Press review · Wednesday, 3 December 2025
03 December 2025
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variety.com Tech ·
New Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma on What Makes a ‘Great Game,’ Having ‘No Tolerance for Bad AI’ and Replacing Phil Spencer
It's the dawn of a new era for Xbox. New Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma discusses "great games," not tolerating "bad AI" and replacing Phil Spencer.
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finimize.com Tech ·
Nintendo’s Shareholders Are Selling Stock, And It’s Buying Some Back
The gaming giant outlined a large secondary sale with a possible discount, while authorizing up to ¥100 billion of buybacks and canceling any shares it repurchases.
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nintendolife.com Tech ·
PSA: Pokémon Pokopia Switch 2 Preloads Are Now Officially Live
The wait is almost over
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9to5mac.com Tech ·
Three ways new Apple products next week will modernize iPhone, iPad, and Mac - 9to5Mac
Apple officially confirmed that it will begin launching new products starting on Monday, March 2. With new iPhones, iPads, and...
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kotaku.com Tech ·
Original Guitar Hero Devs Reveal New Rock Band-Like Game - Kotaku
Stage Tour will be playable with controllers, plastic instruments, and keyboards when it launches later this year
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shacknews.com Tech ·
Nintendo (NTDOY) authorizes share buyback to offset secondary offering, sales by DeNA and banks
Nintendo is set to buy back over one percent of the outstanding shares of the company in this multi-level transaction.
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techradar.com Tech ·
'It's still in our portfolio. We're not end of life [on] the product': Samsung exec on why the Galaxy S25 Edge is so important and here to stay
It's early days for this super-thin and influential Galaxy phone
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news.xbox.com Tech ·
Towerborne's Full Game Update is Available Today - Xbox Wire
Towerborne, the cooperative, side-scrolling action RPG brawler, launches into 1.0 today. Here's what's next with the most recent update!
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9to5google.com Tech ·
Android 17 Beta 2 brings a pop-out windowed mode to all apps with 'bubbles'
Android 17 Beta 2 fell into our laps today, and unlike Google’s first build, this one is chock full of...
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bbc.com Tech ·
Xbox fans react as Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond leave Microsoft
The executive shake-up has sparked online debate about new boss Asha Sharma's gaming credentials.
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roadandtrack.com Tech ·
These Tuners Cracked the C8 Corvette ZR1's ECM, Now Makes 1200 Horsepower at the Wheels
Tuning shops have finally found their way into the engine control modules of the track-focused C8 models. The results are rather impressive.
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gematsu.com Tech ·
RedOctane Games announces rhythm action game Stage Tour for consoles, PC
RedOctane Games, the rhythm game studio led by genre veterans, has announced Stage Tour, a rhthm action game “that blends familiar, accessible note-highway gameplay with exciting modern twist…
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forbes.com Tech ·
‘Marathon’ Server Slam Beta Start-Time, Rewards And Everything You Need To Know About Bungie’s New Extraction Shooter
Everything you need to know about the Marathon Server Slam start time, including global time zone conversions, platform availability, and what to expect from Bungie's extraction shooter beta test on February 26, 2026.
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Android 17 Beta 2 adds secure contacts selection and color picker API
Android 17 Beta 2 has officially been released by Google. Its aim seems to be privacy, as new features like...
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nintendoeverything.com Tech ·
Pokemon Presents live stream for Pokemon Day 2026
Pokemon Presents live stream for Pokemon Day 2026 is available now - tune in for all of the news and announcements for the anniversary.
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rockpapershotgun.com Tech ·
What went wrong with Highguard? The "hubris" of its developer's leadership, say former staff in a new report
It's hard to make lightning strike twice.
