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Bloober Team has admitted in a recent shareholders report that the Silent Hill 2 remake is "its most important test", but one that it's excited and confident about.

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The most crucial thing to know going into the action-thriller Boy Kills World is that it eventually features a phenomenally bloody fight scene — a brutal extended throwdown where faces are smashed, fingers purposefully dig into open wounds, and combatants slowly drag a sharp object through each other’s bodies, ripping through skin and muscle with a tactile squelch. It’s a fight so grueling and brutal that even seasoned action-movie veterans might clench their teeth and mutter in reflexive empathy.

Another Crab’s Treasure no doubt looks like a kid-friendly game, but hiding beneath its charming and cute exterior is a challenging soulslike experience that can test the mettle of genre veterans. Those who either can’t or don’t want to engage with such intense difficulty throughout this underwater adventure can make great use of a variety of assists. Among these is a rather shocking, but hilarious option that can completely negate nearly all of the game’s challenge while providing some laughs along the way. Here’s how to get a gun in Another Crab’s Treasure.

Intel's upcoming Lunar Lake "Core Ultra 200V" CPU has been spotted in an HP Spectre x360 laptop, featuring strong Battlemage Arc iGPU performance.

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Arithmetic may not be the first word that comes to mind while weighing up entertainment options, but there are countless games—from Sudoku to Nerdle—that prove math can be fun. In fact, it’s the secret ingredient in many of the world’s most beloved puzzlers. 

Gigabyte has released its "Intel Baseline" BIOS option for Intel 14th & 13th Gen CPUs to improve gaming stability but it leads to severe performance degradation.

Our next Developer Update begins on May 2 at 11 a.m. PDT and will give you a look into what the team has in store for the launch of Season 4 along with system features, balance updates, and learnings from our recent Public Test Realm period.

We've datamined some new mounts in today's War Within alpha build--Nerubian Beetles and Treasure Basilisks! For even more TWW mounts, check out last week's model datamining, including Wild Unicorns and Fireflies! War Within Alpha Mount Models

Gran Turismo 7 has been freshly updated to version number 1.46 on PS5 and PS4, with the update adding a new car to the game you won't find anywhere else: the Škoda Vision Gran Turismo. Designed entirely around the Polyphony Digital racer, it's Škoda's first appearance in the franchise and is seen as a «visionary study of a single-seater, all-electric racing concept car».

With today's The War Within Alpha build, the new Earthen Allied Race is now available for testing! Be sure to check out all of the datamined information on Earthen below including customizations, racials, heritage armor, and more! Earthen Customization PreviewEarthen Info — Racials, Heritage Armor, Pally Mount

The Crest downgrade NPC is selling unusable crests. Do NOT downgrade your crests at this time.This has now been fixed. As with previous Seasons, Season 4 includes a new NPC which allows you to downgrade your crests. This NPC, Vaskarn, is located outside the Auction House in the center of Valdrakken. Here's the inventory:

Supercell’s Squad Busters will launch globally on May 29. That’s notable because it’s the first game from the Clash of Clans and Brawl Stars developer to get a global release in over five years.

Love crossword puzzles but don’t have all day to sit and solve a full-sized puzzle in your daily newspaper? That’s what The Mini is for!

The Crest downgrade NPC is selling unusable crests. Do NOT downgrade your crests at this time. As with previous Seasons, Season 4 includes a new NPC which allows you to downgrade your crests. This NPC, Vaskarn, is located outside the Auction House in the center of Valdrakken. Here's the inventory:

Qualcomm officially took the wraps off the Snapdragon X Elite, revealing that there was not one but three SKUs that will be found in various premium notebooks, with the fourth one being the less powerful Snapdragon X Plus. The SoC was recently benchmarked in the upcoming Microsoft Surface Laptop 6, operating at 4.00GHz, suggesting that it is one of the two versions that supports boost clock technology. The scores show that Qualcomm’s latest and greatest silicon continues to outpace Apple’s M3, but it has yet to overtake the higher-end chipsets.

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.

In a recent forum post about the upcoming Brawl with the Blues event on April 26, Blizzard has announced that they will be sending another wave of Cataclysm Beta invites soon!

Moon Studios CEO Thomas Mahler has taken the time to sing the praises of early access, going as far as to say that FromSoftware’s seminal action RPG, Dark Souls, might have benefited from the communication-driven model if it had been around upon its release.

