The Pokémon Company announced today that it is considering introducing an ID verification system in Japan to tackle scalping and cheating related to Pokémon Trading Card Game products and events. The system…
Plex Pass’ $750 lifetime price is for suckers
Plex is pulling up the ladder on anyone who wants to run a home media server without a subscription. On July 1, the cost of a lifetime Plex Pass will jump from…
Today’s best laptop deals: Save big on work, school, home use, and gaming
If you’re looking for an affordable Windows machine under $500, a blazing fast gaming beast for those intense matches, or a portable 2-in-1 for school or work, you’ve got plenty of great…
Former Splinter Cell Creative Director Says Realistic Graphics Are Causing Problems for Modern Stealth Games
The former creative director of one of gaming’s most influential stealth franchises, Splinter Cell, has suggested that advancements in lighting and shadow have made it more difficult than ever for the fans…
Lose your laptop, not your data: 7 Windows settings to enable now
One day, you might lose your laptop. It could be stolen or it could be misplaced. But if you’re reading this right now and you still have your laptop with you, the…
Ryzen AI Halo is AMD’s $3,999 answer to maxing out ChatGPT
With the big AI providers cracking down on usage limits for their most powerful agentic features, it’s tempting to kiss our ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini subscriptions goodbye and go all-in with local…
Splitgate Dev Announces Titanfall-Inspired Shooter Empulse
Splitgate developer 1047 Games has announced Empluse, a “Titanfall-inspired movement shooter” expected to release into early access later this year. In an interview with Polygon, 1047 boss Ian Proulx said that while…
Sony Quietly Increased the Price of PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium Subscriptions, Too
Sony has quietly increased the price of the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscription tiers as well as the Essential tier, having suggested only the Essential tier would get more expensive. Earlier…
This subscription-free $30 Microsoft Office offer ends after 5/31
TL;DR: Microsoft Office Professional 2021 gives Windows users lifetime access to the essential Microsoft apps for $29.97 through May 31. There’s something deeply satisfying about buying software once and then simply owning it. No subscription…
Here’s What Time You Can Play 007 First Light
IO Interactive has confirmed the exact second you can start playing 007 First Light next week. As you likely already know, 007 First Light will be released on May 27th but, if…