[ad_1] Red Dead Redemption 2 gamers will be seeing a major update for PS4 and Xbox One soon, bringing with it new Red Dead Online features and challenges. Rockstar Games has revealed today that brand new features – including the Law and Bounty system – will be added to Red Dead Online before the end…
[ad_1] Google is rolling out the new update for its operating system – Chrome OS 72, with bug fixes, security updates and newer features like external storage access for Android apps including microSD cards and USB drives along with Picture in Picture (PiP) mode for Chrome sites. With Chrome OS 72, Google has optimised the…
[ad_1] Google Home is the American tech giant’s smart speaker range comes in three different models. The smallest and most affordable version of the hardware is the Google Home Mini. While the product does sacrifice audio quality in exchange for its minute size, the Home Mini does come with the same Assistant functionality as its…
[ad_1] Google this morning unveiled a pair of new Android features for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. As the company notes in a blog post this morning, the WHO estimates that 900 million people will be living with heading loss by 2055. The ubiquity of mobile devices — Android in particular —…
[ad_1] Photo Credit: Reddit/ moodio Google is said to be internally testing some Inbox features in Gmail for Android Google’s Inbox app will formally shut down next month. The company had announced its plans to shut down the email app last year, letting users switch to the Gmail app until the app is taken offline.…
[ad_1] The mummies, 12 of which were of children, were discovered inside four burial chambers in the Tuna El-Gebel archaeological site in Minya, south of Cairo, yesterday. Some of the mummies were found wrapped in linen while others were placed in stone coffins or wooden sarcophagi. The chambers, which were nine metres deep and cut…
[ad_1] Galaxy S9 received an upgrade to Android 9 Pie last month (Image: Samsung) Easier to manage with one hand When it introduced One UI, Samsung emphasised the software had been designed from the ground-up to make navigating on larger devices with one hand easier. The firm said: “One UI helps you focus on what…
[ad_1] Huawei Mate 20 Pro released back in October and was critically acclaimed for its legion of flagship features. The Chinese handset comes with a huge 6.39-inch display that houses its fingerprint sensor, a fast processor and a laudable triple-camera system. However, one of the phone’s best features is certainly its 4,200mAh battery that easily…
[ad_1] Fortnite developer Epic Games has been forced to take party and chat features offline for maintenance. The party and chat features have been disabled while Epic comes up for a solution to recent problems. The news was announced by Epic Games on Twitter, following an in-game notification confirming the plans. “We are disabling our…
[ad_1] Galaxy S10 is expected to break away from Samsung tradition by releasing in more than two models. In addition to standard and “+” variants of the hardware, it has also been rumoured the South Korean OEM is planning to deliver a more affordable version of the handset. It is expected this device will forgo…
[ad_1] Microsoft has announced their first episode of Inside Xbox of 2019, this time mostly focusing on the upcoming Crackdown 3. The console manufacturer has promised that they’ll reveal the first details of Crackdown 3’s single player campaign, which has mostly not been talked about aside from its usage of Terry Crews, when Inside Xbox…
[ad_1] Figma, the design and prototyping tool that aims to offer a web-based alternative to similar tools from the likes of Adobe, is launching a few new features today that will make the service easier to use to collaborate across teams in large organizations. Figma Organization, as the company calls this new feature set, is…
[ad_1] Samsung Galaxy M-Series is due to launch in India on Monday, while Redmi Note 7 — the first smartphone in the newly independent Redmi by Xiaomi brand — is all set to be launched in India. These, and many more, are the top news stories of the week just past. Announced earlier this month, the…
[ad_1] OnePlus 6T is the successor to the OnePlus 6 and built upon the Shenzhen-based OEM’s philosophy of delivering capable devices at an affordable price. The 6T comes with a 6.41-inch display that has minimal bezels and a teardrop-shaped notch at the top. Moreover, the screen also houses the phone’s optical fingerprint scanner that allows…
[ad_1] Gmail is Google’s email client that is used for personal and work purposes around the globe. The software received a huge design overhaul last year that also brought a host of new functionality to the table. One of the most notable of these was Smart Compose that harnessed the power of Google’s clever machine…
[ad_1] Windows 10 is Microsoft’s desktop operating system that is incredibly popular. In fact, Windows itself is by far the most-used computer software around, surpassing the likes of Linux and macOS in terms of active users. Microsoft typically releases substantial updates for Window 10 twice a year. Last year such upgrades were delivered to fans…
[ad_1] Huawei Mate 20 Pro debuted in October and has since established itself as one of the best smartphone offerings around. That is because the Mate 20 Pro not only delivers Android fans with a host of flagship features, but it also flaunts functions that are truly innovative. The Chinese OEM’s handset comes with a…
[ad_1] Google Maps is the tech giant’s navigation solution that is hugely-popular. The software is available via an app on Android and iOS smartphones but can also be harnessed on desktops. Google Maps is regularly upgraded by the Mountain View firm, meaning new functionality is always being introduced. The newest update for the client brings…
[ad_1] WhatsApp is the world’s most popular third-party chatting client and had 1.5billion active monthly users as of October last year. That means the app surpasses rivals such as Facebook Messenger, WeChat and Skype in terms of user numbers. One of the software’s most popular features is the ability to forward messages to friends and…
[ad_1] This new app give you many of the same features offered by Google’s Digital Wellbeing With Android 9 Pie, Google also introduced a great new feature called Digital Wellbeing. This allows users to get insights into how much time they spend on specific apps, their usage of their smartphones, and even set limits to…
[ad_1] Windows 10 is Microsoft’s computer operating system that typically receives substantial updates twice a year. In 2018 the software was upgraded in April and October and it is presumed Microsoft will follow a similar timeline this year. Before new iterations of the operating system are delivered to all users, the American tech giant offers…
[ad_1] After months of waiting it seems Android 9 Pie is finally arriving on Galaxy S9 devices. This blockbuster update, which Samsung calls One UI, brings a swathe of new features and an updated look to this popular device. Included in the upgrade is a customisable Night Mode which adjusts the screen’s tone, brightness and…
[ad_1] John Boyega, who plays Finn, shared a snap to his feed showing his hands with what looks like a splash of fake blood on them. The snap’s caption promised a spectacular sequence in the new movie – and although he didn’t specifically name Star Wars 9, he did use the telling hashtag #FN2187 –…
[ad_1] Galaxy Note 9 debuted in August and was certainly concerned with introducing incremental improvements over the Note 8 than dramatical overhauls. That is because the hardware retained a very familiar aesthetic to its predecessor. Note 9 upgraded the product line’s internals thanks to a new processor, more RAM and internal storage. The phablet was…
[ad_1] Virgin refreshed its TV viewing experience back in 2016 with the launch of the new V6 set-top box. This updated device brought a swathe of new features to Virgin Media customers including the ability to watch TV in Ultra HD 4K resolution and record up to six shows at the same time. Improved menu…
[ad_1] Virgin refreshed its TV viewing experience back in 2016 with the launch of the new V6 set-top box. This updated device brought a swathe of new features to Virgin Media customers including the ability to watch TV in Ultra HD 4K resolution and record up to six shows at the same time. Improved menu…
[ad_1] When Super Smash Bros. Ultimate released in December, it promised more than 74 playable characters to use in battle across more than 100 stages. It delivers awesome gameplay and a ton of content, but many players were disappointed the first time they entered into a Smash, as you only start with eight fighters. I…
[ad_1] Google Chrome is the American tech giant’s internet browser that launched over a decade ago. Although the software has not been around as long as the likes of Firefox and Safari, it has managed to become the most popular internet browser around, according to figures from NetMarketShare. The software has been praised for its…
[ad_1] Collaboration tools tend to be geared towards workers who are sitting at a desk for much of the day, but there are plenty of shift workers, also known as first line workers, who rarely use a computer, but still need to communicate with one another and management. Microsoft released several new features today aimed…
[ad_1] Jio Browser – the latest app by the telecom giant – is now available for Android users via Google Play. Developed by Reliance Industries, the browser app is touted to be a ‘fast and lite’ solution for Web browsing. To attract Indian users, the Jio Browser app has been given support for as many…
[ad_1] Samsung has revealed more news about its Android 9 Pie update (Image: GOOGLE • SAMUSNG) Samsung fans who own a Galaxy S9 and Note 9 could soon see the latest version of Android 9 Pie arriving on their smartphones. A recent update from the Korean smartphone firm revealed that this major refresh will start being…
[ad_1] Since its debut, the P20 Pro has received an upgrade to Android 9 Pie (Image: Huawei • Getty) Huawei P20 Pro was announced in March last year and its successor, the presumably-titled P30 Pro, is expected to be announced at a similar time. P20 Pro was one of the best features thanks to its…
[ad_1] Windows 10 was last upgraded when Microsoft released its October 2018 Update to fans (Image: Microsoft) Windows 10 is the latest version of Microsoft’s operating system that is harnessed by computers across the globe. In fact, Windows 10 recently surpassed Windows 7 to become the most popular version of the software around, according to…
[ad_1] Windows 10 is Microsoft’s PC software that is hugely-popular across the globe. In fact, Net MarketShare has confirmed Windows 10 is now more popular than Windows 7 based on monthly users. Windows 10 typically receives two substantial updates every year; one in April and the other in October. Such upgrades usually introduce a host…
[ad_1] Samsung Galaxy S9 and Note 9 owners are in for a treat at the start of 2019. The Korea technology firm has revealed more news on the rollout of its Android 9 Pie update and it seems there’s not too long to wait. Spotted by SamMobile, Samsung recently published a full list of Android…
[ad_1] The iPhone XR and Xs were both launched earlier this year (Image: Apple • Getty) It was another big year for the iPhone with Apple launching a swathe of new devices and another huge iOS software update. The iPhone XR and Xs were both launched earlier this year with these phones adding extra speed,…
[ad_1] Android 9 Pie is the newest version of Google’s software (Image: Google) Android is the software used on the majority of phones across the globe that are not manufactured by Apple Inc. The operating system is hugely-popular for its customisability that allows owners to truly make their device unique. Android 9 Pie is the…
[ad_1] Android 9 Pie is the newest version of Google’s software (Image: Google) Android is the software used on the majority of phones across the globe that are not manufactured by Apple Inc. The operating system is hugely-popular for its customisability that allows owners to truly make their device unique. Android 9 Pie is the…
[ad_1] Google Play’s holiday sale has deals across categories until January 2, 2019 Google Play has deals going across categories this holiday season. There are deals on apps, games, book, comics, movies, and more. Though these deals are meant for your Android devices, audio books, which also have discounts running will also work on the…
[ad_1] Amazon Echo offers users a plethora of handy functionality thanks to its built-in Alexa virtual assistant. However, the tech giant has severely upped the ante for the Christmas period thanks to a deluge of fresh features that will ignite the festive spirit inside even the biggest Scrooge. First of all, Amazon has partnered with…
[ad_1] It’s been nearly a month since Artifact released, and it feels like it’s just getting started. Unlike Dota 2, which went through a couple of years of public beta testing before “properly” releasing, Artifact had only a few months of a closed beta and one week of a limited beta for PAX attendees. And…
[ad_1] My first car was a 1993 Toyota Paseo. It was originally painted in Satin Black, but by the time I owned it, that was mostly peeling and faded off. The transmission was a clunky, barely working manual, it struggled to get up hills even with the foot to the floor and I’m sure its…
[ad_1] Android 9 Pie released back in August and was originally only available for Google Pixel handsets the Essential Phone but has since debuted on a number of other devices from the likes of OnePlus, Sony and more. The new software brings a number of substantial upgrades that were not available in Android 8, Oreo.…
[ad_1] Of late, ad-supported streaming service Voot has dabbled with broadcasting e-sports events such as the PUBG Mobile Campus Championships and ESL One Hamburg 2018. It seems that the Viacom18-owned platform wants to add features not too dissimilar to what streaming giant Twitch has. At Dreamhack 2018, Sidarth Kedia, EVP and Head of Corporate Strategy for…
[ad_1] In a livestream last night, Grasshopper Manufacture revealed the contents of the Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes season pass. While the pass has been rumored since a retail listing indicated it came with the extra content, neither Nintendo nor Grasshopper have officially acknowledged it until now. The season pass includes two new episodes,…
[ad_1] 2018 has been an eventful year for WhatsApp. From the introduction of plethora of interesting and useful features to dealing with the spread of fake and bogus information, there was no dull day for WhatsApp executives in the country this year. With over 220 million users, India is currently the biggest market globally for…
[ad_1] Microsoft has launched a Windows 10 app for their Office suite users, who frequently use the Web versions of the apps. The app provides an experience similar to what users get when they log onto Office.com – where links to all the web versions of all Office apps are conveniently linked along with quick…
[ad_1] Cloud Spanner, Google’s globally distributed relational database service, is getting a bit more distributed today with the launch of a new region and new ways to set up multi-region configurations. The service is also getting a new feature that gives developers deeper insights into their most resource-consuming queries. With this update, Google is adding…
[ad_1] Google on Wednesday released a revamped version of an app – Google My Business – meant to help small and mid-size businesses (SMBs) manage profile on-the-go and boost customer engagement. The Google My Business app is a simple and free tool for SMBs to start their digital journey through listings on Google and keep…
[ad_1] Windows 10 is Microsoft’s computer operating system that is vastly popular. In fact, the software far surpasses the likes of macOS, Linux and Chrome OS in terms of sheer monthly users. Microsoft releases major upgrades for the operating system around every six months. The latest substantial iteration of the software was dubbed the Windows…
[ad_1] Facebook has rolled out Boomerang and Selfie features in its Messenger platform. Alongside, it has also introduced new AR stickers “Starting today, there are now five modes to Messenger’s camera including everyone’s favourite video-looping effect, Boomerang, to make Messenger posts more interactive and fun,” the company said in a blog post on Monday. “We’ve…
[ad_1] Google Maps is the American tech giant’s navigation software that is incredibly popular. In fact, the app is by far the most popular on both iOS and Android devices, meaning it surpasses the likes of Waze and Apple Maps in terms of sheer monthly users, according to Statista. The outlet insisted Google Maps had…
[ad_1] Samsung fans are all eager to know what’s coming next from the Korean technology firm and it seems all could be revealed very soon. The Galaxy S10 is expected to be the next Samsung flagship to be unveiled and this will almost certainly be their most powerful and feature-packed phone to date. Rumours about…
[ad_1] Galaxy S10 is expected to be unveiled by Samsung at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona next year and has been heavily rumoured to bring a number of substantial changes to the product line. Unlike previous S-devices that have typically arrived in standard and “+” variants, the Galaxy S10 has been predicted to come…
[ad_1] YouTube has announced that its music streaming service is getting a big update today that will improve the experience for users. Like Spotify and Apple Music, YouTube Music allows fans to access millions of songs, albums and videos via a monthly £9.99 subscription plan. Now the platform is getting some additional features which will…
[ad_1] Samsung Notebook 9 Pen (2019) price has not been disclosed yet Samsung on Thursday announced the launch of its latest Notebook 9 Pen range of convertible laptops. The 13-inch Samsung Notebook 9 Pen (2019) model has been refreshed with an improved S Pen and slightly tweaked specifications including a significantly bigger battery cell. The…
[ad_1] The PlayStation Classic is Sony’s answer to Nintendo’s NES and SNES Mini retro consoles. And while it lacks the games library or build quality of either of Nintendo’s efforts, it appears to be hacked with ease, allowing games that weren’t preloaded on the PlayStation Classic such as Crash Bandicoot to run on it. The…
[ad_1] The new Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor is coming to Android (Image: QUALCOMM • GOOGLE) Qualcomm gave fans a glimpse of what will be powering their next smartphone last week with the US company launching its next-generation Snapdragon 855 processor. This state of the art chip is the firm’s most advanced to date and will offer…
[ad_1] Galaxy S10 is expected to be announced by Samsung in February and release the following month, as is tradition with the product line. The device has been heavily rumoured to bring a host of dramatic new changes and features to the table that will surely please fans. Samsung has been touted to release at…
[ad_1] Facebook will now freely allow developers to build competitors to its features upon its own platform. Today Facebook announced it will drop Platform Policy section 4.1 which stipulates “Add something unique to the community. Don’t replicate core functionality that Facebook already provides.” Facebook had previously enforced that policy selectively to hurt competitors that had used…
[ad_1] Facebook will now freely allow developers to build competitors to its features upon its own platform. Today Facebook announced it will drop Platform Policy section 4.1 which stipulates “Add something unique to the community. Don’t replicate core functionality that Facebook already provides.” Facebook had previously enforced that policy selectively to hurt competitors that had used…
[ad_1] Gmail is Google’s email client that is hugely-popular and used by individuals and businesses around the world. Back in May the software received a major overhaul that radically altered its design and added a host of new features. One of the most interesting additions was by far Smart Compose that harnessed the power of…
[ad_1] Most people involved in this week’s successful deployment of the Mars InSight lander were on the edge of their seats as the spacecraft made its precarious journey to the surface of the Red Planet. Not Saskatoon entrepreneur and mechanical engineer Bernice Daniels. “I was actually busy and I forgot,” Daniels confessed on CBC Radio’s…
[ad_1] AWS launched Lambda in 2015 and with it helped popularize serverless computing. You simply write code (event triggers) and AWS deals with whatever compute, memory and storage you need to make that work. Today at AWS re:Invent in Las Vegas, the company announced several new features to make it more developer friendly, while acknowledging…
[ad_1] WhatsApp is the most popular chatting application in the world, eclipsing the likes of Facebook Messenger and WeChat in terms of monthly users. The company regularly issues updates to the client that bring new features and stability improvements. One of the biggest new features to hit WhatsApp came with the addition of stickers last…
[ad_1] Exponentially better is the catchcry for BMW’s new X5. It’s a better drive, has much better kit and is seriously better value. The volume-selling version, the xDrive 30d holds steady on price at $112,990 before on-road costs and adds the likes of adaptive LED headlamps, advanced parking and driving aids, sports front seats and…
[ad_1] Diablo 4 is in development and it’s codename is Fenris. Although Diablo 4 wasn’t revealed at BlizzCon 2018, it appears that Blizzard is hard at work on the game since 2016. According to a recent report, a second expansion to Diablo 3 after the superlative Reaper of Souls was canceled to make way for a…
[ad_1] Facebook-owned photo-messaging app Instagram is testing a redesign of profiles, with a re-arrangement of features, icons, buttons, and the way users navigate between tabs on its platform. “We’re testing ways you can better express yourself and easily connect with the people – so over the next several weeks, you may see features re-arranged or…
[ad_1] WhatsApp is owned by Facebook and is a hugely-popular messaging service. In fact, WhatsApp is more popular than Facebook Messenger in terms of monthly users, according to figures by Statista. The chatting app is regularly updated by the tech company, meaning features are constantly being introduced and refined. WABetaInfo, a publication renowned for investigating…
[ad_1] At the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival today, producer Naoki Yoshida (affectionately known by the community as Yoshi-P) got on stage to announce a new expansion to Final Fantasy XIV called Shadowbringers. The new expansion is scheduled to come in early summer 2019 and focuses on bringing together the six allied nations to fight…
[ad_1] The Amazon Echo has just received a major update (Image: AMAZON) Echo owners can now make these popular devices a little more personal with a new update that’s just been released in the UK today. Amazon has announced that users can now access the Alexa Skill Blueprints which offer a wide variety of personalised…
[ad_1] The Amazon Echo has just received a major update (Image: AMAZON) Echo owners can now make these popular devices a little more personal with a new update that’s just been released in the UK today. Amazon has announced that users can now access the Alexa Skill Blueprints which offer a wide variety of personalised…
[ad_1] All further production on Final Fantasy XV PC has been cancelled. In the light of Final Fantasy XV producer Hajime Tabata leaving Square Enix, slated PC features geared towards the Nvidia RTX line-up of GPUs such as ray tracing and deep learning supersampling (DLSS) have been scuttled. While DLSS is present in a Final Fantasy XV…
[ad_1] LinkedIn, the Microsoft-owned social network for the working world with some 580 million users, took a big step into professional development and education when it acquired Lynda.com for $1.5 billion and used it as the anchor for LinkedIn Learning. Now, with 13,000 courses on the platform, LinkedIn is announcing two new developments to get…
[ad_1] Google today announced that Chrome will soon get a new feature that aims to stop mobile subscription scams. Those are the kind of sites that ask you for your phone number and that then, unbeknownst to you, sign you up for a mobile subscription that’s billed through your carrier. Starting with the launch of…
[ad_1] If you can’t make it to Mexico City for the XO18 Xbox FanFest this weekend, Inside Xbox has you covered. Today, Microsoft announced a two-hour broadcast that will bring you all the news from the show, including updates for Crackdown 3, Forza Horizon 4, Minecraft, Sea of Thieves, and State of Decay 2. The show also promises news on…
