Consider an extended warranty plan if you buy a Surface Pro 6

If you’re looking at picking up Microsoft’s newSurface Pro 6this year, you may want to also consider adding an extended warranty or accidental damage coverage in case something goes wrong. Repair siteiFixitgave the Surface Pro 6 a repairability score of just 1 out of 10, meaning that it would be difficult for most home users to repair on their own. Like many of the Surface Pro 6’s predecessors, this year’s tablet earned a low repairability score because of Microsoft’s excessive use of glue to secure the tablet and its component in place, making it difficult to remove the display assembly and battery....

August 18, 2025 · 3 min · 440 words · Brittany Dominguez

Could Google Stadia “go far beyond video games?” The dev behind Kine thinks so

Google Stadia’s launchis right around the corner, set for November 19, but things already appear a bit underwhelming. That’s on account of the slow arrival of hardware for customers who pre-ordered and the meagerStadia launch lineupof games. Gwen Frey, developer of Kine, admits she’s not aware of plans by Google for the future of the service, but she believes it has more potential than just streaming games to compete with Xbox and PlayStation....

August 18, 2025 · 3 min · 536 words · Meagan Pittman

Day of the Devs brings surprising sequels, a truffle pig RPG, and more must-see games

Another edition ofDay of the Devs, a regular indie game live stream, took place ahead of this year’s Game Awards ceremony. The show highlighted 20 indie games, including surprise sequels toGenesis NoirandKind Words. Day of the Devs usually runs a live stream every year alongside Summer Game Fest. This year, the indie showcase put on a second, hourlong event ahead ofThe Game Awards. While it largely highlighted some previously announced games likeBraid: Anniversary Edition, it brought several new announcements as well....

August 18, 2025 · 2 min · 350 words · Thomas Jones

DC announces first Kid Flash-headlined series, Speed Force

DC announces first Kid Flash-headlined series, Speed Force Kid Flash and the Flash of China are teaming up for their own book as part of Dawn of DC. How will the young speedsters save the universe when the Speed Force itself is changing? Kid Flash is a character with a lot of history and more than a handful of people wearing the suit. He hasn’t headlined his own series, though – until now....

August 18, 2025 · 3 min · 545 words · Jason Evans

Doctor Who's Classic Villain Return Makes Ruby Sunday's Story Much Darker

Warning: This article contains MAJOR SPOILERS forDoctor Whoseason 14, episode 7, “The Legend of Ruby Sunday" Summary With the return of one classicDoctor Whovillain, Ruby Sunday’s mysterious story becomes much darker than before.Doctor Whoseason 14 has continued to build off the success of previous seasons with Russell T. Davies back as showrunner. The writers have created compelling mysteries that will play out inDoctor Whoseason 15. Some of these mysteries, like the identity of Mrs....

August 18, 2025 · 4 min · 852 words · Joseph Jackson

Don’t expect Microsoft’s Project xCloud to get exclusive games

Google Stadiais now available to those with the Founder’s Edition and Premiere Edition bundles, and it includes one exclusive at launch:Gylt. With an internal studio working on projects, that number will surely grow over time, but it appears Microsoft will not betaking the same approachwith Project xCloud. Speaking toGamasutra, an Xbox spokesperson said that currently has “no plans for cloud-exclusive content.” This statement was made after xCloud vice president Kareem Choudry previously said that it was in “early talks” with companies regarding exclusives....

August 18, 2025 · 2 min · 351 words · Jeffrey Warner

Dr Disrespect breaks personal viewership record in explosive YouTube return stream

Dr Disrespect breaks personal viewership record in explosive YouTube return stream Dr Disrespect has returned from his streaming hiatus two months after admitting to inappropriately messaging a minor, managing to break his max viewership record as over 200k tuned in. Four years after his ban, Dr Disrespect revealed on July 25, 2025, that he was permanently suspended from Twitch afterinappropriately messaging a minor using the site’s whisper function. Due to this, he wasremoved from his role at Midnight Society,demonetized on YouTube, andmany other companiescut ties with the streamer....

August 18, 2025 · 2 min · 350 words · Billy Griffith

Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree's Community Is Working Together Against Brutal Difficulty

Summary Elden Ring’s DLC can be brutally difficult, but players have banded together to overcome it. On enteringShadow of the Erdtree, many players find themselves stunned by how tough it can be. Whether it’s actuallyharder than baseElden Ring, or just complicated by players' inexperience after months of hiatus, remains up for debate. What’s undeniable, though, is that players are getting absolutely wrecked by everything and anything in the DLC: bosses, regular enemies, even environmental hazards....

August 18, 2025 · 4 min · 774 words · Laura Ballard

Facebook admits it didn’t actually remove Kenosha militia event

Facebook reversed its statement that it took action to take down a now-infamous Kenosha militia event that was shared shortly before a deadly shooting during protests in Wisconsin. An event posted by the Kenosha Guard Facebook group was taken down by the page’s moderators and not Facebook,according to a Buzzfeed reportthat cited internal documents from Facebook. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg previously said thatthe company took down the pagefor violating its “Dangerous Individuals and Organizations” policy regarding militia organizations....

August 18, 2025 · 2 min · 362 words · Tracy Harper

Ferrari's 1957 Mille Miglia Crash & Alfonso de Portago's Death Explained

WARNING: SPOILERS ahead for Ferrari. Summary Michael Mann’s 2023 biopicFerraricenters on the tragic 1957 Mille Miglia crash and the death of Ferrari racer Alfonso de Portago. As Mann’s twelfth directorial effort,Ferrarichronicles the career highs and lows ofthe real-life Enzo Ferrariduring the middle of the 20th century. Ferrari was once the face of the luxury car and racing brand of the same name, which became a dominant force in the world of competitive racing, particularly at the celebrated 24 Hours of Le Mans race during the 1960s....

August 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1262 words · Sandra Ferrell

Get 1 year of PS Plus for less than $40 right here

3-month PS Plus subscription – $21, was $28 12-month PS Plus subscription – $39, was $60 The primary purpose of aPlayStation Plussubscription is that it enables online multiplayer, which is a requirement to make the most out of games such asCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold War,Madden NFL 21, andMonster Hunter: World. Not all games require an active PS Plus membership, but for those that have online multiplayer modes, you’ll be missing out on a lot of fun if you don’t even try them....

August 18, 2025 · 2 min · 352 words · David Gallagher

Ghostbusters: Afterlife calls a new generation in latest trailer

Who you gonna call? If the latest trailer forGhostbusters: Afterlifeis any indication, children! The classic comedy franchise is set for a revamp nearly 40 years after the first film’s release. Not to be confused with the 2016 female-ledGhostbustersspinoff,Ghostbusters: Afterlifeis a continuation of the earlier film timeline. However, despite original stars Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Ernie Hudson, and even Annie Potts (surly receptionist Janine Melnitz) returning, they’re not front and center in this one....

August 18, 2025 · 2 min · 365 words · Jason Haley

Godzilla Minus One Is The First Godzilla Movie I've Ever Seen & I'm Worried It's Ruined The 70-Year-Old Franchise For Me

Summary As the firstGodzillamovie I’ve ever seen, I watchedGodzilla Minus Oneafter it dropped on Netflix this month – and I think its brilliance may have ruined the rest of the franchise for me. In a surprise release on Netflix,Godzilla Minus Onehit VOD and streaming on the same day starting August 14, 2025, exactly six months after its theatrical release in the United States.Godzilla Minus Onewas a huge box office hitin 2023, earning an impressive $115....

August 18, 2025 · 8 min · 1547 words · Anthony Lara