Arc Raiders reached nearly one million concurrent players on PC last month, as the extraction shooter continues to grip players heading into 2026. That doesn't even take into account console players!
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There was a conspicuous absence during the Diablo anniversary 'spotlight' broadcast yesterday: no mention of a Switch 2 release for Diablo 4 or for Diablo 2: Resurrected.
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I'll take 61 g and ultra-low click latency over an ultralight mouse any day.
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The ultimate list of must-play RPGs today, from iconic hits like Skyrim and Mass Effect to modern masterpieces like Elden Ring.
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Edmund McMillen and Tyler Glaiel's cat breeding roguelike Mewgenics came out earlier this week to an overwhelmingly positive reception and plenty of early success. However, one aspect of the game has left folks on the fence - this list of pretty... complicated internet personalities who've voiced the copious amounts of meows emitted by in-game cats. So, to get a better picture of how those cameos came to be, I reached out to developer McMillen.
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Seems like the component shortages thanks to AI may have finally hit Valve, as in the US and Canada all models of Steam Deck are completely out of stock
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After warnings from lawmakers last year, WhatsApp has been blocked in Russia for as many as 100 million users, the Financial Times reported. Russian authorities removed the app from an online directory, effectively wiping it from Russia's internet. The government has previously said that it wants users to switch to an app called Max, an unencrypted WeChat clone. "Today the Russian government has attempted to fully block WhatsApp in an effort to drive users to a state-owned surveillance app," Me...
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Everyone loves a bit of chocolate.
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Wildlight, the studio behind recently released shooter Highguard, have confirmed that they've "parted ways" with an unspecified number of staff. This confirmation follows a former Wildlight level designer affected by the cuts claiming in a LinkedIn post that "most of the team" at the studio have been laid off.
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High on Life 2, a sci-fi satire about human trafficking, wastes no time making a reference to Jeffrey Epstein.
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High on Life 2 turns corporate angst into playful rebellion in a shooter sequel that gives Squanch Games its own identity post-Justin Roiland.
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Whack it on yer home screen. The Nintendo Today! app has been updated to introduce a new widget. Hold up now folks, don't get too excited, sit yourselves down. As described in the official patch notes (thanks, Nintendo Everything), the new widget is a "compact size equivalent to four icons", so it's not going to take up a massive chunk of space on your home screen. Naturally, all you need to do is update the app via the Play Store/App Store, and you'll be good to go.
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Apple's retail inventory of iPhone 16e and iPad Air models has reportedly dwindled to almost nothing as the company inches towards the release of new versions of both devices. They are expected to launch in the coming weeks. In a post on X (Twitter), Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman said that stock of iPhone 16e models has "basically dried out," while the iPad Air is seeing shortages as well, based on what his Apple retail contacts are telling him. Just this past weekend, Gurman reported that the ...
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I'm Just (Blazi)Ken. There are still a few more days to redeem your Swampertite Mega Stone in Pokémon Legends: Z-A's Ranked Battle Season 6, but The Pokémon Company has already revealed what's in store for next season (thanks, Serebii). Ranked Battle Season 7 kicks off on 19th February and will be sticking around until 12th March. The big reward this time is a Blazikenite Mega Stone — dished out to all those who reach Rank S — which you can use to Mega Evolve your Blaziken.
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Blizzard bringing a new playable character to Diablo 2: Resurrected - the first new character the game has had in 25 years - could be the start of an era of active development for the classic game, potentially seeing it evolve like a modern game does.
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Three Apex Legends devs explain how a polar bear skin was the catalyst for the hit BR to evolve from a Titanfall spinoff into its own beast.
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Jason Momoa will star in the live-action Helldivers film adaptation from Sony Pictures and PlayStation Productions.
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Apple’s in-house studio will be producing the future seasons of Severance, according to Deadline. The company has reportedly acquired the show’s IP and all rights from its original studio, Fifth Season, back in December in a deal that was worth approximately $70 million. Fifth Season will remain as an executive producer, but Apple Studios will now be in charge of the show. Severance will be one of Apple’s marquee titles, alongside other shows like Owen Wilson’s Stick and Kristen Wiig’s Palm Roya...
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Just weeks after release, an unspecified number of Wildlight's Highguard development team has been laid off.
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Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 still sees regular playtime from me, and this webtastic sequel is cheaper than ever on PC right now, thanks to Fanatical.
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Developed with the idea that legends change and history begins anew, this title offers two games in one: Yakuza Kiwami 3, a remake of Yakuza 3 (2009), and Dark Ties, an all-new never-before-seen story. Yakuza 3 Kiwami sees Kazuma Kiryu back in action as he fights to protect those he holds dear. This reimagined edition...
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"Pokopia was a huge surprise". This March, Pokémon is expanding beyond its usual battle roots, with a brand new new game called Pokémon Pokopia that seems to include a little bit of everything. If the information and trailers shared about the game haven't already sold you, maybe the reviews will. Here's what our staff writer Ollie Reynolds had to say about it, and below this, you can see what other sites had to say based on their hands on impressions.
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There are 38 characters to choose from in Mario Tennis Fever. Here's how to unlock them all along with their color variations.
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Fever rackets let you power up your swing with a unique ability in Mario Tennis Fever. Here's how to unlock them all.
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Learn how to become an ace in Mario Tennis Fever with these beginner's tips and tricks.
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In Mario Tennis Fever, you'll need to make it through the academy and its tough quizzes before you go on your journey. Here are all the quiz answers.
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Pastels are back, baby. In case you missed the announcement last month, Nintendo is releasing its first new Joy-Con 2 colours for the Switch 2 this week.
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And it doesn't have anything as daft as Quidditch in it.
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Celebrating 30 years of Diablo. As part of Blizzard's 30th anniversary spotlight broadcast for the Diablo series this week, it has surprised fans with the release of brand new paid DLC for Diablo II: Resurrected. It's called Reign of the Warlock and is available today from the Switch eShop for $24.99 or your equivalent. It introduces the Warlock class and much more. Here's a bit about this new class and you can check out the official gameplay trailer above.
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Version 1.0.1 is required to play online. If you plan on picking up Mario Tennis Fever on the Switch 2 this week, be ready for a day one update bumping the new software up to Version 1.0.1.
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Just before launch, Highguard devs told PC Gamer it wouldn't need huge player numbers to succeed.
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AI features are expanding to all kinds of apps, and it's getting difficult to find a service that hasn't embraced AI. Lately, AI playlists in music apps have been growing in popularity, and it's plausible that we'll see Apple adopt the trend in the near future. YouTube This week, YouTube Music started rolling out a new AI playlist feature. YouTube Premium and YouTube Music Premium subscribers can turn an idea, mood, or genre into a personalized playlist. There's an option in the Library section ...
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Highguard released in late January, but Wildlight Entertainment developers say the studio has already laid staffers off.
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