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• Hurricane Maria coverage revives old questions about Puerto Rico's status

  26-09-2017 21:39 via yahoo.com
  Questions about the U.S. media’s coverage of Hurricane Maria and about the American public’s understanding of the island territory have revived old conversations about Puerto Rico’s relationship with the United States.
  
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• Court sentences disgraced Old School RuneScape dev who stole players' gold and "banked more than £364,829 in cash"

  04-09-2026 21:54 via gamesradar.com
  
  Former Old School RuneScape developer Andrew "Mod Jed" Lakeman has been sentenced for stealing gold from player accounts following several years of investigation and litigation. The Cambridgeshire Constabulary recently published a report covering the sentencing and history of the crime. With his arrest in July 2019, Lakeman was charged with "unauthorised computer access with intent to commit other offences, theft by employee, conceal / disguise / convert / transfer / remove criminal property and
  
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• Silo Season 4 release date revealed with action-packed first trailer

  04-09-2026 21:41 via gamesradar.com
  
  The first trailer for Silo season 4 has arrived, and the final season of the hit Apple TV Plus show is coming sooner than you'd think.In the brief clip, which can be viewed above, we see one of the most important moments of the entire series: Juliette suddenly runs into a strange man, and demands that he reveal his identity. The man, who doesn't seem to remember much of anything, is none other than Congressman Daniel Keene (Ashley Zukerman), one of the creators of the silo project. Season 3 intr
  
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• Worming from Home Opening Gamplay

  04-09-2026 21:12 via gamespot.com
  Check out the first 14 minutes of Worming from Home.
  
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• Bungie's studio is up for sublease after heavy Destiny 2 layoffs, which doesn't bode well

  04-09-2026 20:45 via gamesradar.com
  
  Destiny 2 and Marathon maker Bungie is "exploring options" to lease out most of its Bellevue, Washington studio following heavy layoffs and a shift to a "digital-first" employment model.Bungie confirmed that it's looking to "sublease its campus" in a statement to The Game Post, which spotted a listing for 210,984 rentable square footage at the studio's building. The lease offer runs through 2035. You should not read this news as a sign that Bungie is imminently closing its doors. In many ways, i
  
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• FromSoftware's first-ever player romance builds on "the maidens in Elden Ring," says Hidetaka Miyazaki: "It's a transient, ephemeral love, which is maybe a motif I'm striving for"

  04-09-2026 19:46 via gamesradar.com
  
  I already think the standard FromSoftware boss fight in which you're more likely to die the closer you get to touching someone is romantic in the way it makes my palms sweat. So I'm eager to learn if director Hidetaka Miyazaki will be able to scrunch my heart until it explodes with The Duskbloods, which will feature the first overt romance between players in a FromSoftware game. Switch 2 multiplayer game The Duskbloods is set against the unnatural Dusk of Humanity, where up to eight players fill
  
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• Some Of The Best Metroidvanias Have Gone Criminally Overlooked

  04-09-2026 19:00 via gamespot.com
  
  The original Metroid and Castlevania both turn 40 years old this fall. As the two series most responsible for creating the “metroidvania,” we’re taking this occasion to take a comprehensive view of the popular genre. This is Metroidvania Week.Metroidvanias are very popular among indie developers, and small studios have produced some of the genre's finest examples. Just one look at Steam presents a dizzying array of search-action games, many of which you probably didn't know exi
  
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• Let’s Stop Saying “Metroidvania”

  04-09-2026 19:00 via gamespot.com
  
  The original Metroid and Castlevania both turn 40 years old this fall. As the two series most responsible for creating the “metroidvania,” we’re taking this occasion to take a comprehensive view of the popular genre. This is Metroidvania Week.When we talk about something, we should talk about it in ways people can understand. You have to be deep in the "gamer" weeds to have any idea what "Metroidvania" means, though. You have to be familiar with not one but two different decade
  
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• StarCraft’s Return: A Timeline Of The Rumors And Clues So Far

