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Sony is rolling out a new PlayStation 5 beta that adds a number of new features, including Dolby Atmos device support. http://dlvr.it/St05Pm

PS5 DualSense controllers have dropped to their lowest price since Black Friday last year in the UK. Here's where you can secure the deal before the sale ends. http://dlvr.it/SszgjB

Final Fantasy XIV director Naoki Yoshida helped unveil the 78th Letter from the Producer Live from Final Fantasy XIV's Fan Festival in Las Vegas, and it revealed the next major updates to the beloved MMO following the Endwalker expansion. http://dlvr.it/SsysGY

Who's your favorite? http://dlvr.it/SsxKdt

It has a 1999 engine, 2021 graphics, and that unmistakable '90s LucasArts feel. http://dlvr.it/SsvMgd

With the cost of living going up and the quality of superhero movies going down, it feels like we could probably all use a cuddle right now. Disney Illusion Island seems to sense this, because this co-operative platforming adventure for up to four players features a dedicated hug button to give your partner an instant health boost whenever they’re struggling to go on. It’s an endearing bit of mouse-to-mouse resuscitation, and it’s just one of a handful of examples of kindhearted collaboration that helps to make Disney Illusion Island approachable to players of almost every age and aptitude level. There are certainly more innovative modern Metroidvanias on the market as far as level design and boss encounters are concerned but, on the strength of its warm and fuzzy feel-good factor alone, Disney Illusion Island is worth throwing your arms around. Its whimsical charm is evident from the outset. Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy arrive on the mysterious island of Monoth intending to indu

The chip is only launching in a single laptop from Asus, at least for now. http://dlvr.it/SsrlF0

The massive multiplayer beat ‘em up RPG Dungeon Fighter Online officially introduced a new class to its roster of characters. Dungeon Fighter Online is a 2D, anime art-style game that combines the high-energy action of old-school side-scrolling brawlers with some classic RPG elements. Since its launch in 2015, DFO has garnered a loyal global user base. The game features detailed customization options and various dungeons and raids for players to take on cooperatively. Players can also opt to dive in solo, but overcoming some of the more powerful bosses may require strategic teamwork for those who want to succeed. Dungeon Fighter Online is known for its distinct combat system, and fast-paced side-scrolling action combat, where players can combine combos and dodge-timing fighting mechanics. The game also offers modern and retro pixel art styles, which can be toggled based on player preferences. Choose Your Fighter Currently, the game allows players to choose from 17 base characte

Following a shaky few years, Neopets announced that it's under new management alongside plans to revitalize its brand. But exciting as this sounds for Neopians, fans are concerned this may not be the revival they are hoping for. http://dlvr.it/Ssl3wM

I have deleted my save file in Time Bandit and started a new game three times now. I keep messing up and missing a very, very important appointment with a strange figure in scuba gear who wants to meet in secret. Fourth time’s the charm - I wake up early and make my appointment. Finally, I can get back to work. http://dlvr.it/SshGCr

Get ready to buy the perfect headset for your Xbox Series X and S from our best list for 2023. http://dlvr.it/SshG0b

A Diablo 4 player saw over 40 hours of game time go to waste after his new Season 1 Hardcore character died after a disconnect. http://dlvr.it/SsfLDY

At San Diego Comic-Con 2023, we had the chance to speak to Tekken 8 director Katsuhiro Harada and producer Michael Murray about player feedback being "overwhelmingly positive," the closed network test, who the best dressed fighter is, and much more. http://dlvr.it/SsdV2z

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom introduced an array of new gameplay mechanics before the game's official launch, one of which was the ability to build an incredible amount of vehicles, devices, and contraptions. Anything you could think of, you could build — within reason, of course. But even that original reveal of the building mechanics had me thinking; can you build a mecha in this game? The second I got my giant robot-pilled hands on the game, I knew what I had to do. Hyrule can deal with its problems on its own, at least until I could get my hands on a working mech suit. If you need help building the basics, like a hot air balloon, a car, or a boat, we've got guides for that too. Don't forget that you'll also need to get plenty of Energy Cell Upgrades in order to power your giant robot. The basic components of the mech are: * 2x Cart * 1x Stabilizer * 1x Steering Stick * 2x Big Wheel * 2x Small Wheel * 4x Portable Pot * 4x Construct Head * 4x W

The World of Warcraft community is jubilant after brazenly tricking an AI-generated games news website into publishing an article covering a fictitious upcoming feature, known simply as ‘Glorbo’. http://dlvr.it/SsYYh4

If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to pick up the 14-inch-tall Gengar Squishmallow, now’s your time to shine as Amazon has it in stock for $24.99. It's been totally sold out at other retailers for a while, or avaialable with a huge markup from third-party sellers. But Amazon has it in stock at list price. Make sure to grab it quickly before it’s gone! Gengar Squishmallow at Amazon If you’re curious to see more toys and collectibles that are available right now to pick up, or are up for preorder, we've got a few worth checking out. In the world of Funko, you can preorder Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Bitty Pops, which are set to release on July 31. These have four different boxes available as well, so you have quite a variety to choose from. One box even has Raphael, Donatello, Leonardo, and a mystery figure in 8-bit format, which is a fun way to have them on display! There are also Funko Advent Calendars available to buy. Yes, you can kick off your shopping for the

