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The Warzone team is separating itself from regular CoD multiplayer with its own balancing philosophy - including fewer, more impactful attachments and frequent meta-shifting balance patches #CallOfDuty #Warzone

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Call of Duty Warzone is planning "frequent meta shake ups" with weapon balancing up to four times a season
Raven Software explains its philosophy for balancing Call of Duty Warzone Season 1, with limited weapon attachments and Overkill for all.
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November 29, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Who needs Half-Life 3? Community mod campaign Half-Life: Element 64 has just been announced with a demo on Steam, and it feels like what you'd get if id Software made the '90s classic #HalfLife #Doom #Quake

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New FPS Half-Life Element 64 has just launched a demo on Steam, but Valve's not involved
The Half-Life Element 64 demo is playable now, and combines the Valve FPS with classic '90s id Software shooters like Doom and Quake.
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November 29, 2025 at 4:51 PM
The excellent co-op sandbox of Core Keeper is getting even bigger in January with the launch of Void and Voltage #CoreKeeper #IndieGames

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Don't sleep on this fantastic co-op sandbox game, because it's about to add an explosive new biome completely for free
Bringing together elements of Terraria, Minecraft, Stardew Valley, and Rimworld, new Core Keeper update Void and Voltage arrives in January.
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November 29, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Warframe's creative director Rebecca Ford tells us, "You have to evolve to stay relevant," and that means finally allowing new players to skip ahead to the latest content, even if it might sound "shitty" to story enjoyers #Warframe

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Warframe's The Old Peace skip is "sh*tty" for some, but it's Digital Extremes' "survival strategy" in a busy crowd
Warframe is introducing its first content skip coming into The Old Peace, so I ask Digital Extremes' Rebb Ford one question: why now?
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November 29, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Despite layoffs and controversies, work continues on MindsEye - and now you can try the most notorious game of the year for free thanks to a new 'starter pack' #MindsEye #GamingNews

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It's 2025's most notorious flop, but you can now try this would-be GTA rival for free, and it really can only get better
After six post-launch patches, a free Mindseye demo means you don't need to open your wallet to offer your heart to this high-profile flop.
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November 29, 2025 at 2:44 PM
The WeakAuras team says World of Warcraft's addon changes aren't enough to reverse course

“Essentially, it seems Blizzard views rotation helpers and WeakAuras HUDs as so detrimental to class design that they’re willing to break a lot of addons to eliminate them"

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Despite Blizzard's World of Warcraft Midnight changes, the team behind its most iconic mod still has no plans to return
The creators of World of Warcraft mod framework WeakAuras say the tool remains "fundamentally incompatible with Blizzard's vision."
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November 29, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Nearly 1,400 days on, Fortnite's highly requested Arcane skins have finally made their return #Fortnite #Arcane

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After four years, two of the most requested Fortnite skins are finally back on the menu, but fans are screaming for more
Vi and Jinx are back in Fortnite after a long break, but fans are still clamoring for more to be done with the Arcane IP that made their mark on the Battle Bus back in 2021.
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November 29, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Terraria 1.4.5's new-look crafting UI is a major quality-of-life upgrade that I didn't expect, but am very happy about

Re-Logic says the update has a small chance to squeeze through certification for December, but that a January launch is "more likely" #Terraria

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Terraria 1.4.5 just surprised me with a major crafting upgrade that makes everyone's lives much easier
The new Terraria 1.4.5 update is closing in, and Re-Logic reveals that it's transformed the crafting menus for a much smoother experience.
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November 29, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Saber Interactive shows off the Warhammer 40k Space Marine 2 Techmarine class, which is set to arrive early in 2026 as part of Patch 12👇 #Warhammer40k #SaberInteractive #GamingNews

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Warhammer 40k Space Marine 2's new Techmarine class can turn the environment to their advantage
Saber Interactive shows off the Warhammer 40k Space Marine 2 Techmarine class, which is set to arrive early in 2026 as part of Patch 12.
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November 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Company of Heroes update 2.2, Scarlet Bison, makes major gameplay and map changes as the Endure and Defy DLC adds four new battlegroups 👇 #CompanyofHeroes #EndureandDefyDLC #GamingNews
WW2 strategy game transforms your battlefield tactics with new DLC, a massive free update, and a huge discount
Company of Heroes update 2.2, Scarlet Bison, makes major gameplay and map changes as the Endure and Defy DLC adds four new battlegroups.
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November 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Paradox has announced a ~$37 million write-down on Bloodlines 2's development costs, stating that the overestimation on sales "lies fully with us as a publisher"
November 28, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The Ayaneo Next 2 is now confirmed to have a 9-inch, 2,400 x 1,504 OLED screen, along with its ultra-powerful AMD Strix Halo processor👇 #SteamDeck #Ayaneo #GamingNews
New Steam Deck rivals are getting ridiculous, with 9-inch screens and 5x the performance, and I need one right now
The Ayaneo Next 2 is now confirmed to have a 9-inch, 2,400 x 1,504 OLED screen, along with its ultra-powerful AMD Strix Halo processor.
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November 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
A Valve artist has defended AI disclosures on storefronts like Steam, saying they only scare those with "low effort" products👇 #Valve #Steam #GamingNews

