Today, Microsoft is launching its new gaming subscription service, Xbox Game Pass Core, on Xbox. This subscription will replace the old Xbox Live Gold subscription, and those who have a subscription to it will be automatically moved to a Game Pass Core subscription. The significant difference between Xbox Live Gold and Game Pass Core is […]
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Apple says goodbye to two MagSafe accessories
While Apple introduced the iPhone 15, two previous iPhone accessories disappeared from the Apple Store. These are the MagSafe Battery Pack and the MagSafe Duo, the compact travel charger that could wirelessly charge an iPhone and an Apple Watch simultaneously. The MagSafe Battery Pack was released in 2021 and has been compatible with iPhone 12 […]
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macOS Sonoma will be released on September 26th
On September 26th, you will be able to update your Mac to the new macOS Sonoma, provided you have a compatible Mac. In macOS Sonoma, widgets can now be placed directly on the desktop. We also have improved video conferencing features, including Presenter Overlay, which allows users to present themselves in front of the content […]
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iCloud+ now offers storage of up to 12 TB
Apple has so far offered up to 2 TB of storage with iCloud, but now it is expanding significantly with two new subscription options. Starting from September 18th, the two new iCloud+ subscriptions are available to choose from, 6 TB and 12 TB.
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Nintendo is patenting an analog stick with “magnetorheological fluid.”
A few days ago, Nintendo published a patent application describing a new type of analog stick, hopefully addressing the problematic sticks used in their Joy-Cons for the Nintendo Switch. The issue with these sticks has been their tendency to develop “Joy-Con drift,” which means they register movement in a specific direction even when the stick […]
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Xbox is launching its own Mastercard
Microsoft’s gaming platform Xbox is now launching its own Mastercard in partnership with the American bank Barclays. The card is available in five different designs and provides users with points that can be exchanged for gift cards that can be used to purchase games or other items. For every dollar spent with the “Xbox card,” […]
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Nintendo is ending new additions to Mario Kart Tour
Nintendo has announced that they will no longer provide new content for the mobile game Mario Kart Tour. This means that players will have to make do with the tracks, characters, and other content that has been released during the four years the game has been on the market. Nintendo’s decision to stop updating Mario […]
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Release date for EA Sports WRC
Earlier this week, EA announced that they will release the rally game EA Sports WRC on November 3rd. The game is being developed by Codemasters, which EA acquired a few years ago. The game will feature a total of 18 different rally stages set in 18 different countries. The developers promise that players will be […]
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The Next Apple Watch Appears to Feature a New U2 Chip
Apple Watch Series 9 and the second-generation Apple Watch Ultra are set to offer several upgrades, including enhanced sensors and a new U2 chip, according to Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman. In addition to the first processor upgrade since the Apple Watch Series 6 in 2020, the new watches will feature an updated version of Apple’s […]
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Gaming media share their thoughts on Immortals of Aveum
A few weeks ago, EA released Immortals of Aveum, an FPS game where players use magic instead of bullets to defeat enemies. Various gaming media outlets have opinions about the game, and if you’re wondering what they think, you can check out the video reviews here. In general, critics seem to like that the game […]
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Easier Password Recovery in iOS 17
iOS 17 is set to introduce a convenient feature for those who tend to forget their passwords. If you change your iPhone’s passcode and forget it shortly afterward, Apple will now offer a 72-hour window during which you can address the issue without getting locked out of your device. On iPhones or iPads with a […]
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Apple rumored to create a more affordable MacBook series
An intriguing rumor has surfaced suggesting that Apple might release a more budget-friendly MacBook series that could compete, especially with Chromebook laptops. The Taiwanese newspaper DigiTimes has reportedly spoken to sources claiming that Apple may start manufacturing cheaper laptops. According to the reports, Apple could use different materials to create a more affordable computer. Considering […]
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Bethesda promises that Redfall will not be abandoned
The hype wasn’t exactly overwhelming before the release of Redfall, despite it being developed by the prestigious Arkane Studios (Dishonored, Prey). However, despite the low expectations, the game still managed to disappoint many players, and Xbox chief Phil Spencer admitted to feeling the same way. The publisher for the game was Bethesda, and their Pete […]
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DLC for Sea of Stars is Already in Development
Sea of Stars has been out for about a week and has received both excellent reviews and good sales. As you may know, it’s a Kickstarter-funded game, and the campaign also promised DLC for it. In an interview with Radio-Canada (via kakuchopurei), Sabotage Studio’s CEO, Thierry Boulanger, revealed that work on this DLC has now […]
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Belkin releases Qi2 chargers
Belkin is introducing several new products, including two Qi2 wireless chargers, a Thunderbolt 4 hub, and a wall charger with a built-in battery. The Belkin BoostCharge Pro 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Pad with Qi2 and the BoostCharge Convertible Qi2 Wireless Pad to Stand will, as the names suggest, feature the latest Qi specification. The Belkin BoostCharge […]
