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Magick in Marvel Rivals

Marvel Rivals’ winter update adds new skins and a limited-time mode

Marvel Rivals is getting a winter update with several new skins, a new game mode, and a whole lot more.
A screenshot from Stellar Blade showing the new Christmas outfit and holiday song choices.

Stellar Blade gets a major holiday-themed update today

Stellar Blade is getting a free, holiday-themed update that brings all the festivities of the season into the world of Xion.
Hinge of the OnePlus Open Apex Edition.

OnePlus Open 2 specs leak reveals camera and charging upgrades

A leak on Weibo suggests the OnePlus Open 2 is under development and also reveals significant upgrades for the cameras, charging, performance, and more.
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MagSafe for Samsung? The Galaxy S25 may introduce new magnetic accessories

The Samsung Galaxy S25 will have its own lineup of first-party accessories, including a MagSafe-like case that enables Qi2 wireless charging.
Nintendo Switch.

We might have just gotten our best look at the Nintendo Switch 2 yet

There's a fantastic new look at the Nintendo Switch 2, courtesy of multiple leaks — including one from Dbrand.
A samurai and monster clashing swords in Onimusha: Way of the Sword.

Capcom plans to continue reviving its dormant IPs

In a recent press release, Capcom said it is working on bringing back its older IPs, suggesting that Onimusha and Okami are just the start.
Key art for Arcane's Ambessa in League of Legends.

Project K is an upcoming League of Legends TCG and it looks like fun

Project K is Riot Games' upcoming League of Legends-inspired trading card game. It's set for a 2025 release, although the exact date isn't known.
The Nomad Magnetic Leather Back on the iPhone 16 Pro Max

Some iPhone users report overheating when using Apple Intelligence

Some iOS 18.2 users have reported concerning amounts of heat generation while using Image Playground and other AI-features.
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As more layoffs hit the game industry, ZeniMax Online Studios votes to unionize

ZeniMax Online Studios has voted to unionize, ensuring better worker protections amid unprecedented waves of video game industry layoffs.
The vertical app drawer in One UI 7.

Unhappy with One UI 7 animations? Samsung says they’re going to get better

The One UI 7 beta has been out for about a week, but fans report sluggish animations and a less-than-pleasant user experience.
The iPhone 14 Plus held in a man's hand.

Apple is about to stop selling multiple iPhones in Europe. Here’s why

Apple will pull the iPhone SE and iPhone 14 series from sale in Europe at the end of the year to comply with EU charging regulations.
Key art for the Super Citizen Edition of Helldivers 2.

You may have missed the reveal of this limited-edition Helldivers 2 controller

The new Helldivers expansion is here and it's brought a new, limited-edition controller with it with all the black-and-yellow tones you expect.
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Okami is back, and Hideki Kamiya is at the head once more

The beloved franchise Okami hasn't seen a new entry since 2010, but now the sequel is in development with Hideki Kamiya once more at the reins.
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Mafia: The Old Country takes the franchise back to its bloody roots in new trailer

Mafia: The Old Country reveled a new trailer showing off its beautiful and bloody gameplay at The Game Awards 2024.
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Play Elden Ring: Nightreign together with friends in 2025

Elden Ring: Nightreign is a new multiplayer game set in the world you know and love, and it's coming out in 2025.
iPhone 16 Pro Max in Desert Titanium.

Things still aren’t looking good for Apple’s iOS 19 update

Following the slow rollout of iOS 18, iOS 19 might face similar delays as engineers face a backlog of work on iOS 18 features.
Back of the iPhone 16 Pro next to the Pixel 9 Pro

This may be our first look at the iPhone 17 Pro’s massive redesign

The iPhone 17 could get a major redesign that arranges its cameras in a way that's closer to a Pixel than any previous iPhone.
A Pokemon and Aardman teaser trailer.

Clay-types? Pokemon is partnering with Aardman on a 2027 project

The Pokemon Company and Aardman, the minds behind Wallace & Gromit and Chicken Run, have announced a project set to release in 2027.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth running on the Steam Deck.

You can now buy a refurbished Steam Deck straight from Valve — if it’s in stock

The weather might be getting colder, but refurbished Steam Decks are available from valve at prices so hot, you won't need a jacket.
Someone holding the Google Pixel 9 with the screen on.

Here’s how your Android phone could help stop your motion sickness

Google has a feature in the works that could potentially reduce motion sickness symptoms. Here's how it could work on your Android phone.
A violet Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus lying face-down on a shelf.

Is the Samsung Galaxy S25 going to be more expensive? It’s complicated

The Samsung Galaxy S25 might see different prices in different regions based on the cost of manufacturing, potential tariffs, and a variety of other factors.
Person holding Satisfye grip.

We might have accidentally gotten our first look at the Switch 2

A potential Switch 2 accessory was teased online, and a video shows what might be a blurry Switch 2.
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FTC issuing $72 million in refunds over ‘unwanted’ Fortnite purchases

The FTC is issuing over $72 million in refunds to Fortnite players as part of a settlement with Epic Games over predatory monetization practices.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 playing a YouTube video.

The YouTube mobile app is getting a small redesign. Here’s what’s changing

YouTube announced a lot of updates in October, and today a few of them are rolling out to iOS and Android.
The purple Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus resting against a white pole.

Bad news, Samsung fans. The Galaxy S25 series might get a price increase

The Samsung Galaxy S25 might be getting a price hike due to a variety of different factors, including rising costs and the cloudy political climate.
TD Bank Visa Debit card in Apple Wallet on iPhone.

Apple Pay finally has an alternative on the iPhone, and it’s a big deal

Since its release, Apple Pay has been the only contactless payment service available on the iPhone. Now, that's changing.
Gamer using Discord on a gaming desktop PC.

Indie game marketplace Itch.io got taken down due to a faulty Funko AI

Itch.io was offline for a few hours, and it was all due to Funko and an AI tool it uses to generate claims, Itch.io claims.
A person holding the Apple iPhone 16 Plus.

It looks like the iPhone 18 may get a significant price increase

The iPhone 18 is getting a smaller chip, but that trade-off means a potentially higher upfront cost.
Characters fishing in LEGO Fortnite.

Lego Fortnite is getting a massive update, including a new game mode

Lego Fortnite remains one of the game's most popular modes, but a new update and the addition of a social mode give players even more options.
Fortnite battle bus.

Fortnite faces community backlash over the addition of bots in OG mode

Fortnite OG has enabled bots, but players find the artificially unintelligent NPCs pose next to no challenge and detract from the battle royale experience.
Valve Steam Machine Controller hands on in use

Valve’s Fremont could be the successor to the Steam Machine

After stumbling across a reference in the latest Steam Deck kernel, a Reddit user suggested a new (and long-awaited) Steam Machine could be in development.
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PowerWash Simulator’s latest seasonal update is here, and it’s festive

If you've left Muckville clean enough to satisfy even its picky residents, this new task of cleaning up the ice rink is perfect for you.
A barbarian character in Path of Exile 2.

Path of Exile 2 bugs making you feel exiled? Fixes are on the way

Path of Exile 2 is now out in early access, but it was a bumpy start. The team at Grinding Gear Games have laid out their approach to fixing the bugs.
Fortnite OG Key Art

It only took 20 minutes for Fortnite OG to pass 1 million players

Fortnite OG released this morning as a permanent fixture to the game's lineup, and it broke 1 million players in 20 minutes.