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Microsoft cancels Perfect Dark reboot, shuts down studio
- Microsoft has canceled the Perfect Dark reboot and shut down studio The Initiative as confirmed by Matt Booty, head of Xbox Game Studios, in a note to employees.
- The cancellation of Rare's Everwild was also confirmed, along with mass layoffs at Microsoft's gaming division.
- The closure of The Initiative and cancellation of Perfect Dark and Everwild are part of a broader effort to adjust priorities and focus resources within Microsoft's gaming division.
- The Perfect Dark reboot was planned to focus on ecological sci-fi themes and feature gameplay elements like stealth, parkour, high-tech gadgetry, and firearms, but it never had an announced release date.
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How to Run MacOS Tahoe 26 Beta in a UTM Virtual Machine
- Learn how to run MacOS Tahoe 26 beta in a UTM virtual machine safely.
- UTM is a free virtual machine app that simplifies managing virtualized OS.
- Download MacOS Tahoe IPSW file, configure UTM, and follow installation steps.
- Explore new MacOS Tahoe features like Liquid Glass appearance and new apps.
- UTM supports various OS besides MacOS, making it a versatile virtualization tool.
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More World of Darkness RPGs deserve "the Bloodlines treatment", say White Wolf, especially Mage: The Ascension
- White Wolf is interested in creating more video game adaptations of World of Darkness tabletop RPGs like Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2.
- They are considering giving games like Mage: The Ascension, Changeling: The Dreaming, and Dark Ages setting similar treatment to Bloodlines 2, focusing on developing 3D RPGs with rich lore.
- White Wolf, owned by Paradox Interactive, is the official licensing entity for World of Darkness adaptations and aims to explore various unexplored World of Darkness games with a focus on Mage, Dark Ages, and Changeling.
- Despite ambitions for more video game adaptations, the success of future projects may hinge on factors like time, resources, development partners, and storytelling, as seen in the case of Bloodlines 2.
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President Trump announces Vietnam trade deal; 20% tariff on Vietnam, 0% on U.S.
- President Trump announced a new trade agreement with Vietnam, imposing a 20% tariff on Vietnamese imports to the United States and granting zero tariffs access for U.S. products to Vietnam’s markets.
- Vietnam agreed to a 40% tariff on goods transshipped through Vietnam from countries like China to the U.S., aiming to prevent transshipment practices that evade trade barriers.
- The specifics of which products will be affected by the tariffs and criteria for different tariff rates based on components remain ambiguous.
- The deal incentivizes companies like Apple to ensure more independent production in Vietnam, potentially reducing reliance on Chinese components, and signals a move toward diversifying supply chains outside of China.
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Monster Hunter Wilds Investigation Quests Bug Won’t Be Fixed Until 1.021
- Capcom acknowledged a bug in Investigation Quests in Monster Hunter Wilds after Title Update 2 on June 30, 2025.
- The bug affecting monster sizes will persist until patch 1.021 releases in early August 2025, impacting quests taken before the update.
- As compensation, players will receive 10 Heavy Armor Spheres and 30,000 Guild Points in October 2025.
- The bug fix and bonus items are part of Capcom's response to the issue, with a new title update expected in late September 2025.
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A new MMORPG from the Elder Scrolls Online devs has reportedly been cancelled as part of Microsoft's layoffs
- Microsoft reportedly cancels an MMORPG being developed by ZeniMax Online Studios, known for The Elder Scrolls Online, amidst company layoffs.
- The MMORPG, codenamed 'Blackbird,' had been in development since 2018 and was intended to be a major project following Elder Scrolls Online.
- Reports indicate a pattern of canceled projects at Microsoft following recent layoffs, including the cancellation of Rare's Everwild.
- Despite no official confirmation from Microsoft, the situation underscores the impact of the layoffs on the impacted employees, with reports of abrupt job uncertainties and chaotic communication at ZeniMax Online Studios.
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How to fight the Moon Lord in Palworld
- In Palworld, defeating the Moon Lord, the toughest opponent from the Tides of Terraria update, requires waiting until level 60 and crafting the required summoning item.
- To find the Moon Lord in Palworld, players must summon it at a Summoning Altar, unlocked at Technology Level 32, using a Celestial Sigil crafted by collecting Hallowed Bars and defeating the Eye of Chtulhu boss.
- To beat the Moon Lord, focus on destroying the three weak points - large eyes on the forehead and palms of his hands. Utilize powerful combat Pals and ranged weapons like Plasma Cannon and Charge Rifle, while avoiding floating eyeballs and laser attacks.
- Defeating the Moon Lord in Palworld grants various rewards like fruit, lotuses, pendants, and Training Crystals. Players also have a chance to obtain the Legendary Meowmere weapon and Moon Lord Mask.
