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GamersHeroes Friday, August 16, 2024 4:14 PM
    

Running from September 13-16, Amazon Games will be hosting an Open Beta for New World: Aeternum on both PC and consoles.

The post New World: Aeternum Open Beta Starting September 13 appeared first on GamersHeroes.


GamersHeroes Friday, August 16, 2024 3:15 PM
    

Whilst exploring The Isle of Arrivals in Dawn of Defiance, you will like encounter crystals and rocks you can mine, long before you're able to craft a Pickaxe. There is also a quest you can find, as you are exploring the caves if the Isle of Arrivals, that tasks you with mining for Ambrosia in …

The post How To Craft A Pickaxe & Mine In Dawn Of Defiance appeared first on GamersHeroes.


GamersHeroes Friday, August 16, 2024 3:15 PM
    

At the start of Dawn of Defiance, you find yourself stranded in the Isle of Arrival. After exploring, you will encounter a Place of Power. These unlock new quests that you must complete if you want to progress through the game. Quest Summary Three Places of Power require three Giant Stone WeaponsLocate The Temple Of …

The post Dawn Of Defiance Place Of Power Guide appeared first on GamersHeroes.


GamersHeroes Friday, August 16, 2024 12:35 PM
    

Throughout August 2024, those that check out Square Enix's suite of mobile titles will be able to experience new crossovers, exclusive rewards, and a number of different celebrations.

The post SQUARE ENIX Mobile Updates for August 2024 Revealed appeared first on GamersHeroes.


Kotaku Friday, August 16, 2024 6:00 PM
    

It's finally Friday, and in addition to rewatching old Alien movies, making horse memes, and explaining Dragon Age to our clueless friends, we're of course getting into some video games! Some of us are playing new releases while others are catching up on titles our mutauls haven't stopped jabbering about. We've got…

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Kotaku Friday, August 16, 2024 3:50 PM
    

Four years after it was announced, Black Myth: Wukong is finally in the hands of critics who have reviewed the third-person action RPG ahead of its August 20 release. The general consensus seems to be that while the upcoming game looks great and has some cool boss designs, it's buggy, too easy, and has repetitive…

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Kotaku Friday, August 16, 2024 3:40 PM
    

First kicking off 20 years ago, the Far Cry games rank among Ubisoft's most popular series and for good reason. The first-person shooter series is largely viewed as the tentpole franchise in which the developer and megapublisher consolidated the open-world model of games that became so ubiquitous in recent years, not…

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Kotaku Friday, August 16, 2024 3:30 PM
    

It's nearly time for the next Geoff Keighley World Premiereathon. The Gamescom Opening Night Live showcase is set to stream on Tuesday, August 20 at 2 p.m. Eastern/ 11 a.m. Pacific, and will include new trailers, announcements, and developers talking about their upcoming projects. We asked the Kotaku staff about some…

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Kotaku Friday, August 16, 2024 1:50 PM
    

The latest Marvel Cinematic Universe entry, Deadpool & Wolverine, has become the highest-grossing R-rated film in history after less than 25 days at the box office.

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Kotaku Friday, August 16, 2024 1:21 PM
    

Yesterday, BioWare announced Dragon Age: The Veilguard will finally come to PC and consoles on October 31. We broke down the 3-minute announcement trailer, but I had to restrain myself from getting too into the weeds. Yeah, theory-crafting is fun, but folks looking for a bird's-eye view of what's going down in that…

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Kotaku Friday, August 16, 2024 12:40 PM
    

The Star Wars: Rogue One prequel series Andor is set to return with its second season in 2025. And its main star says that when it finally returns, it will make Rogue One feel like a "different film."

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Kotaku Friday, August 16, 2024 12:30 PM
    

There's always one weapon in a video game that most people avoid, but a select few claim is the most slept-on in the whole game. In Fallout 76, a number could claim this title, but the Railway Rifle comes to mind first and foremost.

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Kotaku Friday, August 16, 2024 12:20 PM
    

"Legend Killer" and wrestler Randy Orton apparently spent 600 hours doing precisely that in Elden Ring, FromSoftware's hit open world action-RPG about mastering epic boss battles. The WWE star confessed to his obsession with the 2022 GOTY during a recent interview with colleague Cody Rhodes.

