Microsoft joins the console customization game with Xbox Series X wraps

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Microsoft, which has given away several custom Xbox Series S units in contests, is finally selling official wraps for the Xbox Series X. Rival Sony has been offering custom PlayStation 5 plates for quite some time now (including one that gives a Spider-Man 2 look to the console.) 

You can pre-order wraps in two camouflage colours, Arctic Camo and Mineral Camo, or a Starfield-inspired wrap. The Starfield wrap costs USD 50 and will ship in Canada, the US, and Europe on October 18. The camo wraps are USD 45 each and will ship on November 10, except for the Arctic option which is not available in Europe yet.

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The end of an era: Charles Martinet steps back from voicing Mario and becomes a Mario ambassador

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Charles Martinet, the voice of Mario since 1994, is moving into a new role at Nintendo, the company announced on X (formerly Twitter). He will no longer record character voices for their games, including the upcoming Super Mario Bros. Wonder.

Nintendo posted on X that Martinet will become a Mario Ambassador, travelling the world to promote the Mario franchise and engage with fans. “It has been an honour working with Charles to help bring Mario to life for so many years and we want to thank and celebrate him,” Nintendo wrote. “Please keep an eye out for a special video message from Shigeru Miyamoto and Charles himself, which we will post at a future date.”

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You can now edit captions on WhatsApp after sending media files

WhatsApp has introduced a new feature that lets users edit captions for various media types, such as images, videos, GIFs, and documents, even after they have been sent. To use this feature, you must update your WhatsApp to the latest version (both iOS and Android devices).

The feature's rollout was delayed initially, but it is now widely available. You can check if you have it by long-pressing a recent captioned message. It has a limitation, though. You can only edit captions within 15 minutes of sending them and only from the device that sent them.

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Sega completes USD 776 million Rovio acquisition

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Sega Sammy has finalized its acquisition of Rovio, the developer behind the Angry Birds franchise, for USD 776 million. The deal was announced in April, but required some regulatory approvals. Sega hopes to boost its presence in the mobile gaming market with Rovio’s expertise and assets.

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