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Sudden Demand for Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor and War PS5 Ports After Switch 2 Bundle Is Revealed

  • Switch 2 getting exclusive Middle-earth Shadow bundle, disappointing PS5 players
  • Games haven't been remastered since PS4, still locked at 30 fps
  • Developer Aspyr may respond to sudden demand for multi-platform releases

Aspyr has announced a Middle-earth: Shadow Bundle exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2, launching on 30 September, but the announcement has generated significant disappointment among PS5 players. Many gaming commenters initially believed the ports were being released across multiple current-generation platforms, and the Switch 2 exclusivity has sparked widespread…

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Two Near-Perfect Lord of the Rings Games Finally Come to Switch 2

  • Shadow of Mordor and Shadow of War arrive on Switch 2 on 30 September
  • Pre-orders offer 50% discount: $34.99 instead of $69.99
  • Games feature innovative Nemesis System creating unique, personal playthroughs

Aspyr has announced that two highly acclaimed Lord of the Rings games, Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor and Middle-earth: Shadow of War, are coming to Nintendo Switch 2 as a bundle on 30 September. This release gives Nintendo players access to critically praised titles that have previously been unavailable…

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Steven Adams predicts NBA-wide slump after GTA 6 launch

  • Steven Adams predicts temporary NBA performance decline during November when GTA 6 launches
  • Warning extends to coaches, scouts and potentially other sports leagues
  • Comments are humorous speculation echoing past athlete gaming habit jokes

Houston Rockets centre Steven Adams issued a humorous warning at the team's media day that Grand Theft Auto 6's November 19th launch will cause a league-wide performance dip across the NBA and other professional sports. The 12-year veteran predicted that players, coaches and scouts will be distracted by…

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How to deal with a bad corpse in Graveyard Keeper 2

  • Cremate corpses with red skulls.
  • The Crematorium requires six Bricks and six Bronze Details.
  • Rivers work early, but provide no burial rewards.

In *Graveyard Keeper 2*, corpses with red skulls should not be buried, as they can damage the quality of the graveyard. The recommended solution is to cremate them, which removes the risk while still providing a Burial Certificate. Players must unlock the Crematorium through Body Places 1 and…

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2hollis Announces New Album Pirouette

  • 2hollis releases new album Pirouette on 11 November
  • Features cover art by legendary anime and video-game artist Yoshitaka Amano
  • Follows his 2025 major-label debut with industry family heritage

Musician 2hollis has announced his forthcoming album Pirouette, set for release on 11 November via Interscope. The project features cover art created by renowned illustrator Yoshitaka Amano, known for his work on Final Fantasy and Vampire Hunter D, with Amano praising 2hollis's "delicate, sensitive quality" and likening him…

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How to set up 5.1 surround sound system for your Xbox

  • Modern TVs make Xbox surround-sound setup straightforward.
  • Older TVs need an audio extractor or compatible AV receiver.
  • 5.1 can offer excellent immersion without a costly 7.1 system.

Xbox Series X/S consoles can deliver immersive 5.1 surround sound, improving positional awareness in competitive games and adding atmosphere to story-driven titles. With a modern TV, the simplest setup is to connect the Xbox to an HDMI eARC/ARC port and send audio from the TV to a soundbar…

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Garfield – Escape from Monday Review

  • IGN review calls Garfield platformer dull and disappointing
  • 9-hour game marred by unlikeable protagonist's relentless complaining
  • Art style praised but weak platforming and story fail to satisfy

IGN's review of Garfield - Escape from Monday has been published, rating it as a disappointing 3D platformer adaptation of the beloved cartoon series. The game features the famous cat navigating through food-themed worlds after eating contaminated lasagne, but the reviewer criticises it as dull and uninspired, comparing…

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World of Warcraft: Forever players find rule-breaking new items that defy 22 years of experience with the classic MMO

  • New items challenge WoW’s traditional rules.
  • Mages can experiment with melee combat.
  • Hidden rewards and profession changes await players.

Players testing World of Warcraft: Forever have discovered new items that deliberately bend or break long-established rules from the classic MMO. The discoveries suggest Blizzard is expanding the game beyond a straightforward remake, introducing unusual mechanics that could significantly change how players approach professions, combat and levelling. An…

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‘Pokémon’ Leak Teases A Totally New Frontier For The Series

  • Project Seed may be Pokémon’s first MMO-style experience.
  • Leaks describe a shared world spanning multiple regions.
  • The project and related evolution systems remain unconfirmed.

A major 2025 Game Freak data breach reportedly revealed plans for Project Seed, an experimental Pokémon game built around a persistent, shared world resembling an MMO. The concept would combine multiple Pokémon regions into a digital recreation of Japan, allowing players to explore together and potentially take the…

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The mythology of Gabe Newell now includes Mongolian throat singing

  • Gabe Newell reportedly practised throat singing around Valve’s office.
  • The phase lasted roughly five months.
  • Employees found the loud singing irritating.

Counter-Strike co-creator Minh “Gooseman” Le has recalled that Gabe Newell became fascinated by Mongolian throat singing after watching a documentary, then practised it loudly around Valve’s office. The anecdote adds to the unusual public mythology surrounding the company’s founder and illustrates the unconventional atmosphere at Valve during its…

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