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Stardew Valley turns 10 years old today, marking a huge milestone for one of the most beloved and successful indie games in of the modern era. Despite being far from a live service game, solo developer ConcernedApe (also known as Eric Barone) is still providing content updates to this day, and though they’ve slowed significantly in recent years, 1.7 is coming soon.Today, Barone premiered a video on YouTube celebrating both the anniversary and upcoming update, taking a trip down memory lane to show off old builds of the farming sim while also providing a sneak peek at 1.7 – specifically,…
I’ve been building computers and fiddling with pc parts since I was a teenager, which means I’ve lived through every era of the mechanical keyboard. For the last decade, the gaming and typing standard was the “clicky” switch (think Cherry MX Blues). It was loud, aggressive, and practically guaranteed to annoy your roommates, partners, or coworkers. But in 2026, the era of the loud click is officially dead. The new obsession is the “thock”: a deep, muted, and satisfying acoustic signature. This is achieved through multi-layer sound-dampening foams, silicone gaskets, and factory-lubricated linear or tactile switches. Your keyboard shouldn’t sound…
Lenovo is reportedly working on a bold new spin for its Legion Go series of handheld consoles, one where it turns into a Windows tablet with a foldable screen. Portable gaming rigs have been all the rage recently, and the Chinese brand might be looking to shake things up with an innovative new concept, one that doesn’t just fit in your hands but folds out into a larger screen to double as a PC-style device. Blending portable handhelds with big foldable displays According to leaked materials shared with WindowsLatest, Lenovo’s Legion Go Fold Concept will arrive as an 11.6-inch handheld…
Samsung introduced an AI-powered natural language search feature in its Gallery app with the Galaxy S25 series last year. With the new Galaxy S26 series, the company has upgraded this functionality, enabling real-time results and the ability to locate specific moments within videos. A recent post on Samsung’s Korean community forums reveals that the Gallery app on Galaxy S26 series devices comes with a more powerful search engine and video analysis tool. It’s capable of delivering results in real time, showing photos and videos as soon as a search term is entered. For example, typing “tree” in the search bar…
Steam Next Fest has arrived once again. Hundreds upon hundreds of demos for upcoming games are now at players’ fingertips, and we’re downloading and playing many demos ourselves based on personal excitement, curiosity, and positive word-of-mouth. With so many demos to consider, you may be struggling to decide which ones may be worth your time; that’s where we come in. Some GI editors are sharing their favorite Next Fest demos so far and why we think they’re worth a look. Keep checking back to this list, as we’ll be updating it over the week until Steam Next Fest concludes on…
A week back, Apple sent out invites to journalists for a special March 4th event, where the company is slated to release a slew of products. In fact, rumors suggest that Apple will reveal multiple products throughout the entire week, including a new low-cost MacBook, updated MacBook Airs and MacBook Pros, and iPhone 17e. Now, Tim Cook has just posted on X, confirming the big Apple launch week ahead. He writes, “A big week ahead. It all starts Monday morning!” What products do we expect from the March week of madness The most anticipated product of the launch is likely…
Quarter Up has revealed the next fighter to join the Invincible VS roster. Up next is Powerplex, the electric-charged and mentally unhinged nemesis of Mark Grayson, who brings his warped sense of justice to the 3v3 tag team fighter. Powerplex lights up foes with his barrage of lightning-based offense, including an Ultimate attack that, like many moves in the game, is a big nod to one of his memorable battles against Invincible. In the animated series, Powerplex is voiced by Breaking Bad actor Aaron Paul, but Quarter Up has not confirmed if Paul is reprising the role in Invincible VS. The…
Volvo quietly did something smart with the EX30 refresh: instead of just tweaking what existed, they widened the door. A new entry powertrain — 110kW, 51kWh battery, around 211 miles of range — now sits at the bottom of the lineup for buyers who don’t need to squeeze every mile out of a charge. Bump up to the 69kWh pack and you’re looking at closer to 296 miles. The Cross Country variant got some love too, adding a Plus trim and a single-motor option that’s easier on the wallet and the battery. Step inside and it actually feels different this…
Bungie’s extraction FPS, Marathon, is right around the corner, launching next week on March 5 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Ahead of its launch, the studio is holding a “Server Slam,” essentially an open playtest for anyone to hop into and get a feel for the game. The slam begins in just a few hours, and ahead of it, Marathon game director Joe Ziegler has shared 11 tips for beginners to keep in mind, as spotted by Forbes. Here’s what they are, edited by Game Informer for clarity: Gear comes and goes – don’t be too precious about it, but…
Google rolled out the first Android 17 beta for eligible Pixel devices earlier this month, and other smartphone makers are now starting to follow suit. In a somewhat unexpected move, Motorola is among the first to announce its own beta program, giving users with select devices a chance to experience the OS upgrade ahead of its wider public release. According to GSMArena, the company has opened registrations for a limited number of devices across different regions. In the US, Moto Edge (2025) users can sign up for the beta. Meanwhile, users in select European, Middle Eastern, and African markets with…