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Guillermo del Toro is asking for a slightly more forgiving Dead Cells, checkpoints and all, ‘for the elderly players’
Guillermo del Toro has called for Dead Cells to become slightly more forgiving by adding checkpoints, joking that the change would help “elderly players”. His remarks highlight the continuing debate over whether challenging games should offer more accessibility options without compromising their intended difficulty. Dead Cells is a roguelike action game built around repeated runs,…
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Xbox prices will jump again this weekend, but please don’t buy a brand new console today
Microsoft is set to raise Xbox console prices again from 1 August, marking its third increase since 2025. The change makes current-generation Xbox hardware substantially more expensive late in its life cycle, so the article argues that prospective buyers should consider refurbished units or alternatives instead of buying new immediately. The increases add $100 to…
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I have FOMO for the worst era of Cyberpunk 2077
The article reflects on the troubled launch period of Cyberpunk 2077, arguing that, despite its technical problems, it created an unusually intense shared cultural moment for players and online communities. The writer’s sense of ‘fear of missing out’ is directed at participating in that collective experience, rather than at the game’s bugs or shortcomings themselves.…
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Japanese Charts: Booyah! Splatoon Raiders Puts Up Some Huge Week-One Numbers
Splatoon Raiders debuted at number one in Japan’s physical games chart, selling 474,684 copies in its first week. The result reinforces Splatoon’s popularity in its home market and helped strengthen Switch 2 hardware sales, although it remains far below Splatoon 3’s record-breaking launch. Rhythm Heaven Groove fell to second with 78,355 sales, while Tomodachi Life:…
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The 2009 movie Robert De Niro called his most underrated: “Everyone did a great job”
Robert De Niro has described the 2009 family drama Everybody’s Fine as his most underrated film, arguing that it deserved greater attention than it received. The article presents the film as a neglected entry in his career, despite its emotionally direct story and a cast he believed performed strongly. De Niro plays Frank Goode, a…
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Fallout veteran’s new BioShock-esque RPG is “first and foremost a dialogue and conversation-rich” game – and devs say if you don’t like that, “might we recommend Doom?”
Developers behind a forthcoming BioShock-like role-playing game from a Fallout veteran have stressed that it is designed primarily around dialogue and player conversations. Their message sets expectations for prospective players, suggesting that those seeking near-constant combat may prefer a shooter such as Doom. The comments frame the game’s role-playing elements and narrative choices as central…
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William Shatner Says His Metal Band Is Booked For Coachella 2027
William Shatner says his heavy metal project is scheduled to play Coachella in 2027, following its planned live debut at Chicago’s Riot Fest in September. The announcement would mark an unusually high-profile festival appearance for a project that has not yet released any music, highlighting Shatner’s continued move into rock performance. In a new interview,…
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Satanic Doo-Wop Act Twin Temple Perform on The Daily Show, Expand Fall 2026 Tour
Twin Temple made their late-night television debut on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show, performing their new single “Haunt Me” and discussing their Satanic imagery with host Jordan Klepper. The appearance follows renewed attention after the husband-and-wife duo were removed from Charley Crockett’s tour, and it helps promote their forthcoming album and expanded North American dates.…
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Halo: Campaign Evolved doesn’t have split-screen on PC, but this mod fixes that, if you’re willing to look past some quirks
Halo: Campaign Evolved has launched on PC and consoles, but its PC edition lacks official split-screen co-op despite the feature being available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. A new Nexus Mods release enables local split-screen on PC by activating functionality already present in the game, highlighting the unusual omission from the official PC…