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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Players Are Really Struggling With The Diving Minigame
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Players Are Really Struggling With The Diving Minigame
"For those who jump after!"
Trump administration expands list of countries subject to entry restrictions-english.news.cn
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Twitch’s Controversial, Gambling-Heavy Rival Just Got An App On Xbox
Kick, the controversial streaming platform, announced a partnership with Xbox
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Larian's Hiring Practices Come Under Fire Following Divinity AI Backlash
Writers share their stories of applying for jobs at Larian, with complaints about "unpaid" writing tests that take hours to complete.
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What is the ‘Embark Game Boot’ Error in ARC Raiders?
ARC Raiders, being a competitive multiplayer online game, is prone to all sorts of glitches, bugs, and issues that prevent players from logging in. One such problem is the so-called Embark Game Boot error, that players have sporadically been receiving over the past couple of months. Thankfully, it seems easy to fix, so here's everything you need to know. Embark ...
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Here's all you need to know about it.Andrej Barovic (Destructoid)
FCC chair suggests agency isn't independent, word cut from mission statement
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ミュージカル「レイディ・ベス」の製作発表記者会見が、昨日12月17日に東京都内で行われた。 ミュージカル「レイディ・ベス」は、ミヒャエル・クンツェ、シルヴェスター・リーヴァイ、小池修一郎により20ステージナタリー (Yahoo!ニュース)
The discovery adds to a growing number of mass graves uncovered over recent years, particularly in former detention centersRT (RT International)
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Yep, Passkeys Still Have Problems
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These Were The Top 20 Entertainment Franchises Of 2025
GameSpot's mothersite, Fandom, released its list of the top franchises of 2025, with Roblox ranking number 1 overall after rising from the number 10 spot in 2024. Gaming continued to take most of the top spots, as fans spent more time in interactive worlds that are constantly updated, like Minecraft and Terraria. In film and TV, long-running franchises like Star Wars and ...
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Fandom's 2025 rankings show how constant updates, creator platforms, and anime releases pushed franchises like Roblox to the top.Lan Pitts (GameSpot)
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New Build-a-Bear Sanrio Plush Is Aggretsuko
Build-a-Bear updated its The Bear Cave Sanrio section for adult shoppers with an Aggretsuko plush. This is only available in a $61 bundle. It is also an online-exclusive, so you won’t find it in retail stores. The plush version of the character is designed to look like she does in the Aggretsuko anime series on Netflix. You get the red panda and her two-piece work suit. The ...
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The newest Sanrio character to be turned into a Build-a-Bear plush is Aggretsuko, and she's a The Bear Cave exclusive.Jenni Lada (Siliconera)
The Hamas Movement has described the Israeli Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee’s approval of a bill to ban basic services, such as water and electricity, from being supplied to UNRWA facilities as a dangerous escalation.Olfa (The Palestinian Information Center)
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Mega Starmie Makes Its Pokémon Anime Debut, And Why Is It Oiled Up Like That?
The long-legged starfish is just as unnerving in the show as it is in Legends: Z-A
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From Voice of Korea. http://vok.rep.kp/index.php/detail_com/scomde/iee251117006/39/en The great leader Kim Jong Il strengthened and developed the Workers’ Party of Korea into a genuine motherly party that formed an integral whole with the masses of …Dermot Hudson (KFAUK.com)
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One Gun Guy is a rad 2D retro platformer that's free on Steam
The deal only lasts until December 18, so now's the time to check it ou
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One Gun Guy will revert to its standard retail price tomorrowClaire Lewis (Polygon)
Linux Kernel Rust Code Sees Its First CVE Vulnerability
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The first CVE vulnerability has been assigned to a piece of the Linux kernel's Rust code.www.phoronix.com
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Suikoden Remastered Collection On Sale For Black Friday Price At Amazon
Suikoden I & II HD Remaster Physical Edition $30 (was $50) See at Amazon Suikoden I & II HD Remaster is back on sale for only $30 at Amazon. The $20 discount matches the best deal so far for Konami's great collection of two classic PS1 JRPGs on consoles. You can grab this deal for Nintendo Switch, PS5, or Xbox Series X. PC players can ...
