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EA HQ Graced With ‘Save Mass Effect’ Truck as N7 Day Looms

  • Fans took a “Save Mass Effect” billboard truck to EA’s headquarters.
  • The campaign highlights the people affected by BioWare’s closure.
  • A petition supporting the franchise has passed 300,000 signatures.

Mass Effect fans from the group We are Mass Effect have sent a mobile billboard truck to the streets around Electronic Arts’ headquarters in Redwood City, California, as part of a campaign to support BioWare and the sci-fi series. The effort aims to make the community’s support visible…

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All Happy Mask Shop buyer locations in Zelda Ocarina of Time

  • Sell four masks to buyers across Hyrule.
  • Some sales pay less than the shop’s fee.
  • The postman pays 200 rupees for the Bunny Hood.

Young Link’s Happy Mask Shop quest in *Ocarina of Time* sends him across Hyrule to sell four masks to specific buyers. The customers are not always easy to find, and some pay less than the shop’s asking price, so Link may need to cover the difference; completing the…

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The AI posting war is heating up: ‘Please, leave me behind,’ says artist who got into it with Epic CEO Tim Sweeney on X

  • Kenney urged artists to resist pressure to use generative AI.
  • Sweeney and Musk joined the argument on X.
  • A survey found 69% of Steam users were open to games disclosing AI use.

Artist Kenney, who gives away thousands of free game assets, drew a public dispute with Epic Games chief Tim Sweeney after urging artists on X not to let billionaires pressure them into using generative AI. Elon Musk backed Sweeney in the exchange, which reflects a wider argument over…

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Pokémon TCG: 10 Most Valuable Delta Reign Cards From New Expansion

  • Mega Rayquaza ex leads Delta Reign prices.
  • One sale reached $349.34; eBay averages $500.
  • The set is described as relatively affordable.

Mega Rayquaza ex is currently the most valuable card in the Pokémon TCG’s Delta Reign expansion, with one reported sale at $349.34 and an average eBay price of $500. The prices highlight the demand for sought-after cards in the new set, which the article describes as relatively affordable…

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Path of Exile 2’s 1.0 launch brings two new classes, the campaign finale, and a full strategy game league mechanic

  • Path of Exile 2 launches free to play with version 1.0 in just over a month.
  • Acts Five and Six conclude the campaign with 24 areas and 18 major bosses.
  • The Conquerors league adds army recruitment, castle building and faction warfare.

Path of Exile 2 will leave paid early access and launch as a free-to-play game with version 1.0 in just over a month. The release is a major milestone for Grinding Gear Games’ action RPG: it completes the main campaign while setting up years of seasonal content. Acts…

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Where to get Epona in Ocarina of Time

  • Learn Epona’s Song from Malon at Lon Lon Ranch.
  • Return as an adult and beat Ingo in two races.
  • Escape over the gate to claim Epona.

In the Ocarina of Time remake, Link can obtain Epona by learning her song from Malon and later winning two races against Ingo. The horse makes travelling across Hyrule Field faster, though Link must first grow up before he can ride her. After waking Talon outside Hyrule Castle,…

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‘I Meant It When I Said What I Said’ — Nicolas Cage is Actually Relieved That Spider-Noir Got Canceled

  • Cage is glad *Spider-Noir* ended after one season.
  • He believes continuing Ben Reilly’s story could wear out the character.
  • His refusal to sign an AI waiver may also rule out a return.

Nicolas Cage says he is relieved that *Spider-Noir* ended after one season, because he feels Ben Reilly’s story was complete and extending it could have made the character feel overused. The cancellation followed the show’s fall from Prime Video’s top 10, despite its strong initial reviews. Cage described…

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Hochul’s hubby collects nearly $200K from gaming giant that cased in on $18M tax break

  • Bill Hochul received nearly $200,000 in deferred pay from Delaware North.
  • The company benefited from an $18 million state tax break.
  • Watchdogs are seeking an ethics probe over the payments and recusal.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s husband, Bill, received nearly $200,000 in deferred compensation from his former employer, Delaware North, after Hochul lifted her recusal from matters involving the company. The payments have prompted calls from good-government advocates for an ethics investigation, because a 2023 memo said he would…

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Path of Exile 2 announces a second new class, the Shadow, for its December 1.0 release

  • The Shadow joins Path of Exile 2 at 1.0 on 11 December.
  • The class brings daggers, stealth and eight trap types.
  • Its shade and Darkness resource add new combat options.

Grinding Gear Games has announced that Path of Exile 2’s 1.0 release on 11 December will add the Shadow, alongside the previously announced Duelist. The stealth-focused class brings daggers, traps and new mechanics, expanding the game’s range of character builds. Shadows can ascend as an Assassin or the…

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How to get the Shapeless Hunter Mask in The Division 2: Echoes of Central Park

  • Complete the activity between 9pm and 6am in-game time.
  • Find five tapes across Central Park and return to High Low Electronics.
  • Playing the final tape summons the hunter.

The Shapeless Hunter Mask is a hidden reward in The Division 2’s Echoes of Central Park DLC, unlocked by following a series of clues and collecting tapes. Finding it requires exploring several locations and completing the steps at night, between 9pm and 6am in-game time. Begin at the…

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