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18 Months And $200,000 Later, Modder Gives Switch Lite OLED And HDMI-Out - And A Switch 2 OLED Mod Is Next
- Modder Taki Udon has spent 18 months and over $200,000 developing an upgrade for the Switch Lite, introducing a Super5 OLED screen mod with HDMI-out support.
- The journey was challenging, with numerous failed revisions, but Taki Udon finally achieved success, creating the first fully assembled device of its kind.
- Despite the significant investment and effort, the modder admits that the project is unlikely to recoup its costs after multiple setbacks.
- Taki Udon intends to pursue an OLED mod for the Switch 2 in the future, following the completion of the Super5 OLED HDMI project.
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Tolkien Illustrated Special Editions Are Up To $140 Off For Prime Day, Selling Out Fast
- The Hobbit and The Silmarillion Deluxe Special Editions illustrated by J.R.R. Tolkien are on sale with discounts of up to 60% off for Amazon Prime Day 2025.
- The Hobbit, originally priced at $195, is now available for $77.57, while The Silmarillion, also priced at $195, is discounted to $55.34.
- The Lord of the Rings Deluxe Special Edition is priced at $103.18, marked down from $250, and The Lord of the Rings Deluxe Illustrated Box Set is available for $176.70, reduced from $325 and is buy 2 get 1 free eligible.
- These deals are exclusive to Amazon Prime members and are running out fast, with more than 50% of The Hobbit copies already claimed.
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Lord Of The Rings Online players finally complete the Great Hobbit Run by incinerating themselves in Mount Doom
- Players of The Lord Of The Rings Online have finally completed the Great Hobbit Run, reaching Mount Doom after a seven-hour journey without quests or leveling up.
- The community celebrated by throwing themselves into the lava in true Hobbit style, reminiscent of Frodo's adventure from the book.
- The area around Mount Doom in the game is a challenging level 112 zone, requiring significant efforts from the players to navigate without traditional grinding.
- This event highlights the community commitment in the game, contrasting the struggles of other always-online games, such as Concord and XDefiant.
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Sci-fi horror game Routine just came back to life for the 2nd time in 13 years: 'We are beginning to approach the finish line'
- Routine, a moon-base horror game, originally greenlit through Steam Greenlight in the past, has resurfaced after years of silence and setbacks.
- Developed by a three-person team at Lunar Software, the game has faced challenges and encountered delays since its initial announcement in 2012.
- The developers have confirmed that Routine is still in active development and they are closing in on completing the game, although no specific release date has been provided.
- Notable musician Mick Gordon, known for his work on Doom and Wolfenstein, left the project in 2024 due to scheduling conflicts, but his contributions will still be featured in the final version of Routine.
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Dune Awakening players wiped out by yesterday’s PvE/PvE zone switcharoo call for a rollback
- Funcom implemented adjustments in Dune Awakening including more T6 resources and crackdown on border camping tactics, but the patch introduced bugs like accidental PvP zone switch.
- Players who had built bases in the affected zones were wiped out by PvP players due to the unintended switch, leading to calls for a rollback to restore the lost progress.
- Despite player uproar and requests for a rollback, historical data suggests that Funcom rarely performs rollbacks in similar situations, leaving the affected players frustrated.
- The incident adds to the negative experiences earlier in the month for Dune Awakening players, with ongoing issues reported such as 'Connection Lost Generic' errors during logins.
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Ghost of Yotei State of Play Stream Appears This Week
- Sony and Sucker Punch will conduct a State of Play stream on July 10, 2025, to showcase the Ghost of Tsushima sequel, Ghost of Yotei.
- The stream will provide insights into characters, mechanics, and the new journey of the game.
- The State of Play will last for about 20 minutes and will feature Sucker Punch Creative Directors Jason Connell and Nate Fox.
- The State of Play stream will air on YouTube and Twitch at 2pm PT/5pm ET/11pm CET.
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The Walking Dead Heroes Are Coming To Dead By Daylight
- Dead by Daylight is collaborating with The Walking Dead franchise.
- Rick Grimes and Michonne will be added as new survivors, and Daryl Dixon will enter the game through a legendary outfit.
- Andrew Lincoln and Norman Reedus will provide voiceovers for Rick and Daryl in the game.
- Danai Gurira, who starred as Michonne, was not mentioned in the announcement.
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SOL451 Q2 2025 Development Update — Approaching Pre-Alpha
- SOL451 is approaching pre-alpha with various improvements from business development to backend wins, visual upgrades, and gameplay buffs.
