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E3 2018: Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 Story Trailer

June 11, 2018

According to the trailer, Washington DC is on the brink of collapse where lawlessness and instability have taken hold following the outbreak. Tom Clancy's The Division 2's endgame will introduce brand new challenges and progression systems, unique twists and surprises, and for the first time, raids.

The Awesome Development of Captain Spirit [E3 2018] [ESRB]

June 11, 2018

Players will be able to assume the role of 10-year old boy Chris who dreams of becoming a superhero. The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit was a surprising reveal from Square Enix and Life is unusual developer Dontnod entertainment during Microsoft's E3 conference.

‘Devil May Cry 5’ Announced; Release Date Set For 2019

June 11, 2018

Almost 10 years after Devil May Cry 4 , the next game will finally conclude the Sons of Sparda saga. What do you hope to see from Devil May Cry 5? "Several years have passed in Devil May Cry 5 and the threat of demonic power, long since forgotten, has returned to menace the world once again".

Wireless charging, Active Edge reportedly heading to the Google Pixel 3

June 11, 2018

Which totally looks like the one featured on the Pixel 3 XL that was found. There's a bit of a tweak to the feature, but it's still there, and it looks like it's going to be available on both the Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XL . That is the Active Edge , based on HTC's Edge Sense. The Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL will have the same feature as suggested by some evidence. It is a squeeze gesture in Pixel 2 which lets users open Google Assistant , snooze alarm, and also silent incoming ...

Gears Of War Pop! And Gears Tactics Coming To Mobile Phones

June 11, 2018

Gears Tactics takes place 12 years before the events of the first game, with COGS facing off against the early Locust invasion. The fan-favorite Gears of War series is back with an awesome new trailer to get fans hyped for the fifth installment of the third person shooter.

E3 2018: Doom Eternal Announced, Makes Doom Slayer Even More Powerful

June 11, 2018

It's done it with Doom , it's done it with Wolfenstein , and it did it so successfully with Fallout 3 that the world has practically forgotten about the first two games produced by Interplay. Sorry! Bethesda didn't reveal a release date or window along with Doom Eternal , though it did say we can look forward to the gameplay reveal at QuakeCon on August 10.

Elder Scrolls Blades: New free mobile game coming to phones this year

June 11, 2018

While we really wish that we had more information to share with you regarding the finer details of this game, we tragically do not. Long before we see Elder Scrolls 6 hit any kind of console, we'll have Elder Scrolls: Blades . It has a couple of modes: The Abyss is a roguelike endless dungeon; Arena is 1-on-1 combat; and you can build a town as well. Town mode has you rebuilding and decorating a decimated town to receive more quests.

After E3 2018, The Xbox One's Future Has Never Been Brighter

June 11, 2018

The engine allows opportunities for emergent experiences for gamers of today and tomorrow. "At E3 2018 , 343 Industries officially announced that the next chapter in the epic Halo saga is in active development - Unannounced Halo Title".

Wolfenstein: Youngblood Announced at Bethesda E3 2018 Showcase

June 11, 2018

Wolfenstein's VR mode on the other hand will be available as a standalone release sometime in 2019. As you can probably tell from the image above, Wolfenstein: Cyberpilot will be compatible with PlayStation VR. We also liked the game's sense of humour, as at one point a goon notices a TV laying on the floor and ends up watching an advert for an animatronic monster head.

EA announces extra subscription service Origin Access Premier

June 11, 2018

EA SPORTS Madden NFL 19 which delivers visuals and gameplay powered by Frostbite, along with more game-changing control to players than ever before starting August 2, 2018 for Origin Access Premier members. Origin Access Premier is slated to launch sometime this summer. This means you could play through game after game not only ahead of others, but without having to buy it on your own, unless you just wanted a more permanent copy.

Microsoft teases Halo Infinite at E3 2018

June 11, 2018

Forza Horizon 4 will be heading to Xbox One on 2nd October and will also be available on Xbox Games Pass. Microsoft Studios has also acquired Playground Games, which is kind of a big deal. And even the faster, more expensive Xbox One X at $500 ($450 for a limited time) doesn't make the system feel as snappy as you would expect. We'll also nearly certainly get more news about backwards compatibility and Minecraft - now both E3 staples for Microsoft.

Cyberpunk 2077 Trailer Hidden Message Confirms No Microtransactions, Free DLC And Expansions

June 11, 2018

However, the developer has actually hidden a secret message in the Cyberpunk 2077 trailer that reveals a lot more about the game and how it's coming along. The most important bits include the fact that the DLC will be "nothing less than what you got with The Witcher 3 " and it won't include microtransactions.

