Diablo 4, one of the biggest Xbox Game Pass games of 2024, has been added to the subscription service, offering subscribers a 20 percent discount on the game and its DLC; it is also considered a promising addition due to its extensive features and appeal to both existing fans and newcomers to the franchise.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth players are unable to complete the last side quest and obtain the platinum trophy due to a bug caused by the recent 1.020 patch, with only those who own the physical game able to complete the quest until a patch is released by Square Enix.
Gun Interactive has released a new map and survivor character for The Texas Chain Saw Massacre video game, introducing Virginia as a new playable character and "The Mill" as a multi-level map with extreme verticality. Additionally, there is a free weekend for PC players and discounts on the game and characters.
Apple has filed a lawsuit against former employee Andrew Aude, accusing him of leaking sensitive information about Apple products and policies to the media and other tech companies.
Google Maps is adding three new features for Android and iOS that include curated lists for a location, the ability to manually arrange places in a list, and an AI-generated summary of a place to make it easier for users to explore and plan their vacations.
Apple is releasing its first ever sports film in Immersive Video format, featuring highlights from the 2023 Major League Soccer Cup playoffs, with a 180-degree 3D video experience and Spatial Audio for Apple Vision Pro users.
Apple is close to implementing a system called "Presto" that will allow Apple Stores to wirelessly update new iPhones while they are still in their boxes, eliminating the need for post-unboxing software updates.
Small indie game developers are finding it difficult to secure funding through deals like Epic Game Store exclusives and Xbox Game Pass due to funding cuts and cancelled talks.
Microsoft has reunited its Windows and Surface divisions under new leadership after a failed attempt to split them into separate teams focused on web and AI features, with Pavan Davuluri now leading both divisions and Mustafa Suleyman taking over as the CEO of Microsoft AI.
Gemini, a key part of Google's AI focus, has streamlined its hands-free directions feature but still has kinks to work out before fully replacing Google Assistant.
A group of independent game developers, including the creators of Dead Cells and Slay The Spire, are launching their own videogame showcase called the Triple-I Initiative to highlight indie games and address the challenge of finding an audience.
ArenaNet, the developers of Guild Wars 2, have confirmed that they are working on a sequel game, Guild Wars 3, despite concerns from the community about the future of Guild Wars 2.
The first Public Test Realm (PTR) for Diablo IV is coming, offering players the chance to test upcoming changes and features for Season 4, including updates to itemization and new gameplay elements like Helltide Reborn and The Pit of Artificers. Players can provide feedback through the in-game feedback tool or the Diablo IV PTR forums. The PTR will be available from April 2 through April 9 for PC players with a Battle.net account.
Visions of Mana, the upcoming Mana title, shows promise in its latest gameplay trailer with its combo-based combat, character classes, and expansive maps, aiming to mix retro vibes with modern mechanics.
Android 15's new location privacy feature allows the device's radio to restrict non-emergency location data requests from the cellular network, giving users more control over their location privacy.
IllFonic will take over publishing for Predator: Hunting Grounds from Sony Interactive Entertainment and release the shooter for PS5 and Xbox Series in late 2024 alongside updates to the existing PS4 and PC versions.
Amazon is offering a 4-pack of Apple AirTags for $75, the lowest price ever, and B&H is discounting Apple's 14-inch M2 Pro MacBook Pro by $400 to $1,599, while a $200 discount is available on Apple Vision Pro.
A new Partner Spotlight Sale is now live on the Switch eShop, featuring third-party releases such as BioShock: The Collection, Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, Pentiment, and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
Anthropic's LLM, Claude 3 Opus, has overtaken OpenAI's GPT-4 on Chatbot Arena, marking a shift in the ranking of AI models and prompting developer Nick Dobos to declare "The king is dead."
Dragon's Dogma 2, an unconventional RPG, has received critical acclaim for its friction-first, rule-breaking game design, with particular praise for the Unmaking Arrow, which auto-saves the game when fired, leading to divided opinions among gamers.
Arrowhead, the developer of Helldivers 2, has introduced two new Stratagems, the MG-101 Heavy Machine Gun and the LAS-99 Quasar Cannon, to aid players in battling the Automatons and Terminids, with the latter capable of taking down an Automaton dropship.
Patch 29.0.3 for Hearthstone includes balance changes to weaken outliers and offer buffs to certain cards, as well as updates to quests, quest rewards, and minions in Battlegrounds.
Dragon's Dogma 2 challenges traditional combat mechanics in action-RPGs, forgoing dodge rolls, counters, and combos, and instead focusing on a chaotic and unpredictable style that embraces the unexpected.
Malicious parties are exploiting the Apple ID password reset system to bombard iPhone users with prompts to take over their accounts, but there are steps you can take to protect yourself against these attacks.