[ad_1] WhatsApp has had a pretty busy year, and we are not just talking about the fake news menace. Apart from taking several measures to curb the spread of fake news on its platform, WhatsApp has introduced a bunch of features on its platform recently — group video and voice calling, stickers support, and even…
[ad_1] Niantic’s location-based AR game Ingress has been rebooted to Ingress Prime Ingress, a location-based augmented reality game, launched by Niantic in 2012, was one of the first mobile games to leverage AR and exploration. The game that paved way for hits like Pokemon Go, and many other AR games that followed suit in the…
[ad_1] Bella Italia’s new menu includes 17 new dishes [Bella Italia] The popular Italian restaurant Bella Italia has launched a new autumnal menu, and there’s something for everyone this season. Bella Italia prides itself on bringing genuine Italian dining experiences to families across the UK, so its new menu – full of comfort food, seafood favourites…
[ad_1] Folks at WhatsApp have had a pretty busy year, with many big features and improvements. Apart from taking several measures to curb the spread of fake news on its platform, WhatsApp introduced group video and voice calling, stickers support, and even payments option this year. We take a spin down memory lane to recap…
[ad_1] Google Maps is hugely-popular and harnessed by millions of users around the world. It is available on Android, iOS and desktops with Google regularly updating each with new features. This month Google Maps has delivered a number of substantial improvements that have refined user experiences. Recently it was announced Google Maps would display the…
[ad_1] When a Porsche comes from the factory with a GT badge, it’s usually a no-compromise, all-out track day weapon. With the 2019 Panamera GTS, the badge signifies a balance between performance and comfort rather than outright aggression. In both body styles, conventional sedan and Sport Turismo wagon, the Panamera GTS slots between the executive…
[ad_1] Google Maps is the Mountain View firm’s solution to navigation that is incredibly popular. But in the last few weeks the software has been granted a number of substantial improvements that will surely be extremely helpful to everyone that harnesses it. Sharing your location is simpler than ever Google recently rolled out an update…
[ad_1] I miss the old MacBook Pro. Remember when the MacBook Pro had a good keyboard? Or an SD Card slot? Or an escape key? I miss the time when the MacBook Pro was 2mm thicker than the current version but had a full-size USB port. Remember the wonder of MagSafe? Or the glory that…
[ad_1] Photo Credit: Windows Central Cortana 3.0 is rolling out for beta testers first Microsoft has announced plans for a big update to Cortana for Android and iOS users. The company is looking to bring an overhauled UI, the ability to join Skype or Teams meetings via Cortana, and new podcast and music connections as…
[ad_1] After weeks of rumours, leaks and anticipation the all-new Mate 20 Pro has just been revealed by Huawei. The Chinese smartphone firm unveiled its latest and greatest device at an event in London with it coming packed with some very exciting new upgrades and features. The Mate 20 Pro now sits top of the…
[ad_1] Amazon is having another busy month. The online retail giant has just announced the release of a range of new Alexa-powered devices including a refreshed Echo Dot, Echo Show and Echo Sub which boosts the sound of these popular smart speakers. Now there’s another new product on the horizon and it’s good news for…
[ad_1] Google Pixel 3 release (Image: GOOGLE) Google’s Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL will be available on November 1 and come packed with new features and updates that make them worthy successors to the popular Pixel 2. Those wanting to buy one of these new flagships can pre-order right now with the Pixel 3…
[ad_1] Brazil has opened a public inquiry into a controversial Steam game called Bolsomito 2k18 over concerns of homophobia, misogyny, racism, and destabilisation of the ongoing 2018 elections in the South American country. The game is titled after far-right, controversial politician Jair Bolsonaro, who is poised to win the Presidency after leading in the first…
[ad_1] You thought Google+ was dead, didn’t you? And it is — if you’re a consumer. But the business version of Google’s social network will live on for the foreseeable future — and it’s getting a bunch of new features today. Google+ for G Suite isn’t all that different from the Google+ for consumers, but its…
[ad_1] As we count down the days to Red Dead Redemption 2 (16!), we’re all actively drooling over any new information we can get our hands on. We’ve had extensive previews from outlets, some details from Rockstar themselves, and of course, as we get closer to launch, leaks. Some folks have managed to somehow acquire…
[ad_1] Amazon’s popular Echo speakers are set for a major refresh tomorrow with the launch of a swathe of new smart devices. The US technology firm announced the upgrades last month and they finally hit stores on October 11. The updates include a new Echo Dot which has an improved curved design and better sound…
[ad_1] Sony Xperia XZ3 was first shown off at IFA 2018 and the Japanese firm touted its lush 6-inch panel as a reason to pick it up. Sony has claimed its BRAVIA TV technology is packed inside the Xperia XZ3 that will allow for superb HDR and high-contrast. The technology giant said: “Experience Sony’s BRAVIA…
[ad_1] Netgear is already a household name in the networking gear market. The San Jose, California-headquartered company not just has its range of Wi-Fi routers but also routers specifically for gamers and mesh Wi-Fi solutions in homes and offices. It also sells smart security cameras and Wi-Fi range extenders to take on the competitions. But…
[ad_1] Google Translate, the tech giant’s popular language translation service, is getting new features and design changes on Android, iOS, and Web. Starting off with iOS, the app now gets support for regional speech input and output in English, Bengali, French, and Spanish. On Android, the Translate app is reported to soon retire the SMS…
[ad_1] Microsoft has announced the release of the Windows 10 October update, and the Redmond giant is now making the Your Phone app available to all users. To recall, the Your Phone app that was first released widely to systems running build 1803 Spring Creators Update back in August this year, however, soon after, Microsoft…
[ad_1] The OnePlus 6T is the successor to the OnePlus 6 and is expected to follow tradition by packing a litany of flagship features in a device that costs lower than all of its premium rivals. OnePlus 6T is expected to come packing a screen with a much smaller notch, futuristic fingerprint scanning technology and…
[ad_1] Apple’s new iPhone XR was announced last month at the firm’s keynote in Cupertino and it’s set to go on sale in just a few week’s time. The XR brings the firm’s stunning edge-to-edge screen design on a smaller budget with this latest device costing around £250 less than the flagship iPhone XS. The…
[ad_1] Murphy Brown returned with a vengeance. Candice Bergen’s famous news sitcom returned on Thursday, September 28, and wasted no time getting comfortable. The premiere not only featured a surprise cameo by Hillary Clinton (playing Hilary Clinton, with one L), it also took on President Donald Trump head-on. Inside Fall 2018’s Must-Watch TV Shows The…
[ad_1] Sony Xperia XZ3 is the latest phone from the Japanese tech giant that is set to boast a gorgeous 6-inch OLED display with a resolution of 1440×2880 and a density of 537 pixels-per-inch. Sony is insisting the panel uses the firm’s signature BRAVIA TV technology that should allow for high-contrast and incredible HDR viewing.…
[ad_1] A new Fortnite PS4 crossplay beta has been announced by Sony, which could solve a lot of problems for gamers. Not having cross platform play available on the PlayStation 4 console has meant some players missing out on linking their accounts to others, such as the Nintendo Switch. So today’s announcement that select third-party…
[ad_1] There is no problem preparing a meal at this Kellyville mansion, which has a total of three kitchens. The master-built residence at 13 Hector Court, which just sold for $2.09 million, has a chef-style main kitchen with Calacatta marble benchtops, mirrored splashback, freestanding cooker and enormous stainless steel fridge. Adjoining is a galley-style butler’s…
[ad_1] Apple’s macOS Mojave update will arrive tomorrow (Image: APPLE) Apple announced its new macOS Mojave upgrade back in June at its WWDC Developers Conference and this blockbuster update will be pushed out to Macs across the world tomorrow. There’s a swathe of new additions and features in this new operating system including a stunning…
[ad_1] There’s some very good and bad news for WhatsApp users. The Facebook-owned messaging service is looking set to release a swathe of new features in the coming months including a new Dark Mode. However, whilst some users will get access to an even better WhatsApp experience, it seems millions will now struggle to access…
[ad_1] Amazon has been busy revealing a host of new Alexa-enabled smart devices. During a major keynote at the firm’s HQ in Seattle the US online retail giant unveiled a new Echo Dot, Echo Plus and a smart plug. However, perhaps one of the most exciting announcements has come in the form of a refreshed…
[ad_1] Gmail is used by over a billion people across the globe and its popularity has surely stemmed from the vast array of functions provided. The client received a radical redesign back in April that introduced a number of notable new features. Google’s signature Material theme arrived on Gmail and made it look more modern…
[ad_1] Amazon Echo Dot (Image: AMAZON) Amazon is having a very busy day. The US online retail giant is currently announcing a swathe of new products at its HQ in Seattle including updates to its Echo smart speakers. The event is live right now and Express.co.uk is in the US to bring you full updates…
[ad_1] Amazon has been busy revealing a host of new Alexa-enabled smart devices. During a major keynote at the firm’s HQ in Seattle the US online retail giant unveiled a new Echo Dot, Echo Plus and a smart plug. However, perhaps one of the most exciting announcements has come in the form of a refreshed…
[ad_1] Last year, Microsoft talked about how it worked closely with a handful of customers, like HP and Macy’s, to build sophisticated domain-specific customer-service technology. Every PC that HP shipped even came with the resulting chatbot as part of HP’s Support Assistant software. But Microsoft won’t be doing these sorts of high-touch AI engagements with…
[ad_1] The feverishly-anticipated iOS 12 mobile operating system is now available to download on almost all iPhones and iPads right now. After it was first revealed back in June, Apple fans have been desperately waiting for this blockbuster upgrade to go live and tonight it finally has. This major release includes a whole host of…
[ad_1] Instagram announced two new updates to its app on Monday, making it easier for users to purchase items featured by businesses and influencers. Users will be able to click links to purchase items from stories and from the explore tab. Instagram, a unit of Facebook, began testing shopping in stories in June, and is…
[ad_1] iOS 12 is finally here. And the update is packed with many improvements. In particular, Apple has tucked away many little features that you won’t see right away. If you want to impress all your friends with your mad iOS skills, here is a list of some of these features. I also wrote a…
[ad_1] Apple iOS 12 release (Image: APPLE) Apple announced its iOS 12 update back in June at its yearly WWDC developers conference it bringing a mass of useful upgrades to iPhone and iPad devices. Since it was unveiled Apple has been busy making sure it’s fully ready for a public and that date has finally…
[ad_1] Splatoon 2 is getting an update that includes new weapon sets, Splatfest changes, and additional sub and special weapons. Ver. 4’s changes kick off tonight with the addition of new weapon sets part of the Kensa Collection. New sub and special weapons, as well as fresh features to Splatfest events will be implemented soon.…
[ad_1] American software giant Adobe on Wednesday announced the release of new video-based features that are expected to arrive on the Adobe Creative Cloud suite of apps, mainly – Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Audition, and Adobe After Effects. The new updates include Mesh Sculpting tools in After Effects, better audio in the Essential Sound panel…
[ad_1] Google News will load videos on YouTube Go app to save data Google on Monday introduced several data-saving features for its News app, keeping in mind consumers with low and capped bandwidth, including those with Android (Go edition) devices Google News gets mainly four new features to load content in a manner that will…
[ad_1] The OnePlus 6T is expected to be the Chinese manufacturer’s forthcoming smartphone that has been predicted to build upon everything the OnePlus 6 did well when it released back in May. OnePlus has made a tradition of releasing more iterative “T” upgrades to its regular numbered devices. And the OnePlus 6T is expected to…
[ad_1] Apple iOS 12 update will arrive later this month (Image: APPLE) All eyes will be on Cupertino next week with Apple holding a major launch event on Wednesday, September 12. This major keynote is expected to reveal plenty of upgraded devices including updated iPhones, new Apple Watch and a refresh to the popular iPad…
[ad_1] Cyberpunk 2077’s recent gameplay demo has given fans a craving for CD Projekt Red’s new adventure. Despite rumours that Cyberpunk 2077 could launch on the next-generation of consoles, a recent CD Projekt statement has given fans hope that a release date is around the corner. Cyberpunk 2077 producer Richard Borzymowski told Endgadget that the…
[ad_1] Uber is aiming to boost driver and passenger safety in an effort to rebuild trust in the brand. The ride-hailing company has created a feature on its app to reach out to passengers and drivers if it detects an accident or unplanned stop. Drivers will also have access to a hands-free feature to pick…
[ad_1] After nearly a year in the preview program, acclaimed gaming trendsetter PUBG has officially launched into version 1.0 on Xbox One. This means it’s no longer any kind of alpha/beta, this is the full product. While it’ll still receive updates and patches, the dev team deemed the state of the game worthy of it being…
[ad_1] The OnePlus 6T is expected to be the successor to the highly-regarded OnePlus 6. The latter was released back in May and touted a host of premium features for an incredibly tantalising price. OnePlus 6 boasted a 6.28-inch display with a resolution of 1080×2280. The panel featured a controversial notch at the top but…
[ad_1] Google Pixel 3 could be one of the most popular Android phones of the year. This is because the tech giant has been heavily rumoured to be planning a host of upgrades to its latest Pixel hardware. In addition to addressing fan concerns from previous devices, the Google Pixel 3 is also expected to…
[ad_1] Apple has confirmed that an Apple Maps revamp is in the works, and the company’s hiring trends seems to reflect that it is looking to add some AR features in the Maps app. While the company hasn’t divulged much into details of what the new Maps app will entail, job postings related to Apple…
[ad_1] The UE BOOM and MEGABOOM are two of the best portable Bluetooth speakers you can buy but now they are getting even better. Ultimate Ears has just announced the launch of the new BOOM 3 and MEGABOOM 3 which not only sound and look better but also arrive at a much cheaper price. In…
[ad_1] Apple is expected to show off three new iPhone models at a hardware event on September 12. Rumours have suggested one variant will be a direct successor to the current iPhone X while a second will retain an all-screen design but feature a monstrous 6.5-inch display. The third device is said to be a…
[ad_1] The Lite is the first device from the Chinese firm to bear the anticipated Mate 20 name. Huawei is widely expected to introduce two more smartphones bearing the same brand; the Huawei Mate 20 and the Huawei Mate 20 Pro. The latter of which is expected to be the most premium flagship of the…
[ad_1] Weebly is part of Square now, but it continues to update as a standalone product. This week, for example, the company announced a number of new e-commerce features for the Weebly mobile app. Those features include the ability to ship and print labels, to respond to customer questions (via Facebook Messenger, which can be…
[ad_1] If you fancy joining the smart speaker revolution now is a pretty good time to give one a go. Amazon’s award-winning Echo has just been reduced in price for the August Bank holiday with the Dot now costing £34.99 – saving £10 – and the standard Echo dropped to £69.99 – a saving of…
[ad_1] Microsoft has announced additions to its workplace app Teams with features like Skype, in-line translation capabilities, accommodation for over 250 participants in meetings, and more. “Teams would now support cloud-based meeting recording, “meeting lobby” for dial-in callers to qualify before they join the meetings and dial-in fallback support to ensure joining a meeting even…
[ad_1] Call of Duty has had an up and down relationship with the PC gaming community, but Activision is hoping to make some overtures for Black Ops 4 by showing off the game’s PC features. In the trailer, which you can see below, ultrawide monitor support is confirmed by adjusting the aspect ratio on the…
[ad_1] The Galaxy S10 is expected to follow Samsung tradition by being announced in February before being released the following month. Galaxy S10 is expected to radically alter the design of Samsung’s flagship line with many predicting bezels on the device could reduced to allow for an enhanced all-screen look. The phone has also been…
[ad_1] While the Google Podcasts app debuted just recently in June with artificial intelligence (AI) based personalised recommendations, Google has now been spotted building a new app for discovering an d playing podcasts called Shortwave. A trademark filing of the app describes that the unannounced app is capable of allowing users to “search, access, and…
[ad_1] In June, Google introduced new features to its Datally app, the most notable being data limits. Now, a new version 1.6 update has arrived introducing new features and improvements. It brings along Bedtime mode and Emergency Bank which provide different functionalities. Bedtime mode essentially saves more data while you’re sleeping and Emergency Bank saves…
[ad_1] The introduction of multiplayer in Fallout 76 affects many of the underlying systems powering the game, including settlements. C.A.M.P. takes the settlement system from Fallout 4 and expands it dramatically, allowing you to create workspaces and harvest resources. You can also build a much larger settlement with others by placing them next to each other, essentially creating…
[ad_1] Fitbit Charge 3 UK release (Image: FITBIT) Fitbit has already revealed a number of new devices this year including the Versa smartwatch and Ace wearable which is aimed at kids. Now there’s another big update arriving on wrists with the launch of the new Fitbit Charge 3. This latest fitness tracker brings a swathe…
[ad_1] The wait for Valkyria Chronicles 4 is not too long now, but the larger wait for a new console Valkyria title has lasted a decade. It stands to reason that in those ten years, war might have changed a little, and this new trailer is eager to show you exactly how. The New Features…
[ad_1] THQ Nordic and developer Gunfire Games released a new trailer for Darksiders III this morning, and while it’s mostly a series of impressive action sequences and monster showcases, you also learn a little bit about the game’s story. Protagonist Fury is up against against difficult odds in the third game, and it also looks…
[ad_1] This year the iconic band celebrate their 50th anniversary and a new book has arrived featuring tons of photos, including ones never-before-seen from a selection of concerts between 1975-1977. Led Zeppelin expert Dave Lewis has edited the collection of snaps from the period for the book, and spoke with Express.co.uk on what fans can…
[ad_1] Fitbit Charge 3 UK release (Image: FITBIT) Fitbit has already revealed a number of new devices this year including the Versa smartwatch and Ace wearable which is aimed at kids. Now there’s another big update arriving on wrists with the launch of the new Fitbit Charge 3. This latest fitness tracker brings a swathe…
[ad_1] Android 9 Pie was officially unveiled by Google last week – the software brings a host of fresh functionality for users. One of the most notable improvements is what the tech giant is dubbing Adaptive Battery – this aims to harness the power of machine learning to make power delivery more intelligent. The idea…
[ad_1] Taiwanese electronics giant Asus has unveiled its latest offering in the ROG gaming category – the Asus ROG Zephyrus S. Available in two models, GX531GS and GX531GM, the new Zephyrus S runs Windows 10 Home/ Windows 10 Pro out-of-the-box, sports up to 8GB of GDDR5 VRAM graphics chip, bears speakers powered by Smart AMP…
[ad_1] National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) on Thursday launched UPI 2.0 in Mumbai as an upgrade to the first iteration of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) that debuted in April 2016. The new UPI version has features such as UPI Mandate and Invoice in the Inbox. There are also new security enhancements including Signed Intent…
[ad_1] Gmail is the most popular emailing service available, with more than a billion global users, but a new update just made it even better to use. Google brought in a huge new update to Gmail to make inbox management more streamlined. Several new features make it much easier to control your emails, both online…
[ad_1] The actor who will replace Craig as James Bond is forever a hot topic, but what would the perfect 007 look like? ODEON have polled British women asking which body features of former 007s and next Bond favourites would make up the perfect version of Ian Fleming’s spy. Four actors came out on top…
[ad_1] Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are presumed to be revealed on October 4, the same day Google debuted the original Google Pixel and Google Pixel 2. The Pixel 3 XL in particular is expected to bring radical improvements including supercharged internals, a revamped camera system and a brand new design. But the forthcoming…
[ad_1] Red Dead Redemption 2 is easily the most anticipated game of 2018 due to Rockstar Games’ ability to deliver worthwhile open-world epics. Their games are usually incredibly mature due to their excessive violence, adult themes, and gritty stories but for the first time in an M-rated Rockstar game, Red Dead Redemption 2 will feature…
[ad_1] Google Chrome is made by the tech giant and is considered the most popular internet browser around. The latest version of Google Chrome, 68, that was released last month, has already received a new iteration that brings a host of handy features. Chrome’s new look, dubbed “Material 2.0” by the Silicon Valley behemoth, is…
[ad_1] We already knew that Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is going all in with the characters and stages included. While we knew Nintendo was having fun with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s soundtrack since the reveal at E3 this year, series director Masahiro Sakurai dropped a ton of new information during today’s Nintendo Direct. Sakurai stated…
[ad_1] During today’s Nintendo Direct focused on Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, series director Masahiro Sakurai went over several details. One of the most impressive details involved how many stages this massive version of Nintendo’s crossover fighter will contain. A comparison graphic used by Nintendo to demonstrate how many stages have appeared in each entry of…
[ad_1] Google hopes to add a few digital wellness features to its latest desserted update, Pie (out today) but Apple is already on this health track with its latest update for iOS 12. Digital wellness allows users to keep track of time spent on and unplug from your digital device when needed. Google announced the new…
[ad_1] WhatsApp is one of the most used communication tools on the planet, with over 1.5 billion users. After being bought by Facebook it’s had lots of updates to add plenty of useful features. Lots of these features quietly roll out without too much fanfare so it’s likely you’ve not heard of, and certainly not…
[ad_1] Google Maps is an incredibly handy service that regularly receives updates from the tech giant. Although Google typically makes an announcement when a huge new feature is released, there are a number of subtle tweaks added that radically change the experience of using the software. Google Maps allows users to share their locations with…
