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Destiny 2 talks up Edge of Fate’s narrative and world tiers as prior expansions go temporarily F2P
- Destiny 2 teases The Edge of Fate expansion with a new story-related teaser trailer, prompting players to consider the consequences if the Emissary is absent.
- The expansion's story revolves around Orin relinquishing her role as Emissary of the Nine to train her successor, leading to anticipation about what lies ahead for her post-metaversal superbeing life.
- The teaser also reveals details about the upcoming zone of Kepler, emphasizing its open-world combat focus and new world tier system, comprising tiers one to four with increasing difficulty levels and rewards.
- Additionally, Destiny 2 offers free access to previous expansions The Witch Queen, Lightfall, and The Final Shape until July 22nd, enticing players with temporary free gameplay opportunities.
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Sharp Appliances Have Great Ace Attorney Art and Voices
- Sharp will release home appliances to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of The Great Ace Attorney with visuals and audio inspired by the games.
- Newly recorded voice lines by the original Japanese voice cast of the games will be featured in the appliances.
- The collaboration includes an air purifier and an electric cooking pot with The Great Ace Attorney visuals, available for pre-order in Japan from July 9 to September 30, 2025.
- The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles is available on PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows PC to coincide with the celebration of the series' 10th anniversary.
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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4: How To Get S-K-A-T-E On College
- Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 combines two iconic skateboarding games where players aim to achieve various goals within a time limit, including collecting the letters S-K-A-T-E in each park.
- In the College level of the game, players can find the letters S-K-A-T-E spread throughout the park. The locations of the letters are described based on the previous one, allowing players to collect them in a single run.
- Players can adjust the run timer in the game settings if they require more time to complete challenges, and they do not need to collect the letters in a specific order.
- Guides for finding the S-K-A-T-E letters in other levels like Foundry and Canada are also available, providing players with strategies to complete the goals efficiently.
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Prime Day deals discount the Amazon Smart Plug down to only $13
- Amazon Smart Plug is available for $13, discounted by 48% during Prime Day deals.
- This IoT device is compatible with Alexa, allowing users to control common items with voice commands and set schedules.
- The plug is easy to set up without the need for a smart home hub.
- Although the app lacks sharing capabilities, users can create routines and control devices using voice commands.
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GameStop’s stapled Switch 2 has gone from PR nightmare to absolute goldmine
- GameStop initially faced a PR disaster when customers received stapled Switch 2 consoles, but the retailer has turned the incident into a successful marketing opportunity.
- The company quickly addressed the issue by offering affected customers replacements and trade-in options.
- GameStop capitalized on the situation by announcing a 20% trade-in bonus promotion for Switch 2 consoles with receipts from other retailers, potentially boosting its visibility in online searches.
- GameStop is now auctioning off the infamous stapler used in the incident, along with the first ruined console and related items, with proceeds going to Children's Miracle Network hospitals.
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We're all trapped in a prison of our own filth, which is why I'm eyeing this little arsenal of an electronics cleaning kit that's on sale for less than $12
- An employee of a PC gaming website expresses the challenges of maintaining cleanliness among numerous electronics like keyboards, mice, and headsets.
- While others focus on Prime Day deals, the employee considers purchasing a $12 Vichyie cleaning kit to combat the accumulation of dirt on their devices.
- The Vichyie cleaning kit offers a variety of tools, including cleaners, scrapers, tweezers, and brushes designed for cleaning different electronic devices effectively.
- Key features include a modular tool for various cleaning heads, a tool for smartphone speakers, and a keycap puller for keyboard cleaning, providing a comprehensive solution for electronic hygiene.
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The Best Characters And Karts For Smashing Mario Kart World Time Trial Records
- Mario Kart World's Time Trial mode has its own meta for beating records set by developers and the community.
- For Time Trials, karts with a high Speed stat are crucial to beat developer ghosts or top the player rankings.
- Key karts to prioritize for Time Trials include Reel Racer, Stellar Sled, and others with high Speed.
- In Time Trial mode, heavier characters like Bowser are preferred for their high speed, while lighter characters can excel on windy or twisty tracks.
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GameStop Auctioning Off Infamous Staten Island Switch 2 Stapler For Charity
- GameStop is auctioning off the infamous stapler involved in damaging a customer's Nintendo Switch 2 for charity.
- The incident occurred when a GameStop employee stapled a receipt to the Nintendo Switch 2 box, puncturing the screen.
