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Press review · Saturday, 24 October 2026
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pushsquare.com
Avowed 2 May Still Happen, Obsidian Skeleton Crew Continues Work
Until new Fallout game needs them
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eurogamer.net
EU admits it cannot stop Sony killing physical disc – "companies are free to offer games and services in the manner that they see fit"
The EU confirms it cannot stop Sony from scrapping physical discs, stating "companies are free to offer games and services in the manner that they see fit".
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notebookcheck.net
Microsoft loses lawsuit after blocking hacked Xbox account with digital games
One gamer took extreme measures to restore access to his compromised Xbox account. The Brazilian user filed a lawsuit against Microsoft after it refused to unfreeze his digital library. A court ruled in the plaintiff’s favor, and the decline of physical games could lead to more legal challenges.
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Obsidian game director reacts to people "spouting off" about the studio and how it's not what it "used to be" – "the DNA at Obsidian is the same as it always was"
A director at Obsidian shared their thoughts about the "extremely difficult week" at the studio.
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wccftech.com
Avowed 2 Isn't Dead Yet, Chris Avellone Says, as Obsidian Quietly Fights to Re-Pitch It After Xbox's Cancellation [UPDATED]
Chris Avellone says Avowed 2 is not fully dead, with Obsidian still planning to re-pitch it to Xbox. The Shadowrun project is paused, though.
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press.asus.com
ROG Gjallar: 2.1.2 Dolby Atmos Gaming Soundbar | ASUS
ASUS ROG unveils Gjallar, a gaming soundbar with 2.1.2 Dolby Atmos sound, AEC microphones for clear comms, and USB-C, HDMI eARC, and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity.
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thehackernews.com
Court Filing Reveals Windows Device ID Helped FBI Trace Alleged Scattered Spider Hacker
Federal complaint says a Windows GDID tied Peter Stokes to a May 2025 jewelry retailer hack that stole 77GB and drew an $8M ransom demand.
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metro.co.uk
PlayStation and Xbox are both dead, they just don’t realise it yet
Following Xbox’s mass layoffs and PlayStation’s perplexing physical media annoucement, a reader argues that both formats are ill-equipped to survive the next 10 years.
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kotaku.com
Rotta The Hutt Is Ready To Be The Hottest Halloween Costume Of The Year
Everyone, please stop calling me Jabba the Hutt, okay? I spent like $80 on this thing
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zdnet.com
My Fitbit Air test revealed the flaws of calorie counting with a health tracker - here's why
You should take calorie data with a grain of salt. Here's what I learned after testing the Fitbit Air's heart rate data against a gold standard heart rate monitor.
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nintendoeverything.com
Pokemon Company document shows wanting to increase price from $60, encouraging people to buy both versions
An internal document from The Pokemon Company has surfaced which shows past interest in increasing the price of Pokemon games as well as encouraging people to buy both versions. Going back to the original Nintendo Switch era, Pokemon titles were $60 for each version. However, there was at least some consideration to go higher than that back in the day....
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ign.com
EU Says It's Powerless to Stop PlayStation From Killing Discs: 'Companies Are Free to Offer Games and Services in the Manner They See Fit'
As gamers sign online petitions and swarm upon each and every PlayStation social media post, the EU has said it’s powerless to actually stop Sony — and indeed any company — from killing discs.
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'The Greatest Reward We Could Have Hoped for' — Ubisoft Shares Day 1 Sales for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced
Ubisoft has announced that Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has passed 2 million copies sold in its first day since launch.
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androidauthority.com
Latest Galaxy Z Fold 8 leak offers your clearest look yet at Samsung's new foldables
More renders of Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8 have leaked, giving us a better look at the upcoming foldables.
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kotaku.com
Ubisoft Defends AC Black Flag Resynced's New Microtransactions
The publisher claims content is not locked behind the paid add-ons
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click2houston.com
LULAC says witnesses in fatal Houston ICE shooting are being pressured to self-deport
LULAC says three men detained by ICE after the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo are being pressured to sign self-deportation paperwork. The organization says the men are key witnesses and should remain in the U.S. while the investigation continues.
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cbssports.com
Kansas City Royals vs. Baltimore Orioles Results, Stats, and Recap - July 10, 2026 Gametracker
CBS Sports brings you live coverage, scoring, expert picks and stats for the MLB matchup between Kansas City Royals and Baltimore Orioles on July 10, 2026
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iPhone Fold To Feature A Dual-Battery Configuration, But If You Want Better Runtime, You’ll Have To Upgrade To The iPhone 18 Pro Max Instead
New battery specifications of the iPhone Fold have been shared by a tipster, but you’re getting off upgrading to the iPhone 18 Pro Max if you want better endurance
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pcguide.com
PlayStation is getting community noted for its "poor digital ecosystem" as fans continue to ask about discs
As gamers continue to complain about PlayStation on social media, the company's official X account is being flooded with community notes.
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helpnetsecurity.com
Microsoft is rewriting Windows patch guidance because of AI - Help Net Security
Microsoft recommends shorter Windows update deployment timelines to reduce AI-driven exploit risks and speed security patch adoption.
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Bungie gives Destiny 2 players a final farewell gift as the game enters maintenance mode and everyone feels sad
Bungie had one last surprise for Destiny 2 players, and it makes the end of the game even sadder.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 price and release date leaked ahead of official announcement
A new leak reveals the release date and price for the upcoming Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, set to be revealed this month.
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caranddriver.com
View Exterior Photos of the 2027 McLaren 788HS
See the exterior design of the hardcore McLaren 788HS from every angle.
