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Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined is simplifying one of the series’ more rugged entries

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Square Enix’s latest Dragon Quest remake is targeting one of the most complex entries in the saga. Dragon Quest 7: Fragments of the Forgotten Past is beloved by hardcore fans of the JRPG saga, but its extensive class system and fragmented story have made it harder for newcomers to jump into than other DQ games. That’s exactly what Square Enix is looking to remedy with Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined, a modernization of the 2000 JRPG. I played roughly an hour of the upcoming game on PS5 at a private preview event. Dragon Quest 7 is in rare company as a video game that has now been remade twice. It creates a unique situation when it comes to development, which I asked Takeshi Ichitake, the producer of Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined. “Dragon Quest 7 has this unique aesthetic and feel that the other titles don’t,” he said, translated from Japanese to English by an on-site translator. “And Dragon Quest 7 has this unique aesthetic and feel that the other titles don’t really have.” He went on to say that the team felt that now was the right time to retell that story for modern audiences. Built from the ground-up, Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined preserves the story, characters, and mechanics of the original PS1 game, but with some changes that Square Enix thought was necessary to streamline the experience. Dragon Quest 7’s vocation system allows players to assign different vocations to their party members, which can be progressed for unique ability unlocks. This is a huge sticking point among fans with the original game, as individually leveling up each desired class can feel incredibly tedious. In comes moonlighting, a new feature in Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined that lets players equip two vocations at once. It not only smooths over one of the game’s roughest edges, it also opens up strategy in an exciting way. Square Enix has also made some notable changes to Dragon Quest 7’s battle system. Players can now attack enemies in the overworld without having to jump into a full-fledged battle. Weaker enemies can be defeated in the overworld, a change that puts DQ7 more in line with modern RPGs and will save players a large chunk of time. That said, fans of Dragon Quest 7 and its challenging battles should fret not. I found the game to still be difficult and highly dependent upon team composition and strategy. During my demo, I got to fight Gracos in the Sunken Citadel, and he wiped my team a couple of times before I was able to defeat him. Interestingly, Dragon Quest 7 is also adding some brand new content to the game. This includes a handful of new missions designed to expand the lore and build out the characters. A new storyline sees the party encounter an older version of Keifer, one of your key companions. Hot off the HD-2D remakes of the original Dragon Quest trilogy, I was fascinated to learn about the unique art style being used for the DQ7 remake. All of the character models were based on handcrafted figurines that were made in real life, and then scanned into the game. Takeshi Ichitake explained to me that he and his team felt like this approach was a great fit for Dragon Quest 7’s unique art style, which features shorter character models than the other mainline games. Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined has me excited to fully dive into one of my personally least-played Dragon Quest games. The quality-of-life changes promise a simpler experience without sacrificing much of what made the original game special in its own right. This preview is based on an early build of Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined, played at a press event. Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined costs $59. 99 and launches on February 5, 2026, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, Switch 2, and PC.
https://www.shacknews.com/article/146876/dragon-quest-7-reimagined-impressions

“Last person team’s focus on” – Dani Busboom Kelly gets real about Taylor Landfair’s performance after Nebraska Volleyball team win

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**Nebraska Volleyball Head Coach Dani Busboom Kelly Praises Taylor Landfair’s Stellar Performance Against Minnesota**

Nebraska Volleyball head coach Dani Busboom Kelly recently shared her thoughts on Taylor Landfair’s incredible performance against the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Landfair, who previously represented the Minnesota team, put up an impressive 11 kills without committing a single error.

In a post-match interview, Coach Kelly highlighted how the opponents seemed to have underestimated Landfair’s potential. According to her, the Minnesota team appeared more focused on defending against attacks from Rebekah Allick, Andi Jackson, and Harper Murray.

“She’s the last person right now that teams focus on. When she’s playing that well, it just feels like we can do anything offensively,” Kelly remarked, emphasizing Landfair’s impact on the game.

**Minnesota Coach Acknowledges Landfair’s Unseen Strengths**

Interestingly, Kelly wasn’t the only one impressed by Landfair’s performance. Keegan Cook, the head coach of the Minnesota Golden Gophers, also commented on her standout play after the game.

“If you haven’t seen Taylor hitting the sharp angle, which a lot of our young guys haven’t seen before, it could be tough. I wasn’t thrilled that we couldn’t make those adjustments, but it’s a tall task to ask if you’ve never seen it before,” Cook said.

**Nebraska Extends Winning Streak to 24-0**

With back-to-back wins against the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Minnesota Golden Gophers, the Nebraska Volleyball team has extended its undefeated streak to 24-0 this season.