[ad_1] Facebook is taking an important first step in helping users figure out how much time they spend on these sites. But some outside experts are skeptical that it will make an immediate difference. “It represents a meaningful start, but it’s not clear how effective the tool is going to be,” said Brian A. Primack,…
[ad_1] WhatsApp has had quite an eventful 2018 up until now. The world’s most popular messaging platform now has over 1.5 billion monthly active users, as last recorded in February this year. Despite the massive success, WhatsApp has constantly updated its mobile apps to offer the best experience to its billions of users. Whether be…
[ad_1] Fortnite was released last year but has seen its user base grow at a staggering rate in recent months. The Epic Games title allows players to seamlessly transition from Xbox One to Nintendo Switch on the fly. Users can carry over their statistics in addition to their Battle Pass. Express.co.uk recently went hands-on with…
[ad_1] When the Galaxy S9 and S9+ launched back in March the smartphones brought a number of new features to the table. A variable aperture lens allowed for better low light photography, supercharged internals brought snappier performance and new slow-motion video features made for some of the biggest reasons to grab the Samsung flagship. But…
[ad_1] Sky has already had a big year of announcements with the satellite TV firm introducing more 4K content and the ability to soon watch Netflix from your set-top box. But it seems customers are set for even more extras in the coming months. Sky has just released their latest financial results which includes a…
[ad_1] Last year, Google announced a local events feature in Google Search that allows users to discover and attend events nearby. Now, the company has updated this feature with more improvements like search results now show key information on ticket booking, time and location overview, and more. These new improvements have rolled out for users…
[ad_1] Express.co.uk recently went hands on with FIFA 19 and although we did not get to test out the Switch version, we were very keen to ask EA Sports Creative Director Matthew Prior how similar the handheld port will be to other consoles. Unlike FIFA 19 on Xbox One and PlayStation 4, the Nintendo Switch…
[ad_1] Google has introduced several new AI-based features to its various apps on G Suite. The company has introduced smart reply in Hangouts, smart compose in Gmail, and possibly the most notable of all, grammar suggestions in Google Docs. As the name suggests, it highlights all the grammatical errors in your copy and gives correct…
[ad_1] Valve is now rolling out Steam Chat, a revamp of its old chat system, to all users. A beta version of the service was first unveiled in June this year, but the company is now opening it up for everyone. The new and improved Steam Chat service comes with several new features such as…
[ad_1] Having had to wait following the initial server maintenance, fans can now play the new PUBG Mobile update 0.7 content. Tencent also opted to launch their new patch regionally, meaning that some players got the new download earlier than others. The big news is that update 0.7.0 introduces the new action-packed War Mode, as…
[ad_1] The tech giant announced users of the Google Earth app for iOS will now be able to measure distances on both iPad and iPhone. The feature had previously been available on Android devices in addition to the Chrome browser. In a blog post Nate Schmitz, an iOS engineer working on the Google Earth app,…
[ad_1] Cowabunga, pizza, and Leonardo’s smile are back in full force. During this year’s Comic-Con, Nickeloden showed off a lengthy trailer of the new upcoming cartoon adaptation of the popular comic book. Rise Of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is the fourth animated show in the franchise, with the new show returning to 2D visuals…
[ad_1] Microsoft on Friday introduced new Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered capabilities in Microsoft 365 that will allow people in an organisation create live and on-demand events. Events can now be viewed in real-time or on-demand, with high-definition video and interactive discussion, the company said in a statement. Launched one year back, the adoption of Microsoft 365…
[ad_1] The latest Windows 10 Redstone 5 test build has been rolled out laiden with updated features for the OS. New additions include an enhanced Notepad, updated Edge browser, wider biometrics support, security updates and more. Windows 10 Notepad update While notepad had traditionally been a minimal way to deal with word processing, the updates…
[ad_1] PUBG Mobile is a popular game among Android and iOS users, and up until now, it was only available as a stable release. However, in a new development, Tencent Games has now released a PUBG Mobile beta version on Google Play, for Android users to get a taste of all the upcoming features before…
[ad_1] Avengers: Infinity War is undoubtedly one of the biggest movies of all-time with a $2 billion+ box office haul and high critical praise. The superhero ensemble serves as the successful culmination of 10 years and 15+ movies of storytelling which is an achievement in its own right. While many fans went to the theater…
[ad_1] With Dragon Ball Super’s animated run ending earlier this year, fans had been wondering what the subject of the already announced movie might be. Rumors had been guessing everything from a return of Cell to another new villain introduction, but TOEI Animation has announced today that former movie villain Broly will be headlining this…
[ad_1] Property for sale with benefit from having certain features. While some old classic features remain at the top of the lost for what buyers look four, others have crept up. New essentials for those buying properties include a good wifi connection and lots of plug sockets. It is not surprising that what Britons are…
[ad_1] It’s no secret that the next Xbox is in development and Xbox boss Phil Spencer has been courting game developers to decide what kind of features and specifications the next Xbox would have. While this is par for the course for most console makers, what’s interesting is, Spencer is working closely with Japanese game…
[ad_1] With Fortnite well and truly taking over the world, gamers now more than ever are looking for affordable headsets to use with the PS4, Xbox One, PC and Nintendo Switch. And judging by the upcoming selection of Turtle Beach headsets announced at E3, that’s exactly what they’re going to get. Turtle Beach recently revealed…
[ad_1] Facebook-owned Instagram on Monday announced the launch of a new feature on its mobile app that is an attempt to help users cut down on excessive usage as well as help them keep track of new posts from the users that they follow on the platform. A new “You’re All Caught Up” message will…
[ad_1] The South Korean technology behemoth announced the Galaxy S9 back in February, showcasing a host of new features that take it a tier above its predecessor. Better camera performance in low light, a design that improved upon the fingerprint scanning gripes of Galaxy S8 owners and supercharged internals were all showcased before it released…
[ad_1] Big news this week came in the form of the Redmi 6 Pro launch in China, Xiaomi’s latest budget smartphone. The OnePlus 6 Midnight Black 8GB RAM/ 256GB storage model made its way into India, representing the cheapest price point yet in the country for the top configuration. This week also saw the Lenovo brand…
[ad_1] Microsoft has just pulled one of the best features heading to Windows 10 from its beta testing. Revealed by the Redmond-based tech giant last year, Sets is a hugely anticipated feature for Windows 10. Sets may seem a simple tool, but looks can be deceiving and it’s a complicated process for the operating system…
[ad_1] The Facebook-owned company currently has three huge features in beta testing that will surely be rolled out to its user base of over 1billion people. WhatsApp has pleased its users this year by incorporating a host of new features into its service. Back in April the company implemented a long awaited setting to allow…
[ad_1] The latest update (17704) comes as part of the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build that deploys the host of new functionality, meaning it may not be long before these features arrived in a fully-fledged capacity to all Windows 10 users. Microsoft is continuing to fight against malware with a new feature designed to identify…
[ad_1] Photo Credit: TechCrunch/ Facebook Aiming to get more people to interact with its Stories feature in its main app, Facebook has added group chat and reactions among others to the service. Facebook Stories are short user-generated photo and video collections that can be viewed up to two times and disappear after 24 hours. “The…
[ad_1] The huge overhaul introduces a complete redesign of the Explore section and adds a “for you” tab that offers personalised location recommendations. Users are immediately greeted with a tab that displays local restaurants, coffee shops and events when they open up the app. However Explore places a huge emphasis on eateries by adding a…
[ad_1] Mozilla has released a new Firefox (version 61) across all platforms: Android, Linux, macOS, and Windows. With the latest release, Mozilla promises performance improvements, safer online experience, and “features that let you do more without leaving the webpage you are on.” The Firefox 61 comes only a month after the release of Firefox 60,…
[ad_1] Earlier this month, Blizzard announced a number of changes to Overwatch’s player-to-player interaction model in hopes of encouraging a better community through positive reinforcement. These additions included the ability to group play with preset roles you want in your group, as well as the ability to endorse players who did a particularly good job…
[ad_1] Apple released the public preview of iOS 12 on Monday evening, which means you can already try some of the new features that will hit iPhones and iPads sometime this fall. The public preview is a little buggy and doesn’t yet include everything that will be included in the full launch, but there’s already…
[ad_1] Photo Credit: dustinbrooks/Reddit Nvidia’s next-generation GeForce GPUs are in the works and one of the prototypes has found its way to Reddit. It seems to sport a 384-bit memory bus, 12GB VRAM, and three 8-pin power connectors along with a second generation NVLINK connector. As per estimates it could result in bandwidth output of…
[ad_1] APPLE Apple iOS 12 update will bring a swathe of features to your iPhone Apple’s next major iPhone and iPad software update will arrive this autumn when it offically releases iOS 12 to millions of devices across the globe. This blockbuster upgrade was revealed at the US technology firm’s WWDC Developers Conference earlier this…
[ad_1] Google announced its big Gmail upgrade back in April with the popular service getting a swathe of changes aimed at making it easier and far more secure to use. Gmail fans can currently opt-in to try the upgrade but it seems Google may have plans to get all its one billion users switched over…
[ad_1] With Apple boasting of record sales of its Apple Watch it seems the wearable revolution is just beginning. Smartwatches have had a tough start to life but their popularity is growing with Apple and Samsung both leading the way. So what’s next for this relatively new technology? It’s highly likely that the Apple Watch Series…
[ad_1] Huawei P20 Pro owners are about to get a free extra feature on their phone thanks to a new update to the slow motion video camera. Huawei appears to be adding a 960 frames per second super slow motion video recording mode to the P20 Pro triple camera smartphone soon. According to an XDA…
[ad_1] Despite a call for withdrawal by experts, Facebook has decided to expand the reach of Messenger Kids by introducing the video calling and messaging app designed for children under 13 to families in Canada and Peru. The Messenger Kids app was launched in the US last year. Facebook on Friday said it will also…
[ad_1] Niantic confirmed they were rolling out their newest features this week, it appears that process has begun. It’s being confirmed by Level 40 Pokemon Go players that they have now received the new Friends and Trading features. This is something that has been done in the past and is a way for the company…
[ad_1] Google introduced a new recruiting tool called Google Hire in July last year, designed to help small and medium businesses recruit effectively. It allowed recruiters to post jobs to multiple job sites, track applications, schedule interviews, and even get interview feedback, all in one platform. Now, after a year, Google has updated Hire bringing…
[ad_1] Verizon Communications-owned Web services provider Yahoo on Tuesday announced two major updates to the mobile experience for Yahoo Mail. These include a revamped mobile Web interface and the new Yahoo Mail Go app, the latter designed to run on smartphones powered by Android Oreo (Go edition). The mobile Web version of the mailing client…
[ad_1] American software giant Adobe on Tuesday announced updates to its suite of products under Adobe Document Cloud. Adobe Scan, the company’s PDF scanner mobile app, now gets more features with the ability to now automatically save new digital business contacts in the smartphone. The company said it had also advanced its partnership with Microsoft,…
[ad_1] Google is updating its Datally app to give users more ways to control data usage on their smartphones. In November 2017, the company had introduced the Datally app designed to help Android smartphone users stay under the limits of pricey mobile data packages in developing countries, including India. The service lists data consumption by…
[ad_1] Just days after the arrival of customisable swipe actions, Gmail for Android has now been updated with an Unsubscribe tips feature that will show occasional suggestions to help you unsubscribe from bulk email senders you rarely read. An APK teardown of the latest Gmail app separately found it to be preparing to add an…
[ad_1] The WhatsApp feature that allows you to send audio messages is becoming more popular and with it comes the embarrassment of playing personal messages aloud. If you’ve ever received a WhatsApp audio message out and about, when your headphones aren’t available, you’ll know the frustration of not being able to listen. A handy feature…
[ad_1] Android P is due for final release around October time when Google launches its Pixel 3 and Pixel XL smartphones and now we have an early preview. The latest Android P Beta 2 release has been unleashed to allow developers and early adopters to test and trial the mobile operating system. While this early…
[ad_1] Google’s Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL will be two of the highest profile Android smartphone releases of 2018. Leaks have suggested that the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL will be up their with the biggest smartphones that money can buy. While it’s also expected that these new Google devices will sport an…
[ad_1] The 2018 FIFA World Cup will be held in Russia starting tomorrow, and Apple has announced new features for many of its services to celebrate the occasion. It has introduced football-related features to Siri, App Store, Apple Music, Podcast, and even its Clips iOS app. For starters, Siri will be able to give you…
[ad_1] Samsung’s Galaxy Note 9 could arrive much earlier than expected with latest rumours suggesting August 9 is the date every fan needs to put in their diary. This refreshed phablet looks likely to bring a swathe of improvements to the Note series including a better dual-lens camera, brighter display and faster processor. Rumours are also…
[ad_1] Apple’s Siri is starting to change to focus more on predicting rather than just providing information. On the Apple Watch, that means the Siri watch face — introduced last year — can tell you more about your day. It will provide info on your heart rate, how long it will take to get home…
[ad_1] Millions of iPhones are set for a major boost later this year with the launch of Apple’s all-new iOS 12 operating system. This updated software was unveiled at the US technology firm’s yearly WWDC Developers Conference with it bringing a swathe of advancements and features to Apple’s popular smartphones and tablets. iOS 12 should…
[ad_1] Microsoft has released a test build of its Windows 10 Redstone 5 operating system which has revealed some clues for what we can expect in the full and final release. A new Switch to S Mode and Autopilot feature could enhance the OS experience for users on various hardware options. According to Thurott.com‘s Paul…
[ad_1] Google has announced a bunch of updates to help people stay up-to-date with the happenings of the 2018 FIFA World Cup that is kicking off later this month. Among other changes, Google Search will include a new experience to give updates ongoing tournaments. There will also be the option to let fans watch live…
[ad_1] Earlier this week, Apple’s iOS got its yearly upgrade at the 2018 edition of the company’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in the form of iOS 12. Performance is the major driver behind all the new updates, which is a relief following years of reports that older iPhones get slower after each update. On certain…
[ad_1] Homegrown company Portronics has launched a smart home and office Wi-Fi security doorbell, called mBell, in the Indian market. The doorbell features a camera that can stream video to a smartphone. With mBell, the company wants to replace video doorbells, by providing additional security features. Notably, the Portronics mBell is priced at Rs. 10,999…
[ad_1] Gunheart After initially debuting on Steam Early Access last summer, self-titled Co-Op RPG shooter Gunheart has completed development, bringing with it a launch trailer. The first-person shooter is available on Steam and the Oculus Store. The small team behind Gunheart, Drifter Entertainment, consists of some serious industry talent. Co-founder and CEO Ray Davis, for…
[ad_1] The newest Overwatch Developer update hosted by Jeff Kaplan goes into a number of new features and changes for the game in an upcoming update. Kaplan first talks about the game’s new endorsement feature, which Kaplan characterizes as a contrast to all the talk of punishing toxic players. As such, endorsements allow players to…
[ad_1] The ASUS event today at Computex in Taipei, Taiwan had three main hooks: health, ergonomics and, most importantly, second screens. The headliner was the premium ZenBook Pro 14 and 15 (pictured above), the latest versions of ASUS’ premium notebook that feature a touchscreen where the touchpad would usually be Meant to increase the laptops’…
[ad_1] The NBA 2K series is a sales juggernaut that won’t quit. Year in and year out, hoops addicts buy the game throughout the year, making it a perennial listing alongside the Grand Theft Autos and Call of Dutys of the world in the NPD sales charts. Playing the game year-in and year-out, it’s easy…
[ad_1] Apple has unveiled a host of new features coming to the Apple Watch at WWDC 2018. At the major tech event in California the Cupertino-based tech giant gave the lowdown on what’s coming to watchOS later this year. One of the most eye-catching watchOS 5 features is Walkie-Talkie, which lets Apple Watch users communicate…
[ad_1] For the past two years, Nintendo has chosen to focus its E3 presence toward singular games. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild commandeered 2016 in a huge way and Super Mario Odyssey defined the Nintendo booth in 2017. The smart money is on Super Smash Bros. for 2018, but with the Switch’s…
[ad_1] Several years ago Google X engineer Max Braun published a medium post on a smart mirror he made and now he’s back with a new version that’s smaller and smarter. This is a smart mirror I can get behind though I still find smart mirrors completely frivolous. He published his project on Medium where…
[ad_1] At the end of our Replay Civil War, it all came down to you to choose the next Super Replay! Our Overblood Facebook group ended up choosing two games through a tie: Killer7 and Godhand. You chose well. Killer7 is my favorite game of all time, for reasons I will fully elaborate on in the near…
[ad_1] In 2005, Capcom teamed up with developer Cavia to create a foul-mouthed brawler that offered a surprising amount of depth. The Game Informer crew cautiously reenters this world and are surprised by how “awesome” it is. We gave this game a 5 out of 10 back in the day, criticizing its use of language…
[ad_1] Summer is upon us, and there’s plenty of reasons to find yourself enjoying the sunshine and a fun evening at the lake, a meal after a long hike, or simply settling in at your favorite camp site. While those settings aren’t ideal for giant strategic board games, they can be a perfect opportunity to…
[ad_1] At Google I/O in May, the company introduced a series of time management tools for Android users that help better manage screen time, track app usage, and limit the phone’s ability to distract, including a “shush” mode which turns on Do Not Disturb by flipping the phone over, and a “wind down,” color reduction…
[ad_1] With an increasingly progressive tech culture now a part of everyday household, Microsoft is now offering more controls to parents on what kids should access. Microsoft Launcher for Android is getting a new feature that will allow parents to track their children, even see which apps they are using and for how long. Furthermore,…
[ad_1] In recent months, Apple has been criticized for the addictive nature of its devices. Next week, the company plans to unveil software to help cure people of their iPhone habit. On Monday, Apple will hold its annual Worldwide Developers Conference in San Jose, where it will lay out its software strategy for the next year…
[ad_1] I began chatting with Jeff Marchiafava about doing Blog Herding back in 2013. I just really wanted my life intertwined with Game Informer’s. As many of you know, I interned here. I love everything about G.I. I wrote many stories, one for print, went to parties where craft beer was had, and bad games…
[ad_1] Solo: A Star Wars Story didn’t light up the Memorial Day box office, pulling in just $103 million over the four-day period. Going into the weekend, Disney projected between $130-$150 million for this Star Wars prequel, but it didn’t come anywhere close to that. The lackluster performance brought about a chorus of friends and…
[ad_1] Pokémon Go captured the world when it launched in summer 2016. Beyond the excitement of traveling to new locations to catch monsters and meet like-minded trainers, one of the things that made Niantic’s collaboration with The Pokémon Company so interesting was the mystery that surrounded nearly every element about the game. The mystery was…
[ad_1] Capcom’s Tim Turi joins the Game Informer crew for a brief (but complete) look at Mega Man’s first adventure. We all know Tim has proven himself as a great gamer, somehow managing to work his way through Overblood, Illbleed, and the atrocious Martian Gothic, but he needed a little help getting through Mega Man.…
[ad_1] iOS 11.4 is out now for Apple iPhones and iPads. Any Apple fan running iOS 11 on their iPhone or iPad should see the update in Settings right now. The latest iOS update follows hot on the heels of the release of iOS 11.3, so there aren’t lots of new emojis or app updates…
[ad_1] Developer EA Tiburon just announced Madden 19’s release date (August 10) and first features, which is a great launching pad to air some of our hopes and dreams for the franchise. In our recent conversation, new senior producer Carlos Guerrero, said that Madden 19 was a “much more balanced offering,” giving us hope that…
[ad_1] Love it or hate it, Solo is an interesting movie to discuss. On this episode of Spoiled, Game Informer’s Ben Hanson, Matt Miller, Matthew Kato, and Andrew Reiner dive in deep and share their thoughts on the film, how this version of Han Solo compares to the original trilogy’s, and plenty of other geeky…
[ad_1] Earlier this month, Microsoft unveiled a new accessibility-minded controller designed to give disabled gamers new, more comfortable avenues to playing games. The Xbox Adaptive Controller (XAC) was designed with help and feedback from many disabled gamers, including AbleGamers, the charity most associated with furthering accessibility in the video game scene. The announcement is a…
[ad_1] Despite his long slumber, Mega Man has a history synonymous with gaming. With Mega Man 11, the blue bomber is attempting the kind of revival fraught with the same kind of dangers that dozens of other series have tried before with few coming out the other end successful. Mega Man’s newest adventure, however, might…
