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Sony plans to drop the Xperia brand in 2024 due to low demand for smartphones


According to Notebookcheck sources, Sony may soon announce the cessation of production of smartphones under the Xperia brand. The reason for this is the weak competitiveness of the Japanese technology giant in the mobile device market.

This information is confirmed by a Zackbuks insider, who previously accurately predicted new products from Sony. He claims that the company’s latest flagship, which will be called Xperia, will be released in 2024. After this, Sony will focus on developing other products such as gaming consoles, TVs and cameras.

However, Sony has no plans to completely abandon the smartphone market. In 2025, the company plans to introduce a new flagship smartphone with innovative under-screen front camera technology. This will allow Sony to compete with other industry leaders such as Samsung, Apple and Huawei.

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Magic: The Gathering – Murder in Karlov Manor: Two cards from the brand new set in the exclusive preview


With the brand new Magic: The Gathering Set Murder at Karlov Manor The most popular trading card game in the world takes us once again into the mysterious city Ravnica. Thanks to Wizards of the Coast, we have the exclusive opportunity to get you there before Release on February 9th to introduce two of the dewy cards.

The Karlov Manor murder is the first permitted in standard format Release of the year 2024. But before things get going in February, we’ll first tell you what to expect with the new MTG set before we take a look at the actual cards.

Magic: The Gathering – With Murder in Karlov Manor you will uncover Ravnica’s darkest conspiracy starting February 9th

In a city that’s drowning in crime, it’s up to you Mystery behind the mysterious murders in Karlov Manor to decipher – before you yourself become the next victim. You delve deep into the mysterious events by making decisive decisions collects evidence and dark figures suspectedto put an end to the gruesome series of murders once and for all. With the “Determine” An older mechanic returns to Magic: The Gathering, which fits perfectly with the Sherlock setting of the set. But also on new mechanicsfor example this “Suspect” or the “Preservation of evidence”you can be happy.

You join the renowned detective Alquist Proft who has been on the trail of the perpetrator for some time. Together with the other investigators working on the case, an exciting game of cat and mouse unfolds in front of you, which requires your eye for revealing details and a particularly sharp mind. You should be careful nowbecause Wizards of the Coast let us two exclusive preview cards from Murder in Karlov Manor before they are released with the rest of the set.

Exclusive map preview: Daredevil Detective and Cornered Crook

Equals two red creatures was sent to us for the presentation: The Daredevil detectivejust like that Cornered crooks. Of course, we take a close look at the two brand new Magic cards:

The Daredevil Detective from the new MTG set Murder in Karlov Manor.

Daredevil Detective comes along for one mana 0/3 into the game and offers you the opportunity every time you attack with it Sacrifice an artifact or discard a card. If you decide to use its effect, you draw a card and the Daredevil Detective receives +2/+0 until the end of the train.

The Cornered Crook from the new MTG set Murder in Karlov Manor.

The Cornered Trickster costs you four mana and offers in addition to its stable body 5/4 also has an effect: If it comes into play, you can Sacrifice artifactto complete a goal of your choice three points of damage to inflict.

What else awaits you with the new Magic: The Gathering set, Murder in Karlov Manor, can be found on the in-house website website. Here you get further information to the cards which booster, decks and Bundles there will be and where you can get the set now pre-order can. You can find a more detailed article on the fresh (and returning) mechanics, the story and the characters here.

Murder at Karlov Manor is released on February 9, 2024 in the physical version, a few days earlier, to be precise February 6thyou can already get the set in the Online branch Magic: The Gathering Arena play.

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Johto Pokémon and brand new features are being added to Pokémon GO!


As Niantic just announced on its official Pokémon GO blog, the long-awaited wait for the 2nd generation pocket monsters will soon be over! Later this week, players worldwide will have the opportunity to grab more than 80 Johto Pokémon that originally debuted in the Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver video games. But that’s not all, because a bunch of new features are also intended to expand the gaming experience in a refreshing way:

  • New developments: Among the more than 80 new Johto Pokémon, there will also be evolutions of older pocket monsters from the Kanto region. This will be possible with the help of new development items available at PokéStops.
  • New encounter gameplay: Wild Pokémon should react in new ways when attempted to be caught. New item carousels will be added to the encounter screen, allowing you to select Berries and Poké Balls directly.
  • New berries: In addition to raspberry berries, you can also find nanab berries and sanana berries at PokéStops. While the Nanab Berry slows down its movements when used against a wild Pokémon to make it easier to catch, the Sanana Berry doubles the number of candies in the event of a successful capture attempt.
  • New Avatars and Clothing Options: Thanks to a new selection of hats, shirts, pants and other items, you can make your character’s appearance even more individual.

Thanks to our SamaGame members @Super-Saiyajin Gogeta and @Rabenpelz for the tip! Below you will find the associated press release and an official trailer:

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Discover and catch more than 80 additional Pokémon anywhere in the world in Pokémon GO

Game update introduces Pokémon first discovered in the Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver video games. Additional changes affect encounters, evolutions, berries and trainer fashion.

San Francisco, February 15, 2017: Niantic, Inc. and The Pokémon Company International announced that 80 additional Pokémon will be coming to Pokémon GO later this week. These include Pokémon that were first discovered in the Johto region in the Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver video games, including Endive, Fiery Urchin, and Carnimani. Trainers can encounter and catch these “wild” Pokémon on adventurous exploration hunts in their neighborhoods and cities. In addition to the Pokémon appearing in the game for the first time, the latest update also includes changes to game mechanics. The new challenges for trainers include changed play behavior during encounters, new development items, two new berries and an expanded selection of outfits and accessories for trainer avatars.

“Today is an exciting day for Pokémon GO as we welcome more Pokémon while expanding encounter and capture mechanics for the global community of trainers who love playing the game,” said John Hanke, Founder and Chief Executive Officer from Niantic, Inc. “Pokémon GO is a live experience that we will continue to support and evolve in new and interesting ways for many years to come.”

“With Pokémon GO, The Pokémon Company wanted to create a compelling game that had real-world interaction with Pokémon as its core concept,” said JC Smith, senior director, consumer marketing, The Pokémon Company International. “The amazing response that Pokémon GO has received from millions of Pokémon fans, old and new, around the world is truly phenomenal. We’re excited to continue the adventure and fun of the Pokémon brand in this innovative way by introducing new Pokémon.”

The new evolution options introduced by this update to Pokémon GO allow players to evolve their Pokémon into Pokémon first discovered in the Johto region using evolution items. When catching Pokémon, trainers will be able to use two new berries – the Nanab Berry, which slows down a Pokémon’s movement, and the Sanana Berry, which doubles the number of Candies a trainer receives the next time a trainer is successful at catching them. Trainers will also have a new selection of headwear, shirts, pants and other items to customize the look of their avatar. Additional items will also be available in the in-game Pokémon GO shop.

Check out a new Pokémon GO trailer showing off the new Pokémon and new features using the link below:

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Trainers can download Pokémon GO from the App Store for iOS devices and the Google Play Store for Android devices. A version of Pokémon GO for Apple Watch is also available in the App Store. With Nintendo’s Pokémon GO Plus, trainers can catch Pokémon and collect items with just the push of a button, without looking at a screen. The inventory of this additional device will be replenished in stores at the same time as the update and is available while stocks last.

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Source: Press release, Pokémon GO Live

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