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Okay, so great news for physical game collectors! Inin Games just announced that R-Type Dimensions III is actually going to get a physical cartridge release in the US and Europe, which is awesome! They were originally planning on using Game-Key Cards, but they re-evaluated the costs. Turns out, Game-Key Cards are cheaper to make, but Nintendo apparently made some changes that brought the price of cartridges down, making a physical release viable. I’m way happier with a cartridge, honestly!

Dreaming of a cheesy burger? McDonald’s France is celebrating all things cheese this December! They’re adding cheesy options to their menu, including burgers and fries.

The developer announced they’ll be focusing on improving the main gameplay, fixing imbalances, and making general improvements to multiplayer, Redsec, and Portal.

Some rhythm games are more fun to play over and over again than others. Games that emphasize quick, arcade-style action instead of a complicated story are easier to jump into whenever you have a few minutes. Having a wide variety of songs and letting players customize things also keeps people playing and builds a strong community. The games we’ve highlighted all include at least one of these features, making them great choices when you’re looking for a quick and enjoyable rhythm experience.

For a limited time, you can get 20% off Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar on Steam and the Nintendo eShop for both the new Switch 2 and the original Switch. If you’re interested, check out James’ review of the game and my comparison of how it plays on the Switch 2, Switch, Steam Deck, and ROG Ally.

A study published in Neurology followed the diets and health of many thousands of people. Researchers discovered that those who ate cheese regularly, particularly high-fat varieties, had a lower risk of developing dementia compared to those who didn’t.

During The Game Awards, the first villain in the new game was unveiled: the pirate king Bawma. It was also announced that Lenny Kravitz, the actor and musician, will play this role. Previously, IO Interactive had confirmed that Gemma Chan will portray Dr. Selina Tan, one of James Bond’s allies, in the game.

Hideo Kojima recently told Nikkei Xtrend, as reported by GamesRadar, that AI is becoming as essential to people’s lives as smartphones are today.

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Hideo Kojima, the mind behind Death Stranding and Metal Gear Solid, has frequently spoken about artificial intelligence, emphasizing the importance of keeping human creators firmly in charge of creative concepts, narratives, and overall artistic vision.