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StarCraft FPS reportedly axed by Blizzard
[ad_1] According to people inside the company, the shooter was axed so Blizzard could focus its efforts on its popular Overwatch and Diablo titles. With the massive success of Overwatch, Blizzard has poured resources into the Overwatch League esports competition and licensing toys and games around the franchise, not to mention an upcoming sequel, which […]
NASA opens the International Space Station to commercial ventures
[ad_1] “Providing expanded opportunities at the International Space Station to manufacture, market and promote commercial products and services will help catalyze and expand space exploration markets for many businesses,” the agency said. Private astronauts will be granted missions of up to 30 days to work on commercial projects, and we might see products manufactured in […]
Xbox One X is $100 off during Microsoft’s E3 sale
[ad_1] The 4K version of the console will be $100 cheaper through June 17th. Various bundles are available for $400. Like other Xbox One S bundles, you’ll get $50 off the Fortnite Battle Royale Special Edition bundle ($250), as well as the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition ($200). There are discounts on controllers too. And […]
Google warns banning Huawei could increase security risks
[ad_1] In accordance with the “national emergency” declared by the Trump Administration last month, Google cut Huawei off from potential Android updates. Huawei responded saying that it could launch its own operating system, which has been in the works for years, as early as this fall. While the Trump Administration did grant a 90-day window […]
Nintendo fans take another look at the Switch
[ad_1] One of the things that Devindra and readers agree on is how fun the Switch’s portability makes it: IAmQuinn said “one of my favorite things about the Switch is how easy it is to bring with you and play on any screen. I often bring it to other places to play with people.” Likewise, […]
‘Uncharted’ movie has a release date, might really happen this time
[ad_1] The movie is set to feature Spider-Man star Tom Holland as Nathan Drake, rakish explorer and protagonist of the games, and will be helmed by 10 Cloverfield Lane director Dan Trachtenberg. Details of the plot are scarce, but it will feature a young Drake, presumably detailing his backstory and origin into the Indiana Jones-type […]
Facebook reportedly prohibits Huawei from pre-installing its apps
[ad_1] Reuters’ report says you’ll still be able to use the social network’s applications on a Huawei device you’re already using. You’ll also be able to download Facebook’s apps from the Play Store on a new device, but only whenever possible. See, Google also pulled Huawei’s Android support a few weeks ago. The Play Store […]
Valve Index hands-on: Impressive, expensive, inconvenient VR
[ad_1] Dig a bit deeper into the Index’s design, and you’ll see that Valve paid extra attention to comfort. The microfiber cushioning around the eyepiece and headband are much more breathable than the simple foam we saw on the Vive. And there’s a helpful eye relief dial that lets you adjust how far the lenses […]
Google’s streaming game service launches in November
[ad_1] A Stadia Pro subscription will otherwise cost $9.99 per month.Google Stadia launches this November with $130 Founder’s Edition Google has revealed pricing and availability for Stadia, its highly anticipated game-streaming service. It’ll all launch in November, with a special Founder’s Edition for $129.99 sometime that month. The pack, available to pre-order now, will come […]