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Suikoden I & II HD Remaster is one of numerous remastered JRPG collections on sale for PS5 and Nintendo Switch.Steven Petite (GameSpot)
A Safer Container Ecosystem with Docker: Free Docker Hardened Images
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Security for everyone. Docker Hardened Images are now free to use, share, and build on with no licensing surprises.Christian Dupuis (Docker)
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Six Xbox Game Pass titles to dive into during the holidays
Whether you're gaming solo or socially, we've got plenty of options for you this season
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Xbox U.S. Console Unit Sales Just Reached an All-Time November Low
This morning, we learned that November was a surprisingly bad month for video game spending across the board. But one console in particular is really struggling, and that's the Xbox.
The real purpose might be to prevent the US from reaching a deal with Russia per point 14 of its leaked 28-point peace framework to invest a significant sum of its (by-then former) adversary’s EU-seized assets into joint projects, likely energy and r…Andrew Korybko (Andrew Korybko's Newsletter)
Yep, Passkeys Still Have Problems
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Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Direct set for December 22
Publisher SEGA and developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio will host Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark …
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Publisher SEGA and developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio will host Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Direct on December 22 at 5:00 p.m. PT / 8:00 p.m. ET, the companies announced. You will be able to watch…Sal Romano (Gematsu)
Χαντέ Καντέρ (Τουρκάλα τρανς γυναίκα)
Η Χαντέ Καντέρ ήταν πολιτικά ενεργή Τούρκισσα τρανς γυναίκα. Ήταν οικεία σε εκατομμύρια Τούρκων ως σύμβολο της ΛΟΑΤ κοινότητας, αφότου φωτογραφήθηκε στην πρώτη γραμμή της αντίστασης ενάντια στις αστυνομικές δυνάμεις, που κατέστειλαν το Gay pride του 2015 στην Κωνσταντινούπολη. Τον Αύγουστο του 2016, ο συγκάτοικός της, Νταβούτ Ντεντζιλέρ, ανέφερε την εξαφάνι...
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Call of Duty is getting another Fallout collab, but this one is way more ‘okie dokie’ than the last
Call of Duty is continuing with its brand collaborations into 2026, and its first one is another Microsoft-owned IP that's already appeared before. To celebrate season two of the Fallout series on Prime Video, three characters from the series look to be joining Black Ops 7 and Warzone as new operators some time next ...
NEW DELHI, Dec. 16 (Xinhua) -- At least 126 flights were cancelled on Tuesday as low visibility conten.people.cn
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Forza Motorsport will receive no more new content, Turn 10 says
Half the studio was laid off in the summer
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Half the studio was laid off in the summer…Chris Scullion (VGC)
A Safer Container Ecosystem with Docker: Free Docker Hardened Images
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Security for everyone. Docker Hardened Images are now free to use, share, and build on with no licensing surprises.Christian Dupuis (Docker)
Kotaku just posted:
Clair Obscur’s Free DLC Is Curb Stomping Even Its Best Players
The ‘Thank You Update’ has some devastating boss fights that are putting players through the wringer
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Meta puts third-party VR headsets using Horizon OS on indefinite pause 'to focus on building the world-class first-party hardware and software needed to advance the VR market'
There goes that, then.
AWS CEO says replacing junior devs with AI is 'one of the dumbest ideas'
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AWS CEO Matt Garman pushes back on AI replacing junior developers and explains how AI should be used in the workplace.www.finalroundai.com
The Birmingham People’s History Archive (BPHA) organised a day of speeches and film on Saturday December 13 to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory over Japanese fascism.Friends of Socialist China
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What PC game is this in-game PC from? Our newest quiz is all about the computers inside our computer games!
How many rigs can you get right?
Firefox is becoming an AI browser and the internet is not at all happy about it
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Best Buy Knocks $15 off Ninja Gaiden 4 for PS5 and Xbox Series X for One Day Only
Best Buy is offering a $15 discount on Ninja Gaiden 4 for PS5 and Xbox Series X today as part of its Deal of the Day. This brings its price down to $54.99 from $69.99.
