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If you’re in the market for a tablet, then Microsoft’s Surface Pro lineup has probably caught your eye at some point. And while just about every device in the family is a solid choice, they tend to be a bit pricey. However, if you don’t mind snagging a refurbished unit, you can pick up a Microsoft Surface Pro 7 for just $620, down from $900. It’s also incredibly slim, allowing you to easily slip it in your backpack or suitcase when traveling. You probably won’t be playing many games on...
With 2023 kicking off properly this week, Xur has made a fresh stop in the Destiny 2 Solar system to deliver new Exotic gear and a few other items to help you complete your armory collection. In addition to Xur, there's also a new weekend kicking off in Trials of Osiris, in case you feel like hopping into the PvP arena. Here's where you can find Xur and what Exotics he's selling this week. This week you can find Xur in the Tower, in the Hangar area. For his weapon, Xur is offering Suros...
With the latest Iron Banner event over, Destiny 2's PvP community can gear up for another weekend of intense fun in the Trials of Osiris. As usual, you can expect a high level of competition, plenty of teams working towards a Flawless run in that arena, and some of the best gear in the game if you manage to rack up consecutive wins. Remember to check in to see where Xur is, as the arms dealer usually has an inventory of weapons and armor that could come in handy. Here's where you'll play...
Apex Legends developer Respawn Entertainment has unveiled its latest set of cosmic-themed cosmetic items with the launch of Tuesday's Spellbound Collection Event, but the update that accompanied those cosmetics is a literal game-changer. Now players can host their own private matches and tournaments, but the new update also allows them to access another new feature: Welcome Missions. Though they're mostly meant to aid new players who might not be familiar with Apex, completing the Welcome...
Legend of Doom is a mod that rebuilds the original Legend of Zelda in the Doom engine, and you can download and play it for free (with some third-party help). We found out about its existence thanks to artist David Cooper on Twitter, who posted a clip from the mod. The clip is both familiar and surreal. Enemies pop in in a cloud of smoke, and all the sprites are almost exact translations of the original game, albeit blown up to size. The UI carries over some elements from the Legend of...
After teasing the new card type at the Pokemon World Championships last year, The Pokemon Company has officially unveiled the new EX and Tera mechanics coming in the Pokemon Trading Card Game's Scarlet and Violet expansion in March. The Pokemon TCG Scarlet and Violet expansion will reintroduce Pokemon EX to the game, which has not been seen since the Sun and Moon series of expansions, however this time there will be two important changes. First, where only basic Pokemon were Pokemon EX...
Disney Dreamlight Valley is a gorgeous game with tons of ways to customize your world the way you see fit. However, from time to time, you'll come across obstacles that simply seem impossible to remove--as is the case with those frustrating stumps you've probably noticed littered around your valley. Though they may be annoying and get in the way of putting homes and other furniture where you'd like, it's thankfully not too much of an undertaking to rid yourself of them. We'll tell you how...
Some biomes in Disney Dreamlight Valley have barriers blocking you from accessing certain areas within them. Clearing the way usually requires you to complete quests for certain characters--as is the case with the frustrating collection of mushroom batches standing between you and the other side of the Glade of Trust. We'll tell you how to clear a way across the bridges below. How to get rid of mushrooms in Disney Dreamlight Valley There are two types of mushroom batches found in the...
Crafting in Disney Dreamlight Valley is a very resource-intensive task, so you're going to need lots and lots of every material you can get your hands on if you have the goal of crafting a wide variety of items for use in decorating your valley. One of the materials you'll need the most of is Hardwood, which can only be found in certain places in the game. Check below for where you can find Hardwood and why you'll want to stockpile it. Where to get Hardwood in Disney Dreamlight Valley...
The head of the Amazon Games Studios office in San Diego, John Smedley, is departing the company after six years. Smedley worked on various projects over that time, but none of them has been released. According to a report from Bloomberg, Smedley announced his departure in a company-wide email. He said that, "After a lot of thought, I’ve decided it's time for me to try my hand at something new." The letter also states that Andy Sites will step in as studio head, while Smedley assists to...
