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Bill Watterson named the protagonists of Calvin and Hobbes after two European philosophers. John Calvin (1509-1564) was a controversial theologian whose ideas gave rise to the predestination-oriented Calvinist branch of Protestantism. Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679) wrote Leviathan, one of the foundational works of social contract theory. Matching either character to their namesake’s philosophy rarely works. Calvin...
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Pearl Abyss released a new patch for Crimson Desert on all platforms. The update is currently available on Steam for PC and Mac. Players will see version 2.04.00 displayed after installation, and future patches will update the version number properly. Patch Details Fixed an issue preventing certain Ascend skills from applying correctly. Fixed an issue...
The fan-made project Azimuth 1.0 lets users play Forza Motorsport 5 and 6 on PC with graphics unavailable on the original consoles and a performance boost of up to 40%. Forza Motorsport 5 and Forza Motorsport 6 are now available on PC through Azimuth 1.0 with support for resolutions up to 8K, 60 FPS, HDR10,...
Mortal Kombat 9 can now be played for free directly in a browser without any installation. This unofficial project features all DLC, gamepad support, and online multiplayer matches against other players. Released in 2011, Mortal Kombat 9 has received an unofficial browser version. The game runs using WebAssembly and WebGPU technologies, utilizing the user’s computer...
Nintendo showcased a Switch 2 version during the Indie World Showcase, revealing that Slime Rancher 2 will launch on the console early next year with new slime species and the familiar experience of raising colorful creatures on a farm. Slime Rancher 2 will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 in January 2027. Players will explore a...
Greetings, Player-san, Wishing you a delightfully spooky Halloween! To celebrate the occasion, we are offering a 20% discount—matching our lowest price ever—alongside an exclusive holiday illustration crafted just for you. Wait… who could possibly be knocking at the door at this hour? Is that… Mita?! And who on earth is hiding behind her? Alongside our...
Ubisoft will add a free Astro Bot costume to Rayman Legends Retold. The PlayStation mascot outfit will be exclusive to the PS5 version and will be available starting December 3, 2026. Rayman Legends Retold will feature a nod to the current symbol of PlayStation. Ubisoft Milan and Ubisoft Montpellier developed the Astro Bot costume in...
The November release of GTA VI has prompted many developers to delay their own games, although analyst Mat Piscatella considers these fears exaggerated and believes other titles will retain their audience. The head of games industry analysis at Circana stated in an interview that not nearly all players are interested in the new Grand Theft...
Split star James McAvoy is set to lead an upcoming, yet-untitled project helmed by writer-director Armando Iannucci (The Death of Stalin, Veep), according to Deadline. McAvoy will share the screen with Alicia Vikander and Taron Egerton. While plot details remain strictly under wraps, insiders describe the film as a paranoid conspiracy thriller. A release date...
