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Final Fantasy 9's 25th Anniversary Is Here, But There's Nothing On Rumoured Remake
- Final Fantasy IX celebrates its 25th anniversary with updates and fan art projects.
- Despite rumors, there is no confirmation of a Final Fantasy IX remake yet.
- Podcaster NateTheHate provides insight into potential development troubles of the remake.
- Fans are eager for a remake, but official confirmation is still pending.
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The new Rimworld expansion adds therapy pandas, tameable insect hive queens, nanotech-enhanced alligators, prehistoric beasts, giant toads, flamingos, and something called a 'bog hound'
- RimWorld's latest expansion, Odyssey, introduces a plethora of new features to the space colony simulation game.
- The expansion includes a customizable spaceship, orbital exploration, new biomes, a quest system, and a machine hive mind threat.
- Players can look forward to 40 new animals in the game, including therapy pandas, insect hive queens, nanotech-enhanced alligators, prehistoric beasts, giant toads, flamingos, and 'bog hounds'.
- Odyssey also offers new ways to train animals and a fishing system with various fish available for catching, adding depth and variety to the gameplay. The expansion is set to launch on July 11.
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Mafia: The Old Country Receives 9 Minutes Of Gameplay Featuring Stealth Kills, Vehicles & Cutscenes
- IGN has released a new gameplay video for Mafia: The Old Country, showcasing nine minutes of gameplay from the Villa section of Chapter 5.
- The video highlights cutscenes, character models, voice work, vehicle traversal in the countryside, and stealth kills during an infiltration mission.
- Mafia: The Old Country is set in the 1900s in the fictional town of San Celeste, following Enzo Favara's journey from working in sulfur mines to joining the Torrisi crime syndicate.
- The game features a linear narrative in cinematic environments, reminiscent of the earlier Mafia games, and is set for release on August 8, 2025, on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S.
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Vintage Story's devs are trying to save some of cancelled Hytale's soul by turning it into an adventure mode
- Vintage Story's developers are looking to salvage some of Hytale's essence by introducing a new adventure mode within their Minecrafty sandbox game.
- The decision came after the cancellation of Hytale and the impending closure of Hypixel Studios, sparking discussions about potential Hytale revivals.
- The adventure mode in Vintage Story would differ in aesthetics, setting, and game mechanics, leaning more towards fantasy and RPG elements, potentially featuring Elves and Dwarves.
- The development team is planning to start small with 3 to 4 people for the sub-project, focused on creating this additional game mode that could eventually become a standalone game if successful.
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Engadget
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The best Prime Day Apple deals on Airpods, iPads, MacBooks, and more
- Apple Prime Day deals include discounts on AirPods, iPads, MacBooks, and more.
- AirPods 4 available for $99, AirPods Max for $450, iPad Air prices slashed.
- Great deals on iPad Mini, MacBook Air, Apple Watch, and Apple accessories.
- Discounts on various Apple products make this Prime Day a great shopping opportunity.
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Call Of Duty: WWII's Game Pass PC Version Was Pulled, Reportedly After Hacking Issues
- Activision has pulled the PC version of Call of Duty: WWII from Game Pass just days after its release, reportedly due to severe hacking issues.
- The specific details of the issue were not provided by the publisher, but the removal followed claims of players experiencing Remote Code Execution (RCE) attacks, leading to a loss of control over their PCs.
- Players shared clips on social media showcasing the hacking problem in WWII before the game was taken offline, with some demonstrating RCE attacks occurring during multiplayer matches.
- The incident is reminiscent of a similar attack on Dark Souls 3 in 2022, which resulted in the trilogy being temporarily removed to address the security concern.
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Use AI to help ease pain of job loss, says Xbox executive
- Xbox executive producer suggests laid-off Microsoft employees use AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot to cope with job loss, sparking criticism.
- Matt Turnbull's now-deleted LinkedIn post advises individuals facing layoffs to use AI to reduce emotional and cognitive load.
