2024 News, Tips, Tricks & Ideas

The newest word is available to solve and today's answer shouldn't cause too much trouble for most fans of the game. It is always an enjoyable day when you can wake up to the morning and be able to solve it with only a little bit of work but for those that do prefer something more challenging, there is always the Wordle Hard Mode.

The World Economic Forum (WEF 2024) at Davos has been going on with full force with various tech CEOs attending the event including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. On Tuesday Altman discussed about the future of AI and said it was an energy guzzler and that its future would be secure only if we get an energy breakthrough. Additionally, Microsofit's Satya Nadella also talked about the impact of AI in science. Know what the two tech giants said about Artificial intelligence (AI).

This week, from Monday, January 15, to Sunday, January 21, 2024, avid fans can see many exciting drama episode releases. While some K-dramas will air their premiere episodes, others will air their final batch of episodes, giving viewers the ultimate treat. Many others will continue airing their weekly run of episodes with gripping plotlines and character growth. These series promise engaging storylines that viewers can look forward to.

Simmers just got exciting news about the first two new Sims 4 DLCs of 2024, starting off the new Sensational Season of content. EA has announced two new Kits with themes based on community votes.

Today, the organizers of the Game Developers Conference have announced the nominations for the GDC Awards 2024. To the surprise of nobody, Larian's Baldur's Gate 3 and Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom have dominated them, achieving seven nominations each.

2023 was an excellent year for indie games, but 2024 is setting out to be an even better one thanks to the release of some hotly-anticipated titles from developers who become industry darlings with their previous titles and spiritual successors that will make this a year to remember.

Just as we expected, AI was the running theme throughout CES 2024. In this episode, Devindra and Producer Ben Ellman chat with co-host Cherlynn Low, who’s on the ground in Las Vegas with the Engadget team. We dive into AI coming to almost every product category, new standalone AI hardware, and a surprising amount of “shush” tech. In geekier news, we dive into Micron’s new RAM format for laptops, which has the potential to reshape the notebook industry, and discuss why we all may want a rolling house robot like Samsung’s Ballie. And on a sad note, we chat about the wave of tech layoffs from Google, Amazon and others.

Even though Apple didn't have an official presence at CES 2024 in Las Vegas, the trade show still had a whole area dominated by mixed reality tech. One of the most popular booths there was none other than Xreal (formerly Nreal), which decided to ride on the Apple Vision Pro hype train and unveil its latest AR glasses, the Xreal Air 2 Ultra, in Las Vegas. The Chinese firm claims that its latest headset makes «an affordable alternative to» the likes of the $3,499 Vision Pro, though it's currently priced at $699 — a tad more than the $499 Meta Quest 3 — as Xreal attempts to lure developers into its ecosystem.

Like many theatrical adaptations of stage musicals, Mean Girls(2024) doesn’t include all the songs from the Broadway version. After all, the musical has a two-and-a-half-hour run time, which wouldn’t translate well into a breezy, snappy film. Directors Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez Jr. had to make some cuts.

It looks like the upcoming open-world FPS Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is getting another delay. Originally scheduled to be released in 2022, the shooter now has a tentative release date of September 5, 2024. According to a video by developer GSC Game World announcing the release date, this is the “final” release date.

GSC Game World has confirmed another delay for Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl.

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl has been delayed to September 5, 2024, which developer GSC Game World calls the game's "final release date."

Paradox Interactive's upcoming prison management sim, Prison Architect 2, has now got a release date - and it's less than three months away. 

Sony typically reveals its PS Plus free games, or Essential tier additions, on the last Wednesday before the first Tuesday of a month, but it's decided to reveal Foamstars as the headlining title for February 6. The rationale behind this early reveal likely has to do with the fact that Foamstars, which is being published by Square Enix, did not have a previously announced release date; in other words, it's launching day one on the PS Plus service.

Xbox Game Pass has been busy this week, adding two new games on January 16, revealing new games coming later this month and in February, and also confirming a new day-one Xbox Game Pass title for some time this year: Frostpunk 2. This highly anticipated sequel follows the original apocalyptic survival city-builder game and asks a dangerous question in a frozen wasteland: what's next? The biggest external threats are gone, and only internal ones remain.

Each week we’ll look ahead to what’s in store for World of Warcraft, share the latest news, and keep you in the know byte by byte. Explore all that the Seeds of Renewal content update has to offer this week and take to the skies once more with the Outland Cup.

