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All room and safe codes in Low-Budget Repairs

  • Codes unlock hidden rooms and safes throughout Low-Budget Repairs.
  • Home codes are 1974 and 9217 or 9271.
  • Mansion, storage and police-station clues provide further codes.

Low-Budget Repairs includes several locked rooms and safes that require codes found by examining clues in each location. The guide matters because it helps players progress through the game’s repair properties and hidden areas without repeatedly searching for each clue. At the home, the first door code is…

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Sean Murray says a “weight had lifted” when No Man’s Sky players were finally talking more about its new content than its controversial launch

  • Murray says players’ focus finally moved beyond No Man’s Sky’s launch.
  • Free updates helped Hello Games rebuild the game’s reputation.
  • The shift was a significant relief for the studio.

No Man’s Sky creator Sean Murray said he felt a “weight had lifted” when discussion among players shifted from the game’s troubled launch to its continuing new content. His comments reflect the long-term recovery of a game once heavily criticised for unmet expectations, and underline how sustained updates…

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Bejeweled on Xbox Game Pass is a Smooth-Brain Puzzle Masterpiece

  • Bejeweled remains a highly polished, gratifying match-three game.
  • Bejeweled 3 is better mechanically, while Bejeweled 2 has stronger nostalgia.
  • Both Xbox 360 versions are available through Xbox Game Pass.

Polygon argues that Bejeweled 2 and Bejeweled 3, now available on Xbox Game Pass for console, remain exceptionally satisfying examples of casual match-three puzzle design. Rather than demanding deep logical thought, the games are praised as polished “feel-good” experiences whose visuals, sounds and finely tuned rewards create a…

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Talking Point: Is An Analogue 3D Worth The Money?

  • Analogue 3D is framed as a premium retro-gaming purchase.
  • Its value depends on nostalgia, budget and hardware preferences.
  • Import fees and scarcity make timing a consideration.

The article considers whether Analogue’s FPGA-based Nintendo 64 replica, the Analogue 3D, justifies its premium price for retro gaming enthusiasts. Its author argues that the decision depends largely on personal attachment to the N64, willingness to pay for a polished modernised version of original hardware, and concern that…

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Lanterns creators say the show “transcends” fan service and is about “bringing out the visions” of Green Lantern comic book writers

  • Lanterns creators promise more than fan-service references.
  • The series will draw on Green Lantern writers’ ideas.
  • No major new plot or casting details were reported.

The creators of DC’s forthcoming Lanterns series have said the programme aims to go beyond simple fan service, drawing on the creative visions of Green Lantern comic-book writers. Their comments suggest the adaptation will seek to respect the source material while developing it for television, an approach that…

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RPG companions need to be hateable, otherwise nobody’s going to love them

  • Flawed companions can create stronger player attachment.
  • Conflict and growth make party relationships feel human.
  • Being hateable is not the same as being badly written.

PC Gamer argues that memorable role-playing game companions should be capable of irritating, disappointing or alienating players, rather than being designed to be universally likeable. The author’s view is that this friction makes relationships feel more human and gives players a stronger reason to care when characters grow,…

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‘Rideshare Stimulator’ Developers Disclose AI Use Steam After Days Of Controversy

  • Saber disclosed AI use after public controversy.
  • Main campaign writing is described as human-made.
  • Optional mode and some music use AI.

Saber Interactive has added a detailed disclosure to Rideshare Stimulator’s Steam page after several days of controversy about the game’s use of generative AI. The issue intensified when former developer Stella Sacco said she had been replaced by ChatGPT during production, prompting criticism of the studio’s transparency and…

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The bigwigs who want AI-generated NPCs and writing think you’re too dumb to appreciate a good story—don’t prove them right

  • The article criticises industry enthusiasm for AI-generated game writing.
  • It argues players still value authored stories and characters.
  • Consumer choices could shape how widely such AI is adopted.

PC Gamer argues that some senior games-industry figures promoting AI-generated non-player characters and dialogue appear to underestimate players’ appetite for carefully written stories. The article says this matters because narrative quality, character and authored detail remain major reasons people value games, and widespread use of generative AI could…

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The Simpsons: Hit & Run’ Fans Finally Have Hope For A Remaster After 23 Years, Thanks To Matt Groening

  • Groening hinted Hit & Run may return.
  • No remaster or re-release is confirmed.
  • The 2003 game remains inaccessible on modern consoles.

Matt Groening has suggested that The Simpsons: Hit & Run could return “in some form”, reviving hopes for a remaster, remake or modern re-release of the cult 2003 game. No official announcement has been made, and Simpsons executive producer Matt Selman immediately qualified the remark, but the comment…

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8 Essential Kid-Friendly Video Games

  • Eight games are recommended for varied ages and abilities.
  • Cooperation, creativity and gentle learning are central themes.
  • Parents should supervise online features and reading needs.

Collider recommends eight accessible games for children, prioritising titles that encourage curiosity, cooperation, creativity and problem-solving while remaining enjoyable for adults. It also stresses that parents should consider reading demands, online features and differing skill levels when choosing games. - Untitled Goose Game: a low-pressure, two-player puzzle game…

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