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Fortnite launches Cuddles and Chaos: Here’s what to expect

  • Fortnite adds permanent sidekick-focused Creative games.
  • Limited-time quests offer free cosmetics until 25 August.
  • Quests are disabled temporarily because of crashes.

Fortnite has launched Cuddles and Chaos, an event designed to promote a new Creative Island category centred on sidekick creatures. It expands on Epic Games’ earlier attempts at companion pets and gives creators permanent tools to build sidekick-based games, while offering limited-time cosmetic rewards to encourage players to…

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The Samsung 990 SSD is a speedy and reliable drive, but it’s difficult to recommend when the Pro model is right there for the taking

  • Samsung’s 990 SSD is fast and reliable.
  • Its value is weakened by the 990 Pro.
  • Compare prices before choosing either drive.

The review finds Samsung’s 990 SSD to be a fast, dependable solid-state drive that performs well for gaming and everyday PC use. However, it argues that the product is difficult to recommend because Samsung’s higher-end 990 Pro model is readily available and offers a stronger overall proposition. The…

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Halo remake reviews totter as fans lament the 3 horsemen of 2026 game releases: Bugs, pointless logins, and duff servers

  • Halo remake reviews face complaints about bugs, logins and servers.
  • Technical issues are shaping player reception.
  • Fans criticise familiar modern-release problems.

Reviews for the Halo remake have reportedly been undermined by player frustration over technical problems, mandatory account logins and unreliable servers. The reaction matters because it suggests that dissatisfaction with the release process and online infrastructure is affecting perceptions of the game alongside its actual design and remake…

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PlayStation Network down, as tens of thousands of players queue to play Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls newly-launched beta

  • PSN outage reports prevented players accessing online services.
  • The disruption coincided with Marvel Tokon’s open beta launch.
  • Sony had not commented at publication time.

Reports indicated that PlayStation Network services were experiencing an outage, preventing many users from logging in or accessing online games. The disruption arrived just as Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls began its open beta, making it particularly frustrating for players hoping to try the game ahead of the weekend.…

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Halo: Campaign Evolved just signaled Xbox’s strategy for the next 3 years

  • Xbox may use remakes to sustain key franchises between new releases.
  • Halo: Campaign Evolved signals a reset for Halo Studios.
  • Fallout and Elder Scrolls sequels remain years away.

Halo: Campaign Evolved is presented as a sign of Xbox’s likely short-term strategy: relying on remakes of major franchises while new instalments take years to develop. The article argues that this approach could keep Halo, Fallout and The Elder Scrolls visible, but also reflects the difficulty Microsoft faces…

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AC Black Flag Resynced Already Outsold Ubisoft’s Entire Yearly Expectations

  • Black Flag Resynced sold 3.5 million copies in two weeks.
  • Sales already exceeded Ubisoft’s annual expectations.
  • Its success could lead to more Assassin’s Creed remakes.

Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced has sold more than 3.5 million copies on PS5 within its first 14 days, exceeding Ubisoft’s sales expectations for the entire year. The rapid performance highlights strong demand for the remake and may encourage Ubisoft to approve further remakes in the Assassin’s Creed…

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We now have independent testing confirming Razer’s latest innovative mouse sensor tech does what it says it does

  • Testing supports Razer’s FrameSync claims.
  • Sensor scans align with USB polling.
  • Minor timing and DPI concerns remain.

Independent oscilloscope testing indicates that Razer’s FrameSync technology works broadly as advertised in the Razer Viper V4 Pro gaming mouse. The feature synchronises the mouse sensor’s scans with the PC’s polling requests, aiming to reduce unnecessary activity and improve battery life without compromising responsiveness. Tester and peripherals YouTuber…

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Alienware 15 review: Perfect timing for a budget gaming laptop

  • Affordable Alienware gaming laptop with solid performance and connectivity
  • Display lacks brightness and colour accuracy
  • Sensible compromises make it strong value

Alienware has launched its first genuinely budget-focused gaming laptop, the Alienware 15, starting at $1,000. The review finds it well timed amid rising RAM prices, offering respectable performance, sturdy construction and a practical range of ports while stripping back the premium styling associated with the brand. The 15.3-inch…

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There’s a Breakout movie on the way as Atari signs deal to bring Pong, Asteroids, and other classic games to the big screen

  • Atari and Universal plan potential films based on ten classic games.
  • A first, undisclosed adaptation is already being scripted.
  • No release dates or casting details have been announced.

Atari has agreed a partnership with Universal Pictures and Entertainment 360 that could turn ten of its classic games into films, including Pong, Breakout and Asteroids. The deal reflects Hollywood’s continuing interest in adapting video game properties, with the proposed films intended to be large-scale action-adventure productions. Universal…

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Kingdom Come Salvation may be the next Medieval RPG from Warhorse, and it could have some sort of multi-player functionality, too

  • Trademark hints at Kingdom Come Salvation as Warhorse’s next game.
  • Filing suggests possible online or multiplayer functionality.
  • A release may come between April 2027 and March 2028.

A trademark filing suggests Warhorse Studios’ next Kingdom Come game could be called Kingdom Come Salvation and may include online or multiplayer features. The filing is not confirmation of the project, but it matters because it offers the first potential name and hints that the traditionally single-player medieval…

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