AWS CEO says replacing junior devs with AI is 'one of the dumbest ideas'
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AWS CEO Matt Garman pushes back on AI replacing junior developers and explains how AI should be used in the workplace.www.finalroundai.com
By Announcing A 'Complete Blockade Of Oil Tankers Going In And Out Of Venezuela, Trump Is Trying To Destroy The Venezuelan Economy.The Dissident
Nintendo Life just posted:
Random: "Final Version" Of Cancelled Resident Evil Game Boy Color Port Has Popped Up Online
Oh look, zombies. And in full colou...ah, they're eating me!Back in the middle of 1999 (a weird time for everyone, rest assured), British developer HotGen attempted something that was considered to be somewhat of an impossible task. Namely, porting the full glory of 32-bit Resident Evil to the dinky little 8-bit Game Boy Color. In ...
Gamespot just posted:
The Best Mobile Games Of 2025 For iOS And Android
We all appreciate a big-budget PC or console game, but the beauty of the modern world is that we always have a tiny gaming device in our pocket or purse too. Mobile games carry a different appeal than traditional TV or monitor games, emphasizing the importance of quick, compelling gameplay that can also sustain itself long-term if needed. It's a careful balancing act that ...
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Here's a look at the best games of the year that you should be playing on your phone or tablet.Chris Pereira (GameSpot)
Gazans Claim the Israeli-controlled Area, Marked by the So-called Yellow Line, Changes Without Warning, Moving West.Nagham Zbeedat (Haaretz)
Destructoid just posted:
Game console prices reached unfortunate highs in 2025, and November sales hit rockbottom because of it
Video game console sales in the US had one of its worst Novembers ever in 2025, according to a new report. There were a total of just 1.6 million consoles sold across the US in November this year, which is typically a time of year when sales are highest thanks to Black Friday discounts and the upcoming holiday season. ...
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It seems as though many are being priced out of purchasing gaming hardware.Scott Duwe (Destructoid)
Tell HN: HN Was Down
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Hardware sales and physical game spending in the US just had the worst November in 30 years
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 was the best-selling game of the month, while PS5 was the top-selling console
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 was the best-selling game of the month, while PS5 was the top-selling console…Chris Scullion (VGC)
Gemini 3 Flash: frontier intelligence built for speed
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Gemini 3 Flash offers frontier intelligence built for speed at a fraction of the cost.Tulsee Doshi (Google)
Siliconera just posted:
New My Hero Academia Toru Hagakure Figure Lets You See Invisible Girl
Bandai Namco announced its newest My Hero Academia Glitter & Glamours figure of Toru Hagakure will actually let you see Stealth Hero: Invisible Girl. She debuts in Japan on December 18, 2025 as a crane game prize. However, the Banpresto Amazon storefront does feature a listing for this figure and does have the Glitter & Glamours figures of Himiko Toga ...
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The newest Toru Hagakure My Hero Academia Glitter & Glamours figure gives us a rare chance to see Stealth Hero: Invisible Girl.Jenni Lada (Siliconera)
AI's real superpower: consuming, not creating
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Everyone's using AI wrong. Its superpower isn't writing for you. It's reading everything you've ever written and finding patterns you missed.msanroman.io
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Eurogamer just posted:
A beloved platformer is getting a successor nearly a decade later, and it's coming to Steam next year
A new 2D competitive platformer has just been announced, and it's coming from the same team behind an indie darling from back in 2016. Almost a decade later, the creators of SpeedRunners are back with another speedy release: Sprint City. Read more
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Sprint City is coming to Steam Early Access in 2026.Connor Makar (Eurogamer.net)
Coursera to combine with Udemy
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Highly Complementary Capabilities Will Create a Leading Technology Platform, Redefining Skills Discovery, Development, and Mastery for Learners and Organizations at Scale Unites Udemy’s Dynamic AI-Powered Skills Development Marketplace with World-Cla…investor.coursera.com
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I’ve Never Felt This Defeated Trying To Complete A Pokédex Before
Pokemon Legends: Z-A's Mega Dimension DLC is always on that grind, even at the very end of the Pokédex
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Gemini 3 Flash: frontier intelligence built for speed
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Discussion: news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4…
Gemini 3 Flash offers frontier intelligence built for speed at a fraction of the cost.Tulsee Doshi (Google)
Expedition departed from Pakistan on December 2, reached Union Glacier on December 6 and completed its journey on December 14.Jamil Nagri (Dawn)
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Swen Vincke says the price of RAM and SSDs means Larian will be doing lots of optimisation in Divinity's early access 'that we didn't necessarily want to do at that point in time'
Maybe that big flesh pillar's the result of trying to download more?
