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If you thought that Fornite was the one true metaverse, then you may want to reevaluate that opinion. Because after adding the likes of Snoop Dogg and Nicki Minaj as well as collaborating with Dune, Attack on Titan, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Call of Duty is now set to crossover with Gundam. Yes, you read that correctly.

One Piece fans can't believe how good Tencent's One Piece: Ambition looks and are desperately calling for it to be made available outside of China.

Managing carry capacity and inventory space is crucial before setting out on your adventure in , as it significantly impacts your gameplay experience. Overloading your character with heavy gear affects your weight class and alters stamina and mobility. Fortunately, the game offers options to increase your carry load, allowing you to adjust your stats to suit your preferred playstyle.

Sunday are here and today's groupings shouldn't cause too much trouble for seasoned players of the game. There is always a chance though that you could get caught up on an incorrect selection and lose your attempts. Luckily, if you need a little helping hand, we've got some hints and full-blown spoiler answers for you.

With the release of the Tempest, its newest character class, Diablo Immortal, is creating a storm. Coming on May 23, 2024, this thrilling addition is expected to upend the battlefield with its unique fusion of mobility and rage.

Samsung is reportedly working on the Samsung Galaxy S25 series and rumours about the devices have started to flood over the internet. Earlier, it was reported that the Galaxy S25 will include Exynos and Snapdragon chipsets based on region. However, a new leak claims that Samsung is planning to develop a 3nm Exynos chip which will be more power efficient than Snapdragon. If the rumours come out to be true, then it will be Samsung's first device with a 3nm chip.

GameSir has officially revealed the X4 Aileron Bluetooth, its latest mobile controller geared towards Xbox mobile gaming.

Following Sony's decision last week to delist Helldivers 2 in 170 regions worldwide on Steam, it seems this will be the firm's PC stance moving forward, and it has since done the same for the imminent PC release of Ghost of Tsushima. More regions have been added to the list, taking the total number of territories affected to 180, which is now consistent across both titles.

Minecraft is turning 15 years old. Somehow, it feels like it’s been around for much, much longer, which speaks to the ubiquity of the game. Despite its age, Minecraft is still wildly popular due its its sandbox-style gameplay — you can do or make almost anything. You can already play it on your computer, console, or mobile phone, but Microsoft’s added one more platform: Google search.

The Division Heartland, the now-canceled free-to-play take on the looter shooter series, was originally set to be a battle royale mode.

Globally respected developer IGG is hosting the Lords Mobile & Doomsday: Last Survivors World Championships this month, and you should be very excited indeed. 

India has emerged as the global leader in mobile wallet payments, with 90.8 per cent of its population using mobile wallets for transactions in 2023, according to GlobalData 2023 Financial Services Consumer Survey.

Today, Amazon is offering Amazon Prime members the powerful and high capacity Anker Prime 20,000mAh USB Power Bank for only $89.98, a hefty 31% price drop from its original $130 MSRP. This is the successor to the Anker 737 that we deemed the best Steam Deck and ASUS ROG Ally charger. It boasts an absolutely massive 200W of USB power delivery to charge all of your mobile devices simultaneously.

is a successful interpretation of Sung Jinwoo's journey from humanity's weakest hunter to one of its most important historical figures. The mobile and PC action-RPG, developed and published by Netmarble, blends the flashy and stylish abilities featured prominently in the manwha and anime with a gacha acquisition system and deep, gameplay-focused modes of progression. The result has been a surprise hit — anime/manwha video game adaptations, especially for mobile, rarely gain this much traction with their audiences early, and there's a positive buzz among the game's community about its future prospects.

AMD is ending its HS, H & U branding which helped distinguish between Ryzen Mobile CPUs & adopting the "Ryzen AI" naming convention across all next-gen SKUs starting Strix Point.

 The wait for the Stardew Valley Update 1.6 continues, but creator Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone tweeted that he’s tilling the digital soil to bring it to your devices as soon as possible.

Ex-Bandai Namco employee Yoichi Toyosumi has been arrested on suspicion of embezzlement.

Visionary game director and writer Yoko Taro is working on a game with Yosuke Saito and composer Keiichi Okabe, as revealed in the latest issue of the Japanese magazine Famitsu (via Gematsu).

