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Call of Duty Warzone doesn't exactly lend itself to skins in the same way Fortnite does. Sure, Nicki Minaj and Snoop Dogg have been added as operators, but you can't truly customize your in-game self to look just the way you want as doing so would scupper your attempts to remain hidden from enemies. That doesn't mean you can't look good while you play in real life though, and now you can do so by wearing some official Call of Duty merch courtesy of Boohooman.

We have the solution to Wordle on March 2, as well as some helpful hints to help you figure out the answer yourself, right here. We’ve placed the answer at the bottom of the page, so we don’t ruin the surprise before you’ve had a chance to work through the clues. So let’s dive in, starting with a reminder of yesterday’s answer.

Weekend OTT Watchlist: Are you planning to make your weekend a cozy affair indoors? Look no further as we bring you a curated list of the latest OTT releases across platforms like Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video, ZEE5, and more. Maamla Legal Hai, Sunflower Season 2 to Shogun, there's something for everyone. Grab your popcorn and get ready for a weekend of binge-watching!

Balatro publisher Playstack Games has taken to social media to defend its poker roguelike after fans noticed it had been removed from certain stores.

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Persona 6 will still feature the typical high school setting seen in past entries in the series but will be much less linear, according to rumors circulating online.

Pokémon, Warcraft and Sea of Thieves have joined in with this week's Glasgow Willy Wonka Experience memes.

Dragon Raja, the stunning open-world cyberpunk MMORPG powered by Unreal Engine, is turning four this month.

Kaiju No. 8 is one of the most anticipated anime of the upcoming season and its latest trailer revealed a few exciting new things about the series. The teaser, which was released on Thursday, announced that the show will premiere on April 13, and revealed who will perform the opening and closing songs for the first season.

EA has joined Square Enix in failing to see the leap year coming, as just like Theatrhythm Final Fantasy on Nintendo Switch, EA Sports WRC isn't working because it's February 29.

A series of Helldivers 2 gameplay leaks have revealed a look at the upcoming mech vehicle type.

Microsoft Corp. said it's investigating reports that its Copilot chatbot is generating responses that users have called bizarre, disturbing and, in some cases, harmful. 

Helldivers 2 has been out for a little while now, and players are constantly calling for heavier weaponry in their fight against the forces of evil. You don't get much heavier than full-blown mechs, and developer Arrowhead Game Studios has assured fans that they're on the way once the game's server issues are sorted out. In fact, they may be dropping into the fight a lot sooner than we thought, judging from some leaked footage of the machines in action.

Helldivers 2 is a pretty difficult game, especially if you're playing solo, but you'll struggle to find a planet in the game tougher than Malevelon Creek. Its reputation is so brutal that fans quickly dubbed the planet "Robot Vietnam" due to its jungle environment, ridiculous difficulty, and massive population of murderous robots. It's one of the game's more popular planets, but the reputation alone wasn't enough to stop it from succumbing to the robot horde.

Deck Nine, the studio behind Life Is Strange entries Before the Storm and True Colors, as well as The Expanse: A Telltale Series, laid off 20% of its staff today.

A study conducted by Norwegian researchers has suggested children feel increasing social pressure to spend money in games.

Tropical Haze LLC, the company behind the Nintendo Switch emulator known as Yuzu, has been sued by Nintendo in US federal court. The Japanese tech giant claims that the emulator violates the anti-circumvention and anti-trafficking provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). 

Happy Pokémon Day 2024! This year's celebrations have been capped off with a relatively short Pokémon Presents livestream, showcasing what's in store for the franchise this year and beyond.

Saltsea Chronicles studio Die Gute Fabrik has announced that it’s disbanding.

Insomniac Games has reportedly sent out a notice to employees affected by the 2023 cyberattack. It has said that steps have been taken to reduce the risk of any similar incidents happening again in the future. 

One highly skilled artist has recently taken to social media to share his Pokemon fusion art of Skarmory and Duskull. This was his second known attempt at combining the two Pokemon to date, with both being high-effort, memorable, and creepy in their own way.

Though it was a late Valentine's Day gift, a Pokemon fan crocheted an adorable Mudkip doll for their significant other, who then posted a picture of the doll for others to see. The two Pokemon fans received compliments on social media, with a number of them being directed at the doll's creator and the bond that the two trainers have.

“If he plays League, run,” they told me. I didn’t listen.

Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered is out now, letting fans experience the first three games in the series on modern hardware. Reviews are looking mostly positive, with fans and critics praising developer Aspyr for remaining faithful to the original games.

