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Control is free to play if you have an AT&T plan

AT&T is letting customers stream Control: Ultimate Edition on the cloud for free.
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Take-Two completes its massive Zynga acquisition

Take-Two Interactive closed the deal to acquire mobile game developer Zynga for $12.7 billion.
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Soundfall turns dungeon crawling into a killer dance party

Soundfall takes the rhythm game genre to the next level with an eclectic playlist that works — if you can keep up with the beat.
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TikTok is diving into games

TikTok is pulling a Netflix by venturing into video games, testing them on younger audiences in Vietnam.
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‘Ugly Sonic’ cameos in Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers

Ugly Sonic, the first Sonic the Hedgehog movie design that generated controversy online in 2019, has returned in Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers on Disney+.
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GameStop’s latest pivot takes it into the NFT business

GameStop teased its pivot to NFTs with a cryptic tweet on the official GameStop NFT Twitter page.
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The long-delayed Roller Champions finally launches May 25

Ubisoft announced that Roller Champions will finally be rolling out on May 25, nearly three years since its announcement at E3 2019.
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Apple previews new cutting-edge accessibility features

Apple has introduced new features for iPhone and Apple Watch that will better aid disabled users with navigation, communication, hearing, and more.
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MultiVersus gets Taz, the Iron Giant, and a summer beta

Warner Bros. Games released a cinematic trailer for MultiVersus, revealing Taz, Velma, and The Iron Giant. It also announced its open beta will start in July.
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Elon Musk holds off on Twitter deal pending fake account data review

Elon Musk announced that he has put his $44 billion acquisition of Twitter on hold pending a review of fake/spam account data.
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Nintendo Switch lifetime sales beat PlayStation 4

Nintendo Switch has surpassed the lifetime sales of the PS4, making it the fourth highest selling console in the U.S.
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Controversial Switch Kingdom Hearts cloud port gets big fix

Square Enix Japan has updated the cloud version of the Kingdom Hearts series with server congestion status and performance and graphics modes.
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How did the iPod Touch hang on for this long?

Apple discontinued the iPod Touch on Tuesday, thus ending the iconic iPod line. How did it stay alive for so long despite being overshadowed by the iPhone?
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Google Wallet is back and it has some new tricks

The new Google Wallet has been introduced at Google I/O 2022. From credit cards to digital driver's licenses, the app will soon replace the physical wallet.
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PS5 shortages may be coming to an end soon

Sony projects that it will sell 18 million PS5 consoles during this fiscal year, suggesting that system shortages could ease up soon.
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Final Fantasy XIV is not the metaverse, says director

Naoki Yoshida says Final Fantasy XIV is not the metaverse, noting that the buzzword has no entertainment value.
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Today’s Wordle answer changed due to Roe v. Wade

The New York Times changed the Wordle answer because it coincided with the Supreme Court's leaked draft opinion to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Sonic looking out into the distance in Sonic Frontiers.

Sonic Frontiers is dodging the dreaded ‘Sonic Cycle’

Sega hasn't shown a trailer for Sonic Frontiers since December 2021, but its silence on the game may be golden given previous marketing mishaps.
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Genshin Impact’s Switch port is still coming, says dev

Developer miHoYo has confirmed that the Nintendo Switch port of Genshin Impact is still in development.
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The FTC will investigate Sony’s Bungie acquisition

The FTC is investigating Sony's acquisition of Bungie. The latest probe demonstrates the federal agency's aggressive approach to video game mergers.
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Apple settles class-action lawsuit over iPhone 4S throttling

Apple has settled a 2015 class-action lawsuit that accused it of throttling the iPhone 4S with the iOS 9 update.
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New York City sues Activision Blizzard over Microsoft deal

New York City is suing Activision Blizzard over the Microsoft deal, alleging that CEO Bobby Kotick rushed the sale to escape accountability.
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Xbox creates Instagram-like Stories, but for video games

Microsoft has announced that Xbox fans will now be able to share their gaming moments in the form of Stories on the Xbox app for iOS and Android.
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Twitter Circle will soon let you send semiprivate tweets

Twitter is taking a page out of Meet the Parents and testing Twitter Circle, a new feature that allows users to select up to 150 people to see their tweets.
Pink Xbox controller.

Xbox’s new wireless controller is pretty in pink

Microsoft has unveiled the Deep Pink Xbox Wireless Controller and fans are falling head over heels for its rosy design.
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Another day, another antitrust claim: EU targets Apple Wallet

The European Union has accused Apple of violating antitrust laws by restricting competition from third-party developers in order to bolster Apple Pay.
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Sony closes PS Plus ‘stacking’ loophole ahead of relaunch

Sony has confirmed that it has closed a loophole that enabled PS Plus and PS Now subscribers to stack their memberships ahead of the PS Plus relaunch.
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Microsoft’s Activision purchase just cleared a big hurdle

Activision Blizzard has announced that its stockholders have approved Microsoft's acquisition of the company by an overwhelming 98% of the vote.
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Sonic the Hedgehog 2 to stream on Paramount+ May 24

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 has been confirmed to begin streaming on Paramount+ on May 24.
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The Steam Deck’s latest update improves battery life

Valve has updated the Steam Deck to improve its battery life and give it a lock screen.
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Sega will delist classic Sonic games ahead of Origins

Sega has announced that it will delist digital versions of some classic Sonic the Hedgehog games on May 20.
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Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is highest-grossing game-based movie ever

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 has become the highest-grossing video game movie of all time, surpassing Sonic 1 at the domestic box office.
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The Super Mario Bros. movie is delayed to April 2023

Nintendo and Illumination have announced that the theatrical release of the CGI-animated Super Mario Bros. movie has been delayed to April 2023.
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Carrier exclusivity is hostile to consumers and needs to go away

With OnePlus releasing the Nord N20 5G exclusively on T-Mobile on April 28, the practice of mobile exclusivity is still alive and well and needs to die.