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Microsoft is opening Xbox Cloud Gaming to players without a Game Pass subscription. Starting in November, anyone will be able to buy cloud playtime hours directly through the Xbox Store and stream games they already own, no subscription required. How the new option works Under the new system, players will buy blocks of cloud playtime hours through the Xbox Store and use them to stream eligible games they already own. Microsoft has not announced pricing yet, and the company says available hours and purchasing options will vary by market once the change goes live later this year. According to GamesBeat,…
Sony hosted a double-header showcase today, split between its main State of Play showcase and a specific State of Play Japan right after. The first showcase hosted quite a bit of new info, from release dates for big games to reveals of upcoming titles. State of Play Japan, right after, veered into a series of trailers for Japan-developed titles for PlayStation consoles with host Yuki Kaji.Here’s everything we saw in the big September 2026 showcase for Sony State of Play Japan. Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3Release Date: 2027Leading off today’s showcase is a trailer for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3, showing the many,…
A big theme of IFA 2026 has been brands making products that can catch up with Apple’s computing gear, or even one-up the hot new Macs. Dell did it. Acer did it. And it seems Lenovo is fully on board with that trend, as well. Though the IdeaPad Vibe stole all the attention as a potent MacBook Neo rival, the company also dropped a competitor for the iMac with a handful of extra goodies. Say hello to the Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO i, which mimics the color palette of Apple’s all-in-one machine and color-matched I/O accessories as well, but with slightly…
Nostalgia for the olden days of Final Fantasy is on no shortage. Trading card games, merchandise, and even spin-off games have dipped into the well, including the 2016 mobile title, Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius, which is serving as the base for Final Fantasy Resonance.With Resonance, Square Enix and Lancarse are following in the footsteps of Octopath Traveler 0: taking a former mobile game and giving it a premium game treatment. And while it’s certainly a little strange at times, the results have so far turned out well.The big draws for Final Fantasy Resonance are immediately apparent. For starters, it’s a…
Motorola has used the ongoing IFA 2026 show in Berlin to unveil the Edge 70 Plus, a new addition to the Edge 70 lineup that first arrived last November. The name suggests a straightforward upgrade, but the spec sheet is a little more mixed than that. The biggest changes are easy to spot. Motorola has increased the battery from 4,800mAh on the Edge 70 to 6,500mAh, while the 50MP main camera has been replaced by a 200MP sensor. The Plus also moves to a larger 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate. There are some areas where the regular…
If today’s State of Play from PlayStation wasn’t enough gaming news, Konami was hot in its heels with its own showcase. The Press Start stream showed off looks at a handful of Konami games, with new trailers and details. Here’s a rundown of everything we saw. Everything Shown At The Konami Press Start Stream Silent Hill: TownfallRelease Date: September 24Motoi Okamoto, Silent Hill series producer, teed up a new trailer showing off the game’s creators and cast. Writer/director Jon McKellan tells the story of how he cast Jovan Adepo as Simon after seeing his performance in Three Body Problem, how Terry…
The wait for Grand Theft Auto VI is getting another expensive distraction. Sony has unveiled two limited-edition DualSense wireless controllers inspired by Rockstar’s upcoming game, bringing Vice City’s neon-soaked aesthetic to the PS5. The controllers were revealed during the September 3 State of Play and come in Black and White editions. Both feature a shimmering, color-shifting finish designed around the contrasting looks of Vice City – its bright coastal days and neon-lit nights. Custom palm-tree details are molded directly into the controller, while official GTA VI branding completes the design. Sony says the white version is inspired by Vice City…
PlayStation presented its Fall State of Play, showcasing new game announcements, updates on known projects, and everything in between. If you missed the live broadcast, here’s a quick summary of every announcement, including their trailers and links to our full write-ups for applicable titles. Resident EvilDirector Zach Cregger’s (Weapons, Barbarian) kicked off the show by sharing an exclusive clip of his film adaptation of Resident Evil ahead of its September 18 premiere. Marvel’s WolverineA final trailer before the game’s September 15 launch featured a montage of gameplay and story moments featuring previously revealed characters such as Jean Grey, Sentinels, Sabertooth, Omega Red,…
Anker has announced a wide range of products at the ongoing IFA 2026 trade show in Berlin, ranging from earbuds with AI note-taking capabilities to speakers aimed at helping you sleep better. The company has also unveiled a new lineup of smart power banks and charging stations designed that shift focus from pushing the most wattage to active heat management and long-term battery health. Anker MagGo Power Bank 2 Pro Positioned as the flagship portable battery pack of the new lineup, the MagGo Power Bank 2 Pro features built-in magnets in line with the Qi2.2 standard and supports 25W wireless…
We knew Final Fantasy VII Revelation was going to get story DLC, and we knew that it would be considered bonus additions to the story, as director Naoki Hamaguchi has confirmed the game’s main quest will wrap up the Remake trilogy narrative. Now, thanks to the Final Fantasy VII Revelation Collector’s Edition, we know it will feature two story DLCs – the first one will be for Sephiroth and the second one will be for Vincent and the Turks. The Collector’s Edition will feature a lot more, too, including a special Magic: the Gathering – Final Fantasy “Final Showdown” promo card,…