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GAME REVIEWS1h ago · 7 reads

Withering State Preview: A Political Simulation That Makes You Feel the Weight of Power

Withering State puts players in the shoes of Alexander Sants, the Sudlivian Premier thrust into a caretaker leadership role after the General Secretary's unexpected death. The preview covers Chapters II and III of this narrative-driven political simulation from solo developer Ed V., a lawyer and political scholar who has built a fictional nation with remarkable depth. Early impressions suggest a game where every choice carries weight and the path forward is never clear.

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GAME REVIEWS · 11 views

Game of Thrones: The Mad King Review — A Near-Perfect Prequel That Heals the Finale's Wounds

Game of Thrones: The Mad King opens at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre as a bold theatrical achievement that answers long-standing lore questions about Aerys II's reign and the tourney at Harrenhal. The stage play, directed by Dominic Cooke and written by Duncan Macmillan, functions as a masterpiece of Shakespearean theater when judged on its own merits. After years of disappointment from the HBO series' ending, this prequel offers genuine healing for longtime fans.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read
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TECHNOLOGY · 27 views

Roblox Shares Plummet 70% as Player Numbers Decline and AI Investment Weighs on Earnings

Roblox Corporation saw its share price collapse by 70% following Q2 earnings that revealed a steady decline in daily active users from a peak of 152 million to 123 million. CFO Naveen Chopra attributed the shortfall to fewer viral hits and algorithm changes prioritising retention over monetisation, while also flagging heavy AI investment as a contributing factor to the weak results.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read
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LIFESTYLE · 24 views

Freddy Fazbear's Pizza Opening Permanent Location at American Dream Mall in 2027

Five Nights at Freddy's is getting a real-world Freddy Fazbear's Pizza at New Jersey's American Dream mall, complete with animatronic stage shows, Foxy's Pirate Cove, and multiplayer survival-horror experiences. The permanent immersive restaurant experience, developed in collaboration with creator Scott Cawthon, targets a 2027 grand opening.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read
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NEWS · 35 views

THQ Nordic Confirms 12 Unannounced Games in Development

THQ Nordic has revealed it currently has 12 unannounced games in development across its internal studios and publishing partners. The publisher made the disclosure through its official Steam news channel, signaling a substantial pipeline of projects beyond its publicly known slate. This volume of undisclosed titles suggests an aggressive growth strategy for the Embracer Group subsidiary.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read
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TECHNOLOGY · 29 views

Dark Matter Season 2 Premieres August 28 on Apple TV

Apple TV's sci-fi thriller Dark Matter returns for its second season on August 28, with new episodes releasing weekly through October 30. The series adapts Blake Crouch's 2016 novel about a physicist whose life is stolen by his alternate-universe counterpart.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read
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NEWS · 30 views

Marvel's Wolverine Leads PS5 Exclusive Lineup Through 2027

Sony's upcoming PlayStation 5 exclusive slate runs through 2027 with Insomniac's Marvel's Wolverine launching September 15, 2026, followed by God of War Laufey and Until Dawn 2 next year. The lineup signals Sony's renewed commitment to console-only single-player experiences after years of simultaneous PC ports.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read
Ambrosia Sky Review: A Timely Sci-Fi Cleanup That Asks Why People Stay
NEWS · 33 views

Ambrosia Sky Review: A Timely Sci-Fi Cleanup That Asks Why People Stay

Soft Rains' debut title Ambrosia Sky blends fungal cleanup gameplay with a deeply empathetic narrative about why communities refuse to evacuate during disasters. The complete two-part release delivers a fascinating fusion of Metroid Prime exploration and Powerwash Simulator satisfaction, though its upgrade system and combat feel underdeveloped.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read
Asus ROG XReal R1 Review: Great Glasses, Broken Dock
NEWS · 31 views

Asus ROG XReal R1 Review: Great Glasses, Broken Dock

The Asus ROG XReal R1 delivers a crisp 1080p picture and a neat Instant 3D mode when plugged directly into a handheld like the Xbox Ally X, but the mandatory $849 dock drags the experience down with a stuck visual profile, glitchy 240Hz FPS Boost, and poor value against the $449 XReal 1S.

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