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The Lexar Play X SSD combines an M.2 2230 drive with an adapter into a handy and speedy package, but you won't find it in the US yet
The Lexar Play X SSD offers a versatile M.2 2230 drive with a 2280 adapter, providing flexibility for handhelds, laptops, and desktops. While its read speeds slightly underperform advertised specs, it delivers strong write speeds and fast game loading times. Currently, this hybrid storage solution is only available in UK retailers and not yet in the US.
New Marvel Rivals Update Details & Release Day Revealed
Marvel Rivals released an update on August 20th, introducing new cosmetic bundles for Cyclops, Phoenix, and Daredevil, alongside minor hero adjustments and bug fixes. The update rolled out without server downtime. New skin bundles will be available starting August 21st, 2026.
Marvel Rivals Ranked Has a New Escape Hatch: Fake a Cheat Flag, Kill the Match, Lose Nothing
Players of Marvel Rivals have discovered an exploit that allows them to cancel matches they are losing without penalty by manipulating game config files to trigger the anti-cheat system. This method bypasses the intended consequences of abandoning a ranked game. Developer NetEase has previously warned about config file editing but has not implemented significant bans, leading to frustration among the player base.
Marvel Rivals players are messing with their config files 'to cancel games with no consequence' before they…
Players of Marvel Rivals are reportedly manipulating game config files to intentionally cancel matches without penalty, particularly when losing. This exploit involves temporarily leaving a match, modifying config files, and rejoining, which causes the game to cancel. NetEase Games has warned against such practices, which originated from players attempting to optimize game performance.
The MOP Up: RIFT’s Razorback Roundup is back, yeehaw!
This week's MMO news roundup includes the return of RIFT's Razorback Roundup event, updates for Marvel Rivals and Uncharged Waters Origin, and news from various games like Wizard101, Fiesta Online, and Gloria Victis. Gamigo announced upcoming releases, while War Thunder reported on bans, and Myth of Empires: Throne secured a publishing deal.
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls Sold 485,000 Units in First Week, 74 Percent of Sales on PS5 – Rumor
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls reportedly sold 485,000 units across PlayStation 5 and PC in its first week, generating $33 million in revenue. The PlayStation 5 accounted for 74% of sales, with the PC version facing criticism for performance issues. Despite a rocky launch, the developer plans long-term support including new characters like Phoenix Cyclops.
Disney says that Kingdom Hearts is now a 'billion dollar franchise'
The Walt Disney Company has announced that the Kingdom Hearts series is now a 'billion dollar franchise,' according to an investor-focused article. This achievement places it among Disney's top-grossing properties, alongside mobile game Marvel Strike Force. The article also touches on Disney's relationship with Epic Games and the success of Marvel Rivals.
Corsair HS35 V3 is a no-fuss, fantastic sounding wireless headset that is a must-have for PC players on a budget
The Corsair HS35 V3 wireless headset offers excellent sound quality and comfort for its budget-friendly price of $79.99. While it boasts tri-mode connectivity (Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4GHz) and a detachable microphone, its full potential, particularly with Dolby Atmos spatial audio, is best realized on PC. Console players may find it lacking compared to competitors with dedicated software customization.
Game of the Week – Marvel Tokon is a heroic fighter that's easy to get into, and villainous to master
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is a 4v4 tag-fighter developed by Arc System Works that serves as a love letter to Marvel comics, offering an accessible yet deep fighting system. Available on PC and PlayStation 5, the game features stunning visuals, a fun story mode, and robust training options, making it an excellent entry point for newcomers and a fresh experience for genre veterans.
Marvel Rivals hasn't managed to beat Overwatch's stats yet, but Disney boasts it's still "attracted…
Disney announced that Marvel Rivals has attracted 40 million players worldwide since its launch, with 60% of those players being under the age of 24. While this number is impressive, it has not yet surpassed Overwatch 2's pre-relaunch player statistics. The article also touches on Overwatch 2's recent comeback and the ongoing comparison between the two hero shooters.