[ad_1] In both Splatoon and Splatoon 2, the single-player campaigns offer creative and fun breaks from the madness of online competition. Each campaign combines methodical platforming and puzzle solving with frantic firefights against the octarians and the humanoid octolings. With Splatoon 2’s upcoming Octo Expansion, Nintendo is adding a ton of new content for fans…
[ad_1] Street Fighter’s been around for a while. Throughout its 30-year history, it’s given us some of the best fighting games of all time, iconic moves and characters, and much more. The Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection arrives today and celebrates that history. So how do these games hold up? To find out, Jeff Cork,…
[ad_1] At the end of our Replay Civil War, it all came down to you to choose the next Super Replay! Our Overblood Facebook group ended up choosing two games through a tie: Killer7 and Godhand. You chose well. Killer7 is my favorite game of all time, for reasons I will fully elaborate on in the near…
[ad_1] In this episode of Replay, we play three absolutely atrocious games, the first of which is Gungrave: Overdose. You’ll see just how much we dislike it in just a matter of seconds of us playing it, and will understand why it didn’t even receive a 5 out of 10 from Game Informer. Our disgust…
[ad_1] A new Quantic Dream game is always interesting… to say the least. In today’s little livestream, Jeff Cork and Ben Hanson are starting up the game for the first time and will be playing through the opening along with our community. Make the choices for us. Who lives? Who dies? Who androids the hardest?…
[ad_1] Madden NFL 19 is now officially slated for release on August 10 (PS4/Xbox One), and today developer EA Tiburon also announced that Terrell Owens is the cover star of the Hall of Fame Edition – which can be played early on August 7 (EA Access members can play starting on August 2 on Xbox…
[ad_1] Dauntless is now in open beta, which means that you can check out the free-to-play monster-hunting game at this very moment! If you’re not sure you’re ready to commit the hard-drive space to Phoenix Labs’ game, don’t worry! Dan Tack walks Leo and I through the game’s basics, and you can make up your…
[ad_1] Snapchat is taking another shot at location after its always-on coordinate-broadcasting Snap Map proved a bit invasive for some users. Snapchat now lets you send your on-going real-time location to a friend, or request theirs, which show up on the Snap Map and within your message thread. Essentially, this is location sharing built for…
[ad_1] The Amazon Echo and Google Home are amazing devices and both have advantages over the other. In my home, we use the Amazon Echo and have them around the house and outside. I have the original in the living room, a Dot in bedrooms, my office and outside, a Tap in my woodworking workshop…
[ad_1] If you’re like me, you’ve probably watched a million home-improvement television shows over the years – and if you’re REALLY like me, it’s not because you wanted to. My wife is the one with the fetish for watching neurotic people fix up houses – I merely serve as a captive witness, because it beats…
[ad_1] DAYBREAK H1Z1 was played by over 1.5million players in the 24 hours following the PS4 beta launch H1Z1 launched earlier this week as a free-to-download open beta on PS4 after closed beta testing last week. And developers Daybreak Games have revealed that within 24 hours the latest Battle Royale game on PS4 was played…
[ad_1] Google at I/O 2018 had showcased its latest innovations and efforts in artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and more. The search giant also detailed a major update to Google Lens, which is an image recognition tool that can provide contextual suggestions for objects that you scan with the camera. Google had announced the most significant…
[ad_1] D-Link has brought its Covr Dual Band Whole Home Wi-Fi System to India with the launch of the COVR-C1203. Originally announced at CES 2018 in Las Vegas back in January, the new Wi-Fi system is powered by Qualcomm’s Mesh Networking platform and is based on AC1200 standard to offer high-speed, seamless Wi-Fi in home…
[ad_1] Earlier this year, Dropbox went public and after its IPO listing, the company has now revamped its Android and iOS apps with many new features and a sleek new centralised layout. The new features include file activity, teamwork, and a centralised Home Screen. The updated apps are already available on Google Play and the…
[ad_1] Xiaoice, translated to “little Bing” in Chinese, is the name of Microsoft’s ambitious AI-based chatbot that the tech giant has been testing for a while in China. The company, in a blog post on Monday, announced new features for this relatively unknown chatbot. These include enabling full duplex capabilities for Xiaoice for partners and…
[ad_1] Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle was one of 2017’s biggest surprises because A) It merged the Mario and Rabbids universes and B) It was actually quite good. It’s been a while since it launched, but Nintendo and Ubisoft haven’t forgotten about it. Some DLC is coming to the game soon, which adds some Donkey…
[ad_1] When Overwatch launched in 2016, it immediately garnered acclaim for how well-balanced and endlessly replayable it is. However, Blizzard was not satisfied resting on its laurels. Over the course of Overwatch’s existence, Blizzard has continually tweaked, tuned, and reworked various aspects of its popular heroes. These are the 10 biggest changes Blizzard has made…
[ad_1] As we come to the end of our month of coverage on Days Gone from Sony Bend, we wanted to open up the doors and give the community that’s been following along the chance to ask the game’s developers anything they want. In an upcoming episode of The Game Informer Show podcast (which you…
[ad_1] The World Cup is right around the corner, and no sooner will the dust settle on the tournament then the new league season will be upon us. Here at The Sports Desk we’re already getting ready for next year with the FIFA 19 wishlist. Here are some of the fixes, quality-of-life improvements, and feature…
[ad_1] We’ve already taken a look at several of the challenges and activities that Deacon will be partaking in during Days Gone, most of which will be complicated by the game’s terrifying zombie-like freakers. However, they aren’t the only threat Deacon will face in the Oregon wilderness. Players will find themselves at odds with a variety of other…
[ad_1] At the end of our Replay Civil War, it all came down to you to choose the next Super Replay! Our Overblood Facebook group ended up choosing two games through a tie: Killer7 and Godhand. You chose well. Killer7 is my favorite game of all time, for reasons I will fully elaborate on in the near…
[ad_1] With our cover story on Days Gone from Sony Bend, we’ve highlighted the game’s features and shown a lot of new gameplay. With this feature, we wanted to show where and how the game was made. While visiting Sony Bend, we spoke with studio director Christopher Reese, game director Jeff Ross, and creative director…
[ad_1] On the latest episode of The Game Informer Show podcast (which you can subscribe to right here) we spoke with God of War’s writers Matt Sophos and Richard Gaubert about their journey through the game industry, the scary process of writing the new God of War, and what the game’s ending might mean for…
[ad_1] State of Decay 2 does a great job of letting you explore the post-apocalypse at your own pace and tell your own unique stories. However, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and get lost when you first drop into the vast, open world and try to establish your community. While so much of the fun…
[ad_1] In 2011, id Software, the studio that built Doom, Wolfenstein, and Quake, gave gamers a new world to explore in Rage. This post-apocalyptic shooter wasn’t as well received as the aforementioned series, but still had a loyal following of fans. Me included. I gave the game review rating of 9 out of 10, and…
[ad_1] Congratulations: You’ve successfully made it to another weekend! If you’re anything like the G.I. staff, that means rewarding yourself with 48 hours of decadent, game-playing laziness! Or yardwork. One of the two. As always, share your weekend plans in the comments below – ours are clearly as boring as all get out, so you’ve…
[ad_1] Few thematic board games have done as much to draw new players to the hobby as Betrayal at House on the Hill. The formula is immediately intriguing: Join forces with your friends to cooperatively investigate a mysterious mansion, but with the knowledge that one of you might actually be a traitor, actively working to…
[ad_1] We have a fairly solid group of pinball fans in our offices, and we don’t see many brand-new games in this niche space. Until now! Reiner popped into the studio to share his enthusiasm over a weird little game called Yoku’s Island Express. It’s a curious blend of puzzle-platformer with pinball mechanics, and it…
[ad_1] Last week at the Google I/O developers conference the California giant unveiled plans to update Google Maps and now some exciting new features have made it into test versions of the app for a select group of users. Most obviously the new design looks set to remove the full-screen location information page which appears…
[ad_1] Earlier this week, we took a look at how Sony Bend is attempting to craft a different kind of open-world game with Days Gone, eschewing the activity-filled sandbox formula for a more focused and cohesive experience. But that doesn’t mean players won’t have plenty to keep them busy as they navigate the freaker-infested high-desert region of…
[ad_1] This week is a surprising one, bringing us ruminations on some games I haven’t thought about in a while. Enjoy! Community Blogs For May 10 – May 16: Journal of a Mechwarrior Uesugi-dono is chronicling his trek through Mechwarrior. He ends the blog with the hope to offer updates on the hulking mech-on-mech…
[ad_1] You know what’s out next week? Why, it’s Dark Souls Remastered! Series superfan Dan Tack took Leo and me on a quick tour of Blighttown – a zone notorious as much for for its atmosphere as its performance issues. Does it hold up well in this version? What? You think we’d just say it…
[ad_1] Transformers fans have had lots to enjoy in recent years. In the video game sphere, 2015’s Transformers: Devastation offered an injection of nostalgia mixed with Platinum Games’ eye for high-octane action, and the Forged to Fight mobile game continues to expand with new characters on a regular basis. A new web-based animation series recalls…
[ad_1] Since Days Gone’s reveal at E3 2016, a huge point of discussion for the game has been “the horde.” One of the most interesting aspects of the game from Sony Bend is the team’s ability to have hundreds upon hundreds of freakers rush toward the player as a dynamic, dangerous biomass. Sony Bend is…
[ad_1] You can now catch up on a conversation in which your name was mentioned but you haven’t been following for a while. A new “@” button on the bottom right corner of the group chat will let users see when they have been mentioned. This is similar to a feature offered by workplace messaging…
[ad_1] WhatsApp on Tuesday announced new features for groups, and said they are now rolling out to both Android and iPhone users with the latest versions of the stable apps. Most of these new WhatsApp group features have been seen in prior Android beta builds, stable builds on either platform, or have been spotted in…
[ad_1] Here’s what you need to know about our own Suriel Vazquez: Fighting games are kind of His Thing. Therefore, it only makes sense for him to be our tour guide through BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle. “What’s BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle?” you may be asking. Well, at least that’s what Leo and I were wondering.…
[ad_1] Rage 2 was one of the numerous games no one has heard of listed on Walmart’s website last week. No one had heard a peep about it prior to this listing, leading many internet sleuths to think it was fake. Bethesda Softworks didn’t stay quiet for long, as it playfully poked fun at Walmart…
[ad_1] In its current form, E3 is a dark, intimidating cloud off in the the distance, silently lighting up from flashes of lightning as the rolls of thunder rattle our ears a few moments later. It’s closer than we realize, however, and as we scramble to prepare for the flood of announcements and hands-on impressions,…
[ad_1] WhatsApp on Tuesday announced new features for groups, and said they are now rolling out to both Android and iPhone users with the latest versions of the stable apps. Most of these new WhatsApp group features have been seen in prior Android beta builds, stable builds on either platform, or have been spotted in…
[ad_1] According to Gay Times, it’s the first time an LGBTQ romance as been explicitly stated in a film of this genre, and not merely implied or alluded to. It involves mutants Negasonic Teenage Warhead and Yukio, played by Brianna Hildebrand and Shioli Kutsuna respectively. Reportedly the pair don’t have a great deal of screen…
[ad_1] Sony Santa Monica recently released a photo mode for God Of War, letting countless players make grumpy father Kratos smile a bit. However, the photo mode functionality has also allowed for some fantastically composed screenshots. We asked our readers to send us their best (Ally Muntean took the above one) and man, they delivered.…
[ad_1] After a slow start this console generation, the NHL franchise finally found its footing in 2017. NHL 18 introduced the fun arcade mode NHL Threes, injected more puckhandling creativity with a new layer of dekes, and gave defenders more control over their gaps with the defensive skill stick. All were positive steps in the…
[ad_1] Descenders is coming to Xbox One Game Preview tomorrow after spending time in Early Access in PC. It’s a rogue-like, downhill bike racing game and it let’s you pull off some amazing stunts, but you’re here for the gnarly crashes, beautifully enhanced by realistic ragdoll physics. It’s not all disaster, though. I promise there…
[ad_1] As open-world games have become more commonplace over the past few years, so too have the formulaic activities they offer players to occupy their time. From climbing up towers to taking down bandit camps, and nabbing crafting items every few feet in between, players often know what to expect from open-world gameplay as soon…
[ad_1] State of Decay 2 releases on May 22nd, and we’re going live right now to show off some co-op gameplay. So join Jeff Marchiafava, Brian Shea, and Andrew Reiner for some emergent zombie killing mayhem. Anything can happen! You can click the banner below to watch the stream on Twitch, or you can watch on YouTube…
[ad_1] There could be some radical changes coming to Apple’s flagship iPhone X. According to reports in Asia, Apple is working on a triple-lens rear camera design which could feature on the company’s devices from 2019. This three camera design would see the Californian giants go toe-to-toe with Huawei, whose recently-launched P20 showed that a…
[ad_1] There’s just a few days to go until the OnePlus 6 is finally revealed to the world. This next generation device looks set to give its Android rivals a serious headache with rumours and speculation suggesting plenty of flagship features at a much lower cost. So, with OnePlus revealing all on Wednesday here are…
[ad_1] At the end of our Replay Civil War, it all came down to you to choose the next Super Replay! Our Overblood Facebook group ended up choosing two games through a tie: Killer7 and Godhand. You chose well. Killer7 is my favorite game of all time, for reasons I will fully elaborate on in the near…
[ad_1] At the Google I/O developer conference Google announced that the Google Photos app is to get a slew of upgrades that make it even more useful. The San Francisco giant is using machine-learning and groundbreaking AI in order to make interacting with photos easier than ever. These three new features are the highlights that…
[ad_1] This month Days Gone is on our cover, which is a great excuse to go and check out some of the developer’s previous work. Before working on Days Gone, and even before releasing Uncharted: Golden Abyss for the Vita, Bend Studio was the Syphon Filter team. Bend developed all six of the Syphon Filter…
[ad_1] RageSquid’s game Descenders seems like a weird Mad-Lib creation, but it’s very real. You’ll be forgiven for not believing that a procedurally generated, downhill BMX roguelike isn’t just the product of an A.I. gone amok. The game came out on PC a few months ago, but it’s on Xbox One Game Preview soon, which…
[ad_1] Pokémon Go captured the world when it launched in summer 2016. Beyond the excitement of traveling to new locations to catch monsters and meet like-minded trainers, one of the things that made Niantic’s collaboration with The Pokémon Company so interesting was the mystery that surrounded nearly every element about the game. The mystery was…
[ad_1] Detroit: Become Human is only a few weeks away, and like all of Quantic Dream’s previous story-driven adventure games, it promises to be a conversation starter. Rather than actually wait for release to have that conversation, however, I figured we’d kick things off early by guessing what we’ll see in the game – contest…
[ad_1] In 2008, Left 4 Dead delivered an intense cooperative shooting experience set in the zombie-infested apocalypse. Now, nearly a decade later, independent studio Holospark is set to fill that void with Earthfall, a game that takes heavy inspiration from Valve’s beloved series. Instead of fighting off hordes of zombies, however, you’re blasting your way…
[ad_1] Yesterday, we showed off the first hour of Sony Bend Studio’s game Days Gone, complete with developer commentary. Today, we’re picking up right where the action left off, showing what comes after players leave Copeland’s camp. We’ve got a packed house, with Ben Hanson and Jeff Marchiafava joining Leo and me in the discussion.…
[ad_1] Codemasters’ latest racing game is a vastly different experience from past games like Dirt and its various F1 titles. Onrush is an arcade-style racer, with teams of cars and other vehicles battling it out in a variety of different fast-paced modes. We didn’t want to show you an extended string of crashes and blown…
[ad_1] WhatsApp is already set to receive several new features like group video calling and third-party stickers soon, and now leaks indicate another separate set of features may arrive in the near future. Separately, a new feature has made its way to the stable Android release (v2.18.142) – previously seen in the Android beta. This…
[ad_1] With our new cover story on Days Gone, we’re diving into details on the upcoming open-world PlayStation 4 exclusive. With this update, we wanted to let viewers get an extensive look at the game for themselves. Thanks to Sony Bend’s generosity, we’re able to show the absolute beginning of the game. To help guide…
[ad_1] I might be finally coming back to life from being sick all month, bloggers. I totally forgot about last week’s feature until it was Thursday night, and have been in a funk – but superb blogs by the community are bringing me back to life. Plus, I’m finally able to play some God of…
[ad_1] Windows 10 has only just got its April update and already Microsoft is rolling out new features to test for those using the Insider Program. The new Windows 10 build, version 17666, rolls out today with new features which should be available on general release later this year – likely in the Redmond 5…
[ad_1] After launching in September, Middle-earth: Shadow of War has continually tweaked the experience through small patches and large overhauls such as the complete removal of the unpopular market feature. In February, Monolith released Blade of Galadriel, the first story expansion, starring Eltariel. With its second expansion, Monolith is taking players to a completely new…
[ad_1] Slight spoilers for Yakuza 6 ahead. Nothing major. Yakuza is one of the most baffling, entrancing series around. Sticking closely to its roots since its release in 2005, the Japanese crime drama series has always been, on a function level, a semi-open-world brawler where you let your fists do the talking instead of your…
[ad_1] Google at I/O 2018 unveiled Android P Beta (aka Android P Developer Preview 2). The build is now available for Google Pixel devices, as well as devices from manufacturers that have implemented Project Treble. These include the Essential PH-1, Nokia 7 Plus, OnePlus 6, Oppo R15 Pro, Sony Xperia XZ2, Vivo X21, Vivo X21…
[ad_1] With our new cover story on Days Gone, we hope we answered a lot of your burning questions about Sony Bend’s upcoming open-world game. Just in case though, while visiting the studio Game Informer’s Jeff Cork sat down with Days Gone’s creative director John Garvin and volleyed as many questions as we could think…
[ad_1] The newest expansion in the long-running Pokémon Trading Card Game released last week. Forbidden Light introduces the Ultra Beasts from Pokémon Sun & Moon, and adds well over 100 new cards. We were sent several booster packs, as well as both decks to see what we could pull from the new expansion. The result…
[ad_1] Two Point Hospital might not be on your radar quite yet, but if you liked Bullfrog’s whimsical Theme Hospital, you might want to… put it on your radar. Ben Reeves recently played Two Point Studios’ upcoming game, and he was kind enough to walk Suriel, Leo, and me through his experience. It is his…
[ad_1] Microsoft, at Build 2018 keynote, announced the arrival of tabs to everything with another expansion of its Sets feature for Windows 10, which has yet to be released in a public build. The Timeline feature – which made it to the Windows 10 April 2018 Update – has also received an expansion. Sets will…
[ad_1] Before working on the Fable series, Mark Webley and Gary Carr created a lighthearted hospital management sim called Theme Hospital. Now, twenty years later, Webley and Carr have formed an independent studio called Two Point Studios in order to create a spiritual successor called Two Point Hospital. We spent nearly two hours with this…
[ad_1] It’s been three years since the release of Pillars of Eternity, Obsidian Entertainment’s return to the Baldur’s Gate-style RPG. The sequel, Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire, is out today, which is a great excuse to group up and see how it is. Our party consists of Matt Miller (loremaster), Leo Vader (video bard), and…
[ad_1] Ignore the totally awesome top image for now! Let’s kick off this week’s column with a killer trailer for a game you’ve likely never heard of before. This wild looking science-fiction shooter is called Atomic Heart and it’s slated to release on PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 on an unspecified day this year.…
[ad_1] The Infinity Gauntlet has magically appeared in Fortnite. The lucky player who wields it transforms into a purple alien named Thanos, who just happens to have a ton of health and a big ol’ energy shield to protect him. No one is more deserving of the Gauntlet than the lovable losers at Game Informer.…
[ad_1] Google at I/O 2018 unveiled Android P Beta (aka Android P Developer Preview 2). The build is now available for Google Pixel devices, as well as devices from manufacturers that have implemented Project Treble. These include the Essential PH-1, Nokia 7 Plus, OnePlus 6, Oppo R15 Pro, Sony Xperia XZ2, Vivo X21, Vivo X21…
[ad_1] Google News is getting refreshed with new features, the company announced at the I/O 2018 developers conference. At the event, Google announced the all-new Google News leverages artificial intelligence to organise news. Google said that “more great journalism [is] being produced than ever before,” and to make it easier to make sense of it…
[ad_1] Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire just released today, and once again Obsidian has put together an impressive project. You can read our review for complete details. But if you haven’t played a lot of isometric pause-and-play RPGs before, you might be intimidated by the prospects of jumping in. Obsidian does an excellent job onboarding…
[ad_1] When Sony announced Days Gone at their E3 2016 press conference, some people quickly wrote it off as just another open-world zombie game. With our new cover story on the game, we’ll be diving deep into the game’s features and showing off why you might want to give it a second look. While visiting…
[ad_1] A year after introducing the ability to send or request money on Android app, Gmail is finally extending its pay friends feature to its iOS users. The Send Money via attachment option is now available on iOS, and is powered by Google Pay. As part of the Gmail for iOS version 5.0.180422, iOS users…
[ad_1] Microsoft has announced at its Build 2018 conference that the popular Timeline feature is coming to Android and iOS soon. The feature syncs your Microsoft Edge browsing and activity on other apps on supported devices for you to pick up where you left off on multiple devices. For Android, it will be integrated into…
