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, […]
Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S to PlayStation 5 ports have been slowed down following the reception of the Indiana Jones and the Great Circle's quick PlayStation 5 port, according to rumors circulating online. Speaking on X, eXstas1s, who proved to be somewhat reliable in the past, commented on the ports, saying that, according to the latest information in their possession, the ports have not been canceled but have only been slowed down. This was caused by the bad reception of the quick Indiana Jones and the Great Circle PS5 port, which is coming only a few months after […]
Cronos: The New Dawn is the name of the next game by Silent Hill 2 remake developer Bloober Team, launching sometime next year on PC and consoles. The game was revealed with a cinematic trailer shown during today's Xbox Partner Preview showcase, which gives off some serious Dead Space vibes. The game will be a survival horror game featuring a time travel story set in a post-apocalyptic future in 1980s Poland. "Following the success of Silent Hill 2, we are proud to present Cronos, an exciting new IP from Bloober Team,” said Bloober Team CEO Piotr Babieno. “Our commitment to […]
STALKER 2 developer GSC Game World initially thought an Xbox Series S version of the game would be impossible, but now it thinks that any modern game can run on the system with the proper optimization. In a recent interview with Windows Central, GSC Game World discussed the least powerful current generation system, saying that, at first, they thought an Xbox Series S version of the game would be impossible due to the game's many mechanics and the system's lower specs compared to the other current generation systems. But as the studio started optimizing and adding new features for streaming […]
The new Xbox Series X All-Digital and Special Edition 2 TB models feature a shrunk-down version of the console's chip and some hidden upgrades that make them better than the launch model. In a new video shared on YouTube today, Austin Evans took a good look at the new models, opening them up to offer a better look at all the changes under the hood. The most important of these changes is the inclusion of a 6nm SoC, which is capable of reaching the same clock speeds of the bigger chip found in the console's original model by using slightly […]
In the past few years, we have repeatedly heard how consoles are about to die, but the former Blizzard Entertainment president Mike Ybarra not only thinks that this won't be the case but also that those losing are pushing a narrative that fits them, taking a not-so-well hidden dig at Microsoft. Speaking on X earlier today, the former Blizzard Entertainment president discussed Sony's approach to exclusive games, saying that it is the correct strategy to follow if you plan to win in the living room. In this regard, Sony not only knows how to make hits but also how to […]
The Xbox Series X sales have increased significantly in Japan following the announcement of a PlayStation 5 price increase which will go into effect next week. As reported by Automaton, on Yodobashi, one of Japan's biggest retailers, the console reached number 8 in the games and consoles charts this morning, which is an amazing result, considering the system wasn't even in the top 100 yesterday. With the PS5's price increase, the Xbox Series X has become an enticing purchase, as it now costs the equivalent of $100 less. In addition, it seems like it has become difficult for Japanese players […]
Black Myth Wukong, the popular action RPG developed by Game Science, is still indefinitely delayed on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S due to a memory leak issue. As reported by the reliable exstas1s, the game by Game Science released last week on PC and PlayStation 5 is still delayed indefinitely on Microsoft's consoles due to a memory leak error, which causes crashes and apparently affects the consoles as well. As such, the game still hasn't passed certification. The studio, however, is working hard to solve the issue and obtain certification, but sadly, it is not yet known when […]
Final Fantasy XVI has yet to be released on platforms other than the PlayStation 5, but according to rumors circulating online, Square Enix has more in the works than the announced PC port. Speaking on the ResetERA forums, well-known leaker NateDrake talked about the latest main entry in the series coming to Xbox consoles, saying that it is going to happen without adding much more. While next week's Gamescom would be perfect for an announcement, the fact that the PC port has yet to receive an official release date suggests that Square Enix may wait a little longer to make […]
Last week, EA College Football 25 launched and people went wild, with the game already becoming one of the biggest titles of 2024. But some fans on Xbox, perhaps not as familiar with video games, are frustrated after buying the new college football sim...
A new Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and Xbox One SystemOS kernel exploit called Collateral Damage was released online today, giving users total control over the SystemOS virtual machine to do things normally not possible in retail mode. The Collateral Damage exploit, which was developed by Emma Kirkpatrick and Lander Brandt, targets systems running kernel versions 25398.4478, 25398.4908, and 25398.4909 and uses the Game Script UWP application. As explained by one of the exploit's developers on X/Twitter, this isn't a jailbreak, as SystemOS is the virtual machine where apps run, which is the same environment users get control over […]
Thanks to a new important update to Developer Mode, the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles could run PlayStation 3 games before Sony implements proper PS3 backward compatibility on PlayStation 5. As reported in a new video by Modern Vintage Gamer that highlights how the Xbox Series S, in particular, is still an emulation beast despite changes made in the past few months, Developer Mode was recently updated with Mesa (OpenGL/Vulkan) support, which, in theory, could make PlayStation 3 and even Nintendo Switch emulation possible. As of now, this new development has made it possible for the Nintendo […]
As the ninth console generation approaches its fourth year, one question remained unanswered: how does Sony's PS5 console often outperform Microsoft's Xbox Series X, which is more powerful on paper? A few notable examples include Resident Evil 4, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, and Grand Theft Auto V following the next-generation update. As a reminder, both PS5 and Xbox Series X are powered by custom AMD hardware featuring Zen 2 and RDNA 2 CPU/GPU architectures. Microsoft's console has an eight-core CPU clocked at 3.8 GHz (3.6 GHz with simultaneous multithreading enabled), a GPU powered by 52 Compute Units clocked […]
Vampire Survivors draws tons of inspiration from Castlevania, so it is no surprise that the new Ode To Castlevania DLC is fantastic. I’m here to guide you through unlocking each Hero and evolving each weapon, because that’s how you’ll end up accessing ...
