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Meccha Chameleon has now sold 20 million copies in two months
Meccha Chameleon, an indie hide-and-seek game released on Steam two months ago, has sold more than 20 million copies, placing it among the year’s biggest gaming successes. Its strong performance reflects the popularity of its social co-operative prop-hunt gameplay, particularly with streamers and players seeking creative multiplayer experiences. The game reached 15 million sales in…
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More Classic Lord of the Rings Games Are Coming Back, Dev Confirms
Aspyr has confirmed it intends to revive more classic Lord of the Rings games after releasing The Lord of the Rings: War in the North Legacy Edition for PS5. The announcement suggests further preservation and re-release efforts for older licensed Middle-earth titles, though no specific games or release dates have been confirmed. Possible candidates include…
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How to Select the Office Chair That’s Right For You
This WIRED guide explains that choosing an office chair should focus on fit, adjustability and support rather than price alone. A suitable ergonomic chair can reduce strain from prolonged sitting and help maintain better posture, but no single model suits every body shape or height. – Premium chairs such as the Herman Miller Aeron ($2,195)…
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Heat, algae and AI: proposed datacenter could damage Everglades, experts warn
Developers have proposed Project Tango, a 600MW hyperscale datacentre on 202 acres near the northern edge of the Florida Everglades, prompting environmental and community opposition. Experts warn that its substantial electricity use and resulting waste heat could warm nearby waters, worsening toxic algal blooms and threatening an already stressed wetland system. The dispute matters because…
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Phasmophobia Quality of Life Part 2 update release date and all new features
Plenty of changes, additions, and improvements to explore. The post Phasmophobia Quality of Life Part 2 update release date and all new features appeared first on Destructoid.
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Ego 1300 Electric Mower Review: Tame Your Lawn Without Gas
Ego’s newest, biggest, self-propelled mower handles larger yards in less time with impressive performance and battery life.
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Xbox promises that the causes of the recent outage, which rendered even game discs unplayable, have been fixed
Xbox says it has fixed the underlying problems behind its major July outage, which prevented users from accessing digital content and, in some cases, playing games on physical discs. The incident matters because it exposed how dependent modern consoles are on online licensing systems, even for games bought on disc. The outage began with a…
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Lego shut down a Bionicle fangame 8 years in the making—1 year later, its developers are back with something legally distinct and arguably cooler
Lego reportedly forced the closure of a fan-made Bionicle game after eight years of development, but the team has returned a year later with a new project designed to avoid using Lego’s intellectual property. The case highlights how fan developers can lose long-running projects to trademark and copyright enforcement, while also showing how their work…
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The Best Action Cameras for All Your Craziest Adventures (2026)
WIRED’s 2026 guide recommends action cameras for different needs, with the GoPro Mission 1 Pro named the best overall option. It highlights improved image quality, durability and increasingly capable alternatives from DJI and Insta360, while noting that 360 cameras may also suit some users. – GoPro Mission 1 Pro: best overall; $599–$700, with a 1-inch…
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McDonald’s Built a 515-Page Dossier on Me. It Says I’ll Never Stop Eating There
A WIRED journalist obtained a 515-page record of data held by McDonald’s after using California privacy rights to request it. The dossier shows how the company’s loyalty app tracks purchases and engagement, then uses that information to predict future visits, spending and the likelihood that a customer will stop buying from it. The case illustrates…