Laura Bailey, who played Abby in The Last of Us Part II, revealed the harassment she faced during the game's release, including threats towards her two-year-old son, highlighting the ongoing issue of harassment towards women in the gaming industry.
A recent survey discovered that over 500 game studios globally are currently developing or maintaining live-service video games, indicating a strong trend towards always-online games like Destiny 2, Fortnite, and Suicide Squad.
Interlune, a stealth startup led by ex-Blue Origin leaders, has raised $15.5 million in funding to develop a novel approach for harvesting lunar resources and create a sustainable in-space economy.
Late last year, the author attended SEMA with XPEL, where they witnessed amazing custom cars, experienced the challenges of installing Paint Protection Film, and learned about the various products offered by XPEL.
Google Bard, an AI image generating system, failed to protect public figures like Taylor Swift as it was easily tricked into generating an image of her despite safety measures.
The Galaxy S24 Ultra has a washed-out screen compared to its predecessor due to intentional color adjustments by Samsung for a more natural viewing experience, disappointing long-time users.
The Galaxy S24 Ultra has a camera hardware issue with its zoom levels and picture quality, which was initially denied by Samsung but later acknowledged, affecting first-batch units in India, as well as similar issues reported in Thailand and Spain, potentially impacting the sales of Samsung's new flagship phones.
Google Search will no longer have a cached version of websites, eliminating the alternative way to access or view changed or downed websites.
Palworld, the massively popular online game, has been revealed to have an extremely high server maintenance cost of $6 million USD per year, leading to concerns that it could potentially bankrupt developer Pocketpair.
Coffee Stain Studios will release Satisfactory 1.0 later this year, offering new content, fixes, an end game, and narrative for players.
"Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League" features an all-star voice cast including Kevin Conroy as Batman before his passing, Jason Isaacs as Brainiac, Tara Strong as Harley Quinn, and many other talented actors.
Apple is reportedly planning to release its first foldable device, potentially an iPad model, in 2026, according to a Korean publication, The Elec, with the device featuring a screen size ranging from late 7 to early 8 inches and possibly replacing the iPad mini, while additional reports suggest that Apple is also working on a 20.25-inch foldable machine and an OLED MacBook.
Google will air a Pixel commercial during the Super Bowl, featuring the Guided Frame AI feature that helps blind or low-vision individuals take photos using audio cues, haptic feedback, and object recognition.
NASA's outdated ISS spacesuits are being replaced by a new generation spacesuit developed by Collins Aerospace, ILC Dover, and Oceaneering under a $97.2 million contract, addressing issues such as water leakage, size limitations, and limited mobility.
A set of seemingly harmless Android apps, including chat apps like YohooTalk and TikTalk, have been found to contain a Trojan that steals sensitive data from users' phones, such as call logs and messages, with some apps even extracting chat details from encrypted platforms like WhatsApp. Delete these apps immediately if you have them installed.
NASA is nearing the completion of the design phase for a small nuclear fission reactor to generate electricity on the moon, aiming to develop a reliable energy source for sustained lunar exploration.
The action shooter game Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has been released on PS5, receiving a respectable 7/10 rating in a review, although opinions on the game have been divided.
Marble Garden Zone in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is considered by the author to be one of the greatest 2D levels in Sonic's history, thanks to its visually pleasing design, enjoyable gameplay, and memorable music.
Google's head of Chrome criticizes Apple's move to allow "alternative" browser engines on the iPhone in Europe, stating that Apple's strategy is overly restrictive and won't lead to real choice for browser developers.
Anubis is a strong Pal in Palworld that can be bred by combining different Pals, such as Penking and Bushi, in the Breeding Farm.
A Baldur’s Gate 3 player is horrified to discover that their father has been making romantic choices in the game, leading to an uncomfortable conversation.
Nvidia has quietly launched a sub-$200 graphics card, the 6GB version of the RTX 3050, offering improved performance compared to the GTX 1650 at a similar price point.
The Yakuza game series, particularly the latest entry "Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth," has gained a steadily growing fanbase due to its emotionally-charged character writing, unique side activities, and the depth and relatability of its story arcs.
Japan's lunar probe SLIM has entered a dormant state and captured its last image of the moon before a prolonged lunar nighttime, but JAXA plans to attempt to reactivate it in mid-February.
Perplexity, a year-old search engine powered by AI, is gaining attention as a potential challenger to Google, with its ability to provide neatly written, citation-filled summaries of various queries and its humility in admitting when it falls short.
