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Minecraft beat Minecraft after 2 billion years

  • Minecraft defeated the Ender Dragon without a player.
  • The simulation lasted 1.97 billion simulated years.
  • Random mob behaviour made the victory possible.

A custom simulation has shown that Minecraft can defeat the Ender Dragon without any player intervention, effectively beating itself. The experiment highlights how the game’s mobs, physics and random interactions can combine in unexpected ways when given extreme amounts of time. YouTuber RedLogic used a Monte Carlo simulation…

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Age of Empires Studio’s Next Game Canceled as Part of Xbox Layoffs

  • World's Edge loses half its staff; Age of Empires next game cancelled
  • Microsoft prioritising few major franchises over new IP
  • Studio restructuring shifts focus to Halo and Fallout instead

World's Edge, the studio responsible for managing the Age of Empires franchise, has been hit by significant layoffs that have resulted in the cancellation of its next game project. This represents the latest blow from Microsoft's sweeping restructuring of Xbox Game Studios, which includes divesting from acclaimed studios…

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Capcom Officially Just Let Down Millions of Gamers

  • Capcom announced Ace Attorney VR port instead of new game sequel
  • Fans disappointed after nine years without new entry in series
  • Franchise sales exceed 15 million copies; anniversary celebrations upcoming

Capcom announced a virtual reality port of Ace Attorney: Dual Destinies for Meta VR platforms, scheduled for 2027. The announcement disappointed millions of fans who hoped for Ace Attorney 7, a new entry in the series, as nearly a decade has passed since the last original game released…

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Pokémon TCG Card Types Explained: Pokémon, Trainers, and Energy

  • Pokémon TCG decks require three card types: Pokémon, Trainers, and Energy.
  • Trainer cards split into limited Supporters and unlimited Items, plus rare ACE SPEC cards.
  • Energy cards power attacks and retreats, normally restricted to one attachment per turn.

This is a beginner's guide to understanding the three fundamental card types that form every Pokémon Trading Card Game deck: Pokémon, Trainer, and Energy cards. The guide explains how each card type functions within the game's rules and why understanding their distinctions is essential for players wishing to…

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Nicolas Cage portrays John Madden in trailer for David O. Russell biopic

  • Nicolas Cage stars in David O. Russell's John Madden biopic, arriving 11 November theatrically and 18 November on Prime Video
  • Film chronicles Madden's journey from 1977 Super Bowl coach to broadcasting legend and EA Sports video-game innovator
  • Christian Bale plays Raiders owner Al Davis; supporting cast includes Kathryn Hahn, Sienna Miller and John Mulaney

The official trailer for *Madden*, David O. Russell's biopic of NFL coach and broadcasting icon John Madden, has been released ahead of the film's theatrical and streaming debuts. Nicolas Cage stars as Madden, whose career arc—from celebrated football coach to pioneering television analyst to the creative force behind…

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Power upgrade point locations in Control Resonant

  • Power upgrades increase ability capacity, not damage.
  • Points are mainly found in large concrete crates.
  • Downtown has four and Central has five identified locations.

Power upgrade points in Control Resonant increase the player’s maximum power, allowing more combat abilities to be used before the resource bar is depleted. They do not improve damage, and the guide is still a work in progress, with locations mainly found in large concrete resource crates or…

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Mini Review: DRAGON QUEST XI S: Echoes Of An Elusive Age – Definitive Edition (Switch 2) – Square Enix Needs To Get With The Upgrade Path Program

  • Excellent JRPG with improved Switch 2 performance.
  • No new content or save-transfer support.
  • Existing owners should wait for a discount.

The Switch 2 version of Dragon Quest XI S improves the acclaimed JRPG’s technical performance but adds no new content. It offers a smoother experience, particularly in handheld mode, yet the reviewer considers the release disappointing because it provides little justification for existing owners to buy the game…

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Discord roll out revised age verification following delay due to pushback, pledging to be “safer for teens, same Discord for Adults”

  • Discord launches revised age verification relying on automatic account analysis rather than biometrics
  • Over 90% of users avoid manual verification; multiple manual options now available
  • System aims to balance teen safety with privacy ahead of potential regulation

Discord has launched a revised global age verification system, having previously delayed its introduction due to privacy concerns from users. The new approach prioritises automatic age estimation using account signals rather than requiring manual verification through facial recognition or ID submission. The platform claims this change demonstrates a…

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Xbox places Obsidian under Bethesda in studio restructuring move

  • Obsidian placed under Bethesda; leadership asserts creative identity will persist despite reduced independence
  • Studio now focused on new Fallout project; its own franchises deprioritised
  • Critics question whether studio can retain distinctiveness without operational autonomy

Obsidian Entertainment is being placed under Bethesda's management following Xbox's latest studio restructuring. Bethesda president Jill Braff has characterised the move as primarily a change in reporting structure, asserting that Obsidian will retain its distinct creative identity and strengths. However, industry observers question whether Obsidian's distinctiveness can survive…

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Xbox Mythic Achievement surfaces in app update, rivals Platinum Trophy

  • Xbox may introduce a Platinum-style Mythic Achievement.
  • The leaked reward reportedly carries zero Gamerscore.
  • The feature remains unconfirmed amid major Xbox restructuring.

Microsoft appears to be preparing an Xbox “Mythic Achievement”, potentially equivalent to PlayStation’s Platinum Trophy for completing every achievement in a game. The feature reportedly surfaced in an Xbox PC App update, but Microsoft has not confirmed it or explained exactly how it would work. The leaked reward…

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