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A player firing an assault rifle in Rust

11 years after launch, Rust sets a new player count record

The uber-popular survival sandbox game Rust has set a new player count record more than a decade after its initial release.
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A render of the HMD Key smartphone.

You won’t believe how affordable HMD’s newest Android phone is

The HMD Key is an extremely affordable phone that costs roughly $75, but it isn't available for purchase in the U.S. yet.
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Two players play Nintendo Switch.

A new patent suggests the Nintendo Switch 2 might upscale games to 4K

A patent from Nintendo suggests the Switch 2 will be able to upscale games from 1080p to 4K, allowing for smaller overall game sizes.
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Half life 3 stars Alyx (right)

Half-Life 3 speculation surges once more following cryptic tweet

A post from original G-Man voice actor Mike Shapiro has sent Half-Life fans into a frenzy as Half-Life 3 hopes return in force.
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Samsung Galaxy S24 in Marble Gray standing on park bench.

Samsung is going all-in on Snapdragon chips for the Galaxy S25

It looks like Samsung will use all Snapdragon chips for its Galaxy S25 lineup regardless of sales region or location, according to a new leak.
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iPhone SE (2022) held in a mans hand.

The next iPhone SE may get a surprising name change

The iPhone SE 4 might deviate from the established pattern, according to a new leak. Instead, it might be called the iPhone 16E.
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Bayek atop the Sphynx and overlooking ancient Egypt in a promo image for Assassin's Creed Origins.

Microsoft’s recent Windows 11 update is breaking games

If you've run into trouble playing your games since a recent Windows 11 update, you aren't alone. Players across multiple games report crashing and freezing.
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Sifu's main character jumping over a table as two enemies attack.

One of 2022’s best beat ’em ups is free today on the Epic Games Store

Sifu, one of 2022's best games and a beautiful, brutal martial arts simulator, is free on the Epic Games Store.
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Galaxy S22 Plus in green seen from the back.

Does your Samsung Galaxy S22 have a bootlooping problem? You aren’t alone

If your Samsung Galaxy S22 is stuck in a bootloop, you aren't alone; dozens of users find themselves without a fix.
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Someone holding the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6, showing the inner display.

Samsung’s budget Galaxy Z Flip FE will keep this spec from the Galaxy Z Flip 6

New information from supply chain analyst Ross Young suggests the Galaxy Z Flip FE could keep the same display as the Z Flip 6.
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A prison guard shoots aliens in Redacted.

One of 2024’s most underrated games is free on Epic Games Store right now

Redacted, the action-packed roguelike spinoff of The Callisto Protocol, is free today on Epic Games Store.
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Half-Life jumps to over 5,000 concurrent players thanks to a brutal new mod

The new Half-Life mod called Brutal Half-Life gives the game a fresh coat of paint and has doubled the game's player count.
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The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra's camera lenses.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 may get a potentially lifesaving car crash safety feature

Many phones offer a car crash detection feature, and it looks like the Samsung Galaxy S25 may follow suit in 2025.
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The iPhone SE 4 price just leaked, and it’s better than we expected

The iPhone SE 4 sounds like an incredible upgrade, but how much will it cost? According to one new report, not nearly as much as we feared.
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Orcs Must Die 3

You can get Orcs Must Die 3 for free from the Epic Games Store, today only

Get a post-holiday present in Orcs Must Die 3, the latest free game in Epic Games' holiday season giveaway.
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Apple might be releasing a HomePod mini 2 in early 2025

The highly-anticipated HomePod mini 2 could release in 2025, but it doesn't look like that much of an upgrade.
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A WoW Classic player attempted to recreate the Corrupted Blood incident

A player briefly spread panic throughout Stormwind as they brought back the game-breaking Corrupted Blood plague in World of Warcraft.
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A person wearing and using an Oculus Quest 2 VR headset in front of a gray background.

The latest Meta Quest update has been bricking headsets

The latest Meta Quest headset update has bricked several devices so far, but Meta says it is aware of the problem and is working on a fix.
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The Apple iPhone SE (2022) being held in a mans hand.

