Ward: Human Interest

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Could Settlers of Catan make you a better strategist?

Christmas is just around the corner, and you might be wondering how to spend those long, lazy afternoons. If you're tired of the same old Monopoly, perhaps it's time to try Settlers of Catan.

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‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ Director Emma Tammi Explains How Abby Anchors the Sequel

Young actor Piper Rubio gets a special focus in the hit horror video game adaptation, which you can now rent or buy on digital platforms.

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The Duodecimal Bulletin, Vol. 55, No. 1, Year 1209 [pdf]

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Nintendo has huge discounts on Switch 2 games in its holiday sale

Nintendo is in a giving state of mind this season, offering some holiday deals on games in the eShop, including a few recent Switch 2 titles. For instance, the Switch 2 version of Ball x Pit, which was one of our staff's favorite games of 2025, is 20 percent off at $12. Final Fantasy Tactics: The Iv…

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Call of Duty is back, and it's got a battle on its hands

The annual instalment of the massive series faces new challenges from competitor Battlefield 6.

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Could Settlers of Catan make you a better strategist?

Christmas is just around the corner, and you might be wondering how to spend those long, lazy afternoons. If you're tired of the same old Monopoly, perhaps it's time to try Settlers of Catan.

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Vince Zampella, Co-Creator of Call of Duty Franchise, Killed in Car Crash

Also led the development of Titanfall 2, Apex Legends, and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.
Vince Zampella, Co-Creator of Call of Duty Franchise, Killed in Car Crash
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It’s Game Over for the Steam Deck LCD (RIP 2022-2025)

The best bang-for-buck handheld is no more.

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Sony's first EV with Honda will let you remotely play PS5 in your car

Faraway road trips just got a lot easier, at least for the passengers. Sony Honda Mobility, the joint venture between the two Japanese conglomerates created to produce electric vehicles, announced that its Afeela EV will come with PS Remote Play. While playing video games in a car may be a niche fea…

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Call of Duty co-creator Vince Zampella dead in car crash

Video game designer Vince Zampella leaves behind a huge legacy, including the Call of Duty series, following his tragic death.

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CarX Street’s Showdown Update Adds New Cops vs. Racers Mode

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GuliKit's $20 mod makes the ROG Xbox Ally's joysticks drift-free

There may not be any reports of stick drift with the ROG Xbox Ally yet, but that doesn't mean there won't be. If you'd rather not end up with joysticks that have a mind of their own, GuliKit revealed its latest TMR Electromagnet Joystick Modules made specifically for your Xbox handheld.
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How to pair controllers with the Nintendo Switch 2

The Nintendo Switch 2 supports a wide range of controllers, from Nintendo’s own Pro Controller to many Bluetooth gamepads you might already have. Whether you’re setting up your new console for the first time or adding extra controllers for multiplayer games, pairing them is simple as long as you kno…

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Terminator 2D: No Fate review – the least bad Terminator game in a long while

PC, Nintendo Switch/Switch 2, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox; Bitmap Bureau/Reef EntertainmentArcade specialists Bitmap Bureau ply their craft in this retro remake of James Cameron’s action film. But Terminator 2D is at its strongest when colouring outside the director’s linesLike Arnie’s pulverised cyborg a…

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The best Nintendo Switch 2 accessories for 2026

Whether you just got a Switch 2 or you've had yours for a while, you may want to grab some key accessories to make it fit your gaming style even more than it already does. Not only can the right accessories make it easier and more fun to play all of the games you love, but they can also make your ga…

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Vox Deorum: A Hybrid LLM Architecture for 4X / Grand Strategy Game AI -- Lessons from Civilization V

arXiv:2512.18564v1 Announce Type: new
Abstract: Large Language Models' capacity to reason in natural language makes them uniquely promising for 4X and grand strategy games, enabling more natural human-AI gameplay interactions such as collaboration and negotiation. However, these games present uniqu…

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Super Mario Bros. help fight burnout: Study links classic games to boosted happiness

A new study published by JMIR Serious Games reports that popular video games, such as the Super Mario Bros. and Yoshi games, may offer meaningful emotional benefits for young adults. The research, titled "Super Mario Bros. and Yoshi Games' Affordance of Childlike Wonder and Reduced Burnout Risk in Y…

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Call of Duty co-creator Vince Zampella dies aged 55 in car crash

Vince Zampella, the influential video game developer behind the Call of Duty franchise and founder of Respawn Entertainment, has died after a car crash in California, Electronic Arts said on Monday. Tributes poured in for a creative force whose work helped shape modern first-person shooter games.

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AU Deals: A Tonne of Wishlist Worthy Games Are Finally Hitting Sensible Prices

If you have ever told yourself you are absolutely done buying games this month, you are among friends here.

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How to pair controllers with the Nintendo Switch 2

The Nintendo Switch 2 supports a wide range of controllers, from Nintendo’s own Pro Controller to many Bluetooth gamepads you might already have. Whether you’re setting up your new console for the first time or adding extra controllers for multiplayer games, pairing them is simple as long as you kno…