Security researcher Artem Moskowsky discovered a Steam bug that allowed him to generate infinite free keys for any game on the digital distribution. However, instead of abusing the exploit and selling the keys to pirates, Moskowsky reported the issue to Valve, which gave him a $20,000 reward.

A Final Fantasy XV mod pays homage to the planned DLCs and features for the RPG that were canceled by Square Enix. Episodes Aranea, Luna, and Noctis will no longer happen, while the promised level-building tool and Mod Organizer improvements for the game's PC version were also shelved.

A former Treyarch employee, who claims that he was unfairly fired as a QA tester, revealed numerous Call of Duty: Blacks Ops 4 Zombies secrets. Among the unraveled mysteries were the Viking Boat puzzle in the IX mission and the the purpose of the Engine Room valves in the Voyage of Despair mission.

The Samsung W2019 is a high-end flip phone that comes with flagship specifications such as 6GB of RAM and Qualcomm's Snapdragon 845. The device features a pair of S-AMOLED displays with Full HD resolution, a dual rear camera setup with 12 MP lenses, and an eye-popping price tag of $2,700.

Fallout 76 is a 45 GB download, but its day one patch is even bigger at 52 GB, for a total download size of about 97 GB. The contents of the patch remain unknown, but it will include last-minute additions and changes to the game, according to feedback from Fallout 76 B.E.T.A. participants.

The next major Overwatch patch was described by Blizzard as a remaster patch, and will include load time improvements and memory optimization, among other things. With so many things to be added to the game, a normal patch will not be enough, so a full reinstall will be required.

Leaked images revealed that a Valve VR headset is in development, even amid Valve's partnership with HTC for the HTC Vive. Sources have confirmed the device, which will feature a 135-degree field of view, and may be bundled with Valve's Knuckles controllers and a Half-Life VR game.

The PlayStation Classic will use the open-source, fan-made PCSX ReARMed emulator to allow gamers to play titles from the original PlayStation. The move is an unexpected one for Sony, particularly because it has not entirely been friendly with the emulation community in the past.

Apple has launched free repair programs that look to address hardware issues for the iPhone X and 13-inch MacBook Pro with no Touch Bar. Some iPhone X units are suffering from unresponsive touchscreens, while a specific batch of the 13-inch MacBook Pro is prone to drive failure.

Google confirmed at the 2018 Android Dev Summit that using dark mode will help extend an Android smartphone's battery life. Google also admitted its mistake of pushing for the usage of white in previous Material Design initiatives, but that changes with Material Design 2.

Apple has started selling refurbished iPhone 8 units for $499, with the smartphones to come with a one-year warranty and a new battery. Unfortunately, there are no stocks yet for refurbished iPhone 8 Plus units, but interested customers should keep checking the online store for their availability.

Nintendo trademark filings revealed that The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks and Mario vs. Donkey Kong may be the company's next mobile games. The ports are not yet confirmed, but the two titles may translate well to smartphones and tablets, and will likely give Nintendo's mobile gaming division a boost.

Epic Games revealed in its State of Mobile Development - November 2018 announcement that there are some important Fortnite Mobile improvements coming soon. The new features include a more customizable HUD, 60 FPS, and controller support, in addition to performance upgrades and smaller update files.

Apple will soon launch a new Repair Vintage Apple Products Pilot program, according to 9to5Mac. The program will allow users to have some old iPhones, MacBooks, and Mac computers fixed by Apple Stores and authorized service providers, starting with the iPhone 5, 2012 MacBook Air, and 2011 iMac.

Apple is working on improvements to the Face ID system that will be integrated in next year's iPhones, according to famed Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The upgraded sensor, which will incorporate a new and more powerful flood illuminator, will be included in all 2019 iPhone models.

Blizzard revealed Rastakhan's Rumble as the next Hearthstone expansion at BlizzCon 2018. The new set, which will be released on December 4, will feature nine legendary troll champions, nine primal gods known as the Loa, the new Overkill mechanic, and a single-player adventure named Rumble Run.

Bungie and Activision are offering Destiny 2 on PC for free until November 18 to gamers with Battle.net accounts, in celebration of the game's first anniversary. Players who already own the game will instead receive an exclusive emblem, which will be available in December.

A Wiimote prototype for the Nintendo GameCube was sold in a Japanese auction for about $660. The device features several subtle differences compared to the final version of the wireless controller for the Wii, which took the video game industry by storm when it was released in 2006.

Downloading Google Chrome through Microsoft Edge is apparently dangerous, as a Bing search returned a fake advertisement that leads to suspected malware. The link leads to a legitimate-looking website that could trick unsuspecting users, as pointed out on Twitter by user Gabriel Landau.

The Red Dead Redemption 2 companion app's code leaked Red Dead Online details and the pending arrival of the Rockstar Editor. Red Dead Online, which is set to launch a public beta in November, will have adversary modes, private sessions, and seamless PvE, though their implementations remain unclear.

The iPad Pro 2018 will drop the curved edges of its predecessors in favor of the squared-off sides found in the iPhone 5, iPhone 5S, and iPhone SE. The new iPad Pro is also expected to come with a nearly bezel-less design that drops the Home button, like Apple did with the iPhone X.

Capcom will launch Resident Evil, Resident Evil 0, and Resident Evil 4 on the Nintendo Switch next year. There is no release date yet for the classic Resident Evil games, though, as Capcom is still busy with the Resident Evil 2 Remake, which is slated to launch in January 2019.

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