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Sony will move forward with its plans to stop making PS5 discs despite backlash

  • Sony will stop making discs for new PS5 games from 2028.
  • The company acknowledged backlash but reaffirmed its all-digital direction.
  • Older PS5 releases will retain disc production after the cut-off.

Sony has said it will proceed with plans to stop producing discs for newly released PS5 games from 2028, despite significant criticism from players and some industry figures. The decision matters because it would further shift PlayStation towards an all-digital model, raising concerns about ownership, preservation and access…

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I am obsessed with The Weeknd’s slow descent into Persona-addled madness, including Photoshopping a tattoo of Persona 5’s biggest baddie on his arm

  • The Weeknd reposted a fake Tae Takemi tattoo image.
  • He has been documenting a Persona 5 Royal playthrough.
  • His posts have amused Persona fans online.

The Weeknd has continued publicly sharing his enthusiasm for Persona 5 Royal, culminating in an Instagram repost of a fan-edited image that makes it appear he has a tattoo of Tae Takemi on his arm. The article treats the posts as a light-hearted example of a major musician…

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Final Fantasy 14 fans discover “Creepypasta Backrooms” area in Patch 7.55, and Square Enix is feeding into the horror: “If you’re not careful and you noclip out of reality…”

  • Patch 7.55 includes an area players liken to the Backrooms.
  • Fans have framed the discovery as an unsettling horror reference.
  • Square Enix has played along with the comparison.

Final Fantasy 14 players have identified an area added in Patch 7.55 that they compare with the “Backrooms”, an internet horror concept associated with unsettling, empty spaces. The discovery has prompted discussion because Square Enix has appeared to acknowledge and encourage the comparison, extending the community’s horror-themed interpretation.…

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It seems like AMD’s Zen 6 LP CPU cores will be a mixture of architectures going all the way back to Zen 2

  • Zen 6 LP cores may reuse ideas from Zen 2 onwards.
  • AMD could prioritise efficiency over entirely new core designs.
  • The claim remains unconfirmed.

PC Gamer reports that AMD’s forthcoming Zen 6 low-power (LP) CPU cores may combine design elements from several earlier Zen generations, potentially reaching back to Zen 2. If accurate, this would suggest AMD is prioritising efficiency and targeted performance characteristics for these cores rather than using a wholly…

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I made a hyper organised plant shop in Leafy Corner because the people want order not whimsy

  • A player builds an orderly Leafy Corner plant shop.
  • The design favours organisation over whimsy.
  • It highlights creative shop customisation.

PC Gamer’s writer describes creating a highly ordered plant shop in the simulation game Leafy Corner, deliberately rejecting a more whimsical style. The piece frames this as a response to customers’ apparent preference for neatness and easy-to-follow organisation. The shop is arranged with structure and visual consistency as…

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Here’s Why People Think The Ocarina Of Time Remake Will Launch A Week Before GTA 6

  • Amiibo release dates have prompted a Zelda launch theory.
  • Fans predict 12 November for Ocarina of Time Remake.
  • Nintendo has not confirmed a release date.

Fans are speculating that Nintendo’s remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time could arrive on 12 November 2026, one week before Grand Theft Auto 6’s planned release. The theory matters because it would place two of the year’s biggest games unusually close together, though they target…

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Hit Stardew Valley-like Starsand Island is already leaving Steam early access with update 1.0 out next month, adding “online multiplayer for up to 4 players”

  • Starsand Island leaves Early Access next month.
  • Version 1.0 adds four-player online multiplayer.
  • The farming sim has drawn Stardew Valley comparisons.

Starsand Island, a farming and life-simulation game compared with Stardew Valley, will leave Steam Early Access when its 1.0 update arrives next month. The release is significant because it marks the game’s move to a full launch and introduces online co-operative play. The 1.0 update will allow up…

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Dragon’s Dogma 2 devs confirm what everyone was asking about: “We’re working on a Hard Mode”

  • Dragon’s Dogma 2 will receive a Hard Mode.
  • Developers confirmed work is under way.
  • No launch date or feature details were announced.

Dragon’s Dogma 2’s developers have confirmed that a Hard Mode is in development, responding to a frequent request from players. The announcement matters because it suggests Capcom plans to add a more demanding way to experience the action RPG after launch. The confirmation was made in a message…

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Everything Coming to HBO Max in August

  • House of the Dragon ends on 9 August.
  • Lanterns follows in HBO’s Sunday slot.
  • Sicario and other films arrive from 1 August.

HBO Max will add a mix of major series finales, new originals, A24 films and licensed catalogue titles in August 2026, led by the final episodes of House of the Dragon’s third season and DC drama Lanterns. The month also includes the A24 release Mother Mary and a…

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AMD Reportedly Plans To Raise GPU Prices, Too

  • AMD may raise GPU supplier prices by at least 10%.
  • Memory shortages linked to AI demand are driving costs.
  • AMD’s value advantage over Nvidia could narrow.

AMD is reportedly preparing to increase graphics-card prices by at least 10% from next month, citing memory supply pressures linked to AI demand. If confirmed, the move could further raise consumer hardware costs and reduce AMD’s usual value advantage over comparable Nvidia products. The report, attributed to hardware…

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