Pocket-lint daily - Monkey Island returns, new Lego Star Wars game reviewed, and more

Good morning! By Stuart Miles | Tuesday April 5 2022 Good morning! - If you're enjoying the email, why not get a friend to sign up too, so they can also be in the know? Get them to [sign up here.]( Elon Musk buys almost 10 per cent of Twitter Pocket-lint What's happened? Elon Musk has quietly bought 9.2 per cent of Twitter stock. Why does it matter? It makes him the [l]( single shareholder a holding that is around five times that of CEO Jack Dorsey. What's my take? If you use Twitter and follow Elon Musk you'll know he's a big fan of the service. However, he's also controversial in his usage from time to time, getting into trouble in numerous ways with individuals and various government bodies. At the moment, there are no concrete details as to what he plans to with his stock holding. Some are saying that he's doing it merely to fend off being banned from the service, while others are hoping he's going to pump some much needed vigour into the business. It might be we just see some minor changes for now, such as [his proposal for an edit button](. The mere fact that he's now the major player in Twitter towers has certainly gotten people chatting, wondering what the next big play is. Musk usually focuses on disruptor businesses that aim to change the norm. PayPal, Tesla, and SpaceX have each fundamentally changed their respective areas of tech society. Could the way we communicate be next? Return to Monkey Island announced, with Ron Gilbert back to write Devolver Digital / Lucasfilm Games What's happened? The Monkey Island adventure game series is to return, with the suitably named Return to Monkey Island coming later this year. Why does it matter? Writer/director of the 1990 original The Secret of Monkey Island, Ron Gilbert, is once again in the driving seat with long-time collaborator Dave Grossman. We can expect a very funny ride once more, for sure. What's my take? What was I saying about classic games making a comeback? A MESSAGE FROM SPONSOR Don't miss out on HP's superb flash sale - ending soon! HP HP is running a flash sale on its store right now that has a range of hard-to-believe discounts to pick from, including superb savings on some of its most popular laptops and other devices. [Check them out.]( Lego Star Wars The Skywalker Saga review: A new hope for Lego games Warner Bros Games What's happened? After more than 25 Lego Star Wars games over a 17 year period, TT Games has kicked off a new era by going right back to the beginning - hence, Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. Our quick verdict Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is a welcome reboot for the Lego platform game series, with a new Mario-esque perspective and greatly improved combat system. The puzzle-adventuring aspects remain, so there's plenty of fun to be had for all the family, while the inclusion of each episode of the three Star Wars trilogies almost makes for nine games in one, so it's great value for money, too. [Read our review.]( In Case You Missed it [Turtle Beach]( has an even fancier cross-platform headset now - the Stealth 700 Gen 2 Max. --- Pricing for Apple's iPhone hardware subscription service has been [tipped](. --- Segway's Ninebot S-Plus electric scooter has $180 off, [reduced to $719.99](. You'll save 20% today on this self balancing escooter, with dual 400W motors and a 22 mile battery life. From The Gear Loop GoPro The best action cameras to document your adventures. [Read more.]( And finally... Antonio Guillem The most famous internet memes of all time. [Read more](. Have you checked out our weekly podcast that comes out every Friday? It's packed with news, interviews, and top things to get. You can subscribe to the Pocket-lint Podcast via [iTunes]( and [Spotify]( or access it on the web via [Acast](. This week, we learn about the Dyson Zone, review the latest robotic vacuum cleaner from Roborock, and talk to a company that might have the solution to rising energy prices. [Listen to the new episode today.]( Thanks for reading , if you're enjoying the email, why not get a friend to sign up too, so they can also be in the know? Get them to [sign up here.]( [The Trust Project][Why you can trust Pocket-lint]( Copyright © 2022 Pocket-lint, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website Our mailing address is: Pocket-lint PO Box 4770Ascot, Berkshire SL5 5DP United Kingdom [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](. [Mailchimp Email Marketing](