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Epic Humiliates Another Fortnite Fraudster for Stealing and Selling Accounts

PC Gamer reports Epic Games’ latest ‘ritual humiliation’ of a Fortnite player who was stealing and selling accounts, highlighting the ongoing battle against fraud within the popular gaming platform.

• Epic ritually humiliates another Fortnite fraudster who was stealing and selling accounts — PC Gamer
• Today’s FREE Epic game is an engrossing dating sim & aRPG inspired by Persona! — GG.deals

Rock Paper Shotgun Presents: The First RPS Christmas Cracker 2025

Celebrating the festive season, Rock Paper Shotgun unveils its inaugural Christmas Cracker edition for 2025.

• The first RPS Christmas Cracker 2025 — Rock Paper Shotgun
• The Best Accessible Games of 2025 — IGN

Google Ends Support for Dreamcast Web Browser After 25 Years

After 25 years of service, Google has announced the discontinuation of support for its Dreamcast web browser, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of online browsing.

• Google killed support for the Dreamcast web browser after 25 years — PC Gamer

Clair Obscur Studio Sandfall Interactive Prioritizes Focus Over Expansion

Despite achieving success with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, studio Sandfall Interactive expresses no interest in growth or expansion of its operations.

• Amongst all the success, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 studio Sandfall Interactive isn’t interested in expansion — Rock Paper Shotgun
• Amongst all the success, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 studio Sandfall Interactive aren’t interested in expansion — Rock Paper Shotgun

Immersive Sim Defined: OG Fallout Lead Tim Cain’s Vision for RPG Elements

Veteran game designer Tim Cain discusses his personal definition of an ‘immersive sim’, arguing that the defining characteristics of such games are also what make strong RPGs. Despite ongoing debates about the genre, Cain emphasizes shared elements that distinguish immersive sims from other gameplay styles.

• Nobody can agree what an ‘immersive sim’ is, but OG Fallout lead Tim Cain has his own definition: ‘The very elements that make something an immsim are the ones that I also think make good RPGs’ — PC Gamer

Valve Discontinues Last LCD Model of Steam Deck

PC Gamer reports that Valve has quietly discontinued the final model of the LCD variant of the Steam Deck, marking an end to this specific configuration.

• Valve has quietly discontinued the last LCD Steam Deck model — PC Gamer

Avatar: Fire and Ash – The Biggest Burning Questions & Ending Explained

This article explores the most pressing questions raised by Avatar: Fire and Ash, including character arcs, plot implications, and the significance of the ending. It delves into the post-credits scenes to provide a comprehensive explanation of what happens next in the story.

• Avatar: Fire and Ash – The Biggest Burning Questions — IGN
• Avatar: Fire and Ash Ending Explained — IGN

RV There Yet? Surpasses 4.5 Million Copies Sold with Unplanned Content Update

The comedy vehicle simulator RV There Yet? has become a surprise hit, selling over 4.5 million copies and receiving an unexpected content update designed for its unplanned success.

• Co-op smash hit RV There Yet? gets an ‘unplanned content update for an unplanned game’ as the comedy vehicle sim surpasses 4.5 million copies sold — PC Gamer

Take Time Board Game Review: A Mindful Escape for Gamers

IGN’s Take Time Board Game Review praises the innovative board game that blends strategy and relaxation, offering a unique gaming experience.

• Take Time Board Game Review — IGN

Dave the Diver’s In The Jungle DLC: Animal Crossing Sim Mechanics, New Restaurant and Crocodile Fights

Dave the Diver’s upcoming In The Jungle DLC promises significant changes including Animal Crossing-style sim mechanics, a new restaurant expansion, underwater crocodile battles and jungle exploration.

• Dave the Diver’s next DLC may not stick to sushi, but its underwater croc fights and jungle exploration have my attention — Rock Paper Shotgun
• Dave the Diver’s In The Jungle DLC will make substantial changes, with Animal Crossing sim mechanics and a new restaurant — Eurogamer

AMD Unveils Low-Power Radeon RX 9060 XT: A Potential Steam Machine Powerhouse with Minor Efficiency Gain

AMD has quietly released a lower-power variant of its Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics card, aimed at DIY enthusiasts looking to build efficient Steam Machines. While the new model delivers only a modest 13% reduction in energy consumption compared to its predecessor, it still offers significant power savings and robust performance, making it an attractive option for budget-conscious gamers seeking high-end graphics without excessive electricity costs.

• AMD stealth-launches a new low power version of its Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics card that could be great for a DIY Steam Machine, though it’s only shaved 13% off the energy consumption — PC Gamer