Blizzard has announced This Week in WoW which includes MDI and AWC sign ups!

STALKER 2 has a new confirmed release date of September 5th 2024, pushing it out of the Q1 2024 window that was announced in December. The reason given for the delay is that much more time is needed to polish the game so it is in a fact state to release, and meet expectations of those who have been waiting for it.

Stalker 2: Heart Of Chornobyl's release date is September 5th 2024, GSC Game World have announced, as the developers make some final adjustments to a post-apocalyptic FPS that was revealed way back in 2010 and has been racked by more than its fair share of setbacks and changes of circumstances. They've published a new trailer to mark the occasion, in which a group of the game's quarantine zone mercenaries squat around a campfire, supping mugs of what probably isn't cocoa, and listening to guitar music. It strikes a fitting note of world-weariness.

For PC gamers, there isn't a more important component than a graphics card, but it can be tough to find the best graphics card for you. GPU reviews don't always tell the full story, and tracking down the graphics card that offers the best value between cost and performance isn't as simple as shopping online.

11 bit studios gave a glimpse of the upcoming survival city-builder Frostpunk 2 with a gameplay reveal trailer. The developer and publisher also confirmed that the sequel will be released as a Day One on Game Pass title. Frostpunk 2 will originally launch on PC in the first half of 2024—where it will be available on Game Pass for PC—followed by a later release on Xbox Series X|S—and Xbox Game Pass—as well as PlayStation 5.

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2024 is set to be a big year for rule changes, and the transition will be a lot easier for players who get accustomed to some of the more major ones ahead of time. The fifth edition of has undergone some evolution over the years, but mostly in a carefully managed way, with more robust class options or new playable races being drip-fed across a number of books. With the advent of the supposedly perpetual One D&D, however, a sweeping overhaul is happening that could significantly alter the balance of characters or campaigns.

Xbox Game Pass made quite a splash in the marketplace when it arrived. This offered a wide collection of video games for players. If you’re playing on the latest-generation Xbox Series X/S consoles, chances are you might be participating in this subscription service. With a wide assortment of video games constantly rotating monthly, even if there’s no major release on your radar, you’ll likely have a few games to check out through this service. That said, two waves of game reveal posts typically come to Xbox Game Pass each month. Today, we’re getting word as to what that second wave of games is for this month.

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Microsoft has announced the next wave of games coming to Xbox Game Pass, taking subscribers up to the end of January and into early February 2024.

Frostpunk 2 will launch for PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG in the first half of 2024, followed by PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series at a later date, publisher and developer 11 bit studios announced. It will be available for PC Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass upon release.

Hunting demons sounded like an intriguing career choice, so I couldn’t wait to jump into Demon Slayer: Burning Ashes! Inspired by one of my favorite anime and manga series, the game brought thrilling, challenging combat to life. However, my hopes and dreams suddenly came to a halt…

Hello and happy new year! Once again, team Engadget has set up shop in Las Vegas for CES, living out of suitcases so that we can scour the massive show floor and occasionally injure ourselves in the process. For CES 2024, we expected to see AI everywhere, and we were not disappointed.

It's once again that time of year when a bunch of dedicated gamers gather in a conference room to play through their favorite titles as quickly as possible in the name of charity. This year's Awesome Games Done Quick (AGDQ) speedrunning marathon starts on Sunday, January 14. The week-long event is slated to last until the early hours of January 21. You can watch it live below and catch up on any runs you missed over on the Games Done Quick (GDQ) YouTube channel.

While Capcom is prepping for Season 3 of Exoprimal, which adds Monster Hunter cosmetics and a boss fight against Rathalos, it’s also working on Season 4. The latter is slated to go live in April 2024 and adds Custom Match, allowing players to invite friends from other platforms and play through the story. You can also customize match settings.

January 16th’s answer is not perhaps the most challenging puzzle to solve, but it could cause a few players to lose their daily streak if they aren’t careful. However, if you use words that are out of the box, it will help in figuring out the correct spots of most letters. But since the answer is a little obscure, there might be another way to solve it.

Nintendo Switch owners have gotten not one but three Kirby titles within the past couple of years, as well as the first original 2D Mario platform game to hold a 90+ Metacritic score since Super Mario World. It’s fair game to say that Nintendo fans have been eating well, but will their appetite be satisfied going into 2024? Fans across all platforms should have plenty to be excited for and these represent some of the platform games that Wccftech considers highly anticipated throughout the new year.

