Apple is increasingly focusing on building its own devices and expanding its ecosystem by taking steps towards a more native experience for users and relying less on third-party accessories. While the Cupertino-based tech giant's HomePod and AppleTV have left quite the mark in the smart home category, it generally relies more on outsourcing cameras and other hardware for smart homes. Now, a new report suggests that the company intends to create a fully integrated experience by developing its own smart home accessories. Gurman hints about Apple working on making smart home products like security cameras for a more integrated experience […]
We’re continuing our Best of Black Friday posts today with a look at the best current deals on power stations and their respective bundle options. Folks across the country and beyond have been steadily investing more and more in the industry for a vari...
Blizzard has announced that two decades after its release, World of Warcraft is finally going to let players build a home and live in it. The feature has long been requested by WoW players and now it’s finally coming in the game’s next expansion.Read m...
Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds will receive the Godspawn update, adding a new 50-player boss battle, a new 10-player raid, and a legendary spear. Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds is getting the first major update "Godspawn" on November 19th, expanding the story with new story chapters The MMORPG Guild Wars 2 by ArenaNet is receiving its first major update for the Janthir Wilds expansion soon. It's the first of three major updates, and it'll land on November 19. The update will add new content to the game for the players. The Janthir Wilds expansion DLC was released in August this year, […]
On January 31, Sony held it’s regular State of Play broadcast to show off upcoming games in its ever-growing library. We got a close look at Rise of Ronin, as well as Stellar Blade, and a few more intriguing titles. So let’s dig into everything we sa...
Keeping track of all the latest video games coming out is an increasingly complex task, what with multiple PC storefronts, Xbox One, PS4, Switch, mobile, and more to keep track of, but don’t worry, I’m here to help. Every month I'll be running down the games you need to be keeping an eye on, from the big triple-A headliners, to the intriguing indies you might overlook. January may have been a bit slow, but 2024 is already kicking into high gear in February, with a number of heavy hitters including Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Helldivers 2, and the divisive duo […]
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is powered by the Unreal Engine 4, and the decision to go with the previous version of Epic's engine was made from the start of development due to a few reasons, including getting the game out sooner. Speaking in a recent interview with Julien Chièze, as reported by Genki on X/Twitter, Game Director Naoki Hamaguchi commented on the Unreal Engine 4, saying that the decision to use it for the second entry in the trilogy was made at the beginning of development. Unreal Engine 5 was attractive, Hamaguchi-san mentioned, but some parts of the engine are […]
Rumors emerged earlier this past weekend, and now Sony itself has confirmed it – a new PlayStation State of Play showcase will be coming our way this week. It sounds like this will be a big one, as Sony is promising to deliver a 40-minute-plus show (most State of Plays are more in the 15-to-20-minute range) covering 15 games. In their announcement, Sony singles out Rise of the Ronin and Stellar Blade as two games that they’re specifically focusing on. Get ready for a new State of Play! https://t.co/KDyuY2Uvfq Tune in on YouTube, Twitch, or TikTok this Wednesday at 2pm […]
A new PlayStation State of Play presentation could be held this week, according to rumors circulating online. XboxEra co-founder @Shpeshal_Nick shared on X/Twitter a not-so-cryptic message suggesting that around January 31st, we will hear and see more of Rise of the Ronin, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Death Stranding 2, a Sonic Generations remaster, Silent Hill 2 remake, the Until Dawn PS5/PC re-release, Judas and a new entry in the Metro series, which another leaker, who revealed the full name of the Xbox-exclusive Indiana Jones game before its official announcement, says to be a VR entry in the series called Metro […]
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will feature an ambiguous ending that will keep players wondering about the third and final part of the trilogy, according to the game's producer. Speaking in a new interview with Julien Chièze, Producer Yoshinori Kitase and Director Naoki Hamaguchi discussed the upcoming second part of the remake project and their goals. By remaking the seventh entry in the series as a new game that wasn't like the original, they wanted players already familiar with the original to be curious whether the story would change or not. As such, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will feature an ambiguous […]
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth was designed for multiple playthroughs, according to the game's co-director. Speaking during today's panel at this year's edition of the Taipei Game Show, as reported by Genki on X/Twitter, co-Director Motomu Toriyama said how the game was designed to be played through more than once, featuring the same Chapter Selection feature seen in its predecessor. As some additional content was available for a second playthrough in Remake, it is quite likely it will be the same in its sequel. Toriyama says that FF7 Rebirth is not a game they designed for you to play just once. […]
Let's be real: 2023's sheer quantity and quality of game releases are likely to remain unmatched for a long time, so 2024's most anticipated games list might look a bit puny by direct comparison. However, despite some lingering unknowns (will Dragon Age: Dreadwolf launch this year after the planned Summer reveal? Could Metroid Prime 4 be released as a Nintendo Switch 2 launch title?), even if nothing else happens, the calendar already offers a solid schedule of new games to look forward to. Here's our Top 10 most anticipated games of 2024. Action, RPG, Horror, Fighting, Adventure, Platform, Indie, Expansion/DLC, […]
This past week, January has been happy to give those of us who live in cold-weather-prone areas a reason to look forward to spring. One look at how things are outside and I am ready to make plans to move to warmer climates (despite being from the east ...
