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Menace is an XCOM-Warhammer hybrid that makes turn-based strategy feel like an immersive sim, and for the first time in my life I’m playing a game that seems made for me

Menace is an XCOM-Warhammer hybrid that makes turn-based strategy feel like an immersive sim, and for the first time in my life I’m playing a game that seems made for me

I was first shown Menace back in 2023, and much like the Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon, it’s since never been more than four crackling neurons away from whatever thought my brain is currently holding. The tactical RPG, which is set in a Warhammer-esque universe and puts you in command of a strike cruiser sent to a lawless space system, …

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Survey: Nearly 70% of Users Plan to Upgrade to iPhone 17

Survey: Nearly 70% of Users Plan to Upgrade to iPhone 17

A new survey has found that nearly seven in ten iPhone owners in the United States plan to upgrade to an iPhone 17 model, signaling strong demand ahead of Apple’s expected unveiling of the devices at its September 9 keynote. Smartphone price comparison platform SellCell surveyed over 2,000 U.S.-based ‌iPhone‌ users in August to assess upgrade interest and brand loyalty …

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Kojima Productions to celebrate 10th anniversary this month with “glimpse into future projects”

Kojima Productions to celebrate 10th anniversary this month with “glimpse into future projects”

Kojima Productions has announced a 10th anniversary celebration to be held in Japan, which promises guest appearances and “a glimpse into future projects”. The studio unveiled the event today, on the 10th anniversary of Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain, which doesn’t seem coincidental. The Kojima Productions Beyond The Strand event will take place on 23rd …

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‘Escape From Tarkov’ Coming To Steam Imminently

‘Escape From Tarkov’ Coming To Steam Imminently

Tarkov is coming to Steam Credit: Battlestate Games / Mike Stubbs Escape From Tarkov is finally set to come to Steam in the coming weeks, with a new tease from developers Battlestate Games giving us a first look at the Tarkov Steam page. As we head towards the full launch of Escape From Tarkov, the development team is starting to …

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Google Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro XL benchmarked against the best phones

Google Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro XL benchmarked against the best phones

Now that we finally know what Google’s new Tensor G5 processor is made of, it’s about time we compare it against the best in the business. For today’s benchmarking session, I’ve grabbed rival handsets to compare against the more budget-friendly $799 Pixel 10 and the top-of-the-line, $1,199 Pixel 10 Pro XL. I don’t think anyone has particularly high hopes that …

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Brokewell Android malware delivered through fake TradingView ads

Brokewell Android malware delivered through fake TradingView ads

Cybercriminals are abusing Meta’s advertising platforms with fake offers of a free TradingView Premium app that spreads the Brokewell malware for Android. The campaign targets cryptocurrency assets and has been running since at least July 22nd through an estimated 75 localized ads. Brokewell has been around since early 2024 and features a broad set of capabilities that include stealing sensitive …

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Looks like the Google Pixel 10a might be a total snooze-fest

Looks like the Google Pixel 10a might be a total snooze-fest

What you need to know The Pixel 10a might stick with the Tensor G4, marking three years in a row for the midrange Pixel line. It’s tipped to use UFS 3.1, falling behind most midrange phones that have already moved to UFS 4.0. Magic Cue, the new on-device AI feature for calls and contextual info, probably won’t make it to …

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Why Battlefield 6 ditches ray tracing for smoother gameplay

Why Battlefield 6 ditches ray tracing for smoother gameplay

Potentially disappointing for those with higher-spec PCs, Battlefield 6 won’t include ray tracing at launch. The decision may sound surprising to some, but the reasoning behind it makes sense once you hear it. Battlefield 6 is set to release on October 10, 2025, following an extremely successful beta that ran across a couple of weekends. Thousands of players queued in …

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iPhone 17 Pro: Apple’s rumored not-so-clear case design shown in video

iPhone 17 Pro: Apple’s rumored not-so-clear case design shown in video

Yesterday, leaker Majin Bu revealed that Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro Clear Case may not be so clear after all. A second source has now backed the claim. Sonny Dickson shared a video on social media that shows someone handling what is likely a knockoff case based on Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro Clear Case design. “Bless you,” to whoever sneezed in …

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