Cyberpunk 2077 is getting a big new 2.5 update that, among other features, brings cross-platform mod support to consoles and content inspired by the new season of the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime on Netflix. There's a lot to unpack in the full patch notes.
The Edgerunners-specific content includes a new side quest, a gear set based on the character Weak Kingsley, and a new radio station that plays Cyberpunk: Edgerunners music.
Even if you haven't seen the show, the update also adds a Double Trouble perk option that allows dual-wielding of pistols and revolvers, plus a Richard Night-guided tour of the city side quest, and access to a …
Microsoft asked its employees to return to the office three days per week last year, and it's now upping this requirement to four days a week for most Xbox employees. An internal memo, seen by The Verge, describes the change as a "need to create more opportunities for people to work together" after feedback from Xbox employees.
"Starting February 1st, 2027, Xbox employees in Puget Sound who live within 50 commuting miles of Studio D are required to work from the office a minimum of four days a week," says Jacinda Chislum Pearson, Xbox chief people officer, in the internal memo. "We have thousands of Xbox employees within commuting distance …
Zero Company will have you teaming up with some unlikely new allies. | Image: EA and Disney
If you’ve been curious about Star Wars Zero Company, the XCOM-like strategy game set in the Star Wars universe, Amazon has both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X physical editions on sale for $47.99 and $49.99, respectively. The game usually sells for $59.99. While I’m not usually enthused by turn-based strategy games, I’ve been impressed enough with the story and characters to keep playing, and any fan who’s familiar with the world surrounding the battles should make the experience more immersive.
There’s a surprising depth here, as well, with branching story missions that have consequences, and higher difficulty modes that punish you more severely for mistakes. The character creator is impressive, too, with a huge number of unlockable outfits and accessories, as well as classic alien races from the movies and cartoons. Plus, isn’t it every Star Wars fan’s dream to lead a crew of rag-tag heroes into battle against Droidekas and outlaws?
Microsoft announced last month that it will let anyone access Xbox Cloud Gaming in November, without the need to subscribe to Xbox Game Pass. The new pay-as-you-go model will require players to purchase bundles of cloud hours, and now Microsoft is revealing today that bundles will start at $3.99 for 10 hours of cloud playtime.
Xbox Insiders who don't have a Game Pass subscription will be able to start purchasing cloud playtime today, ahead of a broader rollout next month. Insiders can access "introductory" launch pricing bundles:
The company is also laying off around 400 staffers, Bloomberg reports, including around 50 at BioWare. The changes follow EA being taken private by an investor group led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners in a $55 billion deal that closed in August. Other m …
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BioWare is officially closing down after more than three decades of video game development on franchises like Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Dragon Age, Mass Effect, and more.
BioWare Confirms That Development is Ending on The Next Mass Effect
Although BioWare and Electronic Arts had teased a new Mass Effect project back at the 2020 Game Awards, it sounds like the project is not going to have a chance to make it across the finish line.
A surprising post from BioWare arrived this afternoon and confirmed that after 30 years of work, the studio is closing and development on the next Mass Effect project is ending.
“For more than 30 years, BioWare has been more than a studio. It has been a home for storytellers, developers, and the players who brought our worlds to life.Baldur’s Gate. Neverwinter Nights. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. Dragon Age. Mass Effect. Anthem.
Now, after more than three decades of shared adventures, BioWare is closing and early development on the next Mass Effect project is ending.
There is nothing easy about writing those words. Our focus right now is on our incredibly talented team who put their hearts into these games, and supporting one another through this transition.
What generations of BioWare built together is something to celebrate and remember. These games became so much more because you played them, debated your choices, fell in love with the characters, and made these worlds your own.
From all of us at BioWare, thank you for being the most meaningful part of our story.”
Bloomberg reported that Electronic Arts is laying off roughly 400 employees, closing down BioWare, and making the decision to cancel the next Mass Effect game.
Kotaku has also reported that, “a letter to EA staff also included the news that it would cancel a project related to The Sims franchise code-named Project Lotus, to instead focus on another project code-named Evergreen.”
At this point, it’s unclear what the future holds for the multiple powerful IP that existed under the BioWare umbrella. Hopefully this isn’t the end of Dragon Age, Mass Effect, and the others iconic games that the team developed over the last three decades.
