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Divinity can wait: Baldur’s Gate 3 boss Swen Vincke “not expecting anyone” at Larian’s Barcelona studio to show up following Spain’s World Cup win

  • Larian boss jokes no Barcelona staff will show up after Spain's win
  • Comment reflects Spain's World Cup celebration mood
  • Vincke shows relaxed, humorous approach to studio management

Larian Studios boss Swen Vincke has joked that he doesn't expect any staff to turn up at the developer's Barcelona office after Spain's World Cup victory, acknowledging that football celebrations are likely to take precedence over work at the Baldur's Gate 3 studio. The comment, made in good…

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‘With the power of illustration, we can capture the true, playful vibe of a kangaroo’: Google explains the thinking behind its new 3D emojis

  • Google explains its new 3D, illustration-led emoji design approach.
  • Kangaroo emoji cited as example of capturing "playful vibe".
  • Redesign favours character and personality over strict realism.

Google has given an insight into the design philosophy behind its newly refreshed emoji set, which moves towards a more three-dimensional, illustrative style. A designer working on the project used the kangaroo emoji as an example, explaining that illustration allows the team to convey a character's "true, playful…

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The Next Game Of Thrones Game Has Been Delayed

  • War for Westeros moves from 2026 to early 2027.
  • PlaySide cites quality and fan expectations.
  • The PC strategy game includes campaign and multiplayer.

PlaySide has delayed Game of Thrones: War for Westeros, its upcoming real-time strategy game for PC, from 2026 to early 2027. The developer said the extra time is intended to ensure the game meets the expectations of both strategy players and Game of Thrones fans, extending the wait…

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Palworld is only growing more powerful, hitting nearly a million concurrents in its second weekend

  • Palworld nears a million concurrent players in its second weekend.
  • Player numbers are growing rather than declining post-launch.
  • Full article details were unavailable beyond the headline figure.

Palworld, the multiplayer survival-crafting game that blends creature-collecting with base-building, has continued its explosive start by drawing close to a million concurrent players during its second weekend, according to PC Gamer. Far from tailing off after its debut, the game's player numbers have kept climbing, underlining just how…

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MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls – Official Peni Parker Character Gameplay Guide

  • Official Peni Parker gameplay guide video published
  • Page content was unavailable for verification
  • No move or release details were provided

GameSpot has published an official gameplay guide video for Peni Parker in MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls. The page content was unavailable beyond a JavaScript verification screen, so no further claims about her moves, abilities or release details can be confirmed. The available title identifies the video as an…

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Obsession just hit Fortnite, but not in the way you’d think

  • Fortnite's Obsession crossover swaps lead character Nikki for a rare sprite
  • Trailer parodies players' obsession with collecting Fortnite sprites
  • Mainly promotes Obsession's new streaming availability, not a character skin

Fortnite has released a tie-in trailer for the horror film Obsession, but rather than adding character skins or emotes as expected, the crossover replaces the film's lead character, Nikki, with a rare collectible in-game "sprite" throughout the edited trailer. The move pokes fun at players' fixation on collecting…

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Hot swappable mouse batteries might be the new thing as it looks like Wallhack’s first ever mouse will have one

  • Wallhack's debut mouse reportedly features hot-swappable batteries
  • The design could let users avoid recharging downtime
  • Feature may signal a new trend for wireless gaming mice

Wallhack, a newcomer to the gaming peripherals market, appears set to release its first ever mouse featuring hot-swappable batteries, a feature not commonly seen in gaming mice to date. The design would let users replace or swap the battery without pausing to recharge, potentially addressing a common frustration…

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Ever wanted to play The Elder Scrolls: Morrowind on a dual-screen handheld? Well, now you can – if you don’t mind putting in some legwork

  • Modder released OpenMW-DS, running Morrowind's menus on a second screen
  • Built for the Android-based AYN Thor handheld; requires a PC copy of the game
  • A separate fan project aims for an actual Nintendo DS port of Morrowind

The Elder Scrolls Morrowind fan community has found new ways to play the 25-year-old RPG on dual-screen handheld devices, despite The Elder Scrolls 6 remaining far from release. A modder called Josh Daniels has released a public build of OpenMW-DS, an adaptation of the open-source OpenMW engine that…

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Nintendo will soon provide battery replacement kits for its revised Joy-Cons to further comply with EU regulations

  • Nintendo to launch battery replacement kits for revised Joy-Cons
  • Move aims to meet EU repairability and battery regulations
  • Lets users replace batteries themselves instead of buying new controllers

Nintendo is set to introduce official battery replacement kits for its revised Joy-Con controllers, a move designed to bring the accessories further in line with European Union regulations on consumer electronics. The EU has been tightening rules around repairability and the use of removable batteries in devices sold…

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MSI MPG 341CQR QD-OLED X36 Review

  • MSI's $899 QD-OLED monitor succeeds its 2024 341CQPX model.
  • Keeps 34-inch, 3440x1440 curved screen with refined design and stand.
  • USB-C port delivers 360Hz, full resolution and 98W power.

MSI has released the MPG 341CQR QD-OLED X36, a $899 gaming monitor that succeeds the MSI MPG 341CQPX QD-OLED tested by IGN in late 2024. It retains the 34-inch, 3440x1440 ultra-wide curved format but adds design refinements, extra features and an updated panel, positioning it as a competitive…

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