All the sessions from Transform 2021 are available on-demand now. Watch now. Wiliot, a startup creating a low-cost, self-powered chip that attaches to products to sense physical and environment data, has raised $200 million. The company’s latest tranche, a series C, was led by Softbank Vision Fund 2, and brings the company’s total raised to […]
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Hasbro Annoucences Two New Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Action Figures
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is a gift that keeps on giving. We may have to wait to see if Cal Kestis and his adorable droid BD-1 return in a video game sequel, but until then, Hasbro continues to keep the game’s spirit alive and well through its awesome Black Series of action figures. Today, […]
Terraria arrives on Google Stadia, despite developer ultimatum
After a period of uncertainty, Terraria is now available on Google Stadia. In early February, the co-creator of the 2D action adventure game called off development after he had been locked out of his Google accounts for what he said was no discernable reason. Today, Terraria comes to Stadia with the Journey’s End update, as […]
How Mass Effect Went Where Star Trek Never Would By Giving Krogans Four Balls
If there’s one thing everybody knows about the krogan, it’s that Wrex and Grunt are both rocking quads. Yep – each and every one of these reptilian bruisers has four balls. According to lore from the first Mass Effect game, krogan are renowned all over the galaxy for their unique backup organs. They’ve got two hearts, four lungs, and […]
Google shuts down internal Stadia game studio
Google is shutting down its internal game development studios tasked with making video games for Stadia, the company’s game-streaming platform. Stadia GM and vice president Phil Harrison announced the closure of Stadia Games and Entertainment on Monday on the Stadia blog. “Creating best-in-class games from the ground up takes many years and significant investment, and […]
AI-powered weight training startup Tonal raises $110 million amid home workout boom
AI gym equipment startup Tonal today nabbed a $110 million round from new and existing investors. A spokesperson says the capital will enable Tonal to accelerate its marketing efforts, scale its supply chain and logistics, and roll out software upgrades and new workout content. Shelter-in-place orders and office closures motivated by the pandemic sent fitness […]
Rocksteady Issues New Full Statement On Harassment Allegations
Rocksteady, the studio behind a Suicide Squad game that is set to be revealed this weekend at DC Fandome, has released a new statement regarding recent allegations made against the company. This latest statement differs from the previous two in that it’s much longer, and is written on behalf of the company itself instead of […]
Pokémon GO Becomes Pokémon Stay Inside As Niantic Makes Sweeping Changes
As concerns over COVID-19, the coronavirus, continue to grow, Niantic has moved to curtail the risks to Pokémon GO players by cancelling the next community day and providing a way to keep playing their game without the need to leave the one’s home. While it is unintuitive to imagine measures taken to keep players from […]