Yeah, there definitely seems to be a lot of competition in that space (excluding the modern era).

PC Games Hardware tests 180 GPUs from 2009–2025, RTX 5090 2477% faster than HD 5870

PC Games Hardware tests 180 GPUs from 2009–2025, RTX 5090 2477% faster than HD 5870 - VideoCardz.com

That's a lot of GPUs.

Videocardz.com is another one to stay away from.
They often use A.I to write and generate images for some of their articles... And often push rumours as fact. (Though not to the same extent as Moores Law is Dead, RedGamingTech or wccftech.)

My favorite was: "NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 series to feature DisplayPort 2.1, using TSMC 3nm node, Nov 18th 2023, 12:53 GMT"
They also claimed it had a 384bit memory bus.
Reality: TSMC 4N, 128/192/256/512bit bus.

https://videocardz.com/newz/nvidia-geforce-rtx-50-series-to-feature-displayport-2-1-using-tsmc-3nm-node

180 GPU's is a ton of work though... Which normally I would question if it came direct from videcardz.com or the other dodgy outlets, but it comes from another site, they just ripped the content and gave them credit.

No site is reliable all the time, even more so if the talk about future products.

With that said, the article you've posted as an example is clearly labeled as a rumor, not a leak or an announcement, and both the DP 2.1 and the TSMC 3nm details came straight from Kopite, who shared them in two tweets featured in the article.

The 384-bit bus memory was the rumor back then, likely also coming from a previous post by Kopite (videocardz link here), who later came up with the 512-bit bus update.

At this point, you may as well say that Kopite is an unreliable source of info which, as a leaker, it's something anyone with common sense should take for granted. There are leakers that get more things right than wrong, and he's one of them, but no one has a 100% correct track record.

As for using AI to write articles and create pics, I didn't know that and it's a shame. If you have better sources for those kinds of leaks, it would be great if you could share them with the rest of us.

Lovely - I tend to go to PCGamesHardware.de often for just this sort of thing, though they didn't have benchmarks going as far in GPU past as they did with this testing (I tend to look up Guru3D for such thing).

One thing I will say about videocardz is while they did look into using Ai art in the past. I think they stopped using them quite sometime ago. Wccftech I think still uses them from time to time.

AMD & OpenAI Partner Up To Deploy 6 Gigawatts of AMD Instinct GPUs For AI, Kicking off With 1GW of Next-Gen MI450 Chips In 2H 2026

https://wccftech.com/amd-openai-to-deploy-6-gigawatts-amd-instinct-gpus-for-ai-1gw-mi450-2h-2026/

NVIDIA Might Switch Up Cooling Solutions With Next-Gen Rubin Ultra as It Battles Thermal Constraints

https://wccftech.com/nvidia-might-switch-cooling-solutions-with-rubin-ultra/

Alleged Intel Panther Lake Lineup And Configurations Leaked: Total Of 12 SKUs, Including Four From PTL-U Series

https://wccftech.com/alleged-intel-panther-lake-lineup-and-configurations-leaked/

Intel layoffs leave many Debian and Ubuntu packages without updates

https://videocardz.com/newz/intel-layoffs-leave-many-debian-and-ubuntu-packages-without-updates

GeForce RTX 50 holds 56% share of new-generation GPU sales in Australia, Radeon RX 9000 at 44%

https://videocardz.com/newz/geforce-rtx-50-accumulated-56-of-gpu-sales-in-australia-radeon-rx-9000-at-44

DIY that is

Microsoft Allegedly Canceled Xbox Handheld Because AMD Required 10M+ Unit Sales In Contract

https://twistedvoxel.com/microsoft-canceled-xbox-handheld-amd-required-min-sales-of-10m-units/

Time for the Monday gaming news:

SALES/PLAYER COUNTS & DEALS

Humble Bundle presents the Close Combat Collection, with up to 8 games to get during 18 days, It’s worth mentioning that the games are not related to the Close Combat franchise: https://www.humblebundle.com/games/close-combat-collection.

