Given that a number of social media sites allow users to edit their original post, it’s easy to see why Twitter users continue to clamour for the same feature. Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey maintains the company’s stance against an ‘edit’ button, but is reportedly considering the option to “clarify” previous …
Read More »Samsung announces its reasonably priced Galaxy Tab S5e with Android 9 Pie
Ahead of its Galaxy Unpacked event on February 20th, Samsung has unveiled its thinnest and lightest metal Android tablet yet. The newly announced Galaxy Tab S5e draws a lot of inspiration from its Apple competitor but manages to forgo the hefty price tag. Samsung has taken a cue from the …
Read More »Ditching Steam has done wonders for The Division 2, according to Ubisoft
Ubisoft revealed last month that The Division 2 would be exclusive to the Epic Games Store and Uplay, ditching Steam entirely. While this have proven to be a controversial move among the most vocal of fans, CEO Yves Guillemot has revealed that its own platform has seen a boom in …
Read More »Alfonso Ribeiro has been refused copyright for the Carlton dance
In an effort to strengthen his case against Epic Games and Take-Two Interactive, Alfonso Ribeiro attempted to copyright the famous dance he created for The Fresh Prince of Bel Air. The application has since been denied, with courts deeming the dance moves too simple to be considered a choreographic work. …
Read More »Dodgy developers abuse Apple’s enterprise certificate to push hacked apps on iPhone
At the end of last month, Apple had to ban Google and Facebook from its services after the two companies were caught abusing its enterprise developer certificates to dispense data-gathering applications. It seems as though a number of dodgy distributors are also wise to the method, as hacked applications have …
Read More »EA wants to bring Apex Legends to mobile, but a fake version is already circulating
Thanks to its immense popularity on consoles and PC, Electronic Arts (EA) is currently looking into bringing Apex Legends to mobile devices. Fans of the game should be wary of this until the publisher gives the official word however, as there are already fake applications floating around. EA revealed the …
Read More »Samsung is surprisingly open about the Galaxy S10 ahead of next week’s launch
Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event arrives on February 20th, heralding its upcoming range of flagship handsets. The company has been oddly open about its plans this time around, officially confirming the Galaxy S10 moniker, revealing key dates of release and allowing users to register their interest ahead of the announcement. The …
Read More »Persona 5’s Joker will join Super Smash Bros Ultimate before the end of April
Update (14/02/19): While Persona fans eagerly await the day they’re lucky enough to see a game in the series come to the Nintendo Switch, Persona 5’s Joker was revealed to be making his way into the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate roster at the end of last year. Although little is …
Read More »Video game organisation seeks to hold Activision Blizzard CEO accountable for mass layoffs
Game Workers Unite has been expanding its reach, joining the Independent Workers Union of Great Britain (IWGB) at the end of last year to do away with wrongful practices in the UK’s biggest industry. Now, the organisation is attempting to see Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick fired for his hand …
Read More »Metro Exodus owners can pre-load the game on Steam, but not on the Epic Store
Deep Silver’s choice to pull Metro Exodus from Steam in favour of the Epic Games Store has caused quite the backlash from fans, particularly considering the lack of features in the latter. Those that managed to grab the game on Valve’s platform will be able to start pre-loading ahead of …
Read More »Siding with Huawei could see Europe omitted from joint projects with the US
Last week, Huawei made a last ditch effort to lay down its 5G network in Europe amidst allegations of espionage, stating that it would comply thoroughly with supervision. While the EU mulls over the decision, the United States government has warned the authority that using Huawei’s technology could bar Europe …
Read More »Nintendo is remaking The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening for Switch
Since the release of Breath of the Wild in 2017, it’s been debated whether we would be lucky enough to see another Zelda title grace the Nintendo Switch. Fortunately, fans are set to be treated to one of the best in the series, as The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening …
Read More »Mozilla will use Ubisoft’s machine learning platform to quell Firefox bugs
In partnership with Ubisoft, Mozilla will be using Clever-Commit machine learning to detect errors within the Firefox updates before they go live.
