YouTube tests a feature that lets you make Shorts inspired by comments

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YouTube continues to look for ways to make Shorts more engaging and fun. And one of its latest experiments is letting viewers use comments from other videos as inspiration for their own Shorts. This experiment, called “viewer-created Shorts featuring comments,” is only available to a small group of users on Android and iOS devices. It works like this: when a viewer watches a video, they can select any comment from that video and use it as a starting point for their own Short. They can then edit and add effects to their Short as usual. The original creator of the video and the author of the comment will not be notified when this happens, but the viewer who made the Short can find it on their channel page and in the Shorts feed.

However, not everyone may want their comments to be used for Shorts. And that’s why YouTube gives creators the option to disable comments on their videos. This way, they can prevent viewers from making Shorts out of their comments. YouTube says this is just an experiment, and it may not roll out to everyone. The company often tests new features without announcing them, so this one could be a sign of something bigger to come.

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Xbox celebrates Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles with pizza-scented controllers

Together with Paramount Pictures, Xbox is celebrating the return of the iconic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to the big screen with the world’s first pizza-scented controller. That’s right – you can smell delicious New York ‘za while playing the fearless foursome’s latest gaming adventures in anticipation of “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.”

But here's the topping of all toppings! You can't actually place an order but you can grab a slice of the excitement with a chance to win one of these exclusive Xbox Wireless Controllers!

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'Enchanted Arms' disappears from Xbox Store, leaving fans in the dark

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Enchanted Arms, a 2006 RPG by FromSoftware and Ubisoft, has been delisted from the Xbox Store without warning or explanation. The game, which was compatible with modern Xbox consoles, is one of the earlier works by the studio that created the Dark Souls series and other acclaimed games. Fans who want to play will have to find a physical copy for PS3 or Xbox 360.

The game received mixed reviews when it came out, but some fans enjoyed its turn-based combat and anime-style graphics. It is not a Soulslike game, but a traditional JRPG with charm and humour. However, its digital availability has been cut off, and there is no indication of its return. FromSoftware is busy with other projects, such as the Elden Ring DLC and Armored Core 6, which are releasing soon. The studio is unlikely to remaster or re-release Enchanted Arms soon, if ever.

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Ubisoft’s account deletion policy sparks outrage among gamers

Ubisoft, the publisher of popular franchises like Assassin’s Creed and Far Cry, has a policy that deletes inactive accounts and all their games after sending a warning email. The policy means that gamers who don’t sign in to their Ubisoft account for a certain period, which could vary from two to six years or more, risk losing their purchases, unlocks, and progress. Ubisoft Support said users can avoid this by signing in to their account again, but many Twitter users criticized this policy as anti-consumer, illegal, and unfair.

The backlash from Twitter users was intense, with some accusing Ubisoft of pushing gamers to subscribe to its Ubisoft+ service, which offers unlimited access to its games. Others pointed out that the policy is against the law in some countries, including France, where Ubisoft is based. Ubisoft may need to reconsider its policy after the negative response.

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