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Gaming news roundup: Scorpion XVI console, Resident Evil 2 director's concerns, and viral Fortnite chair…

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A mysterious Sega Genesis clone console called the Scorpion XVI, which was featured on the UK show Bad Influence!, is being investigated for its origins. Separately, the director of Resident Evil 2 expressed concern that Capcom has become desensitized to the horror elements in their recent games and suggested a non-horror mode. Additionally, a viral fan-made Fortnite toilet chair, previously popular on TikTok, has reappeared on Facebook Marketplace for $500. AI

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    🕹️ Random: Did You Own A Scorpion XVI? The Mega Drive Clone Console That Put A Sting In Sega's Tail We investigate the origins of the mysterious console.If you

    🕹️ Random: Did You Own A Scorpion XVI? The Mega Drive Clone Console That Put A Sting In Sega's Tail We investigate the origins of the mysterious console.If you were an avid fan of the UK video game show Bad Influence! in the early '90s, it's possible you may have memories of seei…

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    🎮 Resident Evil 2's director believes Capcom has become 'completely numb to how scary' recent games have been and wants a 'non-horror mode' Ok, so, the zombies

    🎮 Resident Evil 2's director believes Capcom has become 'completely numb to how scary' recent games have been and wants a 'non-horror mode' Ok, so, the zombies don't want to eat you, they just want a hug—wait, that's still scary. 📰 Source: Latest from PC Gamer 🔗 Link: https://www…

    LINKS pcgamer.com/…/resident-evil-2s-director-b…
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    🎮 Viral Gaming Toilet Chair Appears to Resurface Via Facebook Marketplace — Listed as in 'Used' Condition, for $500 A viral fan-made Fortnite toilet chair made

    🎮 Viral Gaming Toilet Chair Appears to Resurface Via Facebook Marketplace — Listed as in 'Used' Condition, for $500 A viral fan-made Fortnite toilet chair made infamous via TikTok has apparently resurfaced via Facebook Marketplace, with the item priced at $500 and listed as in "u…

    LINKS ign.com/…/viral-gaming-toilet-chair-appea…

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