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While knee-deep in a challenging Frostpunk 2 campaign, I found myself distracted by a pop-up notification.

Swedish games firm Embracer Group is splitting up into three different companies.

The former CEO of Prytania Media, Annie Delisi Strain, has said that the project Crop Circle Games was working on could not attract investment.

There are some secrets that feel too big or too painful to share. It’s easier to take on the burden yourself, you say, to withhold knowledge in the desperate desire to prevent someone else’s pain. Open Roads, the Gone Home-style road trip game published by Annapurna Interactive, is about those secrets, and what happens when those secrets slip — no, explode — out into the world.

Poco's newest offering for budget users, the Poco C61 goes on sale in India today. This smartphone is designed to redefine the budget segment by offering exceptional performance, stylish design, and an unbeatable price point, enhancing the overall smartphone experience for users.

Last Epoch was enjoying a hugely successful 1.0 launch earlier this week with over 162,000 concurrent players and favorable comparisons to Diablo's hack 'n' slashing. All that success has unfortunately strained servers and caused multiplayer issues for those not playing offline, leading to some mixed user reviews, but the studio's founder has thanked the hundreds of thousands of fans for their "patience and kindness" anyway.

Last Epoch left early access on February 21, resulting in a sudden influx of players checking out the full release. How many players? On the day Last Epoch officially launched, SteamDB recorded a peak of over 152,000 concurrent players. One day later, the figure has grown to more than 176,000 players, and it’s not even a weekend.

Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead are still fighting the good fight against the game's servers, working hard to improve them after the game was descended upon by a lot more players than initially expected. Ever since launch, the Helldivers 2 servers have struggled and strained with the game's ever-growing player base and popularity, with Arrowhead going so far as to set a limit on how many people can play at once to try and steady the ship.

If you're not happy with Helldivers 2 skipping Xbox, you're not alone. Head of Xbox Phil Spencer has suggested that he wants the popular shooter to be released on Microsoft's console too, saying that he's "not exactly sure who it helps" for Helldivers 2 to be a PlayStation 5 console exclusive.

Helldivers 2 is proving to be a rousing success for developer Arrowhead Game Studios, but the chaotic cooperative shooter's launch has been marred by some persistent bugs (pardon the pun) and recurring issues; the good news is the recently deployed patch on PS5 and increased server capacity should help with matchmaking, but unfortunately, instances of players not being adequately rewarded for their in-game efforts looks to persist, at least for the foreseeable future.

Baldur's Gate 3's sixth patch is on the way this week, most likely dropping on Valentine's Day. We say this because Larian has already promised that Patch 6 will add "improved smooches", and what better way to celebrate romance than kissing your favourite fictional character?

It’s been 19 years since The Office premiered on NBC and ruined my life. Not because I hate the show — I love all the good episodes and loathe all the bad ones — but because its massive, still-ongoing success has meant lots of sitcoms in the ensuing decades have adopted its mockumentary format. I’ve liked plenty of those shows, from the sitcom-y What We Do In the Shadows to the more straight-faced Cunk on Earth. But sometimes the limits of the format are more pronounced than the benefits. That’s how I’ve felt about Abbott Elementary lately, and its third season premiere continued to make me wish that the cameras were not a character in the show.

There's no denying that Palworld has become a hit game, despite the obvious comparisons to Nintendo's Pokémon and several other iconic games that it pays very close homage to.

Best smartphones for your eyes: Have you noticed flickering displays on your smartphone that are constantly causing eye strain? If you are experiencing such issues, then this might be a sign of PWM/flicker sensitivity. Screen flickering or pulse-width modulation (PWM) is used by smartphone companies to manage smartphone brightness. This flickering technique is used by various tech giants including Apple, Google, Samsung, and others to trick human eyes into seeing high-quality images at low brightness. However, it can affect human eyes, therefore, we have compiled a list of smartphones that are PWM or flicker sensitive.

NVIDIA has confirmed that the upcoming GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER GPU comes equipped with the full 48 MB L2 cache for AD104 chips.

Dear readers, we, or more precisely, I, have made a mistake. When I wrote my article about Lenovo's solar and mechanical energy harvesting keeb and mouse combo, I assumed that these devices must somehow gather its mechanical energy charge by the power of typing or the movement of daily use, as this would make some degree of sense.  No-one, least of all me, could have predicted that these prototype peripherals harvest energy by using what are essentially integrated fidget spinners.

