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Apple proposes to take a 15% cut of purchases made outside the App Store
Apple has proposed charging developers a 15% commission on purchases completed through external links in iOS apps, after a US court required it to set out a revised fee structure. The proposal is significant because it forms part of Apple’s long-running dispute with Epic Games over whether Apple’s App Store rules unfairly restrict developers’ ability…
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UK video game industry charity football match raises over £63,000 for physically disabled gamers
SpecialEffect’s annual One Big Game football fundraiser has raised more than £63,000 to help physically disabled people access video games. The event brought together UK games-industry developers for 24 hours of consecutive matches, supporting the charity’s work on adapted controllers and eye-gaze technology. Twenty-four teams took part, with notable results including EA beating Activision 3–2…
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Compulsion Games becomes publisher of South of Midnight on Steam, suggesting departure from Xbox amid major restructuring is now complete
Compulsion Games is now listed as the publisher of South of Midnight on Steam, indicating that its separation from Xbox may be complete. The change matters because it supports reports that the studio has regained independence during a broader restructuring of Microsoft’s Xbox division, while retaining control of its own game franchises. Compulsion and Double…
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Project Revenant, a Unique Precision-Aiming 2D Sidescroller, Announces Public Playtest
Korea-based developer Mayfly is developing Project Revenant, a unique 2D sidescrolling action game for PC where you’ll need to use your mouse to specifically target enemies in order to hit them. No spray-and-pray here!
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Live updates: White House appeals ballroom ruling to Supreme Court; Trump visits New York to tout decline in crime
President Trump heads Friday to Long Island, N.Y., to highlight his administration’s efforts to fight crime. He’ll tour the Nassau County Police Academy in Garden City along with Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel. He’s also expected to give remarks and to boost Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who is running for…
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The Lord of the Rings: War in the North Dev Warned Warner Bros. Not to Go Up Against Skyrim Back in 2011
The Lord of the Rings: War in the North developer “argued vociferously” not to go up against Skyrim, but he was “overruled.”
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Mark Kelly on aircraft carrier catapult order: ‘Donald Trump knows nothing about this stuff’
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) blasted President Trump on Thursday for ordering the U.S. Navy to revert to older catapult systems on its aircraft carriers, arguing the change would be costly while questioning Trump’s qualifications to make such a call. “He’s a marginally failed real estate developer with multiple bankruptcies,” Kelly said in an interview with…
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SWFC News: Reece James and wider Wednesday transfer update as window gets moving – thestar.co.uk
SWFC News: Reece James and wider Wednesday transfer update as window gets moving thestar.co.uk
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Halo: Campaign Evolved PS5 Update Lands Next Week with Tech Fixes
Halo Studios will release a PS5 update for Halo: Campaign Evolved next week, addressing several technical and gameplay problems. The patch matters because it targets bugs that can halt mission progress, improves enemy reactions, and adds visual settings players had been unable to adjust. Among the fixes, Sgt. Johnson should no longer block progression in…
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Best Wireless Chargers (2026): My Picks After Testing 100+
After testing more than 100 models, WIRED recommends wireless chargers across several categories, emphasising convenience over wired charging for overnight use. The guide matters because charger quality, speed, compatibility and included accessories vary widely despite the technology’s long availability. – Nomad Stand One (4th Gen, Qi2 25W): best stand; charges compatible phones at up to…