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Stephen King’s The Long Walk just hit #1 on HBO Max after just one day

  • The Long Walk hit #1 on HBO Max after one day of streaming.
  • The Stephen King adaptation was in development hell for nearly 40 years.
  • The novel, written in 1966, prefigures Hunger Games-style dystopian fiction.

Stephen King's long-gestating adaptation of his 1979 novel The Long Walk has become a surprise streaming hit, topping HBO Max's charts within a single day of its debut on the platform. The film's success is notable because the source material had been considered one of King's "unfilmable" works,…

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Ubisoft says “releasing a game too late” could “hinder its success” as Far Cry 7 wait settles into fifth year

  • Ubisoft warns late releases can hurt a game's success
  • Comment comes as Far Cry 7's wait reaches a fifth year
  • No new release date confirmed for Far Cry 7

Ubisoft has said that releasing a game too late can hinder its commercial success, a comment made as the wait for Far Cry 7 stretches into a fifth year. The remark highlights growing scrutiny of the publisher's release strategy at a time when Ubisoft is under pressure to…

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Dev defends short games after criticizing Steam for making it easy to refund them: “I will never stretch out a game with more content just to avoid refunds”

  • Developer defends short games despite Steam's easy refund policy.
  • Says they won't pad games with content just to avoid refunds.
  • Highlights tension between refund policies and game design choices.

A game developer has defended making short games after previously criticising Steam's refund policy for making it too easy for players to request refunds on brief experiences. The developer stated they would never artificially pad out a game with extra content simply to reduce the risk of refunds,…

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How to get pure quartz in Palworld

  • Guide explains where to find and mine pure quartz in Palworld
  • Resource is needed for circuit boards and higher-tier crafting
  • Four coordinate-marked farming locations are listed for efficient gathering

This Polygon guide explains how players can locate and farm pure quartz, a resource needed in Palworld to craft circuit boards used for higher-tier assembly lines and electric goods. The item can eventually be harvested automatically once players reach level 52 and unlock a placeable mining site, but…

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Palworld Technology tree Pal equip unlock list

  • Guide details Palworld's level-based Pal equip Technology unlock list
  • New gear unlocks via catching/hatching specific Pals, not trading
  • Updated 13 July with additions from the Palworld 1.0 update

This Polygon guide sets out how the Pal equip Technology tree works in Palworld, the crafting-survival game where new gear recipes unlock through catching or hatching specific Pals rather than trading for them. Understanding this system matters for players trying to clear the question-mark entries in their Technology…

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Marvel Rivals has upset players yet again with some peculiar balances that buff some of the strongest heroes

  • Marvel Rivals players are angry about fresh Season 9 balance changes
  • Several already strong heroes were buffed again
  • The patch has intensified debate over fun versus fair balance

PC Gamer reports that Marvel Rivals has sparked another player backlash after NetEase released an emergency Season 9 balance patch that buffs several already powerful heroes. The criticism matters because it feeds a wider argument over whether the game is being balanced for competitive fairness or for a…

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Square Enix scores an own goal: Octopath Traveler Switch 2 ports revive 2 great JRPGs, but with no upgrade path or save data transfer

  • Switch 2 ports arrive without an upgrade path
  • Players also cannot transfer save data
  • Critics see it as a consumer-unfriendly decision

Square Enix has released Switch 2 versions of Octopath Traveler and Octopath Traveler 2, bringing two well-regarded JRPGs to Nintendo’s newer hardware, but the move has drawn criticism because existing Switch owners are not being offered an upgrade path. The article argues this matters because it makes returning…

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DOOM PS5 DLC Quietly Becomes One of 2026’s Best-Rated Releases

  • DOOM’s new PS5 DLC is one of 2026’s best-reviewed releases.
  • Revelations currently holds a 90 OpenCritic score.
  • Its success comes amid significant layoffs at id Software.

DOOM: The Dark Ages - Revelations, a new PS5 expansion for id Software’s shooter, has quickly become one of the best-reviewed releases of 2026 despite launching with relatively little fanfare. Its strong critical reception matters because it places the DLC alongside the year’s top-rated games and highlights continued…

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Octopath Traveler 1 & 2 Announced For Switch 2 With Improved Performance And Visuals

  • Square Enix is bringing both Octopath games to Switch 2
  • Western release is scheduled for 1 October 2026
  • No upgrade path or save transfer for existing Switch owners

Square Enix has announced Switch 2 versions of Octopath Traveler and Octopath Traveler II, bringing both role-playing games to Nintendo’s newer console with enhanced visuals and performance. The games are already available in Japan, with a western release set for 1 October 2026. The announcement matters because it…

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How to get Panthalus in Palworld

  • Panthalus is unlocked through a quest, not a normal encounter
  • You need four Echobones from across the map
  • Defeating the boss guarantees the catch

PC Gamer’s guide explains that catching Panthalus in Palworld requires unlocking a boss encounter through a side quest rather than simply finding the creature in the wild. - Players must visit the Ancient Civilization Researcher on the Deserted Islet, north of the Windswept Hills, to start the quest,…

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