Fanatical has a couple new deals:

• The Star Deal is Indika, 56% off. It started yesterday and will last another 24 hours: https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/indika
• CI Games Publisher Sale will have games on sale with up to 96% discounts during 6 days: https://www.fanatical.com/en/publishers/ci-games

SOFTWARE & DRIVERS

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MODS, EMULATORS & FAN PROJECTS

Here’s another trailer for the fan remaster of the first Unreal game, Unreal Redux
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/heres-another-trailer-for-the-fan-remaster-of-the-first-unreal-game-unreal-redux
It’s been over two years since our last look at Unreal Redux. Well, today we have another new trailer for it. This trailer shows off its latest build. And, while it’s not indicative of the final version, it can give you an idea of what you can expect from it.
Unreal Redux is a remaster of the first Unreal game. This isn’t meant to be a remake. Instead, think of it as what Nightdive Studios would achieve with it.
Unreal Redux promises to bring a lot of quality-of-life improvements while staying true to the classic game. The mod will add new features, like using “grab” as “use” with a pulsing overlay on the screen. Players will also be able to loot dead human bodies and interact in new ways with the Nali species. On top of that, modder Krull0r will add some cool new NVIDIA PhysX decorations to make the game feel more alive.
Players can also expect new enemy projectile effects, as well as new stunning player weapon effects and new explosion effects. The mod also promises to have immersive new sound effects, and it will feature footstep sounds based on the ground material.
Unreal Redux has been in development for over seven years. We first reported on this project back in May 2018. And, unfortunately, there is still no ETA on when it will come out.

Massive 169GB Final Fantasy 7 Remake Mod Replaces All Textures with 4K and 8K Versions
https://www.dsogaming.com/pc-performance-analyses/massive-169gb-final-fantasy-7-remake-mod-replaces-all-textures-with-4k-and-8k-versions
Final Fantasy 7 fans, here is something for you today. Modder ‘f80h’ has released a 4K/8K collection mod that replaces all of the game’s textures. This is a must-have for everyone who hasn’t played FF7 Remake or plans to replay it.
This collection comes in 20 parts. In total, we are looking at an HD Texture Pack that weighs around 169GB in size. It’s a massive pack, meant only for those who want to get the best of it.
Going into more details, the modder up-scaled the color and normal textures using AI to 2X, and sometimes 4X, resolution. This includes logos, posters, objects, and more. Most eyes/irises have not just been up-scaled but enhanced. The same applies to most of the hair textures. They have not been up-scaled. Instead, they were recreated.
Not only that, but some environment textures, like bricks and walls, have been replaced with ambientCG real 3D scan textures. This is an optional file for those who want a bit more detail from those textures. Plus, almost all logos, texts, graffiti, posters CG art textures have been upscaled. These are probably the most noticeably upscaled textures of all, as they benefited a lot from it.
>> The article has some screenshots.

Zelda: Ocarina of Time Unreal Engine 5.7 Fan Remake Released
https://www.dsogaming.com/pc-performance-analyses/zelda-ocarina-of-time-unreal-engine-5-7-fan-remake-released
YouTube’s ‘CryZENx’ has just released a new demo for his amazing Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake project in Unreal Engine 5. This demo will let you experience the Lake Hylia and Zora Fountain areas. Moreover, it’s using the latest version of UE5, Unreal Engine 5.7.
This free demo version is locked at 30FPS. Moreover, it only lets you play the Lake Hylia and Zora Fountain areas. CryZENx has a 60FPS version of his mod, however, that version is behind a paywall. My guess is that the paid version will also have all of the other chapters that the modder has recreated.
CryZENx has added a lot of new improvements to this demo. First, he created a custom water shader with interactive caustics — those cool, moving light patterns you see on the bottom of lakes. The water has been completely redone and now reacts naturally to the environment.
The 3D model for Link has also been improved. He now uses new shaders that make him fit better with the realistic world, giving him a next-gen look while keeping his classic charm. There’s even a dynamic hair shader, so his hair moves more realistically and reacts to light, making him look more alive.
The Great Fairy model has also been updated with a stunning new design that matches the high-quality environment, giving her a magical and impressive look at her fountain.
Lastly, the input system has been fully fixed, so controls now feel smoother and more responsive. Overall, this new demo should be much more stable than the previous versions.
>> The article has an over 40 minutes video.

