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“I don’t think it’s worth any amount of money” – Controversial real-life GTA 6 advertising campaign passed by City of Miami, but brand can only appear “discreetly”

  • Miami Beach approved 4-3 to negotiate a GTA6 marketing deal with Rockstar.
  • Deal worth $3-4m; ads limited to discreet beach chairs/umbrellas, no city landmarks.
  • Separate Kaseya Center sign deal reportedly also close to completion.

Miami Beach's city commission has voted 4-3 to approve negotiations with Rockstar Games over a marketing tie-up for Grand Theft Auto 6, despite fierce objections from officials over the game's violent content. The decision matters because it sees a US city government formally agreeing to promote a franchise…

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Round Up: Everything Announced In The Level-5 Vision 2026 II Showcase

  • Level-5's Vision 2026 II showcase revealed Layton remake and more
  • DECAPOLICE detective RPG delayed again, now due 2027
  • 30th-anniversary mystery game teased for reveal in 2027

Level-5 held its second Vision 2026 showcase of the year, unveiling several new titles and updates across its portfolio. The event confirmed a remake of the original Professor Layton game, alongside fresh looks at existing projects, though it also brought disappointment for some fans with another delay to…

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Gary Larson’s 10 Best The Far Side Comics, Ranked

  • Polygon ranks Gary Larson's ten funniest Far Side comic strips.
  • Greatness judged by joke quality, not deep meaning or fame.
  • Highlights include cubicle, bowling-pin and hidden-appliance gags.

This Polygon opinion piece ranks Gary Larson's ten best The Far Side comic strips, arguing that greatness in a single-panel gag strip should be judged purely on the wit and craft of the joke itself, rather than on cultural impact or emotional depth. The author contrasts The Far…

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How to increase your inventory in Valheim

  • Guide explains ways to boost inventory capacity in Valheim.
  • Aimed at players struggling with limited carrying space.
  • Full article text was inaccessible behind a site banner.

This PC Gamer guide explains how players can expand their limited inventory space in the survival-crafting game Valheim, addressing a common frustration for players trying to gather resources and manage equipment during exploration and building. Inventory management is a persistent challenge in the game, particularly during long expeditions…

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‘Resident Evil’ Filmmaker Zach Cregger Reveals the Key Adjustment He Made After Test Screenings 

  • Cregger cut most jokes from Resident Evil after test audiences found it too funny
  • Film out 18 September, follows original character Bryan amid the T-virus outbreak
  • Cregger faces fan backlash over creative liberties but says he won't chase approval

Director Zach Cregger has revealed that test screenings for his new Resident Evil film led him to strip out much of its comedy after audiences felt the horror-comedy balance skewed too far towards jokes. Cregger, who built his reputation blending scares with humour in Barbarian and Weapons, said…

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Ubisoft is ‘testing’ making its games far less annoying to launch on Steam

  • Ubisoft is testing an easier Steam launch process for its games.
  • Currently many titles require a separate Ubisoft Connect login step.
  • Change would reduce friction long criticised by PC players.

Ubisoft is reportedly testing changes that would make it quicker and less cumbersome to launch its games through Steam, addressing a long-standing complaint from PC players. Currently, many Ubisoft titles bought on Steam still require players to open the separate Ubisoft Connect launcher and log in before the…

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The Legend of Patricia Summersett’s ‘Zelda’: Voice Actress Behind Nintendo’s Iconic Princess on Franchise’s 40th Anniversary, Upcoming Live-Action Movie

  • Zelda voice actress reveals she didn't know her role until later
  • Summersett has voiced Zelda since "Breath of the Wild" in 2017
  • Franchise marks 40th anniversary; live-action film due April 2027

Patricia Summersett, the voice actress behind Princess Zelda in English-language dubs of Nintendo's games since 2017's "Breath of the Wild", has spoken to Variety about creating the character's voice and reflected on the franchise's 40th anniversary this year. Notably, she revealed she developed the now-iconic voice without knowing…

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Steam’s latest beta brings ‘Big Art’ to Big Picture Mode and Steam Deck, and customizable screensavers too

  • Steam beta adds "Big Art" to Big Picture Mode and Steam Deck.
  • New beta also introduces customisable screensaver options.
  • Update targets Steam's console-style interface on desktop and Deck.

Valve has released a new Steam beta update that introduces a feature called "Big Art" to Big Picture Mode and the Steam Deck's interface, alongside customisable screensaver options. The update is part of Steam's ongoing effort to refine its console-style interface, which is used both on desktop when…

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PS5 Heist Shooter Fairgames Makes Surprising Return Under New Name

  • Fairgame$ resurfaces as "Project Espresso" in a new playtest listing
  • Sony has not officially confirmed the codename's link to Fairgame$
  • Haven Studios' debut title still has no release date

PlayStation's long-delayed heist shooter, previously known as Fairgame$, appears to have resurfaced under a new codename, Project Espresso, according to a playtest listing spotted on Player.gg. The game, developed by Sony-owned Haven Studios, was first revealed in 2023 but has seen little news since, and this playtest suggests…

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How to watch the Flame Fatales 2026 speedrunning marathon

  • Flame Fatales charity marathon runs 13-19 September for Malala Fund
  • Streams daily on GDQ's Twitch and YouTube, roughly 1PM-midnight ET
  • Frame Fatales has raised over $1 million for charities since 2019

A charity speedrunning marathon called Flame Fatales returns for its 2026 edition, running from 13 to 19 September in aid of the Malala Fund. Organised by Frame Fatales, a Games Done Quick community group that highlights women and femmes in speedrunning, the event will stream live across the…

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