  04-09-2026 18:50 via gamespot.com
  
  BlizzCon 2026 is right around the corner, and for Blizzard fans, there's an air of excitement as signs point to a dormant franchise possibly being revived. StarCraft has been largely dormant since the release of StarCraft 2: Legacy of the Void in 2015--and a huge update in June--but could the sci-fi series be making a comeback? If recent rumors and other weird stuff are to be believed, we could be in for some sort of an announcement during the BlizzCon opening ceremony--and to paraphrase one gri
  
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• No Man's Sky fans on alert for Cosmos update news as Hello Games boss Sean Murray starts vague posting cocktail emojis

  04-09-2026 18:34 via gamesradar.com
  
  No Man's Sky and Hello Games lead Sean Murray is back on social media with more vague emoji-posting – this time in the form of a cocktail emote that sure looks a whole lot like it might be referencing the upcoming Cosmos update for the survival game.You know, because of the drink, the cosmopolitan? Also known as a "cosmo" – and that's what folks think Murray is teasing here.
  It all started with a post on X that included a single cocktail emoji. Then, the official Hello Games account
  
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• 30 years later, here's how I still play N64 games on the original console, fancy FPGA remakes, and handhelds

  04-09-2026 18:34 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Nintendo 64 is now 30 years old, and the question of how to actually play N64 games today is more relevant than ever. Yes, the short answer involves simply getting hold of Ninty's first 3D system, but the original retro console is a bit of an oddball. Therefore, it's well worth putting a bit of love into your modern setup, whether you opt for the OG hardware, a fancy HDMI remake, or an emulation-based solution.Jump to:(Image credit: Phil Hayton)Original hardware
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• Even during a RAMpocalypse, Sony and Microsoft come across as less consumer-friendly than some PC brands with their refusal to give US tariff refunds back to consumers

  04-09-2026 18:20 via gamesradar.com
  
  No consumer technology market is pleasant right now, but somehow, even during a RAMpocalypse, Sony and Microsoft are managing to make console gaming look like the worse of two evils. Both brands have filed motions to dismiss class action lawsuits that charge them with not passing on tariff refunds to their consumers, even while a few gaming PC brands are managing to make the consumer-friendly decision in the opposite direction. In case you're not up to speed, last year, US tariffs were brought i
  
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• Lego Nightmare Before Christmas gets the best discount I've seen in years ahead of its retirement in December

  04-09-2026 18:19 via gamesradar.com
  
  Lego can't keep making the same sets forever, and unfortunately Lego Nightmare Before Christmas has had its number called – it'll be retiring in just a few months. That's why one of its best ever discounts has me doing a Jack Skellington impression and asking "what's this?" You can currently pick up Lego Nightmare Before Christmas for $40 less than usual at both Amazon and Walmart, and while that may not sound jaw-dropping in itself, this is actually the cheapest it's been in a long, long
  
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• A future without PlayStation discs is "depressing, but solvable," former Sony boss says: "The market has said they will continue to buy them"

  04-09-2026 18:13 via gamesradar.com
  
  Former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden says a future without physical discs is "depressing but solvable."Soon after Sony's announcement that it would end physical disc production for PlayStation games, a report out of Austria was interpreted as Sony ending all but 10% of its production. However, speaking to Game, a Sony DADC spokesperson explains, "To clarify and avoid any misleading information: in that statement Dietmar anticipated an overall product volume decline by 10 percent, not a decline d
  
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• Game of the Week – Oblivion Remastered is a weekend-killer on Switch 2

  04-09-2026 18:05 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered is perfect if you want to jump straight into an absorbing fantasy RPG and let adventure find you along the way.Oblivion Remastered's "miracle" Switch 2 port makes exploring Cyrodiil a dream on handheld, but Virtuos' makeover is just as absorbing on console and PC. Oblivion is one of my all-time favorite RPGs, with its lively NPC schedules and unpredictable quests making every session feel like a roll of the dice. Will you join a guild? Get kidnapped and t
  
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• 10 Tips You Should Know Before Playing Halloween: The Game

  04-09-2026 18:00 via gamespot.com
  
  Halloween: The Game is the latest asymmetrical horror game from IllFonic. It features the typical genre staples, including the familiar PvP-based loop--where players, acting as civilians, must escape a given location while being pursued by a player-controlled monster. Fans of the genre should know what to expect. What makes Halloween: The Game stand out, however, is in how it incorporates NPCs into the mix, as well as key elements from the popular slasher franchise. IllFonic has created a s
  
