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With the iPhone 18 just around the corner, now is a good time to think about which accessories will make the most of the new handset. That means exploring a new range of protective cases. If, like us, you find a kickstand to be essential, the following 6 cases are for you. The 6 Best Kickstand iPhone 18 Cases We tried dozens of popular
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Bungie has delayed Marathon’s next major update and is changing how it plans future content for the extraction shooter. The Symbiosis update, previously scheduled for September 22, will now launch on December 8. Bungie says the extra time will be used to improve the update before release rather than forcing major features into a fixed seasonal deadline. The studio is also moving away from
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The PlayStation Blackout campaign appears to have had little measurable effect on PlayStation player activity, according to industry tracking data. The boycott was organized after Sony announced plans to end production of physical PlayStation game discs in 2028, a decision that triggered criticism from players concerned about physical ownership, game sharing and long term access to purchased titles. Supporters of the campaign were encouraged
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Netflix and Sega are expanding their partnership with three new adaptations based on major Sega properties, including Crazy Taxi, Sonic the Hedgehog and Stranger Than Heaven. The projects cover three very different audiences. Crazy Taxi is being developed as a movie, Sonic is getting a new animated series aimed at younger children, and Stranger Than Heaven is being adapted into a live action film.
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Valve has launched the Steam Frame, revealing a starting price of $1,059 for its new standalone virtual reality headset. A higher capacity version with 1TB of storage will cost $1,299. The headset runs SteamOS and can operate without a gaming PC. Valve is also including Half Life: Alyx with every unit, with the game optimized to run directly on the Steam Frame hardware. Reservations
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Capcom has finished its Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance weapon showcase series with a detailed look at the Longsword, which is receiving several aggressive new attacks through the expansion’s Boost Bracer system. The weapon is already known for high damage and counter focused gameplay, but Ascendance pushes it further toward speed and constant pressure. New attacks include an offset counter, faster combo strings, a returning
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Final Fantasy Resonance is bringing traditional turn based combat back to the series, and its newly released demo gives players an early look at how Square Enix is combining classic mechanics with modern systems. The game uses an HD 2D visual style that mixes detailed pixel art with 3D environments and modern lighting. It also returns to a more traditional Final Fantasy structure, with
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Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War still suffers from a long running PC texture problem that can cause environments, skies and other surfaces to render incorrectly. There is no confirmed permanent fix, but lowering graphics settings, disabling the HD texture pack, reducing VRAM usage and turning off upscaling can make the problem happen much less often. The issue has gained more attention since
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Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance is giving Heavy Bowgun, Lance and Switch Axe several new attacks and mechanical changes as Capcom continues detailing the expansion’s redesigned weapon systems. All three weapons gain new abilities through the Boost Bracer and Boost Gauge system. The changes range from new counterattacks and faster movement to stronger transformations and entirely new firing options. Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance is scheduled
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Rockstar Games still has not announced when Grand Theft Auto VI will arrive on PC, but the company’s past release patterns suggest PC players could be waiting roughly a year after the console launch. GTA 6 is scheduled to release on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and Series S. A Windows version is widely expected later, but neither Rockstar