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Kotaku Friday, August 16, 2024 12:05 PM
    

Splitgate 2 is fast. It's the dominating thought of my hours spent sampling the sequel's new maps, weapons, loadouts, movement, abilities, and more. Despite the fact that it literally chugged on my PC (my own setup's inadequacy, not the game's), everything about it was quick. I barely had time to consider my loadout…

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PCGamesN Friday, August 16, 2024 6:53 PM
     Fantasy smithing sim Blacksmith Master forges itself a release date

There's something about a smithy that draws me in like a moth to a furnace. The smell of charcoal, the hammering of steel on steel, the unbearable heat from the forge. It's all wrapped up in a feeling that just seems right, and fantasy smithies even more so - given how they form the backbone of many epic narratives. That's why Blacksmith Master is such an evocative proposition, and thankfully it's launching soon.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best management games, Best sim games, Best fantasy games

PCGamesN Friday, August 16, 2024 6:44 PM
     Splitgate 2 CEO says portal poppin' shooter stands out from FPS rivals

Seeing as the original Splitgate was widely known as 'the lovechild of Halo and Portal', the folks at developer 1047 are no strangers to comparisons. With its freshly-revealed sequel, Splitgate 2, even more comparisons are on the way thanks to its advanced movement system and new faction system. However, 1047's CEO Ian Proulx says that while he acknowledges the resemblances, he is confident that Splitgate 2 will continue the original's legacy of being a breath of fresh air in the FPS genre.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best free PC games, Best multiplayer games

PCGamesN Friday, August 16, 2024 5:34 PM
     First Regiments DLC debuts a new game mode filled with surprises

I don't know about you but if a game starts its Steam description with apocalyptic, four horsemen imagery - I'm in. Even more so if it's a Cold War RTS like Regiments, which is just as well because that's exactly how this game talks about itself. Two years after launch the first DLC has dropped for this strategy sim, and it's got a hell of a lot going on in it.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RTS games, Best strategy games, Best war games

PCGamesN Friday, August 16, 2024 4:10 PM
     Level Zero Extraction is the latest FPS to wade in on pay-to-win row

There's definitely a trend picking up pace in gaming right now, one that's quietly building traction. It's not the current run of extraction shooters - though we're definitely seeing a cavalcade of Escape from Tarkov-likes appear on the market - but rather it's all to do with the perception of games containing pay-to-win mechanics. Some developers are stepping up to issue statements on this matter, with Level Zero Extraction being the latest to give assurances.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best multiplayer games, Best horror games

PCGamesN Friday, August 16, 2024 2:33 PM
     MMO Throne and Liberty has been delayed, but don't panic too much

This sentence will no doubt send many MMORPG fans into a blind panic, but here goes: Amazon Games has revealed that the upcoming release of Throne and Liberty has been delayed. But wait, the news isn't all bad - the online fantasy game's push back is only by a couple of weeks, and it'll be worth the extra wait, as vital improvements are being made and new content is being added - including fishing.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best MMORPGs, Best single-player MMO games, Best free games

PCGamesN Friday, August 16, 2024 2:25 PM
     Dark and Darker patch targets the RPG's janky new matchmaking system

With extraction shooters threatening to take over the world, it's great to see that there are some twists on the formula, with both Dark and Darker and Dungeonborne providing fantasy, dungeon-crawling versions. While the former has been out for a year, it's still very much a work-in-progress and recently developer Ironmace has made some big changes to how matchmaking works. Those changes have had a rocky start to life so far, but a new patch promises to fix problems with the system.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Dark and Darker release date, Dark and Darker system requirements, Dark and Darker classes guide

PCGamesN Friday, August 16, 2024 1:14 PM
     Check out TerraStorm, a new feature-rich survival city builder

Once you find yourself at the wheel of an excellent city builder, you best believe you're going to sink dozens of hours into it. The gratifying loop of expanding your settlement and the pressure of keeping things running smoothly can be intoxicating. Well, here's a new name to keep tabs on: TerraStorm. The game has just been announced, and is still in the very early stages with a Kickstarter campaign, but what I've seen and heard so far ticks all the city builder boxes.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best city building games, Best god games, Best management games

PCGamesN Friday, August 16, 2024 1:05 PM
     Save $311 on Baldur's Gate and tons of top RPGs in new Humble Bundle

