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After one year, D&D 2024 still doesn’t know what it wants to be
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Wizards of the Coast says it’s just a revision. After a year of books and rules changes, D&D 2024 tells a very different story.Francesco Cacciatore (Polygon)
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Izumi’s Theme from Under Night In-Birth II [Sys:Celes] Now Streaming
Composer Raito has announced that the character theme of Izumi in Under Night In-Birth II [Sys:Celes], “Elefee’s Healing Magic,” is now available on streaming services. Izumi is the game’s latest DLC fighter, having joined in August 2025. Her theme can be streamed on Spotify, Apple Music, and more supported services. About Under Night In-Birth II [Sys:Celes] [...]
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Washington recently intensified its regime-change efforts against Venezuela, illegally shutting down the country's airspace and imposing a naval blockade that seeks to starve a population of over 30 million peoplethecradle.co
Four jailed activists affiliated with the banned UK group say they'll endure strike despite warnings over their health.Tim Hume (Al Jazeera)
When Compilers Surprise You
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Drakengard 3 Soundtrack Now Available on Streaming Services
Following the announcement that the Drakengard 3 soundtrack is available on Steam, Square Enix has listed it on several streaming services, such as Spotify, YouTube Music, and Apple Music. In total, there are 32 songs across two discs, collectively comprising two hours and 15 minutes. You can view the complete list of officially supported streaming [...]
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Square Enix has released the Drakengard 3 soundtrack on Spotify, YouTube Music, and Apple Music. Featuring 32 tracks, this two-hour collection highlights music from the cult PS3 prequel.Orpheus Joshua (Noisy Pixel)
In today’s conversation with Judge Andrew Napolitano, we discuss the terrible sanctions recently imposed by the European Council on retired Swiss military intelligence expert Jacques Baud for what is said to be his pro-Russian disinformation (an outr…Gilbert Doctorow (Armageddon Newsletter)
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RIP The Art Of The Old Christmas Time Video Game Commercial
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The e-scooter isn't new – London was zooming around on Autopeds a century ago
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The e-scooters that clutter up pavements may seem like a new thing, but a hundred years ago, there were already people zooming around London on powered scooters.ianVisits
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Interview: The New Lara Croft Talks All Things Tomb Raider
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Minecraft criticized for calling solo players "sad" in promo message for multiplayer subscription service
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Minecraft developer Mojang has come under fire for an insensitive notification advertising its premium Realms Plus service to players.Ben Sledge (PCGamesN)
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All Battlefield 6 Winter Offensive event rewards and how to get them
The Winter Offensive event in Battlefield 6 has three new challenges for you to grind, and you can unlock some unique camos in the process. Winter Offensive has added plenty of exciting stuff ever since it went live on Dec. 9. The current event objectives will allow you to increase your rewards haul if you're unsatisfied with it. This guide will ...
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Camos that are truly good.Arka Sarkar (Destructoid)
Military officials said the claims aim to undermine the army amid ongoing Israeli violations and pressure to disarm Hezbollahthecradle.co
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Dell Pushes 15.6″ Laptop Into Clearance at 78% Off (Ryzen 7, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) to Rival HP Windows PC Deals
If a new laptop is in the cards, then head to Amazon for a deal you won't believe.
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Donald E. Knuth and Peter van Emde Boas on priority deques (1977)
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Cuba denounced the double standards of the United States before the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday, after the US designated the Venezuelan government as a foreign terrorist organization.Ed Newman (Radio Habana Cuba)
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Free Fantasy Life i Roguelike DLC Debuts
Last week, Level-5 promised it would have the Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time free, roguelike DLC called The Sinister Broker Bazario’s Schemes would be out “around Christmas.” On December 24, 2025, the developer and publisher released the add-on worldwide. The company billed it as “a Christmas present” on social media. As long as you own the game on any platform, you can ...
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As promised, the free Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time roguelike DLC appeared before 2025 ended for every platform.Jenni Lada (Siliconera)
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How to get Magearna in Pokémon Legends: Z-A
To get Magearna in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, you'll have to complete side mission 195. Unlocking side mission 195, however, is a bit tricky
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To get Magearna in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, you'll have to complete side mission 195. Unlocking side mission 195, however, is a bit tricky.Austin Manchester (Polygon)
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How to respec in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
How to reset your characters' skills and attributes in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 using Recoats, and where to find more recoats
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Google 2025 recap: Research breakthroughs of the year
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This year saw new AI models, transformative products and new breakthroughs in science and robotics.Jeff Dean (Google)
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BRICS will continue to actively develop cooperation with other organizations and groupings. This was stated in 2024 by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Sergey Lavrov, during a meeting of BRICS+ Foreign Ministers.Cuba Si
Avoid Mini-Frameworks
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"The idea of the liberal Zionist that you can have both failed.”Al Jazeera
Sri Lanka Police will roll out an island-wide security and traffic management operation during the Christmas and New Year period in order to ensure public safety amid increased travel and large public gatherings, the country's Police Headquarters sai…Nhan Dan Online
I rebuilt FlashAttention in Triton to understand the performance archaeology
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Fallout Shelter Game Show Reportedly In The Works For Amazon Prime
Overseer Jeff Bezos could be sending us to the vaults.
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A working group is being formed in the Ukrainian parliament to promptly address the issue of holding possible presidential elections during martial law, a senior lawmaker said on Monday.Nhan Dan Online
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Leon brings plenty of excitement to Resident Evil Requiem, but will he also spoil the scares?
