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After 8 years of positive reviews, Fallout 4 drops back down to a “Mostly Negative” Steam rating – and it’s all thanks to Bethesda’s disastrous Anniversary Edition launch

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The Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition hasn’t exactly been going over well with fans since launch, with reports of the update accompanying Bethesda Game Studios’ big release breaking mods the game itself, too and new paid DLC falling short of impressing players. It’s been a wild time for Fallout stans recently, with the Anniversary Edition update wreaking havoc, reports of DLC “no longer being recognized as ‘owned'” floating about, and Bethesda struggling to address the problems “as quick as we can” post-launch. Reviews on Steam saw a “Mostly Negative” rating emerge for the new edition’s Creation Club content but they’ve now spread to the base game itself, as criticism floods fans’ feedback. In fact, this is the first time in a whopping eight years that Fallout 4 sits on Valve’s platform with a “Mostly Negative” recent reception it’s been some form of “Mixed” and then positive since a low drop in September of 2017. Just mouse over “Date Range” on the game’s reviews and select “Show graph” to see what has been a generally steady, nearly decade-long period of decent ratings for Fallout 4. and then look at November of this year. That’s when the reviews fall to “Mostly Negative” and the drop has come suddenly, coinciding with the Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition. You can read some of the recent comments left to get a glimpse at what players are thinking as well. “Unplayable,” writes one. Another delves into why they find it so. “The Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition update is absolutely terrible,” they explain. “It broke mods that were previously running perfectly.” They add that “Bethesda isn’t showing much genuine effort” at cleaning things up. Elsewhere in the reviews, a disappointed fan exclaims, “Why, Bethesda?! Bring mods back!” Somebody else similarly says, “Thanks, Bethesda, for ruining the game I loved! Ruining the game I play on my sad days!” It’s safe to say that Fallout 4 is not in good shape right now, judging by the reviews on Steam alone and honestly, I get it. As a longtime lover of Bethesda’s RPGs (except Starfield, we don’t claim you), I’m staying away from the Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition myself until it’s in a much better state here’s hoping it’s as fun as Skyrim’s own Anniversary Edition one day.
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Jaime King Makes Rare Comment About Taylor Swift

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s love story began in July 2023, when the singer’s Eras Tour made a stop at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. As a huge Swiftie, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end attended the show with hopes of giving Taylor a friendship bracelet with his number on it. However, he was unable to complete the gesture due to her pre-show rituals.

“I was disappointed that she doesn’t talk before or after her shows because she has to save her voice for the 44 songs that she sings,” Travis shared on the July 26 episode of his *New Heights* podcast. “So, I was a little butt-hurt I didn’t get to hand her one of the bracelets I made for her.”

After publicly recounting his fumble—a move Taylor would later describe as “metal as hell”—Travis decided to shoot his shot and invited the Grammy winner to watch the Chiefs play at Arrowhead Stadium. “I threw it out there, I threw the ball in her court,” he shared on *The Pat McAfee Show*. “I told her, you know, ‘I’ve seen you rock the stage in Arrowhead, you might have to come see me rock the stage in Arrowhead and see which one’s a little more lit.’ So, we’ll see what happens in the near future.”

At the time he was first introduced to Taylor, Travis was sporting a mustache, which he had debuted in August during training camp. As he later noted, “That ‘stache and the 87 jersey was pretty iconic there for a little bit, and I had it when I met Taylor for the first time.”

Accepting Travis’ invite, Taylor joined the athlete’s mom, Donna Kelce, at Arrowhead Stadium to watch him and the Chiefs take on the Chicago Bears. After the game, the couple was seen sharing PDA at a local bar.

Though there was speculation that this was the couple’s first in-person meeting, the “Karma” singer later clarified that they had spent a “significant amount of time” getting to know each other beforehand. As Taylor explained, “We would never be psychotic enough to hard launch a first date.”

During a bye week, Travis traveled to Argentina to catch the South American leg of Taylor’s Eras Tour. Not only did the NFL star bond with Taylor’s dad, Scott Swift, at the November 11 show in Buenos Aires, but he also received a special shoutout from the stage.

“Karma is that guy on the Chiefs,” Taylor sang, “coming straight home to me.”

