The latest update for Marvel's Spider-Man 2 introduces new symbiote skins and tweaks to the Sam Raimi suit, enhancing gameplay and delighting fans.
Dragon's Dogma 2's character creator has sparked the creativity of fans, who have already crafted impressive renditions of various characters, including Paul Atreides, Geralt of Rivia, Kratos, Leon S. Kennedy, Nigel Thornberry, and Sonic the Hedgehog, showcasing the game's potential for customization and fan engagement.
Samsung Galaxy S24 series is now discounted below pre-order prices, with the Ultra starting at $1,150 and the S24+ starting at $850, while the Samsung Galaxy S24 starts at $700 with a recommended upgrade to 256GB storage; customers can also benefit from trade-in credits and discounts on other Samsung products.
Nintendo has announced three new Lego sets for its Super Mario line, including the Bowser Express Train set, King Boo's Haunted Mansion, and the Battle with Roy set, with Mario Kart sets also planned for release in 2025.
Nothing launches its budget Android phone, the Phone 2a, featuring a MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro processor, a 120Hz AMOLED display, and a dual-camera system, available for $349 through the Nothing Developer Program.
600 Activision QA workers have formed the largest union in the American gaming industry, organized through the Communications Workers of America (CWA), following Microsoft's labor neutrality agreement with CWA in 2022, despite the recent layoffs of 1,900 Activision Blizzard employees.
Mechs in Helldivers 2 have left players underwhelmed and disappointed due to their perceived lack of capability and buggy health mechanics.
Z, developed by The Bitmap Brothers, remains one of the coolest and best real-time strategy games of all time, with its distinctive gameplay centered around territory control rather than resource gathering and base building, and it is currently on sale for under a dollar on Steam.
Deviation Games, a studio formed by ex-Treyarch and Call of Duty developers, has closed down, leading to layoffs and uncertainty for its employees amidst a larger trend of layoffs in the gaming industry.
Sony quietly added and then quickly removed a demo for the upcoming action-roleplaying game, Stellar Blade, from the PS5 PlayStation Store, raising concerns about game preservation and the power of big publishers to revoke digital licenses.
The paid expansion Episode Aigis for Persona 3 Reload was originally planned to be included in the remake itself, but development difficulties caused it to be abandoned and later released as DLC, with support from fans influencing the decision.
Deviation Games, the studio founded by Call of Duty's Zombies mode creator Jason Blundell and Dave Anthony, has closed down before releasing the game it was developing with PlayStation, resulting in layoffs and disappointment within the gaming industry.
Nvidia is reportedly preparing to release its GeForce RTX 50-series graphics cards, which will feature GDDR7 memory and similar memory interface configurations to the current Ada Lovelace series.
The author expresses their lack of excitement for new iPad models and highlights the limitations of iPadOS, Apple's stagnant innovation, and the increasing complexity of the iPad lineup.
LEGO Super Mario announces the expansion of their line with Mario Kart, set to be released in 2025, along with other sets like Bowser Express Train Set, King Boo's Haunted Mansion Set, and Battle with Roy at Peach's Castle Set.
Slack's new CEO, Denise Dresser, is focused on building upon the foundation laid by her predecessors and turning around the slowed revenue growth since the company's acquisition by Salesforce, while striking a balance between attracting non-Salesforce customers and enabling collaboration within the Salesforce ecosystem. She sees the potential of generative AI to enhance knowledge discovery within the platform and acknowledges the competition from Microsoft Teams but highlights Slack's advantage in interoperability and ease of use. Despite facing challenges, Dresser remains passionate about driving positive impact for users and employees.
The release of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth has sparked a renewed debate among fans over whether Cloud should date Tifa or Aerith, with a particular focus on a surprising kiss between Cloud and Tifa, highlighting their exclusive bond, but leaving room for interpretation and different playthrough experiences.
A demo of the upcoming PS5 exclusive game Stellar Blade was briefly available on the PlayStation Store but was quickly removed, leaving players locked out and uncertain about its readiness.
Employees at Google's Bay View campus are experiencing unstable Wi-Fi connections, forcing them to resort to alternative methods such as wired Ethernet and mobile hotspots, but Google has promised to solve the issue in the coming weeks.
The ex-head of PlayStation, Shawn Layden, believes that the increasing costs of AAA games and the limited install base of PlayStation consoles are making it unsustainable for developers to recover costs or make significant profits, prompting the need for new strategies.
