Tom Warren

The European Commission has requested “further explanations” from Apple over its decision to ban Epic Games’ developer account, according to Bloomberg. Epic was planning to launch its own third-party app store on iOS in EU countries thanks to the new Digital Markets Act (DMA) regulations, but Apple terminated its developer account, arguing Epic is “verifiably untrustworthy.” Apple has been forced to allow third-party app stores on iOS in the EU, but it’s clear the iPhone maker really doesn’t want to comply.

A new S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Trilogy is launching on Xbox One and Xbox Series X /X today, bringing the trio of classic PC games to Microsoft’s Xbox consoles. That includes Shadow of Chernobyl, Clear Sky, and Call of Pripyat. The bundle is available for $39.99 on the Microsoft Store.

The Xbox Partner Preview event kicks off at 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 6PM UK today. Microsoft is promising its 30-minute broadcast will include “more than a dozen new trailers,” including games from publishers like Capcom, Nexon, and EA. The event will be broadcast on Twitch and YouTube, and you can watch along below.

Microsoft is holding an Xbox Partner Preview event on Wednesday. The 30-minute broadcast will include “more than a dozen new trailers,” for new and upcoming games from publishers like Capcom, Nexon, EA, and others. Tales of Kenzera: Zau, Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, and The First Berserker: Khazan will all be part of the preview. The event will be broadcast on Twitch and YouTube on March 6th at 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 6PM UK.

Microsoft is selling a limited edition SpongeBob SquarePants Xbox Series X console later this week. The “limited supply” console will be available at Best Buy on March 7th, priced at $699. It comes with a digital download of Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 and a custom Xbox controller featuring SpongeBob, Squidward, Gary, and Mr. Krabs. Microsoft usually creates custom consoles for giveaways, so this is a rare opportunity to actually buy a custom Xbox Series X for the inflated price of $699.

Intel launched a special edition of its Core i9-13900K processor last year, and it looks like it’s about to unveil a 14900KS successor soon. Overclocking enthusiasts have already got their hands on the unannounced processor, which looks set to offer 6.2GHz boost clocks. That’s up from the 6GHz boosts found on last year’s 13900KS. Intel hasn’t officially announced the Core i9-14900KS yet, but that’s probably about to change real soon.