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MindsEye, the sci-fi action thriller from the mind of former Rockstar lead Leslie Benzies, has received an official June 10 release date and a 2-minute story trailer to boot.

MindsEye was first revealed at Sony's February State of Play. Featuring a dystopian sci-fi cityscape and high-octane combat, the game stars protagonist Jacob Diaz, an ex-soldier who attempts to navigate through a world fogged by AI, high-tech experimentation, and military corruption.

The game's initial marketing focused on the darker, psychological aspects of the experience. However, the latest story reveal takes a different direction, opting for a faster-paced tone as it shows off the game's world, characters, and narrative.

Razer's new Blade 16 and Blade 18 gaming laptops are now available, with the Blade 16 starting at $2999 packing NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU.

The new Razer Blade 16 gaming laptop can be configured with AMD's new Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 "Strix Point" APU with 12 cores and 24 threads of Zen 5 processing power on the CPU side, while configuring it with up to NVIDIA's new flagship GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU with 24GB of GDDR7 memory.

Razer allows you to configure your new Blade 16 or Blade 18 gaming laptop with NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU, RTX 5080 Laptop GPU, or the flagship RTX 5090 Laptop GPU. The new Blade 16 starts off at $2999 with the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 365 APU and the RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU with 12GB GDDR7, also featuring 32GB of RAM and a 1TB Gen4 SSD (which can be boosted up to 64GB of RAM and 2TB SSD for another $800).

Krafton, the team behind inZOI, has come under fire again after it was recently discovered that a bug in the game allowed players to run over children with their cars.

Footage of the bug has appeared on YouTube. It showcases a player accidentally driving into a group of children. One of the NPCs is sent flying across the screen in rag-doll-like fashion, and according to players' accounts, it immediately kills NPCs on impact - regardless of their age.

Given that inZOI holds a 'Teen' rating from the ESRB, the vehicular massacre of children certainly poses some obvious qualms, and the developers have been quick to patch it out in a recent update.

Elon Musk has announced his AI startup company xAi has officially merged with X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter in an all-stock transaction that puts the value of the social platform at $33 billion.

Musk announced the news via his personal X account, where he said the merger values the social media platform, or as he describes the digital town square for the world, at $33 billion ($45B less $12B debt), slightly less than the $44 billion he paid for it in 2022.

Additionally, the merger has valued xAI at $80 billion, with Musk saying the future of both companies is "intertwined," and now that the merger has taken place, "We officially take the step to combine the data, models, compute, distribution and talent."

Schedule I, the indie-drug dealing sim, has continued its breakout run - continuing to top the charts, and recently, surpassing Marvel Rivals among the most played games on Steam.

At the time of writing, the game holds a peak player count of 234,900 players on SteamDB, enough to pass free-to-play Hero shooter Marvel Rivals, which peaked today at 190,000. Schedule I now lingers behind Monster Hunter: Wilds, which has 275,000 players, and continues to hold its #1 spots for "Trending Games", "Popular Releases", and "Hot Releases".

The indie darling is commonly described as a cartoony video-game equivalent of Breaking Bad, exploding in popularity since its March 24 early-access launch. On day one, the game peaked at 116,000 players, with 4,000 'overwhelmingly positive' reviews. Since then, player counts have effectively doubled, while holding its 95% positive score over 16,000 ratings.

Hopes that Intel may yet release a higher-end Battlemage graphics card - following the success, and positive reception, of the Arc B580 - appear to be fading fast.

Wccftech was on the ball enough to catch an update from a well-known leaker on X which poured cold water on the theories that Intel could still be preparing a beefy Battlemage GPU to take on AMD and NVIDIA.

Specifically, this was the Battlemage BMG-G31 GPU, which has been popping up here and there on the rumor mill for a while - plus the success of the B580 (and B570) might've further buoyed hopes that such a move could be coming from Intel.

Nintendo has revealed that The Legend of Zelda live-action movie is going to be aired in two years' time.

IGN reports that an official release date for the movie - March 26, 2027 - was provided courtesy of the Nintendo Today! app, which itself was only revealed yesterday as part of the Nintendo Direct event.

Unfortunately, we didn't get any other new details on the live-action flick, only the release date.

Since OpenAI rolled out its new image generation feature in ChatGPT thousands of users are taking to social media platforms to share recreations of iconic events in history, movies, TV shows in the art-style of Japanese animation studio, Studio Ghibli.

