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The PS5 exclusive action game Stellar Blade launches tomorrow, 26th April, and as with most game launches these days, a day one update will arrive alongside it. While the patch will no doubt fix some bugs and get the title in better shape for release day, this one also throws in a big new feature: New Game+ mode.

Escape from Tarkov players are in an uproar over a new $250 upgrade called The Unheard Edition, with many deeming the pack “pay-to-win” and “selfish."

If you want to play Escape from Tarkov offline with friends, it looks like it’s going to cost you. Developer Battlestate Games announced a new special edition of the game, called The Unheard Edition, on Thursday that comes with a lot of exclusive features and content, including an offline, co-op PvE mode, for $250.

In the latest Alpha build, we've datamined an updated preview of the Paladin Tier Set appearances coming in Season 1 of The War Within including the missing helmet. Season 1 Tier Sets will be available from the Nerub'ar Palace Raid featuring eight bosses, culminating in a showdown with Queen Ansurek, the Nerubian ruler who's leading her people down a dark path. First Look at the Nerub'ar Palace Raid Tier Set bonuses are still unavailable to be datamined, but stay tuned for updates when they become available.

Throughout its long tenure, the franchise has featured some of the most legendary and memorable characters in video game history. Since the debut of in 1997, some characters have appeared in multiple installments, while others made their namesake in a single game. However, because each of the games are self-contained stories, longevity and total appearances have not been what's historically defined the franchise's many great characters.

Fans of the cozy farming sim Stardew Valley have discovered a new Easter egg hidden in the game’s menu screens. Added in Stardew Valley’s recent 1.6 Update, the find is yet another reason to enjoy the game’s massive expansion.

Blizzard has announced that the next Diablo 4 Developer Update Stream will be on May 2 at 11 a.m. PDT and will discuss the Season 4 launch, PTR learnings, and more.

Over 300 itch.io creators have come together to offer a bundle of their work to benefit relief efforts for Palestine. The itch.io Palestine Relief Bundle costs just $8 and includes a collection of digital games, tabletop role-playing systems, and other cool stuff. All proceeds from this bundle will be donated to the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF), a more than 30-year-old registered non-profit organization that describes itself as “the primary humanitarian organization in Palestine, delivering crucial and life-saving medical relief where it is needed most.”

Fans of tactical multiplayer FPS Escape from Tarkov are angry at a new $250 edition offering exclusive modes and “pay-to-win” upgrades.

Clash of Clans studio Supercell has announced that its first major game in five years will be released next month.

The Tribeca Festival returns this June, and it will once again feature official games selections and even a game-focused panel. This year, the selections are all promising indie games, including a successor to 2021’s excellent Before Your Eyes. The show will also feature a talk on the making of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.

As we near the end of April, the fighting game scene truly begins to heat up. From April 27 to 29, the best of the best will gather in Tokyo to crown an Evo Japan champion. Then, players will gather for the world’s premier fighting game event, Evo 2024 in Las Vegas. Through the PlayStation Tournaments: Road to Evo program, players can compete at home and join online competitions for a chance to win a trip and showcase their skills at Evo 2024 in Las Vegas.

It's that time of the year! Summer is almost here, and like every year, Roborock is here to make life more fun and less chaotic with its automated vacuum cleaners. Time to head out, have fun, and worry less about the messes left behind. Roborock has just introduced its latest Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra, initially unveiled at CES this year, where it received tons of accolades.

Today the Tribeca Festival, which recognizes achievement across various entertainment mediums, announced their games lineup for 2024.

Corey Konieczka, acclaimed board game designer of strategy games such as Star Wars: Rebellionand Battlestar Galactica: The Board Game, launched his own studio, Unexpected Games, in 2021. After a series of high-concept titles, including puzzle-based The Initiativeand the dynamic 3,000 Scoundrels, he’s back for another stab at a licensed franchise. The Mandalorian: Adventures is a cooperative board game with multiple modes, and itarrives at hobby shops and online in the third quarter. In a recent interview with Polygon, Konieczka revealed some of its secrets — including what promises to be a highly anticipated traitor mode.

