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  1. Manor Lords’ medieval micromanagement means making many messes

    Survival is hard in the untamed wilderness, but does it have to be this hard?

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  2. 40 years later, Kontrabant 2 for ZX Spectrum is rebroadcast on FM in Slovenia

    Celebrating radio waves, magnetic tape heads, and smuggled 8-bit computers.

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  3. Court rules against Activision Blizzard in $23.4M patent dispute

    Activision plans appeal, says it uses different network tech in its games.

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  4. Sneaking science into Borderlands: Inside the game inside a game

    A key to its success? Making a game that didn't look like it involved biology.

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  5. Hands-on with the new John Wick pinball

    Stern Pinball brings the legendary assassin to the world of mechanical gaming.

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  6. Microsoft shuts down Bethesda’s Hi-Fi Rush, Redfall studios

    Xbox maker wants to "prioritiz[e] high-impact titles" according to letter to staff.

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  7. Nintendo pre-announces a Switch 2 announcement is coming… eventually

    More info promised sometime before the end of March 2025.

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  8. Hackers discover how to reprogram NES Tetris from within the game

    New method could help high-score chasers trying to avoid game-ending crashes.

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  9. Pokémon Go players are altering public map data to catch rare Pokémon

    OpenStreetMap contributors have been dealing with Pokémon Go players for years.

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  10. Sony backs down, won’t enforce PSN accounts for Helldivers 2 PC players on Steam

    What will Sony do next for an audience that likes its games but not its network?

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  11. Sony demands PSN accounts for Helldivers 2 PC players, and it’s not going well

    A surprise hit, a network with brutal baggage, and the Steam profit paradox.

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  12. Mini Settlers is a city builder that you can both enjoy and actually put down

    No zoning, no pollution, no advisers—just squares, circles, people, and time.

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  1. One and done: Elden Ring’s first DLC expansion will also be its last

    But the studio is "leaving some possibilities" for a sequel that continues the story.

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  2. GeForce Now has made Steam Deck streaming much easier than it used to be

    Ask someone who previously did it the DIY way.

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  3. Hades II’s new combat options enhance an already great game

    New magic system shines in the game's early "Technical Test" period.

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  4. Dave & Buster’s is adding real money betting options to arcade staples

    "Gamification layer" platform promises to streamline your friendly Skee-Ball wagers.

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  5. The iPhone’s next AAA game, Assassin’s Creed Mirage, gets a release date

    The game launched on consoles and PC months ago.

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  6. Behind the wheel of CXC’s $600,000 off-road racing simulator

    CXC Simulations wanted to build something special for a cruise liner.

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  7. Report suggests Switch 2 can play all original Switch games

    New Joy-con buttons, 1080p screen also feature in MobaPad's "first-hand information."

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  8. There’s never been a better time to get into Fallout 76

    Fallout 76 is good now. Actually, it’s always been good.

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  9. Putting Microsoft’s cratering Xbox console sales in context

    Why declining quarterly numbers might not be awful news for Microsoft's gaming business.

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  10. Switch 2 reportedly replaces slide-in Joy-Cons with magnetic attachment

    Design choice may have implications for current Joy-Con compatibility.

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  11. Can an online library of classic video games ever be legal?

    Preservationists propose access limits, but industry worries about a free "online arcade."

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  12. Garry’s Mod is taking down 20 years’ worth of “Nintendo Stuff”

    Creator: "They don't want you playing with that stuff... we have to respect that."

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  1. No more refunds after 100 hours: Steam closes Early Access playtime loophole

    It's largely a win against scammers, but a simple policy doesn't fit all games.

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  2. Elite: Dangerous’s real-money ship sales spark “pay-to-win” outrage

    In 2019, dev promised purchases would "only be used to buy cosmetic Game Extras."

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  3. You can now disable some of Fortnite’s most toxic emotes

    Epic: "We want emotes to be a source of good vibes..."

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  4. Why a GameCube/Wii emulator may not be possible on the iOS App Store

    DolphiniOS dev says barring just-in-time compilation prevents playable performance.

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  5. War never changes: A Fallout fan’s spoiler-laden review of the new TV series

    The show preserved the themes, archetypes, chronology, and more for the games.

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  6. Cities: Skylines 2 team apologizes, makes DLC free and promises a fan summit

    A "complete focus on improving the base game" will happen before more paid DLC.

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  7. Modder packs an entire Nintendo Wii into a box the size of a pack of cards

    There's no disc drive, but there are still ports for GameCube controllers.

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  8. Meta’s new $199 Quest 2 price is a steal for the VR-curious

    Move comes as support winds down for the original Quest headset.

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  9. Fallout games continue seeing big player jumps after the TV series’ success

    Being on deep discount doesn't hurt, either.

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  10. Delta takes flight: Apple-approved Nintendo emulator is a great iOS option

    No more sideloading needed for your iOS retro game fix.

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  11. After decades of Mario, how do developers bridge a widening generation gap?

    Tezuka: "The secret to having a long-tenured staff is that people don't quit."

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  12. Dwarf Fortress’ Adventure Mode brings the sim’s chaotic spirit to CRPGs

    Travel your own world, meet fascinating creatures, and put bolts in their necks.

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