Be sure to check back soon for more news and updates as additional details are revealed.
A little more than three decades after its console release, this retro local co-op vertical-scrolling shooting game is arriving on Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5.
Raiden Project Releases on Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5 October 22
This week’s addition to the Console Archives collection is an exciting two-for-one. The Raiden Project includes both Raiden and Raiden II. For those unfamiliar with these 1990s titles, they originally released as arcade titles, but were ported to home consoles and PCs in the mid 1990s.
“As a pilot of the ultra high-altitude fighter-bomber “RAIDEN” and “RAIDEN II”, fight to save Earth from the invasion of Alien that suddenly appeared! This title is a full-fledged vertical-scrolling shooting game that includes both “RAIDEN”, an arcade vertical-scrolling shooting game released in 1990 that gained explosive popularity, and “RAIDEN II”, which was released three years later and was also very popular.”
As always, the Console Archives release will attempt to recreate the original experience with a handful of modern conveniences and quality-of-life improvements for Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5 owners.
The Console Archives version of Raiden Project will be available on either console for $11.99. Players should keep in mind that the game includes only the Japanese version; the English version is not included. That means that all in-game text is in Japanese only.
Additionally, if you are unable to find the games listed here in the online store, please be aware that these products may not be available in your area.
Here are some of the key features:
customizable button layouts
rapid-fire settings
multiple save points
screen layout adjustments and filters that recreate the the nostalgic atmosphere of CRT TVs, allowing players to customize the visual experience to their preference
The Raiden Project is the latest in a string of popular releases in the Console Archives line. Other recent additions include The Drug Store, Crazy Climber, Bubble Bobble, and lots more.
Be sure to check back soon for lots more retro gaming news and updates.
The Console Archives version of Raiden Project releases on Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5 on October 22, 2026.
Final Fantasy Resonance launches on October 22, but some North American players can start playing tonight. Here is when the HD-2D RPG unlocks on consoles and PC, including a breakdown of launch times in each major region.
When Does Final Fantasy Resonance Release?
Screenshot: Square Enix
The Final Fantasy Resonance release date is Thursday, October 22, 2026. However, North American console players can start playing on Wednesday, October 21, at 9:00 PM PT / October 22 at 12:00 AM ET.
That means players on the West Coast can jump into Square Enix’s latest RPG tonight, even though its official release date is tomorrow. However, when you can start playing depends on your platform and region.
PS5 and Xbox release schedules point to a midnight regional launch, with North America unlocking at midnight Eastern. However, the Steam version has a separate worldwide unlock scheduled for October 22 at 9:00 AM PT / 12:00 PM ET. Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 players should check their eShop countdown, as their exact unlock times have not been verified here.
Final Fantasy Resonance Console Launch Times
Screenshot: Square Enix
For North American PS5 and Xbox Series X|S players, Final Fantasy Resonance launches at 9:00 PM PT tonight, October 21. Other regions follow a midnight regional release on October 22, according to the console launch schedule reported by Prima Games.
To make this easier to track, here is when players can start playing on PS5 and Xbox in each major region:
Region
Local date
Launch time
United States (PT)
October 21
9:00 PM PDT
United States / Canada (ET)
October 22
12:00 AM EDT
United Kingdom
October 22
12:00 AM BST
Germany
October 22
12:00 AM CEST
Finland
October 22
12:00 AM EEST
United Arab Emirates
October 22
12:00 AM GST
Singapore
October 22
12:00 AM SGT
Japan / South Korea
October 22
12:00 AM JST / KST
Australia (Sydney)
October 22
12:00 AM AEDT
New Zealand (Auckland)
October 22
12:00 AM NZDT
Unlike a simultaneous worldwide launch, these midnight regional unlocks happen at different moments. Your console’s store countdown is the best way to check the exact release time for your copy.
Final Fantasy Resonance PC Release Times
Screenshot: Square Enix
The Final Fantasy Resonance PC release time is Thursday, October 22, at 9:00 AM PT / 12:00 PM ET on Steam. Unfortunately, that means North American PC players will have to wait another 12 hours after the console version unlocks.
Steam has a simultaneous worldwide launch. As a result, the local date will already be October 23 in some regions, including Japan, Australia, and New Zealand.