One of the best features of the Steam Deck is its varied controls, from face buttons, to joysticks, to touch controls. But there's never a substitute for a full size keyboard and mouse, and fortunately, you can connect them straight to the Steam Deck. It supports wired and wireless connections, although you'll need a USB hub if you want to use a USB connection.

Netflix has released a trailer for its upcoming Jennifer Lopez starring sci-fi film Atlas and fans of the Titanfall video game franchise are noticing a lot of similarities between the two.

We've datamined several pieces of special effect gear and trinkets from The War Within alpha, including a two-piece weapon and trinket set for agility classes! Although not all confirmed, most of these items appear to come from the first raid in The War Within, a Nerubian themed zone in which we face off against the underground arachnid kingdom.

An alleged "official" AMD document with information regarding AMD's Zen 5-powered Strix & Strix Halo APU has leaked out, spilling the beans on the full platform details for the red team's next-gen mobility lineup.

Game development is, in some ways, more accessible than ever. Between the ease-of-use of engines like RPG Maker to the release of titles like Game Builder Garage that gamify the act of development itself, there are countless ways into game development that do not require previous experience of coding or design.

Steam has changed its refund policy, with pre-release playtime now factored in when considering eligibility for a refund.

Datamined achievements reveal that Dragonriding Races are returning in The War Within, with new achievements for four of the five major expansion world zones! Although not given themed names in the data yet, each of the four zones features six races, with Bronze, Silver, and Gold medals for the Normal, Reverse, and Advanced variants of each race.

Google Maps is stepping up its game by testing a feature that iPhone users have long awaited: Live Activities. This feature promises to bring dynamic and glanceable information directly to the lock screen and Dynamic Island of iPhones, enhancing the user experience.

Samsung has witnessed the signing of a massive contract for its HBM3E memory, securing $3 billion worth of supply to none other than AMD.

Recent data from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) paints a concerning picture for Apple's iPhone in the US. The report indicates a significant decline in iPhone activations, pushing Apple's market share of new smartphone activations back to levels last seen six years ago.

Sony has rolled out the latest PlayStation 5 system software update, version 24.03-09.20.00, bringing with it the highly anticipated Community Game Help feature. This update allows users to tap into a wealth of community-generated hints for supported games such as Granblue Fantasy: Relink and the upcoming Stellar Blade.

Season 3 Reloaded Arrives in Modern Warfare III and Call of Duty: Warzone

Unlocking and beating the Knave boss fight in can grant you important rewards for some characters, in addition to being one of the best encounters in the game. The Knave is the boss form of Arlecchino, the Fatui Harbinger that was first introduced as an NPC and was then added as a new playable character in 4.6. While Arlecchino is a ruthless and powerful DPS unit, she gets even more powerful in her boss form – this is quite similar to Raiden Shogun as a character versus her boss form in the region of Inazuma.

Two new leaks of AMD's next-generation Strix Point APU family have emerged and they cover both 55W "Halo" & 28W "Standard" Ryzen chips.

While the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 are excellent consoles, especially for those who don’t want to invest in a gaming PC, you tend to lose out on a lot if you don’t have one of Sony’s online subscriptions. You see, a PlayStation Plus (PS Plus) subscription offers, is access to online multiplayer, and without it, you can’t connect to online servers and play with other folks, which is a bit frustrating. Luckily, a PS Plus membership does offer some additional features, such as free games every month and access to some older PS games, all of which depend on which of the three tiers you subscribe to: Essential, Extra, and Premium.

There's nothing quite like video game box art that makes you stop and say «wow». Admittedly, it's been a while since such a cover caught our eye, but we simply can't gawk at the newly revealed box art for Metaphor: ReFantazio and not write an article about it.

Sony has just released the latest PS5 system software update — always a glorious day on Planet PlayStation. Coming in at just over 1GB, it's available to download and install now. The question is, as always, what does the update do?

In, players can combine different elements to create Peter Griffin, the main character of Seth MacFarlane’s comedy sitcom Neal Agarwal’s browser game is an endless crafting simulator, challenging players to combine basic elements such as Water and Fire to create a practically infinite library of new, more complex elements. is just one of the many pop culture franchises featured in-game.

