GameCentral reviews the latest indie roguelike from Team17 and a game whose basic principles date back over four decades. Roguelikes are so called because of Rogue, an ancient 1980 Unix-based dungeon crawler that had procedurally generated levels and permadeath, making each run a unique and precarious experience. Classics of the genre, like FTL: Faster Than […]
Nintendo Switch getting massive price cut to £230 next week claims rumour
A retail source claims that Nintendo is planning to offer the original Switch at a reduced price ahead of the release of the OLED model. In the four years since it released, the Nintendo Switch has never received a significant price cut. And yet according to rumours from France, that could change as early as […]
Lynx R-1 Kickstarter to Offer Mixed Reality from $499
For those after a reasonably cheap mixed reality (MR) headset then French hardware startup Lynx‘s R-1 device is a tantalising prospect. Lynx founder Stan Larroque has been developing the device for several years now, taking that next leap towards consumer availability with the launch of a Kickstarter crowd-funding campaign this month. He’s also revealed the […]
Esports investment report, August 2021: NiP, FaZe Clan, Abios – Esports Insider
Last month saw a multitude of esports mergers and acquisitions, both from endemic and non-endemic entities. In addition, esports entities such as Freaks 4U Gaming, FaZe Clan and Edge Gaming were strengthened through investments. Esports Insider has compiled a list of August 2021’s key investment stories. To read more about a story below, click the […]
Lynx R1 Price: $499 Headset Coming To Kickstarter
Hopeful standalone VR/AR newcomer, the Lynx R1, will cost $499 to pre-order when it hits Kickstarter later this month. The French startup confirmed the news this week in a new video you can see below. The campaign will launch in later September, though Lynx hasn’t revealed its campaign goals. We also don’t know when it […]
PlayStation Plus October 2021 update: Double blow for fans of free PS5 and PS4 games
We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info There’s bad news for PlayStation Plus subscribers this month, as Sony rules out two major […]
Communism and sitcoms inspire AI ethics at Salesforce
The Transform Technology Summits start October 13th with Low-Code/No Code: Enabling Enterprise Agility. Register now! One belief Yakaira Núñez, VP of research and insights at Salesforce, holds firmly is that in product development, it’s just as crucial to identify your non-target audience and consider them in your roadmap. “Communicate with unintended targets to see whether […]
Call of Duty Vanguard BETA release time, end date, how to get a code and Xbox plans
We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The Call of Duty Vanguard PlayStation beta takes place this weekend, but only on PlayStation. […]
God Of War Ragnarök has changed directors for the sequel – still on for 2022
Cory Barlog hasn’t come back to direct the God Of War sequel, with series designer Eric Williams helming the project instead. Many fans expected/hoped to see a proper trailer for God Of War Ragnarök during the recent PlayStation Showcase, and that’s exactly what they got. The trailer showed off returning and new characters, as well […]
Quadrant names Elgato as streaming equipment partner – Esports Insider
Gaming and lifestyle brand Quadrant has secured a partnership with game capture hardware firm Elgato. The multi-year deal will see Elgato become Quadrant’s streaming equipment partner. RELATED: Formula One driver Lando Norris launches esports team The partnership marks the first official commercial deal for Quadrant, which is owned by McLaren Formula One driver Lando Norris and launched […]