Police in the United Kingdom have dismantled a major international phone theft network that smuggled 40,000 stolen devices from London to China. The investigation began on Christmas Eve when a victim used Apple’s Find My feature to trace a missing iPhone to a warehouse near Heathrow Airport. Inside, officers discovered hundreds of stolen phones packed for shipment to Hong Kong, sparking a wider probe that exposed one of the region’s largest mobile theft operations.
Metropolitan Police officials stated that the gang had exported tens of thousands of stolen phones over a year, accounting for nearly half of London’s total mobile thefts. Coordinated raids across London and Hertfordshire led to 18 arrests and the recovery of more than 2,000...
Poncle, the studio behind Vampire Survivors, announced that four-player online co-op will arrive for console and PC versions this autumn. The feature is part of a set of five planned updates expected to roll out in the coming weeks.
The announcement came through a trailer on Poncle’s YouTube channel, which teased the updates using five cards marked with question marks. The first card flipped to reveal the word “Online,” followed by a retro Windows 97-style desktop where a cursor clicked on a “VS_Online.exe” icon with a caption reading “Press here for online,” humorously implying the update’s simplicity.
The video description revealed that players can explore stages freely while others navigate challenges such as the Astral Stair and...
Releasing the third game in a trilogy before the first two seemed unusual at first, but it fits both thematically and chronologically. Dragon Quest III tells the story of the legendary hero Erdrick, while Dragon Quest I and II continue that legacy generations later as heroes defend Alefgard from disaster. A short demo shown on the Tokyo Game Show 2025 floor offered an early look at both titles in the Dragon Quest I+II HD-2D Remake, completing the trilogy’s circle.
Each of the two games approaches the hero’s journey in a distinct manner. The original Dragon Quest focuses on a lone hero gathering Erdrick’s relics to stop the Dragonlord from seizing control of the world. Dragon Quest II, set a century later, follows a small group of royal...
Battlefield 6 launches worldwide on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S on Oct. 10, with global times posted, and about 1.7 million players expected by week’s end. Battlefield Studios and EA plan to outline post-launch plans on Oct. 11 and provide regular updates after that. In a Community Update, the studio reported findings from Battlefield Labs and detailed changes that players from the testing and summer beta will see at launch on Friday. The team signaled work on a fresh take on battle royale, and said requests for naval combat, the Little Bird helicopter, and platoons are under review, while Season 1’s road map omits naval combat and the Little Bird, but later seasons remain possible.
Silent Hill 2 remake is expected to join PlayStation Plus Extra on Oct. 21, according to leaker billbil-kun. The tipster previously called Alan Wake 2 for the PlayStation Plus Essential tier, and Sony confirmed that at the latest State of Play, which strengthened the credibility of the leaker. Bloober Team and Konami released the remake a year ago to strong reviews from critics and players, and one critic gave it 9 out of 10, and sales have passed 2 million. Konami will again partner with Bloober Team on a remake of the first series entry, and the studio also launched the science fiction horror game Cronos The New Dawn, which another critic scored 8 out of 10.
Apple appears to be quietly preparing for another MacBook Pro refresh, with growing signs that the M5 lineup could debut soon. Industry analyst Mark Gurman noted that custom configurations for the 14-inch M4 MacBook Pro are limited until the end of October, while higher-end M4 Pro, M4 Max, and 16-inch variants remain unaffected. This selective delay typically signals that Apple is transitioning production to newer models.
Reports suggest that the M5 chip will deliver up to 15 percent faster CPU performance and as much as 35 percent better GPU output than the M4. These gains would enhance creative workflows, improve rendering speeds, and boost overall efficiency for professional users. The design is expected to remain consistent with...
Delays in custom configurations of the M4 MacBook Pro suggest Apple may announce its M5 lineup later this month. The upcoming M5 Pro and M5 Max chips are expected to feature a redesigned structure, offering users more flexibility when customizing hardware. This new approach would enable buyers to select specific CPU and GPU core counts without incurring the premium typically associated with preconfigured models.
Reports indicate that the M5 Pro will use TSMC’s SoIC-MH packaging and likely rely on the company’s 3-nanometer N3P process, also found in the A19 series. The new packaging design is lighter, more compact, and efficient, improving component density, heat dissipation, and signal performance. These changes could lead to stronger...
First announced early this year at Xbox’s Developer Direct, Team Ninja and PlatinumGames are collaborating on a new installment in the Ninja Gaiden series, marking its first major release in more than a decade. The upcoming title centers on Yakumo, a Raven Clan ninja and descendant of the Dark Dragon, who has long been considered an enemy of the Hayabusa Clan, although series mainstay Ryu Hayabusa remains central to the story.
Ninja Gaiden 4 features intense, fast-paced combat and striking visuals known for graphic violence. Players can use Yakumo’s unique Bloodraven form to absorb enemies’ blood for powerful attacks. His arsenal spans from traditional katanas to heavy hammers, allowing seamless weapon swapping and mid-battle...
Amazon Games pins its hopes on Season 10, due on Oct. 13, to revive New World. Aeternum’s 2023 relaunch expanded its platforms, yet failed to match the success of its 2021 launch. With few new MMOs emerging, players crave fresh content. Early chatter calls this patch the most ambitious yet.
Nighthaven arrives as a lofty horror zone packed with falling chandeliers, burnable webs, and secret doors. Endgame grows via the 10-player Isle of Night raid and a timed, procedural Catacombs run. Level cap hits 70, Gear Score 800, and gear adds four Perk Charms, plus set bonuses. Forum posts show cautious optimism for a lasting rebound.
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