This month's brief ban of TikTok in the US saw Marvel Snap get caught in the crossfire, as it was inaccessible to US-based players for several days. After that issue was resolved, developer Second Dinner pledged to reward players for their patience, and it looks like there'll be a lot of free stuff to grab this week.Second Dinner explained how this will work on its social media channels. First off, there'll be separate rewards packages for US-based players and the international playerbase. Each package will be subdivided based on collection level, with the higher collection levels getting the lion's share of the goodies. These are substantial drops, as Second Dinner will be handing out currencies, variant cards, and more. This stuff typically equates to hundreds of dollars if you were to buy them in the game's expensive microtransactions store.It's worth pointing out that the existing US-based players are defined as accounts created before January 20 inside the US and have shown any activity in the last 30 days before the outage, Second Dinner wrote. The developer explained that if US players made use of a VPN service to get around the downtime, it will not affect their eligibility for the compensation package. "This includes players from outside the US VPN-ing into the US to try and receive the US Downtime Package," Second Dinner added.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has once again commented on the company's strategy as it relates to launching its own first-party games on other platforms. As Spencer has been saying for a long time already, he believes Xbox is strongest and best-positioned when it launches its own games on other platforms. A game remaining exclusive to Xbox in perpetuity "doesn't work for us" going forward, he said.Speaking to Destin Legarie, Spencer was asked directly if he could confirm if Bethesda's RPG Starfield would remain exclusive to Xbox on console for the time being. Spencer said, "No."He added: "There is no reason for me to put a ring fence around any game and say, 'This game will not go to a place where it will find players, where it would have business success for us.'"Continue Reading at GameSpot

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Bosch: Legacy season 3 is set to be released in March 2025, and it'll be the final outing for Harry Bosch, before he is relegated to guest appearances in the Ballard spin-off. For some reason, Amazon is yet to release a trailer for Bosch: Legacy's third season, even though it's set to land on Prime Video in the very near future, and this has fans questioning what exactly is going on.

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Its a bird! its a plane! Its the next deluxe hardcover collection from The Folio Society. DC: Superman, a new comic compendium from the premium publisher, collects 11 of the most iconic issues starring The Man of Steel, and is currently available to pre-order for $100 before it takes to the skies on Feb. 4.The 312-page hardcover features the following 11 issues, all curated and introduced by the former president of DC Comics, Jenette Kahn, all scanned from their original copies held in the DC archives. The collection arrives packaged in a cloth slipcase and includes a replica copy of Superman #1. Action Comics #36Superman #30Superman #149Superman #400Action Comics #583Superman Vol. 2 #2Superman Annual #2The Adventures of Superman #462Superman #75Peace on EarthIf youre more into The Dark Knight, The Folio Society has published a similar collection starring Batman. DC: Batman features 11 awesome issues starring Batman packaged in a similar slipcase and includes a replica copy of Batman #1. However, if youre more into the Marvel universe, The Folio Society has also assembled a number of collections dedicated to specific heroes and eras of Marvel Comics, including The Avengers, Thor, Hulk, and more.

Were back with another list of new game releases this week, and its a whole buffet: You can nibble on a little psychological horror, scoop up a heaping spoonful of sci-fi existentialism, or gorge on an open-world action game finally making its way to PC. Whether you want games that swallow your free time or games to jump in and out of, weve got you covered.This week, you can dive into Marvels Spider-Man 2 as it finally swings onto PC, or hack and slash for loot in Wayfinder on Xbox. Laika: Aged Through Blood arrives later in the week, and its described as a Motorvania, or a Metroidvania on a motorcycle. And if you want to roll the dice and try to survive in a corporate sci-fi hellscape, Citizen Sleeper 2 is finally here to test your will.Heres our most anticipated game releases for the week of Jan. 27.

No need to wait for October spooky season is here with the Cyber Zombie collection by Taras Yoom. A Bangkok-based multidisciplinary artist, Yoom is known as the creator of Yoomoota, an ongoing universe of art that represents humanity through sculptures, furnitures, paintings, and now, jewelry. Yoom brings sci-fi dreams to life with this Frankenstein-inspired line, where each piece can be disassembled and reassembled into one sculptural form. Why settle for static jewelry when you can have wearable art that transforms?The limited edition collection features five pieces: three statement-makers (a ring, a pendant, and earrings) and two versatile essentials (an extra ring and earrings). Each one evokes the Frankenstein narrative, reimagined thousands of years into the future, where AI reigns supreme and cybernetic zombies are our next evolutionary step. Both creepy and cool, the collection puts the wearer (or should we say mad scientist) in the design seat to make their Frankenstein creation.The Cyber Zombie collection is part of Yooms larger Yoomoota universe and is his inaugural jewelry series. The centra character of Zombie may not have a backstory yet but it stands as a symbolic visionary from the planet Mysteries, inviting wearers to reflect on speculative futures. Yoom plants even more twists of humanitys fate from alien arrivals, human extinction, the emergence of new viruses, and more all corresponding with future collections. These tangible creations resemble visions drawn from dreams. They are not merely adornments they are symbols of belief in an envisioned future, a testament to faith in such a destiny, Yoom explains.For now, Yoom leaves us with a glimpse of whats to come: jewelry that isnt just worn, but imagined, assembled, and reimagined. Whether youre into sci-fi stories or just looking for conversation-starting statement pieces, the Cyber Zombie collection offers a bold, futuristic take on adornment.To learn more about the Cyber Zombie collection by Taras Yoom, visit yoomoota.com.

