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From Mario to Miles Morales — Kavya never stops.
- The narrator recalls her childhood love for video games, facing challenges as a female gamer, and staying passionate about gaming through college and work life.
- After a long break from gaming, she rediscovers her love for it and impulsively rents a PS5 with various popular games from Rentkar.
- Renting the console provides her with convenience, variety, and a sense of liberation from commitment and maintenance.
- Ultimately, the experience with Rentkar turns a boring Wednesday into a mini adventure, reigniting her passion for gaming and suggesting others to do the same.
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Vindictus Defying Fate shares alpha playtest stats, outlines plans for better performance and combat
- Over 400K players from 189 countries participated in Vindictus: Defying Fate's June open alpha playtest.
- Players defeated bosses hundreds of thousands of times and suffered over 7M defeats during the alpha.
- Nexon plans to improve PC performance, combat fluidity, and hit feedback based on player feedback.
- The alpha had some unfinished segments like incomplete graphics settings and a fitting room lacking appropriate cosmetics.
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Uniqlo Demon Slayer and Sanrio Characters Supermarket Shirts Announced
- Uniqlo announced two new UT collections, featuring crossover shirts including Demon Slayer and Sanrio Characters Supermarket designs.
- The Demon Slayer collection launched in Japan on July 7, 2025, and will debut in the US on August 25, 2025, consisting of four unisex adult designs priced at ¥1,500 in Japan and $24.90 in the US.
- On the other hand, the Sanrio Characters Supermarket collection will start appearing online in Japan on July 18, 2025, followed by a US release on September 8, 2025, offering seven designs for women and kids with varying sizes and prices.
- In addition, an upcoming anime collection depicting Nana style designs by Ai Yazawa has also been confirmed.The Demon Slayer and Sanrio Characters Supermarket shirts are available in Japan now and will be released in the US soon.
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Diablo 4 Finally Gets Cheap Microtransactions, But Players Aren't Impressed
- Diablo 4 introduced new affordable cosmetic bundles called 'Essentials Pack' at 500 Platinum per class, much cheaper than usual in-game cosmetics. Players find the value lacking compared to pricier cosmetics in the game.
- Despite the low price, some players on platforms like Reddit criticize the skins for being mundane and resembling existing free armor in the game. Some players mention already owning similar cosmetic pieces through gameplay rewards rather than purchasing them.
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Bluesky is finally adding more ways to filter notifications
- Bluesky has updated its notification settings to offer users more control over when and why they receive notifications.
- Users now have the ability to specify what triggers a notification and can receive alerts for any activity from a selected account.
- The update brings more detailed notification toggles to Bluesky and allows users to choose notifications from everyone, just followed accounts, or no one.
- Bluesky also introduced Activity Notifications for selected accounts, enhancing user engagement and interaction within the app.
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Vintage Story aims to save a piece of Hytale by hiring former Hypixel developers to create a new 'Adventure Mode' for the hardcore survival game
- Vintage Story, a game reminiscent of Minecraft but more complex, has garnered attention in 2024, notably from PC Gamer's Chris Livingston.
- Following the cancellation of Hytale by Riot Games, Vintage Story team lead Tyron, a former Hytale developer, invited other ex-Hytale developers to collaborate on a new 'Adventure Mode' for Vintage Story.
- The new mode will focus on fantasy and adventure RPG elements, different from Vintage Story's realism-based gameplay, and may eventually exist as a standalone project if successful.
- The team's sustainable approach to development and history with Hytale have sparked hope for the success of this new project, with efforts also underway to potentially revive Hytale through Hypixel Studios.
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Critically Acclaimed PS4 Gem 85% Off on PS Store
- Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition, a critically acclaimed single-player game, is currently 85% off on the PS Store, priced at $4.49 instead of $29.99.
- Developed by Thunder Lotus Games, the game involves managing Stella, a Spiritfarer, as she cares for spirits before releasing them into the afterlife.
- Spiritfarer received positive reviews, with an average score of 84 on Metacritic and 'Overwhelmingly Positive' user reviews on Steam.
- The offer for Spiritfarer ends on July 17 at 2:59 a.m. ET. Players looking for a deal on this award-nominated game should act quickly.
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The Biggest Pokémon Card Crashers And Climbers This Week - July 7
- Collectors are shifting focus to Paradox Rift expansion, affecting card values differently.
- Altaria ex, Gholdengo ex, Steelix, and Garchomp ex have seen price drops recently.
