The thing you can say about the Battle Pass model that Overwatch 2 takes is that it definitely isn’t loot boxes. The Battle Pass has multiple benefits for its users for both of its tiers. The Free tier gives players access to the following content: Newest support hero, Kiriko (Level 55) 2 Legendary Skins 2 Weapon Charms 2 Souvenirs 1 Highlight Intro 15 additional items (list types, emotes, etc)...

We have made the decision to remove phone number requirements for a majority of existing Overwatch players. Any Overwatch player with a connected Battle.net account, which includes all players who have played since June 9, 2021, will not have to provide a phone number to play. We are working to make this change and expect it to go live on Friday, October 7. We will update players once it is in effect....

The movie will be based on an original idea conceived by Chuck Williams (who already produced SEGA’s live-action adaptation of Sonic the Hedgehog, which surpassed $200 million at the box office) from Lightbeam Entertainment. Justin Baldoni, Manu Gargi, Andrew Calof, and Tracy Ryerson will develop on behalf of Wayfarer Studios, while Chuck Williams and Tim Kwok will produce on behalf of Lightbeam Entertainment. It’ll probably be a while before we hear any news about casting choices....

Never one to shy away from controversy, the infamous “Pharma Bro” Martin Shkreli – yes, the same person who had jacked up the price of AIDS medication Daraprim by 5,000 percent – is now out with a bearish take on AMC Entertainment, suggesting that the theater chain stock is fairly valued even as it sits on a year-to-date loss of over 50 percent. In a move designed to incense the WallStreetBets crowd, Shkreli published his bearish thesis on AMC Entertainment on Reddit – a veritable bastion for retail traders....

Here’s a summary of the main highlights: The Introduction of the Corsair, PS2’s first naval vehicle The Corsair is an 8-seater vehicle where squadmates can spawn and features one pilot, two top guns, and five additional seats. Passengers can launch themselves out of the Corsair using its catapult system to get into the fray. Weapons on the Corsair are similar to other Nanite Systems common-pool vehicles and include the M20 Basilisk, M60 Bulldog, and Dingo ML-6, and Empire-Specific Basilisk alternatives, to start....

“Yamane didn’t leave Nintendo on bad terms at all and this partnership that we have with Nintendo is very important to us right now and will be moving forward. I think with Yamane-san joining us here, PlatinumGames can definitely build an even stronger relationship with Nintendo moving forward. That can only be a positive thing for PlatinumGames. So yeah, we’re very glad to have him on board.” Again, before anybody gets too carried away, Platinum still seems to be set on their plan of publishing more of their own games, but it sounds like many of them could still end up on Nintendo platforms....

Once again, the firmware update appears to be a minor one, and the official release notes on PlayStation 5 only mention improved system performance. Of course, it’s possible that this system update packs some under-the-hood undocumented changes, but we aren’t aware of those just yet. For the sake of completeness, we’ve included Sony’s official release notes for this new firmware version down below. Sony will likely also update its official PS5 system version page with the notes....

However, after the update was made public, user complaints started surfacing across the internet about how their PlayStation Plus memberships were not able to be verified. You can look at some of the complaints below: — ryelixir™ (@ryelixir) March 23, 2022 — LFCZoe (@truecrimezoe) March 23, 2022 I have found issues with a number of games no longer recognising being connected to PlayStation network, despite my PS5 screen confirming I am....

Asia markets (excluding Japan) – Targeting May 23, 2022 Japan – Targeting June 1, 2022 Americas – Targeting June 13, 2022 Europe – Targeting June 22, 2022 Sony is also expanding cloud streaming (one of the features of PS Plus’ Premium tier) to a host of new countries, including Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Cyprus, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia. For those who haven’t been keeping up, the new PS Plus will essentially combine the original service with PS Now, while adding access to an archive of older titles from the original PlayStation through to the PS3 at the Premium tier....

One year’s worth of research places a Reddit researcher to construct a list of the most talked-about graphics cards, with NVIDIA coming out as the clear winner The author of the table informs users that he has researched the various cards over the last year on the subreddit, the platform, listing twenty-five GPUs on the list from both AMD and NVIDIA. It is no surprise that Intel had not made a list, as it is less spoken in posts than NVIDIA’s stronghold on the marketplace when most users used their cards for gaming and crypto mining....

