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Facepunch Studios is enforcing Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 to combat cheating in Rust, but the move risks alienating players who can’t or won’t comply with the invasive new requirements. The shift reflects a broader industry trend—but at what cost?
A modder’s 1KB fix for Skyrim’s jarring NPC door animations has become an instant essential, exposing how much players unconsciously hated a long-standing visual quirk. The solution is so simple, it’s shocking it wasn’t addressed years ago.
The game’s stunning visuals and complex mechanics demand serious specs—but even high-end rigs struggle with late-stage fatigue. Here’s what you need to know before diving in.
The game’s outsider perspective, brutal driving, and unscripted hangouts were revolutionary. A remake would fail without them.
SpaceX has submitted a groundbreaking FCC filing to deploy 1 million satellites as orbital data centers, aiming to harness solar energy for AI-driven computing. The move aligns with theoretical Kardashev Type II civilization benchmarks—one that taps into stellar-scale energy—while setting the stage...
The developer behind *Project Gorgon* has released the game’s first major update, introducing a sprawling new capital city, extended progression, and a suite of gameplay refinements designed to deepen player immersion in its retro-inspired fantasy world.
A rare lifetime deal combines Microsoft Office Professional 2021 and Windows 11 Pro for $39.97, slashing the combined retail cost by over 90%. The offer expires February 1, making it a fleeting opportunity for one-time buyers.
A $400 stretch goal has unlocked a full island—but the real breakthrough lies in Sword Hero’s combat, where physics-driven chaos meets Souls-like precision. Here’s how an indie title is rewriting what’s possible in action RPGs.
Wildlight Entertainment has rolled out a major update for Highguard, adding a 5v5 experimental mode, animation and projectile optimizations, and a new defensive structure called the Soul Well. The patch also includes graphical tweaks and aims to address early performance concerns.
Arrowhead’s chaotic shooter has become a rare success story for Sony’s cross-platform ambitions, with PC dominating sales and Xbox outperforming console peers like Gears of War Reloaded.
A senior Siri architect and four AI researchers have left Apple in recent weeks, deepening concerns over talent retention amid a broader exodus to competitors like Google, Meta, and OpenAI’s new hardware division.
The latest entry in the franchise arrives with a revamped reversal system, expanded customization tools, and a roster of over 400 Superstars—including a CM Punk-led showcase mode. Special editions start at $70, with the top-tier Monday Night War Edition hitting $150.
After months of delays, Gearbox has delivered Borderlands 4’s long-awaited photo mode, packed with customization tools, alongside a major update that refines combat balance and introduces new content. The developer also teased future plans for the franchise’s next chapter.
A new mod for Baldur’s Gate 3 has unearthed over a thousand lines of voiced dialogue and cutscenes originally removed before the game’s full release, adding fresh depth to NPC interactions and companion reactivity.
A covert operation by a Chinese firm secretly repurposed 9 million Android phones into a global proxy network, enabling hidden data distribution and cyberattacks. Google’s intervention may have halted the scheme—but users should still guard against risky app installations.
For decades, the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California, has preserved the raw evolution of computing—now its entire collection is online, offering an unprecedented look at the bizarre, brilliant, and downright uncomfortable relics that shaped modern tech. From a three-button Silicon G...
The developer behind Mighty No. 9* and ReCore, founded by Mega Man* creator Keiji Inafune, has dissolved, with its assets now under Level-5’s control. Here’s what the transition means for its games—and what fans can expect.
Despite being preinstalled on every Windows PC, Microsoft’s Copilot AI assistant is failing to win over users—just as Internet Explorer did decades ago. Here’s why adoption is lagging and what it means for Microsoft’s future in AI.
