While we already know that Microsoft's first-party games are included in Game Pass on launch day, Xbox leadership has once again reiterated that fact.

In an interview with Bloomberg at Bloomberg Tech in San Francisco, Xbox president Sarah Bond said, "You're going to see some more really big games going into Game Pass later this year" The interviewer interjected to say "from Activision?" and Bond replied, "Across the whole slate."

This suggests that the next Call of Duty game will be added to Game Pass on launch day, even though there are reports that Microsoft is internally debating on whether to go down that route. Some theorize that putting future Call of Duty releases onto Game Pass could negatively impact the game's sales.

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Trigun was one of the big manga and anime series of the '90s, and a few decades later, you can relive the adventures of Vash the Stampede in a beautifully oversized collection of the original comics. Collected for the first time in its original oversized page format, the Trigun Deluxe Edition contains the original two volumes of author Yasuhiro’s Nightow’s manga and is over 700 pages in size.

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• Trigun Deluxe Edition -- $43 ($50)
• Trigun Maximum Volume One -- $45 ($50)
• Trigun Maximum Volume Two -- $50
• Trigun Maximum Volume Three -- $50

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• Trigun: The Complete Series (DVD) -- $28 ($40)
• Trigun: Badlands Rumble (Blu-ray) -- $19.50 ($25)
• Trigun Stampede (Streaming)

If you've never read or watched Trigun, you're in for a treat. A sci-fi western set on the desert planet of Gunsmoke, Trigun follows Vash the Stampede, a pacifist with uncanny marksmanship skills and the ability to destroy entire cities with a single blast if he ever uses his Angel Arm weapon. With a $60 billion bounty on his head, Vash regularly runs into trouble when trigger-happy bandits try to capture him.

This new collected edition also features a faux-leather cover with foil stamping and burnishing, making them look and feel more luxurious than your typical pocket-sized paperback manga book. It'll be released on September 10 and is priced at $50, but you can get it for $43 from Amazon.

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Apple announced a new line of iPad Pro and iPad Air models this week, and as you'd expect, these premium tablets to command a very high price. While it might be hard to justify spending this much cash on this hardware, the good news is that the older--and still highly capable--older iPad models have gotten a nice discount. Apple has reduced the MSRP on the 10th-gen iPad by $100, and if you're looking for a multimedia device to watch some Netflix on or play a few rounds of Marvel Snap, this will do just fine. In comparison, the new iPad Pro tablets are workhorse machines designed to give creative people and professionals a robust tool to perform multiple tasks on, hence their higher price.

That's not to say that you can't use an older iPad for similar tasks, as the A14 bionic chip can still deliver an impressive amount of power and performance. For more moderate tasks and some of the more less-demanding games via Apple Arcade, this is a more affordable option. On the other hand, if you're just looking to browse the web or stream some series at night, the 8th-gen iPad might be a better option. You can pick a base 64GB model up for $250, and if you're looking to get more storage capacity bang for your buck, the 256GB model is currently priced at $379 on Amazon.

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• 64GB -- $350 ($450)
• 256GB -- $490 with coupon ($599)

iPad 9th Gen

• 64GB -- $250 ($329)
• 256GB -- $379 ($479)

iPad Air 5th Gen

• 64GB -- $500 with coupon ($599)
• 256GB -- $650 with coupon ($749)

Apple Pencil deals

• Apple Pencil (2nd Gen) -- $79 ($129)
• Apple Pencil (USB-C) -- $69 ($79)
• Apple Pencil (1st Gen) -- $79 ($99)

If you're looking for a middle-ground option between power and affordability, the iPad Air is the go-to device here. This has a powerful M1 chip and a sharp liquid retina display, so it can handle plenty of tasks and easily function as a portable entertainment device for you. Amazon has the 64GB and 256GB models listed with a $50 discount, but if you click the coupon box, you get an extra $49 off the price. It's worth mentioning that you might be better off waiting for the new iPad Air models with the M2 chip when they launch this month, as these will only be $100 more per model.

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After the first two models of the ROG Ally released last year, Asus is ready to reveal the next iteration of the handheld PC gaming device. While the upcoming ROG Ally X isn't a proper second generation for the handheld, the new model addresses much of the major feedback from the device's early adopters.

While a ROG Ally 2 is on the cards at some point, Asus told The Verge, that's not the plan for the Ally X, which is more of an optimized version of the original device--similar to a mid-gen refresh on a traditional console. Sporting the same chipset and screen as the original, the Ally X won't see a substantial performance or quality boost over the base device, and instead will focus on quality-of-life improvements.