Charity speedrunning extravaganza Games Done Quick has kicked off its first week-long event for 2024. Among the highlights are speedy plays of 2023 highlights including Starfield, Baldur’s Gate 3 and Lies of P, along with a marathon from the world’s first canine speedrunner.

The Elder Scrolls Online had a great 2023. The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom Chapter introduced players to the Arcanist class and the Daedric realm of Apocrypha. It told a good story, even if I thought it was a slow starter . Towards the end of the year, the Endless Archive was released as a repeatable system for one to two players. While it introduced new class sets, those sets still share equipment slots with existing gear sets, limiting their viable use depending on a player’s build.

Amazon Sale 2024: The Amazon Republic Day Sale 2024 has kicked off with a bang, offering incredible discounts on a vast array of products. From smartphones to home appliances and electronics, there's something for everyone. Dive into the shopping extravaganza of the year, as the Amazon Sale 2024 brings you unbeatable offers on microwave ovens, with savings reaching up to a whopping 40 percent off their regular prices.

If you’ve been shopping the best laptop deals and want to add some screen real estate to your new setup, or if you otherwise have a need to expand your digital workspace, you’re going to need a new monitor. The best monitors always make great options, but if you want something ultimate yet efficient when it comes to screen space, you’re going to want an ultrawide monitor. There are a lot of ultrawide monitors available, each built to be suitable for different needs and for different price points. We’ve tracked down what we feel are the best ultrawide monitors for 2024. Our selections include the best ultrawide monitor for gaming, the best ultrawide monitor for work, and the best ultrawide monitor on a budget, so read onward for more details.

It’s hard to explain the feeling and energy surrounding CES. There are fresh ideas and new products everywhere you turn. With so much happening, and thousands of companies competing for attention, manufacturers have to do something really intriguing to have any chance of standing out. But it’s possible – every year we recognize a group of products that are truly compelling and will help move the industry forward. These are our Top Tech of CES 2024 awards,

There’s no shortage of quality mobile games in 2024, and it can be hard to sift through the sheer number of games downloadable on your phone. That’s where we come in: Over the years, we’ve filled up our phones with mobile games to find the best games across genres. Looking for a hidden object game? A unique tower defense title? A turn-based RPG or classic side-scrolling runner?

Amazon sale 2024: The Amazon Republic Day sale has begun and it is providing massive discounts and offers on electronic products across all brands and price ranges. If you are someone who is looking for a gadget upgrade then now is the right time to do that because you can get massive discounts on smartphones, smart watches, laptops, smart devices, and more. Check out the massive discounts available at top smartwatches from brands like Apple, Samsung, Amazfit, and more.

Time for another week desperately shovelling quotes, release dates and trailers into the Maw, our weekly news liveblog and also, an abyssal abomination poised to guzzle the waking world and all forms of existence, unless we can satisfy its hunger for headlines. The year is starting to pick up, with a few intriguing titles slated to drop this week in addition to the widely acclaimed Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, out 18th Jan, which Katharine has called "a deep and challenging Metroid-like with some of the best platforming this side of Moon's Ori games".

As the countdown begins for Samsung Unpacked 2024, tech enthusiasts eagerly await the unveiling of Samsung's latest flagship smartphones, the Samsung Galaxy S24 series. Samsung Galaxy S24 launch is scheduled for January 17 at 1 pm ET in San Jose, California, this event promises to be, not only a showcase of cutting-edge devices, but also introduce new 'Galaxy AI' features.

We had a big loss on today's answer by getting stuck with a suffix that had too many choices. If you happen to find yourself in the same situation then hopefully our hints and spoilers can help out so you can hold onto a long-standing win streak.

The CES 2024 gave a platform to tech enthusiasts and giants to showcase their innovations and products for the year and it gave us a trailer of the future of technology and a look at some awesome products including Samsung Ballie, Rabbit R1 and more. From powerful processors to transparent TVs, we have seen various innovative products being unveiled at the event. Now, that the CES 2024 is finally over, let's have a look at the top 10 products that grabbed much attention in the industry.

The next few months are absolutely stacked when it comes to roleplaying games coming from Japan between Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Granblue Fantasy Relink, Persona 3 Reload and Dragon's Dogma 2. But the season kicks off with an excellent indie that no one saw coming. 

Just a day into the new year, one haunted horror game is already making waves by disguising itself as a long-lost Nintendo 64 platformer.

