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Gamers go to ridiculous lengths to “improve” GTA VI with Nvidia’s DLSS 5

  • A proposed setup runs PS5 video through a PC to apply DLSS 5.
  • The trailer looked sharper in places but had visual drawbacks.
  • Added input lag remains uncertain; a PC release is reportedly due in 2027.

Some gamers are exploring a way to apply Nvidia’s DLSS 5 image processing to GTA VI on a PlayStation 5, despite the game not yet being available on PC. The proposed setup sends PS5 video through a 4K capture card to a PC, where open-source software processes it…

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Pokémon Cards Get Official Induction Into National Toy Hall of Fame

  • Pokémon cards join the National Toy Hall of Fame.
  • The induction comes as the franchise celebrates 30 years.
  • Scalping and high prices continue to challenge fans’ access.

Pokémon cards have been inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame as the franchise marks its 30th anniversary. The recognition highlights the trading card game’s global reach and role in bringing millions of people into the hobby, while renewed attention comes amid concerns that speculation and scalping…

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Rapper Kodak Black Will Be in NPC in GTA 6, Creating Speculation Over Other Artists Appearing In-Game

  • A screenshot appears to feature Kodak Black at GTA 6’s Jack of Hearts club.
  • Fans are speculating about other musician cameos, but none are confirmed.
  • GTA 6 requires about 212 GB of storage, with pre-loading due on 10 November.

A newly released GTA 6 screenshot appears to show rapper Kodak Black as a non-player character at the Jack of Hearts club. His apparent cameo has prompted speculation that other musicians linked to the game’s soundtrack may also appear in its clubs, though Rockstar has not confirmed further…

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It’s not just GTA 6 – Take-Two boss argues “we have the best collection” of IP in the business

  • Take-Two says its strength extends beyond GTA.
  • Zelnick cited 15 franchises with major sales.
  • Red Dead Redemption has sold over 65 million units.

Take-Two Interactive chief executive Strauss Zelnick says the company has the strongest collection of owned intellectual property in the video game business, arguing its success is not dependent on Grand Theft Auto alone. The claim highlights the breadth of Take-Two’s portfolio as it prepares for the expected launch…

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Final Fantasy lead “very happy” Clair Obscur took inspiration – he was just as inspired by Star Wars

  • Kitase welcomes Clair Obscur’s Final Fantasy inspiration.
  • Star Wars helped shape Blitzball and character names.
  • Final Fantasy 10 followed The Phantom Menace by two years.

Final Fantasy producer Yoshinori Kitase says he is pleased that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 drew inspiration from the series, as his own work was shaped by films he admired. He points to Star Wars as an influence on Final Fantasy 10, showing how creative ideas can travel between…

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Opinion: Hey, That Hellraiser: Revival Game Is Pretty Good

  • A roughly 10-hour survival horror game the writer enjoyed.
  • Puzzle-box powers and Labyrinth sequences are its highlights.
  • The writer hopes Boss Team Games makes a sequel.

Hellraiser: Revival is a short, mostly linear survival horror game that its writer found enjoyable, despite seeing it as a competent but unexceptional entry in the genre. The article argues that its appeal lies less in challenging established horror series such as Resident Evil or Silent Hill and…

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We Have So Many Questions About This Stellar Blade Launch Trailer

  • *Stellar Blade: Complete Edition* is out now on Switch 2.
  • Its live-action advert leans on the console’s portability.
  • The game earned 7/10, with visuals and performance criticised.

Shift Up has released a live-action launch trailer for *Stellar Blade: Complete Edition* on Switch 2. The advert highlights the console’s portability by showing protagonist EVE interrupting someone’s gaming session to brush their teeth, though its choices of scene and 4:3 format have prompted questions. The game is…

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Apex Legends adds a grumpy, teamwiping Godzilla to its growing history of unappealing crossovers

  • Godzilla arrives on Storm Point on 10 November.
  • Players can earn a heat-ray Devotion.
  • The crossover raises concerns about visual clarity and advertising.

Apex Legends will launch a Godzilla-themed crossover event on 10 November, bringing the giant monster to the Storm Point map. Godzilla will periodically attack areas with atomic breath, while players who enter those danger zones can obtain a Devotion light machine gun with its own heat-ray attack. The…

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Zelda lead says Nintendo doesn’t do layoffs as there’s “a real benefit” to keeping staff long-term

  • Aonuma says experienced staff help Nintendo build continuity between projects.
  • New developers bring fresh ideas but need time to learn established practices.
  • The Zelda team combines long-serving staff with newcomers.

Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma says Nintendo benefits from retaining experienced staff, who provide continuity and help teams decide how to develop new ideas. He argues that this approach can support the quality and consistency of long-running series, while avoiding the disruption associated with large-scale layoffs. Aonuma, a Nintendo…

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Cloverlines codes (November 2026) for free Crystal Mana, boosts, and more

  • Codes give Cloverlines players free Crystal Mana and other rewards.
  • Some codes offer boosts or stat resets.
  • Enter codes through Menu, then Settings.

Cloverlines players can redeem promotional codes for free in-game rewards, mainly Crystal Mana, as well as temporary boosts and stat resets. The codes can help players strengthen their characters in the Roblox action RPG, where they collect Grimoires, learn spells and take on bosses. To claim a reward,…

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