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Look Away Now, Sony: Demand for Mortal Shell 2 in Physical Form Sees PS5 Boxed Copies Sell Out
Unlikely to have more stock of Revered Edition for 20th August launch. Mortal Shell 2 developer Cold Symmetry has shared it’s extremely unlikely it’ll be able to bring the Revered Edition of the upcoming Soulslike back into stock before the PS5 game’s launch on 20th August 2026. Demand for the boxed copy has “exceeded expectations”…
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Country Has More Women In The Pipeline: A Look At The New Acts For Q3, Q4
In this week’s Country Update lead, women make a big impact on the country charts.
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“It’s not that we don’t care about PC” – Former Rockstar developer suggests why GTA 6 is only coming to consoles at launch
Former Rockstar Games producer John Ricchio has offered an explanation for why GTA 6 is launching only on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, without a simultaneous PC version. Speaking to YouTuber KiwiTalkz, Ricchio said Rockstar’s approach of building for consoles first, rather than scaling down a PC-first build, avoids the significant problems that arise…
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Microsoft Says Id Tech Is Safe, Former Staffers Say They’ve Fired Everyone Who Could Save It
Microsoft says id Software still has sufficient staff to make games and maintain its idTech engine after major layoffs, but a former employee disputes this, claiming the cuts removed the people able to develop or repair the technology. The disagreement matters because idTech underpins id Software’s games, including its fast-paced shooters, and its loss could…
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11 Best Sleeping Bags (2026): Ultralight, Warm Weather, for Kids
Wired has updated its buyer’s guide to sleeping bags for 2026, offering recommendations across a range of uses from ultralight backpacking to family camping and children’s gear. The guide reflects the outlet’s ongoing product-testing coverage, helping campers and hikers choose equipment suited to their specific needs, whether trekking remote trails or car camping with more…
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Thief Gold with updated graphics and integrated modern controller support is the latest addition to GOG’s preservation program, ahead of Nightdive’s full remaster
GOG has released an updated version of Thief Gold, the classic stealth game, through its game preservation programme, adding a range of technical improvements to help it run smoothly on modern systems. The re-release was chosen by GOG’s community backers for attention from its reverse engineering team, and arrives shortly after Nightdive Studios announced a…
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Crimson Desert update adds cross save functionality to PC and consoles, but you’re going to need to buy those Deluxe cosmetics again
You can now continue your adventure across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S
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Gay Men Flocked to Goose for Friendship. Some Still Feel Excluded
Goose, a new “anti-algorithm” dating app aimed at gay men, has marketed itself as an alternative to hookup-focused platforms by emphasising genuine friendship over sex. However, users who spoke to WIRED report that the app’s moderation is inconsistent and that it can feel unwelcoming to people of colour, undercutting its inclusive branding. The story matters…
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Report contradicts Microsoft’s statements that id Software hasn’t been shoved onto Unreal from id Tech: ‘It’s most likely going to end up in the in the trash can’
“Success is detached from your ability to keep a job.”
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Mario Tennis Fever gets Super Mario Galaxy-themed 1.1.0 update
Nintendo’s first big patch for the Switch 2 tennis game includes a new Fever Racket, a new court, a new Special Match, and GameShare support