According to the TV channel, the phenomenon occurred in the Marmaraereglisi district of the Tekirdag province in western TurkeyTASS
Rock, Paper, Shotgun just posted:
Yep, Fallout 5's world will be impacted by the happenings of the Fallout TV Show, sayeth Todd Howard
As the second series of Amazon's Fallout TV show emerges from a hole in the ground with a cog-shaped door, Todd Howard has uttered the word Fallout and stuck a five after it. He's given a verbal thumbs up - or a reminder depending on how you look at it - to the idea of the events which play out in the TV show ...
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Bethesda will be taking the Fallout TV Show's events into account when putting together Fallout 5 and its world, Todd Howard has said.Mark Warren (Rock Paper Shotgun)
TheGamer just posted:
Where To Find The Sabotage Evidence In The Swamp In Arc Raiders
Find out where to find evidence of the sabotage in Dam Battlegrounds for Shani and how to get photos of it in Arc Raiders.
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Somebody's poisoned the waterhole!Haven Smith (TheGamer)
Former UN independent expert Alfred de Zayas joins RT from Geneva to discuss the EU’s proposal to deploy a multinational security force in Ukraine — a move Russia has long called a red line.RT (Odysee)
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Fallout 5 Will “Exist in A World Where The Show’s Events Happened or Are Happening,” Says Howard
Bethesda's Todd Howard also says the show is "really important" for viewers because "they're now equal fans of the world."
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Red Dead Redemption 2's Arthur Morgan Weighs In On John Cena's Retirement
Roger Clark, who played Arthur Morgan in Red Dead Redemption 2, enjoyed the "poetic" ending to John Cena's career.
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The last person you expected to weigh in on how Cena retired has thoughts.Josh Coulson (TheGamer)
Russian forces have recently assumed full control of Volchansk (Vovchansk) on the Kharkiv axis. The city’s defenses collapsed after Ukrainian...Anonymous834 (South Front)
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Nvidia is reportedly looking to cut gaming GPU production by up to 40% in 2026 due to VRAM supply issues, but it's not as bad news as you might think. Not yet, at least
There's already an excess of RTX 50-series cards, for starters.
Iranian academics, policymakers, and intellectuals convened in Tehran on Tuesday for a national conference titled “The Exalted University, Research Justice, and Technology,” warning that Western-led monopolization of science and technology has evolve…iranpress.com
Polygon just posted:
All energy tank locations in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Our Metroid Prime 4 energy tank locations guide points out where to find every energy tank and what you need to get the
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Where do you find the energy? Lots of placesJosh Broadwell (Polygon)
Gamespot just posted:
Fallout 5 May Be Influenced By The TV Show
Fallout 5 is one of the games currently in the works at Bethesda Game Studios. It's still years away from release, but now Bethesda boss Todd Howard has shared a small update about it.He told the BBC that Fallout 5 will be influenced in part by the popular Prime Video Fallout TV show. "In short, yes," he said. "Fallout 5 will be existing in a world where the stories and events of the ...
Two Palestinian children were killed in less than 24 hours in Tuqu’, near Bethlehem. One was murdred by Israeli army fire. The other was shot by a settler after a funeral, as Israeli violence in the o...Quds News Network
Nintendo Life just posted:
The US Suffered Its Worst November Since 1995 In Terms Of Hardware Sales
PS5 beats the Switch 2.The US has suffered its worst November since 1995 in terms of hardware sales, according to Circana's Mat Piscatella.In his monthly thread detailing sales figures and retail highlights, Piscatella confirms that a total of 1.6 million hardware units were sold across all platforms in the US during November. This is the lowest ...