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Best Buy Slashes $75 Off Switch 2, Adds $130 Trade-In Credit Before September Price Hike

Best Buy's 60th Anniversary Sale cuts $75 off the Nintendo Switch 2 and offers up to $130 in trade-in credit for old Switch consoles, stacking savings to $205 before a September 1 price increase raises the standalone console to $499.99. The deal applies to both the standalone unit and the Choose Your Own Adventure Bundle.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSAug 20 · 87 views

Jim Cummings Snubbed from Disney Hall of Legends at D23 2026

Veteran voice actor Jim Cummings, the longtime voice of Winnie the Pooh and Tigger, was excluded from the 2026 Disney Hall of Legends inductees announced at D23 in Anaheim. The decision sparked immediate backlash from fans who noted Cummings' four decades and over 1,500 roles for Disney, contrasting his absence with the inclusion of newer celebrities like The Rock and the Jonas Brothers.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSAug 20 · 169 views

Magic's Leaked Secret Lair Commander Deck Packs $60 Esper Sentinel

A complete decklist for the unreleased Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair Commander deck "Odds and Ends" has leaked online, revealing a high-value collection of reprints centered around Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign. The deck's estimated secondary market value ranges from $300 to $448, headlined by a $60 Esper Sentinel.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

GAME REVIEWSAug 20 · 111 views

Silver Pines Preview: A Lynchian Survival Horror That Feels Like Alan Wake on PS1

Wych Elm Games' Silver Pines blends '90s point-and-click adventure with PS1-era survival horror in a pixelated 2D package that evokes Alan Wake, Silent Hill, and Twin Peaks. The first hour of an early demo reveals a stylish, stressful experience with resource scarcity and an unreliable narrator, though enemy variety and combat frustration remain concerns ahead of its 2026 release.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSAug 20 · 88 views

Call of Duty: NEXT and Modern Warfare 4 — No Official Details Yet

The gaming community is eagerly awaiting news on Call of Duty: NEXT and Modern Warfare 4, but official sources have not released any concrete details. Current coverage from major outlets focuses on other upcoming titles like NBA 2K27 and The Sinking City 2 instead.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

LATEST RELEASESAug 20 · 113 views

RuneScape: Dragonwilds Hits Xbox Game Pass Day One September 15

Jagex has confirmed that RuneScape: Dragonwilds will launch on Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium on September 15. The survival-crafting spin-off marks the first standalone RuneScape title and the franchise's debut on consoles after selling over one million copies in early access.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

LIFESTYLEAug 20 · 98 views

Gibson and Gears of War: E-Day Unveil Hand-Painted Les Paul and SG Guitar Collection

Gibson Guitars and The Coalition have revealed a limited-edition collection of four hand-painted custom guitars inspired by Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago from Gears of War: E-Day. The instruments debut publicly at Gamescom 2026 in Cologne, with a giveaway offering fans a chance to win three of the unique pieces.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSAug 19 · 133 views

PlayStation Reportedly Reboots Horizon Hunters Gathering After Negative Playtest Feedback

Sony has reportedly ordered a full reboot of Horizon Hunters Gathering after closed playtests delivered negative feedback on the cooperative multiplayer spinoff. Guerrilla has been stripping live-service elements since June 2024 to reshape the project into a traditional co-op experience with a narrative campaign, facing a December milestone deadline to prove the new direction works.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSAug 19 · 129 views

Marvel's Wolverine PS5 Hardware Preorders Open: Limited-Edition Console, Controllers, and Covers Arrive September 15

Sony has opened preorders for a full lineup of Marvel's Wolverine-themed PlayStation 5 hardware releasing alongside the game on September 15. The collection includes a limited-edition PS5 Digital Edition bundle, two distinct DualSense controller designs, and console covers for both PS5 Slim and PS5 Pro models. Items are already selling out at multiple retailers.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSAug 19 · 138 views

Alleged GTA 6 Leaks Surface But Footage May Be Over a Year Old

Alleged gameplay footage and map details for Grand Theft Auto 6 have leaked online, but evidence suggests the clips are over a year old and may not represent the final product. Fans are debating whether the footage looks impressive or "mid," while technical issues like HDR tonemapping and repeated recapturing further muddy the waters.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSAug 19 · 102 views

The Pokémon Company Cancels 30th Anniversary Card Orders After CEVA Cyber Incident

The Pokémon Company has cancelled European orders for its 30th Anniversary trading cards following a cyber incident at logistics provider CEVA. The breach may have exposed customer names, addresses, phone numbers, and order details to unauthorized parties. Unlike Valve's response to the same CEVA breach affecting Steam hardware buyers, The Pokémon Company is fully cancelling impacted orders rather than fulfilling them.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSAug 19 · 161 views

Pokémon Center UK and Germany Hit by Same CEVA Logistics Breach That Hit Valve Steam Hardware

Pokémon Center customers in the UK and Germany have been caught in the same CEVA Logistics data breach that recently exposed Valve Steam hardware buyers in Europe. The shipping partner breach leaked names, addresses, phone numbers, emails, and order details between July 29 and August 1, forcing Pokémon Center to cancel affected orders — including 30th anniversary products — and offer a 20% off coupon as goodwill.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

NEWSAug 19 · 145 views

GTA 6 Leaked Footage Reveals Dynamic Injuries, Fuel System, and Honor Mechanics

Fans are dissecting leaked Grand Theft Auto 6 gameplay frame by frame ahead of next week's Netflix showcase, uncovering features like dynamic hand-to-hand combat injuries, a specific-crime wanted system, and a fuel mechanic for vehicles. The footage also suggests an honor system reminiscent of Red Dead Redemption 2, complete with a purple devil face icon for immoral actions. Rockstar's attention to detail appears to extend to rear-view mirror adjustments and NPC window interactions.