Samsung announces the affordable but feature rich Galaxy J3 and J7

June 11, 2018

Storage is expandable via microSD card slot. There's a single camera set up on the rear, consisting of a 13 MP f/1.7 shooter. Front module - 24-megapixel (f/2.0). No official specs list has been posted yet but we know the features and design aren't any different from last year's Galaxy J7 2017 model. Amongst every leaks and rumor, another image related to the Galaxy Note 9 has surfaced online today.

Halo Infinite announced in epic new trailer

June 11, 2018

The announcement games fans worldwide have been patiently waiting for finally came at the outset of Microsoft's 2018 E3 conference, as they gave a first glimpse at Halo: Infinite . The E3 demo showcases some of the exciting potential of this technology - everything you see is running in-engine. It's unclear whether Infinite is a direct sequel to Halo 5 , or if it's a spin off game.

Microsoft Game Studios just added five new studios including Ninja Theory

June 11, 2018

Xbox boss Phil Spencer promised a huge showcase this year and he delivered on that promise ten-fold! The new studios will all be housed beneath the Microsoft Studios brand alongside a new venture called The Initiative led by former Crystal Dynamics head of studio Darrell Gallagher .

Fallout 76 Officially Revealed With Its First Trailer

June 11, 2018

Its size is said to be a massive four times the size of Fallout 4 . We'll likely get a lot more detail at Bethesda's conference later today. Bethesda's free-to-play mobile title, developed by Behaviour Interactive, launched on PC in 2016 and then on Xbox One a year ago.

Microsoft Announce New Halo: Infinite at E3 2018 Conference - Reveal Trailer

June 11, 2018

The original Halo released as a launch title for the original Xbox in 2001. "When we started this project, the team's vision for the game was ambitious", Studio Head Chris Lee said . More to come as we know it. We are taking the time we need to make the right game and are making changes to how we approach things this time around. A small but interesting detail, at least to us, was the reveal of the "Slipspace" engine , which will power this new Halo game.

The 9 most anticipated games of E3

June 10, 2018

Lately, there have been rumors which suggested Microsoft E3 2018 conference to be about 2 hours long , well fans would be happy to know that although it is not going to be 2 hours long, still it is definitely going to stretch out for about hour and a half in duration.

Kingdom Hearts III Finally Gets a Release Date

June 10, 2018

The release date was confirmed overnight in a tweet , ahead of Square Enix's E3 presser at the Kingdom Hearts Orchestra World Tour . Kingdom Hearts III director Tetsuya Nomura , accompanied the announcement with a brief apology to all of the fans who have been eagerly awaiting the title for years, and who were expecting to finally get their hands on it sometime in 2018.

Dead Or Alive 6 Announced, More Info At E3 2018

June 10, 2018

Shimbori mentions that, when speaking with players at fighting tournament EVO past year, there was still a believed stigma that playing DoA was considered a source of embarrassment due to the game's gravure elements. Female characters are depicted in a more natural way, which makes them feel more human and believable than before. As told by IGN , Dead or Alive 6 boasts a new engine that aims to pretty-up the existing formula.

EA Reveal New Details About Anthem And A New Trailer

June 10, 2018

But we're finding it doesn't really look like the kind of BioWare we've come to know - no alien flirting or tough narrative choices here. Today, at EA Play 2018 , the company released new details regarding Anthem , Bioware's upcoming title.

Mad Max creator unveils open-world shooter Generation Zero

June 10, 2018

It shows an abandoned open world, occupied by a handful of survivors making their way quietly through the Swedish countryside before making contact with a squad of machines. Generation Zero is expected to release in 2019 for Xbox One , PlayStation 4, and PC. The Generation Zero world has days and nights and the robots are "persistently simulated", meaning the enemy is constantly roaming around looking to take you out.

Xiaomi Redmi Y2 launched in India; starting price at Rs 9,999

June 10, 2018

New smartphone Xiaomi Mi A2 "lit up" in the database popular benchmark Geekbench, where the results of the speed of his work. The phone with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage will cost Rs. It will be available in 3GB/4GB RAM variants . But in doing so, it also sees itself trapped in a heavily congested price segment that is already dominated by another device from Xiaomi .

Command & Conquer Returns As Free-To-Play Mobile Title, Rivals

June 10, 2018

Prior to the announcement, the publisher gave a demonstration of the game with a live one-on-one battle. Command and Conquer Rivals will release on iOS and Android , with the pre-alpha version being available on Android today. Master the battlefield with continuous control of your forces, crush your rivals , and lead your army to victory. The game offers Tiberium currency as a starting resource, to allow players to build their units.

