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VG247 just posted:

As the Vatican unveils its bizarre new anime girl mascot, we have to ask: is this not a Cardinal sin?

This just in in sentences I never once thought I'd write in my life: the Vatican has introduced the world to its anime girl mascot.
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https://www.vg247.com/the-vatican-now-has-an-anime-girl-mascot

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GamingBolt just posted:

Clock Tower: Rewind Review – Vintage Horror

Horror fans rejoice, the seminal Clock Tower finally gets an official worldwide release and it's lovingly handled by WayForward no less. But despite the added bells and whistles, can Clock Tower's 1995 point and click gameplay hold up today?

https://gamingbolt.com/clock-tower-rewind-review-vintage-horror

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GamingBolt just posted:

Why a New Setting and Protagonist Are an Excellent Choice for Ghost of Yōtei

Sucker Punch Productions are heading in the right direction.

https://gamingbolt.com/why-a-new-setting-and-protagonist-are-an-excellent-choice-for-ghost-of-yotei

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IGN just posted:

Like a Dragon: Yakuza Review

It settles some curiosity to see the world of Kamurochō rendered in live-action, but it’s utterly skippable.

https://www.ign.com/articles/like-a-dragon-yakuza-review-prime-video

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The Hard Times just posted:

Every 3 Inches of Blood Album Ranked Worst to Best

If you have been unfortunate enough to visit the YouTube comments of the video of any given metal band, you’re well aware of the ever-present…

https://thehardtimes.net/lists/every-3-inches-of-blood-album-ranked-worst-to-best/

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Polygon just posted:

This Twitch stream taught Bernie Sanders what a Vtuber is

U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (D-V.T.) participated in a Twitch livestream alongside super popular creators like Imane “Pokimane” Anys and Rachell “Valkyrae” Hofstetter on Tuesday night. The event allowed Sanders to stump for the Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris before the election in November. Over the course of the evening, viewers were ...

https://www.polygon.com/twitch/469004/bernie-sanders-twitch-stream-vtuber-sykkuno-pokimane

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IGN just posted:

God of War Has a New Showrunner: Battlestar Galactica and Deep Space Nine's Ronald D. Moore Takes the Reins

Prime Video's God of War series has a brand-new champion. Ronald D. Moore is taking the reins of Sony Pictures' TV series based on the 2018 reboot by Sony Santa Monica.

https://www.ign.com/articles/god-of-war-has-a-new-showrunner-battlestar-galactica-and-deep-space-nines-ronald-d-moore-takes-the-reins

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PC Gamer just posted:

YouTuber LGR felt 'numbness at how powerless I was' as his one-of-a-kind retro PC collection took a direct hit from hurricane Helene, but seeing most of the trove survive now has him eager to share it with others

Retro PC YouTuber LGR was relieved to find much of his collection intact, but told me that "more than ever that there's a need to redistribute a lotta this stuff" to ensure its preservation.

https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/youtuber-lgr-felt-numbness-at-how-powerless-i-was-as-his-one-of-a-kind-retro-pc-collection-took-a-direct-hit-from-hurricane-helene-but-seeing-most-of-the-trove-survive-now-has-him-eager-to-share-it-with-others

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GamingBolt just posted:

Mistfall Hunter is a New Multiplayer Extraction Action RPG, Out in 2025

Bellring Games' PvPvE multiplayer action RPG will be available on Xbox Series X/S and PC at launch.

https://gamingbolt.com/mistfall-hunter-is-a-new-multiplayer-extraction-action-rpg-out-in-2025

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IGN just posted:

View-Master Officially the Latest Classic Mattel Toy to Get Its Own Movie After the Mega-Success of Barbie

Mattel Films is banking on a whole generation of fans being nostalgic for View-Master, teaming up with Sony Pictures Entertainment and producer Todd Black to introduce a "modern take on this beloved toy to audiences everywhere" via a live-action film, according to Mattel Films President Robbie Brenner.

https://www.ign.com/articles/view-master-officially-the-latest-classic-mattel-toy-to-get-its-own-movie-after-the-mega-success-of-barbie

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TheGamer just posted:

