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For some, especially those of us in the approaching-the-over-the-hill gang, working with text on our phones can be cumbersome. Because smartphone text itself, context menu entries, and all the other tools for working with text are so small that they render simple tasks, such as selecting an address or phone number, copying it, and then pasting it into the target app, is not only hard to see but also somewhat difficult to manipulate....

The Park is now sporting a new holiday look. Update 1.06 for NBA 2K21 has been released, and here’s the full list of changes and fixes added with this patch. This is just a small update weighing in at 22 MB on PlayStation 4, but there are still some noteworthy improvements despite this patch’s small size. The update has begun rolling out on all platforms, so expect to see it in your download queue soon regardless of where you play....

Ubisoft and Nintendo have officially announced that Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope will be coming to the Nintendo Switch on October 20th, 2022, in a new trailer. The sequel to the popular turn-based crossover will allow giving players more freedom on the board and a whole new cast of characters to use, as seen in the official presentation during the June 28th, 2022, Nintendo Direct Mini. Ubisoft will be holding a special showcase for the game tomorrow with more details on the game....

Nothing will soon launch the Nothing phone (1) on July 12, which is seen making headlines every day. But, today is not about Nothing’s first smartphone. Instead, it is about the possibility of its second TWS earbuds, which may launch on the same day as the phone (1). It is reported that Nothing could launch new earbuds, allegedly called the Nothing ear (1) Stick on July 12. We also have a look at the purported earbuds’ design....

Hallmark has announced its newest TV mystery movie, Curious Caterer: Dying for Chocolate, is to premiere on April 10, 2022. The cast includes notable Hallmark stars Andrew Walker (My Family Christmas Tree, An Unexpected Christmas) and Nikki DeLoach (9-1-1, Cranberry Christmas) in this Hallmark mystery movie. Curious Caterer: Dying for Chocolate is an adaptation of Catering for Nobody and Dying for Chocolate by Diane Mott Davidson. Davidson is the author of the Goldy Bear Culinary Mystery series, which also includes such titles as Chopping Spree and Sticks & Scones, all culinary-themed murder mysteries....

In an Ubisoft earnings call, CEO Yves Guillermot stated that the publisher will price their next-generation fall releases at $60 USD. Ultimately, this means that Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and Watch Dogs: Legion will not see a price increase on the PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X. At least for now. “For the Christmas games, we plan to come with the same price as the previous generation of consoles,” Guillermot said. “That’s what we’re focused on at the moment....

Patch notes for the latest NHL 21 patch have gone live, and this latest update includes a series of Be a Pro, Franchise, and cosmetic changes to the game. Among the most notable additions in this latest patch include the addition of the new Ottawa Senators jerseys, as well as the installation of a Trade Request Conversation option for Be a Pro. Additionally, the NHL team fixed a bug in Franchise Mode that caused early round prospects to not be scouted when using the Auto Scouting feature....

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl developer Ludosity added alternate costumes to the game on Thursday as free DLC. The costumes are available to download now on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation systems, but they won’t arrive on Nintendo Switch until later this month, according to the developer. Ludosity announced the new content-drop via Twitter. Each character will receive one new costume modeled after alternate costumes or designs previously featured in their respective shows. Spongebob’s alternate skin sees him wearing the “#1” hat previously owned by Smitty Werbenjägermanjensen in Spongebob Squarepants’ third season, while the Ninja Turtles look to have designs inspired by their black-and-white comic book roots....

Robots have taken over the world! Well not just yet entirely, however it is quite the case in one game. Deviating from the fantasy realm, Square Enix turns to the technological world of robots. Set in the same environment as Nier (PS3, Xbox 2010), Nier: Automata is a spin-off of the Drakengard series first released for the PS2 in 2003. Though the full version is yet to be released, the demo is available now across multiple platforms....

Solve some simple riddles to progress. When you arrive in the Forest of Myth in Nier Replicant, you’ll find that the people are afflicted by a sickness called the Deathdream. The Deathdream is an illness that forces the villagers to fall asleep and live forever in the world of their own dreams. To help these people, you have to enter their dreams in the form of a text adventure and solve puzzles to wake the villagers from their slumber....

