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Lenovo confirms Legion Go issues after gamers report bricked devices

  • Lenovo confirms BIOS V42 bricked some Legion Go handhelds and pulled the update.
  • Only the original Legion Go 8APU1 is affected, via a direct-download BIOS.
  • No firm commitment yet to free repairs for out-of-warranty devices.

Lenovo has issued its first official statement addressing weeks of reports that a faulty BIOS update bricked Legion Go handheld gaming PCs, after users described blank screens and repair bills approaching $300. The company confirmed that BIOS version V42 could cause devices to go blank during installation and…

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The Witcher 4 developers target a 2028 release

  • The Witcher 4 targeted for a 2028 release, CEO says
  • Witcher 3 expansion "Songs of the Past" arrives in 2027
  • Multiplayer spin-off Project Siris hit by layoffs in August

CD Projekt Red has confirmed it is targeting a 2028 launch for The Witcher 4, giving the first concrete timeframe for the long-awaited next mainline instalment in its fantasy series. Joint CEO Michał Nowakowski set out the window in a video released around Gamescom, offering fans a firmer…

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‘A cognitive cacophony’: hands-on with the Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 beta test

  • Guardian previews Modern Warfare 4's early access beta from late August.
  • Solid gunplay and maps, but overwhelming, fast-paced sensory overload.
  • Franchise faces pressure after weak Black Ops 7 sales and looming GTA 6 rivalry.

A Guardian hands-on preview of the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 early access beta, held over the penultimate weekend of August, found the new title delivers the boots-on-the-ground military shooting the series is known for, but is defined by relentless sensory overload, with the game likened to…

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The Morning Poll: Do you worry about letting your children go online?

  • Daily Mail poll asks readers about worries over children's internet use.
  • Feature offers no original data or reporting, just a poll prompt.
  • Reflects broader public concern about online risks to children.

The Daily Mail's "Morning Poll" feature invites readers to share their views on whether they worry about letting their children use the internet, reflecting ongoing public concern about children's online safety. The prompt taps into wider debates about the risks children face online, including exposure to harmful content,…

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Why students are being paid £2,000 to play computer games

  • Roehampton University offers esports scholarships worth up to £2,000
  • Recipients must compete in tournaments while maintaining academic progress
  • Experts warn many students miss out on unclaimed scholarship funding

The University of Roehampton is offering esports scholarships worth up to £2,000 to students who can balance competitive video gaming with their academic studies, with more than 100 awarded so far. The initiative highlights a wider problem in UK higher education: millions of pounds in scholarships and bursaries…

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Illicit deeds have just gotten a new Halloween video game banned in Australia – and it’s not because of the violence

  • Halloween: The Game banned in Australia over drug use, not violence
  • Smoking marijuana to track killer breaches "incentivised drug use" rule
  • Case reignites debate over Australia's inconsistent game classification standards

The upcoming multiplayer game Halloween: The Game has been refused classification in Australia, meaning it cannot legally be sold in the country. The ban stems not from its graphic violence, which includes brutal killings inspired by the horror film franchise, but from a mechanic allowing players to smoke…

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Grand Theft Auto VI exists in its own universe

  • GTA VI hype persists despite leaks, delays and union-busting claims
  • Netflix will premiere the gameplay trailer before YouTube
  • Rockstar subpoenaed Microsoft and Discord over recent leaks

Grand Theft Auto VI has become one of the most hyped video game releases ever, and Rockstar Games appears able to weather any controversy along the way without denting public enthusiasm. Despite a huge 2022 hack that leaked 90 videos of the game, multiple release delays, union-busting accusations…

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Can the Epic Games Store turn things around? ‘I don’t see how they can recover at this point,’ says Newzoo analyst

  • Epic Games Store to get faster launcher and redesigned interface
  • Analysts doubt this can close the gap with Steam
  • Newzoo says Steam's dominance is now a structural, not just quality, edge

Epic Games has confirmed a planned overhaul of its digital storefront, promising a faster launcher, improved navigation, personalised recommendations and easier access to patch notes, as part of its long-running effort to compete with Steam on PC. However, industry analysts remain sceptical that interface improvements alone can meaningfully…

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‘Prince of Persia’ Is Officially Back With New 2026 Release

  • GOG releases modernised patch for original Prince of Persia: Sands of Time
  • Comes after Ubisoft's Sands of Time remake was cancelled in January 2026
  • Adds widescreen support, FPS limiter and Windows 11 compatibility

GOG has released a modernised, fan-made-style patch for the original Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, offering PC players a technical refresh just months after Ubisoft cancelled its planned remake of the game in January 2026. The move gives fans a way to revisit the influential 2003…

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