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Vivo is gearing up to unveil its latest lineup, comprising the Vivo X100s, X100s Pro, and Vivo X100 Ultra, in an official announcement slated for May 13, just around the corner. In the lead-up to the launch, leaks have been swirling, offering insights into what we can expect from these upcoming smartphones.

A Fallout 76 player may have found a rather creative way to show their disapproval for Xbox closing down Tango Gameworks and Arkane Austin.

Microsoft's decision to close several development studios, such as Tango Gameworks, Arkane Austin, and more, has generally been met with a big thumbs-down online. Tango was responsible for break-out hit Hi-Fi Rush in 2023, a game considered one of the best on Xbox in recent years, and went on to win a BAFTA for Animation.

In a disappointing turn of events for online shopper Rohan Das, what was anticipated to be a brand-new laptop from Amazon turned out to be a used one. Das, eager to get his hands on a sleek new device, splurged a hefty sum of Rs. 1 lakh on the e-commerce platform. However, his excitement quickly turned to frustration when he opened the package to find a Lenovo laptop with a warranty dating back to December 2023, indicating prior usage.

Following the unexpected move to shut down three game studios and merge another with ZeniMax Online, we learned that Microsoft is still planning more cuts to its Xbox division. But that's not the full extent of the company's re-evaluation of its gaming strategy.

Earlier this week, Microsoft announced a number of their studios were being shuttered, including Arkane Austin (Prey, Redfall), Tango Gameworks (The Evil Within, Hi-Fi Rush), and Alpha Dog Games, while Roundhouse Studios will be absorbed into ZeniMax Online Studios to work on The Elder Scrolls Online. This follows nearly 1,900 layoffs earlier in the year, largely from Microsoft’s newly-acquired Activision Blizzard teams. Unfortunately, it seems this isn’t the end of the pain.

Pokémon Center has become a leading purveyor of all things round, squishy, and big. First we got the comically large life-sized Spheal. Now the online seller of Pokémon merchandise has released another banger: Pokémon bean bag chairs. As of Wednesday, fans can pre-order from the Pokémon x Yogibo line. Interested buyers have the options to purchase round, plump bean bag versions of Lechonk, Gengar, and Jigglypuff.

A new report suggests that Microsoft's decision to close Redfall developer Arkane Austin and cease work on the game came just before the expected release of a major update, with additional content also planned for the rest of the year.

Hades 2 Early Access has reached over 100,000 concurrent players 24 hours after launch, beating Hades' all-time peak player count on Steam. 

The Elder Scrolls Online developer ZeniMax Online Studios has opened a new office in San Diego, California.

Tang Gameworks was in the process of pitching a Hi-Fi Rush sequel and wanted to hire additional staff before its sudden closure, according to a new Bloomberg report.

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.

Nintendo has revealed Nintendo World Championship: NES Edition, a game designed around speedrunning challenges and more across 13 classic NES games. Set to hit Switch on July 18, Nintendo World Championship: NES Edition features more than 150 challenges to complete, and you can compete for top spots on global online leaderboards or with friends. 

Some of 's players may be entitled to some compensation after Microsoft's shocking closure of four Bethesda studios. On May 7, Microsoft closed and developer Tango Gameworks, 's Alpha Dog Games, and and 's Arkane Austin, and announced that Roundhouse Games would be absorbed into 's ZeniMax Online Studios.

A Hollow Knight: Silksong release date has made its way online, but you're probably not going to like it.

An online concert to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Earthbound will be held in June.

It’s been a rough few days for Sony. After a plan to implement mandatory PlayStation Network accounts forHelldivers 2 players on PC went haywire, one would imagine that the company is having a lot of talks behind closed doors right now. If there’s one thing I hope Sony takes away from everything, it’s that PlayStation’s online services need a 2.0 revamp.

Microsoft has shuttered three ZeniMax teams: Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks and Alpha Dog Studios. The company is also folding Roundhouse Games into Zenimax Online Studios. Arkane Austin is the home of Prey and Redfall, while Tango is responsible for The Evil Within, Ghostwire Tokyo and Hi-Fi Rush. Alpha Dog is the creator of Mighty Doom and Roundhouse was a support studio for ZeniMax projects.

