The highly anticipated Stardew Valley Update 1.6, featuring numerous additions and tweaks, has been released on PC and is breaking player records on Steam with over 136,000 current players.
Monopoly Go, a popular mobile board game, has generated over $2 billion in revenue and amassed over 100 million downloads since its launch, but its success has come at a hefty cost, with the studio behind it spending nearly $500 million on marketing alone, surpassing the budgets of major games like Spider-Man 2 and The Last of Us Part II.
The Pixel 8a is rumored to feature a 120Hz refresh rate, DisplayPort support, and improved display brightness, as well as a Sony IMX787 primary shooter and a Tensor G3 SoC.
Destiny 2's upcoming update, Into the Light, introduces a permanent horde mode called Onslaught, allowing players to defend against waves of enemies and install defensive tools like turrets and tripwires.
Sony is reportedly investigating who leaked the rumored specs of the PS5 Pro, which include a boost in power with a faster CPU and improved rendering, indicating that the upgraded console may be released later this year.
Microsoft has hired Mustafa Suleyman, the former cofounder of Google's DeepMind, as the CEO of its AI division, a move that highlights the company's commitment to the fight for AI supremacy.
Bungie is releasing a new update for Destiny 2 called Into the Light, which includes a new horde mode called Onslaught that pits players against up to 50 waves of enemies and offers various defense options and rewards.
Spoilers for the highly anticipated RPG Dragon's Dogma 2 have been leaked ahead of its release, with players streaming hours of gameplay, potentially due to early copies or manipulation of console time zones, prompting caution while browsing online.
Bethesda Game Studios has released an update for Starfield that addresses a tweak in the Security minigame, removing the penalty for using "Undo" during lockpicking.
Helldivers 2 players are tasked with liberating two planets, Fori Prime and Zagon Prime, in order to secure economic resources and cull the Terminid population, facing numerous challenges along the way.
Stardew Valley's highly-anticipated 1.6 update is now live, featuring new festivals, a new farm type, support for eight-player multiplayer, and a range of other additions and improvements.
Former Valorant game director Joe Ziegler is replacing Christopher Barrett as the game director of Bungie's upcoming service game, Marathon, amidst ongoing anxiety and a shakeup within the studio.
The Stardew Valley 1.6 update introduces new festivals, a mastery system, multiple pets, gender-neutral clothes, and various other features and fixes.
SpaceX has successfully tested emergency chutes for astronauts at the Kennedy Space Center, with CEO Elon Musk stating that it looked like a lot of fun despite its intended use for emergencies.
Blizzard is making it easier for players to unlock new heroes in Overwatch 2 by making them available for free, along with changes to the game's battle pass system and the introduction of a new PvP mode called Clash.
Blizzard is changing the way new heroes are introduced in Overwatch 2 by making them immediately available for all players for free, starting with Season 10.
YouTube now requires content creators to disclose when they use AI-generated content in their videos to prevent the misleading use of altered or synthetic media.
Apple is reportedly planning a complete overhaul of its entry-level AirPods lineup in 2024, with two AirPods 4 models featuring a design similar to AirPods 3 and AirPods Pro, improved fit, and differentiating features such as noise cancellation for the higher-end model, while AirPods Max will only see a switch from Lightning to USB-C for charging and AirPods Pro is expected to receive a new design and chip in 2025.
Hi-Fi Rush, a popular tune-infused brawler, is now available on PS5 with its addictive gameplay, incredible musical score, and strong cast of characters, making it an essential title for console owners.
Stardew Valley creator Eric Barone, also known as ConcernedApe, shares the tools and items he relies on for game development, including a sherpa-lined Trucker Jacket, Reason Studios for music production, an organic buckwheat pillow for a good night's sleep, Paint.NET for artwork, and a desk setup with plants, a salt lamp, and unscented beeswax candles to stay grounded and connected to nature.
Destiny 2's upcoming Into the Light update introduces a new game mode called Onslaught, which is a horde mode that features defending units, collecting scrap, and upgrading defenses, providing a strategic and immersive experience for players.
Bungie's livestream for Destiny 2's Into the Light content showcased the highly anticipated horde mode called Onslaught, which offers exciting gameplay and potential improvements from previous modes, and will be available for free to all players starting on April 9.
WhatsApp for Android is set to introduce a new feature that allows users to transcribe voice messages into written text.
Twitch has been grappling with issues surrounding adult content, with controversies over hot tub streams, artistic nudity, and now streamers using green screens to create the illusion of nudity in their streams.
Mercedes-AMG has introduced the GT43, the entry-level version of its flagship coupé, which may have a four-cylinder engine but still delivers impressive power and performance.
