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Hello Kitty Island Adventure Paper Parade Pride Event Starts
- Sanrio and Starblink started a Paper Parade event in Hello Kitty Island Adventure for the 2025 Pride Month on June 13, 2025, lasting until July 3, 2025.
- The event features new and returning rainbow-themed items like Parade Wings, decorative arches, and papercraft furniture.
- Players must visit the Seaside Resort in the game to participate in quests and collect Paper Crafts for the Paper Parade Float.
- The event hub area showcases all shops and allows players to acquire and craft items with a rainbow pattern.
- The trailer for this year's event displays both returning and new items, including beds, dressers, mirrors, chairs, and clothing items.
- The previous event, Under the Sea, made a comeback in May 2025.
- Hello Kitty Island Adventure is accessible on Switch, PC, and iOS devices through Apple Arcade.
- The Paper Parade event will celebrate Pride month until its conclusion on July 3, 2025.
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How to find and get Flour Sand in Dune: Awakening
- Flour Sand in Dune: Awakening is a rare and dangerous item primarily found in the Vermillius Gap region, signaling the presence of sandworms.
- Flour Sand locations change weekly after the Coriolis Storm, with white dust clouds indicating collectible areas.
- Most Flour Sand sites are near drum sand, which attracts sandworms, but occasional safe areas exist in the northern or southern edges of the region.
- Using the compactor tool, unlocked after the second Trial of Aql, and cooperating with others is the recommended method to safely gather Flour Sand.
- Team strategy involves luring sandworms away with thumpers while gathering the sand efficiently.
- Solo players can secure Flour Sand by storing a backup vehicle, using a fast vehicle with boosters near the sand, and fleeing to safety once the sandworm appears.
- The Bene Gesserit's dash skill may provide an escape route for players close to safety, but it's situational.
- New players are advised to explore essential beginner tips for Dune: Awakening and locate resources like plant fiber and Worm Tooth for survival and crafting.
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Apple Now Selling Refurbished M4 MacBook Air Models
- Apple has added M4 MacBook Air models to its refurbished store in the U.S., offering discounts for the first time since their launch earlier this year.
- Both 13-inch and 15-inch models are available with various capacities and configurations, discounted by around 15% compared to new models, starting at $849.
- Refurbished stock will vary as Apple sells current inventory, but there are currently over 30 options available.
- Refurbished Macs undergo a rigorous refurbishment process including functionality testing, cleaning, battery replacement, and inspection, with eligibility for AppleCare+.
- Refurbished M4 Mac mini and MacBook Pro models have been offered since February, with refurbished M4 Max and M3 Ultra Mac Studio versions introduced recently.
- Apple's refurbishment process ensures that refurbished devices are equivalent to new products.
- Refurbished M4 MacBook Air models are now offered at discounted prices on Apple's store.
- Both 13-inch and 15-inch models are available with multiple capacities and configurations.
- The discounted price for refurbished M4 MacBook Air models starts at $849, down from $999 for the base model.
- Apple's refurbished Macs go through a comprehensive refurbishment process, including testing, cleaning, and battery replacement.
- Customers can purchase refurbished M4 Mac mini, MacBook Pro, and Mac Studio models from Apple.
- Refurbished devices have the same 14-day return policy and are eligible for AppleCare+.
- Apple offers refurbished M4 MacBook Air models for the first time since their launch earlier this year.
- The discounted refurbished M4 MacBook Air models are available in various configurations and capacities.
- Refurbished Mac products sold by Apple undergo testing, cleaning, and battery replacement to ensure quality.
- The discounted M4 MacBook Air models are now available on Apple's website, providing savings compared to new models.
- Apple now offers refurbished M4 MacBook Air models alongside other M4 Mac products in its store.
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Elden Ring Nightreign players are going feral for the Revenant
- Elden Ring Nightreign players have embraced the Revenant class, transforming her into a feral gremlin character.
- The Revenant, typically depicted as a dreamy maiden in-game, has been reimagined with a meme identity due to unique gameplay attributes.
- Players recognized the Revenant's high faith stat aligns well with colossal weapons, leading to humorous interpretations.
- The Revenant's prickly demeanor, quiet rage, and bloodlust contribute to the meme's popularity.