[ad_1] Kyle Hilliard won’t stop talking about Hyperbolic Magnetism’s VR rhythm game, Beat Saber, so we have harnessed his enthusiasm for you, the viewing public. Watch as he blasts blocks with his make-believe lightsabers beam swords in time with the music. It’s all heightened by Leo’s excellent cinematography/willingness to take a punch. The concept is fairly…
[ad_1] It’s a long baseball season, but with the first month in the books I thought it would be fun to see how MLB the Show 18 and Out of the Park Baseball 19 predicted the action through the month of April as compared to what happened in real life. Could they replicate Shohei Ohtani’s…
[ad_1] Destiny 2 is a living game that is constantly changing. In addition to its major expansions, Bungie is regularly updating, patching, and otherwise tweaking the ins and outs of the play experience, and dedicated players are quick to note how even the smallest change affects their time in-game. As Season Three is about to…
[ad_1] The movie, released at the end of this month, tells the origin story of Han Solo, played here by Alden Ehrenreich and made famous originally by Harrison Ford. Speaking on a podcast for The Washington Post, released at the end of last week, Mark Hamill appeared to let slip that an iconic face will…
[ad_1] Asus on Monday announced the launch of two gaming laptops in India, the TUF Gaming FX504 in its TUF range and the ROG G703 in its ROG range of gaming computers. Both models come with the latest 8th gen processors, 120Hz and 144Hz refresh rates with 3ms grey to grey response time. Asus TUF…
[ad_1] At the end of our Replay Civil War, it all came down to you to choose the next Super Replay! Our Overblood Facebook group ended up choosing two games through a tie: Killer7 and Godhand. You chose well. Killer7 is my favorite game of all time, for reasons I will fully elaborate on in the near…
[ad_1] Update 5/5/2018: An additional day has passed in the Gregorian calendar, which means it has now been 969 days since Niantic teased trading in Pokémon Go. We have also corrected some faulty math in the copy of the original story. Original Story: A number of Game Informer staffers just vacated the office to compete in…
[ad_1] Uppercut Games’ new release City of Brass delivers a clever mix of roguelite exploration and combat, as players fight their way through Arabian Nights-flavored levels using a melee weapon and a whip. Leo makes a rare hands-on appearance this episode, as he shows off his skills to Javy and Jeff. There’s a lot to…
[ad_1] Following the release of Arx Fatalis, Arkhane Studios began work on a sequel, but ended up shifting directions to incorporate the Might and Magic license after partnering with publisher Ubisoft. That game ended up becoming Dark Messiah of Might and Magic, a fun first-person adventure that makes great use of physics. As this episode…
[ad_1] Even when I was a kid, I’d see a great movie, captivating cartoon, or read a gripping book, and long for opportunities to revisit the worlds of those fantasies in new ways. If done right, a licensed board game taps into the characters and conflicts of the story that inspired it and gives its…
[ad_1] Every once in a while on The Game Informer Show podcast, we get the urge to dive in as deep as possible on a game and wring the experience for every interesting discussion to be had alongside our community. The release of God of War on the PlayStation 4 seemed like a great opportunity we…
[ad_1] A number of Game Informer staffers just vacated the office to compete in a Pokémon Go raid battle a few blocks away. The five-minute walk transformed into a discussion about the current state of the game. One of the big topics of note was the quest to catch Mew. Some of us have already…
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[ad_1] Microsoft has now released a fresh preview build of Windows 10 bringing new features along with it. This includes a new way of taking and editing screenshots within Windows 10, and a more fluent overall design. These updates arrive with the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17661 (RS5) to Windows Insiders members in the…
[ad_1] This week I have this intense desire to talk about my undying love for the Dragon Quest series. It was integral into shaping me into an RPG fan, and the confirmation that the newest entry is just a few months away has me giddy. Growing up, I played Final Fantasy for the characters and…
[ad_1] Facebook on day 1 of its annual F8 developer conference on Tuesday announced an expansion of its blood donation initiative launched back in October last year, with the new creation of a new Blood Donation hub that will make it easier to find opportunities to donate blood nearby. Users in Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan…
[ad_1] LG has done a really terrible job keeping the G7 ThinQ under wraps. But clearly the company doesn’t mind. Building up the hype cycle is clearly more important to the handset maker than any kind of big reveal. In addition to leaked images from nearly every angle, the company has already issued several official…
[ad_1] Xiaomi has launched Mi Video and Mi Music in India, a free video and music streaming app respectively that leverage its content partnerships. The company says the new Mi Music app is available from today, while the revamped Mi Video app will be available from next week. Both apps are not exactly new, but…
[ad_1] Why does Mario always get to be in the spotlight? The cover of this year’s Game Infarcer imagines what things might look like with Luigi in the starring role. Once again, artist Zander Cannon (the mind behind Kaijumax) did an excellent job with the cover for our annual parody magazine. In this video, we…
[ad_1] We have an April Fools’ Day tradition here at Game Informer. We make Game Infarcer, a parody magazine full of joke games and made-up news. It even has a fake editor-in-chief! Though Game Infarcer came a little late this year (it was in our May issue instead of April, due to our 300th issue…
[ad_1] Another game joins the Xbox 360 on Xbox One backwards compatibility list today and it’s an action-packed choice. THQ’s Saints Row 2 arrives on the digital service as of this morning. The 2008 open world game was a revelation at the time in that the single-player story allowed full campaign co-op, which is still…
[ad_1] Microsoft announced a series of new features for Outlook across desktop, mobile and web to take a bit of the focus off of Gmail’s massive redesign. Some of the features highlight Outlook’s usefulness in the workplace – like new meeting room suggestion capabilities and RSVP tracking. But others, particularly on mobile, are more innovative…
[ad_1] One of the biggest selling points of the Xbox One X is Microsoft’s relentless pursuit in ensuring games receive enhancements for the console. These include resolutions upto 4K, improved frame rate, and HDR support. Xbox One X enhancements aren’t restricted to new games. Even last generation Xbox 360 titles receive enhancements for the Xbox…
[ad_1] The Galaxy S7 might be a few years old but Samsung hasn’t forgotten about its 2016 flagship. Owners of the device look set to get Android Oreo in the coming weeks with a post on Samsung’s Members page suggesting a launch is expected in the first half of 2018. It’s thought the S7 upgrade…
[ad_1] Undead Labs is bringing its State of Decay sequel to Xbox One and PC next month, and we couldn’t be happier. The first game had a brilliant core, balancing elements of survival, town management, and zombie murder, but it was marred by frequent bugs and other technical issues. Will State of Decay 2 live…
[ad_1] AO International Tennis from Big Ant Studios released in Australia earlier this year (as simply AO Tennis) to less-than-stellar reviews. The game seemed to be rushed out to capitalize on the Australian Open grand-slam tournament, with the developer promising modes and content after release. While I can’t speak to all the changes that have…
[ad_1] Every once in a while on The Game Informer Show podcast, we get the urge to dive in as deep as possible on a game and wring the experience for every interesting discussion to be had alongside our community. The release of God of War on the PlayStation 4 on April 20th seems like a…
[ad_1] Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze is a pretty great game, but it may not have found the audience it deserved on its original Wii U home. Fear not! Nintendo is bringing the game to Switch in a few days, with a port that includes a new playable character. Join us as Kyle shows off…
[ad_1] Sky customers are set to see some big changes landing in their living rooms in the coming weeks and month. The satellite TV firm announced last week that it was launching Spotify on its Sky Q service with users now able to play music directly from their TV. Sky confirmed that customers will be…
[ad_1] After weeks of rumours and much speculation, Google has finally released its Gmail update. This huge upgrade not only brings a less cluttered look to the popular email service but also a swathe of new and very useful features. Google is trying hard to help its users cope with the barrage of daily emails…
[ad_1] At the end of our Replay Civil War, it all came down to you to choose the next Super Replay! Our Overblood Facebook group ended up choosing two games through a tie: Killer7 and Godhand. You chose well. Killer7 is my favorite game of all time, for reasons I will fully elaborate on in the near…
[ad_1] Heading into the much-anticipated Western Conference semifinal between Nashville and Winnipeg, a lot of talk centred around the high-powered offences that helped the Predators and Jets finish 1-2 in the NHL’s overall standings. Flying somewhat under the radar is that the series also features two of the three goaltenders nominated for the Vezina Trophy.…
[ad_1] Snapchat users have been treated to some big new features and products this week with the popular messaging service announcing a swathe of updates. Perhaps the biggest news of the week is the return of Snapchat’s Spectacles which are back with a big new update and improved features. Spectacles first launched back in 2016…
[ad_1] Instagram, the world’s most popular image-sharing social network, is reportedly planning to add several new functional features to its interface as it looks to up the ante against Snapchat. These new features might include a new video call feature, Stories reactions – similar to the ones on Facebook, a new Slow-Mo mode for Stories,…
[ad_1] Labo is a Nintendo product, but it’s not for every Nintendo (or even video game) fan. If the idea of a part-craft, part-video-game toy that is also a programming tool made of cardboard makes you scoff indignantly, having it in your hands won’t suddenly make you a believer. Labo is a bizarre product meant…
[ad_1] This week on Replay we’re flying dragons with motion controls in Lair. Released in 2007, Lair represented a new direction for developer Factor 5, who has mostly been working with Nintendo on the Rogue Squadron series up to that point. A veteran flight-sim developer making a dragon game for the brand-new PlayStation 3 sounded…
[ad_1] We know we’re Game Informer and everything, but sometimes we get very excited about good dorky films. In this video discussion, Ben Hanson, Matt Miller, Brian Shea, and Andrew Reiner break down everything they loved and were confused about with the amazing Avengers: Infinity War. There’s a lot to say, so we hope you…
[ad_1] After a rough first go, Kratos is taking a second stab at being a father in the newest God of War. While his parenting efforts are a marked improvement over the tremendously low bar he set for himself in the original trilogy, many of the lessons Kratos passes on to his son, Atreus, still leave a…
[ad_1] Every once in a while on The Game Informer Show podcast, we get the urge to dive in as deep as possible on a game and wring the experience for every interesting discussion to be had alongside our community. The release of God of War on the PlayStation 4 on April 20th seems like a…
[ad_1] Shadow of the Tomb Raider, the final installment in Square Enix’s rebooted trilogy, brings Lara first to Mexico, then South America. One of the major themes of this upcoming title is descent, meaning we see Lara explore underground tombs and more underwater areas. In typical Tomb Raider fashion, there are some big setpieces too,…
[ad_1] Hearthstone’s new free single-player adventure content arrives today, so join us for a deep dive into the heart of the dark forest to take on some new challenges. The roguelike dungeon crawl design that features deckbuilding from scratch and special cards you can’t find anywhere else debuted in Kobolds and Catacombs, and this new…
[ad_1] In 1962, some of Marvel’s most talented creators decided to take a big risk with a new character who was unlike anything the world had seen before. As we head towards the end of our exclusive Spider-Man coverage, Executive Creative Director of Marvel Games Bill Rosemann joins us for a look back at Spidey’s…
[ad_1] In the 24 years that Insomniac Games has been around, they’ve maintained a strong presence in the industry with original, beloved titles like Spyro, Ratchet & Clank, and Sunset Overdrive. In the video below, CEO Ted Price lends insight into how the studio’s past led to Spider-Man, as well as how they’re handling what…
[ad_1] Warning: Spoilers ahead for God of War. Do not read until after you’ve beaten the game! God of War feels like an impossible game. That’s adjective been used often by fans to describe the series, mostly when it comes to the massive boss fights and camera effects. Kratos often squares off against beasts several…
[ad_1] Amazon on Wednesday announced the launch of its latest Echo Dot Kids Edition, an Alexa-based smart speaker that has been created with kids in mind. Echo Dot Kids Edition, which comes with a “kid-friendly” case is capable of playing “age-appropriate” music, answering questions, telling stories, and managing other minor-focused features. Priced at $79.99 (roughly…
[ad_1] Gmail, on Wednesday, got a much-awaited design refresh after five long years. However, design is not the only thing new in the “new” Gmail; a ton of functionality has been added to both the web as as well mobile interface. These include several AI-based features including Smart Reply, email snoozing, and nudging recepients to…
[ad_1] A demo for Quantic Dream’s latest game, Detroit: Become Human, dropped on the PlayStation Store today, which gave us an excuse to sit in the studio and talk about it. Join Kim, Hanson, and me as I do my best to help solve a tense hostage standoff. Without spoiling anything, don’t get too emotionally…
[ad_1] The latest Xbox One update, which has been available to beta testers for a while now, is available today for all Xbox One owners. Microsoft’s latest update makes a number of big technical options for the display. Players can now toggle an automatic low latency mode to have the console tell TVs with game…
[ad_1] The world of Frostpunk is frigid, brutal, and uncaring. As you build up an outpost in the middle of nowhere, you will face a never-ceasing onslaught of crises, including an angry populace, dwindling resources, and the dawn of a new ice age that makes it nearly impossible to survive. Like a grizzled survivor who…
[ad_1] All month long we’ve been talking about Spider-Man coming to the PlayStation 4, to coincide with our cover story. Now it’s your turn to ask questions. In an upcoming episode of the podcast, we’ll be speaking with Spider-Man’s creative director Bryan Intihar and asking him questions from the community. What do you want to…
[ad_1] Spider-Man made his comic-book debut in August 1962, gracing the pages of Amazing Fantasy issue 15 with his striking costume, arachnid abilities, and a refreshing dose of youthful angst. Almost immediately, it was clear that Spidey was destined for a greater fate than a throwaway appearance in a second-tier title. This feature originally appeared…
[ad_1] Most of us are counting down the days until Avengers: Infinity War opens in theaters. Most of us, but maybe not James Cameron, the director and writer of Avatar, Aliens, and many more great films. Cameron is apparently hoping Thanos wins and wipes out the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe. While promoting his new documentary…
[ad_1] We’ve seen a lot of Creative Director Bryan Intihar this month, from his answering of over a hundred rapid-fire questions, to expanding on combat and web-swinging. In the video below, we dive deep on the man behind the game, learning all about his challenges and victories on the path to the role of a…
[ad_1] Windows 10 is due an update this month and now it appears Microsoft has confirmed it will be called April update. A recent Edge browser upgrade, to build 17134, has revealed here that the new Windows 10 refresh will be called April update, as you can also see in the below image. That previously…
[ad_1] Windows 10 is due an update this month and now it appears Microsoft has confirmed it will be called April update. A recent Edge browser upgrade, to build 17134, has revealed here that the new Windows 10 refresh will be called April update, as you can also see in the below image. That previously…
[ad_1] Frostpunk is another grim strategy game from the makers of This War of Mine, 11 Bit Studios. This time around, you’re not struggling to keep a community going as a war rages on around you. Instead, you face a far more relentless foe: the cold. Does Leo Vader have what it takes to survive? …
[ad_1] Konami recently announced it is ending its 10-year licensing relationship with UEFA’s Champions League – a loss for the company’s Pro Evolution Soccer versus its license-rich, rival franchise FIFA. On the surface this may seem like a big blow, but I actually think this isn’t a huge loss for the series. WHAT WAS THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE…
[ad_1] All right. Let’s get weird! In today’s NGT episode, Matt Miller and Leo Vader team up in the co-op game 39 Days to Mars, which features a pair of weirdos and their convoluted, puzzle-filled lives. Their goal? Why, to go to Mars, of course. Watch the episode below to see the game in action,…
[ad_1] Go to exotic locations. Embrace the countryside. Behold the beautiful wildlife. Kill a lot of people. These are the pillars of Ubisoft’s beloved open-world shooter series Far Cry, and now that our editors have had enough time to play through the latest game, we’ve put these murderous tourism simulators through their paces to figure…
[ad_1] Spider-Man is going to be full of references to his long history and past Spider-Man stories. Some references and Easter eggs will be obvious, but others will be more subtle. We’ve talked about a number of these references already in our coverage of the game so far, but wanted to put everything we saw…
[ad_1] Gmail’s billions of users could soon see a refreshed look and radical new features landing in their inbox. Google recently revealed that it’s working on a major Gmail upgrade which will offer a number of improvements to its hugely popular email service. In a recent statement to technology website The Verge, a Google spokesperson…
[ad_1] At the end of our Replay Civil War, it all came down to you to choose the next Super Replay! Our Overblood Facebook group ended up choosing two games through a tie: Killer7 and Godhand. You chose well. Killer7 is my favorite game of all time, for reasons I will fully elaborate on in the near…
[ad_1] SKY Sky has added some brilliant features to Sky Q over the last two years Sky Q recently celebrated its second birthday. The next-generation satellite system went on-sale in the UK in early February 2016 as a pricey new addition to the line-up targeted at the most-dedicated Sky viewers. Sky Q ousted its predecessor,…
[ad_1] In 2002, Capcom used the likeness of famed Japanese actor Yusaku Matsuda for the lead roll in Onimusha 2 — a supernatural action games set in medieval Japan. We traveled back to Yagyu village to find out how well this PS2 classic holds up 16 years later. Andrew Reiner, Suriel Vazquez, Leo Vader, and…
[ad_1] While Insomniac’s Spider-Man is instantly recognizable as the classic character, there are actually many elements of his design that are unique to their version. In the video below, Art Director Jacinda Chew goes into the rationale behind the design, as well as gives insight into some of the smaller details and the tech behind…
[ad_1] The Pathfinder Roleplaying Game has a fascinating history. Here is an entire system that arose out of the embers of the revised third edition of Dungeons & Dragons. As Wizards of the Coast took D&D in new directions with the fourth edition of the game, Paizo’s Pathfinder offered an alternative – an ongoing way…
[ad_1] Labo, Nintendo’s strange hybrid that merges complicated cardboard creations with the Switch is in our office. It’s equal parts Lego-style toy and video game you have to build yourself. I spent most of yesterday and this morning building Labo creations, and while I am not ready to offer up my final impressions, I can…
[ad_1] After the long wait since its original E3 reveal in 2016, the new God of War has finally released. That means plenty of gamers are just diving into this new world and learning how Sony’s Santa Monica studio has reinvented the series (read our review). We certainly don’t want to spoil any of the…
[ad_1] Microsoft has launched its Microsoft Edge antivirus protection for Google Chrome web browser users. The Windows Defender anti-virus scanning software was developed for the minimalist web browser, Microsoft Edge – the default on its Windows 10 operating system. Windows Defender is available as a Chrome extension. It includes a list of malicious URLs that…
[ad_1] Blog Herding is back this week with thoughtful musings from readers about A Way Out, Pokemon Go, Bravely Default, and more. Time to get reading! Community Blogs For April 5 – April 18: Opinion: Ghost Recon Wildland’s Persistent Performance Problems Present Barrier To Entry Boo is here to write about Wildlands, which really interested…
[ad_1] God of War releases tomorrow and it’s a really good game. You can read our review here. In celebration, today we will be streaming the opening two hours of the game! We’ll be starting the stream at 3 p.m. CT (four hours from this posting), and we won’t discuss late-game revelations or spoilers outside of…
[ad_1] Video games and movies used to go together like peas in a pod. Less than a decade ago, it was rare to see a big blockbuster hit go without an interactive tie-in, but the trend has slowly disappeared due to the increasing costs of game development and higher standards. However, with recent endeavors like…
[ad_1] Ben Bowman has made a name for himself as Professor Broman in the Twitch community. He started streaming while working as an in-home care provider. Now, Professor Broman streams full-time and has amassed over 650,000 followers. Bowman has used his platform as a means to help others and has given him an opportunity to…
[ad_1] Yorda infuriated me when I played Ico several years ago. The character’s slow movement and sheer helplessness made me roll my eyes, whether I was guiding her across a sprawling area to solve a puzzle or guarding her as I fended off enemies. I wasn’t in the right frame of mind while playing the…
[ad_1] If you thought Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare’s YouTube video was received poorly, buckle up for another round of chaos. Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 losing its single-player story mode will likely be received far worse. Activision hasn’t officially gone on record to say whether this bombshell news is legitimate, but various press…
[ad_1] During our 114 question rapid-fire interview with creative director Brian Intihar, we asked him a question about Mary Jane. “Mary Jane is going to surprise a lot of people in this game. A lot of people. She is one of my favorite characters in the game,” Intihar said. The game is called Spider-Man, and…
[ad_1] Instead of providing a host of fresh features, Microsoft has decided to fix a bunch of reliability issues through its new Windows 10 update. The latest move comes days after the anticipation of the next major Windows 10 update codenamed Redstone 4 that was internally due on April 10 and was likely to arrive…
[ad_1] Team Colorblind released its stylish-action/strategy game Aztez on PC in August. According to previews editor (and resident gorehound) Matt Miller, it was unfairly overlooked. Fortunately, it’s coming to console soon. In today’s NGT, Miller walks Leo and I through the game, which marries brutal combo-based action, alternate history, and strategy-based conquest. Take a look…
[ad_1] When the phrase “battle royale” is used in games, there are two titles that clearly come to mind: PUBG and Fortnite. These two games have taken the concept of the battle royale and turned it into one of the hottest genres in recent years. But how did these two games come about? Let’s take…
