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Phase 2 of Season of Discovery will launch on February 8, increasing the level cap to level 40, an upgraded Level-Up Raid inside Gnomeregan, new runes, new abilities and a zone wide PvP event in Stranglethorn Vale! Blizzard's announcement video shows the sky turning red over Stranglethorn Vale, is there any lore that might reference this?

Hi Rez Studios and Titan Forge Games will release a sequel to Smite, the third-person MOBA that was first released in 2014 and has drawn 40 million players since, the companies announced Friday. Smite 2 will bring with it an Unreal Engine 5-powered upgrade, and promises full cross-play and cross-progression.

Apple is set to launch the Vision Pro headset in the United States next month. The headset has gathered ample attention over the past few months, and as the launch nears, users are gearing up to pre-order the device on January 19. Since it is an entirely new product, the ordering process would differ slightly from the iPhone or Mac. This time, the Apple Store app will use a facial scan to determine and pre-order the correct Vision Pro component size. This would allow the headset to be ordered with components tailored to your size.

Console users reportedly spent over 1.6 billion hours playing Fortnite in December 2023.

2023 was absolutely packed with fantastic RPGs, and even a die-hard fan of the genre might struggle to find all the hidden gems. One of these titles is The Iron Oath, which left Steam Early Access in November — we covered it while it was in early access, but developer Curious Panda Games beefed the game up with several meaningful updates on its road to a final release.

A Fortnite Avenged Sevenfold collaboration has been teased since November 2023 and whatever it is the metal band has been working on is being added to the game. Today.

By Wes Davis, a weekend editor who covers the latest in tech and entertainment. He has written news, reviews, and more as a tech journalist since 2020.

The game director of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown has revealed he sang to its developers to make sure all elements followed the same rhythm.

A Easter egg has revealed a creepy obsession with the ex-soldier and Rockerboy, Johnny Silverhand. Despite dying in 2023, 54 years prior to the events of V's story in the game, Silverhand and his band, Samurai still have some die-hard fans in Night City, even if some of the younger generation seem to show little interest.

Wi-Fi Alliance has finally announced the Wi-Fi 7 Ready certification, and it is now available to all the supported devices. The new standard is an upgrade over the already available Wi-Fi 6E standard, and based on the information we have, the new standard has been in development since 2021. This indicates that the new update is definitely going to be worth it for all the supported devices.

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After a long period of development, the Wi-Fi Alliance has officially begun certifying Wi-Fi 7 devices. This paves the way for mass adoption of the new standard, providing more seamless interoperability. Until the next standard comes along, we can expect Wi-Fi networking to dramatically improve, with faster, more reliable connections and reduced latency. The latter is something gamers will appreciate.

After months of anticipation, Apple has finally announced the availability of the Vision Pro, its first AR/VR headset. The Apple Vision Pro will go on sale starting February 2. However, there's a catch. The device will initially only be available in the US. So, if you're an Apple enthusiast residing in the US and looking to get your hands on the Apple Vision Pro, then you'll be able to do so starting January 2, and it will be available for purchase from Apple Store locations and the US Apple Store online.

Seth MacFarlane's filthy teddy bear character Ted and Martin Scorsese's true-crime epic “The Killers of the Flower Moon” are some of the new television, music and movies headed to a device near you.

Focusing on the key campaigns of the US air force during World War 2 was something executive producer Gary Goetzman and his partners, Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg, "had always talked about" in the wake of their hit shows Band of Brothers (2001) and The Pacific (2010).

It is wildly frustrating how small the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s multiverse is.

XPoSat Mission launch: In yet another proud moment created by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), a new satellite has been launched successfully. This project, dubbed as the XPoSat Mission was launched successfully today, the first day of 2024. And, even as ISRO ended 2023 with a huge number of successes, the most notable of them being the Chandrayaan-3 mission and the Aditya-L1 mission, the space agency registered yet another historic triumph by launching this critically important satellite. The satellite was hoisted into orbit aboard the PSLV-C58 rocket. The planned lifetime of XPoSat mission is about 5 years, according to ISRO. Among various other objectives, it will also study X-ray pulsars, black hole binaries, neutron stars, and Magnetars.

