Google Play Pass Is a Great Deal, Actually (But It Needs to Be Better)

I have a Dungeons & Dragons curse. You won’t find it in the Player’s Handbook or on any list of spells, and yet it’s demonstrably real. Gather round, listeners, and hear my woeful tale. (I have a lute now. I’m plucking it. It’s too late; the tavern door is locked behind you.)

Are you an Android smartphone user? A major security vulnerability has been spotted in Android apps by Microsoft, putting your device apps at huge risk. The security vulnerability is being called a “Dirty stream” attack which could give malicious actors a chance to hijack popular apps or access sensitive information from the Android apps. The Dirty Stream malware could impact several apps on your device, which requires urgent action to avoid any potential scams. Know about the security vulnerability and how you can safeguard your device.

Helldivers 2's latest balance patch was full of changes for a load of different weapons, for better or worse. However, arguably the best change of all was given to the Senator revolver, and it doesn't make it any stronger – it just makes it significantly cooler.

Amazon is teaming up with Crunchyroll to kick off the new month with a deal they’ve dubbed the AniMay sale. Blu-ray and 4K UHD collections of some of our favorite anime are currently discounted by up to 52%. This sale includes essentials like the complete series of Cowboy Bebop, which is discounted to $26.99 (was $49.98), and the complete collection of the classic 1960s series Speed Racer, which is available for $17.49 (was $19.99). But you’ll also find deals on some slightly deeper cuts, which we’ve outlined below.

The endearing game about development and discovery, Paper Trail, will be available on Netflix on May 21. The secret is that to start this folded-paper adventure, you’ll need a Netflix account.

The Xbox Game Pass library has expanded to include Have a Nice Death. The stylish and scintillating roguelike is the 17th new title to reach Xbox Game Pass in April 2024.

Google Play recently decided to pay tribute to Sonic the Hedgehog on social media. Reasonable, given that the famous mascot is currently having a bit of a cultural moment. The only problem? Most of it was completely wrong.

Pre-register for Neuphoria, a brand-new strategy game on Android. This exciting game takes the famous auto-battler genre and adds some new elements. It has a deep story and requires you to think strategically!

Following the launch of Update 1.6, players have been jumping back into Stardew Valley, with one fan encountering a beneficial bug in which they got an unexpected 100 million gold after their co-op partner's character passed out in the game. Stardew Valley Update 1.6 has already received a number of patches to fix bugs that have popped up following the new additions, and some fans are wondering if certain glitches may be more useful if left unfixed.

The success of the Nintendo Switch has clearly inspired the rest of the major players in the video game world to give handheld gaming another try, or in some cases a first try. The Steam Deck has been a hit, and there are rumors that Xbox might be dipping its toe into the handheld gaming world in the future. PlayStation went a different route despite having previous when it comes to handheld consoles by releasing the Portal, and it has been more popular than anyone could have imagined.

Reviews are in for the latest upcoming day-one Xbox Game Pass game, and they're largely positive. It looks like JRPG fans that are subscribed to Xbox Game Pass will be in for a treat when the newest addition to the catalog gets added on April 23. Microsoft has been on a bit of a roll recently when it comes to supplying subscribers with a steady stream of quality games, and this only continues that trend.

Has the success of Fallout’s live-action adaptation left you giddy for more? Good news! You can revisit the best of the game series relatively easily, and you might not even need to spend any caps to do so.