Blizzard is hosting a Brawl with the Blues event in the Cataclysm Beta to test Rated Battlegrounds! This event will only be for a few hours on April 26, so take advantage of the time while it's open.

Update: Just as we published this article, HoYoverse has announced that pre-registration for the game is available now. As is common for the developer, it'll be tracking the total number of players who sign up, and will be promising bountiful in-game rewards if it reaches its ambitious 40 million players milestone. Officially, the release date is still «2024».

Love crossword puzzles but don’t have all day to sit and solve a full-sized puzzle in your daily newspaper? That’s what The Mini is for!

Shepherding your online tabletop group for a game night is going to get a little bit easier. Popular virtual tabletop tool Roll20 is coming to Discord, integrating right into the chat and voice platform. So, instead of running Roll20 separately in a browser with some other voice client, you can start the activity from right inside Discord itself.

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.

A reliable movie and TV insider has claimed that an adaptation of Kingdom Hearts is currently in the works at Disney, although it's unclear which it is.

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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!

Blizzard has confirmed that Heritage Armor quests will be available in MoP Remix: Timerunning, however the quest will not be available to complete until after the event ends.

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.

Your main upgrades in a metroidvania like Tales of Kenzera: Zau will always be your new abilities. These transform the way you move and fight, but there are other ways you can make Zau a more powerful shaman. Trinkets are introduced right away, but aren’t given away as freely as you might think. Each one requires you to overcome a small trial that tests your platforming abilities off the main path. Technically, you can miss every single one aside from the one you begin the game with. Even though there are a few fast travel points, backtracking isn’t a particularly fun experience. Here are all the Trinket locations in Tales of Kenzera: Zau, plus which ones you should equip.

is a new physics-based party brawler set on carving out a niche in a crowded market, and there's one element in particular that could help give it an edge. Developed by Lightfox Games and published by Mad Mushroom, the publishing label of creator group OTK, is angling in part to hook streamers and their audiences into the game. Finding success in this area can be something of a gamble, but Lightfox isn't leaving the prospect entirely up to chance.

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

Love crossword puzzles but don’t have all day to sit and solve a full-sized puzzle in your daily newspaper? That’s what The Mini is for!

The release date for Genshin Impact maker HoYoverse’s upcoming urban role-playing game, Zenless Zone Zero, might have leaked before its official announcement. The action RPG’s soft “coming soon in 2024” placeholder text may actually mean this summer.

Love crossword puzzles but don’t have all day to sit and solve a full-sized puzzle in your daily newspaper? That’s what The Mini is for!

WhatsApp is gearing up for some significant updates to its messaging platform. Among these is a potential new feature that would enable users to share files using a local network, even without an internet connection. Additionally, the app may soon introduce a feature allowing users to add notes to their contacts.

Blizzard has posted an updated on the upcoming Totemic & Stormbringer Shaman Hero Talent Trees coming in the War Within offering a sneak peek at what they have planned.

The worst thing Hades 2could do is ruin Hades.

It's been a busy week in WoW and here's Blizzard's recap of the awesome events that happened this last week.

Blizzard has announced that they have no updates for Hunters in The War Within at the this time, but are expecting to have revisions in a future build.

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, the long-running post-apocalyptic franchise's online multiplayer title, has seen a major resurgence, largely due to the success of Amazon's TV series, and tie-in promotions that gave the game away for free to Prime Gaming subscribers, or at a heavily discounted price to other players. With the game's player base larger than ever, now's a perfect time for Bethesda's latest update to the game, which expands the map and adds several new features.

In the realm of programming, where challenges often abound, the emergence of AI coding assistants has significantly simplified the coding process for developers worldwide. These tools, powered by machine learning algorithms, offer a range of functionalities such as code autocompletion, bug resolution, and even real-time code generation. Let's explore some of the top AI coding tools that are reshaping the programming landscape.

Season 4 launches tomorrow and it's important to note that the Season 3 tier set pieces do not count towards the Season 4 tier sets, even if the bonuses are the same. For many specs, the Tier Set that won the Season 4 poll is the same set bonus as Season 3.