After the show, the *Midnights* artist was seen running up to Travis backstage and greeting him with a passionate kiss.

Taylor also addressed the lavender craze surrounding her appearances at Travis’ games. “I’m going to see him do what he loves, we’re showing up for each other, other people are there and we don’t care,” she told *Time* magazine. “The opposite of that is you have to go to an extreme amount of effort to make sure no one knows that you’re seeing someone.”
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Apple iPhone 17 Pro mysteriously changes color from Cosmic Orange to Rose Gold

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Some iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max owners have reported a mysterious issue: their phones appear to be changing color. This new controversy adds another chapter to the long list of “gate” scandals that have impacted iPhone users over the years.

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### A Brief History of iPhone “Gates”

The phenomenon dates back to 2010 when Apple redesigned the iPhone 4, moving the antenna outside the casing. This resulted in dropped phone calls when users held the device a certain way—the notorious “left-handed death grip.” At the time, Apple CEO Steve Jobs infamously claimed that users were simply holding the phone wrong, a comment that critics still recall 15 years later.

Since then, several other notable “gates” have become part of iPhone lore:

– **Antennagate** (2010): The iPhone 4 antenna issue.
– **Bendgate** (2014): The iPhone 6 Plus bending when placed in tight pockets.
– **Batterygate** (2017): Apple throttling CPU performance in iPhone 6 and 6s models with aging batteries.
– **Hissgate** (2017), **Beautygate**, and additional Batterygate instances (2018).
– **Scratchgate** (2024): Anodized finishes on darker iPhone 17 Pro, Pro Max, and iPhone Air models chipping away, revealing silver aluminum beneath.

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### The Return of Steve Jobs’ “You’re Holding It Wrong” Moment

With #scratchgate, Apple reignited the memory of Steve Jobs’ famous remark. When consumers noticed scratches on iPhone 17 Pro, Pro Max, and iPhone Air units displayed in Apple Stores, the company claimed these weren’t scratches at all. Instead, Apple explained the marks were material transferred from old and worn MagSafe risers used to display the phones.

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### Introducing #colorgate: iPhone 17 Pro Changing Colors?

The story became even stranger when a TikTok video went viral, supposedly showing an iPhone 17 Pro changing colors. The issue gained traction on Reddit, where user DakAttack316 shared photos of his Cosmic Orange iPhone 17 Pro Max shifting to Rose Gold — and insisted the change was not the result of Photoshop or AI manipulation. Some humorously dubbed this phenomenon the “Fire Red Charizard Edition,” after the powerful original Pokémon.

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### Possible Causes and Impact on Trade-In Value

Lee Elliot, Chief Product Officer at electronics recycling website Compare and Recycle, offered some possible explanations for #colorgate, such as UV damage or oxidation.

Regardless of the underlying cause, these issues could have financial consequences for iPhone 17 Pro owners. Elliot explains:

> “iPhone trade-in values are heavily influenced by the condition of a device. Phones are graded based on cosmetic appearance, with scratches, scuffs, or other physical damage such as discoloration playing a key role. Even minimal discoloration can result in a lower grading, which means a reduced trade-in offer.”

According to recent data, an iPhone 17 Pro in good condition with minor signs of use can be traded in for approximately $964 on average, depending on storage size. However, a device in poor condition with visible scratches, scuffs, and discoloration might only fetch around $696 — a significant drop of about $268.

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### Why Early Appearance of These Issues Is Concerning

Elliot finds it alarming that such defects are appearing so soon after purchase. If oxidation is indeed the cause, minerals from users’ fingers could exacerbate the problem, further damaging the devices and lowering their value at trade-in time.

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### Recommendations for iPhone 17 Pro Owners

To help protect new iPhones from inevitable damage, Elliot advises:

– Use cases with a raised lip that slightly overlaps the bezel, protecting the screen without interfering with interaction.
– Choose cases that cover the entire camera plateau, safeguarding curves and edges.

Taking these precautions now may help preserve the device’s value and appearance.

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Apple’s history of “gates” continues with #scratchgate and the emerging #colorgate, reminding us that even the most iconic tech brands face their share of challenges. Stay tuned as these stories develop.
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