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UK Cracks Down On In-Game Ads And Microtransactions
The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority has released new, updated guidance on how game developers and publishers should and shouldn’t advertise in-game premium currencies and other purchases. The ASA is pushing back against in-game timers, labels such as “Best Value!” and more. As spotted by Eurogamer, the new guidance covers both in-game advertising and general ads…
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How to Turn Windows 10 Into Windows 11 When You Can’t Actually Update
Many PCs don’t meet Windows 11’s stringent hardware requirements. And while you could try installing the OS on unsupported hardware, there’s another option: Make Windows 10 more like Windows 11. All it takes is a few free apps, a custom desktop theme, and enabling a select of enhanced security options to do the trick. Of…
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Melbourne Earthquake: What Exactly Happened and Why?
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake has struck about 115 kilometres east of Melbourne in Victoria, causing damage to buildings and forcing residents to evacuate across the city. The quake, which started near Woods Point at a depth of 12km, was also felt in Sydney, Canberra, Adelaide and even as far as Launceston, Tasmania. I and the…
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Chess Star Sues Netflix Because Queen’s Gambit Erased Her Accolades
Female Soviet chess legend Nona Gaprindashvili is suing Netflix for $US5 million after a scene in the hit show Queen’s Gambit falsely claimed she had never played against men. In fact, she claims to have played and beaten dozens of men. In the suit, Gaprindashvili called the incorrect dialogue “grossly sexist”. The lawsuit was filed…