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On new platforms, the RPG will also come with a new "Streamlined Progression" feature that will make it easier for Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox players to jump into the game, Square Enix said. The feature allows players to focus on the story by streamlining combat gameplay with the help of buffs. Streamlined Progression will bring unlimited MP and HP at all times, unlimited limit and ATB gauge during battles, 9,999 damage, easier weapon ability acquisition, and more.

The Stop Killing Games campaign is continuing to gain momentum after hitting more than a million signatures in July. After a July 31st deadline, the movement secured around 1.45 million signatures, which the organizers are currently in the process of verifying. The initiative aims to enact legislation that preserves access to video games, even when developers decide to end support, as seen with Ubisoft when it delisted The Crew and revoked access to players who already purchased the game.

I carry around a notebook that is now teeming with ideas to implement or test in the game, and thankfully I still consider this my hobby, but the prospect of rushing the work and going back into crunch mode to get it out this year just felt terrible. I am working slowly, but I like it that way. I love getting sucked into rabbit holes and I don't like trying to force things creatively.

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Rockstar's subscription service, GTA+, continues to expand. The developer has added a new game to the library, and it's Grand Theft Auto: Vice City - The Definitive Edition. Members can get the game for iOS and Android right now. It was already available for subscribers for console and PC. Access to a library of free games is one of the perks of GTA+.

But discovering the addresses was only half the problem. When you talk to a villager in Animal Crossing, the game normally displays dialogue instantly. Calling an AI model over the Internet takes several seconds. Willison examined the code and found Fonseca's solution: a watch_dialogue() function that polls memory 10 times per second. When it detects a conversation starting, it immediately writes placeholder text: three dots with hidden pause commands between them, followed by a "Press A to continue" prompt.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder is receiving a Nintendo Switch 2 edition, one that will include a new suite of multiplayer modes called Meetup in Bellabel Park. Bellabel Park is a large plaza filled with various minigames where players can team up or compete against one another. On the competitive side, there is a coin-collecting game, a Smash Bros.-esque platformer battle game where players use items to push others off the level, a version of hide-and-seek where players can transform into objects to hide, and more.

Patch 2.31 brings improvements to the AutoDrive feature, making it more seamless. When autodriving to a destination on the map, the player's vehicle now drives smoothly, overtakes blocking vehicles, and no longer stops at traffic lights. According to the patch notes, free roam mode has also been upgraded to follow traffic rules. The patch also fixes issues with Delamain Cab service and CrystalCoat paintjob.

Indie game Rally Arcade Classics has received a major update on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch. Developer NETK2GAMES has added the manual transmission mode to cars, giving players more control over their vehicles. Automatic mode will be available regardless, so everyone can use their preferred way of driving. The scoreboards will show which mode was used for every player's best time.

Today's Nintendo Direct featured all kinds of announcements and reveals, from The Super Mario Galaxy Movie to a new Yoshi game to a Metroid Prime 4: Beyond release date and more. It also featured a fresh batch of amiibo releasing over the coming months for games like Super Mario Galaxy 1 and Super Mario Galaxy 2, Kirby Air Riders, and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.

Epic Games' game engine often competes with apps like Cinema 4D, featured in our guide to the best animation software, when it comes to creating motion graphics for TV as well as games. Now Epic Games has released a new Sports Broadcast Motion Design Sample, a free project file packed with more than 40 rigged assets to show you exactly how the pros do it and try your hand at creating too.

After a productive early access period-- and a few "final" patches--Hades 2 is ready for its full release. During the September Nintendo Direct, Nintendo announced that Hades 2 will launch digitally for Switch 2 and the original Switch on September 25. It will be a timed-exclusive on console for Switch, but is also launching that day for Steam and the Epic Games Store.