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Keychron's gaming mouse firmware is going open-source, while the company critiques 'firmware you can't read, can't audit, can't change'

Keychron, the gaming peripheral creator, has developed a name for itself as a defender of open-source software over the last few years. It has an entire 'Open Source Design Project', where it posts access to files to customise its keyboards, and it even uses ZMK and QMK, which are open-source software for keyboards. Op...

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You can now play Stardew Valley in 3D or VR, thanks to this new mod

A brand new Stardew Valley mod that is said to have taken "months of work" has just dropped, letting players switch between 3D mode, VR mode, or the standard 2D appearance with just the press of a button. If you've experienced ConcernedApe's pixelated farming game many times over, GingasVR's mod may be just what you [....

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FF14's new zone has a creepy backrooms void tucked just underneath it, filled with horrible milky ruins and what I deem to be far too many arms

Final Fantasy 14's latest patch has dropped, and it's introduced the North Hornβ€”the next and final step in this expansion's "exploration zone", which has been a much-needed boon to the feeling of jolly cooperation I'm trying to get out of an MMO. This expansion is an entirely new map, filled with new Phantom Jobs to le...

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Paralives August Patch Redesigns Ugly Babies

Paralives launched in early access to widespread success back in May. For many players, it was the Sims rival they were looking for, even if a few quirks are holding it back right now.

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Cooler Master V8 Ace 3DHP review

It's not often we see serious innovation in air cooling; many merely spin on tried and tested formulae. That's not the case here, however, as the Cooler Master V8 Ace 3DHP is offering something new to PC builders: 3DHP technology.I first glimpsed the 3DHP (3D Heat Pipe) tech in a backroom of Cooler Master's Taipei HQ i...

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Xbox Addresses Disc Failing Issue During Network Outage

Xbox technology chief Scott Van Vliet has addressed reports of discs not working during the recent outage, calling it a problem that shouldn't have happened in the first place. The Xbox outage began on July 27 and lasted for nearly 24 hours, during which players experienced widespread network and login issues.

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The Ambitious Open-World Cyberpunk Action Game Troy Baker Was Working On Gets Hit With Mass Layoff

After internal review, Lightspeed LA said Last Sentinel wasn't living up to expectations forcing a creative shift in development

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How to Reset Devotion Points in Grim Dawn

As simple as Grim Dawn might seem, building a character actually takes a lot of planning. If you think you made a mistake while leveling up, then you can respec your character by visiting a Spirit Guide. You can find one of these NPCs at various hub areas, including Devil's Crossing, and apart from refunding your spent...

1 month ago πŸ‘ 5
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PS Plus Extra Survival Game Gets a Massive Update

The number of changes to the PS Plus Essential, Extra, and Premium tiers makes keeping up with everything even more difficult, with the PS Plus free games for August 2026 announcement changing days and Extra and Premium games being spread throughout the second half of the month, and so it's understandable if folks have...

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Loungefly Reveals D23 2026 Exclusive Toy Story x Cars Collection

This year's D23 is right around the corner, and TheGamer can exclusively reveal what Loungefly will bring to the ultimate fan fest's table in 2026. The iconic brand has put together one of its most unique Disney collections ever, one that reimagines Toy Story's lead characters as cast members from its fellow Pixar movi...

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Marvel Tōkon devs vow to fix performance issues for launch day next week: 'To our PC players, message received'

Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls held a beta the past weekend, finally giving PC players a chance to play Sony's superhero tag fighter before launch (and a second opportunity for those on PS5). It was short but sweet, reaching an all-time peak of 33,233 concurrent players on Steam aloneβ€”just beating out Street Fighter 6's...

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You might not hear that much about it anymore, but the PUBG series grew its revenue by 25% in the first half of 2026

PUBG, once the biggest multiplayer game on PC, has quietly continued to do very well. Though it may no longer make the headlines, it remains a constant sight in Steam's top five most played games, trading blows with the platform's biggest releases regularly. Read more

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