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Microsoft has announced the first wave of games coming to Game Pass in April 2024. Highlights include Lego 2K Drive, EA Sports PGA Tour, and Harold Halibut.

Thousands of jobs have been cut across the entire games industry in a wave of mass layoffs in 2024 so far, and that number is continuing to steadily grow. Ubisoft is the latest company to have eliminated positions, having cut 45 jobs in a fresh round of layoffs, as reported by GameSpot.

In response to a wave of fans lobbying for a Waffle House-themed stage in Tekken 8, the game's director Katsuhiro Harada finally broke the silence and addressed the high demand for this unique stage.

Wuthering Waves, the open-world action RPG, has finally announced its start date! It will go live on May 22nd (PT)! Those who sign up early will be among the first to set foot in Wuthering Waves when it launches on May 22nd. The Wuthering Waves pre-registration is open on the main Wuthering Waves website, and Google Play.

Team GO Rocket returns to in April 2024, including leader Arlo, who provides one of the toughest tests for Trainers in the game. Arlo will once again enter the battle with seven possible Pokémon that he can use, always selecting three, which will change for each showdown. He provides a much harder fight than regular Rocket grunts, so it is vital to use the correct team to counter him.

In the bustling realm of social media, where trends come and go like the tides, X, under the helm of Elon Musk, stands as a prominent hub for various viral phenomena. Lately, one such trend titled"Click Here" has been making waves on the platform for over a week now. But what exactly is it all about, and how does one engage with it?

Wuthering Waves, an open-world action RPG title developed by Kuro Games, is reportedly launching on May 22, as revealed in the Special Program livestream by the developers.

Helldivers 2 players are now fully committed to the assault on the Automaton homeworlds in a preemptive campaign of «defensive annihilation». The first waves met stiff resistance from the machines, and the entire situation was at risk of becoming a dangerous quagmire for the forces of Freedom. Thankfully, seeing the situation developing, Super Earth is bringing out the big guns, unlocking two new Support Strategems to provide the power needed to punch through all that armour.

Swen Vincke, head of Baldur's Gate 3 developer Larian, has been vocal about the ongoing wave of layoffs in the games industry, and reckons that cuts affecting critical departments and senior developers are especially shortsighted. 

Halo and Call of Duty co-developer Certain Affinity has been hit with a wave of layoffs, CEO Max Hoberman announced.

In the upcoming Season 4 of Diablo 4, Helltides are getting a substantial rework with some much needed quality of life changes as well. However, the recent patch notes have included even more information, revealing a feature that is quite familiar to some players! Accursed Rituals bear quite a resemblance to the three Blood Well event during Season 2's Blood Harvest! Expect waves upon waves of enemies, lots of loot, and this time — a quite fearsome boss at the end. With all these changes and more, Helltides are sure to become a lot more fun and beneficial for players come Season 4. Diablo 4 PTR Patch 1.4.0 Sorcerer Class Changes Better Visual Clarity For Uber Lilith Mechanics in Diablo 4 PTR

Teja Sajja's latest movie, HanuMan, has been making waves since its release earlier this year. Mixing fantasy with mythology, the film introduced audiences to a new superhero. Now, after a wait of two months, the movie is finally hitting the digital space with its Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada versions.

Phil Spencer has discussed the devastating wave of layoffs that has impacted the video games industry, and said he was «most concerned» about the overall «lack of growth».

Like a combination Taco Bell/KFC, Outpost: Infinity Siege is trying to be a suspicious number of things at once. But while this ambitious and absurdly complicated multiplayer first-person-shooter-real-time-strategy-tower-defense game is absolutely covered in a thick layer of jank, it defies the odds by actually being pretty darn competent at most of the things it attempts. Sure, the story is laughably bad, the voice performances gave me a full-body cringe, and there’s so much grinding and RNG that you’ll be seeing the same levels way too often. But all of those complaints stand in stark contrast to the numerous ways Infinity Siege knocks it out of the park, and as a result I’m still having a lot of fun leveling up my base and facing off against hordes of robotic scorpions after more than 60 hours. The FPS combat is smooth and satisfying, the real-time strategy offers a ton of room for scheming, and the tower defense mechanics delightfully allow you to take on entire armies from atop a fortress of gunfire. Outpost: Infinity Siege might bite off way more than it can chew, but, also like a combination Taco Bell/KFC, it often delivers exactly what you’re looking for.