Here is the Steam launch schedule converted into local times for every major region:
Region
Local date
Launch time
United States (PT)
October 22
9:00 AM PDT
United States / Canada (ET)
October 22
12:00 PM EDT
Brazil (São Paulo)
October 22
1:00 PM BRT
United Kingdom
October 22
5:00 PM BST
Germany
October 22
6:00 PM CEST
Finland
October 22
7:00 PM EEST
United Arab Emirates
October 22
8:00 PM GST
India
October 22
9:30 PM IST
China / Singapore
October 23
12:00 AM CST / SGT
Japan / South Korea
October 23
1:00 AM JST / KST
Australia (Sydney)
October 23
3:00 AM AEDT
New Zealand (Auckland)
October 23
5:00 AM NZDT
Can You Play Final Fantasy Resonance Early?
Screenshot: Square Enix
Some North American console players can play Final Fantasy Resonance on October 21 because of time zones. The 9:00 PM PT unlock is the same moment as midnight Eastern on October 22, so you do not need a special edition to get that three-hour head start on the calendar.
However, that timing does not apply to Steam. If you are playing on PC, you will need to wait until the separate worldwide launch at 9:00 AM PT on October 22.
Does the New Zealand Trick Work for Final Fantasy Resonance?
Screenshot: Square Enix
The New Zealand trick will not unlock the Steam version of Final Fantasy Resonance sooner. Its worldwide release happens at the same moment regardless of your region.
If you are sticking with your North American console copy, the time to watch is 9:00 PM PT tonight / 12:00 AM ET on October 22. If you are still on the fence about it, check out our Final Fantasy Resonance review.
Despite Meta saying it would stop creating new content for Supernatural, the beloved fitness VR game is back after spinning off to go its own way and is relaunching with an Early Access preview in the Meta Horizon Store. Thousands of "remastered" workouts and some new ones are available in the new app starting today, but more are on the way. As previously announced, the newly independent app also costs more, going from $9.99 per month to $20 per month or $200 per year.
Starting next week, Supernatural will get new workouts every week. The game's developers also write, "More back-catalog favorites will return in the weeks and months ahead, w …
Nvidia is rolling out a new GPU driver today (621.01) that enables Microsoft's new Advanced Shader Delivery technology to speed up game launches. The technology also removes mid-game "just-in-time" shader compilation, reducing stuttering and CPU spikes.
Microsoft's Advanced Shader Delivery works by offloading shader compilation for different hardware combinations to the cloud. "Using DirectX 12, Windows 11, and the Microsoft Agility SDK, developers capture shaders into a State Object Database (SODB), allowing Microsoft's cloud network to precompile shaders for hundreds of thousands of hardware and driver combinations," explains Nvidia's And …
Magic: The Gathering officially spoiled a ton of new cards from the upcoming Star Trek set this week, including a very exciting cycle of rare lands.
Magic: The Gathering Star Trek Brings Back Shock Lands
For competitive Magic: The Gathering players, one of the most exciting parts of every set reveal is seeing which rare land cycle will be featured. The upcoming Star Trek set isn’t disappointing, with the inclusion of all ten shock lands.
Shock lands are a powerful staple in many Magic: The Gathering formats and offer players early game access to two different color mana at the relatively inexpensive cost of 2 life.
The following lands have all been confirmed in the Star Trek set visual spoiler:
Blood Crypt
Breeding Pool
Godless Shrine
Hallowed Fountain
Overgrown Tomb
Sacred Foundry
Steam Vents
Stomping Grounds
Temple Garden
Watery Grave
Collectors will also be able to hunt down 10 special LCARS shock lands with unique art:
“Explore 10 different and strange new worlds with the 10 LCARS shock lands. Each LCARS shock land features a special frame that captures the Enterprise’s on-board computer, and the artwork depicts one of the many unforgettable planets explored in Star Trek. Whether you’re navigating Standard with Steam Vents or charting a course through Legacy with Watery Grave, you’ll want to add these lands to your personal database.”
Non-foil and traditional foil LCARS shock lands appear in Play Boosters and Collector Boosters. Surge foil versions of these cards appear only in Collector Boosters.