Explore World of Warcraft’s Azeroth in Skyrim Special Edition
https://www.dsogaming.com/pc-performance-analyses/explore-world-of-warcrafts-azeroth-in-skyrim-special-edition
Skyrim and World of Warcraft fans, get ready for a treat. Modder ‘Taryl80’ has released Azeroth Reborn, a mod that will let you explore World of Warcraft in Skyrim Special Edition.
Azeroth Reborn is basically a port of the Azeroth Mod that came out for Skyrim Legacy Edition in 2014. It was one of the coolest mods for Skyrim LE. So, now, you will be able to enjoy it in Skyrim Special Edition and the Anniversary Edition.
Azeroth Reborn has eight regions/areas from WoW. These are Blasted Lands, Duskwood, Forest of Elwynn, Redridge Mountains, Stranglethorn Vale, Stormwind, Swamp of Sorrows, and Westfall.
The mod also has some special buildings for players. For instance, you can find the Mage Tower in Stormwind. This is a teleporter interior for easier travel between the different areas of the mod. There are also some banks in Stormwind and in Booty Bay. These serve as item containers. You can put your items there and they won’t disappear.
>> The article has two videos.

After a decade in development, this massive Skyrim mod adds a whole new region, 50 new dungeons and 'the biggest main quest you've ever played in Skyrim'
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/after-a-decade-in-development-this-massive-skyrim-mod-adds-a-whole-new-region-50-new-dungeons-and-the-biggest-main-quest-youve-ever-played-in-skyrim/
2025 continues to be the year that gives Elder Scrolls fans everything they could possibly want—except for The Elder Scrolls 6. We've already had one Oblivion remaster with a second potentially on the way, while Morrowind's premiere modding team delivered a massive new chunk of the province the vanilla game only explored a fraction of. Now the Skyrim modding community has gotten in on the action with the release of a truly massive unofficial expansion that has been in development for more than 10 years.
Lordbound transports Skyrim adventurers to the all-new valley of Druadach, a wartorn region that has recently reestablished its connection to the provinces of Skyrim and High Rock. The mod sees you embroiled in a conflict between the Imperial Legion and a band of Orcs holed up in a mountain fortress, one that just so happens to be smack in the middle of a trade route between High Rock's capital Jehanna and Skyrim's largest city, Solitude.
The mod mainly adds what you'd expect from a fan-made expansion. A big chunk of land to explore, two new cities, multiple smaller settlements, fifty new dungeons, forty more quests, twenty new creatures, extra weapons, armour, potions, spells, etc. The modders estimate this adds up to more than sixty hours of additional adventuring, equivalent to one Death Stranding or half a Baldur's Gate 3.
There are a couple of more specific features worth highlighting though. First, the mod team claims that Lordbound includes "the biggest main quest you've ever played in Skyrim" with a branching narrative where your choices will "change the state of the valley." You can choose to assist the Imperial legion in ousting those pesky fortress-dwelling orcs, for example, or help the Orsinium natives turn the castle into a new home.
Alongside this, some of the dungeons in Lordbound are pretty ambitious, at least according to a review recently posted on Lordbound's ModDB page. "I personally loved the concepts for some of the dungeons," writes Mr.Picklebum (don't we all love the Internet?). "Just seeing how far Skyrim can be stretched with a creative look—I can highly recommend!"
>> There’s an over 2 minutes video about the announcement of the release date of the mod in the article.

