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April 25, 2025

Fallout creator laments the loss of the game’s earliest development materials: ‘I had that in digital form and was ordered to destroy it’

Tim Cain, the creator of the original Fallout, shared insights on his YouTube channel about his career and the game's origins, including the purposes of the Vaults and the game's setting in 2161. He recounted a past incident with publisher Interplay, where he was compelled to destroy a collection of early Fallout materials, including design notes and game builds, to avoid legal conflict. Cain highlighted the industry's failure in game preservation, noting that when he left Fallout, he was instructed to destroy his entire archive. A study indicated that about 87% of all games created are now unplayable without piracy or archival visits, underscoring the challenges in preserving both games and development materials.

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April 24, 2025

Ubisoft is keeping its promise to add an offline mode to The Crew 2, and testing begins next week

Ubisoft has decided to discontinue The Crew, leading to significant backlash against always-online gaming, resulting in a class action lawsuit, new legislation in California, and a disclaimer on Steam. In response, Ubisoft pledged to avoid similar actions for The Crew 2 and The Crew Motorfest. Seven months later, the company announced development of an offline mode is underway, with a playtest starting on April 30. Positive feedback has been received for the offline initiative, and players are now requesting similar functionality for other titles. Ubisoft plans to roll out the offline mode for The Crew 2 by the end of 2025, with The Crew Motorfest to follow later.

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April 21, 2025

Here we go: The Oblivion remaster will be officially unveiled tomorrow

The remaster of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion will not be released today as expected. Instead, a significant announcement regarding the remaster is scheduled for tomorrow, April 22, at 8 PM PT / 11 AM ET, streaming live on YouTube and Twitch. Bethesda Softworks has confirmed that details will be revealed, generating excitement and anticipation among fans.

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April 20, 2025

Survival horror word-em-up Blood Typers rolls out the Scarlet Carpet for its grand finale update

Blood Typers is an indie game that combines survival horror elements with typing mechanics and features proximity chat co-op. Upon its initial release, it lacked a definitive ending, prompting developers to improve the game continuously. The recent update, ‘The Scarlet Finale,’ includes hotfixes, balance adjustments, and introduces the final story mission. The game is available on Steam for £8.50 with a 10% discount until April 25th. Full patch notes are accessible on Steam, and the game aims to enhance the player experience.

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April 17, 2025

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Little Big Workshop, SpongeBob, Chicken Police, more

A selection of deals on Android games and apps has emerged, including discounts on 165Hz Hisense U8 mini-LED Google smart TVs, Galaxy Watch 7 models, and the Google TV Streamer (4K). Featured games include Little Big Workshop, SpongeBob SquarePants, Chicken Police – Paint it RED!, and No More Buttons. Subscribing to the 9to5Toys YouTube Channel provides updates on tech and gaming.

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April 17, 2025

How to manage YouTube history settings on Android devices

To manage your YouTube history on Android devices, follow these steps: 1. Open the YouTube app. 2. Tap on your profile icon in the top right corner. 3. Select "Settings" from the dropdown menu. 4. Go to the "History & privacy" section. 5. Choose to pause your watch history or clear specific entries.

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April 17, 2025

Etiquette expert discusses “A Minecraft Movie” theater trend

The phrase "chicken jockey," referring to a baby zombie riding a chicken in the "Minecraft" universe, has gained popularity following the release of "A Minecraft Movie," leading to increased audience participation in theaters. Viewers are engaging in behaviors such as throwing popcorn and standing on chairs, driven by social media trends. The hashtag #ChickenJockey has over 53,000 posts on TikTok, indicating the trend's rapid growth. Some theaters, including Regal Cinemas, are introducing designated "chicken jockey screenings" to allow for enthusiastic participation while maintaining a respectful environment for all attendees.

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April 16, 2025

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Atom RPG, Ailment, Eight-Minute Empire, more

- Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is discounted by up to 3. - Nothing CMF Buds Pro 2 are priced at a reduced rate. - Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus has reached its lowest price of the year. - Unlocked Google Pixel 9 and Pro devices have discounts of 0. - Featured apps on sale include: - Atom RPG - Ailment - Eight-Minute Empire

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April 15, 2025

Gemini Advanced, Whisk users pick up Veo 2 for shareable cinematic video clips

Google has launched Veo 2, a video generation technology available for Gemini Advanced users and Whisk experimental testers, which converts text descriptions into eight-second video clips suitable for platforms like YouTube Shorts and TikTok. Users can create diverse video content by providing detailed text prompts. A new "Share" button facilitates uploading to social media. Each video will be tagged with SynthID to indicate it is AI-generated, and Gemini Advanced users will have a monthly limit on video creation. Veo 2 is also featured in Whisk, which includes "Whisk Animate," allowing users to animate images into cinematic-quality videos. Access to Whisk Animate is limited to Google One AI Premium subscribers. Whisk encourages users to generate content by providing images based on subject, scene, and style, while also offering a "Review & Edit" feature to refine AI outputs.

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April 14, 2025

Gemini app rolling out Google Photos integration on Android

Google is rolling out an integration of its Photos app with the Gemini application for Android users, allowing seamless access to backed-up images and videos. The integration includes two main components: one for locating images and videos using criteria such as facial recognition, location, date, keywords, and current conversations, and another for requesting details related to photos. Users can issue specific prompts to find their photos and ask for information about past events. To activate the feature, users must navigate to the Gemini app and select Google Photos from the profile menu. The rollout is currently limited to a select group of invited users on Android devices in the United States.