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Nintendo is ending the Switch Game Vouchers promotion next year
- Nintendo is ending the Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers scheme for Switch Online subscribers, with sales ending on 30th January 2026.
- Purchased vouchers prior to the end date will remain valid for 12 months until 30th January 2027.
- The vouchers allowed users to redeem two games from a selected list at a discounted price, potentially saving $20 / £16.
- The discontinuation was hinted at by Nintendo's announcement of increased game prices for the Nintendo Switch 2, making the voucher offer less appealing.
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Subnautica 2 delayed to 2026, just a week after Krafton fired studio co-founders
- Subnautica 2's early access release delayed to 2026, following Krafton's firing of studio co-founders.
- Krafton's decision to remove co-founders raised speculations about a $250 million bonus linked to hitting revenue targets by end of 2025.
- Krafton claims the delays and firings are not related to bonus agreements, citing feedback from early tests as reason for postponing release.
- Despite the upheaval, a town hall meeting with CEO suggests the game was nearly ready for launch, leaving fans eagerly awaiting Subnautica 2.
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New RTS game Broken Arrow struggles on Steam as players speak out on cheating
- Broken Arrow, a new RTS game, faced challenges on Steam post-release despite high wishlist numbers and anticipation.
- Players have criticized the game for issues like unit balancing, multiplayer settings, and cheating problems, leading to a drop in overall rating from 'mostly positive' to 'mixed.'
- The game was expected to provide a realistic and challenging alternative in the RTS genre, but its reception has been overshadowed by negative feedback.
- Considering the critical reviews and player complaints regarding cheating, Broken Arrow is facing difficulties in maintaining its initial popularity on Steam.
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Old School Rally Brings Retro Racing Thrills To PS5 & PS4 In Holiday 2025
- Old School Rally, a retro-themed racing game, is set to launch in holiday 2025 for PS5, PS4, Switch, and PC.
- The game aims to capture the look of late 90s racing games with retro visuals and offers a variety of rally tracks worldwide for players to challenge their driving skills.
- Players can choose from a range of rally cars inspired by past legends and compete on leaderboards for online supremacy.
- A demo of Old School Rally is now available for PS5 and PC users.
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Umamusume: Pretty Derby Dev Reminds Fans to Follow the Rules When Visiting the Real-Life Japanese Racehorses Behind Their Favorite Anime Horse-Girls
- Cygames, the developer of Umamusume: Pretty Derby, has issued rules for fans looking to visit the real-life horses that inspired the anime characters.
- Umamusume: Pretty Derby is a game where racehorses are portrayed as cute anime girls, capturing a dedicated fan base since its launch.
- The guidelines stress the importance of respecting the horses' well-being, discouraging actions like making loud noises, touching, feeding, or taking flash photography of the horses.
- Cygames has strong connections to the Japanese horse racing world and has expanded its reach with the global release of Umamusume: Pretty Derby in English.
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Krafton plan to delay Subnautica 2 and deny the studio a $250 million bonus
- Krafton is delaying the release of Subnautica 2 into 2026, causing the studio to miss out on a $250 million bonus meant for employees.
- The delay led to the removal of three senior figures at the studio, including co-founder Charlie Cleveland, who expressed shock at the decision.
- Krafton's new CEO, Steve Papoutsis, mentioned in an all-hands meeting that the decision for the delay was not specifically to avoid paying the bonus.
- Krafton confirmed the delay, stating it is to give themselves 'a little extra time', amidst disagreements about the game's readiness between former Unknown Worlds leadership and Krafton.
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Google Pixel feature drop for July 2025 brings a free AI Pro subscription, Veo 3 access and more, but there’s a catch
- Google has released its July 2025 Feature Drop for Pixel devices, offering a range of AI tools and software upgrades primarily for Pixel 9 Pro users.
- Pixel 9 Pro users will receive a complimentary one-year subscription to Google AI Pro, providing access to Veo 3 for video generation, Flow for AI filmmaking, and other features along with 1,000 AI credits per month.
- The subscription includes tools like Gemini 2.5 Pro, Deep Research, increased audio overview limits, and 2TB of cloud storage. AI Mode in Circle to Search allows for in-depth text-based queries about on-screen content.
- Gemini AI is now accessible on WearOS-powered Pixel Watches, enabling users to interact with Gemini using natural language for various tasks, but the functionality requires WearOS 4.
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Cosy video games are on an unstoppable rise. Will they unleash a darker side?