Quordle 692 answer for December 17: Quordle players were pleasantly surprised yesterday as the game brought back the initial thrill and tension reminiscent of its early days. After an unusually quiet week, the renewed excitement has captivated players. Unlike last week, when the puzzles lacked the challenging edge, today poses a different scenario. However, maintaining a winning streak is paramount in the face of this stiff challenge today. Three uncommon words await, making the task tougher, and nine attempts might not suffice. Fear not, though, as Quordle provides hints and clues to aid your puzzle-solving journey. These cues might be the key to unraveling the complexity and securing your streak. For those still puzzled, solutions are thoughtfully included at the end, offering a helpful guide. So, dive into the enigma, decode the hints, and safeguard your triumphant run in the world of Quordle! Just remember that it is extremely important to play the game in the right spirit. First of all, you should not be in any hurry. Secondly, always think for a while before picking a suitable answer or discarding a certain strain of thought. It is essential that you relax and allow your mind to focus on the task. Thereafter, it will all come easy as this is definitely not rocket science. Ultimately, puzzles are designed to make you think and that is exactly what you should do to gain both knowledge, a sense of purpose and the desire to succeed. And if you want to increase the fun quotient, just invite your family game to participate.

Poco C65 has officially launched in the Indian market, positioning itself as the latest addition in the budget smartphone segment. Boasting an attractive design and robust internals, this smartphone hits the Indian market at a price point below ₹10,000. The POCO C65 sporting a robust MediaTek Helio G85 chipset, the POCO C65 delivers impressive performance. Its sleek and precisely crafted design, featuring a notch-free water-drop design, complements the immersive viewing experience provided by the stunning 6.74-inch HD+ 90Hz display.

It’s been about five weeks since I opened the Kinesis Advantage360 Ergo Keyboard to review for the site, and I have to say it’s been one of the more unique experiences I’ve ever had reviewing a piece of tech. I’ve always been fascinated by ergonomic keyboards, purely because they look unmanageable. Yet, I know many who swear by them, specifically the tangible physical benefits of using them.

It’s Doctor Who tradition that one Doctor’s final episode is the next Doctor’s first. This handoff is one of the coolest things about the show. You never really know what you’re going to get, and everything feels new again. Last weekend, the guard changed once again, in another first for the series following Jodie Whittaker’s tenure as the first woman in the role. Unfortunately, the momentous occasion was marred by what seems like an incredibly boneheaded decision in how the transition was made.

Fntastic is shutting down. This comes just days after the launch of its most recent game, The Day Before, which has been met with overwhelmingly negative reviews from fans and critics alike.

The fifth edition of the vivo Switch Off Research study, titled 'Impact of Smartphones on Parent-Child Relationship,' reveals concerning trends about the strain on familial bonds due to excessive smartphone use. The study, conducted in association with Cybermedia Research (CMR), exposes that 93% of parents feel guilty about their relationships with their children, attributing it to their own smartphone overuse. Additionally, 77% of parents report that their children complain about their excessive smartphone use too.

The average height of a Na’vi — the blue cat-like people of James Cameron’s Avatar movies — is around 10 feet. By comparison, average human height is well below 6 feet. That’s about waist level for our blue buddies. I vaguely understood this disparity while watching the films, but y’all, it’s inescapable when playing Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora.

The Hori Split Pad Pro is pretty much permanently fixed to my Nintendo Switch OLED these days, and with Best Buy dropping a $10 discount on the ergonomically minded Joy-Con alternative it's an absolute steal this week. 

In the wake of iPhone 15 users grappling with overheating challenges, Apple is rumored to be gearing up for a hardware overhaul in the upcoming iPhone 16. The tech giant, which initially addressed the iPhone 15 overheating issue through an iOS fix, is now reportedly exploring new cooling mechanisms for its next flagship. Shortly after the release of the iPhone 15 series, some users encountered the issue. Among them, Ian Zelbo of 9to5Mac highlighted the problem, with some users reporting temperatures so extreme that holding the phone without a case became nearly impossible. Thermal imaging revealed temperatures soaring as high as 116F.

