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PlayStation ending physical games is “like Apple removing the CD Drive from its laptops,” says analyst: “Not a single person is complaining about it today”
PlayStation appears to be moving away from physical games, and industry analyst Mat Piscatella of Circana has likened the shift to Apple’s decision to remove the CD drive from its laptops — a change he argues drew objections at the time but is now barely noticed. His comparison frames the decline of discs as an…
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The only indie roguelike action RPG that rivals Hades and Diablo for me just got an incredible new expansion
A PC Gamer writer has published an opinion piece praising an indie roguelike action RPG that they rate alongside acclaimed titles such as Hades and Diablo, prompted by the release of a substantial new expansion for the game. The article frames the expansion as a significant addition that reinforces the game’s standing among the writer’s…
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Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 shadow drop on PS5, and you’ve got one month to get them at a good price
Activision has shadow-dropped the original Call of Duty: Black Ops and its sequel Black Ops 2 on the PlayStation 5, making the two acclaimed shooters natively available on Sony’s current-generation console without any prior announcement. The move matters to fans because it brings a pair of the franchise’s most fondly remembered entries back into easy…
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Hokubu Evolving World Car Meet location in Forza Horizon 6
Polygon has published a guide explaining where to find the Evolving World Car Meet in Forza Horizon 6, a new location tied to the game’s Horizon Decades Festival Playlist series. The venue works like a standard car meet, letting players park and display their favourite vehicles, but its role in the Evolving World means it…
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Dragon Age is “unlikely” to continue at EA, says former lead David Gaider, but if you gave him the keys to the RPG he’d take it somewhere “dark” and “do things that will make people upset”
David Gaider, the writer who created and led the Dragon Age series during his years at BioWare, has said he thinks it is “unlikely” that publisher EA will continue the fantasy RPG franchise. His comments matter because they come from one of the series’ key architects and follow the underwhelming commercial reception of the most…
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Helldivers 2 is getting a new anti-cheater policy to stop you feeling bummed out and help the in-game economy
Arrowhead Game Studios has announced a new anti-cheating policy for Helldivers 2, responding to long-standing community frustration over players amassing Super Credits through illegitimate means. The move matters because cheating undermines the game’s in-game economy and makes honest players feel their effort is devalued when others game the system. Starting from the day of the…
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The most deranged videogame challenge run I’ve seen: A no-hit playthrough of the ‘Unfair’ difficulty in a 100-hour RPG
A PC Gamer writer highlights what they call one of the most extreme videogame challenge runs they have seen: a player completing a lengthy, roughly 100-hour role-playing game on its hardest “Unfair” difficulty without taking a single hit. The feat matters as a striking example of the dedication and skill within the gaming community’s self-imposed…
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Slay the Spire meets Terra Nil in The Solace of Flowers, an “eco-dystopian” deckbuilder in which you cover corrupted islands with foxgloves, bees and, er, lions
Rock Paper Shotgun has previewed The Solace of Flowers, a forthcoming tactical roguelike deckbuilder from the small Madrid-based studio Ceiling Games. The article matters as a look at an unusual hybrid: the game blends the card-battling structure of Slay the Spire with the grid-based environmental restoration of games like Terra Nil and Townscaper, positioning itself…
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The Thermaltake LGCS GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming PC Drops to $1,400 Shipped
IGN’s commerce team has flagged a prebuilt gaming PC deal, with Newegg (via Walmart) offering the Thermaltake LGCS GeForce RTX 5070 Gaming PC for $1,400 with free shipping. The article frames this as a notable saving at a time when RAM and GPU prices are rising, describing it as the lowest price the writer could…
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Pokémon Winds & Waves’ new monster type could change everything
With little official news about Game Freak’s 2027 release Pokémon Winds and Waves, fans have turned to unverified claims from self-styled leakers, who keep focusing on a new category called “Seed Pokémon”. The interest matters because much of this speculation traces back to a 2025 data breach that reportedly revealed Game Freak’s business plans —…