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Tuesday news, part two:

Dead Cells takes a bow with its 'final major update,' calling an end to 7 years of development that spanned 35 updates, 5 DLC, and 2 studios
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/roguelike/dead-cells-takes-a-bow-with-its-final-major-update-calling-an-end-to-7-years-of-development-that-spanned-35-updates-5-dlc-and-2-studios/
Dead Cells is finishing a hell of a run. The excellent roguelike that first hit early access all the way back in 2017 got its "final major update" today, adding a raft of new features, weapons, customisation options and, most importantly, bidding a fond farewell to fans.
Update 35—The End is Near—was announced at the start of this year, and finally released earlier today. It marks the end of the journey with Dead Cells for both of the games' development studios: Its original creators at Motion Twin and the people at Evil Empire, who took over on the game five years ago.

Black Myth: Wukong has some bonkers streamer guidelines about not using the game to spread 'feminist propaganda' or discuss anything about China
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/action/black-myth-wukong-has-some-bonkers-streamer-guidelines-about-not-using-the-game-to-spread-feminist-propaganda-or-discuss-anything-about-china/
Black Myth: Wukong releases tomorrow and is really rather good. As PCG's Tyler Colp said on his way to awarding it a handsome 87% in our review, "these animals may not have thumbs, but they sure have hands."
The game has run into further controversy, however, over an email sent from its marketing team to content creators planning to cover the game at launch. Co-publisher Hero Games is distributing Steam keys to these individuals, which comes with a link to a Google document (verified by both IGN and Forbes) containing some rather wild conditions for coverage.

Larian released a teaser for the new evil endings coming in Baldur's Gate 3's next patch, and they really weren't kidding about the evil part
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/larian-released-a-teaser-for-the-new-evil-endings-coming-in-baldur-s-gate-3-s-next-patch-and-they-really-weren-t-kidding-about-the-evil-part/
Next month, Baldur's Gate 3 is getting its eagerly awaited Patch 7, adding dynamic splitscreen in co-op play, an official modding toolkit, and—most importantly for certain unrepentant sickos among you—expanded and improved endings for evil characters. Earlier today, Larian posted a fresh teaser for one of the Dark Urge's new evil endings, and wouldn't you know it: Seems pretty dark!

Madden NFL 25 stumbles out to a 'mixed' rating on Steam, which means it's no worse than any other Madden game on PC
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/sports/madden-nfl-25-stumbles-out-to-a-mixed-rating-on-steam-which-means-its-no-worse-than-any-other-madden-game-on-pc/
Madden NFL 25 debuted on Steam on August 16, and it doesn't seem to be going over very well. Common complaints include poor performance, inadequate controller support, and frequent crashes. There is one bright spot amidst all the upset, though: It doesn't seem to be faring worse than any other Madden NFL game on Steam.

Valve says 'we've decided to draw a clear line' and bans Snap Tap keyboard automation from Counter-Strike 2
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/fps/valve-says-weve-decided-to-draw-a-clear-line-and-bans-snap-tap-keyboard-automation-from-counter-strike-2/
Valve has made a bold decision with its latest update to Counter-Strike 2, and one that is something of an about-turn on previous attitudes. A client update has announced certain forms of scripting popular in Counter-Strike will now be detected and banned, essentially putting an end to automated inputs that some players use for actions such as jump-throws of grenades and counter-strafing. Yes sir, the tears are delicious.