[ad_1] We’re just about a month out from the launch of Half Life: Alyx on March 23rd, and like so many other things, it is seeing some impact from the coronavirus outbreak. According to a statement given to RoadtoVR and UploadVR, Valve still plans to restock its Index VR headsets ahead of the game’s release. […]
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‘PUBG’ cross party play capability for PS4 and Xbox One has arrived
[ad_1] As part of the feature’s rollout, the game has added a new friends list tab marked “PUBG” that displays friends on different consoles. That way, players can search for users across platforms in one place: The cross party play feature is now live on PUBG’s Public Test Server, which allows all players who own […]
Hasbro’s flurry of ‘The Mandalorian’ toys includes an animatronic Baby Yoda
[ad_1] There are a few additional Star Wars toys. You can pick up the Darksaber from The Mandalorian (complete with sound effects) for $30, while fans of The Clone Wars can snag $10 action figures for the Jedi Ahsoka Tano and her Clone Trooper. The lineup is expected to arrive sometime in the spring. That’s […]
Wirecutter’s best deals: Anker’s Nebula Mars II Pro projector drops to $460
[ad_1] eBags Professional Slim Laptop Backpack Street price: $120; deal price: $70 w/ promo code SPRING The eBags Professional Slim Laptop Backpack holds everything you’d need for most workdays, keeping it all organized and accessible without bulging. This intelligently designed bag features wide shoulder straps for distributing weight better, and is made up of a […]
Mobvoi’s latest TicWatch Pro is its most durable wearable yet
[ad_1] Rather than an update to last year’s LTE model, Mobvoi says it sees the new model as an upgrade to the original TicWatch Pro, which the company released in 2018. The TicWatch Pro 2020’s most notable new feature is Military Standard 810G certification, which means it’s rated to survive drastic temperature fluctuations and other […]
3Doodler’s newest kit lets preschoolers 3D-print tiny toys
[ad_1] The device itself carries three AA batteries, and heats the plastic only when the user begins to turn the crank. Rather than allowing users to create any shape they want, they’re encouraged to pump the non-toxic, biodegradeable plastic — the same as on 3Doodler’s other kid-friendly products — into molds. These make characters that […]
Staples is opening podcast studios in six Boston stores
[ad_1] The soundproof Staples Connect Podcast Studios, developed in partnership with iHeartRadio, will include professional equipment — a RODECaster Pro control board, RODE microphones and SHURE headphones — and space for up to four people. A 60-minute session will cost $60, and a “dedicated in-store specialist” will be on hand to help with any recording […]
Hasbro is relaunching classic Tiger Electronics gaming handhelds
[ad_1] Hasbro will release four LCD games this fall — The Little Mermaid, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Transformers: Generation 2 and X-Men Project X. The company says that the games are “inspired” by their original counterparts, so there may be some changes to their design and functionality. A rechargeable battery isn’t one of them, though […]
Mall Madness electronic board game gets an update for 2020
[ad_1] Its core gameplay remains the same, though. There’s still an electronic unit that directs players to their next move, tells them where the sales are and also makes sound effects like “cha-ching.” No word on whether “sad trombone” plays when somebody runs out of money. Players still have to purchase items from their shopping […]
‘Animal Crossing’ themed Nintendo Direct scheduled for Thursday
[ad_1] Animal Crossing: New Horizons will bring Nintendo’s franchise to the Switch in March, and one month ahead of the game’s release date it will unveil more details about the new entry. A 25-minute livestream on February 20th at 9 AM ET will give us a look at the “Nook Inc.’s Deserted Island Getaway Package!” […]