The tsunami of Studio Ghibli-style images began when OpenAI launched what it describes as the "most advanced image generator yet," which includes capabilities of producing "precise, accurate, photorealistic outputs." For those who are unfamiliar with Studio Ghibli, the animation studio is behind renowned films such as Spired Away, How's Moving Castle, and My Neighbor Totor, all of which are directed by Hayao Miyazaki.

The new addition to OpenAI's GPT4o model enables users to recreate images in the style of the animation studio, which has been abundantly used to recreate some of the most viral memes ever created on the internet.

We covered Thermal Grizzly's WireView Pro GPU in detail late last year, as it includes internal and external temperature sensors for 12VHPWR 16-pin power connectors. The shift to a new power delivery system and flagship GPUs like the GeForce RTX 4090 and GeForce RTX 5090, which draw up to 450W and 600W on a single cable, led to Thermal Grizzly's developing the device.

An audible alarm not only allows users to monitor a GPU's power draw via the 16-pin power connector but also warns when temperatures reach a certain point to protect the graphics card from damage. Developed in collaboration with Elmor Labs founder and engineer Jon Sandstrom, the new 90-degree WireView Pro GPU offers a different cabled orientation, with the power supply cable router downward for GPUs installed horizontally.

There's also a sensor pin detection system to ensure the power from the power supply is connected correctly. As per the version released last year, an OLED display for real-time monitoring allows users to log and track power usage over time.

Marvel Rivals is still the hottest hero shooter on the market with over 170,000 active players on Steam. However, at GDC 2025, the game's director acknowledged that there are still ways to go to minimize stress on mid-to-lower-end systems.

In a discussion with PC Gamer, Marvel Rivals director Guangyun Chen highlighted that NetEase will add an experimental check box to the game's launcher, allowing players to 'significantly' reduce memory consumption.

The game's system requirements currently recommend a minimum of 16GB RAM. However, it's widely recognized that the Unreal 5-powered title is a memory hog, often consuming over 90% of RAM. According to Chen, it's not a simple fix, but the team will prioritize it as the game pushes towards its season 2 launch in mid-April.

The gaming handheld market has plenty of options for players that want to take their games on the go, and now it has yet another option, but this time its focus is affordability and being an all-in-one device.

Abxylute has unveiled the One Pro, a new handheld that provides an all-in-one solution for gaming on the go, providing players with four ways to enjoy their games: cloud gaming, remote play, emulation, and, of course, mobile gaming. The One Pro is equipped with the MediaTek Genio 510, which the company behind the device says provides a significant boost in performance when compared to the previous generation of the console. Thanks to the MediaTek Genio 510, the One Pro is capable of running PS2-level emulation at a smooth 60FPS.

Other specifications for the device include a 7-inch 1920 x 1080p resolution LTPS display capable of a 60Hz refresh rate, which has been paired with 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, 2TB of expandable storage, and a 5,200mAh battery. Additionally, Abxylute has overhauled its launcher and added support for 4K video output, touchscreen mapping, and controller customization tools. The Abxylute One Pro launches on Kickstarter on March 27, with shipping expected to begin by late May.

Nintendo's big Switch 2 reveal stream and party is happening next week on April 2, but that hasn't stopped the company from hosting a final old-school Switch Nintendo Direct, which took place earlier today. In addition to a new trailer for Metroid Prime 4, new versions of classic PlayStation games, a new official Nintendo news app, and a Virtual Game Card system that will let you share digital games between systems and family, we also inadvertently got information on how the Switch 2 will hands cross-generation gaming.

As spotted by Wario64 on social media, Nintendo's official breakdown of the new Virtual Game Card feature mentions both "Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive games" and "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games." This implies that games that will get separate releases on both systems, such as Metroid Prime 4, will have two versions hit retail - the Switch edition and the Switch 2 edition.

This is similar to how Sony transitioned from PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5, where cross-generation games were released in two separate versions covering the old and the new. Microsoft's approach was and is a little more user-friendly, as a single Xbox version of a game covers all compatible hardware.

Nintendo has just wrapped up its last Nintendo Direct for the original Switch. At the end of the presentation, the company showcased a new app for Android and iOS devices.

Introducing Nintendo Today!, a new free app that provides players with updates from Nintendo tailored to their specific preferences. The new app will require a Nintendo account to access and, according to the announcement, Nintendo will be providing daily news updates on games, announcements, and after the Nintendo Switch 2-focussed Direct on April 2, details about the new console. Additionally, the new app will give players access to animated calendars, event schedules, and offer degrees of customization for homescreens.

