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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.

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In my opinion, the thing that separates board games and video games is that one of these experiences is very singular and solo, while the other is more social. Video games happen on a TV, where your experience is dictated by the console you have access to, or the connection of your internet. Board games are very tactile, and the experience you have is similar to the experience anyone else is going to have in a purely physical way. Video games are virtual. Board games are physical. You don’t get to enjoy the physical and tactile when on Board Game Arena!

When Spike Jonze’s oddball fantasy movie Being John Malkovich was first released back in 1999, people weren’t sure what to make of it. While the film was well-received, garnering praise for its “endearingly nutty” and “brilliantly inventive” writing, it also left viewers confused about what to make of screenwriter Charlie Kaufman, at the time known solely for his work on TV comedies like The Edge and The Dana Carvey Show.

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When people fret about artificial intelligence, it's not just due to what they see in the future but what they remember from the past -- notably the toxic effects of social media. For years, misinformation and hate speech evaded Facebook and Twitter's policing systems and spread around the globe. Now deepfakes are infiltrating those same platforms, and while Facebook is still responsible for how bad stuff gets distributed, the AI companies making them have a clean-up role too. Unfortunately, just like the social media firms before them, they're carrying out that work behind closed doors.

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

Have you suffered an “involuntary career event” recently? Perhaps you were a casualty of “corporate outplacing,” the unfortunate, yet ostensibly necessary result of your company “rightsizing.” Managers are running out of ways to say you no longer have a job. Layoffs in the first month of 2024 have left tens of thousands without jobs, with the tech industry alone cutting 32,000 roles. The way the bad news is delivered is more important than ever, as companies fear being canceled on social media after a poorly executed final conversation. Executives are using all kinds of euphemisms to avoid being straightforward with their employees.

A couple of weeks ago, Hideo Kojima announced that he was returning to the action espionage genre with a new game, codenamed Physint.

Instagram users will no longer be bombarded with unwanted political content on their feed.

We may not be using the M word much these days, but the race to build an interconnected avatar-driven virtual world didn’t take the last year off.

The Terminids are back in Helldivers 2, and only you and your friends can save Super Earth by working together. This sequel shifts the perspective of the first game from a top-down angle to a more traditional third-person one, but retains the chaotic formula of swarms of enemies and the ever-present threat of friendly fire.

Is it a pirate’s life for you? If so, it won’t be a very long life in Skull and Bones if you don’t have a loyal crew at your back. Setting sail on the dangerous waters of this online game leaves you open to all sorts of peril that a team may otherwise avoid. While you are always in a server with up to 20 other players, you never know who those players will be, which is where forming a group comes in handy. Thanks to Skull and Bones being a crossplay game, the only limiting factor to playing with some pals is knowing how to do it, which is where we come in.

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Labeling it the “end of an era,” on Twitter/X, Imane Anys — better known as Twitch’s most well-known and most-viewed female streamer, Pokimane — is doing… something, apparently?

“Play, watch, shop and engage.”

Phrases like “user acquisition company” and “data and insights” don’t tend to quicken the pulse, but you know what does? 

Welcome to Koji Village, where the sneaky iLLANG has been causing quite the commotion. But fear not because it’s time for us to band together and end their mischief. It’s a social deduction game where you work together to find the sneaky “Illang” (wolf) hiding among the villagers.

On Feb. 5, Japanese VTuber talent agency Nijisanji announced that it would terminate one of its talents: Selen Tatsuki. However, unlike a standard “graduation,” the industry-embraced term for the mutually agreed-upon ending of a contract between a VTuber agency and a VTuber, Nijisanji made the executive decision to outright cut ties with Selen over claims that included breaches of contract and allegations of misleading statements on social media platforms. Without warning, Selen was removed from Nijisanji, her X account was immediately locked, and all YouTube videos disappeared from her channel. The move from Nijisanji arrives on the heels of Selen’s Dec. 28, 2023, announcement that she had been hospitalized, grinding her social presence to a halt. Only now has Selen spoken up about the situation on social media.