Ipason gaming desktop | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | 16GB DDR4-3200 | 1TB NVMe SSD | $849.99$469 at Newegg (save $380.99)You can game on this machine to a certain extent—the integrated Vega GPU on the Ryzen chip will certainly support 720p gaming at lower settings. But we're listing it here as a good base from which to add your own graphics card for a quick, powerful new gaming PC. The AMD CPU is a good six-core, 12-thread job, and the 16GB RAM will run everything you need.

Omegle, the anonymous video chat service founded in 2009, was shut down on Wednesday night. Created by Leif K-Brooks, the site allowed people to video chat with random strangers online, and had a strained reputation almost from its launch. Over the years, the website has been marred in controversy, including reports of discrimination and sexual abuse of minors. Citing increased scrutiny of the website, K-Brooks said that operating Omegle “was no longer sustainable, financially nor psychologically,” in a message on the site.

The success of the Mate 60 series has prompted Huawei to begin development of newer flagships, with the latest rumor claiming that work on the P70 has commenced and a launch slated for 2024. Unfortunately, there is no word on which chipset will fuel its innards or if Huawei and SMIC have teamed up to produce a brand new silicon for it.

Halo Infinite has been on a roll lately, with its latest season having the makings of an honest-to-god comeback. The game is now well stocked with fun maps and game modes, while its battle passes have evolved from terrible to tolerable. The player count has jumped significantly, and a flood of nostalgia-bait maps from Halo 3 that will absolutely work on me are just a week away. 

In today's world, we are highly dependent on our smartphones, be it the older generation or the younger. We are so addicted to our electronic devices that one way or the other we suffer from eye strain at the end of the day. Many smartphone users do not understand that eye strain could turn into a serious problem, especially for kids. Therefore, to tackle this issue, Apple, with iOS 17, has rolled out a new health feature that warns users of maintaining screen distance. Know more about the feature and how it works here.

Vivo phones under 30000: Vivo is a well-established smartphone brand in India. It offers a variety of smartphones in various price ranges starting from entry-level to Premium. This Diwali if you wish to buy an affordable mid-range smartphone, You can try Vivo. Given below is a list of the top 5 Vivo phones under 30000. Let 's delve into the details of these mid-range smartphones:

Even though smartphones are the main computers in most of our lives, there’s no beating a proper PC when it comes to productivity, gaming, and content creation. Fortunately, if someone in your life is the type to sit at a desktop or laptop for hours on end, we’ve collected some great recommendations for fun, helpful gifts you can get that person this holiday season.

The shift to cloud infrastructure has become a massive trend for the internet. But moving generative AI and gaming applications to the cloud can strain computing resources.

Are your late-night iPhone sessions hurting your eyes? Say goodbye to that blinding screen! Learn how to turn on iPhone Dark Mode with ease for a sleek look, reduced eye strain, and even better battery life. iOS offers a seamless way to apply a dark theme across your device's interface and apps with just a single tap. In fact, you don't have to enable Dark Mode on your iPhone for each app individually. There are multiple methods at your disposal to turn the dark mode on or off on your iPhone. Let's explore these methods.

Insomniac has now confirmed that the upcoming Marvel's Wolverine will take place in the same universe as the studio's Spider-Man games.

Generative artificial intelligence has become a major discussion point in 2023, but we generally hear about its consumer-focused or business-focused applications. However, generative AI is not just limited to this space as it has made a strong impact in academics and research fields as well. A new report has highlighted that a group of researchers have developed an AI tool that can potentially predict deadly viruses before they can appear. This model can be crucial in predicting COVID-19-like pandemic situations ahead of time, and enable governments and the healthcare industry to be better prepared.

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.

Everyone's going wild for Skull Island: Rise of Kong, but not because it's any good. No, it's actually quite the opposite - it's so bad that it's funny. From its poor-quality visuals to game design that's at least two decades out of date, it's a disaster that's impossible to look away from. And now, we might have a better idea of why it launched in such a state.

Elden Ring has its fair share of monsters. There are stone faces melded onto sentient boulders, wandering soldiers with marionette cages for stomachs, and forlorn wanderers with worms for faces.

Developers of a widely-derided King Kong game are shining a spotlight on publisher GameMill Entertainment, claiming the company is infamous for giving contract studios a very short development period.

Police across Europe may have dealt a major blow to the cybercriminal gang behind the ransomware strain Ragnar Locker. 

