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Visions of Mana preview: A faithful reimagination of a classic
After a break of more than 15 years, Visions of Mana is hoping to inject new life into the legendary RPG franchise.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth adds an addictive card game and some familiar social mechanics
FF7 Rebirth includes an addictive card game, new party dynamics, and space to roam. But what is the fate of characters doomed to die?
Apple event rumor roundup: What to expect at the 'Wonderlust' iPhone 15 keynote
Apple’s latest fall iPhone event — “Wonderlust” — is nearly here. Four new iPhones and a couple of Apple Watch models are expected to take center stage when the company showcases its latest products. USB-C should be in the spotlight as Apple changes its charging ports in response to new EU regulations.
Bayonetta Origins hands-on: A charming tale of a witch and her demon cat
In a departure from previous games, Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon is a charming prequel that tells the story of a young girl and her demonic stuffed cat before she became the powerful witch we know today.
‘Endless Dungeon’ is a tense mix of tower defense and twin-stick hero shooter
Endless Dungeon falls somewhere between a sequel and remake of 2014’s Dungeon of the Endless, the game that helped developer Amplitude Studios make its name.
Square Enix’s ‘Forspoken’ mixes magical parkour with an unforgiving world
Square Enix's Forspoken gives you lots of magical powers, a world that hates you, and insane sorceresses.
Microsoft Insider update offers easier Twitch streaming on Xbox consoles
Microsoft has announced that it's introducing "Console Live Streaming" on its latest update Xbox Insider preview, making Twitch streaming much simpler.
'Aliens: Fireteam Elite' is an arcade shooter for the online era
Remember Area 51? It feels like that, but for modern hardware.
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G: Can just ‘good’ be good enough?
We get pretty worked up when a new, premium smartphone shows up. And I’d be lying if I said playing with expensive hardware wasn’t one of the best parts of this job. It’s especially nice because, more often than not, the last thing I want to do is pay for some of the things we test. Which brings me to an important question: how much should anyone actually shell out for a new smartphone? The short answer is “as much as you’re comfortable with.” Thankfully, companies are working to make their more affordable devices flashier than ever. Case in point: I’ve spent a few days with Samsung’s new A52 5G, and while it might not satisfy those with flagship tastes, it gets pretty close sometimes.
Famicom Detective Club is a pair of visual novels for people new to the genre
Nintendo's re-release of the Famicom Detective Club games is an interesting time capsule of the visual novel genre.
Samsung Galaxy S21 series first look
Meet the Galaxy S21 Let's start with the foundation for all of these new devices: the Galaxy S21. The Ultra experience The Galaxy S21 Ultra is, as usual, the biggest, best, and most bombastic of what Samsung has to offer. There's another change we should talk about: the S21's design.
Everything we know about Samsung's Galaxy S21 so far
Samsung is planning to unveil its latest flagship devices very soon. We've collected everything we know about them right here
PlayStation 5 first look: At home with Sony’s new console
Meet the beast.
Xbox Series X final preview: A deeper dive
In our final preview, see how the Xbox Series X will fit into your home entertainment ecosystem.
Samsung's Galaxy S20 FE is surprisingly easy to love
There are a few ways to look at the Galaxy S20 FE. Through one lens, it's Samsung's response to an ongoing pandemic and its economic effects. Through another, it's the valuable connective tissue that sits between Samsung's mid-range A series phones and the more premium S20 line. But, regardless of how you look at it, there's a lot to like about Samsung's newest, cheapest S20.
Xbox Series X first look: Fast, powerful and quiet
With load times like these, you'll need to rethink your entire drink-break routine.
Adobe previews AI-powered ‘Sky Replacement’ tool for Photoshop
Adobe shows off a new tool that lets you replace the sky in any image.
Apple Watch SE hands-on: The ‘greatest hits’ wearable
Considering the Watch SE's price and what it offers, it might be the ideal entry point to Apple's wearables.
Apple iPad (2020) hands-on: A better kind of basic
The 2020 iPad brings more power to the entry-level tablet series. Not much else has changed, however.
Netflix offers a collection of original movies and shows for free
Over the last year, Netflix has faced increasing competition from streaming newcomers like Disney+, so the company is taking the somewhat surprising step of giving away some original content for free. Starting today, you can visit a “watch free” page without logging in to Netflix to watch shows and movies including Bird Box, Stranger Things, Grace and Frankie, The Two Popes and a handful of others. In the past, Netflix has occasionally offered a movie or show for free as a preview — the hit rom-com To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before was available to anyone for about a month, and more recently the company put a bunch of documentaries out for free on its YouTube channel for educators and students.