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I have modded many dogs, several cows, 2 lions, and a chimpanzee into Grand Theft Auto 5, and they are all my friends

  • A GTA 5 modder has added animal companions.
  • The group includes dogs, cows, lions and a chimpanzee.
  • The article celebrates playful, affectionate modding.

The article describes a player’s Grand Theft Auto 5 modification that adds a group of animals to the game, turning them into companions rather than targets or scenery. It highlights the playful, personal side of game modding, using the animals’ presence to create a gentler and more eccentric…

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GTA 6 Reveal Completely Overshadowed By Pony Island 2 Trailer

  • Pony Island 2 stood out more than GTA 6 for Polygon’s writer.
  • Its trailer promises another unpredictable Daniel Mullins game.
  • Pony Island 2 launches for PC on 27 April 2026.

Polygon argues that Pony Island 2: Panda Circus was the Gamescom reveal that lingered most, despite the strong reception for Grand Theft Auto 6’s extended showcase. The contrast matters because it illustrates the breadth of modern games: Rockstar is pursuing huge scale and detail, while Daniel Mullins’ smaller…

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Move over, Milady: Elden Ring’s Tarnished Pack brings the new king of style

  • Leontiel’s Greatsword adds a matador-inspired counterattack skill.
  • The weapon is obtained from a Caelid NPC invasion.
  • Tarnished Pack adds classes, weapons, invasions and Torrent skins.

Elden Ring’s Tarnished Pack DLC introduces Leontiel’s Greatsword, which the article presents as a stylish new alternative to weapons such as Milady. Its Muleta weapon skill lets players bait attacks with a red cloth before dashing through enemies and delivering a powerful counter, combining a bullfighting theme with…

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I tried the sequel to Task Manager and it has too many special effects

  • Task Manager OG adds features but remains an imperfect beta.
  • Its visual effects and resource use drew criticism.
  • Existing monitoring tools offer much of the same functionality.

Former Microsoft engineer Dave Plummer has released Task Manager OG, a cross-platform monitoring application presented as a modern successor to the Windows Task Manager. PC Gamer’s review finds that it offers some useful consolidated system information, but argues that its flashy default appearance, greater resource use and inconsistent…

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How Will GTA 6 Work With GTA Online? Here Are 3 Possibilities

  • Rockstar has not confirmed GTA 6’s online plans.
  • GTA Online still generates substantial daily revenue.
  • Existing GTA Online may receive GTA 6-related content.

Rockstar Games has not confirmed an online mode for Grand Theft Auto 6, despite widespread expectations that one will follow the game’s November release. Polygon considers how the publisher might handle the highly profitable GTA Online, weighing a completely new service, integration of GTA 6 material into the…

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Modern Warfare 4’s big beta update aims to fix several nagging complaints from players

  • MW4’s beta update targets key player complaints.
  • Weapon tuning slightly increases time-to-kill.
  • Tactical Sprint is no longer enabled by default.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’s second beta weekend introduces changes intended to address mixed player feedback from the first test. Infinity Ward has adjusted weapons, movement and aim assist, with the most significant change being the removal of Tactical Sprint as the default setting; the update matters…

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Chinese memory maker YMTC wants to dethrone Samsung and SK hynix by the end of 2027

  • YMTC aims to surpass Samsung and SK hynix by 2027.
  • The target concerns the global NAND flash storage market.
  • Export controls and scale remain major hurdles.

Chinese NAND flash manufacturer Yangtze Memory Technologies Co (YMTC) reportedly aims to overtake Samsung and SK hynix by the end of 2027, challenging the South Korean companies’ longstanding lead in memory production. The ambition matters because it signals China’s push for greater technological self-sufficiency in a strategically important…

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“Hopefully a meteor will strike the earth soon”: Game devs talk genAI witchhunts and the importance of honing your visual literacy

  • Developers face false accusations of using generative AI.
  • Studios are publishing evidence to reassure audiences.
  • Visual literacy is vital against AI-driven misinformation.

Game developers including Failbetter and New Blood say they have been falsely accused online of using generative AI to create artwork, despite publicly opposing its use. The article argues that these disputes matter because rapidly changing AI tools and vague claims about their capabilities make visual misinformation harder…

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6 More Magic: The Gathering Crossovers We Want in Universes Beyond

  • IGN proposes more fantasy-led Magic crossover sets.
  • The Elder Scrolls is framed as an especially plausible choice.
  • Three Universes Beyond sets are scheduled for 2027.

IGN outlines a wishlist of further Magic: The Gathering Universes Beyond crossovers, arguing that more fantasy-oriented properties could suit the game’s expanding crossover programme. It follows confirmation that three Universes Beyond sets are planned for 2027, amid indications that future collaborations may be more fantasy-adjacent. - The Elder…

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99 Details from The GTA 6 Extended Look

  • GTA 6 footage suggests deeper systems and more reactive gameplay.
  • Combat, robberies and character progression receive notable upgrades.
  • Vice City references may include the return of Love Fist.

IGN’s extended breakdown of GTA 6 identifies 99 details from Rockstar’s latest footage, focusing on gameplay systems, crime, combat and possible Vice City references. - GTA 6 appears to introduce a criminal-profile system resembling Red Dead Redemption 2’s honour mechanic. - Jason may have a slow-motion targeting ability,…

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