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Gaming

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Gaming

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Gaming

Microsoft Turning Down a ‘Secret Level’ ‘DOOM’ and ‘Halo’ Crossover Was the Right Move, Because It Should Have Been Isabelle

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Tech

Meta’s “AI Users” Lead to Backlash, Confusion, and Ultimately Retraction

After a media firestorm and social media panic, Meta has spent an afternoon putting out PR fires and deleting its own “AI users” from Facebook and Instagram.

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Gaming

For Just $12, You Can Get One of the Most Reasonably Priced Bundles I’ve Seen in Some Time — Including ‘Shenmue’ and ‘Sonic’!

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