Natalia Ganeva

Mar252026 by Natalia GanevaNo Comments

‘Arbiter 131’ Announced -Tactical Strategy Game

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Credit: Ikon Developers from Ikon Studios, through the IGN portal, presented Arbiter 131 – a dark, story-driven real-time tactics game that combines elements of XCOM, Papers, Please, and Door Kickers. The game takes place in the futuristic metropolis of Arcadia, controlled by large corporations. The player assumes the role of an arbiter—a specialist who analyzes citizen data, identifies potential threats, and coordinates police units during operations. The developers describe Arbiter 131 as an unusual combination of ideas from XCOM, Papers, Please, and Door Kickers. Players are promised complex tactical missions, moral dilemmas, and a nonlinear storyline. Before each operation, squads can plan their actions in advance through a dedicated interface, but the situation on the batt...

Mar242026 by Natalia GanevaNo Comments

Ubisoft Reveals Player Statistics For ‘Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ For The First Year Since Its Release

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Credit: Ubisoft Ubisoft is celebrating the first anniversary of the release of the action game Assassin's Creed Shadows. To mark the occasion, the developers shared a fascinating infographic showcasing the community's achievements over the past year. Users have collectively spent an impressive 334,384,499 hours in virtual Japan. During this time, gamers have achieved over 4,007,363,535 kills across various enemies. The series' signature element was also immensely popular, with fans achieving exactly 58,233,600 Leaps of Faith from high synchronization points. In addition, gamers couldn’t pass by the furry inhabitants and petted 26,001,748 adorable cats. Assassin's Creed Shadows takes place in the open world of feudal Japan in 1579. There are two main characters: the agile and s...

Mar222026 by Natalia GanevaNo Comments

Nintendo Preparing Switch 2 With Replaceable Battery For EU

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Credit: Nintendo Nintendo is preparing a version of the Switch 2 for European users that will feature a replaceable battery. The decision was made in preparation for new EU regulations that will take effect in February 2027. These regulations require manufacturers to ensure batteries in devices are easily replaceable. In the current version, the battery is glued to the console. In Japan, Nintendo's latest console will be sold with its current specifications. The Switch 2's lithium-ion batteries are typically replaced at authorized service centers. Nintendo does not recommend replacing the batteries themselves. Furthermore, a disassembly of the console revealed that the battery is attached with strong adhesive. Overall, iFixit gave the Switch 2 a 3 out of 10 repairability rating. ...

Mar202026 by Natalia GanevaNo Comments

Valve Released Major Update To SteamOS 3.8 Preview

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Credit: steamdeck.com Valve has released the SteamOS 3.8.0 Preview update, which includes major changes to the Arch Linux-based operating system used in the Steam Deck and Lenovo Legion Go S. With the release of SteamOS 3.8, Valve's Steam Deck gained a full hibernation mode and "power reduction at the expense of memory," although this currently only applies to the LCD version. Some Windows-based portable consoles last longer in sleep mode than the Steam Deck because they hibernate to save power, while Valve's Steam Deck offers an instant-on mode. Game Mode now includes a setting that allows you to use the microphone on a Bluetooth headset, and the LCD version of the Steam Deck now features Bluetooth wake-up—you can turn on the device while connected to a TV using a wireless controlle...