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Microsoft has filed a patent application that inserts advertisements into video games during boss fights, cutscenes, or quest completions. The core mechanic grants players “credits” that allow ad-free gameplay for a set duration after watching an ad.

Ever since the days of “Kung-Fu Master” and “Double Dragon,” the beat ’em up genre has been a prominent staple in arcades. Blending hard-hitting action and cooperative multiplayer fun, the genre has redefined itself with progressively more ambitious brawling experiences. There is something cathartic about bursting through waves of enemies, made all the more entertaining…

Welcome back to The Beat Digest, a twice-weekly round-up of the biggest comics-related news stories we’ve missed every Tuesday and Friday. Is there a story out there you think we should cover? Be sure to let us know in the comments.

The hit competition series 99 to Beat returns for a second season, hosted by Ken Jeong and Erin Andrews. The premise is simple for 99 to Beat. 100 contestants take on unique physical challenges to outlast the other 99 and win the $1 million prize. Peter Nevins won last season after just 50 games. The…

Beat Saber will get a huge update to go with the newly announced Meta VR Glasses next spring, headlined by Flux, a brand new game mode. The update will also add full hand tracking support, a first-ever rewards system, and an enhanced single-player campaign.

Welcome back to The Beat Digest, a twice-weekly round-up of the biggest comics-related news stories we’ve missed every Tuesday and Friday. (Except when it had to be canceled like last Friday.) Is there a story out there you think we should cover? Be sure to let us know in the comments.

Ever since he decided it was time to don some red spandex and put on Spider-Man’s suit, the wins just keep coming for Tom Holland. He’s found a wild amount of success ever since he first took on the role in Spider-Man: Homecoming in 2017, and that’s been the case ever since, with Spider-Man: Brand…

Welcome back to The Beat Digest, a twice-weekly round-up of the biggest comics-related news stories we’ve missed every Tuesday and Friday. Is there a story out there you think we should cover? Be sure to let us know in the comments.

GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME) reported financial results for the second quarter before the market open on Tuesday. Here’s a rundown of the report.

Popularly known as Mr. Wonderful, Kevin O’Leary has lived up to his nickname, taking a profit-driven and unsentimental approach to business and his investments. That’s why some people might question one of his latest interests: collectibles. O’Leary has invested millions of dollars in watches and sports memorabilia. These investments might sound less like Wall Street…