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, […]
Last year, I said 2022 was an odd year for games, with some feeling that it was largely devoid of great releases and others, myself included, finding them plentiful. But this year was even stranger, as it was better than ever while simultaneously being...
Happy New Year! Well, almost. 2023 will soon be behind us, and that means a whole calendar year of new releases to look forward to lies ahead. January might arrive with a brisk selection of titles, but it’s a pretty sweet way to kick off 2024. Read mor...
When it comes to letting you embrace the murkier side of Mos Eisley, Star Wars games don’t have the best track record. Where 2018’s Battlefront 2 promised to place you at the heart of an Imperial-focused story, it took all of four missions for protagon...
Following the massive ransomware attack against Insomniac Games, Ubisoft was apparently targeted by hackers who tried stealing almost 1 terabyte of data. Speaking with Bleeping Computer, the European company confirmed they are currently investigating an alleged data security incident following a report from VX-Underground, which also provided proof of how hackers had access to the company's Microsoft Teams, Confluence, and SharePoint. The hackers had access to Ubisoft's data for around 48 hours before the administration realized what was happening and cut off access. In the end, it seems like the attack did not have major consequences, as the hackers lost […]
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is here, and the Massive-Entertainment-developed game is surprisingly complex, offering a huge open world, survival mechanics, crafting system, combat, and more. It can all be a lot to take in at first, but we’re here to help. Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is packed with collectibles, but one of the most important to track down are the Tarsyu Flowers – each one of these will unlock a powerful “Ancestor Skill,” as well as additional points to advance the game’s skill trees. Tracking down these flowers is one of the best ways to make sure you’re prepared for […]
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is here, and the Massive-Entertainment-developed game is surprisingly complex, offering a huge open world, survival mechanics, crafting system, combat, and more. It can all be a lot to take in at first, but we’re here to help. Like most action-adventures/RPGs, there are merchants in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora that you can acquire useful things from (gear, weapons, food, ect.) but the Na’vi don’t use traditional currency. Instead, you’ll acquire things with “Clan Favor,” but how exactly does this work, and how do you get it? The game doesn’t necessarily explain it that clearly, so scroll on […]
James Cameron’s Avatar franchise has been crying out for a good video game adaptation since Day One. The IP has always been more about immersion and worldbuilding than storytelling, two things games do better than any other medium. Despite this, the interactive potential of the franchise has largely lay dormant (a forgettable Xbox-360-era game aside) until the recent release of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. Developed by The Division masterminds Massive Entertainment with full involvement from James Cameron’s crew, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora offers up an expansive open world and sky-high production values, but is the game a transporting experience? Or […]
We recently asked you, dear Kotaku readers, what your most anticipated games of 2024 might be. The list y’all presented mirrors some of the titles I’m stoked about, but you also shared a bunch of games that weren’t yet on my radar. Thank you for that. ...
A slick new VR headset, a “slim” console refresh, tons of flashy new accessories, and multiple exclusives, including the fastest selling PlayStation game ever, Spider-Man 2. The PlayStation 5 made big moves in 2023. So why does it feel like the console...
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is here, and the Massive-Entertainment-developed game is surprisingly complex, offering a huge open world, survival mechanics, crafting system, combat, and more. It can all be a lot to take in at first, but we’re here to help. One key to crafting the best gear and cooking the tastiest food is hunting, but taking down Pandora’s strange alien wildlife isn’t quite a simple as it is some other open-world games. You need to know what you’re doing to catch your quarry and get the best-quality materials from the, but don’t worry, we’ve got the tips you’ve been […]
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is here, and the Massive-Entertainment-developed game is surprisingly complex, offering a huge open world, survival mechanics, crafting system, combat, and more. It can all be a lot to take in at first, but we’re here to help. For the purposes of this guide, we’re going to be focusing on Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora’s combat, which, honestly, can be a bit idiosyncratic and frustrating at times. The game lacks some features, making it not quite feel like a full-fledged shooter or stealth game, but once you know your way around the game’s quirks, success shouldn’t be so […]
Ubisoft’s The Crew, which was released in 2014 for Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC, has been delisted without warning. Its servers will shut off next year, too. And because the game is an always-online experience, Ubisoft has confirmed that i...