As if doing a low honour run in Red Dead Redemption 2 didn't make you feel guilty enough in comes a mod that gives NPCs memories for you to watch before murdering them
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/action/as-if-doing-a-low-honour-run-in-red-dead-redemption-2-didnt-make-you-feel-guilty-enough-in-comes-a-mod-that-gives-npcs-memories-for-you-to-watch-before-murdering-them/
When I first played Red Dead Redemption 2, I vowed to myself that I would not kill any innocent bystanders. I was so determined to complete a high honour run, and while that did largely happen, I can't deny the fact that there were a few casualties along the way. Sometimes you accidentally hit the wrong key and end up quickly firing your gun, or perhaps someone caught you doing something you shouldn't. I don't have the money to keep paying my bounty, so unfortunately, some lives were lost in the name of convenience.
It can be easy not to feel bad about offing a few characters when all they really are to you is a slight inconvenience. As long as you don't get caught, chances are you can escape with no consequences. Besides a slight ding to your honour level, there's no real impact on your character or psyche. Until now, that is.
YouTuber Blurbs has created a truly evil mod that'll trigger a tragic cutscene of NPC memories as you murder them—represented by a slow motion closeup of the deceased before a fade to an incredibly brief animation of the events before jumping back to real time and letting you carry on. As shown in the YouTube video, this can be anything from gazing lovingly at a pet dog, or watching the sunset on a boat from the middle of a lake. For the most part, they're by no means dramatic, in-depth cutscenes that will cause emotional damage. But they do bring characters you'd probably ignore to life in a way that would definitely make me feel some guilt.
To lighten the load, some of these memories have been tagged with phrases like "you have to have a very high IQ to understand Rick and Morty" and "One day I'm going to find the greatest treasure of all. I'm going to become the pirate king. I'm going to find the One Piece" which definitely takes away some of the emotion and probably won't leave you wondering why you did that in the first place. Especially not in comparison to the memories of things like writing a letter to your daughter begging to meet for the first time, or the wedding with your beloved.
This feature isn't just limited to humans either. Blurbs has ensured these memories work for things like horses and bears, but rather than having flashbacks linked to their species, the same rotation of human memories plays. Such as a bear holding their very human newborn, or a horse attending a wedding with a human woman. You know, all those completely realistic memories to get you right in your feelings.
>> The over 10 minutes video linked above is also in the article.

GAMING NEWS

Borderlands 4 October 2nd Update Released – Full Patch Notes
https://www.dsogaming.com/patches/borderlands-4-october-2nd-update-released-full-patch-notes
A couple of days ago, Gearbox released the October 2nd Title Update for Borderlands 4. So, let’s take a closer look at it and see what it brings to the table.

PvPvE Extraction Shooter, HUNGER, Gets New Gameplay Trailer
https://www.dsogaming.com/videotrailer-news/pvpve-extraction-shooter-hunger-gets-new-gameplay-trailer
GOOD FUN CORPORATION has released a new trailer for its upcoming PvPvE extraction shooter, HUNGER. This trailer shows 12 minutes of gameplay footage from its pre-alpha version. So, if you are a fan of this genre, you should definitely check it out.

Kingmakers, the action/strategy sandbox game with thousands of enemies on screen, has been indefinitely delayed
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/kingmakers-the-action-strategy-sandbox-game-with-thousands-of-enemies-on-screen-has-been-indefinitely-delayed
Redemption Road has announced that Kingmakers, its action/strategy sandbox game with thousands of enemies on screen, has been delayed indefinitely. The game was supposed to launch on Steam Early Access on October 8th, but at the last minute, the release was pushed back. Right now, there is no new release date.
The devs stated that this delay is so that they can further optimize the game. Kingmakers will have A LOT of enemies on screen. The team aims to push Unreal Engine 4 to its limits. And, instead of relying on Frame Gen and other techniques, it wants to provide a 60FPS experience, even on mid-tier PCs.

Monday gaming news, part two:

Helldivers 2 dev explains why the PC version takes a million years to update and has 3X the filesize of the console versions: old, undemocratic hard drives
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/action/helldivers-2-dev-explains-why-the-pc-version-takes-a-million-years-to-update-and-has-3x-the-filesize-of-the-console-versions-old-undemocratic-hard-drives/
Brendan Armstrong is a deputy technical director at Arrowhead Game Studios and has taken to the Helldivers 2 subreddit to explain something that's always bothered me, but I didn't know I needed the answer to. Why is Helldivers 2 roughly 150GB on PC, and around a third that size on consoles?

Dying Light: The Beast players have killed enough zombies in two weeks to equal a quarter of the world's population
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/action/dying-light-the-beast-players-have-killed-enough-zombies-in-two-weeks-to-equal-a-quarter-of-the-worlds-population/
Dying Light: The Beast has only been out for about two weeks—but for players, that's been more than enough time to slice and dice a record number of zombies to un-undeath. According to developer Techland, in the first 12 days after the survival horror game launched, players have killed more than 2.2 billion zombies.
That's billion, with a B.

As Microsoft lays off thousands and jacks up Game Pass prices, former FTC chair says I told you so: The Activision-Blizzard buyout is 'harming both gamers and developers'
https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/as-microsoft-lays-off-thousands-and-jacks-up-game-pass-prices-former-ftc-chair-says-i-told-you-so-the-activision-blizzard-buyout-is-harming-both-gamers-and-developers/
As Microsoft slashes jobs and raises prices, former US Federal Trade Commission chair Lina Khan has taken to X to say that the company's actions since completing its acquisition of Activision Blizzard in 2023 is pretty much what the FTC warned would happen when it opposed the deal.

