Xbox Live first debuted on the original Xbox back in November 2002, which really set a precedent for online console gaming. There were obviously many people involved with this process, but easily one of the most important was Eric Neustadter, who has now announced he is leaving Microsoft. Neustadter has served as an Xbox Live architect since 2002, helping to bring online gaming into the console market more than it ever had before....
India’s the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has revealed that Oppo India has evaded paying custom duty worth Rs 4,389 crore, as per a recent investigation. This comes after similar investigations into Chinese brands like Vivo and Xiaomi. Here are the details. The DRI has suggested that Oppo wilfully gave misdeclaration in the description of certain items imported, which were meant to be used in the manufacturing of the Oppo phones....
The first step in the Mysterious Islands: Journey to the Unknown quest is to head to the headquarters of the Knights of Favonius and speak with Klee. She is very upset, and has received an angry letter demanding that she give up her friend Dodoco. The letter apparently comes from a “King Dodo”, who lives in the Golden Apple Archipelago, but neither Klee, Paimon, or the Traveler have ever heard of this place....
On the nightmarish world of Necromunda, the hive cities crawl towards the sky like tendrils. Deep inside them, amid the metal and the darkness, gangs of violent psychopaths vie for control of the limited resources and livable spaces. It is safe to say that Necromunda has always been cool as hell, from the original tabletop version to the recent reboot, and now Rogue Factor’s video game interpretation. You will be able to leads gangs of the Escher, Goliath, and Orlock houses in fierce tactical battles, playing through brutal multiplayer battles, or in a full campaign written by one of the biggest names in the Warhammer 40K universe, Andy Chambers....
The Need for Speed series is said to be making a big comeback this year, with a new mainline title in the works. Need for Speed Mobile was being worked on by Tencent too, but now it seems the spinoff has gotten a false start. Gameplay and details have found their way online, and while we have to take the additional information with a grain of salt, the video is there for all to see....
While we had to push our Daredevil Season 1 Retrospective back a week, we still have a (hopefully) entertaining episode of Nerds Talk Movies for you today. DC FanDome 2021 gave viewers a new look at Andy Muschietti’s The Flash and Matt Reeves’ The Batman. In this episode, we talk about our reactions to both of those trailers, along with a few other notable moments from the digital event. However, WB wasn’t the only studio to drop a high-profile trailer this week....
As the home for all kinds of streaming content, Netflix has stepped up its game in recent years, especially regarding reality TV. Some of the streamer’s most successful reality series are dating shows, including Love is Blind, Indian Matchmaking, and Too Hot to Handle. According to a new report from Deadline, Netflix is doubling down on two of these shows and ordering more Love is Blind and Indian Matchmaking. The streamer is also reportedly working on three new dating shows to bolster their slate of romantic content even further....
Netflix has officially renewed The Umbrella Academy for season 4, but news of the renewal also comes with the reveal that the show’s fourth season will be the last. The Umbrella Academy season 3 concluded one month ago on a cliffhanger – as it did with seasons one and two – leaving the fate of the Hargreeves siblings in the balance and leaving fans on the edge of their seats as they wait for the next season....
The Southeastern Film Critics Association (SEFCA) has announced its award winners and Jane Campion’s The Power of the Dog has been named as Best Picture. In addition, Campion also won Best Director with other awards going to Benedict Cumberbatch for Best Actor, Kodi Smit-McPhee for Best Supporting Actor, and Kirsten Dunst for Best Supporting Actress. In the Best Actress category, Kristen Stewart won for her performance as Princess Diana in Spencer....
The Netflix real-life depiction of the Korean drama Squid Game imbibed a similar element of danger as the original, leaving several contestants seeking medical aid. Sources reported that the streaming giant has been secretly filming the reality TV version of the original series, with 456 players gunning for the grand prize. Per The Sun, players have been subjected to extreme conditions, including freezing temperatures up to -3°C in the UK studios....
A new trailer for Expeditions: Rome has been released, showcasing how combat works in the game and how players will be interacting with troops both in and out of combat. It even hints at some of the larger battles that will take players hours to reach. Combat in Expeditions: Rome is turn-based. Characters can move a certain amount each turn, and how far they can move is based on their armor....
IO Interactive and Square Enix have uploaded a new gameplay video for the Hitman 2015. They take you through a mission called ‘Showstopper’. The game’s community manager, Travis Barbour, takes you through the gameplay for the new Hitman game. It’s still Alpha Footage, but the game is looking great so far. The gameplay video is set in Paris and Agent 47 has to take out a guy named Viktor Novikov. Stealth is still the key to success....
Lego Dimensions is the upcoming IP’s forray into the toys to life genre of gaming. It seems though on top of the already existing sets that have been announced, there will be more launching alongside the game later this year. According to a recent Walmart listing discovered by BrickInquirer, it appears that Lego Dimensions has a few other sets in development. Namely from Chima, Jurassic World, Scooby Doo, The Simpsons and Portal....
You can’t sprint, but there is Turbo Things move slowly in New Pokémon Snap but sometimes you want to move faster. While nature photographers typically try not to disturb their subjects, the slow, plodding pace of the NEO-ONE will leave many players a bit frustrated. You’re not on the ground yourself, so it’s not like you can click in the thumbstick to sprint like so many other games. No, this is an on-rails experience after all....
Samsung is expected to release its next-gen flagship Galaxy S22 series early next year. We have seen a number of leaks in the past, but the latest one gives us details on the cameras of the high-end Galaxy S22 Ultra. Here’s what you can expect from the Galaxy S22 Ultra model. According to a recent tweet by reputable tipster Ice Universe, Samsung might use the third-gen 108MP HM3 sensor, which would be an improved version over its predecessor....
Activision has done a great job in breathing new life into older franchises which people have fond memories of, such as Spyro and Crash, which have already returned with multiple remasters (for my pleasure, closer to proper remakes in terms of quality of the work conducted on their graphics). However, it looks like those series are going to make the big leap, with Activision ready to fund development on totally new games based on their intellectual properties – this is what was revealed, at least, at the latest meeting with investors and analysts for the closure of Q1 FY2019....
Disney and Lucasfilm are going to debut Star Wars: Rogue One trailer 2 later this week. The trailer is set to have a very big audience. The official Star Wars Twitter page announced: “See the premiere of the new #RogueOne trailer during Olympic coverage this Thursday.” They didn’t give any indication on when the trailer will drop, but chances are is that it will air during prime-time in the United States....
For Honor is a medieval combat game involving teams of up to four players. Knights, samurai and vikings have been shown as available characters. The game appears to focus specifically on melee combat over ranged, and was supported by a live multiplayer demo during Ubisoft’s E3 show. Gameplay appears to put MOBA-style clashes into the context of sprawling medieval battles and sieges. The demo on stage demonstrated confrontation between players, featuring heavy-feeling duels and executions....
Fighting has been a staple in hockey for decades, so it’s no shock to see that you can choose to take on opposing players in virtual fist-to-cuffs in NHL 21. So how do you start a fight in NHL 21, and how you can ensure that you come out victorious in scraps that take place on the ice? Let’s go over everything you need to know about fighting, plus controls and tips that you should keep in mind....
Nintendo is under investigation in the U.S. for potential patent infringement over its Switch console. Nintendo was the target of a lawsuit from mobile gaming peripheral company Gamevice in 2017. Gamevice argues that the Nintendo Switch console infringes on its patents for its controllers due to the detachable nature of the Switch’s joy cons. The company had developed extensions for mobile gaming that could be fastened on to devices in order to give them the feeling and functionality of a game controller....