Last year, I said 2022 was an odd year for games, with some feeling that it was largely devoid of great releases and others, myself included, finding them plentiful. But this year was even stranger, as it was better than ever while simultaneously being...
Happy New Year! Well, almost. 2023 will soon be behind us, and that means a whole calendar year of new releases to look forward to lies ahead. January might arrive with a brisk selection of titles, but it’s a pretty sweet way to kick off 2024. Read mor...
When it comes to letting you embrace the murkier side of Mos Eisley, Star Wars games don’t have the best track record. Where 2018’s Battlefront 2 promised to place you at the heart of an Imperial-focused story, it took all of four missions for protagon...
Following the massive ransomware attack against Insomniac Games, Ubisoft was apparently targeted by hackers who tried stealing almost 1 terabyte of data. Speaking with Bleeping Computer, the European company confirmed they are currently investigating an alleged data security incident following a report from VX-Underground, which also provided proof of how hackers had access to the company's Microsoft Teams, Confluence, and SharePoint. The hackers had access to Ubisoft's data for around 48 hours before the administration realized what was happening and cut off access. In the end, it seems like the attack did not have major consequences, as the hackers lost […]
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is here, and the Massive-Entertainment-developed game is surprisingly complex, offering a huge open world, survival mechanics, crafting system, combat, and more. It can all be a lot to take in at first, but we’re here to help. Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is packed with collectibles, but one of the most important to track down are the Tarsyu Flowers – each one of these will unlock a powerful “Ancestor Skill,” as well as additional points to advance the game’s skill trees. Tracking down these flowers is one of the best ways to make sure you’re prepared for […]
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is here, and the Massive-Entertainment-developed game is surprisingly complex, offering a huge open world, survival mechanics, crafting system, combat, and more. It can all be a lot to take in at first, but we’re here to help. Like most action-adventures/RPGs, there are merchants in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora that you can acquire useful things from (gear, weapons, food, ect.) but the Na’vi don’t use traditional currency. Instead, you’ll acquire things with “Clan Favor,” but how exactly does this work, and how do you get it? The game doesn’t necessarily explain it that clearly, so scroll on […]
James Cameron’s Avatar franchise has been crying out for a good video game adaptation since Day One. The IP has always been more about immersion and worldbuilding than storytelling, two things games do better than any other medium. Despite this, the interactive potential of the franchise has largely lay dormant (a forgettable Xbox-360-era game aside) until the recent release of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. Developed by The Division masterminds Massive Entertainment with full involvement from James Cameron’s crew, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora offers up an expansive open world and sky-high production values, but is the game a transporting experience? Or […]
We recently asked you, dear Kotaku readers, what your most anticipated games of 2024 might be. The list y’all presented mirrors some of the titles I’m stoked about, but you also shared a bunch of games that weren’t yet on my radar. Thank you for that. ...
A slick new VR headset, a “slim” console refresh, tons of flashy new accessories, and multiple exclusives, including the fastest selling PlayStation game ever, Spider-Man 2. The PlayStation 5 made big moves in 2023. So why does it feel like the console...
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is here, and the Massive-Entertainment-developed game is surprisingly complex, offering a huge open world, survival mechanics, crafting system, combat, and more. It can all be a lot to take in at first, but we’re here to help. One key to crafting the best gear and cooking the tastiest food is hunting, but taking down Pandora’s strange alien wildlife isn’t quite a simple as it is some other open-world games. You need to know what you’re doing to catch your quarry and get the best-quality materials from the, but don’t worry, we’ve got the tips you’ve been […]
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is here, and the Massive-Entertainment-developed game is surprisingly complex, offering a huge open world, survival mechanics, crafting system, combat, and more. It can all be a lot to take in at first, but we’re here to help. For the purposes of this guide, we’re going to be focusing on Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora’s combat, which, honestly, can be a bit idiosyncratic and frustrating at times. The game lacks some features, making it not quite feel like a full-fledged shooter or stealth game, but once you know your way around the game’s quirks, success shouldn’t be so […]
Ubisoft’s The Crew, which was released in 2014 for Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC, has been delisted without warning. Its servers will shut off next year, too. And because the game is an always-online experience, Ubisoft has confirmed that i...