The latest rumors about the Nintendo Switch 2 point to the inclusion of a 120Hz LCD screen that features VRR and HDR support, with OLED screens being ruled out due to the increase in cost - at least for the first Nintendo Switch 2. The rumor comes from a leaker who almost hit the nail on the head when it came to leaking the console's GPU performance. Notably, the purported 120Hz refresh rate would be in handheld mode, which, if true, would mean the Nintendo Switch 2 has double the performance of the original Nintendo Switch.

Warner Bros has reportedly canceled the development of its unannounced Hogwarts Legacy DLC following the closure of major gaming studio Monolith Products.

The news comes from Bloomberg's Jason Shreier, who recently penned an article claiming that Warner Bros. Discovery has decided to cancel development of a planned expansion for its successful open-world RPG Hogwarts Legacy. According to the report, the cancellation is part of a major restructuring campaign for the company's video-game unit, which comes after the closure of major development studio Monolith Productions, the creators behind Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor/War games.

The expansion, which hadn't yet been publicly announced, would have implemented new storylines within the game and had a scheduled release date for later this year. However, due to concerns that the expansion didn't offer enough value in terms of content for the price Warner Bros. was intending to sell it, it has now been canned. The cancellation of the Hogwarts Legacy DLC comes at a time when Warner Bros. is attempting to get its gaming division back on course to profitability, with the publisher recently announcing the closure of three major gaming studios, including Monolith, and the cancelation of a Wonder Woman game.

The maker of Vivaldi has bundled a well-known VPN in its web browser, giving additional security to users in a hassle-free way.

Neowin reports that the service in question is ProtonVPN, which is a weighty name in the security scene, and a trusted brand (with a strict 'no logging' policy, as is expected from any good provider in this arena).

With the VPN being right there in the browser, there's no need for Vivaldi users to install any software, they can just flick a switch and benefit from encryption of their data, and of course online anonymity. Not to mention the other boons associated with a VPN (like being able to access streaming content you otherwise wouldn't be able to view, for example).

BREAKING: Ubisoft has announced that it will form a new subsidiary thanks to a $1.2 billion investment from Tencent.

Following economic stress, internal strife, and many months of negotiations with prospective business partners interested in Ubisoft's treasure trove of assets, the French games-maker has now made a decision on the future of its business.

Tencent has invested 1.16 billion euros ($1.2 billion) into a new Ubisoft subsidiary. Tencent has a minority stake in this new subsidiary, or 25% of stake, and the new subsidiary will have exclusive rights to make games in the Far Cry, Assassin's Creed, and Rainbow Six franchises. The subsidiary has been valued at in excess of $4 billion, and the deal is expected to close by the end of 2025. The teams developing these games are also included in the deal.

Nintendo has inadvertently confirmed a Switch 2 feature ahead of the console's official Direct showcase on April 2.

Today, Nintendo released a new smartphone app called Nintendo Today. It's basically a news app that keeps you updated with all the latest info from Nintendo, including game releases and more. Switch 2 news will also be a part of the app moving forward and Nintendo wants to serve you info directly to your phone without any intermediaries--including the press.

Nintendo Today! has popped up on the Android and iOS stores, and the promo images for the app on the App Store have accidentally revealed the Switch 2's mysterious new button. As expected, the Switch 2 will have a C-button, and it's rumored that it'll bring up a new on-screen panel of social features (C for "Campus" in this case). No one knows exactly what the button will be used for, though.

If you were a thief, what would you consider to be a handy superpower? Being invisible, perhaps, that could be very useful - but forget that, what you really need is incredibly long arms (technically, not just a handy power, but also an 'army' one).

What do you mean: That's just silly. Well, you're quite right, but a new heist game called 'My Arms Are Longer Now' is going firmly for a comedy angle as you might imagine.

The game casts you in the role of a stupendously long arm (you don't actually see the person attached to it), presented with a whole load of tasks that revolve around stealing stuff and generally causing havoc.

If you're a Minecraft addict - and you've got plenty of company in that respect - you might be interested to learn that the game has finally got a pause button.

As you're doubtless aware, if you play Minecraft: Bedrock Edition, the game world never stops. So, even if you open the menu to adjust settings or whatever, or Alt-Tab away from the game for a bit, you might still be killed - as the action isn't paused.

However, Mojang (as noticed by Neowin) just revealed that the pause function is now live, albeit just for the single player mode - multiplayer is not affected (as you might guess).

Best Buy Canada has confirmed the Switch 2's pre-order date ahead of the console's big showcase.

Pre-orders for the Switch 2 will begin on April 2, the same day as the Direct showcase, Best Buy has revealed in a blog post. While we did get pre-order info from Best Buy, the rest of the post is written very generically and contains no new information.

And no, Best Buy didn't tell us how much the Switch 2 will cost.