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Valve dev counters calls to scrap Steam AI disclosures, says it's a "technology relying on cultural laundering, IP infringement, and slopification"
A Valve artist has defended AI disclosures on storefronts like Steam, saying they only scare those with "low effort" products.
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November 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
A new Where Winds Meet ‘ink crafting’ feature lets you build custom vehicles in the sandbox style of Besiege or Zelda Tears of the Kingdom👇 #WhereWindsMeet #TOTK #GamingNews

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Where Winds Meet's new vehicle-building feature looks incredible, and I need it to come to global immediately
A new Where Winds Meet 'ink crafting' feature lets you build custom vehicles in the sandbox style of Besiege or Zelda Tears of the Kingdom.
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November 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Icarus' Dangerous Horizons expansion is massively overdue, but RocketWerkz has dropped some new info on the DLC and the region of Elysium 👇 #Icarus #IcarusDangerousHorizons #GamingNews

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DayZ creator's survival game finally unveils details about long-overdue expansion, and it seems you can become an oil baron
Icarus' Dangerous Horizons expansion is massively overdue, but RocketWerkz has dropped some new info on the DLC and the region of Elysium.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The new Total War Warhammer 3 mod manager is now live on Steam in early access, so test it now before the old launcher goes away forever 👇 #TotalWarWarhammer #TotalWarWarhammer3 #GamingNews

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Total War Warhammer 3 modding is changing forever, and you can try its new-look solution right now
The new Total War Warhammer 3 mod manager is now live on Steam in early access, so test it now before the old launcher goes away forever.
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November 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
A new Deadlock update from Valve buffs healing from the trooper medic packs, rebalances Walker health scaling, and nerfs Focus Lens 👇 #Deadlock #Valve #GamingNews

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Valve's new Deadlock update makes solo laning more viable, but you'll have to consider your push timings carefully
A new Deadlock update from Valve buffs healing from the trooper medic packs, rebalances Walker health scaling, and nerfs Focus Lens.
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November 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Last Epoch's Orobyss expansion will be free for existing players, though its paid DLC class has players reaching for their pitchforks 👇 #LastEpoch #LastEpochOrobyss #GamingNews

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Diablo 4 challenger confirms paid DLC classes are coming, and its Steam reviews have taken a massive hit
Last Epoch's Orobyss expansion will be free for existing players, though its paid DLC class has players reaching for their pitchforks.
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November 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Behaviour reveals DBD Stranger Things Chapter 2, making it just the second franchise to get multiple pieces of DLC in the horror game 👇 #StrangerThings #DeadbyDaylight #GamingNews

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A second Dead by Daylight Stranger Things chapter is on the way, seeing as you all loved the first one so much
Behaviour reveals DBD Stranger Things Chapter 2, making it just the second franchise to get multiple pieces of DLC in the horror game.
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November 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The legendary duo behind FPS classics Timesplitters and Goldeneye 007 have dropped new Balatro-style puzzle game, and you can try it now 👇 #Goldeneye007 #Timesplitters #GamingNews

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This new roguelike from Goldeneye 007 and Timesplitters devs is the last thing you'd expect from two FPS legends
The legendary duo behind FPS classics Timesplitters and Goldeneye 007 have dropped new Balatro-style puzzle game, and you can try it now.
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November 27, 2025 at 9:00 PM
If you've been away from Marvel Rivals, now's the time to hop back in and gather its anniversary event freebies like Infinity Stones 👇 #MarvelRivals #MarvelRivalsJeff #GamingNews

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The Marvel Rivals anniversary event is here, so don't forget to scoop up those free Units and Jeff's most adorable outfit yet
If you've been away from Marvel Rivals, now's the time to hop back in and gather its anniversary event freebies like Infinity Stones.
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November 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Dying Light The Beast update 1.4 has arrived, bringing New Game Plus and Legend Levels while blessing you with double XP and freebies 👇 #DyingLight #DyingLightTheBeast #GamingNews

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If you've left Castor Woods behind, the new Dying Light The Beast update gives you some very good reasons to return
Dying Light The Beast update 1.4 has arrived, bringing New Game Plus and Legend Levels while blessing you with double XP and freebies.
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November 27, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Warzone's matchmaking system is veering away from SBMM, hopefully offering a much more relaxed time in the hit Call of Duty battle royale 👇 #Warzone #BlackOps7 #GamingNews
Warzone is getting Black Ops 7's open matchmaking in Season 1, so you won't have to take a shower after every match
Warzone's matchmaking system is veering away from SBMM, hopefully offering a much more relaxed time in the hit Call of Duty battle royale.
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November 27, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeny has taken aim at Steam's AI disclosures, saying they make "no sense"
November 27, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Of all the characters in Dispatch, AdHoc never expected the "pure hearted" Blonde Blazer to be villainized by parts of the community 👇 #Dispatch #BlondBlazer #GamingNews

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Dispatch dev was "heartbroken" that you thought Blonde Blazer was a villain, and they found your Shroud theories "very funny"
Of all the characters in Dispatch, AdHoc never expected the "pure hearted" Blonde Blazer to be villainized by parts of the community.
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November 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM