Press review · Friday, 20 June 2025
20 June 2025
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nintendoeverything.com Tech ·
Nintendo confirms Donkey Kong Bananza is made by the Super Mario Odyssey team
Nintendo confirms the developer behind Donkey Kong Bananza, which is the Super Mario Odyssey team.
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macrumors.com Tech ·
Multiple All-Time Low Prices Hit M4 iPad Pro on Amazon, Get Up to $380 Off
Amazon is discounting numerous models of Apple's M4 iPad Pro this week, including both 11-inch and 13-inch models this time around....
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gamespot.com Tech ·
Studios Shot Down A Crash Bandicoot Movie, Says Sega Of America CEO
Former Sony executive Shuji Utsumi reveals that Hollywood turned down his pitches for a Crash Bandicoot movie.
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pcguide.com Tech ·
Nexus Mods will now need age verification for adult content, and no, it's not the new owners' fault
In the coming weeks, Nexus Mods will introduce changes to comply with EU and UK law, including stricter age verification requirements.
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videogameschronicle.com Tech ·
Sources: Banjo-Kazooie, Sea of Thieves director leaves Rare after 35 years, following Everwild cancellation | VGC
Influential designer Gregg Mayles will leave the company…
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9to5google.com Tech ·
Pixel 6a gets a mandatory Android update next week with battery reduction for some
Google has confirmed the details of a Pixel 6a update that is mandatory and will lead to a battery reduction for some users.
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wired.com Tech ·
AI Videos of Black Women Depicted as ‘Bigfoot’ Are Going Viral
Some Instagram creators are using Google’s Veo 3 and racking up millions of views on AI videos of “bigfoot baddies.” They’ll teach you how to make them for $15.
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ign.com Tech ·
Subnautica 2 Developer's Entire Leadership Team Replaced in Shock Move Krafton Said 'Will Bring Renewed Energy and Momentum' - IGN
Former Striking Distance CEO, Steve Papoutsis, is joining Subnautica 2 developer Unknown Worlds as CEO amid the shock announcement that the previous leadership team — Ted Gill, Charlie Cleveland, and Max McGuire — have been replaced "effective immediately."
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theverge.com Tech ·
Tinder’s mandatory facial recognition check comes to the US
Catfishing just got harder in California.
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carscoops.com Tech ·
Porsche’s New 911 4S Has More Of Everything Except A Gear Lever | Carscoops
The 2026 Carrera 4S enters the 992.2 generation with more power and upgraded standard equipment, but the PDK is the sole transmission available
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wccftech.com Tech ·
Phil Spencer Will Retire Following The Next-Gen Xbox Launch, Sarah Bond To Take Over - Rumor [Updated]
A claim from a reputable leaker has been made that Phil Spencer will retired following the launch of Xbox's next-gen hardware.
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news.blizzard.com Tech ·
Announcing Changes to Warcraft Rumble Support
We have an important update on the future of Warcraft Rumble. After much deliberation, we’ve arrived at an extremely hard decision. Moving forward, we'll continue supporting Rumble with updates focused on regular, systemic in-game events and bug fixes, but no new content.
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Google details Home app 'Member' role with limited access, support for children
The Google Home app is adding a new form of access to your home, with a “Member” role now broadly...
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9to5mac.com Tech ·
Apple Watch Ultra 3 release date: When to expect the new model - 9to5Mac
Apple Watch Ultra 3 is in the works with a variety of new upgrades and features, here’s when to expect the new model’s release date.
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eurogamer.net Tech ·
The reception to Diablo 4 Season 9 may be the worst for any season so far, and that’s saying a lot coming from Season 8
It may feel like Déjà vu, but Diablo 4 really is re-running its worst arcs from last year.
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space.com Tech ·
Northern lights may be visible in these 13 US states tonight as the sun hurls solar storm toward Earth
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to New York as an incoming solar storm could spark geomagnetic storm conditions overnight.
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androidauthority.com Tech ·
Mandatory battery throttling is coming for more Pixels with poor battery health (APK teardown)
Google has changed wording on Battery Health Assistance's description, indicating that it could come to more Pixels with poor battery health.
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pokemongo.com Tech ·
Honedge slashes into Pokémon GO during Ultra Unlock: Steel and Scales!
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Phil Spencer isn’t retiring as the chief of Xbox “anytime soon”
He’s overseen major initiatives like the launch of Xbox Game Pass.
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techcrunch.com Tech ·
Perplexity launches a $200 monthly subscription plan | TechCrunch
Perplexity launched a $200 monthly subscription plan this week, becoming the latest AI provider to offer a hyper-premium tier.
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androidauthority.com Tech ·
Google's mandatory Pixel 6a battery management starts arriving next week
There's a mandatory Pixel 6a update headed out to deal with battery overheating, and Google's finally sharing what to expect.
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We found the 15 best Steam Deck Verified games under $3 in the Summer Sale
Steam's Summer Sale is currently live - here are the best Steam Deck Verified games you can get for under $3 right now.
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gamerant.com Tech ·
Pokemon GO Adding More Hisuian Forms in Upcoming July Event
Pokemon GO's newest upcoming event is set to add new Hisuian forms for a pair of fan-favorite Pokemon, kicking off in early July.
