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No VPN? No problem — gamers trick UK age checks with Death Stranding’s photo mode
By Sean Endicott published
Gaming Gamers are using Death Stranding to trick UK age verification laws, fooling Discord's face scan system without a real face or needing a VPN.

Copilot’s new animated face raises the question: do we need AI to look human?
By Sean Endicott published
AI Microsoft is testing a Copilot avatar that smiles and reacts in real time. Some see potential — others just find it weird or unnecessary.

Elden Ring Nightreign's Patch 1.02 update is adding two huge features
By Brendan Lowry published
News The Patch 1.02 update is coming to Elden Ring Nightreign next week, and it's bringing two fantastic new features to the game I've been waiting ages for.

Sony is hiring to expand "PlayStation Studios games beyond PlayStation hardware" — including Xbox
By Jez Corden published
Gaming Sony is following Microsoft's multiplatform strategy, looking to acquire a bigger third-party publishing footprint across PC and even rival consoles.

Xbox Game Pass' Oblivion Remastered hits huge milestone — but there's a problem
By Brendan Lowry published
News One of Xbox's biggest Game Pass hits this year, Oblivion Remastered, just hit a massive milestone. However, "Mixed" PC reviews highlight a huge problem with it.

Frostpunk 2 finally has a console release date, and it's still coming to Xbox Game Pass
By Samuel Tolbert published
Gaming 11 bit studios' Frostpunk 2 is finally headed to Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 in September 2025, with the game still launching on Xbox Game Pass.

The Division 2 is at its most popular in over five years
By Richard Devine published
Gaming The Division 2 has seen a resurgence with its latest DLC, reaching heights of engagement not seen in more than five years.

Fallout show producer is reportedly making a Wolfenstein TV Series for Amazon
By Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox A report indicates that MachineGames, Bethesda Softworks, and Kilter Films are teaming up to bring a Wolfenstein TV series to Prime Video.
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