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Dan Houser just called AI "Mad Cow Disease" and said tech bros "aren't real humans." I miss him already. The industry desperately needs more of this unhinged energy.

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#DanHouser #AI #RockstarGames #GamingNews #Tech
Dan Houser Warns AI Will "Eat Itself" Like Mad Cow Disease — NeonLightsMedia
The mind behind GTA thinks AI is a dead end. Dan Houser explains why generative models are doomed to fail and why the people building them are "inhumane."
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December 1, 2025 at 10:53 PM
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Amazon just ordered two full seasons of God of War. You know what that means: get ready for the inevitable, full-priced PS5 remasters of games that already look perfect.

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#GodofWar #AmazonPrime #Kratos #GamingNews #PlayStation
God of War TV Show Gets Two-Season Order at Amazon (And A Shogun Director) — NeonLightsMedia
Amazon Prime Video has ordered two seasons of the God of War series from BSG's Ron Moore. Shogun director Frederick E.O. Toye is helming the pilot.
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December 1, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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YouTuber Any Austin tried to live a "normal life" in Cyberpunk 2077. It broke him. Turns out Night City is great for cyber-psychosis, but terrible for a stable 9-to-5.

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#Cyberpunk2077 #AnyAustin #Gaming #YouTube #CDProjektRed
Can You Live A Normal Life In Night City? Any Austin Tried (And Went Mad) — NeonLightsMedia
YouTuber Any Austin spent 7 days as an NPC in Cyberpunk 2077. No guns, no quests, just 12-hour shifts at a noodle shop and a slow descent into madness.
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December 1, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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RGG claims Yakuza Kiwami 3 isn't just a remake, it's hiding the "future of the series." I have no idea what that means, but I am fully ready to Tiger Drop whatever it is.

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#YakuzaKiwami3 #LikeADragon #RGGStudio #GamingNews #Sega
Yakuza Kiwami 3 Isn’t Just A Remake: RGG Says It Predicts The Future — NeonLightsMedia
Director Masayoshi Yokoyama claims Yakuza Kiwami 3 contains "major hints" about the next Like a Dragon game. Here is what that means for Dark Ties.
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December 1, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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A former Rockstar dev just leaked GTA VI footage. It's mostly a bald guy riding a 'LomBike,' and the internet is treating it like the Zapruder film.

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#GTAVI #GTA6 #RockstarGames #Leak #GamingNews #gta
New GTA 6 Leak: Animation Reel Reveals "LomBike" Rental System — NeonLightsMedia
A leaked demo reel from a former Rockstar animator reveals a new bicycle rental system and dynamic vaulting animations for GTA VI.
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December 1, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Ubisoft is reportedly using AI to help build the next The Crew game's level design. Because of course they are. Why pay designers when an algorithm can generate open-world slop for free?

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#TheCrew #Ubisoft #AI #GameDev #GamingNews
Ubisoft Job Listing Suggests The Crew Sequel Will Use AI-Driven Level Design — NeonLightsMedia
new job listing from Ubisoft Ivory Tower suggests the next entry in The Crew franchise is in development and will utilize "AI-driven level design."
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November 28, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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I wanted to love the new Highlands Fishing DLC for Farming Sim 25. The map is gorgeous, but the features are so broken it ruined the vibe. My disappointed review is live.

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#FarmingSimulator25 #FS25 #DLC #Review #Simulation
Farming Simulator 25 Highlands Fishing Edition Review: Is the DLC Worth It? — NeonLightsMedia
My review of the Highlands Fishing DLC for Farming Simulator 25. The Kinlaig map is beautiful, but the new fishing mechanics and onions are a buggy mess.
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November 28, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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Forza Horizon 6 is reportedly speeding up its launch to early 2026. The reason? To get the hell out of the way before GTA VI crushes everything in its path. Smart move.

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#ForzaHorizon6 #FH6 #GTA6 #Xbox #GamingNews
Forza Horizon 6 Release Window Leak: First Half 2026 Target — NeonLightsMedia
Insider NateTheHate claims Forza Horizon 6 is targeting the first half of 2026. This break from tradition is likely to avoid the GTA VI blast radius.
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November 28, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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Dave the Diver is fantastic, but its Xbox "shadow drop" was a commercial belly flop. It proves that launching a game with zero marketing hype is a stupid gamble in 2025.

