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Anthropic's Max Plan offers nearly unlimited Claude usage for $200 per month
- Anthropic has introduced the Max tier for its flagship chatbot, Claude, offering increased usage.
- Users can now pay $100 or $200 per month for 5x or 20x more usage than the existing Pro plan.
- The Max tier was introduced in response to the popularity of Claude 3.7 Sonnet, a hybrid reasoning model.
- The Max tier provides flexibility, priority access to new models, and capabilities as Anthropic releases them.
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Self-Hosting a Cluster on Old Phones
- Old smartphones can be repurposed into a computing cluster by installing the postmarketOS Linux distribution.
- The phones in the cluster can be accessed via ssh and used to run Kubernetes for hosting self-hosted services.
- Using old smartphones that support postmarketOS can save money compared to buying a Raspberry Pi for the same purpose.
- Repurposing old smartphones is a practical way to utilize their computing power and resources.
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Possessor(s) is a game about hot demons and other things
- Possessor(s) is a stylish sidescrolling sci-fi action game by Heart Machine, set in a corporate megalopolis overrun by demons.
- The game features hot demon characters like Rhem, a cosmic demon who aids the protagonist, Luca, in navigating the ruined city of Sanzu.
- Luca, a possessed 16-year-old, is on a quest to find her missing mother and best friend, aided by Rhem, who needs Luca to return home.
- The game involves combat with evil creatures and puzzle-solving, where Luca uses improvised weapons like kitchen knives and a guitar.
- Possessor(s) offers smooth combat mechanics, visually appealing animations, and a narrative criticizing capitalistic megacorporations.
- The branching story allows players to make choices and explore different paths in the quarantined city of characters.
- Heart Machine's progression from Hyper Light Drifter to Possessor(s) reflects their curiosity and willingness to explore new game genres and mechanics.
- Possessor(s) mixes horror and visual-novel elements, in contrast to Heart Machine's previous games that focused on different gameplay styles.
- The game, with its unique art style and combat focus, is set to be released for PC and PS5 in 2025, published by Devolver Digital.
- Preston, the founder of Heart Machine, emphasizes the studio's evolution and experimentation with various game perspectives and mechanics.
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WoW Classic’s Season of Discovery servers move into Phase 8 with the Scarlet Enclave raid
- Blizzard has introduced Phase 8 in WoW Classic's Season of Discovery.
- The new content includes infiltration quests, a legendary weapon questline, and the Scarlet Enclave raid.
- Players can engage with eight new bosses in the raid dungeon.
- They can also collect new eight-piece armor sets for their class.
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Poll: Did You Get A Switch 2 Purchase Invite From Nintendo Yet? (Europe)
- Nintendo in Europe is offering select fans the opportunity to purchase the Switch 2 through invite-only pre-orders.
- While some fans have received their invitations, many are still waiting for confirmation.
- The process has caused mixed feelings among fans, with some feeling left out of the initial wave of invites.
- Some users reported challenges with the invitation process, including delays in receiving verification codes.
- Alternatives to official Nintendo invites include pre-orders from retailers like Argos and Smyths.
- Despite enthusiasm for the Switch 2, concerns exist over high prices for both the console and games.
- The invitation-only system has led to disappointment for some long-time Nintendo fans who have not received invites.
- There are also reports of technical issues with the ordering process, such as delays in receiving codes or problems with verification.
- Many fans have shared their experiences and frustrations regarding the pre-order process on various platforms and forums.
- Overall, anticipation for the Switch 2 remains high, with some fans eagerly awaiting their chance to pre-order the console.
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Marvel Rivals Season 2 Includes Namor-Themed Twitch Drops
- Marvel Rivals Season 2 includes Namor-themed rewards in a Twitch Drop event.
- Players can earn the Will of Galacta costume for Namor and other cosmetics.
- The Twitch Drops event runs from April 11-30.
- Players can earn up to four Namor-themed items by watching Marvel Rivals-affiliated players on Twitch for certain durations.
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Spice Up Your Dual-Wield Build With The First Berserker: Khazan's Fallen Guardian Armor Set
- The Fallen Guardian Set in The First Berserker: Khazan is an attractive armor option for Dual Wield users.
- The armor provides bonuses to Fire builds and maximizes damage when using the Ruthless Skill.
- The Fallen Guardian's Scroll, required to craft the armor, can be found in the 'Night of Tragedy' sub-mission at the Charnak Mountain Range portal.