The Apple ‘Let Loose' event finally commenced after months of speculation and rumours. The event was live-streamed online with pre-recorded video like the October MacBook launch event.  Now, after a wait of more than one year, Apple has finally unveiled the 2024 Apple iPad Pro models with much-needed upgrades. While there were several anticipations about the product display, the company stunned the viewers with a new M4 chipset. For people waiting for the new generation of iPad Pro, check out the announced specifications and features of the device. 

Microsoft's Xbox division has decided to shut down four Bethesda Softworks studios, the most prominent being Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks.

Following the news that Microsoft has closed Arkane Austin, along with Tango Gameworks, it has been confirmed that Redfall will not receive any further updates. Those who purchased the Premium Bite Back edition of the game, or the Bite Back upgrade will not be getting the advertised content, including two new characters as a result. It has been confirmed that those who purchased that content will get the value of the upgrade back as part of the Redfall Credit program.

Microsoft is closing four Bethesda studios: Redfall developer Arkane Austin, Mighty Doom developer Alpha Dog Studios, Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks, and support studio Roundhouse Games. Xbox Game Studios leader Matt Booty announced the news to staff in an email Tuesday citing a reprioritization of “high-impact titles,” according to IGN. Arkane, Alpha Dog, and Tango Gameworks confirmed the closures on their respective X accounts.

Xbox Game Studios head Matt Booty has announced the shutdown of Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks amidst huge cuts at Bethesda.

Microsoft has just announced massive job cuts and studio closures for the Bethesda portion of its gaming business. They impact the teams that made excellent games like Hi-Fi Rush.

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.

Microsoft has confirmed it is closing studios with Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks, and Alpha Dog Studios all having their operations ceased. Roundhouse Games is being absorbed by ZeniMax Online. An email was sent by Xbox Game Studios head Matt Booty to teams, and it has been verified by IGN. The email is below.

We are on the brink of the highly anticipated Apple Let Loose event, signalling the end of a nearly two-year wait for Apple in releasing new iPads. For iPad enthusiasts, this has been a long wait filled with anticipation. Set to unfold as the first Apple event of 2024, this occasion promises to unveil a range of new iPads, as leaked information suggests. Among these releases are expected to be a "pro" iPad model and a more budget-friendly option. Additionally, hints of new Apple accessories, including an "Apple Pencil Pro" and updates to the Magic Keyboard, add to the excitement surrounding the event.

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.

Google is making strides in the world of cybersecurity by harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to combat online threats. As the demand for practical applications of generative AI grows, the tech giant is shifting its focus towards cybersecurity, aiming to make threat detection and analysis more accessible and efficient.

The Asus ROG Ally is an excellent PC gaming handheld in its own right: a gorgeous full HD screen and great performance, all in a lightweight and stylish form factor. However, a modder sought to improve upon its design and added an extra screen.

The PlayStation 5 Pro GPU will deliver a maximum of 36 teraflops of power, and some of its changes will accommodate, among other things, faster ray tracing performance.

Yesterday, NetherRealm released the first gameplay trailer for The Boys' Homelander in Mortal Kombat 1.

The creative director of Helldivers 2 has said he's impressed by the "willpower" of fans after their feedback caused Sony to reverse its decision regarding PlayStation Network accounts being required by all players.

Nintendo 3DS and Wii U servers were shut down almost a month ago, but eight dedicated players who refuse to turn off their systems are, miraculously, still online and holding on to both consoles, beating a record long held by the final Halo 2 superfans. 

The iQOO Z9x has been in talks for a long time due to several leaks and rumours surfacing on the internet. Now, the company has finally confirmed the launch date for the upcoming iQOO Z9x. The smartphone is expected to make its debut in the mid-range segment with powerful specs and features. The launch date for iQOO Z9x is scheduled for May 16, 2024. Know what's coming with the new iQOO smartphone in terms of specs, features, and more.

