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Bethesda says that Obsidian’s ‘creative identity’ will be preserved, just months after multiple projects were cancelled and it was told to make a Fallout game

  • Bethesda promises to protect Obsidian’s creative identity.
  • Multiple projects were cancelled amid major layoffs.
  • Obsidian is reportedly making a new Fallout game.

Bethesda says Obsidian will retain its creative identity while collaborating on a new Fallout project, despite recent restructuring that has raised concerns about the studio’s independence. The reassurance follows reports that Microsoft cancelled several Obsidian projects and redirected some staff towards Fallout development. Around 25% of Obsidian’s workforce…

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After eighteen years of jaggedy bowling, a new mod bestows GTA 4 with DLSS and FSR support

  • DLSS IV modernises GTA IV’s jagged visuals.
  • It adds DLSS, DLAA and FSR support.
  • A full remaster was reportedly cancelled.

A new mod called DLSS IV adds Nvidia’s DLSS and DLAA, plus AMD’s FSR, to Grand Theft Auto IV. It offers a relatively lightweight way to reduce the game’s notorious jagged and shimmering edges, giving the 2008 title a more modern visual presentation without requiring a comprehensive remaster.…

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1080° Snowboarding Had “A Ton Of Questionable Stuff” Removed, Says Veteran Nintendo Producer

  • Jim Wornell reveals 1080° Snowboarding had significant content removed for certification
  • Most controversial material is removed before release, not after
  • Details of removed content remain unspecified

Jim Wornell, a veteran Nintendo producer and graphic designer, has revealed in an interview that the classic N64 game 1080° Snowboarding had significant content removed prior to its release in order to pass certification. This disclosure sheds light on Nintendo's content approval process and demonstrates that most controversial…

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How to try on the Astronomer’s Apprentice Backpack in Disney Dreamlight Valley

  • Obtain backpack from Astronomer's Journey Star Path event page two, costs 60 Tokens
  • Equip the backpack from wardrobe and exit to complete the quest objective
  • Completing the quest rewards 25 Tokens; requires unlocking event via Merlin's quest first

This article explains how to complete a Star Path duty in Disney Dreamlight Valley that requires obtaining and equipping the Astronomer's Apprentice Backpack. The task can be confusing for players as the game provides no clear guidance on acquiring the item, making a step-by-step guide necessary to complete…

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Alienware is working on a fix for the one thing that stops its new 39-inch 5K2K OLED gaming monitor from being perfect

  • Alienware is testing a firmware fix for edge dimming.
  • The problem is probably caused by OLED burn-in protection.
  • Disabling protection could increase burn-in risk.

Alienware is testing a firmware fix for the AW3926QW’s subtle “vignette” effect, in which the screen edges gradually dim during bright gaming scenes. The monitor is otherwise highly regarded, so resolving the issue could make it a more unequivocal recommendation. The dimming is linked to CPC, an OLED…

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Madison Beer talked her way to a ‘Fortnite’ collab

  • Madison Beer secured Fortnite Icon collaboration after publicly requesting one in interview
  • Launch on 25 September includes special tournament with exclusive cosmetic rewards
  • She's joining other celebrities in Fortnite's ongoing Icon series initiative

Madison Beer has secured a collaboration with Fortnite as the latest addition to the game's Icon series, following celebrities including Addison Rae, Sabrina Carpenter, and Travis Scott. The pop star publicly requested the partnership earlier this year during an episode of Hot Ones, where she declared her love…

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Magic: The Gathering’s 10 Best Counterspells, Ranked

  • Ten of Magic’s most powerful counterspells are ranked.
  • The list weighs efficiency, versatility and format-wide impact.
  • Free and one-mana answers are among the most influential.

Polygon ranks ten of Magic: The Gathering’s strongest counterspells, judging them by mana efficiency, card advantage and influence across Legacy, Vintage, Modern and Commander. The article argues that counterspells are both blue’s defining mechanic and a powerful psychological tool, allowing players to control what opponents can safely cast.…

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Xbox Is Reportedly Expected To Fall Short Of 3,200 Layoffs

  • Xbox’s layoffs may fall below the planned 3,200.
  • Restructuring and studio divestitures reduced redundancies.
  • Further closures and consultations remain possible.

Xbox’s ongoing gaming division “reset” is reportedly expected to result in fewer than the approximately 3,200 job cuts announced for Microsoft’s 2027 financial year. Restructuring, staff transfers and studio divestitures have reduced the number of redundancies, although further changes and consultations remain underway. Microsoft has moved some developers…

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Random: Phoenix Wright Is Kind Of Getting A New Game, But It’s VR

  • VR remake of Dual Destinies announced for 25th anniversary instead of new game
  • Coming to Meta Quest and Meta VR Glasses in 2027
  • Ace Attorney Trilogy has sold over 5 million copies

Capcom has announced a virtual reality version of Ace Attorney: Dual Destinies for the series' 25th anniversary, developed by Amata Games for release on Meta Quest and Meta VR Glasses in 2027. Rather than a new mainline entry, fans will instead experience the fifth game in immersive virtual…

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Metroid Ravenous Announcement Sees Demand For Physical Copies Of Metroid Dread Spike

  • Metroid Dread physical copies selling well above retail following Ravenous announcement
  • Game out of print with limited supply; sealed copies fetching over £130
  • Digital version available on eShop; special editions commanding premium prices

The announcement of Metroid Ravenous for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027 has triggered a surge in demand for Metroid Dread, the 2021 Switch title that is now out of print. This increased interest has driven physical copies of the game to significantly higher prices on the secondary market,…

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