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Elder Scrolls Online teases Feast of Shadows’ dungeons and U47, launching August 18
- ESO's next update, U47 and its associated dungeon content pack 'Feast of Shadows,' is set to launch on August 18 for PC/Mac and September 3 for consoles.
- The dungeon pack introduces two challenging new four-player dungeons with unique stories and rewards, tying into the larger Seasons of the Worm Cult saga.
- Players will need to subscribe to the game or purchase the $50 annual content pass to access the dungeon pack, while basegame content updates will be free for all players.
- Notable additions in the update include Mount Swimming functionality and stackable survey reports, with the PC/Mac PTS testing the update starting on July 7th.
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Aerith and Tifa FFVII Rebirth Swimsuits Come to Ever Crisis
- Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis introduces new swimsuit banners for Aerith and Tifa in the Summer 2025 event.
- Aerith's swimsuit features the Mermaid Rod with healing abilities and boosts to lightning damage while Tifa's swimsuit includes the Shining Gloves with water damage abilities.
- The Aerith banner includes the Limited Moon Ultimate Weapon for Red XIII, while the Tifa banner features the Shining Gloves for Tifa and the Red XIII Ultimate Weapon.
- The swimsuits are available in-game until August 3, 2025, and players can earn them by pulling on the corresponding banners.
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OK, Phoenix’s gameplay in Marvel Rivals looks terrifying
- Jean Grey's arrival to hero shooter Marvel Rivals is highly anticipated as she is considered one of the most powerful mutants in the Marvel universe.
- In the game, Phoenix appears as two entities: the human host and the psychic entity, showcasing powerful fire-based attacks and a terrifying ultimate move.
- Marvel Rivals nails the tone with Phoenix's voice acting, instilling fear in players with lines like 'YOU ARE NOTHING.' Fans are excited about Phoenix's abilities based on early gameplay footage.
- Alongside Jean Grey's introduction on July 11, Marvel Rivals will bring significant changes to the game, including nerfs to Emma Frost and adjustments to characters like Mantis, Venom, and Spider-Man.
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Mecha Break has the best character creator I’ve seen in ages
- Mecha Break, a free-to-play mecha shooter game, has an impressive character creator with detailed customization options.
- The character creator in Mecha Break allows players to adjust body shapes, height, hair color and length, eye features, skin texture, and even finger length with precision.
- Most customization options in the character creator are free, with only some items like outfits requiring real money. The game's mechs have fewer customization options compared to the human pilots.
- Despite some limitations, Mecha Break's character creator offers players a high level of customization to craft their ideal pilot, surpassing character creators in many modern RPGs.
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Ready of Not team tries to reassure PC players over console content changes
- With the console release of Ready or Not approaching, PC players have review bombed the game due to content changes aimed at meeting global platform policies and age rating standards.
- Developer Void Interactive explains that these changes are minor and meant to create a unified experience for cross-platform play, retaining gore and violence while adjusting nudity and some character depictions.
- Six specific visual changes in the PC version include adjustments like depicting a girl as sleeping instead of convulsing, adding underwear to characters, and altering a photo of minors to generic evidence.
- While some criticism of the changes persists, Void Interactive has been transparent about the alterations, similar to adjustments made behind the scenes for content ratings in various media.
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Hades 2 gets final early access update before the full release
- Hades 2 receives final early access update with gameplay adjustments focused on weapons and power-ups after a year of patches and polish.
- Developer Supergiant Games indicates that this may be the last patch before the official v1.0 launch, following completion of the game's ending.
- Community feedback has influenced many tweaks in the new patch, including adjustments to characters like Hestia and in-game elements making gameplay more challenging.
- The update introduces changes like nerfing Hestia's abilities and increasing difficulty in aspects like enemy speed and life recovery, while players await the full release.
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Apple iPhone sales grow in China for first time since 2023
- Apple's iPhone sales in China grew by 8% in Q2, marking the first growth since Q2 2023, driven by promotional pricing for the iPhone 16 lineup.
- Huawei is expected to lead the Chinese market in Q2 2025, with Apple also seeing sales increases, especially for the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.
- The 618 sales period was flat YoY, with Apple claiming the top spot during this period and three iPhone variants making it to the bestseller list.
- Apple's Q2 performance in China has been positive, supported by timely price adjustments, leading to increased sales and market share gains in the region.
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Switch 2 set to make Summer Games Done Quick debut
- Summer Games Done Quick 2025 will feature Nintendo Switch 2 debut with Mario Kart World.
