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Netherlands set to return 3,500-year-old stolen sculpture to Egypt

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**Netherlands to Return 3,500-Year-Old Sculpture to Egypt Following Grand Egyptian Museum Opening**

Cairo – The Prime Minister of the Netherlands announced on Sunday that the European nation will soon return a 3,500-year-old sculpture to Egypt. This announcement came just a day after he attended the lavish opening ceremony of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in Giza.

Prime Minister Dick Schoof stated that during a meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, he informed his counterpart about the upcoming return of a bust belonging to a high-ranking official from the dynasty of Pharaoh Thutmose III.

The piece was discovered for sale at an art fair in 2022 and was subsequently confiscated after Dutch authorities received an anonymous tip regarding its illegal origin. According to a statement from the Dutch government, the art dealer “voluntarily renounced the sculpture.” After investigation, Dutch police and officials confirmed that the bust was obtained through looting and unlawfully exported.

The sculpture is expected to be handed over to the Egyptian ambassador to the Netherlands by the end of this year. This will mark the first artifact returned to Egypt since the grand opening of the GEM.

Several campaigns have sought the repatriation of looted Egyptian antiquities ahead of the museum’s opening. Egypt’s government hosted dozens of foreign leaders and dignitaries on Saturday for the official launch of the new museum—a $1 billion project decades in the making.

Nevine El-Aref, media adviser to the Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, told CBS News on Saturday, “It is a great day for Egypt and for humanity. This is Egypt’s gift to the world. It’s a dream come true. After all these years, the GEM is finally and officially open.”

The Grand Egyptian Museum is one of the largest museums in the world and the largest dedicated to a single civilization: ancient Egypt. Its exhibits span some 7,000 years, from prehistory to the end of the Greek and Roman eras around 400 A.D.

Egyptian officials hope the new museum will significantly boost the country’s tourism industry and stimulate the still-struggling economy. They predict the GEM will attract approximately 5 million visitors annually.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/egypt-netherlands-to-return-3500-year-old-sculpture-gem-museum-opening/

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Anchor Will Bring Its Underwater Survival on PC

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Explore the Depths in Anchor

Fearem, a veteran indie studio known for its tech-driven projects, has announced Anchor, an underwater survival crafting game coming soon to PC. Set in a vast, persistent open world, the game supports more than 150 players per server, allowing players to explore, build, and battle together beneath the waves.

The story begins after a nuclear catastrophe forces humanity to seek refuge deep within Earth’s oceans. You awaken as a new, genetically engineered race designed to endure life underwater in The Anchor, a region specifically created to sustain aquatic civilization.

Players must build bases, secure shelter, and defend themselves from both the hostile environment and rival survivors. In Anchor, survival doesn’t stop when you log off. Each server exists continuously, evolving even in your absence. While you are offline, your base remains exposed to threats from nature and other players, making strong defenses and trusted alliances crucial.

Fearem’s custom networking technology powers these persistent worlds—a product of the studio’s decade of experience working on large-scale multiplayer systems.

The game’s 16 square kilometer map features a wide range of underwater biomes, from vibrant coral forests to frigid arctic depths. Players can craft and collect materials to expand their bases, forge communities, or engage in underwater warfare.

Dangers abound in this unforgiving ocean world, including ancient clone remnants from a lost civilization, raiding players, and apex predators like sharks drawn by the scent of blood.

Anchor promises a mix of tension, cooperation, and survival in an ever-changing ocean world, where the deep sea becomes both sanctuary and battleground.

https://cogconnected.com/2025/10/anchor-will-bring-its-underwater-survival-on-pc/

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Weekend Console Download Deals for Oct. 17: Xbox Shocktober Sale

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**Get Ready for Halloween with Xbox’s Annual Shocktober Sale!**

It’s the season for scares, and Xbox is celebrating with its annual Shocktober sale. Get into the Halloween spirit—with just two weeks to go—by diving into thrilling titles like *Killing Floor 3*, *Alan Wake 2*, *Resident Evil 4*, and many more! Whether you’re looking to face your fears solo or with friends, there’s a spooky game for everyone.

Here’s our selection of the best console deals available this weekend:

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### PlayStation Deals

_All prices listed are for PlayStation 5 versions where multiple generations are available. These deals are available to all users, with additional discounts for PlayStation Plus members._