Microsoft Corp.'s plans to cut 1,900 jobs from its video game division contradict statements the company made to a US  court that it would operate the newly acquired Activision Blizzard Inc. independently, the US Federal Trade Commission said Wednesday.

The Government of Karnataka, in collaboration with the All India Game Developers Forum (AIGDF) will launch a digital detox initiative, with special emphasis on gaming and social media.

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is out today in early access, but technically, some players have already beaten it.

Hey there, fellow thrill-seekers! Imagine stumbling upon a nightmarish creature that leads you into the mysterious world of Tokyo’s ghouls. Individuals who’ve traded their souls for wishes from demons. Get ready for an adrenaline-packed journey because Tokyo Debunker, a dark fantasy game, is about to drop on iOS and Android!

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Cliff Bleszinski (sometimes known as Cliffy B) has mentioned on multiple occasions that he was interested in returning to the Gears of War series, but after publically gunning for a consulting gig, he now says that "it's time to move on."

Elon Musk's X, the company formerly known as Twitter, is planning to build a new “Trust and Safety center of excellence” in Austin, Texas, to help enforce its content and safety rules. 

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Bloodborne Kart, the long-awaited fan game that started as an April Fools' joke, is getting delayed to remove all reference to the FromSoftware action-RPG after Sony got in contact with the devs.

Microsoft Teams outage: Microsoft's Teams app services were down for thousands of users on Friday, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com. There were more than 13,000 incidents of people reporting issues with the messaging platform, according to Downdetector, which tracks outages by collating status reports from a number of sources including user-submitted errors on its platform.

Final Fantasy 7 fans, also known as Tifa Lockhart fans, have a suggestion for veteran Tekken producer Katsuhiro Harada: Put Tifa in Tekken 8. They’ve hounded Harada on social media about including their No. 1 girl so rabidly this week that the producer has been forced to respond, telling the Tifa-loving masses that he fully appreciates their adoration, but that Tekken 8’s guest roster is still being determined.

Bandai Namco has issued an update this morning, addressing matchmaking errors and crashes that popped up on launch night for Tekken 8.

Playing Monopoly Go can be a drag if you don’t have enough dice rolls. Thankfully, the studio distributes codes to the community through social channels. Here’s a recap so you don’t have to go hunting everywhere!

The titleSometimes I Think About Dying doesn’t necessarily suggest a understated, sweet movie — especially when the main character does constantly fantasize about her own death. But for all its morbidness, Rachel Lambert’s new film is a gentle reverie about human connection. It’s a little haunting, but in a way that’s pensive and introspective instead of actually chilling.

Shared-world puzzle game Islands of Insight now has a release date: 13th February.

Sky: Children of the Light is celebrating Lunar New Year 2024 with the Days of Fortune event. It kicks off on January 29 and runs through February 11. It has awesome stuff in store like drum circles, ice rink races and flying on dragons. Keep reading to know more about the Days of Fortune Sky event!

Tekken 8 is out now and already the requests for guest characters are piling up online. But one character appears to be top of the wishlist: Tifa from Final Fantasy 7.

Back in December, the social deduction phenomenon Among Us crossed over with Vampire Survivors. The result was a surprisingly fun (and cheap) DLC called Emergency Meeting that launched on every available platform….except Switch.

Now see here Ollie Toms, supposed guides editor of this supposed videogames website - if Enshrouded really does have "the best building system in the survival genre" then why does the floor of my hovel look like a petrified sneeze? I was innocently carving myself a nice stone foundation last night when the Devil jogged my elbow and I dug a massive, raggedy trench straight through it. I've spent an hour now trying to fill in the trench and flatten it out, to no avail. There's always a jaggedy bit right in the middle, and I'm getting displaced trypophobia from the awareness that my efforts have seeded the terrain beneath with random cavities.

Actor Norman Reedus is seemingly leaning into rumors about Death Stranding 2's official title.

The Sims 4 released the Goth Galore stuff pack on January 18 and fan reception has been fairly positive. However, as more players are starting to explore what the pack offers, a bug with one particular item is starting to circulate — and it's been giving characters huge eyes whenever worn. 

