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RPG Link Roundup

Dragon's Dogma 2 Could Be The Perfect Elden Ring/Monster Hunter Mashup

A legendary sequel worth watching closely

www.dualshockers.com

Fans Are Restoring Japanese Dragon's Dogma MMO In The West

The Arisen arise with an English translation this time.

www.thegamer.com

This dreamlike indie RPG is a dense, perfectly refined bite of Elder Scrolls

Dread Delusion loses the faff in favor of dense, imm-sim detail, I just wish it was already out of early access.

www.pcgamer.com

Bethesda may have just saved Fallout 76 – and also added a new glitch

Fallout 76, the huge, multiplayer Bethesda RPG game, gets a sweeping update that could bring back frustrated players, alongside a new, armour-ruining glitch.

www.pcgamesn.com

RPG Subgenres that InXile Should Tackle Next

InXile Entertainment is a talented RPG maker known for its Wasteland sequels and the Xbox studio shows promise in experimenting with the genre.

gamerant.com

Hogwarts Legacy preview: This could be the wizarding RPG we've been waiting for

Great spell-casting and staggering scale could make this the ultimate wizard fantasy

www.gamesradar.com

Forspoken reviews roundup: 'remarkably generic'

Turns out Forspoken's story is indeed mostly cringe, but there's some fun to find in its combat and movement.

www.pcgamer.com

Feargus Urquhart is doing what he does best

The Obsidian founder isn’t ready to leave the RPG behind just yet

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IGN Video Roundup

 

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Another Daily Link Roundup

Xbox and Bethesda Developer Direct: What Did You Expect? - Dot Slash Gaming

Xbox and Bethesda rode out a snow storm to deliver some promising news!

dotslashgaming.com

In remaking Like a Dragon: Ishin, the devs wanted to make everything faster – here’s why

RGG Studio director Hiroyuki Sakamoto explains why the remake of a game that never made it West improves on the original version.

www.vg247.com

16 Most Promising Open World Games of 2023 And Beyond

With open world games being as popular as they are, it's no surprise that 2023 and beyond is packed with games of this ilk.

gamingbolt.com

15 Upcoming Role Playing Games of 2023 And Beyond

gamingbolt.com

Baldur’s Gate 3 – PC First Impressions - Any Button Gaming

Baldur's gate 3 promises to deliver an experience that lives up to the colossal expectations set by its predecessor. Here are our first impressions.

www.ab-gaming.com

SCARLET NEXUS - Play SCARLET NEXUS for free this weekend! - Steam News

Free access is available to all until January 30th.

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D&D won’t change the OGL, handing fans and third-party publishers a massive victory

Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast place the game under Creative Commons

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Still feeling lazy so here is another Daily Link Roundup

Darkest Dungeon Red Hook Partners With Make-A-Wish Foundation: New Fan-Designed Monster and Items! - Red Hook Studios

www.darkestdungeon.com

Age of Wonders 4 - Dev Diary #2 — Affinities - Steam News

Hello Everyone! My name is Tom Bird, and I’m a senior developer at Triumph Studios. Today I’d like to talk about affinities, one of the systems that sits at the heart of Age of Wonders 4. Each affinity represents an archetypal, cosmic force that defines the type of magic you can use, the...

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Dark Envoy - Steam Next Fest Demo Incoming

GameBanshee

www.gamebanshee.com

Slaves of Magic - Devlog #21 Adding details to the combat map - Steam News

This devlog is about the reworked look of the combat portion of the game.

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Horizon Forbidden West Multiplayer Alpha gameplay leaked online

It appears that some alpha gameplay footage for the Horizon Forbidden West Multiplayer game has leaked online.

www.dsogaming.com

Bethesda Is Showing Its Strength in Microsoft's Portfolio and That's Really Encouraging, Says Phil Spencer

Phil Spencer is really encouraged by the strength that Bethesda is finally showing in Microsoft's portfolio this year.

wccftech.com

The Lords of the Fallen to Be Both a Sequel and a Reboot, Devs Explain Why Title Is the Same as First

HexGames explains the reasoning why The Lords of the Fallen is titled the same as the first one, and says it's both a sequel and reboot.

mp1st.com

Forspoken's Critical Reception Highlights the Dire State of AAA Gaming

Forspoken's underwhelming critical reception is more broadly representative of the disappointing and homogenized state of AAA gaming in 2023.

www.cbr.com

Forspoken review - how not to launch a new video game franchise

Square Enix’s new action role-player is a brand new IP from a brand new developer but why has it already proven so controversial?

metro.co.uk

The Forspoken Debacle Is More Embarrassing For Us Than It Is For The Game

I could fly next

www.thegamer.com

Forspoken Is Getting Review Bombed

Players leave remarkably negative reviews for Square Enix's latest flagship release, Forspoken, criticizing almost every aspect of the game.

gamerant.com

Stop Blaming Forspoken's Protagonist For The Game's Failure

While critics are ripping Luminous Productions' Forspoken to pieces, fans are here to remind us that it's not the fault of a black female protagonist.

www.ggrecon.com

 

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D&D has fully reversed course on proposed changes to their OGL and also published the SRD 5.1 under a creative commons license.