- Controversy emerges as Turnbull's suggestion receives immediate backlash online, with critics calling it 'plain disgusting.'
- The incident underscores the ongoing tension regarding AI's role in the workplace, as Microsoft invests heavily in AI while facing criticism for promoting technological solutions amidst job displacements.
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Engadget
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I'm not losing sleep over Elon Musk's political ambitions
- Elon Musk hints at forming a new political party, 'America Party,' to combat government inefficiency.
- However, his track record, controversial statements, and eligibility issues may hinder the party's success.
- Critics doubt Musk's ability to lead and believe his party may struggle to gain traction.
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DC will power its mobile game with two major comic storylines
- Warner Bros. Games released the free-to-play mobile RPG, DC Worlds Collide, a squad-based experience set in the DC Universe.
- Players can assemble over 70 playable characters in 3D turn-based battles, with various game modes like Evil Falls and Warworld.
- The game features micro-transactions for acquiring new combatants and costumes, including tie-ins with James Gunn's Superman characters.
- DC Worlds Collide incorporates elements from DC Comics storylines Trinity War and Forever Evil, reimagined for the mobile game.
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Engadget
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The best Prime Day laptop deals: MacBooks, Windows 11 machines, Chromebooks and others already on sale
- Amazon Prime Day 2025 brings abundant laptop deals, including MacBooks, Windows laptops, and Chromebooks.
- Engadget has curated the best Prime Day laptop deals, recommending shoppers to go with premade models to save money.
- For MacBooks, discounts are available on models like MacBook Air (M3 and M4) and MacBook Pro (M4).
- Windows laptops and Chromebooks from top brands like Microsoft, Lenovo, Samsung, Google, and HP are also on sale with various configurations.
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Wisdom of Nym: Does Final Fantasy XIV have a content problem with its Triple Triad cards?
- Final Fantasy XIV's Triple Triad collection poses challenges due to rng and grind.
- Players need specific cards from random matches to complete the collection.
- Triple Triad's randomness can impact a player's ability to collect all cards.
- While not essential, the game's design around card collection raises concerns for players.
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Fromage Board Game Review: A Grate Twist on Worker Placement
- Fromage is a worker placement board game where players are French cheesemakers.
- Players take turns simultaneously on a rotating game board with distinct scoring opportunities.
- Each quadrant offers mini-game-style challenges, requiring strategic decisions for optimum scoring.
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Obsidian stuck to some fantasy conventions for Pillars of Eternity and Avowed because that's what people want: ''I didn't want to completely flip it and say, oh you want to play an elf? F**k you, this isn't your daddy's elf'
- Obsidian, known for Pillars of Eternity and the upcoming Avowed, stuck to traditional fantasy elements based on what people desire.
- The decision to include classic fantasy races like dwarves was influenced by people's expectations and interest in familiar fantasy aspects.
- Obsidian aimed to offer a mix of familiarity and uniqueness with their fantasy races, such as portraying dwarves with wanderlust and distinct characteristics.
- The studio's approach was not to completely overturn traditional fantasy tropes but to introduce subtle variations, creating a balance between the familiar and the novel.
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Romero Games shutting down after Microsoft cuts funding to their FPS project
- Romero Games faces closure after Microsoft cuts funding for their unannounced FPS project.
- This decision led to the layoff of 42 employees in Ireland and affected around 100 developers.
- Romero Games had hit all milestones on time and received high praise for their work.
- Efforts are being made to salvage the situation, with the possibility of finding alternative funding sources.
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Engadget
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Prime Day deals include $450 off Apple's 15-inch M3 MacBook Air
- Prime Day deals have slashed the price of the 15-inch Apple MacBook Air M3 by $450, now priced at $1,249.
- The discounted model includes 24GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, a significant drop from its original $1,699 price.
- The M3 MacBook Air excelled in performance with the M3 chip, featuring a sleek design, a six-speaker array, and a 3K Liquid Retina display.
- Criticism includes all ports being on one side, potentially leading to clutter and inconvenience during charging.
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