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Valheim 1.0 Is Finally The Game It Was Always Meant To Be

  • Valheim exits early access after six years with its 1.0 update
  • Update mainly adds late-game content, completing the Deep North biome
  • Core gameplay and appeal remain largely unchanged from 2021

Valheim has officially left early access with the release of its 1.0 update, nearly six years after Iron Gate's Viking survival game first launched and became a runaway hit during the 2021 COVID-19 pandemic. According to Polygon's hands-on impressions, the update does not radically reinvent the game but…

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Disney Dreamlight Valley The Keepsake Sea release date and all new features

  • New Disney Dreamlight Valley expansion "The Keepsake Sea" is coming before 2026 ends
  • Showcase stream due in October; release likely October or November
  • Only Jack Sparrow confirmed so far; more characters and a villain expected

Disney Dreamlight Valley is preparing to launch its fourth major expansion, The Keepsake Sea, with an official release date yet to be confirmed. The update matters to fans of the life-simulation game because major expansions typically overhaul multiple areas of the game at once, introducing new characters, story…

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LG TVs caught spying even when offline or on standby

  • LG TVs record audio and scan networks even in standby mode
  • Data on nearby devices was sent to LG's advertising arm
  • Follows a similar July report about LG monitor privacy issues

LG smart TVs continue to collect and transmit data about owners and their homes even when switched to standby or disconnected from the internet, according to an investigation by YouTube channel Gamers Nexus. The sets scan local Wi-Fi networks for nearby devices, log location and network details, and…

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Baldur’s Gate 3 Prequel Exclusive Clip Finds Neil Newbon Back as Astarion

  • New Astarion prequel novel excerpt released, narrated by Neil Newbon
  • Author T. Kingfisher explores Astarion's backstory before Baldur's Gate 3
  • Excerpt shows Astarion breaking into a magic shop and feeding on a pigeon

Random House Worlds has released an exclusive excerpt from the forthcoming novel Baldur's Gate 3: Astarion, written by award-winning author T. Kingfisher, which delves into the backstory of the vampire spawn companion who became one of the breakout characters from Larian Studios' 2023 role-playing game. The excerpt is…

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How to get X-Ray Sprite in Fortnite Chapter 7, season 4

  • X-Ray Sprite is a new Legendary companion in Fortnite Chapter 7, Season 4
  • No guaranteed spawn location exists yet; finding it relies on luck
  • It periodically marks enemies nearby, like a Scout Specialist

This is a Fortnite Chapter 7, Season 4 guide explaining how players can obtain the X-Ray Sprite, a Legendary-tier companion introduced through the game's Design A Sprite competition. As a Legendary item, it is one of the rarest Sprites available on the island, and its introduction gives players…

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Big chipmakers are already committed to using ASML’s next-generation production technology by as soon as 2028

  • ASML's next-gen chip tech reportedly has commitments from major chipmakers
  • Adoption could begin as soon as 2028
  • Full article text was unavailable; details unconfirmed

The article's headline indicates that major semiconductor manufacturers have already committed to adopting ASML's next-generation chip production technology, with rollout expected as early as 2028. This points to continued investment in advanced lithography equipment as chipmakers push toward smaller, more efficient transistor designs to keep pace with demand…

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Forza Horizon 6 has not been delayed on PS5, developer confirms – but still won’t say when it’s coming out

  • Playground Games confirms Forza Horizon 6's PS5 version is not delayed
  • Still no confirmed release date, only "later this year"
  • Tokyo Game Show (17–21 September) tipped as likely announcement venue

Playground Games has confirmed that the PlayStation 5 version of Forza Horizon 6 has not been delayed, rejecting rumours that had circulated for over a week after the studio went quiet on the console rollout. The clarification appeared as a brief line tucked into a blog post about…

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Freya Allan & Kodi Smit-McPhee Star In Nick Hamm’s Jack The Ripper-Era Thriller ‘Black Palace’ — First Look

  • Black Palace first-look images released; stars Freya Allan, Kodi Smit-McPhee
  • Period thriller set in 1888 London during Jack the Ripper panic
  • Now in post-production; New Regency seeking distributors at festivals

Deadline has released first-look images from Black Palace, a period thriller directed by Nick Hamm set in Jack the Ripper-era London, which stars Freya Allan and Kodi Smit-McPhee alongside a notable British ensemble cast. The film is now in post-production, and its release matters for the industry as…

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Best Michael Myers Killer build in Halloween: The Game

  • Guide details a top Michael Myers Killer build in Halloween: The Game
  • Recommends pairing Shape Jump and Killer Sense special abilities
  • Wood Axe advised as starting weapon for breaching wooden doors

This is a strategy guide for the mobile game Halloween: The Game, outlining what the author considers an optimal "Killer" build for playing as Michael Myers. It's aimed at players who want to maximise their effectiveness at hunting down Civilians, focusing on the combination of special abilities and…

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Lumiere Declaration Sets 15 Principles for Global Film Governance, Calling Audience Attention ‘a Trust to Be Honored, Not a Resource to Be Captured’

  • France and South Korea led adoption of a 15-principle global cinema declaration
  • Declaration rejects treating audience attention as a capturable resource
  • Addresses AI, piracy, diversity and film industry economics

Representatives from countries, international organisations, and leaders across film, television and gaming industries have adopted the Lumière Declaration on the Future of Cinema and the Moving Image, signed on Monday at the Lumière Summit in Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Jointly presented by France and South Korea and co-chaired by their presidents,…

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