Have you ever watched The Running Man, that dystopian film set in the far-off year of… 2017? And did you ever think "hey, I want a piece of that action"? If literally yes, then I have concerns, given it's about a reality TV show where convicted criminals try to escape from professional killers. But if it's in more of a "this would be fun in a completely safe environment where I don't actually die" kind of way, then the upcoming cyberpunky action roguelike Kiborg might be the game for you. Best o...
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Apple plans to move away from Qualcomm modems in the Apple Watch while bolstering its new in-house alternatives, according to The Information's Wayne Ma. Later this year, Apple plans to eliminate the Qualcomm modem used in the Apple Watch Ultra. Rather than using the C1 modem or another custom Apple chip, Apple plans to switch from using Qualcomm units to MediaTek ones. MediaTek is one of the few companies capable of designing 5G modems. In 2026, Apple will debut a new custom modem with support ...
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Hades 2 developer Supergiant says it has no intention to recast any of its voice actors, and that it also won't use generative AI during development.
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Apple earlier this week announced the iPhone 16e, and pre-orders for the device went live this morning. As is typical for an iPhone launch, you can already find early discounts and offers from popular cellular carriers, and we've rounded up all of the best deals below. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. AT&T iPhone 16e: $5.99 per month with any Unlimit...
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Basic economics strikes again.
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When is the Among Us 3D release date? While it wasn’t the first social deduction game, Among Us brought the genre to a global scale when it found viral success in 2020, two years after it initially launched. In addition to adding the word ‘sus’ to all our daily vocabularies, developer Innersloth is now targeting internet domination once more with Among Us 3D. Among Us is all about immersion, putting yourself in the shoes and, most importantly, the mindset of Among Us imposter or crewmate. It's t...
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While it's not compatible with the original 2D game, the announcement of Among Us 3D is quite exciting bridging the worlds of traditional 3D and VR together for the popular social deduction game.
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It’s been easy to close myself off to other handheld gaming PCs since I have the $649 Steam Deck OLED. After all, the OS is easy to use, it has a great screen, and most importantly, many games run well on it. Save for the screen, the same could be said for the $399 Steam...
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Here's the up to date list of games available on Amazon Prime Gaming for February 21st, and what compatibility you can expect for Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck.
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For people who enjoy seeing improvements for emulation on Linux, and for Wayland support - the Playstation 2 Emulator PCSX2 has now enabled support for it by default.
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Netflix has joined the Sifu film project, adapting Sloclap's kung-fu roguelike for the big screen.
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Operator is now out in Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, the UK and most places where ChatGPT is also available, OpenAI has announced. The company launched Operator in the US back in January, introducing it as an "agent that can go to the web to perform tasks" for the user. Operator can handle various browser-based tasks for users, such as filling out forms, making restaurant reservations and ordering groceries. At the moment, it's still a research preview in its e...
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Epic has released the Fortnite Lawless update for Chapter 6 Season 2, and it brings a brand new map, a Mortal Kombat crossover, and more.
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Apple Vision Pro users can watch a new six-minute Apple Immersive Video today via the Apple TV app. It's the second episode in the company's "Boundless" series. "Arctic Surfing" lets viewers "paddle into icy waters with a group of intrepid surfers and feel the rush of riding Norway's wintry waves." The previous episode in the series is "Hot Air Balloons," offering viewers a journey above Turkey's iconic rock formations. Another new episode, "Deep Water Solo," is arriving next Friday. The next Ap...
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Playing it cool.
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The Pokémon Company has won "substantial" damages after a long-running battle against a Chinese mobile rip-off, following years of legal wrangling.
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EA has revealed that the Split Fiction Friend's Pass will support crossplay, allowing you and a friend to play on any platform with just one copy.
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Captain America: Brave New World finally addresses the giant Celestial in the room (or at least, emerging from the Indian Ocean), turning the climactic events of 2021’s Eternals into a central story point. That’s finally given me a chance to reveal my hottest Marvel Cinematic Universe take: I liked Eternals. Listen, it’s not my favorite...
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Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2 battle pass skins are many and varied for the “Lawless” season. The likes of crime kingpin Fletcher Kane and robber Valentina lean heavily into the heist theme, but there’s also musical pickle Big Dill, the traffic cone-wearing Joss, and Mortal Kombat’s Sub-Zero. Also joining the roster at a later date...
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Apple is now accepting orders for the new iPhone 16e through its online storefront and through the Apple Store app. The Apple Store app is often the quickest way to get a pre-order in as typically comes online ahead of the website. Pre-orders are being accepted in more than 59 countries and regions around the world. Pricing on the iPhone 16e starts at $599 in the United States. The device is available in white or black, and comes in 128GB, 256GB ($699), and 512GB ($899) storage capacities. A...