Earlier Reports Claimed That the MacBook Air Would Get a Redesign, but Apple Would Stick With the Same M1 Chip In Mark Gurman’s Power On newsletter, the MacBook Air is part of his discussion, and according to his latest predictions, the upcoming portable Mac will launch in the second half of 2022. Previously, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo stated that mass production of the same machine would start in the third quarter of this year, so as far as launch predictions go, both individuals have a similar view on Apple’s plans....

So, let’s start right away by listing the unlocks that will be available starting today for all Game Pass members from Riot Games titles. VALORANT All Current Agents Access to every new Agent as soon as they are released 20% Match XP Boost to Battle Pass, Event Pass, and active Agent Contract progress LEAGUE OF LEGENDS All 160+ Champions Access to every new champion as soon as they’re released 20% XP boost...

Samsung begins preparations to release their next-gen Odyssey Ark gaming display in September The new Samsung Odyssey Ark offers a 55-inch display with 4K screen resolution and 165 Hz refresh rates (an industry first). However, it does not stop there, as the new Odyssey Ark has several features that may entice several users. Outside of gaming on the Samsung Odyssey Ark, the monitor is capable of picture-in-picture modes, or PIP, which has become an industry standard with televisions and several PC monitors....

The Digital Car Key Support by Samsung is Finally Expanded to More Cars But with a Caveat The Korean tech giant has just updated the support document that shows the Digital Car Key is now available for select BMW and Kia vehicles. You get support for BMW 1 to 8 series, X5 to X7, Z4, iX3, iX, and i4. Additionally, Kia Niro and Genesis G90. Owners of these cars will be able to use their compatible Galaxy phones and unlock the car....

A European retailer has managed to their hands on the prices of the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 and it seems like we are going to get a price increase. Galaxy Z Flip 4 and the Galaxy Z Fold 4 are Set to Have a Premium According to the leaked listing, the 256GB variant of the Galaxy Z Fold 4 will cost €1,864, which is $65 more than last year’s model....

With Odyssey G9, you can finally experience games as they were meant to be seen, with Samsung HDR 1000. The 49-inch DQHD resolution brings you a display as wide as two QHD monitors sitting side by side. More space for incredibly detailed action! You can also customize your Odyssey Gaming Monitor with distinct core color customization, allowing you to match your monitor with the rest of your gaming setup....

The video wastes no time and starts by showing off the last few steps in the production cycle of the Galaxy Z Fold 4. You can see the robots precisely placing the back cover on the device. Following that, you can see a series of assessments that are taking place; you get to see the touch and proximity sensors being tested, S Pen and contactless payment capabilities, as well as network and camera testing....

Samsung’s UFS 4.0 Storage Can Also Reach Sequential Read Speeds of 4,200MB/s Samsung’s UFS 4.0 storage uses the Korean manufacturer’s Gen 7 V-NAND flash memory and paired with the company’s proprietary controller, the new standard can achieve sequential read speeds of up to 4,200MB/s. Those read speeds are higher than what the PCIe NVMe 3.0 standard can achieve, and on top of that, UFS 4.0 can deliver sequential write speeds of up to 2,800MB/s....

Save $20 on Apple’s MagSafe Battery Pack for iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 in this Limited Time Deal If you’re looking for the most Apple-esque power bank on the planet then look no further than the MagSafe Battery Pack. Right now, it’s currently available for a price of just $79.99, which is $20 off the regular MSRP. Once you part ways with your money, you get yourself a power bank that attaches magnetically to your iPhone 12 and iPhone 13....

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are Heavily Discounted Today to Just $139.99 - Experience the Best Wireless Audio Experience 30% off Just like how AirPods are for the Apple ecosystem, the Galaxy Buds Pro are like that for the Samsung ecosystem. They are fantastic, offer a ton of great features and are currently 30% off. There are no discount codes or coupons needed at all in order to bring the price down....