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halowaypoint.com Tech ·
2026 MCC Exchange Update and Log-In Unlocks
MCC’s Exchange is getting an upgrade! The implementation of the Exchange in MCC gave players a new way to unlock gear. Play the game, earn Spartan Points, redeem said points for sweet unlocks. Effective today, almost all of the available Exchange content will be available to grab in perpetuity. That means that if there’s something […]
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Nintendo (NTDOY) reportedly planning stock buyback as several Japanese banks plan to sell shares
Reuters reports that Nintendo plans a share buyback as part of an unwinding of positions held by Japanese banks.
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nintendolife.com Tech ·
Resident Evil Requiem Day One Patch And amiibo Release Date Confirmed
The new amiibo launch later this year
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macrumors.com Tech ·
What's Coming in the M5 MacBook Air
Along with the low-cost MacBook, Apple could introduce a refreshed version of the MacBook Air next week. Most of the focus will be on the new machine, but the MacBook Air is expected to get some useful internal updates. M5 Chip The next-generation MacBook Air will adopt the M5 chip, which Apple already introduced in the iPad Pro and MacBook Pro models that came out last year.
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cnet.com Tech ·
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. Galaxy S25 Ultra, S24 Ultra: How the Ultras Stack Up
Every way the Samsung's new $1,300 ultra flagship compares to the prior models, with the Privacy Display providing a big upgrade.
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theringer.com Tech ·
The ‘Traitors’ Season 4 Power Rankings: The Finale
It all comes down to this
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euronews.com Tech ·
EU says social fund can be used for cross-border abortion access
The decision comes in reaction to a campaign launched by the citizens' initiative "My Voice, My Choice", which raised 1,124,513 signatures across all 27 EU member states asking for improved access to safe abortions in Europe. #EuropeNews
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China removes nine military officials ahead of key political meeting
No official reason for the removal was given, but it comes ahead of the country's key Two Sessions meeting.
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apnews.com Tech ·
US military used laser to take down Border Protection drone, lawmakers say
Members of Congress say the U.S. military used a laser to shoot down a Customs and Border Protection drone.
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gizmodo.com Tech ·
Astronomers Wake Up to 800,000 Notifications From Observatory Watching the Night Skies
The first batch of alerts from the Vera Rubin Observatory drew attention to new asteroids, supernovae, and active galactic nuclei.
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wired.com Tech ·
Hands-On With Nano Banana 2, the Latest Version of Google’s AI Image Generator
Google’s latest image model, Nano Banana 2, is a powerful AI photo editor that punctures reality. Well, sometimes.
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11 ‘Marathon’ Server Slam Tips From The Game Director Himself
Marathon's server slam is about to go live, and if you want to succeed, you may want to listen to the game director's tips.
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theverge.com Tech ·
Google’s Nano Banana 2 brings advanced AI image tools to free users
Nano Banana 2: Electric Boogalo
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nintendoeverything.com Tech ·
Resident Evil Requiem Nintendo Switch 2 tech analysis, including frame rate and resolution
New details have been released about the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Resident Evil Requiem including frame rate and resolution.
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tmz.com Tech ·
Celina Powell Sends Cease and Desist to Deshae Frost Over STD, Assault Claims
Celina Powell has lawyered up and is going on the offensive against Deshae Frost ... firing off a cease and desist letter after he accused her of sexual assault and giving him herpes during a livestream.
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aol.com Tech ·
Burger King’s Whopper Is Changing, Here’s How It May Taste Different
The changes affect the burger's ingredients and packaging
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Xbox is in danger. Will Microsoft fix it or kill it?
Microsoft’s Xbox division is at a turning point. With Phil Spencer’s retirement and the departure of Sarah Bond, the future of Xbox is more uncertain than ever.
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nintendolife.com Tech ·
Stardew Valley's Two New Marriage Candidates Have Been Revealed
Coming in update 1.7
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notebookcheck.net Tech ·
Official: Samsung launches 5,000 mAh magnetic power bank with kickstand for Galaxy S26 series
The new Qi2 Magnet Wireless Battery Pack is Samsung's first magnetic power bank. Announced at Galaxy Unpacked, it delivers up to 15W wireless charging for the new Galaxy S26 and S25 series while adding convenient extras like a built-in kickstand and a 25W USB-C port.