[ad_1] The Marvel Cinematic Universe hype is at an all-time high in the days leading up to Avengers: Infinity War. People are heralding it as the biggest crossover event in history, but gamers know that already happened in 1999 when the first Super Smash Bros. released on the Nintendo 64. The only thing that could…
[ad_1] A new trailer for Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is on the way tomorrow, but you can get a taste of it now in a new teaser that shows off several new shots. From the raptor in the house to a new surfing clip, I get the feeling that all hell is breaking loose in…
[ad_1] Gearbox Software has long been a household name among gamers with franchises like Borderlands. Among fellow developers, the goal of its three-year-old Gearbox Publishing branch is becoming a staple known for being “developer-friendly,” a phrase that frequently circulates the conversation among the publisher and the creators it collaborates with. “I believe [Gearbox Software president…
[ad_1] Microsoft has pushed-out the latest beta for its forthcoming Windows 10, which hints at some of the new features penciled-in for launch later this year. Codenamed Redstone 5, the blockbuster new update will follow the Spring Creators Update, which is scheduled to launch in a few weeks, sometime in the autumn. The biggest change…
[ad_1] There aren’t enough sports titles for the Switch, but thankfully developer Sports Interactive is helping the situation courtesy of one of the genre’s premier franchises. Football Manager Touch 2018 is now out for the system via the eShop for $39.99. The Football Manager series is the go-to if you’re interested in a soccer management…
[ad_1] From the moment Insomniac’s Spider-Man was revealed with the white spider logo on his chest, it was clear that this version of Spider-Man was going to be a little different from the hero we know, but he will be familiar, and he will definitely be Peter Parker under the mask. “This is a Peter…
[ad_1] Every once in a while on The Game Informer Show podcast, we get the urge to dive in as deep as possible on a game and wring the experience for every interesting discussion to be had alongside our community. The release of God of War on the PlayStation 4 on April 20th seems like a…
[ad_1] At the end of our Replay Civil War, it all came down to you to choose the next Super Replay! Our Overblood Facebook group ended up choosing two games through a tie: Killer7 and Godhand. You chose well. Killer7 is my favorite game of all time, for reasons I will fully elaborate on in the near…
[ad_1] Homes with sustainable features are making buyers green with envy as new research reveals they are in high demand and often sell for more. The research revealed properties with sustainable features sold on average 13 days quicker and the median sale price was 10 per cent higher than properties without such features. The research…
[ad_1] Our month of Spider-Man coverage continues with a look at Insomniac Games’ first title, Disruptor. This early PlayStation 1 shooter didn’t make much of an impact in an industry dominated by Doom and Duke Nukem, but showed us Insomniac was a developer to watch. Disruptor’s level designs, graphics, and gunplay were all great at…
[ad_1] In my write-up of Spider-Man, which appears in Game Informer’s May issue, I detailed a moment where I stopped web swinging to explore the city on foot. In this brief detour from my mission, I was immediately struck with the sensation of the city being alive. I chuckled at the sight of yellow taxi…
[ad_1] Jun-Young “Profit” Park first made a name for himself in Overwatch League by getting fined for flipping the middle finger to a live camera. The offensive gesture was meant as a playful jab to his teammates and coaches in the dugout, but was broadcast to everyone watching online and in the arena. Profit has…
[ad_1] SpyParty has had a lengthy development history. Hecker first showed the game off way back in 2009, but the years since then have allowed the lone wolf developer to continue to hone the gameplay. The early access version that released today still isn’t feature-complete, but it does offer players a chance to explore the…
[ad_1] Hearthstone’s latest expansion, Witchwood, hits today. The dark forest contains a ton of new toys for players to experiment with, including crazy mages that let you play cards from the past, even/odd casting cost theme decks, and the absolutely insane Shudderwock (It’s like the Jabberwock, but way cooler). Join Daniel Tack, Leo Vader, and…
[ad_1] The new God of War doesn’t release until April 20, but I played through the entire game for review and loved it. That means I have a lot of answers fans have been dying to know, and I am happy to share what I can! We put the call out for questions on Twitter,…
[ad_1] There are still many elements yet to be revealed of how your moment-to-moment experience playing Spider-Man will feel, including the mechanics of combat. In the video below, Creative Director Bryan Intihar goes deep on some of the moves, abilities and gadgets Spider-Man will use to get the edge on his opponents, as well as…
[ad_1] By and large video games are very loud. Not just in the echoes of gunshots or the explosions of conveniently placed red barrels, but also in their storytelling, especially when it comes to interactions between characters. There are practical reasons for this, with a large number of story-driven games also being action-packed thrill rides…
[ad_1] Sometimes you’re in the mood for some light arcade fun, and if that desire is accompanied by a love of classic WWII-style air combat, then boy do we have the game for you. Rogue Aces comes to us courtesy of Infinite State Games. Dive into the action, and you’ll be met with a procedurally…
[ad_1] I have a bad feeling about this film. Whenever a new Star Wars movie is on the verge of release, my levels of excitement rocket into the stratosphere. This isn’t the case with Solo: A Star Wars Story. I want to see it, and I hope it’s good, but I can’t shake the feeling…
[ad_1] Regalia: Of Men and Monarchs is a Kickstarter project that found success on PC, and now it is making its way to consoles. The game follows Kay, who learns on his father’s deathbed that he is actually has some royal blood in him. He decides to take that information and build a new kingdom,…
[ad_1] Announced only yesterday, Radical Heights is the latest from Boss Key Productions, the studio behind Lawbreakers. Watch us take the latest game to enter the Battle Royale gauntlet for a spin. For those familiar with games like PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds and Fortnite, the core concept here will be familiar, but Radical Heights leans hard into…
[ad_1] You enjoy Shadow of the Colossus, and you think Attack on Titan is kinda cool, but will you like Extinction? I take you through one of the game’s 30-plus missions to show you just how repetitive the giant encounters are. Leo Vader and Kyle Hilliard share their thoughts on what they see, and, well,…
[ad_1] Overwatch’s new 4-player co-op experience goes live today and runs until April 30. Players can take to the streets and canals of Venice as the Blackwatch crew (Reaper, Moira, McCree, and Genji) to dispense some justice under the cover of darkness. The mission can be played in 4 different difficulties and there are a…
[ad_1] High school can sometimes feel like an apocalyptic experience, but Super Daryl Deluxe takes that notion literally. In this humorous, sidescrolling RPG inspired by games like Metroid and Castlevania, you control Daryl as he navigates his high school in hopes of figuring out exactly what mysterious event put the world in this state. Join…
[ad_1] HP Electronics on Monday announced the launch of its Chromebook x2 that is termed as the “world’s first Chromebook detachable”. It essentially means that its display can be detached and used as a standalone tablet. The Chromebook x2 has been priced starting at $599.99 (roughly Rs. 39,000) and is said to be made available…
[ad_1] I’m intrigued by soccer tactics, but many of the current titles out there deal with either the action or simulation end, whether it’s playing FIFA or Football Manager. Football, Tactics & Glory (formerly known as simply Football Tactics), however, approaches the sport’s strategy from a slightly different angle. The game is a top-down, grid-based…
[ad_1] In addition to speaking with the developers and getting hands-on time with Spider-Man, we also found out about Spider-Man’s arsenal of gadgets, his alternate suits, and what sort of activities players can do outside of the main story. GadgetsArguably, Insomniac’s biggest franchise is the Ratchet and Clank series, which found huge success in integrating…
[ad_1] Note: There are slight, general spoilers here for The Enemy Within. When Telltale launched its take on Batman in 2016, the developer faced an uphill battle. Rocksteady’s Arkham series established itself as the best Batman video game adaptation around, and players’ growing frustration with Telltale’s lack of meaningful choices in its games resulted in…
[ad_1] EXPRESS NEWSPAPERS Apple iPad 2018 review Apple iPad 2018 review PROS – New low price • More power via A10 processor • Apple Pencil support • Still the best tablet on the market CONS – Missing the Smart Connector • Slight lag when using the Pencil • Larger bezels look a little dated In a world where everything…
[ad_1] At the end of our Replay Civil War, it all came down to you to choose the next Super Replay! Our Overblood Facebook group ended up choosing two games through a tie: Killer7 and Godhand. You chose well. Killer7 is my favorite game of all time, for reasons I will fully elaborate on in the near…
[ad_1] PAX East has slowly grown in to one of the biggest shows one of the biggest gaming shows in the industry, rivaling even its progenitor PAX West in terms of attendance and notoriety. This gives indie developers the opportunity to come to the public-facing show and let players get direct hands-on with titles and…
[ad_1] In this week’s episode of Replay, the Game Informer crew takes a look back at Spider-Man 2, widely considered the best Spider-Man game yet. We just released our May issue, which dives deep into Insomniac Games’ forthcoming Spider-Man game, and people have asked how the web swinging compares to Spider-Man 2’s. We share our…
[ad_1] The world has no shortage of licensed board games to choose from. But some of the best games inspired by established brands don’t carry the license that gave rise to the concept. Case in point? Dinosaur Island, from Pandasaurus Games, is a loving homage to everything people enjoy about the Jurassic Park books and…
[ad_1] Spider-Man’s unique knack for web swinging is an idea that has translated very well to video games in the past. The question on Spider-fan’s minds now is how Insomniac’s take on Spidey’s movement works, and whether it lives up to the fun had in the Spider-Man titles of a bygone era. In the video…
[ad_1] Ready Player One is currently in theaters, and we had the chance to sit down with the author of its source material. Not only did Ernest Cline craft the original book, but he is also credited alongside Zak Penn as screenwriter for the film treatment. If you want to hear Game Informer’s full thoughts…
[ad_1] In a bid to protect users from phishing scams and ransomware, Microsoft is rolling out new security features for the Home and Personal versions of its Office 365 suite. The new protection capabilities include email encryption, ransomware detection and recovery and files restore features. “Today, we’re announcing new advanced protection capabilities coming to Office…
[ad_1] HP has unleashed a range of new, fifth-generation HP ZBook Mobile Workstations, including the ZBook Studio x360 G5. The new devices are said to be designed for creative and technical professionals, executives, as well as students. The ZBook Studio x360 G5 is a 2-in-1 convertible laptop that is equipped with a 360-degree hinge. Also,…
[ad_1] The next World of WarCraft expansion, Battle for Azeroth, is coming to the MMORPG this August. One of the highlights is a PvP/PvE option, Island Expeditions. In these bite-sized matches, teams work to collect resources from randomly stocked islands before their opponents. Dan Tack got to play a few rounds during a recent visit…
[ad_1] I usually wouldn’t’ mention this, but today is my birthday, so I am sending you all virtual slices of cheesecake (it’s a tradition instead of birthday cake), because of the great blogs everyone pens week in and week out. Let’s read a short, but sweet, Blog Herding edition! Community Blogs For March 29 –…
[ad_1] iOS 11.4 is now available to download in beta. Apple released the developer and public beta days after it rolled-out iOS 11.3 to iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch users worldwide. Available to download today in beta, iOS 11.4 beta 1 includes two of the previous version’s most noted omissions. The first – Messages in…
[ad_1] RPGs tend to wallow in the familiar. Once a franchise establishes a winning formula, many developers stick to what works, simply refining and tweaking the core elements. With change comes risk, and that’s scary when financial viability is on the line. It can feel like if you’ve played one game in a series, you…
[ad_1] Since I first set out to get Star Wars figures with my dad when I was about 5 years old, I’ve found myself in the collecting hobby in one form or another. But no field has magnetized me as much as video games. The medium not only has bountiful offerings from thousands of titles…
[ad_1] Since its announcement in 2016, Insomniac has been quiet about Spider-Man. We’ve seen a few trailers, a few screens, and at E3 2017 we got to see some extended gameplay on Sony’s press-conference stage – but it didn’t venture too far into Spider-Man’s version of New York and focused mostly on story and combat.…
[ad_1] Game Informer’s May issue is filled with new Spider-Man details, including the release date. Good news, Spider-Man fans: You don’t have to wait long to swing across New York City on a web line. Insomniac Games and Sony Interactive Entertainment are releasing Spider-Man exclusively on PlayStation 4 on September 7. If my math is…
[ad_1] Peter Parker, whether with the suit or without, is a charismatic hero with a lot of depth. The latest actor to bring him to life is Yuri Lowenthal, and we sat down to ask him what it was like being cast, what the recording process was like, and whether he does his own stunts.…
[ad_1] Insomniac Games today announced a variety of different packages for Spider-Man, all releasing on September 7. Along with a standard edition (retailing for $59.99), you have the option to pick up a Digital Deluxe edition that contains the copy of the game (duh), and forthcoming DLC that is part of Insomniac’s The City That…
[ad_1] Now that Insomniac’s take on Spider-Man has had its release date announced, there are only around a hundred questions on the subject left to be answered. I joined the game’s Creative Director, Bryan Intihar for a quick chat to tie up these loose ends. We go into playable characters, villains, side missions, and whether I’ll…
[ad_1] Samsung may have ruled out any further operating system updates or security patches for the three-year-old Galaxy S6 smartphone, however, the company has pushed-out a major upgrade to its equally-ancient Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch. The company has included a redesigned user interface, brand-new fitness features, and the ability to control a PowerPoint presentation or…
[ad_1] When you think of a high-flying bike on a track, you usually think of motocross, but Descenders is not a motocross game. Instead it’s a dangerously fast downhill bike title in Steam Early Access that’s worth checking out. Descenders is developed by RageSquid (Action Henk) and published by No More Robots, and is planned…
[ad_1] PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is still going strong, everybody. The development team just launched a new map on the game’s test servers, codenamed Savage. On this episode of New Gameplay Today, I’m joined by Leo Vader and intern Robbie Key to take a tour of this tropical island paradise and no bullet is going to get…
[ad_1] Dark Souls, the 2011 Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC game, is getting remastered for the current generation. We played through its first two bosses to see how significant the update feels. Join Kyle Hilliard, Leo Vader, and Dark Souls expert Imran Khan as we look at the game’s opening moments, beat two of…
[ad_1] Minit is a clever little action adventure game that is played one minute at a time, which is weird, but will make sense after you watch this video. The game is born from the minds of Jan Willem Nijman, Kitty Calis, Jukio Kallio, and Dominik Johann, who have roots with studios like Guerrilla Games…
[ad_1] EXPRESS NEWSPAPERS Sony Xperia XZ2 review Sony Xperia XZ2 review: PROS – Glorious display • Improved design over previous Xperia devices • Good battery life • Fast Qualcomm 845 processor CONS – Awful fingerprint scanner placement • Bloatware galore • Feels heavy in your pocket • Still no edge-to-edge screen Sony is finally sprucing things up…
[ad_1] Samsung Electronics on Sunday announced the launch of three new laptops in its portfolio. These include one variant of the Notebook 5 and two variants of the Notebook 3. The Notebook 5 sports a 15.6-inch full-HD (1920×1080 pixels) LED anti-glare display with an 16:9 aspect ratio. On the other hand, one variant of the…
[ad_1] Dan Tack and I recently played an hour of Jurassic World Evolution, and then had the opportunity to interview the game’s creators. While this interview originally aired on The Game Informer Show podcast (click here to subscribe), we wanted to pull it out to ensure that Jurassic Park fans found it. We spoke with…
[ad_1] At the end of our Replay Civil War, it all came down to you to choose the next Super Replay! Our Overblood Facebook group ended up choosing two games through a tie: Killer7 and Godhand. You chose well. Killer7 is my favorite game of all time, for reasons I will fully elaborate on in the near…
[ad_1] While the current crop of PlayStation consoles are selling well, fans are starting to turn their attention to the future. Both the PS4 and Xbox One arrived in late 2013, meaning a generational shift could be coming soon. While most analysts predicting that the PS5 release date won’t arrive until around 2020, there’s others…
[ad_1] Released on November 16, 2010, Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood served as the second chapter in what is now called the Ezio trilogy. As the name of the game implies, Ezio was not alone in this entry. If he needed a hand, he could call in an assassin to strike from the shadows or complete a…
[ad_1] Far Cry 5 is now out in the wild, and the game definitely qualifies as more Far Cry. Luckily, being stupid makes everything more fun. I’ve been playing a lot of Far Cry 5 over the past two weeks, and like most of these dumb columns, I originally planned to write up a long…
[ad_1] If you’ve been a fan of Game Informer for a while, you might remember how much we all enjoyed watching Jeff Goldblum’s secret ending to The Lost World: Jurassic Park in an old episode of Replay. Recently while checking out Jurassic World Evolution at an event (you can watch us play the game here) we…
[ad_1] News broke this week that Universal is offering a challenge for studios, with winners being rewarded with the use of IP like Back to the Future and Jaws, but there’s more going on with Universal and games than just that challenge. We recently visited Universal Studios and played the upcoming park builder Jurassic Park…
[ad_1] With dozens of projects behind his name, Jason Graves is a composer of many talents. He won two BAFTA awards for his work on Dead Space and a BAFTA nomination for Tomb Raider, composed the highly unconventional score for Far Cry Primal, and recorded The Order: 1886’s majestic music at the legendary Abbey Road…
[ad_1] In January 2017, 20th Century Fox formed FoxNext, a new division to head up the company’s video game, virtual reality, and theme park initiatives. From an upcoming shooter based in the Alien cinematic universe to a recent adventure game with the Planet of the Apes license, FoxNext has worked with multiple development studios to…
[ad_1] APPLE Apple iOS 11.3 has been released It’s been a busy week for Apple with the US technology firm holding a major event earlier in the week where they announced a more powerful and cheaper iPad. Now Apple has revealed the release of its next big iOS 11 upgrade which is available right now…
[ad_1] Far Cry 5 is out, and you’ll be able to explore all that Hope County has to offer in its lush forests and mountainous Montana region. We’d be lying if we said our sense of wanderlust wasn’t piqued, so we’ve come up with six places – and time periods – we wouldn’t mind exploring…
[ad_1] Shenmue, Celeste, and Sea of Thieves all get time in the blogging community spotlight this week, along with the tricky topic of limited saves in games. Time to get reading! Community Blogs For March 15 – March 28: A Gaming Life: Pt. 2 – A 3DS Localization Wishlist Dominic Cichocki writes about some games…
[ad_1] Have you ever watched any of the Jurassic Park movies and thought to yourself that you could do a better job? The upcoming game from Frontier, Jurassic World Evolution, will let you put your money where your… thoughts… are. Dan Tack and Ben Hanson got to play the park sim recently, and they patiently…
[ad_1] Razer Basilisk customisable gaming mouse has been launched in India. The new mouse, targeted at gamers who are looking for a solution to enhance their experience for FPS gaming, is now available in the country with a price tag of Rs. 5,499. Bengaluru-based distributor Kaira Global has brought the Razer Basilisk to the Indian…
[ad_1] Huawei is giving its Android rivals a serious run for their money with the launch of its new P20 Pro smartphone. This all-new device was unveiled in Paris yesterday and includes plenty of features that could make it one of the best smartphones of 2018. So, if you’re thinking of buying this next-generation gadget…
[ad_1] Since its reveal, Far Cry 5 has been billed as a game that would boldly look into the dark fears that underlie the current geopolitical climate. Creative director Dan Hay has been frank in his conversations about the paranoia and armageddon nightmares that fueled Far Cry 5’s inspirations, as per his interview with The…
[ad_1] Has a video game made you pause before? Whether it’s one of Shadow of the Colossus’ awe-inspiring giants or a sweeping vista from Horizon Zero Dawn, there’s a certain power to majesties like these move us to marvel out of wonder, shock, or even fear. These reactions are similar to standing before iconic religious…
[ad_1] Pokemon Go fans are in store for a treat this week, as research-based quests make their debut in the popular AR app. After exploring the latest APK files, dataminers have discovered new details about the upcoming research quests. Beginning on March 30, players will be able to complete research tasks by spinning PokeStops and…
[ad_1] Spoiler warning: This interview contains spoilers for the first Life is Strange, as well as Life is Strange: Before the Storm. Deck Nine took on an ambitious project when it signed on to create a prequel to Dontnod’s Life is Strange, bringing Chloe and her relationship with Rachel Amber to the forefront. What resulted…
[ad_1] Apple is giving its army of loyal fans more for a little bit less. The US tech firm has just revealed its rebooted and much cheaper iPad at an event in Chicago and there’s plenty of reasons why Apple fans should be pleased. At £319 this is officially one of the cheapest tablets Apple…
[ad_1] Last week, Atari pulled the curtain back from its “Atari Box” to announce the Atari VCS. The Linux-based system was on-hand at Game Developers Conference, where I was able to learn a bit more about the project. While working prototypes exist, the model Atari brought to GDC was a non-working unit. However, it features…
[ad_1] Ready Player One is a reminder of why I love going to the movies. Steven Spielberg turns Ernest Cline’s novel into a gripping visual bombardment, dazzling theatergoers for two hours with off-the-rails action sequences and a nonstop machine-gun blast of pop-culture references. Cline’s book focuses primarily on the 1980s, but the film (which Cline…
[ad_1] While reviews of Far Cry 5 are mixed, the potential for the open-world antics that the series is known for remains a selling point. Join Jeff Cork, Jeff Marchiafava and more at 3 PM Central (three hours from this posting) as they dive into Montana in co-op, taking your suggestions in the chat and…
