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Roblox Kids and Select Accounts: New Age-Based System Launches June 2025 to Fix Child Safety Crisis

Roblox is rolling out two new account types in June 2025, splitting young users into 'Roblox Kids' (ages 5-8) and 'Roblox Select' (ages 9-15) with stricter content filters and communication limits. The platform hopes this will help clean up its troubled reputation for child safety failures, though skeptics might say it's a bit late to the party.

Huma Shazia·15 Apr 2026

Gaming·5 min

DIY Steam Machine Build: YouTuber Creates $950 Custom PC Because Valve Was Taking Too Long

YouTuber Zac Builds got tired of waiting for Valve's official Steam Machine and decided to build his own for under $1,000. The custom PC features a 3D-printed case with wood paneling, second-hand components, and some seriously clever thermal engineering that puts the ball firmly in Valve's court.

Huma Shazia·15 Apr 2026

Gaming·5 min

FlashForge Adventurer 5M 3D Printer Deal: How to Get It for $140 With This AliExpress Coupon

The FlashForge Adventurer 5M, one of the best budget CoreXY 3D printers on the market, just dropped to $140.60 on AliExpress with a new coupon code. That's a 53% discount off the regular Amazon price and honestly one of the best entry points into 3D printing we've seen this year.

Manaal Khan·15 Apr 2026

Gaming·5 min

Sony Inzone M10S II Gaming Monitor: 540Hz OLED Takes on Asus and LG with Fnatic Partnership

Sony's entering the high-refresh OLED gaming monitor wars with the Inzone M10S II, a 27-inch display that matches Asus and LG's specs but costs more than both competitors. The monitor features dual-mode switching between 1440p at 540Hz and 1080p at 720Hz, developed in collaboration with esports organization Fnatic.

Huma Shazia·15 Apr 2026

Gaming·4 min

Windrose Lamp Oil Guide: How to Refuel Your Lantern and Find Animal Fat

Stuck in the dark caves of Windrose with an empty lantern? Here's exactly how to craft lamp oil, where to find animal fat from boars, and why you should probably carry multiple lanterns on your pirate adventures.

Manaal Khan·15 Apr 2026

Gaming·6 min

GameStop Power Packs Launch: Digital Pokémon Card Gambling Goes Public April 15

GameStop is opening its controversial Power Packs digital trading card platform to everyone starting April 15, 2026. The service lets you spend anywhere from $25 to $2,500 for a chance at PSA-graded Pokémon cards, with the company admitting you only have a 29.4% chance of breaking even on the top tier.

Huma Shazia·15 Apr 2026

Gaming·5 min

Escape From New York Reboot 2026: StudioCanal Finally Bringing Back Snake Plissken

StudioCanal just confirmed an Escape From New York reboot at CinemaCon 2026, marking the fourth serious attempt to resurrect John Carpenter's dystopian classic since 2013. No director or cast has been announced yet, but after years of failed attempts involving Robert Rodriguez and Radio Silence, the studio seems determined to make this one actually happen.

Manaal Khan·15 Apr 2026

Gaming·5 min

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Developers Spent Years Perfecting Mii Fart Sounds, Nintendo Interview Reveals

Nintendo's Ask the Developer interview reveals the hilarious behind-the-scenes drama of making Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. The team debated whether Miis should fart at all, went through countless sound retakes, and at one point had fart effects that looked like explosions. The game took nearly a decade to develop, with customization features alone taking six or seven years.

Huma Shazia·15 Apr 2026

Gaming·7 min

Arkham Horror: The Card Game 2026 Review: Chapter Two Core Set Brings Dexter Drake and the Brethren of Ash Campaign

Fantasy Flight Games has released a brand new core set for Arkham Horror: The Card Game, offering both newcomers and veterans a fresh jumping-in point. The 2026 edition introduces the Brethren of Ash campaign and finally brings fan-favorite investigator Dexter Drake to the table.

Manaal Khan·15 Apr 2026

Gaming·7 min

Slay the Spire 2 Early Access: How Mega Crit's Sequel Crashed Steam, Got Review Bombed, and Still Dominated March 2025

One month after launch, Slay the Spire 2 has been a rollercoaster. The roguelike deckbuilder sequel crashed Steam's storefront on day one, faced a review bombing campaign over optional balance changes, and somehow still became the biggest indie hit of the year. Here's everything that happened.

Manaal Khan·15 Apr 2026

Gaming·5 min

YMTC Chip Production Expansion: China's Plan to Double NAND Output Could Mean Cheaper Gaming SSDs

Chinese memory chip maker YMTC is reportedly planning to build two additional foundries that would more than double its wafer production capacity. The expansion could eventually flood the market with cheaper NAND flash chips, potentially bringing down SSD prices for gamers who've been dealing with inflated storage costs.

Manaal Khan·15 Apr 2026

Gaming·6 min

WWE WrestleMania 42 Power Rankings: The 10 Best Wrestlers Heading Into Las Vegas

With WrestleMania 42 just days away in Las Vegas, the WWE roster is stacked with talent firing on all cylinders. From Liv Morgan's Royal Rumble redemption to Oba Femi's explosive main roster debut, here's who's dominating the business right now.

