Microsoft officially launches its $200 iPhone trade-in bait

Forbes on Wednesdayreportedthat Microsoft will be extending its existing$200 iPad trade-in offerto Apple’s iPhone as well. Sure enough, today the promotion has gone live. It’s part of Microsoft’s running #timetoswitch Windows Phone and Windows 8 campaign that encompasses television, print, online and social media channels. Similar to the iPad promotion, the Windows giant has partnered with recycle firm CExchange to lure would-be switchers into bringing in their existing iPhone handset in good working condition for up to $200 credit, redeemable against Microsoft Store purchases…...

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 383 words · Jared Villarreal

Monster Hunter Rise Shipments and Digital Sales Top 7 Million

Capcom announced total shipments and digital sales for Monster Hunter Rise have surpasses seven million units worldwide. Monster Hunter Rise Shipments and Digital Sales Top 7 Million Monster Hunter Rise released for the Switch on March 26th which managed tosurpass four million shipments and digital saleswith just a few days on March 29th. It racked upfive million unitson April 4th, and then onto six million units by April 27th. This is quite a successful launch for Capcom, and they will be releasing the PC version in early 2022....

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 325 words · Lauren Wood

Monster Hunter World: Upcoming Cosmetic & Existing Add-Ons

Capcom is striking while theMonster Hunter Worldiron is hot as they reveal more downloadable cosmetic content (add-ons) to supplement the newSpring eventand upcoming crossover events. Capcom Cosmetic Additions to MHW All content is paid unless otherwise stated. In the video below, Capcom reveals and showcases several new cosmetic additions: New Summer cosmetics On July 11th a new collaboration with MHW x Peanuts will take place. It will include a special stage and collaboration limited items....

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 291 words · John Gonzalez

Mortal Kombat Releases First Look Trailer for 1 DLC Character Omni-Man

Quick Links Get ready for an electrifying update in the world ofMortal Kombat 1! Publisher Warner Bros. Games and developer NetherRealm Studios have unveiled a thrilling “First Look” trailer introducing the formidable Omni-Man, a DLC character inspired by the Invincible comic book and Prime Video’s adult animated series. But that’s not all; fans of the iconic fighting game will also be treated to a sneak peek at Tremor, a Kameo Fighter with an array of support moves....

June 26, 2025 · 3 min · 470 words · Keith Guerra

Nintendo: We’re Not Making Games for the App Store

No Mario for you! That’s what Nintendo president Satoru Iwata is saying to iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users. Why? Because Nintendo refuses to make games for anything other than its own hardware. How lame. After beingpressured to hop on the iOS bandwagonby investors, Nintendo has said that development for the App Store is “absolutely not under consideration.” After the Japanese company’s 3Ds press conference, Nintendo’s president reiterated that the game maker is not looking to branch out to mobile platforms....

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 314 words · David Figueroa

Nvidia determined to make Robotaxis a reality with Pegasus autonomous driving computer

Games hardware company Nvidia is one of the biggest players in autonomous vehicles, supplying chipsets and architecture to many car manufacturers developing in the field. However, its latest AI computer could prove to be the biggest breakthrough yet, providing the power to not only get rid of the driver, but the pedals, steering wheel, mirrors and more. The Nvidia Drive PX “Pegasus” platform can deliver over 320 trillion operations per second, enough to make AI driving decisions faster than ever before and could therefore be trusted to drive a vehicle on today’s roads as capably, if not more so, than human drivers....

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 237 words · Nicole Poole

Pokémon Go: Mega Absol Raid Guide

Quick Links Welcome, Trainers! Mega Absol has been largely absent from our raid rotations. The last time we saw it in Mega Raids was back in 2021! Luckily for us, Mega Absol is finally making its return and will be available in Mega Raids fromFebruary 15, 2024, at 10:00 am local time until June 10, 2025, at 10:00 am local time. You can catch Mega Absol at the followingCP ranges: Mega Absol will be available in both shiny and regular variations....

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 387 words · Lisa Wade

Review: Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom Prince's Edition (Switch)

Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom delighted fans of the original when it was released in 2018. Given that 2021 is apparently the year of the reissue, with no warning whatsoever Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom Prince’s Edition magically appeared on Switch just as suddenly and unexpectedly as Roland found himself in Ding Dong Dell. There’s been enough Switch ports by now where the expected statement is great game but better on other platforms....

June 26, 2025 · 6 min · 1149 words · Eric Conrad

Rivian Leaks Its Own R2 SUV Details, And The Price Might Surprise You

Rivian Leaks Its Own R2 SUV Details, And The Price Might Surprise You Since 2022, automobile enthusiasts have been aware of Rivian’s plans to develop new EVs based on the company’sin-development R2 EV platform. The first vehicle based on this new platform — the Rivian R2 — was also widely touted as the first mass-market car from the car maker. While rumors were floating about this new vehicle since mid-2023, it wasn’t until early February 2024 that the company officially acknowledged the existence of the Rivian R2....

June 26, 2025 · 3 min · 563 words · Scott Hammond

Secretlab's Customizable Arm & Footrests Enhance A Robust Product Line

Secretlab’s Customizable Arm & Footrests Enhance A Robust Product Line Industry-leader in gaming chair design, Secretlab, continues to expand their workspace product line – building an ecosystem of stylish, functional, and premium built gaming and office solutions. Following on the success of the company’s flagship TITAN series chair, Secretlab released a set of workstations for gamers and professionals, alike – starting with the MAGNUS desk and its premium successor theMAGNUS Pro (a motorized sit-to-stand model)....

June 26, 2025 · 4 min · 838 words · Carol Bender

Should You Challenge or Support Varric’s Plan in Dragon Age: The Veilguard?

Challenging or supporting Varric’s plan is the first choice players make in The Veilguard. Find out which option will work best for you. Varric’s plan is the first narrative crossroad players face in Dragon Age: The Veilguard. The prologue quest has you teaming up with Varric, Neve, and Harding to take on Solas. Toward the end of the quest, an interesting choice awaits you. As you reach the final stages ofThe End of The Beginningquest, your dwarven friend will ask you to go easy on Solas....

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 414 words · Nicholas Taylor

The 10 Best Skyrim Mods for PlayStation 5

Even though we are now almost fourteen years and two console generations out from its release, the modding scene forThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Editionis still going strong. The sheer amount of mods available for this game is staggering, making it difficult to know what all to choose, much less where to begin. Review: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – Anniversary Edition Anniversary Edition is currently the latest and greatest version of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and offers fun content for those still exploring Tamriel....

June 26, 2025 · 7 min · 1443 words · James Williams

The 10 Greatest Slasher Movies of the 1980s

Horrormovieshave made an astounding resurgence in theaters across the nation and the world. Even more, horror fans are constantly streaming both old and new additions to the beloved genre. If it wasn’t said or known before, horror as a mainstay in film is athing,and justifiably so, along with its place in pop culture. Some would even argue that while there’sa talkof a resurgence, the genre actually never left, nor did it ever really lose steam, it only appeared that way because other genres of movies were pushed to the forefront and subsequently, received more fanfare....

June 26, 2025 · 7 min · 1453 words · Tonya Parsons