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Following Horizon Hunters Gathering's first closed beta test in late February, PlayStation and developer Guerrilla Games have announced a new playtest for late May.

The spinoff will be playable on PS5 and PC via Steam.

On websites like eBay, scalpers are taking advantage of a rumored imminent Steam Machine release by Valve

Instagram will remove end-to-end encryption for direct messages between users from May 8, 2026. When the date comes around, Meta will potentially be able to see the contents of all messages between users on the social media platform. Encrypting messages has been an optional feature in Instagram since 2023, but in March of this year the social media platform quietly updated a help page to say the feature would no longer be available for direct messages between users from May 8. With end-to-end en...

Ethereum, one of the world's most popular cryptocurrencies, has been outperformed in terms of yearly growth by OldSchool RuneScape coal.

Overwatch Zombies lets you squad up or fly solo as you run around slaying endless waves of reanimated heroes, and it’s darn good fun.

Grand Theft Auto 6 should cost $80, as Rockstar increasing the price would be "good for the industry" says one analyst.

With full console compatibility, Hi-Res audio, infinite battery life, ANC, and a new mic, the Arctis Nova Omni is a top tier gaming headset.

James S.A. Corey's Star Wars novel Honor Among Thieves has a whole new perspective on Harrison Ford's cocky smuggler. Several of them, actually.

The Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake shows a game shaping up a lot more like the original stealth-action games than the newer RPGs.

Drips and drabs. In case you hadn't noticed by now, the Nintendo Today! mobile app has become the go-to place for The Big N to make its first-party announcements. Granted, it's been a key marketing tool ever since its launch back in March 2025, but there's a keen sense that Nintendo is leaning more and more on the Today app for, well, all of its announcements and reveals.

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watchOS 26.5 fixes two Apple Watch bugs, according to Apple's release notes for the update, which is expected to be released next week. Apple fixed bugs in the Messages and Workout apps:• Fixes an issue where Messages on Apple Watch may use SMS instead of iMessage when paired with a dual SIM iPhone • Fixes an issue where Workout app audio alerts could fail to play if the phone was not nearby Apple WatchThe notes also mention the new Pride Luminance watch face available on watchOS 26.5. The watch...

Activision has confirmed that the next COD is not in development for PlayStation 4, ending a very long cross-gen period

Pokemon and the UK's National Trust are teaming up for a new series of themed walks at some seriously scenic locations.

The company is also expanding its teen account detection systems to Facebook.

I'd like to see what shenanigans a 70-year-old Leon gets up to.

There are dozens of us.

iOS 26.5 includes three new features for iPhones, according to Apple's release notes for the update, which is expected to be released next week. As discovered during beta testing, iOS 26.5 enables end-to-end encryption for RCS messaging between iOS and Android devices. Apple says this security upgrade is limited to supported carriers around the world and will continue to roll out. End-to-end encryption for ‌RCS‌ is a security layer that ensures that messages sent between supported iOS and Androi...

Forza Horizon 6 is joined by several new and exciting indies as day-one additions to Xbox Game Pass.

Ship shape.

We played 2 hours of the new Lego Batman game Legacy of the Dark Knight and it's a good game for kids and adults. Here's why.

If you use GeForce Now in Armenia, it may be a good idea to change your password and activate 2FA.

From Zero to Azure. NIS America is bringing two of Falcom's best Trails games to Switch 2 later this year. The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero and Trails to Azure will be getting Switch 2 releases in Fall 2026. Both of these rereleases will feature 4K resolution, 120fps, and Mouse Mode support.

It's Lego Batman's origin story, balancing his greatest hits with some new gameplay upgrades.

Sledding Game recreates the joys of hanging out with your friends on a snow day, and players are already loving it.

This year, Mother's Day lands on Sunday, May 10, and we're tracking quite a few offers from some of the best Apple-related accessory companies, as well as steep discounts on Apple products at Amazon. 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. Apple Deals There are numerous Apple discounts on Amazon this week, with all-time low prices on AirPods Pro 3, AirPods ...

The book has drink and snack recipes inspired by Vivienne Medrano/Vivziepop's animated musical. Here's how to make Egg Boiz and Angel's Fave.

After seven hours of exclusive early access to Prelude Dark Pain, I’m sold on Quickfire Games’ dark fantasy world and tactical RPG combat.

Form Smart Swim 2 LT loses the heart-rate monitoring, keeps the rest.

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Where to find all 10 graves on the Desert map in Far Far West, including an annotated map with each location numbered.

Critical Role Campaign 4 is almost 25 episodes in, and we've yet to see the city map of Dol-Makjar. But Critters may not have to wait much longer.

Remedy may be lagging behind a bit in the revenue stakes, but Control is going from strength to strength.

Studio is targeting a "late Summer' Switch 2 release. Ah, Borderlands 4... Remember that one? Gearbox Software's latest entry in the looter shooter series was due to launch on Switch 2 in October last year, but it was unceremoniously delayed with development now completely paused. According to a new interview with IO Interactive's CEO Hakan Abrak, however, those looking forward to 007 First Light need not concern themselves with the notion that it may meet with the same fate. Speaking with Chris...