In yet another proud moment for India, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has powered another amazing mission to a successful conclusion. Dubbed the PSLV-C58 XPoSat Mission, ISRO launched the rocket and got the satellite into place exactly where it was required. While the XPoSat satellite is the most important part of the entire mission, all the hard work involved in boosting it into space in the correct orbit depended on just one thing - the PSLV-C58 rocket system, which has not been just successful, it is also very cheap when compared to other rocket systems from the US space agency, the National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA). This success comes quickly on the heels of ISRO having successfully launched two historic missions in 2023 - the Chandrayaan-3 mission and Aditya-L1 mission.

 ISRO is set to welcome the new year with the launch of its first X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite that would offer insights into celestial objects like black holes, onboard a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle rocket on Monday. The launch comes after the success of its Gaganyaan Test Vehicle D1 mission in October. 

PSLV-C58 XPoSat Mission launch: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) may have ended 2023 with historic successes like Chandrayaan-3 mission, when it landed a lander and a rover on the dark side of the moon  and the Aditya-L1 mission, which is well on its way to its parking slot at Lagrange L1 point to watch the Sun, but it is not sitting on its laurels and is all set to usher in the new year with a bang! On January 1, 2024, the Indian space agency has slated the launch for its next ambitious project, the PSLV-C58 XPoSat Mission launch. 

The end of the year always results in a downright deluge of list articles. But they can be an absolute blast to both write and read, and they always generate discussion. As such, this is a jumping-off point to discuss the best and brightest PlayStation music we heard in 2023. While it's impossible to touch upon every soundtrack worthy of mention, we've compiled what we think are the best of an already bright bunch. With such an incredible umbrella of sounds and moods to explore, let's get listening! Erm, listing.

The head of Harmonix, the studio behind Fortnite Festival, has confirmed that it plans to add "many hundreds" of free new songs to the mode every year.

In a significant stride towards unravelling the mysteries of the cosmos, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is poised to launch the X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) on January 1. Representing India's maiden dedicated polarimeter mission, XPoSat aims to explore the intricate dynamics of luminous astronomical X-ray sources thriving in extreme conditions.

The Samsung Galaxy S24 series launch is just a few weeks away, and this is set to end a year's worth of rumours and leaks. According to reports, the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event will likely occur in mid-January. Continuing the trend, three models are expected - Samsung Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus, and Galaxy S24 Ultra, and the latter will again compete with the likes of iPhone 15 Pro Max to earn the position of the best smartphone of the year. While leaks have previously hinted that the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra could feature satellite connectivity, which the iPhone 15 Pro Max does, it isn't likely to be the case for Samsung, according to a new report.

10 best smartwatches under 3000: In today's tech-driven era, smartwatches have emerged as remarkable devices, offering a myriad of features that cater to the needs of modern consumers. From an extensive range of watch faces to extended battery life, health monitoring capabilities, and stylish designs, these innovative gadgets have revolutionized the way we interact with technology. We feature in this list the best smartwatches under 3000 that have gone beyond being mere accessories and now are rivaling some of the functionalities of smartphones.

8 Best Android smartwatches: In the smartwatch market, you will find multiple ranges and features. However, deciding on the right smartwatch does not come easy as one has to look for design, sports modes, battery, performance, and other features. However, one common thing that users forget to look at is the operating system of the smartwatch. While most brands develop their own OS, most of them are based on Android, unlike the Apple Watch. If you are someone who is looking for a feature-filled smartwatch then we have curated a list of 8 best Android smartwatches to help you pick the one which matches your requirements. Check out the list of smartwatches below.

In September, Apple launched the new iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models with a wide range of new features. While the general design is similar to last year's models, the company introduced significant feature upgrades. Apple has shared a new ad highlighting the capabilities of the iPhone 15's camera with the new Portrait Mode and how it can adjust focus later on after a photo has been taken.

9 best Noise smartwatches: Looking for a feature-filled smartwatch but confused about which brand to choose from? Then you are at the right place. While there are a number of smartwatch brands available in the market, going for the right one is tricky and requires a lot of research to pick the best. The first thing you should do before buying a smartwatch is note down all your requirements, be it for yourself or for your friends and family. One must keep the requirements in mind while searching for the best smartwatch for yourself simply because these personal gadgets should be tailored to your exact requirements. To narrow down your research, we have curated a list of 9 best Noise smartwatches that will help you make the best choice.

South Park: Snow Day seems like it would be an ideal Christmas game. A third person cooperative adventure set in Trey Parker and Matt Stone's fictional Colorado town, it sees you battling through its icy streets, banding together with Cartman & co to save your home from an endless winter. That'd be ideal for whiling away the long winter evenings with three of my pals. But forget all that because it's coming out next March.

