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Towson, MD
Sports
Angel Reese, Carmelo Anthony Take Over NBA 2K26 Covers As Maryland Icons Rise
Randallstown’s own Angel Reese and Baltimore legend Carmelo Anthony are officially cover stars — not just in the city, but across the world. The two basketball standouts with deep Maryland roots have been tapped as featured athletes for special editions of NBA 2K26, the studio announced this week. Reese, 23, is the cover athlete for the NBA 2K26 WNBA Edition, a GameStop exclusive available in physical form in the United States. The All-Star forward for the Chicago Sky will also appear on the Leave No Doubt Edition alongside 2025 NBA MVP and Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Anth…
Hartford, CT
Sports
NCAA Basketball Video Games Returning After 16+ Years: What We Know
You'll soon be able to re-create the thrills of Gampel Pavilion or Cameron Indoor Stadium in your home. EA Sports announced the return of a college basketball video game on Monday, June 30. The last college basketball game released was NCAA Basketball 10 in 2009. The company teased the game's release in an Instagram post. "Bring the Madness," EA Sports posted. "Let's run it back." The announcement comes as EA Sports prepares to release the second installment of its wildly popular college football series on Thursday, July 10. College Football 25 generated more than $1 billion in revenue as…
Hartford, CT
Business
Xbox Console, Game Prices Rise As Trump's Tariffs Hit Gamers: Here's What You'll Pay
Xbox video games, consoles, and accessories are now more expensive as gamers navigate higher production costs and mounting trade pressure from President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs. The Xbox Series X now costs $599.99, up from $499.99, Microsoft announced on Thursday, May 1. The cheaper Series S 512GB model is up to $379.99, while the 2TB Galaxy Black Special Edition console price jumped to $729.99. Some new, first-party games are expected to cost $79.99 by the holiday season. "We understand that these changes are challenging, and they were made with careful consideration given ma…
Hartford, CT
Business
Nintendo Switch 2 Unveiled: See When You Can Buy It, What To Expect
Nintendo's next gaming console won't just play games — it'll talk back. Nintendo unveiled the details behind the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 during a live watch event on Wednesday, April 3. The portable console will be available in stores on Thursday, June 5. Starting at $449.99, the Switch 2 will introduce GameChat and magnetic Joy-Con 2 controllers that double as mice. The device's 7.9-inch full-HD screen will support 4K gameplay through its new dock. On GameChat, players will be able to voice or video chat with up to 12 friends. Gamers can also share&nb…
Drexel Hill-Upper Darby, PA
Police & Fire
Manhunt For 'Armed, Dangerous' Pennsylvania Walmart Shooter Continues
Police in Delaware County are working to track down a 28-year-old gunman wanted in a weekend Walmart shooting. Devante Dixon apparently fired a gun at an employee at the North MacDade Boulevard store in Glendolen, during a dispute over the sale of a video game around 8:30 a.m., police said. Dixon considered armed and dangerous, and may have been involved in a domestic dispute just before the incident, authorities previously said. No injuries were reported in the shooting. The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone who knows where Dixon is, is encouraged to Darby Township police at 610-583…