24 years later, it's still fun to micromanage your ragtag soldiers of fortune. http://dlvr.it/SsVw15

Our updated impressions on the air, sea, and land action of The Crew Motorfest after three hours of hard racing. http://dlvr.it/SsS53R

EA Sports has defended its decision to let men and women footballers play together in FC 24 Ultimate Team mode, and said it’s using new tech to combat toxic behavior online. http://dlvr.it/SsPJjs

Move helps clear the way for final approval of Microsoft's Activision purchase. http://dlvr.it/SsLWTs

Xbox head Phil Spencer has revealed that Microsoft and PlayStation have "signed a binding agreement to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation following the acquisition of Activision Blizzard." http://dlvr.it/SsHfvz

Let's talk about replay accessibility, not replay value. http://dlvr.it/SsFbcp

The Last of Us Part 2 composer Gustavo Santaolalla has teased an upcoming new release of the popular survival horror sequel. http://dlvr.it/SsCVlL

But stopping the deal from moving forward still looks like an uphill battle. http://dlvr.it/Ss8ryW

From Tears of the Kingdom to Ghosts of Tsushima. http://dlvr.it/Ss64hW

Probably the best Xbox Series S deal we've ever seen, and well worth picking up if you want to play Starfield while spending as little as possible. http://dlvr.it/Ss3D1s

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has many mysteries, but one appears to be puzzling the community more than any other: the Depths. Time to investigate... http://dlvr.it/Ss0JgW

Dev says package uses new techniques to avoid automatic detection/banning. http://dlvr.it/Ss0Hx3

Elias Toufexis, who played protagonist Adam Jensen in Eidos Montreal’s Deus Ex: Human Revolution and Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, has said he has yet to be asked to reprise his role. http://dlvr.it/SryFDy

With Xbox focusing on new games like Starfield and Hi-Fi Rush, here are some classic franchises we feel deserve a comeback. http://dlvr.it/Srwy0v

Only modest computer hardware is required to play these favorites. http://dlvr.it/SrvM2J

COO says coming benchmarks will show anti-piracy tech has no performance impact. http://dlvr.it/SrsMWR

The release date and notes for Diablo 4's big Season 1 has been revealed. Titled Season of the Malignant, it will bring with it a new questline, a battle pass, and more. http://dlvr.it/SrpZCp

Square Enix has listened to player complaints and included an option to turn off motion blur in Final Fantasy 16's first post-launch patch: update 1.03. http://dlvr.it/Srn7Cp

Naraka: Bladepoint has a PS5 release date and a switch to free-to-play coming soon. http://dlvr.it/SrmBv2

Advertising standards officials have dismissed a complaint about a Diablo 4 “Welcome to Hell” billboard displayed in Melbourne, Australia. http://dlvr.it/Srjh7q

Xbox and Bethesda are officially locked in for Gamescom 2023, meaning fans attending the event may get a chance to play Starfield ahead of its September 6 launch. http://dlvr.it/SrjDfy

Yoko Taro, the director behind such games as Nier: Automata and Drakengard, revealed he lost the iconic mask he wears in public that is modeled after one worn by Nier's Emil. As if that wasn't tragic enough, the replacement leprechaun mask he chose for the time being is actually a bit terrifying and quite possibly cursed. http://dlvr.it/Srfbz3

Life Is Strange: Steph's Story is a worthy extension of the games, and further proof that the Life Is Strange series is still trying to push the industry forward. http://dlvr.it/SrcG3M

Seagate's Xbox Storage Expansion Card has once again dropped in price in the UK, coming down to just £139 at both Amazon and Currys. This is its best price ever, and well worth considering if you need some extra storage on your console. http://dlvr.it/SrbpDs

Prime Day starts next week. http://dlvr.it/SrZWdy

I haven't beaten Tears of the Kingdom yet. I also don't think I want to. I don't have anywhere near as much time in it as I should, between work commitments and a short family trip, but I'm over 60 hours now and I feel like I should be nearing a place in my heart where I want to see things wrap up. But I don't even have the slightest twinge. Finishing Tears of the Kingdom's story feels completely against the way I've chosen to enjoy its beautiful and gigantic world. It's the first game since Red Dead Redemption 2 to make me feel like I never want it to end, and only the third game I've deliberately avoided finishing in spite of absolutely loving it. The other two are the aforementioned Red Dead 2, and before that, Metal Gear Solid V. They all have something in common: all three of them completely overtook all my free time at the expense of all other games. In the case of Tears of the Kingdom, in spite of my relatively limited play time, I've got