Realme GT Neo 6, sporting the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset and boasting 120W fast charging, has made its way onto the online marketplace ahead of its official launch. The listing on jd.com in China has unveiled some key specifications of the upcoming phone.

Manor Lords solo developer Slavic Magic suspects some players aren't enjoying the city builder's farming element because they don't understand how it works at a fundamental level.

Apex Legends’ new character is ready to send herself — and everyone around her — into an apocalyptic spiral. Respawn Entertainment introduced its newest fighter to join the roster of playable characters to its popular online shooter on Friday. Her name is Alter, and the Harley Quinn-esque legend will bring a set of void-based powers to the the popular online shooter, as shown in her trailer.

Tormentors have stood out as one of Destiny 2's strongest and most unique adversaries since their introduction, but a pretty awesome clip making the rounds online shows how one player put the pain on a Tormentor after they managed to escape its Dark Harvest attack during the last moments of an Onslaught game. Though Destiny 2's Tormentors aren't known to appear too frequently throughout the game, these monstrous enemies have made a much more notable appearance with the Into the Light update and the various new activities it has introduced.

At the height of John Green’s popularity, most people knew the YA author for a very specific genre: sad teen books, usually about shy-yet-pretentious boys in love with spirited yet emotionally available girls. That was always a derogatory oversimplification of Green’s novels, which often deconstruct common YA tropes more than they give into them. But years of warped online perspectives on Green’s work, heightened by aesthetic Tumblr posts and Pinterest mood boards, meant that when the 2014 movie adaptation of Green’s tragic teen romance The Fault in Our Stars came out, the were calcified, preconceived notions of what a John Green Book™ was. (Never mind thatThe Fault in Our Stars flipped the gender roles, with a reserved girl and a vivacious boy.)

With rumors of a new Nintendo console heating up, it’s once again time to accept that the Switch’s long lifespan is coming to its end. 2024 will likely be the system’s last full year before a successor steals its thunder. That’s apparent in Nintendo’s recent first-party offerings, as the system is getting a lot of remasters and niche curveballs this year. As exclusives like Endless Ocean: Luminous underwhelm, you may have found yourself looking for reasons to fire up your Switch.

Apple introduced a new feature called “Shop with a Specialist over Video” to its online store last year. This feature enables customers to connect with an Apple Specialist via one-way video when purchasing select products, such as the iPhone. Now, this functionality is extended to the Apple Store app on iOS.

Major convenience store chain 7-Eleven has announced a surprising merch collaboration with Tetris, which includes the brand's very own handheld gaming device featuring the iconic '80s video game. Fashion and video game collaborations, like the many Pokemon merch partnerships with known brands, are no longer anything new in 2024, but Tetris may have been one of the last titles anyone expected to have merch of.

If you regularly play your favorite games online with friends and want to something that will give your voice chat a bit of something extra, then this Xbox controller deal on the Turtle Beach Recon could well be for you.

EVE Online needs little introduction. Created by Icelandic studio CCP Games, for over 20 years it’s been the poster child for the immersive, community-driven MMO scene.

The recently released TopSpin 2K25 is a fantastic tennis title, but the game's currently being blasted for its always online requirement. Yep, this is one of those games where you need a connection to the servers before you can actually play it — even if you just want to grind through career mode or enjoy a local match.

Now this is the kind of crazy gaming scheme that we can get behind. Over the last few days, a Twitch channel called JimMashima (very good) has been attracting thousands of viewers to its Tekken 8 livestreams — but a real person isn't behind the action. Indeed, this is a bot with a singular purpose: to mash just one button and see how far it can climb through the game's online rankings.

You're either utterly obsessed with Funko Pops or you can't stand the sight of them, and there's no in-between. As such, newly announced PS5, PS4 game Funko Fusion is already facing an uphill battle with some console owners. Using what appears to be a similar structure and approach to the LEGO games, this is a title playable alone or in four-player online co-op, and it's out on 13th September 2024. Check it out in the above reveal trailer.