[ad_1] There’s just a few hours to go until Apple’s first big event of the year and it seems new iPads could be the big news of the day. The US technology firm will be revealing its latest devices in Chicago with rumours suggesting a cut-priced tablet is likely to be unveiled. It’s almost a…
[ad_1] Iconoclasts is a surprisingly dark game with a mature story, especially considering its nostalgic art style. It caught me by surprise in a great way so we decided to speak with its developer, composer, artist, writer – everything – Joakim Sandberg, about the game’s prolonged development, surprisingly dark story, religious themes, and much more.…
[ad_1] For years, the Soulcalibur series has stood out among fighting titles for being accessible to button mashers but deep enough for dedicated fans of the genre. Soulcalibur is also known for its exciting and surprising crossovers with other gaming franchises in the form of playable guest characters – including wacky backstories on how they…
[ad_1] MLB The Show 18 comes out tomorrow on PS4, but it’s been playable since Friday of last week if you pre-ordered the title. Reiner is currently reviewing the game, and that will be on the site as soon as he’s done. In the meantime, I chatted with him to get his first impressions. —————————————————————————————————————————–…
[ad_1] Sea of Thieves released last week and while it lacks an enticing progression loop, it is a great playground to pull off some sick-ass stunts. Join Ben Reeves, Suriel Vazquez, Ben Hanson, and me as we fire ourselves out of cannons, attempt impossible jumps, ring the bell to let everyone know we’re getting ready…
[ad_1] Splatoon was perhaps the biggest surprise hit on Wii U. In the time since its release in 2015, the colorful, family-friendly shooter has exploded in popularity and spawned a sequel on Nintendo’s wildly popular new console, Switch. Just like its predecessor, Splatoon 2 has benefited from numerous free multiplayer updates. However, earlier this month,…
[ad_1] The latest entry in Ubisoft’s sandbox shooter series is here and pits you in the American homeland, fighting against cultists with a serious doomsday crush. While the formula for Far Cry is pretty established at this point, some new systems and quirks can throw you off even if you are a fan of the…
[ad_1] Over the past few years, Nintendo has seen the Splatoon series skyrocket in popularity. As part of that rise to prominence, the fan community has scoured the game’s lore for any hints to the mysteries of Splatoon’s post-apocalyptic world. I sat down with producer Hisashi Nogami to finally get the answers the fans deserve.…
[ad_1] Far Cry 5 has branded itself as a brooding game, one that tackles the intersection between religion and American violence. In spite of that pitch, the game itself is more wacky than you’d probably expect. We got up to a lot of shenanigans running around Hope County. Here’s some of the craziest stuff we…
[ad_1] When you hear that a franchise is bringing a mobile version of a game to either PCs or consoles, it can be disheartening. That was certainly the case for me when they announced RollerCoaster Tycoon was coming to Switch, but it was adapted from the mobile edition. However, after seeing the game in action,…
[ad_1] At the end of our Replay Civil War, it all came down to you to choose the next Super Replay! Our Overblood Facebook group ended up choosing two games through a tie: Killer7 and Godhand. You chose well. Killer7 is my favorite game of all time, for reasons I will fully elaborate on in the near…
[ad_1] Game Informer’s editor-in-chief, Andy McNamara, joins us again for a look back at another historical release that is featured on Game Informer’s Top 300 Games of All Time list. Batman: Arkham Asylum was a breakthrough for licensed video games, as it dig just to the Batman license and wasn’t another movie or television show…
[ad_1] A Way Out is about two unlikely allies, Leo and Vincent, who must learn to work together to break out of prison and confront a common threat. However, being on the lam doesn’t mean there isn’t time to stop and smell the roses. Along their journey, Leo and Vincent come across a few activities.…
[ad_1] The educational game scene likely deserves some of the criticism that gets leveled its way. Taking a bunch of facts and jamming them into a tired trivia or card game format isn’t good game design, and whether your potential players are kids or adults, they’re sure to see through the ruse. Fortunately, recent years…
[ad_1] The team behind Danganronpa is making a new survival RPG called Zanki Zero: Last Beginning. The title was previously only announced for Japan, but Spike Chunsoft has confirmed the game is coming to U.S. and Europe. An apocalyptic event has wiped out humanity. Only eight clones remain on the abandoned planet, each one representing…
[ad_1] The cult hit PixelJunk Monsters from Q-Games has developed a large following for its fun take on the tower defense genre. After over a decade, the studio has finally announced a sequel to the beloved title in PixelJunk Monsters 2. Rather than delivering an update to the original, PixelJunk Monsters 2 brings the series…
[ad_1] The next story expansion for The Elder Scrolls Legends lands on March 29, and we have two new preview cards to share. The 149 card expansion taps into the Great Houses and other memorable aspects from Morrowind Of particular interest, this expansion brings 3 attribute cards to the game (previously limited to 2). Let’s…
[ad_1] Messaging app Telegram has announced that it has racked up 200 million monthly active users on its platform. While the MAU mark of 200 million is a big landmark, Telegram still lags a long way behind Facebook-owned messaging app WhatsApp which boasts of over 1.5 billion monthly active users. Notably, with the announcement, Telegram…
[ad_1] PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds and Fortnite are not the first battle royale titles, but both have propelled into sky-high popularity within the past year. While each game is acclaimed, Jon Bowman (team Fortnite) and Robbie Key (team PUBG) pull out all stops to convince each other which game is superior. Will one be swayed, or will…
[ad_1] This April, the God of War series will return after five years of silence. Kratos desolated the Greek pantheon and the world they ruled over, but he’s somehow stolen away to the Norse realm to conduct a quiet life of isolation. How did he wind up there? What trail of bodies did the Ghost…
[ad_1] Fortnite matches have no shortage of moments worth reliving, which is why Epic Games has fast-tracked a new live record and replay feature to the Unreal Engine 4. Launching as a part of the 4.20 engine update this summer, Epic is integrating this new suite of tools for content creators in Fortnite that allows…
[ad_1] Toxicity and online games are almost inseparable these days. Something about working together always seems to bring out the worst in people. From an early age, society tries to prepare us for this challenge by giving us group projects and ways to handle our differing opinions. Still, you can’t deny the tension of a…
[ad_1] I’ve maintained an open mind about Sea of Thieves ahead of launch. On the surface, it ticks a lot of boxes for things I might enjoy. Fantasy setting, beautiful vistas, opportunities for social engagement and cooperation with other players, and leveling and progression with multiple factions. That adds up to a lot of enthusiasm…
[ad_1] Google Maps for iOS has been updated to version 4.47, which has brought a nifty feature that will likely find many takers. The updated Maps app now shows users average wait times at more than a million restaurants around the globe, and allows them to search and sort through reviews of a place. Interestingly,…
[ad_1] Game Developers Conference features an annual convergence of some of the best minds in the video game industry, and many of them have games to show. GDC typically features a huge slate of independent games, and this year is no different. From the large GDC Play area and The Mix reception to special curated…
[ad_1] Major League Baseball returns to ballparks in just a week, but if you can’t wait that long to get your fix, you can get a jump start on season in R.B.I. Baseball 18, available now on Xbox One and PlayStation, and coming in April to Switch, iOS, and Google Play. This is the fifth…
[ad_1] Gaming’s digital marketplaces are flush with new science-fiction experiences this week. If you’re in the market for a twin-stick shooter that pits heavily armed mechs against angry llamas that explode into bloody smears, there’s finally a game out there for you – and this will likely be the only one you will ever see.…
[ad_1] Let’s be honest – most billiard video games are as exciting and vibrant as the bedraggled green felt of a dive-bar pool table. In the real world, pool is one of the best parlor games, but something is lost in translation when you’re breaking balls, lining up shots, and putting English on the cue ball…
[ad_1] We are currently celebrating our 300th issue, but thanks to myriad alternate covers, we have actually printed just over 350 different images on the front of our magazine. Here are just some of the patterns and oddities we’ve noticed looking back on our own history. Breakdown By PublisherFirst, all the publishers who have only…
[ad_1] I’ve been extremely impressed with Ubisoft’s commitment to consistent new content drops for Assassin’s Creed Origins. After releasing a lengthy core game back in October, we’ve seen several smaller events, as well as a story expansion set in the Sinai Peninsula, and the surprisingly deep and rewarding Discovery Tour mode, which turned the game…
[ad_1] The football season may be over, but Madden’s Ultimate Team mode is still going strong with new solos, programs, and cards. Given that we’re in the official football offseason, however, I thought now would be a good time to take a look back at how the mode fared this year. What better way to…
[ad_1] Sony Santa Monica invited us over to its studio last week, where we got to play about three hours of the upcoming God of War. Join us for today’s episode of NGT, where Joe Juba and I talk about our hands-on experiences with the game – and Leo listens. Sony provided us with more…
[ad_1] Rare’s open world pirate adventure, Sea Of Thieves, officially launches tomorrow, but the servers are live, so no one is going to stop us from treasure hunting. Come back at 3pm CST to see how Andrew Reiner, Ben Reeves, and Ben Hanson fare on Sea of Theives’ open waters. In the meantime, head here…
[ad_1] For the 300th issue of Game Informer magazine, we crafted a list of the top 300 games of all time. Despite all the arguing and life-long interpersonal grudges that resulted from the discussions, we had a good time, and we wanted to extend that opportunity to the reader. At the end of February we…
[ad_1] The year 2014 was a simpler time. Destiny was hot off the presses and fans of Assassin’s Creed were forced to decide if they should play Assassin’s Creed Unity or Rogue first… since they were released on the same day. With Tuesday’s release of Assassin’s Creed Rogue Remastered, you can correct any mistakes from…
[ad_1] At the end of our Replay Civil War, it all came down to you to choose the next Super Replay! Our Overblood Facebook group ended up choosing two games through a tie: Killer7 and Godhand. You chose well. Killer7 is my favorite game of all time, for reasons I will fully elaborate on in the near…
[ad_1] Last week we kicked off our limited series Replay 300, where we play select games from our Top 300 list regardless of their history on Replay. In our first episode we played Super Metroid, and this week we’re headed to a different corner of space in Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II. So join…
[ad_1] I don’t think I’m alone when I say Burnout Paradise is my favorite racing game of all time. It perfectly melded the sense of open-world driving, arcade racing fun, and crashing around an intersection as a wrecked vehicle with weirdo physics. Since it’s been remastered and releasing today, I sat with Matthew Kato to…
[ad_1] As faithful readers are well aware by now, this month marks G.I.’s 300th issue. Like previous milestone issues, we decided to honor the occasion with the noblest pursuit of video game journalism: a Top X Games Of All-Time list. By “noblest,” I mean “most stupidly futile,” naturally. Look, here’s the thing: All best/worst/sexiest/whatever lists…
[ad_1] When a sequel for a video game is announced, there are typically one of two thoughts that cross our mind: A) I hope it lives up to the original, or B) how did that game get a sequel? Whether it’s because a game didn’t live up to its hype or people had already checked…
[ad_1] Like Architecture & Interior Design? Follow Us… Original architectural features bring history and stunning individuality to a home in spades. Just about everybody swoons at a place that harbours these preserved special little treasures – but what about when you’re in love with modern day home style, is it safe to meld the two?…
[ad_1] Our Top 300 Games Of All Time list is a collective work. We introduce, argue for, and cement games as “The Greatest Of All Time” based on a number of factors like impact, cultural importance, and sheer quality. But sometimes, it’s hard to make conclusive cases for our personal favorites, whether that means placing…
[ad_1] EA Sports’ announcement that UFC President Dana White was coming to the roster of UFC 3 is the latest in a line of special playable characters in the series. White joins other non-UFC fighters like boxer Mike Tyson, martial arts legend Bruce Lee, and UFC color commentator Joe Rogan, who appeared in UFC 2…
[ad_1] HP on Thursday announced the launch of its latest Omen X portfolio of gaming desktops, notebooks, and accessories in the Indian market. In the Omen X series, the company is launching the Omen X compact desktop with VR backpack, Omen X desktop, Omen X notebook, Omen Mouse 600, Omen Headset 800, Steel Series gaming…
[ad_1] Xiaomi is launching its latest fitness product in India – the Mi Body Composition Scale. The device offers key insights into body characteristics such as the BMI, muscle mass, fat, and more. The Xiaomi Mi Body Composition Scale has been priced at Rs. 1,999 and will be available exclusively on the company’s own store…
[ad_1] Minor spoilers for Batman: The Enemy Within ahead. Let’s make no bones about it. Telltale is a developer with a spotty record when it comes to quality. While it certainly has champions like The Walking Dead, The Wolf Among Us, and Tales From The Borderlands in its catalog, for every great game, comes a…
[ad_1] Our debates for which 300 games were the best of all time were intense. When all is said and done, we produced a list we feel confident in and proud of. That said, nearly all of us have favorite games that didn’t make the staff list. Here are the omissions we’re the most upset…
[ad_1] Acer on Wednesday announced the launch of the Acer Swift 5 ultra-thin and lightweight laptop in India. With a 14.9mm thin design, 8th generation Intel Core processors, and a weight of just 970 grams, the premium Swift 5’s build uses a combination of magnesium-lithium alloy for the top and bottom and magnesium-aluminium alloy for…
[ad_1] A rare £2 coin has just sold on eBay for £360. A bidding war broke out before the auction ended, with a total of 31 bids rising the final price for the £2 coin to £360. The coveted coin, which was never circulated in the UK, was part of a rare collection released in…
[ad_1] If you’ve read the most recent issue of Game Informer, you know that we celebrated our 300th issue by ranking the 300 greatest games of all time. It’s an enormous list that can take hours to read through and took weeks for us to make. If you read that giant list and wondered how…
[ad_1] Wolfenstein II’s DLC seemed promising when it was announced: three episodes, each centered around a new character, fighting against the Nazi regime in America. Getting away from B.J. Blazkowicz’s story was a fresh idea and, to be fair, the first episode, starring a former quarterback utterly destroying nazi scum, was pretty great. Unfortunately, as…
[ad_1] Microsoft Teams, the company’s team collaboration software and challenger to Slack, announced this morning — on its first anniversary — a suite of new features that will roll out to the software throughout 2018. This includes features that will allow users to record, transcribe and save meetings to the cloud, integrations with voice assistant…
[ad_1] MLB the Show 18 developer Sony San Diego has released new info about the upcoming title’s Road to the Show mode. The mode puts gamers in the shoes of a mid-level prospect for an MLB franchise who must work his way up into the big leagues – complete with a narrator telling your tale.…
[ad_1] Jio TV, the live streaming app by Reliance Jio that offers free access to hundreds of live TV channels and live sports like cricket, will now give users more options to personalise their viewing experience for the Nidahas Trophy, the ongoing tri-nation T20 competition between India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. The new interactive features will be…
[ad_1] At the end of our Replay Civil War, it all came down to you to choose the next Super Replay! Our Overblood Facebook group ended up choosing two games through a tie: Killer7 and Godhand. You chose well. Killer7 is my favorite game of all time, for reasons I will fully elaborate on in the near…
[ad_1] Art Credit: Robbie Trevino. Earlier this week, I had the chance to play and watch others play Artifact for a few hours at Valve’s HQ in Seattle. To learn how the game works both from a mechanical and financial perspective, head you can read my write-up here. Before any of that, however, Gabe Newell…
[ad_1] The Jio TV app will now give users more options to personalise their viewing experience for the Nidahas Trophy. The tri-nation T20 competition between India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh is being streamed on Jio TV. The new interactive features will be available to consumers on the Jio Cricket channel, and are being billed as…
[ad_1] In celebration of Game Informer’s 300th issue – which contains a huge 300 Greatest Games of All Time list – Replay is taking a look back at some of the top games that made that prestigious list. The first game is selected by Game Informer’s editor-in-chief, Andy McNamara. Andy has been at Game Informer…
[ad_1] The more I play board games, the more I gain an appreciation for a concept you might call unity. These are the nebulous elements that tie a game together, weaving its theme with its mechanics, art with game design, and component pieces with gameplay flow. When done right, a highly unified game experience feels…
[ad_1] Urban Airship recently announced new capabilities designed to allow app developers to deliver the right message to their users at exactly the right time. Senior Vice President of Product and Engineering Mike Herrick explained that the company (which started out as a platform for push notifications) has supported in-app messaging for years. However, those messages…
[ad_1] THE vendors of this spectacular Hamptons-style waterfront residence in the heart of Southport stopped at nothing to achieve their dream design. Aside from the iconic, glittering city skyline and river vista, you could be forgiven for feeling like you’re on Long Island, ensconced in this elegant, coastal-style mansion with timber panelling, ocean-inspired palettes and…
[ad_1] Grab your building blueprints and orange sniper rifles because we’re heading into Fortnite’s limited time 20v20v20v20v20 game mode today, and you’re invited to come along for the ride. The action is sure to be crazy as we dive in, loot up, and attempt to be the last survivor in the battle royale jamboree. We’re…
[ad_1] Year Three of Rainbow Six Siege kicked off with a bang this week, driving back players to the game in record concurrent numbers thanks in part to a new cooperative component called Outbreak. This wild departure for the Rainbow Six franchise introduces a supernatural threat to the tactical shooter that feels more like a…
[ad_1] A great headset can make or break multiplayer experiences. We’ve all been in competitive matches where a teammate’s background noises like a baby crying drown out everything else you can hear, or been knifed in the back by a sneaking soldier when peering out a building window toward an objective while using a chintzy…
[ad_1] Another week of blogs welcomes us all into March, the month that sounds like it should be ushering in spring. But here in Minnesota, we got dumped on with a lot of snow, so I guess that means it is time to get cozy with some blogs! Community Blogs For March 1 – March…
[ad_1] It’s tempting to call out some of Immortal: Unchained’s design inspirations, but such comparisons are easy and overused. Suffice it to say, Dan Tack takes Leo and me on a quick tour of the game, which features a character who can roll, has a limited supply of stamina, and faces difficult enemies. Look, it’s…
[ad_1] If you’ve read my column, you know the Atelier series is one of my guilty pleasures. I’ve been playing these games since Atelier Iris: Eternal Mana, which was the series’ debut in North America. It’s hard to believe these niche games centered on alchemy have been coming to our shores for more than 20…
[ad_1] People who buy consoles on launch day are the first to the party, but end up having the least interesting machines to look at. In the five years PlayStation 4 has been on the market, Sony has created over a dozen cosmetic variations, most celebrating the release of a new game. The latest addition…
[ad_1] Ubisoft has done a great job supporting Rainbow Six Siege since its 2015 launch, adding new characters, maps, and cosmetic items to the tactical shooter. Today, the studio also added a new PvE mode, which lets squads take on waves of, well, zombies. If you’re not sure how exactly weird monsters fit into the…
[ad_1] For the sake of changing things up, and giving you an intimate look at one of the coolest cooperative experiences out there right now, I figured this week’s Science-Fiction Weekly column would be of the video variety. My early impressions of Ghost Ship Games’ Deep Rock Galactic were of the rave variety, and my…
[ad_1] Are you tired of bouncing between silver and gold ranks in Competitive Play? Do your defensive stands always break down in Capture the Flag? No matter who you are teamed up with, does every match feel like a mess? Team chemistry is a necessity if you want to win in Overwatch, and it can…
[ad_1] We recently got to go hands-on with Labo, spending time popping its cardboard pieces out of templates, folding them together, playing with the compatible games, and looking at the surprisingly versatile Toy-Con garage. Since its debut, Nintendo has made it clear Labo is meant for the younger Switch player. In order to look at…
[ad_1] With the release of the bonus episode of Life is Strange: Before the Storm, both Deck Nine Games and original Life is Strange developer Dontnod are closing the book on Max and Chloe’s story. However, it does seem like news on a new season of Life is Strange is coming soon and looks to…
[ad_1] This week there are a variety of details to cover for a trio of games, and instead of breaking it up into separate columns, I figured I’d just run it all in one jam-packed Sports Desk. Enjoy. —————————————————————————————————————————– HB STUDIOS DISCUSSES THE GOLF CLUB 2019 A new Golf Club has been announced less than…
[ad_1] The latest Star Wars movie’s home release is coming next month and includes a whole host of bonus material. The Last Jedi will be released in the UK on all four formats of DVD, Blu-ray, 4K Ultra HD and digital download on April 9th. Meanwhile the US sees its digital release on March 13…
[ad_1] UK Apple iOS 12 could be revealed in June iPhone users look likely to get a glimpse of what new features are coming to their devices when Apple reveals iOS 12 at its yearly WWDC developers conference. The US technology firm hasn’t revealed a date for WWDC 2018 just yet but it usually takes…
[ad_1] The mysteries of Half-Life 3 and episode three of Half-Life 2 may never officially be resolved. Extensive, investigative work has resulted in little to no revelation, and whenever information does crop up, it’s delivered at the most unexpected times in the most roundabout manners. Valve may have abandoned its silent theoretical physicist, but other…
[ad_1] At the end of our Replay Civil War, it all came down to you to choose the next Super Replay! Our Overblood Facebook group ended up choosing two games through a tie: Killer7 and Godhand. You chose well. Killer7 is my favorite game of all time, for reasons I will fully elaborate on in the near…
[ad_1] Tomb Raider is set to hit theaters on March 16 and aims to portray Lara Croft with a similar survivalist style that we’ve seen in the most recent Tomb Raider games. However, this isn’t the first time that Lara Croft has come to the big screen. Angelina Jolie assumed the role in 2001’s Lara…
