2+ week, 3+ day ago (385+ words) There's finally a new Ratchet & Clank game " just the second in nine years " but it's not what you'd think. Ranger Rumble is a mobile-only, free-to-play shooter. Insomniac Games kicked off the Ratchet & Clank series on the PS2 in 2002. With a dozen games in the decade that followed, not including a handful of spinoffs, it became one of PlayStation's most popular franchises. However, the series has mostly been on ice in recent years as Insomniac focuses on Marvel games like Spider-Man and Wolverine. In fact, in the past decade, we've seen just two games " Ratchet & Clank in 2016, followed by Rift Apart in 2021. Now, a third game has finally been announced after a four-year gap, but it's not quite what you'd expect. Ranger Rumble is a free-to-play mobile-only game. Brushing past the fact we already had Going Mobile back in 2005, Ranger Rumble is…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (214+ words) YouTube is testing the return of direct messages six years after the feature was removed, but only a small group of users will get access for now. A new entry on YouTube's support site confirms the platform is experimenting with "new ways to share videos," allowing users to send clips and chat about them directly inside the mobile app. The test mirrors YouTube's original DM system, which launched in 2017 and was shut down two years later as the company shifted focus to public comments. This time around, the revival is extremely limited" for now. YouTube says the experiment is only rolling out to adults in Ireland and Poland, marking the first step toward potentially reintroducing private messaging worldwide. The company notes that messaging has been "a top feature request," but warns that chats won't be fully private. Messages can be…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (296+ words) Totally Legit Wheeler Seller puts you in charge of a questionable used-car lot where the goal is simple: buy beat-up cars for pennies on the dollar, fix them up, and flip them for profit. Developed by Sombrero Labs and published by Simplicity Games, Totally Legit Wheeler Seller drops players into a world of sketchy deals, suspicious bargains, and barely roadworthy classics. You'll hunt for cars, patch them together (sometimes literally), negotiate for the best deals around, and build your own dealership from the ground up. Here's everything we know so far about the indie second-hand car sales sim. Totally Legit Wheeler Seller does not currently have a confirmed release date. The game is listed as "coming soon" on Steam, with players able to wishlist it ahead of launch to stay updated on future announcements. So far, Totally Legit Wheeler Seller…...

5+ day, 22+ hour ago (218+ words) Liquid Death is entering the energy drink space with its new Sparkling Energy line built around light caffeine, low calories and natural sweeteners. The drinks were originally announced in July and slated for a January launch, but Liquid Death has dropped the lineup early on Amazon. The release arrives as energy drink demand continues climbing across retail, with brands pushing lower-calorie and cleaner ingredient formulas to reach broader audiences. Liquid Death has been expanding beyond water in recent years with teas and special collabs like Fruity Pebbles and Feastables Peanut Butter Cup water. The Sparkling Energy line launches with four flavors. Murder Mystery blends cherry, spice and vanilla. Scary Strawberry adds a lemon note. Tropical Terror mixes pineapple with coconut. Orange Horror pairs orange with vanilla. Each 12-ounce can contains 100 milligrams of caffeine sourced from coffee beans. The recipe uses…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago (271+ words) A video game developer is finally delivering on a promise most fans assumed was lost to time, making good on a seven-year-old free game giveaway. Players in Japan who won a raffle for a free "day-one" copy of the new Inazuma Eleven anime football game back in 2018 have received letters confirming they can redeem it when the title launches this month. The giveaway originally ran when the game was known as Inazuma Eleven Ares and targeted a 2018 release. Seven years and multiple delays later, it has been reintroduced as Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road, with launch now set for November 13. As originally reported by Automaton, on October 30, players who entered the giveaway received a formal apology and guidance on how to claim their digital copy once the game goes live. The letter acknowledged the "significant delay" and reaffirmed Level-5s commitment to…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago (341+ words) You can grab emotes, banners, and other rewards completely for free through Clash Royale codes, all of which we've listed below. Clash Royale might be a competitive game where you're constantly facing players with all kinds of crazy decks, but that doesn't mean you can't make your experience even more fun with cosmetics. Many of these are sold in the shop, but every now and then the devs drop free rewards you can claim without spending a thing. To help you grab them before they expire, we've put together a list of active Clash Royale codes for November 2025, including any available QR codes. As of November 26, 2025, there are currently two active Clash Royale codes available to redeem in-game, allowing you to grab an emote and banner for free. Devs have yet to specify when these codes will expire. Though looking…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago (219+ words) Erewhon has unveiled a limited-edition smoothie that offers a "fresh, just brushed feeling" reminiscent of mint toothpaste. The California-based grocery store has partnered with oral-care brand Boka to introduce the Mint Condition Smile Smoothie, a toothpaste-inspired drink priced at $11 for a 12-ounce cup. The limited-time smoothie is being marketed as a beverage that captures the "fresh, just-brushed feeling" of Boka's Ela Mint Nano-Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste. The smoothie blends citrus green tea, coconut milk, fresh mint, mango, and banana with chlorophyll, blue spirulina, and silica. It's topped with cacao nibs and coconut flakes and contains caffeine from its tea base. It will be available through the end of November at Erewhon's 14 locations around Los Angeles. Reactions to the smoothie are split online, with some people sharing their love for it while others slamming the collaboration. "Oh wow, I wasn't expecting that" It's…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago (232+ words) Monster Beverage is entering the female-focused energy drink space with FLRT, a new zero sugar brand rolling out in late Q1 2026. The 12-ounce cans each contain 200mg of caffeine and use no artificial colors. FLRT arrives as the category continues to grow, with brands like Alani Nu and Bloom driving significant momentum across retail and social platforms. Monster is positioning FLRT to meet that demand at scale through its national distribution network. The drink launches with four flavors: Strawberry Fling, Guava Lava, Berry Tempting, and Sunset Squeeze. Each one features a zero-sugar formula designed for shoppers looking for an energy boost without added extras. FLRT's website leans into bright, lifestyle-focused messaging, including "Meet your new crush in a can." The product also promotes functional benefits such as collagen support, skin and hair support, and immunity support. "Monstress would've been a 10x better/cooler…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago (351+ words) GameStop is opening its doors to almost anything customers want to bring in for store credit during its upcoming Trade Anything Day. The one-day promotion invites people to show up with unusual items instead of the usual lineup of games, consoles, and accessories. The company is billing the event as "Bring Whatever and Get Store Credit," with the tongue-in-cheek reminder of "some questions asked." The event marks a broader push to get customers back in stores with a more flexible, attention-grabbing take on trade-ins. GameStop says nearly any physical item is eligible as long as it meets size requirements and passes a staff inspection. That includes taxidermy, which the retailer specifically confirms as valid for trade. Despite the anything-goes branding, GameStop has outlined a detailed set of items that won't be accepted. Exclusions include hazardous waste, chemicals, and liquids, as…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago (239+ words) Slapping people in real life isn't exactly recommended, but in Roblox's Slap, it's actively encouraged. However, it's not exactly easy to do, unless you have a few handy codes. Roblox is famous for its codes, with multiple games offering regular codes to grant its dedicated players free rewards so they can improve, get premium items for free, or just reroll if they didn't like a certain result. Well, the game Slap is no different, offering players a few free rewards to help them slap other players off the map and increase their scores. So, here are all the currently active codes and how to redeem them. As of November 27, 2025, there are two active codes to redeem in Slap: Thankfully, redeeming codes in Slap is pretty easy; however, you will need to join the group before you can grab the codes,…...