Pepper Grinder is a highly enjoyable and inventive 2D platformer that pays homage to classic games like Drill Dozer, with excellent controls, top-notch level design, and a standout soundtrack, though it may be a bit short for some players.
iOS 17.4.1, which was unexpectedly released last week, has been re-released with a new build number, but users cannot download it over-the-air yet.
Walmart has announced a new 86-inch 4K smart TV from Vizio that costs just $999, offering powerful picture quality and a range of features such as Dolby Vision HDR and HDR10+.
Google will bring Gemini, its new large language model, to Pixel 8 smartphones, allowing for on-device AI capabilities, such as improved summarize and smart reply features, despite initially claiming hardware limitations prevented its implementation.
Step into the strange and treacherous world of ants in the strategy adventure game Empire of the Ants, where you command an army of ants to explore, expand, and extract resources in a near-photorealistic backyard setting while navigating the insect hierarchy and defending against rival colonies.
Empire of the Ants, a new RTS game, offers a unique and visually stunning gameplay experience as players command and control a growing insect colony in an immersive forest setting, making it one of the most highly anticipated releases in the RTS genre.
The Stellar Blade demo for the PS5 will be released globally at different times, allowing players to experience the action RPG before its full release next month.
CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077 will be available for free on PS5 this weekend, allowing players to download and play the base game for five hours with the option to carry over progress to the full game afterwards.
Apple's iOS 17.4 update has enabled faster wireless charging for iPhone 12 users, even with third-party charging pads, although Apple did not announce this upgrade.
### Summary iOS 18 will reportedly allow for more customization of the iPhone home screen, but some users are concerned that it may lead to the loss of the distinctiveness that sets iOS apart from Android.
Snack brand SunChips is offering a limited edition flavor, Pineapple Habanero and Black Bean Spicy Gouda, to coincide with the total solar eclipse on April 8, only available during the 4 minutes and 27 seconds of totality.
Helldivers 2 players are being warned against having snowball fights in the game as it has caused crashing issues, although players have responded with humorous comments and excitement over the addition of a new weapon.
Microsoft is reportedly releasing an all-digital version of the Xbox Series X, featuring a white design and no disc drive, at a lower price than the original model.
Circle to Search, a popular feature that provides easy access to the Google Search engine, is now being rolled out to more Samsung devices through a software update.
Capcom is considering the possibility of adding DLC content to Dragon's Dogma 2 based on a user survey that asks players about their interest in purchasing additional content for the game.
Arrowhead Game Studios has added two new weapons, the LAS-99 Quasar Cannon and the MG-101 Heavy Machine Gun, to Helldivers 2 as part of their latest update, providing players with more firepower to combat the threat of The Illuminate and encouraging missions against the Automatons.
New leaked images suggest that a white Xbox Series X console without a disc drive may be released in June or July, featuring minor hardware upgrades and potentially being priced $50-$100 less than the current model.
Google has announced that its Pixel 8 smartphone will now be able to utilize on-device AI features with the introduction of Gemini Nano in the next feature drop, following pressure from Pixel fans and Android experts.
Samsung is offering a free 65-inch TU690T model from 2022 when you purchase one of their latest 2024 models, with prices starting at $1,000, but the offer ends on April 11 or while supplies last.
The iOS 17.4 update enables iPhone 12 users to charge their devices at the full 15W speed with Qi2 chargers.
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has revealed in an interview that he is open to the possibility of other digital storefronts, such as the Epic Games Store, appearing on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles.
Highlights from PAX East 2024 include "Deathbound," a party-based soulslike game with character swapping mechanics, "Enter the Chronosphere," a top-down roguelike with synchronized time movement, "Fretless," a deck-building rhythm RPG, "Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game," an asymmetric multiplayer game, "Kind Words 2," a community-building game with social interactions, "Lucid," a platformer metroidvania hybrid, "My Familiar," an RPG with grime and brash writing, "Nirvana Noir," a detective game sequel that explores divergent endings, "Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo," a GBA-style yoyovania game, "Rightfully, Beary Arms," a challenging roguelite shoot-em-up, "So to Speak," a puzzle game to learn Japanese, and "Urban Myth Dissolution Center," a pixel-art mystery adventure game.
Sega Europe is selling off Relic Entertainment, the developer of Company of Heroes 3 and Age of Empires 4, while cutting 240 jobs across its studios, but Relic Entertainment is going independent with the help of an external investor and will continue supporting its games.
The South Mountain Fairy Trail, created by Therese Ojibway and now maintained by Julie Gould and Beth Kelly, has become a beloved destination for families, nurturing children's imaginations and encouraging them to explore the natural environment.
Square Enix has released new information, footage, and screenshots for Visions of Mana, introducing the game's story, characters, elemental vessels, and pikuls.
The developer of Helldivers 2, Arrowhead Game Studios, has announced the addition of two new heavy weapons, the LAS-99 Quasar Cannon and the MG-206 Heavy Machine Gun, to aid players in the ongoing battle against the Automatons.