Helldivers 2, created by Arrowhead, is an ever-evolving game with unpredictable missions and events, currently featuring a campaign against the Automatons, offering players a constantly changing battlescape and a "living, breathing world" experience.
Microsoft's leadership has declared that "every screen is an Xbox," hinting at a potential cross-platform strategy, including PlayStation, although details are still unclear.
Google is promoting its ChromeOS Flex as an alternative to Windows 10, providing businesses with an auto-updating operating system for their existing fleet of devices and reducing e-waste.
Blizzard faces criticism over a new horse bundle in Diablo 4 that costs more than the game itself, adding to the ongoing controversy surrounding microtransactions in the industry.
Starbreeze, the developer of Payday 3, acknowledges the game's low sales and player activity but aims to improve its performance by taking player criticism to heart and maintaining open communication to meet players' expectations.
The highly anticipated game, Grand Theft Auto 6, is expected to release its next trailer on December 4, 2024, showcasing gameplay improvements and satisfying fans' expectations.
Palworld, the survival game that has exceeded 19 million players on Steam, has received criticism for not updating fast enough and losing player base, but the game's community manager reminds players that it's okay to take breaks and play other games, emphasizing that new content takes time to develop.
Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg reviews Apple's Vision Pro and states that Meta's Quest 3 is the better, more affordable product with a wider field of view and a bigger library of apps, while an app called Kimi, which ranked higher than Netflix on the App Store, has been removed for providing access to pirated movies, and Walmart is considering buying budget TV maker Vizio.
Purchasers of certain Samsung phones from T-Mobile have discovered an early network lock removal option, possibly due to a bug or undisclosed rule change by the carrier.
Patch 6 of Baldur's Gate 3, developed by Larian Studios, is set to release this week after a community speculation about its release date on Valentine's Day.
PlayStation Store has launched the Planet of the Discounts sale, offering big savings on popular PS5 games such as God of War Ragnarök, Returnal, and Horizon Forbidden West, among others.
Helldivers 2 will not include a player versus player (PvP) mode to maintain a supportive and non-toxic community, with the developer recommending Escape from Tarkov for PvP experiences.
Samsung has announced that the first software update for the Galaxy S24 series will be rolled out on February 22, bringing improvements to the display settings and camera experience.
Many Apple customers are returning their $3,500 Vision Pro headsets due to severe health issues, including headaches, eye strain, and burst blood vessels, potentially caused by the weight of the device and other discomfort factors.
Elon Musk vows to "colonize Mars" following the successful lunar landing by SpaceX, expressing his mission to make mankind a multiplanetary civilization, but adding a caveat that it can only happen if civilization lasts long enough.
Helldivers 2 will not have a PvP mode to prevent toxic behavior and promote a supportive and fun multiplayer community.
The recently released Tomb Raider I-III Remastered has excited fans who are not only thrilled to revisit the iconic PlayStation 1 games, but also pleased to discover that they can still trap Lara Croft's butler in a freezer and freeze him solid, just as they remember from the original games.
Arrowhead Game Studios has confirmed that their recently released co-op shooter, Helldivers 2, will remain strictly co-op due to concerns about potential toxicity in competitive modes.
The redesigned Lara Croft is revealed for the upcoming Tomb Raider game, hinting at her role as a mentor for a group of adventurers, following the success of the Tomb Raider I-III Remastered release.
The developer of Palworld responded to criticism about the declining player count, emphasizing that the game is still popular and new content is in the works.
OpenAI is reportedly working on a "web search" product powered by Microsoft's Bing search engine, potentially posing a direct challenge to Google's dominance in search.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 introduces new AI features, including AI Nightography Zoom, AI Edit Suggestion, AI Photo Ambient Wallpapers, and AI Note Assist, along with other notable features like Circle to Search, advanced keyboard features, real-time phone call translation, UWB connectivity for unlocking doors and finding lost items, displaying lock screen wallpaper on the always-on display, and playing demanding games without compromise.
The European pricing for the Nothing Phone 2a has been leaked, with the base model starting at €349 (~$375), positioning it as a competitor to brands like Xiaomi.
The Pokémon Go Tour 2024: Road to Sinnoh Special Research offers players a choice between the Diamond and Pearl paths, which will impact gameplay during the Go Tour: Sinnoh event and provide version-exclusive bonuses for Dialga and Palkia.