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• Game Director Finally Addresses His Rumored Foot Fetish–Wait, Not Kojima, The Other One

  04-09-2026 17:50 via gamespot.com
  
  A prolific Japanese game developer has finally addressed all that weird foot imagery in his video games. What? No, I'm not talking about Hideo Kojima (he's busy hanging out with The Backrooms director right now, anyway). I'm referring to Dark Souls and Elden Ring director Hidetaka Miyazaki, who has finally addressed online speculation that he is a foot guy.“It's not necessarily something I’m consistently aware of--maybe it’s something subconscious coming through,” Miyazak
  
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• Stage Tour Is More Than Just A Guitar Hero Throwback

  04-09-2026 17:47 via gamespot.com
  
  There are some games that you hope will demonstrate how much muscle memory can survive years of neglect. Hand me a plastic guitar, put a rhythm game in front of me, and apparently my brain still thinks it knows what it's doing. Having not touched a guitar controller since around 2009, when Guitar Hero 5 was released, my hands-on time with Stage Tour at Gamescom went a little differently than I'd hoped.Getting to grips with the new rhythm game from RedOctane Games, I opted for guitar, naturally.
  
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• Mass Effect 5 will be great as long as executives "get out of the way," says former designer: "We're all beholden to companies"

  04-09-2026 17:44 via gamesradar.com
  
  Original Mass Effect cinematic designer Armando Troisi isn't worried about BioWare developers' ability to handle a sequel as precious as Mass Effect 5. The company's executives, however…"It's one of those things where, if people get out of the way and let game creators just do their thing, you never know the magic that they can create," Troisi tells FRVR about the next Mass Effect game in a new interview."I think, obviously, there's a lot of different things that come to play in making a
  
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• Your Can Get Trapped In A Time Loop In The Blood Of Dawnwalker – Home Sweet Home Guide

  04-09-2026 17:37 via gamespot.com
  
  Are you perplexed by the fact that there’s a time loop in The Blood of Dawnwalker? You have to venture off the beaten path to reach a particular location. Tread carefully, though, because one mistake could leave you trapped forever. Our guide has all the details that you need, but be ready for a few spoilers, too. In This Article Home Sweet Home - The time loop tower in The Blood of DawnwalkerAmbrosius TowerTime loop: Coen’s family and combat encountersHow to escape the time loopSecr
  
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• You Can Get Trapped In A Time Loop In The Blood Of Dawnwalker – Home Sweet Home Guide

  04-09-2026 17:37 via gamespot.com
  
  Are you perplexed by the fact that there’s a time loop in The Blood of Dawnwalker? You have to venture off the beaten path to reach a particular location. Tread carefully, though, because one mistake could leave you trapped forever. Our guide has all the details that you need, but be ready for a few spoilers, too. In This Article Home Sweet Home - The time loop tower in The Blood of DawnwalkerAmbrosius TowerTime loop: Coen’s family and combat encountersHow to escape the time loopSecr
  
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• How To Complete A Bulwark Against Darkness In The Blood Of Dawnwalker

  04-09-2026 17:37 via gamespot.com
  
  Are you hoping to complete A Bulwark Against Darkness in The Blood of Dawnwalker? This multi-stage quest becomes available several hours into the campaign, and only if you’ve been doing certain activities. If you manage to obtain specific items, you’ll be able to craft the legendary Arbiter armor set. In This Article A Bulwark Against Darkness - The legendary Arbiter armor setArmor components and the uriash blacksmithLarge Lizard Moult locationFlask of Quicksilver locationSilk Thread
  
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• NBA 2K27 locker codes (September 2026) for free packs

  04-09-2026 17:03 via gamesradar.com
  
  NBA 2K27 locker codes are now here, to help get the new season underway. We're hitting the court again in the latest instalment of this long-running basketball series, and there are promos available to redeem for bonus items to help you through your career, as has become a staple for 2K sports sims. If you're looking for some freebies, then here are all of the active locker codes for NBA 2K27 right now.Active NBA 2K27 locker codes(Image credit: 2K)MYTEAM-TRAINING-HUB – Series 1 Deluxe Pack
  
