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Peak may be one of the most unexpected breakout hits on Steam, but its developers say the game was never designed to run indefinitely. Despite selling over 10 million copies, the co-op climbing game is not being positioned as a long-term live service. Developed through a collaboration between Aggro Crab and Landfall, Peak began as a short experimental project rather than a carefully planned

Mario Tennis Fever is shaping up to be a pivotal release for Nintendo’s long-running sports franchise. After years of uneven entries, the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive carries the weight of restoring faith in the Mario Tennis series among longtime fans. Developed once again by Camelot, the studio behind every mainline Mario Tennis game, Fever arrives following a mixed decade for Mario sports games.

A new Pokémon Gen 10 leak has surfaced online, revealing what appears to be early development material tied to the next mainline games reportedly known as Pokémon Wind and Wave. The leaked content includes a disturbing Pikachu animation, a massive urban environment, and early character assets, offering a rare glimpse into Game Freak’s early design experiments. The materials are said to originate from an

NieR: Automata is approaching its ninth anniversary, and Square Enix has confirmed that something related to the beloved action RPG is in development. However, series producer Yosuke Saito has urged fans to manage expectations, suggesting the upcoming reveal will be modest rather than a major new game. The tease came during a year-end interview discussing plans for the coming year, where Saito acknowledged the

Insomniac Games built its modern reputation on large-scale superhero experiences, most notably with Marvel’s Spider-Man and Spider-Man 2. Now, the studio appears ready to pivot. With the Marvel’s Wolverine game, Insomniac is embracing a darker tone, more violent combat, and a structure that looks far less open-world. The shift matters. Wolverine is one of Marvel’s most iconic characters, but he carries very different expectations

New York has taken a major step toward regulating social media’s impact on mental health, especially for younger users. Governor Kathy Hochul has signed new legislation that requires social media platforms to display mental health warning labels on features designed to keep users engaged. The move places New York at the center of a growing national push to hold tech companies accountable for the

Waymo temporarily suspended its robotaxi service in San Francisco after a widespread power outage disrupted traffic signals across the city, causing multiple autonomous vehicles to stall at intersections and adding to traffic congestion. The incident has renewed scrutiny around how autonomous ride-hailing services perform during large-scale emergencies, when core urban infrastructure fails all at once. Citywide power failure triggered cascading issues A fire at

LG Electronics has confirmed plans to unveil a humanoid home robot at CES 2026, marking a major step in its push toward fully automated smart homes. The robot, branded LG CLOiD, will debut publicly in Las Vegas this January as part of the company’s long-term “Zero Labor Home” vision. A humanoid robot designed for real household tasks Unlike single-purpose home robots, CLOiD aims to

Apple is preparing to open its proximity-based pairing system to third-party accessories in the European Union, following new obligations under the Digital Markets Act. The change will allow non-Apple devices to pair with iPhones and iPads using the same near-instant setup experience currently reserved for AirPods and select Apple hardware. DMA forces deeper platform access The European Commission designates Apple as a gatekeeper under

Recent leaks indicate that Realme is preparing to unveil the Realme Neo 8 as early as next month, marking one of the first smartphones expected to ship with Qualcomm’s next-generation flagship processor. According to multiple tipsters, the company plans to introduce the device in China first, with a wider rollout likely to follow shortly after. While Realme has not confirmed the timeline, the growing

Samsung’s popular 34-inch ultrawide gaming monitor has dropped to one of its lowest prices yet, thanks to a steep discount now live at Walmart. The deal slashes roughly 43% off the regular price, making the curved gaming display far more accessible for PC gamers and multitaskers. The discounted model is Samsung’s 34-inch Odyssey-series ultrawide, which typically retails for around $400. Walmart currently lists it

Xiaomi has introduced the 17 Ultra Leica Edition, a photography-focused flagship that stands out with a physical manual camera zoom ring built directly into the rear camera module. The launch highlights Xiaomi’s push to differentiate smartphone photography through hardware, not just software enhancements. A DSLR-style control on a smartphone The defining feature of the 17 Ultra Leica Edition is its rotating metal zoom ring,

Physical copies of Doom: The Dark Ages are now available at a steep discount for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. At the time of writing, major retailers have cut the price of the Standard Edition by 50%, making it one of the strongest console game deals currently available. The discount applies to boxed copies for both consoles and undercuts recent seasonal promotions, including

Stardew Valley players who already own the game on the original Nintendo Switch can now upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition at no extra cost, following a surprise release on the Nintendo eShop. The upgrade went live on December 25, 2025, and immediately sparked attention across the Nintendo community due to its expanded multiplayer features and Switch 2–specific improvements. What the Switch 2

Rising subscription costs, constant churn, and disappearing content have started to push consumers back toward Blu-ray discs, DVDs, and other physical media formats as 2026 approaches. While streaming still dominates home entertainment, recent data shows a growing backlash that favors ownership over endless monthly payments. Subscription overload reaches a breaking point Recent surveys show mounting frustration with streaming subscriptions. According to Deloitte’s latest Digital

LG Electronics has announced a new premium gaming monitor lineup called UltraGear evo, aiming to push high-end PC gaming into the 5K era. The new displays promise ultra-sharp visuals, high refresh rates, and built-in AI processing designed to reduce the hardware demands of 5K gaming. LG plans to showcase the UltraGear evo lineup globally at CES 2026, where full specifications and hands-on demos are

Amazon has started discounting its newest smart speakers, cutting prices by up to $30 on select Echo models just weeks after launch. The limited-time deals apply across multiple Alexa-powered devices and appear aimed at driving post-holiday sales. Early price cuts hit new Echo models Amazon rarely discounts newly released hardware so quickly, but the company has already lowered prices on its latest Echo lineup.

Google has rolled out a rare, limited-time discount on the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2, slashing the price by roughly 28 percent across major U.S. retailers. The deal drops the premium earbuds to about $165, marking one of their steepest price cuts since launch. A rare discount on Google’s premium earbuds The Pixel Buds Pro 2 usually sell close to their $229 list price

Google has started rolling out a long-requested feature that allows users to change their primary Gmail address without creating a new Google account. The update marks a major shift for Gmail, where usernames have remained permanently locked since the service launched. The feature is currently rolling out gradually and is not yet available to all users. How the new Gmail address change works For

OpenAI and Anthropic have rolled out temporary usage limit increases for select users, giving developers more room to work during the year-end period. The move targets paid subscribers using each company’s AI coding tools, not general-purpose chatbots. Holiday usage boosts target developers Both companies framed the changes as short-term holiday boosts designed to support heavier workloads. Developers often push more code and ship updates