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PulseAugur coverage of PC Gamer — every cluster mentioning PC Gamer across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
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Steam action platformer earns top ratings with chainsaw combat
A new action platformer has gained significant traction on Steam this week, earning high ratings from players. The game features a unique combat mechanic where players can parry large industrial machinery, such as a gia…
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Game lobby group opposes game preservation initiative
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA), a prominent game industry lobby group, is reportedly opposing the 'Stop Killing Games' initiative. This initiative aims to preserve older video games, but the ESA argues it …
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Stellaris celebrates 10 years with ongoing DLC support
Stellaris, a grand strategy game set in space, is celebrating its 10th anniversary. The game continues to receive downloadable content (DLC), a testament to its enduring popularity and developer support. Developers disc…
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Fallout Co-Creator Pitched Time-Travel RPG With Historical Assassinations
Tim Cain, a co-creator of the Fallout series, once envisioned a first-person role-playing game centered around time travel. The game's core mechanic would have involved players assassinating historical figures to create…
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Abiotic Factor update adds pets, chemistry, and a mop
The survival-crafting game Abiotic Factor has received a significant update titled "Cosmic Companions." This update introduces enhanced pet companions and a complex chemistry system. A notable new item added is a mop, i…
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Yarbo robot lawn mowers hacked, company promises fix
A hacker exploited a vulnerability in Yarbo robot lawn mowers, allowing them to control the devices and potentially expose user GPS data. The company has since promised to fix the security flaw. This incident highlights…
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Steam Controller returns to Australia with inconvenient 3 AM launch
The Steam Controller is set to become available again in Australia, with specific release timings that may require customers to be awake in the early morning hours. This announcement has generated anticipation among pot…
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Path of Exile 2 to launch 1.0 this year with reworked endgame and fewer classes
Path of Exile 2 is targeting a full 1.0 release in 2024, though not all initially planned character classes will be included. The game's upcoming expansion will significantly rework the post-campaign experience, introdu…
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Civilization 7 proves profitable despite acknowledged design flaws
Civilization 7 has proven to be a profitable venture for Take-Two, according to CEO Strauss Zelnick. Zelnick acknowledged that certain design choices for the game were not ideal. Despite these missteps, the game has sti…
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Mortal Kombat 2 film splits critics and fans, but finds box office success
The newly released "Mortal Kombat 2" film is generating a significant split between critic and audience scores, with fans largely embracing the sequel while critics remain more divided. Despite some negative reviews, th…
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Neverness to Everness fails to impress with its open world despite charming characters
The game Neverness to Everness features a charming cast and offbeat humor, but its open world falls short of being a "gacha mainstay." Despite its lovable characters, the game's lackluster environment prevents it from b…
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Gamer builds $70,000 PC, visualizes airflow with 3D tool
A PC enthusiast documented the construction of a high-end gaming computer, valued at $70,000, and utilized a website to create a 3D visualization of its internal airflow. The visualization revealed suboptimal airflow, p…
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Tech CEOs' out-of-touch quotes and Diablo 4 DLC ending explained
This cluster contains two unrelated posts from Mastodon. The first is a quiz about out-of-touch statements made by tech CEOs, sourced from PC Gamer. The second post explains the ending of the Diablo 4 Lord of Hatred DLC…
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Developer jokes service provider is on vacation amid game server issues
The servers for the co-op shooter game "Hit Cowboy" are experiencing difficulties, according to the game's developer. The developer humorously stated that their service provider is unresponsive and seemingly prioritizin…
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GameSir G7 Pro 8K Aimlabs Edition controller review questions value
The GameSir G7 Pro 8K Aimlabs Edition controller has been reviewed, with a focus on its polling rate. The review questions whether the added $10 cost for a higher polling rate is justified for consumers. This evaluation…
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Canonical's Ubuntu web infrastructure targeted by sustained cross-border attack
Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu Linux, is experiencing a significant cyberattack targeting its web infrastructure. The assault is described as sustained and originating from across borders, impacting a wide array o…
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PC Gamer readers divided on AI usage, with many eschewing upscaling tech
A recent poll indicates that 47% of PC Gamer readers claim to not use any AI tools. The article questions this statistic, specifically asking if readers are excluding AI-powered upscaling technologies from their gaming …
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Video game news covers Arc Raiders and Resident Evil movie excitement
This cluster contains two unrelated posts from Mastodon, each linking to articles from PC Gamer. The first post discusses how to obtain Agave in the game Arc Raiders, with the author expressing a dislike for this partic…
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Gaming news covers Arc Raiders jewelry and 007: First Light dev experience
This cluster contains news about video games, specifically a guide on finding Red Coral Jewelry in Arc Raiders and a statement from the developer of 007: First Light regarding their experience working with Amazon MGM. T…
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Samsung predicts worsening RAM shortage impacting prices into next year
Samsung has predicted that the ongoing RAM shortage will likely persist into next year, potentially exacerbating price increases for electronic devices. This shortage impacts everything from mobile phones to gaming hard…