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![Phil Spencer Rejects Expectations of Declining Console Prices]()
Phil Spencer Rejects Expectations of Declining Console Prices In previous console generations, it was quite common for prices to decrease significantly after a few years, allowing gamers to buy Xbox One or PlayStation 4 at less than 50% of their launch price.
While some discounts on PlayStation 5 are available in several European regions, considerably fewer price reductions have been noted for the recent console generation, which is often out of stock in stores.
Xbox Chief, Phil Spencer, informs Eurogamer not to anticipate significant price drop of consoles anytime in the future.
"The prices aren't decreasing. We realize it now, and it led us to create the Xbox Series S," Spencer... Continue reading -
![Excitement Peaks as Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl Reveals an Impressive New Game Trailer]()
Excitement Peaks as Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl Reveals an Impressive New Game Trailer News recently broke that S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: The Heart of Chernobyl has unfortunately been delayed again. However, players can look forward to exploring the Chornobyl exclusion zone and facing its radioactive terrors in early 2024.
At the ongoing Gamescom event, a new game trailer was unveiled, offering a peek into new areas and adversaries. Predictably, it also features strange anomalies and an array of weapons, and suggests not every character encountered will be an antagonist.
You can find the trailer, titled Bolts & Bullets, below. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl will be released for both PC and Xbox Series S/X in early 2024... Continue reading -
![Gameplay Enhancement: Dead Island 2 Mod brings DLSS 2 to Personal Computers]()
Gameplay Enhancement: Dead Island 2 Mod brings DLSS 2 to Personal Computers The world of PC gaming is abuzz as the much-anticipated Dead Island 2 gets a performance boost courtesy of an innovative mod. Notably, Dead Island 2 is known to only support AMD FSR 2. Surprisingly, a modder known as PotatoOfDoom sought to bridge this gap, introducing a mod that allows the game to leverage NVIDIA DLSS 2. Akin to his previous accomplishment with SEGA's Judgment game, this new feat is available for download via Nexus Mods.
Installation of this mod is straightforward; download and extract everything in the archive into the same folder as the DeadIsland-Win64-Shipping.exe file. This modification ultimately provides... Continue reading -
![Time-Bending Fighter Geras Enters the Fray in Mortal Kombat 1]()
Time-Bending Fighter Geras Enters the Fray in Mortal Kombat 1 The latest game in the venerated Mortal Kombat series is keeping its fans on tenterhooks. Mortal Kombat 1, in its most exciting reveal yet, has just announced that Geras from Mortal Kombat 11 is joining its robust roster. Representing an immersive blend of past, present, and future, Geras has emerged from the throngs of the hourglass to become one of the most intriguing additions to the lineup.
Mortal Kombat 1 is a game that thrives on the narrative tool of time manipulation, making Geras a perfect fit for its expanding character list. The sand-bearded guardian of the hourglass made an impactful... Continue reading -
![WhatsApp Faces Global Outage, Affecting Billions of Users Worldwide]()
WhatsApp Faces Global Outage, Affecting Billions of Users Worldwide The world-renowned messaging application, WhatsApp, experienced a major disruption on Wednesday that led to inaccessibility issues for many users across the globe. The messaging service, owned by Meta, is a vital communication tool used by more than 2 billion people monthly. The incident, which affected the sending and receiving of messages, was reported by tens of thousands of users.
The outage, as reported by users, began around 1:15 p.m. Pacific time. The disruption lasted approximately 40 to 50 minutes, leaving users unable to send or receive messages during this period. The swift onset of the outage and its relatively brief duration... Continue reading -
![Google Paves the Way for Cross-Platform End-to-End Encryption]()
Google Paves the Way for Cross-Platform End-to-End Encryption In a bid to enhance the security and privacy of communications across different platforms, Google has announced its backing for a new encryption standard. This move comes after the tech giant had spent over a year advocating for Rich Communication Services (RCS), a communication protocol that enables end-to-end encrypted messaging. Despite its significant advantages, RCS has its limitations, one of which is that it requires both parties to be on the same platform to function.