It would be difficult to pinpoint the moment the smartphone took control of my life. Like Japanese knotweed, it grew surreptitiously in my mental garden, gradually throttling other forms of attention until it had insinuated itself into almost every activity. I check my screen time rarely, but I remember a sense of vague discomfort a few years ago on seeing that it had passed a daily average of six hours. Recently, it stood at more than 11.

Artificial intelligence will become an important part of Reddit Inc.'s business, the company said Thursday in its long-awaited filing for an initial public offering — tapping into a revenue stream that could be both lucrative and controversial. 

This week's blue post and developer discussion roundup includes increased drop chance for Fyr'alath provided by Embers, revisiting of the Oracle Hero Talents, and a reminder that Classic Hardcore Self-Found launches February 29th.

Fallout: New Vegas' director has revealed that a classic Shirley Jackson story inspires one of the Mojave Wasteland's most devilish vaults. 

It’s not often that games immediately impress with the combination of their animation and presentation, but #BLUD is a straight-up stunner. Humble Games and developer Exit 73 Studios have locked the ’90s cartoon-inspired action-RPG in for a June 18 launch on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

The full name of the upcoming League of Legends fighting game has been revealed, and it’s 2XKO. Riot Games unveiled the game’s new identity on social media on Thursday, alongside new social channels on X, formerly known as Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's creative director, Tetsuya Nomura, has asked players not to spoil the game's story, especially when it comes to the "vital" moments.

A Chinese tech security firm was able to breach foreign governments, infiltrate social media accounts and hack personal computers, a massive data leak analysed by experts this week revealed.

As Einstein once said, and I’m paraphrasing: Two things are infinite; the universe, and the number of celebrities and fictional characters who’ll appear in Fortnite… and I’m not sure about the universe. With the announcement that Lady Gaga is going to be cameoing in this next season of the extremely popular online game, Taylor Swift fans are taking to social media and coming up with all sorts of elaborate conspiracy theories as to why their pop queen should follow suit.

Microsoft has confirmed multiplatform release plans for four first-party titles.

Disney Dreamlight Valley players take a trip to Monstropolis on February 28. The free Monsters, Inc. content for Disney Dreamlight Valley, which includes Mike and Sulley as villagers, launches for free on all platforms

Palia developer Singularity 6 announced today that the cozy social MMO will finally head to Steam on March 25. As of now Palia is only available via a stand-alone client on PC and Nintendo Switch. The Steam version will also include c ross-progression play and cross-platform availability, allowing friends to play together across the Steam and standalone clients on PC as well as those on Nintendo Switch.

The open beta for the Xbox Series X/S version of Final Fantasy 14 has now started.

Iconic pop sensation Lady Gaga has announced that she'll be coming to Fortnite Festival. 

Realistic AI-generated images and voice recordings may be the newest threat to democracy, but they're part of a longstanding family of deceptions. The way to fight so-called deepfakes isn't to develop some rumor-busting form of AI or to train the public to spot fake images. A better tactic would be to encourage a few well-known critical thinking methods — refocusing our attention, reconsidering our sources, and questioning ourselves.

Sony president and PlayStation chairman Hiroki Totoki has said Bungie could be better at assuming responsibility for its development timelines.

Each year, Maxis releases various packs for The Sims 4, ranging from large-scale expansions to smaller additions that introduce new clothes and furniture. Since 2024 began, the Sims team has released various teasers for new kits and packs, with Crystal Creations being the first Stuff Pack to launch this year on February 29.

The Pokémon Company’s next Pokémon Presents broadcast is scheduled for Feb. 27 in celebration of Pokémon Day, which marks the date of Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green’s Japanese release in 1996. The Pokémon Company announced the broadcast on Tuesday morning via its social media channels. Pokémon Presents will go live at 9 a.m. EST on Feb. 27. The Pokémon Company hasn’t said what it’ll share, or how long the event will run — just to expect the “latest news and updates from the world of Pokémon.”

A new Pokémon Presents digital event will broadcast next week, on Tuesday 27th January at 2pm UK time. That's 9am Eastern or 6am Pacific.

The last few days of February are going to be big for smartphone launches as a number of brands will be announcing their new lineups. One such smartphone launch is that of Vivo Y200e, which is set to debut on February 22, 2024. Vivo has been teasing the smartphone on social media platform X, and it is creating some excitement among Vivo fans. Vivo also confirmed that the new smartphone will feature India's first eco-fibre leather finish to give it a premium look. While Vivo is showcasing the phantom or orange colors, the launch might include more color options. Check out what the Vivo Y200e will feature in terms of specifications.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is only an agonizingly short 10 days away, and we're getting to the point where we'll soon need to lock down our social media accounts for fear of spoilers. Key story details have reportedly already started making their way to TikTok, Twitter, and Reddit over the past week, seemingly because some people have already managed to get their hands on a physical copy of the game.