Unravel 2 Brings Back The Yarnys

June 10, 2018

You can view Unravel 2's rating information below. Or, players can team up with their friends in its local co-op mode and explore and progress through levels. The rest of the ESRB rating is as you'd expect: you'll be "swinging from yarn lassos", trying to avoid getting "eaten by a fish, grabbed by birds, crushed by boulders, or run over by cars".

E3 2018: Anthem's Javelin Exosuits Detailed, And They're Like Classes

June 10, 2018

With BioWare's sci-fi RPG Anthem being an open-world game with customization options, many fans wanted to know whether that game would feature loot boxes too. While the specifics of the gameplay have yet to be ironed out, it looks to be a sea-based game telling an emotional story about how loneliness can turn people into monsters.

Norman is a psychopathic AI obsessed with murder, thanks to Reddit

June 10, 2018

All the image data MIT fed Norman came from what it calls "an infamous subreddit" that the researchers refuse to name specifically due to its graphic content. As part of the experiment, they have set up an online version of the Rorschach test to see whether the general public's opinions can retrain Norman.

EA at E3 2018

June 10, 2018

While Hudson's statements don't provide any indication that Mass Effect could return any time soon, it is at least somewhat reassuring that BioWare hasn't entirely turned its back on the franchise. Players will wield an arsenal of Javelin exosuits, each equipped with unique weapons and abilities. Respawn offered zero gameplay of this new game on the EA Play stage.

Sea of Solitude is coming in early 2019

June 10, 2018

As the trailer suggests, "when humans get too lonely they turn into monsters" and the game wants you to feel her pain in an epic saga of empathy and compassion. Sea of Solitude will be coming to Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC in early 2019. It's unclear if the game will be feature open world aspects, or how much of a horror aspect could come into play.

Respawn’s Star Wars game titled Jedi: Fallen Order with 2019 release date

June 10, 2018

He further teased the story will take place between Episode III - Revenge of the Sith and Episode IV - A New Hope , to place it in the context of the grander Star Wars timeline. Back in 2011 , Respawn hired a former LucasArts concept artist Iain McCaig, who designed Darth Maul and Queen Amidala along with characters in three James Bond games.

Battlefield V multiplayer footage emerges at EA Play, battle royale mode confirmed

June 10, 2018

The single player version of Battlefield 5 will also be getting several "War Stories". The world of Anthem , where players assume the role of a mercenary known as a "freelancer", takes place in "a world left unfinished by the gods ", packed full of primordial and technological problems.

EA Announces Origin Access Premier on PC; Coming Later This Summer

June 09, 2018

But the cloud streaming is only one part of EA's new independent platform. Electronic Arts CEO Andrew Wilson took the stage at EA Play 2018 to announce Origin Access Premier. Additionally, joining Origin Access Premier will give players a whole new way to play with life through unlimited access to The Sims 4 , including content from the Digital Deluxe Update, Dine Out Game Pack and Kids Room Stuff Pack.

Porsche celebrates 70th ann. with 911 Speedster Concept

June 09, 2018

On June 8, 1948, the first Porsche 356 Roadster received its operating permit. Created to capture the brand's "essence", the 911 Speedster concept is a one-off model that "offers a glimpse of a potential series-production version". The concept features details that celebrate Porsche's early racing days, such as the 1950s-style central fuel tank cap positioned in the middle of bonnet and the classic Talbot shape of the mirrors, and it's part of the 70th anniversary of the firm's sports cars.

How to Customize What Gmail’s Swipe Gestures Do

June 09, 2018

You can have up to two of these actions enabled at all times: one on the right swipe and another one on the left swipe. Following a recent major design overhaul for the web version of the email client, now it's the mobile app's turn to get a bunch of new features, starting with customized swipe gestures.

Dontnod Reveals Twin Mirror, a Psychological Thriller Coming in 2019

June 09, 2018

Over the course of this new story from the Life is unusual developers, Sam will need to put together the clues and find out what's really going on. On Friday, Dontnod Entertainment announced " Twin Mirror ", a new psychological thriller for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

Yahoo Messenger to be Shut Down on July 17, 2018

June 09, 2018

However, with the rise of services such as Facebook Messenger , WhatsApp , and even the messaging apps that are built into cellphones, Yahoo Messenger's popularity declined. You need to provide an email address for the file and Yahoo will sent the history to that email address. Oath said that those loyal fans (are there any left?) who are looking for an alternative can choose to use the invite-only group messaging app called Yahoo Squirrel , which is now in beta.

Steam Vows to Allow Everything

June 09, 2018

Some folks online were curious to see if and what Valve was going to do about the droves of new titles that were added on Steam on a daily basis. A lengthy blog post by Valve's Erik Johnson, titled " Who gets to be on the Steam store? ".