Nintendo is a company that has built a reputation for secrecy. Aside from their Nintendo Direct presentations, the company speaks to the press and public on very rare occasions, always making sure their message is clear, and PR friendly. Apparently breaking from this tradition is ground for firing, as Nintendo Treehouse employee Chris Pranger found out today. In a Facebook post (Update: the post has been removed) Pranger goes into detail about how his appearance on the Part-Time Gamers podcast resulted in him losing his job....

Just a day after the game was leaked via the Play Nintendo website, Nintendo decided to shadow drop Kirby Fighters 2 for the Nintendo Switch. The entire game is available now for $19.99 and is a direct follow-up to the original game released as part of the 3DS title Kirby: Triple Deluxe and later as a standalone title in 2014. Kirby Fighters 2 includes a time trial challenge called Single-Handed Mode, where you need to beat enemies quickly and a full story that you can play alone or with friends....

Reliable Japanese newspaper ‘Nikkei’ has reported that Nintendo plan to create a range of ‘free mini-games’ for smart phone devices in an attempt to broaden their horizons. According to Kotaku, the newspaper has been pretty accurate in the past; successfully predicting the recent sales downfall they suffered with the Wii U. In the article (which can be found HERE if you wish to test your Japanese), the writer claimed that Nintendo are seeking this new concept as a way to increase their sales; going further to announce that Nintendo will be making this announcement official come the end of the month....

In a new interview with GamesRadar, Sean Murray has shared the first details about the next game from the developers of No Man’s Sky. Hello Games is also working on a publishing stint, with the “Hello Games Short” line starting with The Last Campfire. But there’s something more, as Murray said the team is starting to work on a project which is “big, ambitious, and silly.” “We’re also starting on something new – which is big, ambitious, and silly,” Sean Murray tells GamesRadar....

In its former days of glory, Nokia was synonymous with quality, ruggedness, and appealing aesthetics. And, HMD Global, which now oversees the Nokia brand, seems to be taking the same route while rebuilding the brand. Nokia 7.1 was launched recently in India and while from a brief glimpse, it may appear to be an overpriced phone, it comes crammed with features that improve the overall experience. If you’re addicted to binge-watching Netflix anywhere you can – be it the local train or the metro, in between office meetings, or in the loo, right after waking up, Nokia 7....

Black Ops II Season pass holders can now access the Nuketown Zombies map, which was recently exclusive to the game’s Care Package, Hardened, and Digital Deluxe purchasers. Priority goes to Xbox Live season pass holders first, but if you’ve already purchased one of these collector’s edition products, you should be able to already access the content. The Nuketown Zombies map puts players smack dab in the middle of a ravaged Nuketown from the original Black Ops, except instead of fighting off incessant grenade spam, you’ll be fighting off an undead horde....

Can you believe that Oddworld: Munch’s Oddysee came out way back in 2001? The level of excitement and betrayal I felt at the time feels like only yesterday, when in fact it was almost 20 years ago. Not that I’m one to hold grudges. After playing, and loving, both Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee and Abe’s Exoddus I was excited to get my hands on the latest game in the series when it was released on the PlayStation 2....

When OnePlus entered the smartphone market back in 2013, it was known for producing flagship killers – affordable smartphones packed with high-end features that could compete with flagship phones at the time. However, over the years, the company exponentially increased the prices of its smartphone to provide users with more premium offerings (read: to make more money). And now, it seems like OnePlus is aiming to go back to its roots and launch affordable smartphones with flagship processors in the market....

Getting 100% in LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is not easy, but it’s possible. It is possible to do this exceptionally well, but it requires about two an hour of grinding. To make the game easier, you’ll need enough Data Cards. How to get to 100% fast in LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Get certain EXTRAS Check out our Data Card articles to get seven Data Cards. You’ll need them to unlock the Stud multipliers, Universal Translator, and the ability to see all collectibles on the map in the EXTRAS menu....

Find out what the most picked Legends in Apex Legends are here! Apex Legends isn’t showing any signs of slowing down, and it’s easy to see why. While the game itself offers up a lot of different ways to play, the movement system in the game, along with its fast-paced and frenetic action makes it stand out above the crowd. You’ll be placed into the shoes of one of the many legends available in the game, all with their strengths and weaknesses, and create havoc across the field, and eliminate your foes....