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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Sales Surge After PS5 Launch

It's rare for a video game to hit its highest position yet on the weekly sales charts months after its initial release, but that's exactly what Indiana Jones and the Great Circle did. The single-player adventure had an impressive launch back in …

Xbox prices hiked worldwide amid tariff uncertainty

Microsoft has significantly raised prices for its Xbox console, citing increasing development costs and what it called "market conditions". The increases vary from country to country, with Xbox Series S consoles going up by £50 to £299.99 in the …

Xbox games facing new £80 price tag as console prices rise by £50

Everything is more expensive (Microsoft) It’s not only Xbox consoles and controllers that are increasing in price but the games too, with Microsoft blaming adverse ‘market conditions’. Microsoft revealed only this week that sales of their various Xbox …

Microsoft Raises Xbox Prices Globally, Following Sony

Microsoft announced Thursday that it will increase Xbox console prices worldwide, citing "market conditions" just days after Sony made a similar move with its PlayStation 5. The tech giant also plans to raise prices for some new games developed …

GTA Online Podium Vehicle (May 1 to May 7, 2025)

With every new weekly update comes a new GTA Online Podium Vehicle, and this week is no different. Rockstar recently released a new in-game event, adding new sets of wheels for players to claim solely by their luck. Till May 7, 2025, an Emperor ETR1 can be …

Xbox Series X Review - 'Monster Energy Supercross 25: The Official Video Game'

GTA 5 Online LS Car Meet Prize Car this week (May 1 to 7)

It’s the first week of May 2025, and the new weekly update of the month is now featuring a new GTA 5 Online LS Car Meet Prize Car. This time, it’s Obey I-Wagen that gamers can collect by participating in the LS Car Meet Series and finishing the event in …

How to get free Emperor ETR1 in GTA Online this week (May 1 to 7, 2025)

The Emperor ETR1 is back in the limelight and can be acquired for free in GTA Online this week. The two-seater endurance racing car closely resembles the real-life Lexus LF-LC Vision Gran Turismo. This exotic-looking vehicle generally costs nearly $2 …

Horror game abruptly removed from sale: ‘Ridiculous that this happens’

Plenty of people certainly don’t find this groovy. A multiplayer horror game was abruptly pulled from sale the other day. And its publisher still hasn’t given a reason as to why. PC Gamer reports how “Evil Dead: The Game” — which, yes, is indeed a video …

GTA Online weekly update (May 1-7, 2025)

The first GTA Online weekly update of May 2025 is finally here – this time, it’s all about racing in Formula 1 cars. All Open Wheel Races are offering a staggering 4x bonuses till May 7, 2025, currently making it the best way to earn money. Moreover, Tow …

GTA+ benefits and bonuses (May 1–28, 2025)

The newest set of GTA+ (or Plus) benefits for May 2025 is now available, and this time, it’s majorly about earning money from Garment Factory. Members can now claim a free vehicle by Mammoth, as well as other monthly perks. However, it’s now necessary to …

Top Ten Best PSX Games of All Time

Given PlayStation’s legacy throughout the years, it is hard to recognize the true success Sony has had with gaming without acknowledging the original that started it all, the PlayStation 1 (PSX). While the PS2 gets the notoriety as the best-selling video …

The untimely demise and belated resurrection of the notorious Captain Blood

Preservation is top of mind for many developers and professionals in the games industry nowadays. In the wake of the abrupt sunsetting of Concord last September and the news this past March that Sony has begun backing up its PS5 game builds as part of its …

The gaming complex shows how pixels become power

Computer games are no longer fringe hobbies. With millions of downloads on mobile devices, computers and consoles, games have become central to pop culture and managed to cross over into other realms like film, merchandise and collective memory. Beyond …

Price of Xbox consoles set to increase in the UK

The price of an Xbox console is set to rise by £50 today as Microsoft continues to respond to rising global prices in the wake of US tariff plans. From today, May 1, the base level of an Xbox Series S will increase by £50 up to £300, and its top-of-the- …

Medical Bulletin 01/ May/ 2025

Girls with Inattentive ADHD at Greater Risk of Anxiety, Study Finds A study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry by researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) has revealed that girls with inattentive- …

GTA 6 LIVE: Release date news nears with Take-Two earnings call this month

GTA 6 rumours and speculation continue to swirl as fans eagerly await further updates on the most anticipated game in history. The only official content we've had from Rockstar Games itself is the first, and so far only, trailer for GTA 6 in December …

Hollow Knight: Silksong Will Be Playable in September 2025… at an Australian Museum

IGN can reveal the Hollow Knight: Silksong will be playable in an Australian museum in September 2025. Team Cherry’s long in development game is one of the most anticipated in the world, and has topped the Steam wishlist chart for years. The studio, which …

Microsoft to raise Xbox console prices in the UK

The US-based video games giant said that from May 1, the price of its base level Xbox Series S would rise by £50 to £300, while its top-of-the-line Xbox Series X would go up in price by £20 to £500 (Alamy/PA)Microsoft is raising the price of its Xbox …

Pando Electric Awarded $5.4 Million CEC Grant to Expand Multifamily Housing EV Charging Across California

Pando Electric wins $5.4M CEC grant to install 1,600+ EV chargers, bringing affordable, reliable charging to multifamily homes across California. SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pando Electric, the fastest-growing …