Solo developer Tomas Sala has announced that The Falconeer and Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles will be followed by a trilogy-ending game – Project: Ancient Waves.

Phantom Gamelabs, a game studio funded by Supercell, just rolled out a new looter shooter title, Riftbusters. But it isn’t a full-fledged launch; it’s a limited open beta exclusively for Android users in select regions.

Mid-March, Blizzard revealed 12 new Hero Talent Trees in a sneak peek at the new system coming with the The War Within expansion. Our Blood Death Knight guide writer, Mandl, offers an early review of the Deathbringer Death Knight Hero Talents that start off with a mostly passive ability that evolves into a rewarding well-rounded reaper of death.

Junkineering is a new turn-based RPG on Android that’s hitting the scene with a quirky concept. It lets you build AI-powered robots from salvaged junk in a Wall-E-inspired world. It’s less chaos, more strategy and even more colours!

NASA's diminutive BurstCube satellite is now making its way to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard SpaceX's Dragon resupply spacecraft. It lifted off at 4:55 p.m. EDT on Thursday, March 21, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, BurstCube is poised to embark on a significant mission.

Tchia made waves when it originally launched in March 2023, thanks to its wholesome blend of ship sailing, sandbox exploration, and endearing adventure in a world based on the developer's homeland of New Caledonia. As announced at the Future Games Show, to celebrate the one year anniversary of Tchia's initial release it's available right now on Steam, along with a surprise reveal that it will also be coming to Nintendo Switch in the Summer.

Blizzard Entertainment has announced that Diablo 4 Season 4 will arrive later than expected, setting a release date of May 14, 2024.

Revolutionary RPG Baldur's Gate 3 was a monstrous surpise last year, seemingly coming out of nowhere to contend with the industry's heavy hitters. If you're anything like us, you might still be playing, testing the boundaries of this intricate game. For those super fans who don't need any more convincing, developer Larian Studios has revealed that the game's gorgeous PS5 Deluxe Edition will begin shipping in late April, provided there are no last-minute hiccups.

Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.1, “Into the Yawning Chasm,” is primed for launch. This episode of Voice of the Galaxy episode brings a wave of optimizations designed to enhance your gameplay experience, making it more straightforward to manage your inventory, conquer challenges, and delve deeper into the Simulated Universe.

The first wave of voice actors confirmed to be cast in the upcoming Among Us animated series has been revealed, and it's a surprisingly star-studded affair. With luminaries from across film, TV, and video game voice-acting serving as suspects, it's safe to say this particular mystery has managed to secure some serious talent.

Helldivers 2 offers more than its fair share of chaotic situations as you valiantly fight to defend Managed Democracy against never-ending waves of bugs and robots, but one player has taken things to a whole new level.

Destiny 2's big Into the Light update, an interim patch to catch players up and tide them over in the lead-up to The Final Shape expansion, is coming April 9, and I don't say this lightly, Guardians, but its headlining activity might be the horde mode we've wanted for years.

One thing I’ve always appreciated about gaming is the iterative nature of the industry. When one game cracks a good idea, it tends to trickle down to others in creative ways. There’s a sense that developers are always in conversation with one another, riffing off of each other’s ideas in search of something that feels truly fresh.

Microsoft has confirmed the second wave of games coming to Xbox Game Pass during March 2024.

ASUS India has made waves in the tech world with the launch of its latest lineup, including the Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304MA) and Vivobook 15 (X1504VAP) models. These cutting-edge laptops promise to redefine consumer laptop segment, promising unparalleled performance, design, and eco-friendliness.

Dear Adventurers,

Cities: Skylines 2 is finally beginning mod support next week, nearly five months after the game first launched.

The War Within expansion introduces Hero Talents as a new update to World of Warcraft classes. They are an evergreen form of character progression for each class specialization that introduces new powers and class fantasies. Feedback is critical to us as a part of creating an impactful and fun addition to the game, so we are sharing our goals for Hero Talents with the community to get first impressions of them and learn how well we’re meeting those goals.

