Topic: social media announcement
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Wikipedia Volunteers Catalogued AI Fakes. Now a Plugin Blocks Them.
A new open-source tool called "Humanizer" helps AI-generated code appear more natural by instructing models to avoid 24 specific language patterns identified by Wikipedia volunteers as signs of automated writing. The tool was made possible by a detailed list of AI writing indicators compiled by W...
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Xbox Veteran Albert Penello Passes Away
Albert Penello, a respected Xbox and gaming industry veteran, passed away at 53 after battling cancer, as announced by former colleague Mike Ybarra. He played a key role in launching multiple Xbox hardware generations over an 18-year tenure at Microsoft and later contributed to Amazon's Luna clou...
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Why This Star Wars Game Sells for Hundreds
A PlayStation 4 port of *Star Wars Racer Revenge* has become extremely valuable because hackers discovered its code contains a critical, unpatched security flaw, enabling a jailbreak for the PS5. The game's scarcity is a major factor, as it was produced in a limited run of only about 8,500 physic...
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Josh Fairhurst Steps Down After a Decade at Limited Run Games
Josh Fairhurst, co-founder and CEO of Limited Run Games, is departing the company after a decade, having stepped down as CEO in September and planning to significantly reduce his involvement by March 2026 to pursue new ventures. Limited Run Games, founded in 2015 and acquired by Embracer Group in...
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Blizzard Embraces WoW's Floating House Exploit as a Feature
Blizzard Entertainment officially adopted a player-discovered glitch that allowed homes to float, transforming the exploit into a supported feature after seeing the community's creative aerial constructions. The development team, led by Principal Designer Jesse Kurlancheek, reversed its plan to f...
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Assassin's Creed Shadows Patch Fixes Switch 2 Crashes
Ubisoft has confirmed a fix is coming for significant stability problems, including repeated crashes, affecting the Nintendo Switch 2 version of *Assassin's Creed Shadows*. A Title Update scheduled for next week will specifically address these Switch 2 issues, though it will be released for all p...
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Leroy Merlin Data Breach Exposes Customer Information
Leroy Merlin, a major international retailer, has confirmed a cyberattack that compromised the personal data of its customers in France. The exposed data includes sensitive information like names, contact details, dates of birth, and loyalty program data, but not financial details or passwords. W...
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Red Dead Redemption's Free Xbox Series X|S Upgrade Is Live
The free Xbox Series X|S upgrade for Red Dead Redemption is now available, though players are advised to claim it promptly as the offer currently shows a limited-time expiration. The launch was marred by technical issues that prevented many from accessing the upgrade, which Rockstar acknowledged ...
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Analogue 3D Pre-Orders Return Next Week With a Catch
Pre-orders for the Analogue 3D Nintendo 64 recreation resume on November 24th at 8 AM Pacific Time, with a price increase from $249.99 to $269.99 due to U.S. tariffs. Shipping for new orders begins December 2nd, but existing pre-orders will be fulfilled first, potentially causing slight delays fo...
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Megabonk Withdraws from The Game Awards: "An Honor, But Not a Debut"
Vedinad withdrew Megabonk from the Best Debut Indie Game category at The Game Awards, acknowledging ineligibility due to his prior industry experience and previous game releases under different identities. Geoff Keighley confirmed the withdrawal and praised Vedinad's integrity for proactively cla...
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Pokémon Pokopia Release Date Revealed for Switch 2 Game-Key Card
Pokémon Pokopia, a life-simulation and crafting spin-off featuring an anthropomorphized Ditto, will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on March 5th, allowing players to build a Pokémon paradise. The game will use Nintendo's Game-Key Card system, which requires an internet connection for digital download...
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First Super Mario Galaxy Movie Trailer Coming in Nintendo Direct
Nintendo will premiere the first trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie during a Nintendo Direct on November 12, with the event focused solely on the movie and no new video game announcements. The trailer will offer insights into how Nintendo and Illumination are adapting the cosmic adventures ...
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Legendary Jersey Shore Nightclub Announces Closure, Final Days
The legendary Headliner Oasis nightclub in Neptune Township is closing permanently on October 20th to be demolished for the Waterways at Neptune redevelopment project. General Manager Tom Sueta highlighted the venue's significant social impact, including fostering relationships and supporting num...
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Spotify CEO Daniel Ek Steps Down
Daniel Ek is stepping down as Spotify CEO to become executive chairman, formalizing a management transition that has been developing over recent years. Gustav Söderström and Alex Norström, both long-time executives, will take over as co-CEOs, having already assumed significant management and stra...
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