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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1468, Juan del Encina, Spanish poet, playwright, and composer (probable; (died 1530) was born. In 1909, Herbert Zim, American naturalist, author, and educator (died 1994) was born. In 1930, Guy Ligier, French race car driver and team owner (died 2015) was born. In 1938, Ron Fairly, American baseball player and sportscaster (died 2019) was born. In 1944, Simon Blackburn, English philosopher and academic was born. In 1947, Richard C. McCarty, American psychologist and academic was born. In 1950, Gilles Meloche, Canadian ice hockey player and coach was born. In 1961, Mazo de la Roche, Canadian author and playwright (born 1879) passed away. In 1992, Caroline Pafford Miller, American journalist and author (born 1903) passed away. In 2013, Takako Takahashi, Japanese author (born 1932) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

"They're usually just really boring" – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 lead says "perfect" games are like people with "no personality"

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July 3, 2026

 "They're usually just really boring" – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 lead says "perfect" games are like people with "no personality"
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DualShockers

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· Jul 5, 2026

9 Soulslikes That Shaped Modern Gaming More Than Players Realized

Soulslikes are very entertaining and extremely difficult, even when most of them are fair. Here are some titles that shaped modern gaming.

TheGamer

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· Jul 1, 2026

10 Video Games With FrustratingTutorials That Ruin First Impressions

Between frustrating mechanics and intros that run way too long, these games are difficult to get into for plenty

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· Jul 3, 2026

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 lead says the idea turn-based RPGs are "old-school" is "total nonsense," because they're "incredibly satisfying" in a way action games aren't

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 lead says the idea turn-based RPGs are "old-school" is "total nonsense," because they're "incredibly satisfying" in a way action games aren't

ComicBook.com

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· Jun 25, 2026

Review: Abyssus Is A Solid Roguelike Shooter That Struggles Going Too Deep

The roguelike style of game has become one of the more consistent throughlines of the modern gaming space, with all sorts of genres embracing the approach. One of the most prevalent has been the shooter, especially when it’s able to factor in multiple players. Take Abyssus, for example — a shooter that sends players into []

Polygon

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· Jun 28, 2026

Best RPG side quests: 8 games that make the optional stuff feel essential

These games include outstanding side quests that are well worth your time, with memorable storytelling, missable secrets, and unique gameplay.

Kotaku

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· Jun 29, 2026

Ubisoft CEO On The Death Of Brother And Co-Founder: ‘His Humanity Influenced Our Company As Much As His Vision’

'Our belief that great games are created by talented people working together with trust, curiosity, and respect owes much to the example Claude set every day'

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