Civilization 7's latest update brings improved map generation, a better UI, and a 'full rework of Napoleon', but it hasn't moved the needle on its divided Steam rating
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/strategy/civilization-7s-latest-update-brings-improved-map-generation-a-better-ui-and-a-full-rework-of-napoleon-but-it-hasnt-moved-the-needle-on-its-divided-steam-rating/
Civilization 7 received a beefy update this week, as Firaxis continues to work on its latest and most divisive entry in its series of historical 4Xs. Update 1.2.5 brings a host of tweaks and adjustments, shuffling maps, improving the UI, and expanding strategic options around city-states. Plus, like a certain Duke who gave his name to a certain rubber footwear, it also gives Napoleon a proper sorting out.

Chill city-builder Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles just got a massive update that adds an 'OP AF' new airship, as the developer urges players to check out his game: 'Any review helps, even the critical ones'
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/sim/chill-city-builder-bulwark-falconeer-chronicles-just-got-a-massive-update-that-adds-an-op-af-new-airship-as-the-developer-urges-players-to-check-out-his-game-any-review-helps-even-the-critical-ones/
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Chill city-builder and definitely not a strategy game Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles already features airships in abundance, which by my admittedly unusual metric makes it the best videogame ever made. But where do you go once you've ascended to the zenith of creative expression? The answer, of course, is bigger airship.

The most underrated GTA of all time meets Hotline Miami? This ultra-violent crime sim coming soon to Steam has shot straight to the top of my hit list
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/grand-theft-auto/the-most-underrated-gta-of-all-time-meets-hotline-miami-this-ultra-violent-crime-sim-coming-soon-to-steam-has-shot-straight-to-the-top-of-my-hit-list/
As we wade into the final stretch of 2025, the GTA 6 release date is slowly (my goodness, so slowly) coming into focus. Close your eyes, shut off your brain and picture yourself kicking back on the white sands of Vice beach this May, sunkissed, fancy free and packing more heat than a chilli cook off.
OK, now open your eyes, snap back to reality and get excited for a different crime simulator, one that pays homage to the long road that paved the way for Rockstar's next blockbuster outing with a splash of Hotline Miami for extra flavour.
You don't need me to tell you that's one hell of a sell, and it's exactly what The Henchmen promises—a retro-inspired, top-down sandbox shooter that's coming soon to Steam, whose chaotic cops-and-robbers set pieces nod to GTA 2, with claustrophobic quick-fire combat that echoes Dennaton's ultra-violent smash hit.

Call of Duty may have finally blinked on SBMM as the Black Ops 7 beta adds a playlist with 'drastically reduced' skill consideration
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/call-of-duty/call-of-duty-may-have-finally-blinked-on-sbmm-as-the-black-ops-7-beta-adds-a-playlist-with-drastically-reduced-skill-consideration/
Three days into the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 beta, Activision has shared patch notes for a new multiplayer mode with less strict skill-based matchmaking (SBMM). The behind-the-scenes online matchmaking practice, which seeks to pair players with those of a similar skill level, has grown controversial among some competitive FPS fans, and this is the first time Activision has ceded any ground on the issue.

The Bloodlines 2 voice cast features actors from Cyberpunk 2077, Hitman, Vermintide, and Game of Thrones
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/the-bloodlines-2-voice-cast-features-actors-from-cyberpunk-2077-hitman-vermintide-and-game-of-thrones/
When the original Bloodlines throws John DiMaggio at you right there in the tutorial you know you're in for some quality voice-acting. The whole cast was stacked with actors familiars from games and TV like Grey DeLisle, Steve Blum, Fred Tatasciore, Mary Elizabeth McGlynn, Dee Bradley Baker—the list goes on.
Bloodlines 2 may not have Bender from Futurama in it, but the recent voice cast reveal does highlight a few familiar voices. Like Jane Perry, who you may know as Diana from the Hitman series, Selene from Returnal, or Rogue from Cyberpunk 2077, playing the refined Lou Graham.

