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Smart Home Gadgets Get Smarter as Gaming Nostalgia Cashes In

A new word game, a discounted smart speaker, Sonos lockscreen controls, and a Supreme-branded handheld all point to one trend: companies monetizing daily habits and nostalgia.

By Priya Kapoor | August 17, 2026

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Final Fantasy XIV Switch 2, Mortal Shell 2 Lead This Week’s Buzz

Final Fantasy XIV Online surprises everyone on Switch 2 while Mortal Shell 2 shakes up the souls-like genre. Meanwhile, Marvel's Wolverine faces unfair backlash before it even launches.

By Jake Torres | August 17, 2026

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Halo Call of Duty Devs, Kingdom Hearts, and AI Jobs

Halo Call of Duty rumors, a Kingdom Hearts Disney+ series, and a viral stained glass Dratini dominate gaming chatter this week. Meanwhile, AI automation is reshaping young workers' job prospects in Korea, hinting at bigger industry shifts ahead.

By Zara El-Amin | August 17, 2026

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Mortal Shell 2 Review Roundup: Critics Praise Fainweald

Mortal Shell 2 launches with strong reviews from IGN, Rock Paper Shotgun, and Destructoid, praising its expanded, atmospheric world. Early guides already point players toward the best items to grab in Fallgrim.

By Keira Walsh | August 17, 2026

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Definitive Edition Gets Free Xbox Series X Upgrade: Mafia

Digital owners of Mafia: Definitive Edition can now grab a free next-gen upgrade on Xbox Series X and Series S. This roundup also covers Xbox trading card teasers, hidden 2026 releases, mid-August sales, and the Pokopia sequel debate.

By Marcus Delgado | August 16, 2026

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AI Data Center Backlash Hits $130 Billion: Tech Roundup

AI data centers face growing community backlash while a Russian missile reportedly contains Nvidia tech. Twitch adds AI opt-out controls, Microsoft Japan reports major productivity gains, and Game Freak's director apologizes for a rocky launch.

By Devon Blackwell | August 14, 2026

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Apple Epic App Store Fees: New Fight Over Linkout Cuts

Apple proposed new commission rates for App Store purchases made through external links, drawing quick pushback from Epic Games. This roundup also covers Ford's Fathom EV, Rivian's new seating option, and hardware trends in wearables and robot lawnmowers.

By Owen Mercer | August 14, 2026

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144FPS Gaming Meets Budget Pricing: Tecno Pova 8 Pro

Tecno's new mid-ranger promises 144FPS gaming through a dedicated graphics chip and frame interpolation. Here's how it stacks up against Poco's upcoming rivals and the wider phone market.

By Ethan Brooks | August 13, 2026

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Sonic, AI Contracts, and Data Center Heists: Gaming News Roundup

A wide-ranging gaming news roundup covers Sonic's surprising popularity, anti-AI game contracts, a 515-page McDonald's data file, Light No Fire's scaled-back reveal, and thefts targeting AI data center hardware.

By Rina Park | August 13, 2026

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Fortune’s Weave Previews Reveal Four-Path Epic: Fire Emblem

New hands-on previews reveal Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave packs four intertwining campaigns into one massive Switch 2 tactics RPG. Critics call it overwhelming in scope, complex in narrative, and a bold evolution of the Three Houses formula.

By Jake Torres | August 13, 2026

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