**Coach Kelly on Maintaining Team Morale After Tough Victories**

Ahead of the match against the Illinois Fighting Illini, Dani Busboom Kelly opened up about the importance of maintaining the team’s morale following hard-fought victories. In a press conference, she stated:

“It is really tough to win, no matter what level, what sport, and we never want to lose sight of that, and that’s something that I have always been a firm believer in. I also am a firm believer that we spend a lot of our time together and a lot of our time with our sport, and if we can’t enjoy and celebrate the little things, then we are going to drive ourselves crazy.”

She further emphasized the need for enthusiasm as the season progresses, adding,

“When December comes in, you’re relieved that the season’s over, and I don’t want our players to walk out of here feeling that they are relieved, I want them to feel like they can’t wait to be back.”

**A New Era for Nebraska Volleyball**

Dani Busboom Kelly took over as head coach of the Nebraska Volleyball team last year, succeeding John Cook, who announced his retirement after the 2024 NCAA Championships. Under her leadership, the team continues to thrive and demonstrate remarkable resilience and skill.

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*Edited by Animesh Pandey*
https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/olympics/news-last-person-team-s-focus-on-dani-busboom-kelly-gets-real-taylor-landfair-s-performance-nebraska-volleyball-team-win

EXCLUSIVE: International Series Head Rahul Singh opens up on LIV Golf pathway, Asian Tour partnership and more

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**Rahul Singh on the International Series: “We’re Growing the Game and Staying Inclusive”**

The International Series head, Rahul Singh, recently spoke to Sportskeeda at the Moutai Singapore Open 2025, held at the Singapore Island Country Club. He emphasized that the circuit is constantly working to “grow the game,” reaching new countries and audiences each season. The Asian Tour and LIV Golf-sanctioned event, founded in 2022, has made a point of mixing local talent with experienced, world-class players to bridge the gap between different levels of experience.

Interestingly, Singh alluded to the current divide in world golf and reaffirmed The International Series’ commitment to being an “open house” with “no restrictions” for players from any tour. This year’s Singapore event saw the series visit the SICC for the first time, following earlier expansions into India, the Philippines, and Japan. While Singh acknowledged the Asian Tour’s growth post-LIV Golf’s inception, he chose not to comment on the recent format changes in the Saudi-backed series.

Below is the full interview, touching on the inclusive nature of The International Series, LIV Golf’s partnership with the Asian Tour, the Singapore Open, and more.

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### The International Series Debuts at Singapore Island Country Club

**Q: How’s the tournament looking at SICC this year?**

*Rahul Singh:*
It looks great. The golf course is in fantastic shape. The weather should give us some nice, low scores—always great for spectators. While Thursdays and Fridays in Singapore tend to be a bit quieter, I expect the weekend will draw bigger crowds. The setup is impressive, the field is strong, and perhaps most importantly, we’re seeing the return of both the Singapore Open and The International Series. That’s a big highlight for us, and we’re determined to keep the Singapore Open as part of our calendar going forward. We’re now focused on how best to enhance and grow the event—after all, this used to be considered the “Major of Asia”. Hopefully, in time, we’ll see exemptions and increased prestige return to the event.

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### Taking the Game to New Venues

**Q: How important is it for The International Series to visit new venues like India, Japan, and the Philippines instead of repeating the same events each year?**

*Singh:*
It’s huge. One of our mandates, through the partnership between LIV Golf and the Asian Tour, is to grow the game—not just by adding prize money or bringing players, but by going into new territories, creating new pathways, expanding our audience, and bringing families and children out to the courses. We’re working to change the perception of golf, especially in Asia, where it’s often seen as an elite sport. In the Philippines for example, we attracted 31,000 spectators, breaking away from the typical small crowds golf used to draw in such markets.

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### Attracting World-Class Players

**Q: Is the Series always looking to draw more world-class players to new destinations?**

*Singh:*
Absolutely. When we go into markets like India or the Philippines, we know local golf fans want to see the biggest stars up close. Bringing Bryson DeChambeau to India and Dustin Johnson to the Philippines gave fans opportunities they would not normally have. This is massive for audiences and, importantly, for young local players. Imagine a 15-year-old amateur competing in a field with global stars—it’s a motivator, an inspiration, and a career pathway. The presence of international names and meaningful prize money can totally shift how young athletes view golf as a potential future.

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### Total Inclusivity: Open House Policy

**Q: You have emphasized the Series’ inclusive philosophy. With world golf divided and the PGA Tour banning LIV players, is The International Series open to players from all tours?**

*Singh:*
Absolutely. The International Series is a sanctioned Asian Tour event—we don’t restrict anyone. Our categories are open to the top 300 players worldwide, top local amateurs, major winners, Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup players. We are 100% inclusive. We’ve had Justin Rose play at the Hong Kong Open, and players from across different tours can participate. We are an open house and welcome the best, with no restrictions.

