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Mortal Kombat 1 fans think that the latest season of Invasions, which is named "Season of Chaos" in the game's files, has mixed up Mileena's theme with Havik's.

Fortnite giant Epic Games has said that claims it has been the victim of a cyberattack aren't legitimate.

It recently came to light that Apple had canceled its car project, which was internally referred to as ‘Project Titan,’ and with the abandonment, the company has re-assigned the 2,000 employees formerly stationed at the self-driving vehicle division to proceed with work on generative AI.

News has reached Chinese EV makers that Apple has shuttered its self-driving car development that was internally called ‘Project Titan.’ Xiaomi, the world’s third-largest smartphone brand, recently entered this category, and it, plus other players, have expressed their thoughts on the latest development. While some companies are shocked at this revelation, others agree with Apple’s decision, stating that there are other areas in which the technology giant can thrive in.

The Pokémon Company revealed a new virtual card collecting game called Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket on Tuesday. After the reveal, fans online expressed concern that the game would contain non fungible tokens (NFTs). However, it now looks like NFTs won’t play any part in the new game. In a statement issued to Polygon, a representative of the Pokémon Company said it has “not developed or approved” any Pokémon NFTs.

The rumored Nintendo Switch 2 has been making waves lately due to reports of an internal delay to the first quarter of 2025. After Nikkei corroborated the same and revealed the new launch date as March 2025, leaker Midori further validated it by stating, “It is correct information.”

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth has almost 30 minigames, including one developed by an internal team of "hardcore card game fans."

Ahead of the MWC 2024, Chinese consumer electronics maker Xiaomi on Sunday launched for international markets its new AI-enhanced and photography-geared 14 Series smartphone, along with other wearable gadgets at a launch event held in Barcelona, Spain. At the event, William Lu, Partner and President of Xiaomi Corporation and President of Xiaomi International Business Department showcased its newly upgraded group strategy "Human X Car X Home" smart ecosystem too.

Leaked internal Microsoft documents emerging last September spilled the beans on the company’s plans to release an all-digital variant of the Xbox Series X, and a new report published on Exputer by known insider eXtas1s claims that that console is set to be released in a few months’ time.

Destin Daniel Cretton (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, American Born Chinese)will write and direct Lionsgate’s long-gestating live-action movie based on Masashi Kishimoto’s Naruto.

Last week, Hello Games released the OMEGA update for No Man's Sky. On the occasion, the British independent studio also made the game free to play that weekend, hoping to attract new players.

Blizzard has heard the community's feedback regarding the Oracle Hero Talent Tree and announced that they will be revamping it, especially regarding the focus on replacing Power Infusion. Check out AutomaticJak's review of the previous Oracle Hero Talent Tree. Oracle Hero Talent Review

FromSoftware boss Hidetaka Miyazaki is "happy" so many people want a Bloodborne remake, but isn't ready to confirm one just yet.

For some of us, it’s a good day to subscribe to Nintendo Switch Online as Mother 3 heads to the service for users in Japan.

An international law enforcement operation led by Britain's National Crime Agency and the FBI has arrested and indicted members of the Lockbit ransomware gang, in an unprecedented police operation that has struck one of the world's most notorious cybercrime gangs.

This week in WoW, the Dragonflight Mythic Dungeon International continues on February 23rd and Classic Hardcore Self-Found goes live on February 29th!

Fellow Traveller and Copychaser games have announced a closed beta for their upcoming robot journalist game, Times & Galaxy. The beta will run from February 26 to March 11 and consists of the first 30% of the final game.

Honor of Kings, Tencent’s massively popular mobile game, has its eye set on the international market in 2024.

Sony recently announced that the PS5 has sold 54.8 million units worldwide, and while that’s quite an impressive number for a console that’s only just entered the fourth year of its lifecycle, it has missed the company’s internal sales target by quite a bit. Sony has, as such, revised its forecast for total PS5 units shipped during FY 2023/24 (which ends on March 31) from 25 million down to 21 million, and the company is now feeling the immediate repercussions of that.

An earlier rumor was disseminating information that Apple had halted work on its foldable iPhone because there were durability concerns regarding the display. Now, a new update claims that the technology giant is actively developing the device and has actually reassigned some key personnel hailing from the Apple Vision Pro team to work on this new form factor.

Earlier today, Xiaomi shared the official camera specifications of the upcoming Xiaomi 14 Ultra. At that time, I pointed out how it is easily the best camera phone in the market with a really powerful Sony LYT-900 sensor under the hood. The rest of the cameras are just as impressive, mind you. All of this combined makes the new phone one of the best in the business.