- Developers explore cosiness in video games, focusing on safety, abundance, and softness.
- Wholesome, non-violent games grow in popularity as players seek warmth and safety.
- Cosy games evolve to include comforting themes and diverse play experiences.
- From cheerful farming simulators to emotionally engaging narratives, the genre expands its horizons.
- The future of cosy games may explore idle gameplay mechanics and novel storytelling approaches.
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macOS Downgrade: Revert to an Older Version on Any Mac
- Downgrading macOS can help address compatibility issues or restore stability to your system, providing a solution for legacy applications and specific workflows that may require older macOS versions.
- Backing up your data is crucial before downgrading macOS as the process involves erasing your Mac's drive, ensuring that your important files can be restored after the downgrade.
- The internet recovery method is a reliable way to downgrade macOS to the version that originally shipped with your Mac, requiring careful attention to detail throughout the process.
- Following the outlined steps, keeping your Mac connected to a power source, and being aware of important factors can help ensure a successful and smooth downgrade of macOS on your Mac.
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The video game voice actor strike is over, with new AI agreements reached over 'digital replicas'
- The video game voice actor strike has ended with a new contract approved by 95% of SAG-AFTRA union members.
- The new contract includes increased compensation, AI protections, and health and safety measures for performers.
- The agreement ensures specific payments for the use of digital replicas based on performers' likenesses and voices.
- Criticism has been received for the negotiation process, but the contract is generally seen as a victory for union members.
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Treasure MAGIC Crypto Rips 30%, Is Another 2X Rally Incoming?
- Treasure MAGIC crypto surged 30%, targeting $0.30 and $0.60 following a breakout from a sideways consolidation period.
- MAGIC token outperformed major cryptos like Bitcoin and Ethereum in the past 24 hours, with a significant spike in trading volume.
- The Treasure team is actively expanding and integrating NFTs and AI features into web3 games, with high-profile partnerships and announcements.
- Treasure launched the AI Agent Creator, allowing users to turn NFT collections into AI agents, enhancing interactivity in gaming on platforms like Gigaverse.
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Former Xbox exec says the time and money spent on repairing broken Xbox 360 consoles was 'a defining moment' for the company
- Former Microsoft executive Peter Moore stated that the Xbox brand might not have survived if the company hadn't invested time and money in repairing numerous Xbox 360 consoles.
- Moore referred to this time as a 'defining moment' for the company, highlighting the $1.15 billion spent on repairs as crucial to saving the brand's future.
- He believes that preserving the Xbox brand was essential not only for the company but also for the gaming industry as a whole, suggesting that Microsoft's involvement has significantly impacted the industry's growth.
- Moore expressed that the investment in maintaining the Xbox brand was beneficial for gamers and emphasized the importance of Microsoft's contribution to the gaming market.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, Flip7, Flip7 FE, and Watch8 series coverage wrap-up
- Samsung unveiled its latest foldable devices at the Galaxy Unpacked event in New York, including the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, Galaxy Z Flip7, and Galaxy Z Flip7 FE.
- The event also saw the introduction of two new smartwatches, the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 and Galaxy Watch8 Classic.
- Detailed coverage on specifications, hands-on reviews, pre-orders, pricing, and comparisons for each device was provided during the event.
- The Samsung Galaxy devices are set to go on sale starting July 25, with pricing varying based on storage configurations and models.
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Google Pixel 9 Pro price drops by Rs 23,000 on Flipkart: How this deal works
- Flipkart is offering a discount of Rs 23,000 on the Google Pixel 9 Pro, bringing its price down to Rs 89,999.
- Customers can avail an additional discount of Rs 3,000 on HDFC Bank credit card EMI transactions and save more by trading in their old smartphones.
- The Google Pixel 9 Pro features a 6.3-inch LTPO display, Tensor G4 chipset, and a versatile camera setup including a 50MP main camera and a 42MP front-facing camera.
- The smartphone is equipped with a 4,700 mAh battery with 45W fast charging support.
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Crucial T710 review - we benchmark the company's new flagship gaming SSD
- Crucial has released its new flagship gaming SSD, the T710, with a top speed of 14,900MB/s for the 1TB version and 14,500MB/s for the 2TB version.
- The T710 surpasses its predecessor, the T705, and competes with some of the fastest drives in terms of write speed, which is claimed to be 13,800MB/s.
- The review benchmarked the Crucial T710 to assess its performance in various benchmarks, especially focusing on gaming.
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