Phone accessory maker CASETiFY wants to make its phone cases a little more expressive. The company has announced a new collaboration with the Andy Warhol Foundation for Visual Arts, adding Andy Warhols iconic pieces to CASETiFYs lineup of phone and tech cases for the new Andy Warhol x CASETiFY Collection.The collaboration will see three of Warhols most iconic works being incorporated into CASETiFY products, including the Banana, Campbells Soup Can, and Brillo Box. The new cases go beyond simply imprinting the art onto the back of a normal phone case too. The Andy Warhol Banana Collectible Phone Case, for example, is designed to be larger than life, according to CASETiFY, and actually takes the shape of a banana. Theres even an option for the Andy Warhol Banana Peel Case, which allows the banana design to be peeled back to reveal a pink fruit inside.To learn more about the collaboration, we had a chance to ask Michael Dayton Hermann, Director of Licensing, Marketing and Sales at the Andy Warhol Foundation for Visual Arts, a few questions.What makes CASETiFY a great fit for Warhols work?The Andy Warhol Foundation seeks partners who celebrate contemporary art, embrace creativity, and understand Warhols lasting relevance to todays culture. CASETiFY embodies all of these qualities, with a bold approach to design and a deep appreciation for artistic expression. Together, were bringing Warhols iconic works into the hands of a new generation, keeping his legacy alive in ways that feel fresh and meaningful.How did you decide what works would be included in this collection?Rather than simply selecting works, we collaborated closely with CASETiFY to develop a collection inspired by Warhols philosophy, ideas, and approach to creativity. While iconic pieces like the Banana and Brillo Box are included, theyve been reimagined by CASETiFY in ways that feel distinctly Warholian playful, innovative, and thought-provoking.The collection aims to make Warhols art more accessible. Can you elaborate on why accessibility is a key focus for this partnership and how it reflects Warhols vision?Warhols art has always been known for its accessibility he famously said, Pop art is for everyone. His gift to the world wasnt just the inspiring, timeless art he created, but also the permission he gave us to forge our own paths, embrace our individuality, and boldly experiment. This collection embodies that spirit by encouraging self-expression in fun and exciting ways. Were also delighted that revenue from this project will generously contribute to the Foundations endowment, which has allowed us to distribute nearly $300 million in cash grants to date in support of the visual arts.Each product arrives in special edition packaging inspired by Warhols Heinz Tomato Ketchup Box, adorned with his iconic quote: Art is what you get away with.All of the new products in the Andy Warhol x CASETiFY Collection are available right now, ranging in price from $35 to $105. They can be purchased directly through the CASETiFY website.

There's something special about two people listening to the same music over earphones. It can be a movie, or a TV show, it doesn't matter. That scene in Begin Again, where Mark Ruffalo and Keira Knightley trade playlists with an old school headphone splitter, is etched into my memory. But the days of headphone jacks and audio splitters are behind us.Though not as romantic as tethering two people with a two-meter headphone cord, you can achieve the same results using AirPods, too, all without needing a specialized app. You can share music, movies, or anything you like to your friend or partner's AirPods, without fully pairing them to your iPhone.Share Audio using Control CenterThe most reliable way to share audio between two pairs of AirPods is using the playback controls in Control Center. First, connect your AirPods and keep them in your ears. Next, ask your friend to keep their AirPods case open, or to keep them in their ears as well.In the Control Center, open the Playback controls. Choose your AirPods from the bottom to open the Devices menu. Credit: Khamosh Pathak Here, choose the Share Audio button. Credit: Khamosh Pathak Now, as long as your friends' AirPods are open and available nearby, they will show up in the popup menu. If they don't, try pressing and holding the Pairing button on the back of their AirPods case. Once they show up, tap the Share Audio button. Credit: Khamosh Pathak Now both AirPods will be listed in the Devices menu, and you can independently control their volume levels from here. You can also press and hold the Volume slider in the Control Center to get two distinct sliders, one for each pair of AirPods. Credit: Khamosh Pathak. To disconnect your friends' AirPods, open the media playback screen in Control Center and tap on the "2 headphones" button to open the Devices view. Credit: Khamosh Pathak Here, uncheck the AirPods that you want to disconnect. Credit: Khamosh Pathak Temporarily connect nearby AirPods Credit: Apple To make this process simpler, Apple has integrated a new popup menu that shows up when near another pair of AirPods. If you've seen popups for connecting to an Apple Watch, or for sharing your Wi-Fi password, you'll be familiar with it.While your AirPods are already connected to your iPhone, bring your friends' pair near your device, and make sure that their case is open. After a short wait, you should see the popup menu. Because this is proximity related, you might need to try a few times to get the menu to show upApple is doing its best to prevent you from getting inundated with popups while on a train full of people listening to AirPods, so it's a little strict here.When the popup shows up, tap the Temporarily Share Audio button and press and hold the Pairing button on the back of your friends' AirPods case. Press Done, and now both pairs of AirPods should be connected to the iPhone.To disconnect, go to the Playback menu in Control Center, open the Devices menu, and uncheck the AirPods that you want to disconnect.