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Europa Universalis 5 Review: A Grand Strategy Masterpiece
A comprehensive review across major gaming sites praises Europa Universalis 5 for its deep grand strategy gameplay, stunning visuals, and ambitious scope. While acknowledging a steep learning curve, critics highlight its enduring appeal for veteran simmers and casual players alike.
- Europa Universalis 5 review — Rock Paper Shotgun
Nintendo Secures Victory in Legal Battle Against Unreleased Game Streamer
Nintendo successfully sued a streamer for broadcasting unreleased titles, cementing its stance against piracy and unauthorized distribution of intellectual property.
- Nintendo wins lawsuit against streamer of unreleased games — Eurogamer
- At last, Nintendo is officially letting you buy its music on vinyl outside Japan — Eurogamer
- Nintendo Wins Lawsuit Against Pirate Who Boasted ‘You Might Run a Corporation, But I Run The Streets’ — IGN
Battlefield 6 Players Uncover Secret Room in Shooting Range
Players have discovered and accessed a hidden room within Battlefield 6’s shooting range, sparking speculation about its purpose and secrets.
- Battlefield 6’s Redsec battle royale makes me miss peak PUBG — Eurogamer
- Battlefield 6 players have broken into a secret room in the shooting range — Eurogamer
- Rumours and theories swirl as Battlefield 6 players break into a secret room — Eurogamer
Arc Raiders Surpasses 250,000 Concurrent Players on Steam
The extraction shooter Arc Raiders has broken records on Steam with over 250,000 concurrent players, establishing itself as one of the most popular multiplayer shooter experiences available.
- Arc Raiders Is Already One of the Biggest Extraction Shooters Ever on Steam — IGN
- Arc Raiders passes 250,000 concurrent players on Steam alone, breaking records for the extraction shooter genre — Eurogamer
- Is Arc Raiders one of the most pleasant multiplayer shooter experiences on the market? Early adopters seem to think so — Eurogamer
Fortnite Introduces Pets, Including a Customizable Banana Puppy Sidekick
Epic Games is bringing pets to Fortnite, starting with the ability for players to adopt and customize a banana puppy sidekick. The new pet system allows users to personalize its appearance just once per item, but changes are permanent.
- Fortnite is getting pets at last, including a banana puppy you can dance with — Eurogamer
- Fortnite’s adding pets, and changing your invincible banana dog’s colour will require buying another invincible banana dog — Rock Paper Shotgun
- Fortnite Sidekicks Are Here, Epic Confirms You Can Customize the Appearance of Your Pet Just Once and It’s Permanent — IGN
Great Shooters Remain a Profitable Niche in Gaming
PC Gamer’s analysis shows that despite the competitive FPS market, players are still willing to pay for high-quality shooters, demonstrating strong demand for engaging gameplay experiences.
Rockstar Accused of Ruthless Union-Busting Amid Alleged Employee Efforts to Form Union
PC Gamer reports Rockstar accused of conducting the most ruthless union-busting in UK games industry history after firing dozens of employees who allegedly attempted to form a union.
Condemned: Criminal Origins, Praised as the Ultimate Game for Brutal Combat with Lead Pipes, Faces Uncertain Future After Steam and Xbox Removal
PC Gamer reports that the acclaimed horror game Condemned: Criminal Origins has been delisted from both Steam and Xbox platforms. Fans are hopeful this move signals a potential remaster is in development.
The Outer Worlds 2’s Faction Writing: A Disappointment Compared to Fallout: New Vegas
A review of The Outer Worlds 2 highlights how its faction writing fails to match the depth and nuance of Fallout: New Vegas, particularly in handling powerful factions.
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- The Outer Worlds 2’s faction writing falls short of Fallout: New Vegas, and how it handles the powerful is key — Rock Paper Shotgun
Japanese Patent Officials Reject Nintendo’s Pokémon Patent Overlap with ARK, Monster Hunter and Pokémon Go
Japanese patent officials have rejected one of Nintendo’s recent Pokémon-related patent applications due to its similarity to ARK Survival Evolved, Monster Hunter series, and the popular mobile game Pokémon Go.
The Séance of Blake Manor: A Haunting Halloween Detective Adventure
Eurogamer praises The Séance of Blake Manor as one of their favorite games this year, especially for detective enthusiasts. Its Halloween theme and engaging gameplay make it a standout title for spooky season.
- The Séance of Blake Manor is shaping up to be one of my favourite games this year, and a brilliant Halloween treat for detective fans — Eurogamer
- The hardest part of making Arc Raiders was creating a “meaningful” item meta so that your loot doesn’t just feel like “cash” — Rock Paper Shotgun
US-China Reach One-Year Trade Truce After Trump-Xi Meeting, Despite No Nvidia Blackwell Discussion
Following a high-stakes meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, both nations have announced a one-year trade truce. The agreement aims to stabilize economic relations amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. Notably, discussions on the highly anticipated AI chip ‘Nvidia Blackwell’ did not feature prominently in the talks.
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