Helldivers 2 players must free bug-infested planets Zagon Prime and Fori Prime, but they are currently inaccessible due to the game's "Supply Lines" mechanic, requiring the liberation of other planets first.
Runes of Magic, a smaller fantasy MMO released in 2009, is making a comeback for its 15th anniversary with new dungeons and improved features, attracting positive reviews on Steam.
Players of Helldivers 2 are tasked with liberating several planets, including Fori Prime and Zagon Prime, to push back the Terminids and save the worlds from impending doom.
OpenAI's forthcoming video generator, Sora, may potentially create nudity which poses a difficult decision for the company, as the demand for AI-generated videos is largely driven by pornography, creating a potential incentive for the gray market to provide such services.
Super Metroid for the SNES is hailed as the best entry in the Metroid franchise due to its enduring and immersive atmosphere, highlighted by its silence, desolate landscapes, and haunting soundtrack.
Blizzard has introduced a battle royale mode called Plunderstorm to World of Warcraft, offering a unique twist by allowing players to loot abilities and items during the match.
Google has appointed a new "Head of Search," Liz Reid, and teases more AI changes in the pipeline, highlighting AI as a major focus of the reorganization.
Microsoft has announced an internal reorg, forming a new "Microsoft AI" organization and moving products like Bing, Edge, and Copilot under it, reflecting the company's focus on AI.
Oracle has advised Apple customers to delay installing the macOS 14.4 Sonoma update due to a Java incompatibility issue that causes the Java process to terminate without warning on M1, M2, and M3 processors, with no available workarounds.
Rockstar has released an update for Red Dead Redemption 2, sparking speculation of a current-gen port with visual enhancements and potential releases for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X.
GE Appliances has developed the GE Profile Smart Indoor Smoker, a $999 device that uses a unique filtration system to capture smoke while cooking and only expels warm air, allowing users to smoke meats, seafood, and more indoors without the need for an outdoor grill.
Helldivers 2 remains strong in the UK sales chart, climbing back to fourth place and boasting a total of 8 million copies sold.
Bethesda's latest patch for Starfield is mainly focused on bug fixes and some minor quality-of-life updates, which falls short of addressing the game's significant issues and providing substantial post-launch support.
Blizzard has announced that new heroes in Overwatch 2 will be instantly unlocked for all players, eliminating the advantage that paying players had in accessing them earlier with the Premium Battle Pass. However, those who previously purchased the Premium Battle Pass will not be compensated for their previous spending.
Bethesda has released a new update for Starfield, featuring over 500 bug fixes and improvements, including new features like character poses in photomode and improved scanning mechanics.
The highly anticipated 1.6 update for Stardew Valley is set to go live today, March 19, featuring new additions such as extended melee attacks and a honeymoon period for spouses, with the release likely to happen around 11 a.m. PDT / 2 p.m. EDT.
Starting Season 10, all new heroes will be immediately unlocked, existing heroes will be unlocked for all players, and players will have access to previous and current Mythic hero skins through the new Mythic Shop in Overwatch 2. Additionally, there will be changes to challenges and coins, the core gameplay will be refreshed regularly, and new maps and reworks will be introduced in upcoming seasons.
Starting with the next season of Overwatch 2, the new hero Venture and all future heroes will be available for free for all players, eliminating the previous paywall and progression system, while also allowing players to directly purchase Mythic skins through the new Mythic Shop and receive premium currency through the battle pass.
The upcoming action-adventure game Princess Peach: Showtime! for the Nintendo Switch has received positive reviews from critics, although it may not reach the same levels of acclaim as other Nintendo Switch titles.
The Yeti ASR is a lightweight XC race bike designed to join in on the XC resurgence, featuring 115mm of rear wheel travel, a carbon frame, and a flex-stay suspension design.
The Dyson 360 Vis Nav robot vacuum is a powerful and efficient cleaner that excels at picking up hair, dust, and crumbs, but its lack of self-emptying and wet-cleaning features make its high price difficult to justify.
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature for its Android app that would allow users to transcribe voice messages, a feature that was previously only available on iOS.
The transition to Apple Silicon and the removal of driver support for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth cards by Apple signifies the decline of the Hackintosh community.
Google's Pixel lineup, including the Pixel Fold, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 7a, and Pixel Tablet, is currently on sale for up to $500 off on Amazon's Big Spring Sale, offering great savings for those in need of a new phone or tablet.
Qualcomm has introduced the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 mobile platform, which is designed to enhance user experience with on-device AI capabilities and advanced photography features, and is receiving significant market traction among leading smartphone manufacturers such as Realme, Honor, iQOO, Redmi, and Xiaomi.