In a recent development, Qualcomm has confirmed the imminent launch of its latest Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset in India, set to debut with the upcoming Poco F6 5G smartphone. This chipset, renowned for its on-device artificial intelligence capabilities, is expected to redefine mobile performance with its 4nm octa-core architecture.

The go-to voice and text-chat platform for gamers the world over, it was rather surprising how long it took Sony to add Discord integration for the PS5. As it stands, there still isn’t a native Discord app you can use on the console. That being said, you can still use the Discord app on your phone or tablet to access voice chat on the PS5. We’ve put together this guide to teach you how it’s done.

Blizzard has posted development notes on today's Warlock changes, noting that the goal of reining in the Demonic Core economy is to reduce mobility.

We've been hard at work datamining all the new changes for Diablo 4's Patch 1.4.0! Take a look at the raw data we've gathered below.Editor's Note: this datamined information comes directly from the Diablo 4 client. While some of it may differ to what was described in patch notes, this is the current information live in Patch 1.4.0. These changes are specifically from Live Version to Live Version of the game, meaning players saw many of these changes on the PTR realms already. These changes may have already entered the game due to the nature of Blizzard's release process — while the items aren't necessarily new to this specific patch release, they are new to the latest comparison of patch changes. Here are the datamined changes for build 1.4.0.53129, compared to 1.3.5.52293.

Lenovo has unveiled its LEGION Blade 7000K PC configurations, which adopt Intel's 14th & 13th Gen HX CPUs at much lower prices.

Dead by Daylight: Dungeons & Dragons features one of the most iconic characters in the D&D mythos – the archlich Vecna – as well as the original Bard Survivor Aestri Yazar (and her playable counterpart, Baermar Uraz). Also coming is the Forgotten Ruins Map, a dark fantasy-inspired Realm befitting of The Whispered One’s presence.

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Microsoft has announced new titles coming to Xbox Game Pass in late May, which includes Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II, Immortals of Aveum, Lords of the Fallen, and more.

Just over a year ago, Tango Gameworks and Xbox released Hi-Fi Rush, a musical delight that seemed to come out of nowhere. Hi-Fi Rush received almost universal acclaim – it was wholly unique, polished, and tightly paced. It was also like nothing developer Tango Gameworks had ever made before, and seemingly made explicitly for Xbox Game Pass. It followed closely in the footsteps of games like Psychonauts 2 and Pentiment, neither of which match the profile of the big, blockbuster AAAs that move millions upon millions of copies, and yet they were beloved anyway. Taken as a whole, they lent credibility and prestige to Xbox Game Pass as an accessible library of well-supported, beautifully crafted art.

Athenian Rhapsody, the comedic RPG adventure by Nico Papalia, lands on mobile today. Promising to whisk you away on a journey through the vibrant World of Athens, this game brings quite the punch of hilarity and unconventional gameplay.

Samsung has announced that several of its top-tier smartphones will now support PUBG with an enhanced frame rate, providing gamers with a smoother experience. PUBG, the popular battle royale game by Krafton, has captivated mobile gamers worldwide, and now Samsung users can enjoy it with an even higher level of performance.

Gacha games like typically has confusing menus that clutter your screen, making it hard to see how and if you need to reroll for different characters. Thankfully, the introductory tutorial for this game inspired by the popular web comic teaches you about some of the UI. However, it's best to know exactly what you're doing so you don't spend resources on a reroll you may not need.

I’ve enjoyed handheld gaming ever since playing the original Game Boy while in secondary school – yes, I’m old – but I’ve never really engaged with mobile games outside of the occasional game of Candy Crush during a boring commute. There are a number of reasons for this, but the main problem I have is the clunkiness of on-screen controls for any kind of traditional game. Unless a game is specifically designed for a touchscreen (Monument Valley for example) it’s generally a no from me. This blind spot in my gaming is increasingly unfortunate as modern phones can be capable of standout experiences, whether through ports, streaming, or emulation. With this in mind I was excited to try out the Gamesir X2s, the latest in an increasingly competitive range of devices that can turn your phone into something more closely resembling a standard controller.

