US Senate Opens Official Investigation Into Roblox Safety Measures
Members of the United States Senate have launched a formal investigation into Roblox, focusing on the platform's child safety protocols as of August 2026.
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US Senate Opens Official Investigation Into Roblox Child Safety
Members of the United States Senate have launched an official investigation into Roblox, focusing on concerns regarding the platform's child safety measures.
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US Senators Launch Investigation Into Roblox Child Safety
US Senators Hawley and Durbin have launched an investigation into Roblox, demanding records on child safety, moderation, and revenue regarding younger users.
Matthew McConaughey Explains Why He Turned Down Joel Role in The Last of Us
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Magnus Carlsen Wins Esports World Cup 2026 Chess Title
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Rainbow Six Siege Reveals Year 11 Season 3 Operation Split Fire
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Onimusha: Way of the Sword Editions and DLC Guide
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Matt Groening Implies Simpsons Hit & Run Remaster, Showrunner Disputes
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Elden Ring A24 Movie Wraps Filming and Sets 2028 Release Date
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt NPC Design Led to Mothers Dropping Babies
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Rideshare Stimulator Adds AI Disclosure to Steam Page
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Rising Handheld Gaming PC Prices: Why Costs Are Climbing in 2026
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Witcher 3 Designer Discusses NPC Simulation Challenges
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Free Access to IGN Marvel’s Spider-Man Guides Through September 15, 2026
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Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight: Heroes Of The Lost Desolation Announced
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Sean Murray Reflects on 10 Years of No Man’s Sky Development
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Valve Updates Steam Store Localization and Support Pages
Valve updates Steam store accessibility, language, and legal support options on PC, adding multiple regional language links and subscriber agreements.
Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl 2.0 Update Arrives August 20
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Why RPG Companions Need to Be Hateable to Work
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Epic Games Announces Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4: Override
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Kingdom Hearts 4 Release Window and Platforms Update
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Star Wars: The Old Republic Updates Focus on Classic Experience
Star Wars: The Old Republic adds new difficulty options and a starting system, aiming to recapture the classic experience for players on PC.
New PC Game Releases: August 17–21, 2026
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The Expanse Returns in Spring 2027, Four Years After Finale
The Expanse officially returns in Spring 2027, four years after the TV show finale. Read details on the upcoming project based on source reports.
Recent Industry Updates: Mod Contests, Collabs, and WoW Bugs
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D7VK 2.1 Released for Linux With Retro Game Loading Improvements
D7VK version 2.1 is now available, bringing loading time improvements for retro Windows games running on Linux via Wine and Proton.