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#DaveTheDiver #Xbox #GamePass #IndieGame #Marketing
Dave the Diver Xbox Sales Flop: Why Shadow Drops Are Failing in 2025 — NeonLightsMedia
Dave the Diver's surprise launch on Xbox debuted at #421 on the charts. Here is why the "shadow drop" trend is failing without Game Pass.
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November 28, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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ARC Raiders players are refusing to prestige/wipe, and honestly? I don't blame them. The blueprint grind is miserable. I dug into the data on why everyone is holding onto their loot.

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#ArcRaiders #GamingNews #ExtractionShooter #Grind #Embark
ARC Raiders Wipe Poll: Why 60% of Players Are Refusing to Reset — NeonLightsMedia
A new Reddit poll reveals that the majority of ARC Raiders players are refusing the upcoming voluntary wipe. The reason? The blueprint grind is miserable.
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November 28, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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If you have big hands like me, finding a mouse that doesn't feel like a toy is a nightmare. I tested the top contenders for 2025. Here are the 5 best gaming mice for large hands.

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#GamingMouse #PCGaming #Hardware #Review #Tech
Best Gaming Mice for Large Hands 2025: DeathAdder V4 vs. Zowie EC1 vs. Terra Pro — NeonLightsMedia
An exhaustive, long-term review of the top 5 gaming mice for large hands in 2025. We analyze the DeathAdder V4, Zowie EC1-DW, and more.
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November 28, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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Forget the €70 AAA bloat. The best boomer shooter of the year is a €10 indie gem called Captain Wayne. It's fast, it's violent, and it's absolute bliss. My full review is live.

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#CaptainWayne #BoomerShooter #IndieGame #FPS #Review
Captain Wayne - Vacation Desperation Review: Indie FPS Gem — NeonLightsMedia
My in-depth review of Captain Wayne. A $10 GZDoom shooter that mixes Duke Nukem attitude with Pizza Tower energy. It is a must-play.
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November 27, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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Something is happening at the Oldest House. Remedy just trademarked "Control: Resonant" right before The Game Awards. Is a reveal imminent? I have theories.

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#Control #Remedy #AlanWake2 #TheGameAwards #GamingNews
Remedy Trademarks "Control: Resonant" Ahead of The Game Awards 2025 — NeonLightsMedia
A new trademark for "Control: Resonant" has surfaced, sparking rumors of a reveal at The Game Awards. Could it be the sequel or a TV show?
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November 27, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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Facepunch just went full "mad lad" and made s&box open source. You can literally grab the code on GitHub right now. No runtime fees, just nerds being nerds. A massive W for the scene.

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#sbox #Facepunch #GarrysMod #OpenSource #GameDev
s&box Goes Open Source: Garry's Mod Successor Engine Code Now on GitHub — NeonLightsMedia
Facepunch has made s&box open source under the MIT license. You can now fork, modify, and build standalone games with the Garry's Mod successor for free.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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Most devs use invisible walls. Embark uses flamethrowers. Glitch into a locked room in Arc Raiders now, and you get trapped in a blast furnace. Justice served crispy.

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#ArcRaiders #EmbarkStudios #GamingNews #Exploit #Funny #gamedev
Arc Raiders Glitch Fix: Embark Adds Fire Traps to Locked Loot Rooms — NeonLightsMedia
Embark Studios fixed a wall-clipping glitch in Arc Raiders in the most hilarious way possible: by trapping players inside and roasting them with flamethrowers.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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"Monsters are Coming! Rock & Road" is the most addictive, frustrating, and brilliant $9 I've spent all year. If you like Tower Defense, you absolutely need this. My full review:

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#MonstersAreComing #TowerDefense #IndieGame #Review #HiddenGem
Monsters are Coming! Rock & Road Review: A Tower Defense Roguelite Gem — NeonLightsMedia
My review of Monsters are Coming! Rock & Road. A genre-mashing indie hit that blends Vampire Survivors with mobile tower defense.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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Microsoft promised Call of Duty on Nintendo, and it looks like Sledgehammer Games is the sacrificial lamb chosen to make the port. Good luck getting that engine running on a Switch 2.