A new Unreal Engine 5.4 comparison video was shared online today, highlighting the differences in reflections quality over the previous version of the engine.

Both Minecraft Java and Bedrock Editions have received a new update that introduces armadillos, new wolf variations and more.

In a bold move, Microsoft has rolled out Phi-3, marking its smallest yet powerful open-source language artificial intelligence (AI) model to date. This latest offering underscores the tech giant's ongoing commitment to advancing AI accessibility and performance.

Gazing out across my lively medieval burgh in Manor Lords, I see great promise. The detailed buildings, villagers, and landscapes are always pleasant to look upon. The complex, rewarding, if not necessarily precision-balanced economy is entertaining and intuitive to interact with. And the war cries of my homegrown militia, off to bash some bandits, remind me that each bloody clash is costing someone a son or a husband. But for all its potential, Manor Lords is an extremely Early Access-feeling Early Access game at this point. Sometimes, it even seems more like a proof of concept than a finished product.

The Chinese domestic x86 chip, Zhaoxin KX-7000 CPU, has been benchmarked in a wide range of tests at stock & overclocked settings, showcasing a huge performance increase versus the previous generation while also offering the domestic marketplace a new option for their PC needs.

PS5 System Update 24.03-09.20.00 is now rolling out to all players.

A new Lords of the Fallen update is now live on PC and consoles, introducing new features, improvements, and fixes to the game.

In an era dominated by artificial intelligence (AI), employees globally are grappling with the uncertainty of job security. Zack Kass, an AI futurist and former executive at OpenAI, sheds light on four indispensable human qualities that could safeguard employment amidst this technological surge.

A new software update is available for PlayStation 5, adding the recently announced Community Game Help feature. Unlike regular Game Help, this feature uses gameplay videos from other players to provide hints.

Metaphor: ReFantazio won't have any romance options whatsoever, in a stark contrast to past Persona games.

Final Fantasy 16 players are aghast as the action RPG's new chapter features what can only be described as 'dummy thicc Tonberries.'

Modern smartwatches are more than simply an accessory, with complex capabilities like voice assistants, crash detection, call and text compatibility, and long battery lives. They've also become one of the most popular health and fitness trackers, thanks to sophisticated sensors and large app suites. Smartwatches are very useful and one of the most convenient gadgets for tracking your fitness and health activity, such as heart rate, oxygen level, sleep monitoring, steps and distance covered, calories burned,women's health monitoring and so on, and they also include emergency aid.

Noise launched the latest addition to its Pulse Series with the launch of the ColorFit Pulse 4 smartwatch. Featuring a 1.85-inch AMOLED display, this new release aims to combine style with functionality for users. The Noise ColorFit Pulse 4 offers a variety of vibrant colours, including Jet Black, Space Blue, Forest Green, Rose Gold Pink, Starlight Gold, Silver Link, and Black Link.

Qubo launched its latest product today - the Qubo InstaView Video Door Phone. This new device builds upon the success of their previous Video Doorbell, offering enhanced features and a modern design. The Qubo InstaView, which aims to transform home security, consists of the Qubo Video Doorbell Pro and a portable display unit known as the Qubo Home Tab.

An engineering sample of AMD's Zen 5-based Strix Point "Ryzen 9" APU with 12 cores, 24 threads, and 24 MB of L3 cache has been spotted at Geekbench.

Do you constantly rely on note-taking apps to stay on track with tasks and to-dos? Note-taking apps have become popular in recent years due to a plethora of features and ease of usage. One such feature-filled notes app is Microsoft OneNote which has been in the market for a long time. However, over the years it has included new features and AI-powered Copilot to provide improved user experience. The OneNote app comes with several hidden features, check out to effectively use the note-taking app and improve productivity.

Sennheiser has announced the latest addition to its flagship TWS range with the launch of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 in India. While the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 were first showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 in January alongside the Momentum Sport and Accentum Plus, they were only launched in the US. But now, the earbuds have been launched in India as a successor to 2022's Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3. From features to price, know all about the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4.