Google has been vocal about Apple's reluctance to adopt the RCS standard, which has limited its universal application. However, this barrier to cross-platform communication could soon... Continue reading -
![Diablo 4 Players Call for Action Against In-Game Spam Accounts]()
Diablo 4 Players Call for Action Against In-Game Spam Accounts The player community of Diablo 4, the renowned action role-playing game, is expressing concerns over the growing nuisance of "spam accounts." These specific accounts, well-known for saturating others with unsolicited friend requests and promotional pitches for in-game items, have irked many players who are now demanding effective solutions from Blizzard, Diablo's developer.
The issue roots in the proliferation of "spam accounts," which are mostly dedicated to advertising and selling in-game items and gold. These sudden barrages have instigated escalating frustration among players who prefer an interruption-free gaming experience. This annoyance has spurred numerous Diablo 4 gamers to broadcast a desperate appeal... Continue reading -
![Enriched Gaming Experience: Google's July Update for Android Enhances Play Store Visibility]()
Enriched Gaming Experience: Google's July Update for Android Enhances Play Store Visibility Android users, it's time to gear up for a better gaming experience as Google rolls out its monthly system updates. Focused on enhancing users' interface, these updates bring new features and routine patches for the Android system, the Play Store, and Play Services. However, the July 2023 update has taken a significant step beyond by offering more than mere bug fixes and standard system upkeep.
A catchy addition has been found in this monthly update package relating specifically to amplified visibility of recent offers and promotions on the games visible on the Play Store's homepage. The promotional aspect is meticulously worked... Continue reading -
![Starfield Game Gears Up to Launch an Astronomically Large-Scale Gaming Experience]()
Starfield Game Gears Up to Launch an Astronomically Large-Scale Gaming Experience As Starfield, Bethesda Game Studios' newest space-themed RPG is inching closer to its launch, the community is abuzz about the game's intriguing details emerging recently. The game, slated for a September 2023 release, has been touted as the developer’s most ambitious undertaking yet. The latest information to make waves is in the form of Starfield's file size, which is said to be 'galactic' in its magnitude, matching its adventurous space-faring theme.
Fans have been looking forward to Starfield ever since it was first unveiled at E3 2018. Now, staying true to its cosmic theme, the anticipated RPG is set to present... Continue reading -
![Epic Games v. Apple: Supreme Court Set to Hear Groundbreaking Case Over Fortnite Payments]()
Epic Games v. Apple: Supreme Court Set to Hear Groundbreaking Case Over Fortnite Payments The debate surrounding app payments is intensifying as the Apple-Epic Games litigation concerning Fortnite payments begins its journey to the Supreme Court. The case seeks to challenge the financial structure of online app stores, potentially reshaping the dynamics of the digital marketplace. This lawsuit is built on the premise that Apple's restrictive App Store policies impose an unfair monopoly.
Ever since Epic Games, the company behind the globally popular Fortnite, deliberately violated Apple’s payment policy, the two tech giants have been embroiled in a legal battle. Epic Games instigated the row by introducing an alternative payment system into Fortnite, aiming to... Continue reading -
![Twitch Implements Mandatory Content Labels for Streamers]()
Twitch Implements Mandatory Content Labels for Streamers Twitch has recently introduced mandatory content labels for all its streamers as a way to ensure that viewers can make informed choices about the content they watch. Replacing the previous "Mature Content" toggle, these labels can be applied or removed at any point during a broadcast and cover various categories, including mature-rated games, sexual themes, drugs, and gambling. Streamers who fail to accurately label their content will receive a warning from Twitch and may face account suspension if they persistently ignore the guidelines.
The new "Content Classification Labels" aim to provide transparency and make it easier for viewers to decide whether... Continue reading -
![Silent Hill Ascension Trailer Reveals Choices of Redemption, Suffering, or Damnation]()
Silent Hill Ascension Trailer Reveals Choices of Redemption, Suffering, or Damnation Fans of horror games can check out the highly anticipated Silent Hill Ascension as the first trailer showing the chilling world of the series, and the choice players will have to make between redemption, misery, or damnation has been released. This latest installment in the Silent Hill franchise is designed to give fans of the series an unparalleled interactive experience through a large-scale interactive live-action experience with art and sound design by J.J. Abram's studio Bad Robot Games.
Silent Hill Ascension builds on the iconic psychological horror of its predecessors but with a unique interactive twist. The game's announcement describes it... Continue reading
