Project Sekai’s nuanced portrayal of the trans experience had me in tears
I’ve been playing Project Sekai since its initial global release four years ago, and I immediately grew attached to Akiyama Mizuki. Their fashion style is adorable, and they’re part of Nightcord at 25:00 – my favorite music group from the game – but, as a non-binary person, Mizuki’s concerns with identity and belonging have resonated…
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Apple’s iPhone Air gets a thinner price, or you can grab it for free right now
As a big fan of the iPad Air, Apple’s iPhone Air is a pretty striking idea. The smartphone formula has been shrunk to its lowest possible design, giving you great performance at a fraction of the width. It’s a thin, lightweight chassis for a powerful beast, ready for gaming, and you can grab an iPhone…
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Celebrate Halloween with a Disney-inspired horror on Switch from us, for free
The fall season is truly upon us – the leaves are orange and crispy, nights are drawing in, and plenty of suitably creepy games are popping up. In our Bye Sweet Carole giveaway, you can win a copy of one recently released horror games, with truly stunning graphics and a spooky story. Created with an…
Read MoreROG Xbox Ally X review – good, but not $999 worth of greatness
How can Microsoft compete against the Steam Deck or the Lenovo Legion Go? That’s where the ROG Xbox Ally X comes in. The prospect is a potentially mouthwatering one: combining ROG Ally’s excellent design with Xbox’s casual console experience. I’ve been putting Asus’ brand-new device through its paces over the last two weeks, and I’m…
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Wuthering Waves Chisa gives the same vibe as Miyabi from Zenless, and we love it
Wuthering Waves’ Chisa just got a reveal, with drip marketing positioning her as an upcoming character releasing soon. There’s a lot to unpack in terms of her design, but she sure looks cool and has a very similar aesthetic to plenty of recognizable characters. Most notably, she resembles ZZZ’s Hoshimi Miyabi, with her calm and…
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Pokémon Go’s new level cap adds some awesome items, but it’s not all good news
We’ve been playing Pokémon Go every day for nearly ten years now, and that kind of dedication leads to a lot of accumulated XP. For almost half of those years, our trainer level couldn’t go any higher than 50, but the latest update from Niantic’s mobile game expands our leveling horizons significantly. Starting from today,…
Read MoreThis phone case turns the Xiaomi 17 Pro into a Game Boy-style Android handheld
For many years, playing games on a smartphone was hit or miss. However, with the advent of third-party controllers compatible with many devices, it’s now easier than ever to enjoy your favorite games on mobile. There’s a new challenger to the likes of Backbone and Razer, though, with the Xiaomi 17 Series Retro Game Case.…
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Poppy Playtime’s Minecraft collab is the best crossover this Halloween
Poppy Playtime is one of the best horror games to emerge in years. I’ve been a fan since day one, making my way further and further into the factory with each passing chapter. Well, despite recently having a very high-profile collaboration, Mob Entertainment isn’t content, making a Poppy Playtime Minecraft collaboration a reality. I thought…
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Zenless Zone Zero Vivian build, voice actors, and lore
Zenless Zone Zero’s Vivian is a new face that you’ll meet as you play through the story in this exciting futuristic action game. She’s a member of Mockingbird with Hugo Vlad and the bangboo Robin, who all act as thieves. Here’s what you need to know about her build, lore, and voice actors. Make sure…
Read MoreForget Air Riders, I need Kirby’s Epic Yarn on my Nintendo Switch 2
Despite playing the series later in life than most gamers, Kirby is one of my favorite Nintendo properties, and the entire reason for this is Kirby’s Epic Yarn. The creative and cuddly entry to the series for the Nintendo Wii launched in Japan on October 14, 2010, and I still think about it at least…
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