Time and again, Apple Watches have been credited with saving the lives of the wearer by alerting them of potential health anomalies. Consequently, it has become one of the most crucial pieces of wearable technology that you can buy in recent years. Recently, Apple has come under heavy fire for a patent dispute with Masimo. This has resulted in a ban on the sale of Apple Watches in the US. However, this hasn't stopped the Cupertino-based tech giant from innovating. A recent report has suggested that the Apple Watch Series 10 might involve a major design overhaul that would render the old Apple Watch bands useless. Know about this latest development about the Apple Watch Series 10.

Japanese players seem to be enjoying the way Baldur’s Gate 3 depicts nudity or rather the way it doesn’t.

Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver has an action-packed, epic new trailer – and it teases a massive battle still to come. 

Earlier today, it was announced that Pokemon Scarlet & Violet will be getting a third piece of DLC following the release of The Indigo Disk. This free quest will essentially act as an epilogue for Scarlet & Violet, bring your three besties Nemona, Penny, and Arven back into the story, and tie everything up into a neat little bow so that Game Freak can move onto their next project.

Universal Pictures announced the on Monday, confirming fans will be able to watch the movie early while it still plays in theater.

2022 did not end particularly well for our favorite hunk of burning PC gamer Henry Cavill. After leaving The Witcher to return to the big screen as DC's top-dog superhero, the Superman project fell apart, his old job was gone, and he was very suddenly looking for something to do. But there was one bright spot: After all of the above had unfolded, Games Workshop confirmed that Cavill was set to head up, and star in, a Warhammer 40,000 «cinematic universe.»

Weapon X-Men is a new four-issue series that will bring together Wolverines from across numerous different Marvel realities, including Earth X, the Marvel Zombies universe, and the world of Age of Apocalypse. Perhaps most excitingly, the new comic will introduce a new Wolverine variant - Jane Howlett, of Earth-1281.

Games Workshop, owner of the Warhammer IP, and Amazon Studios have officially signed an agreement to begin production on bringing Warhammer 40,000 to the world of movies and television. Last year Games Workshop and Amazon Studios announced they were working on an agreement, and a year later it is now a done deal. Warhammer fan and actor Henry Cavill had been linked to the project after it was revealed he would no longer be playing Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher. It now looks like he will in fact be part of the process as an Executive Producer.

There are many things you can point to in the present and past of the gaming world and see how far things have come and how certain “practices” have changed over time. For example, in the past, the idea of doing “special editions” or “collectibles” that you would get alongside a game’s purchase was very few and far between, if done at all. But fast forward to now, and they’re all over the place! Plus, sometimes the exclusives are just simple cosmetics versus true “meaningful content,” like with Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League and its PlayStation-exclusive stuff.

The Apple Watch Series 9 launched alongside the iPhone 15 lineup in September, and Apple only made slight changes to the wearable. The most prominent addition is the new S9 chip. While the chip is a hefty upgrade over the previous generation, the external design and form factor remained unchanged. According to a new report, Apple is planning to redesign the Apple Watch in 2024, possibly to mark its tenth anniversary.

So you're a scientist who works in one of those science-fictional giant underground research facilities—your Black Mesa, SCP Foundation, The Loop, what have you—and the day arrives where the big science catastrophe goes down and everyone's dying left and right and there's a horrible cascade of alternate dimensions and weird aliens pouring in. That's the setup for Abiotic Factor, an upcoming solo to six-player survival game that you can playtest for free, right now, via Steam.

I was shuttling up to my Voidship, planning to check out a prison planet uprising, when the sun exploded. The unexpected arrival of Xenos ships and the quick deployment of their star-shattering weapon left my crew in complete disarray. As I met with a round table of companions and ship staff, I was presented with choices.

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Fortnite's Festival is already set to corner the rhythm market by install base alone, introducing a Rock Band-like experience into Epic's ongoing everything game. In addition to LEGO Fortnite and Rocket Racing, it's clear that Epic's plans for total digital domination are close to coming to fruition.

You won’t find Rock Band Unplugged at the top of many Best PSP Games lists, but the Harmonix spin-off – released during the peak of plastic peripheral popularity – was one of the finest games you could find on Sony’s handheld during its pre-PS Vita renaissance circa-2009. A stripped-back version of the main console games, this portable reimagining saw you switching between instruments, completing “phrases” by rhythmically tapping buttons in time to the music.