- Revenant's ability to revive near-death Nightfarers with a Giant-Crusher adds to her perceived ferocity.
- The new interpretation, known as La Creatura, has inspired fan art and solidified the Revenant Nightfarer class as a top meme in Elden Ring Nightreign.
- Players have shared various fan art and memes highlighting the feral gremlin version of the Revenant.
- Unlocking the Revenant in the game allows players to experience the 'gremlin doll mode' as La Creatura.
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Swift Marketing and Speed
- The Swift.org website has been undergoing a redesign to make it more welcome to newcomers and emphasize key features like Swift's multiplatform support.
- Despite positive reactions to the redesign, some users mentioned issues like an analytics script causing problems and concerns about language superiority claims.
- One user expressed concern about the wording used on the homepage and questioned the need for overhyped statements that might disparage other programming languages.
- Feedback on Swift's performance included both praise and criticism; for example, one user found Swift's string parsing to be slow but Swift can perform well in certain scenarios.
- Swift developers should be cautious with certain operations, as there can be unexpected sources of slowness, especially with string handling and bridging.
- Recent optimizations for Swift strings were announced at WWDC to address performance concerns.
- A specific case highlighted bridging non-ASCII NSMutableStrings from Objective-C may have tradeoffs in performance, especially when double-bridging strings back to Objective-C.
- Previous topics discussed included Swift 5 Exclusivity Enforcement and Swift 1.0 Performance and Compilation Times.
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Where to find Erythrite Crystals in Dune: Awakening
- Erythrite Crystals are crucial in Dune: Awakening for crafting cobalt paste, primarily for building an Ornithopter.
- These crystals can be found at Hagga Rift, located from just north of Riftwatch through Jabal Eifrit Al-janub to Pinnacle Station.
- They start appearing roughly halfway through the trench, with the first batch near the Wreck of the Kytheria and near CHOAM Mining Facilities thereafter.
- To extract Erythrite Crystal, you need a Mk. 2 Cutteray or better, indicated by an orange background in the item information panel.
- Hagga Rift is inhabited by scavengers and hostile opponents, so it's recommended to bring healkits, an upgraded knife, and suitable equipment.
- Using a vehicle for travel is advised, even a sandbike, as it can act as a respawn point in case of death.
- Erythrite Crystals, along with water, are necessary for making cobalt paste, vital for advanced crafting in the game.
- Regular vehicle maintenance can eliminate the need for crafting new parts constantly.
- For newcomers to Arrakis, beginner's tips, information on plant fiber locations for hydration, and skill trainer locations for learning abilities are available.
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NIKKE Red Hood Nendoroid Appears Ahead of Other Figures
- Good Smile Company opened pre-orders for the NIKKE Red Hood Nendoroid, with upcoming figures Scarlet: Black Shadow and Soda.
- Pre-orders for Red Hood are available in Japan from December 2025 and in the US from Q2 2026, priced at ￥7,900/$56.99.
- Red Hood includes three face plates and accessories like her Wolfsbane sniper rifle and a cassette.
- Scarlet: Black Shadow and Soda are still in early development, with concept art revealed in Nendoroid style.
- The NIKKE Red Hood Nendoroid pre-orders end on July 30, 2025, with Scarlet: Black Shadow and Soda figures underway.
- Good Smile Company shared a teaser image showcasing the upcoming Scarlet: Black Shadow and Soda Nendoroids.
- NIKKE Red Hood Nendoroid will be available globally in Q2 2026 with the development of the other figures in progress.
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All skill trainer locations in Dune: Awakening, including basic and advanced
- Finding skill trainers in Dune: Awakening is crucial for upgrading combat and survival abilities, with basic and advanced trainers placed strategically throughout the game world. Some trainers require completion of challenging quests and exploration of distant areas, offering a variety of new skill trees and powerful abilities to enhance your gameplay experience.
- Dune: Awakening features basic trainers scattered across Arrakis and advanced trainers located in specific hubs like Arrakeen and Harko Village. Basic trainers allow access to different class skill trees, while advanced trainers enhance and unlock more potent skills.
- Each trainer necessitates completing a side quest before teaching new skills, with some quests being more intricate or dangerous than others. Trooper, Mentat, and Planetologist trainers are easier to handle initially, while Swordmaster and Bene Gesserit trainers require more preparation.
- Locations of basic trainers like Ghavouri (Trooper), Samin Moro (Mentat), Arno (Swordmaster), Sister Mesa (Bene Gesserit), and the hidden Planetology trainer are detailed, along with quests needed to access their skills. Advanced trainers like Jacosta (Bene Gesserit), Seron Varlin (Swordmaster), Zayn de Witte (Mentat), and Kara Valk (Trooper) in Arrakeen and Harko Village are also highlighted.
- To unlock advanced skill training, players must pay 2,500 Solari for an Ornithopter ride to Arrakeen or Harko Village. It is advisable to wait until completing multiple Trials of Aql before delving into advanced skill training activities.
- There is no advanced Planetologist trainer mentioned in Dune: Awakening, and each advanced trainer offers quests in exchange for teaching new skills unique to their respective classes.
- Players are suggested to refer to essential tips for beginners in Dune Awakening, such as finding plant fiber locations and acquiring a Worm Tooth to craft their Crysknife.
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Marathon isn’t going to be another Concord, Sony insists
- Sony's Studio Business Group CEO, Hermen Hulst, reassures investors that upcoming game Marathon won't face the same fate as Concord.
- Hulst acknowledges Concord's failure and cites the competitive nature of the market and marketing issues as reasons behind its cancellation.
- Lessons were learned from Concord's failure, leading to new operating procedures at Sony to prevent history from repeating with Marathon.
- The goal for Marathon is to release a bold, innovative, and engaging title, marking Bungie's first new title in over a decade.
- Sony is actively monitoring and using feedback from closed alpha tests to improve Marathon's development.
- Developers involved in Concord express hopes for Marathon's success and urge against premature judgment.
- Marathon is scheduled to launch on PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X on Sept. 23.
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MindsEye team deploys first hotfix as they scramble to make the dang thing work
- The developers of MindsEye by Build a Rocket Boy are facing challenges with a messy and broken game, leading to some players receiving refunds from the PlayStation store.
- Hotfixes are set to be deployed starting June 13 to improve performance and stability for all players.
- The first hotfix will address a crashing issue caused by a memory leak.
- Subsequent hotfixes will focus on performance issues, a bug with wheels not spinning while driving, animation fixes, enemy AI improvements, and further performance optimizations.
- The developers are committed to providing regular updates and addressing player feedback.
- The goal is to redeem MindsEye and enhance the gaming experience.
- Patch notes for the first hotfix include CPU and GPU performance improvements, memory optimizations, reduced difficulty in the CPR mini-game, a new setting for Depth of Field, and fixes for missing controls in mini-games.
- PC-specific updates include warnings for disabled Hardware Accelerated GPU Scheduling and potential crash issues with certain CPUs.
- The hotfix release is scheduled for 10:00 BST with patch sizes of 5.7GB for PC, 2GB for PS5, and 4GB for Xbox, with Xbox availability pending Microsoft certification.
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Lost In Random: The Eternal Die Launches on PC, Game Pass and Console
- Lost In Random: The Eternal Die launches, continuing the world of Lost in Random as an asymmetrical roguelike.
- The Fortune Edition is available now on various platforms, with the Standard Edition releasing on June 17, 2025.
- The game features Queen Aleksandra on a mission in four unique biomes, facing unique foes and utilizing the Fortune die.
- Key features include mastery combined with chance, diverse weapons, randomly generated worlds, and a dark fantasy tale.
- Players are encouraged to read the review of the original Lost In Random before diving into the new release.
- The Standard Edition of Lost In Random: The Eternal Die costs £19.99 on Xbox Store and is also available on PS5, Switch, and PC, with Game Pass offering it for subscribers.
- Lost in Random: The Eternal Die combines real-time action, tactical combat, and dice mechanics for exciting battles.
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5651 (Dev Channel)
- Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5651 (KB5060818) is released to the Dev Channel with various changes and improvements.
- New Copilot+ PC experiences introduced, focusing on new agent in Settings to assist with finding and changing settings.