Samsung is gearing up to reveal the latest Galaxy lineup, with its annual Galaxy Unpacked event streaming on February 1. The company is expected to show off both the Galaxy S23 and a new Galaxy Book--and if you reserve them today, you can get up to $100 in Samsung Credit. Reserve Your Galaxy Reserving a product before it’s revealed is a little bizarre. However, keep in mind that you don’t need to put any money down and there is no obligation to follow through on your purchase. In other...
Visual Concepts has announced that Season 4 for NBA 2K23 will drop on January 13. The upcoming season adds new content to MyCAREER, MyTEAM, The W*, and more. Players can now unlock more rewards and swag whenever they play MyCAREER, such as a remote-control drone that has the ability to wrap players. This can be earned once they reach level 40. There'll also be a Lunar New Year event coming to MyTEAM. The upcoming event will combine agendas, challenges, and locker codes, and those who...
Who doesn't enjoy a little Thursday Wordle action every now and again? While the answers in 2023 have been generally non-trivial, today's answer on January 12 bucks that trend. While the word itself is somewhat common, it features an uncommon spelling and some interesting letter placements. We'd be surprised if any player was able to get this word in their first three guesses, but it's not completely impossible to get without any help. If you haven't started the Wordle just yet, then you...
The first seasonal update of 2023 has been revealed for Call of Duty Mobile, and the big update will celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with a Lunar New Year-themed variant of the Nuketown multiplayer map. Call of Duty Mobile will introduce Season 1: Reawakening on January 18 at 4 PM PT / 7 PM ET. The season includes a brand-new battle pass with 50 tiers of free and premium items, including new operator skins, weapon blueprints, calling cards, and more. One highlight of the battle pass is the...
YouTubers are finding that older content is being restricted and/or demonetized because of newly implemented content and advertising rules. Some video creators are protesting the changes and are even considering leaving the platform. According to Eurogamer, YouTube introduced a new advertising policy back in November 2022, placing further restrictions on and de-monetizing certain videos featuring violence or profanity. Obviously any kind of real world violence is subject to demonetization...
World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Classic players will soon be able to tackle an all-new dungeon difficulty created just for Blizzard's re-release of the game's most popular expansion. As outlined in a new blog by Blizzard, starting January 17, Titan Rune dungeon difficulty will be coming to Wrath Classic alongside a new Arena season, gearing changes, and the introduction of the Argent Tournament daily quest hub. Later in the week, on January 19, one of the game's most iconic raids...
Pokemon Go players in need of Noibat or its evolution Noivern are in luck, as the Sound Wave Pokemon has been named as the featured creature for Pokemon Go's monthly Community Day in February. The Pokemon Go February 2023 Community Day will take place February 5 from 2 PM to 5 PM local time. Noibat will appear more frequently during this time, and an extra Special Research, Abundant Noise, can be purchased for $1 that will offer even more chances to catch it. Noivern is next for Pokemon...
In a new interview, the Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora creative director discusses the game's lofty ambitions and explains why it has had a long, and delayed, development cycle. In conversation with Gamesradar, creative director Magnus Jansén said that, "One of the most exciting challenges has been to build a living and reactive world inhabited by unique creatures and new characters." As stated by previous marketing material, Frontiers of Pandora will explore an as yet unseen area of the...
Microsoft is rolling out a new Xbox update that makes several changes to help gamers reduce their carbon footprint, and this includes making the system default to the energy-saving startup option. Xbox Insiders are getting this update today, January 11. Microsoft said in a blog post that this will reduce console power consumption when the console is off. This won't affect performance or how updates can install overnight. However, the ability to remotely wake your console in the...
Ubisoft has updated its strategy for the near future, and in a new statement, has revealed that it has canceled three unannounced games and has delayed Skull and Bones yet again. Attributing this leaner focus on "major challenges" and an industry that it says is shifting towards "mega-brands and long-lasting titles," Ubisoft says that its recent launches have not performed as well as expected. The holiday season, which usually sees major business for Ubisoft, was a "surprisingly slower"...