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FC 26 maintenance (Aug. 19): When will the servers return

  • EA Sports scheduling 3-hour FC 26 server maintenance on August 19, starting 1am PDT
  • Matchmaking disabled 30 minutes before; all online services unavailable during window
  • Offline modes (Manager Career, Web App) accessible; online-dependent modes unavailable

EA Sports has scheduled server maintenance for FC 26 on 19 August, which will temporarily disrupt online play including Ultimate Team and online friendlies. Such maintenance sessions are routine, though EA has not given a specific reason for this one, and players who remain logged in during the…

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A Trademark Renewal For Dr. Mario’s Mobile Game Has Apparently Been Spotted

  • Trademark renewal spotted for discontinued mobile game Dr. Mario World
  • Filings don't guarantee a revival or announcement is coming
  • Similar renewal for Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure seen earlier this year

A trademark renewal has apparently been spotted for Dr. Mario World, the mobile puzzle game Nintendo shut down in 2021, marking the first apparent acknowledgement of the title since its closure. While this has sparked hopes among fans for a possible revival, Nintendo Life cautions that trademark filings…

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Deus Ex designer Warren Spector ends four-decade video game career

  • Deus Ex and Epic Mickey creator Warren Spector retires after 44 years
  • Cites industry changes and wanting to let younger developers shine
  • Deus Ex Remastered and Epic Mickey: Rebrushed both due on Nintendo Switch

Veteran video game designer Warren Spector has confirmed his retirement from game development, announcing in a LinkedIn post that although he has previously changed his mind about stepping away, this time he is "pretty sure" he means it. Spector is best known for creating Deus Ex and Disney…

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The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones Drops Below $200 for Back to School

  • Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones now $188 refurbished, down from $429
  • Sold via Bose's official eBay store with two-year warranty
  • Gen-1 model rivals Sony WH-1000XM6 and AirPods Max

Bose's flagship QuietComfort Ultra noise-cancelling headphones have dropped to under $200 in a limited-time deal ahead of the back-to-school shopping season. Bose is selling certified refurbished units directly through its official eBay store, offering a substantial discount on headphones that normally retail much higher, making its top-tier noise-cancelling…

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Today’s Top Deals: Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, 27″ Samsung Monitor, and LEGO Corvette Stingray

  • Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake hits lowest-ever price on PS5 and Switch
  • Samsung 27" 300Hz gaming monitor discounted to $179.99
  • LEGO Corvette Stingray set and other tech deals also reduced

IGN's daily deals round-up for 18 August highlights discounted games, electronics and collectibles from Amazon and Best Buy, aimed at shoppers looking for savings on gaming and entertainment products. The article is a promotional listing rather than hard news, and IGN notes it may earn affiliate commission from…

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GTA 6 Leaks Confirms Iconic 6-Star Wanted Level System Returns After 13 Years

  • Leaked GTA 6 footage confirms the six-star wanted level system returns after being reduced to five stars in GTA 5
  • Addresses widespread player complaints about GTA 5's overly aggressive police mechanics and pursuit system
  • New implementation appears to track suspects by vehicle and appearance, suggesting refined gameplay mechanics

New gameplay leaks from Grand Theft Auto 6 suggest Rockstar is reviving the classic six-star Wanted level system last seen in Grand Theft Auto 4, thirteen years before it was scaled back to five stars in GTA 5. The find matters to fans because the five-star system in…

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Play Jay Worthy’s 16-Bit Video Game ‘P of the Week’: ‘It Feels Like a Mix of My Two Favorite Games’

  • Jay Worthy released a free retro-style video game, "P of the Week"
  • It promotes his upcoming George Clinton collaboration album "Generation P"
  • Album drops 28 August with guests including Snoop Dogg, YG and Ab-Soul

Rapper Jay Worthy has released a free 16-bit browser video game called "P of the Week" ahead of "Generation P", his forthcoming collaborative album with funk legend George Clinton, released under the LNDN DRGS duo with producer Sean House. The game, designed by Kyle Zimmer, lets fans play…

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Splatoon 3 Ver. 11.3.0 Update Launches This Week, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

  • Nintendo releases Splatoon 3 Ver. 11.3.0 this week, adding the Plastic-Bottle Shot Replica weapon via Splatoon Raiders crossover
  • Update includes widespread balance adjustments to main and special weapons, plus point requirement changes for certain specials
  • Changes aim to improve weapon variety and multiplayer balance across the competitive shooter

Nintendo has released Version 11.3.0 for Splatoon 3, rolling out this week to both Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 versions of the game. The update introduces a new weapon, the Plastic-Bottle Shot Replica, alongside a broad set of balance changes to main and special weapons, forming part of…

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The Jackery Explorer 240D 80,000mAh Power Bank Drops Below $100 for the First Time

  • Jackery Explorer 240D power bank reaches lowest price ever at $95.07 via AliExpress coupon (55% below Amazon)
  • 80,000mAh capacity with LiFePO4 cells; too large for airline carry-on but suitable for road trips and outages
  • Strong customer ratings (4.6 stars across 11,000 reviews) with 3-year extendable warranty

Jackery's official AliExpress store has cut the price of its Explorer 240D power bank, a high-capacity 80,000mAh (256Wh) portable charger, to $95.07 with a coupon code and free US shipping, marking the first time it has dropped below $100. This makes it notably cheaper than dedicated power stations…

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The Stardew Valley Switch 2 Physical Edition Is the Kind of Cash Grab I Can Get Behind

  • Stardew Valley's physical Switch 2 edition arrives 5 February 2027, priced $39.99.
  • Includes original Switch cartridge, free Switch 2 upgrade pack, new pastel box art.
  • Nintendo still sees ~40% of game sales as physical, unlike rivals like PlayStation.

Stardew Valley is getting a physical Switch 2 edition, published by Fangamer and set for release on 5 February 2027, roughly a year after the digital Switch 2 upgrade first launched. The release continues Stardew Valley's long history of physical editions, following prior Xbox One, PS4 and Switch…

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