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Baldur's Gate 3 Unveils 12 New Subclasses and Features in Major Update

6 hours ago

Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 8 brings cross-play in 2025.
- Cross-play unites PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and Mac players.
- New photo mode offers advanced camera controls.
- Twelve new subclasses include Bards' College of Glamour.
- Barbarians get Path of Giants for size and strength boosts.
- Paladins gain Oath of the Crown for leadership roles.
- Patch 8 is Baldur's Gate 3's last major update.

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No Man's Sky Achieves 'Very Positive' Steam Rating After 8-Year Journey

7 hours ago

'No Man's Sky' now has 'Very Positive' reviews on Steam after 8 years.
- Game reached 80% positive reviews despite negative launch reception.
- Free updates helped reverse initial backlash for 'No Man's Sky'.
- Sean Murray praised the community for the game's latest milestone.
- Next target for the game is 'Overwhelmingly Positive' with 95% reviews.
- 'No Man's Sky's' comeback is a symbolic win for Hello Games.
- Drastic improvements post-launch made amid 2024 Steam Autumn Sale.

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GTA 6 to Feature Cutting-Edge Tech and Procedural Environments, Rockstar Confirms

23 hours ago

GTA 6 uses ray tracing and procedural tech for a new game standard.
- Next-gen consoles will host GTA 6 with unmatched detail and engagement.
- GTA 6's tech mirrors strategic sports dynamics, enhancing realism.
- Rockstar learns from sports, like own-goals, for realistic game scenarios.
- GTA 6 encourages error-based narratives, inspired by sports mishaps.
- Procedural storytelling in GTA 6 mirrors real-time sports decision-making.
- GTA 6 design enhances gameplay with dynamic strategic choices.

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TikTok Introduces Restrictive Beauty Filter Ban for Teens Amid Mental Health Concerns

20 hours ago

TikTok bans beauty filters for under-18s to address teen mental health.
- Restricted filters enhance features; comic filters stay available.
- Decision influenced by UK's Online Safety Act and public pressure.
- Machine learning ensures user age compliance for filter restrictions.
- TikTok plans further audits to spot 6 million underage accounts annually.
- Experts link beauty filters to low self-esteem and body issues in youth.
- Studies show half of teens use filters, impacting self-image.

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Meta's Threads to Introduce Bluesky-Inspired Starter Packs Amid Competition

11 hours ago

Meta's Threads tests 'Starter Packs' to rival Bluesky’s model.
- Chris Messina found Threads' new feature on iOS for user profile discovery.
- Bluesky's user base surged to 23 million since September.
- Threads gained 35 million new signups in November amid competition.
- Bluesky challenges Threads’ approach and encourages joining Bluesky.
- Meta uses Instagram's network, decreasing need for 'Starter Packs'.
- Social media rivalry intensifies as users leave X platform.

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Mass Effect Director Casey Hudson's Sci-Fi Game Axed as Studio Closes Due to Fund Shortfall

2 days ago

Humanoid Origin closed due to lack of funding, affecting 70 employees.
- Over 23,000 gaming jobs lost in two years show industry financial struggles.
- Indie studios must secure diverse funding to cope with financial challenges.
- Worlds Untold's closure due to financial issues mirrors a growing industry trend.
- Gamers are disappointed by Casey Hudson's canceled sci-fi game.
- Experts warn more closures if studios don't change financial strategies.
- There's a gap between player expectations and indie studio resources.

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Huawei Mate 70 Launched: Features HarmonyOS and Enhanced Specs

1 day ago

Huawei launches Mate 70, marking a new era with HarmonyOS post-Android.
- Mate 70 release aims to regain Huawei's global market share in tech.
- HarmonyOS on Mate 70 shows Huawei's move towards self-reliant software.
- CNN: Mate 70 features cutting-edge tech, boosting global user engagement.
- Amid supply challenges, Mate 70 launch highlights Huawei's resilience.
- Mate 70's launch signifies Huawei's global expansion and brand ambition.
- With HarmonyOS, Mate 70 competes against major smartphone brands.

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Huawei Unveils Mate 70 Series with HarmonyOS, Ditches Android Compatibility

1 day ago

Huawei's Mate 70 series launches with HarmonyOS Next, dropping Android compatibility.
- Over 100,000 apps expected by 2024 with HarmonyOS Next, aiming for a seamless experience.
- Mate 70 series features China's first fully domestic processor, enhancing tech independence.
- Released in Nov 2024, Mate 70 and Pro models offer advanced AI and Wi-Fi 7 capabilities.
- HarmonyOS Next fosters a self-reliant ecosystem, responding to US tech bans on Huawei.
- Mate X6 foldable updates include better cameras and water resistance.
- HarmonyOS Next creates a unified UI across Huawei products, inspired by iOS design.

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Microsoft Struggles to Fully Restore Outlook and Teams Amid Ongoing Outage

2 days ago

Microsoft outage disrupts Outlook, Teams, Exchange globally.
- Over 4,350 reports surge as Microsoft investigates origins.
- A 'recent change' identified as the main outage cause.
- Microsoft uses X to update users and address issues.
- Outage hits during critical business and financial season.
- Uncertain restoration times worry global Microsoft 365 users.
- Manual restarts slow recovery; customer dissatisfaction grows.

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Stalker 2's First Patch to Fix Major Issues and Ensure Better Gameplay Experience

3 days ago

GSC Game World to release major 'Stalker 2' patch next week.
- Patch targets crash fixes and progression improvements.
- Over a million 'Stalker 2' copies sold since launch.
- A-Life system bugs acknowledged; fixes promised soon.
- UI updates and improved NPC behavior included in patch.
- Weapon value adjustments and visual fixes planned.
- GSC pledges continual updates based on player feedback.

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