PCGamesN just posted:
One of the greatest FPS games of the ’90s just got remastered
Quake 2 Remastered is real, it’s here, and it’s the return of one of the best FPS games of the ‘90s. Quake 2 Remastered revives the iconic id Software shooter with a total visual overhaul and all manner of performance improvements, bringing the successor to Doom, and ancestor to multiplayer shooters like Overwatch and Call of Duty, back into the limelight for the ...
https://www.pcgamesn.com/quake-ii/remastered
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Kotaku just posted:
New Wiglett Pokémon Plush Looks A Lot Like Something Else
Good news: The Pokémon Company released a Wiglett plush on its official Pokémon Center store. Bad news: it looks like a dick. Not a human dick, but, like, the Platonic ideal of an alien dick the U.S. government doesn’t want us to know about.
https://kotaku.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-wiglett-plush-official-1850725214
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Polygon just posted:
Scotty’s accent was legendarily bad, but Scottish Star Trek fans loved him anyway
Is Strange New Worlds about to break a streak?
https://www.polygon.com/23827204/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-martin-quinn-scotty-montgomery
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Gematsu just posted:
Quake II remaster now available for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC
Publisher Bethesda Softworks and developer id Software have released a remastered version of Quake II …
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DSOGaming just posted:
Doom 3 Mod adds support for OpenGL Direct State Access, reducing overall CPU overhead
Modder ‘MoDFaNGuy’ has released a new version of the BFA Edition Mod for Doom 3 that adds support for OpenGL Direct State Access. According to the modder, this will reduce overall CPU overhead, meaning that Doom 3 can run faster on older CPUs. As MoDFaNGuy noted: “Version 1.3.0 comes with the first implementation of OpenGL …
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IGN just posted:
Disney CEO Admits Performances of Recent Movies Have Been 'Disappointing'
While the immediate narrative around Disney theatrical releases is a bummer, Disney CEO Bob Iger is confident this isn't the whole story. But he's also candid that the recent box office results have been "disappointing."
https://www.ign.com/articles/disney-ceo-admits-performances-of-recent-movies-have-been-disappointing
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PC Gamer just posted:
Larian founder responds to debate over Baldur's Gate 3 'raising the bar' for RPGs: 'this is videogames, standards just die every day'
Baldur's Gate 3's success ignited an argument over whether it's a one-off anomaly or a new standard for the RPG genre.
https://www.pcgamer.com/baldurs-gate-3-RPG-standards-swen-vincke-interview
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PC Gamer just posted:
Electronic Arts is closing the servers for even more old games, including Dead Space 2, Crysis 3, and Mirror's Edge Catalyst
You should be able to continue with the singleplayer campaigns, but multiplayer is going away for good.
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Eurogamer just posted:
Papers, Please gets Game & Watch style demake to celebrate 10th anniversary
It's been 10 years since acclaimed "dystopian document thriller" Papers, Please first released, and to celebrate that milestone, developer Lucas Pope has released an official Game & Watch inspired demake, as well as discounting the original by 80% on all platforms.
Papers, Please made its debut on 8th August 2013, casting players as an immigration ...
https://www.eurogamer.net/papers-please-gets-game-watch-style-demake-to-celebrate-10th-anniversary
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PC Gamer just posted:
It's taken more than 30 years, but Flashback 2 finally has a release date
A brand-new trailer showcases the Flashback sequel's 3D take on the city of New Washington.
https://www.pcgamer.com/its-taken-more-than-30-years-but-flashback-2-finally-has-a-release-date
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IGN just posted:
Disney Plus the Latest Streaming Service to Crack Down on Password Sharing Starting in 2024
Disney Plus is the latest streaming service to crack down on password-sharing, joining Netflix as it tries to stem the service's heavy financial losses.
https://www.ign.com/articles/disney-plus-and-hulu-password-sharing
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Kotaku just posted:
Get All The Mainline Resident Evil Games For Just $35
Have you been wanting to play (or replay) all of the main entries that make up Capcom’s long-running horror series, Resident Evil? Well, buddy, I got a deal for you: A new bundle available until later this month combines 11 Resident Evil games, plus some DLC, into a $35 package.
https://kotaku.com/resident-evil-re7-village-re4-sale-humble-steam-pc-1850722773
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Polygon just posted:
MrBeast’s ‘inedible’ burgers create huge legal drama
Why MrBeast’s burgers have landed the influencer in court
https://www.polygon.com/23825995/mrbeast-burger-lawsuit-virtual-dining-concept
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Kotaku just posted:
Halo Infinite Now Lets You Mute Your Chatty AI
Halo Infinite’s multiplayer is a damn chatty game. With voice lines regularly erupting from the series’ legendary announcer, the dueling Spartans themselves, and the series’ new personal AIs, voices come at you as often as bullets and grenades. Now, thanks to a new update (that also packs a new map!), you can finally…
https://kotaku.com/halo-infinite-update-ai-mute-silence-announcer-map-1850722604
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Rock, Paper, Shotgun just posted:
Samsung's RPS-recommended 970 Evo Plus 2TB SSD is down to $74
It's not just me - NVMe SSD prices have gotten absolutely wild recently, right? Today we spotted a deal on the 2TB Samsung 970 Evo Plus, formerly one of the very fastest SSDs on the market. It normally retails for $100, but today it's down to an even more incredible $74 at Amazon - not bad for a drive that originally retailed at $500 and cost $100 more ...
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/samsungs-rps-recommended-970-evo-plus-2tb-ssd-is-down-to-74
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Gematsu just posted:
Princess Maker 2 Regeneration announced for PS5, PS4, Switch, and PC
Bliss Brain has announced Princess Maker 2 Regeneration for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch, and …
https://www.gematsu.com/2023/08/princess-maker-2-regeneration-announced-for-ps5-ps4-switch-and-pc
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PCGamesN just posted:
Baldur’s Gate 3 is now this year’s top rated PC game
Baldur's Gate 3 is my favorite RPG game of all time, and it's only been out of early access for a few days. I haven't slept for any of them. Larian Studios poured its heart and soul into the Dungeons & Dragons-style game, making Baldur's Gate 3 one of the most immense releases of 2023 yet. It looks like I'm not the only player who feels so strongly about Baldur's Gate 3, ...
https://www.pcgamesn.com/baldurs-gate-3/best-pc-game
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IGN just posted:
Tekken 8 Director Confirms Game Won't Have Denuvo
Tekken 8 director Katsuhiro Harada confirmed that the upcoming fighting game will not include the controversial DRM software Denuvo.
https://www.ign.com/articles/tekken-8-denuvo-not-included-director-confirms
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Gamespot just posted:
Use Modern Wireless Controllers On PS2 And PS1 With 8BitDo's New Adapter
One of the most convenient features of modern consoles is that you don't have to worry about tripping over a controller that has been tethered to that hardware. Outside of some select hardware that's hard to find, retro gamers have had to plug in their controllers like early-2000s cavemen, but at long last, a wireless option for PS2 and PS1 is here in the ...
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Rock, Paper, Shotgun just posted:
This Corsair power supply can handle the RTX 4090 and is down to $125 at Newegg
Corsair makes some of the best power supplies in the business, and today one of their highly-rated 850W Platinum units is down to $125 at Newegg. To get this price on the Corsair HX850, use code BTSCVA93 at the checkout. This is a good price for this PSU, $60 below its US MSRP.
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