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Couple’s dispute over playing Slay the Spire 2 in bed gets a ruling from comedian John Hodgman: ‘Pick an arbitrary battle and stick with it’

  • Comedian John Hodgman ruled on a couple's Slay the Spire 2 bed dispute.
  • His advice: pick an arbitrary battle and stick with it.
  • Story highlights gaming habits causing everyday relationship friction.

A PC Gamer piece reports that comedian John Hodgman, known for his "Judge John Hodgman" arbitration segment, has weighed in on a domestic dispute between a couple over playing the roguelike deck-builder Slay the Spire 2 in bed. The case reflects a common modern household friction point: negotiating…

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This Switch 2 Game Has Unexpectedly Outsold Major Nintendo Series

  • Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream has sold 7.96 million units on Switch.
  • It has outsold several 2026 Switch 2 releases, including Star Fox and Pokémon Pokopia.
  • Its viral Mii antics and unusually permissive content rules fuelled its popularity.

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, the latest instalment in Nintendo's quirky life-simulation series, has proven a surprise sales phenomenon, outperforming several major franchise releases even though it launched on the older Nintendo Switch rather than Switch 2. Its unexpected dominance highlights how a niche, community-driven title can eclipse…

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‘Jurassic Park’ Icon Sam Neill’s Final Role Has Been Officially Revealed

  • Sam Neill's final role confirmed as The Legend of Zelda film
  • The Jurassic Park star died on 13 July aged in his 70s from pneumonia
  • Zelda film, also starring Strahovski and Lachman, opens April 2027

Actor Sam Neill, best known for playing Dr Alan Grant in the Jurassic Park films, has had his final on-screen role confirmed following his death on 13 July at St Vincent's Private Hospital in Sydney after a battle with pneumonia. It has been announced that Neill will appear…

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I think I’ve finally seen one too many of these ‘simulator’ games on Steam

  • Writer criticises Steam's flood of low-effort "simulator" games
  • Cites "Ball Scratch Simulator," admitted by its dev to be "AI slop"
  • Game due for release in August 2026

A Destructoid writer has voiced frustration at Steam's growing flood of low-effort "simulator" games, prompted by the appearance of "Ball Scratch Simulator," a browser-based novelty title in which players score points by discreetly scratching in public without being spotted. The piece contrasts the genre's respected origins, including titles…

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GTA 6 Trailer Being Paywalled Behind Netflix Is Upsetting A Lot Of People, But It’s A Sign Of The Times

  • Netflix gets GTA VI footage six hours before free platforms.
  • Fans criticise paid early access to a promotional video.
  • GTA VI launches on 19 November 2026.

Rockstar Games has announced that Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look will premiere on Netflix before appearing free on YouTube and the game’s official website. The decision has prompted criticism from fans who view temporary paid early access to promotional material as an unnecessary subscription barrier, while…

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Sam Neill Final Film Is ‘The Legend Of Zelda’; Dichen Lachman & Yvonne Strahovski Also Set – The Dish

  • Sam Neill's Zelda role will be among his final film performances before his July death.
  • Dichen Lachman and Yvonne Strahovski join the live-action Zelda cast.
  • The Wes Ball-directed film is set for release on 7 May 2027.

The upcoming live-action film adaptation of "The Legend of Zelda" will feature one of the final screen performances of actor Sam Neill, who died on 13 July at the age of 78. According to Deadline's sources, Neill's role has not yet been disclosed, but his involvement was confirmed…

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What time are the Gem hours in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3?

  • Fortnite's Gem hours boost rare Gem sprite spawn rates from 8 August
  • Gem sprites cut fall damage by 30% and look crystallised
  • Two UK windows: 7-9pm and 2-4am (9 August), BST

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 is introducing "Gem hours" from Saturday 8 August, periods during which Gem sprite variants appear more frequently in the game. These crystallised cosmetic variants also reduce fall damage by 30%, giving players a practical incentive alongside their appearance, and since Gem sprites are…

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Pokémon Pokopia: Bubbly Basin Review: Adorable DLC With Few Surprises

  • Bubbly Basin DLC adds a new underwater biome to Pokémon Pokopia.
  • Review says it's charming but reuses the base game's mechanics.
  • New swimming and Portal Pod features improve pacing and convenience.

Bubbly Basin, the first paid expansion for the Switch 2 life sim Pokémon Pokopia, adds a new underwater biome but largely reuses the base game's existing formula rather than introducing meaningful innovations. According to Polygon's review, the DLC is charming and keeps the game's cosy sandbox appeal intact,…

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The Legend of Zelda Movie Casts Uli Latukefu as Ganondorf

  • Uli Latukefu cast as Ganondorf in the forthcoming Legend of Zelda film under a multi-picture deal
  • Production wrapped in 2026; theatrical release scheduled for April 2027
  • Nintendo and Sony have restricted disclosure of most details; unclear whether Ganondorf will be live-action or CGI

The Legend of Zelda movie has revealed who will be playing Ganondorf.

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Indie Game Bundle Aiding Laid-Off Developers Is Nearing $200,000 Raised

  • An indie game bundle on Itch.io supporting laid-off game developers has raised over $163,000, surpassing its $100,000 initial goal
  • The collection of 127 games is nearing $200,000 with seven days of fundraising remaining, available for a minimum $10 contribution

After soaring past an initial goal of $100,000, a Game Industry Hardship Fund bundle on Itch.io is now nearing $200,000 raised with seven days remaining. The bundle has so far raised more than $163,000, and features 127 games for the minimum price of $10, with the proceeds going…

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