- Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective Demo Now Available on All Platforms Capcom has recently announced the release of the highly anticipated demo version of Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, making it available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC. Fans of the unique mystery puzzle game can now get a taste of the action as they eagerly await the release of the full version. The demo version serves as a gateway to the intriguing world of Ghost Trick, offering players a chance to delve into the first two chapters of the game.
In the Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective demo, players will be introduced to the game's protagonist, Sissel, who finds himself caught... Continue reading
- PlayStation Project 'Q': Exploring the Potential of a New Handheld Console with Remote Play As the gaming world thrives on technological advancements, there are whispers of Sony's PlayStation Project 'Q' making headway into the handheld territory. While it is no secret that Sony has been experimenting with new gaming devices, the recent patent application showcases how the company intends to tackle handheld gaming's biggest drawback - a limited library of games.
The key to Project 'Q' is undoubtedly the integration of remote play. Although not a new concept, it allows players to access their PlayStation console games remotely on their handheld devices, enabling an expansive list of potential titles. Sony seems to prioritize providing a... Continue reading
- Microsoft's Pending Acquisition of Activision Blizzard Faces Opposition from Gamers Amid Legal Concerns Microsoft's proposed $68.7 billion acquisition of gaming giant Activision Blizzard has been met with resistance from gamers despite its potential benefits for the industry. Activision Blizzard, known for popular titles like Call of Duty, Overwatch, and World of Warcraft, has been embroiled in legal controversies regarding workers' rights, harassment, and toxic work environment allegations.
Microsoft's acquisition plan raised eyebrows, particularly from the gaming community, who are worried about the consolidation of power, exclusivity concerns, and the potential loss of popular games from rival platforms. On social media platforms like Twitter and Reddit, gamers have been expressing their concerns, posing questions on... Continue reading
- Nintendo's Next Console May Have Shorter Reveal-to-Launch Window Nintendo enthusiasts, brace yourselves for an accelerated timeline as the giant gaming hints that its next-generation console may be announced closer to its launch, unlike the two-year gap experienced with the Nintendo Switch. This development may potentially leave fans anticipating its next groundbreaking product on the edge of their seats.
The early revelation of the Switch in March 2015, under the codename "NX," marked a significant break from traditional gaming console release schedules. The hybrid console was finally launched in March 2017, leaving fans eager for more information and speculating about what to expect. Now, according to Nintendo's recent full-year earnings... Continue reading
- Humankind's Para Bellum Wonders DLC Now Free for a Limited Time Humankind, the popular strategy game likened to the Civilization series, continues to expand its horizons with additional content since its launch in 2021. The game allows players to switch between cultures as they progress through different eras, offering a fresh and engaging gameplay experience. Recent downloadable content (DLC) packs have introduced Cultures of Africa and Cultures of Latin America to the mix. Furthermore, the Together We Rule expansion has focused on diplomacy and global influence with new features such as leverage currency, agents, and inter-empire forums. Now, players can enjoy six new wonders in the latest DLC – Para Bellum... Continue reading
- Baldur's Gate 3: A Highly Anticipated RPG Set for Full Launch in 2023 Baldur's Gate 3, an eagerly awaited role-playing game (RPG) set in the iconic world of Dungeons and Dragons, has been in early access for a couple of years but is finally slated for a full release later this year. The game is a spiritual successor to BioWare's classic series, featuring turn-based isometric combat and cinematic cutscenes that will captivate players as they embark on a thrilling adventure.
The storyline follows an adventurer in a fantasy world who must lead a group of unlikely companions on an arduous quest. Baldur’s Gate 3 offers hundreds of character customization options, immersive dialogue, and branching... Continue reading
- Will Warzone 2's "Pay-to-Win" DMZ Bundles Destroy a Cultural Phenomenon? The introduction of ‘pay-to-win’ bundles to the popular battle royale game Warzone 2 has stirred quite a lot of controversy. With the Season 3 update on April 12, players can now equip one of five new premium skins that offer meaningful gameplay benefits, such as Self Revive Kits, UAVs, and more. While Activision has mostly kept microtransactions purely cosmetic in the past three years, this latest update appears to have gone too far for some gamers.
Until recently, Activision had generally avoided introducing any pay-to-win elements into their games, instead focusing on purely cosmetic bundles and Blueprint variations that did not... Continue reading
- Verifying Your Identity and Employment with LinkedIn: A Free Solution for Job Seekers With the job market becoming more competitive, it’s increasingly important to stand out from other candidates. That’s why LinkedIn is offering a new way for users in the US to verify their identity and employment without any cost. Through this partnership with CLEAR, a secure identity platform, you can display your verified government ID on your profile, showing potential employers that you are who you say you are.
To get started, all you have to do is provide your government-issued ID and phone number. Once this information has been verified by CLEAR, a “Verifications” section will be added under the “Connect”... Continue reading
- A New Way to Access AI on the Go: Petey Brings GPT-4 Model to iOS Innovation is often seen in the tech world, and this month we saw a new development with watchGPT (now known as Petey). This app brought OpenAI’s smarts to Apple Watch users. It was quickly renamed by Apple due to its use of GPT in the name, but that hasn’t stopped its popularity from soaring. Now, a much-requested feature for Petey is about to come true – an iOS version of the app.
Petey has been available on Apple Watch since March and quickly rose up through the App Store charts, becoming one of their top paid apps just weeks later. The... Continue reading
- AutoCAD 2024 Introduces Native Apple Silicon Support Autodesk, the developer behind the popular 3D modeling software AutoCAD, has announced that its latest update supports Apple silicon chips natively. This means that Mac users can take advantage of improved performance and design automation enhancements available in this release of AutoCAD.
According to Autodesk, its new version of AutoCAD allows for twice as much performance compared to earlier releases on M-series chips from Apple. The new version also introduces machine learning capabilities and design automation features across both Macs and PCs. These features make it easier for designers to create more complex models faster than ever before. Additionally, the new... Continue reading
- Captain America Skin Returns to Fortnite With the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) growing in popularity, Fortnite has made a habit of bringing some of the company’s most memorable heroes and villains into the game. Now, Captain America is set to make history as the most recurring special guest character in the Fortnite Shop.
It all started when Fortnite began creating playable character skins based on characters from popular culture. These skins have since become a favorite among players and have expanded to include a variety of Marvel characters. It has become a tradition for Fortnite to add new Marvel characters in time for an upcoming MCU movie... Continue reading
- WhatsApp Introduces Approval Feature for Group Chat Admins WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging apps in the world. To make sure that group chats remain secure, the developers have come up with a new feature, which allows group admins to approve new participants before they can join the group.
The latest version of WhatsApp beta for iOS and Android includes the new approval feature. When enabled, users will receive a message in the group chat that new participants must seek approval from the admin before joining the group, even if they have a group invite link. This feature allows the group admins to accept or reject any... Continue reading