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techradar.com
Could GTA 6 Trailer 3 arrive soon? Take-Two has a very important day scheduled for next month, and fans are hoping for something new from Rockstar Games
Rockstar Games' parent company, Take-Two Interactive, has quite an important day coming up, and fans are hoping for a new update on Grand Theft Auto 6.
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nintendoeverything.com
Leak reveals LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade Set
Get a first look at the LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade Set coming from Nintendo and LEGO as part of a new leak.
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gematsu.com
Astrolabe Games announces 2026 to 2027 lineup, PS5 physical releases manifesto
Astrolabe Games has released a new sizzle reel announcing its 2026 to 2027 lineup, as well as a manifesto committing to physical releases for upcoming PlayStation 5 games where eligible, following …
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theverge.com
Spotify will let you fine-tune your weekly Release Radar playlist
Focus on a specific genre, new artists, and more.
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theguardian.com
Experimental bathtub: the remote lake island trying wave power to boost energy security
Researchers on Beaver Island, in Lake Michigan, are trying to find a more reliable form of power using local resources
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gizmodo.com
'Faces of Death' Is Surprisingly Insightful—Not So Surprisingly, Also Gruesome as Hell
If you missed 'Faces of Death' in theaters, the reimagining of the infamous faux documentary is coming to Shudder this week.
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Former Dragon Age Lead Writer Says BioWare's Fantasy Series is Unlikely to Ever Return Under EA — Though He Knows What He'd Do With Dragon Age 5 if He Made It
Former Dragon Age lead writer David Gaider doesn't think BioWare's fantasy series will return while owned by publisher EA — though knows what he'd do if a fifth game was ever made.
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Study of 281 Free Android VPN Apps Finds Traffic Leaks, Unencrypted Data, and Tracking
Researchers tested 281 free Android VPN apps and found DNS leaks, plaintext traffic, weak tunnels, and flaws across apps with 2.4B installs.
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mercurynews.com
A Bay Area guide to get the most from Pokemon Go Fest 2026: Global
The event runs July 11 and 12 and several Pokemon Go communities are working to make the celebration extra special for trainers
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lifehacker.com
These 10 Apps Let You Watch YouTube Without Ads
Tired of the ever-increasing unskippable ads on YouTube? There are a couple of safe and legit ways to watch YouTube ad-free.
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bbc.com
Is Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced worth the 13 year wait?
The BBC's Tom Gerken plays the much-anticipated pirate game which has been remade from the ground up.
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statnews.com
I spoke to Anthropic’s CEO about how AI may affect biotech. Here’s what I learned
Call AI in biotech hype at your peril. There are real reasons that pharmaceutical companies are embracing this technology right now.
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The FCC is cracking down on DJI tech that dodged the foreign drone ban
These companies have 10 days before the FCC takes further action.
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Crimson Desert on PS5 and Xbox Series X Has Dropped to Its Lowest Price Point So Far at Amazon – Score up to 20% off a Physical Copy
Physical copies of Crimson Desert have dropped to their lowest price point so far at Amazon on both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. Score the former for $56.04 (20% off) or the latter for $59.84 (15%).
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autoweek.com
Gallery: McLaren 788HS Photos
In between the comfortable GT Series and the terrifying Ultimate, this is the final evolution of the McLaren Supercar.
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gsmarena.com
Motorola Edge 70 Pro review
Motorola has a pretty sprawling lineup with multiple device families currently on offer. If you are not after something more exotic like a foldable,...
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kotaku.com
8 Incredible Speedruns You Have To Watch Right Now - Kotaku
Summer Games Fest Done Quick is not over yet, but there are plenty of gems you can watch on VOD
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kotaku.com
EB Games Leaves Pokémon Fans Furious With Its Pre-Order Prices
Fake 'outrageous' prices turned out to be a trick, leaving just about everyone annoyed
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kotaku.com
The New Roku Update Is Terrible And Everyone Hates It
Stop fucking things up just to shove more ads and algorithm nonsense into my face
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macrumors.com
iPhone 18 Pro Max Component Costs Could Rise Nearly $300
The bill of materials for the iPhone 18 Pro Max is expected to rise by nearly $300 compared to the iPhone 17 Pro Max, according to a new Counterpoint Research analysis. The estimate covers the 1TB storage model. NAND flash costs for the device are said to exceed $250 on their own, a figure that would cover roughly half of the iPhone 17 Pro Max's entire estimated component cost.
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press-start.com.au
EB Games Has Walked Back Its Pokemon 30th Anniversary TCG Prices Stating This Was Planned
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Backyard Baseball's Nostalgic Reboot Passes the Eye Test, but so Far It Falls Short of Reaching Home Plate on the Things That Really Matter
A reboot that passes the eye test, but falls short of home plate on the things that really matter.
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androidcentral.com
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 just broke cover in a Samsung store — and the US price has leaked too
A Reddit user claims the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is already on display in a Samsung store in South Korea ahead of its official reveal.
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uk.pcmag.com
FCC Approves Reflect Orbital's Space Mirror Satellite That Astronomers Hate
The FCC says the most controversial aspect of Reflect Orbital's Earendil-1 satellite, its giant mirror, falls outside its authority since the regulator mainly focuses on radio spectrum.
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engadget.com
FCC grants approval for sun-reflecting space mirror that's been widely criticized by astronomers - Engadget
Reflect Orbital wants to direct sunlight at night with a network of satellites.
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kotaku.com
EU Can't Force PlayStation To Keep Making Physical Games
The European Union won't stop the all-digital future that video game fans are facing
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forbes.com
‘Cyberpunk 2077’ Just Tied A Sales Record For This Decade
Cyberpunk 2077 has just hit a sales number that means it's tied for a record for a multiplatform game. Here's how much it has sold to hit that.