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Each week, we scour the internet for all things indie MMO-related, so you don’t have to. This week, Monsters & Memories (image above) gives an update on its development, the Wardens and Colonials go to war on Able, and Eternal Tombs teases its magic system. Plenty of other stuff is also going on, so let’s quit wasting time and get started with this week’s Indie MMO Spotlight.

Following a solid albeit not outstanding 2023, adventure games fans can look forward to the release of several long-anticipated titles throughout 2024. As usual for this genre, the selected titles offer a unique mix of intrigue and serenity (sometimes seamlessly intertwined) that you are unlikely to find elsewhere.

Amazon Great Republic Day Sale is here, offering amazing deals on a variety of products. Don't miss out on fantastic discounts on offer stretching across a huge number of segments including electronics, home appliances, smart gadgets, and more. Amazon sale 2024 is live now, but it won't stay here forever, and therefore, you should seize the opportunity to upgrade your home with top-notch products. Here we take a look at water purifiers from trusted brands like KENT, Aquaguard, Livpure, and others.

Tech aimed at battling climate change and even pumping fresh water out of thin air attracted crowds as the annual CES gadget extravaganza showed its green side. With calls to fight climate change escalating, technology firms are finding ways to help, according to organizers of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2024), which wrapped up in Las Vegas on Friday. 

The newest word is available and this Sunday's word shouldn't cause too much trouble for most players. The answer is a pretty common word and doesn't have any of the normal difficulty spikes that many of the more difficult words can have.

For decades, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) has been the platform to announce some of the most influential innovations in gaming. 2024 is no different as big companies like Xbox, PlayStation and Samsung made some giant gamer-related announcements at the conference, which took place in Las Vegas, Nevada from 9 - 12 January.

It’s tough to find a decent mobile game to really dig into and play every day. However, Solitaire Grand Harvest is an outstanding addition to anyone’s daily roster, especially when combined with the free daily coins that enhance it.

Metroidvania heads are eating good in 2024 with two certified bangers releasing back to back this week - and we're still only in January. 

has big things coming in 2024 and beyond, for both the current, so-called retail version of the game and the popular that turns back time to before many of the changes that have happened in Azeroth over the decades. The ever-changing, yet familiar, MMORPG is turning 20 this year, but that isn't slowing it down any. Several new features and content additions are coming to both versions of the game, including the first in the upcoming trilogy of expansions that will comprise .

Topping 2023 is going to be difficult for fighting games, given the year saw the release of new entries in some of the most celebrated franchises ever such as Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat, alongside a few other titles that gave players plenty of opportunities to beat up other player and prove their mettle virtually.

Members in the Extra and Premium tiers of PlayStation Plus will get access to a number of games in January 2024, and gamers now have a better idea about how much space they will require. PS Plus Extra and Premium subscribers get some notable benefits over the Essential tier, as users in this category can play hundreds of games at no extra cost.

Though it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, Starfield certainly has made a name for itself among gaming audiences. The developer, Bethesda, is thankfully not dropping its post-launch updates anytime soon. The game’s latest update is about to get a beta very, very soon, in fact.

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For the first time since January 2023, Xbox is bringing back its Developer_Direct show that promises to give fans a glimpse at such upcoming titles as MachineGames' Indiana Jones, Obsidian's Avowed, Oxide Games' Ara: History Untold, and Ninja Theory's Senua's Saga: Hellblade II.

January 13th’s answer is not the most difficult to solve and is often used in daily conversation. While the answer does contain two vowels, figuring out their correct spots shouldn’t take too long. However, if you aren’t careful and use random words, you might run out of attempts quickly and jeopardize your streak.

PC and microchip companies struggling to get consumers to replace pandemic-era laptops offered a new feature to crowds this week at CES 2024: artificial intelligence (AI). PC and chipmakers including Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Intel are betting that the so-called "neural processing units" (NPUs) now found in the latest chip designs will encourage consumers to once again pay for higher-end laptops. Adding additional AI capabilities could help take market share from Apple.

Technology is often designed to lighten the load from the everyday - and brushing your teeth or using the toilet are no exception. Here are some highlights from the array of gadgets on display at the Consumer Electronics Show intended to make the mundane more efficient:

The products discussed here were independently chosen by our editors. GameSpot may get a share of the revenue if you buy anything featured on our site.

The products discussed here were independently chosen by our editors. GameSpot may get a share of the revenue if you buy anything featured on our site.

