Magic: The Gathering's upcoming set, Outlaws of Thunder Junction, introduces a Western-themed heist storyline, new mechanics, and sub-sets of cards that offer unique art treatments and impact the game's meta.
City 20, an upcoming top-down sandbox survival game by Untold Games, combines a highly reactive environment, procedural storytelling, and Cold War conspiracy-inspired narrative scenario to create a layered and immersive experience with intricate character relationships and consequences for player choices.
Helldivers 2 players are embarking on a new Major Order tasking them with eliminating the Automatons and liberating Troost as part of Operation Swift Disassembly.
A new phishing kit called Tycoon 2FA is gaining popularity in the underground community and is able to bypass two-factor authentication (2FA) while evading security analysts.
Judas, a new FPS game from the creators of Bioshock, offers a narrative-driven experience with a focus on player interaction, organic powers, and roguelike elements set aboard a spaceship the size of a city.
Nintendo has released a new trailer for the Switch version of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, featuring revamped graphics and additional changes to make the game easier to enjoy.
Samsung is releasing a refreshed version of the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite in 2024, featuring the same physical design but with a new chip, a choice of colors, and options for LTE and Wi-Fi, although the tablet only has 4GB of RAM.
Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) will take place online from June 10-14, 2024, offering developers access to the latest software advancements as well as an in-person event at Apple Park on the opening day.
Princess Peach: Showtime! is a genre-blending game that offers creativity, style, and fun, finally giving Princess Peach the adventure she deserves, according to a reviewer.
Google has announced the official rollout of an Arm/Snapdragon version of Chrome for Windows, offering optimized performance for Arm-compatible PCs and aiming to compete with Microsoft Edge.
Princess Peach: Showtime, a newly released Nintendo Switch exclusive, is currently on sale for $50 on Woot, providing a rare discount on a Nintendo-published game just days after its launch.
WhatsApp is making it easier to access their chatbot, Meta AI, by allowing users to interact with it using the search bar in the latest beta version of the app for Android.
Apple's 13-inch M3 MacBook Air and 24-inch M3 iMac are both on sale, with the MacBook Air hitting a new all-time low at $1,024 and the iMac discounted by $100, while the 13-inch M1 MacBook Air is also available for $699, and CalDigit's TS4 Thunderbolt 4 dock and Belkin's 15W MagSafe 3-in-1 Stand are discounted as well.
Sony has announced an upcoming expansion to its Game Help experience for PlayStation 5, called Community Game Help, which will allow players to generate and share hints and gameplay footage as guides for other players.
Apple is set to release the iPhone 16 series with thinner bezels, introducing an ultra-thin bezel technology called BRS (Border Reduction Structure).
Larian Studios was initially considering DLC and a proper sequel for Baldur's Gate 3, but decided to move away from Dungeons & Dragons and the Baldur's Gate franchise due to a lack of passion and desire to try out new ideas and combat systems. The studio hopes that Wizards of the Coast will continue the legacy of the game, while Larian focuses on creating a new, ambitious RPG.
Google has released a new version of Chrome for Windows laptops using Qualcomm Snapdragon processors, offering impressive performance improvements and aiming to challenge Intel's PC market share.
The Planet Crafter, an open-world survival game, is set to launch its 1.0 version in April, offering new biomes, animal species, and an eight-player co-op mode.
The Vivo X Fold 3 Pro stands out among the new foldable smartphones of 2024 with Qualcomm's latest chipset, a massive 5,700 mAh battery, and impressive camera capabilities, while its standard counterpart offers a more modest package.
The Fisker Ocean and Tesla Model Y, both American-made electric vehicles, compete in a drag race, with the Fisker Ocean having more power but the Tesla Model Y ultimately winning the race.
Horizon Forbidden West: Complete Edition for PC offers a visually stunning open world and stable performance on a range of hardware, with DLSS and other upscaling options providing further enhancements, making it a well-optimized port.
The first recipient of a Neuralink brain implant, Noland Arbaugh, has shared his experience and how the experimental technology has improved his life, allowing him to play games and regain a sense of autonomy.
Phil Spencer, Microsoft's CEO of Gaming, envisions a future where Xbox allows other video game retailers, such as Itch.io and Epic Games Store, to exist on its platform, aiming to break down the walled gardens and offer players the freedom to choose where to buy games, similar to the experience on PC.
The PlayStation Plus subreddit has made intriguing predictions for the upcoming PlayStation Plus free games for April 2024, raising expectations for a great month.
The Dwarf II Smart Telescope is a compact and portable option for astrophotography, offering versatile features and capturing impressive images of celestial phenomena, but it has some drawbacks and a somewhat clumsy user interface.
Samsung has unveiled its 2024 TV lineup, featuring AI technology at the core, including the showstopper S95D OLED model with an anti-glare display and the Frame TV with reduced power consumption, and offering a free 65-inch TV with any preorder.
Despite its popularity, FromSoftware is unlikely to develop a sequel to Bloodborne due to the game's ownership by Sony, and the possibility of an Xbox port is also slim, as it is Sony's decision to make.
