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Creative Assembly says it was “a big deal” to have player customization be a “must-have” part of Total War: Warhammer 40,000.

The most comprehensive catalogue of exploding white dwarf stars ever assembled has revealed new clues about dark energy, the mysterious force driving the universe’s accelerating expansion.
Diablo 5 developers shed a little bit of light on the player character, the Heir of Westmarch, during BlizzCon 2026.
Jean Silva reigned supreme in the Noche UFC main event. The Brazilian shook off a strange start to secure the submission win. Here’s the results and bonus winners,
Diablo 5’s version of Sanctuary has been totally overrun by the forces of hell, say the devs behind the game.

The bundle pairs one of the best gaming CPUs available with a premium X870E motherboard and 32GB of DDR5-6000 memory, while also throwing in a 240mm AIO cooler and a free copy of Onimusha: Way of the Sword.
Automattic says Mullenweg is back as “chairman and CEO of Automattic, with full support of the board.”
A new generation of AI startups is emerging with powerful tools that could reshape how doctors work, make decisions, and ultimately deliver patient care.

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