- Windows Insiders in the EEA now have the option to export Recall snapshots with security and privacy features.
- Features like a bigger clock with seconds in the notification center are being brought back based on user feedback.
- Enhancements include settings for Recall reset, added teaching tips, new actions in Click to Do, dividers in File Explorer, and voice access language support.
- Fixes are rolled out for Recall, File Explorer, Start menu, Settings, fonts, and script running on remote SMB shares, among others.
- Various known issues are listed for areas such as General, Start menu, Xbox Controllers, Recall, Click to Do, Windows Search, File Explorer, and Widgets.
- Windows Insiders have access to new features gradually rolled out based on feedback, and updates in the Dev Channel are received via an enablement package for Windows 11, version 24H2.
- Features and experiences introduced in these builds may evolve or not get released beyond Windows Insiders based on testing and feedback.
- Some features may not be fully localized initially, and localization will occur over time as features are finalized.
- Accessibility features may have limitations while in preview with Windows Insiders.
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See Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Estelle and Joshua English Trailers
- Nihon Falcom and GungHo released English trailers for Estelle and Joshua of Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter with the English voice actors highlighted.
- Estelle is voiced by Stephanie Sheh, known for past roles like Maria Robotnik in Sonic x Shadow Generations.
- The Japanese version features Tomoyo Takayanagi as Estelle's voice actress.
- The Joshua trailer showcases voice actor Johnny Yong Bosch, known from roles like Ichigo Kurosaki in Bleach Rebirth of Souls.
- In the Japanese trailer, Joshua is voiced by Natsumi Fujiwara.
- The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is set to release on Switch, PS5, and PC on September 19, 2025.
- Standard and collector's editions will be available.
- The Bracer Edition will ship first without bonus items, which are expected to arrive between November and December 2025.
- Both English and Japanese trailers show cinematic scenes, notable lines, and character attacks.
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How to get a Worm Tooth in Dune: Awakening
- To obtain a Worm Tooth in Dune: Awakening, players must allow a sandworm to eat them as there's no method to fight back against the creatures.
- When respawned after being eaten by a sandworm, players will have a Worm Tooth, unless it's their first time being consumed.
- If it's the player's first time being eaten, they will enter a dream world, receive a lecture from a Fremen spirit, and obtain tools to make a sandbike.
- Sandworms can be found in open desert areas, particularly in flour sand locations like Eastern Vermillius Gap west of The Anvil.
- Players should ensure to store all possessions in a container before being eaten by a sandworm as everything in possession will be lost permanently.
- The Worm Tooth is crucial for crafting an Unfixed Crysknife, a fragile weapon that falls apart after minimal use in Dune: Awakening.
- Crafting multiple Unfixed Crysknives is advisable, and they can be repaired in an item repair machine for continued use.
- Crafting an Unfixed Crysknife requires one plant fiber and one Worm Tooth, allowing for quick production of these weapons.
- New players to Arrakis can benefit from essential Dune Awakening beginner's tips and information on plant fiber locations for hydration purposes.
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Jump Ship’s demo grants a taste of its cheerfully shambolic space raids
- Jump Ship, formerly known as Hyperspace, is a co-operative space crew shooter blending Left 4 Dead, FTL, and Sea of Thieves elements.
- The demo showcases a polished version of Jump Ship with engaging mission loops and ship upgrades being a key focus.
- Players undertake on-foot shooting as well as ship management tasks like repairs, upgrades, and firefighting.
- Jump Ship's gameplay involves chaos and heroism moments, requiring coordination among crew members during battles.
- The game combines ship-based combat with on-foot fights, offering dynamic gameplay with grappling hooks and jetpacks.
- The FPS sections in the game are simpler, focusing on gunplay and basic challenges like unlocking doors and fighting bots.
- Missions in Jump Ship can involve intense moments where split-second decisions impact the survival of the crew and their ship.
- The demo provides an enjoyable sci-fi gaming experience with opportunities for spontaneous laughter and unique adventures.
- Jump Ship offers a mix of vehicle action, management, and combat that sets it apart in the gaming landscape.
- The game's forgiving nature allows for mishaps during gameplay, keeping the experience light-hearted and fun.
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