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The “greatest speedrun accomplishment of all time” is in sight as two legendary Super Mario Bros runners compete for a time that once seemed impossible

  • Two elite runners are approaching a once-impossible Super Mario Bros time.
  • The contest could reset expectations for speedrunning records.
  • Progress relies on exceptional precision and game knowledge.

Two leading Super Mario Bros speedrunners are nearing a run time once thought unattainable, turning a long-standing technical challenge into a close competition. The development matters to the speedrunning community because it could redefine the practical limit of one of gaming’s most studied and influential speedrun categories. The…

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The 7 Most Perfect Cozy Games Like Animal Crossing

  • Polygon recommends cosy Switch alternatives to Animal Crossing.
  • Choices span farming, decorating and exploration.
  • Optional paid content features in Disney Dreamlight Valley.

Polygon recommends seven Nintendo Switch cosy games for players seeking an alternative to Animal Crossing, highlighting life simulation, decorating, farming and low-pressure exploration. The selections aim to suit different preferences while retaining the relaxed, social appeal associated with Animal Crossing. - Stardew Valley and similar farm games offer…

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Modding the Khajiit lands into Oblivion is still the cat’s meow

  • A long-running mod adds northern Elsweyr to *Oblivion*.
  • It provides new landscapes, towns, creatures and quests.
  • PC Gamer says it still captures *Oblivion*’s distinctive spirit.

PC Gamer revisits *Elsweyr: The Deserts of Anequina*, a fan-made expansion that adds part of the Khajiit homeland to *The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion*. The article argues that the mod remains impressive because it turns lore that had largely existed in books and dialogue into a playable region,…

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Here’s a first for Call of Duty: The Modern Warfare 4 beta will have a campaign mission and Warzone stuff

  • Modern Warfare 4 beta will uniquely include a playable campaign mission.
  • Warzone-related content will also feature in the beta.
  • First time Call of Duty has expanded a beta this way.

Call of Duty publisher Activision has confirmed that the upcoming beta for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will include content beyond the usual multiplayer test, marking the first time a Call of Duty beta has featured a campaign mission alongside Warzone-related material. This is a notable departure…

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Secretlab’s Gaming Chairs Are on Sale During the Back to School Sale, Including Its Flagship Nanogen Edition

  • Secretlab cuts $50 from Titan Evo gaming chairs.
  • Nanogen Edition falls to $749.
  • Pokémon chair editions remain full price.

Secretlab’s Back to School Sale discounts its Titan Evo gaming-chair range, including many standard and licensed designs, while offering additional savings on qualifying larger orders. The promotion matters for buyers considering premium gaming chairs, as it includes the company’s widely reviewed flagship range and its higher-end Nanogen model.…

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Cities: Skylines new replacement is about to become the best strategy game in years

  • Transport Fever 3 aims for deeper city-management challenges.
  • Pollution, noise and rural disruption will affect happiness.
  • Detailed traffic controls and dynamic industries broaden the simulation.

Transport Fever 3 is presented as a promising alternative for players seeking deeper management than recent Cities: Skylines games provide. Although it remains primarily a transport and logistics simulation rather than a full city builder, Urban Games is expanding its city-management systems so that growth depends on balancing…

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Best players for FC 26 Class on Grass Evolution

  • Costs 200 Pre-Season tokens.
  • Five matches complete all upgrades.
  • Several elite cards can become endgame attackers.

The Class on Grass Evolution in FC 26 costs 200 Pre-Season tokens and can turn eligible attackers into endgame-standard players. - Eligible cards must be rated 97 or below, have up to five positions, 10 PlayStyles and four PlayStyle+ traits. - The five upgrade levels raise key attacking,…

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1998 Was the Best Year for Video Games, and These 10 Titles Prove It

  • Collider calls 1998 gaming’s best year.
  • The list spans adventure, RPG and fighting games.
  • Innovation and lasting influence underpin the argument.

Collider argues that 1998 was video gaming’s strongest year, citing ten influential releases across several genres. The article’s case rests on their originality, technical advances, storytelling, design, critical acclaim and lasting popularity. - ‘Grim Fandango’ is praised for combining Aztec folklore, noir detective fiction and an ambitious underworld…

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Old School RuneScape began when a dev ‘found the 2007 server in their desk drawer:’ 13 years later, it’s setting subscriber records for the long-lived MMO

  • Old School RuneScape reportedly hitting record subscriber numbers 13 years on.
  • Game said to have originated from a rediscovered 2007 server backup.
  • Full article text was unavailable; details limited to the headline.

Old School RuneScape, the classic 2007 version of Jagex's long-running MMO, is reportedly setting new subscriber records some 13 years after its revival, according to a PC Gamer report built around comments from a developer involved in its creation. The game's origins are said to trace back to…

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Beloved Legend of Zelda Games Get New Enhanced 3DS Ports

  • Fan-made 3DS Zelda ports add modern features.
  • Users must provide their own legally obtained ROMs.
  • Nintendo has previously opposed similar unofficial projects.

A homebrew developer has released enhanced native Nintendo 3DS ports of The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap and A Link to the Past, offering features beyond Nintendo’s earlier Virtual Console releases. The projects illustrate how fan-led reverse engineering can modernise older games for original hardware, though Nintendo…

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