The base model 13-inch MacBook Air with the M3 chip has faster SSD speeds compared to the equivalent model with the M2 chip, with up to 33% faster write speeds and up to 82% faster read speeds.
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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is a highly praised sequel in the Final Fantasy 7 trilogy, receiving an 8/10 rating and being ranked one of the highest rated Final Fantasy titles ever released according to critics.
Deviation Games, the studio partnered with PlayStation, has unexpectedly shut down despite its initial promise of "complete financial security," leaving its first project unannounced and highlighting ongoing turmoil within the PlayStation division and the gaming industry as a whole.
A financially motivated hacking group called Magnet Goblin exploits 1-day vulnerabilities in public-facing servers, deploying custom malware on Windows and Linux systems.
A new malware campaign has been discovered that targets cryptocurrency users by infecting their devices through pirated software, allowing hackers to replace cryptocurrency wallets and steal funds.
A Honda S2000 owner shares his experience of driving his high-mileage car, highlighting its performance and reliability despite some necessary maintenance and repairs along the way.
A demo for the upcoming game Stellar Blade was briefly available on the PlayStation store before being taken down, leading to speculation about a potential Sony showcase and the release of the demo closer to the game's launch date.
Apple has reportedly finalized the design for the upcoming iPhone 16, which will feature a vertically mounted camera arrangement and a physical capture button, potentially compatible with Apple's mixed reality headset.
Space agencies around the world are actively pursuing the concept of space-based solar power, which involves collecting solar energy in space and transmitting it to Earth, potentially solving the energy crisis.
This week's biggest stories in genre entertainment include the release of Dune: Part Two, a new Batman: The Animated Series Lego set, the passing of Dragon Ball artist Akira Toriyama, NASA's first-ever tabletop roleplaying game, and Disney canceling projects to boost profit.
The PlayStation 5 console bundled with Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is currently on sale, saving buyers a total of $120 off the combined price of the console and the game.
Destiny 2's Guardian Games event has been marred by several issues, including limited loot, disabled class-based matchmaking, confusing UI, and an annoying Trials Card flaw.
The Nothing Phone 2a is a budget smartphone with a unique design, solid performance, and impressive display, making it one of the best budget phones available, although it is only available in limited markets.
The Windows 11 version 24H2 update, also known as the 2024 Update, brings several exciting features including the addition of sudo command for easier elevated privileges, voice clarity extended to all Windows 11 PCs, better support for Arm devices, improved options for archiving files, and the introduction of the AI Explorer for enhanced productivity.
Apple released iOS 17.4 with new features and bug fixes, including more control over the security of your iPhone through the Stolen Device Protection setting, allowing you to always require a one-hour security delay no matter your location.
Flight attendants recommend 10 affordable travel gear products on Amazon, including compression packing cubes, a lightweight carry-on suitcase, Apple AirTags, compression socks, a travel cup holder, a handheld mini fan, luggage hook straps, a TSA backpack, a travel makeup bag, and a portable door lock.
Google's dominance in search engine may be at risk as companies like Perplexity, an AI chatbot startup, aims to replace traditional search engines with AI-powered question answering systems.
The Pentagon's UFO office is developing portable sensor kits called the "Gremlin System" to collect real-time data on unidentified objects in the sky or in space, which can be deployed in response to potential encounters near sensitive sites or U.S. critical infrastructure.
OnePlus's decision to offer four years of major Android updates for the OnePlus 12, instead of the seven years provided by other phone companies, may be a smart move as it caters to phone lovers who tend to upgrade their devices every two to three years.
Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League, a live service superhero game, is currently 40% off on Steam a month after release, prompting Warner Bros to double down on attracting more players before the release of Season 1 and the playable Joker character.
PlayStation's former executive Shawn Layden believes that the traditional exclusivity model may no longer be feasible for expensive game releases, as costs increase and the industry needs to attract new players.
The Apple Vision Pro mixed reality headset provides a calming and immersive experience during flights, allowing users to escape airplane nuisances and enjoy movies in stunning detail on a large virtual screen. However, it is not ideal for red-eye flights and would benefit from more streaming app options.
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Nintendo has released an English version of its Super Mario Bros. Movie digital guidebook, allowing fans to discover secrets and Easter eggs.
Pizza Emulators, known for their Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance emulators on Android, has decided to permanently remove their apps from the Google Play Store to prioritize their family over app development.
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Upcoming game Grand Theft Auto 6 is generating a lot of buzz and speculation among gamers, with leaks, rumors, and theories circulating about its release date, gameplay, characters, soundtrack, and more.