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Slime Rancher 2 has been coming together in Steam Early Access since September 2022, but the sequel is finally ready to come out of the oven. The farming and creature catching simulator is officially launching in 1.0 on September 23, three years and one day after its initial EA launch.The sequel to the well-received 2017 game centers on returning protagonist Beatrix LeBeau’s journey to the mysterious Rainbow Island. To uncover its secrets and save the Far, Far Range from a new threat, she’ll need to create a new farm and conservatory to gather resources with the help of a bevy…

Samsung’s Exynos 2600 SoC could be equipped with a new component that improves thermal management on the processor, according to a report. The successor to the company’s Exynos 2500 chipset for flagship chipsets, and is said to be produced using the company’s 2nm process technology. It is expected to power next year’s Samsung Galaxy S26 series of smartphones. Recent benchmark results have suggested that the Exynos 2600 could offer beat last year’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chip in GPU tests, but lags behind in CPU performance.Samsung Electronics Expected to Finish Exynos 2600 Testing by OctoberA month after Samsung unveiled the Exynos…

This month, the mysterious Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 has crept onto the cover of our magazine. We were able to get exclusive hands-on time and interviews with the developers at The Chinese Room, including art director Ben Matthews, who told us about the game’s specific setting: Seattle at Christmas time.Bloodlines 2 was originally in development under Hardsuit Labs, but after a series of delays and some high-profile departures, the game was moved to The Chinese Room, a studio known for games like Dear Esther and Still Wakes the Deep. The studios are tight-lipped on how the switch-over actually went down,…

Google’s early warning system for earthquakes did not properly warn users about the severity of a massive earthquake in 2023, according to the company. The search giant offers Android Earthquake Alerts (AEA) in nearly 100 countries, including regions that do not have access to expensive earthquake early warning (EEW) systems. Google’s AEA system was running on the day that a deadly earthquake rocked Turkey in 2023, but it didn’t adequately warn millions of Android users in the region before disaster struck.Google’s Most Serious Earthquake Alert Should Have Warned 10 Million Users in TurkeyThe AEA early warning system only generated 469…

Thunderful Publishing has announced Godbreakers, a co-op action game and the debut title by developer To The Sky. Slated to launch later this year, players can try the newly revealed game now via a demo.Godbreakers sees players control vessels of humanity summoned by celestial beings to destroy a dangerous AI called the Monad. Accomplishing this involves defeating enemies and absorbing their powers, and up to four players can battle alongside each other (online only) in fluid, fast-paced hack ‘n’ slash action. Each player controls an Archetype, a class of character defined by a unique weapon, traits, and playstyle, such as dual…

iQOO Z10R 5G was launched on July 24 and is now available for purchase in India. The handset is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 7400 SoC, paired with up to 12GB of RAM. It sports a 120Hz quad-curved AMOLED screen and a 5,700mAh battery. Vivo has equipped the iQOO Z10R 5G with several artificial intelligence (AI)-backed tools such as AI Erase 2.0, Photo Enhance, and Circle to Search. It carries IP68 + IP69 protection against dust and water ingress.iQOO Z10R 5G Price in India, OffersThe price of iQOO Z10R 5G in India starts at Rs. 19,499 for the 8GB +…

Vivo Y400 5G is set to launch in India early next month. Along with the launch date announcement, the company has confirmed the colour options for the upcoming handset. Promotional images suggest that the smartphone will feature a dual rear camera setup. It will join the Vivo Y400 Pro 5G, which launched in India in June. Notably, the 4G variant of the base Vivo Y400 is scheduled to debut in select markets on the same day as the India launch of the 5G version.Vivo Y400 5G India Launch Date, Colour Options RevealedThe Vivo Y400 5G will launch in India on…

Mario Paint is now available for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. First released in 1992 for the Super Nintendo, the beloved art creation game allows players to create digital artworks, compose music, create custom animations, and more.The game combines multiple creative applications, such as its titular digital painting application that lets you create custom artworks using a variety of tools or fill in coloring book images. Outside of painting, Mario Paint features minigames, a music composition tool (which players have used to recreate countless real-life songs), a stamp designer for creating custom game sprites, and even animation software. All of these…

Xiaomi is gearing up to launch the 16 Ultra, the successor to last year’s Xiaomi 15 Ultra. Xiaomi Group President Lu Weibing has officially confirmed the upcoming flagship, and a new leak suggests it could bring significant camera upgrades, including DSLR-level optical zoom capabilities. The handset is expected to debut earlier than its predecessor and may feature a triple rear camera setup, headlined by a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto sensor. It is also likely to be powered by Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset.Xiaomi 16 Ultra Cameras May Deliver DSLR-Like Zoom Experience Tipster Digital Chat Station on Weibo (via) claimed that…

Jack Dorsey launched Bitchat Mesh, a new Bluetooth-based messaging app for iPhone, on Monday. The launch of the app comes shortly after the Twitter co-founder unveiled a new peer-to-peer (P2P) app that was developed as a weekend project and doesn’t rely on the internet, phone numbers, or email addresses to function. The app also supports end-to-end encryption (E2EE) as well as identity verification. It is now available via the App Store, while Dorsey has yet to announce when Bitchat Mesh will debut on the Play Store.Bitchat Mesh Uses Noise Protocol Framework for End-to-End EncryptioniPhone users can now download Bitchat Mesh…