The company paused sign-ups for the plan after demand from GPT-6 Astra put a strain on its systems. Now, OpenAI’s Thibault Sottiaux writes in a post on X that the company is changing the way it calculates usage for its Pro plan, saying: “If you do the math, it will net out at half the dollar in API spend compared to the old Pro $200 plan.”
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Two months after Israeli settlers forced them out of their house, a Palestinian family was finally able to return to their home overnight – only to be attacked by settlers once again.
Blaze Entertainment’s handheld remakes of the Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum were supposed to launch in October but the company has “made the decision to move the release date from 15th October 2026 to 22nd April 2027” for all versions following production issues where it “identified areas where the product construction was not meeting our high standards.”
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Dotasra alleges BJP functionary Arun Chaturvedi influenced RCA elections; claims 3 new district associations were barred from voting and ballot secrecy was compromised.
Review: Digger's satire may not change your thinking on global warming, but there are excellent performances from Tom Cruise and the rest of the cast, and more than a few laughs.
A long-running Warhammer content creator has announced the end of their YouTube channel amid Games Workshop takedowns of their 3D printing designs, and burnout from dealing with online complaints and threats.
What makes a video game choice stick with you long after the credits roll? Step into the war-torn landscape of Velen as we unpack "The Bloody Baron": widely celebrated as one of the greatest quests in modern RPG history. Far beyond a simple monster hunt in Geralt’s search for Ciri, this dark fantasy story arc forces players to navigate trauma, morality, and the illusion of control as they uncover the tragic, layered past of one Phillip Strenger, the titular warlord, and his estranged family. Featuring direct design commentary from CD Projekt Red's Paweł Sasko, the quest's original designer, this deep dive explores how gameplay mechanics, detective work, and deliberate narrative subversion merge to create an unforgettable masterclass in video game storytelling.In this comprehensive quest analysis of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, we break down the narrative structure, level design, and branching choices behind the Bloody Baron tetralogy. From Geralt’s Witcher Senses crime scene investigation in Crow's Perch to the high-stakes choices of lifting the botchling's curse, and making deals with the cornes of Crookback Bog during The Whispering Hillock, discover how CD Projekt Red crafted every player choice to take them on a journey from absolute tragedy to a fragile glimpse of hope. Whether you are studying narrative game design, replaying the new Witcher 3 Remastered, or looking to see every consequence unravelled, don't forget to like, comment with your choice on the tree spirit, and subscribe for more Art of the Level!
The Trump administration revoked visas from 27 Latin American officials, including Bolivia’s top prosecutor, former officials and their family members over allegations of corruption and ties to drug trafficking. The visa revocations targeted officials and their family members from Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, the State Department announced Monday. Earlier this month, Secretary of State…