Recently we went hands-on with Ubisoft's upcoming Metroidvania, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. It's slashing its way onto PS5 and PS4 in January, bringing the series back to PlayStation for the first time since 2010. But after all this time, how is this latest adventure shaping up? And will it be worth that 14-year wait? Well, from our two hours with the game, we'd say fans of the series have a fun and vibrant adventure on their hands, and we personally are looking forward to jumping back into it.

Having officially entered our Fortnite Festival era, we're quite excited to see that the surreal pseudo-metaverse Epic has cooked up and is getting instrument controller support as soon as next month.

You know it’s the holiday season when there are a million things to watch in theaters and at home. Forget Christmas carols: The halls are ringing with Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour. Who’s under the tree and on your TV? That’s right: Barbie. And for the gamers, Santa has a stocking stuff: the Gran Turismomovie you did not ask for. It’s unclear if you were on the naughty or nice list this year...

Lego Fortnite has confirmed that the highly-requested steering wheel piece is coming to the game in the future, which should allow players to move the vehicles and structures they create.

It may have been developed by Harmonix – now a subsidiary of Epic Games – but Fortnite Festival is not Rock Band 5. Let’s get that out of the way immediately, because I’ve certainly already seen claims to the contrary. In fact, Fortnite Festival has more in common with the boy band Five than Rock Band 5; that is, it’s a transparently commercial exercise that simply switches the question “What if the Spice Girls were blokes?” with “What else can we sell for V-Bucks?”

Fortnite is the surprise hit of the winter gaming season. Although the battle royale game has maintained popularity for several years, it’s now seeing yet another massive surge in interest. Last week, Epic Games released several new modes that bring entirely different kinds of games to Fortnite. Among the additions is a rhythm game called Fortnite Festival. In it, players can form bands with others while playing as Fortnite characters. Now, players are using it to create the most absurd bands possible and share clips online as characters like Goku, Peter Griffin, Kratos, and Gojo hit the stage.

Prince of Persia has a long history, but there hasn’t been a mainline game for some thirteen years. You have to go back further than that to find a really good one, whether it’s the pleasing 2008 open world reboot, or 2003’s The Sands of Time, which I personally feel represents the best of the franchise. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is looking even further back for its inspiration, though. Rather than being a third person action adventure, it is actually a side-scrolling action adventure, similar to the original that was released in 1989.

If you still think of Fortnite as a colorful, cartoony battle royale game, you might be surprised to learn the extent of Epic’s true ambitions.

Gigabyte has finally launched a PCIe network expansion card, featuring support for the latest Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.3 standards.

To this day, I love getting together with my buddies and having a jam session in Rock Band 4. So when Epic Games announced Fortnite Festival, I was hyped. But upon finding out there wasn’t support for our plastic guitars and drums, not so much.

Epic Games has confirmed that Fortnite’s trio of new game modes are permanent additions to the free-to-play title.

At the top of the month, developer Epic Games launched Chapter 5 of Fortnite's popular Battle Royale mode. But with the start of this new chapter, the team also launched three new experiences within the Fortnite launcher. The first was Lego Fortnite, a survival Minecraft-like game, and soon after, the second, Rocket Racing, a new racing mode created by Rocket League developers Psyonix, went live. The third and final new experience of Chapter 5 (so far, at least) went live over the weekend – it's called Fortnite Festival and is basically Rock Band-lite but in the universe of Fortnite. 

Old Gods of Asgard, the fictional heavy metal band from Alan Wake 2, has entered the iTunes global top 10 album charts.

One of three brand new modes, Fortnite Festival is one part of Epic Games's plans to seemingly suck all of gaming into one ever-expanding ecosystem.

Oppo phones under 30000: Looking for the right smartphone can be tricky. There's so much to consider - battery life, camera quality, design, and most importantly, your own requirements - professional to private. But finding the perfect smartphone that ticks all your boxes is like finding a rare gem. However, don't worry, we're here to make it easier for you to pick the right option that will serve you well. We've picked out the best Oppo phones under 30000, including models like Oppo Reno 11, Oppo Reno 8 5G, Oppo F23 5G and more. Take a look at the list below to simplify your search.

Fortnite Festival is a brand new triple-a rhythm game from Harmonix, creators of Rockband, and it’s available now. It features two special modes: Festival Main Stage and Festival Jam Stage. Main Stage is your classic Rockband mode where you can perform songs with your band while Jam Stage is where you can chill and, as the name suggests, jam.