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#CallofDuty #NintendoSwitch2 #SledgehammerGames #Microsoft #GamingNews
Sledgehammer Games Hiring for Call of Duty Nintendo Switch Port — NeonLightsMedia
Sledgehammer Games is actively hiring developers with Nintendo Switch experience, confirming that the promised Call of Duty port is finally in motion.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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Cyberpunk 2077 just hit 35 million sales, outpacing The Witcher 3. Turns out we really do love a redemption arc (and a killer anime). CDPR is officially back on top.

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#Cyberpunk2077 #CDProjectRed #Witcher3 #GamingNews #Sales
Cyberpunk 2077 Sales Milestone: 35 Million Copies Sold, Beating Witcher 3 Pace — NeonLightsMedia
CD Projekt Red confirms Cyberpunk 2077 has sold 35 million copies, hitting the milestone faster than The Witcher 3. Here is what that means for the sequel.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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Moonlighter 2 is here, and the best shopkeeping sim just got a hell of a lot better. The Endless Vault is a game-changer. My early access review of the sequel we actually needed.

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#Moonlighter2 #IndieGame #Roguelite #Review #Gaming
Moonlighter 2 Early Access Review: The Rare Sequel That Fixes Everything — NeonLightsMedia
Moonlighter 2 is here to ruin your sleep schedule. Our review covers the new 3D style, the brutal backpack puzzles, and why it’s an instant roguelite classic.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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News Tower is basically The Sims meets Citizen Kane with a side of Mafia corruption. I'm completely addicted to running this paper into the ground. My full 1.0 review.

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#NewsTower #IndieGame #ManagementSim #Review #Tycoon
News Tower 1.0 Review: The Best Newspaper Management Sim on PC — NeonLightsMedia
My review of News Tower 1.0. A brilliant, stressful management sim set in 1930s NYC where you balance ink, ethics, and the mob.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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Stuck on the Scholar's Hearth riddles in Where Winds Meet? Yeah, the translation makes them total nonsense. I solved them so you don't have to break your brain. The answer key is live.

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#WhereWindsMeet #GamingGuide #Wuxia #OpenWorld #Tips
Where Winds Meet Riddle and Scholar's Hearth Answer Guide — NeonLightsMedia
A complete guide to every riddle and Scholar's Hearth question in Where Winds Meet, plus a hilarious exploit to skip them entirely.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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Steam games are actually getting cheaper. Why? Because we're all broke and tired of buying €70 broken disasters. I dug into the data showing the industry is finally reading the room.

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#Steam #PCGaming #GamingNews #IndieDev #Prices
Steam Game Prices Dropping: Data Shows Shift to Sub-$20 Indie Hits — NeonLightsMedia
New data reveals that median Steam game prices have dropped 20% since 2023. Players are rejecting $70 AAA games in favor of cheaper indie hits.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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Hell just froze over. Valve just stealth-dropped a massive "BLACK FRIDAY" sale, breaking years of tradition.

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#Steam #BlackFriday #GamingNews #PCGaming #Sale #Skyrim
Steam Surprise Black Friday Sale 2025: Valve Breaks Tradition with New Discounts — NeonLightsMedia
In a shocking move, Valve has launched a specific "Black Friday" sale on Steam. It wasn't on the schedule, it wasn't on SteamDB, but the deals are live.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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Ubisoft just admitted they are in "breach of a loan agreement" due to an accounting screw-up. The solution? Literally taking a massive $1.25 billion injection from Tencent to pay off their debt. What a mess.

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#Ubisoft #Tencent #GamingNews #Business
Ubisoft Breaches Loan Agreement: Auditors Force Revenue Restatement, Tencent Deal Imminent — NeonLightsMedia
Ubisoft has admitted to an accounting error that put it in breach of loan agreements. Fortunately, a $1.25 billion investment from Tencent is saving the day.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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Call of Duty is getting pummeled. Black Ops 7's launch sales are a catastrophic 63% lower than Battlefield 6. It turns out players actually do reject mediocre shooters. Nature is healing.

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#CallofDuty #Battlefield6 #GamingNews #Sales #FPS #BlackOps7
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 European Launch Sales Down 63% vs Battlefield 6 — NeonLightsMedia
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 sales in Europe are down 63% compared to Battlefield 6. Anno 117: Pax Romana also sees record launch sales.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:58 PM