E3 is canceled this year, but there are already plans for E3 2021
E3, the world's biggest gaming conference, is canceled this year. But plans are already underway for next year's event, E3 2021.
2020 BAFTA Game Awards pushes through online, names Outer Wilds as Best Game
The 2020 BAFTA Game Awards pushed through as an online-only affair, with Outer Wilds winning Best Game. Hideo Kojima was also honored with the BAFTA Fellowship.
Apex Legends to permanently add Duos mode, Kings Canyon to map rotation
The Duos mode and the Kings Canyon map will become permanent fixtures in Apex Legends on April 7, which coincides with the start of the new The Old Ways event.
Judge sides with Activision in lawsuit against Humvees in Call of Duty games
A judge dismissed the lawsuit by AM General over Activision's use of Humvees in Call of Duty games. The ruling may have an impact on other game genres.
Final Fantasy VII Remake eliminates loading screens to ‘fully immerse’ players
The Final Fantasy VII Remake will have no loading screens, as Square Enix planned early in development for assets to load in the background during gameplay.
Rogue Legacy sequel replaces retro graphics with hand-drawn visuals
Cellar Door Games officially confirmed that Rogue Legacy 2 is in development. The sequel will upgrade Rogue Legacy's graphics, but will keep the heir system.
Fortnite Deadpool takeover event: Map changes, new items, and more
A Fortnite Deadpool takeover began in season 2 of battle royale. The Merc with a Mouth changed the Yacht and released new items to purchase in this event.
Amazon’s secret cloud-gaming service, Project Tempo, possibly delayed to 2021
Amazon is reportedly working on Project Tempo, a cloud-gaming service that was supposed to launch an early version this year. Now, it may be delayed into 2021.
Digital Trends Live: Zoom’s privacy, YouTube Shorts, NBA2K, and more
On this Digital Trends Live, we discuss the top tech stories, including Zoom’s privacy struggles, Microsoft cancels for another year, YouTube Shorts, and more.
Spring Nintendo Switch sale launches, includes Diablo III at half price
Dozens of Switch titles are now on sale to celebrate spring. While none of Nintendo's first-party titles are currently discounted, there are still great deals.
The Last of Us Part II delayed indefinitely over coronavirus
Sony announced today that two of its high-profile May releases won't be happening as planned as both Marvel's Iron Man VR and The Last of Us Part II are delayed
Dozens of powerful new gaming laptops just launched. These are the best of them
Acer, Asus, Lenovo, MSI, and Razer just took the wraps off of their new gaming laptops, featuring RTX Super graphics and 10th-gen Intel processors.
Animal Crossing’s Zipper T. Bunny is a mystery fans have yet to solve
Animal Crossing: New Horizon's Bunny Day guest Zipper T. Bunny may not be who he appears. But if that's true, who is inside the bunny suit?
Call of Duty: Warzone review: Plundering the competition
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare's standalone Battle Royale package was worth the wait. Plunder is a triumph that demands your time.
Digital Trends Live: T-Mobile/Sprint merger, NBA2K Tournament, Apple goes Dark
On this Digital Trends Live, we discuss the top trending tech news including T-Mobile and Sprint’s merger, Apple nabs Dark Sky, the NBA2K tournament, and more.
What is GeForce Now?
GeForce Now is a unique new streaming service, allowing users to play games that they already own on other storefronts and access a free version of the service.
Ubisoft’s free games offer should make staying home a little easier
With three in four Americans currently under some form of lockdown order, Ubisoft is offering free video games throughout April to help while away the hours.
How to stream on Mixer
We explain how to stream on Mixer using the built-in tools on Windows 10 and Xbox One. We even show how you can stream Nintendo Switch and troubleshoot issues.
Digital Trends Live: Zoom’s privacy, Airbnb’s relief fund, Fitbit Charge 4
On this Digital Trends Live we discuss the top tech stories, including concern over Zoom’s data privacy, AirBnB’s relief fund, the iPhone 9, and more.
Virtual Formula One racing needs to embrace chaos to succeed
With the real-life 2020 F1 racing season on hold, the sport has held several online virtual races instead. But to be fun to watch, they need a wild card.
The best Dreams creations are still subject to copyright law
Digital Trends spoke with a legal expert and game designers to discuss copyright law and the PS4 game Dream, which is now the target of DMCA takedown requests.
Official Xbox Magazine shuts down after 18 years of operation
The Official Xbox Magazine is shutting down after 18 years of service. This closure is but one part of publisher Future’s major changes to its business.
MLB The Show 20 review: Refining America’s favorite pastime
While none of the new modes or additions are game changers, they help make MLB The Show 20 the best version yet of Sony's PlayStation 4 baseball sim.
8K is a distraction that’s not worth gamers’ time
8K TVs are here, and the makers of the upcoming Xbox Series X and PS5 consoles have mentioned 8K. But, you've got no reason to get excited about 8K gaming.
Nintendo Switch price gouging is rampant on Amazon
People wanting to buy a Nintendo Switch will have to pay an average of 52% higher than the normal retail price: Amazon is one of the few places left to buy one.
Resident Evil 3 review: This remake is truly terrifying
The latest Resident Evil remake is a serious horror game that few will regret playing, even 20 years after the original game's debut. It's truly frightening.
Coronavirus puts Final Fantasy VII Remake arrival out of Square Enix’s control
Square Enix will still release the physical copies of the Final Fantasy VII Remake on April 10, but warned that the game's arrival to players may be delayed.
Square Enix reveals Nier Replicant upgrade, but not a remake or remaster
Square Enix revealed that an upgrade to 2010's Nier Replicant, which will be released for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, is currently in development.
Nvidia GeForce Now starts weekly schedule for new games by adding Control
Nvidia is moving to a weekly release schedule for new games supported by GeForce Now, with the first batch of additions including the award-winning Control.
The World Health Organization wants you to stay at home and play video games
The World Health Organization has teamed up with the gaming industry to launch a campaign which encourages people playing video games online.
Valve programmer reveals why there’s no crowbar in Half-Life: Alyx
The crowbar, the iconic melee weapon of Half-Life protagonist Gordon Freeman, was supposed to be in Half-Life: Alyx, but it was removed for certain reasons.
Sony limits PlayStation download speeds, but online play seemingly unaffected
Sony is slowing down PlayStation download speeds in the United States, following the same measure in Europe, to help maintain access for all internet users.
Sony says PlayStation 5 launch not delayed by coronavirus — at least, not yet
Sony claims that the PlayStation 5 will still launch in the 2020 holiday season, but it flagged possible delays to games being developed by first-party studios.
Nintendo Switch Lite review
The Switch Lite doesn't stray far from the original formula, but its changes do make a difference in its comfortable design and improved battery life
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