Samsung helped to pioneer the modern-day smartwatch as we know it, releasing products under its ‘Gear’ brand since 2014. Although Samsung’s efforts in the market have diminished in recent years, this could all be about to change, as the company is said to bring its renowned Galaxy branding into the …

Back in May, Cambridge Analytica buckled under the pressure of its Facebook scandal becoming public, with many of its members shuffling over to Emerdata Limited. It turns out that Emerdata is not the only company sharing the ideals of its predecessor, as many Cambridge Analytica alumni have gone on to …

Defiance 2050 is Trion World’s effort to rebuild 2013’s Defiance from the ground up, but how does it stack up against the original?

Throughout the past couple of years, Apple has focused its efforts on the rising technology of autonomous ‘self-driving’ cars. A former Apple engineer has since been arrested by the FBI for allegedly committing corporate espionage that could have seen trade secrets fall into the hands of Chinese car startup, Xiaopeng …

When controversy rolls around, it’s difficult to air all thoughts in a single interview within the limited time frame to prepare beforehand. This is evident for recently fired writer Jessica Price, who has once again taken to Twitter to fully comprise her thoughts towards former employer ArenaNet, calling the developer’s …

After the commercial failure of Mass Effect Andromeda, EA has doubled down on Anthem being its next big sci-fi series. Although we know a little about the shared-world shooter ahead of its 2019 release, Anthem’s executive producer Mark Darrah is hoping to shed more light by answering questions over on …

Google once again came under fire from the European Commission last month for antitrust practices, this time for its alleged blocking access to its Play Store unless Android devices pre-install Google Chrome and Google Search. European Union competition chief Margrethe Vestager could impose a multibillion dollar fine against the company, …

Intel has seen better days behind the scenes, with former CEO Brian Krzanich stepping down just three weeks ago due to a breach in company policy. Now, it seems that AMD has seized the opportunity to headhunt former Intel VP Martin Ashton for its Corporate Vice President role. Ashton made …

Disney’s bid to buy out the majority of Fox’s entertainment assets was the talk of the town last year, until the two companies hit a roadblock – an anti-competitive complaint by the Department of Justice. After a lengthy review, Disney looks to have satisfied officials with its agreement to sell …

Guild Wars 2 developer ArenaNet stirred up a fuss last week after it fired two of its employees following a verbal altercation with one of its partnered YouTubers on Twitter. It seems as though ArenaNet has damaged its reputation according to Price, who claims that recruiters and game design professors …

Debuting two similarly themed games during a single E3 conference is a risk, one which Bethesda nearly took this year by showcasing both Fallout 76 and Rage 2. According to developer id Software, Rage 2’s saving grace was an unexpected leak thanks to Walmart Canada, embracing the sequel’s quirkiness through …

The long-awaited Darksiders sequel is nearing completion, with PC, PS4 and Xbox One players stepping into the shoes of the third Horseman, Fury, on November 27th. Darksiders 3 marks THQ Nordic’s biggest release since its acquisition of THQ assets back in 2013, marking the occasion with a number of limited …

The United Kingdom has been cracking down on piracy throughout the past year, taking aim at ‘fully loaded’ Kodi boxes and the distributors of Showbox. Multiple jail sentences have been handed out thanks to the new efforts, with owners of the now-defunct Oobersticks operation being the latest offenders to be …

Epic Games is known for its theatrics as it builds excitement for upcoming seasons in Fortnite: Battle Royale, with Season 5 being no different. Following a one-time rocket launch event, players witnessed the cracking of reality in the skies high above, and now it seems that pieces of the game …

Although Microsoft’s foray into the smartphone world didn’t go as planned with the Windows Phone, it seems that the company has itself quite the following for its rumoured foldable Andromeda handset. Fans are becoming quite impatient over Microsoft’s lack of acknowledgement towards reports, however, with many signing a petition to …

Ubisoft has bolstered its efforts to combat cheaters over the past month, making it so that entering the same party as a hacker is a bannable offense under its policy against “boosting.” Hoping to further dent the ongoing epidemic, the publisher will eventually be introducing two-factor authentication as a requirement …

Skyrim has become the butt of all jokes in The Elder Scrolls series thanks to Bethesda endlessly re-releasing the game, most recently seeing the title land on Amazon’s Alexa. There is method behind the madness, however, as Bethesda’s director has revealed that Skyrim still manages to pull huge numbers in …

Intel has found itself in a spot of bother according to reports, as Apple has supposedly dropped the chipmaker from its 2020 iDevice line-up. Intel has denied all claims that the company has since halted the production of its 5G modems as a result, stating that everything remains on track. …

Valve’s increased focus on user privacy spelled bad news for unofficial sales tracking sites in April, with Steam Spy almost shutting up shop entirely. Fan support motivated creator Sergey Galyonkin to find a workaround and just as things were starting to look up, Valve has once again stepped in and …

Although the original Spyro trilogy put Insomniac Games on the map, the developer is truly known for its creation of Ratchet & Clank. It turns out that its 2016 PlayStation 4 remake of the original title has become the company’s most successful title to date. The information was revealed on …

Two weeks ago, European Parliament sent the media world into a frenzy by pushing legislation that threatened to dismantle the internet as we currently know it. Fortunately, the all-important vote has seen both Article 11 and 13 thrown out, meaning copyright laws are to remain as they are for the …

Much to the dismay of its fans, Ubisoft revealed that the future of its titles lies with games-as-a-service, providing players with continues strings of content in the aftermath of release. With the controversial new direction taken by Fallout 76, many feared that Bethesda was heading down the same path. Luckily, …

Introduced in August last year, Android Oreo has just about managed to reach 5.7 percent of devices on the market, a staggeringly low figure in comparison to that of its predecessor. Despite this, Google is pushing forward on its next iteration, rolling out Beta 3 of its impending Android P. …

It seems as though Netflix is keen to shake up its current subscriptions, trialling changes made to its Premium tier and introducing the brand new ‘Ultra’ package. Instead of expanding what its subscriptions offer, however, it seems as though the streaming giant is simply offering all it used to for …

The loot box narrative continues, as French regulator ARJEL released its 2017-18 activity report. While it determined that loot boxes don’t legally pertain to gambling, the practice does warrant a closer look from the board, with ARJEL stating that Europe should form a combined consensus on the matter, rather than …

President Trump’s effort to lift the ban on Chinese mobile manufacturer ZTE is beginning to come into effect, as the United States is once again allowing the company to support its existing products. It seems that the US is taking baby steps with the handset maker, however, as ZTE is …

Update (04/07/18): This week, Sega announced that the remasters of Shenmue 1 & 2 were set to launch on August 21st. Following the reveal, the publisher launched a short FAQ on its website that delves into what we can expect, including the unfortunate revelation that the PC version will only …

Upon launching its £799 Vive Pro back in April, HTC made the curious decision to ship the device without controllers or base stations, forcing early adopters to either recycle first-generation hardware or purchase them separately. Although it’s taken three months, the company is now offering a full kit at an …

Despite being known for its open world single-player experiences, Ubisoft has found tremendous success in recent years thanks to ongoing games-as-a-service titles that constantly provide smaller chunks of content across the years. Vice president Lionel Raynaud has stated that Ubisoft intends to continue this approach, leaving behind one-shot narratives in …

Last week, publisher Gearbox got another chance to convince the Australian Classification Board to give We Happy Few a rating. Following a successful appeal, the title will now see a release in the country under an R 18+ classification. Australia originally refused We Happy Few a rating back in May, …