One of the main improvements is a bigger battery, as this was one of the main complaints players had about the original Ally. "We're not looking at 30 to 40% more capacity," Asus SVP Shawn Yen said about the improved device. "We're looking at way more than that."

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Call of Duty's adorable new Wubz and Friendz bundle is live now in Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone, bringing a quirky collection of skins and cosmetics. The bundle arrived in the in-game store alongside the game's latest patch, which introduced a handful of fixes and balance changes.

The Wubz and Friendz bundle includes four operator skins depicting all mascot-type characters with fluffy fur in different colors and big googly eyes. The skins include Wubz and his three friends: Stubz, Bubz, and the Harbinger of Dread. The 3,000 COD point bundle also includes two weapon blueprints, The Womper and New Friend, a sticker, a large decal, and a charm.

Wubz, Stubz, and Bubz bundle is now in Warzone and MWIII pic.twitter.com/D9KRC8oaHM

— CharlieIntel (@charlieINTEL) May 9, 2024

The bundle comes with a party skin bonus, which awards double XP and weapon XP when you play in a team of two or more with all of your party in Wubz and Friendz skins. Players will also get an additional 2X bonus to battle-pass XP when playing in a team of three or more with the matching skins.

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Gamers and developers alike have been very vocal with their displeasure about Microsoft's decision to close down four studios, including Tango Gameworks, Arkane Austin, Alpha Dog Games, and Roundhouse Studios. The loss of Tango Gameworks drew a particularly loud outcry because it produced The Evil Within, Ghostwire: Tokyo, and the fan-favorite rhythm-based action game Hi-Fi Rush, which just released last year to widespread acclaim. But despite the fate of the developer that made it, Hi-Fi Rush's physical release is still happening.

Via IGN, Limited Run Games has confirmed on X that its previously announced plans to give Hi-Fi Rush a physical edition are still on.

Did we forget it, though? Unless we say otherwise, Hi-Fi Rush is a go!

— Limited Run Games (@LimitedRunGames) May 9, 2024

Limited Run and Tango Gameworks announced in February that Hi-Fi Rush's physical edition will be available on Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5. Hi-Fi Rush was previously revealed to be one of a handful of former Xbox exclusives coming to other platforms this year.

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Exciting new Apple hardware is arriving on May 15, and for creatives looking to upgrade, the Apple Pencil Pro looks like a fun new tool to create some art with. Like previous versions, the Apple Pencil Pro is a stylus that can be used to take notes, play games, and illustrate. For this model, it can sense when it's being squeezed and will bring up new tool palettes to help you quickly switch between functions like line weights and colors. All of this sounds quite cool, but the new Apple Pencil Pro, which is up for preorder for $129 at Amazon and Best Buy, will only work on the new iPads. There is some good news for iPad owners who don't want to upgrade just yet: You can get nice discounts on the "old" Apple Pencils.

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Make sure to confirm compatibility with your iPad model before you buy. Supported devices are on each Amazon listing.

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Sherberia is a farming, action & adventure game! Explore the world, make new friends and kill monsters! Farm, explore, automate, fight and expand your farm to fund your adventures! Clean up your farm and start by sewing your first seed. Progress your farm by cleaning it up, working the land and bringing it into the future. Manual labor is slow but with the advances in technology creeping their way into Sherberia, you will find yourself automating your farm for maximum output.

Once upon a time, he was the star player on the high school basketball team, and now, the college tryouts are in a few weeks. But there's something in the back of your mind... Why couldn't you choose a college? Why did you have to go to the ZPR college? Mysteries are about to unfold, and comfort zones are to be shattered. Summer's Gone - Season 1 is interactive! Your choices matter!

You are PETER SHORTS! Grilling on a Saturday afternoon, Peter is ambushed and captured by a top-secret agency, who seek to use his DNA for cloning experiments. Can you help Peter (and his newly-cloned brethren) escape? EXPLORE the facility in this Metroidvania beat-em-up hybrid. Find and K.O. rogue PETER CLONES, and let BUG take them to safety. Take down the MAD SCIENTIST who took Peter from his grill!

Experience the thrill of the beautiful game in Bang Average Football - the fast-paced, addictive, easy-to-learn football game for 1-4 players! Play against your friends for footballing glory in multiplayer, or turn a hopeless club into national champions as player-manager in Story mode!