[ad_1] For the first time in 33 years, Arnold Schwarzenegger will reprise the role of Dutch from 1987’s Predator movie. On May 26th, you’ll be able to play as Major Alan Schaefer in multiplayer shooter Predator: Hunting Grounds, provided you’re willing to buy the game’s upcoming paid DLC. On the same day, developer Illfonic plans to release free downloadable […]
Category: Gaming
Sony job listing hints PS5 may launch in October
[ad_1] Sony hasn’t committed to a more definitive launch window for the PlayStation 5 than “holiday 2020,” but its recruitment efforts might have narrowed things down. As Twitter user Nibel noticed, a Sony Interactive Entertainment job listing in Japan for a global QCD (quality, cost, delivery) overseer asked the new hire to help with a […]
Twitch now sells virtual gift cards
[ad_1] Twitch is getting in on gift cards. Available in denominations of $25, $50, $100 and $200 (and multiples thereof), the new digital gift cards can be sent to your Twitch-loving pals (or yourself) via email or text message and used to pay for pretty much anything on the platform. Get a streamer-supporting subscription from […]
‘Overwatch’ is adding a competitive mode that doesn’t require role locks
[ad_1] Some players have voiced concerns about queue times, but Kaplan says that Blizzard’s data shows the new mode will actually improve wait times, rather than stretch the out. However, he does reassure fans that the game will continue to be balanced specifically for Role Queue, which will remain the primary competitive mode for Overwatch. […]
Bethesda says ‘Elder Scrolls 6’ details are years away
[ad_1] Almost two years after it announced the game, you might think Bethesda is ready to share more information about its latest mainline Elder Scrolls project. But that would be a wrong assumption. Prompted by a fan over the weekend, Bethesda senior vice president of marketing and communications Pete Hines said the company won’t have […]
Ubisoft’s ‘E3-style’ showcase will stream July 12th
[ad_1] On July 12th, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla publisher Ubisoft will host its first-ever “digital conference” to give fans a look at its latest games. Dubbed Ubisoft Forward, the company says the “E3-style showcase” will feature “exclusive game news, exciting reveals and much more.” The Sunday stream will start at 3PM ET / 12 PM PT. Ubisoft is […]
This chip plays ‘Doom’ and nothing else
[ad_1] It’s been over 25 years since Doom was unceremoniously released on a university FTP server. And despite its age, the classic first-person shooter has become a mainstay, not just for gamers, but also for programmers. The game has shown up on a ridiculous amount of hardware, from ATMs to printer screens to iPods. Graphics […]
Square Enix’s 54-game charity bundle includes Eidos and Ion Storm classics
[ad_1] Need an incentive to stay at home during the pandemic? How about a months-long game backlog that includes some classics? Square Enix is happy to oblige. The publisher has released a Square Enix Eidos Anthology on Steam that bundles 54 Eidos games for $39, with all of the profits going to North American and […]
Qualcomm’s latest mobile gaming chip packs faster graphics and global 5G
[ad_1] Qualcomm isn’t wasting any time following up last year’s Snapdragon 765G gaming chip with a more powerful model. It’s unveiling the Snapdragon 768G, a follow-up that appears to address what many gamers want the most: raw performance. The 2.8GHz Kryo 475 CPU is estimated to run about 15 percent faster than the 2.4GHz part […]
Top fashion houses are showing their latest styles in ‘Animal Crossing’
[ad_1] Real-world fashion shows (and in some cases, fashion in general) aren’t options during a pandemic, so how do labels get the word out? In 2020, they flock to Animal Crossing: New Horizons. As Elle and Kotaku have noticed, designers like Marc Jacobs, Sandy Liang and Valentino have been showcasing their latest styles in Nintendo’s […]