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Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis Used AI At One Point, But Devs Say All AI Assets Have Been ‘Replaced Or Refined By Humans’

We got another look at Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, which remakes Lara Croft’s original 1996 adventure in Unreal Engine 5, during yesterday’s PlayStation State of Play, where we also learned it’s been delayed from 2026 to February 12, 2027. Those who have visited the game’s Steam page since have discovered, however, that an “AI Generated Content Disclosure” is attached, stating that AI assets have since been replaced or refined by humans. AI has become a problem for the games industry in more ways than one. Not only is it leading to countless layoffs at studios and publishers around the world…

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Google Play Books is getting an AI reading companion that remembers where you left off

If you’ve ever picked up a book after a long break and spent the first few pages wondering who half the characters are, Google thinks it has a solution. Google Play Books is rolling out a new feature called Book Insights, an AI-powered reading companion designed to help readers stay engaged without leaving the page. The tool introduces a “Catch me up” button that generates a quick recap of what you’ve already read, making it easier to jump back into a story after days — or even weeks — away. No more flipping back through chapters So, instead of skimming…

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Pokémon Champions Comes To Mobile Platforms June 17, And It’s Bringing Mega Raichu With It

Pokémon Campions is the new home for competitive Pokémon VGC, but its launch earlier this year left out some key parts of what we expected from the product. Today, we learned when two of those gaps are getting filled – on June 17, Champions comes to mobile, and the newly introduced Mega Raichu X and Y will be launching alongside it.One of Champions’ original selling points is that it was coming to both console and mobile, with crossplay between the two platforms. Ideally, you can play on your Switch at home to get the best visuals, but you can take…

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Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis will make a splash early next year on the PlayStation 5

Lara Croft is heading back to where it all began, but this isn’t a simple remaster. Revealed during PlayStation’s State of Play showcase, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis launches on PlayStation 5 on February 12, 2027, bringing a full-scale reimagining of the original 1996 adventure.  Developed by Crystal Dynamics alongside Flying Wild Hog and powered by Unreal Engine 5, the game aims to recreate Lara’s first expedition with the kind of scale and detail that simply wasn’t possible three decades ago. And based on the first gameplay footage, it’s shaping up to be much more than a nostalgia trip. The Lost Valley…

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New Wolverine Gameplay Offers First Look At Jean Grey

Insomniac offered a new look at Wolverine to open today’s Sony State of Play presentation. The new gameplay presentation shows Logan fighting his way through a group of Reavers to save a group of mutant children. If there’s one thing that the presentation makes clear right from the jump, it’s that Wolverine does not pull his punches. The entire demo is bloody, violent, and filled with brutal slashing injuries on a moment-to-moment basis. We also get a first look at one of the most integral characters from the X-Men fiction making her debut in the game, as Jean Grey shows…

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SnapGo Air 10000mAh: The Slimmest Qi2.2 Magnetic Power Bank to Slash Your Slow Charging Worries 

Longer days, more travel, and inevitably, heavier phone usage can put any battery to the test. We’ve all been there: you’re right in the middle of a juicy conversation or recording a precious moment when your battery suddenly hits 1% with a blaring red warning. Even worse is the dreaded slow charge, where you’re forced to stay tethered to a wall or lug around a brick-like power bank that feels more like a burden than a solution. Using a portable charger shouldn’t feel like a chore. That’s the problem the INIU SnapGo Air 10000mAh Power Bank is precisely made to…

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Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis Gets February 2027 Release Date In New Trailer

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, the Unreal Engine 5 remake of Lara Croft’s very first adventure in development at Flying Wild Hog and Crystal Dynamics, will launch on February 12, 2027, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. That’s technically a delay, since it was originally set to launch sometime in 2026.This release date was revealed during today’s PlayStation State of Play in a new trailer, and Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis continues to look sharp, highlighting a return to the more classic style of Lara Croft games while reimagining her very first adventure in 1996’s Tomb Raider. Check…

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Google wants you to 3D-print your own Fitbit Air bands

For most fitness trackers, customization starts and ends with buying a different strap. Google appears to have a much bigger vision for the Fitbit Air. The company has published detailed design guidelines, CAD files, and certification information that effectively invite creators, developers, brands, and hobbyists to build their own accessories for the ultra-lightweight health tracker. So, Google doesn’t just want third-party Fitbit Air bands to exist — it wants people to create them. The move is a fascinating departure from the tightly controlled accessory ecosystems that dominate the wearable tech landscape. If Google gets its way, Fitbit Air owners could…

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Bancho The Chef Is A Dave The Diver Prequel

Mintrocket is returning to the Dave the Diver universe with a new game and visual style. The prequel follows one of Dave the Diver’s most memorable character, sushi chef Bancho.The game, titled Bancho the Chef, follows Bancho before he teamed up with Dave and was learning how to be an expert chef. The description for the game reads, “Meet Bancho – long before he became the acclaimed sushi master of Blue Hole. Bancho the Chef is an all-new standalone prequel from the creators of Dave the Diver, following a young Bancho as he travels across Asia to learn from master…

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Marvel’s Wolverine shows off fittingly gory gameplay as it eyes September 15 release

Insomniac Games used Sony’s latest State of Play to show an extended gameplay trailer for its PS5 exclusive, and the footage makes it pretty clear that this is a Wolverine game built around blood, rage, and close-range brutality. The trailer shows Logan slicing through Reavers with claw attacks, stealth kills, airborne ambushes, and execution-style finishers that leave the screen covered in blood. The combat appears fast and aggressive, with Logan able to parry, close gaps, and tear through enemies using Techniques such as Tornado Spin and Bull Rush. The gore will only work if the combat stays smooth For Marvel’s…

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