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls looks to have sold almost half a million copies in a week
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls has reportedly sold nearly 500,000 copies across PlayStation 5 and PC within its first week. PlayStation 5 accounted for 74% of sales, with North America making up 75% of the player base. Despite initial performance issues on PC, the game's sales pace is comparable to Dragon Ball FighterZ, which went on to sell over 10 million copies.
Lady Loki Makes Limited Return to Marvel Rivals New Update
Marvel Rivals has reintroduced the Lady Loki skin in its Season 9.5 update, making it available for a limited time starting August 13, 2026. This return coincides with a free cosmetic upgrade that includes new animations for both Lady Loki costumes, enhancing the character's 'Lady' aspect. The update also features new voice lines and a Lord icon for the character.
Jeff The Land Shark Now Able to Swim in Marvel Rivals
Marvel Rivals has updated its Season 9.5 with a new ability for Jeff the Land Shark, allowing him to swim in the water on the Hellfire Bay-Beach map. This update enables the character to traverse water areas automatically without requiring special emotes, though it is currently limited to non-combat maps.
Marvel Rivals Makes Big Storm Change In New Update
NetEase has announced an upcoming free upgrade for the 'Sacred Skies' swimsuit costume in Marvel Rivals, elevating it to Legendary rarity for the character Storm. This decision comes after community feedback highlighted that Storm was the only female hero without a Legendary summer costume. The upgrade will include new lobby and MVP animations, and players who purchase the costume will receive a free Ultimate effect upgrade.
Marvel Rivals devs respond to Storm summer skin controversy, promise to do better but say harassment "is not…
NetEase has responded to backlash regarding Storm's summer skin in Marvel Rivals, acknowledging community feedback and promising improvements. The developer will upgrade the 'Sacred Skies' costume to Legendary tier at no extra cost and plans to release more Legendary costumes for Storm later in the year. NetEase also urged players to maintain respectful communication despite the ongoing discussions.
Fortnite’s Jonesy Looks Weirdly Real In His First Hot Toys Figure
Hot Toys has unveiled its first sixth-scale action figure based on the popular battle royale game Fortnite, featuring the character Jonesy. This limited edition collectible, priced around $285, meticulously recreates the in-game model with fabric clothing and various accessories, including weapons and in-game items. The company also revealed figures for Marvel Rivals and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach.
LoLdle Answers Today (August 11, 2026) - Emoji & More
This guide provides the answers for the League of Legends LoLdle puzzle on August 11, 2026, including solutions for Classic, Quote, Ability, Emoji, and Splash Art modes. The quote clue "The blood you spilled calls to me" points to Warwick, and other champions revealed include Veigar, Xin Zhao, Sylas, and Lucian.
Overwatch's old battle passes are finally coming back permanently starting next month, but some of the rewards will…
Blizzard Entertainment is permanently reintroducing old battle passes into Overwatch starting next month, aligning the game with other live service titles. While specific details are pending, a past battle pass will become available halfway through each season, though premium currency, player titles, and Mythic skins will be excluded. This change aims to reduce FOMO and allow players to unlock cosmetics for heroes they actively play.
All The Hood Meta Changes in Marvel Rivals Season 9.5
Marvel Rivals Season 9.5 introduces The Hood as a new playable hero, significantly impacting the game's meta. This hitscan Vanguard character, powered by Oblivion, offers strong close-range combat and a superior time-to-kill compared to many existing Vanguards. The Hood's addition reinforces the game's 'poke meta' and enhances team compositions, particularly for Jubilee.
Marvel Rivals hits the Ozempic, comes back 40 GB lighter
Marvel Rivals has undergone a significant asset repackaging, resulting in a 40 GB reduction in its PC install size through an optimized texture resource compression strategy. While the initial Season 9.5 update is larger due to these changes, the final game size is considerably lighter, a move praised by the publication and compared to a similar optimization in Helldivers 2.
