From courtroom showdowns to unexpected software twists, this week’s episode covers the latest chaos in gaming and tech. We’re unpacking Epic’s proposed settlement with Google, Amazon’s legal woes, and some truly bizarre cybersecurity lapses — like the Louvre’s video password being “louvre.” Plus, we’ll explore Microsoft’s long-overdue fixes, AMD’s latest statement, and the return of story-driven games that might just bring back nostalgia. Something strange is definitely brewing in the tech world this week.
Wanna read more about the articles? Check out: Tech Trouble, Gaming Glory: Epic’s Settlement, AI Ads, and the Return of Story Games - Early November | DogHouse 31
Bark Bits Articles
Epic and Google agree to settle their lawsuit and change Android’s fate globally | The Verge
Amazon to pay $1.5 billion to customers in FTC settlement | Mashable
Post-heist reports reveal the password for the Louvre's video surveillance was 'Louvre,' and suddenly the dumpster-tier opsec of videogame NPCs seems a lot less absurd | PC Gamer
After a decade of frustration, Microsoft finally fixes "Update and shut down" Windows bug | TechSpot
False "End of Support" Warning Appears in Windows 10 Despite Extended Support | TechPowerUp
Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2 October Update Triggers BitLocker Recovery | TechPowerUp
Your TV's HDMI Port is Spying on You... - Lon Seidman & Lon.TV Blog
Steam Deck introduces screen-off downloads, helps preserve OLED screen life — users can now download large titles with the handheld in low-power mode and have a new game ready to go when they turn it on | Tom's Hardware
After a decade, Fallout 4's busted VATS system is getting fixed
After confusing driver release, AMD says old GPUs are still actively supported - Ars Technica
Japan Patent Office Rejects Key Patent Application In Nintendo’s ‘Palworld’ Lawsuit | Techdirt
Coca-Cola’s new AI holiday ad is a sloppy eyesore | The Verge
Studio Ghibli, Bandai Namco, Square Enix demand OpenAI stop using their content to train AI | The Verge
Kim Kardashian: ChatGPT made me fail my law exams | Mashable
Microsoft was apparently so embarrassed by Windows 98's infamous on-stage Blue Screen of Death it built a new testing room on campus to ensure it would never happen again | PC Gamer
YouTuber salvages 500 disposable vapes to not only power his gaming PC, but take his entire house and workshop off-grid | PC Gamer
Lord of the Rings Online player accurately recreates Frodo's journey to Mount Doom in 10-hour YouTube video: 'When I saw how perfectly the game followed Tolkien's imagination, I decided to do it properly' | PC Gamer
World of Warcraft director says it's not getting easier in Midnight because it's coming to consoles: 'There's no reason for us to hide anything about this' | PC Gamer
Tech Treat Games & Entertainment
Arc Raiders is surprisingly friendly for solo players
Telltale-style adventures are back: Dispatch has sold more than a million copies in 10 days | PC Gamer
EPIC GAMES OF THE WEEK!
Felix the Reaper: a challenging and strict 3D puzzle game about bringing humans into deadly situations. You are Felix, the ever-dancing bringer of death, who just so happens to be dangerously in love with Life.
Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms: A Dungeons & Dragons strategy management game uniting characters from throughout the D&D multiverse into a grand adventure.
-Both available until 11/13 at 10 am.
Pack Talk
This week, Lorenzo dives into CPUs: Which ones we offer, and more importantly, which one works best for you!
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