Blizzard has posted 12 new Hero Talent Trees revealing the first Demon Hunter, Monk, and Shaman Hero Talent Trees and all the remaining Death Knight, Druid, Evoker, and Warrior trees! The War Within Hero Talents Overview

Pre-orders for the latest wave of 4K Blu-rays featuring Disney Plus original shows are live. The collector’s edition Steelbooks for the first seasons of Andor, Obi-Wan,Moon Knight, and The Falcon & The Winter Soldier vary in price, and can currently be reserved at Amazon or Walmart ahead of their April 30 launch.

NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 40 SUPER GPUs are witnessing a price drop trend in Germany as some SKUs have started to retail below MSRP.

Uno might not have the history behind it that some card games do, but there aren't many better places to turn when you're looking for something to play that almost everyone can join in with right away, even if they have never played it before. Families and friends have been matching numbers and colors - and arguing about some of the game's finer details - for more than 50 years, and now Mattel is adding some licensed decks to its Uno collection via a new Uno Fandom range.

Persona 3 Reload publisher Atlus will not release the controversial Episode Aigis expansion by itself, meaning players have to buy it through the $35 expansion pass.

If you, like me, have fond memories of blasting merciless waves of zombies in tight, confined spaces, and not really worrying about much else, then you probably used to play a lot of Call of Duty: Zombies with your buds and have been wanting a modern equivalent for years. Well, now there is: Hellbreach: Vegas, a new wave-based co-op horror FPS inspired by classic Call of Duty: Zombies, Killing Floor, and Doom.

Gather your teammates and jump into the Gauntlet today! Hero Mastery: Gauntlet is an all-new 3-player cooperative game mode with tower defense-style gameplay. Your objective is to protect your three towers from 10 rounds of enemy training bot attacks. Purchase powerful upgrades and collect Emblems along the way to boost your score.

Lately it seems like every popular YouTuber is either taking a break or quitting altogether. Most recently, the legendary MatPat stepped away from making videos after almost 15 years, and a recent video from Markiplier has caused fans to worry that he may be leaving too.

Atlus has revealed that it decided to fully develop Persona 3 Reload's Episode Aegis expansion thanks to fans pushing for it.

Persona 3 Reload players have taken to Steam to express frustration at Atlus announcing a $35 expansion pass one month after promising the game is a "complete experience".

Persona 3 Reload players are review-bombing the new Expansion Pass for the JRPG on Steam after it was revealed that the pass will cost $35.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5000 specs rumors are making the rounds, and next gen graphics cards could come armed with faster GDDR7 VRAM. The specific configuration will reportedly outpace current models with speeds reaching 28 Gbps, but leakers are seemingly struggling to commit to a specific bus width.

Priority orders have come down from Super Earth high command (developer Arrowhead Game Studios), calling all available Helldivers to arms in response to the surprise, cowardly, and entirely predictable assault on the foundry world of Tien Kwan, located in the Theseus Sector. Until Liberty and Democracy are restored, production of the EXO-45 Patriot exosuit has been halted, effective immediately, in a masterful piece of marketing and propaganda from Arrowhead.

As we step into mid-March, a fresh wave of enthralling OTT releases await to captivate us on our small screens. If you're on the lookout for something intriguing to binge-watch this weekend, you've landed in the right spot. We've meticulously crafted a list featuring the latest movies and web series that cater to every palate of on-screen drama. Whether you crave breezy rom-com, gripping thrillers, or spine-tingling mysteries, the OTT world has something for everyone.

In a bid to protect its popular word puzzle game, Wordle, The New York Times has unleashed a wave of legal actions against numerous clones, triggering concerns about the fate of hundreds of games inspired by the web-based sensation.

A wave of EA Classics has joined the most popular PC digital store, Steam, for the first time ever.

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Persona 3 Reload is a fantastic remake of one of the best JRPGs you can find right now, but some would argue that it isn't definitive. Even though the game has been out for a month, and we've had several claims from prominent Sega and Persona insider Midori that she's not being added, there were some that still had a sliver of hope left that Persona 3 Portable female protagonist Kotone (better known as FeMC) would be added as DLC in the future.