Last year, Insomniac was hacked by a ransomware group called Rhysidia. It threatened to release the stolen data unless Sony paid $2 million in Bitcoin, leading to a historic 1.6 terabyte leak that included a playable build of the yet to be released Wolverine game. Given the enormous size of the hacked data, people are still digging through it months later.

The Xiaomi 14 series is all but official in the international markets, and we know for a fact that the Xiaomi 14 Ultra is going to be the star of the show. The phone will launch in China on 22nd February, followed by an international release on 25th February, later this month. As expected, Xiaomi is not shying away from talking about the phone, and today, the company has revealed some more details about the phone--mainly the camera that will be found on the flagship.

The global smartphone market is finally going to have some more competition as Xiaomi is set to unveil the Xiaomi 14 series in international markets on 25th February, later this month. The star of the show, of course, is going to be the Ultra variant. This time around, the company has decided to cut the Pro variant from the international markets, so we are just going to get the base and Ultra offerings. Now we know a little more about the Ultra variant and its release date.

Infinix has just launched its latest smartphone, the Infinix Hot 40i. Company says smartphone packs groundbreaking features and boasts an unbeatable price tag. What does it really offer to users? Check out the specs and features below to find out.

ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen has treated the world to a mesmerizing timelapse video of the journey from space back to Earth. In a stunning timelapse video shared recently, viewers can see the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft gracefully undocking from the International Space Station (ISS) before its splashdown near the coast of Florida.

Sony’s PlayStation 5 continues its impressive run since it was launched more than three years ago, and if you haven’t bought the console yet, or you’re looking for discounted games and accessories, you should take advantage of this year’s PS5 Presidents’ Day deals. There are massive savings in store for gamers this holiday as various retailers have launched their own sales, but you’re going to have to be quick if you want them because stocks aren’t expected to last long, particularly for the more impressive bargains — some of which we’ve featured below.

Now that Google has dropped the first Android 15 Developer Preview for Pixel users, a lot of non-Pixel users have started to think if and when they will get access to the latest update. Samsung, being one of the biggest Android manufacturers, comes to mind because the company has a huge portfolio of devices that may be eligible for Android 15. In this article, we are going to list down all the devices that should get the update.

Mini PC manufacturer, AOOSTAR, has unveiled its brand new GEM10 Mini PC which offers AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS APUs with OCULINK in a compact shape.

In a surprise reveal, Anya Taylor-Joy made an appearance at the world premiere of Dune 2, hosted in London – and in the process confirmed rumors that she has a role in the sci-fi sequel. 

If you thought the cast for Dune was stacked then wait until you see the sequel, with several big names joining the all-star line-up for the highly anticipated Part Two. One of these is none other than Florence Pugh, the Oscar-nominated star of hit films including Little Women, Oppenheimer, and Don't Worry Darling. 

Xbox president Sarah Bond has said the next-generation Xbox will mark the biggest jump in hardware capability we've ever seen from one console generation to the next.

A new report suggests that the threat of dozens of layoffs looms at ZA/UM, as the studio has canceled the development of a standalone expansion to its beloved RPG Disco Elysium.

Beginning February 16, the keystone timers will count down for the 2024 Dragonflight Season 3 Mythic Dungeon International! Watch the Groups Stage Tournament on Twitch and YouTube to see how fast the dungeoneers can go!

UAE backs Sam Altman's vision, aims to lead the world on AI regulation; IBM report reveals 59% of Indian enterprises actively using AI; Microsoft pledges $3.44 billion investment in Germany, focusing on AI boost; Google unveils internal AI 'Goose' to accelerate employee coding efficiency- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.

When Embracer Group’s $2 billion deal with Saudia Arabia’s Savvy Games Group fellow through last year, with a sudden need to balance its numbers, the company announced in June that it was initiating an internal restructuring program that would entail widespread layoffs, studio closures, and project cancellations.

There isn’t much of the games industry that hasn’t been impacted to some degree by the wave of layoffs it’s been suffering for more than a year at this point, but very few companies have contributed to that damage as much as Embracer Group has. Embracer announced an internal restructuring program in June last year after it failed to close a $2 billion deal with Saudi Arabia’s Savvy Games group, and since then, across all of its studios, it has laid off a startling number of people.

During last week's rumored Xbox town hall meeting, Xbox President Sarah Bond reportedly told employees that every screen is an Xbox.

Build-a-Bear, the customizable plush toy store, is facing a lawsuit from the manufacturer of Squishmallows, accusing the company of intentionally copying Squishmallows with one of its recent plush releases. The lawsuit emerged shortly after the introduction of Build-a-Bear's Skoosherz plush line of toys.

