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This TSA-Compliant Daran 28,000mAh 100W LiFePO4 Power Station Drops to Just $48.57

  • Daran 28,000mAh power station discounted to $48.57 with code
  • Compact, TSA-compliant, uses safer LiFePO4 battery cells
  • Seven ports including AC outlets for up to 100W output

Amazon Prime members can currently buy the Daran 28,000mAh 100W LiFePO4 power station for $48.57 after applying a discount code, down from its usual $89.99 price. The device functions like a large power bank but uses safer, longer-lasting LiFePO4 battery cells rather than the NCM cells found in…

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‘Mortal Kombat II’ Attacking Home Screens On HBO Max & HBO Next Week

  • Mortal Kombat II begins streaming on HBO Max July 24, with HBO linear broadcast July 25
  • The action sequel grossed $129.5M globally theatrically; stars Karl Urban, Martyn Ford, and ensemble cast
  • Story reunites fan-favourite champions to battle Shao Kahn's threat to Earth's existence

HBO Max is about to become a Kombat zone. Warner Bros and New Line Cinema’s action sequel Mortal Kombat II has booked July 24 for the start of its streaming battle. The pic will hit linear screens the next day on HBO. The video game-based pic from Simon…

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Mortal Kombat II Gets HBO Max Streaming Release Date

  • Mortal Kombat II streams on HBO Max from 24 July 2026
  • ASL version and HBO linear broadcast also confirmed for same weekend
  • Sequel outgrossed and outscored the 2021 original; Mortal Kombat III already in development

HBO Max has confirmed that Mortal Kombat II, the fighting-game sequel directed by Simon McQuoid, will begin streaming for subscribers from Friday 24 July. This gives fans a home-viewing option roughly two months after its cinema run, following the film's earlier release on digital platforms in late June,…

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This Incoming PS Plus Premium Classic Will Have a Full Set of Trophies

  • Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy re-releases on PS Plus Premium with a Platinum trophy
  • Trophies include boss fights, stealth and headshot challenges, and 14 hidden gnomes
  • Emulated version adds rewind and save states; launches 21 July

Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy, a PS2 action title from 2004, is being re-released as an emulated PS5 and PS4 game next week and will be included in PS Plus Premium. Sony's servers have confirmed the game will ship with a full set of trophies, including a Platinum, ahead…

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Shiny power hours in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3

  • Two Fortnite "Shiny power hours" run Saturday 18 July.
  • Boosted rare variants, free Grapnel Gun and self-revive device.
  • UK times: 7-9pm and 2-4am BST (Sunday).

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 will host two "Shiny power hour" events on Saturday 18 July, boosting the appearance rate of special item variants and adding several bonus gameplay perks. The events give players a taste of rarer cosmetic finds and extra combat tools without needing to grind,…

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The new Pitch Black set finally comes to Pokémon TCG Live

  • Pitch Black's 115 new cards land in Pokémon TCG Live
  • Free Mega Darkrai ex deck and new tutorials for players
  • Deck Editor, ranks and Battle Pass rewards also updated

The Pitch Black expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game has arrived in Pokémon TCG Live, the game's digital platform, alongside its physical release. The Darkrai-themed set brings 115 new cards to the online version, letting players who buy physical booster packs redeem a code to unlock the…

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The Best Handheld Gaming PCs to Take Your Games on the Go

  • IGN names Asus ROG Xbox Ally X its top handheld gaming PC for 2026
  • Microsoft and Asus debut new controller-friendly Xbox Full Screen Experience on Windows
  • Other picks include Lenovo Legion Go S/Go 2, MSI Claw 8, standard Xbox Ally

IGN has published its updated 2026 buying guide to the best handheld gaming PCs, a rapidly growing category of portable devices that let users play PC games away from a desktop or laptop. The guide reflects intensifying competition in the space, with Valve's Steam Deck now facing rivals…

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Disney Store Closes ‘Until Further Notice’ After Scalpers Get ‘Aggressive’ Waiting for Lorcana Drop

  • London Disney Store shut after scalpers turned aggressive over new Lorcana cards
  • Fans queued 12 hours ahead; store cancelled launch, closed indefinitely
  • Similar scalper chaos reported at Disneyland Paris and California stores

A Disney Store on London's Oxford Street closed "until further notice" after crowds of scalpers turned aggressive while queuing for a new Disney Lorcana card release, cancelling the launch event entirely. The disruption highlights growing concerns about organised resale groups disrupting collectable card game releases, echoing similar problems…

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Todd Howard Addresses “Fan Chatter” About Bethesda-Obsidian Rivalry Conspiracies

  • Todd Howard denies rumoured Bethesda-Obsidian rivalry, calling it fan speculation.
  • Rumours stem from New Vegas narrowly missing its 2010 Metacritic bonus target.
  • Obsidian is currently developing another Fallout game with Bethesda.

Bethesda's Todd Howard has publicly dismissed long-running fan speculation that his studio and Fallout: New Vegas developer Obsidian Entertainment harbour some kind of rivalry or animosity. Speaking in a recent interview, Howard described such "fan chatter" as unfounded, insisting there is instead "a huge amount of mutual respect"…

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Best players for FC 26 Summer Spark Evolution

  • FC 26's free Summer Spark Evolution is now live with three upgrade levels
  • Eligible cards: 93 overall or below, non-GK, limited PlayStyles
  • Best picks include Xavi, De Bruyne and Kvaratskhelia for chaining upgrades

The Summer Spark Evolution has gone live in EA Sports FC 26, offering players a free way to upgrade a chosen card through three stages of stat boosts. Eligible cards must be rated 93 overall or below, have a maximum of 10 PlayStyles and 3 PlayStyle+, cannot be…

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