Valheim developer Iron Gate Studio have been teasing the new Ashlands biome for a long time, since early 2023 at least, and lo and behold, it’s finally arrived! The Ashlands are a rather interesting mashup of spooky land of the dead and volcanic themes, with plenty of lava and twisted monstrosities to deal with. The pleasant scenery of earlier Valheim biomes has definitely been left far behind. You can check out a quick trailer for Ashlands, below.

The Snapdragon X Plus is Qualcomm’s less powerful version of the Snapdragon X Elite that will power less capable notebooks, but on paper, its specifications are quite promising. According to a Geekbench 6 leak, in the ‘ML’ benchmark, we spotted that the upcoming SoC will sport a 10-core CPU cluster, making it two cores less than the Snapdragon X Elite, along with other details, so let us check them out here.

Final Fantasy XVI: The Rising Tide story expansion is out now, and one of the big advertised features was the addition of the water-themed Leviathan Ikon, but it turns out there’s actually a second new Eikon and set of moves included in The Rising Tide – Ultima. But how do you unlock this semi-secret new Eikon? Scroll on down to find out…

You’ll swap, match, and crush in Jewels Town: Match 3! You can jump into hundreds of levels, each testing your skills and wit in a new way.

A data scientist has developed a tool to determine which Mario Kart 8 racer and build, out of every possible customization option, is statistically the best one for your playstyle.

Love crossword puzzles but don’t have all day to sit and solve a full-sized puzzle in your daily newspaper? That’s what The Mini is for!

Supergiant Games has asked Hades 2 fans and content creators not to share content that has been datamined from the Technical Test, as it was accidentally left in the files.

Prison Architect 2 has been delayed for a second time, ditching the previous launch date of 7th May until 3rd September, aiming to improve performance on lower-end PCs in particular. Prison Architect 2 is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.

Huawei added a slew of improvements to its latest Kirin 9010 over the Kirin 9000S, such as a 12-core CPU cluster, but those upgrades do not necessarily translate into the chipset being faster or more power efficient than the rest of the competition. According to a series of tests, the company’s latest SoC is revealed to be 30 percent slower than Qualcomm’s previous-generation Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 while consuming the same amount of power. Let us have a look at those results in more detail.

Catch up on all the latest World of Warcraft news from the last week—take a tour through The War Within in the WoWCast developer chat, pre-purchase the World of Warcraft®: The War Within™ 20th Anniversary Collector's Edition, get a closer look at the new Warbands System, and more! 

Fallout 76, the online survival game set in the Fallout universe, got a massive player base boost thanks to the combination of the Prime Gaming giveaway, heavy discounts, and the popularity of the Amazon Prime Video TV series (just renewed for a second season).

The Fallout TV show isn’t particularly beautiful – at least, not like a bride is supposed to be. Its characters spend most of their time trudging through the irradiated grime of derelict California, avoiding pools of who-knows-what and drinking animal piss if they really need to. It’s a tough reality to witness, but that’s what makes the Prime Video game adaptation’s violent first episode so critical; its bloodbath wedding welcomes viewers to Fallout’s no-nonsense approach to love and desperation. To do it effectively, Fallout mines the ancient trope for every last perversion.

Hades 2 is still in the early stages of testing, but the game looks good. Like, really good.

Fallout 76 has a Public Test Server for a forthcoming update, and everyone's very excited about its "newly expanded map."

After more than three years, a Skyrim speedrunner has figured out how to kill the infamous Ebony Warrior in a new world record-setting run, and they think they can push the envelope even further.

Hades 2's technical test is here, and even though only a select number of players are being allowed in, social media timelines everywhere are already flooded with excited fans enthusiastically sharing screenshots of the roguelike sequel and its beloved Greek gods. 

Blizzard has released development notes for The War Within Alpha, which include a large list of class changes! Among them are specific Warrior class changes, alongside developer comments for those changes in the class feedback thread. Note that there are no Protection Warrior specific changes this build, though some of the class changes do impact them. Arms Talent CalculatorFury Talent CalculatorProtection Talent Calculator Experiment with these changes for yourself using our updated talent calculators!

The War Within Alpha test has started, and the first wave of invites went out just a few minutes ago!

It turns out the Diablo 4 team didn't quite bring everything to bear in Season 4's Public Test Realm, as there are "a few small" extra items to come at launch.

