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After a year of back-to-back releases of massive video games in 2023 for both consoles and PC, it doesn't look like game developers are slowing down any in 2024. The already-announced releases that are planned for the coming months have so many incredible-looking games that it is easy to forget about some, even ones that sound pretty impressive in their own right. As the launches of each of these titles draw closer, they will likely pick up a bit more hype, but even now it is fun to look at what is on the horizon and relish the anticipation of what games look appealing.

Today is the last day of 2023, and while the world is immersed in bidding adieu to the year, the artificial intelligence space is still brimming with intriguing developments. Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the youth of the nation to explore AI tools, especially those that pertain to real-time language translation as a way to preserve and promote India's native languages. In other news, a research team in South Korea has developed a generative AI-powered acoustic simulation technology that can help in lowering the technical barriers in brain ultrasounds. This and more in today's AI roundup. Let us take a closer look.

Manhwa initially originated in South Korea but shares stark similarities with manga. However, that doesn’t imply that Manhwa doesn’t have its charm. With engaging narrative and immersive characters, it captivates audiences with its stellar visuals and constantly growing fanbase.

Our Game of the Year coverage continues with the Best PS5, PS4 Art Direction of 2023, of which a top four has been put together by the Push Square editorial team. Here we'll highlight titles that pushed the boundaries of game visuals, whether that's through near photo-realism, a stylish look, or unique artistic elements. These games are a joy to look at just as much as they are to play.

To help round off the year, PlayStation has put together an interactive map of the world that shows the most played PS5 and PS4 games of 2023 in a bunch of different countries. A nice idea, we're sure you'll agree, but the results are every bit as boring as you'd expect.

The countdown to the highly anticipated Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 has officially begun, with the event set to dazzle tech enthusiasts from January 9 to 12 in Las Vegas. Preceding the main event, early festivities will kick off on January 7, promising an immersive experience for attendees and online viewers alike. Organized by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), this year's CES is poised to be a spectacular showcase, spanning 2.4 million square feet of exhibit space and featuring over 3,500 exhibitors.

Apple launched the iPhone 14 Pro in 2022 with some glitzy new innovations in the form of the display which it called the Dynamic Island. In the iPhone 14 Pro models, Apple introduced several new features and changes that empower iPhone users with premium features that can get so much done in a very short span of time. The smartphone runs on the new iOS 17, which has substantially improved performance. The device also comes with some hidden features with users mostly miss out and they are not able to use the device to its full potential. To help you find these hidden features, we have found the 5 best iPhone 14 Pro tips to help you get up-to-speed with your device in order to make your digital life easier. Check out these 5 tips below.

VNG co-founder Le Hong Minh's first taste of international competition was as a gamer for Vietnam at an early e-sport tournament in South Korea. Two decades later, he says he's ready to face the world's best again as he takes his tech company public. The firm -- headquartered in buzzing business hub Ho Chi Minh City -- is one of Vietnam's leading game publishers, but it also runs a digital wallet, cloud services, and Vietnam's most popular messaging platform.

With Christmas barely a week away, it's time to start celebrating my own RPS Christmas traditions. Games to play, songs to time, surprises to spring. Let's start with a wee surprise. Pull on your mittens, fill your flask with cocoa, and clip-click-skkrachk those ski boots, for it is time to play the free downhill slalom game Skeal.

Unforetold: Witchstone was maybe the biggest surprise for me at our PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted showcase. The Spearhead Games CRPG almost evokes Larian's first Divinity: Original Sin game in its presentation, but instead of pursuing cinematic RPG production values, Witchstone is like an alternate evolutionary path emphasizing the construction of an open-ended, RPG sandbox.

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We don’t mean to remind you, but Christmas is coming – and that means the New Year is right around the corner. With all that in mind, it’s time for us to bow to our corporate overlords, and encourage you all to fill in our annual reader survey. The good news is our partners at ReedPop are making it easier than ever before.