The inclusion of the full art LCARS shock lands is a very exciting addition that may add a bit of motivation for players to collect cards from this set, even if they already have a full set of shock lands from previous printings.
Be sure to check back soon for lots more Magic: The Gathering news and updates as the Star Trek set release date approaches.
Magic: The Gathering is available now at local game shops and digitally through Magic Arena. The Magic: The Gathering – Star Trek set releases November 13, 2026.
The Crimson Desert DLC release date and launch times have been revealed. Here is when players will be able to jump into the Charting the Unknown DLC, how to unlock it, as well as the new features confirmed for the expansion.
Crimson Desert Charting the Unknown DLC Release Date and Launch Times
Screenshot: Pearl Abyss
The Crimson Desert Charting the Unknown DLC release date isThursday, October 29, 2026. The expansion will be available on all major platfforms such as PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
According to Pearl Abyss, the Crimson Desert DLC will release at3:00 PM PT / 6:00 PM ET. That means the expansion will get an afternoon launch for North American players. However, that also means some regions will be getting the expansion on October 30 due to time zones.
To make this easier to track, here is a timetable showing when the Crimson Desert DLC goes live in every major region:
Crimson Desert DLC Release Times (All Region)
Region
Local date
Launch time
United States (Los Angeles)
October 29
3:00 PM PDT
Mexico (Mexico City)
October 29
4:00 PM CST
United States / Canada (New York / Toronto)
October 29
6:00 PM EDT
Brazil (São Paulo)
October 29
7:00 PM BRT
United Kingdom (London)
October 29
10:00 PM GMT
Germany (Berlin)
October 29
11:00 PM CET
South Africa (Johannesburg)
October 30
12:00 AM SAST
Finland (Helsinki)
October 30
12:00 AM EET
United Arab Emirates (Dubai)
October 30
2:00 AM GST
India (New Delhi)
October 30
3:30 AM IST
China / Singapore
October 30
6:00 AM CST / SGT
Japan / South Korea
October 30
7:00 AM JST / KST
Australia (Perth)
October 30
6:00 AM AWST
Australia (Brisbane)
October 30
8:00 AM AEST
Australia (Sydney)
October 30
9:00 AM AEDT
New Zealand (Auckland)
October 30
11:00 AM NZDT
All New Features in Crimson Desert Charting the Unknown DLC
Screenshot: Pearl Abyss
Pearl Abyss has released a new six-minute overview trailer showing off what players can expect from Charting the Unknown. And if you’ve been looking for a reason to jump back into Crimson Desert, the expansion is adding quite a bit.
From romance and marriage to shipbuilding and underwater exploration, here are the new features revealed for the Crimson Desert DLC:
Romance and marriage: Build relationships with characters throughout Pywel, with some connections eventually leading to romance and marriage.
A livelier Greymane camp: Characters you’ve grown close to can visit your camp once it has been upgraded enough.
Shipbuilding: Unlock shipbuilding after establishing the Greymane camp and completing the related questline.
Ship customization: Customize your ship before setting sail.
New islands: Discover islands occupied by enemy factions, take on new challenges, and establish strongholds.
Pirates and naval combat: Face pirates off the coast of Delesyia and battle enemy ships at sea.
Underwater exploration: Craft a diving suit to spend more time exploring below the surface.
Sunken ruins and treasure: Discover underwater ruins, treasure, and resources.
Underwater mounts: Explore the ocean with mounts including penguins and turtles.
Business management: Lease facilities and assign equipment and comrades to help run your operations.
Expanded housing: Design your residence with additional layouts and customization options.
Claimable castles: Liberate castles, claim them, and decorate their interiors and courtyards.
Garden of Trials: Fight bosses in consecutive challenges to earn special rewards.
The expansion also introduces new storylines for Kliff, Oongka, and Damiane, alongside an ocean-focused adventure. However, some of this content requires progress through the main game before you can access it.
How to Unlock Crimson Desert DLC Content
Screenshot: Pearl Abyss
Before the Crimson Desert DLC release date arrives, you may want to make some progress through the main story. While you can dive underwater without meeting any special conditions, several other additions have specific requirements.
Here is what Pearl Abyss says you need to unlock the expansion’s main content:
DLC content
Unlock requirement
Kliff, Oongka, and Damiane’s new storylines
Complete the main story, then access them through the Journal menu.