Roleplaying and PC gaming have had a long, intertwined history dating back to the start of the medium. Computer RPGs have taken varying approaches to interpreting how to bring a tabletop game to life, and some have truly managed to make you feel like you're in a DnD session. If you've ever wanted to gambol through history and experience some of the finest RPGs ever, this Humble Bundle will net you big savings on Baldur's Gate Enhanced Edition, Planescape Torment Enhanced Edition, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, and much more.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPGs, Best PC DnD games, Best strategy games

PCGamesN Friday, August 16, 2024 12:41 PM
     Get a chunky 41% off our favorite chair in FlexiSpot's flash sale

16/08/2024 Use code CSD10 to get an extra $10 off +$100

I've been searching for a chair that can double up as a gaming and office perch, and so far I've struggled to find a quality chair at a justifiable price. Luckily, FlexiSpot is currently running a big Anniversary Flash Sale, with some of its best chairs, and standing desks included. The FlexiSpot C7 Max ergonomic chair has one of the biggest savings of the lot at 41% off - but only until August 17.

If you're looking for the best office chair that works just as effectively for gaming, the FlexiSpot C7 Max is a comfortable pick. It gives you five different adjustments, and its foam cushion seat has a 0.2-inch latex layer for extra durability.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming

PCGamesN Friday, August 16, 2024 12:32 PM
     The best Dress to Impress outfit ideas

What are the best Dress to Impress outfits? Flaunting the most fashionable wear to get player votes is the name of the game, so finding great DTI outfit ideas to draw inspiration from is essential for success. That's especially true since the theme for each walkway fashion show is only announced with a short heads-up, forcing budding designers to think on their feet.

Dress to Impress isn't the only Roblox game that benefits from an eye for the fabulous. In fact, redeeming rewards in these games, like the latest Berry Avenue codes, can get you extra free items to customize your character. Even though all of our DTI outfit ideas include only free items, we'd still recommend checking out the latest Dress to Impress codes to give any of your models that extra chic.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes

PCGamesN Friday, August 16, 2024 12:21 PM
     Dragon Age The Veilguard voice actors and cast list

Who is in the Dragon Age The Veilguard cast list? A strong cast of characters is what makes the best RPGs stand out, and these games are brought to life by the best voice actors around. The Dragon Age series has been known to use some of the biggest names in the industry, and it looks like The Veilguard is no different.

The Dragon Age The Veilguard voice actors we know of so far include the player's own voice and those who you can romance on your journey through Thedas. There's no doubt more will be announced as we head towards the Dragon Age The Veilguard release date. As for now, here are the new and returning voices confirmed for the RPG game so far.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPGs, Dragon Age 4 characters, Dragon Age 4 release date

PCGamesN Friday, August 16, 2024 12:05 PM
     Fortnite NPC locations and character items

Who are the latest Fortnite NPCs? NPC locations change with every new Fortnite season, much like everything else, and more are added during the season as well. This makes it difficult to keep track of the latest NPC locations. That's where we come in.

There are a few reasons you might want to find a Fortnite NPC location in the battle royale game, from hiring some help or buying one of the new Fortnite weapons, to generating a rift from out of nowhere. There are often new hostile NPCs to defeat too, but if you're looking for someone a little more friendly, we have every NPC location marked on the Fortnite map, as well as a list of all of the special items or services you can buy in Chapter 5 Season 4.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Fortnite map - key locations, Fortnite skins, All Fortnite Chapter 4 weapons

PCGamesN Friday, August 16, 2024 12:33 PM
     Dress to Impress codes August 2024

August 16, 2024: We added six new DTI codes to our list, which now totals 19 active Dress to Impress codes.

What are the new Dress to Impress codes? Look no further if you want to strut your stuff on the catwalk with all the latest fashion accessories. The latest DTI codes grant you the hottest cosmetics to add to your ensemble and create a stunning new look, and it's as simple as entering a code or two.

As the name suggests, Dress to Impress is all about fashion, collecting new clothes, and trying out different styles. Unlike most Roblox games, these DTI codes permanently unlock a set of items to add to your wardrobe. If you're looking for extra freebies, we also have codes for some of the other best Roblox games such as Blox Fruits codes to help you get an edge on the competition. Alternatively, you can check out our list of Dress to Impress outfit ideas.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, August 16, 2024 12:41 PM
    

Baroque wilderness-builder Nightingale has not been doing brilliantly since Ed Thorn described the launch early access version as "a numbers grind disguised as a gaslamp survival game". We had moderately high hopes for it before the early access release - I personally enjoy the fairytale setting, with its pop-up Pucks and magic umbrellas, but I also think I've raised enough hovels on procedurally generated maps for one lifetime. Still, I'd quite like it to come good, if only so I can justify op-eds about Lewis Carroll, and I'm somewhat encouraged by what I've heard of the game's forthcoming Realms Rebuilt update.