- The event will showcase numerous Nintendo games alongside various non-Nintendo games for speedrunning.
- The event is a fundraising initiative for Doctors Without Borders, providing emergency medical services.
- Summer Games Done Quick 2025 is set to take place from July 6-13 and will be streamed on the GDQ Twitch channel.
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MindsEye director reportedly says the studio will relaunch the game, as around 300 staff are at risk of being laid off
- Around 300 staff at MindsEye developers Build A Rocket Boy are reportedly at risk of being laid off as the studio considers relaunching the troubled game.
- Game director Leslie Benzies allegedly told the staff that the studio would somehow rebound from its troubles and relaunch MindsEye, while blaming internal and external saboteurs for the studio's issues.
- At-risk emails have been issued to 300 UK-based workers and an undisclosed number of staff at PlayFusion, a studio acquired by BARB in December 2024.
- This marks the second time this year that the studio behind MindsEye has faced potential layoffs, with a previous round of layoffs occurring in February and the challenges of relaunching a game amidst internal turmoil remain uncertain.
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The Alters has a fascinating ending, once you trudge through its final act
- The Alters offers engaging resource management gameplay, intertwined with satisfying narrative obstacles.
- Act 3 becomes tedious as resource gathering loses relevance, exploration is hindered by anomalies.
- Despite challenges, the game wraps up with a satisfying conclusion determined by player choices.
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Leaked Apple roadmap reveals every Mac launching through 2026
- A leaked Apple roadmap reveals upcoming Mac models expected to launch through 2026 based on product identifiers.
- Late 2025 is anticipated to see the release of Macs with the new M5 family processors, such as MacBook Pro models and an iMac with M5 chips.
- Early 2026 may introduce new MacBook Air models, Mac Studio configurations, and a possible MacBook with the A18 Pro chip.
- Late 2026 is expected to bring redesigned MacBook Pro models with M6 processors and OLED displays, potentially featuring built-in cellular modems.
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Remember the First Ritual? Deceit 2’s Legacy Bundle Brings Back Iconic Outfits
- Developer World Makers has released the Deceit 2: Legacy Bundle, a premium collection of outfits paying homage to the original Deceit game, available on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.
- The Legacy Bundle priced at £16.74 includes six exclusive legendary cosmetics like Zombie Alex, Nutcracker Chang, and Ace Queen Lisa, suitable for both Legacy Mode and the standard game.
- Legacy Mode reintroduces the gameplay style of the original Deceit, focusing on careful investigation, item management, and psychological tension to identify the Infected, catering to veteran players and offering two distinct gameplay styles.
- The Deceit 2: Legacy Bundle and introduction of Legacy Mode provide a significant moment for the game, allowing players to experience classic attire and gameplay, appealing to both long-time fans and newcomers.
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Helldivers 2 is coming to Xbox in August!
- Helldivers 2 is coming to Xbox Series X|S consoles on 26th August, with full cross-play to PlayStation and PC.
- Both the standard edition and Super Citizen Edition of Helldivers 2 are available for pre-order on the Microsoft Store.
- The game's director, Mikael Eriksson, expressed excitement for the new release, stating that more players mean more stories to unfold in the fight for Super Earth.
- This move marks a rare instance of Sony allowing a PlayStation game to arrive on Xbox, with Helldivers 2 receiving positive reception as one of the must-play games of 2024.
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Nvidia primed to become the world’s most valuable company ever
- Nvidia is on track to become the world's most valuable company ever, with its market cap reaching $3.92 trillion, driven by Wall Street's optimism in Artificial Intelligence.
- Nvidia's latest chips have gained traction in training large AI models, leading to increased demand for the company's products.
- With a market capitalization of $3.7 trillion, Microsoft is currently the second-most valuable company, followed by Apple at $3.19 trillion.
- The race to establish AI data centers and dominate the technology sector has heightened demand for Nvidia's high-end processors, surpassing the combined value of Canadian and Mexican stock markets.
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The new shooter from Romero Games loses funding as staff post they've been let go thanks to Microsoft cuts
- Romero Games announces that funding for their next shooter has been pulled by its publisher following mass layoffs at Microsoft.
- Former staff members at Romero Games have shared on social media that they have lost their jobs as part of the Microsoft cuts.
- Romero Games, founded by Doom co-creator John Romero and Brenda Romero, stated that the decision to pull funding was made at a high level within the publisher.
- The studio is currently evaluating next steps and supporting the team after the unfortunate layoffs, with former employees expressing disappointment over the situation.
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