The Blade that Hungers might just be my least favourite treasure map in Avowed. Harsh, I know, but I’m sure you’ll understand if you’ve tried to find this treasure yourself already. You’re sent to find a cave in a very rocky region with only one landmark to guide you–the tip of a ruin on a…
On Friday, Amazon backtracked on its stance regarding encryption and Fire OS 5, stating in an email to the press that the company will re-enable the option for full disk encryption in an update this spring. The option for encryption was actually removed with the release of Fire OS 5 back in September 2015, but…
Following the shocking closure of legendary RPG studio BioWare, Electronic Arts has posted a lengthy missive laying out its plans for “EA’s next chapter,” which sounds very much like cuts almost across the board. I’ll spare you the corporate gobbledygook about challenging assumptions, confronting assumptions, and imagining new possibilities, and cut straight to the chase:…
Phil Spencer wants an “equal” future. Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has been busy promoting the tech giant’s recent acquisition of Activision Blizzard, and as part of this, he spoke to Japanese outlet Famitsu about how it will work with other platforms going forward. In regards to Xbox’s future, Phil and the team want to…
…and that’s fine! Blaze – via its HyperMegaTech sub-brand – has released a series of Super Pocket devices, each themed around a different video game publisher. This range includes Capcom, Data East and SNK devices, and they come pre-loaded with a curated selection of classic titles and are compatible with the Evercade family of cartridges….
Bloody. Brutal. And VERY fast. Doom’s multiplayer is not for the faint of heart. Will you be ready to step into the arena when the game launches on May 13 on PS4? If you purchased Wolfenstein: The New Order on PS4 or PS3, you’ll be able to experience the Doom multiplayer weeks ahead of the…
And where it is now. It began with a Zelda T-shirt. I was wearing my “It’s dangerous to go alone! Take this.” shirt while running a quick errand at the bank. The teller spotted it. He was at least 20 years younger than me, but his “Nice shirt!” comment kicked off a lengthy conversation about…
The ABCs of podcasting Car rides and long commutes have been mitigated by the immense popularity of podcasts. What’s great about podcasts, unlike radio, is that they’re largely democratic endeavors. Anyone and everyone is free to record, edit, and publish their own podcasts. In an effort to help out any aspiring podcasters out there, we’ve…
Long-time Transformers fans know that every single robot-in-disguise has a very specific personality. Grimlock, for instance, probably wouldn’t be described as “neighborly” and Sideswipe isn’t always interested in playing by the rules, but both have a fondness for combat. Optimus Prime, on the other hand, would always prefer a diplomatic solution. Platinum Games, the developer…
The soft crackle of a fire in the fireplace. Snow gently falling outside your window. The twinkling of festive lights throughout the neighborhood. The only thing that could complete this image is the glow of your PC’s RGB lights and a cup of hot cocoa. The holidays are typically seen as an opportunity to reconnect…