An internal Xbox meeting is continuing to generate headlines, as a new report on the event suggests that Microsoft's gaming division aims to make "every screen" an Xbox.

Blizzard has released A New Dawn, a trailer video by famed machinima artist IKedit for the upcoming Mythic Dungeon International 2024 tournament!

The MDI 2024 starts this Friday, February 16th! Here's what you need to know.

Games and accessories often appear with discounts in Nintendo Switch deals, but the console itself mostly only gets a price cut during special occasions. If you can’t wait for the next big sale, the good news is that there’s a rare offer from Walmart for the Nintendo Switch that drops its price from $300 to $260. We’re not sure how much time is remaining for the $40 in savings, but given the device’s popularity, we don’t expect it to last very long. If you want to get the console for a cheaper price, you should push through with your purchase as soon as you can.

It’s a long, cold wait between seasons of Taskmaster, especially after an entry as stellar as series 16. Luckily, the hilarious British panel show has kept its growing international audience entertained between seasons by uploading episodes of one of its many licensed spinoff series to its YouTube channel. Taskmaster New Zealand’s first two seasons are now onthe official Taskmaster YouTube account, including the incredible season 2, which originally aired in 2021 and is one of the best seasons of any version of Taskmaster. If you consider yourself a Taskmaster fan, you owe it to yourself to check it out.

Amazon has discounted the Samsung EVO Select 512GB Micro SDXC Card down to $24.99, a 30% price drop from its original $35 MSRP. This is an excellent price for a 512GB Micro SDXC card from a well-known and respected brand. I's fully compatible with the Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, and ASUS ROG Ally portable handhelds. It also comes with a SD adapter for devices that only take full-sized SD cards. Check out all of the best Nintendo Switch deals for sales on other games and accessories.

One of the bigger stories to come out of 2023’s Toronto International Film Festival was Bertrand Bonello’s science fiction movie The Beast, a dizzying, surreal story about a woman, Gabrielle (Léa Seydoux), reliving three past lives as part of a process to purge her memories and emotions. In each of these lives, she encounters Louis (George MacKay of 1917 and Marrowbone) in a series of emotional relationships that lead in dangerous directions. Critics’ responses were split between strong positives and dubious negatives, but they seemed to agree that it’s a remarkably image-driven, idea-packed film that’s sensual and challenging. The comparison to the Wachowskis’ Cloud Atlas seemed obvious, too, given the separate but linked stories of people echoing across time together.

Is Mark Ruffalo in Captain America 4? Well, the actor seemed to accidentally confirm he'd be appearing in the upcoming fourquel, but that has been swiftly debunked. 

Valentine's Day gift: Finally Valentine's Day is just a day away on which you can celebrate your love and partnership. This day is the best opportunity for couples to showcase their love by giving thoughtful and amazing gifts. If you haven't selected a Valentine's Day gift yet, then we have curated a last-minute gift idea that you can get for your partner. These suggestions will come in handy if your partner has a creative mind. Check out these top five tablets from top brands such as Samsung, Lenovo, and more.

A decade ago, the Earth was struck by the Chelyabinsk asteroid over Russia's Ural region. The asteroid exploded above the city and created a shockwave affecting 1500 people and destroying over 7300 buildings. It served to create fear, but more than that, it sent all the space agencies back to the drawing board to prepare contingency plans for such an event that may have far worse consequences. The fear of asteroid strike is always swings there as it had wiped out the dinosaurs from the face of Earth millions of years ago. Therefore, to study such potential Earth-striking asteroids and the impact they may have, the United Nations Committee on Peaceful Uses of Outer Space created two international bodies: the International Asteroid Warning Network (IAWN) and the Space Mission Planning Advisory Group (SMPAG). These bodies will thoroughly study the risk of an asteroid strike and global response. Know more about these organizations here.

The first trailer for Deadpool 3 just arrived during Super Bowl LVII – and its most NSFW moment has already been edited.

Rockstar Games, the renowned developer behind the Grand Theft Auto (GTA) series, has kept fans eagerly waiting for the release of GTA 6, which is slated for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. Although the company has hinted at a 2025 release, an official date remains undisclosed, fueling speculation among enthusiasts. Recently, analysts at Wedbush Securities introduced a surprising forecast, diverging from previous expectations.

It looks like No Man's Sky is getting some more content soon, as a new update is spotted on the Steam database. This coincides with Sean Murray cryptically tweeting a single emoji, indicating that the next update will be one of the big ones that adds a bunch of new features.

