Alan Velasco
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Those who were lucky enough to snag a Nintendo Switch 2 on day one will quickly realize that the launch lineup is a bit thin, save for Mario Kart World, which means gamers will likely be revisiting titles that released on the original Switch once they get bored of zipping around with Mario and friends.
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It has been over 10 years since gamers last had the chance to explore the exhilarating world of James Bond, and this new entry in the popular spy franchise is in the hands of an experienced studio. IO Interactive, best known for the Hitman series, is stepping up to deliver its own version of 007’s origin story with a...
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Crocodilus, a relatively new banking trojan targeting Android devices, is continuing to evolve since it was first spotted back in March by the Mobile Threat Intelligence team at Threat Fabric. The improvements aim to make the malware harder to detect alongside adding new features. Additionally, the threat actors that...
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Launch day for the Nintendo Switch 2 is drawing near, with an initial lineup that's light on Nintendo-made games. As such, fans who are lucky enough to secure the new console on day one will likely be exploring what’s being offered from third-party studios. One of the more intriguing titles coming will be Cyberpunk...
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The gaming industry is currently going through some turbulent times, which has seen a plethora of studios get shutdown. It has led to discussions regarding how the business needs to change to become more sustainable and move away from pinning its hopes on mega hits such as Grand Theft Auto VI. CD Projekt Red, however...
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Elden Ring Nightreign has had a mixed reception after launching last week, with one of the biggest complaints coming form gamers hoping to enjoy some modes with less than three players. While the game supports those looking to play solo, two player runs aren’t currently possible. Thankfully, modders have already...
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After spending more than half a year in beta testing, Microsoft Edge Game Assist is finally rolling out all Windows 11 users as it continues to improve the operating system for gamers. It’s an in-game browser designed to make it easier than ever to access guides and walkthroughs or multitask during the middle of a...
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It’s no secret that Microsoft is aspiring to introduce its own handheld gaming device with their explosion in popularity in the last few years. Xbox CEO Phil Spencer has longed talk about his experiences with the current crop of available devices, and how he’d like to see an Xbox made handheld. However, it seems as if...
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Elden Ring Nightreign’s launch has been a bit of a mixed bag. While sales on Steam have been strong, with the game climbing towards the top of the charts, it hasn’t been a slam dunk with many players. The game is also experiencing technical problems that go beyond subjective disappointments with its gameplay, which...
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CD Projekt Red is hard at work on the next installment of The Witcher franchise, but it hasn’t forgotten about Cyberpunk 2077. The game has come a long way from its incredibly rocky launch that included it being pulled from the PlayStation 4 storefront for a period of time. The studio says that the Phantom Liberty...
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The delay of Grand Theft Auto 6 to next year leaves an opening for other game titles to grab a bit of the limelight. MindsEye, which can be described as a mashup of GTA and Cyberpunk 2077, is looking to do just that by dropping a new trailer to get gamers hyped. It’s an ambitious project, although it has the pedigree...
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The Nintendo Switch 2 is just days away from officially launching, replete with several signifcant upgrades. As the big day inches closer, pictures and videos of the new console have appeared online as retailers begin to receive their allotted stock. The most notable being someone who managed to unbox and boot it up...
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Nintendo has a lot going on these days, which includes an ongoing legal battle and preparing for the Switch 2 to hit store shelves. To keep fans in the loop, the company launched the Nintendo Today app on iOS and Android, which delivers fresh content daily. However, it seems as if this new app now has a surprising...
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Launch day for the Nintendo Switch 2 is rapidly approaching with less than two weeks to go. Unfortunately, many fans have been left out in the cold after a disastrous preorder window. If that happens to be you, and FOMO is starting to kick in hard, then we’ve got some advice to give you the best chance at scoring a...
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Diablo IV fans might still be sinking their teeth into everything season eight has to offer, but Blizzard is already prepping for season nine. Features of the upcoming season, named Sins of the Horadrim, will be entering the Public Test Realm starting next week. Season nine will bring a lot of new goodies, alongside...
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Microsoft’s efforts to become a true multiplatform publisher, including bringing its games to PlayStation, has been paying off with increased sales. The company hopes that the momentum continues as it looks to bring over Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II to Sony’s platform. Especially as the game struggled to find an...
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Grand Theft Auto VI’s initial trailer was pored over obsessively as fans looked to extract every detail possible, along with seeking clues for the second trailer. Now that the second trailer finally landed, it’s getting the same treatment. Although fans are taking a more playful approach this time around, as they cope...
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Star Citizen has defied the odds, remaining in an alpha release state for over a decade without losing support from its community, while managing to raise several hundreds of millions of dollars in that time. While the game is no stranger to controversial moments, the latest decision from developer Cloud Imperium...
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The run up to the launch of the Switch 2 has been somewhat tumultuous for Nintendo, although it seems it hasn’t hindered the hunger for its upcoming console. Some gamers were irked when the pre-order period was marred by unprepared retailers. Moreover, the company has had to contend with a chaotic economic environment...
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The long running feud between Epic Games and Apple marches on, as Epic Games is claiming that Apple is blocking its latest app submission for Fortnite. This comes after the latest ruling in the legal case between the two companies, in which a U.S. Federal District Court in California smacked down Apple for violating a...
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Fans of the Kingdom Hearts franchise have been on a bit of rollercoaster ride these last few days. Square Enix announced the cancellation of the mobile game Kingdom Hearts: Missing Link, but it immediately followed it up by dropping some new screenshots of the highly anticipated Kingdom Hearts IV. The screenshots hold...
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The excitement for Grand Theft Auto VI is back in full swing after having taken a ding following the announcement that the game won’t be released until May of 2026. It’s all thanks for the game’s second trailer and fresh batch of screenshots, which has fans poring through each and every detail. The latest finding has...
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