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Sonic stands tall in Sonic Origins.

Gaming’s greatest urban legend has finally been confirmed

Yuji Naka confirmed that Michael Jackson wrote the music for Sonic 3 & Knuckles, even though the soundtrack changed for Sonic Origins.
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This YouTube Apple Watch app is just as ridiculous as you’d expect

A new Apple Watch app called WatchTube will now let you watch your favorite YouTube videos on your wrist.
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Alien: Isolation studio is making a shooter about stealing Sega merch from the rich

Sega has announced Hyenas, a new sci-fi shooter that pits five teams of three against each other to shoot and steal their way to piracy victory in space.
Clive of Final Fantasy XVI.

Final Fantasy XVI may be series’ first mainline game with a mature rating

Naoki Yoshida said Square Enix are pursuing a Mature rating for Final Fantasy XVI, which would make it the first mainline Final Fantasy game to get the rating.
T-Mobile smartphone.

T-Mobile’s 5G network just beat Verizon and AT&T (again)

T-Mobile has just defeated Verizon and AT&T as the best 5G mobile network for the second year in a row.
A PS5 Slim design by Youtuber DIY Perks.

A YouTuber has created a much smaller, thinner PS5 Slim

YouTuber DIY Perks has created the world's first (unofficial) PS5 Slim made of copper.
Skater in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2.

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 canceled after studio merges with Blizzard

Tony Hawk told Twitch streamer AndyTHPS that Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 got canceled after Vicarious Visions merged with Blizzard.
Epic Games Store user rating system

Epic Game Store fights back against review bombs with new user rating system

Epic Games is rolling out a new user rating system on the Epic Games Store to combat review bombing.
A blue iPhone 12 sits next to a Lightning charger.

The U.S. government’s USB-C demands are too little, too late

Democratic senators are urging the U.S. to follow EU's footsteps and make USB-C the standard charger for all electronic devices.
The Master Chief with an assault rifle.

Xbox performance indicator tells you if your PC is good enough to run games

Microsoft has added a new game performance indicator on the PC Xbox app to give gamers an idea of how well games will perform on their PC.
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You can now add animations and voiceover to your PlayStation clips. Here’s how

Sony has added Bits to Share Factory Studio, giving PS5 players the ability to make their gameplay clips more lively.
Nreal glasses sit on a table.

Get ready to play Steam games on your AR glasses

Nreal is launching a Steam beta on its Nreal Light and Nreal Air AR glasses toward the end of June.
Closeup of the Instagram app icon.

Are your Instagram Stories repeating? Here’s how to fix it

Instagram users are reporting watching the same Stories over and over again, giving them a severe case of deja vu.
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8BitDo created a console-agnostic controller for players with limited mobility

8BitDo is launching a Bluetooth controller for gamers with limited mobility, which was made thanks to the father of a young gamer with a rare muscular disorder.
Apple arcade games on stage | Apple September 2019 Event Keynote

U.K. launches investigation into Apple’s cloud gaming restrictions

The United Kingdom's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is planning to launch an investigation into Apple's restrictions on cloud gaming.
Attendees walk past the Microsoft logo during the Web Summit in Lisbon.

Microsoft will recognize Activision Blizzard unions under labor neutrality agreement

Microsoft and CWA have reached a breakthrough labor neutrality agreement that would make Microsoft recognize any union formed by Activision Blizzard employees.
App menu on the Apple Watch Series 7.

The FDA just approved an Apple Watch app to track Parkinson’s disease

The Apple Watch is already one of the best health wearables on the market. Now, it's being turned into a tool for tracking Parkinson's.
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Original Sonic 3 & Knuckles soundtrack won’t be featured in Sonic Origins

Sonic the Hedgehog's social media team confirmed that the original soundtrack from Sonic 3 & Knuckles by Michael Jackson won't be featured in Sonic Origins.
Cloud from Final Fantasy VII Remake.

Square Enix to celebrate 25th anniversary of Final Fantasy VII with livestream

Square Enix announced it will be hosting a 25th-anniversary stream for Final Fantasy VII, possibly unveiling Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 2.
HTC U12 Plus Review

HTC created a metaverse smartphone, and it’s being announced on June 28

It's been years since HTC had a truly standout smartphone. Will its upcoming metaverse phone finally change that?
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Genshin Impact studio shows off two stylish new games at Summer Game Fest

HoYoverse showcased two stunning new trailers for Honkai: Star Rail and Zenless Zone Zero at Summer Game Fest.
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Android 13 just took a big step forward to its release date

Google has rolled out the third beta for Android 13, which achieved platform stability two months earlier than Android 12 did.
E3 logo

E3 isn’t dead just yet as ESA plans physical show for 2023

E3 will be coming back as a physical and digital event in 2023, the ESA announced.
Sonic dashing through a forest in Sonic Frontiers.

Sonic Central stream shows new Sonic Frontiers footage and more

Sega aired the Sonic Central livestream today, giving updates on Sonic Frontiers, the Netflix series Sonic Prime, and more Sonic the Hedgehog goodness.
Two players play Nintendo Switch.

iOS 16 lets you pair Nintendo Switch controllers to your iPhone

An iOS developer discovered that iOS 16 will natively support the Nintendo Switch Pro and Joy-Con controllers.
Apple Watch OS 9

watchOS 9 is bringing big health and fitness updates to your Apple Watch

Apple has talked about watchOS 9, the next version of its software for the Apple Watch, at WWDC 2022. This is what you need to know about the announcement.
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Right to repair in New York is about to become much easier

Manufacturers have often had a tight grip on repairs for phones, tablets, and other electronics. A new law in New York will soon change that for the better.
Sonic stares at an open world in Sonic Frontiers.

Sonic Frontiers gives the hedgehog way more attack power

Sonic the Hedgehog throws more kicks and punches in the combat gameplay video for Sonic Frontiers.
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Spider-Man Remastered, Miles Morales are coming to PC

Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered is coming to PC on August 12. Insomniac Games also announced Spider-Man: Miles Morales is being ported over to PC this fall.
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Check out Super Nintendo World’s first Mario Kart-themed ride

Universal Studios Hollywood announced that Super Nintendo World will open in early 2023.
Screenshots of full-screen posts on Instagram.

Instagram and Facebook apps add features, move ever-closer to TikTok parity

Meta has introduced new Reels features for Instagram and Facebook, making them bear a striking resemblance to TikTok.
Facebook Messenger app with calling

Facebook Messenger app adds calling, following WhatsApp’s lead

Meta is rolling out the Calls tab to Facebook's Messenger app, taking a page out of WhatsApp's playbook.
sonic frontiers gameplay demo exudes breath of the wild vibes

New Sonic Frontiers gameplay exudes Breath of the Wild vibes

Sega has released the gameplay trailer for Sonic Frontiers through IGN, showcasing Sonic's new tricks and complex puzzles.
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Sonic Frontiers gameplay footage shows off Sonic’s new moves

Sega has revealed a gameplay teaser for Sonic Frontiers, kicking off a series of content about the game that will be showcased in June.