Ocean storyline
Complete “Howling Hill” in the main story.
Shipbuilding
Establish the Greymane camp at Howling Hill, then complete the related questline.
Upgraded housing
Establish the camp and complete Luke’s Request under the “Grounds of the Sunrise” Greymanes Faction quest.
Claimable castles
Complete the main story and relevant quests, then liberate the required strongholds.
Business management
Establish the camp and complete the faction quest needed to liberate the relevant region.
Garden of Trials
Complete the main questline.
So, if you’re mainly jumping back in for the new character stories or boss challenges, you’ll want to finish the campaign first. Pearl Abyss also says additional details will be shared in the patch notes when Charting the Unknown launches.
November is right around the corner and Pokemon GO players can now get an early look at the full event calendar and all the exciting Battle Raid bosses that are arriving in the coming month.
All Pokemon GO Events in November 2026
The fall is always an exciting time in Pokemon GO as the mobile app offers tons of events and activities to bring real-world holidays and celebrations into the game.
Pokemon GO players will be wrapping up their Halloween activities in the opening days of November and then quickly moving forward to a lot of other exciting events.
Here is a full breakdown of all confirmed November 2026 events:
Halloween Part 2
November 1-5
Into the Wild
November 9-13
Global GO Wild Area
November 14-15
Minior Showers: Leonidis
November 14-19
Dynamax Trails
November 16-23
November Community Day
November 21
Twilight Wishes
November 24-30
Super Mega Raid Day
November 28
Pokemon GO November 2026 Battle Raid Schedule
Screenshot: Pokemon GO
In addition to the busy event calendar, Pokemon GO players will also be able to spend November battling against exciting Battle Raid bosses. Here is a breakdown of all the confirmed bosses that are on the way:
Tier 5 Raids
October 28 – November 3
Origin Giratina
November 4-8
Altered Forme Giratina
November 9-24
Cresselia
Darkrai
November 25 – December 1
Normal Deoxys
Speed Deoxys
Attack Deoxys
Defense Deoxys
Shadow Raids
Shadow Incarnate Forme Landorus will appear in weekend Shadow Raids through November 3.
Shadow Incarnate Forme Tornadus will appear in weekend Shadow Raids from November 3 to December 1.
Mega Raids
October 28 – November 8
Mega Sableye
November 16 – 24
Mega Banette
November 25 – December 1
Mega Metagross
November Raid Hours
November 4
Altered Forme Giratina
November 18
Cresselia
Darkrai
November 25
Defense Deoxys
Normal Deoxys
Speed Deoxys
Attack Deoxys
That’s a ton of new information to take in, but it should give Pokemon GO players what they need to start preparing their calendars for the upcoming month of battles and events.
Be sure to check back soon for lots more Pokemon GO news and update as the November events kick off.
Pokemon GO is available now in most regions on mobile devices.
For Resident Evilfans, Nick Apostolides has one of the franchise’s most recognizable voices. He recently revealed he is expanding his interests beyond voice acting, including a foray into gaming that isn’t entirely unexpected for anyone familiar with the survival horror franchise, though it’s an exciting new angle for Nick to explore.
After first voicing Leon Kennedy in the Resident Evil 2 remake, Nick returned to the character in the Resident Evil 4 remake and Resident Evil 9: Requiem, the franchise’s most recent entry. He has also brought Leon to life on Netflix in the animated series Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness. In addition to voicing Leon, Nick also does motion capture for the character and others, including the truck driver in the opening cutscene of Resident Evil 2 (2019).
His acting, including live-action work, and motion-capture credits go beyond the Resident Evil franchise. He has voiced Outer Wilds 2, the 2023 Dead Space remake, and one of his upcoming voice-acting projects is the pixel-art RPG Emberville. For motion capture and live-action roles, he worked on Madden NFL 2021 and the film Aftermath, where he played a character named Galotti.
Now Nick is embarking on a new project, though details remain scarce. In a recent interview at IGN’s Fall Fan Fest, Nick said he’s developing a video game with his brother, Dave. He also shared that their father inspired the project. Nick has teased that zombies will feature heavily in the game, which isn’t exactly unfamiliar territory for him given his career highlights.
