Mozilla has been ramping up work on its Thunderbird email client over the past two years, withanother major updateplanned for later this year. Mozilla has now confirmed that additional features and services are in the works that will cost money. The Thunderbird team released its 2022 financial report today, outlining how the project’s income increased by 21% compared to 2020, almost entirely thanks to user donations. That has helped pay for an expanded team, cleaning up Thunderbird’s code and interface, andturning K-9 Mail into a new Thunderbird app for Android devices....

Overwatch 2 News Ahead of the first-ever OWCS World Finals at DreamHack Stockholm, Overwatch 2 premiered the OWCS anthem and more. The Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS) World Finals will kick off at DreamHack Stockholm on Nov. 22. Ahead of the event, Blizzard premiered two OWCS tracks! Read on for the OWCS anthem and theme song. OWCS anthem Here is the official OWCS anthem, which will be the esports event’s victory track at DreamHack Stockholm....

Valorant News The VALORANT Patch 9.03 update brings Pearl to console players, and ships some quality-of-life improvements to mollies and pings. VALORANT Patch 9.03 is set to bring a new map, Pearl, into the rotation for console players. Everybody gets some love this patch though, as quality-of-life updates will go live for all players. Check out the VALORANT Patch 9.03 Notes here. Console players, meet Pearl VALORANT 9.03 will introduce Pearl in the Unrated & Swift Play queues....

Do Not Attempt PlayStation has released a celebration of its wares with a fun new commercial that features many iconic video game characters invading the real world, bringing their respective brands of mayhem to high street locations. The one-minute “It’s Time to Play” TV ad includes aMonster Hunterencounter at a fast-food joint, Cloud Strife rumbling in the library, Kratos smashing through some boy’s bathroom, theFortnitebus making a drop off and, hilariously, Crash Bandicoot kart-racing through a multi-story car park whichactually features the disclaimer“Dramatization....

It’s expected to get underway early next year Sony Interactive Entertainment announced today that it’s partnering with Discord, the popular social platform and communication service, in order to integrate PlayStation and Discord closer together. In aletter, SIE President and CEO Jim Ryan said that their teams are already hard at work connecting Discord with the social experience of the PlayStation Network. Ryan writes that the goal is to bring the Discord and PlayStation consoles closer together, on both console and mobile, starting early next year to allow those users to hang out and communicate more easily....

Tekken 7 News Bandai Namco Entertainment announced that registrations are open for the Tekken 8 Closed Network Tests (CNT). This will allow invited players to try Tekken 8 early and influence the game’s development. Tekken 8 Closed Network Test Dates The Closed Network Tests will commence in sessions from July 21. The dates and session times for the tests are as follows. Related articles CNT to feature 16 playable characters and 5 stages The CNT will allow players to try 16 playable characters and select between 5 playable stages....

Fish are friends, not food Water-type Pokemon are a great addition to any roster. Not only can they hit three common Pokemon Types for super-effective damage, but they also resist four Types and have only two weaknesses. Water-Type Pokemon are also incredibly common, so you’re able to fill out your roster with whatever niche it needs. That said, if you’re looking for solid Water-Types to carry you through your adventure, consider one of our picks below....

News The game’s release is certainly not anywhere close. Riot Games announced VALORANT Mobile back in 2021. Since then, fans from around the world have been waiting for the game to arrive on Android and iOS. However, in a recent interview withEsports Inquirer, Anna Donlon, the executive producer for VALORANT at Riot Games, dropped an update on VALORANT Mobile – and it spells bad news for the handheld version of the popular first-person shooter....

Counter Strike 2 News Vitality remains an unstoppable force as they are crowned champions of the IEM Dallas 2025. TheIEM Dallas 2025grand final was a completely one-sided affair. As the clear favorites, Team Vitality came into the finals after eliminating Team Falcons in the first semi-final. For MOUZ, they cleared through The Mongolz with relative ease. Unfortunately, their kryptonite would be their challenger in the finals. Having not managed a full series win over Vitality since IEM Rio 2024, MOUZ was hoping to finally make a dent in their rival’s insane win streak....

News Everything revealed for XDefiant Season 1. At the Ubisoft’s Forward showcase, XDefiant announced its upcoming Season 1, its release date, and all the exciting new content that will come along. Read ahead! When is XDefiant Season 1 release date? XDefiant will launch its Season 1 on July 2. We’ll have about three weeks before Season 1 arrives with plenty of new in-game content. Some of these are even game-shifting additions....

Gaming News 100 Thieves President and COO John Robinson announces the organization is spinning off its game dev studio and Juvee brand. The esports and gaming world is no stranger to massive change. Layoffs, restructuring, and outright closures are far too common. Yet another esports organization, 100 Thieves, has moved some pieces around. The bright side is that the President and COO of 100T has been transparent regarding the situation....

Fortnite News Fortnite’s exclusive Icon Series collection welcomes long-time creator Ali-A to the growing list of recognizable personalities. The Fortnite Icon Series is home to many of the game’s most legendary creators in history such as streamers Tyler “Ninja” Blevins, Greg “TheGrefg” Cánovas Martínez and Kathleen “Loserfruit” Belsten. The Icon Series is a seal of approval for individuals who have invested time into Fortnite and built a name for themselves.T oday, the Fortnite Icon Series officially welcomed English YouTuber Alastair “Ali-A” Aiken....

The Franchise mode inMadden 26and its gameplay are different from the typical online-based competitive action, and there are different game styles to pick from. Separate from the in-game difficulty settings, Game Styles determine how the AI reacts and operates in the game. The three choices are all vastly different from one another—and one of them is definitely more suitable than the rest. Table of contents All Game Styles in Madden 26 The three options available this year are the same as the last game....