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Mar272026 by Natalia GanevaNo Comments

‘Baldur’s Gate 3’s’ Fix Isn’t Over Yet: Larian Fixed The Issues From The Previous Patch

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Credit: Larian Studios Larian Studios has released another hotfix for Baldur's Gate III. It addresses issues that unexpectedly appeared in the game after the previous patch. According to Larian, the February patch for Baldur's Gate 3 caused a number of performance issues that resulted in game crashes. The developers thanked users for their patience and released a fix. Update 4.1.1.7209685 has now been released on all target platforms for Baldur's Gate 3 and brings fixes for the aforementioned frame rate drops, a number of crashes, and critical bugs. Specifically, the patch fixed an issue that prevented Baldur's Gate 3 users on Mac computers from progressing beyond character creation in the hardcore Valor mode. The patch is approximately 100 MB in size, but Baldur's Gate 3 us...

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. ...