A new juicy item has been added to Fortnite

June 09, 2018

They've been buffed to twice what they were after their nonsensical nerf, now doing a damage total of 150. As seen in the two tweets below from the Twitter user simply known as "SciresM", a recent Nintendo Switch eShop update specifically listed Fortnite by name, indicating its inclusion in the system's library of titles may be imminent.

Class action claims all Apple Watches are defective

June 09, 2018

In the lawsuit , Sciacca alleges that he was not the only Apple Watch owner frustrated by the defect and Apple's response. While it hasn't released exact sales figures for the Apple Watch, if every customer starts asking for big payouts due to a design fault that would be painful even for a company the size of Apple! The most recent had to do with the butterfly keyboard on MacBook Pro computers .

Nip/tuck time for Jeep Renegade: 2018 facelift revealed

June 09, 2018

Once officially launched, 2019 Jeep Renegade will compete against Hyundai Creta, Renault Captur and soon to be launched Nissan Kicks. The two photos Jeep released show a more aggressive grille and Wrangler-inspired LED headlights, plus a more attractive lower fascia.

Days Gone’s zombie open world opens on February 22, 2019 for PS4

June 09, 2018

Armed with this knowledge, I'm sure you can get creative when attempting to take out a Ripper encampment. The new trailer for the game is embedded below. Finally, a new trailer has now dropped for the game, revealing when it's going to release. The Last of Us Part II has already been confirmed to be featured at Sony's showcase next week, and it's possible they did not want it to overshadow Bend Studio's game.

Just Cause 4 Leaked Ahead of Reveal by Steam Ad

June 08, 2018

There has been no official announcement from publishers Square Enix, or Avalanche, regarding this release, after the promo images were found. E3 is nearly here and we got yet another leak with the reveal of Just Cause 4 from a pre-purchase ad on Steam showing the latest installment of the open-world action adventure series.

Essential Phone gets new 3.5mm headphone jack module and MQA certification

June 08, 2018

Even though Essential might eventually be on the chopping block , you would not know it from the company's recent software updates. Back at launch one of the more exciting aspects of the Essential Phone was its module function. In a surprising move, Google's already released the first Android P beta for ... The music streaming service offers Essential Phone users a three-month subscription of TIDAL HiFi for free.

The International House of Pancakes is (allegedly) changing its name

June 08, 2018

However, we still don't really know what that means. The International House of Pancakes will announce what the "b" will stand for on Monday, June 11, 2018. Presuming that the change is not there to teach people a phonology lesson, reasons behind the new name should be revealed on June 11, as the company has been trailing.

Microsoft is Holding a Massive Xbox Sale During E3 Week

June 08, 2018

Beginning on Thursday, June 7, people can snag discounts on hundreds of games, accessories, Xbox Game Pass , Live Gold subscriptions, and $50 off any Xbox One console. E3 is obviously the biggest week of the year for video game news, but in recent years it's also become a great time to grab some juicy gaming deals .

Google Faces Up to $11 Billion Fine in Second EU Antitrust Case

June 08, 2018

The Financial Times reported Wednesday that Google may be fined in July in the Android case. The EU began the antitrust case in 2016, accusing Google of imposing licensing conditions for the Android OS. Android is the dominant mobile software globally. At the time, it had the most popular operating system, Windows, and bundled its Internet Explorer browser and its Media Player with the operating system.

Google Pixel 3 XL

June 08, 2018

Below the EE symbol are a couple of crossed-out letters and a recycling bin - these match the location and the size of standard Consumer Electronic symbols that appear on the Pixel 2 - albeit printed here in a sort of placeholder off-shape for each, so as not to mistake them for actual, final regulatory symbols.

Leak: Galaxy Note 9 Will Look Different After All

June 08, 2018

Unlike the current under-screen optical fingerprint sensor in the Huawei P20 Pro , this unit uses a physical button that partially sits under the screen. Someday, it will run on Android P but we have to wait for that one. The renders were done in conjunction with Onleaks , known for renders of yet-to-be-released phones .

‘Hitman 2’ arrives on PS4, Xbox One and PC November 13th

June 08, 2018

In addition to the single-player campaign, Hitman 2 also is putting a focus on co-op action with a standalone Sniper Assassin mode... Hitman 2 takes players on a global adventure across a mix of bustling worldwide locations, including a vibrant Miami setting with the colorful ambiance of an in-progress motorsport race bringing a new backdrop to the series.

Apple to Fuse iOS, Mac Apps Making Developer Work Go Further

June 08, 2018

Its technology has simply fallen behind, and after a tepid response to its HomePod smart speaker, Apple has been working to fix Siri . Developer Damian Mehers says the app can't be used to play music, audiobooks or podcasts and struggles with some of the daily Flash Briefings, but most of the other functionality is there (via Engadget ).

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