As part of DreadXP’s Indie Horror Showcase, Philisophic Games has pulled back the curtain on Hellpunk, a horror game about hitting things with things.

Game Rant interviewed Associate Design Director Maria Hamilton and Game Designer Laura Spreitzer, discussing the evolution of public events in Dragonflight Patch 10.2! Check out the full interview on Game Rant

Gaming chairs aren't like other chairs. They have to survive brutal battles and epic exploration, fight on faraway worlds and sneak stealthily around real ones. That means they need to be made tougher and more comfortable than everyday chairs – and the new ThunderX3 range may well be the toughest and most comfortable of them all.

F1 Manager 2023 will officially be available for Xbox and PC Game Pass subscribers on October 19. 

Cloud gaming provider Shadow PC has suffered a data breach after a company employee accidentally downloaded malware to play a game. 

One thing that keeps luring me back to Starfield - other than the idea of building space stations out of onions - is a mysterious game within the game. Titled "Symbol Game", it consists of chunky, etched, sloping pieces and a 4x6 grid mat adorned with stars, dots and lines. You may have pocketed a few sets, during your journeys across the Settled Systems. They're not hard to find. But as far as I can tell, nobody has discovered the rules, though there are plenty of theories.

Wordle 843 answer for October 10: Tuesday is here and so is the Tuesday puzzle. And it's time to rejoice as the weekend puzzle is easier than some others this week. This is a great thing because it means you will not have to strain your head trying to come up with words that fit in with the clues you have. But on the other hand, it's a pressurizing situation because it means your friends and family will probably get it right too. So, if by any chance, you missed out on guessing it correctly, you might see them grow their streak higher than you. So, do not take that chance and solve the puzzle easily by following our Wordle hints and clues. And for those stuck on the last attempt, just scroll to the bottom for the solution.

Apple has yet to release the first Vision Pro headset; however, the company is reportedly already working on a follow-up version, with a special focus on making the device more comfortable to wear, Bloomberg reports.

The Gotham War crossover event has turned Batman against Catwoman and most of the Bat Family, with the Dark Knight resorting to increasingly questionable tactics in his fight against crime.

Apple has yet to release its first version Vision Pro headset; however, the company is reportedly already working on a follow-up version.

It isn’t discussed that often but one of the challenges Basim had to face during his adventures in Baghdad was the scorching desert sun. The white robes of the Hidden Ones reflected the damaging UV rays but his eyes remained unprotected as he crossed the hot desert and tried to shield his eyes during sandstorms. Staying inside all day safely planted into front of various screens, whether they are used for work or recreation, does help avoid the harmful effects of the sun introduces the new element of blue light emitted from screens. Gunnar has been a long time manufacturer of gaming glasses designed to filter out blue light and reduce eye fatigue from extended gaming sessions.

By Ash Parrish, a reporter who has covered the business, culture, and communities of video games for seven years. Previously, she worked at Kotaku.

Destiny 2 is known for its dynamic action, longstanding narrative, and impressive weaponry, but it’s also one of the best multiplayer Warhammer 40K experiences around. While there are plenty of surface differences between the franchises, Destiny 2 is built from the same stuff that has kept 40K fans loyal since the 80s. Of course, it’s by no means a perfect translation. There are legitimate Warhammer 40K games out there that incorporate actual lore and characters. But if players want to engage in an immersive grimdark future where super-powered protectors of humanity confront galaxy-wide conflict against alien factions and supernatural entities, Destiny is the place to be.

FSR 3, AMD’s framerate-roiding answer to DLSS 3 frame generation, is ready to roll in its first supporting games. Great! Except these are currently limited to tedious magic shooters Forspoken and Immortals of Aveum, which is less great.

We're thrilled to announce the return of GamesBeat Next, hosted in San Francisco this October, where we will explore the theme of «Playing the Edge.» Apply to speak here and learn more about sponsorship opportunities here. At the event, we will also announce 25 top game startups as the 2024 Game Changers. Apply or nominate today!

Blizzard has posted upcoming changes to Mistweaver Monks on the Patch 10.2 PTR!

In keeping with the modern trend toward horror movies metaphorically exploring trauma, Macon Blair’s The Toxic Avenger leans into the buried serious side of the story, focusing on its aching humanity, particularly the emotional strain of single fatherhood and the trials of economic desperation.