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The Elder Scrolls 6: Sentinel could be the title of Bethesda’s next RPG according to a solid fan theory that dates back to a Starfield teaser

• Fans think Elder Scrolls 6 may be called Sentinel.
• The theory stems from an old Starfield teaser.
• Bethesda has confirmed none of the details.

A fan theory suggests Bethesda’s next Elder Scrolls game may be titled The Elder Scrolls 6: Sentinel, based on a possible clue hidden in an earlier Starfield teaser. The claim is unconfirmed, but it has drawn attention because Sentinel is a major city in Hammerfell, a region widely…

Where to find the pond jockey location in Grounded 2

• Find pond jockeys in eastern Skunk Pond.
• Analyse their meat to unlock the harpoon gun.
• Bring a tier-two spear, healing and air awareness.

In Grounded 2, players can find the pond jockey in Skunk Pond to unlock the harpoon gun, improving their options for underwater exploration and combat. The creature is not especially valuable on its own, but analysing its dropped meat grants access to the ranged underwater weapon. Skunk Pond…

Halo: Campaign Evolved needed PvP to match Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 PS5 sales, analyst says

• Analyst says PvP was crucial for Halo to rival Black Ops sales.
• Campaign focus may have limited Halo’s commercial reach.
• Call of Duty’s multiplayer remains a major sales advantage.

An analyst has argued that Halo: Campaign Evolved would have needed a player-versus-player multiplayer mode to compete with the PlayStation 5 sales of Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2. The assessment highlights the commercial importance of competitive online modes in major first-person shooters, particularly when compared…

The Witcher 3’s Geralt actor wishes he could “sue every single AI platform” for stealing his voice

• Geralt’s voice actor criticises AI voice cloning.
• He wants stronger legal action against platforms.
• The comments reflect wider performer concerns.

Doug Cockle, the actor who voiced Geralt in The Witcher 3, has said he wishes he could sue AI platforms for allegedly using or replicating his voice without permission. His comments highlight growing concerns among performers that generative AI may imitate distinctive voices while offering limited control, consent…

The Wolfbox MF60 Cordless Electric Air Duster Delivers Tons of Dust Busting Airflow for Just $28

• Wolfbox MF60 is discounted to $27.35 with a coupon code.
• It is designed for reusable PC and peripheral cleaning.
• IGN highlights its airflow, battery and twist-lock attachments.

IGN reports that Amazon is offering the Wolfbox MF60 cordless electric air duster for $27.35 with the coupon code “CUQJ4GE5”, reduced from $49.99. The article presents it as a reusable alternative to disposable compressed-air cans for cleaning PCs and peripherals, while noting that the offer does not require…

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Best Agefield High: Rock the School graphics settings for no lag and max FPS

• Cap the game at 60 FPS and enable VSync.
• Use performance upscaling and low-to-medium graphics settings.
• Further improvements may depend on future patches.

Agefield High: Rock the School has launched on PC with reported optimisation problems, including lag and unstable performance, according to the article and similar Steam user reviews. The guidance matters for players because it offers temporary settings changes intended to make the game more playable until post-launch patches…

Echoing Palworld dev, video game lawyer says all her clients have anti-AI contracts because gamers hate it and it’s a copyright landmine: “I think we’re going to see lawsuits”

• Game studios are increasingly using anti-AI contract clauses.
• Player backlash and copyright uncertainty are driving caution.
• A lawyer expects AI-related games industry lawsuits.

A video game lawyer says her clients are increasingly adding clauses to contracts that prohibit or restrict generative AI, reflecting both strong player opposition and unresolved legal risks. She expects disputes over AI-made game assets to reach the courts, particularly where the technology may have been trained on…

D23’s Kingdom Hearts Panel Will Only Be Streamed Live

• D23’s Kingdom Hearts panel can only be watched live on YouTube.
• Kingdom Hearts 4 news is possible but unconfirmed.
• The event marks the series’ 25th anniversary.

Disney and Square Enix will livestream a Kingdom Hearts 25th-anniversary panel from D23, but say it will not be available to watch on demand afterwards. The event matters because it may offer fresh information about Kingdom Hearts 4, although neither company has confirmed that the forthcoming game will…

The Miskatonic Tales: Journey to Innsmouth Board Game Plays Like a Tabletop RPG Without a GM

Miskatonic Tales: Journey to Innsmouth feels less like a board game and more like a fancy way to run a role-playing game without a GM.