The NPD results for gaming software in the US during September 2016 are in, and the numbers aren’t all that surprising. Sports games largely dominated the top 5 (taking up nearly every slot), and some of the other usual suspects have hung on for the remainder of the top 10. It was NBA 2k17 that was the best-selling game of the month, which was then followed by Madden NFL 17, FIFA 17 and NHL 17....
OnePlus is rolling a new OxygenOS update (11.0.5.6) to its latest smartphone, the OnePlus 8T. The update comes with improvements to the fingerprint scanner, camera, battery, and network connection. Increased the success rate when registering fingerprint and improved experience Optimized the media file scanning feature to make searching faster Further optimized system power consumption and increase battery life Fixed the issue that the app cache has not been deleted correctly after the app uninstalled...
OnePlus has introduced a new variant of the OnePlus Ace (OnePlus 10R in India and globally) in China this week. This is the OnePlus Ace Racing Edition, which comes with a few tweaks like a different design, some changes on the camera front, and more. Here’s a look at what the OnePlus Ace Racing Edition brings to the table. The OnePlus Ace Racing Edition drops the Realme GT Neo 3-like design and feels inspired by the iPhone 13 Pro featuring three big camera housings arranged in what can be presumed to be a triangle....
The PS2 classic comes to PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC. Capcom’s classic PS2 samurai adventure is making its way to PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC in 2019. Onimusha: Warlords will arrive on January 15th, 2019 for the various platforms, bringing with it all the things fans remember most from the original release. This includes all the action, and the static camera angles that were Capcom’s bread-and-butter at the time....
To further improve its smartphone cameras, Chinese giant Oppo has unveiled a bunch of new imaging technologies at its 2021 Future Imaging Technology Launch event. These include a new Continuous Optical Zoom lens, the next-gen RGBW sensor, and a five-axis OIS system. The new imaging technologies come days after the company unveiled its next-gen under-display camera earlier this month. So, let’s take a quick look at each of these new technologies....
Despite not having any direct (and now infamous) loot boxes like Netherrealm Studio’s last game, Injustice 2, Mortal Kombat 11 does feature some microtransactions. While these microtransactions are not designed to be “pay-to-win,” they do currently affect how some gamers will experience the game. The game features a mechanic called “Time Crystals,” which you can purchase with real money to buy cosmetic items in the game, like skins. All of these skins and cosmetics can be unlocked through playing the game’s Towers of Time and Krypt modes, but if you want to bypass the grind, the time crystals are the key....
The first DLC for Mortal Kombat is on its way. Ed Boon has recently announced that the first pack would include all seven costumes from the likes of Scorpion, Sub-zero, Reptile, Ermac, Jade, Mileena, and Kitana, as well as the classic fatalities for Scorpion, Sub-Zero, and Reptile. The single piece of downloadable content will be bundled for release shortly, although no official price has been announced. There’s still more Mortal Kombat DLC on the horizon after this first pack is released....
Dead Cells keeps on releasing content and players can’t stop playing! Dead Cells will be getting the titles next big DLC Pack, Fatal Falls, on January 26 featuring two new mid-path biomes, new weapons, skill, and a new boss. Announced on the Dead Cells steam page, Fatal Falls will feature two new locations that are alternative paths after the first boss battle. The new boss will be in place of The Time Keeper and The Giant....
Motorstorm is back and this time you’ll be racing through a west coast inspired post apocalyptic urban offroad landscape. The setting isn’t entirely post-apocalyptic the developers describe it as apocalyptic. Meaning its going on around you as you race, you will find yourself in this environment after a massive earthquake has hit the area. And the earth quaking isn’t finished. It’s gonna play into the game where pieces of the tracks will be ripped apart as the earth shifts beneath your wheels....
Mojang has recently announced that they are preparing Scrolls for its closed Alpha testing period. Very similar to the manner in which Minecraft was released to the public, Scrolls will see a closed alpha, followed by an open beta, where players will be able to buy the game at a reduced price. The closed alpha period is said to include multiplayer matches, single player matches vs the AI, and a deck builder where you can build decks out of the 100+ scrolls that currently exist in the game, according to the official Scrolls website....