Dragon's Dogma 2 players are disappointed by the lack of enemy variety in the RPG, despite promises made by the developer before its release.
A viral video clip showing a player spawning unreleased vehicles in the game Helldivers 2 has turned out to be the work of an imposter, but it is likely that these vehicles will be officially added to the game in the future.
The author expresses their enjoyment and desire for more RPGs to include the ability to converse with animals, citing their experiences in Divinity Original Sin 2 and Baldur's Gate 3 as examples.
City 20, a new sandbox game set in a dystopian world, features NPCs with highly detailed, reactive, and organic personalities that react uniquely to player actions, challenging the notion of scripted behavior in gaming.
Flintlock: The Siege Of Dawn is an upcoming action-RPG that showcases a unique blend of cultural inspirations, combining elements of Napoleonic France, Turkish bazaars, and ancient Mesopotamia, while paying homage to New Zealand's geology and flora, all wrapped in a lavishly crafted world and combat system that rivals top-tier studio productions.
A new variant of TheMoon malware botnet is infecting thousands of outdated routers and IoT devices to serve as proxies for cybercriminals, with a focus on targeting ASUS routers. The malware is connected to the Faceless proxy service and is used to obfuscate malicious activities, including those of the IcedID and SolarMarker malware. To protect against such botnets, it is advised to use strong admin passwords and keep devices updated with the latest firmware.
Microsoft has appointed Pavan Davuluri to lead the Windows and Surface teams, while Windows executive Mikhail Parakhin is exploring new roles, following the departure of Panos Panay and the creation of a new AI unit led by Mustafa Suleyman.
The 40mm GPS Apple Watch SE is currently on sale for $189.00 on Amazon, down from $249.00, making it the second lowest price ever for the wearable.
Producer Naoki Yoshida has hinted that Final Fantasy XVI may be ported to platforms beyond PC after the release of its final DLC, potentially including the Xbox Series X|S and the rumored successor to the Nintendo Switch.
Microsoft is expanding the use of AI in Teams with features like Copilot providing insights from meeting chats, transcript analysis, and the ability to rewrite drafted messages, as well as introducing intelligent call recaps and enhancing hybrid meetings with features like individual video feeds and automatic camera switching.
Larian Studios head Swen Vincke revealed during a talk at the Game Developers Conference 2024 that the studio will not be making DLC for Baldur's Gate 3 and will not be developing Baldur's Gate 4, opting to focus on new projects instead. Vincke explained that the studio wanted to move on and work on new ideas after the success of Baldur's Gate 3, and that the team was not passionate about continuing with the franchise.
Dragon's Dogma 2, despite its director's claims, implements a convoluted and limited fast travel system that discourages exploration rather than encouraging it.
The Atari 400 Mini is a compact retro gaming system that accurately replicates the original Atari 400, although it lacks certain features like a functional keyboard, its hidden buttons and USB slot for downloading old Atari games make it a must-own for retro enthusiasts.
The Pixel 8a is rumored to have performance improvements with a newer chip and better heat dissipation, a larger storage option, and extended software support, but those who already own the Pixel 7a may not need to upgrade.
The demo for the action-adventure game Stellar Blade will be available on PlayStation 5 starting this Friday, allowing players to experience the game's first boss fight and carry over save data to the full release.
Remote controlled tractor pulls, a niche hobby with a growing audience, offer a scaled-down version of the mechanically demanding tractor pull competitions and are a supportive community that encourages new enthusiasts to join.
An accessory maker is preparing for the rumored iPhone 16's Capture button, which will provide easy access to camera controls, by designing a case with a cutout for the button located on the right edge of the phone.
Outlaws of Thunder Junction spoiler season has begun, with early leaked spoilers revealing new mechanics and powerful abilities, including the Spree mechanic featured in the rare card Insatiable Avarice and the legendary enchantment Vraska Joins Up, which is expected to be popular in both Commander and Standard formats. The card Saddle is yet to be fully revealed, but is anticipated to find a home in specific Commander decks. Additionally, the first Mythic Rare card Selvala, Eager Trailblazer has been unveiled, offering new gameplay opportunities in Commander with its token generation and mana acceleration. Overall, the upcoming set promises to introduce exciting new content to the Magic: The Gathering community.
The latest addition to Splatoon 3's music lineup is a hard-hitting rap battle between Pearl and Marina of Off the Hook and the duo Fire & Ice.
The Real Joel is revealed to be an imposter as a verified source confirms that the Joel delivering unreleased vehicles in games is not the true Joel, raising questions about who the Other Joel actually is and what their role might be in Real Joel's masterplan.
Dragon's Dogma 2 captures the spirit of the long-awaited and never-released game Deep Down, with its immersive caves and intense combat, fulfilling the expectations built up over a decade.
The Anker 3-in-1 wireless charging station is currently on sale for $17, offering a sleek and compact solution for charging your smartphone, earbuds, and smartwatch simultaneously.
A new ultrafast camera system can capture highly accurate images at a staggering speed of 156.3 trillion frames per second.