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Horsemen ride down a hill in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2’s hardcore mode is out now and it’s no joke

The new difficulty mode is a permanent change that strips away directions and much more.
Baby Peach rides away from a T-rex in Mario Kart World.

Mario Kart World Direct: When and where to watch

Nintendo will host a short Direct centered around Mario Kart World. Here's how you can tune in.
A complete RODE X streaming setup,

Patreon’s planned new services could make it a proper Twitch rival

Patreon plans to launch a new service called Live Video that will open up new avenues for creators.
Characters look out at a vast desert in Dune: Awakening.

You’ll have to wait a little bit longer than expected to play Dune: Awakening

The game will no longer launch in May as originally planned, and that's okay.
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Used Hertz? You might want to keep an eye on your credit

A cyberattack exposed an unknown number of customers' data in late 2024.
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Leaked images of the Oblivion remaster suggest it will be here soon

Images of the long-rumored Oblivion remaster briefly appeared on the developer's website.
Star Wars Zero Company

Star Wars: Zero Company is a new tactical strategy game set in the Clone Wars

Star Wars: Zero Company is Respawn Entertainment and Bit Reactor's new single-player game.
OneXPlayer X1 Pro limited edition

This $1,700 gaming handheld is a treat for Evangelion fans

The OneXPlayer X1 Pro is decidedly Evangelion-themed, and its stock is limited.
Home Up settings on the Galaxy S25 Ultra.

Samsung finally brings Good Lock customization app to Galaxy users worldwide

Customers worldwide can now customize their Samsung devices after a long wait.
A person wearing the Apple Watch SE 2.

Apple Intelligence is coming to the Apple Watch in a limited capacity

While the Apple Watch won't run Apple Intelligence natively, it will sport some features through the iPhone.
Link fights a Zonai in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Switch 2 Edition.

Nintendo’s upcoming Zelda Notes have an overlooked perk: item durability repair

The Zelda Notes feature will give players a once-a-day roll for a chance to repair their equipment.
The Google Messages app on the Galaxy S25 Ultra.

You’ll soon be able to see more text in Google Messages

Google Messages will soon show even more of your written message at once.
Two runners in marathon advancing.

Marathon, Bungie’s long-awaited extraction shooter, will release this fall

Bungie just gave us an in-depth look at Marathon's gameplay and the long-awaited release date.
Bladesinging Wizard in combat in Baldur's Gate 3.

Baldur’s Gate 3’s final patch releases in less than a week

The long-awaited Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 8 will be here in just a few days.
Enzo aiming a rifle in Mafia: The Old Country.

Steam leaked Mafia 4’s release date, and it’s just around the corner

Mafia: The Old Country is set to release soon, according to leaked information on its Steam page.
Active watch face in Rosebush color scheme on Pixel Watch 3.

We just got our best look yet at the Google Pixel Watch 4

These gorgeous 5K renders and 360-degree video give us a fantastic look at the Pixel Watch 4.
A player looks at the ball in Rematch

Rematch is a FIFA competitor from the team behind Sifu

Rematch, the next game from the team behind Sifu, is now available for preorder and beta sign-up.
Person holding a phone while laying on a bed.

Your next phone could have a 10km Bluetooth connection

The MediaTek Dimensity 9400 Plus promises never-before-seen connectivity, but there's a catch.
Thronglets

Netflix Games’ latest addition is a nightmare straight from Black Mirror

Thronglets is Netflix Games' latest title — and the focus of one of Black Mirror's most unsettling episodes.
A person on an alien world in The Outer Worlds 2.

Xbox to give The Outer Worlds 2 the Starfield treatment at Games Showcase 2025

The Xbox Games Showcase 2025 will immediately be followed by a deep dive into The Outer Worlds 2.
deltarune heroes in old portraits

Switch 2 launch game Deltarune is getting surprise mouse support

Deltarune is getting exclusive Nintendo Switch 2 content that makes use of its mouse-mode function.
Galaxy Z Fold 3 on a pavement.

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 could land with a much better camera

Samsung might do away with its under-camera display, according to a new leak.
What the Clash?

Apple Arcade gets a new exclusive from What the Golf devs

Besides What the Clash, Apple Arcade is getting four other new additions to its lineup in May.
Hades 2 key art from its first trailer.

Nintendo just landed a huge console exclusive for Switch and Switch 2

Hades 2 will be a console exclusive for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 at launch.
Hornet dueling in a field of white flowers.

Hollow Knight: Silksong will be a cross-gen launch, devs say

The highly-anticipated follow-up to Hollow Knight will release on both Switch and Switch 2.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom runs on a Switch 2 screen.

The Nintendo Switch 2 could still be vulnerable to the original’s biggest issue

The Switch 2 doesn't use Hall Effect sensors, but Nintendo says its Joy-Cons are much improved.
Link overlooking a floating island in Tears of the Kingdom.

Nintendo confirms pricing for BotW and TotK upgrade packs

If you already own The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild or its sequel, the Switch 2 upgrade is pleasantly affordable.
Alleged leaked image of Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge.

The Galaxy S25 Edge could set you back more than expected

A retailer jumped the gun with Galaxy S25 Edge listings, but it gave us an idea of price.
Download page for TikTok app on Android in the US.

Apple “would rather not attach its brand” to TikTok, Gurman says

Mark Gurman says Apple has no intention of rescuing TikTok should it face another ban.
Four people stand together in Overworld.

A Minecraft Movie had the best US opening weekend ever for a video game adaptation

A Minecraft Movie brought in $301 globally in its opening weekend.
Battle for Middle-earth

A mod 13 years in the making is finally complete for a game you can’t buy

Middle-earth Extended Edition revitalizes the 2004 RTS Lord of the Rings: Battle for Middle-earth.
A cracked phone

Have an old phone? Cricket will give you bill credit for it

Cricket Wireless has a new trade-in program that lets customers get bill credit for old devices.
Person holds Pixel 9a in hand while sitting in a car.

Pixel users, beware: A Google Assistant bug can disable your alarms

Users report that activating Do Not Disturb through Google Assistant will mute your entire Pixel device.
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max's charging port.

A $2,300 iPhone? The recent tariffs make that a possibility

The current administration's tariffs could result in a massive price increase for consumer electronics.