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Siliconera Friday, August 16, 2024 4:00 PM
    

If you want the Rebuild of Evangelion heroines Asuka, Mari, and Rei in Goddess of Victory: NIKKE, you'll need to pull on gacha banners.

Shift Up announced the three Evangelion characters banners appearing in Goddess of Victory: NIKKE alongside the crossover event will be Asuka Shikinami Langley, Mari Makinami Illustrious, and Rei Ayanami. These will begin appearing after the update on August 22, 2024.

The first banner to appear will be the one for Asuka. That starts on August 22, 2024. She will be followed by Rei on August 29, 2024. Finally, the Mari banner appears on September 5, 2024. None of the three will be added to other banners like Ordinary Recruit after. All three banners end on September 19, 2024.

It hasn't noted if Misato Katsuragi will also be playable yet. She has appeared in imagery and the newly released key art leading up to the crossover.

Here is the Evangelion NIKKE key art for the crossover that shows Asuka, Mari, Misato, and Rei. It again points out the event is tied to the Rebuild of Evangelion film series, as the text on it notes, "You can (not) evade."

https://twitter.com/NIKKE_en/status/1824326588462403859

Goddess of Victory: NIKKE is available on PCs and mobile devices, and the Asuka, Mari, and Rei banners will feature a staggered rollout throughout August and September 2024. The three will all end on September 19, 2024.

The post Asuka, Mari, and Rei NIKKE Evangelion Banners Promised appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Friday, August 16, 2024 3:30 PM
    

Ichiban Kuji NieR: Automata 2B Bust Being Sold Outside Japan

Back in Japan in June 2024, Bandai Namco released an Ichiban Kuji NieR: Automata merchandise lottery that included a 2B Art Scale bust as its B prize. Now, retailers like Amazon and Entertainment Earth are selling that Ichibansho item separately for $69.99. 

The 2B Art Scale bust is almost eight inches tall (20cm). It includes her head, shoulders, and upper chest. She's also wearing her typical outfit in it. The figure is designed as such that someone could choose to display her with her goggles on, or remove the wrap so that you can see her eyes.

Here are some closer photos of the item:

When it will arrive varies. Entertainment Earth noted that it expects the statue to appear sometime in October 2024. However, the Amazon product page included a November 1, 2024 release date.

2B is frequently used as an inspiration for new figures and merchandise based on the NieR: Automata series. For example, Kotobukiya announced a new ARTFX J figure of her back in July 2024. The acrylic blocks of different characters sold at Comiket 104 also included one of her among them.

NieR: Automata is available on the PS4, Switch, Xbox One, and Windows PC. There is also an anime adaptation that is available to stream via Crunchyroll. The chiban Kuji NieR: Automata 2B Art Scale bust is expected to ship outside Japan in October 2024 at the earliest.

The post Ichiban Kuji NieR: Automata 2B Bust Being Sold Outside Japan appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Friday, August 16, 2024 1:30 PM
    

Cult of the Lamb pre-order bonus

To celebrate Cult of the Lamb being out for two years, developer Massive Monster made the pre-order bonus Cthulhu follower skin available to all players. As well as the skin that was previously only available to those who committed to the game ahead of launch, all players will also receive three new decorations for their camp.

The new decorations include a red, wooden prayer box, a stone monument holding some candles in a hollow, and a cart of flowers. The birthday gift pack should be available to all players once their system time hits August 16, 2024. Players can then go to their home base to find a gift box containing the items, providing their game is fully updated.

You can get a look at the new Cult of the Lamb decorations and the Cthulhu pre-order bonus via the gallery below:

Earlier in August 2024, Devolver and Massive Monster announced the follower-focused Pilgrim Pack DLC for Cult of the Lamb, which adds new follower forms and quests. Plushies based on the Lamb and the Goat, the 2 player co-op character introduced in the Unholy Alliance update, are also expected to ship in December, 2024.