The new mobile game Winning Derby from Hong Kong is coming under fire for alleged plagiarism from the well-liked Japanese game Jockey Girl Pretty Derby. Players of both the games have noted parallels in the character designs, visual style, and gameplay.

With both Apple and Google relaxing their grip on their respective platforms, the field is more open for other companies to put out their own app stores on smartphones. The most common theme, of course, is gaming. And now, Microsoft is leading the charge with an Xbox app store.

is a mobile-first but PC-friendly action-RPG game developed and published by Netmarble. It's based on the immensely popular manwha-turned-anime, which follows the journey of humanity's weakest hunter, Sung Jinwoo, as he embarks on a quest that sees both his world and the planet turned upside down by what is uncovered along the way. It's an incredible story, and one that features a number of emotional beats that might not be expected given its title and genre — but at its best, it's a frenetic action property with memorable fight scenes and power-scaling moments.

The MMO world of has tasks for you to complete for different characters, including the mission where you have to find an Antique Revolver. This task is given by the NPC Handshake, a man willing to give you plenty of rewards for finishing this job. However, the arbitrary instructions for this mission can be hard to interpret as you search for this historical weapon.

Bosses are the main obstacles preventing you from reaching new areas in , but the Infernal Cerberus might be one of the toughest of these enemies to beat before reaching Chronos. When you try to exit the Mourning Fields, your run will be tested against this enraged Underworld guardian. The three-headed beast wields fire across a large arena to prevent Melinoë from getting to the Titan of Time.

Microsoft appears to be ramping up its mobile gaming efforts, revealing plans to launch an Xbox mobile game store in July.

Obsessed with New York Times’ games? So are we, and Spelling Bee is one of our favorites. But just like any other NYT game — Wordle, Connections, Strands, and The Mini — we have trouble finishing it occasionally.

It seems Skillz is fiercely determined to cleanse the fraud in mobile gaming and the eSports industry of any deceitful practices. After winning their million-dollar lawsuit against AviaGames, Skillz spilt the beans on an ongoing billion-dollar scam yesterday. Keep reading to get the latest scoop on the Skillz lawsuit.

Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead has set the game’s community yet another challenge: kill 2 billion Automatons to unlock a new Stratagem.

Engine giant Unity has reported an eight per cent dip in its revenue for the first quarter of its financial year.

brings the incredibly popular series to the world of mobile gaming. Sung Jinwoo's journey as a Hunter with the Korean Hunter Association becomes more immersive than ever. As the only Hunter with the ability to level up, thanks to the System, it's up to Jinwoo to deal with the most dangerous enemies and build his strength, as well as gather other Hunters as allies on his team.

Whatever your opinion of location spoofing in Pokemon GO, there’s no denying that it’s an absolute lifeline for many players who wouldn’t otherwise be able to enjoy Niantic’s world-conquering AR game. 

It’s time to travel down memory lane with Subway Surfers Classic. From May 13 to June 2, you can enjoy the game just as it appeared when it debuted in 2012.

Whenever we recommend games at Digital Trends, we tend to go heavy on titles available on subscription services like Xbox Game Pass. Rather than telling our readers to buy new games, we always try to find ones that might be on services they’re already paying for. Still, that doesn’t cover every player. There are plenty of more casual gaming fans who aren’t subscribed to any service that offers extra games. We don’t want to leave them out, do we?

President of Xbox Sarah Bond announced during yesterday's Bloomberg Tech talk with Dina Bass that the long-awaited Xbox mobile store will debut this July via Web (to avoid the limitations of the App Store and Play Store while regulators around the world enforce new guidelines). The first games to be added to the store will be Microsoft-owned franchises, like Minecraft and Candy Crush, though the store will be opened to partners shortly afterward.

Sega has revealed in its latest fiscal report that it's considering releasing Persona 5: The Phantom X in regions outside of China, Taiwan, and Korea.

Microsoft will launch a web-based mobile game store in July, seeking to compete with Apple‘s App Store and the Google Play store.