XCOM 3 is not a thing says director – too busy making Morbius DLC

Firaxis Games’ Jake Solomon insists that there is no XCOM 3 in development despite the 2021 Nvidia leak suggesting otherwise.

metro.co.uk

The Last Of Us 3 may never happen as Naughty Dog rule out Uncharted 5

While there may well be a new Uncharted it won’t be series creator Naughty Dog making it - and perhaps not The Last Of Us Part 3 either.

metro.co.uk

Far Cry 7 and multiplayer spin-off aiming for 2025 launch says insider

Ubisoft’s next Far Cry is claimed to have been split in two: a multiplayer-only spin-off and a more traditional single-player title.

metro.co.uk

 

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Fextralife Hogwarts Legacy Videos

In this Hogwarts Legacy Preview, we will talk about the game's character creation. So if you're interested to hear about our thoughts, then check this video out.

In this Hogwarts Legacy video, we gonna be talking about the different editions of the game, and why you might purchase them or not depending on the platform you're playing on. As well as the several different release dates depending on the platform. So if you're interested to hear about our thoughts, then check this video out.

In this Hogwarts Legacy video, we gonna be talking about the different improvements I've noticed and talk about why I'm more hype for this game now after seeing these. So if you're interested to hear about our thoughts, then check this video out.

 

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New Arcline Development Diary 3: Changing the perspective

About one year ago, pretty early in the game's development, we had to choose the point from which you, our dear players, would observe the world of New Arc Line. After much debate, we decided on a behind-the-shoulder perspective believing that this will create a more immersive and dynamic gameplay experience.

But after putting in much time and effort, conducting internal playtests, and gathering a lot of feedback, we realized that our initial decision was not working the way we wanted. It swayed us from the roots of the RPG genre. So after even more debate we are returning back to the classics and switching the game to the isometric perspective.

Interview with Maciej Łączny of Untold Tales - Prankster101

As the publisher of highly acclaimed titles such as Arise: A Simple Story and Golf Club: Wasteland, Untold Tales has certainly carved out a respectable name for itself amongst indie gaming fans. And with a focus on games that have a strong narrative aspect, the publisher’s portfolio certainly verges towards the cinematic. I spoke to Maciej Łączny (CEO of Untold Tales) to find out more about his company, and to also find out as to where he intends to take it next. Enjoy!

PCGamesN Link Roundup

Path of Exile Sanctum breathes new life into RPG with loot changes

The Path of Exile Sanctum league and update 3.20 prove popular with the community, showing promise for the action RPG game after a year of mixed responses.

www.pcgamesn.com

Starfield and Redfall “really important” for Game Pass in 2023

Xbox boss Phil Spencer talks about the company's lacklustre 2022 and how the Starfield release date and Redfall are vital for PC Game Pass this year.

www.pcgamesn.com

Hogwarts Legacy looks to “honour” the Harry Potter games of old

Given the nostalgia that the old 2000s Harry Potter games evoke, we asked the Hogwarts Legacy team how their RPG game will rival its predecessors.

www.pcgamesn.com

Games like Fire Emblem on PC 2024

If you're looking for games like Fire Emblem that you can play on your PC, then look no further, as we've got seven of the best alternatives right here.

www.pcgamesn.com

Elder Scrolls Online Necrom release date, new class, trial, and more

The Elder Scrolls Online Necrom release date was revealed alongside a look at the MMORPG game's new arcanist class, systems, and a whole lot more.

www.pcgamesn.com

Diablo 3 Season 28 is the perfect preparation for Diablo 4

The Diablo 3 Season 28 PTR goes live soon, and the new Rites of Sanctuary skill tree uses seals and potions to prepare for the RPG game's sequel, Diablo 4.

www.pcgamesn.com

Midnight Suns Deadpool DLC is a rainbow amid the crushing darkness

Everyone’s favourite anti-hero, Deadpool, joins the roster for the first piece of Midnight Suns DLC, but he might seem like a strange choice at first.

www.pcgamesn.com

Mass Effect and more join the Steam Deck playable ranks

Steam Deck now has even more playable EA games, with the likes of Mass Effect joining The Sims 4 in the ever-increasing roster on the handheld gaming PC.

www.pcgamesn.com

Hogwarts Legacy companions explained

Hogwarts Legacy companions may not be Ron and Hermione, but they are your best friends who will be by your side through battles and bosses.

www.pcgamesn.com

Best Hogwarts Legacy mods 2024

These are the best Hogwarts Legacy mods to make your time in the wizarding world more enjoyable, including an arachnophobia filter and a host of strange brooms.

www.pcgamesn.com

 

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Talking about the recent release of Forspoken after a thorough look at the title.