Cult of the Lamb is readily available on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

The post Cult of the Lamb Pre-order Bonus Now Free for All appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Friday, August 16, 2024 1:00 PM
    

Madoka Magica Walpurgisnacht: Rising Movie Delayed a Year

The release date for the Puella Magi Madoka Magica anime movie Walpurgisnacht: Rising has been delayed by a year to Winter 2025. The Aniplex production committee for the film announced that the delay is happening due to circumstances surrounding production, but offered no further details.

Additionally, the production committee issued an apology for the delay and promised to continue working hard to deliver an even better film than originally intended. A trailer for the new Walpurgisnacht: Rising anime movie featuring Homura appeared in late October 2024, and it revealed the former release window of Winter 2024.

The new Puella Magi Madoka Magica anime movie is a direct sequel to the previous film Rebellion, originally released over a decade ago in October 2013. The new anime movie was announced in April 2021 as part of the 10th anniversary project for the Puella Magi Madoka Magica franchise, and will once again be animated by Shaft Animation Studio.

Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie - Walpurgisnacht: Rising- is currently in production and the release date has been delayed by a year from Winter 2024 to Winter 2025. The movie is also known as Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgis no Kaiten in Japanese.

The post Madoka Magica Walpurgisnacht: Rising Movie Delayed a Year appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Friday, August 16, 2024 12:30 PM
    

Free 1.11.1 Vampire Survivors Darkasso Update Adds Stage, Skins, Darkanas

Poncle announced that the new, free Vampire Survivors Darkasso 1.11.1 update is live, alongside patch notes going over additions and bug fixes. It's on all existing platforms now, and those who pick up the PS4 and PS5 versions will have access to the patch when those ports launch.

The Vampire Survivors update adds a new gameplay element called Darkanas, unlocked by a Darkasso Relic, as well as a new stage and skins. If you find the Darkasso relic, you can enable and select a Darkana during a run. These Darkanas can do things like alter your existing abilities or spawn more bosses. The new stage is one of the challenge ones. As for the two character skins, once unlocked they change what the characters start with when used.

Editor's Note: There will be spoilers for the Vampire Survivors Darkasso 1.11.1 update below.

Here's the trailer looking at the new additions to the game:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZY-SoV-A39s

Finally, these are the official patch notes for Vampire Survivors 1.11.1: Darkasso from the official announcement and Steam page.

New Content: 

  • 9 New Achievements
  • New Stage: Room 1665
    A hellish meat-dimension created by the spite of the souls that fell in the bone zone. A very tall Challenge stage made of 16 rooms and will challenge players to fight their way through all the floors of this devilish room. 
  • New feature: Darkanas (including 5 darkanas to unlock)
    With this update Vampire Survivors are getting Darkanas! Like arcanas, but Dark. There's five to unlock in this update and just like arcanas, these game modifiers can change the outcome of your run significantly. 
  • 2 new character skins

    • Unblinded Imelda. 
    • Retired Poe

  • Secrets

    • SʇǝɹɔǝS

1.11.0 Bugfixes and improvements

  • Obtaining the Yellow Sign also allows to see if a treasure chest has the potential to contain an evolution (Silver Chests)
  • Carréllo projectiles won't be destroyed anymore when they hit the top or bottom edge of the screen
  • GoldFingers are now pulled into Mad Groove, unless spawned directly on the map (e.g. Astral Stair ones are ignored)
  • Fix for negative coin values (added correction on save data load)
  • Fixed dodgy price formatting on power-ups
  • Fix for controller navigation on long lists on the recap page
  • Fix for displaying over 5 arcanas in pause page
  • Fix inversion of trigger zones in stages with visual inversion not allowed
  • Fixed bestiary text overflow
  • Fix for Pentagram scaring the rising water but not the Drowner
  • Various fixes to Arcana selection and draft screens
  • Various fixes to cursor navigation when playing co-op
  • Stacking multiples of the same added weapons in recap screen (eg candy box)
  • [Moonspell] Nightsword and Muramasa deal bonus damage depending on Greed
  • [Foscari] Fixed collision shape and stats scaling of SpellStream
  • [Foscari] Fixed Insatiable by making magnet values match original intended JS version
  • [Emergency Meeting] Fixed mini-crewmates not being available in Adventures
  • [Operation Guns] Fixed Inverse stage modifiers being non-standard
  • [Operation Guns] Fixed issue with infinite Weapon Power-Up on level up in rare cases

Vampire Survivors is on the Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PC, and mobile devices now. The Darkasso 1.11.1 update went live on August 15, 2024. The PS4 and PS5 versions launch on August 29, 2024.