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notebookcheck.net Tech ·
Sony releases major updates to WH-1000XM6 and WF-1000XM5 with long-awaited improvements
Sony is now offering new updates to two of its high-end wireless audio devices. Rolling out globally as free updates, the software brings a range of improvements not just to the new WH-1000XM6 but also to the older WF-1000XM5.
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Amazon’s Echo Hub has plunged to a new low price ahead of Prime Day
The Apple Pencil Pro is also $30 off.
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thedrive.com Tech ·
Porsche 911 4S Returns With 473 HP and No Manual
Updated all-wheel-drive Porsche 911 models will hit dealerships this fall with a slight power increase.
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zdnet.com Tech ·
Lock down your AT&T account to prevent SIM swapping attacks - here's how
The new Wireless Account Lock prevents someone from moving your phone number to a different device.
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kotaku.com Tech ·
Tears Of The Kingdom On Switch 2 Can Keep You Busy For A Long, Long Time
With so much to do and explore, Link's second saga on the Switch finally gets the glow-up it deserves
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pokemon.com Tech ·
Ivysaur Wearing a Party Hat Debuts in Pokémon GO’s Ninth Anniversary Event
New costumed Pokémon debut and event bonuses are available during the festivities.
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nintendolife.com Tech ·
Final Fantasy 9 Gets Some Gorgeous New Artwork, And It Has Fans In A Frenzy
Can someone cast Haste on Square Enix?
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arstechnica.com Tech ·
What’s wrong with AAA games? The development of the next Battlefield has answers.
EA insiders describe stress and setbacks in a project that’s too big to fail.
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iPhone 17 Pro's New MagSafe Design Revealed in Leaked Photo
The upcoming iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are rumored to have a slightly different MagSafe magnet layout compared to existing iPhone models,...
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Honor launches the ‘world’s thinnest’ foldable
With a couple of caveats.
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cnet.com Tech ·
Upgrading Your Laptop to Windows 11 Pro Is Basically Free With This July 4th Deal
When you can get Windows 11 Home or Pro for just $10, why wait any longer?
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noisypixel.net Tech ·
Final Fantasy IX 25th Anniversary Art Shared By Square Enix Ahead Of July Milestone
Square Enix unveils Final Fantasy IX 25th anniversary art by Yuya Ishihata, showcasing the beloved cast. Fans hope for remake news before the July 7 milestone.
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mtgrocks.com Tech ·
Multiple Banned MTG Cards Immediately Replaced by Incredibly Similar Threats
Tinybones Joins Up is here to give players a rude awakening. Pixie decks are still thriving after their core pieces got banned.
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gamingbible.com Tech ·
PlayStation drops 3 free games you can download now in anniversary celebration
PlayStation has 3 free games you can play right now, as part of the anniversary celebrations.
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xboxera.com Tech ·
'Stop Killing Games' Initiative Marks 721K Signatures Ahead of 31st July Deadline
With a month left to go, Ross Scott's 'Stop Killing Games' campaign and European Citizens' Initiative has amassed 721K signatures as of this article's
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searchenginejournal.com Tech ·
Study: Google AI Mode Shows 91% URL Change Across Repeat Searches
A study finds Google’s AI Mode returns different URLs 91% of the time for the same query, offering insight into how sources are chosen.
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Apple Intelligence with less ‘Apple’? Why that might be the exact right move - 9to5Mac
Apple’s AI struggles might have a surprising solution, per a new report that the company could power Siri with OpenAI or Anthropic’s tech.
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polygon.com Tech ·
Xbox VR might be my handheld of choice
The Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition shows a lot of potential as a Game Pass machine
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iPadOS 26 has turned the iPad Mini into a powerhouse - 9to5Mac
Can the new iPadOS 26 finally turn the iPad Mini 7 into a true portable powerhouse for productivity, multitasking, and more?
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Amazon Confirms Kindle Deals Are Happening for Prime Day 2025 - IGN
Up to 25% off.
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engadget.com Tech ·
Prime Day deals include the Apple Watch Series 10 for $100 off
The Apple Watch Series 10 is $100 off, the lowest we've ever seen it.
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Google makes it easier to let friends and kids control your smart home
Google is simplifying the process of adding kids to the Home app, too.
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forbes.com Tech ·
Destiny 2’s Kepler And Portal Have Some Big Issues, It Seems
So far, Edge of Fate and the Frontiers era does not seem like it’s going to attract lapsed and new players like it wants to.
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Apple Has Reportedly Halted Foldable iPad Development, Likely Due To Manufacturing Difficulties; Lack Of Sufficient Demand For Tablets And Potentially Expensive Price Also Leading Factors
A report claims that the development on the foldable iPad has been stopped due to production problems and the general lack of demand for tablets
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polygon.com Tech ·
Rockstar breathes new life into Red Dead Online with zombies, robots, and other ‘Strange Tales’
Urban legends come to life in Red Dead Online’s latest update
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gamedeveloper.com Tech ·
Subnautica developer Unknown Worlds loses leadership team
Studio CEO Ted Gill, Subnautica game director Charlie Cleveland, and technical director Max McGuire have all departed the company.
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mynintendonews.com Tech ·
Nintendo has now sold over 5 million Nintendo Switch 2 consoles worldwide
Nintendo has revised its sales figures for the Nintendo Switch 2 and has revealed that the system has now surpassed 5 million units sold worldwide, which is an impressive figure.