Although a large portion of the focus in today’s video games is the visuals, sound is still an integral part of the experience. So much so that gamers have begun to seek out hardware and peripherals that offer the best sound possible. Throwing its hat into the ring is Gioteck’s EX-05 Wired Stereo Headset. The EX-05 is a multipurpose headset that delivers stereo game sound, functions as an in-game microphone, and is built for the Xbox 360, PC/Mac, and PS3....
Silent Hill, the once-great psychological horror series from Konami, is definitely due for a revival. Cory Barlog, the man responsible for 2018’s God of War, wants to be the one to bring the franchise back from the dead. In a post on Twitter, Barlog responded to tweet asking readers which series they would most like to see a remaster for. Four choices were offered: Metal Gear Solid, Twisted Metal, Xenosaga, and Silent Hill....
While the PS5 has kept its cards close to its chest, there’s little doubt that many are looking forward to current-gen IP to make the leap to next-gen. It’s for this very reason that many PS5 rumors make some mention of God of War, Spider-Man, or Horizon Zero Dawn, as those properties alone could sell the PS5 to so many. And, as such, it’s clear that God of War on the PS5 is a matter of when, not if....
Since indie games have much smaller budgets to work with when compared to their triple-A counterparts, it’s not uncommon for them to use games from the 8- and 16-bit generation for inspiration. Oftentimes indie games utilize a 16-bit art style, while also emulating the general gameplay and high level of difficulty of the classics. Golden Force is one such game, but instead of making players yearn for the games of yesteryear, it’s more likely to make them grateful for how far the industry has come....
Our quick take Google Pixel 3 - 4.5 / 5 Sumptuous looks and feel 145.6 x 68.2 x 7.9mm; 148g IP68 water/dust resistant All-glass back Display 5.5-inch fullHD+ display P-OLED HDR panel 18:9 ratio Tasty, delicious Android Pie Android 9.0 Pie Gesture navigation Public beta of Android Q available too Speedy, smooth performance Snapdragon 845 processor, 4GB RAM 64GB/128GB storage options Just about all-day battery 2,915mAh battery capacity 18W wired fast-charging Wireless charging (Qi) Playground fun and easy shooting 12MP rear camera 8MP dual front camera AR Playgrounds mode Night Sight To recap The Pixel 3 had to show the world yet again what Google hardware and software can do in harmony....
A group of employees at tech giant Google has officially announced plans to unionize. While Google employees have formed other unions in the past, this will be the first union to be open to all employees at Google, regardless of their role or classification within the company. Called the Alphabet Workers Union, the organization will act as a voice for the company’s thousands of employees. The Alphabet Workers Union is being supported by the Communications Workers of America, the largest communications and media labor union in the United States....
GoPro Hero5 Black vs Hero5 Session: Design Hero5 Black has a touchscreen for easier control Both offer one-button recording Hero5 Session is smaller and more subtle GoPro Hero5 Black vs Hero5 Session: Video capabilities Both offer up to 4K video capture Both have SuperView, Wide, Medium, Narrow and Linear FOVs Hero5 Black capable of higher frame rates at some resolutions GoPro Hero5 Black vs Hero5 Session: Photo capabilities Hero5 Black has a higher resolution sensor Hero5 Black has better low-light performance ultra-sharp and image quality Same features including burst, time lapse, night lapse GoPro Hero5 Black vs Hero5 Session: Audio capabilities Same audio capabilities GoPro Hero5 Black vs Hero5 Session: Features and hardware Both have voice control, waterproofing without housing and video stabilisation Hero5 Black has touchscreen, RAW image capture and GPS location tagging Hero5 Black has larger battery and micro HDMI port GoPro Hero5 Black vs Hero5 Session: Price and what’s in the box?...
OnePlus will announce a new tablet in a couple of weeks and a new leak might have given us a look at it ahead of time. It’s now been confirmed that the OnePlus Pad will be announced during an event in India on 7 February and it won’t be alone. The same event is set to also see OnePlus announce the OnePlus 11, OnePlus 11R, and a whole lot more. But it’s the new tablet that is capturing a lot of attention right now....
The England Premier League is the most popular league in FIFA 21. Many of the squads that players will come up against will have at least a few Premier League players. In seasons and FUT champions, players will see the likes of De Bruyne, Mane, Salah, and Aguero too many times to count. Now that EA has added the team of the season to the game, players will have to face off against upgraded Premier League stars....