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Where to get Celestial Sigils in Palworld
- Celestial Sigils in Palworld are required to summon the Moon Lord boss and can be crafted at any workbench after obtaining a Celestial Sigil Schematic and 100 Hallowed Bars.
- Hallowed Bars needed for crafting can be farmed in the 'Sealed Realm of Terraria' dungeon by opening chests, defeating Pals, and breaking pots, with shotguns being more efficient for pot-breaking to yield higher amounts of Hallowed Bars.
- To acquire the Celestial Sigil Schematic in Palworld, players must locate and defeat the Eye of Cthulhu boss within the dungeon, with a guide provided to navigate through the labyrinthine structure to reach the boss.
- Upon defeating the Eye of Cthulhu, players can find the Celestial Sigil Schematic in chests near the boss arena, enabling them to craft the Celestial Sigil needed to summon the Moon Lord raid boss.
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Palworld Technology tree Pal equip unlock list
- In Palworld, players must unlock new recipes for various items through the Technology tab, which serves as a skill tree.
- Certain items in the Technology tab remain hidden until the player acquires specific Pals by catching or hatching them.
- Starting at level six, players unlock a new Pal equip every level, with some levels offering multiple unlocks.
- The article provides a detailed list of Pal equip unlocks per level, enabling players to reveal and access new items.
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How to get Ancient Technology Points in Palworld
- Learn how to get Ancient Technology Points in Palworld to unlock recipes for gear,
- weapons, and buildings by defeating tower bosses, Alpha Pal bosses, Bounty NPCs,
- and finding Ancient Technical Manuals in treasure chests on Wildlife Sanctuary Islands or dungeons.
- Unlock various items like Egg Incubator, Grappling Gun, Pal Essence Condenser, and more.
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Today is the last day to claim your share of Apple’s $95 million settlement over Siri eavesdropping
- Apple agreed to pay $95 million in a class action lawsuit in California over Siri eavesdropping allegations.
- Today is the final day to claim a share of the settlement if you owned a Siri-enabled Apple device between Sept. 17, 2014, and Dec. 31, 2024, and experienced unintended Siri activations during private communications.
- Claimants must state under oath that Siri activated accidentally, leading to recordings of private conversations, and can receive up to $100 for a maximum of five devices.
- To make a claim, use the provided codes from the email or postcard; if not received, visit the claims page. The deadline for claims is July 2, 2025.
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It’s never been easier to get into Warframe — take it from a convert
- Warframe remains accessible for new players despite 12 years of content.
- Newest update, Isleweaver, adds story content and streamlines early-game structure.
- Focus on critical path, reducing node completion, and enhancing player experience.
- Community dedicated to assisting newcomers with mechanics and preserving narrative surprises.
- Isleweaver aims to facilitate new players' journey without compromising the game's uniqueness.
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FFXIV Forked Tower Changes Arrive Ahead of 7.3
- Changes to the FFXIV The Occult Crescent The Forked Tower: Blood field operation and raid, originally scheduled for August 2025, are now arriving earlier in July 2025.
- Two immediate adjustments include allowing up to 48 players to enter the instance together and expediting the appearance of Auroral Mirages weather conditions needed to access The Forked Tower.
- The decision to implement these changes ahead of schedule was driven by development and QA capacity, ensuring minimal impact on the release of Patch 7.3 in August 2025.
- Final Fantasy XIV will see further improvements to the cipher offering UI, delay in auroral mirage generation, and exclusive access to the Occult Crescent instance for preformed alliances.
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Helldivers 2's Super Citizen Edition is being updated to stop folks accidentally buying the same warbond twice
- Helldivers 2 developers Arrowhead are addressing the issue of players accidentally buying the same warbond twice in the Super Citizen Edition of the game.
- They are replacing the Steeled Veterans warbond in the edition with a token that allows redemption for any warbond released for the game.
- The change, effective on August 26th, 2025, aims to prevent double purchases and endless refund requests for the warbond.
- Players who purchase the updated edition will receive the Warbond Token, avoiding unintentional duplicate purchases of warbonds.
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Paint the Fields White in Arena Renovation on Xbox Consoles
- Arena Renovation is a video game available on Xbox consoles that puts players in the role of a one-man renovation crew tasked with restoring dilapidated sports facilities and arenas.
- Players engage in various renovation tasks such as painting walls, renovating floors, replacing furniture, and repairing electrical wiring to bring the facilities back to their former glory.
- The game offers detailed decoration options, simulation challenges, and requires players to utilize different tools while emphasizing creativity, accuracy, patience, skill, and budget planning.
- Players can immerse themselves in the addictive and satisfying gameplay of Arena Renovation, available on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC, offering a unique experience of reviving sports facilities.
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