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Weekly Roundup — What Actually Mattered This Week
A short editorial roundup of the stories, releases, and reveals worth knowing about — and the ones safe to ignore.
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Quick Take: Elden Ring's Latest Patch Is Bigger Than It Looks
FromSoftware's patch notes are always understated. This one quietly reshapes three Shadow of the Erdtree encounters.
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Metal Gear Solid Delta Release Watch: What to Expect
Konami's Snake Eater remake is back on the radar. Here's what we're watching for, what we're cautious about, and how we'll cover it.
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Silksong Is Back on the Radar — What We're Planning
Hollow Knight: Silksong has moved from 'eventually' to 'actively being covered'. Here's how we'll approach it.
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Three Indies From This Month's Showcase Worth Knowing About
Showcases are mostly noise. These three are signal — short on trailer drama, long on what they actually plan to be.
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The Final Fantasy IX Remake Rumour, And Why It Keeps Coming Back
Every few months the FFIX remake leak resurfaces. Here's what's actually consistent across the reports — and what keeps changing.
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