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2026 preview: Capcom says its two-hero setup will balance styles, but it’ll have to mix its herbs carefully…Chris Scullion (VGC)
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I Hope Cross Blitz Gets More Quality of Life Adjustments
We’ve been able to watch Cross Blitz grow over the last few years. After all, the roguelike deck-building game started out in early access back in November 2023, with Tako Boy Studios gradually building it up until its November 2025 launch two years later. We’ve seen the team adjust and fix issues. While I do appreciate how far the team and game has come, it feels ...
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Cross Blitz’s actual matches and modes are quite fun, with so many deck-building options, but it feels like it needs a few more patches.Jenni Lada (Siliconera)
At least 8,000 new documents related to the Epstein case became available this Tuesday on the U.S. Department of Justice website, accused by Democratic opponents of withholding information due to the slow release of these files.Cuba Si
Show HN: Turn raw HTML into production-ready images for free
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Convert HTML and CSS to high-quality PNG images instantly. Perfect for dynamic OG images, social shares, and automated screenshots.html2png.dev
In the corridors of the Friends of the Patient Hospital in Gaza, one-and-a-half-year-old Maria Mohammed continues to receive care. She has become the center of her mother Islam’s life, who lost her two other daughters during the war.Islam told Al JaDAILY YEMEN
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TANUKI: Pon’s Summer delayed to 2026
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Publisher CRITICAL REFLEX and developer Denkiworks have delayed mail delivery adventure game TANUKI: Pon’s Summer from its previously planned late 2025 release window to 2026. It will be avai…Sal Romano (Gematsu)
While other powers are presumed to have legitimate security interests that must be balanced and accommodated, Russia’s interests are presumed illegitimate.Consortiumnews.com (Consortium News)
Open source USB to GPIB converter (for Test and Measurement instruments)
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10 Best RPGs With Character Variety
Some of the best RPGs ever made feature characters the player creates from scratch, rather than a set one designed by the game's creators.
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Volvo Centum is Dalton Maag's new typeface for Volvo
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Dalton Maag designs a new sans serif typeface for the Swedish carmaker, Volvo Centum, building on the brand’s strong safety ethosJonathan Bell (Wallpaper*)
With this predictable result, the Pentagon remains the only U.S. federal agency yet to pass an independent, department-wide audit, as required by law, Jake Johnson reports. By Jake Johnson Common Dreams CN at 30 Two days after the U.S.corinna barnard (Consortium News)
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Final Fantasy 9 Cartoon Reportedly Back In Production
We're finally returning to Gaia with a new kid's cartoon all about the black mages, aiming to release in 2028.
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Google 2025 recap: Research breakthroughs of the year
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FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time free major update ‘The Sinister Broker Bazario’s Schemes’ now available
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"We're HUMAN, Not Superhuman!" – The Violence of Romanticising Palestinian Resilience.
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Save 20% on the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition for a limited time.
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Christmas celebrations have returned to Bethlehem, but Palestinian Christians fear they are being erased by Israel.Al Jazeera
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Terminator 2D: No Fate is the best Terminator since T2
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Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is Hideo Kojima’s “Masterpiece” Because it’s His Latest Game
Kojima noted in a recent Q&A video that he always considers his most recent release as being the best one he has worked on so far.
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Kojima noted in a recent Q&A video that he always considers his most recent release as being the best one he has worked on so far.Joelle Daniels (GamingBolt)
Autonomously navigating the real world: lessons from the PG&E outage
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At Waymo, our mission is to be the world’s most trusted driver. We know trust is built through consistent behavior over time—earned through every mile we drive and every interaction we have with the community.Waymo
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2025 Is Gaming's Third Best Year Since 2011
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Swedish activist Greta Thunberg was released from custody after being arrested on Tuesday in London at a pro-Palestine protest for holding “I support the Palestine Action prisoners. I oppose genocide” sign.
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Thunberg became prominent after staging weekly climate protests in front of the Swedish parliament in 2018. She has called Israel’s war on Gaza a genocide and has twice joined flotilla campaigns to tr...Quds News Network
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Two police officers were killed in an overnight explosion in Moscow that occurred when they tried to stop a suspicious person, Russia's Investigative Committee said in a statement Wednesday.AFP (IOL)
The Ultimate Windows Utility (2022)
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Ark Survival Ascended's Unreal Engine 5.7 upgrade is a "magic bullet" for performance and opens the door for new platforms
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An Ark Survival Ascended Switch 2 port could now be a reality thanks to the "night and day" performance improvements Unreal 5.7 brings.Jamie Hore (PCGamesN)
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Looking to play some Switch games? Now's the time to grab one of the OLED models as it's on sale.
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Kurginyan explains why post-Soviet elites did not care for Ukraine Rossa Primavera News from RussiaBill Oliver (Rossa Primavera)
US sanctions EU government officials behind the DSA
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Hades 2 is our favourite game of 2025 or: why we didn't give Supergiant's roguelike a bestest best review
For the past month we have been shouting about the games we consider to be the best games of 2025. As is tradition, our choices for the RPS Advent Calendar haven't appeared in an order from least good to best – to us, they're all special. However, that's not true of the game behind door number 24. When the ...
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Hades 2 is our game of the year, even though we didn't give it a bestest best review at launch.Mark Warren (Rock Paper Shotgun)
A US federal judge on Tuesday upheld President Donald Trump's $100,000 fee to process H-1B visa applications, acknowledging it could " inflict significant harm on American businesses and institutions of higher education."AFP (IOL)
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Fantasy Life i's free major DLC "The Sinister Broker Bazario’s Schemes" is now available
The free major Roguelike x Open World adventure DLC for Fantasy Life i is rolling out now on all platforms worldwide.
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The South American country is facing a naval blockade in the CaribbeanRT News (IOL)
