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, […]
Being a roguelite mode, The Last of Us Part II Remastered's No Return play mode can feel overwhelming, especially during the first couple of runs. With upgrades and weapons having to be procured as the run proceeds, you need excellent knowledge of the game's combat mechanics to complete runs successfully. And yet, things are not as complicated as they may look like at a glance. No Return mode is actually quite manageable if you keep a few things in mind as you plan your run and defeat all the enemies that will get in your way. How to Complete Runs […]
The Last of Us Part II Remastered expands the experience of the original PlayStation 4 release with a couple of extra play modes. Among them is the No Return Mode, a roguelike take on the game's formula, complete with multiple characters with different abilities and playstyles that make this mode quite fun. At the very start of your No Return adventure, however, you will only be able to pick Ellie or Abby. Every other character has to be unlocked by completing certain tasks. How to Unlock All Characters in No Return Mode in The Last of Us Part II Remastered […]
A new The Last of Us Part II comparison video was shared online a few hours ago, highlighting how the soon-to-be-released remaster still cannot reach the visual heights seen in the E3 2018 demo. The comparison, which was put together by Cycu1, highlights how the E3 2018 demo is still superior to even the PlayStation 5 remaster in Fidelity Mode in several ways. While character models are definitely improved, volumetric light and other details, such as how the grass doesn't seem to be affected by the light properly at the 5:41 mark, are a definite downgrade. Alongside visual improvements and […]
The Last of Us Part II Remastered is pretty much a “Director’s Cut” of the 2020 PlayStation 4 game, and while some of its additions and special features are questionable (like the Roguelike mode), one of the more interesting inclusions is three playabl...
In this house, we don’t like to pit two strong women against each other. That includes Ellie and Abby from The Last of Us Part II. Well, except for that part in the game where they are literally pitted against one another, but I digress. In The Last of...
The Last of Us Part II Remastered’s roguelike mode, No Return, is a prime example of how it’s nearly impossible for games made by hundreds to thousands of people to have a consistent thematic vision. See, director Neil Druckmann wants you to believe Th...
The Last of Us Part II came out at the worst possible time. In June 2020, the pandemic was steadily becoming more terrifying, New York was under a curfew, and almost everything was closed or boarded up. The streets were all but empty despite the summer...
Ahead of this week's global launch on PS5, gameplay, and character skins from The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered have leaked. Aside from the visual improvements, The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered will feature the all-new roguelike "No Return" mode in which players pick their path across runs of randomized encounters. We already got an official trailer for this mode, and we now have some gameplay and character skins. The leaks were posted on Reddit overnight, and feature Joel, Lev, the lost level, all Ellie and Abby skins, a fight with the Bloater boss, and more. Commenting on […]
It’s CES week! That doesn’t typically mean a whole lot to video game fans, but this year was a bit of an exception, as ‘90s cheat peripheral standby GameShark appears to have rebranded as “AI Shark,” (sigh) and may have accidentally leaked key informat...
New The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered trophies can be earned as part of the all-new "No Return" roguelike mode, Naughty Dog has confirmed. Naughty Dog's highly-anticipated remaster is dropping on PS5 next week, and Trophy hunters can earn a total of thirteen new trophies through the new "No Return" mode. According to Naughty Dog, previously earned trophies within The Last of Us Part 2 on PS4 will transfer over to The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered on PS5, including the platinum trophy. Interesting to note is that the new "No Return" trophies aren't needed to earn the […]
After two other consecutive casting announcements, Max and Naughty Dog have revealed that Isabela Merced will play Ellie’s girlfriend Dina in The Last of Us’ second season, which is set to premiere on the streaming service in 2025. Sorry to anyone who ...
A day after announcing that Kaitlyn Dever will play Abby in The Last of Us series’ second season, Max (formerly HBO Max) has announced that Beef actor Young Mazino will play Ellie’s friend Jesse.Read more...
Being a roguelite mode, The Last of Us Part II Remastered's No Return play mode can feel overwhelming, especially during the first couple of runs. With upgrades and weapons having to be procured as the run proceeds, you need excellent knowledge of the game's combat mechanics to complete runs successfully. And yet, things are not as complicated as they may look like at a glance. No Return mode is actually quite manageable if you keep a few things in mind as you plan your run and defeat all the enemies that will get in your way. How to Complete Runs […]
The Last of Us Part II Remastered expands the experience of the original PlayStation 4 release with a couple of extra play modes. Among them is the No Return Mode, a roguelike take on the game's formula, complete with multiple characters with different abilities and playstyles that make this mode quite fun. At the very start of your No Return adventure, however, you will only be able to pick Ellie or Abby. Every other character has to be unlocked by completing certain tasks. How to Unlock All Characters in No Return Mode in The Last of Us Part II Remastered […]
A new The Last of Us Part II comparison video was shared online a few hours ago, highlighting how the soon-to-be-released remaster still cannot reach the visual heights seen in the E3 2018 demo. The comparison, which was put together by Cycu1, highlights how the E3 2018 demo is still superior to even the PlayStation 5 remaster in Fidelity Mode in several ways. While character models are definitely improved, volumetric light and other details, such as how the grass doesn't seem to be affected by the light properly at the 5:41 mark, are a definite downgrade. Alongside visual improvements and […]
The Last of Us Part II Remastered is pretty much a “Director’s Cut” of the 2020 PlayStation 4 game, and while some of its additions and special features are questionable (like the Roguelike mode), one of the more interesting inclusions is three playabl...
In this house, we don’t like to pit two strong women against each other. That includes Ellie and Abby from The Last of Us Part II. Well, except for that part in the game where they are literally pitted against one another, but I digress. In The Last of...
The Last of Us Part II Remastered’s roguelike mode, No Return, is a prime example of how it’s nearly impossible for games made by hundreds to thousands of people to have a consistent thematic vision. See, director Neil Druckmann wants you to believe Th...
The Last of Us Part II came out at the worst possible time. In June 2020, the pandemic was steadily becoming more terrifying, New York was under a curfew, and almost everything was closed or boarded up. The streets were all but empty despite the summer...
Ahead of this week's global launch on PS5, gameplay, and character skins from The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered have leaked. Aside from the visual improvements, The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered will feature the all-new roguelike "No Return" mode in which players pick their path across runs of randomized encounters. We already got an official trailer for this mode, and we now have some gameplay and character skins. The leaks were posted on Reddit overnight, and feature Joel, Lev, the lost level, all Ellie and Abby skins, a fight with the Bloater boss, and more. Commenting on […]
It’s CES week! That doesn’t typically mean a whole lot to video game fans, but this year was a bit of an exception, as ‘90s cheat peripheral standby GameShark appears to have rebranded as “AI Shark,” (sigh) and may have accidentally leaked key informat...
New The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered trophies can be earned as part of the all-new "No Return" roguelike mode, Naughty Dog has confirmed. Naughty Dog's highly-anticipated remaster is dropping on PS5 next week, and Trophy hunters can earn a total of thirteen new trophies through the new "No Return" mode. According to Naughty Dog, previously earned trophies within The Last of Us Part 2 on PS4 will transfer over to The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered on PS5, including the platinum trophy. Interesting to note is that the new "No Return" trophies aren't needed to earn the […]
After two other consecutive casting announcements, Max and Naughty Dog have revealed that Isabela Merced will play Ellie’s girlfriend Dina in The Last of Us’ second season, which is set to premiere on the streaming service in 2025. Sorry to anyone who ...
A day after announcing that Kaitlyn Dever will play Abby in The Last of Us series’ second season, Max (formerly HBO Max) has announced that Beef actor Young Mazino will play Ellie’s friend Jesse.Read more...