D3 has confirmed it'll be bringing Earth Defense Force 6 to Western shores on PS5, PS4 from 24th July 2024, just shy of two years after its original Japanese release. A tongue-in-cheek news bulletin trailer has been posted online to mark the update and pre-orders are live on the PS Store now. The release date means EDF fans are in for quite the summer since Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 is also slated to arrive on PS5, PS4 on 26th September 2024.

Back when the Fallout show first hit our TV screens, you couldn't move online due to the sheer number of New Vegas fans that had made it halfway through the show before announcing that it had somehow disrespected the game by making changes to the lore. Many claimed that it had somehow removed New Vegas from Fallout canon (it didn't) and that Todd Howard was secretly the mastermind behind the change, all in an effort to get back at developer Obsidian Entertainment for making a good Fallout game.

The iOS App Store has a new No. 1 app, and it’s Delta — Game Emulator. Recently unbanned by Apple, the app allows players to emulate games from several different Nintendo systems, even though it isn’t officially backed by Nintendo.

The Nintendo Switch 2 may be clocked higher than expected in docked mode but "crazy low" in handheld mode to achieve better battery life, according to rumors circulating online.

Like so many PlayStation fans, our team loves gaming online, and we’re passionate about making it easier for you to connect with other players and form new friendships while gaming. Today, we’re excited to share that in the coming months, we’ll introduce the ability for you to generate a shareable link on your PS5 console or on PlayStation App, and send it to other PS5 players through any messaging or social media platform. By opening the link, the recipient will be able to hop into your multiplayer session even if they aren’t already friends with you on PlayStation Network.

After seemingly endless delays, the Star Wars: Hunters release date has at long last been confirmed! Best of all, it's launching soon.

Fallout 76 doesn't currently have cross-platform progression or play, meaning that if you want to swap consoles or team up with friends on Xbox while you're on PlayStation, you can't without losing everything.

Longtime Tekken character Eddy Gordo has always been a little polarizing, particularly in Tekken 8, and one streamer has found a way to make him even more of a pain to fight, rising through ranked mode using a script that spams one button.

Microsoft has announced the timing of the next Xbox Games Showcase, to be livestreamed on June 9 at 1 pm ET. Just like last year, the event will unfold on the Sunday of Summer Game Fest, which kicks off on June 7 via livestreams and in-person events in Los Angeles. Also similar to last year, where Xbox’s showcase was followed by the Starfield Direct livestream, this year’s showcase will be followed by a deep dive on an upcoming game — and according to The Verge’s reporting, that’s Call of Duty.

The latest update for Tower Of Fantasy April update has arrived! After a brief maintenance period, servers are back online, and you can access a wealth of new content.

If you've yet to play Cyberpunk 2077's incredible expansion Phantom Liberty, then we've got some stellar news for those on PC. The DLC is down to just $25.49 for a limited time, a 15% discount from its $29.99 MSRP, and the best price we've seen on the expansion since its launch last year. This is available for PC players who use GOG, which is DRM-free and requires no activation or an online connection to play.

The Tekken 8 community is getting rocked by a bot that's obliterating opponents by repeatedly mashing one button.

Sony seems to be putting more of an emphasis on day-one PS Plus game releases, with one of those being the upcoming Animal Well. This curious indie game has always looked like an intriguing, lo-fi platformer, and we can't wait to delve into it on 9th May as it arrives on PS5 and PS Plus Extra. The Trophy list is now available to view online (thanks, Exophase), and it looks like you'll need to trawl the Metroidvania's map for secrets if you want that Platinum gong.

Walmart's Discovered experience started out last year as a way for kids to buy virtual items for Roblox inside the game. But today, that partnership is testing out an expanded pilot program that will allow teens to buy real-life goods stocked on digital shelves before they're shipped to your door.

If you're over a certain age, you may remember lugging your console or PC over to a friend's house so that you could enjoy proper local multiplayer, with none of that split-screen malarkey. Well, if you and a friend both own a Switch, you can do that right now with local wireless multiplayer!

Game of Thrones is reportedly the basis of a massively multiplayer online role-playing game set from The Finals publisher Nexon.