Can you believe Season 5 is almost here? Recently, the official pages of My Hero Academia revealed the new key art for Season 5. Does it feature the League of Villains? No. How about the previous One for All users? Also no. In this brand-new visual, Kohei Horikoshi himself gives the spotlight to none other than the members of Class 1-B! Season 5 of My Hero Academia is scheduled for March 27, 2021....
Mystic Messenger is an interesting take on a romantic visual novel. As part of the story, the player character needs to organize a party by reaching out to possible guests through email chains. You get access to guests from the characters you interact with during the main story. Players can choose which guests to include at their discretion, but generally, you will need about 20 guests for the party to be considered a success and get the best possible ending for each route you can take in the game....
After its success on the big screen, it seems another Sonic adaptation will also coming to the small screen. Over on Twitter, Netflix has accidentally announced that they will be releasing a Sonic the Hedgehog animated series in 2022. As I’m writing the article, the account has unfortunately deleted the tweet. Considering The Game Awards 2020 will be airing tonight, this might be a significant blunder on Netflix’s part. The Netflix Sonic series announcement could have been one of the surprise announcements on the show but it was revealed early by its social media account instead....
The Neverland Raid Group static has become the World First group to clear the Dragonsong War Ultimate. After almost seven full days of raiding, the group cleared Final Fantasy XIV’s hardest new fight. In an upset victory that saw them surpass rivals Thoughts Per Second (TPS), Entropy, and others, the raid group cleared FFXIV’s most brutal raid, defeating some of the most insidious mechanics ever included in an MMO. Refighting the Dragonsong War Besides rock-solid mechanics, eight phases, and precision positioning, there was another status effect in play in this Ultimate Raid—emotional damage....
Far Cry 6’s DLC was leaked earlier today thanks to a YouTube advert, revealing that players can take on the role of the various franchise villains such as Vaas from Far Cry 3, Pagan from Far Cry 4, and Joseph from Far Cry 5. And during the actual Ubisoft Forward E3 2021 presentation, more on Far Cry 6 itself was revealed, including a very chilling portrayal of the game’s villain Anton Castillo (portrayed by Giancarlo Esposito)....
We’ve been hearing rumors about a Silent Hill remake from Bloober Team for ages now, and stories like this keep adding fuel to the fire. A new Silent Hill title has been rated in South Korea, and even though it has its own name, its mere existence is more evidence of the rumored remake. As spotted by Gematsu, Silent Hill: The Short Message was rated by South Korea’s Game Rating and Administration Committee....
New Super Mario Bros. DS was one of the best entries in the Mario handheld series in some time. It obviously struck a chord with fans, because one talented group has designed a brand-new sequel to the game, complete with 80 stages, eight maps, and a mixture of both new and original assets. It’s called Newer Super Mario Bros. DS. This impressive fan project features a new soundtrack, new game mechanics, and even a gorgeous launch trailer that wouldn’t look out of place on TV with the official Nintendo badging all over it....
Bandai Namco has now released a new trailer for Tekken 7: Fated Retribution that takes a look at the “Rage Attack” system that has been included in this new version of the game. The “Rage Attack” is a new system that allows you to unleash a special move when your character is low on health. Bandai Namco has added some new moves for some characters and displayed them in full in this new trailer....
Amidst the Novel Coronavirus outbreak, many governments are quarantining its citizens to curb the spread of COVID-19. As the death toll continues to rise in the US, local governments of many states have ordered lockdown to avoid crown gatherings. One of these places is Oregon and while in lockdown, people are hoarding the supermarkets to stock-up supplies for the long stay. Now, the shortage of toilet paper rolls is driving the crowd insane....
Los Santos is about to get a lot funkier. The nightlife scene is set to improve in GTA Online with the addition of Nightclubs, beginning next month. It looks like an entire set of famous DJs are setting up in underground dance clubs throughout the city so you and your friends can dance until dawn, or set up nightclubs and start raking in the cash… either legitimately or as a front for another operation....
