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Manor Lords’ next beta update adds what all video games are sorely missing: cow breeding

  • Manor Lords' next beta update adds cattle breeding by end of July.
  • New pastures, cheesemonger role, and oats crop for animal feed.
  • Buildings split into basic/advanced tiers; new Wide Valley map added.

Manor Lords, the medieval city-building game, is set to receive a new beta update by the end of July 2026 that introduces cattle breeding, allowing players to expand their herds by breeding cows rather than only importing them. The addition is part of a broader package of farming…

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PlayStation fans are still furious about physical discs, but the data proves Sony is right to kill them

  • Sony to end PlayStation physical disc support by January 2028.
  • Circana data shows physical game sales have collapsed to a fraction of past peaks.
  • Critics cite digital ownership risks, like PSN content removals and account deletion policies.

Sony has faced significant online backlash over its decision to end physical disc support for PlayStation games by January 2028, but new sales data suggests the format has already dwindled to near-irrelevance in commercial terms. Circana senior director Mat Piscatella shared figures showing just how small the physical…

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Xbox Game Pass isn’t “viable” with so few subscribers, says former Forza lead bracing for more “studios getting shut down”

  • Ex-Forza lead says Game Pass subscriber numbers aren't sustainable
  • Warns more Xbox studio closures likely to follow
  • Adds to concerns over Xbox's gaming strategy and finances

A former Forza Motorsport lead has warned that Xbox Game Pass's subscriber numbers may be too low to sustain the service, predicting further studio closures at Microsoft's gaming division. The comments add to growing scrutiny of Xbox's strategy following a wave of layoffs and studio shutdowns across the…

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Red Hook confirms release date for Darkest Dungeon anniversary DLC

  • Darkest Dungeon: The Fire's Edge DLC launches 18th August for the original game's 10th anniversary
  • Adds two heroes, a burn mechanic, reworked trinkets and three new Hamlet districts
  • More Darkest Dungeon 2 content is separately planned for early 2027

Red Hook Studios has confirmed that Darkest Dungeon: The Fire's Edge, the original game's first piece of new downloadable content in several years, will launch on 18th August to mark its 10th anniversary. The release is notable given that the studio's attention has largely been on the sequel,…

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The Game Boy Pocket is now 30 years young, and I’d thank it for today’s retro handhelds

  • Game Boy Pocket marks its 30th anniversary this year.
  • Its slim redesign influenced modern retro handheld gaming devices.
  • Article reflects on the console's lasting hardware legacy.

The Game Boy Pocket has reached its 30th anniversary, prompting reflection from GamesRadar+ on how Nintendo's slimmed-down 1996 redesign shaped the retro handheld gaming devices popular today. The original Game Boy Pocket trimmed the bulky size of the 1989 Game Boy, introduced a sharper screen and improved battery…

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Cyberpunk 2077 quest designer says Villa Eurodyne is still full of secrets: “I have hidden a lot in this space”

  • A Cyberpunk 2077 quest designer says Villa Eurodyne hides more secrets
  • The designer says they deliberately hid extra content in the location
  • Suggests dedicated players still haven't found everything

A quest designer on Cyberpunk 2077 has said that Villa Eurodyne, one of the game's more elaborate locations, still contains secrets that many players have yet to uncover. Speaking about the design process, they suggested that a considerable amount of hidden content was deliberately built into the space,…

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Xbox Game Pass starter tier now bundled into Meta Horizon+

  • Meta Horizon+ now bundles Xbox Game Pass starter edition free
  • Over 50 games included, plus 10 hours monthly cloud gaming
  • Touch controllers will soon emulate an Xbox gamepad

Meta has added Xbox Game Pass's starter edition to its Meta Horizon+ subscription at no extra cost, giving Quest VR headset owners access to a library of Xbox titles without an additional fee. The move extends Xbox's cloud gaming reach into virtual reality and mirrors a similar arrangement…

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Darkest Dungeon—the original—is getting surprise DLC in August

  • Darkest Dungeon (2016) is getting new DLC in August
  • The addition is a surprise, unannounced beforehand
  • Full details of the DLC's content remain unconfirmed

Darkest Dungeon, the original 2016 gothic roguelike role-playing game from developer Red Hook Studios, is set to receive a surprise piece of downloadable content in August. The announcement comes as an unexpected addition to a game that had largely been considered complete, with the developer's more recent efforts…

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Where to find the red howler monkey in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced

  • Red howler monkeys are found only on Isla Providencia in Black Flag Resynced.
  • Their pelts craft the Dart Pouch II upgrade and vanity items.
  • Use sleep darts, not guns, to avoid scaring monkeys away.

This is a gaming guide detailing where to find the red howler monkey in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, a resource useful for players looking to upgrade equipment and unlock special items. Locating the creature matters because red howler monkey pelts are needed to craft the "Dart Pouch…

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Nintendo Will Not Refund Tariff Fees It Passed Onto Customers, Saying They “Received Exactly What They Bargained And Paid For”

  • Nintendo will not refund tariff-related price increases.
  • It says customers received what they paid for.
  • Available text lacks product and pricing details.

Nintendo has said it will not refund customers for tariff-related costs that were passed on through higher prices. The company’s position is that buyers received the products they agreed to purchase at the stated price, so it does not consider refunds warranted. The report indicates that Nintendo attributed…

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