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Despite Cracking Down On NSFW Games, Valve Keeps "Plantation Simulator" About Whipping Slaves Up
Plantation Simulator, a game about whipping black slaves, was permitted on Steam for a week before an update was rolled out to troll the racists.
from TheGamer (Written by James Lucas) | May 23, 2026
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Final Fantasy 6 Remake Leaves Gamers Divided
Final Fantasy is very much in its remake era right now, but the next potential target has gamers divided on the best course of action.
from Screen Rant | May 23, 2026
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Cyberpunk 2077 Adam Smasher DLC Leaves Gamers Impressed
Cyberpunk 2077's notorious mercenary cyborg, Adam Smasher, has shocked the gaming world by joining Fortnite's roster.
from Screen Rant | May 23, 2026
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The Legend of Zelda Officially Returns In November With Jaw-Dropping New Release
The Legend of Zelda is celebrating a big birthday this year, and you can get yourself a big sword to mark the occasion.
from Screen Rant | May 23, 2026
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God Of War: Thor Officially Arrives January 2027
God of War: Thor is set for an official January 2027 release.
from Screen Rant | May 23, 2026
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Elden Ring: Distant Tales Between Officially Lands This Summer
Get ready for a heartwarming and heartbreaking journey into the lives of Elden Ring's most beloved NPCs before the events of the game.
from Screen Rant | May 23, 2026
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Splitgate 2 Dev Announces Titanfall-Inspired Shooter, But Nobody Is Convinced After "Make FPS Great Again" Blunder
Splitgate 2 developer 1047 Games has announced a Titanfall-inspired shooter, but nobody is drinking the Kool-aid this time.
from TheGamer (Written by James Lucas) | May 23, 2026
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Today Is Your Last Day To Get Dead As Disco With An Introductory Discount
From here on out, Dead as Disco's price is only going to increase as it approaches its full release.
from TheGamer (Written by George Foster) | May 23, 2026
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Minecraft Is Finally Getting The Aether Dimension On Console
The official Aether Team are finally bringing one of Minecraft's most popular mods to the Bedrock marketplace later this year.
from TheGamer (Written by James Lucas) | May 23, 2026
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Viral Indie Into The Unwell Is Ditching Its Early Access Plans For A Full Launch In 2027
Into The Unwell's early access just got "unannounced", but that's absolutely a good thing.
from TheGamer (Written by George Foster) | May 23, 2026
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