The post 1.11.1 Vampire Survivors Darkasso Update Adds Stage, Skins, and Darkanas appeared first on Siliconera.


WGB Friday, August 16, 2024 12:42 PM
     Black Myth: Wukong reviews are starting to trickle in and its looking good for the highly anticipated title from GameScience.

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Friday, August 16, 2024 5:49 PM
    

Star Wars Outlaws will launch on August 30.

The post Star Wars Outlaws Gets New Galaxy Teaser Trailer appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.


Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Friday, August 16, 2024 4:58 PM
    

Highlights and showcases several of the game's locations.

The post Visions of Mana Gets New Tourism Guide Trailer appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.


Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Friday, August 16, 2024 4:29 PM

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Friday, August 16, 2024 4:10 PM
    

Future updates will change how Call of Duty games are installed.

The post Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Will Launch With a Smaller File Size appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.

Week in Review: The top stories in phones, AI, entertainment, and more

Google's great AI leap forward, and a parade of new Pixels
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Pardon me while I shake off a bit of this jet lag and recount a week that was full of Google showing why it may, ultimately, be the one to triumph in the intensifying AI wars.
 
Ahem…. It seems like mere hours since I was sitting front-row at Made by Google in California to witness the rollout of four new phones, two smartwatches, and a set of earbuds, only to be confronted with 40 minutes of Generative AI. This was not a bad thing. Google Gemini on all those Pixel 9 phones (especially that awesome-looking Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold) is a good and possibly game-changing thing. I’ve never really had a conversation with an AI before where it didn’t mind me interrupting. Adding myself to group photos is, I found, a fun and useful idea, and I had no idea that all those screen shots that are filling up my phone could be turned into a trove of useful and accessible information.
 
The road ahead for Google and Gemini sounds, well, impressive. Researching with Gemini will not be like conducting a query with ChatGPT, because Gemini gets to rely on Google’s vast and amazing search-knowledge graph. Gemini Research isn’t ready yet, but it’ll be here soon enough.
 
It was almost enough to make me feel good about the future of AI and humanity, though I still have concerns, and I find that I’m not that good at explaining why we should all just chill out about it. The pace isn’t slowing down, and everyone is worried about us falling in love with our chatbots. I may send mine flowers, but love is not in my plans.
 
The Paris Olympics wrapped up and Sunday, and I do wonder if Samsung is as sad as I am that the games are over – all those athletes holding all those Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 phones is the sort of marketing most brands can only dream of.
 
As I think about a much-needed nap, I also wonder if Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, which is finally streaming, will feel like a mashup of those just-ended Olympics and The Hunger Games. If it does, I am so here for it.
 
Lance Ulanoff, Editor-at-Large
The Week in Google
Can Apple respond to Google's big AI push?
Apple has some work to do on its AI (Apple)
Google brought forward its Pixel launch this year to beat the iPhone 16 to market, and Gemini AI was front and center at the grand unveiling – which has us wondering if Apple Intelligence is going to be able to catch up in the coming months.
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We go hands-on with the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
We're impressed by the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (Future)
The TechRadar team has wasted no time in testing out the new gadgets Google unveiled this week, including its second foldable: the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is remarkably thin and light, rocks a large 8-inch display, and could be the best foldable we've seen yet.
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The week in AI
There's no escape from AI right now – even at parties
AI is a hot topic right now (Shutterstock)
We're now at the stage where artificial intelligence might be one of those topics, like religion and politics, that are best avoided at social gatherings. As Lance Ulanoff reports, it's becoming a tricky subject to talk about without alarming people.
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The Week in Phones
How the Galaxy Z Flip 6 had a starring role at the Olympics
Olympic-level selfie-taking with the Galaxy Z Flip 6 (Samsung / Getty Images)
Every Olympian and Paralympian at the Paris games has been gifted a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6, which has meant the flip foldable has been getting plenty of publicity – and it turns out that the handset is perfect for capturing those essential selfie shots.
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The best new movies and shows to stream this weekend
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It's a good time to be a streaming fan. From new movies like Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga and The Union, to the return of beloved shows like Emily in Paris, there's plenty to enjoy on the world's best streaming services this weekend.
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