A 327-page lawsuit filed in federal court in Manhattan on October 8th alleges that these companies intentionally designed their platforms to be addictive for young people, using techniques to spread popular content and keep users hooked. The suit claims this behavior constitutes a public nuisance.
Imagine a future straight from a science fiction film: soon, hotel guests in Japan won’t need showers or baths. Instead, they’ll be able to use a machine – often compared to a dishwasher – to get completely clean automatically.
The Hellwalker shotgun, inspired by the iconic Super-Shotgun from the Doom series, is getting a boost. Its base damage is increasing by 30%, making it even more effective against regular enemies, especially when combined with Jakobs-specific upgrades and skills. The Torgue pistol, Queen’s Rest, is also being improved. It will fire bullets 50% faster, and its special ability – which launches a homing, sticky projectile – will now activate twice as often, increasing from a 30% to a 50% chance.
Battlefield 6 will launch on Friday, October 10th for PC (through Windows, Steam, and the Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Players can currently pre-order two different editions of the game.
I’m creating a tier list for the best Imagine characters in Blue Protocol’s Star Resonance system, considering each class and how well they synergize. Keep in mind that the rankings can change depending on the class you’re playing – I’ll highlight the best class for each Imagine. It’s a good idea to get the top-ranked Imagines as soon as possible using free rewards to avoid spending too much time (and resources) trying to get them through the gacha system, as some have very low drop rates. While the system can be a bit demanding, these Imagines are essential for challenging content like Chaotic Realms and endgame raids.
Okay, so if you somehow missed it, *Romancing SaGa Minstrel Song* is getting a physical and digital release on PlayStation and Switch on December 9th! It’s a remastered version of the 2005 PS2 remake of the original *Romancing SaGa* from the Super Famicom. The 2022 remaster really improved things with a bunch of quality-of-life features and added content. I thought it was great – you can check out Adam’s review if you want to know more!
Linus Tech Tips is stopping its use of YouTube’s membership-only videos because of recent changes the platform made to the feature. In a video posted on October 7th, Linus Sebastian criticized the new system, calling it a manipulative tactic designed to create fear of missing out, and explaining that it’s cluttering recommendations and making YouTube difficult to use.
As a long-time fan, I was really excited to hear about ‘Metroidvania: The First Decade’! The creator, Parrish, explained it’s the result of over 20 years of work. He started this project when these kinds of games were pretty rare and most people had forgotten about them – it’s awesome to see this passion project come to life!
The developers at MachineGames have added New Game Plus and the Cairo outfit to Indiana Jones and the Great Circle based on player feedback. New Game Plus becomes available after you finish the main story, allowing you to carry over your Adventure Books. Because you’ll be more powerful, the developers suggest increasing the difficulty level. Plus, players who complete the game on New Game Plus will get a brand new scene after the credits roll.
CharlieIntel noticed that Battlefield 6 on PlayStation 5 gives players a small bonus: a 5% XP boost in every match when you play with at least two other people who have PlayStation Plus. Keep in mind that a PlayStation Plus membership is already needed to play Battlefield 6 online with anyone.