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Trump launches America.gov, AI-powered government services hub

President Trump launched a website Tuesday that uses artificial intelligence to help Americans navigate the federal government and find information and services. Trump touted the website, America.gov, during an event at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington. He thanked Joe Gebbia, the Airbnb co-founder who now leads the National Design Studio (NDS) and services…

The Witcher 3 Quest That Nobody Forgets: The Bloody Baron - IGN

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!

Spotify is down — but your songs might still be playing.

There are a lot of complaints about a Spotify outage on Downdetector, and when we checked ourselves, cached playlists seem to work just fine, but logging in fresh or trying to stream new music and playlists popped up error messages pointing us to try songs stored offline. The @SpotifyCares support account has confirmed developers are looking into the problems, but there’s no word on when service might be fully restored. [Link: User reports show problems with Spotify | https://downdetector.com/status/spotify/ | Downdetector]

Jack Smith spars with GOP senators

Plus: ⚾The road to the World Series begins today {beacon} It’s Tuesday. Are the VMAs old news? Anyone else still seeing Yung Lean and GENER8ION’s performance on stage? Absolutely mesmerizing. In today’s issue: RFK Jr., Vance at MAHA Summit Jack Smith faces questions Protect College Sports Act passes Senate MLB playoffs, NHL season…

OpenAI reopens its $200 ChatGPT Pro tier.

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.” [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/Screenshot-2026-09-29-at-12.18.20-PM.png?quality=90&strip=all]

You’ll have to wait until 2027 to slip the Commodore 64 into your pocket.

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.” [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/c64.jpg?quality=90&strip=all]

The Post-Instant digital camera is another attempt at simulating the film shooting experience.

Accessory-maker Rolling Square has launched a new sister-brand called Await whose first product is a screen-free 8-megapixel digital camera that emulates the functionality and limitations of film cameras. You shoot on a simulated roll with 24 exposures but you don’t get to see your pics until they’re “processed” on a mobile app that gives you the option to download the results or order physical 4x6 prints. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/await3.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/await4.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/await2.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/await1.jpg?quality=90&strip=all]

Minecraft Dungeons 2 - Official Launch Trailer - IGN

Minecraft Dungeons 2 is available now on Nintendo Switch 1, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5 (PS5), Windows, and Steam. Watch the Minecraft Dungeons 2 launch trailer for this action-adventure RPG sequel to see gameplay and a peek at your adventure. In Minecraft Dungeons 2, step through the rift and fight where no hero has been before: the Sift, an uncharted dimension teeming with threats, mysteries, and breathtaking beauty. Gear up and customize your gameplay to face your toughest enemies yet in explosive battles. Brave the unknown as a lone hero, team up with friends in couch, online and mixed co-op, or find allies through matchmaking. The illagers’ plot is already underway, and their cruelty is only matched by their power. Stop them – or lose the Overworld to their corruption.

Schumer slams data center bill as ‘ineffectual participation trophy’

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday slammed a bill that would force states to consider standards to mitigate data centers’ power price impacts as an “ineffectual participation trophy.” His comments signal that Democrats could try to block the bill, which the Senate is expected to take up this week. “Americans are demanding real…