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Even sexy Skyrim mods aren’t safe from AI slop anymore

  • AI-generated "slop" mods are flooding Skyrim, including explicit content
  • One AI follower mod beat a hand-crafted rival's downloads fourfold
  • Nexus Mods allows AI content since 2023 if tagged and non-infringing

AI-generated "slop" mods have spread through Skyrim's modding community, including in the popular category of sexually explicit content, as tools that make coding easier let creators churn out low-effort mods with slick, misleading thumbnails. This matters because it undermines modders who spend months on detailed, hand-crafted work, who…

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What time does Black Ops 7 Season 5 start in your time zone?

  • Black Ops 7 Season 5 starts 5pm BST, Thursday 23 July
  • Adds new multiplayer maps, zombies content and Warzone's Drone Labs area
  • New weapons include FG42, Mammoth LMG, Gremlin SMG and Mace melee weapon

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's Season 5 update launches on Thursday, 23 July, bringing a large batch of new content across every mode as developer Treyarch continues its pattern of substantial post-launch support. The update includes new multiplayer maps and modes, additional zombies content, endgame features, and…

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Nintendo Basically Says That Splatoon 4 Will Happen

  • Nintendo signals competitive Splatoon games will continue.
  • Raiders is a spin-off, not Splatoon 4.
  • No fourth game has been formally announced.

Nintendo has indicated that competitive multiplayer will remain part of the Splatoon series, prompting expectations that a traditional fourth instalment will eventually follow. The comments matter because the newly released Splatoon Raiders spin-off takes the franchise in a different direction, but Nintendo says this does not replace its…

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First a survival game. Now a card game. Is an anime next for Palworld?

  • Palworld has drawn 40 million-plus players and a hit card game
  • Pocketpair has an Aniplex partnership but denies concrete anime plans
  • Game just reached 1.0 after two years in early access

Palworld, the multiplayer survival game likened to "Pokémon with guns," has become one of the most successful titles of the past decade, having drawn over 40 million players since its 2024 debut and now selling over 3.5 million pre-order packs for its new collectible card game. With Pocketpair's…

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GTA 6’s Jason may be the series’ best character yet, if his clothes are anything to go by

  • Polygon praises GTA 6 protagonist Jason Duval's varied, stylish clothing options.
  • Piece contrasts this with past GTA leads' scruffy or outdated outfits.
  • Writer calls Jason's wardrobe a rare fashion win for the franchise.

A Polygon opinion piece argues that Jason Duval, one of two protagonists in the upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6, could be the best-dressed lead character the series has produced, based on outfits shown when Rockstar opened pre-orders and revealed clothing options. The writer contrasts this with previous GTA…

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PS5’s New Commercial Goes All-In on Marvel

  • Sony airs new PS5 advert focused on its Marvel game lineup
  • Highlights Spider-Man 2, Wolverine, Tokon and other Marvel titles
  • Likely tied to Spider-Man: Brand New Day's cinema release

Sony has released a new PS5 commercial that heavily emphasises its growing partnership with Marvel, showcasing console exclusives Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Marvel's Wolverine and Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls, alongside clips of Marvel Rivals, Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy and Marvel Cosmic Invasion. The advert underlines how central licensed…

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Hasbro Is Betting On Fewer, Bigger Video Games After $56 Million Write-Down

  • Hasbro cancelled future games and wrote down $56 million.
  • It will back fewer, higher-confidence digital projects.
  • Exodus, Warlock and the GI Joe game remain in development.

Hasbro has cancelled several video games planned for 2028 and beyond and taken a $56 million non-cash write-down on related development costs. The move signals a narrower digital strategy, concentrating investment on fewer projects where the company believes it has the strongest commercial advantage. The company will prioritise…

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day director says there’s a “very real reason” for keeping Sadie Sink’s character a secret: “And I don’t think you’ll get mad at it”

  • Brand New Day director confirms Sadie Sink's role is being kept secret
  • Says there's a "very real reason" for the secrecy
  • Promises fans won't be upset once it's revealed

The director of Spider-Man: Brand New Day has addressed ongoing speculation about which character Sadie Sink is playing in the upcoming Marvel film, confirming that her role is being deliberately withheld from audiences. He stated there is a "very real reason" behind the secrecy, suggesting the decision is…

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The Mandalorian and Grogu’s 4K Steelbook Is Up for Preorder – Here’s Where To Buy It

  • The Mandalorian and Grogu 4K/Blu-ray preorders are now live.
  • Standard, steelbook and $219.99 Beskar Collector's editions on offer.
  • All versions release 25 August 2026, with Favreau commentary included.

Preorders have opened for the 4K UHD and Blu-ray home releases of "The Mandalorian and Grogu", the latest Star Wars film, with a standard edition, a 4K steelbook and a premium "Beskar Collector's Edition" all available to buy ahead of stores. All versions are due for release on…

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Steam Deck sales are losing steam since May’s price hike

  • Steam Deck sales estimated to have dropped roughly 80% since May's price hike
  • Chart ranking fell from 5th to as low as 14th place on Steam
  • Higher prices and possible stock shortages both seen as contributing factors

Steam Deck sales have fallen sharply since Valve relaunched the handheld at higher prices in May, according to data compiled by the Linux-focused site Boiling Steam. The Deck had almost always ranked near the top of Steam's bestseller-by-revenue charts since its 2022 launch, but its position has slipped…

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