- The scroll is located on a broken cart near the Bhangau Town Hall Blade Nexus.
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Path Of Exile 2 Devs Respond To Unpopular Update: "There Were Some Blatant F***-Ups"
- Path of Exile 2's first major early access content release, Dawn of the Hunt, faces criticism from players.
- Developers at Grinding Gear Games have responded to the concerns raised by the community.
- Changes have been made to address issues with the new Huntress class, popular endgame builds, and campaign changes.
- Further improvements include making Act 3 maps more streamlined, buffing underperforming class skills, and reducing monster speed.
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The worst game of all time is somehow even worse on Steam
- Big Rigs: Over the Road Racing has been re-released on Steam, but it manages to be even worse than the original.
- The game holds a "Mostly Positive" review score on Steam, but most negative reviews indicate quick refunds due to poor performance.
- Many users suspect the presence of hidden malware due to the game's sketchy nature and strange executable called "Winner Wizard".
- Overall, Big Rigs: Over the Road Racing is considered one of the worst games of all time.
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The First Berserker: Khazan's Bard Armor Is Perfect For Grinding Experience
- The Bard Set in The First Berserker: Khazan boosts experience gain and improves loot find chances.
- The Bard's Scroll, required for crafting the Bard Armor, can be found in the 'Traitor Revealed' mission.
- To find the Bard's Scroll, players need to reach the Palemion Citadel Key and defeat an elite enemy.
- A hidden room in the dining area holds the Bard's Scroll, along with a jarling to collect.
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PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium Games For 2025 Announced, Including An Early Game Of The Year Contender
- The April lineup of games being added to the PlayStation Game Catalog have been revealed, focusing on quality over quantity.
- The headliners this month include Blue Prince, a unique combination of mystery, architecture, roguelike, and puzzle elements, and Hogwarts Legacy, an open-world action-RPG set in the wizarding world.
- Other games added to the lineup include Lost Records: Bloom & Rage – Tape 2, a continuation of the teenage angst and '90s aesthetics adventure series; EA Sports PGA Tour, offering new gameplay mechanics and 30 courses; Battlefield 1, a classic entry in the Battlefield series set in World War I; PlateUp, a restaurant management and roguelite meal preparation game; Alone in the Dark 2, a spooky mansion investigation game; and War of the Monsters, featuring giant monster battles.
- PS Plus Premium subscribers gain access to all the games listed above, while PS Plus Extra subscribers have access to everything except the new entries in the Classics section.
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Power Rangers Writer Regrets Casting Black And Asian Actors As Black And Yellow Rangers
- The head writers of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, a popular franchise, have admitted to the mistake of casting Black and Asian actors as the Black and Yellow Rangers, respectively, perpetuating racial stereotypes.
- Former Power Rangers head writer Tony Oliver shared that it took his assistant one day to call out the racial stereotypes in the casting.
- Fans have mixed opinions about the issue, with some feeling that the representation in the 90s was good enough for the time, while others believe that more thought should have been given to avoid stereotypes.
- Some fans also pointed out that the roles were eventually replaced, with a Black actor playing the Yellow Ranger and an Asian actor playing the Black Ranger.
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TSMC might have to fork over $1 billion to the US for allegedly breaking export rules after one of its chips was found in a Huawei processor
- TSMC, the world's biggest chip maker, could potentially face a $1 billion fine for allegedly breaking export rules.
- The fine is expected to be a settlement following a US Department of Commerce investigation into TSMC's involvement with Huawei.
- TSMC had notified the US that a Huawei product contained a TSMC chip, leading to the investigation and potential fine.
- The fine could be in the form of a 'charging letter' that would give TSMC an opportunity to respond.
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The Last of Us will return for a third season
- HBO has greenlit a third season of 'The Last of Us' TV series adaptation.
- The second season of the show is set to premiere soon and will not cover all events from 'The Last of Us Part 2'.
- The first season of 'The Last of Us' TV series was a huge success.
- No timeline has been given for the release of the third season.
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Why Trump’s tariffs probably won’t cause an immediate Switch 2 price bump
- Nintendo has delayed US Switch 2 preorders to assess the impact of Trump's tariffs.
- Immediate price increase for Switch 2 is unlikely due to the tariffs.
- Trump's tariffs could have longer-term impacts on Switch 2 pricing and supplies in the US.
- DFC Intelligence predicts a 20% price increase in video game hardware over the next two years.
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