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New Asterix game on the way
Game developer Microids has released a trailer for their upcoming Asterix game, Asterix & Obelix: Slap Them All! 2, a sequel to Asterix & Obelix: Slap Them All! released in 2021. It’s a beat ’em up game where players take control of Asterix and Obelix on a journey through Gaul to find a stolen emblem. […]
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Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis new trailer
Final Fantasy VII isn’t just getting a hefty remake trilogy for Playstation and PC, but also a somewhat “simpler” remake that not only includes the storyline from the original game, but also the spin-offs Dirge of Cerberus and Before Crisis, as well as the Advent Children movie. Additionally, new parts of the story are being […]
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Nintendo showcases Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Just as promised, Nintendo delivered a new Direct yesterday, focusing on the upcoming Mario game, Super Mario Bros. Wonder. As known, this will be a 2D game with various worlds and different abilities that Mario can use to navigate through the game’s levels. You will be able to play as several different characters, such as […]
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Banishers set to release in November – watch 15 minutes of gameplay
Vampires, adventures, and mountain climbing – Dontnod has many strings to its bow when it comes to genres, and soon it’s time to add another: action role-playing. On November 7th, they are releasing Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden. Set in the late 1600s, the village of Eden is haunted, and you control two characters who […]
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Bethesda confirms that the development of The Elder Scrolls VI has begun
The game currently on everyone’s lips is Starfield, but Bethesda has other titles in the pipeline as well. The Elder Scrolls VI was actually announced back in 2018 with a pre-rendered teaser trailer, but that’s also the only thing we’ve seen from the game. At the time, the game wasn’t in active development; it was […]
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Google Reveals Date for Pixel Event
Just a day after Apple announced the date for its iPhone event, it’s now Google’s turn to reveal when they will showcase their new Pixel phones. In Google’s case, we have to wait a bit longer, as it’s not until October 4th that Google will hold its event to introduce the Pixel 8 and Pixel […]
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Google accidentally leaks Pixel 8 Pro
Google’s Pixel devices continue to leak left and right with the Pixel 8 series, which we should expect to see officially within a month. This time, it’s Google themselves who accidentally posted an image of the Pixel 8 Pro on their website. Thanks to Google, we also know that the phone in the image is […]
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Analogue releases Glow-in-the-Dark Pocket
Analogue is a rather niche device that can play cartridges from the Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance. Now it’s being released in a new limited edition with a glow in the dark shell. The special version will be available in ‘very limited quantities.’ According to Analogue, the Pocket Glow can glow […]
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Ruark unveils the all-in-one speaker R410
The British hi-fi manufacturer Ruark has now introduced its competitor to music systems like Sonus Faber’s Omnia and Naim’s Mu-so 2. The system is called R410 and features a distinct retro design inspired by the 1970s. Under the hood, there’s a Class D amplifier offering 120 W of power per channel. The R410 employs the […]
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Lara Croft is coming to Call of Duty
Activision revealed the other day that the next character to make an appearance in Call of Duty: Warzone and Modern Warfare II is Lara Croft, the heroine who first appeared in the video game Tomb Raider in 1996 and has since featured in several sequels and films. Lara Croft’s guest appearance in the Call of […]
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A preview of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Saber Interactive has allowed several gaming media outlets to playtest Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 during the ongoing Gamescom event. In the video here, you can see what IGN’s reviewer Matt Purslow has to say about the upcoming sci-fi game. In the video, we get to see Purslow mowing down Tyranids left and right while […]
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More gameplay from Starfield is showcased
It has been five years since Bethesda introduced Starfield, but now there’s only a week left until the game is finally released. During the Gamescom event, Bethesda revealed more of Starfield in a closed presentation of the game attended by some gaming media. IGN was there, and in the video above, they discuss their impressions […]
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19 Game Pass games have now been released on Geforce Now
Earlier this year, Xbox promised that some of their games would become available on Geforce Now – Nvidia’s game streaming service. It began with titles like Gears 5, which initially required ownership on either Steam or the Epic Games Store to be streamed through the service. However, Nvidia has now added support for the Microsoft […]
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First Baldur’s Gate 3 patch released – has more changes than Steam can list
The first update for Baldur’s Gate 3 has been released. It’s a hefty beast that tackles over 1,000 bugs and other issues, says Larian on X (formerly Twitter). The changelog contains more characters than Steam’s update section can handle, so interested players (who don’t fear spoilers, as there are warnings for those) should head over […]
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Bethesda releases game trailer for Starfield
This year’s Gamescom has kicked off, and Bethesda took the opportunity to release a game trailer for their upcoming sci-fi game, Starfield, which you can check out here. In the trailer, we see a pilot leaving their home base to embark on a mission somewhere in the Milky Way. During the mission, the pilot battles […]