Wizards of the Coast showed off the two half decks that the Foundations Beginner Box uses to teach Magic: The Gathering to new players. Available November 15th, 2024 the Foundations Beginner Box will use Jumpstart style half decks to mix and match classic Magic archetypes from across it’s history:

Peek inside the Foundations Beginner Box for Magic: The Gathering

Tom's Guide

The Nitro Deck+ is a must for handheld Switch players that want pro-controller style functionality in a more comfortable form factor.

I finally started playing my Switch in handheld mode after seven years and it’s all thanks to this controller

The US Sun

XBOX offers added bonuses every week for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, but the latest freebie is available for all Xbox console owners. Every weekend Xbox Game Pass Core and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can enjoy free game trials with Free Play Days. Free Play Days includes unlimited game trials...

Xbox players can grab Elder Scrolls Online for free with no strings attached plus two more games

Ohio State

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

If you’ve ever gotten frustrated trying to connect two or three consoles to your TV, wait until you hear about the guy who successfully connected 444 of them. A man from Saudi Arabia, Ibrahim Al-Nasser, just earned the Guinness World Record for the most video game consoles hooked up to a single TV. His gigantic retro console collection apparently has every release, from the Magnavox Odyssey, the very first console ever, to the most recent, the PlayStation 5 Slim.

Man hooks up 444 consoles to a TV, sets world record

The iPhone 16 is set to arrive next month. While Apple Intelligence, a new camera button, and other changes are expected in this series, a major overhaul might be reserved until next year's phones come out. In his latest Power On newsletter, serial Apple reporter Mark Gurman details the biggest...

Gurman Says New iPhones Will Look ‘Similar to Last Year's’

Denver, CO

David Heitz

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

24/7 Wall St.

: Perplexity, an AI company, raised $250 million to build a better search engine than Google. AI’s potential could challenge Google’s long-standing dominance. A non-political, effective alternative may attract users and threaten Google’s market share. Also: With AI stocks taking a step back, it’s the perfect time to load up on ‘The Next Nvidia’ […]
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Google’s Meet app is getting a few more features designed for calls. Meet, the videocalling app Google rolled Duo into a couple of years ago, is designed to handle both meetings and personal video calls. The update, which will roll out over the coming months, focuses on the personal side. It offers an updated UI and features like in-call messaging — things that have only been available in meetings until now.

Google Meet’s latest update includes a new UI and in-call messaging

Dei, a young photographer, begins on a journey to follow the path his mother once followed in an attempt to uncover her past. A photographer herself, Dei’s mother has been out of the picture for years, only sending the occasional letter and photo from her journeys without him. However, his resolve begins to waver the closer to the truth behind her absence, as the answers he seeks may not be simple.

The Star Named EOS review — Motherly memories

Samsung is currently quite busy with One UI updates for its eligible Galaxy devices. Many users are waiting to receive the stable One UI 6.1.1, while others are eager for the arrival of the first One UI 7 beta. That said, it is possible that the latter will be a more aesthetically focused update, while the next One UI 7.1 update will bring massive improvements.

Samsung's One UI 7.1 expected to bring massive improvements

When I got the invite to check out Mother Machine via Discord at a streamed preview and Q&A with the developers, I had no idea what to expect. The devs at Maschinen-Mensch are known for the Curious Expedition games which focused heavily on the character dialogue building up the world but Mother Machine is a bit different. What I witnessed was one of the silliest, most enjoyable looking games on the 2025 calendar, having the moment to moment experiences you and friends encounter to be part of the larger narrative. Mother Machine is a co-op roguelike platformer with some minor RPG elements so you and three online friends can play as these cute little critters, exploring randomly generated caverns for the titular Mother Machine. Using different equippable abilities to help one another get through these areas, aiming for different objectives, collectibles, and more. Currently planned for a PC release in 2025 with console ports possibly coming down the line, I will definitely have this game on my wishlist.

Mother Machine Preview – Funny little dudes in a new co-op roguelike!

Quincy, MA

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Get ready for an afternoon filled with live music, fun activities, and local vendors. The Friends of Ruth Gordon Amphitheater has invited the community to join them for the Friends Rock Music Festival on Sunday, August 11th from 2 PM until 8 PM. This free-to-attend festival promises a day filled with a diverse lineup of artists and bands, offering something for every music lover. Performances will include:

Live Music, Delicious Food & More: Don't Miss This Free Music Festival in Quincy

SEGA and Two Point Studios just announced Two Point Museum, the latest entry in the critically acclaimed Two Point gaming series. Two Point Museum will have players step into the shoes of a museum curator managing and displaying exhibits, sending specialists on daring adventures to find new relics, showcasing your finds, earning donations, and working to keep guests happy and entertained. You can check out the trailer above and read below for more details:

Experience a night in the museum like never before in Two Point Museum

Here’s your chance to buy a massive screen from Samsung TV deals for a relatively cheap price, as Best Buy has applied a $102 discount to the 75-inch Samsung DU6900 Series 4K TV. From $700 originally, it’s down to just $598, which is a steal considering this TV’s capabilities. You’re going to have to act fast if you want to pocket the savings though, as we’re not sure if the bargain will still be online tomorrow. To make sure that you don’t miss out, you should complete your purchase for this Samsung TV right now.

This 75-inch 4K TV from Samsung is under $600 for a limited time

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Cooking With Maryann

I grew up on these babies. This cookie is sweet nostalgia to me. There are so many variations to make it too, you really can't go wrong with it! For a super easy and fast cookie bar, these are a winner!

Magic Layer Bars aka Hello Dolly Bars

PC Gamer

Tiny Glade just shared a new trailer and a release date that's not too far away.

The most wishlisted cozy game on Steam is launching in September

Concord launches on August 23rd (August 20th for the Deluxe Edition), and while there isn’t a battle pass, there will be incoming content. Firewalk is embracing a seasonal model, but with new free stuff, and it looks like they have three seasons already planned out. Ryan Ellis, Firewalk’s Game Director, took to PlayStation Blog to update us on what’s to come. Check it out below, along with an above new animated trailer!

Concord relays upcoming roadmap

Windows Central

Xbox is continuing its process of moving its exclusive back catalogue to competing platforms like PlayStation, and fans are speculating on exactly what game it could be.

Rumor: Another 'big' Xbox game is heading to PS5, to be announced next week

SteelSeries always has its hands in competitive gaming, and the cool thing is watching it extend further than just the games themselves. For the third event in a row, SteelSeries has partnered with DOTA 2 to bring their cosplay competition to life. Cosplay is an integral part of the gaming scene, so it’s great watching a company as big as SteelSeries support it. Check out the details below.

SteelSeries partners with DOTA 2 for international cosplay competition, open registration available

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Stonemaier Games announces Stamp Swap available Sept. 4th

Stonemaier Games announced a new title joining their lineup, Stamp Swap available September 4th.. This new 1-5 player competitive I-cut-you-choose drafting and tile-placement game let’s players...

Stonemaier Games announces Stamp Swap available Sept. 4th

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