‘Resident Evil’ Star Nick Apostolides Teases a New Zombie Game With a Surprising Twist
Apart from the creepy creatures, Nick revealed only a few more hints. The game will likely be less intense than his Resident Evil past, and it seems like it will be a passion project created alongside his brother. He also described it as a “beat ’em up” game, meaning the gameplay could focus on the character, or characters, facing off against waves of enemies with melee combat or other weapons.
He dropped another, especially interesting crumb when discussing the game with Angela Sant’Albano, his Requiem costar who voiced FBI agent Grace Ashcroft. He hinted that audiences might have to play as a “zombie animal”. With his previous work alone featuring a mutated alligator and vicious, bloodthirsty dogs, that could mean just about anything.
Although Nick has a full schedule coming up, with convention appearances in London, Rhode Island, and Columbus on the docket alongside his acting work, hopefully fans will be able to learn more soon. Until then, they can always revisit that alligator.
To say the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VIgame is highly anticipated is like saying water is wet. As of this month, estimated pre-orders have reached 6 million copies, with PS5 pre-orders accounting for 4.8 million alone. But is it possible that this latest addition to the Grand Theft Auto franchise could actually have a negative impact on the U.S. economy?
Waking up and going to work on GTA 6 release day might be a little difficult, knowing the game is sitting on the console or PC, ready to play and yet out of reach. Since the game has been in development in one stage or another for over ten years, impatience is understandable. And depending on a player’s schedule, both at work and at home, it’s possible that they may only eke out a few hours in the game before heading to bed.
Those considerations might be at play as experts predict just how many people could call out of work on November 19. According to online reports, up to 1.5 million people might call in sick, utilize available vacation time, or cash in paid time off. Some companies, says the Wall Street Journal, have even incorporated the release date into their PTO packages. Either way, it seems that companies are bracing themselves for a weakened workforce, with swaths of employees taking the day off to dedicate themselves to this new Grand Theft Auto chapter.
Experts predict millions could be calling out of work on ‘GTA 6’ release day
The first Grand Theft Auto game launched back in 1997, and since then the franchise has totaled billions of dollars in revenue and millions of copies sold. The most recent offering, Grand Theft Auto V, released in 2013 and brought in almost $10 billion in revenue to Rockstar Games. Grand Theft Auto games offer players the opportunity to explore an open world, from Liberty City, to San Andreas, and the most recent location, Vice City. Alongside the main storyline, each game has a variety of missions and side quests to complete, meaning there is multiple hours of gameplay available.
In Grand Theft Auto VI, the story takes its inspiration from infamous couple Bonnie and Clyde, with protagonists Jason and Lucia choosing to work together to create a new life for themselves. For anyone familiar with Grand Theft Auto – or even just the title – it’s not surprising that this includes turning to crime. When things get dangerous, the pair has to lean on each other to survive. Players take control of Jason and Lucia respectively as the story develops, and in addition to the main story, there are side quests to take on, missions to execute, and activities to discover.
With all that in mind, it seems that anticipation for Grand Theft Auto VI could have real economic consequences, and not just for the studio. But the enthusiasm is completely understandable, especially considering how long players have been waiting for the game to arrive. Add in an exciting new story, including Lucia in her unique role as a fully realized female protagonist, and players being eager to get started isn’t so surprising at all.
The Superstrike looks similar to Logitech’s previous high-end gaming mice, but it has haptics-based sensors instead of switches. | Image: Cameron Faulkner / The Verge
Looking for a way to try the haptics-equipped G Pro X2 Superstrike wireless gaming mouse without spending full price? You probably aren’t alone. Logitech’s now-last-gen right-handed mouse is a great PC gaming companion that mimics the feel of mechanical switches with nothing but haptics. You can grab it refurbished through Logitech’s official eBay store for $131.74 (usually $179.99), and for even less with the code PROXPRODUCTS15 applied at checkout. It drops the price to just under $117.
The G Pro X2 Superstrike came out earlier this year, and I went hands-on with it. Logitech’s companion software lets you customize the intensity of the haptics, from an extra punchy click to one that’s barely there. (You can also turn the click feel off completely, but that felt a bit strange.) The mouse also supports rapid trigger, and when used together with haptics, it lowers the click latency compared with other mice that have mechanical switches.