Persona 3 Reload, Atlus’ flashy, smash-hit remake of the pivotal PS2 game that cleared the way for Persona 5, was notable for what it was missing. Before the game even came out, fans and journalists wondered if the remake would include later additions to the original game, and the answer was, bafflingly, no. However, “no,” it turns out is not “never,” and one of those big omissions will soon debut in Reload in the game’s just-announced Expansion Pass.

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The MSI Claw handheld gaming PC is slated for launch on March 8. The company has confirmed that the launch date for the system will be for a staggered release, and that it is for the first wave of Claw units, according to IGN. The MSI Store is set to start shipping the MSI Claw on March 12, and third-party retailers will start on March 15.

Well, it's finally here. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is out now on PS5, and the highly anticipated sequel seems to be crashing in on a tidal wave of hype. This is easily the biggest PlayStation release of the year so far, and we want to know if you're joining Cloud and company on this remade adventure.

Microsoft has announced the first wave of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in March 2024.

Baldur's Gate 3's physical Xbox version will be spread across four disks, according to Larian Studios' director of publishing Michael Douse. 

Baldur's Gate 3 is a big RPG, so big in fact that the physical version has to be spread across four discs on Xbox. 

Baldur's Gate 3's physical release, as part of the Deluxe Edition, is ready to ship out on PC. However, it's now been confirmed that the Xbox release will have to be spread out across four discs, likely pushing its shipping date into April.

Helldivers 2 players died over 10 million times taking one planet, Mort, from the Automatons last week, and you'd better believe that galactic D&D game master Joel was watching the whole thing from the front row with a bucket of popcorn in one hand and a waving lighter in the other.

It’s been another brutal week in the video games industry. Sure, there’s been massive highlights like the launch of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, but the crushing wave of layoffs and redundancies that is sweeping across the games industry has hit Sony, EA, Deck Nine and more. The only glimmer of hope is seeing developers potentially being spun off into independence instead of closed down.

Helldivers 2 continues to be a colossal success, as shown by the player count and potential sales numbers, and we’ll be taking a look at how many people are playing to make sense of the game’s meteoric rise.

Anticipation is building as Realme gears up to unveil its much-awaited smartphone, the Realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G in India. The company has been teasing the smartphone for weeks now, offering glimpses of its standout features, including a distinctive circular rear camera module reminiscent of the recently unveiled Realme 12 series. It is also tipped to make waves by introducing an innovative Air Gesture feature that could redefine the way users interact with their phones.

Helldivers 2 is a pretty chaotic game, having players fend off waves and waves of big bugs and deadly robots on an intense battlefield. It can be a little overwhelming at times, especially if you're trying to remember and input a strategem code whilst being chased by a group of Hulks, but some fans have come up with a rather clever method of shortening the time spent inputting the code, or just skipping the process entirely.

Details regarding AMD's next-gen APUs such as Strix, Sarlak, Kraken & Sound Wave have been exposed & give us an insight into the red team's plan for future mobility and desktop platforms.

The success of Valve’s Steam Deck has started a wave of like-minded PC gaming handheld devices including the Lenovo Legion Go and Asus ROG Ally. And it seems that Nvidia wants a piece of the proverbial pie, if this latest rumor is to be trusted.

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

Arrowhead Studios, the developer behind co-op hit Helldivers 2, has warned players about "fake" versions of the game and other popular titles after a wave of illegitimate copies hit Steam overnight. 

Garena Free Fire MAX Redeem Codes for March 1: A plethora of events have been introduced in Garena Free Fire MAX in recent weeks. Events such as Moco Store, Love Wheel, and Chaos Royale offer players an opportunity to get their hands on exciting and exclusive in-game items such as weapons skins, diamonds, grenade skins, clothing items, gloo walls, bundles, tokens and more. While most of these items do not aid in winning battles, they make your character stand out from the crowd. Now, a new event is live in Garena Free Fire MAX called the Buddy Mart. Check out the details below.

On the company’s website, Toys for Bob, the developer behind Skylanders and Crash Bandicoot 4, has announced that it’s diverging from Activision Blizzard to become independent.

