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Pokémon speedrunner Werster faces serious cheating accusations from rival Magpie concerning his world records in Pokémon Emerald's Battle Factory mode. Magpie's extensive investigation reveals a significant discrepancy between Werster's live and claimed offline performance, suggesting the use of external tools. The scandal has cast doubt on the legitimacy of Werster's achievements within the speedrunning community.
Roku, a long-standing independent in streaming, is being acquired by Fox for $22 billion. This review examines the implications for users and the future of the platform, noting Fox's strategic play for distribution and Roku's recent profitability.
Destiny 3, if it ever arrives, needs a complete reinvention following Destiny 2's conclusive Light and Darkness saga. This theoretical sequel should restore mystery, offer unparalleled player freedom, and bravely venture into new cosmic frontiers.
Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser believes player enjoyment in open-world games trumps story completion. At the Tribeca Festival, he emphasized player agency and the "magical quality" of emergent gameplay. His creative partner Lazlow also discussed deep Easter eggs and the challenge of crafting satire that outruns reality. Their new venture, Absurd Ventures, is developing a AAA open-world sci-fi game, among other media projects.
CoreWeave, the AI cloud provider, is set to join the Nasdaq-100 Index on June 22, 2026, a mere 15 months post-IPO. Transitioning from crypto mining, the company boasts rapid revenue growth and a massive backlog but faces significant debt and concentration risks. This inclusion validates its position as a core tech player.
The Breakthrough That Could Finally Make See-Through Screens Shine Transparent displays have always held a certain allure, a touch of science fiction brought to life. Yet, for all their futuristic appeal, every demo
Explore the enhanced capabilities of Apple's Image Playground with iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 to generate, control, and edit AI images like never before, creating stunning photorealistic art and custom visuals.
Until Dawn 2, revealed at State of Play, continues the franchise's uncanny valley problem with its character models, despite being from a new development team. While Neil Newbon's character looks decent, the rest of the cast suffers from dead eyes and unnatural facial animations, making them unsettlingly artificial. This visual disconnect detracts from an otherwise promising horror premise.
Square Enix has announced `Final Fantasy VII Revelation`, the concluding installment of its remake trilogy, set for a Spring 2027 release on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2. The game promises an expansive open world, playable Vincent and Cid, airship travel, and a climactic confrontation with Sephiroth, bringing the legendary saga to its epic conclusion.
Learn how to bypass GM's native infotainment system and enjoy Android Auto and Apple CarPlay in your compatible Chevy, Cadillac, or GMC EV using the EV Play LT adapter. This guide covers setup, compatibility, and important considerations.
Publishers are swerving to avoid GTA 6's November 2026 launch, creating an unprecedented pile-up of major titles in September. Games like Wolverine, Control Resonant, Silent Hill: Townfall, and Onimusha are set to launch within days of each other, creating intense competition for gamers' time and money. This commercial madness is unlikely to hold, setting up a high-stakes game of release-date chicken.
Amazon is rolling out a new AI feature that displays generated product images in its shopping app's search results to help users find items. While intended to assist shoppers with vague descriptions, the move is being questioned for potentially misleading consumers with fake products.
D&D's official actual play show, Dungeon Masters, is gearing up for its epic Ravenloft campaign finale. An exclusive animated trailer teases the party's ultimate confrontation with the legendary Lord Soth, promising a nail-biting conclusion to their perilous journey through the Realm of Dread.
PlayStation's recent State of Play showcase was largely overshadowed by an impassioned fan campaign in the Twitch chat, demanding 'Destiny 3'. Amidst reveals for new PS5 games, the chat was relentlessly spammed with #WeWantDestiny3, fueled by the unexpected sunsetting of Destiny 2 and the reported absence of a direct sequel. This digital protest reflects widespread community frustration, amplified by a popular streamer and a petition with over 330,000 signatures.
For years, the humble e-reader has been a steadfast companion, lauded for its exceptional battery life, paper-like display, and the blissful absence of distractions. It has excelled at its core mission: reading books.
Rust Cross-Platform: It's Complicated, But Playable As an experienced tech reviewer, I've seen my share of games attempting cross-platform play with varying degrees of success. When it comes to Rust, the popular and
The Musician Hand robot demonstrates rapid, human-like learning, playing music after just two minutes of self-practice. This USC project, dubbed "motor babbling," offers a glimpse into future efficient, experiential AI for rehabilitation robotics.
Sony's annual Days of Play sale is now live, bringing substantial discounts to its DualSense and DualSense Edge controllers through June 10th. The standard DualSense drops to $54.99 (28% off), while the premium DualSense Edge is reduced to $169 (16% off), with deals available at major retailers.
Unlock a Better Media Experience: Move Beyond VLC For years, VLC has been the go-to media player for many, often installed without a second thought. However, a powerful, open-source alternative called MPV offers a
Ken Levine, director of System Shock 2 and BioShock, recently said he couldn't make a BioShock work in space, despite his own acclaimed sci-fi immersive sim history. He defines BioShock as rooted in historical periods and is now focusing on character-driven narratives over political lectures for his new game, Judas. This sci-fi shooter from Ghost Story Games, still a ways out from release, promises deep player choice in a dystopian setting.
Xiaomi’s CEO admitted his SUV wasn’t cheap enough to beat Tesla. Then he launched one that is. In an unusual display of candor for a tech titan, Xiaomi founder and CEO Lei Jun publicly acknowledged on Wednesday that his
Final Fantasy XI, an MMORPG from 2002, is experiencing a surprising player boom thanks to an FFXIV crossover event. Director Yoji Fujito hints at the possibility of new areas and storylines, despite technical challenges like managing game IDs and staff availability. The team is actively working on solutions while also refining existing content like Limbus.
Quick Verdict The Samsung Movingstyle M7 offers a unique solution for those who want a large display without committing to a permanent television setup. It’s a 32-inch 4K monitor on a highly adjustable, rolling stand,
Plug-in solar systems, also known as balcony solar, represent a fascinating, accessible frontier in personal renewable energy. Instead of sprawling rooftop arrays, these compact, 'plug-and-play' setups offer a
Quantic Dream's live-service MOBA, *Spellcasters Chronicles*, flopped disastrously, leading to its abandonment after just three months and up to 95 potential layoffs. A French union blames studio leadership, including David Cage, for "incompetence," poor management, and ignoring warnings, creating an "ungodly expensive" game that failed to connect with players.
