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Dual spec and no buff/debuff limits are coming to the WoW Classic anniversary realms
- WoW Classic anniversary realms will implement instant mail, dual spec, and removal of buff/debuff limits.
- Instant mail and removal of buff/debuff limit are already in place, while dual spec will be added later.
- Players have differing opinions on whether dual spec is within the spirit of the game.
- Some players are not concerned about the implementation of instant mail.
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Windows comes to the Meta Quest
- Microsoft will bring the full capabilities of Windows 11 to the Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S in December.
- Users will be able to access a local Windows PC or cloud instance of Windows via Windows 365.
- Supported apps in this new Windows modality extend into 3D space, enabled by Volumetric Apps.
- Developers can build plug-ins for new or existing 3D Windows desktop apps using the API provided.
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German Facebook Users Eligible For Compensation Over Data Breach
- Millions of German Facebook users are eligible for compensation over a data leak that occurred in 2018-2019.
- Germany's highest civil court, the Federal Court of Justice (BGH), ruled that users' loss of control over their data warrants damages, without the need to prove specific financial losses or misuse of the data.
- The ruling acts as a precedent for similar cases currently being processed in German courts.
- Approximately six million people in Germany were affected by the data leak.
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Report: Sony To Buy Owners Of Elden Ring Developer, FromSoftware
- Sony is in talks to buy Kadokawa Corporation, the company that owns FromSoftware, Spike Chunsoft, and other Japanese businesses
- If successful, Sony would gain popular names like Elden Ring, Dark Souls, and Danganronpa
- This move would be a response to Microsoft's recent major purchases and could impact the Xbox platform
- Shares of Kadokawa rose almost a quarter after news of the potential deal
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India orders Meta to curb WhatsApp data sharing, levies $25M fine
- India's competition watchdog has ordered WhatsApp to stop sharing user data with other Meta units for advertising purposes for five years.
- The Competition Commission of India found WhatsApp's privacy update to be an abuse of Meta's dominant position by forcing users to accept expanded data collection without an opt-out option.
- WhatsApp's mandatory data-sharing requirement created entry barriers for Meta's rivals and denied market access in the display advertising market.
- In addition to a fine of $25.4 million, WhatsApp must make significant changes to its data practices in India, providing detailed explanations and opt-out options for users.
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WiFi Money sued by Nebraska Attorney General over allegations of 'deceptive' passive income promises
- Nebraska Attorney General sues WiFi Money, alleging 'deceptive' passive income promises.
- WiFi Money accused of causing Nebraska residents to lose over $3 million.
- Lawsuit focuses on investment opportunities during COVID-19 that promised profits through dropshipping.
- WiFi Money faces multiple legal issues, including ongoing lawsuits and accusations of fraud.
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Ray-Ban Meta users in Europe can now interact with Meta AI
- Meta brings Meta AI features to Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses in Europe.
- Rollout includes support for additional languages and countries.
- Users in France, Italy, Ireland, and Spain can now ask general questions through Meta AI.
- Support for English, French, Italian, and Spanish languages added.
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Meta Launches AI-Powered Ray-Bans for Users in Europe
- Meta AI has launched its Ray-Ban smartglasses in France, Spain, Ireland, and Italy.
- Users can now ask questions and receive real-time answers and information in multiple languages.
- Features that rely on Meta AI's ability to answer questions about what the user can see are only available in the U.S., Canada, and Australia.
- Meta plans to expand the sale of the glasses to other parts of the European Union soon.
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World of Warcraft admits that it’s the ‘ship of Theseus of video games’
- Blizzard has stated that there is no immediate need for a World of Warcraft 2 as the MMO has been rebuilt multiple times.
- World of Warcraft is considered a 'ship of Theseus of video games', with every piece of it recreated and rebuilt over time.
- The WoW team may have overloaded players with too many special events, leading to feedback that it feels like too much to ask on top of existing content.
- The feedback from players has made the WoW team realize the potential strain of additional content on top of existing gameplay.
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Meta For Education Beta Brings VR & Mixed Reality To Colleges & Universities
- Meta for Education has launched in beta to over a dozen universities and colleges in the US & UK.
- The program will allow teachers, trainers and administrators to access education-specific apps and features.
- Meta for Education enables mass management, updating, and app management of Quest headsets.
- Arizona State University, University of Miami, San Diego State University, and Morehouse College are some of the institutions participating in the beta program.
- The program will enable users to create experiences to change the way the current education system works.
- Houston Community College's Reality CoLab Director, Rubén Durán, shared a project called Virtual Reality for Empathy, to create emotional experiences via role play.
- The beta participants have shared feedback, which is helping Meta to improve the product.
- The Meta for Education will be available more widely in a few months.
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World of Warcraft turns 20
- Blizzard Entertainment released World of Warcraft in November 2004.
- WoW influenced multiplayer gaming and online connectivity.
- The game's business model made billions of dollars.
- WoW's impact includes memes, celebrity fans, and epidemiological insights.
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New Blizzard job posting reignites hopes for a potential StarCraft open-world shooter
- Blizzard job posting hints at a potential StarCraft open-world shooter.
- Blizzard is seeking an associate design director for an unannounced open-world shooter game.
- Job postings suggest development for a StarCraft shooter game is underway.
- Previous attempt at a StarCraft shooter project was cancelled after two years.
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Diablo 4 will let players trial the overpowered Spiritborn class for a limited time
- Diablo IV's Spiritborn class will be available for free trial from November 19th to December 2nd.
- Players can try the Spiritborn class up to level 25 and progress will carry over if expansion is purchased.
- Upcoming update on November 19th includes the return of Mother's Blessing event, Red-Cloaked Horror boss fight, reopening of Midwinter Square, and the ability to boost characters to level 50.
- Latest patch focuses on buffs for other classes in the game, adjustments to runes and mercenaries, and minor buffs to the Spiritborn class.
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MMO Hype Train: Into the Echo and the wish for a time travel MMO
- Into the Echo is an indie MMORPG announced in 2021 that planned to utilize time travel as a gameplay mechanic.
- However, there have been no updates from the studio since the launch of a new version of the game's website and lore experience.
- The game was set to feature over 20 eras spanning 10,000 years, allowing players to jump back in time to accomplish missions and change history.
- While Into the Echo's future is uncertain, the concept of a time travel MMO offers rich possibilities for storytelling and world exploration.
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Blizzard insists World of Warcraft’s housing won’t just be Garrisons 2.0
- World of Warcraft is introducing player housing, announced during the Warcraft Direct event.
- Game Director Ion Hazzikostas and Assistant Lead Quest Designer Mark Kelada discussed the upcoming housing system.
- Blizzard has been working on the necessary tech underpinnings and aims to make it a social experience.
- The player housing system will provide a long-term and evolving feature, not just a one-time expansion addition.
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