Apple has stopped selling these three iPhones in the EU. Here’s why

Apple has pulled the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, and iPhone SE from sale in the European Union following guidelines that say all devices must charge via USB-C.
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Infinity Nikki promotional art.

Infinity Nikki’s first major update is just around the corner

Infinity Nikki will receive its first major update on December 30 that launches a new season and introduces new content to the game.
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Master Chief in Halo Combat Evolved.

You can play Halo’s original 1999 demo for the first time

A massive leak has revealed over 25 years of Halo content — over 100GBs worth — including a playable version of its original demo.
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The Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus resting on a bench, showcasing its flat sides.

There’s more evidence the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim won’t be released for a while

The latest One UI 7 beta only lists three Samsung phones in its database, once again suggesting the Galaxy S25 Slim won't release until later in the year.
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A person enjoys gaming with Viture Pro smart glasses and Pro Neckband.

Video games may actually be good for you, a new study claims

A new study from Japan shows a link between playing video games and better mental well-being.
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Samsung Galaxy S24 in Marble Gray laying on a wooden planter.

When can you preorder the Galaxy S25? A new report just leaked the date

The Samsung Galaxy S25 might not be available for preorder until January 24, according to a new report from Korean site FNNews.
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Jack rides the motorcycle outside of Dharma in Ghostrunner 2.

Want more gifts? Snag Ghostrunner II for free today only

If you're itching for a wicked-fast game set in the neon-soaked rain of a cyberpunk city, Ghostrunner II is free today on the Epic Games Store.
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Someone wearing the Samsung Galaxy Ring.

We may get our first look at the Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 very soon

A new leak suggests Samsung might debut the next Samsung Galaxy Ring at its Unpacked event in January.
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EA turned down a Dead Space 4 pitch from the series’ creators

In an interview, Dead Space co-creator Glen Schofield said EA turned down a pitch for Dead Space 4, leaving the series in limbo.
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A screenshot from the Abecean Shores Morrowind mod.

New Elder Scrolls mod adds more than 160 new quests to Morrowind

Morrowind might be more than two decades old, but an enormous new mod is keeping it alive and well.
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A person holding the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max.

Here’s every carrier that lets your iPhone send RCS messages to Android phones

Apple has expanded its list of RCS-compatible carriers, but a few high-profile companies are conspicuously absent.
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The back of the yellow Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.

It sure looks like the Samsung Galaxy S25 is getting a price increase

There have been conflicting reports about the Samsung Galaxy S25's price. According to the latest leaks, a price increase seems more and more likely.
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An iPhone 15 Pro Max running iOS 18, showing its home screen.

If your iPhone can handle iOS 18.2, it can probably handle iOS 19

If you're using iOS 18, then you'll be able to install iOS 19, according to a new leak — although some features might be restricted on older devices.
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The iPhone 16 sitting on top of orange mums.

The next iOS 18 update is on its way. Here’s what we know

Your iPhone might have another update just around the corner that could help straighten out any bugs introduced by iOS 18.2.
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Old Sonic runs away from Metal Sonic in Sonic Generations X Shadow.

Sega could release its own game subscription service

In a recent interview with the BBC, Sega president Shuji Utsumi said the company is potentially considering its own game-streaming service.
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Third part watch face on OnePlus Watch 2r.

Upcoming OnePlus Watch 3 might have a rotating crown

The OnePlus Watch 3 is expected to have a rotating crown as well as several significant (and much-requested) hardware upgrades.
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The monkey’s paw curls as Rayman returns in Ubisoft’s new NFT game

Miss the days of Rayman? He's back in a new game from Ubisoft, but it's probably not what you're imagining — or what you want.
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Someone holding the Samsung Galaxy S24 with the display turned on.

The base model Galaxy S25 will get a RAM upgrade we’ve waited years for

The Samsung Galaxy S25 will come with a minimum of 12GB of RAM in its base model, according to a new leak.
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Star Citizen’s 4.0 update supports 500 players per server

Star Citizen's 4.0 update brings a lot of changes to the game, including more stable gameplay, larger servers, and a brand-new area to explore.
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Side profile of the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE.

A new leak teases how thin the Galaxy S25 Slim will be — and it’s impressive

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim isn't due to release until sometime next year, but this latest tip puts it at less than 7mm thick.
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