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  CultureNews

  Zelda and Banjo Recompiled Devs Go To War With AI Vibe-Coded ‘Slopcomps’

  AI-assisted projects provoking stark criticism

  By Ethan Gach Published October 5, 2026
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  CultureNews

  YouTube Channel Accused Of Taking Advantage Of ‘Vulnerable, First-Time Indie Developers’ With Expensive Advertising Campaigns

  Indie developers are complaining about a content creator's expensive marketing package, which apparently results in little, if any, return on investment

  By Lewis Parker Published September 19, 2026
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  Deals

  Anker USB-C to HDMI Adapter Is Priced Like There’s Barely Any Margin Left on Amazon at a Record Low

  These leftover Labor Day deals are selling out fast, so you'll need to hurry to grab the discount.

  By Zainab Falak Published September 8, 2026
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  Culture

  The History of Ultima VII, One Of The Greatest RPGs Ever Made

  Exploring the history and legacy of Ultima VII: The Black Gate.

  By Peter Tieryas Published September 7, 2026
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  Culture

  Suikoden 3 Has One Of The Best Stories in the Series

  Suikoden 3 has one of the best instances I’ve seen of branching narratives

  By Peter Tieryas Published September 7, 2026
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  ReviewsSwitch 2

  Orbitals: The Kotaku Review

  The anime-inspired co-op sci-fi romp has ideas, they’re just not its own

  By Kenneth Shepard Published September 1, 2026
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  CultureNews

  Modders Have Been Playing Around With DLSS 5 And—Oh God, What The Hell Is That?!

  It 'works' for games with realistic graphics but anything stylized looks horrific

  By Ash Parrish Published August 31, 2026
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  Games

  Riot Is Already Killing Its 2XKO Fighting Game Less Than A Year After Launching

  2XKO will not make it to its first official birthday

  By Ash Parrish Published August 20, 2026
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  Games

  Gaming’s Contract Workers Are Being Devastated, Too: ‘Industry’s Cooked’

  Major companies are eliminating more than just their full-time workforce, and developers are paying the price

  By Rebekah Valentine Published July 22, 2026
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  CultureNews

  Windows 11 Is So Poorly Optimized That Microsoft’s Latest $900 Laptop Reportedly Can’t Use It Without Freezing

  Thanks to a combination of factors, including AI-induced RAMageddon and Windows 11 bloat, Microsoft's latest Surface Laptop reportedly can barely handle basic functions without freezing

  By Lewis Parker Published July 21, 2026