After a short delay, FIFA 21 has finally arrived and with it, the latest iteration of the Ultimate Team game mode. It’s one of the most comprehensive versions yet, with new mechanics and features sprinkled throughout. Building a team to take on the world has never been so enjoyable, but, as always, it can also be quite challenging. For those looking to build the perfect team, finding the right balance between highly-rated players and team chemistry isn’t always easy....
The Final Fantasy series has mainly recurring themes, elements, and creatures and one of those staple features is the summonable monsters. Known by various different names, such as aeon and guardian force among others, these powerful creatures are summoned during a battle to provide offensive, defensive, or curative actions. Many of the same summonable creatures feature throughout the game series, though they often undergo some varied physical changes depending on the title....
Between the beast tribes, Ishgard’s restoration, and levequests, leveling up crafting classes in Final Fantasy 14 has never been easier. There are eight crafting classes in all, and new players can find the crafting system pretty overwhelming at first. Most players suggest leveling them all up together, as they can depend on each other for certain ingredients for different crafting recipes. Once totally leveled up though, which is the best crafting class?...
News of a Final Fantasy 9 animated series wasn’t something I expected to hear this week, but the more I sit on the announcement and what it means for the game’s wider universe, the more excited I am to see it. Compared to nearly every other game in the franchise, the ninth instalment lends itself beautifully to animation. Unlike other games in the series from its era, Final Fantasy 9 is deliberately stylised, with each character possessing a distinct frame that isn’t aiming for realism, yet still exudes a genuine aura of humanity....
There are plenty of big differences between Final Fantasy VII Remake and the original game. Graphics aside, the most noticeable is perhaps the addition of a second bike section which takes place at the beginning of Chapter 4. It’s every bit as annoying as the bike section that comes after escaping from the Shinra building in the original game but manages to be considerably worse due to the complete lack of narrative tension....
Outside Final Fantasy 7, Final Fantasy 10 is arguably the most popular entry in the franchise. After all, its Southeast Asian-inspired setting brought a fresh perspective to the series. However, aside from its compelling narrative and cast of characters, FF 10 shines in its worldbuilding. In FF 10’s Spira lies the Al Bhed tribe– a group of technology-inclined clans that use machina, unlike Spira’s other cultures. Fans who take an in-depth look into FF 10’s worldbuilding might notice the level of detail placed in Spira’s population and ethnic groups....
While this won’t bring an immediate end to the problem, it’s certainly a necessary first step. Dota 2 has been plagued by the Custom Games problem for far too long, and the developers are finally doing something about it. For many fans, Dota 2 is the very last word in MOBAs. Another huge feather in Valve’s cap, the game blossomed from its humble origins as a Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos mod (the original Defense of the Ancients) to become a genre powerhouse....
Pokémon Sword & Shield’s first DLC, the Isle of Armor, offers players a guaranteed way to get Hidden Ability Pokémon. This comes from the Diglett hunting side quest, where an Alolan traveler somehow loses 151 Diglett. While the rewards seem modest at first - an Alolan Pokémon for every 10 or so Diglett - they are actually guaranteed to have their Hidden Ability. This makes them a valuable find, as Hidden Abilities are often hard to come by....
Underground was actually unveiled ahead of the game’s initial release, back when Ubisoft first detailed its season pass. The DLC seems to be set in the labyrinthine series of tunnels that makes up the skeleton of New York City’s subway system. Ubisoft’s official site for The Division notes that Underground challenges players to take down enemies with a band of three other agents, as they journey through an ’endless maze.’ For this reason, there’s some speculation that the expansion will offer up a co-op horde mode that used a partially randomized map....
Fortnite’s Week 5 challenges are finally here, and players are no doubt ready to jump on them in order to continue working towards completing their Season 4 Battle Pass. This week, players need to make a Stark Robot dance, but thankfully this isn’t as difficult as it sounds. That said, it will require some skill and knowledge of the location of Stark Bots. As with all Fortnite challenges, players will need to be cautious of other enemy players in the area....
Without a doubt, players have seen Fortnite steadily progress from the release of its free-to-play Battle Royale portion last year into a worldwide sensation, with Epic Games continually bringing new content into the multiplayer sandbox survival shooter. Now, the publisher and developer has decided to bring a new item into the title, by teasing the forthcoming inclusion of what are being called Stink Bombs. As seen in the image below, Epic Games officially teased the incorporation of Stink Bombs into Fortnite with the use of the hybrid construction shooter’s in-game news feed, preparing players for another week of surprises....