In a new trailer for Tekken 8's first season, Bandai Namco revealed that Lidia Sobieska will be the second DLC character after Eddy Gordo added to the roster, joining the game sometime this Summer.

Bandai Namco has revealed its roadmap for Tekken 8 throughout the rest of 2024, including the game’s second DLC character, new story, and plenty more.

A long time ago, an MMORPG called Game of Thrones: Seven Kingdoms was in development at Bigpoint and Artplant, who previously made Battlestar Galactica Online. Announced in 2012, it would have been a browser game focused mostly on Player versus Player combat, where players could form their own small houses (guilds, essentially) and align themselves with the Stark, Baratheon, or Lannister great houses. However, the game never saw the light of day.

Stardew Valley is a game made by just one person, but it has seen more success than most games made by dozens, or even hundreds, of people. It’s even one of Digital Trends’ top 50 video games of all time. Since its release in 2016, the game has beenupdated regularly with new features and content to keep its avid fans coming back. This includes an online multiplayer component that allows you and up to three friends to hang out on each other’s farms. And with the recent trend of games allowing players on different platforms to join together, you may wonder if Stardew Valley offers cross-platform functionality. Here’s everything we know about cross-platform support in Stardew Valley.

Minecraft has long reigned as one of the most popular games available thanks to its nearly endless possibilities, regular updates, and charming vibes. If you’re one of the millions of players who has invested thousands of hours into the game, you’ve almost certainly been rewarded with limitless excitement, laughter, and fun, But what about co-op? Playing with friends is one of the greatest ways to experience Minecraft after all. But in today’s gaming landscape, there is a wide variety of platforms on which people play the game, which may lead you to wonder if you can join in on the fun with pals on other hardware. Below, we’ll tell you what you need to know about cross-platform play in Minecraft.

PlayStation 5 owners who are looking for the next game to play or are searching for titles to add to their collection should check out the offers in Best Buy’s PS5 game sale. With games that span across all genres and prices that start at $10, you wouldn’t want to miss the bargains here, and we’ve picked out our favorites to help you make a quick decision on what to buy. Feel free to browse through the dozens of PS5 games that are available in the sale, but you’ll still have to act fast because there’s no telling until when these discounts will stay online.

Twitch streamer Kai Cenat has responded to Kanye West's accusation of being an «industry plant» in the middle of their feud over ill-fitting pants. The feud between Kai Cenat and Kanye West started when Cenat criticized West's new YZY clothing line for incorrectly sized pants on Twitch. This criticism sparked a series of unpleasant exchanges between the two, leading to West labeling Cenat as an «industry plant.»

Garena Free Fire MAX Redeem Codes for April 27: Garena Free Fire MAX players alert! The Booyah Pass for the month of May is expected to arrive soon. This would bring an opportunity for players to get their hands on exciting in-game items. Like the Booyah Pass, the developers of the game introduce events on a regular basis to keep players engaged. These events offer players a chance to upgrade their arsenal and maintain an advantage in battle. Although the Booyah Pass will arrive next month, the rewards for the same have been leaked.

Fallout creator Tim Cain has shared another video about the recent TV adaptation, going into further detail on the topic of lore changes. Here, Cain goes after fans attacking and harassing writers and actors over changes made in the Fallout show, as some still believe that it's made aspects of the older games non-canon.

Cory Davis woke up one morning in January to some unfortunate news: Spec Ops: The Line, the game he directed at Yager Development, had been removed from digital storefronts. Over 24 hours, the game would disappear from Steam, GOG, and the Xbox Store. At the time of this writing, it’s not available to buy new digitally.

The Knuckles series is out now on Paramount+, and some viewers have already made their way through all six episodes. However, few are impressed, as Sonic fans complain that Knuckles barely features in his own show.

The Nintendo Switch 2 will be bigger than its predecessor, but it will be smaller than the Steam Deck, according to rumors circulating online.

As the Lok Sabha election 2024 progresses, citizens across India are gearing up to cast their votes in the second phase, covering 88 constituencies across 13 states. With nearly 16 crore voters expected to participate, it's crucial to know how to find your designated polling booth for voting.