Apple enthusiasts have something to look forward to next month as CEO Tim Cook hinted at the unveiling of a new Apple Pencil 3. With the company scheduling a special event on May 7, it's evident that the focus will be on the iPad lineup.

We have almost entered the month of May, which means we are at the peak of summer and the temperature will increase with each passing day. Several parts of India are also currently experiencing heat waves, making it necessary for people to find cool places to avoid sun strokes. If you have been planning to buy an air conditioner this summer, then we have compiled a list of the latest LG air conditioner models such as the newly launched LG Artcool AC, AI Convertible 6-in-1 AC, and more, check list.

LG Display, which is one of the leading innovators of display technologies in the world, has announced the development of an OLED gaming panel, using the first-ever features that allow users to choose between refresh rate and resolution. Not only is the development of the gaming panel complete, but mass production started earlier this month with the 31.5-inch panel, and will follow-up with 27-inch and 34-inch monitors, so eager PC gamers shouldn't have too long to wait.

It's going to be a big year for Subnautica fans, as developer Unknown Worlds revealed that we'll get a look at Subnautica 2's early access plans at some point this year. With summer approaching, which will inevitably bring a whole host of video game conferences, showcases, and gameplay demonstrations, fans have been drawing up their lists of what they want to see in Subnautica 2.

Metaphor: ReFantazio is the next big title to be released this year by developer Atlus, and it recently gave us a bunch of new details and a release date to get us all nice and excited about this October. Over the past 24 hours, Atlus has been showcasing gameplay and answering questions about Metaphor, which is where it was revealed that the game will not feature any romance options.

For some time now, we’ve known Ubisoft has two big Assassin’s Creed projects in the works – the more traditional Japanese ninja and samurai epic Codename Red, and the more experimental Codename Hexe. In development at Ubisoft Montreal, we know Assassin’s Creed Hexe will be a “different type of game” with a dark witchcraft-focused storyline and perhaps a more linear structure, but beyond that, we haven’t heard much about what’s cooking.

LG Display is all set to mass-produce its cutting-edge gaming OLED panels, featuring adjustable refresh rates and resolutions.

Unreal Engine 5 is increasingly the go-to option for current-gen development, and now, the latest version of Epic’s software is here. We got a taste of Unreal Engine 5.4 during last month’s State of Unreal GDC 2024 showcase, but now the software is in developers’ hands.

Assassin's Creed is in a state of limbo right now, as fans prepare for Ubisoft to finally show us what it's been working on. We know that the developer has several Assassin's Creed games in development at the moment, with Assassin's Creed Red looking the most likely to release first, but we still don't know much about its other projects, including the rather ominous Assassin's Creed Hexe.

It appears that extended maintenance concluded sooner than expected and Dragonflight Season 4 is now live in North America! Season 4 features all eight original Mythic+ dungeons and a special weekly rotation of all three endgame raids on a new Awakened difficulty! If you're just catching up, feel free to check out our Dragonflight Season 4 Awakened Raid and Dungeon Overview of everything coming in the wrap-up season, from the Awakened raid rotation, to purchasing special effect items with Antique Bronze Bullion, and more!

With the help of Diablo 4 Music Director, Derek Duke, Blizzard has released another soundtrack arrangement, this time featuring the beautifully haunting scores of Scosglen. Perfect for accompanying anything from studying to demon-slaying, this newly released video is just in time to tide players over while waiting for the as-yet-unscheduled Diablo 4 Season 4 Campfire Chat! This bite size playlist highlights several Scosglen locations, including Eldhaime Keep, the Highlands, Tur Dulra, and Umbralwood and features pieces by Leo Kaliski and Ted Reedy. Which Diablo 4 zone soundtrack is your favorite to listen to on repeat? Let us know in the comments below!

Blizzard has announced the implementation of a global damage reduction aura in PvP to test methods for mitigating damage scaling in Season of Discovery. While this aura is temporary, only lasting until April 30th, Blizzard is definitely looking for feedback — so check out some PvP this weekend!

