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Updated Xbox PC app promises 60% faster loading and easier access to games, but CEO Asha Sharma says there’s “plenty more to do”

  • Xbox says the PC app now boots 60% faster.
  • Insiders can try the redesigned app from today.
  • CEO Asha Sharma says further improvements are still needed.

Microsoft has released a faster, redesigned Xbox PC app for Xbox Insiders, aiming to make games and social features easier to find and use. CEO Asha Sharma called the changes a meaningful improvement while acknowledging that more work remains. Microsoft says the app boots 60% faster, some pages…

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All Gold Skulltula locations in Ocarina of Time

  • The game contains 100 Gold Skulltula tokens scattered across Hyrule.
  • Turning in tokens earns rewards and helps cure a cursed family.
  • The Echo Gem helps locate nearby Gold Skulltulas.

The article is a location guide for finding all 100 Gold Skulltula tokens in the Ocarina of Time remake. Collecting them helps lift the curse on a family in Kakariko Village, and the guide organises the locations by area to help players track them down. The tokens can…

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Many Blizzard devs were “skeptical” about WoW Forever until they saw the new Northshire Abbey

  • Northshire Abbey helped win over sceptical developers.
  • WoW: Forever upgrades the 2004 game’s visuals and features.
  • It keeps the original setting and level 60 cap.

Blizzard’s World of Warcraft: Forever team initially faced scepticism from some developers and leadership about creating another version of the long-running MMO. Senior game designer Josh Greenfield said an updated Northshire Abbey, built to showcase the project’s new lighting and visuals, helped persuade even committed fans of the…

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God of War Ragnarok Tops List of 10 Highest-Grossing PlayStation Studios Games From the PS5 Generation

  • Ragnarök leads the estimated list with $1.4 billion in revenue.
  • Ten games have generated an estimated $6.5 billion.
  • The figures come from Alinea Analytics, not Sony.

God of War Ragnarök is estimated to be the highest-grossing PlayStation Studios game of the PS5 generation, with $1.4 billion in gross revenue. The figures, compiled by Alinea Analytics, suggest the ten listed games have generated $6.5 billion altogether, offering a snapshot of the company’s biggest performers. Spider-Man…

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Canadian Politician Petitions Government to Help BioWare Buy Its Way From Under EA

  • An MP backs a petition for Canada to help BioWare become independent.
  • The petition had 2,861 signatures and passed the 500-signature threshold.
  • Whether the government will provide funding remains uncertain.

Vancouver Kingsway MP Don Davies is backing a petition asking Canada’s federal government to help BioWare’s employees buy the studio from EA and regain control of its intellectual property. The proposal follows the studio’s closure and reflects concerns that foreign corporate ownership can cost Canadian businesses and workers…

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All FC 27 Ultimate Gauntlet 3 rewards and tasks

  • FC 27’s Ultimate Gauntlet 3 is now live.
  • Complete eight of 10 tasks to finish the set.
  • The reward includes an Aleix Garcia RTTF card.

Ultimate Gauntlet 3 is live in FC 27, offering players rewards and a guaranteed Road to the Final (RTTF) promo item. It also marks the start of the RTTF promotion, with the card’s potential to improve tied to Bayer Leverkusen’s Europa League results. The set has 10 rewards,…

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Playing Ocarina of Time for the First Time in 2026 Feels Like Living a Fairy Tale

  • A newcomer finds the remake charming and easy to explore.
  • Simple combat preserves the game’s approachable feel.
  • The compact world recalls classic Nintendo 64 design.

The writer says Nintendo’s 2026 remake of *The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time* has made a strong impression despite their having only played for a few hours. Its playful characters, accessible combat and small, inviting world have helped them understand the game’s enduring appeal and feel a…

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The mFish 4-in-1 Lighted USB Type-C Cable Is So Worth It for Less Than $7

  • One cable supports USB-C and Lightning devices.
  • It is 6.6 feet long and rated up to 240W.
  • Lighted ends show when it is in use.

The mFish 4-in-1 lighted USB-C cable is being promoted as a convenient option for people who use devices with different charging connections. Its mix of connector types could let one cable charge a newer USB-C iPhone and an older iPhone with a Lightning port. The cable is 6.6…

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‘Save Mass Effect’ movement parks billboard truck outside of EA HQ as efforts and petitions keep growing

  • Fans parked a billboard truck outside EA’s headquarters.
  • The #SaveMassEffect petition has passed 300,000 signatures.
  • A Canadian petition seeks support for BioWare’s independence.

Mass Effect supporters have parked a mobile billboard outside EA’s and EA Sports’ headquarters in Redwood, California, as part of a growing campaign to save the franchise and support BioWare staff. The action follows EA’s closure of BioWare and shows fans continuing to press for the studio and…

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Blizzard Reveals What Made It Finally Pull The Trigger on WoW Forever

  • Season of Discovery’s reception helped bring Forever to life.
  • A Northshire Abbey demo helped secure Blizzard’s support.
  • Blizzard dedicated about 200TB of memory to launch servers.

Blizzard says the community’s response to Season of Discovery helped persuade it to develop World of Warcraft Forever, a permanent version of the game’s Classic mode with new changes. The project had been discussed before Classic launched in 2019, but was set aside while the team focused on…

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