Whelen Engineering Opens Nominations for the 2025 Everyday Champion Program

Recognizing everyday heroes who embody service, courage, and community spirit CHESTER, CT, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Whelen Engineering, the industry leader in emergency warning and lighting technology, is proud to …

Grimes Carbon Tech Says U.S. Can Produce Enough Rare Earths to Exceed Demand for the Next 1,000 Years

GCT to preview its proprietary technology on May 21, 2025 at 10 am EDT (GMT-4) NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Green energy start-up, Grimes Carbon Tech (GCT) will preview its proprietary technology for turning existing …

Polyvance Announces Exclusive Canadian Partnership with Titanium Equipment

RAINSVILLE, AL, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Polyvance, a leading innovator in automotive plastic repair solutions headquartered in Rainsville, Alabama, is excited to announce a new strategic partnership with Titanium …

Raceway Car Wash Races Into Fontana with Free Washes and Grand Opening Specials

Raceway Car Wash opens in Fontana with free washes and $9.95 Unlimited deals during its grand opening, May 1–4 at 16345 Foothill Blvd. FONTANA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Raceway Car Wash, a premier provider of express …

Partstat and WIN Semiconductors Forge Strategic Partnership

New Relationship Enhances Semiconductor Storage and Die & Wafer Banking Solutions WIN Semiconductors Corp. (TPEx:TPEx:3105) WINTER SPRINGS, FL, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Partstat, a leader in supply chain solutions, …

Vincentric Announces 2025 Best Fleet Value in America™ Awards: Ford, Toyota, and Stellantis Outperform the Competition

The 20th annual Vincentric awards identify fleet vehicles with the lowest lifecycle costs. BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 20th annual Vincentric Best Fleet Value in America™ Awards were announced today …

A Chrome Statement on the Streets of Toronto: The Towfather and a New Kind of Roadside Culture

The Pink Chrome tow truck spotted around the GTA has been turning heads and inspiring with its bold look and big heart TORONTO, CANADA, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A pink chrome tow truck isn’t something you expect to see on the highways …

National Strand Strengthens Commitment to Buy America Initiatives with NTIA Map Inclusion

National Strand, a U.S. steel strand manufacturer, joins NTIA's BABA map and deepens its commitment to the Buy America initiative. BAYTOWN, TX, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- National Strand, an American-owned and operated …

Insuranceopedia Unveils PolicyAI - Insurance AI-Tool That Slashes Auto Insurance Costs

Insuranceopedia launches PolicyAI, a free AI tool that finds coverage gaps, cuts auto insurance costs, and boosts protection in under 2 minutes. DELAWARE CITY, DE, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Insuranceopedia Unveils PolicyAI …

Jobma Unveils New AI Tools for Data-Driven Hiring, Including Resume Scoring and Smarter Tech Assessments

The new update introduces AI resume scoring and relevancy checks, smarter tech assessments, and stronger security for a seamless hiring experience. MINNETONKA, MN, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jobma, a leading AI hiring …

Louisiana Mesothelioma Victims Center Urges the Family of a Journeyman Plumber Who Now Has Mesothelioma or Lung Cancer ...

NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Louisiana Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "We are urging the family of a former journeyman plumber who has just been diagnosed with mesothelioma or lung cancer in …

Procede Software Announces the Release of Its Third Generation Lease Rental Solutions Suite, Unlocking New Capabilities

This release seamlessly integrates new and existing Lease Rental functionality into the Excede platform, streamlining workflows with a unit-centric approach. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Procede Software, a …

leagend Expands 8-Step Battery Charger Lineup with Smart, Wi-Fi-Enabled Models

leagend, a leading innovator in battery-management technology, today announced a significant expansion of its flagship 8-step battery charger collection. SHENZHEN, GUANGDONG, CHINA, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- leagend, a leading innovator …

AutoCrib Founder and Industrial Vending Innovator Stephen Pixley Announces Retirement

TUSTIN, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After revolutionizing the industrial vending industry and leading AutoCrib to global success, Stephen Pixley, the company’s founder and a pioneering force in automated inventory …

The Law Champ Announces New Milestones for City-specific Microsites for Personal Injury Law in Texas

The Law Champ expands its reach with new city-specific personal injury microsites offering English and Spanish resources and free consultations with lawyers. SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Law Champ is …

Automotive Defense Specialists Announces New Resources for Fighting a Bureau of Automotive Repair Suspension

Automotive Defense Specialists is proud to announce new content for SMOG technicians and shops facing a potential suspension. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Automotive Defense Specialists, a California-based …

Kandi Rolls Out First U.S.-Made Vehicle, Kicking Off Local Production

JINHUA, CHINA, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kandi Technologies Group, Inc. (NASDAQ GS: KNDI) (“Kandi” or the “Company”), a leader in all-electric personal transportation and utility vehicles, today announced that its manufacturing facility in Garland, …

Dusty Cars Announces New Content on Jaguar E-Type and XK150 Valuation as Well as Classic Jaguar Valuations

Dusty Cars is proud to announce updated content on the valuation for a classic Jaguars. PLEASANTON, CA, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dusty Cars, a California-based classic car buyer, appraisal, and valuation service at …

Garrett Motion Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results; Wins First Major Series Production Award For Electric ...

First Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights Net sales totaled $878 million, down 4% on a reported basis and down 2% on a constant currency* basis Net income totaled $62 million; Net income margin of 7.1% Adjusted EBIT* totaled $131 million; Adjusted EBIT …