Columbus, OH

In today's Daily Fix: Sony is releasing a limited edition Astro Bot-themed DualSense controller, and you don't need to enter some sweepstakes to get it (ahem...Xbox). Pre-orders for the controller will go live Friday August 9th at 7am PT at direct.playstation.com. The controller and the new Astro Bot game will launch a month later on September 6th. In other news, the Wall Street Journal is reporting that Twitch is at risk of becoming a "zombie brand" as it still remains unprofitable 10 years after Amazon's acquisition. Twitch went through a round of layoffs earlier this year, and many employees fear more layoffs in the near future. And finally, a pillar of the seventh generation of gaming consoles is no more. Yesterday, the Xbox 360 Marketplace was shut down, meaning gamers can no longer purchase new content from the service. However, gamers can still download content they already own, including full games and DLC.

Astro Bot Gets Limited Edition PS5 DualSense Controller - IGN Daily Fix

After almost 13 years, Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine 2 is the well-deserved sequel that players have been waiting for. This time, players will follow protagonist Lieutenant Titus into the Fourth Tyranid War, where they’ll face off against aliens that have become one of the biggest threats to the UItramarines.

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 release date, editions & gameplay

Square Enix has announced that pre-orders are now available for a new watch themed on Final Fantasy VII Advent Children depicted as a 36mm limited edition model. The item’s front features a wolf design with a gunmetal-painted finish and jet-black feathers for an even greater sense of depth. Additionally, the seven-hour symbol is designed as a Roman numeral. Further, the subdial is unique to this limited edition, evoking the lifestream with the mother of pearl.

Final Fantasy VII Advent Children Limited-Edition Watch Announced for Pre-Order Costing a Hefty $350 USD

The 64DD was a Nintendo 64 accessory that was only ever released in Japan in 1999. When attached to an N64, the DD added features such as additional memory, a real time clock, and the ability to connect to the Internet. Only nine games were ever actually completed for the add-on, including Doshin the Giant, SimCity 64, and an F-Zero X expansion.

Did You Know Gaming details every canceled Nintendo 64DD game (UPDATE)

Getting the Master Sword in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom feels great. After dozens of hours of dealing with ugly fused weapons and broken gear, you finally get the sword of legend. But it’s still far from perfect. While it can’t break, it can lose its power and have to recharge. The Master Sword from the game’s opening prologue doesn’t have that same weakness, though, and players have spent months trying to find a way to get that version instead.

Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Players Discover How To Get Unbreakable Master Sword Back After A Year Of Trying

Most who actually love gaming, rather than the tribalism that comes with it, will admit that the 'Console Wars' are silly and childish. To breathe life into them ever-slightly, it's fair to say that on the grand scale of things, PlayStation is usually the company among the big three that tends to come out on top more often than not, with the biggest swaying factor being the long list of PlayStation exclusives over the years.

10 Best PS5 Games Of All Time

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Pokemon professor estimates it'd take you over 81 sextillion years to truly 100% Emerald, long enough for the sun to explode over 10 trillion times

Virginia State

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Hope Logan Spencer (Anikka Noelle) was the voice of reason on The Bold and the Beautiful until recently. Liam Spencer (Scott Clifton) has said many times that Hoep is fair, and he admires her morals. The writers have recently shifted the character, and Virginia fans differ on how they feel about it.

The Bold and the Beautiful fans don't agree on the new version of Hope Logan Spencer

Pompano Beach, FL

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In a shocking revelation, Kings Mart, a grocery store in Pompano Beach, has been slapped with a series of severe health violations by the Florida Department of Agriculture. The inspection, carried out by Francis Odio, uncovered a disturbing range of problems that have led to the immediate closure of several sections of the store.

An inspection found bugs in the food and rodent poop on the shelves at a Florida grocery store

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

New Pokemon themed toys will appear in Japan via the McDonald’s Happy Meal, which is alternatively known in the country as Happy Set. The fast food chain’s Japanese branch has confirmed that these toys will appear in its outlets across the nation throughout August 2024. A total of...

New Pokemon McDonald’s Happy Meal Toys Will Come to Japan

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

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Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

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MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

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Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

West Virginia State

Norfolk, VA

Four Virginians were confirmed to be onboard when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. Phillip Acts and Selini Decker, who lived a few blocks apart in Norfolk, died when the ship sank. Richmond native Robert Decker and Eloise Smith, who later moved to Richmond from West Virginia, survived.

There's a reason no remains from the Virginia Titanic victims will ever be found

Denver, CO

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In this week’s installment of Homeless Hotel Diary, broken glass again leads the lineup. Someone smashed a window in the lobby of Fusion Studios, the Colorado Coalition for the homeless property where I live and pay a third of my income for rent. This same person shattered the door to the case manager’s office and threw rocks through the windshield and side windows of the community van. Multiple residents told me who did the damage – the same person allegedly committed all three crimes – and last I knew that person still was at large. I could not get any official reports from Coalition staff. They were not available to speak with me Friday.

Opinion: Homeless Hotel Diary: Busted door, windows at Fusion Studios in Denver, internet spotty

Many classic games remain stranded on old hardware, making old consoles essential for playing those iconic titles. Remasters and ports may alter how a game looks and feels, making original releases often better options for authentic experiences. Modding old consoles breathes new life into them, enabling emulation, fan-made content, and...

Why You Should Keep Your Old Consoles

Game Informer is no more after 33 years of publication and 367 issues. The iconic gaming magazine was the longest running gaming publication in the U.S. prior to its demise. Game Informer published its first issue in August 1991 where it was distributed in gaming stores. Eventurally, GameStop acquired the outlet when it purchased rival retailer FuncoLand in 2000. By 2012, Game Informer became the third most widely read magazine in the U.S..

GameStop shutters Game Informer after 33 years

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‘Like I could’ve got hibachi for that price.’. What’s the most you would pay for a Chick-fil-A meal? Whatever number you gave is probably still lower than what this first-time Chick-fil-A customer’s meal cost.

‘Did I get got?’: Chick-fil-A customer questions if she got scammed after one meal comes out to $30

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First 4 Figures details their Metroid Prime \"Samus Gravity Suit\" Collector's Edition statue

First 4 Figures and Nintendo have worked together multiple times in the past to release statues based on the Big N’s beloved franchises. Now the two...

First 4 Figures details their Metroid Prime "Samus Gravity Suit" Collector's Edition statue

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