A Harvard College graduate trying to win a seat on a prestigious alumni council won backing from one of the school's most famous dropouts: Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg. Sam Lessin, a venture capitalist who once worked at Zuckerberg's social media giant, began campaigning last month for the Board of Overseers — a group that counsels university leadership on plans, priorities and strategic initiatives. Lessin said Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, would join him on a Zoom call Friday to discuss his effort to get on the overseers ballot as a write-in candidate. 

 Meta Platforms Inc. is tightening default direct message settings for teens on Instagram and Facebook, building on efforts to enhance safety as lawmakers and parents concerned about harmful content continue to pressure social media platforms.

Ruiner developer Reikon Games has reportedly laid off 60 to 70 people, or roughly 80% of its workforce, according to Kotaku.

A Canadian cake designer created an incredible Pokemon treat that depicted Charmander, Charmeleon, and Charizard across multiple layers. They demonstrated how each cake layer was accessed in a short video on social media, and other Pokemon trainers complimented the baker for their efforts and creativity.

AI-generated images have gone viral and sparked outrage among her fans on social media. Learn what happened and how the images were created.

Infinix Smart 8 review: Time and again, Infinix has rolled out competitive smartphones in the mid-range and budget segments with the promise of delivering on users' basic requirements and then some. So, even as we talk about its smartphone's capabilities, know that Infinix has gained its reputation for bringing high-performing gaming smartphones. Now, with latest handset, Infinix Smart 8, the company has brought new features and a special design and still managed to keep it in the budget segment. So, although it is a smartphone that falls under the Rs.10000 segment, it features a Dynamic Island-like feature called Magic Ring that provides as many as four functionalities. Additionally, the LED ring light and its textured plastic design will be a standout feature that should put it ahead in the budget phone market.

With Valentine's Day right around the corner, aPokemon fan artist created their version of what Staryu would look like if it was themed around the holiday. The Pokemon fan then shared their handiwork on social media, and other fans compared their work to other popular characters that shared similarities to Staryu.

Metallic Rouge, the latest original anime from director Motonobu Hori (Carole & Tuesday) and studio Bones, is as difficult to describe as it is impressive to behold. A “tech noir” mystery thriller that combines a futuristic cyberpunk setting with tokusatsu-inspired action, the series burns as slow as it does bright, doling out its story and universe at a deliberate pace. It’s an anime that asks its audience to take stock of every dazzling detail on display as they attempt to grasp the totality of its whole.

Four employees of the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam were suspended due to misconduct during its Pokémon exhibition last year.

Floe into the new year with Season 3, featuring our newest Blackrock Leader, Emperor Thaurissan, and two new emotes!

Nintendo has finally announced the release date for Splatoon 3's Side Order expansion.

Pocketpair has revealed the early access content roadmap for Palworld,confirming what players can expect in future updates.

Dystopika is an upcoming chill cyberpunk city-builder which promises no stress or goals - just you and your imagination.

Battlestate Games has released another technical update for Escape from Tarkov.

Call of Duty's anti-toxicity voice chat moderation system has detected more than two million accounts that are being investigated.

Blizzard has acknowledged Diablo 4's Drums of the Vault Seneschal Brazier glitch and explained how to perform a workaround while it works on a permanent fix.

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A California startup using artificial intelligence (AI) and satellites to spot fire and weather risks on power lines, AiDash, reported on Tuesday it had raised $50 million in new funding, reflecting Silicon Valley efforts to create products that help energy companies adapt to climate change.

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Wordle 948 Answer for January 23: While solving Wordle, it is essential to use a well-thought-out strategy, but there is no need to panic in moments of uncertainty. The people behind Wordle have been pretty generous this week as Monday's solution was fairly easy, and today's answer is the same. All you need to do is guess the 5-letter word to keep your winning streak intact. As always, players do not have access to any hints or clues and must solve Wordle on their own. In that case, guessing the first letter becomes crucial, as it becomes the first clue. If you are trying to crack the Wordle 948 answer, we are here to help you do it within 6 attempts. Just check our set of today's Wordle hints and clues to keep your winning streak intact.

