Disney blocked Kingdom Hearts’ Sora from joining Super Smash Bros. roster
Nintendo has reportedly asked to add Kingdom Hearts protagonist and Keyblade wielder Sora to Super Smash Bros., but Disney is said to have blocked the request.
Activision Blizzard will launch more ‘remastered and reimagined’ games this year
Activision Blizzard will release several "remastered and reimagined" games in 2020, following the successful returns of the Crash Bandicoot and Spyro series.
Nintendo irks Animal Crossing fans over New Horizons’ save file restrictions
Players voiced out against the save restrictions of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, which may have prompted Nintendo to work on a backup feature for the game.
The Mythic Quest cast talks gaming and making a show about gaming
We sat down with the team behind the new Apple TV+ show Mythic Quest, a comedy about a gaming studio behind the titular Mythic Quest game.
Digital Trends Live: Continuing coronavirus effects, HBO Max gets Friends
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we break down the biggest trending stories in tech, including the ongoing impact of the coronavirus on tech, and more.
EA Games is raising prices on its Steam games, but it’s unclear why
Several of Electronic Arts' older games have seen their prices jump on Steam, though not in every region. The price increase is not affecting prices on Origin.
Warcraft III: Reforged update fixes game-breaking bugs, but is it enough?
Blizzard has fixed some of the biggest game-breaking Warcraft III: Reforged bugs in the game's latest update. The game has been criticized for its rough launch.
Digital Trends Live: Google Maps update, Apple Watch sales, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we discuss the biggest stories in tech, including a major update to Google Maps, neural network 4K upscaling, and more.
Fornite Birds of Prey event brings Harley Quinn to the battle
Fortnite’s latest crossover event will celebrate the release of Birds of Prey with a new Harley Quinn Bundle featuring a pair of new skins and special pickaxes.
Coronavirus delays Switch hardware in Japan, including Animal Crossing edition
The coronavirus will impact the production of the Nintendo Switch in China affecting pre-orders of the new Animal Crossing-themed model and other hardware.
‘Metro: Exodus’: News, rumors, and everything we know
Five years have passed since we last visited the post-nuclear war wasteland of the Metro series from 4A Games. But like the Dmitry Glukhovsky book trilogy that Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light were based on, a third game is on the horizon. Metro: Exodus takes players out of the tunnels.
Fortnite Love and War challenges guide: How to play Search and Destroy
Epic Games is hosting the first event of the year for Fortnite battle royale and it is the Love and War event in celebration of Valentine’s Day coming up.
Unhappy with Warcraft III: Reforged? Blizzard is offering refunds
Blizzard Entertainment is offering quick refunds on its latest game, Warcraft III: Reforged, which launched with bugs, including automatic mission failure.
Digital Trends Live: The impact of coronavirus, Nvidia gaming, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we break down the top trending stories in tech, including the impact of the coronavirus, robotic bartenders, and more.
Destiny 2 Empyrean Foundation guide: How to unlock and farm fractalines
Destiny 2’supdate added another community event. The Empyrean Foundation asks players to collectively donate billions of fractalines to unlock mysterious rewards.
Xbox head says Amazon and Google are major competition. He’s not wrong
Xbox head Phil Spencer recently revealed that the company views Amazon and Google as significant competition for Microsoft's gaming division in the future while also dismissing gaming Nintendo and Sony as major threats to the company during a recent interview with the technology website, Protocol.
PlayStation Critics’ Choice Sale has big deals on the best-reviewed games
The PlayStation Critics' Choice sale is currently offering big deals on some of the best-reviewed 2019 games, as well as earlier titles players might have missed.
A special Animal Crossing: New Horizon Nintendo Switch is on the way
Nintendo unveiled a new Animal Crossing-themed Switch console this week that goes on sale March 13 for $300. Following New Horizons' vacation-themed setting, this new Nintendo Switch provides plenty of tropical colors to make it distinct from the standard model.
Rockstar’s Dan Houser leaves behind a legacy of perfection at all costs
Rockstar Games co-founder and Grant Theft Auto writer Dan Houser is exiting the studio. His legacy is complicated, the void he'll leave at the studio is huge. It remains to be seen who will step in to fill Houser's shoes on future Rockstar titles.
Digital Trends Live: Caucus app debacle, Google Photos bug, and more
On this Digital Trends Live, we discuss the biggest trending tech stories, including the Iowa Caucus election app debacle, a Google Photos bug, and more.
Mystery Xbox Series X port could expand console’s storage capacity
The mystery port we've seen on leaked Xbox Series X images will reportedly be for expanding its storage space. It was previously believed it was for diagnostics.
Saints Row IV: Re-Elected gets a second term on Nintendo Switch
Saints Row IV: Re-Elected will release for Nintendo Switch in March. The game first launched in 2013 and has a Saints member as President of the United States.
The Sims celebrates its 20th anniversary, shows no sign of slowing down
It’s not easy for a game franchise to live on for 20 years, but The Sims is at the top of its game as it celebrates two decades under its belt. Just don't expect The Sims 5 anytime soon.
Nvidia GeForce Now cloud gaming is $5 a month with ray tracing and 1,000+ games
Nvidia's GeForce Now cloud gaming service is finally coming out of beta. It debuts with a competitive $4.99 paid tier, a free tier with session lengths of up to one hour, and support for over 1,000 games. You can sign up and gain access to GeForce Now immediately.
Fallout 76 coming to Steam on April 7 alongside new, free Wastelanders DLC
Bethesda has announced that Fallout 76 will make its way to Steam on April 7 alongside the free Wastelanders DLC, which will be the game's biggest update yet.
Epic Games Store hasn’t made Steam any less popular with players
Despite losing certain PC games to Epic Games Store, Steam set a concurrent player record. 18.8 million people were logged into at the same time on February 2.
The Sims’ Grant Rodiek on 20 years of inclusivity: ‘Everyone has their own thing’
When The Sims launched in the year 2000, it was groundbreaking for merely gay relationships. As the franchise celebrates 20 years, we look back on how far it's come - and what's still missing.
PlatinumGames will crowdfund The Wonderful 101 remaster via mysterious website
Platinum Games plans a remaster of its Wii U hidden gem The Wonderful 101 via a new crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter. The announcement is the first of four.
Digital Trends Live: Super Bowl commercial wrap-up, bionic jellyfish, and more
On this Digital Trends Live, we talk the biggest tech topics, including a recap of Super Bowl commercials, autonomous submarines under the Antarctic, and more.
A new accessibility device turns a wheelchair into an Xbox gamepad
Charity AbleGamers and ATMakers have partnered on a device that lets players control games via wheelchairs. It is free to those who receive an AbleGamers grant.
Catch Pokémon Sword and Shield at a discount before expansions arrive
Pokémon Sword and Shield are both available on Amazon at a discount. Pokemon Home also launches in February, with two expansion packs arriving later this year.
Nintendo Switch hacker faces jail time and a hefty fine
A hacker who leaked details linked to the 2017 launch of the Nintendo Switch will soon be heading to jail. Despite receiving a warning from the FBI about his hacking activities, California resident Ryan Hernandez continued to target the Japanese gaming giant, leading to his arrest.
Monthly pass to push Fire Emblem Heroes dangerously into pay-to-win territory
Fire Emblem Heroes' upcoming Feh Pass, which will cost $9.50 per month, is drawing criticism as it will push the Nintendo gacha game into pay-to-win territory.
Nintendo mobile games earn $1 billion, with Fire Emblem Heroes leading the way
Nintendo's mobile games have raked in over $1 billion. Fire Emblem Heroes leads the way with $656 million, while Super Mario Run has only earned $76 million.
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