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Alan Wake 2 Release Date Pushed to Allow for Better Player Experience

Fans eagerly awaiting the release of Alan Wake 2 will have to exercise a little more patience, as the game has been delayed by 10 days. Originally scheduled for release on October 17, the new release date is now set for October 27.

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Discovering the Walled Metropolis of Akila City in Starfield

Starfield’s Akila City is a rugged and established faction hub within the Starfield universe. It is one of the four main cities in the game, alongside New Atlantis and Neon City. In this guide, we will take a closer look at Akila City and what it has to offer players.

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Microsoft Plans ‘Special Event’ in September

As summer draws to a close, tech enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the fall season of tech events. In line with this, Microsoft has sent out save-the-date invites for a ‘special event’ slated to take place in New York City on September 21st. While no details have been disclosed yet, it is highly likely that this event will showcase Microsoft’s latest Surface devices and other hardware.

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Twitch Introduces New Feature to Block Banned Users from Watching Streams

Twitch has announced an upcoming update that will provide streamers with the ability to block banned users from viewing their live broadcasts on the platform. This new feature, called “Stopped banned users from viewing stream,” will be available to all users starting next month.

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Uncover the Excitement: Get Up to 20 Mystery Steam Games for Less Than $14

Do you love surprises? Fanatical’s new Mystery Star Bundle offers you the chance to get up to 20 random Steam games for as little as $1 per key, or even less. With this bundle, you have the opportunity to discover some rare prize packs that will make your gaming experience even more thrilling.

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Starfield Preload Details Revealed: File Sizes and Preload Date

If you’re eagerly awaiting the release of Starfield, you’ll want to take note of the file sizes for preloading. The game, developed by Bethesda, is set to be a massive install on PC, weighing in at just under 140 GB. On the Xbox Series X and S, the file size is slightly smaller, coming in at over 126 GB.

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Linus Tech Tips Faces Scrutiny and Controversy Amid Allegations and Ethical Questions

Linus Tech Tips, a popular YouTube channel turned media company, has recently found itself at the center of a massive controversy. Accusations of conflicts of interest, sloppy testing, and rushing out content have prompted the company to take a pause and reevaluate its internal practices. Additionally, an outside firm will be hired to investigate allegations of sexual harassment.

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Starfield Goes Gold and Preload Begins for Xbox Series X|S and PC

Great news if you’re excited for Starfield; the space-faring Bethesda Game Studios RPG has officially gone gold. You can now preload Starfield on Xbox Series X|S and PC, too, if you’ve pre-ordered the game digitally or are planning to download it via Xbox Game Pass. By doing this, you’ll be able to dive into the game the moment it launches, barring any day one patch shenanigans, of course. Steam users will have to wait a bit longer, however, with preloads going live on August 30 for Valve’s digital distribution platform.

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Scientists Shift Away from Twitter in Search of Alternatives

Twitter usage among scientific researchers has declined significantly, with more than half of users reporting a decrease in their time spent on the platform or leaving altogether. A survey conducted by Nature found that out of the 9,200 researchers polled, over 47 percent had reduced their usage of Twitter, while around 7 percent had quit the site entirely. Additionally, almost the same number of researchers said they had joined at least one new social media platform in the last year.

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Starfield: Exploring the World of Property Ownership and Crime in Space

Starfield, the highly anticipated game by Bethesda, has unveiled new information during a recent developer Q&A session. Among the exciting details are the ability to purchase homes in the game’s cities and a robust jail system for players engaging in space crimes.

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Baldur’s Gate 3 PS5 Preload and Early Access: What You Need to Know

Baldur’s Gate 3, the highly anticipated game that was recently released on PC, is set to make its way to PlayStation 5 in September. Larian Studios, the developer of the game, has announced that preloading on PS5 will begin on August 31 for those who purchased the Digital Deluxe edition.

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Meet the Voice Actors of Starfield: A Journey Across the Settled Systems

Bethesda’s highly anticipated game, Starfield, may have silent protagonists, but that doesn’t mean it won’t have a diverse cast of voice actors to bring the universe to life. Todd Howard revealed that over 300 voice actors were hired to deliver 150,000 lines of dialogue in the game.

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Opera’s Aria AI Assistant Now Available on iOS

Opera has announced that its Aria AI assistant is now accessible on iOS. Initially launched on desktop in June, Aria has quickly gained popularity with over a million users on desktop and Android. The integration of Aria on iOS makes it available on all major desktop and mobile platforms.

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The Signal: An Unreal Engine 5-Powered Multiplayer Survival Game with a Focus on Creativity

Startup developer Goose Byte has recently announced The Signal, a multiplayer survival craft game powered by Unreal Engine 5. This sci-fi game is designed for 1-16 players and takes place on an alien planet with various biomes and puzzles. The developers aim to create an approachable, third-person experience that prioritizes player creativity over violence.

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NCSoft’s VARCO: Using AI to Streamline Game Production

NCSoft, the South Korean game developer and publisher behind the popular MMORPG Guild Wars, has recently announced the development of a suite of AI language models called VARCO. These models are designed to streamline game development and offer a range of products and services, including digital humans, generative AI platforms, and conversational language models.

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Crimson Desert Game Unveils New Gameplay at Gamescom Opening Night Live

The highly anticipated Gamescom is just around the corner, and gamers are eagerly awaiting the event’s Opening Night Live. Hosted by Geoff Keighley, this E3-style showcase of upcoming games will feature an exciting debut: new gameplay footage of Crimson Desert.

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The Growing Trend of Cross-Play Games: What to Expect in the Future

Cross-Play Games Might Soon Become Even More Common

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Are NBA 2K24 Locker Codes Available Yet?

NBA 2K games have seen plenty of codes in recent years, especially the last year’s game – NBA 2K23. However, it seems that the upcoming NBA 2K24 which is set to release on September 8, 2023, doesn’t have any locker codes planned yet. There are multiple rewards and special content that you can unlock by buying the special editions of the game such as NBA 2K24 Black Mamba Edition or NBA 2K24 25th Anniversary Edition, but still no codes. Nevertheless, the fact that the game doesn’t have codes doesn’t mean that there will be none in the future.

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Google Enhances Bard’s Ability to Provide Life Advice

Google is taking steps to enhance the capabilities of its AI chatbot, Bard, to provide users with valuable life advice. The tech giant has been making changes and introducing new features to catch up with OpenAI’s technology. According to The New York Times, Google has assembled over 100 experts with doctorates in various fields to test Bard’s proficiency in answering intimate questions.

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Xbox Introduces Enforcement Strike System to Tackle Toxic Gaming Behavior

Microsoft has recently unveiled a new feature for Xbox, aimed at combating toxic behavior among gamers. In an effort to curb abusive and inappropriate actions, the company has introduced an enforcement strike system. This system will serve as a warning and punishment mechanism for players who violate community standards.

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Baldur’s Gate 3: First Patch Promises Extensive Fixes and Tweaks

Larian Studios has announced that the first patch for Baldur’s Gate 3 will incorporate over 1,000 fixes and adjustments. In a recent Twitter update, CEO Swen Vincke shared the developer’s roadmap and expressed gratitude for the player feedback they have received. Vincke mentioned that their current focus is on resolving reported issues and bugs, while also considering player suggestions.

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