Ahead of a “business update” from Xbox this week, Xbox boss Phil Spencer has privately been reassuring employees that Microsoft is not planning to exit the console manufacturing business, while some of the original leakers that suggested that Starfield and other exclusives will be coming to PlayStation 5 have walked back their rumourmongering.

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French union STJV has raised concerns about staff at developer Don't Nod from being overworked.

Xbox head Phil Spencer reportedly told employees that Microsoft isn't planning to stop making consoles.

In a captivating turn of events at the Mathrubhumi International Literary Festival, viewers were treated to a unique encounter as an AI-generated replica of Shashi Tharoor took on the role of interviewer, engaging the real-life MP himself in a dialogue that blurred the lines between reality and technology. Here is what transpired at this engrossing encounter:

ASUS completely revamped the internal cooling system of the 2023 ROG Strix G16 by adding three fans to tame the powerful RTX 4060 GPU and the 14-core Intel Core i7-13650HX. Adding another fan always helps to improve thermals, but what is impressive about this configuration is that ASUS incorporated this solution without compromising the storage and RAM upgrades of the ROG Strix G16.

Xbox will continue making consoles going forward, Xbox boss Phil Spencer has allegedly told Microsoft employees.

The Apple Vision Pro has hit the world and the internet by storm, merging our reality with a Black Mirror episode. Those keen to get their hands on one in the UK will need to know when it releases for sale.

Turn 10 Studios recently spoke in detail about the areas of Forza Motorsport where it’s looking to prioritize fixes and improvements to address criticism from the community, but alongside that, the developer, is, of course, also continuing to work on the racing sim’s monthly updates and the new content they bring. In a new trailer, the developer has offered a look at the next update.

In 2021, the International Trade Commission put out a recommendation, asking for an Apple Watch sales ban in the U.S. as the company had allegedly infringed Masimo’s patents. Now, the same agency has formally opposed lifting the ban, which was a decision made previously by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Even though Apple Watch sales have yet to be halted in the region, the Cupertino firm only has a little breathing room before a final verdict is passed.

Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar the Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology for India has today signed a world-first agreement at the historic British landmark, Bletchley Park. The agreement establishes a shared understanding of the opportunities and risks posed by frontier Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the need for governments to work together to meet the most significant challenges.

Ankama Games has announced the availability of Wakfu in HD has begun to roll out. With plans for an upcoming single-account server on the way November 2nd, the HD upgrade is here as an option.

In a groundbreaking achievement, researchers from the University of Yamanashi in Japan have successfully nurtured mouse embryos in the unique environment of space under zero gravity. This groundbreaking experiment marks the first time that a fertilized mouse egg has developed into a blastocyst on the International Space Station (ISS).

The ransomware group responsible for a Capcom data breach in 2020 has been “taken down” in an international police operation, with its key member arrested.

international trailer for Marvel Studios’ newest superhero movie has arrived online, featuring lots of new footage highlighting the titular trio’s switching powers.

Have you ever heard of an event where people from all over Earth gather together just to observe the Moon - virtually? Well, every year NASA organizes International Observe the Moon Night, which is an annual public event and it is sponsored by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Mission, the Solar System Exploration Division at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, and other NASA and astronomical organizations. Know when and where can you watch this Moon event:

The International Olympic Committee has announced plans to create the Olympic Esports Games.

When it comes to international trade and investment, AI will create some obvious winners and losers. It's the second-order effects that may prove more interesting.

If you just can't get enough Stardew Valley in your life, here's a different way to indulge in its unrelenting life sim coziness: The Stardew Valley «Festival of Seasons» concert series, an international musical tour featuring a selection of music from the game performed by a chamber orchestra.

A brand new poster for Studio Ghibli’s latest animated fantasy has been revealed, teasing the global releases of Hayao Miyazaki’s newest movie.

Toshihiro Nagoshi, known for his work in helping create the Yakuza franchise, has revealed that his next game will feature western actors. Speaking to Video Games Chronicle, Nagoshi reveals that his new project is in development, and that it might feature a more international cast.

The Crew Dragon spacecraft launched by SpaceX yesterday successfully docked with the International Space Station as its crew of four astronauts began their six-month mission.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse has been beaten at the international box office by an unlikely contender – Pixar's animated rom-com Elemental.

Gameforge is bringing free to play anime MMORPG NosTale to a global audience via a new, permanent international server. The new server supports multiple languages and arrives alongside updates that will let new players get off to a good start and even help existing players to get a fresh start if they want the expanded experience.

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