In a couple of months, you'll be able to get Microsoft's mobile games from its own store. Xbox President Sarah Bond has revealed at the Bloomberg Technology Summit that the company is launching a web-based store where you can download its mobile games and get add-ons or in-app purchases at a discount. Bond said the company has decided to launch a browser-based store instead of an app to make it «accessible across all devices, all countries, no matter what» so that you don't get «locked to a single ecosystem.»

Microsoft has officially confirmed that it will be launching its Xbox mobile game store on Android and iOS in July, bringing popular titles like Candy Crush and Minecraft to the mobile platform.

WhatsApp is going through several changes in these past few months with new features and updates. Now, the Meta-owned app has announced a complete design revamp with a new colour palette, icons, tools, and more. The new user interface of WhatsApp will appear on both Android and iOS devices. WhatsApp said the changes have been made to bring a fresh, simple, and approachable design to improve user experience. Know what changes will appear on your WhatsApp.

SEGA is considering releasing Persona 5 spin-off mobile game Persona 5: The Phantom X in Japan and worldwide, the company said in its latest financial report.

2024 continues to make its case as being the year of the anime and anime-adjacent video game, this time with a release date announcement for the upcoming Gundam Breaker 4. The newest entry in the Gunpla building series will hit shelves on August 29, 2024, on the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and 5 as well as PC.

In , players can gain new characters and weapons by "" for them — spending in-game resources to roll the dice and receive one at random. It may seem like luck is the only factor involved, but there's a bit of strategy when it comes to pulling effectively. characters are divided into two separate tiers, one of which determines their in-universe rank, and the other the rarity of obtaining them from a random pull. There are systems in place to ensure that every player gets a Super Super Rare character eventually.

The news that Microsoft's Xbox division shuttered three studios and folded a fourth into ZeniMax Online is still ringing throughout the entire games industry at a time when layoffs and studio closures are almost a weekly certainty.

dearmeta, the Korean game studio that dropped many popular RPGs has dropped a new shooting game on Android. Called Dice Flight, it’s a game where your mighty dice will lead the charge against foes across unique landscapes. dearmeta is known for another adventure mobile title called Soul Slime.

Sega has announced its latest iteration of the many Sonic titles: a game called Sonic Rumblethat will be coming exclusively to mobile devices. The «multiplayer action game» is reminiscent of Mediatonic's Fall Guys, which even offers a version called Sonic's Adventure. Both games can accommodate up to 32 players, have minigames and are battle royale-style, with only one player left standing as the winner. In Sonic Rumble, players can also collect rings to get new costumes and accessories.

AMD is working on a full stack of Zen 5 "Ryzen" CPU families including Granite Ridge, Fire Range, Strix Halo, Strix & Krackan. These families will target various desktop and mobile platforms with chiplet and monolithic offerings.

Netflix has added Sonic Mania Plus to its roster of games subscribers can access for free on mobile without ads or in-app purchases. The company first announced that it was going to add the title to its lineup, along with Game Dev Tycoon, back in December 2023. Sonic Mania Plus was developed for the franchise's 25th anniversary by fans known for their Sonic fangame creations and for their work in the ROM hacking community. It is frequently cited as one of the best Sonic games of all time ever since the original version was released in 2017. Sonic Mania Plus, which came out in 2018, includes additional content. Netflix says the version in its library will come with new levels and bosses, as well.

In a very bold move, the Department of Telecom (DoT) will be blocking handsets and disconnecting mobile numbers used for fraudulent activities. These devices and numbers were being used for scamming mobile users through text messages. The telecom department is using the Chakshu portal which was launched this year to spot such telecom fraudsters. The new report has provided detailed information on how the portal is working and what's the progress.

CPU & PCI IDs of Intel's next-gen Panther Lake CPUs in A0 & B0 stepping have been revealed along with GT3 and GT2 tier iGPUs.

Garena Free Fire Redeem Codes for May 9: Free Fire is one such mobile game which requires players to gain an in-depth understanding of the game setting. While the gameplay is not tricky, pro players manage to learn smart tips and tricks to dominate the battlefield. If you also want to play like a pro then improve your gaming skills by exploring new tricks in Free Fire. To help you get started, here are some tips to win the last zone battles smartly. 

