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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Review

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The unexpected release of a remaster of Oblivion earlier this year felt like a good chance to address a missing piece in my gaming experience. I think I went into it more as a study than anything else. It wasn’t a feeling of wanting to revisit the past or a genuine desire to play – it felt more like a task. I felt I *should* play Oblivion because it’s a significant game I ought to experience, which is a bit circular in its reasoning. It might help me better analyze other RPGs, or perhaps I could finally understand a game I’d been aware of, but intentionally avoided, since it first came out almost twenty years ago; I wasn’t completely certain.

Rumor: Big Kingdom Come Deliverance Update Reportedly Coming Early Next Year

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Although the original Kingdom Come: Deliverance is well-loved by RPG players, its sequel is a significant improvement. Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has been highly praised by both gamers and critics, and is now a leading candidate for Game of the Year. Players have commended Warhorse Studios for enhancing the combat, building a bigger and more detailed open world, and maintaining a remarkable level of realism. However, the sequel faces stiff competition from other strong contenders like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Blue Prince, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and several other deserving titles.

Playhop study reveals rise of performance-first game engines as Unity dominates web game development

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A study by Playhop, released on October 2, 2025, investigated the most popular 1,100 web games from 2024, measuring popularity by how much time players spent playing them. The report looked at both the top 100 games and those ranked from 100 to 1,100, providing a very detailed analysis of which game engines are used most and how this affects player behaviour. This offers one of the most in-depth looks yet at game engine adoption and its impact.

Sweden credit gambling ban to be fully effective by 2026

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The Swedish government has released new laws that will completely prohibit the use of credit for gambling, starting April 1, 2026. These rules build upon current restrictions in the Swedish Gambling Act, which already prevent players from using credit offered by licensed gambling companies.

Timor-Leste cancels all online gambling and betting licences

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The Government of Timor-Leste has firmly prohibited all online gambling and betting activities. They have revoked current licenses and stopped the processing of any new applications. This means that all such operations are now banned, and no further licenses will be issued. This decision aims to protect citizens and maintain public order.

Kamen Rider DEFENSE WARRIORS features tower defense action based on the superhero IP, opens pre-registration in Japan

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If you enjoy the Rider series, this game seems really promising! It features 33 Riders spanning the Showa, Heisei, and Reiwa eras, all in a single game. The developers have also announced that they plan to add even more Riders through future updates. Players can create their ultimate team and battle endless waves of enemies to defend the city. Learn more about the game’s features!