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World of Warcraft's add-on changes aren't over: 'There will doubtless be some loopholes players find' 

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World of Warcraft's add-on changes aren't over: 'There will doubtless be some loopholes players find'
A 12.0.1 patch will bring more changes after this week's Midnight expansion prepatch made dramatic changes to mods, character classes and the game's UI.

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'There is a world beyond Embervale': Enshrouded dev diary paves the way to 1.0 in fall of 2026, says 'development will continue for years to come'
Twitch Drops, Patch 13, and a new system for sharing creations are on the horizon.

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Don't call it a layoff: Ubisoft issues a full return-to-office order for all employees as it confirms more studio closures are coming
I can't help wondering if maybe there's a connection.
As Ubisoft struggles to get games out the door, it's investing even more into generative AI 

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As Ubisoft struggles to get games out the door, it's investing even more into generative AI
Amid layoffs and cancellations, the publisher plans to up the ante on AI.

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Intel's 'Big Battlemage' GPU rumoured to be launching soon but only as a megabucks Pro graphics card with 32 GB of VRAM
PC gamers just can't get a break...

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Ubisoft's cancellations-and-closures announcement sparks major union backlash against CEO Yves Guillemot, and the inevitable call for a strike: 'Perhaps he needs to be reminded that it is his employees who make the games'
Raise your hand if you saw this coming.

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WoW's pre-Midnight patch slams players with massive fashion costs as the overhauled transmog system makes outfitting your alts absurdly expensive: 'Feels like they hired a mobile game monetization consultant'
Fashion demands a high price—but maybe it shouldn't be this high.
Epic responds to director Gore Verbinski's claims that Unreal Engine is making movie CGI worse: 'aesthetic and craft comes from artists, not software' 

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Epic responds to director Gore Verbinski's claims that Unreal Engine is making movie CGI worse: 'aesthetic and craft comes from artists, not software'
"It’s inaccurate for anyone in the industry to claim that one tool is to blame," said Patrick Tubach, VFX supervisor at Epic Games.

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My 5 favorite 'cozy' games that don't actually look like cozy games
Give your eyes a little break from aesthetically-mandated adorableness while still having chilled out experiences.
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Crimson Desert secures a March release date as the ambitious Frankenstein's monster of open world fantasy games goes gold
Better start practicing your swordfighting. And pro wrestling. And dragon riding. And mech piloting.

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Anthem subreddit gets a new lease on life as modder shows the game running without EA's servers: 'We didn't realize how much demand there'd still be for this forum to keep discussions going'
Footage showing two players in a locally-hosted game is "really hacky," but it works.
I just used this electric screwdriver for the first time to build a PC and I'm totally sold—now down to $40 with bits 

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I just used this electric screwdriver for the first time to build a PC and I'm totally sold—now down to $40 with bits
A familiar saving on Amazon but it's better than paying full price.