Read More »UK authorities want to combat fake news with online regulation
The UK’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport held a conference on Tuesday, looking into the potential harms of immersive technologies and other issues in the online space. The Cairncross Review emerged following the discussion, suggesting that the government should regulate news portals such as Google, Apple, Facebook and …
Read More »Rocket League is finally getting a cross-platform party system this month
After a three-month delay, Rocket League finally joined the PlayStation Cross-Play Beta program in January, seeing matches comprised of players from any platform. Developer Psyonix asked for a little patience regarding its party and friend systems, which are finally set to arrive on February 19th. Despite pairing players from PC …
Read More »Former Infinity Ward developer says Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare 2 will never happen
Although Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare was debatably the game that prompted historically inspired shooters to return, being the best-selling console game of 2016 means there’s still a demand for a sequel. Former Infinity Ward creative strategist Robert Bowling has since shut these hopes down, emphasising to fans that Infinite …
Read More »Rainbow Six Siege’s awful Starter Edition is no more as Ubisoft permanently cuts the price
Ubisoft has announced that it is officially dropping the controversial Starter Edition of Rainbow Six Siege in favour of a permanent price cut to the Standard Edition. Thanks to its entry-level price point, the Starter Edition is partially responsible for helping to grow the player base of the tactical shooter, …
Read More »Antec launches its new DA601 gaming chassis
Following the announcement of its P101 Silent and NX100 cases, Antec continues to bolster its chassis line-up in 2019. This time, the company has opted for a colourfully futuristic aesthetic with its brand new DA601 gaming mid tower. The most striking feature of Antec’s DA601 is the stylistic angular front …
Read More »LinkedIn jumps on the livestreaming bandwagon with LinkedIn Live
Often used by professionals wanting to flex their career experience, LinkedIn is frequently the source of leaks within the video game industry and we couldn’t be more thankful. Now, it seems as though the platform is set to embrace the increasing popularity of livestreaming, unveiling its very own ‘LinkedIn Live’ …
Read More »Sony Interactive Entertainment gets a new CEO and explains E3 absence
Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is shaking things up, with former PlayStation Europe head Jim Ryan replacing the current president and CEO. It seems as though Ryan’s vision for the company is much more in line with other executives, as SIE chairman Shawn Layden tries to shed new light on why …
Read More »Rainbow Six Siege will introduce “MMR Roll Back” for cheaters and boosters
While Ubisoft’s zero tolerance policy against cheaters and boosters in Rainbow Six Siege is flawed, the developer is continually making changes and tweaks with longevity in mind. Alongside unveiling the new Australian map Outback, boosters will be punished further by getting their rank stripped from them thanks to the upcoming …
Read More »Don’t get your hopes up for USB-C on Apple’s 2019 iPhones
While there are rumours every year, there have been an increasing amount of reports surrounding Apple’s supposed switch to USB-C on its 2019 iPhone range. Sadly, hopes might be dashed by a new report which suggests that Apple will in fact retain its Lightning cable and slower 5W USB-A charger. …
Read More »Hi-Rez wants Sony to step up its cross-platform play efforts to include more games
After significant pressure from the gaming community, Sony finally embraced cross-platform play by allowing Fortnite: Battle Royale and Rocket League to adopt the feature. Not everyone is happy with the lack of progress on this front, with Hi-Rez CEO Stew Chisam believing that the company has been playing favourites. A …
Read More »Cooler Master gives two of its flagship gaming keyboards the tenkeyless treatment
Cooler Master is in the middle of expanding its line of peripherals, recently having launched its MM830 gaming mouse complete with a D-pad and OLED screen. Turning its attention to keyboards, two of the company’s flagship devices have had their numpads stripped back, making way for tenkeyless versions. The MK730 …
Read More »Solo and Duo modes might be coming to Apex Legends
Respawn Entertainment shook battle royale fans with the surprise launch of Apex Legends, gaining over 10 million players in just three days. It looks as though the Titanfall-based shooter might take further inspiration from its competitors if dataminers are to be believed, as the developer has been working on Solo …
Read More »Thermaltake’s new guide helps users build their own watercooled system
While there are plenty of all-in-one substitutes out there, there’s nothing quite like the personalisation of a fully watercooled system. Knowing where to start can be intimidating for newcomers, but Thermaltake’s new guide to watercooling walks users through the process step by step, from gathering the hardware to fitting the …
Read More »Leaked listing suggests Spyro Reignited Trilogy will land on Nintendo Switch in August
Spyro fans had their hopes dashed last year, with no sign that the developer had even attempted to port its Reignited Trilogy to the Nintendo Switch. A new listing courtesy of GameStop’s German branch has breathed new life into the rumours, suggesting a launch later this year. Ditching the Skylanders …
Read More »Google looks to be experimenting with a ‘dark mode’ in mobile Chrome browser
‘Dark mode’ has become a staple choice within user interfaces (UI) over the past year, allowing users to swap out brighter white menus for a darker grey, blue or sometimes black. Google is late to the party, but has doubled down in its Chrome 73 beta for Android, which brings …
Read More »Pennsylvania officials propose “sin tax” on violent video games
Violent video games could get even more expensive than their family friendly counterparts in the future, as Pennsylvania lawmakers attempt to add a “sin tax” to titles rated M by the ESRB. The proposal would see the extra money fund a new board dedicated to school safety in the digital …
Read More »Spotify is taking a zero-tolerance policy against ad blockers
Music streaming service Spotify is cracking down on those abusing its free ad-clad package by introducing a zero-tolerance policy against ad blockers. Any account caught breaching its terms of service will be immediately booted from the platform as of March. For those that don’t want to opt for Spotify’s monthly …
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