Alan Velasco

Hardware

Take-Two CEO Promises GTA 6 Will Be Extraordinary And Worth The Wait

Grand Theft Auto VI is sucking up all the oxygen in the gaming space. Some fans have been coming up with fantastical theories about when the next trailer will drop, while others are crafting wishlists of what they want from the next entry in the hit franchise. While Rockstar has been tightlipped about GTA VI, it hasn’t stopped Take-Two’s CEO, Strauss Zelnick, from dropping hints during a wide-ranging interview. When asked to describe how the

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Black Myth: Wukong Director Confirms The Sad Reason The Game Is Not On Xbox

The two-pronged strategy of having a powerful console alongside a more modest and affordable option has been a double-edged sword for Microsoft’s Xbox. The Xbox Series S has been the more popular choice, comprising a significant portion of its console sales. Unfortunately, the disparity in hardware between the Series S and the Series X has also been a difficult challenge for game studios. Baldur’s Gate 3, one of the best games on 2023, was delayed

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Meta Backpedals On Bricked Quest Headset Support After Angry Backlash

Meta Quest headsets are by far the most popular choice in the VR space, and many were likely given out as gifts during the holidays season. Unfortunately, a lot of those new users might feel as if they got a lump of coal instead, as a recent update is bricking the device for many users. The situation was worse for longtime owners, who were told by the company they were out of luck. However, it

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Marvel Rivals Sparks Controversy Over Bot Lobby Infestations

Hero shooter Marvel Rivals has quickly become one of the most popular live service games available, pushing aside longtime stalwart Overwatch on its way to the top of the charts. However, the game has managed to draw plenty of criticism, such as its expensive cosmetic items that can cost as much as $20. Now, it seems as if it’s drawing the ire of some of its player base because of potentially having added in-game bots.

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Meta May Upgrade Ray-Ban Smart Glasses With Built-In Displays

Even as Meta unveiled the AR glasses of the future, dubbed Orion, the company isn’t stopping development of its currently available Ray-Ban glasses. According to a report in the Financial Times, the next iteration of the Ray-Ban glasses could potentially include displays and launch as early as next year. It’s a way for Meta to nudge the market for AR glasses forward as the Orion glasses are still several years out. While Orion glasses house

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Palword Feybreak Update: New Island, Bounty NPCs And A Whole Lot More

Palworld, one of the breakout hit games of 2024, is getting a major new update just in time for players to enjoy during the holidays, even as it deals with a legal battle. Pocketpair detailed some of the changes coming with this update, which it shared on the game’s Steam page. Some of the new additions include a new island, “bounty” NPCs, and the introduction of new modes for players to enjoy. The new island,

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Helldivers 2 Dev Extends Olive Branch After Killzone Crossover Fan Backlash

Helldivers 2 has had a rollercoaster of an existence, with an explosive launch that positioned it as one of the early surprises of 2024, to losing a large amount of its player base as the year went along. So it feels very on-brand for the introduction of the game’s first crossover event, which features PlayStation’s Killzone franchise, to cause a backlash from its incredibly vocal community that was resurgent, thanks to its Omens of Tyranny

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Sony Takes A Major Stake In FromSoftware’s Owner, What Does This Mean For Gamers?

Earlier this year there were rumblings of a potential acquisition of Japanese mega-publisher Kadokawa by none other than Sony, which sent shockwaves through the gaming industry. It appeared as if Sony had its eye on buying the conglomerate due to its ownership of famed game development studio FromSoftware. The potential merger could have bolstered PlayStation’s portfolio, putting it even further ahead of its chief rival, Microsoft. However, it seems as if the rumors were off

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Fortnite’s Epic Skibidi Toilet Collab Is Live, Will You Take The Plunge?

Fortnite is known for its collaborations, managing to bring together characters and items from across mediums into its game modes, while still making them feel a seamless part of its game world. So it was only a matter of time until Fortnite added one of the most influential, viral web series ever, Skibidi Toilet, as a content pack within the game’s store. Before delving further into the collaboration, some might be wondering what the heck

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Apple Hangs Up Plan For An iPhone Hardware Subscription Service

Apple is abandoning a hardware subscription service that it had been working on, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The idea was spawned as the company was looking for ways to tempt customers into owning more of its flagship iPhone models. However, the company encountered numerous stumbling blocks, one of which was upsetting the wireless carriers it partners with. The plan was to make the subscription a seamless part of a customer’s Apple account, similar to

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