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 has now comfortably surpassed 10 million units sold, accurate as of 4th February, 2024. It took the original game a little under a year to topple 13.2 million units, so this is clearly an exceptional result for the sequel. It’s also worth noting that as around 55 million PS5 consoles have been sold, approximately one-in-five bought Peter Parker and Miles Morales’ latest.

A Palworld player demonstrated their dedication to the pink Pal called Lovander by showing off their collection of the ones that are considered Alpha Pals, making them rare in both quantity and size. The gigantic Lovander collection caught the attention of other Palworld players on social media, with some players asking where these critters were caught.

A Pokemon fan designed a stunning piece of stained-glass art that showcased the Legendary Pokemon called Suicune and shared their finished work on social media with their peers. For their efforts, the Pokemon fan received compliments from other trainers, and some asked questions about what went into the creative process behind the stained-glass artwork.

NASA recently shared a breathtaking image of Earth taken from the International Space Station (ISS), revealing an incredible sight of frozen seawater. Captured on February 3, 2024, the image showcases a stunning display of sea ice swirls along the coast of Labrador in eastern Canada.

Despite doubling the concurrent player capacity just a few days ago, developer Arrowhead has once again announced a huge player cap expansion for co-op shooter Helldivers 2 while the studio attempts to maintain its now overwhelmingly large player base. 

Sora is an AI model from OpenAI designed to revolutionise the world of text-to-video generation. Unveiled just last Thursday, Sora utilises advanced generative artificial intelligence to instantly transform written prompts into captivating short videos. While the concept of text-to-video generation is not entirely new, Sora distinguishes itself with the impressive quality of its videos, setting it apart in a crowded field. Industry analysts laud the tool's capabilities and acknowledge its potential to reshape the landscape of video creation.

Many people have compared the addictive nature of social media to cigarettes. Checking your likes, they say, is the new smoke break. Others say the unease over social media is just the next round of moral panic about new technologies. We are a pair of researchers who investigate how social media affects the mental health of young people. More than 75% of teens check their phone hourly, and half say they feel like they're addicted to their devices.

This past week, Blizzard revealed another round of Hero Talent Trees in a Sneak Peek at the upcoming War Within system. Our Discipline & Holy guide writer, AutomaticJak, offers an early review of the Oracle Priest Hero Talents which have received significant criticism due to expanding on Power Infusion and encouraging a support-oriented playstyle.

Journey developer ThatGameCompany has announced a «beautifully curated» book to celebrate the art of its 2019 «social adventure game», Sky: Children of the Light.

Major technology companies signed a pact Friday to voluntarily adopt “reasonable precautions” to prevent artificial intelligence tools from being used to disrupt democratic elections around the world.

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Tekken 8 has proven a smash hit with fans, selling millions of copies in its first week and delighting users on social media thanks to the game's in-depth customization options. Players can gather free in-game currency for just about everything that they do, and use it to purchase cosmetics such as outfits, accessories, hairstyles, and much more. However, it appears as though this might not be the only way to obtain cosmetics in the near future.

It’s been a while since we last explored the vast world of Wuthering Waves, but guess what? The wait is finally over! Wuthering Waves CBT2 Qualifications are here, and we’re going to give you a sneak peek of all the exciting stuff you can expect.

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HP has launched its latest innovation, the Envy Move 23.8-inch all-in-one (AIO) PC, in India today, February 15. Engineered to offer flexibility in both work and entertainment, the Envy Move AIO PC is designed to be easily movable, versatile, and shareable within the confines of the home.

After LG's transparent Signature T television, Lenovo is rumored to be introducing the concept of a transparent laptop. The laptop may consist of a transparent display with a touch keyboard according to the shared images. This month, tech giants will be showcasing their innovations and prototypes at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. And we may also get to see the transparent laptop by Lenovo. An image of the Lenovo transparent laptop has been leaked on social media and the claims may turn out to be true.

Facebook must face a collective lawsuit valued at around 3 billion pounds ($3.77 billion) over allegations the social media giant abused its dominant position to monetise users' personal data, a London tribunal ruled on Thursday.

Daybreak Game Company has confirmed earlier reports that there had been layoffs across its teams, but said the number is under 15.

