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Bethesda veteran Julian LeFay, sometimes referred to as the ‘father of Elder Scrolls’ thanks to his pioneering work on the legendary fantasy RPG series, has died aged 59. The news follows developer OnceLost Games’ announcement last week that LeFay, who had previously been diagnosed with cancer, would be stepping back from game development to spend his “remaining time …

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Code spotted in the latest Google app and Google One app suggests a potential new “Google AI Lite” plan. This new tier could potentially sit between the current free and Pro subscriptions, offering increased rate limits for features like deep research and video generation. Google has not officially announced this plan, and it’s unclear …

Screenshot: EA / Dice / Kotaku A new report claims that Electronic Arts’ upcoming massive military shooter, Battlefield 6, will launch in early October and that it will be available in two versions, but with no early access period for those who pre-order the pricier edition. The Week In Games: A Star Wars Classic Returns & More New Releases Yesterday, …

PlayStation has announced several new features as part of its latest beta firmware update, including the ability to reduce a game’s performance in order to conserve power. The move, which PlayStation suggests is part of the company’s long-running Road to Zero environmental initiative, will be available in the future; however, when this will happen hasn’t been announced. “While this feature …

An independent engineer known for modifying Apple products today revealed a new accessory that adds a fully functional USB-C port to older iPhones with Lightning ports via a custom-designed case. Ken Pillonel, the Swiss robotics engineer who gained attention in 2021 after adding a USB-C port to an iPhone X through hardware modification, has launched a commercial product that enables …

Nintendo’s Switch successor – the aptly named Switch 2 – has become the fastest selling video game hardware device in US history, knocking the PS4 off the top spot. That’s according to the latest data from Circana, with analyst Mat Piscatella revealing 1.6m Switch 2 units were sold in the US during the console’s launch month. The previous record holder …

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The Nintendo Switch 2 Pokémon Legends Z-A bundle is finally available to preorder at $499.99, making it the first official way to lock in both the upgraded console and one of the most anticipated entries in the series. Z-A leans into real-time action and city exploration, with enhanced graphics and smoother performance on Switch 2 compared to the original console. …

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 arrives in stores at the end of the week and that means we could see the end of the current pre-order deals Samsung is running. As we approach the potential end, I have good news to share about that previously semi-secret Galaxy Z Fold 7 deal that required you to buy the new foldable through …

Google seems to have revealed its entire Pixel 10 lineup a little less than a month before its launch event. On Wednesday, Android Authority said it managed to uncover a banner of the Pixel 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, and 10 Pro Fold while “poking around” on the Google Play Store on Android. The banner doesn’t appear directly on …