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Get the daily hints, spangram, and all the answers for today's NYT Strands puzzle, No. 962, released on October 21, 2026. Uncover the theme 'On a higher level' and solve the word grid.
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Sony has deployed a new PlayStation 5 system software update as the console homebrew community continues its efforts to develop jailbreaks ahead of major game releases.
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The upcoming Shrek 2 Remastered is drawing attention for its surprisingly demanding PC specifications, which include a recommended GeForce RTX 4070 or RTX 5070. Fans are reacting with disbelief, comparing the requirements to modern AAA titles despite the game's 2004 origins.
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Pearl Abyss has detailed the upcoming Crimson Desert DLC, Charting the Unknown, introducing shipbuilding, romance systems, housing design, and business management.
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Nvidia's newest GPU driver enables Microsoft Advanced Shader Delivery to speed up game launches and eliminate mid-game stutters.
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The Pokémon Company plans to open its first permanent retail store outside of Asia in London by 2029. This new space will offer merchandise, community areas, and unique experiences for fans.
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AMD's FSR 4.1 upscaling technology is rolling out to Xbox Series S/X consoles, Xbox Ally handhelds, and 6000-series GPUs. This update promises improved performance in over 300 games, with availability for developers "very soon" and for some GPUs today.
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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is reportedly planning additional rounds of layoffs for the gaming division in the coming months, following previous cuts affecting thousands of staff. The move is part of an ongoing organizational 'reset' for Microsoft's 2027 fiscal year.
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Rockstar Games appears to be preparing to sell beer brands featured in GTA 6 in real life, with labels for Patriot Beer, Pißwasser, and No Mames Vice City recently approved by the US Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau.
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Rockstar Games' extensive marketing for GTA 6 in Miami has led fans to believe a live-action trailer is being filmed, with custom GTA-themed cars and camera crews spotted around the city. This unprecedented campaign transforms Miami into a real-life Vice City.
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More than 200 packages of graded collectible cards were stolen from a FedEx truck outside the PSA headquarters in California.
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Several major titles, including GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2, are scheduled to leave the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium game catalog in November.
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