Manaal Khan·15 Apr 2026

Gaming·4 min

Stalker 2 Free Update Sealed Truth: New Lab X-18 Content Drops Before Cost of Hope DLC

GSC Game World just released a free content update for Stalker 2 called Sealed Truth, opening up the lower levels of the terrifying Lab X-18. The update serves as a thank-you gift to players and a teaser for the upcoming Cost of Hope DLC arriving later this year.

Huma Shazia·15 Apr 2026

Gaming·4 min

Spider-Man Beyond the Spider-Verse First Images: Sony Drops Fresh Look at the Spider-Verse Finale

Sony just gave us our first real look at Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse with four new images and fresh footage from CinemaCon 2026. The final chapter of the Oscar-winning trilogy shows Miles Morales on the run, hunted by the Spider Society, and racing to save his family. Mark your calendars for June 18, 2027.

Manaal Khan·15 Apr 2026

Gaming·4 min

Sony Pictures CEO Tom Rothman Tells Cinemas to 'Get Off the Ad Crack' at CinemaCon 2026

Sony Pictures chairman Tom Rothman delivered a blunt message to theater operators at CinemaCon 2026, urging them to cut back on the endless pre-show trailers and ads. His argument? Moviegoers are already planning to show up 30 minutes late just to skip the whole mess. The comments came during Sony's showcase, which also teased upcoming films like the live-action Zelda movie and a Helldivers adaptation starring Jason Momoa.

Manaal Khan·15 Apr 2026

Gaming·6 min

Mother Mary Review: Anne Hathaway's Ghost Story Is Pure Vibes in the Best Way

David Lowery's latest film pairs Anne Hathaway as a pop star with Michaela Coel as her former stylist in a slow-burn supernatural drama. The film premieres in limited release April 17 before going wide on April 24.

Huma Shazia·15 Apr 2026

Gaming·5 min

Marathon Dire Marsh Sponsored Mode: Bungie's New Experiment to Help New Players Compete

Bungie is launching a new experimental mode in Marathon that strips everyone down to basic free gear, creating a level playing field for newcomers. The Dire Marsh Sponsored queue goes live April 15 and runs for two weeks, letting the developer test how the game plays when everyone starts from zero.

Manaal Khan·15 Apr 2026

Gaming·5 min

Alienware AW2726DM Price and Specs: The $350 QD-OLED Monitor That's About to Shake Up Gaming

Alienware just dropped a bombshell on the gaming monitor market. Their new AW2726DM brings QD-OLED technology down to $350, making it potentially the cheapest way to get your hands on those gorgeous true blacks and vivid colors. Here's everything you need to know about specs, release date, and whether it's actually worth your money.

Manaal Khan·15 Apr 2026

Gaming·5 min

WoW Burning Crusade Classic Dungeon Boosting Ban: Blizzard Kills Power Leveling on Anniversary Servers

Blizzard is cracking down on dungeon boosting in WoW Burning Crusade Classic Anniversary servers. New hotfixes require actual participation to earn XP and tie loot drops to kill contribution, effectively ending the era of paid power leveling services.

Manaal Khan·15 Apr 2026

Gaming·4 min

Windows 11 Skip Updates Feature: Fresh Installs Now Let You Delay Time-Consuming Setup

Microsoft quietly added the ability to skip Windows Update during fresh Windows 11 installations, giving users control over when to download those lengthy security patches. The feature puts users back in charge of their setup experience and brings Windows closer to the quicker installation processes seen on ChromeOS and macOS.

Huma Shazia·15 Apr 2026

Gaming·5 min

Spider-Man 3 Leak: Insomniac Actor Accidentally Confirms Sequel With Mo-Cap Photo

Ben Jordan, the facial model for Peter Parker in Insomniac's Spider-Man games, posted and quickly deleted a photo from a motion capture studio showing him in full face-capture gear striking Spider-Man's iconic web-shooting pose. The now-viral image essentially confirms Spider-Man 3 is in active development, even though Sony hasn't announced anything beyond the upcoming Wolverine game.

Manaal Khan·15 Apr 2026

Gaming·5 min

Spider-Man Brand New Day Posters: Tom Holland's 'Most Emotional' MCU Film Gets July 2026 Release

Sony just dropped two new posters for Spider-Man: Brand New Day at CinemaCon 2026, and the hype is very real. Tom Holland promises this is the most grown-up Spider-Man movie yet, with the studio calling it his finest performance. The film picks up four years after No Way Home with a Peter Parker who's completely alone and facing a mysterious physical evolution.

Huma Shazia·15 Apr 2026

Gaming·5 min

Ruby Rose Accuses Katy Perry of Sexual Assault: Pop Star's Rep Calls Claims 'Dangerous Reckless Lies'

Australian actor Ruby Rose has publicly accused pop star Katy Perry of sexually assaulting her at a Melbourne nightclub years ago, claiming she stayed silent because Perry helped secure her U.S. visa. Perry's representative has fired back with a fierce denial, calling the allegations 'categorically false' and pointing to Rose's history of social media accusations.

Huma Shazia·15 Apr 2026

Gaming·5 min

Hello Kitty Island Adventure City Town DLC: How to Prepare Before Launch Day

The City Town DLC for Hello Kitty Island Adventure is bringing a whole new urban area to explore plus a brand new character, Usahana. Here's everything you should be doing right now to hit the ground running when the expansion drops.

Huma Shazia·15 Apr 2026