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Overwatch 2 is having quite the resurgence at the moment. The ever-iconic hero shooter has struggled to move the needle since its rocky launch back in 2022, and has been buried by new competitors in recent months - NetEase's Marvel Rivals specifically. But then Season 15 rolled around. Adding the new perk system to the game and reintroducing loot boxes, Overwatch 2's recent Steam reviews place it in the 'Mixed' category as opposed to 'Mostly Negative,' where it's been sitting ever since it launc...
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Google will imminently launch a new, more affordable YouTube "Premium Lite" tier in a bid to appeal to viewers who don't really watch music videos, Bloomberg reports. The lower-priced version of YouTube's paid video subscription service will function largely without ads, though music videos on the platform will continue to include them for viewers on the Lite tier. YouTube Premium is the service's existing $13.99-a-month plan in the US that lets subscribers watch everything on the service, inclu...
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If your gaming keyboard is in need of a freshen-up, there's no better way to do it than with this set of limited edition artist-inspired SteelSeries keycaps. They may sport the SteelSeries name but these keycaps are compatible with a wide range of other keyboards too. SteelSeries might be better known for producing some of the best gaming headsets, mice, keyboards, and other PC peripherals, but it also dabbles with accessories to customize its gear. This includes the Roma Bib collection, consist...
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Persona and Shin Megami Tensei composer Shoji Meguro is making a turn-based sci-fi RPG about private military companies gunning through the ashes of a nuclear war. He's working with Ilya Kuvshinov, the illustrator who created character designs for Ghost in the Shell: SAC 2045, and Lotus Juice, a rapper who has contributed sick beats to any number of Personae. So if nothing else Guns Undarkness is probably going to look and sound quite fancy. But how does it play? Meguro has made his name as a mu...
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Cozy hobbit life sim Tales of the Shire has once again been delayed, so you won't be able to start life in Bywater until summer.
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Former PlayStation exec Shuhei Yoshida has admitted porting PlayStation-exclusive games to PC is "almost like printing money", and provides an opportunity to invest in further games.
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Well we didn't get the iPhone SE fourth-gen this week — instead Apple debuted the iPhone 16e, a $599 model based on the iPhone 14's design. It has a 6.1-inch OLED screen and the A18 chip for Apple Intelligence, but should we really consider it a cheap iPhone? In this episode, Devindra and Cherlynn dive into the iPhone 16e and how it compares to the rest of the iPhone 16 family. Listen below or subscribe on your podcast app of choice. If you've got suggestions or topics you'd like covered on the ...
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The iPhone 16e reportedly supports USB-C fast charging up to 29W, according to a regulatory filing published in China (via MySmartPrice). If accurate, this is broadly in line with the iPhone 16 models. Last year, ChargerLAB found that the iPhone 16 Pro models achieved maximum sustained charging speeds of around 30W. PhoneArena saw similar results with the standard iPhone 16, although under heavy load the phones would start charging at 38W. We'll have to wait for testing in the wild to confirm th...
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Still, 150 fps + even in Paradis central? I'll take it.
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A lawsuit between Sony and a fired Bungie director is getting messy. Sony have revealed the text messages sent by the former director, which they say are proof of his "predatory behaviour" and justify their decision to dismiss him. Christopher Barrett was removed from his position last year in a dramatic reshuffle and it was later revealed that the reasons included alleged "inappropriate" and "unwanted" messages to female staff at the studio. In response to the allegations, Barrett sued Bungie a...
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Playtron, the company attempting to build a Linux gaming distribution to take on Valve, Microsoft and others have released GameOS Alpha 3 with a bunch of new features. This includes a new fancy open source tool named GameLAB.
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If you couldn’t stomach $800 for a new iPhone with Apple Intelligence, don’t worry: Apple just announced the iPhone 16e. At $599, it strikes a balance on specs, which is the soft and cosy way to say it doesn’t have everything. It has a lot, though. With a 6.1-inch screen, it’s a much bigger device than the 4.7-inch iPhone SE, with a notch for FaceID (no more TouchID), USB-C (adios, Lightning) and the company’s A18 processor. There’s also an action button, which arrived with the iPhone 15 series,...
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The beautiful thing about deckbuilding roguelikes is how much variety there is in the genre. Balatro proved that you can even take a classic like poker and turn it into a whole new thing, but sometimes you might want something a little more out there, and Deck of Haunts does just that. Right off the bat it'll remind you of tabletop games like Mansions of Madness, where you're trying to navigate a haunted house, except in this time around you are the haunted house. Neat twist! And it just got a b...
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Keep an eye out for those blackberries.
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Game of Thrones creator George RR Martin has reiterated there's "some talk" about an Elden Ring film, though his involvement will likely be limited due to being "a few years behind" on his latest book.
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