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FromSoftware sleuth unearths earliest footage of Demon’s Souls to date: A prototype with a first person camera mode
A FromSoftware researcher has uncovered what is described as the earliest known video of Demon’s Souls in development. The prototype footage is notable because it includes a first-person camera option, suggesting the game’s presentation and systems were still being explored before its eventual third-person design was finalised. The find offers a rare glimpse of the…
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Sadie Sink Gives ‘X-Men’ Filming Update, Says She’s Being Kept “Separate” From Cyclops Casting
Sadie Sink has said filming on Marvel Studios’ forthcoming X-Men reboot is planned for next year, following her introduction as the telekinetic and telepathic mutant Jean Grey in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. She said she is not closely involved in casting Cyclops, learning developments from director Jake Schreier rather than through the formal process, while…
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3 years after the best Soulslike not by FromSoftware, Lies of P leads feel “pressure” to make the sequel even better
The leaders behind Lies of P say the success of the 2023 action role-playing game has created pressure to make its sequel better. They view that expectation as a reason to raise the quality of the follow-up, rather than simply repeat what worked before. Lies of P, developed by South Korean studio Neowiz and Round8…
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Security researchers scanned the Polish web and found courts, hospitals, and airports at risk of hacks
Polish security researchers Robert Kruczek and Kamil Szczurowski found widespread weaknesses across the country’s public-facing websites, affecting courts, hospitals, airports and government bodies. Their findings matter because easily exploited flaws could allow attackers to disrupt or take over essential public services, at a time when Poland is strengthening defences after suspected Russian cyberattacks on energy…
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Big Walk patch addresses voice volume complaints with restraint: ‘We consider it an important part of the game’s design that you can only hear players who are close to you’
House House has released a patch for co-operative puzzle game Big Walk after some players said its proximity voice chat was too quiet. The developer has raised the volume of quieter microphones but deliberately kept the range at which voices can be heard unchanged, arguing that limited communication over distance is central to the game’s…
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Developers are found guilty of ignoring ‘foreseeable risks’ after man was killed when window pane fell from 25th floor
A group of companies involved in the design and construction of a London tower block have been found guilty after a falling window pane killed coach driver Mick Ferris in 2018. The case matters because the jury concluded that foreseeable safety risks connected to the building’s glazing had not been properly addressed. Mr Ferris, 53,…
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Microsoft Edge is about to lock out older ad blockers, just like Chrome did
Microsoft Edge is ending support for Manifest V2 browser extensions, a move that will prevent older ad blockers such as uBlock Origin from working. The change mirrors Google Chrome’s earlier transition and reduces the browser options for users who rely on these extensions for more extensive ad blocking. Microsoft says 58 Edge Add-ons with meaningful…
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Activision promises ‘stronger’ hardware bans in Call of Duty, with weekly updates on progress vs. cheaters
Activision says it is strengthening hardware bans in Call of Duty to make it significantly harder for repeat cheaters to return after account suspensions. The move matters because cheaters can often evade account bans by creating new profiles, while a ban tied to the underlying PC could block access across Call of Duty titles. The…
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Duskbloods Beta Selections Are Done: Here’s How to Check if You Got In
FromSoftware has completed selections for The Duskbloods network test, but applicants must check the original registration website rather than wait for an email. Successful players will see a red selection notice after signing in with their Nintendo account, while unsuccessful applicants will receive a blue message; this matters because access to the limited Switch 2…