You can save a whole load of Yen (or Dollars, or whatever really) thanks to Humble’s Golden Week Sale that’s currently running. Golden Week is a nationwide Japanese holiday held annually from the 29th April into early May, during which time the whole country jumps into full holiday mode. Generally that involves travel, sightseeing, and huge, […]
Arm AR Research Report Finds Positive Consumer Interest, Everyday AR Still 10 Years Away
Augmented reality (AR) has yet to catch up to the aspirations many developers have for the technology, with high-end devices like Microsoft’s HoloLens 2 and Magic Leap 1 still relatively bulky – certainly not stylish – while consumer smartphone-based AR has its own limitations. British semiconductor IP and IoT software company Arm recently commissioned a […]
Castro/Buttafuoco take NH4 Pro League wins at The Glen
The second round of the eNASCAR Heat Pro League took place at virtual Watkins Glen International Wednesday evening with the Trucks on track at the historic road course. PlayStation 4 First up were the PS4 drivers in a wild race, packed with action from start to finish. Pole-sitter Brandyn Gritton held the early lead, but […]
Xbox One news: Shock Xbox Game Pass update is a big Xbox Series X boost
Microsoft has confirmed that the Xbox Game Pass has millions of subscribers and that there are now nearly 90 million active Xbox Live users. That’s huge news for the company, which is looking to make a very important next-gen shift in the coming months. The Xbox Series X release date has been set for before […]
The game industry is still in the raising ‘awareness’ phase of helping climate change
One of the biggest impacts that media can have on environmentalism is spreading awareness that can then lead to practical action such as legislation. Rachel Carson’s book, Silent Springs, documented environmental effects caused by the indiscriminate use of pesticides which helped lead to the environmental movement in 1962. “You could draw a direct line to […]
Games Inbox: Is the Viking setting of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla a good idea?
The Thursday Inbox is worried about the amount of storage space on the next gen consoles, as one reader recommends Journey To The Savage Planet. To join in with the discussions yourself email [email protected] Them againSo the new Assassin’s Creed really is about Vikings, eh? Funny how video game rumours almost always turn out to […]
Mark Zuckerberg: Oculus Quest "Has Surpassed Our Expectations"
In an earnings call with investors Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Oculus “Quest has surpassed our expectations.” “I wish we could make more of them faster during this period,” he said. “I’m quite pleased with how Quest is doing and I wish we could make more of them.” While Facebook remains solidly an ad-driven business, […]
Final Fantasy VII Remake Is The 5th Part Of The Compilation Of FF7 (Goodbye Last Order)
The Compilation of Final Fantasy VII has seen a shakeup, as the recent Final Fantasy VII Remake Ultimania guide has confirmed that the Last Order movie is no longer considered part of the line-up, and Final Fantasy VII Remake is now the fifth entry in the series. Final Fantasy VII was intended to be a stand-alone release, but Square Enix changed it […]
Mental wellness becomes a forefront issue for game professionals during pandemic
Mental wellness for gaming professionals has come to the forefront as we all work in self-isolation at our homes, often cut off from normal social and family support groups. Mark Chandler, the founder of The International Games Summit for Mental Health Awareness (TIGS), moderated a discussion for GamesBeat Summit 2020 with two folks well-versed in […]
Final Fantasy VII Remake Ultimania Raises More Questions About Zack Scene
The mystery of Zack’s fate in Final Fantasy VII Remake has been made even more unclear by comments made in the recent Final Fantasy VII Remake Ultimania guide. At the end of Final Fantasy VII Remake, there is a scene where Zack’s last stand from the end of Crisis Core is shown. The members of Avalanche manage to defy the Arbiters of Fate […]