‘Nerf: Legends’ launches on PC and consoles in October

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorSelena Gomez’s ice cream endeavor is expanding.A year after launching a line of ice cream flavors with Serendipity3, the iconic New York City restaurant now offers the Selena Sundae on its menu. Created by Gomez, the $29.95 dessert features Cookies & Cream remix ice cream covered in hot fudge, cream-filled cookie crumbles, pink sugar and whipped cream and is topped off by a banana and a cherry.

Christmas has officially come early thanks to McVities who have launched mince pie flavoured digestives.The classic milk chocolate covered biscuit has been given a seasonal overhaul just in time for the run-up to the festive season. Now you can enjoy the taste of Christmas all year round thanks to these dunkable tea time treats.The biscuits are disguised to look exactly like the plain version so that you can enjoy a Christmas boost without having to explain yourself.

Married At First Sight UK's newlyweds Nikita Jasmine and Ant Poole have not had an easy time so far after their initial introduction started off shaky at best.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefTaiwan has launched a government-backed English-language streaming platform that is intended to carry a mixture of news, international affairs and local stories. Taiwan Plus went live on Tuesday after a Monday launch event.The project was commissioned by Taiwan’s Ministry of Culture.

Oprah Winfrey has announced the launch of a new scholarship program, and surprised 15 students by revealing they’ll each receive four-year scholarships to attend their dream universities.

Jonathan Van Ness has launched a hair care brand! The star and hairstylist's JVN Hair is now available to shop at Sephora.The hair care line's debut range includes 10 products made with clean, patent sugarcane-derived hemisqualane — a hero ingredient that's clinically proven to help protect the hair against color fade, damage, frizz and breakage.

Microsoft has announced the launch date for its next major operating system, Windows 11, while also emphasising how it will benefit PC gamers.The latest update to the Windows infrastructure will arrive on October 5, when the free upgrade path will begin rolling out to eligible Windows 10 PCs. PCs with Window 11 installed by default will also begin to go on sale from that date.In a blog post today (August 31), Microsoft called the new OS “the first version of a new era of Windows”.

Trinidad and Tobago-based artist Jimmy October has shared his new single, "Wake Up." Produced by Tano, the anthemic Afro-soca track is full of affirmations. "Like diamonds, you’re precious, keep shining / Keep your head up, you’re chosen, keep rising," October croons on the track.

Apex Legends data miners have uncovered details of a tropical map that could be coming next season.Apex Legends has had a new map added every four seasons. Season 0 launched with Kings Canyon, with World’s Edge arriving in season 3.

Respawn has released an Apex Legends hotfix that nerfs Seer, the legend added in the latest seasonal update.Apex Legends players have expressed frustration at the power level of Seer since he was added, and Respawn has deployed a hotfix to help address those complaints.

Curve Digital has announced that its multiplayer firefighting sim, Embr, will officially launch on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch on September 23.Embr, which was released in Early Access over a year ago on Steam and Google Stadia, will now see its full release on PC and consoles next month while also receiving a physical release for on PlayStation and Switch the following day.The game is described as a “marvellously manic multiplayer” where players get to come together with friends

Hades, the rogue-like dungeon crawler from Supergiant Games, is now the highest-rated game on both PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.Hades was originally released in 2020 on PC and Nintendo Switch to widespread critical acclaim. It then went on to win Game of the Year at this year’s Game Developers Choice Awards along with the award for Best Design and Best Audio.But despite rave reviews, next-gen gamers were in for a bit of a wait.

Pokemon Legends: Arceus has led fans to compare the game to the 2006 RPG, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.Following the reveal of a new Pokemon Legends: Arceus trailer yesterday (August 18), fans have begun dissecting the video frame by frame (thanks, GAMINGbible).

Pokémon Unite is coming to mobile devices on September 22, with more features and upcoming Pokémon on the way. It will also be adding fan-favourite Pokémon Sylveon and Mamoswine to the game.Announced during the Pokémon Presents livestream (watch it here), Pokémon Unite finally has a mobile release date.

Pokemon Legends: Arceus is a big step for Game Freak and The Pokemon Company. It represents a departure from anything the studio has done to date and shakes up the decades-old Pokemon formula in a huge way.

Apex Legends competitive player was able to reach the highest rank in the game after spending 54 hours climbing the ladder.As reported by TheGamer, Twitch streamer ‘iiTzTimmy’ announced on Twitter that in one single stream consisting of 54 hours, he was able to go from Solo Bronze to Apex Predator, the highest possible rank in the game.“Bro I can’t believe it. One stream,” he said.

Pokémon Twitter page has announced that fans will learn more about multiple upcoming Pokémon games during next week’s Pokémon Presents.The Pokémon Presents will broadcast on Wednesday (August 18) at 2PM BST, and will bring fans more news on Pokémon Legends: Arceus, as well as information on the upcoming remakes of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.Fans can watch Pokémon Presents through the official Pokémon Youtube channel, where it will be streamed live next Wednesday afternoon.‼️Attention,

Fortnite is taking a step into the real world with the release of the Minty Legends Pack.

Xbox Phil Spencer has said in a recent interview that Xbox Game Pass won’t be coming to other consoles in the near future.In a GamesRadar interview, Spencer was asked about the potential of Game Pass on Nintendo Switch, and he replied: “We have no plans to bring it to any other kind of closed platforms right now, mainly because those closed platforms don’t want something like Game Pass.”“There’s a ton of open platforms out there for us to grow in: the web, PC, and mobile.

Not Tonight 2, set to launch on Steam and Nintendo Switch later this year.Not Tonight 2, from developer PanicBarn, is the sequel to the 2018 post-Brexit simulation game by the same name which was experienced by 400,000 players.The sequel explores an alternative, defective America, where capitalism and political greed have taken centre stage, and democracy is a thing of the past.The game follows the lives of Malik, Kevin and Mari as they race across the USA on a mission to save their friend