Bluesky CEO, Jay Graber, has announced the imminent introduction of comprehensive hashtag support on the emerging platform, signalling the next evolution in user engagement that has boosted its profile as one of the strongest emerging rivals to billionaire Elon Musk's X. In a recent interview on the Techmeme Ride Home Podcast, Graber emphasised the logical progression of "linkifying" hashtags to enhance the user experience.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's recently released demo has gone down a treat with most people, giving us a taste of what's to come by letting us journey as Cloud and Sephiroth on their way to Nibelheim's reactor. However, those who have decided to play the demo in Performance Mode for that smooth 60fps gameplay have been less than impressed with the game's graphics, which are notably worse than that of even Final Fantasy 7 Remake.

In Japan, two foreign residents have been arrested for breaking a serious law regarding manga. The two are suspected of uploading images from the popular manga magazine Weekly Shonen Jump before the magazine was publicly published. The suspected people are currently being held while waiting for the final trial.

February 14 arrives every year in a shower of roses, chocolates, and stacks of overpriced cards, but this year Palworld players have turned to the DIY approach in order to incorporate game-based puns into the yearly celebration of love. 

A number of Sea of Thieves fans believe the latest tweet from the game’s official X account is hinting at upcoming PlayStation and Switch ports.

Persona 3 Reload is home to a colorful cast of characters, each with their own absorbing personalities that’ll make you remember them way after you’ve put the controller down. At their head is the protagonist, wielding the ability to control various Personas, including Orpheus. The bonds the protagonist makes and deepens with his friends around school enhance their journey through the murky depths of Tartarus, so maintaining social links is of paramount importance. 

Squishmallows owner Kelly Toys is taking Build-A-Bear to court in what may be the cutest legal battle ever. Both Kelly Toys and Build-A-Bear filed respective lawsuits on Monday after Build-A-Bear started selling its Skoosherz line of plushies this year. For Kelly Toys, the problem is that Skoosherz look too much like its Squishmallows. To that, Build-A-Bear responded: You can’t trademark cute animals!

GamesIndustry.biz and the Games Industry Gathering are teaming up on a party to be held in San Francisco during GDC next month.

The official Xbox Twitter account has announced that a 'special edition' of the Official Xbox Podcast will be happening soon.

In recent weeks, Microsoft has been making big announcements for major Windows 11 changes. Recently, it announced new features for the Notepad and the Snipping Tool. Now, the company is teasing new features for the Sticky Notes app where users jot down their thoughts and to-dos which display on the PC's home screen. The Sticky Notes app is appreciated among users due to its simplicity and the new features may result in an even more improved experience. Check what Microsoft is planning for the Windows 11 app.

What's new in Persona 3 Reload? A PS5 and PS4 remake of the original Persona 3 — a 2006 PS2 game — Reload retains the core structure and story of the title that it's based upon. However, this is also a complete rebuild in terms of visuals, and it hides many, many gameplay-related changes beneath its shiny Unreal Engine surface.

Until Then is a gorgeous-looking pixel adventure game set in a world recovering from catastrophe, bringing an emotional adventure to PS5 sometime in 2024. It follows a cast of «achingly familiar characters» using modern technology and social media, where chatting with friends, classmates, and total strangers can have unforeseen effects on the narrative at its core.

Looking for information on all Social Links in Persona 3 Reload? In this Persona 3 Reload guide, we'll be detailing all of the game's Social Links — otherwise known as the characters that you're able to forge a friendship with. Some Social Links are unlocked automatically as the story progresses, while others require a bit more social maneuvering.

A rather stunning remake of a classic PS2 RPG, Persona 3 Reload graced PS5 and PS4 earlier this month. Almost immediately, it became developer Atlus' fastest selling title ever — thanks to strong reviews and a huge marketing campaign. Of course, it also helps that Persona as a brand is more popular than ever these days — still riding the momentum of Persona 5.

Like spotting the first sign of shore after years adrift, Skull and Bones has finally, actually found its way to launch. Six separate delays and several different concepts that were forced to walk the plank might’ve made you understandably apprehensive about Ubisoft’s long-brewing pirate game, but I’ve already found a yo-ho-whole lot to be excited about after spending nearly 30 hours with its surprisingly unconstrained open beta this past weekend. The 17th-century Indian Ocean works well as avast open world to be explored and plundered, the RPG mechanics are (briny) deep with opportunities for buildcrafting alongside your fellow scurvy dogs, and the naval combat you’ll spend bucca-nearly all your time on the high seas engaging with is tactical and consistently entertaining. Aside from the expected instability one usually encounters with a beta for an online game, the only red flags so far are the lackluster story and a list of endgame activities that feel like they could become repetitive in short oar-der. I won’t be able to complete my voyage until the full version sets sail later this week, but I’m already excited to sea more.