Cyberpunk 2077 gets new high-resolution textures for Johnny Silverhand, Jackie, Panam & more

Modder 'XilaMonstrr' has released new HD Texture Packs for CD Projekt RED's latest action-adventure game, Cyberpunk 2077.

www.dsogaming.com

Prometheus Wept - Updated Demo Available & Steam Demo Festival! - Steam News

Hi there, Good news! A provisional release of an updated windows demo is on Indie DB, will be available on Steam in the coming days, and will participate in the Steam Next Festival next week. Mac and Linux versions will be available in the near future. Here's a dev log covering the demo, which...

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Phantom Brigade - NEXTFEST DEVELOPER LIVESTREAM #2 - Steam News

Going live on February 9th at 2PM PST

store.steampowered.com

Phil Spencer Interview: Xbox Was 'Too Light on Games' in 2022, But a Big 2023 Could Await - IGN

In a new interview with IGN, Xbox CEO Phil Spencer talked about 2022 being "too light on games," the recent layoffs, the role of 343, the Activision Blizzard acquisition, and more.

www.ign.com

Slow and steady wins the race: How Dwarf Fortress reinvented itself after 20 years

Dwarf Fortress is an oddity across the games industry. The life's work of brothers Tarn and Zach Adams (under the name …

www.gamesindustry.biz

How long can Microsoft float on goodwill? | Opinion

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox It's important to have realistic expectati…

www.gamesindustry.biz

 

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More Links for everyone today enjoy.

Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning studio working on a ‘high profile THQ Nordic IP’ | VGC

Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning developer Kaiko is working on a “high profile THQ Nordic IP in the Action-Adventure genre,” according to a job listing.

www.videogameschronicle.com

DON’T NOD Montreal teases new narrative game with screenshot

Life is Strange and Life is Strange 2 developer DON’T NOD has shared a screenshot of its Montreal studio’s upcoming narrative title in a tweet seeking new talent.

www.gematsu.com

Mass Effect: Andromeda Was Meant to Feel Like a CW Show

Former BioWare video game director Mark Darrah reveals the writers for Mass Effect: Andromeda wanted the game to feel like a TV show from The CW.

www.cbr.com

Black Geyser: Couriers of Darkness - French Translation Released - Steam News

Localization News and Recent Changelog

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How Final Fantasy VII Ended Nintendo's Dominance of Video Games

Final Fantasy VII was more than just a success for Sony. It also brought an end to Nintendo's reign over third-party developers and gaming in general.

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The King's Dilemma: Chronicles Released

Lead the King’s Council for generations as the consequences of your decisions decide the kingdom’s resources and political standing. Form alliances, solve dilemmas, and prepare for the final uprising that was foretold by an ancient prophecy.

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New Cyberpunk 2077 Update adds NVIDIA DLSS 3 & Reflex support

CD Projekt RED has just released a new update for the PC version of Cyberpunk 2077 that adds support for NVIDIA DLSS 3 and Reflex.

www.dsogaming.com

First Forspoken PC Patch released, full patch notes revealed

Square Enix has released the first PC patch for its latest action RPG, Forspoken, and revealed its complete changelog.

www.dsogaming.com

Like a Dragon: Ishin! will have Denuvo, official PC requirements revealed

SEGA shared the official PC requirements for Like a Dragon: Ishin!, and revealed that the game will be using the Denuvo anti-tamper tech.

www.dsogaming.com

This 4GB Fallout 4 HD Texture Pack overhauls almost all of its creatures

Modder 'Blackwolf24' has released a 4GB must-have HD Texture Pack for Fallout 4 that overhauls almost all of the game's creatures.

www.dsogaming.com

 

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Usual Link Roundup

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XCOM director doesn't know "anything" about series' future right now

