame Encore’ Leads With $11.2 Million on Friday as A24’s ‘Primetime’ Takes Second

  • “Avengers: Endgame Encore” led Friday’s box office with $11.2 million.
  • “Primetime” opened second despite criticism from real-life figure Chris Hansen.
  • “Resident Evil” dropped to fourth after a strong debut.

“Avengers: Endgame Encore” returned to the top of the North American box office seven years after its original release, taking $11.2 million on Friday from 3,060 cinemas. The Marvel re-release is expected to make about $26 million over the weekend, helped by anticipation for “Avengers: Doomsday”, due in…

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NVIDIA’s $16,000 RTX PRO 6000 targets professionals rather than gamers

  • NVIDIA's $16,000 RTX PRO 6000 targets professionals, not gamers, despite superior specs
  • 96GB memory and professional drivers suit AI and visualisation work, not gaming
  • Price increased from $8,565 since launch; gaming gains of 3–14% don't justify cost

NVIDIA has released the RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Workstation Edition, priced at $16,000, which is technically more powerful than the consumer-focused RTX 5090 but targets professionals rather than gamers. The pricing reflects NVIDIA's strategy to serve AI developers, engineers, 3D artists and other specialists whose workloads demand capabilities…

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Goodman, Alexander and Bailey join The Last of Us season three

  • John Goodman, Ian Alexander and Laura Bailey join Season 3.
  • The story is expected to centre on Abby and the Seraphites.
  • Season 3 is scheduled for 2027 and may be the finale.

John Goodman, Ian Alexander and Laura Bailey have joined HBO’s third season of The Last of Us. Goodman will play Joey, Alexander will portray Paco, and Bailey will play Elizabeth, a Seraphite leader; Alexander and Bailey previously voiced Lev and Abby respectively in The Last of Us: Part…

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John Goodman and two game stars join The Last of Us

  • John Goodman and two video game stars cast for potentially final season
  • Bailey and Alexander return in different roles from Part II game
  • Season 3 premieres next year with expanded ensemble cast

HBO's postapocalyptic drama "The Last of Us" has announced three major cast additions for Season 3: established actor John Goodman and video game stars Laura Bailey and Ian Alexander. This casting is particularly noteworthy as the series approaches what may be its final season, with Craig Mazin assuming…

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The Elder Scrolls Online’s devs are pushing through hard times after layoffs and delays: ‘We didn’t want to rush to just hit a date’

  • ESO development continues despite layoffs and delays.
  • Planned content may arrive later than expected.
  • Developers prioritise quality over fixed release dates.

ZeniMax Online Studios is continuing development of The Elder Scrolls Online despite layoffs, cancelled work and delays affecting its plans. Studio leaders say the team is focused on maintaining the game’s long-term future and would rather postpone content than release it before it is ready, reflecting the pressure…

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Minecraft LIVE September 2026 Live Report — All the News as It Happens

  • The Sift becomes Minecraft’s fourth dimension in 2027.
  • Ice Caves add Frozen Zombies, ice crystals and ice-ball mechanics.
  • Minecraft World is getting a hotel and Escape the Nether rollercoaster.

Minecraft LIVE September 2026 outlined major additions coming to Minecraft, led by the Sift, a new dimension arriving in Java and Bedrock Edition in 2027. It will be Minecraft’s fourth official dimension and first new one in more than 14 years, while the next game drop will introduce…

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