[ad_1] LG had a relatively quiet Mobile World Congress (MWC) this year. In the weeks running up to MWC, LG ruled out plans to use the hugely-popular tradeshow in Barcelona to unveil its latest flagship smartphone, as it has done in previous years. However, an early concept of the forthcoming flagship phone may have been…
[ad_1] Instagram may already be your favourite app for sharing memories. But soon, it is likely to become a destination for your voice or video calls as an APK teardown of the Instagram for Android and Instagram Direct apps has shown some mysterious files that are pointing towards the new features. Facebook, the parent company…
[ad_1] I’ll just let my review of Two Worlds do the talking here: “There’s an adventure here somewhere, hidden beneath the fog of broken gameplay, performance glitches, and characters talking about the evil Taint in unintentionally hilarious ways. The main character is an embarrassment to gaming, and isn’t even believable enough to…
[ad_1] Game Informer is celebrating its 300th issue of the magazine and we’re inviting you to join in on the fun! If you’re in the Minnesota area, come on down to Fulton Brewery in downtown Minneapolis from noon-11pm and say hi to us in person. If you can’t make it, we have you covered. We’ll…
[ad_1] Sometimes realism is used in games to reveal or confront a deeper truth about the human condition. Other times it’s the knee-jerk defense for some crap mechanic that should never have been put in a game in the first place. Let’s talk about the latter, shall we? I just spent the past two weeks…
[ad_1] 3D Realms recently revealed the new game under its hat, the pixelated and slapstick gore shooter Ion Maiden. We had the chance to sit down with Frederik Schreiber, the vice president of 3D Realms, and talk about the studio’s approach to crafting an authentic retro shooter that doesn’t fall prey to the whims of…
[ad_1] This week brings us a lot of looks at remakes, which is always fun to dive into. Instead of a remake, I want Square to bring the Xenogears team back together and finish the second half of what was the best PlayStation 1 JRPG. I would buy that remake or update or whatever. Now…
[ad_1] S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Shadow Of Chernobyl remains, years later, an exquisitely peculiar game. Released in 2007, the RPG/FPS hybrid was praised for its open spaces, interlocking survival systems, and mysterious setting. Awaking inside a 30 km radioactive zone based on the real-life Chernobyl Exhaustion Zone, the player takes on the role of a Stalker, a sort…
[ad_1] Terence “SoOn” Tarlier is often the first person opposing team’s see on the battlefield. He’s proven to be a tremendous scout as Tracer, diving in and out of enemy ranks to deal damage and disrupt their strategies. I talked to Tarlier about his time in Overwatch League, the techniques he uses for Tracer, and…
[ad_1] The Galaxy S8 Android Oreo update draws ever closer with Samsung finally beginning to roll out this blockbuster upgrade. Oreo was due to start arriving on devices earlier this month but a bug stalled that release meaning Galaxy owners are only just seeing this upgrade arrive on their devices. It’s thought an official European…
[ad_1] Samsung’s latest Galaxy S9 and S9+ smartphones have finally been revealed with both offering an updated design, faster processor, huge memory and extended battery life. Improvements to the camera also allow better low light photography and there’s a new feature which lets users create an emoji that looks, sounds and acts just like them.…
[ad_1] We love getting lost into the mythos of a beloved video game franchise. While feature films and television shows typically falter in adapting stories from our favorite titles, comic books often deliver justice to expanding a video game world’s lore, further enriching the experience without holding a controller. Here are 13 great comic books…
[ad_1] Daybreak’s zombie-filled survival game H1Z1 is out of early access, and it’s launched with a surprise. Auto Royale mode is a motorized take on the popular genre. But is it any good? Join Leo, Reiner, and me as we try to solve this mystery. In Auto Royale, teams of four ride in a car…
[ad_1] Metro has always been a single-player narrative-driven experience, but the games’ universe does seem like it’s ripe for expansion into other genres and modes. The claustrophobic setting and the emphasis on firefights against both bandits and monsters make it seem like a great co-op experience could be crafted for that universe. During our visit…
[ad_1] The artillery is a smouldering heap, devastated by giant kaiju’s claw swipe. The pilot inside, a good soldier, is gone. But the loss wasn’t for nothing. I watch as the round timer at the top of the screen hits zero, and the giant bugs terrorizing humanity, known as the Vek, descend back into the…
[ad_1] I’m not going to mince words here: Metal Gear Survive has issues. That’s probably what many Metal Gear fans were expecting, considering that the project is the first entry after Konami’s acrimonious split with series creator Hideo Kojima. But even apart from all of that drama, Metal Gear Survive fails to entertain as a…
[ad_1] This is originally a featured was published in Issue #290 of Game Informer. To coincide with Into The Breach’s release, we’ve uploaded it to the site. While working at the 2K Games office in Shanghai, Justin Ma and Matthew Davis started developing a side project called FTL. A sci-fi roguelike about making it from…
[ad_1] OpenStack, the open source infrastructure project that aims to give enterprises the equivalent of AWS for the private clouds, today announced the launch of its 17th release, dubbed ‘Queens.’ After all of those releases, you’d think that there isn’t all that much new that the OpenStack community could add to the project, but just…
[ad_1] Kirby’s Switch debut is only a few weeks away, so we decided to take an extended, detailed look at the game. To do that, however, it was requested that we keep our looks to three minutes each, with the option to showcase up to 15 minutes for footage from the game prior to its…
[ad_1] Moss is out today on PlayStation VR. You know – that cute game with the little mouse? Don’t worry if you’re not completely familiar with it, because Kyle straps on the headset and guides us through the charming puzzle-platformer. As with a lot of VR games, watching it on a traditional display drains the…
[ad_1] Square Enix released Chrono Trigger on Steam today, to the surprise and delight of many. That delight may be short-lived, as Leo, Ben Hanson, and I soon learned. Long story short, this has all the hallmarks of a quick and dirty port. Between text that refers to its iOS roots, a U.I. that looks…
[ad_1] Danger, Will Robinson. Netflix is revisiting science-fiction’s past with a reboot of the 1965 television show Lost in Space. Set 30 years in the future at a point when Earth’s resources are dwindling, the Robinson family is tasked to travel the cosmos to find a new home for mankind. Their mission doesn’t go as…
[ad_1] Subset Games’ Into The Breach is more immediately understandable and accessible than the studio’s previous game, FTL, but dig deeper and there’s a lot to wrap your head around before achieving mastery. Luckily we’re here to help you fend off the ferocious kaiju assaults with some handy tips we’ve learned during our own battles.…
[ad_1] Hearthstone’s upcoming card year, The Year of the Raven, kicks off with the release of the next expansion. 2018 brings some serious changes to the game, with in-game tournaments, some big cards rotating into the Hall of Fame to shake up the meta, and a cool new Druid hero that anyone can get fairly…
[ad_1] Sky may have just announced a price rise but it seems customers are about getting some major new features. The satellite TV company has just announced an update to its popular Sky Q box which will bring a more personalilsed experience and compatibility with the Spotify music service. Sky says that the update will…
[ad_1] Last year, Pokémon Center started a new line of Pokémon collectibles called Gallery Figures. The initial line featured Pikachu, Mew, Eevee, and Magikarp, while the second line contained Cubone, Vulpix, Psyduck, and Jigglypuff. Since then, the lines have been smaller, with a third wave featuring only Espeon and Umbreon, and a fourth wave starring…
[ad_1] This week my esteemed colleague Brian Shea is here to dive more in-depth with the UFC 3 roster, analyzing its relevance and how it can improve going forward. —————————————————————————————————————————– EA Sports UFC 3 launched earlier and, as I said in my review, it is a terrific MMA game. The new career mode adds depth…
[ad_1] Since its debut with Metro 2033 in 2010, 4A’s in-house engine has proven to be a powerful piece of evolving software. Metro: Last Light launched five years ago, and many publications, us included, use that game as a benchmark test for new gaming PCs. Despite its dark setting, Metro has always boasted beautiful visuals and…
[ad_1] Subset Games made a name for itself with its first game, FTL: Faster Than Light. Its latest release, Into the Breach, proves that it wasn’t a fluke. Matt Miller has been playing – and enjoying – the strategy game, which pits squads of mechs against kaiju-like monsters. Check out what he has to say…
[ad_1] EXPRESS NEWSPAPERS Sony Xperia XZ2 launch and release date Sony Xperia XZ launch live Xperia fans finally know what’s coming from Sony with the Japanese technology firm revealing their latest XZ2 smartphone. This fully redesigned and refreshed call maker has just been revealed at Mobile World Congress with it offering a new look and…
[ad_1] NOKIA 8 Sirocco has been revealed at Mobile World Congress with it featuring Galaxy S8 specs at a lower price. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] ZTE’s one of those workhorse smartphone companies you don’t hear much about, aside from the occasional misguided flirtation with a bizarre form factor, a la the dual-screen Axon M. But the Chinese handset manufacturer still powers away and manages to produce some solid handsets at bargain bin prices. The company hasn’t officially announced pricing…
[ad_1] Nokia is having a busy day with it already unveiling its new budget Nokia 8110 feature phone. This device lands in pockets for just a €79 but there’s another smartphone launching very soon that’s taking aim squarely at the more expensive Galaxy S8. The new Nokia 8 Sirocco has just been revealed at Mobile…
[ad_1] Our playthrough of Sonic the Hedgehog 2006 is the most successful Super Replay to date. One thing became abundantly clear: You love watching us suffer while playing broken games. From the comments I read, a good number of you expected we would play another Sonic game for the annual 12.31 Super Replay. As tempting…
[ad_1] Felony 11-79 isn’t an instantly recognizable title, but it lead to an excellent episode of Replay, we promise. Speaking from my own perspective, this is my favorite type of Replay episode. I went in knowing nothing, and left with some newfound appreciation for a game I had previously never heard of. Join me, Andrew…
[ad_1] Since 1974, players have been gathering around tables to live out adventures in the many worlds of the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game. Across multiple editions of the game, players and DMs craft emergent stories and live out the lives of heroes and their adventures. D&D spawned an entire medium of other tabletop role-playing…
[ad_1] With Game Informer’s new cover story on Metro Exodus, we dive into a ton of new details about the upcoming sequel from 4A Games. The Metro games can be challenging, and in the past have appealed to an audience that prefers a more “hardcore” edge to their games like limited ammo and an oppressive atmosphere.…
[ad_1] We cover a lot of big, well-known games here at Game Informer. Thanks to these efforts, you (hopefully) know all about the next big franchise, or the highly-anticipated new game from that notable indie developer What about those random games that fly under the radar? The one among the dozens that…
[ad_1] On the latest episode of The Game Informer Show podcast, we interviewed Mike Laidlaw about his career at BioWare and why he decided to leave the studio after 14 years. In the discussion, we cover lessons that he learned during his time as a writer and creative director on projects like Dragon Age: Inquisition…
[ad_1] Samsung on Friday released an Android app that is designed to offer mobile data savings and privacy management. Called Samsung Max, the new app is designed by Samsung R&D Institute India and is available for free download on Google Play and Galaxy App store for select Galaxy devices. The proprietary app will also come…
[ad_1] Kingdom Come: Deliverance is a unique game. This history RPG is filled with oodles of ambition and eye-raising design decisions, like its controversial save system. You can check back later for our review to find out what works (and what doesn’t work) for Warhorse Studios’ debut release, but I wanted to put down some…
[ad_1] Video games have an endlessly fascinating history, and author Brett Weiss has been writing about the industry and pop culture in one form or another for over 20 years. He says his Classic Home Video Games series is the first to cover consoles like the ColecoVision and Intellivision. Weiss and I talk about how…
[ad_1] We’re coming up on the 300th issue of Game Informer magazine, and spoiler alert, it will feature our editor-selected top 300 games of all time. We’re excited to share our list, but we want to know what a list made by our readers would look like! To do that, we’re taking your vote. Just…
[ad_1] Video games based on motion pictures often draw a wary eye. Perhaps, we, the consumers, are the ones to blame for thinking games based on Space Chimps, Night at the Museum, and The Polar Express would deliver reasonable amounts of fun. Curiosity sometimes gets the best of us – we can’t be faulted for…
[ad_1] The latest entry in the Fable universe is a departure from past games, even for a series that has dabbled in pub games and not-quite-rail-shooters. Fable Fortune is a collectible-card game set within Fable’s iconic world, and resident card expert Dan Tack walked Leo and me through the basics. Take a look at our…
[ad_1] Pokémon Go captured the world when it launched in summer 2016. Beyond the excitement of traveling to new locations to catch monsters and meet like-minded trainers, one of the things that made Niantic’s collaboration with The Pokémon Company so interesting was the mystery that surrounded nearly every element about the game. The mystery was…
[ad_1] When Pokémon hit in the late ’90s, I was all in. I still remember my friend telling me about it in homeroom in middle school. By the time lunch rolled around, he had convinced me to watch the anime when I got home. It was pretty goofy, so I played it off like I…
[ad_1] This week sees the number of blogs drop. I can only assume everyone is now in love with Monster Hunter: World and too busy hunting elder dragons to write! Community Blogs For February 15 – February 21: Monster Hunter World Tips and Tricks Jenniferttookewi is here to offer some Monster Hunter tips. Unfortunately, her …
[ad_1] Microsoft on Thursday announced the launch of the new Surface Pro tablet in the Indian market. Touted as the “most versatile laptop” by Microsoft, the Surface Pro has a claimed battery life of up to 13.5 hours on a single full charge. Accessories including the Surface Pro Type Cover, Signature Type Cover, Surface Pen,…
[ad_1] Microsoft has rolled out a new update for its Edge browser on iPhone devices, bringing in some new features. The key announcement in the latest update is the addition of one of Apple iPhone’s distinguishable features – 3D Touch support. This feature was awaited for a long time, especially since 3D Touch was launched…
[ad_1] Over the past few years, Luca Redwood has carved out a niche with his puzzle games 10000000 and You Must Build a Boat. His latest game weaves more of a narrative between the puzzling and, as Kyle, Leo, and I learned, it’s also a colossal bummer – in a good way. Check out our…
[ad_1] I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the games made me into the diehard RPG fan I am today. After going down memory lane, I realized how entertaining and refreshing it was to look at my RPG history, so I decided this column would reflect that. I challenged myself to come up with the…
[ad_1] Twitter last week announced it was using machine learning to automatically cropping image previews on the social networking platform. Twitter will use neural networks to identify salient features in an image preview. The feature is in process of being rolled out and will be available on desktop (twitter.com), iOS, and Android in the coming…
[ad_1] Kingdom Come: Deliverance has been garnering a lot of buzz since its release last week, and with good reason. Unlike other open-world RPG series like The Elder Scrolls and The Witcher, Kingdom Come is grounded in historical accuracy. The game takes place in 15th century Bohemia, and features real cities, characters, and conflicts. The…
[ad_1] Though this may have slipped under many players’ radars, both Metro 2033 and Metro Last Light had a morality system that held players accountable for their choices they made in each game. It’s fair if you’re among those who didn’t notice, because there is no grand, ceremonious event that happens during these moments, no…
[ad_1] Taiwanese giant HTC on Wednesday announced the launch of its latest Vive Business Edition (BE) virtual reality headset in India. The HTC Vive Business Edition has been launched to cater to the enterprise audience that has virtual reality applications in the commercial market. The VR headset will be sold with commercial licensing and a…
[ad_1] Slack, in an update to its iOS app on Thursday, has removed its standalone Apple Watch app. Slack, a team communication and collaboration platform for businesses, is the latest company to end development of apps for the Apple Watch and start focusing on solely Apple’s iOS platform. Meanwhile, in the latest G Suite integration,…
[ad_1] YouTube Go, the data-efficient video streaming app by Google, is now expanding to over 130 countries across the world. The search giant had announced the lightweight app app as its offline-first YouTube access back in September 2016 and launched its first beta version in India in April last year. The prime aim of building…
[ad_1] While Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition) smartphones are yet to reach the market, Google Assistant Go has now debuted, delivering Google’s virtual assistant in a lightweight version. The Google Assistant Go app is available for download on Google Play. The app presently supports a bunch of international languages, including English, French, German, Italian, Japanese,…
[ad_1] Byung-Sun Kim, who plays under the name Fleta for Seoul Dynasty, is one of the most targeted players by opposing teams. He is a proven game-changer, using well-placed sniper shots and rocket blasts to crush defenses, much to the joy of fans watching online and live in Los Angeles’ arena. Kim’s extraordinary play was…
[ad_1] Assassin’s Creed Origins launched last year to mostly favorable reviews including ours, which lauded the iterations made in the series’ two year break between games. Today, Ubisoft continues their effort to redefine the series with an all new freeform exploration mode called Discovery Tour. The mode is available now via a free patch or…
[ad_1] Publisher Perfect World and developer Cryptic Studios today announced a partnership with the company Mixed Dimensions, with the goal of introducing custom 3D-printed Star Trek starship collectibles to the community of fans. The resulting 12” collectible ships are made of resin, and can be ordered in three tiers: a single-color version, a primed model…
[ad_1] Update: With the latest episode of The GI Show, we concluded our GI Game Club discussion of Monster Hunter: World with the community. Thanks to everybody that played alongside us and sent in so many wonderful emails, you all rock. You can watch the full archives of our discussions below or listen to the audio…
[ad_1] The Metro series has rightfully earned praise over the years for its eye-popping visuals. However, most of the environments have often taken placed in cramped, dark spaces. With Metro going much bigger with open-world, the spaces the player inhabit are changing radically, trading sewers and tunnels for icy plains and mountains. This week we’re…
[ad_1] Things are going great for Nintendo and the Switch system. It seems like every day during the recent holiday season, the system was breaking a record and getting good news. That’s wonderful for the platform, but I think sports software on the system is a different story. While FIFA 18 and NBA 2K18 in…
[ad_1] You can never anticipate every curveball life throws at you, and sometimes the perfect video games just appear during your time of need. That’s how it was for me and Overwatch. Blizzard’s first-person shooter became a positive force amid my hardest years. I’ve never had the strongest constitution score, as I’ve been battling an…
[ad_1] Kingdom Come: Deliverance is an absolutely massive and complicated RPG that aims for historical accuracy. The game’s opening hours are also absolutely brutal in how weak your protagonist, a blacksmith’s son named Henry, is and how complicated some of the systems are. We’re 60 hours into reviewing the game and still…
[ad_1] Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17063 for Windows Insider members in the Fast ring to test its features, including the anticipated Timeline. The new Insider build also brings app-tabbing feature Sets for select Insiders. The latest development emerges weeks after the Redmond giant announced the arrival of the latest Insider build.…
[ad_1] Our playthrough of Sonic the Hedgehog 2006 is the most successful Super Replay to date. One thing became abundantly clear: You love watching us suffer while playing broken games. From the comments I read, a good number of you expected we would play another Sonic game for the annual 12.31 Super Replay. As tempting…
[ad_1] Samsung Electronics on Friday announced the launch of the Samsung Notebook 7 Spin (2018), ahead of CES 2018. The Notebook 7 Spin (2018) will retain the 360-degree rotating touchscreen from the first generation, apart from adding several new features such as Active Pen, and fingerprint security through Windows Hello. The 2-in-1 notebook is based…
[ad_1] Dell has launched its new XPS 15 2-in-1 laptop at CES 2018, calling it the smallest and most powerful and 15-inch 2-in-1 ever. It runs on the newly-announced 8th generation Intel Core CPUs with integrated Radeon RX Vega M graphics from AMD on the same chip. Dell says due to this it has been…
[ad_1] Huawei at the ongoing CES 2018 brought a hybrid whole home Wi-Fi system that is touted to deliver “blazing fast” wireless connectivity. Called the Huawei WiFi Q2, the new system lets users pair a base station with up to 16 satellites to widen the coverage of a Wi-Fi network in a home environment. The…
[ad_1] The PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games are in full swing, so the GI staff decided to take a stroll through the history of Olympic video games. Warning, some of these are not good. Join Andrew Reiner, Ben Reeves, and Leo Vader as they suffer through a collection of dated Olympic-themed mini games. These week,…
[ad_1] On this episode, we’re showing off brand new gameplay of a game from 1997! Microsoft is finally giving the remaster treatment to the original Age of Empires from Ensemble Studios, we’ve received an early version of the game (that’s launching next week in the Windows Store) and want to show off some tweaks that…
[ad_1] Metro Exodus takes players on a journey away from the Moscow underground and across the Russian countryside. Artyom and the rest of the Spartan collective primarily make this trek through mountains, forests, and even deserts along the railroad tracks. But their primary mode of transportation – an armored locomotive named the Aurora – is…
[ad_1] Blizzard’s newly minted Overwatch League is taking the esports scene by storm, but which team is the best of the best? G.I.’s most prolific and professional analyst is here to rank the competition by the only criteria that matters: their logos. Normally when I present a ranking in one of these dumbs columns I…
[ad_1] Sometimes it seems like cats are taking over the world. You can’t get more than three videos into a YouTube binge without coming across some sort of cat clip. If any of those cats have half the personalities that cats have had in video games, we understand why. Here are some of the coolest…
[ad_1] This week brings us plenty of great blogs, though I am surprised to not see more on Monster Hunter: World. As a veteran hunter, I would love to write more about it – blog or freelance articles – but I can’t rip myself away from playing it to write about it. Plus, I already…