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is out on February 29, 2024. But if you haven’t played 2020’s Remake, or any of the other games in the FF7 universe (known officially as the Compilation of Final Fantasy VII), you might be wondering where to start, what order ...
Cody Christian, the voice of Cloud Strife in the Final Fantasy VII Remake, has some bold (but reasonable) feelings on how shippers direct conversations in fandom toward romantic interpretations. Anyone who is even tangentially aware of Final Fantasy VI...
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth seems poised to dive Buster Sword-first right into stories about the multiverse. And rather than chasing tired trends like the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Square Enix’s three-game retelling of FF7 may come closer to one of the ...
On January 31, Sony held it’s regular State of Play broadcast to show off upcoming games in its ever-growing library. We got a close look at Rise of Ronin, as well as Stellar Blade, and a few more intriguing titles. So let’s dig into everything we sa...
Keeping track of all the latest video games coming out is an increasingly complex task, what with multiple PC storefronts, Xbox One, PS4, Switch, mobile, and more to keep track of, but don’t worry, I’m here to help. Every month I'll be running down the games you need to be keeping an eye on, from the big triple-A headliners, to the intriguing indies you might overlook. January may have been a bit slow, but 2024 is already kicking into high gear in February, with a number of heavy hitters including Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Helldivers 2, and the divisive duo […]
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is powered by the Unreal Engine 4, and the decision to go with the previous version of Epic's engine was made from the start of development due to a few reasons, including getting the game out sooner. Speaking in a recent interview with Julien Chièze, as reported by Genki on X/Twitter, Game Director Naoki Hamaguchi commented on the Unreal Engine 4, saying that the decision to use it for the second entry in the trilogy was made at the beginning of development. Unreal Engine 5 was attractive, Hamaguchi-san mentioned, but some parts of the engine are […]
Rumors emerged earlier this past weekend, and now Sony itself has confirmed it – a new PlayStation State of Play showcase will be coming our way this week. It sounds like this will be a big one, as Sony is promising to deliver a 40-minute-plus show (most State of Plays are more in the 15-to-20-minute range) covering 15 games. In their announcement, Sony singles out Rise of the Ronin and Stellar Blade as two games that they’re specifically focusing on. Get ready for a new State of Play! https://t.co/KDyuY2Uvfq Tune in on YouTube, Twitch, or TikTok this Wednesday at 2pm […]
A new PlayStation State of Play presentation could be held this week, according to rumors circulating online. XboxEra co-founder @Shpeshal_Nick shared on X/Twitter a not-so-cryptic message suggesting that around January 31st, we will hear and see more of Rise of the Ronin, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Death Stranding 2, a Sonic Generations remaster, Silent Hill 2 remake, the Until Dawn PS5/PC re-release, Judas and a new entry in the Metro series, which another leaker, who revealed the full name of the Xbox-exclusive Indiana Jones game before its official announcement, says to be a VR entry in the series called Metro […]
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will feature an ambiguous ending that will keep players wondering about the third and final part of the trilogy, according to the game's producer. Speaking in a new interview with Julien Chièze, Producer Yoshinori Kitase and Director Naoki Hamaguchi discussed the upcoming second part of the remake project and their goals. By remaking the seventh entry in the series as a new game that wasn't like the original, they wanted players already familiar with the original to be curious whether the story would change or not. As such, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will feature an ambiguous […]
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth was designed for multiple playthroughs, according to the game's co-director. Speaking during today's panel at this year's edition of the Taipei Game Show, as reported by Genki on X/Twitter, co-Director Motomu Toriyama said how the game was designed to be played through more than once, featuring the same Chapter Selection feature seen in its predecessor. As some additional content was available for a second playthrough in Remake, it is quite likely it will be the same in its sequel. Toriyama says that FF7 Rebirth is not a game they designed for you to play just once. […]
Let's be real: 2023's sheer quantity and quality of game releases are likely to remain unmatched for a long time, so 2024's most anticipated games list might look a bit puny by direct comparison. However, despite some lingering unknowns (will Dragon Age: Dreadwolf launch this year after the planned Summer reveal? Could Metroid Prime 4 be released as a Nintendo Switch 2 launch title?), even if nothing else happens, the calendar already offers a solid schedule of new games to look forward to. Here's our Top 10 most anticipated games of 2024. Action, RPG, Horror, Fighting, Adventure, Platform, Indie, Expansion/DLC, […]
This past week, January has been happy to give those of us who live in cold-weather-prone areas a reason to look forward to spring. One look at how things are outside and I am ready to make plans to move to warmer climates (despite being from the east ...
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is out on February 29, 2024. But if you haven’t played 2020’s Remake, or any of the other games in the FF7 universe (known officially as the Compilation of Final Fantasy VII), you might be wondering where to start, what order ...
Cody Christian, the voice of Cloud Strife in the Final Fantasy VII Remake, has some bold (but reasonable) feelings on how shippers direct conversations in fandom toward romantic interpretations. Anyone who is even tangentially aware of Final Fantasy VI...
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth seems poised to dive Buster Sword-first right into stories about the multiverse. And rather than chasing tired trends like the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Square Enix’s three-game retelling of FF7 may come closer to one of the ...