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### Partnership with LIV Golf and Growth Goals

**Q: The International Series works in conjunction with LIV Golf. Is it now where you envisioned, or is there more growth ahead?**

*Singh:*
It’s definitely still growing. We’re part of a larger LIV Golf ecosystem, which includes 14 league events, 10 International Series events, and the promotions event. Coordination is vital—if International Series events clashed with LIV Golf events, players would have to choose. We work hard to schedule series events before or after LIV Golf events, maximizing both attendance and player participation.

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### Pathways to LIV Golf

**Q: The International Series Rankings now offer two qualification spots into LIV Golf. Could there be more in future?**

*Singh:*
There are actually two spots from the rankings and two from the promotions event. Around 30 International Series players will have the chance to compete in the promotion event. Our focus is on providing pathways for all players—through Q-School, the Asian Development Tour, the Asian Tour, the International Series, the LIV Golf League, and the Majors. It’s the responsibility of any tour to provide a real, tangible ladder for talent.

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### LIV Golf’s Recent Format Change

**Q: Any thoughts on LIV Golf’s recent format announcements?**

*Singh:*
That’s best answered by the league. We are a tour-sanctioned series and play 72 holes, so in that sense, we say: welcome to the party.

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### Standout Asian Golf Nations and New Destinations

**Q: Which Asian golf nation has surprised you the most?**

*Singh:*
The response in the Philippines was overwhelming—over 31,000 turned out, surpassing expectations. India has also been an important and successful stop. Japan has been a significant addition for us. We’re continually looking at both established and emerging golf markets, including destinations like Vietnam and, hopefully one day, Cambodia. In fact, a sponsor wanted to bring the series to Cambodia—an eye-opener for a golf event, given it’s such a new market.

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### Season Finale in Saudi Arabia

**Q: What are your expectations for the season-ender in Saudi Arabia?**

*Singh:*
It’s going to be highly competitive. The Saudi event carries more ranking points due to its elevated prize money. This week will set things up perfectly for the finale, where a great performance could dramatically shake up the rankings. All the top 10 players have their eyes on the top two spots, so we’re set for an exciting finish.

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**Conclusion**

The International Series continues to expand golf’s reach across Asia, focusing on inclusivity, opportunity, and excitement in every event. With its commitment to growing the sport and providing new career pathways, the series is set to play a defining role in shaping the future of golf across the region and beyond.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/golf/news-exclusive-international-series-head-rahul-singh-opens-liv-golf-pathway-asian-tour-partnership

Palworld community manager points to a new problem with GTA 6’s delay: ‘Expect to see many games swerve to avoid the 2027 awards season’

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If you feel like we’ve been here before, well done for being perceptive—because we have. Rockstar announced yesterday that GTA 6 is getting delayed again, now scheduled for November 19. That date feels like an eternity away for eager fans.

Unsurprisingly, GTA 6 fans have had very… *normal* reactions to the news. After the last delay, it seems like most have gone through all the stages of grief and reached acceptance, or something close to it:

> “Nothing wrong with delaying a game. Nothing at all. But why keep giving dates with so much confidence when they know it needs more time to polish?”

Among fans trying to rationalize another delay, voices from within the gaming industry have shared support, thinly veiled threats, and even some theories about the timing of the GTA 6 news.

“Interestingly, just a little industry knowledge for all you gamers: a Nov 19 launch puts them outside the nomination window for most game awards in 2026,” says Palworld’s Communications Director, Bucky, in a social media post.

> “Intentional or not? Either way, expect to see many games (especially AAA ones) swerve to avoid the 2027 awards season.”

I’m not convinced the delay has anything to do with missing the 2026 game awards schedule, though I wouldn’t want to go up against Mewgenics in a fight. Still, the fact that GTA 6 will now likely fall into the 2027 awards window could cause more headaches than benefits.

It was already clear that everyone wanted to steer clear of GTA 6’s launch — well, all except for Devolver, but go off, I guess. GTA 6 won’t just monopolize people’s time and wallets; it’s going to dominate the awards season as well.

It’s starting to feel like Baldur’s Gate 3 all over again. God help our souls.
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/grand-theft-auto/palworld-community-manager-points-to-a-new-problem-with-gta-6s-delay-expect-to-see-many-games-swerve-to-avoid-the-2027-awards-season/

St. Denis Medical Boss: Matt And Serena’s Potential Romance ‘Is Not Over’ After Premiere Curveball

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This might not be a proper medical diagnosis, but we do believe “St. Denis Medical” just put Serena in the friend zone.

During its two-episode sophomore premiere on Monday night, the NBC comedy jumped ahead by a few months. We learned that work besties Matt and Serena have been working in different zones of the hospital ever since Serena discovered Matt likes her in the Season 1 finale. (Matt didn’t know she knew; Serena eventually told him, in Monday’s first installment, that she was aware of his feelings.)