Seal: What the Fun is a brand-new multiplayer party royale game that will let up to 20 players compete in a wide array of hilarious and entertaining mini-games to be the last one standing. There is so much fun to be had in Seal: What the Fun and we’re here to break down why this is one party you don’t want to miss.

Epic Games has announced that FortniteFestival season 3 will feature pop star Billie Eilish.

Aether Gazer, the action-packed RPG by Yostar Games, has just dropped its latest update, the Night Parade of the Beasts event. With that, Chapter 16 of the epic tale is hitting the scene and getting added to the main storyline. The event is running for a week only, so let’s give you a quick lowdown on Aether Gazer Night Parade of the Beasts event!

Muthoot Finance is one of the leading financial institutions in India. It is known for its convenient and secure gold loans. So, before applying for a Muthoot Finance Gold Loan, learn about its features to make informed decisions as per your financial needs. Choose from a wide range of gold loan schemes and borrow high loan amounts. 

IGN has shared the first details of its IGN Live consumer show, which is set to take place at the same time E3 used to.

Stand by for a missive from RPS corporate parent ReedPop. Transmission begins! Ah, it's about gaming events. So, Reedpop's EGX expo and MCM Comic Con are joining forces. They'll both take place side-by-side in the ExCel London this year, on 25th-27th October.

The release date for HoYoverse's upcoming action role-playing game, Zenless Zone Zero, has seemingly leaked.

This year’s EGX games event will take place alongside MCM Comic-Con in the UK.

Today, CCP Games announced EVE Online: Equinox, the next expansion of the sci-fi sandbox MMO, slated for release on June 11.

Nixxes and Guerrilla Games have deployed Horizon Forbidden West Patch 1.3 for PC, packing new features, optimizations, fixes, and visual improvements.

Today, NVIDIA announced that the upcoming tactical first-person shooter game Gray Zone Warfare will support DLSS 3 (Frame Generation) from day one, accelerating performance on GeForce RTX 40 Series graphics cards. As with any game with built-in DLSS 3 support, Gray Zone Warfare will also feature Reflex, which any owner of GeForce GTX 900 Series GPUs and newer will be able to activate for up to 50% reduction in system latency. Last but not least, the Unreal Engine 5 powered game will support the hardware accelerated ray-traced version of Lumen lighting to deliver cutting-edge visuals.

Xiaomi Smarter Living event 2024: Xiaomi has unveiled several new products during its recent event, Smarter Living, which was live streamed for audiences. Among the offerings are the Redmi Pad SE, Redmi Buds 5A, Robot Vacuum Cleaner S10, and a handheld garment steamer. These items will soon hit the market, offering consumers a range of options to consider.

Lenovo has unveiled its latest offering in India - the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i. Touted as its first creator laptop equipped with Intel Core Ultra 9 processors, this laptop promises to redefine the creative experience.

A new Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora update is now live on PC and consoles, introducing new improvements and features to the game developed by Ubisoft Massive.

After weeks of anticipation, Lava Mobiles has taken the wraps off the first-ever product in its new wearables category, the Prowatch ZN. The smartwatch, launched at an event held in New Delhi today, April 23, boasts features like an AMOLED display and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on top. Alongside this smartwatch, Lava has also unveiled another offering - the Prowatch VN as a more affordable option. From features to price, know all about the new Lava Prowatch ZN and Prowatch VN.

Xbox has revealed that one of its studios — UK-based Rare, developer of Sea of Thieves — has constructed a new sustainability-focused studio.

Apple enthusiasts have more to look forward to this year with the impending release of a revamped iPad Air. The tech giant appears set to deliver one of the most significant updates to the iPad Air series yet, introducing new features and design changes that align it closely with the premium iPad Pro lineup.

IGN is proud to once again partner with ID@Xbox to exclusively present the next ID@Xbox Showcase, which promises to feature some of the most exciting upcoming indie games from around the world, including Vampire Survivors, Dungeons of Hinterberg, 33 Immortals, Lost Records Bloom & Rage, and more.