The company followed up recently with the X3 Superstrike, though its differences may not matter much to those who aren’t competitive gamers. The X3 features a more responsive sensor, better battery life, and improved weight distribution. There are some other somewhat small changes to the specs. That said, none of these improvements makes the X2 feel obsolete, and Logitech is continuing to support and sell the mouse. So, if you want to give it a try, now’s your chance to save quite a bit of money on the purchase.
Magic: The Gathering’s upcoming Star Trek set brings a handful of new mechanics to the CCG like most sets do, but it will also be introducing two new Commander specific mechanics.
MAgic: The Gathering Star Trek’s Two Commander Specific Mechanics
Just about every Magic: The Gathering set features a handful of new and returning mechanics to shakeup the Limited and Constructed metagames, but not every set goes so far as to introduce new Commander mechanics.
Fans of the 100-card multiplayer format may be excited to learn that Magic: The Gathering – Star Trek is bringing two new mechanics to Commander this November.
Battlefront (Commander Only) Battlefront is an ability word used to highlight abilities that care about the number of opponents you attacked this turn. This number will be used in different ways, depending on the specific battlefront ability. To attack an opponent means to declare one or more creatures as attacking that opponent. Creatures that enter the battlefield attacking won’t count. For example, if you attack a single opponent with a creature that has myriad, the number of opponents you attacked that turn is one, even though the token copies fanned out and went after each other opponent.
If there are multiple combats in a turn, battlefront abilities will remember who you’ve previously attacked. For example, say you’re in a game with three opponents, and in one combat phase you attack one opponent with Worf. Worf’s ability will trigger, and you’ll exile one card. If there’s another combat phase that turn and in that combat phase you attack the other two opponents, Worf’s ability will trigger again, this time exiling three cards If instead in that additional combat you attack the same opponent you attacked in the first combat and one new opponent, Worf’s ability would exile two cards. Note that an opponent you attacked twice in a turn counts only once for battlefront abilities.
Seek Out (Commander Only) Seek out is a new ability word that highlights triggered abilities that trigger whenever you draw your second card each turn. These abilities will trigger even if the permanent with the ability wasn’t under your control as you drew the first card.
So, if you draw Jean-Luc Picard, cast him, then draw a second card that turn, his seek out ability will trigger. Find a way to draw two cards during an opponent’s turn, and the ability will trigger again. Before you know it, your opponents will be left scrambling while you can relax behind a hand full of cards, a board full of colossal threats, and a nice cup of Earl Grey.
Once the full Commander decklists are revealed, it will be very exciting to see how Battlefront and Seek Out are put to use. Beyond the preconstructed decks, it will also be interesting to see how Commander players repurpose cards with these new mechanics into high-powered homebrew decks.
Be sure to check back soon for lots more Magic: The Gathering news and updates as the Star Trek set release date approaches.
Magic: The Gathering is available now at local game shops and digitally through Magic Arena. The Magic: The Gathering – Star Trek set releases November 13, 2026.
Microsoft is reportedly planning to launch an Xbox "next-generation handheld device" for the holiday season of 2027. The Xbox next-gen console, codename Project Helix, would then launch in the holidays of 2028, according to a new report from Fortune.
The report doesn't make it clear whether the handheld would be made by a manufacturer like Asus, or by Microsoft itself. Xbox teamed up with Asus for its Xbox Ally devices, which ran a modified version of Windows 11 with an Xbox mode enabled. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has also described Project Helix as a "family of devices," suggesting that Microsoft's next Xbox console may not be just one piece of …
AMD has just revealed that it's bringing its latest upscaling technology, FSR 4.1, to the Xbox Series S and X consoles, as well as laptops, 6000-series GPUs, and handhelds like the Xbox Ally X devices. FSR 4.1 will start appearing for Radeon RX 6000-series GPUs today, as well as Ryzen AI Max 300 and 400 series devices, and Ryzen AI 9 300 and 400 series devices.
AMD launched its FSR 4.1 update for Radeon RX 9000-series graphics cards in March, and promised to bring the technology to older GPUs and handhelds this year. FSR 4.1 can improve performance in more than 300 supported games, including Cyberpunk 2077, Battlefield 6, and Assassin's Cre …
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