Jake Solomon, director of XCOM and XCOM 2, has said he is currently still in the dark on the future of Firaxis' turn-ba…

www.eurogamer.net

Hogwarts Legacy: New gameplay emerges and looks incredible – PC Gaming Central

WB Games have recently invited a number of YouTubers out to their studio in London in order to test their game. This has meant a number of content creators have been able to create new videos with actual gameplay and thoughts of how the game runs and plays, as well as some additional...

pcgamingcentral.com

Final Fantasy VII Remake Won't Be Complete Until Its Most Hated Spinoff Gets Remade

Crisis Core received positive reception as the latest entry into the FF7: Remake Universe, but it won't be complete until Dirge of Cerberus is remade.

www.cbr.com

Forspoken’s Ending Explained and What the Future Could Bring

The action RPG had a lot of hype, but it's story is less than ideal. Here's how it plays out and what the future could bring.

gamingbolt.com

Souls of Chronos launches February 14 for PS5, Switch, and PC

Publisher Astrolabe Games and Chinese developer FUTU Studio will release RPG Souls of Chronos for PlayStation 5, Switch, and PC via Steam on February 14, the companies announced. It will support En…

www.gematsu.com

Like A Dragon: Ishin! Interview With Developers Hiroyuki Sakamoto And Yasuaki Uehara - PlayStation Universe

The game's director Yasuaki Uehara and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio Chief Producer Hiroyuki Sakamoto discuss remaking Ishin, game development, and their thoughts on the franchise as a whole.

www.psu.com

Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless coming west this fall for PS5, PS4, Switch, and PC

NIS America will release Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam this fall in the west, the companies announced. It will support English and Jap…

www.gematsu.com

Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless interview with director Shunsuke Minowa – Creating a Japanese-style Netherworld

Hot off the heels of NIS America’s western release announcement for Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless, which first launched on January 26 in Japan, Gematsu had the chance to sit down and chat…

www.gematsu.com

 

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Superfuse - Early Access Launch Update

Talking a bit about Superfuse's launch into Early Access and some of the new things that brought to the title since I checked it out previously!

Atomic Heart Coming To Taipei Game Show 2023 With Exclusive Hands-On Demo For Visitors

Folks that will be attending Taipei Game Show 2023 held in Taiwan from February 2-5, good news. You can get a chance to try out the upcoming FPS-RPG (and

gamermatters.com

Might and Magic 6, 7 and 8 get an open source reimplementation with OpenEnroth

Want to play Might and Magic 6, 7 and 8 on modern systems with an updated game engine? Well, OpenEnroth looks mighty promising.

www.gamingonlinux.com

Dark Envoy Hands-On Preview - Tactical Treasure Hunting With Pause

Event Horizon's Dark Envoy is setting out to be an accessible yet deep role-playing game featuring some interesting features

wccftech.com

Cyberpunk 2077 PC Update Adds NVIDIA DLSS 3/Reflex Support, Enabling Massive Performance Boost [UPDATED]

A new Cyberpunk 2077 update is now live on PC, introducing support for NVIDIA DLSS 3 (only for GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs) and NVIDIA Reflex.

wccftech.com

Strategy RPG Redemption Reapers Set to Launch February 22nd | RPGFan

Binary Haze Interactive, alongside developer Adglobe, has announced that Redemption Reapers will launch digitally for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and PC via

www.rpgfan.com

Hogwarts Legacy early access is now ready to preload on PC but only for Steam

Lots are asking when can you preload Hogwarts Legacy on PC, and here's the download download file size for early access on Steam.

www.hitc.com

Forspoken – Patch 1.02 is Live on PC, Adjusts HDR Mode and Improves Steam Deck Performance

Fixes for minor issues and localization and spelling errors are also live. Certain

gamingbolt.com

The Lords Of The Fallen Gets New Beautifully Dark Screenshots; Seamless Co-Op Confirmed

The Lords Of The Fallen will feature seamless co-op that will set it apart from the Dark Souls games and Elden Ring

wccftech.com

Starfield is Reportedly Playable from Start to Finish

According to a report, Bethesda's new space RPG Starfield is finally playable from start to finish, giving players hope for an upcoming release date.

gamerant.com

Justice for Miranda finally achieved, thanks to Mass Effect mod

Miranda's Long Walk makes the genetically engineered perfectionist worthwhile at last.

www.pcgamer.com

 

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Sword of the Necromancer: Revenant - Kickstarter

Sword of the Necromancer: Revenant is a third-person 3D Action RPG with Dungeon Crawler sections. Revive your enemies once again and make them fight alongside you!

With a completely renewed battle and companion system, travel the continent, restore the sacred city of Euda to its former glory and defeat the ominous threat that looms over the world.

Gather the powers of the Revenants, forgotten heroes of old times, create a little army of dead and defeat the Necromancer once and for all.