A few hours after it was revealed that Apple had severed all work being done on its autonomous car project, Tesla CEO Elon Musk decided to take advantage of the platform that he acquired and renamed to X as he responded to the latest news. However, Musk’s reaction was thoroughly subtle and included just two emojis, opening a wave of speculation on what exactly he meant.

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.”

After many years of development and countless delays, Skull and Bones has finally arrived. While the main danger you’ll face in the game are other ships, the ocean itself can also send you down to Davy Jones’ locker. While exploring the open ocean area in the middle of Skull and Bones large Indian Ocean map, the seas will often get rough, and occasionally serve up a particularly large “rogue wave,” which can immediately sink your boat if you don’t handle it correctly. This can be a bit panic-inducing, and you’ll probably go down the first time you encounter one, but if you know what to do they’re not actually that dangerous. Here’s how to survive a rogue wave with your ship intact.

In yet another round of bad news for the gaming industry, Until Dawn and The Dark Pictures developer Supermassive Games is about to be hit by a wave of layoffs. 

Analog is ok, but today's generation of tech-savvy youngsters is embracing the fusion of style and functionality in the form of smartwatches. The wristwatch, once a simple timekeeping accessory, has evolved into a sophisticated gadget that not only tells time but also connects us to a world of information and convenience. In the realm of wearable technology, smartwatches have become the go-to accessory for individuals seeking a seamless integration of fashion and innovation. This rings particularly true for young boys who are not just looking for a timepiece but a companion that mirrors their dynamic lifestyle. The world of smartwatches is vast and varied, offering an array of features to cater to different needs. From fitness tracking to notifications and even serving as an extension of one's smartphone, these wrist wonders have redefined what it means to wear a watch. However, with innovation comes a price, and the hunt for an affordable yet trendy smartwatch is a challenge many parents and young users face. That's where our curated list comes into play – presenting the 9 trendiest smartwatches for boys, all under the budget-friendly bracket of ₹1000. In the age of constant connectivity, these smartwatches are not just about keeping time; they are about keeping up with the pace of the digital world. Whether it's monitoring fitness goals, receiving call and message notifications, or simply expressing personal style through customizable watch faces, these devices are designed to cater to the diverse interests and needs of the younger generation. One might wonder if it's possible to find a smartwatch that is both trendy and affordable. The answer is a resounding yes! The smartwatches on our list have been handpicked to strike the perfect balance between style, functionality, and budget constraints. This collection showcases how technology can be both accessible and fashionable, empowering young boys to embrace the digital age without breaking the bank. Join us on a journey through the world of wrist-worn innovation as we explore the 9 trendiest smartwatches for boys under ₹1000. From vibrant displays to durable designs, each entry on our list has something unique to offer. Whether you're a parent looking for a thoughtful gift or a young tech enthusiast eager to elevate your wrist game, our selection promises to make the quest for the ideal smartwatch an exciting and budget-friendly adventure. Get ready to redefine your wristwear – analog is ok, but the future is undoubtedly smart.

As soldiers and citizens provide information from the front lines and affected areas of the war in Ukraine – two years old as of February 24, 2024 – in quasi-real time, an active open-source intelligence community has formed to keep track of troop activity, destruction and other aspects of the war.

For those of you with conflicting feelings about making calamari of your fellow Octolings and Inklings, you can rejoice as Wave 2 of the Splatoon 3 Expansion Pass, Side Order, launched today. With none of that nasty PvP business, you can focus on ethically annihilating other species.

Action-RPG Last Epoch is off to a flying start on Steam after hitting 1.0 earlier this week, and it's drawing great comparisons to Diablo.

You might not think Pokemon teaming up with Amsterdam's Van Gogh Museum would be something fans would be all that excited about, but that's where you'd be wrong. Pokemon revealed a line of products that included prints of the artist's paintings reimagined to include the likes of Snorlax and Sunflora, and best of all, a free Pikachu Van Gogh card with every purchase. Generating so much attention that the card was being resold for north of $120, Pokemon has reprinted the card en masse, and its second wave hits stores this weekend.

Microsoft has announced the next wave of titles headed to Xbox Game Pass, which are set to be added to the subscription service over the tail end of February.