Gaming (8)
Comprehensive coverage and expert analysis in gaming. Stay informed with the latest developments, trends, and insights.
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Game Pass backlash: 50% hike to $29.99 triggers massive cancellations
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Game Pass faces fierce backlash as Ultimate jumps 50% to $29.99 on Oct. 1, 2025, prompting cancellation surges despite new perks, 75+ day-one games, rewards.
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GG everyone definitive data: 1999 origin, 10,000 .gg domains surge
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GG everyone traced to 1999 online chess; a 93-player survey finds EU players nearly twice as likely to read it sarcastically; .gg domains hit 10,000 by 2009.
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Doug Bowser retirement after 6 years; historic first woman to lead NOA
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Doug Bowser retirement at Nintendo of America arrives Dec 31, 2025 after 6 years; 19-year veteran Devon Pritchard becomes first female president Jan 1, 2026.
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Costco Xbox Removed as U.S. Prices Jump to ~$650 by Oct 3
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Costco Xbox delisting hits U.S. and U.K. as Microsoft lifts console prices to ~$650/$450 on Oct 3, 2025. Costco cites a business decision.
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MSI Claw 8 AI+ review: 30% faster and 80Wh battery redemption
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Claw 8 AI+ delivers 25–30% faster gaming, an 80Wh battery, quieter fans, and a 524‑nit 120Hz display—offset by Windows quirks and $899–$999 pricing.
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Legion Go 2 hands-on: 50% bigger battery, pricier OLED powerhouse
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Legion Go 2 debuts with an 8.8-inch 144Hz OLED, a 74Wh battery up roughly 50%, and up to 32GB/2TB—at a $1,049–$1,099 price. Ships October 2025 at 2.03 lb with USB4.
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Pudgy Party Launches Globally: 20-Player Web3 Hit With $1,000 Rewards
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Pudgy Party launches Aug 29, 2025 with 20-player matches, 35 maps, six modes, and $1,000 in $PENGU rewards. Learn NFTs, gameplay, and earning tips.
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Twitch viewership plummets to 5-year low: watch time -9%, peaks -73%
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Twitch viewership hit a five-year low in August: watch time fell 9% and peak concurrents plunged 73% after a July 28 viewbot crackdown reshaped metrics.