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• Xbox’s New TCL Partnership Couldn’t Come At A Worse Time

  04-09-2026 17:02 via gamespot.com
  
  Xbox has announced a new partnership with TCL, which will see the Xbox app added to "select" models from the brand. This means that owners of those TCL TVs won't need to spend $500 on an Xbox Series S or $800 on an Xbox Series X, as they can instead take advantage of the cloud-based gaming features offered as part of a monthly Xbox Game Pass subscription--but only for a few hours per month, before they need to start coughing up some extra cash to buy more hours to play.If your TCL TV is sup
  
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• Lanterns is HBO's third most successful new show ever, behind only House of the Dragon and The Last of Us

  04-09-2026 16:59 via gamesradar.com
  
  Lanterns has been a huge success for HBO Max, now becoming the streamer's third most successful show ever made. According to new figures, it's only behind House of the Dragon and The Last of Us in viewing figures.According to box office and streaming commentator Luiz Fernando, "HBO is celebrating #DCU’s series #Lanterns quickly becoming their #3 most successful first season after #HouseOfTheDragon & #TheLastOfUS, beating even #AKnightOfTheSevenKingdoms."They continued to break down the
  
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• Friend of a Friend in Star Wars Zero Company explained

  04-09-2026 16:59 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Friend of a Friend choice operation in Star Wars Zero Company has you pick between three different plants without making it clear what any of them actually do. Between the Nysillin, Marcan Herb, and Brula Fruit, even experts on Star Wars lore can only make rough guesses at what to expect. In fact, all of these results result in useful buffs, but depending on your current status, some will be more or less helpful.What's the best choice for the Friend of a Friend operation in Star Wars Zero Co
  
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• We don't get action games like Tides of Annihilation very often, and after 45 minutes this Arthurian take is better than I expected

  04-09-2026 16:11 via gamesradar.com
  
  Do you ever get the sinking feeling that a game you've been really excited for might actually be kind of mid? Thanks to post-reveal trailers and footage that left me feeling lukewarm, I entered my 45-minute hands-on session with Tides of Annihilation at Gamescom with trepidation, but left feeling enlightened – this stylish action game has the sauce.In my hands-on session, I spend some time exploring one of Tides of Annihilation's story missions, getting to grips with protagonist Gwendolyn'
  
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• Moonlighter 2 Feels Like An Entirely Different Game, For Better And Worse

  04-09-2026 16:02 via gamespot.com
  
  In a sea of Legend of Zelda homages, 2018's Moonlighter stood out with its lovely art style and a cool hook: What if the loot you gather on your dungeon-delving adventures wasn't just power-ups, but the wares you sell as part of your day job? Following Moonlighter's release, a number of smaller games, like Cult of the Lamb and Dave the Diver, have found success in complementing action mechanics with light management elements, so it's clearly a combo that works. It would have been easy for develo
  
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• Substructure is a Stardew Valley-inspired factory sim that takes one of Factorio's hardest and best mods and turns it into a dizzying, planet-wide game of its own

  04-09-2026 16:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  Substructure is an attempt to take one of the factory sim genre's most celebrated mods, and transform its core idea into a game of its own. Factorio's Ultracube, which limits production to the vicinity of the eponymous cube and tasks players with expertly navigating the bottlenecks that inevitably brings, is a lauded but daunting twist on the genre leader. By the time Substructure's devs have finished showing me how their game reimagines that idea across a multi-level map, I'm feeling dizzy at t
  
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• Labor Day Nintendo Switch deals are doing their best to beat price increases ahead of Black Friday

  04-09-2026 15:59 via gamesradar.com
  
  The first of September was a dark day for prospective Nintendo Switch 2 buyers, with the console's MSRP jumping from $449.99 to $499.99. Those who missed out on the previous rate will be glad to know there are ways to get around that new $500 ticket price, though, and Labor Day Nintendo Switch deals are offering some sturdy discounts two months before Black Friday. With all these price increases, I would be incredibly surprised if the handheld itself took any material savings come November. Howe
  
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