Five-year-old survival/crafting game Arctico just got Steam Deck and controller support from out of nowhere
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/survival-crafting/five-year-old-survival-crafting-game-arctico-just-got-steam-deck-and-controller-support-from-out-of-nowhere/
Arctico is sort of like Subnautica without all the underwater dread. Walk into a body of water in Arctico and you'll suddenly be in a kayak, cruising over the calm blue surface toward a fishing spot. It may be a game about expanding a research base in a lonely, hostile environment, but it's a much more relaxed one, where you've got a team of pettable dogs to pull your sled right from the off.
Though it came out of early access in 2020, Arctico has had some significant updates since then. There was a base-building update in June of this year, with a bunch of improvements, adjustments, and optimization to the base-building mechanics, and now there's been another update out of the blue, adding controller support and Steam Deck verification.

Manor Lords gets its first update since January, and its creator says he is 'rethinking what went wrong to ensure it won't happen again'
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/strategy/manor-lords-gets-its-first-update-since-january-and-its-creator-says-he-is-rethinking-what-went-wrong-to-ensure-it-wont-happen-again/
It isn't unusual for a game to go quiet after a popular early access launch, but Manor Lords has been quieter than most. Slavic Magic's medieval city-builder was the most exciting thing to happen in April 2024, a quietly enthralling simulation of everyday life in the Middle Ages that somehow achieved cultural critical mass, becoming Steam's most wishlisted game and selling 3 million copies in its first year of early access.
Yet while updates remained relatively consistent through last year, 2025 has been much more sporadic, with no updates in the last nine months. That's changed now, however, as Slavic Magic has finally released a new experimental beta for Manor Lords, one that brings an impressive array of new features to the city-builder.

Rust developer is fed up with survivors cowering in their homes, so it's reworking progression to 'get players back out of their bases'
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/survival-crafting/rust-developer-is-fed-up-with-survivors-cowering-in-their-homes-so-its-reworking-progression-to-get-players-back-out-of-their-bases/
Having worked from home most of my adult life, I am familiar with the appeal of never having to leave my house. My commute to work is about ten steps long and I can do it in slippers if I like. I don't have to take out a second mortgage if I want a coffee or a slice of cake. Best of all, I don't have to deal with *shudder* other people beyond the occasional email and phone call.
That said, I'm aware that it's good to go outside once in a while. So I understand the motivation behind Rust's latest update, which aims to shake up the meta to encourage players to stop loafing around in their houses and get back to the office—the office in this case being abandoned monuments to civilization where players can horribly murder one another.

Titan Quest 2's second chapter transports you to The Northern Beaches, where you'll find 9 new dungeons and 3 more bosses to batter
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/titan-quest-2s-second-chapter-transports-you-to-the-northern-beaches-where-youll-find-9-new-dungeons-and-3-more-bosses-to-batter/
Growing up in Manchester in the UK, to me the phrase 'the northern beaches' conjures memories of being soaked through by rain wandering along the Blackpool seafront during weekend trips and childhood holidays. If you've ever wanted to eat greasy fish and chips with frozen hands while looking at a whole lotta lights, Blackpool is the place to be.
But I doubt you'll need a cagoule and a thermos when exploring The Northern Beaches of Titan Quest 2. This windswept coastline serves as the primary setting for the mythological ARPG's second chapter, bringing you one step closer in your showdown to face the goddess of retribution, Nemesis.

And the third part of the Monday gaming news:

Valve yoinked a new Counter-Strike 2 map out of the game after just 2 days, either for potential Disney copyright infringement, a 'gamer word' hidden in its data, or both
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/fps/valve-yoinked-a-new-counter-strike-2-map-out-of-the-game-after-just-2-days-either-for-potential-disney-copyright-infringement-a-gamer-word-hidden-in-its-data-or-both/
"Valve added a bunch of new community maps to Counter-Strike 2 on October 2nd," SteamDB wrote in an October 4 BlueSky post, "and now one of the maps, Transit, has been removed due to potential copyright issues and one of the entity names having a gamer word." Attached was a picture of a distinctively-shaped building in de_transit's skybox.

