Zenless Zone Zero's recent character redesign has two big problems

Our latest round of Zenless Zone Zero drip marketing shows off Lucia, Yidhari, and Komano Manato as the characters coming up in version 2.3. They all have something in common – and it isn’t just that they’re all in the Spook Shack faction. Strangely, ZZZ’s Lucia seems to have undergone a bit of a redesign….

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Get N64-inspired platformer, Cavern of Dreams, under $4 on Steam Deck

As a fan of both Metroidvania and platformers (especially the latter), I’m thrilled that the Build Your Own Platformania bundle has launched over at Fanatical. It’s a perfect opportunity to fill your Steam Deck library with titles packed with deep world-building and evocative narrative at a massive 82% off. From Cavern of Dreams to Pine…

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Bose Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen review – luxury audio meets gaming goodness

Look, I’ll be honest straight off the bat – the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen aren’t exactly a cheap solution. Sitting at a hefty price tag, these are an extremely premium option, almost ridiculously so, but that money gets you something that even those without the highly trained ears of an audiophile can appreciate….

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Grab a SIM-only plan at the lowest price in the UK for a short time

Mobile contracts, even SIM-only plans with major providers, can be expensive subscriptions that lock you in for two years or, occasionally, even more. Suppose you own your mobile phone and want to avoid being chained to a corporation. Well, in that case, I recommend Smarty Mobile because right now its rates are the most affordable…

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Pokémon has competition in newly announced creature collector Aniimo

The Pokémon Company might have tried its best to stop it, but new creature-fighting games are afoot. Xbox’s Tokyo Games Show broadcast featured a new trailer for Aniimo, a cute adventure RPG where the titular creatures accompany you on a journey through the aptly named world of Idyll. Pawprint Studio announced the game a few…

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Qualcomm's new Snapdragon Android chip blows past Apple's A19 Pro for gaming

It’s only been a week since the arrival of the entire iPhone 17 series, and already it’s facing fresh competition, with chipmaker Qualcomm announcing its brand new Snapdragon processor for Android phones. Revealing the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 at the Snapdragon Summit on September 24, the company has already declared that it’s the fastest…

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Tokyo Game Show reveals release date for this adorable new cozy life sim

Have you heard of Starsand Island? It’s an upcoming cozy life-sim with anime-inspired characters, and it reminds us of all our favorites with vibes from Story of Seasons and Stardew Valley, to games like Genshin Impact and more. The developer has now revealed that the Starsand Island release date will fall on February 1, 2026,…

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