With the Hades 2 technical test underway, we’re asking this question: How are the Greek gods of the game even hotter than in the original, Hades? Regardless of the answer, there are lots of new characters being added to the franchise’s lore, like Hephaestus, the god of the forge. Hephaestus is special because he plays a role in most other gods’ stories — he’s the one who crafted their powerful weapons, like Athena’s spear or Zeus’ lightning bolt. He’s also one of the few Greek gods who isn’t “perfect;” it’s said he was thrown from Mt. Olympus because of his appearance, and he was injured on the fall. He’s often depicted with a disability impacting his legs.

L’Abysse Project has begun its beta test, allowing players to dive into a world of espionage and thrilling card battles. You’ll collect cards to build your deck and battle through the story. The beta testers report a simple but fun battle system, so strategic gameplay shouldn’t overshadow the engaging narrative. L’Abysse Project injects some humor into the classic spy story. It is a highlight to watch your character switch between their goofy reporter cover and their cool secret agent persona.

Apple has rolled out the second public beta of its upcoming macOS Sonoma 14.5 update, inviting non-developers to try out the new software ahead of its official release. This public beta release comes just two weeks after Apple introduced the initial public beta, signalling ongoing progress in the software development cycle.

Gaming peripheral manufacturer Razer has unveiled the Razer Kishi Ultra, a brand new high-end mobile controller that's available now for $149.99 / £149.99.

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Supergiant Games’ modern classic roguelike, Hades, is getting a sequel. Following a surprise announcement at the 2022 Game Awards, Hades 2’s early access launch is getting close. The game promises to take players beyond the Underworld in the company of a new heroine, Melinoë.

The Hades 2 technical test has only been live for a day, and it already seems to have confirmed a long-running fan theory about who the Narrator is. 

Last month, a hacker wreaked havoc during an esports tournament of the popular shooter game Apex Legends, hacking two well-known streamers mid-game to make it look like they were using cheats.

Samsung is reported to stick with a dual-chipset launch strategy for its upcoming Galaxy S25 series, where some regions will offer the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, while others will sell the Exynos 2500 variants. The Exynos 2400 provided a slew of surprises as the company significantly improved its current-generation flagship SoC. Next year, Samsung is expected to kick things up a notch and is rumored to leverage its second-generation 3nm process to mass produce the Exynos 2500. This move could give the SoC power efficiency attributes that dwarf Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 4.

The second closed beta test for Kingdom Hearts: Missing Link (which is the first chance for Android users to play the game) has been delayed from the end of April to the start of May.

The technical test for Hades 2 has given us a few hints about what happened to Zagreus, Hades, and Persephone in the time between the first game and the second.

A keyboard is one of the few pieces of technology you may use for hours every day. Why not make it something that brings you joy? Sure, the people who gush over these things can be intense, but the upgraded comfort, durability and customizability that comes with a good mechanical keyboard is a real thing. If you’re looking to make the switch (ahem), we tested a couple dozen mechanical keyboards over the past few months and rounded up our favorites below. We’ve also broken down what to look for when shopping for one.

Supergiant Games just treated Hades fans to an extensive look at the game's upcoming sequel. Seriously — the developer hosted a three-hour livestream that showed off Hades II's gameplay, new features and mechanics, as well as the new designs for its characters based on the gods of Greek mythology. Supergiant's Creative Director Greg Kasavin and Studio Director Amir Rao demonstrated the abilities of the game's new protagonist, Melinoë. While she's the sister of Zagreus, the first title's protagonist, and Hades II is a direct sequel to the original, Kasavin and Rao said players don't need to have prior knowledge of the first game and of Greek mythology to enjoy it. Old fans, however, will catch «delightful references» here and there.

Twitch has been testing a discovery feed for livestreams and Clips on mobile since last year, in hopes of giving users a new way to find new streamers to follow and, hence, spend more time on the platform. Now, the website has announced that it's rolling out the feature to all users later this month. The feed will first appear as a new tab in the mobile app and will allow viewers to switch between a scrollable feed for livestreams and another one for Clips. Like their names imply, the live feed will show users broadcasts from people they already follow and ongoing streams from people they don't based on their watch history. Meanwhile, the Clips feed will be filled with short snippets from live broadcasts.

In a bid to enhance user experience, WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new feature that allows users to privately mention contacts in their status updates. This upcoming feature aims to facilitate more personalised interactions within the platform.