Sony expects a gradual decline in PS5 hardware sales as the system enters the "latter half" of its lifecycle, with a focus on profitability rather than sales volume, according to Senior Vice President Naomi Matsuoka.
Nintendo has released a new update, Version 13.0.2, for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate to add support for the Sora (Kingdom Hearts) amiibo, potentially marking the final major update for the game.
The upcoming Silent Hill 2 remake by Bloober Team and Konami has faced criticism for its combat trailer, with the studio claiming it doesn't capture the spirit of the original game and what they're currently creating.
The new trailer for Princess Peach: Showtime! reveals Peach's various transformations, including Figure Skater Peach, Dashing Thief Peach, Mermaid Peach, and Mighty Peach.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate receives update 13.0.2, adding functionality to support the upcoming Sora amiibo release.
The Game Boy Advance title, Mario vs. Donkey Kong, has received an update before its release, fixing issues with unresponsive controls and errors in stage numbers.
Despite facing layoffs, the Overwatch 2 PvE team successfully launched the new Cosmic Crisis game mode as part of Season 9.
A new game called Caribbean Legend: Sandbox has been released as a follow-up to the Sea Dogs series, featuring an open world Caribbean setting, naval and land combat, and hundreds of quests.
Valve has confirmed that the website and Valve Prism are fake, dispelling rumors of a new VR headset announcement from the company.
Varda Space Industries has received approval to return its spacecraft to Earth, carrying pharmaceutical crystals manufactured in orbit, marking the first commercial landing of a spacecraft in the US under new FAA regulations.
Apple's marketshare gains from Android have slowed down in 2023, with only 13% of iPhone buyers switching from Android, down from 15% the previous year, indicating a trend of iPhone users sticking with their devices and Android users not switching much either.
Sony is actively working on bringing more of its first-party games to PC as part of its profit growth plan, according to Sony president Hiroki Totoki.
Apple's new Apple Vision Pro headset, despite its impressive specs, is receiving mixed reviews with many early adopters feeling buyer's remorse and opting to return it before the 14-day return policy expires.
Xbox executives confirm plans for new Call of Duty release in October during internal town hall meeting, along with a multi-device strategy and a potential handheld device.
The Asahi Linux project's latest GPU driver for Apple Silicon Macs now supports the latest versions of OpenGL and OpenGL ES, surpassing what Apple offers in macOS.
Halo Infinite's Big Team Battle mode has received a much-needed update with five new maps added to the rotation, providing players with more variety and a higher player count.
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor, an Early Access game on Steam, combines elements of Deep Rock Galactic with the auto-shooting genre to create a fun and cohesive game that is easy to play in sessions and offers a variety of strategic choices and build possibilities.
Microsoft's Xbox division aims to expand gaming beyond consoles, with the goal of making "every screen" an Xbox, according to an internal meeting led by Xbox bosses Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond.
Dragon's Dogma 2 will have an uncapped frame rate on the PS5, allowing the frame rate to fluctuate, although a stable 60fps may not be achievable.
Helldivers 2, the satirical sci-fi shooter sequel, has had a successful launch and Arrowhead Game Studios is now seeking new developers to expand their post-launch content plans.
Sony may release its PlayStation exclusives on PC closer to their console launches, according to company president Hiroki Totoki, as part of an effort to improve margin performance and leverage multi-platform releases.
Video game characters have helped players discover their romantic preferences, and in celebration of Valentine's Day, we want to know who is your biggest video game crush and what makes you attracted to them.
Palworld, a game that combines elements of the survival genre with Pokémon-inspired characters, experienced a highly successful launch but has since seen a decrease in player numbers, prompting discussions about the limited value of concurrent players as a measure of success.
The Xiaomi 14 series is set to debut globally, with the base model starting at €1,099 and the Ultra model priced at €1,499, while the Pro model may not see a global release.
The Zoom desktop and VDI clients and the Meeting SDK for Windows have a critical vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated attacker to conduct privilege escalation and potentially steal sensitive data or disrupt meetings.
Apple's next-generation A18 and M4 chips will feature an upgraded Neural Engine with more cores, improving AI performance and potentially enabling exclusive generative AI features for future iPhone models.