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Netflix’s animated Tomb Raider series now has a release date
01 Jun

Netflix’s animated Tomb Raider series now has a release date

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Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft is coming to Netflix on October 10. Netflix announced the release date today along with a new trailer, which finally gives us a slightly more in-depth look at what the series will be like. It picks up after the events of the Survivor Trilogy, which focused on a younger Lara Croft. Per Netflix’s Tudum, it will see Lara “forced to confront her true self and decide just what kind of hero she wants to become,” as she chases down a “dangerous and powerful” stolen artifact.Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft was first…
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Sony pulls fabricated ‘interview’ with Naughty Dog head Neil Druckmann
30 May

Sony pulls fabricated ‘interview’ with Naughty Dog head Neil Druckmann

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Last week, Sony published a seemingly innocuous bit of fluff, touting its long-term "creative entertainment vision" in broad terms, along with some interviews of key employees. Neil Druckmann, studio head of Sony's Naughty Dog, was one of those — and his interview made waves in the game world. According to the interview, Druckmann said AI could "create nuanced dialogues and characters" and also said that the new game Naughty Dog was developing (but hasn't officially announced) "could redefine mainstream perceptions of gaming." Some mighty strong and potentially controversial statements from the head of a studio beloved for its The Last…
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The Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D remake is coming to Switch, Xbox Series X/S, PS5 and PC
27 May

The Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D remake is coming to Switch, Xbox Series X/S, PS5 and PC

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has largely kept its lips sealed about the Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D remake since announcing it three years ago, but the publisher has now revealed which platforms it's coming to. When it eventually arrives, you'll be able to play it on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC (via Steam).Since Square Enix started using its distinctive HD-2D tech with , the company has put it to use in a string of titles, including , , the and 's opera scene. Based on the , the HD-2D engine is set to give Dragon Quest 3 a serious visual upgrade,…
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Pikmin Bloom has been helping me meet my outdoor walking goals for years
27 May

Pikmin Bloom has been helping me meet my outdoor walking goals for years

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Over the past few years, I’ve developed a peaceful little routine to make up for time spent cooped up inside working on sunny days: after I’ve closed my laptop for the day, I throw my sneakers on, open Pikmin Bloom on my phone, and go for a long walk to clear my head and plant virtual flowers with the 'min.Pikmin Bloom was released for Android and iOS in 2021 by Pokémon Go developer Niantic and Nintendo as another “go outside and touch grass” app, and I’ve been playing it pretty regularly since then. Only recently, when the app announced some…
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Someone made a Flappy Bird tribute for the Playdate that lets you use the crank to fly
26 May

Someone made a Flappy Bird tribute for the Playdate that lets you use the crank to fly

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Ah, Flappy Bird. It’s been a long time since I last gave any thought to the game-turned-cultural-phenomenon that briefly had us all in a chokehold a decade ago. At least, that was the case until this morning, when I stumbled upon a Reddit post announcing a Flappy Bird tribute for the Playdate and, without a moment’s hesitation, sideloaded it onto my device. Now here I am, absolutely hooked on this maddening little game once again. And, using the crank to control that silly looking bird, it's even harder this time around. FlappyBird by Chibisuke is free and available to download…
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Meta and Activision face lawsuit by families of Uvalde school shooting victims
25 May

Meta and Activision face lawsuit by families of Uvalde school shooting victims

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The families of the shooting victims at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas have sued Call of Duty publisher Activision and Meta. They alleged that the companies "knowingly exposed the shooter to the weapon [he used], conditioned him to see it as the solution to his problems, and trained him to use it." The plaintiffs also accused the companies of "chewing up alienated teenage boys and spitting out mass shooters."In the lawsuit, the plaintiffs explained that the Uvalde shooter played Call of Duty, which featured an assault-style rifle made by gunmaker Daniel Defense. They also mentioned that he frequently visited…
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