Fortnite Festival has officially arrived and brings with it a Rock Band-like experience to Fortnite. While it doesn't support instrument controllers at launch, Epic has confirmed to IGN it is a priority for the team to add it in the future and that they are actively working on it.

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If Alan Wake 2 didn’t completely melt your face, Poets of the Fall are back to finish the job.

Thrasher is the follow-up to rhythm horror game Thumper, coming out on Quest and PCVR.

Six years after it came out, Kingdom Come: Deliverance launches on Nintendo Switch early 2024, publisher Plaion has announced.

Fortnite is no longer just a game: it’s a full-blown multi-genre platform, and Epic Games will realise its vision later this week with the release of three new “experiences” within the uber-popular Battle Royale. Announced as part of last night’s Big Bang event, the new titles will include LEGO Fortnite, Rocket Racing, and Fortnite Festival.

If you're a gamer, then you certainly must have a gaming console or a PC that is equipped to handle graphic-intensive games. However, not everyone has the time to sit tethered to a TV all the time. While portable gaming consoles such as the Nintendo Switch and the Steam Deck do exist, they become yet another gadget that needs to be charged and carried around wherever you go. This is where mobile gaming comes in. Gaming smartphones not only fulfill the purpose of a smartphone such as calls and texts, but they are also powerful enough to run mobile games, allowing you to take a breather during the break while at work or even the airport. Whether you're on the train, flight or even passing time in the office, you can play a variety of games to pass the time.

A new trailer for Masters of the Air has landed, and it promises an epic TV event from the creators of Band of Brothers and The Pacific. In the spine-tingling new teaser, Austin Butler leads the star-studded cast playing members of the 100th Bomb Group, a group of World War 2 pilots who conducted perilous bombing raids over Nazi Germany.

There was little doubt that the GTA VI trailer would do well in terms of viewership. Still, the debut video of Rockstar's massively anticipated new game surpassed even the rosiest expectations.

Foundation is coming back for a third season as the Apple TV Plus epic gets a long-awaited renewal. The rich sci-fi show is based on the novels by Isaac Asimov and follows the thousand-year saga of The Foundation, a band of exiles working to try and save the Galactic Empire.

When it comes to dominating news stories of 2023, one of the biggest ones by far is that of Microsoft trying to complete its purchase of Activision Blizzard. The goal of this massive merger that would cost them 69 billion dollars was to ensure that the Xbox brand not only had more IPs to work with but would give them a bigger “stake” in the video game market. The Xbox line of systems has done decently since its arrival but has never been the “dominant system” for multiple reasons. The merger has already been approved and is happening, so why is the case still going on?

Nintendo has been making some moves to broaden its IP further. We have various video games and consoles. However, it wasn’t long ago that Nintendo saw the release of their Super Mario Bros animated film. Likewise, Nintendo even brought their IPs to life through the Universal Theme Parks. Select theme parks have a Nintendo world attached to them, giving fans of their beloved Mario franchise a chance to dive into the world. Filled with themed merchandise and rides, it has been a big hit. But we know that the Nintendo World will soon get an expansion, giving fans a chance to step into the world of Donkey Kong Country. 

Universal Studios has announced that Super Nintendo World Japan will be opening its Donkey Kong Country area in spring 2024.

The first fruit of the partnership between Fornite-maker Epic Games and Lego is due out this week — along with a host of other games within a game that expand Fortnite’s horizons considerably.

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Fortnite just dropped their 28th season, Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1. And, I’m telling you, it’s epic! With new maps, tools, and passes, the season will run from December 3rd, 2023 till March 8th, 2024.

Epic Games has announced a host of new Fortnite modes coming out this week, with one of them being the Fortnite Festival mode.

Epic has announced a new game to join the Fortnite Family, simply titled Fortnite Festival. But what exactly is this game?

Epic Games’ eternally popular battle royale game, Fortnite, is about to get significantly larger, with three new live-service games set to be added by the end of this week. 

Apple has just rolled out a compelling advertisement for the latest iPhone 15 series, putting the spotlight on its exceptional camera capabilities, particularly the groundbreaking Smart Portrait mode. This innovative iPhone 15 feature empowers users to dynamically adjust the focus on different subjects in a photo, even after the image has been captured. Notably, this functionality is available for both standard and portrait images. In a 1 minute 49-second video, Apple vividly demonstrates the Smart Portrait mode in action. The footage captures a band in the process of creating their album cover, with one member utilising the iPhone 15 to edit a group photo.