- On the other hand, Groudon, Morpeko, Plusle, Minun, and Iron Valiant ex are trending up.
- The article also highlights previous crashers and climbers in the Pokémon TCG market.
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Rocket League Turns 10 Years Old, Showing That The Wheels Of Time Never Stop Spinning
- Rocket League, the popular 'soccar' game, turns 10 years old today, originally launching on PC and PS4 on July 7, 2011.
- Rocket League is actually a sequel to 2008's Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars and was one of the first cross-platform multiplayer titles at the time.
- Developer Psyonix is celebrating Rocket League's 10th anniversary throughout Season 19 with new player anthems, a special variation on DFH Stadium, and log-in rewards.
- Since its launch in 2015, Rocket League has achieved milestones such as surpassing 5 million downloads within a month, transitioning to free-to-play in Summer 2020, and remaining part of Psyonix's plans despite the release of Rocket Racing in 2023 as part of Fortnite.
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Best deals for PC gamers today: Early Prime Day deals include AMD Ryzen and LG 1ms gaming monitor
- Early Prime Day deals offer discounts on PC gaming essentials like AMD Ryzen 5 5500 CPU and LG 32” curved QHD gaming monitor.
- The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 CPU provides 6 cores, 12 threads, and great performance for budget builds at $66.
- The LG 32” curved QHD monitor boasts 180Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time, priced under $200 for immersive gaming experiences.
- Other notable deals include Samsung microSD cards, Crucial SSDs, gaming laptops like HP Victus, and high-end monitors like LG OLED and Samsung Odyssey at discounted prices.
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The Rainbow Road master is back with a new record in Mario Kart World
- Twitch streamer Technical sets new record in Mario Kart World for Rainbow Road, the most iconic track in the game.
- Technical achieved a time of 3:59.987, just under 4 minutes, after nearly a hundred hours of gameplay and beating previous records set multiple times in a month.
- The track's length and precision required made the record challenging, with one critical trick near the end being a make-or-break moment for the run.
- Despite the current record, ongoing developments in the Mario Kart community indicate potential for further time improvements on Rainbow Road in Mario Kart World.
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The Jurassic Park franchise could have been a lot worse — and there’s proof
- Reviewers note the diminishing quality of Jurassic Park sequels compared to the original.
- Generational divide influences opinions on Jurassic sequels, with younger individuals showing more favor.
- Comparisons made between Jurassic Park and Jaws, highlighting different levels of appreciation.
- Though the Jurassic sequels may not reach the original's heights, they offer monster movie fun.
- Jurassic Park franchise explores societal changes and expectations around movie spectacle over time.
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Corepunk once again highlights April’s Prison Island with new trailer and new mount-giving event
- Corepunk introduced Prison Island as a new content in April, which is a PvP and PvE extraction dungeon.
- The developer, Artificial Core, released a new promotional video in May and has now unveiled another one to bring attention to Prison Island.
- A new event called Butcher's Trophies: Prison Island Challenge is currently ongoing, offering unique mounts as rewards for completing various in-game tasks until September 25th.
- The event tasks include clearing quests that change weekly, completing longer quests, and obtaining mounts through random drops from PvP kills, chests, or bosses.
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Tecno Spark 40 Pro+ unboxing and hands-on
- The Tecno Spark 40 Pro+ unboxing reveals a package that includes a case with MagSafe-esque magnets, a 45W charger, USB-A to USB-C cable, SIM tool, and a MagSafe-style ring for wireless charging.
- The design of the Spark 40 Pro+ differs from traditional phones with its curvy and rounded shape, thin profile of 6.5mm, and lightweight build at 160 grams.
- The device features a curved 6.78-inch 144Hz AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 700 nits, lacking HDR but still offering a great viewing experience.
- The Tecno Spark 40 Pro+ is currently available for pre-order in Uganda for UGX 769,000 ($214).
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Underrated PS3 Game Makes Unexpected Return on PS4, PS5
- Underrated PS3 game, Mamorukun Curse!, is making a return on PS4 and PS5 through Mamorukun ReCurse! by Clear River Games.
- Mamorukun ReCurse! release date set for September 25 on PS4 and PS5, with physical editions by Limited Run Games available for pre-order on July 15.
- The game features modern enhancements like widescreen support, twin-stick controls, original compositions, and various gameplay modes.
- Initial review of Mamorukun Curse! in 2013 gave it a 7 out of 10, citing arcade-like enjoyment but questioning pricing relative to content quality.
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