Serena, who initially thought it was her idea alone to put some distance between herself and Matt, later discovered that Matt had also requested the separation in an effort to get over his crush. What’s more, he says he did get over Serena during that time and is now acting completely nonchalant around her—much to her chagrin.

Serena and Matt’s will-they-won’t-they dynamic was more or less unaddressed in Monday’s second episode, but “St. Denis Medical” showrunner Eric Ledgin assures us their story is not over just yet.

“We have a room full of writers who have dated and had messy stories and love stories. It’s really fun to talk this stuff out in the room and figure out what would be the most interesting thing that maybe we haven’t seen before,” Ledgin tells TVLine.

“To be told, ‘I’m over you,’ for someone like Serena, it’s tough. The fact that [Kahyun Kim] played it so well in the finale—she really nailed her reaction to finding out Matt likes her—made us feel like, ‘Oh, we made the right call here.’ We want to chase that down. And it picks up steam as we move throughout the season.”

When Matt told Serena that he’s moved past his romantic feelings, there were, interestingly, no subtle glances to the camera, nor any private confessionals from Matt indicating whether he’s truly over her.

Ledgin hints, though, that “saying something doesn’t mean it’s the case. As someone who has said before, in my life, ‘I’m over you’ to someone, there are times where that’s been true, there are times when it was not true at all, and there were times where it wasn’t true but I thought it was true.”

He continues, “Someone told me once, ‘Don’t act hard to get, be hard to get.’ And I think the best move Matt could make is to really move on. That would probably be the smartest thing he could do if he’s trying, on some level, to win Serena over.”
https://www.tvline.com/2016359/st-denis-medical-recap-season-2-premiere-matt-serena/

PS5’s Biggest New September Game Already on Sale on PS Store

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A month-old major PS5 title, Borderlands 4, is already part of a new PlayStation Store sale, offering a pretty reasonable discount for early buyers. For a limited time, gamers can pick up Borderlands 4 for $55.99 instead of the full price of $70.

### Borderlands 4 Gets a 20% Discount in PS Store Sale

While it’s not uncommon for new releases to receive discounts on the PS Store, a 20% price cut on a big new game like Borderlands 4 is quite unusual. This sale price even undercuts the previous industry standard of $59.99, making it a particularly sweet deal for fans.

### Super Deluxe Edition Also Discounted

For those interested in more content, Borderlands 4’s Super Deluxe Edition is also available at 20% off, currently priced at $103.99 instead of $129.99. This edition includes the base game plus additional extras such as:

– Firehawk’s Fury Weapon Skin
– Bounty Pack Bundle (featuring four separate post-launch DLC packs)
– Ornate Order Pack
– Vault Hunter Pack (which includes two separate post-launch DLC packs)

### Performance Issues and Market Competition

Despite high anticipation, Borderlands 4 experienced a somewhat rocky launch, particularly regarding performance on the PS5 Pro and PC. Additionally, the response from Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford to player complaints didn’t help improve public perception.

Given these factors, the current discount isn’t too surprising. It’s worth noting that competing titles like Ghost of Tsushima and Battlefield 6 have eclipsed Borderlands 4 in popularity and player engagement.

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If you’ve been waiting to dive into Borderlands 4, now might be the perfect time to grab it at a discount before the sale ends.
https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2025/10/16/borderlands-4-ps-store-sale-october-2025/

Could This be the Year of Algol?

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Ok, you caught us. It certainly isn’t going to be the year of Algol. When you think of “old” programming languages, you usually think of FORTRAN and COBOL. You should also think of LISP. But only a few people will come up with Algol.

While not a household name, Algol was highly influential, and now, GCC is on the verge of supporting it just like it supports other languages besides C and C++ these days. Why bring an old language up to the forefront? We don’t know, but we still find it interesting. We doubt there’s a bunch of Algol code waiting to be ported, but you never know.

Algol first appeared in 1958 and was the lingua franca of academic computer discussions for decades. It was made to “fix” the problems with Fortran, and its influence is still felt today. For example, Algol was the origin of “blocks of code,” which it set between begin/end pairs.

The second version of Algol was where Backus-Naur form, or BNF, originated—something still of interest to language designers today. Interestingly, the new compiler will support Algol 68, which was the final and not terribly popular version. It was sort of the “New Coke” of early computer languages, with many people asserting that Algol 60 was the last “real Algol.”

Algol was known for sometimes using funny characters like ≡ and ⊂, but like APL, it had to adapt to more conventional character sets. Most of the Algol specifications didn’t define I/O, either, so it wasn’t enough to just know Algol—you had to know which Algol to understand how the I/O worked.
https://hackaday.com/2025/10/15/could-this-be-the-year-of-algol/