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Slay the Spire 2 patch fixes RNG bug after a fan’s ‘8 hour descent into madness’ proves it exists—alongside heaps of other updates and a new Act 3 boss

Slay the Spire 2 just released a major balance patch—and aside from forcing me into an update for my Silent Ascension 10 guide in the near future—it’s delivered a whole heap of changes to the game, including one fascinating RNG bugfix discovered at the hands of a determined player. RNG can always be a nightmare…

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“There Is Light At The End Of The Tunnel, At Last” – Commodore Might Be Reunited With The Amiga Soon

“‘I feel sure we will do something together”. Amid all of the hoo-haa surrounding Commodore’s divisive Callback 8020 announcement, I’m ashamed to say there was another piece of Commodore-related news that took place this month that is arguably more exciting – but I missed it completely. Earlier in June, Commodore International CEO Christian Simpson revealed…

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“No Harm, No Foul” – Police Drummer Stewart Copeland Confirms He Isn’t Involved With The Latest Spyro Game

“It’s a new generation. They want a new generation of sound and everything…”. Stewart Copeland, the drummer of the Police, has confirmed he will not be involved with the upcoming Spyro game, Spyro: A Realm Beyond, in a recent interview with The Independent (h/t: Game Informer). Copeland isn’t the only composer to work on the…

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The Origins of SNK’s Hardest Run ‘n Gun

Run ‘n gun arcade games were a staple of the 90s arcade scene, offering players a combination of challenging gameplay, explosive visuals, and satisfying combat. Similar to side-scrolling shoot ’em ups, but a bit slower paced by comparison, this genre was ideal for arcades, as their brutal difficulty ensured that gamers would continue to drop…

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