- A comprehensive in-engine skin system has been developed, allowing deep customization of weapons with base skins, accents, patterns, materials, and decals.
- New gameplay modes have been introduced to explore different pacing, objective types, and team dynamics, sometimes resulting in chaos.
- Enhancements include buffing invisibility, improving shield UI for better feedback, and integrating with Epic Games for smoother lobby flow and loadout handling.
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Based on verified video analysis of available clips showing Patrick Marion-Prince Simmons sprinting…
- Patrick Marion-Prince Simmons's speed was analyzed through video footage, showing him closely behind elite sprinters like Xavier Worthy, who runs the 40-yard dash in 4.21 seconds.
- Based on frame-by-frame timing techniques, Simmons is estimated to have high 4.3 to low 4.4-second speed, considered elite for a college-level skill position player.
- The analysis notes that video timing comes with some margin of error due to factors like camera angles and start triggers, and no official timed data is available for Simmons.
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Dune: Awakening’s New Patch Restores Balance and Shifts Towards PvE
- Dune: Awakening received two patches aimed at balancing the MMO and shifting towards more PvE content in the endgame.
- The latest patch, 1.1.15.0, focuses on addressing player concerns about PvP fatigue and introduces expanded PvE areas for end-game resources.
- Patch 1.1.15.0 allows players to collect Tier 6 resources in PvE areas, eliminating the need to enter PvP zones.
- Other changes in the patch include adjustments to Landsraad tasks, improvements in PvP content balance, and new features like increased delay when leaving PvP security zones.
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Play-Doh World and 3 other exclusive games hit Apple Arcade
- Apple Arcade adds four exclusive games to its catalog, expanding its library to over 200 ad-free games.
- New games include Play-Doh World, Worms Across Worlds, Let’s Go Mightycat!, and Everybody Shogi.
- Play-Doh World offers a digital playground for creativity with interactive zones and custom character creations.
- The games are available on various Apple devices and come with the subscription price of $6.99 per month, offering a one-month free trial.
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What is Stop Killing Game initiative and why popular game publishers are against it
- The Stop Killing Games initiative, started by YouTuber Ross Scott in 2024, aims to preserve video games after their online services are shut down.
- Gamers demand continued access to paid games even after publishers stop supporting them, with over 1 million signatures on a European Citizens’ Initiative petition.
- Publishers oppose the initiative due to high maintenance costs, concerns about data privacy violations, and impacting developers' creative vision.
- Despite resistance from publishers, supporters of the initiative emphasize the importance of allowing players to continue playing purchased games, suggesting basic offline functionality or community involvement.
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The Pope Just Blessed A Holographic Pokémon Card
- Pope Leo XIV blessed and autographed a holographic Pokémon card featuring Popplio, a meme related to him since his selection as the new leader of the Catholic Church in May.
- The fan who presented the card to the Pope described the meeting as 'pretty chill' and shared the interaction on Reddit, where it gained popularity.
- The fan has decided not to sell the card, considering it a personal artifact and intending to cherish it, even noting that the interaction with the Pope holds more value than monetary worth.
- A debate has emerged on whether the Popplio cards blessed by the Pope could be considered relics, possibly categorized as third class relics due to coming into contact with his hands.
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The best Prime Day tablet and smartwatch deals from Amazon DE
- Amazon Prime Day in Germany is live for four days, offering various deals on tablets and smartwatches.
- Tablet deals include discounts on Apple's iPads, Amazon's Kindle devices, Samsung Galaxy Tabs, and Lenovo Tab M11.
- Smartwatch deals feature discounted Galaxy Watch 7 and Watch Ultra from Samsung, as well as Huawei's Watch Fit and GT models.
- Apple Watch Series 10 prices are reduced by 20%, and Google Pixel Watch 3 sees a 30% discount during the event.
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Medieval MMO Bellatores revamps its website and puts out a call for Korean beta testers
- Medieval sandbox MMO Bellatores has revamped its website and announced a call for Korean beta testers in early July.
- Studio Nyou has initiated the closed beta test for the game scheduled from July 30th to August 3rd, with registrations open until July 28th specifically for Korean players.
- Bellatores is described as an open-world adventure MMORPG set in the 15th Century, where players align with one of five noble houses.
- The game is introducing support for various languages in the official release version, while currently focusing on the Korean region and language for the closed beta test phase.
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