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[Metacritic] S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl - https://www.metacritic.com/game/stalker-2-heart-of-chornobyl/

[Rock Paper Shotgun] S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart Of Chornobyl review: a captivating survival shooter, even with bits falling off - https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/stalker-2-review

[VideoGamesChronicle] Review: Stalker 2’s best ideas are undercut by a stale plot and constant performance problems - https://www.videogameschronicle.com/review/review-stalker-2/

[Metacritic] weirdusername user review - https://www.metacritic.com/user/weirdusername/

[X, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. OFFICIAL] https://x.com/stalker_thegame/status/1859265478276894856

[X, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. OFFICIAL] https://x.com/stalker_thegame/status/1859930792564285907

[Reuters] Exclusive: Sony is in talks to buy media powerhouse behind 'Elden Ring' - https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/sony-talks-buy-media-powerhouse-behind-elden-ring-sources-say-2024-11-19/

[IGN] FromSoftware Parent Kadokawa Confirms Sony’s Buyout Intent, but Insists ‘No Decision Has Been Made at This Time’ - https://www.ign.com/articles/fromsoftware-parent-kadokawa-confirms-sonys-buyout-intent-but-insists-no-decision-has-been-made-at-this-time

[The Game Awards] Game of the Year - https://thegameawards.com/nominees/game-of-the-year

[Steam] Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2537590/Microsoft_Flight_Simulator_2024/

[YouTube, Microsoft Flight Simulator] Developer Launch Day Update | Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuMd7udCyFM

[GamesRadar] Poker roguelike Balatro wins the Critics' Choice Breakthrough Award at the Golden Joystick Awards 2024 - https://www.gamesradar.com/games/roguelike/poker-roguelike-balatro-wins-the-critics-choice-breakthrough-award-at-the-golden-joystick-awards-2024/

[X, localthunk] https://x.com/LocalThunk/status/1859668044777390104

[reddit, r/balatro] A message to the community - https://www.reddit.com/r/balatro/comments/1gudpza/a_message_to_the_community/?rdt=58448

Music —

Switch It Up - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/r_HRbXhOir8

Get Back - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/iQYmgOrPEvs

Funk Down - MK2 https://youtu.be/SPN_Ssgqlzc