Twitch Bans Asmongold After Palestine Comments

Asmongold has been suspended by Twitch after saying that Palestinians are "terrible people" from an "inferior culture".

https://www.thegamer.com/asmongold-banned-from-twitch-palestine-racism-controversy/

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IGN just posted:

Anime Voice Actress Nobuyo Oyama, Voice of Doraemon and Danganronpa's Villainous Mascot, Dies at 90

Anime voice actress Nobuyo Oyama, one of the main voices of Doraemon in addition to playing the villainous mascot in Danganronpa, has died. She was 90.

https://www.ign.com/articles/anime-voice-actress-nobuyo-oyama-voice-of-doraemon-and-danganronpas-villainous-mascot-dies-at-90

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PC Gamer just posted:

Bonaparte: A Mechanized Revolution tosses mechs into the French Revolution, but doesn't toss out the history

It's the French Revolution, but with mechs (but definitely still the French Revolution).

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/strategy/bonaparte-a-mechanized-revolution-tosses-mechs-into-the-french-revolution-but-doesnt-toss-out-the-history

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PC Gamer just posted:

Former Bethesda and BioWare devs are making a Stardew-like with Redwall animals, and oh my god look at this little mouse farmer carry a pumpkin

Would that we could all be a little creature doing little tasks.

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/survival-crafting/former-bethesda-and-bioware-devs-are-making-a-stardew-like-with-redwall-animals-and-oh-my-god-look-at-this-little-mouse-farmer-carry-a-pumpkin

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Kotaku just posted:

Cities Skylines 2 Publisher Opens Up About Recent String Of Mess-Ups

Paradox Entertainment is the Swedish company behind some of the biggest, densest strategy games around, from Europa Universalis IV to Crusader Kings III. It’s also been responsible for a number of major blunders lately. Now some of its executives are on an apology tour promising a return to better times and a stricter…

https://kotaku.com/cities-skylines-2-bloodlines-2-prison-architect-2-delay-1851668058

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Eurogamer just posted:

The Rocky Horror Video Game is a thing, and coming out this month

I wasn't very well yesterday, and to make myself feel better I took to the internet to see what joys I could find tucked away in some corner or another. What I ended up finding was rather unexpected, but all the same very welcome. Read more

https://www.eurogamer.net/the-rocky-horror-video-game-is-a-thing-and-coming-out-this-month

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PC Gamer just posted:

Microsoft's latest Windows 11 update is reportedly a borkfest that breaks mouse, keyboard, WSL 2 and Wi-Fi functionality

Steer clear of KB5043145 if you're not into BSOD.

https://www.pcgamer.com/software/windows/microsofts-latest-windows-11-update-is-reportedly-a-borkfest-that-breaks-mouse-keyboard-wsl-2-and-wi-fi-functionality

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80 Level just posted:

How to Create Autumn Temple with Ancient China's Charm in UE5

Environment artist Siqi showed us how to make Chinese architecture in an Unreal Engine scene, talking about the importance of visual guidance and explaining the wind and fog creation.

https://80.lv/articles/how-to-create-autumn-temple-with-ancient-china-s-charm-in-ue5/

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Noisy Pixel just posted:

BlazBlue Entropy Effect Sells 700,000 Units Worldwide; Future Content Updates Detailed

Publisher and developer 91Act has announced that its action roguelike BlazBlue Entropy Effect has sold over 700,000 units worldwide. Congratulations to the development team for accomplishing this feat soon after the game’s 1.0 launch. 500,000 units were confirmed to have been sold earlier this year. The developer also announced future ...

https://noisypixel.net/blazblue-entropy-effect-sells-700000-worldwide/

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PC Gamer just posted:

The Doom mod that turns Margaret Thatcher into an undead cyberdemon has been removed by Bethesda yet again, this time for 'disobeying a ZeniMax employee'

Theatrically censoring the "real-world politics" apparently did not amuse Bethesda.

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/fps/the-doom-mod-that-turns-margaret-thatcher-into-an-undead-cyberdemon-has-been-removed-by-bethesda-yet-again-this-time-for-disobeying-a-zenimax-employee

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