Amal Larhlid, a pilot, won the British Women Pilots' Association Chairwoman's Trophy for creating a crown-shaped flight path using aircraft tracking software as a tribute to the King's coronation, and this is the second consecutive win for Larhlid, who also raised funds for Hospice UK through her creative flights.
A Maryland Dodge dealer is listing a Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 with a markup of $200,000, bringing the total price to a staggering $334,036.
HMD Global, the company behind Nokia phones, is teasing a new line of original devices and partnerships in 2024, signaling a potential departure from the Nokia brand.
In Persona 3 Reload, players can form a Social Link with Maya through an online game, unlocking bonuses for fusing Hermit Personas and gaining Screenshot Data necessary for fusing Arahabaki.
Sonos is running a sale on its devices, including the Sonos Arc soundbar which has dropped in price to $719, offering sleek design and excellent audio quality, although it only has one HDMI input and expanding the setup can be expensive; other Sonos products such as subwoofers are also on sale.
Video game industry veterans discuss the challenges of aging and navigating the changing landscape of game development, including the demands of the industry, the rise of indie studios, and the issue of ageism and diversity.
Samsung has announced that its Circle to Search feature, created in partnership with Google, will remain exclusive to Google and Samsung devices until at least October 2024, signaling a disappointing case of unwarranted gatekeeping within the Android ecosystem.
Naughty Dog originally planned for The Last of Us 2 to be an open-world game inspired by Bloodborne, but ultimately decided that the narrative-focused, linear action game format was a better fit for the story they wanted to tell.
Judas, an upcoming shooter developed by Ghost Story Games and helmed by BioShock creator Ken Levine, is a highly anticipated spiritual successor to the BioShock franchise, with gameplay heavily influenced by BioShock and a non-linear story that puts players in control of their own narrative.
Apple CEO Tim Cook hinted that the company will have an AI-related announcement later this year, possibly at WWDC in June, as it invests in and competes against other big names in the AI space such as Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and OpenAI.
The most valuable new cards in the Murders at Karlov Manor set include Vannifar, Evolved Enigma, Anzrag, the Quake-Mole, Massacre Girl, Rakdos, Patron of Chaos, and Delney, Streetwise Lookout.
Paradox's upcoming life simulation game, Life by You, has been delayed to improve the visuals and character models, with the new early access release date set for Tuesday, June 4.
Coffee Stain Studios has confirmed that the factory-building game Satisfactory will be ending its early access phase and releasing its full version sometime in 2024, introducing a new story element and additional features.
YouTuber Lets Learn Something has created a V8-powered drill, using a 28-cc nitro-burning engine typically used for RC cars, which replaces the battery in a cordless drill and required various custom modifications.
Japan's SLIM moon lander has entered a dormant state during the lunar nighttime, but not before capturing images and collecting valuable science data.
Meta is planning to incorporate Apple's "spatial video" technology into its Meta Quest 3 headset, aiming to enhance the VR experience and compete with Apple's Vision Pro, while also introducing new features like pinch controls and improved spatial capabilities.
Hi-Fi Rush, a rhythm-action adventure game, is expected to be announced for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation consoles, as evidence suggests the game's recent update includes hidden files with PlayStation and Nintendo Switch designs, timing with Nintendo's upcoming Direct conference in February.
Retailers are offering generous price cuts on popular TVs from brands like Sony, LG, and Samsung ahead of Super Bowl 2024, with Best Buy and Amazon featuring some of the lowest prices in months.
Samsung has intentionally adjusted the color and brightness on the Galaxy S24 series to provide more accurate and comfortable viewing, despite complaints that the vivid mode appears washed out compared to older models.
Arc8 has released their new version of the Extra long-travel 29er bike, featuring a sliding shock mount and a two-pivot suspension system, making it racier and more enjoyable on challenging routes.
To unlock the Emperor Arcana Social Link in Persona 3 Reload, join the student council by speaking with Mitsuru, attend meetings on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and choose favorable responses to increase your bond with Hidetoshi Odagiri.
Fans of Baldur's Gate 3 admit to judging anyone who makes certain choices in the game, such as killing the owlbear cub, hurting pet companions, letting Astarion ascend, and ignoring important quests and looting opportunities.
Persona 3 Reload will not receive an expanded edition like Persona 4 Golden or Persona 5 Royal, according to developer Atlus, reassuring fans that the current version provides a complete experience.
Apple is rumored to release its first foldable device in 2026 or 2027, which is expected to be marketed as a foldable iPad rather than an iPhone Fold, potentially leading to the discontinuation of the iPad mini.
Bethesda Game Studios will be adding AMD's FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) 3, the latest version of their supersampling technology, to Starfield this month, allowing PC players to benefit from higher frame rates.