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November 4, 2025

The Farming Simulator 25 Highland Fishing DLC realizes my most idyllic dreams, but the NPCs could be a challenge

Farming Simulator 25 has introduced the Highland Fishing expansion, which features a new map called Kinclaig, boat-based fishing, fishery management mechanics, and four new vehicle brands. The expansion allows players to engage in fish breeding and fishing in serene lochs filled with salmon and rainbow trout. It is priced at .99 / £24.99 and can be downloaded via Steam or purchased as a bundle with the base game for .31 / £42.31.
Riot admits its League of Legends TCG Riftbound might have short-changed you on rare cards
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November 3, 2025

Riot admits its League of Legends TCG Riftbound might have short-changed you on rare cards

The author's enthusiasm for League of Legends has decreased recently, particularly due to the overwhelming pursuit of ranked success and the lack of cinema watch parties for the Worlds tournament in Scotland. However, the introduction of Riftbound, a new physical card game by Riot, has rekindled their interest. The game captures the essence of League of Legends champions, as emphasized by its design manager. There have been concerns regarding rarity distribution in booster packs, with some players receiving fewer rare cards than expected. On October 29, game director Dave Guskin acknowledged these issues and stated that Riot is investigating potential collation problems. He reassured players that overall rarity distribution at the booster box level is functioning as intended and promised to address the concerns. Players experiencing issues are encouraged to report them with specific details. The launch of Riftbound has generally gone smoothly, despite some complaints about regional pricing and pack availability.
Europa Universalis V (PC) Review
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November 1, 2025

Europa Universalis V (PC) Review

In 1993, French game designer Philippe Thibaut released the tabletop game Europa Universalis, which focused on the geopolitical dynamics of European powers from the late 15th century to 1792. The game was complex, featuring nearly 1500 counters and extensive manuals, with some sessions lasting over 60 hours. Thibaut collaborated with Paradox Development Studio to adapt the game for PC, launching the video game version in late 2000, which introduced real-time gameplay with a pause feature and an open-ended structure. As of 2025, the franchise has evolved to include four mainline titles and a spin-off, culminating in Europa Universalis V, which introduces a new starting date of April 1, 1337, and ends on December 31, 1836. The game features a detailed world map with 28,570 locations and 1,523 playable nations. New features include a revamped military system, balancing estates, and scripted situations that reflect real-world events. Despite advancements, Europa Universalis V has a high barrier to entry, particularly for newcomers, and may require additional content to reach its full potential. The game has shown stability on mid-range systems, though performance on handheld devices may be lacking.
New feature on Lloyds app proving to be a massive hit with customers
AppWizard
October 7, 2025

New feature on Lloyds app proving to be a massive hit with customers

The Lloyds app has launched a popular barcode cash paying-in feature, allowing customers to deposit up to £300 daily at over 3,000 PayPoint locations, facilitating over £3 million in deposits since its introduction in August. Lloyds plans to close 292 branches in 2025 and has previously announced the closure of 61 Lloyds, 61 Halifax, and 14 Bank of Scotland branches between May and March of the following year. All employees affected by these closures will be offered positions at other branches or within different sectors of the business.
Minecraft Console Port studio 4J Studios Opens New Office in Edinburgh
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August 16, 2025

Minecraft Console Port studio 4J Studios Opens New Office in Edinburgh

4J Studios has opened a new office in Edinburgh, Scotland, expanding its operations from its headquarters in Dundee. Founded in 2005, the studio employs over 50 individuals and is known for porting Minecraft to various consoles. The company is currently developing a survival sandbox game called Reforj. The video game industry in Scotland has grown significantly, with the number of companies increasing from 15 to 130 between 2010 and 2024. Chris van der Kuyl, chairman of 4J Studios, emphasized the importance of the Dice Europe event for the local industry and the need for collaboration to support talent in Scotland.
Minecraft console dev 4J opens new Edinburgh studio as work continues on its Minecraft rival Reforj
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August 13, 2025

Minecraft console dev 4J opens new Edinburgh studio as work continues on its Minecraft rival Reforj

4J Studios has established a new studio in Edinburgh to develop a competitive alternative to Minecraft called Reforj. Founded in 2005 in Dundee, Scotland, 4J Studios is known for creating official Minecraft versions for various platforms. The Edinburgh location will focus on software and design roles, and the company is currently recruiting skilled developers. The studio has launched a 'Pioneer Program' that gives expert Minecraft players early access to Reforj for feedback during its development. 4J Studios employs approximately 50 individuals and aims to leverage talent from the Edinburgh area to enhance their development process.
Lloyds customers will soon be able to benefit from new app feature
AppWizard
August 12, 2025

Lloyds customers will soon be able to benefit from new app feature

Customers of Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland will be able to deposit cash using a new feature launching on August 26. This feature utilizes a barcode system, allowing deposits of up to £300 per day and a monthly cap of £600. Over 30,000 PayPoint locations across the UK will facilitate these deposits. Customers can generate a barcode through their mobile banking app, present it at a PayPoint location, and have funds credited to their accounts within minutes. Traditional banking services will still be available at Lloyds branches and over 11,500 post offices.
Lloyds bank app 'not working and 'keeps crashing' as users can't open it
AppWizard
July 31, 2025

Lloyds bank app ‘not working and ‘keeps crashing’ as users can’t open it

Users expressed frustration on social media about outages affecting banking applications, particularly on payday. Lloyds Bank acknowledged the issues and asked customers to be patient while they worked on a fix. Outages were also reported by HSBC, Halifax, and the Royal Bank of Scotland. A Treasury Committee report revealed that nine of the UK's largest banks had experienced over a month of unplanned technical outages in the past two years, with 158 incidents of IT failures reported between January 2023 and February 2025. Common causes of these outages included problems with third-party suppliers, system changes, and internal software issues. Downdetector is a platform that tracks service disruptions across various services, allowing users to report issues.
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