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ChatTJB is a fake chatbot where a guy called Tucker Bryant answers queries himself: ‘I tend to overcommit to bits’

  • ChatTJB is operated manually by Tucker Bryant.
  • It imitates an AI chatbot.
  • Bryant frames it as an elaborate joke.

Tucker Bryant has created ChatTJB, a deliberately fake chatbot that appears to answer users’ questions but is actually operated manually by Bryant himself. The project is presented as an extended comic commitment rather than an artificial-intelligence system, highlighting the appeal of human intervention behind automated-looking online services. Bryant…

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Sony appears to be putting labels on PS5 console boxes to warn people it’s ending disc production

  • PS5 boxes reportedly warn of digital-only new releases from January 2028.
  • Existing game discs should remain playable on compatible consoles.
  • Fans fear higher prices and reduced ownership rights.

Sony is reportedly including notices on new PlayStation 5 console boxes warning that newly released PlayStation games will be sold digitally only from January 2028. If accurate, the labels reinforce Sony’s previously announced move away from physical discs, which has prompted concern among players about pricing, ownership and…

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5 New Steam Games to Play the Weekend of August 7

  • Steam’s August releases span several major game genres.
  • Big Walk focuses on co-operation and communication.
  • Fields of Mistria launches fully at version 1.0.

Five newly released Steam games offer a broad mix of genres for the weekend of 7 August, from competitive fighting and co-operative puzzle-solving to farming simulations and action RPGs. The article argues that August’s unusually crowded release schedule gives PC players plentiful options, including several games with potential…

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Mini Review: Dragon Hopper (Virtual Boy) – A Zelda-Like With Height, Heart, And A Spring In Its Step

  • A cancelled Virtual Boy adventure finally arrives after 30 years.
  • Vertical platforming makes strong use of stereoscopic depth.
  • Polished exploration outweighs relatively basic combat.

Nintendo has released D-Hopper, formerly Dragon Hopper, through Nintendo Classics 30 years after the Virtual Boy game was cancelled when the console was discontinued. The review describes it as a polished Zelda-like adventure that makes unusually effective use of the Virtual Boy’s stereoscopic depth for vertical exploration and…

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WoW’s changing how world bosses work because they’ve ‘really been a little bit lackluster’ in recent years, says dev

  • Blizzard plans to revise World of Warcraft’s world bosses.
  • Developers say recent bosses have felt lacklustre.
  • Details of the changes have not been provided.

World of Warcraft is changing how its world bosses operate after developers concluded that the feature has felt underwhelming in recent years. The move matters because world bosses are intended to create shared, large-scale encounters, but have reportedly not been delivering enough excitement or engagement. A developer described…

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Amazon Knocks $10 off Physical Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Preorders

  • Physical preorders are $49.94, saving $10.
  • Nintendo continues to support boxed Switch 2 games.
  • Switch Sports Resort launches on 22 October 2026.

Amazon and Walmart are offering the physical edition of Nintendo Switch Sports Resort for $49.94, $10 below its usual $59.99 price, ahead of its 22 October 2026 release. The reduction is notable because Nintendo’s physical Switch 2 games often cost more than their digital versions, while the company…

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Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls suffers from widespread PC issues at launch

  • PC launch issues are affecting Marvel Tokon’s online fighting experience.
  • Reports include stuttering, launch failures and netcode disruption.
  • Developers are investigating as players seek temporary workarounds.

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls has launched with widespread technical problems on PC, despite console players generally reporting a smoother experience. The issues matter particularly for its online matches, as one player’s stuttering can disrupt rollback netcode and affect both competitors. Steam reviews are currently mixed, with complaints including…

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Take-Two Interactive Reaches $1.4 Billion in Sales During ‘GTA 6’ Preorder Opening Quarter

  • GTA 6 pre-orders began exceptionally strongly, according to Take-Two.
  • Take-Two reported $1.39 billion in quarterly net bookings.
  • The company’s quarterly loss widened despite strong franchise performance.

Take-Two Interactive reported $1.39 billion in net bookings for the quarter in which it opened pre-orders for “Grand Theft Auto 6”, with chief executive Strauss Zelnick calling demand “unprecedented and astonishing”. The company did not disclose GTA 6 pre-order figures and cautioned that it is too early to…

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Best characters for beginners in Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls

  • Captain America is the recommended defensive beginner pick.
  • Spider-Man rewards mobile, aggressive play.
  • Deadpool offers range and forgiving healing.

The article recommends three accessible fighters for newcomers to Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, focusing on characters with straightforward combos and forgiving tools. It matters for players unfamiliar with fighting games because character choice can make learning movement, attacks and defensive play less daunting. - Captain America: Offers simple…

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Brainrot Royale Brings Some Of The Internet’s Wildest Characters To PUBG MOBILE’s World of Wonder

  • PUBG MOBILE launches Brainrot Royale through World of Wonder.
  • Players collect, defend and steal viral meme characters.
  • The mode builds on PUBG MOBILE’s growing creator platform.

PUBG MOBILE has launched Brainrot Royale, a new World of Wonder experience based on the viral “brainrot” meme characters from Steal a Brainrot. The sponsored announcement presents it as an expansion of PUBG MOBILE beyond its standard battle royale format, using the game’s creator platform to offer a…

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