NortonLifeLock Research Group, the R&D division of antivirus vendor NortonLifeLock, today released a browser extension called BotSight that’s designed to detect potential Twitter bots in real time. The team behind it says BotSight is intended to highlight the prevalence of bots and disinformation campaigns within users’ feeds, as the spread of pandemic-related misinformation reaches a […]
These Limited-Edition Studio Ghibli Steelbook Blu-Rays Are $20 Each
In the age of streaming, and especially these days, owning physical movies isn’t as sought-after as it used to be. But there’s still something to be said about owning a physical set of your favorite movie series or TV show, and if you’re a Studio Ghibli fan, you can soon own brand-new limited-edition versions of […]
Steam's 2020 Summer Sale Dates May Have Leaked
Summer is that special time of the year where you can finally put away that coat and start wearing T-shirts. It’s also that time of year when we get treated to an absolute truckload of PC game discounts on Steam during the platform’s annual summer sale. People are always clamoring to find out when that […]
PS5's Unreal Engine 5 Tech Demo: Check Out These Stunning Screenshots
The new PlayStation 5 tech demo is seriously impressive, showcasing what next-generation games could look like running on Epic’s Unreal Engine 5. You can watch the trailer again, and after that, check out a series of stills from the video embedded in this post. Be sure to click each image to view a full-size version. […]
My Hero Academia Season 5 Is Confirmed: Here's What We Know
If you’re a fan of anime, then you probably love My Hero Academia. And if you’re looking for more of the series, you’re in luck, as the show is returning for Season 5. A recent post on the show’s Twitter account has confirmed the news, following a post-credit teaser at the end of the Season […]
No, The PS5 Release Date Is Not October
Following a job listing suggesting that Sony will launch the PlayStation 5 this October, the company has stated that the month was included in error. The PS5 will not be launching in October, and the final release date–or even release window–is still unknown at this point. The job listing was created for a position at […]
PS5 Release Is Still On Track For Holiday 2020
In its latest financial earnings presentation, Sony has explained that its hardware and software plans for the upcoming PlayStation 5 launch have been unaffected by the global COVID-19 pandemic. As of now, the plan is still to launch the console by the end of the year–though not in October–meaning it will likely compete directly with […]
Remastered Editions Of Mafia And Mafia II May Be Coming Soon
Hot on the heels of this morning’s Mafia Trilogy tease, a pair of product pages appeared on the Microsoft Store for Mafia: Definitive Edition and Mafia II: Definitive Edition. Beyond that, the screenshots on the page for Mafia: Definitive Edition highlight the visual overhaul being performed by developer Hangar 13, which represents a major step up from […]
Fallout 76 DOWN: Server status and maintenance latest for PS4, Xbox One and PCs
Fallout 76 servers are down right now with Bethesda taking the PS4, Xbox One and PC game offline for maintenance. At just after 5pm BST the Bethesda Support Twitter account revealed that Fallout 76 servers were down for maintenance. The server maintenance comes ahead of the launch tomorrow of a Fallout 76 free-to-play weekend. The […]
Unreal Engine 5 Supports VR, Promises Generational Leap For Graphics
Epic Games just showcased its vision of next-generation console gameplay with the reveal of Unreal Engine 5. Not only that, but the new engine supports VR headsets. Below you can see a stunning new technical showcase for Unreal Engine 5 called Lumen in the Land of Nanite. It features the kinds of graphical and technical […]