'Enjoy Cronos on Steam, wherever you are!': Bloober Team announces native Linux build for Cronos: The New Dawn
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/enjoy-cronos-on-steam-wherever-you-are-bloober-team-announces-native-linux-build-for-cronos-the-new-dawn/
A month after launch, Cronos: The New Dawn now has a native Linux build, with devs Bloober Team announcing in a post on Steam, "Today, we’ve released a native build of the game for Steam’s handheld console, which means even better performance on this platform. Enjoy Cronos on Steam, wherever you are!"

First US videogame champion, legendary programmer, and Interplay co-founder Rebecca Heineman is fundraising to deal with the costs of an aggressive cancer diagnosis
https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/first-us-videogame-champion-legendary-programmer-and-interplay-co-founder-rebecca-heineman-is-fundraising-to-deal-with-the-costs-of-an-aggressive-cancer-diagnosis/
40-year games industry veteran Rebecca Heineman has started a GoFundMe to help deal with an aggressive cancer diagnosis, one whose costs are only partially covered by private insurance. Heineman's career extends back to the days of Space Invaders, with credits on at least 71 games including The Bard's Tale 3 and early ports of Doom and Baldur's Gate 2.

With a final update, Paradox announces support for its Civ competitor Millennia has come to an end
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/strategy/with-a-final-update-paradox-announces-support-for-its-civ-competitor-millennia-has-come-to-an-end/
It's hard out there for a Civ-like. Civilization 7 may have been divisive, but the bones of its competitors can still be seen poking out of the ground. Millennia, a Civ-like developed by C Prompt Games and published by Paradox last year just received a final update before being consigned to sink into the lone and level sand.

After telling Borderlands 4 player to 'game that sh*t', Randy Pitchford finds out that you cannot, in fact, game that sh*t—says 'well, sh*t', confirms it's a bug and that it'll be fixed 'within the next two weeks'
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/after-telling-borderlands-4-player-to-game-that-sh-t-randy-pitchford-finds-out-that-you-cannot-in-fact-game-that-sh-t-says-well-sh-t-confirms-its-a-bug-and-that-itll-be-fixed-within-the-next-two-weeks/
Randy Pitchford is sometimes known for posting through it—most recently, trying to justify massive performance problems in Borderlands 4, a game I otherwise really like. He's since quietened down considerably, though he did hop in briefly to play CEO tech support, ran face-first into a bug and—to his credit—didn't try to tell anybody it's a premium game made for premium gamers or anything.

Minecraft's next drop might be the thing that finally convinces me to explore underwater
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/survival-crafting/minecrafts-next-drop-might-be-the-thing-that-finally-convinces-me-to-explore-underwater/
I'm a pretty avid explorer in Minecraft, and that's been the case since I started playing in early 2012. But, if there's one place I actively avoid visiting, it's the vast expanse of ocean you always come across in the world.
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Minecraft's next drop, Mounts of Mayhem, provides a failsafe way to explore the ocean however, and I'm not sure I can get away with this anymore. Rather than having to rely on potions and your own ability to swim, the Nautilus will make the process of navigating the waves so much easier. These underwater mobs can be tamed with pufferfish before being saddled up and ridden by the player.

Skipping all Baby Steps' cutscenes unlocks a secret, 28-minute punishment cutscene
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/sim/skipping-all-baby-steps-cutscenes-unlocks-a-secret-28-minute-punishment-cutscene/
I have only one principle, and it's this: never skip a cutscene on a first playthrough. It's served me well my whole life except for that four hours at the end of Death Stranding, and I'll keep to it until I die.
But maybe I've been missing out, because it turns out that if you determinedly skip through the cutscenes in Baby Steps—Bennett Foddy, Gabe Cuzzillo, and Maxi Boch's putting-one-foot-in-front-of-another simulator—you unlock an entire, brilliant bonus cutscene. Or punishment cutscene, depending on how you feel about the whole thing.

Activision claims 97% of cheaters it catches in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 are banned within 30 minutes, thanks to secure boot and Ricochet
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/fps/activision-claims-97-percent-of-cheaters-it-catches-in-call-of-duty-black-ops-7-are-banned-within-30-minutes-thanks-to-secure-boot-and-ricochet/
Activision's catching tons of cheaters in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 red-handed—that is, if its official news account on X is to be believed. In a blog posted to the site today, Activision boasted some pretty impressive numbers, at least at first glance.
>> The key part is “cheaters it catches”.