Since its debut in November 2022, ChatGPT has seen a meteoric rise. The artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot was developed by OpenAI and became a sensation with its ability to generate content out of thin air using prompts. This made it useful for various content generation purposes including blog posts, emails, essays, social media posts, and even academic work! Following its initial success, OpenAI introduced ChatGPT Plus, a subscription that opens up access to a more advanced version of ChatGPT. Know all about ChatGPT Plus including its features, tools, cost, and more.

 No technology since nuclear fission will shape our collective future quite like artificial intelligence, so it's paramount AI systems are safe, secure, trustworthy and socially responsible. But unlike the atom bomb, this paradigm shift has been almost completely driven by the private tech sector, which has been resistant to regulation, to say the least. Billions are at stake, making the Biden administration's task of setting standards for AI safety a major challenge.

Palworld has absolutely exploded in popularity over the weekend, amassing millions of players and generating all kinds of controversies regarding its Pal designs. Having sensed very clear and obvious inspirations in Palworld's Pals, Pokemon fans took to social media and accused developer Pocketpair of everything from laziness to outright plagiarism, scooping up dozens of examples of Pals extremely similar to existing Pokemon.

The Day Before is no more. The spectacular trainwreck of a game, which saw developer Fntastic announcing its closure only four days after launch, closed its servers for good on Monday, reports IGN. Publisher Mytona has wiped all references to the much-hyped Steam Early Access title from its website.

The British Army's controversial Fortnite streaming event will no longer take place. In a statement to TheGamer, the Army says that it has "taken all feedback into consideration", and has cancelled the stream originally set to take place this week.

Looking for a top-notch laptop without breaking the bank? Don't worry, we've got you covered! Finding a high-quality yet affordable laptop is easier than you think. We've compiled a list of the best affordable laptops that offer powerful features from popular brands like MSI, Lenovo, and Acer. Whether you're a student, who needs a laptop for basic tasks, or someone who just wants something that won't cost a fortune, these affordable options are perfect. You can use them for watching your favorite shows, browsing the web, staying connected on social media, and even creating presentations - you can do absolutely everything on them except the tasks that require really heavy resources. Plus, they make it easy to keep your important files and data safe.

The CEO of Palworld developer Pocketpair has stated that the game's artists have received death threats, and has asked that people stop directing messages towards studio staff.

It was inevitable, but someone has already modded Pokemon’s pocket pals into the new creature catcher on the block, Palworld. 

Before launch, Palworld was hyped up as "Pokemon with guns" - and now someone has turned it into exactly that. In a video being shared around social media, a Palworld player has modded Pokemon models into the game, replacing the Pals entirely.

Atari has announced that qomp2, the follow-up to the 2021 Pong continuation, will be released on February 20 on PC and console.

Palworld developer PocketPair has said it has «no intention» of being found legally at fault for any similarity between it and any other popular pocket monster franchise.

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In the last few years, artificial intelligence (AI) has grown by leaps and bounds. New AI tools have also surfaced, that make light work of tasks like image generation, and copywriting. One such AI-powered tool that aims to automate your social media content creation, AI marketing and ad copy is Copy.ai. However, if this tool doesn't suit your needs, then you can look at its alternatives which promise to fulfil the same purpose of AI-powered tool automated content creation. Know 5 Copy.ai alternatives including Rytr, Writesonic, Anyword, and more.

A Pokemon fan made an incredible acrylic painting of Jolteon and shared their efforts on social media with a short, sped-up video of the creative process. Following the video post, other fans complimented the Pokemon fan artist, who stated that the painting reminded them of other art styles.

A talented Pokemon fan has created a delicious-looking marshmallow version of the Cotton Cloud pal, Swablu. Fans have been known to bake Pokemon-inspired treats that resemble their favorite critters, such as Poliwag, Slowpoke, and even Appletun, and post the results to social media for other fans to appreciate.