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Minecraft's "Shelf Block update" is way cooler than it sounds – TrueAchievements

Minecraft’s “Shelf Block update” is way cooler than it sounds  TrueAchievements The latest Minecraft beta basically gives us customizable loadouts, and turns Copper Golems into statues  Windows Central How to download Minecraft Bedrock 1.21.110.20 beta and preview  The Times of India A new Minecraft update has set my hoarder heart aflutter with the perfect furniture addition  PCGamesN Copper Golem in Minecraft: Uses, crafting recipe, …

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Deltarune topped Switch 2 digital charts in June, while Mario Kart World dominated in active players

Deltarune topped Switch 2 digital charts in June, while Mario Kart World dominated in active players

New data has revealed which digital Nintendo Switch 2 titles performed best during the system’s launch month, with Deltarune topping the charts in June, ahead of Mario Kart World. Eshop data from the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, and Italy assembled by Newzoo shows that Deltarune was the best-selling digital game, ahead of Nintendo‘s own Mario Kart World. …

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“This Is Mass Surveillance Disguised as Safety”: Google’s Earthquake Detection System Using Android Phones Sparks Global Privacy Uproar

“This Is Mass Surveillance Disguised as Safety”: Google’s Earthquake Detection System Using Android Phones Sparks Global Privacy Uproar

IN A NUTSHELL 📱 Google uses Android phones’ accelerometers to detect seismic activity and provide timely earthquake alerts. 🌍 The system operates across 98 countries, detecting an average of 312 earthquakes monthly with magnitudes from 1.9 to 7.8. 🔔 Integrated into the Android Earthquake Alerts system, it automatically broadcasts warnings to affected regions. 🔄 Users can provide feedback to enhance …

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Metroid Dread studio's recent console and Epic-exclusive action-adventure "underperformed" due to "increasingly selective consumers", says publisher – Eurogamer

Metroid Dread studio's recent console and Epic-exclusive action-adventure "underperformed" due to "increasingly selective consumers", says publisher – Eurogamer

Metroid Dread studio’s recent console and Epic-exclusive action-adventure “underperformed” due to “increasingly selective consumers”, says publisher  Eurogamer Blades of Fire Sales Fall Below Publisher Expectations Despite Positive Critical Reception  GamingBolt Metroid Dread Developer MercurySteam’s Blades of Fire Deemed To Have ‘Underperformed’  IGN ‘Increasingly Selective Consumers’ to Blame for Underperformance of Blades of Fire  Push Square Source link

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Mario Party Jamboree Switch 2 Reviews: Half-Baked, Overpriced

Mario Party Jamboree Switch 2 Reviews: Half-Baked, Overpriced

Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV is a hideous title for a video game and possibly even a little misleading. According to early reviews, the base game remains essentially unchanged and doesn’t take advantage of the new hardware’s extra power, while the $20 Jamboree TV add-on is essentially a siloed DLC. Its mini-games may …

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Get Your Puzzle On with Pokémon Friends, Available Now

Get Your Puzzle On with Pokémon Friends, Available Now

Notice: If you click on the YouTube video above, you will leave Pokemon.com. The Pokémon Company International is not responsible for the content of any linked website that is not operated by The Pokémon Company International. Please note that these websites’ privacy policies and security practices may differ from The Pokémon Company International’s standards. Pay a visit to Think Town, …

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‘Increasingly Selective Consumers’ to Blame for Underperformance of Blades of Fire

‘Increasingly Selective Consumers’ to Blame for Underperformance of Blades of Fire

An “oversupply of new releases and increasingly selective consumers” are to blame for PS5 action game Blades of Fire’s underperformance. That’s according to Italian organisation Digital Bros, which owns publisher 505 Games. The firm has warned that its earnings will be lower than the previous year as a result of the title flopping. It’s predicting a €10 million (~$11.7 million) …

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Julian LeFay, ‘Father of The Elder Scrolls,’ Has Died Aged 59, a Week After Stepping Back From Game Development Due to Cancer

Julian LeFay, ‘Father of The Elder Scrolls,’ Has Died Aged 59, a Week After Stepping Back From Game Development Due to Cancer

Julian LeFay, Bethesda’s former chief engineer known among fans as the ‘Father of The Elder Scrolls’ series, has died aged 59. It was announced last week that LeFay, now co-founder and technical producer at OnceLost Games, had stepped back from game development after a lengthy battle with cancer, in order to spend time with his family and loved ones. A …

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This iPhone case switches Lightning ports to USB-C

This iPhone case switches Lightning ports to USB-C

The engineer who beat Apple by creating the first USB-C iPhone has now evolved his work into a phone case that switches the Lightning port on older iPhones to USB-C. Ken Pillonel’s latest project aims to fight planned obsolescence by giving people one less reason to replace their old iPhones, and builds on his viral mod from 2021 by improving …

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Clearing Your Smart TV’s Cache Can Instantly Make It Run Faster

Clearing Your Smart TV’s Cache Can Instantly Make It Run Faster

A smart TV is meant to provide all of your entertainment needs, all in one device. The thing is, I always opt for a separate streaming box, even though my TV is capable of most, if not all, of my streaming needs. There are a few reasons for this: My Apple TV is far more private than my LG smart …

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