Is the Launch Week Premium Really Worth It?

With the release of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X,the standard price of games has increased from about sixty dollars to about seventy dollars.Publishers claim this is because games are now more expensive to make than ever before, but that doesn’t justify the price. Games are monetized in many different ways now, and publishers/makers have had no difficulty turning a hefty profit because of it. Still, the price is going up regardless and one cannot help but wonder if it’s worth it anymore....

July 12, 2025 · 4 min · 750 words · Michael Aguilar

Just the Facts, Please: Your FAQs Around Hep C

Hepatitis C is a viral infection that can cause serious liver damage. Research suggests that more than2 millionAmerican adults have hep C, but the real number is probably much higher. Abouthalfof people with hep C have no clue they’ve got it, because this virus often sneaks in without symptoms. The virus spreads through blood-to-blood contact, such as sharing a needle or syringe with someone who has hep C when injecting drugs or getting a tattoo in a less-than-clean shop....

July 12, 2025 · 5 min · 911 words · Larry Owens

Lenovo announces new Yoga laptops with Amazon Alexa built in

Lenovohas today unveiled a number ofnew Yoga laptopswith improved features including AI-intelligence andAmazon Alexabuilt in. These new devices include cutting-edge laptops crafted in partnership with Intel under theProject Athenabanner. The company says these laptops are AI-enabled and engineered to not only be the thinnest and lightest laptops around, but also smart enough to adapt to your needs thanks to the new intelligence. Lenovo Yoga C940 The new 14-inch Yoga C940 laptop includes smart features, like Super Resolution that’s designed to upscale video to Full HD, a Q-Control system for dynamically and intelligently improving battery life and AI-improved thermal cooling systems....

July 12, 2025 · 4 min · 834 words · Paul Cherry

Lost Ark – How to change the AFK timer

Servers can only handle so much traffic, which is why MMO’s will spread their players out across multiple servers. However, there are only so many servers to go around and at peak playtimes, you could be waiting in line for hours. Therefore, Smilegate added a function called the AFK timer, in which players get kicked from the server if they are sitting still for too long. Here is how you can change the AFK timer in Lost Ark....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 343 words · John Obrien

Matthew Perry Revealed Tragic Love-Hate Relationship With Ketamine in Sensational Memoir Before Death

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed The tragic passing of Mathew Perry this year has been one of the most shocking news in the entertainment world. The actor, most popularly known for playing Chandler Bing inFRIENDSwas believed to be in the best phase of his life as he was getting the best treatment and also had been sober for many years....

July 12, 2025 · 4 min · 754 words · Dean Mendoza

Max Payne 1&2 Remake: Here's everything we know so far

Remedy Entertainment is remaking its classic Max Payne games for the current generation consoles and PC. Developed in partnership with IP holderRockstar, the new games will be merged into one title and, while we might not see the outcome for a year or two, it is already hotly anticipated, such is the love for the franchise. Here’s everything we know about the Max Payne remake so far. Max Payne 1 and 2 Remake: What’s happened so far?...

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 514 words · Anna Hinton

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord Introduces Physics-Based Combat!

Developer TaleWorlds Entertainment hasrevealedan interesting set of combat mechanics for their upcomingMount & Blade II: Bannerlordsequel. Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord- Virtual LARP! The sequel will be using a “Physics-based” system for its combat, meaning that a weapon’s physical properties such as its Length, Weight, the Distribution of that weight, and Mass will factor into the amount of damage a player can deal as well as the speed of their weapon’s “Swing”....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 239 words · Gina Reynolds

My Hero Academia Season 7 Episode #7 Release Date & Time

Quick Links Summary My Hero Academiaseason 7, episode 6, revealed the true extent of the heroes' planning, and showed those plans being launched into action, incredibly effective at separating the villains into more manageable groups. Of course, things never go perfectly according to plan, and Deku has found himself wrapped up with Toga. Exactly who will be fighting who has now become clear, with Endeavor and Hawks set up to fight All for One, Ochaco and Tsuyu to fight Toga, Bakugo, Best Jeanist, and Mirko are up against Shigaraki, and Shoto is left to fight Dabi alongside Endeavor’s sidekicks....

July 12, 2025 · 4 min · 807 words · Patrick Gutierrez

Nothing Ear (stick) review: Stick it to me

Nothing is a relative newcomer to the tech space, and with its first two products, it launched a pair of earbuds and a phone seeking to stand out from the crowd. Carl Pei’s company delivered two familiar consumer tech items with unique designs to ensure that neither would disappear into the sea of sameness that lots of other affordable product makers are happy to do. In 2022 it launched its third product: Ear (stick), yet again delivering something a little outside the ordinary that looks really cool, delivers convenient features and packs great sound at a very affordable price point....

July 12, 2025 · 8 min · 1613 words · Latoya Morris

OnePlus Bullets Wireless review: Beats X, be afraid

There’s something rather familiar about the OnePlus Bullets Wireless design. Take one look at Apple-owned Beats portfolio and you’ll immediately see what we mean. Except these OnePlus wireless in-ears cost significantly less than what you’d need to pay to get hold of a pair ofBeats X. What’s more, there’s the of promise faster charging, while Qualcomm’s aptX wireless standard ensures compatible phones will remain connected with a rock solid wireless connection....

July 12, 2025 · 7 min · 1290 words · Randy Harris

PAC-MAN goes free as Apple’s App of the Week

Apple has named Namco Bandai’s classic PAC-MAN game its App of the Week for this week. This means that through next Thursday, you’ll be able to pick up the application for both your iPhone and iPad, for free—a sizable savings of $7. For those unfamiliar with the game, it’s essentially an iOS port of the popular arcade game that first debuted in 1980. In it, you navigate a tiny character around various mazes while trying to eat pellets and fruit and avoid deadly ghosts…...

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 319 words · Erik Copeland

Payday 3 Favors Explained: How to Get and Use Favors

When you’re ready to head into a heist in Payday 3, it’s important to go in prepared. This means selecting the right loadout, and having whichever weapons seem to be the best for the job. It also means having some favors perhaps in case you need them in a pinch. How they work though can be very confusing, especially since the game doesn’t do a very good job of telling you....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 416 words · Courtney Castillo

Rampage and Sentinel weapons temporarily removed from Apex Legends due to exploit

There is no question that the hardest hitting weapon for the past few months in Apex Legends has been the Rampage LMG. That hitting, however, got even harder, when an exploit allowed players to keep their “Revved Up” state active indefinitely. This glitch also affected the long-range sniper weapon, The Sentinel, in it’s charged up state. Due to this, the Apex Legends development team have temporarily removed the Rampage and Sentinel from all modes....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 292 words · Donald Dixon