#### Player’s Choice Sale:

– **Gears of War Reloaded** – $29.99 (25% off)
– **Ninja Gaiden Ragebound** – $19.99 (20% off)
– **Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth + Remake Intergrade** – $59.99 (40% off)
– **EA SPORTS Madden NFL 26 + EA SPORTS College Football 26** – $79.99 (20% off)
– **Destiny 2 Legacy Collection** – $13.99 (80% off)
– **Blue Prince** – $23.99 (20% off)
– **Sid Meier’s Civilization 7** – $48.99 (30% off)
– **Call of Duty: Black Ops 6** – $38.49 (45% off)
– **The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered** – $39.99 (20% off)
– **Sunderfolk** – $39.99 (20% off)
– **Metaphor: ReFantazio** – $38.49 (45% off)
– **Star Wars Outlaws** – $34.99 (50% off)
– **Life is Strange: Double Exposure** – $24.99 (50% off)
– **Lies of P Overture Bundle** – $58.49 (35% off)
– **Tomb Raider 1-6 Remastered** – $27.49 (50% off)
– **Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition** – $42.59 (40% off)
– **Grand Theft Auto 5** – $19.99 (50% off)
– **Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy Definitive Edition** – $23.99 (60% off)
– **Disney Dreamlight Valley: The Storybook Vale Bundle** – $41.99 (30% off)
– **Sea of Thieves** – $19.99 (50% off)
– **Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition** – $29.99 (40% off)
– **Mortal Kombat 1** – $16.49 (67% off)
– **Guilty Gear Strive** – $12.49 (50% off)
– **Stray** – $17.99 (40% off)
– **Gang Beasts** – $7.99 (60% off)
– **The Elder Scrolls Online** – $4.99 (75% off)
– **PowerWash Simulator** – $12.49 (50% off)
– **Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge** – $14.99 (40% off)
– **Mass Effect Legendary Edition** – $5.99 (90% off)
– **Risk of Rain 2** – $6.24 (75% off)
– **Undertale** – $9.89 (34% off)
– **Final Fantasy 9** – $8.39 (60% off)

#### Exclusive PlayStation Plus Member Deals:

– **Alan Wake 2** – FREE!
– **Goat Simulator 3** – FREE!
– **Cocoon** – FREE!

Plus, don’t miss out on all the monthly freebies available exclusively to PlayStation Plus members!

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### Xbox Deals

_Prices listed are for Xbox Series X|S versions where applicable. Xbox Games with Gold ended on September 1, 2023. Xbox Game Pass Core or Ultimate required for some discounts._

#### Xbox Game Pass Deals and Discounts:

– **Core Keeper** – FREE! (Limited time)
– **Towerborne Platinum Founder’s Pack [Xbox Game Preview]** – $45.49 (35% off)
– **Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition** – $11.99 (40% off)

_More games are available on sale in this week’s Deals with Game Pass Ultimate and Game Pass Core._

#### Shocktober Sale Highlights:

– **Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2** – $17.49 (65% off)
– **Killing Floor 3** – $31.99 (20% off)
– **FBC: Firebreak** – $23.99 (40% off)
– **Alan Wake 2** – $17.99 (70% off)
– **Dragon’s Dogma 2** – $31.49 (55% off)
– **Resident Evil 4** – $19.99 (50% off)
– **Dead by Daylight** – $11.99 (60% off)
– **Metro Saga Bundle** – $8.99 (85% off)
– **Alien: Isolation** – $9.99 (75% off)

#### EA Publisher Sale:

– **EA SPORTS Madden NFL 26** – $45.49 (35% off)
– **EA SPORTS College Football 26** – $45.49 (35% off)
– **NHL 26** – $52.49 (25% off)
– **Dragon Age: The Veilguard** – $27.99 (60% off)
– **Star Wars Jedi: Survivor** – $13.99 (80% off)
– **Dead Space** – $13.99 (80% off)
– **Mass Effect Legendary Edition** – $5.99 (90% off)

#### Publisher Spotlight Series:

– **Ninja Gaiden Ragebound** – $19.99 (20% off)
– **Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2** – $34.99 (50% off)
– **The Elder Scrolls Online 2025 Premium Edition** – $51.99 (35% off)
– **Hell Let Loose** – $19.99 (60% off)
– **Date Everything** – $23.99 (20% off)
– **A Plague Tale: Innocence** – $9.99 (75% off)

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### Nintendo Switch Deals

_Prices listed are for Nintendo Switch versions unless noted. Switch 1 games are compatible with Switch 2._

– **NBA 2K26 [Switch 2]** – $48.99 (30% off)
– **MLB The Show 25** – $14.99 (75% off)
– **Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate** – $14.99 (50% off)
– **LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Galactic Edition** – $15.99 (80% off)
– **Kingdom Two Crowns** – $3.99 (80% off)
– **Dragon Ball FighterZ** – $9.59 (84% off)
– **Celeste** – $4.99 (75% off)
– **Untitled Goose Game** – $9.99 (50% off)
– **Overcooked! All You Can Eat** – $13.59 (66% off)

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This Halloween season, take advantage of these wicked deals to build your ultimate scary game lineup. Whether you’re tackling survival horrors, thrilling adventures, or spooky multiplayer battles, there’s never been a better time to game. Don’t wait—grab your favorites before the sales disappear!

Happy gaming and have a frightfully fun Halloween!
https://www.shacknews.com/article/146396/weekend-console-download-deals-for-oct-17-xbox-shocktober-sale