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Mark Darrah thinks that Dragon Age is dead. If it ever were to continue, it needs to be reset

In a new episode of FRVR's podcast, BioWare veteran Mark Darrah says that Dragon Age is likely dead. 2024's Dragon Age: The Veilguard was a commercial failure, currently sitting at a measly 67% positive on Steam. Dragon Age: Absolution, the somewhat middling Netflix anime, hasn't been renewed, and it was released four...

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OpenAI CEO thinks the AI singularity is already upon us and that cracking down on it wouldn't be good for humanity, because of course he does

Tech leaders sure do say some wacky things. But AI tech leaders perhaps say the wackiest things (here's looking at you, Palantir CEO). Not one to be outdone, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently had a sit-down with YouTuber Relentless where he shared that he's not only hopeful for the AI singularity, but believes it's alread...

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Taiwanese authorities detain Nvidia employee for alleged attempt to smuggle AI chips into China

According to reports, an Nvidia employee has been detained in Taiwan over claims of alleged AI chip smuggling into China. The employee is identified only by their last name, 'Chang.' On Tuesday, local investigators searched both Chang's residence as well as their desk in Nvidia's Taipei office. Nvidia itself has not be...

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Switch 2 Exclusive is Now One of the Highest-Rated Games of All Time

A newly-released Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive now has the distinction of being one of the highest-rated video games of all time. Nintendo came out swinging with the Switch 2, ensuring that the new home console/handheld hybrid launched with Mario Kart World and had Donkey Kong Bananza to its name not even two months late...

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Spider-Man 2 Gets Free Update For Brand New Day And Marvel Tōkon And It’s A Bit…Buggy

The webslinger has a packed few weeks with his new movie and fighting game

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One Piece Chapter 1190 Delayed, New Release Date Confirmed

One Piece is the best-selling manga of all time, and that is thanks to Oda's consistency with the releases of his new chapters and the exciting world he has crafted over the last three decades. Despite its long run and Oda's health issues, One Piece continues its serialization on an almost weekly basis. However, every...

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Baldur's Gate 3 Custom Campaign Launches, Centred On Astarion

Baldur’s Gate 3 fans have another custom campaign to get stuck into: A Dream of Silence. Split into three acts, the parts for Acts 1 and 2 were already out, and this Act 3 release completes the collection, letting you play it all at once.

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Where To Find The Heavy Shot Strength Ultimate Plan In Black Flag Resynced

There's a lot of treasure to find in Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced. From song sheets to unique cosmetics to powerful weapons, you can lose a lot of time if you're looking to obtain everything. However, perhaps the most important collectibles in the game are the Ultimate Plans, which allow you to fully upgrade t...

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Achievements & Badges List - The Outlast Trials

Badges and achievements are the same in The Outlast Trials. In-game, you can earn Badges that can be exchanged at the Director for XP and cosmetics, but once you earn a Badge, you will also unlock its corresponding achievement/trophy. If you're curious about all 27 achievements/badges in The Outlast Trials, then we'll...

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Wizards of the Coast president steps down after only two years in the role

The president of Wizards of the Coast will be stepping down from the role after only two years in the job. Read more

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The Blood Of Dawnwalker Director Says Sales Targets Have To Be Secondary When Designing Games

Konrad Tomaszkiewicz was also the game director behind the best-selling Witcher 3

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WotC President John Hight To Step Down Despite MTG And D&D Successes

In a surprising announcement, Magic: The Gathering parent company, Wizards of the Coast, is set to lose its latest president after just two years, with the incumbent John Hight announcing that he is stepping down as of September 1, 2026.

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