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eurogamer.net Tech ·
Stardew Valley is celebrating being one third the age of Pokémon with a video looking at its highly anticipated next update
Stardew Valley is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a special video featuring a look at its next major update.
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M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro: What to Expect
Apple is working on a new MacBook Pro that could launch next week ahead of the "Special Experience" planned for March 4, so we thought we'd highlight all of the rumors about the device so far. Design There are no rumors of design changes, and we are expecting the upcoming M5 MacBook Pro models to look just like the M4 versions. Apple will continue to offer 14-inch and 16-inch size options, both of which should come in M5 Pro and M5 Max varieties.
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engadget.com Tech ·
Tim Cook confirms a week of Apple product reveals
A “big week" that starts on Monday includes a March 4 event for press and creators.
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npr.org Tech ·
NASA lost a lunar spacecraft one day after launch. A new report details what went wrong
Why did a $72 million mission to study water on the moon fail so soon after launch? A new NASA report has the answer.
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Mac hardware is great, but macOS 26 is a disaster, say pundits - 9to5Mac
Jason Snell’s annual Apple report card is out, rating the company’s performance according to 56 influential commenters, including 9to5Mac’s editor-in-chief...
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rockstarintel.com Tech ·
How To Get Free GTA Online Money This Week - RockstarINTEL
A new way to earn some extra GTA Online money for free and a special livery has just been launched by Rockstar Games. This new promotion ties the current GTA Online Tokyo Drift themed Event Week with the Japanese GTA Online community.
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news.ubisoft.com Tech ·
Tune in to The Division’s 10th Anniversary Celebration March 3
Tom Clancy’s The Division is turning ten this year, and we’re throwing a tenth anniversary celebration.
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M4 iPad Air: What's New and When It's Coming
Apple is planning to hold an "Experience" on March 4 for select members of the media, and in the days before the event, we're expecting several product refreshes. The iPad Air is one of the new devices that could get an update, so we thought we'd highlight what's coming. Design and Display There are no design changes rumored for the iPad Air, so we can expect the same 11-inch and 13-inch size options.
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nvidia.com Tech ·
Resident Evil™ Requiem GeForce Game Ready Driver Released
Download and install for the definitive experience when playing Resident Evil™ Requiem with path tracing, DLSS 4 With Multi Frame Generation, and DLSS Ray Reconstruction.
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ign.com Tech ·
Stardew Valley Creator Unveils Two New Marriageable Characters Coming in 1.7 - IGN
Stardew Valley creator Eric Barone (ConcernedApe) has released a 10th anniversary video revealing, among other things, two brand new marriage candidates being added to the game in the upcoming patch 1.7.
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blogs.nvidia.com Tech ·
Horror Awakens in the Cloud: GeForce NOW Unleashes Capcom’s ‘Resident Evil Requiem’
Catch the launch of Capcom's 'Resident Evil: Requiem' and a special launch offer with the purchase of a 12-month Ultimate membership.
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nytco.com Tech ·
Introducing the Midi, a New Crossword Offering From New York Times Games | The New York Times Company
Today, we are excited to introduce the Midi Crossword, the newest subscriber-only addition to the New York Times Game portfolio, designed to be your go-to mid-sized crossword puzzle.
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Galaxy S25 series is getting its sixth One UI 8.5 beta update
One UI 8.5 beta is still going strong, though it’s nearing its final few updates – hopefully. Samsung is currently...
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windowslatest.com Tech ·
Exclusive: Lenovo Legion Go Fold is a handheld with foldable display, doubles as a PC
Windows Latest gets an exclusive look at Lenovo Legion Go Fold concept, a foldable Windows handheld that transforms into a tablet & desktop.
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mashable.com Tech ·
Tim Cook teases March 4 Apple special event: What it means
The rumors for this one are pretty specific — new iPhone, new iPad, new MacBook.