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Xbox controller and $50 gift card bundle cuts effective price to $30

  • Xbox controller and $50 gift card bundled for $80.
  • Controller works with Xbox, PC and compatible handhelds.
  • Three additional deals cover a projector, Chromebook and charger.

Newegg is offering Microsoft’s black Xbox Wireless Controller with a $50 digital Xbox gift card for $80. As the controller normally costs about $50–$60, the bundle effectively reduces its price to roughly $30, making it a strong deal for Xbox, PC and compatible handheld users. The controller includes…

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New PlayStation Store Wallet Credit feature is appearing for some before any official announcement

  • PlayStation Store offers $10 wallet credit on select game purchases
  • Feature unannounced; availability varies by region and player
  • Expected to expand to major upcoming game releases

A new unannounced "Wallet Credit" feature has appeared on PlayStation Store for select games, offering players up to $10 in bonus wallet funds to use on future purchases. This promotional feature, which seems designed to encourage digital game purchases, has been spotted by gamers on titles including The…

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WoW: Forever has rendered me a min-maxing hypocrite, and here’s how you can join me

  • WoW: Forever makes optimisation feel fresh and appealing.
  • New systems encourage theorycrafting and experimentation.
  • Players can join in by researching builds and mechanics.

The article argues that WoW: Forever has encouraged the author to embrace the min-maxing culture they previously resisted. Its unfamiliar systems and uncharted content make optimisation feel exciting again, turning theorycrafting and preparation into part of the game’s appeal. The author suggests players can adopt the same approach…

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Sony’s 2028 disc plans reshape the choice between PS5 models

  • PS5 Slim disc model offers better value than digital version for £50 more
  • Sony stops making game discs in 2028, limiting future physical game availability
  • Pro console sold out due to GTA VI hype; worth waiting for normal pricing

Sony's discontinuation of game disc manufacturing from 2028 onwards has complicated the decision between physical and digital PS5 models. The company now offers multiple variants—the Slim (available in both digital and disc versions) and the Pro (digital-only)—each with different price points and storage capacities, making the choice dependent…

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Apple Repositions Mac Mini and Mac Studio as AI Workstations with Sharper Price Tags

  • Mac Mini (M6) and Mac Studio (M5 Ultra) introduce substantial performance gains for AI and creative professional workloads
  • Mac Mini's base price jumped $300 to $899, eliminating entry-level affordability that previously defined the product
  • Mac Mini sold out for most of 2026 due to unexpected demand from AI developers, despite reduced value positioning

Apple's refreshed Mac Mini and Mac Studio lineups bring significant computational improvements designed for artificial intelligence work and resource-intensive creative tasks. The Mac Mini now arrives with M6 and M5 Pro

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I’m taking Insomniac’s Wolverine patch as a sign: This is as bad as it’s going to get

  • Insomniac has begun addressing Wolverine’s most visible launch complaints.
  • The first patch tones down distracting scent-trail effects.
  • Bigger design criticisms may remain difficult to fix.

The article argues that Insomniac’s early patch for Marvel’s Wolverine suggests the game’s roughest launch problems may already have peaked. It views the update as evidence that the developer is responding quickly to criticism, offering some reassurance despite the game’s mixed reception. The patch reduces the prominence of…

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World of Warcraft: Forever players are being naughty with the new naming system

  • WoW: Forever's two-part naming system enables crude character names during beta testing
  • Blizzard confirms existing policies apply; violators face beta suspension or removal
  • Enforcement depends on player reports as the game approaches November release

World of Warcraft: Forever's beta has introduced a new character naming system that allows players to create forenames and surnames, departing from the single-name format in previous versions of the game. This feature has enabled creative players to generate inappropriate character names, which has subsequently been shared across…

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Mystique’s lesbian relationship in Marvel’s Wolverine is seemingly censored in certain parts of the world

  • Mystique’s same-sex relationship is reportedly censored in some regional versions.
  • Wedding imagery, letters and dialogue are allegedly blurred or muted.
  • Sony has not yet commented on the reported changes.

Players report that regional versions of Marvel’s Wolverine appear to censor Mystique’s lesbian relationship and marriage to Tyger. Screenshots and video allegedly show a wedding photograph and personal letter blurred, while dialogue mentioning Mystique’s “wife” is muted and replaced with asterisks, raising questions about how games are adapted…

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Resident Evil film succeeds through its inept, relatable protagonist

  • PC Gamer claims Resident Evil is the best videogame film due to its relatable, ordinary protagonist
  • Bryan's ineptitude and gradual competence mirror authentic player progression
  • The film works as horror for newcomers despite inventing its own story

PC Gamer has argued that Zach Cregger's Resident Evil is the best videogame film adaptation, largely because it centres on an inept and relatable protagonist rather than familiar franchise heroes such as Leon or Chris. By presenting an ordinary person whose mistakes create both authentic survival horror and…

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The Mac Mini is still mighty, just not as cheap

  • Mac Mini M6 base price rises to $899, up from $599 previously
  • M6 achieves fastest single-core performance available
  • M5 Pro dominates multithreaded tasks despite slower individual cores

Apple has released new Mac Mini models featuring the M6 and M5 Pro chips, representing a significant performance upgrade over the previous M4 generation. However, the launch is accompanied by a substantial price increase: the base model has risen from $599 to $899, which represents a $300 real-world…

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