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“Gibson was able to put the universe on it… the planet Mercury is here, and that is a little nod to a friend of mine”: Inspired by the stars and co-designed by the Queen guitarist, Gibson unveils exquisite Brian May SJ-200 12-String

Just look at those stunning agoya shell star inlays and that planetary-themed pickguard

“The 12-string I was accustomed to wasn’t performing. Gibson kindly said, ‘We’ll make you something special’”: Brian May’s first Gibson signature is here – and it’s got nothing to do with the Red Special

“The 12-string I was accustomed to wasn’t performing. Gibson kindly said, ‘We’ll make you something special’”: Brian May’s first Gibson signature is here – and it’s got nothing to do with the Red Special

When the Queen legend announced he’d be working with Gibson, many expected a Custom Shop Red Special – but first, we have a 12-string SJ-200 that’s like no other

Using Unreal Engine 5 “can be a trap”, says the dev behind Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Using Unreal Engine 5 “can be a trap”, says the dev behind Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Sandfall Interactive found there were pros and cons to moving onto UE5, as "people expect AAA quality on all aspects".

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Ex-CDPR devs' new open-world vampire RPG is aiming for "the quality level of The Witcher 3," but since it's a smaller studio, only about a 30-40 hour campaign

The Blood of Dawnwalker's director doesn't care if you call it AA, AAA, or AAAA

Why Don't EVs Come With Spare Tires?

In my quest to find an electric vehicle that can truly replace my 230,000-mile gas truck as an adventure rig, I've been stymied by one persistent issue. It's not range; I can get into the backcountry with my Blazer EV. It's not capability. I've got all-wheel drive and eight inches of…

Avowed review: not quite Skyrim, but much stranger

A skeleton holding a sword, stood in smoke, flowers grow from its skull

Former GTA 5 lead properly shows off his new city-sized action game coming this summer, and yep, it looks like Cyberpunk 2077 meets GTA

MindsEye, the latest from Rockstar North's Leslie Benzies, is due this year

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13-year WoW vet left Blizzard for the indie life because "I didn't really feel like a game developer in some way," agrees it's harder for AAA giants to "maintain this connection to the player"

13-year WoW vet left Blizzard for the indie life because "I didn't really feel like a game developer in some way," agrees it's harder for AAA giants to "maintain this connection to the player"

Chris Kaleiki's Notorious Studios is prepping to release its first game, Legacy: Steel & Sorcery, in February

Top Advisor Picks 3 ETFs For The New Political World

Top Advisor Picks 3 ETFs For The New Political World

The S&P 500 just wrapped up its second consecutive year of 20%-plus gains. This year presents a new challenges and best ETFs.

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Until Xbox can get AAA studios and exciting indies to organically support 'Xbox Play Anywhere,' Microsoft's current gaming strategy will not pay off

Until Xbox can get AAA studios and exciting indies to organically support 'Xbox Play Anywhere,' Microsoft's current gaming strategy will not pay off

Without exclusive games, Xbox needs to bank on exclusive features. So far, those features aren't the best.

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Free-to-play content is winning over Meta Quest 3 players with big consequences in tow

Free-to-play content is winning over Meta Quest 3 players with big consequences in tow

The Meta Quest platform grew more in 2024 than any prior year, but shifting demographics mean some developers are struggling to keep up.

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AAA games may never die, but ex-WoW veteran predicts a rise in AA games like his new mini MMO: "Most AAA devs who have joined our team really do not want to go back"

AAA games may never die, but ex-WoW veteran predicts a rise in AA games like his new mini MMO: "Most AAA devs who have joined our team really do not want to go back"

Notorious Studios founder Chris Kaleiki says AA games are "more substantial than indie, but they're not going to make billions of dollars"

“A vibrant update to an all-time classic”: By popular demand, Gibson gives the ES-335 its Custom Color refresh

“A vibrant update to an all-time classic”: By popular demand, Gibson gives the ES-335 its Custom Color refresh

Spearmint, Watermelon, Ocean Blue, Blood Moon Burst, the ES-335 and its AAA figured maple siblings have never looked so bright

Ten-year national road safety plan 'wildly off-track'

Ten-year national road safety plan 'wildly off-track'

Increases in Australia's road toll over the past four years have been at a level not recorded since 1966, before the introduction of seatbelts.

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The Guardian - AU

Australia’s road toll hits 12-year high as pedestrian and cyclist fatalities rise

Government figures show 1,300 people died on the roads last year in a rate of increase not seen since the 1960s

'Grand Theft Auto VI' Potential $100 Price Tag Causes Fans To Call Hopeful Publishers 'Delusional'

Fans are calling video game publishers who are hoping that Grand Theft Auto VI could be priced at $100 "delusional."

What to expect from PC gaming in 2025: more breakout hits and a GTA 6-shaped elephant in the room

Big in 2025 | Trying to predict gaming's least-predictable platform

We tested Nvidia’s RTX 5090 desktop GPU — gaming performance gains are HUGE

We ran the Nvidia RTX 5090 through its paces. Here are our full benchmark results and impressions on the new desktop GPU.

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Nintendo Switch 2 and anticipated sequels – what to look forward to in gaming in 2025

Bookended by the release of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD in January and Grand Theft Auto 6, at the end of the year (it’s already winning wards in anticipation) 2025 looks set to be exciting for gamers. There’s also set to be a big leap forward in console design with…

It's still grim out there, even if you aren't AAA: Industry report claims that 1 in 10 respondents were laid off in 2024—with 'narrative' roles taking the biggest overall hit

The unprecedented layoffs will continue until morale improves.

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Review: 'Final Fantasy VII Rebirth' returns on PC to help define another generation in what is again one of the best RPGs of its era

FF7 Rebirth review: Certain "open world" issues aside, the game successfully threads the needle of delivering for nostalgic fans while charting a new course to the future.

The success of Black Myth: Wukong reportedly led to a surge in investment in games like the stylish action RPG Phantom Blade Zero

We also got a look at some incredible new combat and weapons

The Independent UK

How to survive snow and bitter cold that's reached all the way to the Gulf Coast

Protecting homes, cars, people and pets from snow, ice and bitterly cold temperatures is a way of life in many northern states

After 12 years, the modders merging Morrowind and Skyrim say their project would "come out faster" if "we were all working with Bethesda," but it would be "much worse"

Over a decade on, Skywind is still in the works

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Xbox's first Developer_Direct show of 2025 revealed — and it's set for action on January 23 (Update)

Xbox's first showcase of 2025 gives us fresh details on two upcoming first party games, as well as a deep dive into one of the year's most promising third-party titles.

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