SEGA has announced Sonic Rumble, a 32-player battle royale based on the Sonic the Hedgehog series developed in collaboration with Rovio. It will launch for iOS and Android this winter. A closed beta test will run from May 24 to 26. Sign-ups are available now via the official website.

Publisher DreadXP and developer MANGLEDmaw Games will release horror game Amanda the Adventurer for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS, and Android in 2024, the companies announced.

According to Moon Studios ' CEO, the unfortunate closure of Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks and Prey, Redfall developer Arkane Austin may not be as senseless as it appears.

Sega unveiled a new Sonic the Hedgehog game today, and it’s a multiplayer game for mobile devices that’s reminiscent of battle royale platformers like Fall Guys.

Sonic Rumble has been revealed by SEGA, and going by the trailer it is inspired by Fall Guys. The game will allow up to 32 players to compete against each other in different challenges, some of which are shown in the footage. Sonic Rumble is going to be a mobile title only though, coming to both Android and Apple mobile devices.

Sega has been playing a little fast and loose with Sonic the Hedgehog lately, using the blue blur for experimental projects like The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog. At the same time, the movies based on the franchise have been surprisingly good. Here’s another treat for the Sonic enjoyers out there: Sega just announced Sonic Rumble, a 32-player PvP mobile game created with Finnish studio Rovio.

is available on three different platforms, each with its own pros and cons. Players can download on PC or either major mobile operating system — iOS or Android — with no major differences in pricing or features. However, is a gacha game with character pulls. These kinds of titles are usually reserved for mobile platforms, but that doesn't mean they have to be exclusive. Playing on PC can actually enhance the experience in certain ways.

It may be nearly a decade old butremains one of the best mobile games on the market and Niantic is aiming to make it even more fun with the latest update. While it may seem like a gimmick more than anything else, the augmented reality feature of is one of the game's most iconic features as it allows users to envision pocket monsters in real life, even sharing their discoveries with a Snapshot feature. At the same time, the photography mechanic has always felt somewhat thin, the game's most recent patch fixes that.

AMD's x86 market share saw continued growth with server and client segments both gaining significant revenue shares in Q1 2024.

Gakuen The Idolmaster will launch for iOS via App Store and Android via Google Play on May 16 in Japan, Bandai Namco announced.

Former ATLUS illustrator Kazuma Kaneko’s new project at COLOPL is an iOS and Android game tentatively titled project MASK, the company announced in its latest financial results.

Bandai Namco has officially announced Gundam Breaker 4's release date, confirming that the first numbered entry in the series in six years will be out August 29.

Whether you’re a new Game Pass subscriber or just looking to renew your membership, you’ll want to check out this deal at Woot. Through May 10, the Amazon subsidiary is offering three-month Game Pass Ultimate subscriptions for just $36.99 (was $49.99), saving you a grand total of $56 if you purchase a whole year. With three-month subscriptions of Game Pass Ultimate regularly discounted to around $45 at places like Target and Amazon, this deal is the best price we’ve seen in some time.

Netflix unveiled the lineup of games it plans to bring to its game catalog over the course of May. The ones that stand out the most are Sega’s excellent Sonic Mania Plus and Askiisoft’s violently satisfying action game Katana Zero.

This excellent deal is back and lower than before! Amazon is offering the powerful and high capacity Anker PowerCore 737 24,000mAh USB Power Bank for only $88.95, a massive 40% price drop from its original $150 MSRP. This is close to the highest capacity power bank you're allowed to bring on airplane carry-on, and it also boasts an absolutely massive 140W of USB power delivery to charge even the hungriest MacBook Pro.

Microsoft has closed a number of Bethesda studios, including Redfall maker Arkane Austin, Hi-Fi Rush and The Evil Within developer Tango Gameworks, and more in devastating cuts at Bethesda, IGN can confirm.

AMD has adopted a brand new "Ryzen AI HX" naming scheme for its upcoming Strix Point APUs which sounds very familiar to Intel's Core Ultra.

May 8 has some brand new for fans to solve and we barely stumbled our way into victory today. Hopefully, your game went smoother than ours but if it didn't we can help you score a win and keep your win-streak alive. Be warned, full spoilers are ahead, but if you just need a little push in the right direction we've got some hints available. That way you can still claim a personal victory.