I started playing Overwatch in 2019. By the time I was pushing payloads and getting Play of the Game with a well-placed Tactical Visor, a lot of the old hero kits and team compositions that were infamous when the hero shooter launched in 2016 were more...
Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S to PlayStation 5 ports have been slowed down following the reception of the Indiana Jones and the Great Circle's quick PlayStation 5 port, according to rumors circulating online. Speaking on X, eXstas1s, who proved to be somewhat reliable in the past, commented on the ports, saying that, according to the latest information in their possession, the ports have not been canceled but have only been slowed down. This was caused by the bad reception of the quick Indiana Jones and the Great Circle PS5 port, which is coming only a few months after […]
Cronos: The New Dawn is the name of the next game by Silent Hill 2 remake developer Bloober Team, launching sometime next year on PC and consoles. The game was revealed with a cinematic trailer shown during today's Xbox Partner Preview showcase, which gives off some serious Dead Space vibes. The game will be a survival horror game featuring a time travel story set in a post-apocalyptic future in 1980s Poland. "Following the success of Silent Hill 2, we are proud to present Cronos, an exciting new IP from Bloober Team,” said Bloober Team CEO Piotr Babieno. “Our commitment to […]
STALKER 2 developer GSC Game World initially thought an Xbox Series S version of the game would be impossible, but now it thinks that any modern game can run on the system with the proper optimization. In a recent interview with Windows Central, GSC Game World discussed the least powerful current generation system, saying that, at first, they thought an Xbox Series S version of the game would be impossible due to the game's many mechanics and the system's lower specs compared to the other current generation systems. But as the studio started optimizing and adding new features for streaming […]
The new Xbox Series X All-Digital and Special Edition 2 TB models feature a shrunk-down version of the console's chip and some hidden upgrades that make them better than the launch model. In a new video shared on YouTube today, Austin Evans took a good look at the new models, opening them up to offer a better look at all the changes under the hood. The most important of these changes is the inclusion of a 6nm SoC, which is capable of reaching the same clock speeds of the bigger chip found in the console's original model by using slightly […]
In the past few years, we have repeatedly heard how consoles are about to die, but the former Blizzard Entertainment president Mike Ybarra not only thinks that this won't be the case but also that those losing are pushing a narrative that fits them, taking a not-so-well hidden dig at Microsoft. Speaking on X earlier today, the former Blizzard Entertainment president discussed Sony's approach to exclusive games, saying that it is the correct strategy to follow if you plan to win in the living room. In this regard, Sony not only knows how to make hits but also how to […]
The Xbox Series X sales have increased significantly in Japan following the announcement of a PlayStation 5 price increase which will go into effect next week. As reported by Automaton, on Yodobashi, one of Japan's biggest retailers, the console reached number 8 in the games and consoles charts this morning, which is an amazing result, considering the system wasn't even in the top 100 yesterday. With the PS5's price increase, the Xbox Series X has become an enticing purchase, as it now costs the equivalent of $100 less. In addition, it seems like it has become difficult for Japanese players […]
Black Myth Wukong, the popular action RPG developed by Game Science, is still indefinitely delayed on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S due to a memory leak issue. As reported by the reliable exstas1s, the game by Game Science released last week on PC and PlayStation 5 is still delayed indefinitely on Microsoft's consoles due to a memory leak error, which causes crashes and apparently affects the consoles as well. As such, the game still hasn't passed certification. The studio, however, is working hard to solve the issue and obtain certification, but sadly, it is not yet known when […]
Final Fantasy XVI has yet to be released on platforms other than the PlayStation 5, but according to rumors circulating online, Square Enix has more in the works than the announced PC port. Speaking on the ResetERA forums, well-known leaker NateDrake talked about the latest main entry in the series coming to Xbox consoles, saying that it is going to happen without adding much more. While next week's Gamescom would be perfect for an announcement, the fact that the PC port has yet to receive an official release date suggests that Square Enix may wait a little longer to make […]
Last week, EA College Football 25 launched and people went wild, with the game already becoming one of the biggest titles of 2024. But some fans on Xbox, perhaps not as familiar with video games, are frustrated after buying the new college football sim...
A new Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and Xbox One SystemOS kernel exploit called Collateral Damage was released online today, giving users total control over the SystemOS virtual machine to do things normally not possible in retail mode. The Collateral Damage exploit, which was developed by Emma Kirkpatrick and Lander Brandt, targets systems running kernel versions 25398.4478, 25398.4908, and 25398.4909 and uses the Game Script UWP application. As explained by one of the exploit's developers on X/Twitter, this isn't a jailbreak, as SystemOS is the virtual machine where apps run, which is the same environment users get control over […]
Thanks to a new important update to Developer Mode, the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles could run PlayStation 3 games before Sony implements proper PS3 backward compatibility on PlayStation 5. As reported in a new video by Modern Vintage Gamer that highlights how the Xbox Series S, in particular, is still an emulation beast despite changes made in the past few months, Developer Mode was recently updated with Mesa (OpenGL/Vulkan) support, which, in theory, could make PlayStation 3 and even Nintendo Switch emulation possible. As of now, this new development has made it possible for the Nintendo […]
As the ninth console generation approaches its fourth year, one question remained unanswered: how does Sony's PS5 console often outperform Microsoft's Xbox Series X, which is more powerful on paper? A few notable examples include Resident Evil 4, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, and Grand Theft Auto V following the next-generation update. As a reminder, both PS5 and Xbox Series X are powered by custom AMD hardware featuring Zen 2 and RDNA 2 CPU/GPU architectures. Microsoft's console has an eight-core CPU clocked at 3.8 GHz (3.6 GHz with simultaneous multithreading enabled), a GPU powered by 52 Compute Units clocked […]