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Quote of the day:
If you are positive, you’ll see opportunities instead of obstacles. Widad Akrawi
Jokes of the day:
A man is washing the car with his son. The son asks…… “Dad, can’t you just use a sponge?”
“Knock, knock.” “Who’s there?” [very long pause] “Java.”
Top 10 news of the day:
Hogwarts Legacy Team Confirms DLC Isn’t Planned
Accio won’t give it to you either — Hogwarts Legacy developer Avalanche Software has confirmed it doesn’t have any post-la…
Hogwarts Legacy developer Avalanche Software has confirmed it doesn’t have any post-launch DLC in the works for its wizarding simulator as of right now. Speaking with IGN, game director Alan Tew said the team has been so focused on shipping the base … [738 chars]
17 More PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Coming in Best Update Yet
Two wild PS1 classics appear — Sony has officially announced its update for PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium, adding anot…
Sony has officially announced its update for PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium, adding another slate of PS5, PS4, and classic games to the upper tiers. We had a few of the games leak beforehand, but we now know the full rundown of software joining th… [988 chars]
Redfall Physical Release Will Contain A Disc After All, Bethesda Updates FAQ Page
Update: Bethesda has clarified the situation — Update (22:30 GMT): Bethesda has made an update to its Redfall FAQ page to …
Update (22:30 GMT): Bethesda has made an update to its Redfall FAQ page to clarify the situation, confirming that the Xbox physical release will ship with a Blu-ray disc. Phew! Here’s the team’s updated FAQ answer, which is a little clearer this time… [2271 chars]
Valheim gets March release date on Xbox Series X/S and Xbox Game Pass
It’s been a long time coming, but acclaimed viking survival adventure Valheim finally has a release date on Xbox Series…
It’s been a long time coming, but acclaimed viking survival adventure Valheim finally has a release date on Xbox Series X/S and Game Pass, with developer Iron Gate Studios confirming it’ll be hitting Microsoft’s console on 14th March. Valheim, of cou… [1185 chars]
Man beats machine at Go in human victory over AI
Amateur Kellin Pelrine exploited weakness in systems that have otherwise dominated board game’s grandmasters
A human player has comprehensively defeated a top-ranked AI system at the board game Go, in a surprise reversal of the 2016 computer victory that was seen as a milestone in the rise of artificial intelligence. Kellin Pelrine, an American player who i… [3831 chars]
Tetris Effect: Connected gets four new game modes on all platforms next week
Tetris Effect: Connected — the multiplayer-enhanced version of Eurogamer’s Game of the Year 2018 — is getting four new …
Tetris Effect: Connected — the multiplayer-enhanced version of Eurogamer’s Game of the Year 2018 — is getting four new game modes next week as part of its Winter Update. Tetris Effect, if it’s somehow escaped you, takes the classic block-dropping act… [1399 chars]
As A Colour Blind Gamer, I Can Now Finally Beat Metroid Prime
Prime-ary colours — Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opini…
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they’ve been chewing over. Today, Rory how the recent release of Metroid Prime Remastered has enabled him to settle an old score. P… [7073 chars]
E3 2023 Organisers Insist Full Speed Ahead with News in the Next Few Weeks
Ubisoft insinuated there may not be an event to go to — Update: Following the comments from Ubisoft, E3 2023 organisers Re…
Update: Following the comments from Ubisoft, E3 2023 organisers Reed Pop have released the following statement: “E3 is full speed ahead and we are pleased with the progress and engagement from the community. As we have confirmed exhibitors we are eag… [1629 chars]
Christine McGuinness plans major career shake-up months after Paddy split
Model Christine McGuinness, who regularly features on best-dressed lists, will work on her brand with a pal
The video will auto-play soon 8 Cancel Model Christine McGuinness, who regularly features on best-dressed lists, will work on her brand with a pal Christine McGuinness is to launch a fashion line after splitting from Top Gear star husband Paddy. The … [1889 chars]
Random: This Official Wailord Pokémon Plush Could Actually Squash You
“Big. Blue. Buddy.” — A big, heavy Pokémon deserves a big ol’ plushie, right? That’s obviously what The Pokémon Center t…
A big, heavy Pokémon deserves a big ol’ plushie, right? That’s obviously what The Pokémon Center thought with Wailord, who has a big of a reputation among Pokemon fans for its size. Well, it’s a whale, so it should be big, right? Right. So it makes s… [859 chars]
