Amazon may delay shipping of Animal Crossing: New Horizon amid coronavirus
Amazon informed Animal Crossing: New Horizon pre-order customers that shipping of the game could be delayed in response to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
Resident Evil 3 demo out now, open beta set for Resistance
A free Resident Evil 3 demo is now available on both the PlayStation Store and Xbox Live, and its multiplayer mode called Resistance will launch next week.
DirectX 12 Ultimate brings ray tracing to the Xbox Series X, PCs, and beyond
Nvidia and Microsoft are looking to supercharge raytracing for PC and console gaming with the new DirectX 12 Ultimate framework. Support for mesh shaders bring even more details without the performance hit to games.
Destiny 2 Season of the Worthy: The Fourth Horseman exotic quest guide
Destiny 2's latest exotic weapon is The Fourth Horseman, a shotgun with four barrels. Here's a step-by-step guide showing what you'll need to do to obtain it.
Destiny 2 Trials of Osiris: Everything you need to know
Trials of Osiris is finally back in Destiny 2, bringing new rewards and some tweaks to how it works. Here's everything you need to know as you start to play.
Fortnite helicopters and Spy Games are here in update 12.20
Fortnite update 12.20 is out now on all platforms. This latest update includes the release of the long-awaited Fortnite helicopters and the Spy Games event.
GameStop starts selling Doom Eternal today — 1 day early — to limit crowds
To encourage social distancing, GameStop is selling Doom Eternal one day early due to coronavirus concerns.
Fortnite Choppa guide: Where to find all helipad locations
Fortnite's 12.20 update introduced a new aerial vehicle -- the Choppa. From Pleasant Park to the Agency, here's where you can find the helicopters in season 2.
How to clean your PS4 controller
If you're looking to get more mileage out of your Dualshock, cleaning is critical. In this guide, we show you how to clean a PS4 controller from top to bottom.
Microsoft’s Xbox Series X won’t release this Thanksgiving
Microsoft announced the Xbox Series X will release on Thanksgiving of 2020, but it quickly walked thatback.
Sony’s PlayStation 5 repeats the PS3’s mistakes, with one key difference
Mark Cerny spoke about the Sony PlayStation 5's key features during its livestreamed GDC 2020 presentation. They're promising, but also repeat key mistakes.
Sony reveals PlayStation 5 specs, details backward compatibility
PlayStation 5 lead system architect Mark Cerny gave a glimpse into what the new console's architecture has to offer gamers today, including full specs.
How to watch Microsoft’s Xbox Series X and Project xCloud livestream
As part of the company's Game Developers Conference cancellation plan, there will be a panel titled, "Xbox Series X + Project xCloud = New Chapter in Gaming."
PlayStation 5 reveal livestream: Watch Sony detail its next-gen console
Sony will finally lift the curtain on what gamers can expect from the PlayStation 5. We anticipate a full PS5 rundown Wednesday morning
Exit the Gungeon’s stealth release highlights Nintendo’s Indie World Showcase
Nintendo's Indie World Showcase and capped off with a surprising unannounced release that is available now. Most of the other games will be available soon.
Doom Eternal review: Gold medal gore
Doom Eternal builds on the lightning-fast action that revived the franchise with 2016's Doom. It's one of the best first-person shooters of this generation.
Crypto Tycoon: It’s like Texas Hold ‘Em and Monopoly had a Bitcoin-savvy baby
Crypto Tycoon is billed as the 'world's first' cryptocurrency card game. And while this theme might repel some, it's a surprisingly fun and often deep game.
Digital Trends Live: COVID updates, Xbox Series X details, Steam’s record
On this Digital Trends Live we discuss the top tech stories, including the latest on COVID-19, more on the Xbox Series X, and Steam smashes its user record.
Xbox Series X full specs revealed, can make Xbox One games perform better
Microsoft released the full list of Xbox Series X specifications on its official website today. The system will officially stand 30.1 cm tall & is 15.1 cm wide.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons review: The vacation we need
The latest Animal Crossing offering is an escapist player's dream, but should you pick up Animal Crossing: New Horizon at release? Read on to find out.
Steam breaks concurrent player record as gamers stay indoors due to coronavirus
Steam set a concurrent player record as 20.3 million gamers stayed indoors amid the coronavirus pandemic. However, there were only 6.2 million in-game players.
NBA season suspension due to coronavirus breaks part of NBA 2K20 MyLeague mode
The NBA Today option of NBA 2K20's MyLeague mode is causing the game to crash, as there are no matches to simulate due to the suspension of the NBA season.
Ring Fit Adventure for Nintendo Switch suffers from supply shortages globally
Ring Fit Adventure, the fitness RPG for the Nintendo Switch, is facing supply shortages worldwide, amid higher demand for workout options while staying indoors.
Speedrunners picking apart Final Fantasy VII Remake demo ahead of RPG’s release
The Final Fantasy VII Remake demo may be the new favorite of speedrunners, as the community is picking it apart to achieve the fastest possible completion time.
Overwatch League, Call of Duty League shift from live events to online matches
The Overwatch League and the Call of Duty League will skip live audiences for now due to the coronavirus, with matches between teams to be played online.
Dr Disrespect stays exclusively with Twitch in ‘life-changing, rewarding’ deal
Herschel “Guy” Beahm, more popularly known as Dr Disrespect, signed a two-year deal to continue streaming only on Twitch, which has been his home since 2015.
Epic Games acquires studio behind facial animations in God of War, Spider-Man
Epic Games acquired Cubic Motion, which specializes in technology for more realistic facial animations. The tools will be integrated into the Unreal Engine.
How to make the most of the FFXIV 5.21 Diadem update
The Diadem is a gatherer's paradise used to get the parasol item, controlled chaos haircut, and the Albino Karakul mount. Here's our guide on how to get it all.
Coronavirus: The ongoing ripple effect throughout the gaming industry
The novel coronavirus is affecting the gaming industry. Nintendo Switch hardware, a Switch port of Outer Worlds, and Oculus Quest headsets are all in flux.
Kojima Productions, PlayStation reportedly at work on new Silent Hill games
Two respected studios will be heading up two Silent Hill games according to a new report. A reboot of the entire series is in the works alongside Silent Hills.
Nintendo employee contracts coronavirus, co-workers put in quarantine
A Nintendo employee in Redmond, Washington, has tested positive for coronavirus. Coworkers who interacted with them have been self-quarantined as a precaution.
Pokémon Go’s latest event avoids coronavirus by allowing you to play from home
Pokémon Go's latest event won't make players leave the house, which is good for those trying to avoid gatherings and stay safe from any coronavirus concerns.
GDC postponed over coronavirus, so gaming companies forge new plans
The Game Developers Conference 2020 has been postponed after coronavirus concerns caused companies like Microsoft, PlayStation, and Epic Games to withdraw.
Fortnite week 4 challenge guide: Grumpy Greens, Mowdown
The Fortnite week 4 challenges are here in the second part of the TNTina Trials. Find out where to visit the Grumpy Greens, Mowdown, and Risky Reels locations.
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