- The auction includes the stapler, the staple embedded in the console, the damaged Switch 2, and the box, with proceeds going to charity.
- The auction, including a certificate of authenticity signed by GameStop's CEO, is aimed at raising funds for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.
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Subnautica 2 Delay May Cost Studio $250 Million Bonus - Report
- The founders of Unknown Worlds, the studio behind Subnautica, were forced out by parent company Krafton, leading to allegations that a delay in Subnautica 2 could cost the studio a $250 million bonus.
- Krafton's decision to postpone the release of Subnautica 2 to 2026 reportedly goes against the wishes of the ousted leaders, who believed the game was ready for early access this year.
- If Subnautica 2 had been released as planned, Krafton would have been responsible for a $250 million bonus if revenue goals were met by the end of the year. The delay is expected to impact these targets.
- The situation highlights the financial implications of the delay, potentially affecting revenue projections for Unknown Worlds due to the missed opportunity of Subnautica 2's early access release.
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T-Mobile ends DEI programs in attempt to win deal approvals from the FCC
- T-Mobile has ended all of its diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, stating it is not just in name but in substance.
- The telecom dismantled its DEI efforts while seeking FCC approval for acquiring assets from United States Cellular and establishing a joint venture with KKR.
- FCC Chair Brendan Carr viewed T-Mobile's move positively as promoting equal opportunity and non-discrimination, while Democratic commissioner Anna M. Gomez criticized the company for reversing its policies to align with the current administration.
- Verizon had also abandoned its DEI commitments previously to secure FCC approval for a merger with Frontier, indicating a trend among telecom companies in such dealings.
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Sims 4 Update Turns Everyone Pregnant And Makes It Hard To Be A Vampire
- The Sims 4 released a patch that unintentionally marked many in-game characters as pregnant, causing chaos on console and PC.
- Players have reported strange consequences such as every Sim being pregnant, leading to issues with aging, wishing, and interactions like "woo-hoo" in the game.
- Another consequence is that vampire characters cannot feed off pregnant Sims, causing survival challenges for players.
- EA is investigating the pregnancy bug in the game and seeking more information from players to address the issue, potentially due to a coding error in a recent update.
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Twin Peaks: From Z To A Box Set Drops To $45 For Prime Day
- Amazon is offering a significant discount on the Twin Peaks: From Z to A Blu-ray collection for Prime Day 2025.
- The collection, which includes three seasons of the show, the prequel movie Fire Walk with Me, and bonus content across 21 discs, was originally priced at $70 but is now available for $45.
- Other Twin Peaks Blu-ray options, such as Twin Peaks: A Limited Event Series, are also on sale during Prime Day.
- There are multiple deals on TV series box sets at Amazon, including Twin Peaks: The Television Collection for $30.62 and discounted Criterion Collection Blu-rays.
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Forget About The Damn Spice And Focus On Your Thirst Meter In Dune: Awakening
- Survival in Dune: Awakening is centered around the need for water on the harsh planet of Arrakis.
- Players must acquire water through methods like sucking up dew from Dew Fields or harvesting blood from bandits using a Blood Extractor.
- Crafting a Stillsuit can help players retain hydration while exploring the desert by repurposing lost water.
- Dune: Awakening offers different ways to manage water and survival challenges, available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows PCs.
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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4: How To Get S-K-A-T-E On Canada
- Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 combines two iconic skateboarding games where players must achieve goals within a two-minute time frame across various levels.
- One common goal in each park, excluding competition levels, is collecting the letters to spell S-K-A-T-E, which are spread throughout the park and need to be collected in one run.
- In the Canada level of THPS 3, players can find the letters: S on a grind rail, K on the roof of a cabin, A in the middle of a wooden log, T at the end of a log rail, and E at the end of a wooden pier.
- Players can adjust the run timer in the options menu to have more time for completing challenges and do not need to collect the letters in order.
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Peak went from a canceled game that couldn’t get funding to selling millions on Steam
- Aggro Crab faced setbacks with a canceled project before developing Peak.
- Peak, a fun and bizarre survival game, was created through a game jam in Korea.
- The game unexpectedly sold millions of copies and received positive reviews for its gameplay.
- Expressive character designs and unique climbing mechanics make Peak stand out.
- Despite initial challenges, Peak's success has led to ongoing updates and future plans.
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