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Super Meat Boy 3D adapts the 2010 indie hit into a three-dimensional platformer, retaining the series’ signature precision and pace. While it captures the spirit of the original, frustrating perspective issues and uneven level design hold it back from greatness.

Nvidia’s new Auto Shader Compilation feature in its beta app precompiles game shaders during idle time to slash post-update load delays. Microsoft and Intel are developing rival solutions.

Speedrunner Niftski alleges the Any% world record holder averge11 conspired with moderators to ban input swapping, derailing his attempt to tie a human run with a theoretically perfect playthrough of Super Mario Bros. The sudden rule reversal—approved just months after initial approval—has ignited s

April 1, 2026 delivered a wave of self-aware gags from camera brands that skewered the industry’s obsession with endless specs, ultra-light gear, and AI hype. The best jokes—Viltrox’s 2–1000mm f/0.1 Chip Max, Sirui’s 0mm f/0.95, and Thypoch’s AI-driven concept camera—mirrored real marketing so close

Gaming companies unleashed a wave of April Fool’s pranks—some hilarious, others bizarre—from AI-enhanced strategy games to a diabolical chicken boss in Diablo IV. But one joke stood out: Bubsy’s OnlyPaws account offering free ‘feet pics’ to fund a wildcat sanctuary.

Canon executive Go Tokura confirms the camera giant does not restrict third-party lens makers like Sigma from developing full-frame RF mount lenses. The lack of third-party autofocus options isn't Canon's doing—it's up to Sigma to bridge the gap in the RF ecosystem.

Activision’s Black Ops 7 celebrates 4/20 with a real Dave Chappelle-inspired pack, but fans criticize scaled-back content. Meanwhile, Taito uncovers a rare arcade crane game and Tomb Raider skins receive long-overdue fixes.

The U.S. Patent Office has issued a 'non-final Office action' rejecting all claims in Nintendo’s contentious '397' patent, a move that could dismantle the company’s legal assault on Pocketpair’s Palworld. The decision marks another setback in Nintendo’s aggressive patent strategy, which critics call

Nintendo and partners debut 5 major Switch 2 titles in April–May 2026 including Xenoblade Chronicles X Switch 2 Edition, Indiana Jones & The Great Circle, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, 007 First Light, and Capcom’s sci-fi debut Pragmata. The lineup also features the Super Mario Galaxy Movie on Apri

On April 1, 1976, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak launched Apple in a Los Altos garage with a $2,500 investment. Five decades later, the company commands a $3.7 trillion market value, redefining innovation, consumer tech, and cultural narratives worldwide.

AMD’s FSR 5 'Scarlet Cortex' introduces groundbreaking AI-driven neural rendering to Radeon RX 9000 GPUs, enhancing lighting, materials, and reflections in real time without altering artistic intent. Expected in Q2 2026, this technology adapts dynamically to each game’s visual style using embedded A

Nintendo’s official FAQ for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream confirms a 70 Mii limit per island, no Handheld Mode Boost support, and social media sharing guidelines ahead of its April 16, 2026 launch.

Framework CEO Nirav Patel dismantled Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo in a viral teardown, arguing it traps users in a costly upgrade cycle despite improved repairability. His comparison to Framework’s modular Laptop 12 highlights a fundamental divide in laptop design philosophy.

South Korean game developer SHIFT UP has fully acquired UNBOUND, the Tokyo-based studio founded by Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami in 2022. The deal merges two powerhouse teams behind titles like Stellar Blade and Goddess of Victory: NIKKE.

Today’s Wordle #1747 answer is FIZZY, a 5-letter word starting with F and featuring a double Z. Get hints, strategies, and the full solution for April 1, 2026.

Apple will release urgent security patches for iOS 18 users on Wednesday to address the DarkSword hacking tool that silently exploits iPhones via malicious websites. The move follows growing criticism over Apple's delay in protecting users who resisted upgrading to iOS 26, with nearly 25% still on t

Amazon’s Big Spring Sale offers up to 50% off chargers from Anker, Baseus, and others. The discounts on power banks, cables, and wireless chargers are live now but expire at 11:59 p.m. PT tonight. Here’s what’s still available.

Sony is hiking the PlayStation 5 disc-drive model to $650 this holiday season. It marks the first time in console history that a PlayStation costs more six years into its lifecycle than it did at launch — a stark reversal of Sony’s long-standing tradition of aggressive price cuts.

Senator Ed Markey investigated seven autonomous vehicle companies, but all refused to disclose how often their self-driving cars rely on remote human assistance. Markey calls for federal standards and transparency.

AI startups are raising seed rounds at higher valuations, with some reaching $40 million post-money. Investors are driving up prices, expecting fast traction and high returns.

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series debuts AI-powered photo editing that lets users manipulate images with natural language prompts. But as editing tools blur the line between enhancement and fabrication, experts and users grapple with where to draw the line—and what constitutes acceptable 'slop' in digital

Riot Games releases Teamfight Tactics Patch 16.8, the last update before the set transitions into Lore & Legends, featuring major buffs for Jhin, Sona, and Darkin while nerfing Malzahar after nine patches of dominance.

Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo has dominated early sales, forcing Google to rethink its ‘Project Aluminium’ strategy. With the Neo setting new benchmarks for mid-range laptops, Google’s upcoming unified OS must deliver seamless Android integration to compete.

A risky new cosmetic procedure called 'rib remodeling' is trending as social media amplifies thinness. It surgically reshapes ribs for a smaller waist, costing $10K–$15K with months of recovery. Surgeons warn of health risks and ethical concerns amid rising body image pressures.