[ad_1] It’s been a while since Oculus co-founder Nate Mitchell left Facebook, and now it’s clear what he’s doing next. TechCrunch reports that Mitchell has launched a new game studio, Mountaintop, with the help of industry veterans who’ve worked at Double Fine, Fortnite creator Epic Games, Hidden Path, Respawn and The Last of Us’ Naughty […]
Category: Gaming
The Stadia Controller finally works wirelessly with Android phones
[ad_1] It’s a welcome update, but it’s a feature that really should have been a part of Stadia from the jump. Before today, the only way players were able to use the controller with an Android phone was via a cumbersome cable. Not only will the wireless connection negate the need for the cable, it’ll […]
Apple is reportedly canceling Arcade games that won’t keep players hooked
[ad_1] A move like this would make sense. Arcade’s business model revolves around people subscribing to get continuous access to (hopefully) quality games free of in-app purchases and ads. If games finish too soon or simply don’t keep people interested after the initial rush, they may not wait to see if there will be more […]
Amazon’s ‘Crucible’ returns to closed beta to rework gameplay
[ad_1] Amazon’s Crucible had a rough launch, to put it mildly, and the developers are taking the unusual step of rolling back the game’s availability to give it a second chance. Relentless and Amazon are returning the multiplayer shooter to closed beta as of July 1st. It’ll still be available through Steam to play around […]
‘Call of Duty: Warzone’ matches expand to 200 players for a limited time
[ad_1] Modern Warfare players will have some other goodies to check out. There’s a fresh multiplayer map, Cheshire Park, and the return of an old Call of Duty game mode, Team Defender. The latter’s a spin on Capture the Flag, in which flag carriers earn points while they hold onto the objective. You’ll find more […]
The PS Plus lineup for July includes a bonus game
[ad_1] Besides the bonus game, Sony is hosting a free online weekend starting on July 4th. If you don’t subscribe to PS Plus, you can play some of your multiplayer games online without a membership. The company is also giving away a PS Plus-inspired theme for a limited time. Now that it’s 10-years-old, it’s hard […]
Crayta is the first game to launch with Stadia’s state share feature.
[ad_1] Crayta, part party game hub, part game creation tool, sounds like the ideal candidate to beta test state share. The posit is not only to make it easier to share games when you’re playing but also to collaborate with other Stadia users to craft entirely new games. Then, once you’re done, you can share […]
How UK fans can watch the first ever Premier League stream on Twitch
[ad_1] The first ever Premier league football match to stream on Twitch will air tonight, with Crystal Palace versus Burnley at 7:30pm BST. The game — which will be streamed on Twitch by Amazon UK — marks a significant evolution for the platform, which until now has been primarily designed for video games and esports. […]
PlayStation 2 can play homebrew games by using DVD player exploits
[ad_1] The PlayStation 2 is over 20 years old, but it’s still difficult to hack if you want to run homebrew games without tweaking the hardware. You usually need to install a modchip, buy a specially-configured memory card or even pry the system open to block the disc reader’s sensors. However, it might just be […]
Super Nintendo World theme park opening delayed due to COVID-19
[ad_1] Universal Studios’ theme park in Japan tentatively reopened to visitors on June 8th, but that doesn’t mean its upcoming Super Nintendo World section will be open on time. NHK says company has indefinitely delayed the Nintendo area’s debut after originally intending to fling the gates open in late July. It won’t surprise you to […]