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A few of the things that have us hooked this week.

Digital Foundry | Doom: The Dark Ages is an expertly-crafted PC release - and flies even on modest hardware
How it runs on 8GB GPUs, plus DF optimised settings.

Blog | A farewell from Tom Phillips
And thank you for the last 15 years.

"It's actually possible, within an afternoon, to throw in anything."

Digital Foundry | Nintendo Switch 2: final tech specs and system reservations confirmed
The hardware inside the new console - and some of the limitations developers need to work with.

Feature | Minecraft movie's Chicken Jockey feels like an unlikely Rocky Horror moment for Gen Z
Let's do the time squawk again.
"Vote with your wallet, citizens!"
REPO gets health and crystal rebalancing, wobblier enemies, and a cannon
The spam-E-as-the-level-loads health glitch is not making a comeback, though. Sorry.

Supporters | Five of the Best: Chickens
Clucking hell.
Feature | Control is still the GOAT when it comes to uncanny beauty in video games
Unhomely alonely.
Bungie morale reportedly in "free fall" as it grapples with stolen Marathon assets fallout
"The vibes have never been worse."
Guilty Gear Strive developer Arc System Works reports "data leakage due to unauthorised access"
But company is confident player account information remains secure.

Digital Foundry | Get this massive 1TB Samsung Micro SD card for just £60
Upgrade your Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck or camera with this high-capacity, high-speed card.
Stellar Blade studio says it is "closely discussing the region lock issue" with PlayStation
New statement also disputes DRM will impact framerate.
Split Fiction movie could be picked up for "multiple millions"
Insider says Sony and Amazon are particularly keen, with the latter "in strong position to take it off the table".
Activision halts development of Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile after just one year
Publisher said it failed to "meet expectations with mobile-first players".
Feature | What we've been playing - wiping an old save, old memories made new, and small mazes
A few of the things that have us hooked this week.
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Our favourite trendy PC case for a white PC build is at its best price in months
A gorgeous, DF-approved case.
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Nab this Intel Core i5-14400F (and two free games) for a bargain price from Ebuyer
Not a bad price for a capable mid-range CPU.
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This 2025 model Corsair RM850e PSU just hit a new low price at Amazon
Ideal for high-power PCs.
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The sublime Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 are a steal with this clever Amazon Germany discount
A fantastic pair of wireless noise cancelling headphones.
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Feature | Working in the Shadows: how an Assassin's Creed researcher braved the backlash
"Good job, white supremacist."
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Feature | Inside Muse, Microsoft's gen-AI game tool everyone hates - why is it being marketed at Xbox fans?
If Muse isn't creating games, then what is it creating - and how should we respond?
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A blessing and a cursor.
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Opinion | Remake Morrowind, not Oblivion, you cowards
Make my Daedra.
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Supporters | Five of the Best: Chickens
Clucking hell.
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Supporters | Five of the Best: Shields
Blocked.
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Supporters | Five of the Best: Portals
Gate expectations.
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Supporters | Five of the Best: Sewers
Wasted.
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Review | Lushfoil Photography Sim review
Click
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Review | Doom: The Dark Ages review
Agents of shield.
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Review | The Midnight Walk review
Timid fire starter.
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Review | Revenge of the Savage Planet review
Roots manoeuvre.
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Digital Foundry | Our favourite trendy PC case for a white PC build is at its best price in months
A gorgeous, DF-approved case.
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Digital Foundry | Nab this Intel Core i5-14400F (and two free games) for a bargain price from Ebuyer
Not a bad price for a capable mid-range CPU.
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Digital Foundry | This 2025 model Corsair RM850e PSU just hit a new low price at Amazon
Ideal for high-power PCs.
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Digital Foundry | The sublime Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 are a steal with this clever Amazon Germany discount
A fantastic pair of wireless noise cancelling headphones.
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Split Fiction movie could be picked up for "multiple millions"
Insider says Sony and Amazon are particularly keen, with the latter "in strong position to take it off the table".
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Nintendo admits Switch 2 won't support VRR on TV after all
"The incorrect information was initially published."
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Nintendo Switch Online's latest N64 addition is a Rare treat
Spinal tapped.
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Main story quests in Oblivion covered, with tips to help you get started.
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Oblivion A Watery Grave walkthrough
Where to find the Marie Elena ship and eliminate Gaston Tussaud.
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Oblivion Accidents Happen walkthrough
How to avoid Gromm, eliminate Baenlin and unlock the 'Slayer, Dark Brotherhood' achievement.
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Oblivion Scheduled for Execution walkthrough
How to eliminate Valen Dreth and earn the quest bonus.
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How to get free items in Infinity Nikki.
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All outfits in Infinity Nikki and how to get them
How to get every outfit set for Nikki.
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Infinity Nikki next Banner, current Banners, and list of all Banners
Upcoming and current Resonance Banners in Infinity Nikki.
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How to get and craft Cha-Cha Spin in Infinity Nikki
How to get this limited-time pair of shoes.
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Max Particles and Power Spots in Pokémon Go explained
How to collect Max Particles in Pokémon Go!
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Pokémon Go Max Battles explained, including how to Max Battle, how to win and Max Battle rewards
How to defeat Dynamax Pokémon in Max Battles.
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Pokémon Go Remote Raid Passes, how to get a Remote Raid Pass and limitations explained
Remote Raiding allows you to battle in raids and Max Battles at home.
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Is Salandit shiny in Pokémon Go?
From the looks of it, yes.
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"To create the best conditions for success."
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Assassin's Creed Shadows getting Dead by Daylight crossover
May's next big update dated.
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Assassin's Creed Shadows update makes it much easier to remember who all those side characters are
Additional free story drops begin today.
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Feature | Working in the Shadows: how an Assassin's Creed researcher braved the backlash
"Good job, white supremacist."
Climb and Jump Tower codes for May 2025
How to redeem Climb and Jump Tower codes.
How to redeem Anime Saga codes on Roblox.
Main story quests in Oblivion covered, with tips to help you get started.
Oblivion A Watery Grave walkthrough
Where to find the Marie Elena ship and eliminate Gaston Tussaud.
Oblivion Accidents Happen walkthrough
How to avoid Gromm, eliminate Baenlin and unlock the 'Slayer, Dark Brotherhood' achievement.
Oblivion Scheduled for Execution walkthrough
How to eliminate Valen Dreth and earn the quest bonus.
Oblivion Dark Brotherhood walkthrough
All of the Dark Brotherhood quests listed with tips to get you started.
Fire Force Reignition codes for May 2025
How to redeem Fire Force Reignition codes.
Max Particles and Power Spots in Pokémon Go explained
How to collect Max Particles in Pokémon Go!
Pokémon Go Max Battles explained, including how to Max Battle, how to win and Max Battle rewards
How to defeat Dynamax Pokémon in Max Battles.
Pokémon Go Remote Raid Passes, how to get a Remote Raid Pass and limitations explained
Remote Raiding allows you to battle in raids and Max Battles at home.
How to redeem Jujutsu Infinite codes in Roblox.