Dying Light 2 Turns One & Series sells 30 Million - BluesNews

Let’s celebrate Dying Light 2 Stay Human 1st Anniversary together! • Listening to the community is a number one priority. With the second community update, come some of the most-requested quality-of-life improvements and fixes.

Superfuse Releasd on Early Access - Steam

Superfuse is a comic-book styled hack'n'slash ARPG with a rich and accessible skill customization system. Tailor your skills to fit your unique preferences as you select one of three classes and embark on this journey alone or with up to 3 friends. When humanity needs hope, be the hero!

Dead Age Franchise sale & New game Dead Age: Survivors - Steam

Dead Age: Survivors is an Indie Survival RPG with a touch of strategy. Complex quests and real-time pauseable party combat. Loot resources, build camps, and conquer new areas in battles against 7 greedy factions. Farm animals, cook, and brew beer! Pay close attention to hunger, stress, and morale.

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Delayed

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How Dead Island 2's FLESH System Procedurally Breaks Skin And Bones

How Dambuster Studios' proprietary engine tool let's you rip zombies limb from limb.

www.gameinformer.com

The Quinfall Alpha Gameplay Shows an Intriguing MMORPG; Developer Promises Biggest World (2016km²) in Genre

Turkish developer Vawraek premiered an Alpha gameplay trailer for its debut game, an intriguing fantasy MMORPG called The Quinfall.

wccftech.com

Forspoken PC tested: a confusing, deeply disappointing port

Alex Battaglia takes on the PC port of Forspoken, which is unfortunately rife with issues that hamper a sometimes enjoyable game with fast loading times.

www.eurogamer.net

AI Replacing Game Devs? 5 AI Generated Game Concepts

Can artificial intelligence really replace the creativity of the human mind? We used OpenAI's GP3 and Midjourney to create 5 triple-A games.

gamingsmut.com

Without The Big Three, It's Time To Rebrand E3

Without Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox, is it even E3?

www.thegamer.com

Dying Light 2 New Roadmap for 2023 Lists Combat Updates and More, New Story DLC Details Revealed

The new Dying Light 2 roadmap for 2023 reveals new cosmetics and quests, combat and traversal reworks, and a DLC story expansion.

mp1st.com

Dying Light 2 Anniversary Q&A - Lead Dev Talks Exceeded Expectations and Taking the Game to the Next Level

Dying Light 2 is celebrating its first anniversary. We talked about the game's past year and what's beyond with Techland's Tymon Smektala.

wccftech.com

Dying Light 2's First Anniversary Update to Finally Address Enemy Ragdolling, While Also Making Night Time More Terrifying

One year down, four more to go.

twinfinite.net

"Arto" is coming to Kickstarter on February 7th, 2023 - TGG

OrionGames are today very happy and excited to announce that their colorful hack-and-slash ARPG "Arto" is coming to Kickstarter on February 7th, 2023.

thegg.net

 

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Together in Battle release date! • SinisterDesign.net

Hello, RPG fans. After many years of work, I'm thrilled to announce that we now finally have a release date for the procedural team management strategy RPG Together in Battle on Steam! You’ve come to the island kingdom of Dese with a mission: enter the gladiatorial games, find loyal fighters,…

sinisterdesign.net

CI Games releases new screenshots for The Lords of the Fallen | RPG Site

Check out some screenshots for the upcoming game, courtesy of the developers

www.rpgsite.net

Update 67: Update #67: KotC 2 Version 1.56 Fixes Bugs + Update on The Dark Arena · Knights of the Chalice 2: Revolutionise Old-School CRPGs!

Hello everyone! I hope you're well. The latest version of KotC 2 is version 1.56. It can be downloaded here for both Windows and macOS. It can also be downloaded on Steam and GOG. In the past month, I released two bug-fixing updates and I worked on the upcoming adventure module, The Dark Arena...

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Managing the art pipeline of the medieval murder mystery Pentiment

Art director Hannah Kennedy explains the art pipeline of the game and their approach to various visual challenges during development.

www.gamedeveloper.com

Gothic 1 Remake - General Update - Molerat Sneakpeek! - Steam News

Have you ever had a feeling of being left with unanswered questions after some quests in Gothic? Like the quest with the missing Nek from the Old Camp? How could a battle-hardened guard not handle three molerats? Sounds a bit weird and suspicious, doesn't it? But still, everything is possible...

store.steampowered.com

 

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Thanks Couch! I hadn't heard about King's Dilemma. Not sure if my thing but will check it out. Lots of news!

 

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Your welcome @wolfgrimdark I agree lots of great news lately.