2023 was a landmark year for horror (check out Wccftech's Best Of here), delivering the super-ambitious Alan Wake 2, a pair of rock-solid remakes in Resident Evil 4 and Dead Space, excellent indies like Amnesia: The Bunker, and more. 2024 may not be quite as strong, but it largely keeps the ball rolling down a similar horrifying path, with a couple of new remakes (The Last of Us Part II Remastered and Silent Hill 2), new entries in fan-favorite series (Alone in the Dark), and some promising indies (Still Wakes the Deep). Those dark days when it looked like survival horror might be finished are definitely behind us, so steel your nerves. Here are Wccftech's picks for the games that will be keeping you awake in 2024.

Amazon Sale 2024: Brace yourselves for the much-anticipated Amazon Great Republic Day Sale happening from January 13 to January 18, 2024, offering exclusive early access to Prime members starting at midnight. This mega sale extravaganza encompasses a wide array of products, ranging from smartphones and electronics to groceries, fashion, beauty, home essentials, kitchen items, large appliances, TVs, and beyond. Adding to the excitement, Amazon has collaborated with Redmi Note 13 5G to deliver fantastic value deals from various renowned brands.

The latest Humble bundle costs $10 and gives you the keys to some great PC games that will be featured during Awesome Games Done Quick (AGDQ) 2024. It includes some bangers like Bayonetta, Celeste, Bloostained: Ritual of the Night, Astalon: Tears of the Earth, andSonic Adventure 2. You’ll also get Sprawl, Borderlands 2: Game of the Year Edition, and Sonic Adventure 2 Battle.

We always look forward to CES. Not just because it kicks off the year, or because it brings nearly every major tech company under one roof, or because it means a flood of new products. We love it because of the surprises: every year, without fail, there is some strange and surprising new tech that captures our attention and makes us want to tell everyone, “come look at this.”

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The third-person multiplayer online battle arena Smite is getting a shiny new standalone sequel: Smite 2 has been officially announced at the 2024 Smite World Championship. The sequel will retain the same core gameplay Smite players are familiar with, but the game itself is being rebuilt from the ground up for the next generation. Check out the announcement trailer above and our first-look preview video below.

Hey trainers, get ready to have your Pokémon-loving hearts race because something absolutely legendary is about to go down! Niantic is dropping a bombshell in the Pokémon Go universe with the Sinnoh Tour 2024, and it’s got everyone buzzing with excitement. The star-studded entrance of Dialga and Palkia in Sinnoh Tour 2024 will shake up our Pokémon Go journey.

The developers at Airship Syndicate have revealed the Q1 content Roadmap for their MMO Wayfinder while also announcing a bit of new content to hit the game within a Job Board preview.

Although horror isn't the biggest or most prolific genre in gaming, 2024 is still looking to bring some major releases within the genre, with highly anticipated titles like and the remake of set to launch this year. Following the well-received horror remakes and sequels of 2023, which included games like,, and, 2024 is set to see the release of smaller original titles along the lines of and, with genres ranging from more action-oriented survival horror titles to more exploration or text-based games.

It's time to look ahead and get excited about all of the new games, films, and TV shows coming in 2024. Cardy, Matt, and Dale are here to go through an extensive list of the things we're scheduled to watch and play over the next 12 months. From Star Wars Outlaws and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth to Dune: Part Two and True Detective: Night Country, there's plenty to delve into.

DICE provides new details on the upcoming modes, rewards, and maps Battlefield 2042 players can expect to see within the current extended season, as well as teasing a March launch window for Season 7. It's been quite the turnaround for Battlefield 2042, which had a less than ideal launch back in 2021 as it was criticized heavily by fans over missing features, balancing problems, and many server and technical issues. However, after delaying post-launch content and the game's first season, DICE began to slowly turn things around over time.

Pokemon GO has revealed new Pokemon GO Tour 2024 details, with the debut of a White-Striped Basculin and new shinies. The Pokemon GO Tour is a much-anticipated event for Pokemon GO players, and this year is extra special for Pokemon Diamond and Pearl fans.

Rockstar Games has a new set of rewards and bonuses aimed at giving players in Red Dead Onlinea few incentives to kick off the new year. The bonuses are aimed at enhancing the in-game Naturalist role, giving extra rewards to players who interact with the game's animals and take samples across Red Dead Online's vast landscape.

The developer of The Sims 4 has shared a roadmap spanning the next few months, and in it promises two "highly anticipated" kits, a new pack, and more exciting new content.