Inside the weird, wild, and wondrous world of quantum video games
Since the 1980s, scientists have dreamed about using the hypothetical power of quantum computers to solve some of the biggest problems known to humankind. IBM researcher James Wootton wants to use them to create computer games. Here's what you need to know about quantum gaming.
Digital Trends Live: $6,000 Mac, portless iPhone, Golden Globe nominations
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Luke Larsen dive into the biggest tech topics of the day, including a $6,000 Mac Pro, a portless iPhone on the horizon, Tesla’s “premium connectivity,” Snapchat’s “harmless” deepfakes, Golden Globe nominations, and more.
Redbox to end video game sales and rentals at the end of the month
Redbox recently announced that it would be ceasing the sale and rentals of video games at the end of the year. For years, Redbox's trademark kiosk was a reliable way for consumers to rent physical copies of both movies and games, but it will now shift focus entirely on movies moving forward.
The sheer fun of Halo: Reach is a stark reminder of Destiny’s failures
Halo: Reach was Bungie's last effort in the franchise it created, and it went out on a high note. Nine years after release, Reach is still one of the best first-person shooters ever made, and it magnifies the major flaws Bungie's new franchise, Destiny, never fixed.
Rumor has it that these are the hardware specs for the next Xbox
This time next year, a new generation of gaming systems will be released. With both Sony and Microsoft gearing up to start a new generation of hardware, Windows Central believes it has a good idea of the type of hardware each next-gen Xbox console will include in terms of hardware power.
Death Stranding or Control? We predict the winners for The Game Awards 2019
Which nominated games will take home the big awards at The Game Awards 2019? We predicted winners in the main categories, including the overall Game of the Year and Best Game Direction. Death Stranding and Control are among the biggest games to be nominated for the ceremony this year.
Greatness is here: Minecraft on PS4 finally gets full crossplay support
Minecraft on PS4 will finally be upgraded to the game's Bedrock Edition this week, meaning its players can enjoy the game with those on Xbox One and Nintendo Switch systems for the first time. Crossplay between other platforms has been enabled since 2018, with PS4 initially left out of the fun.
PS5 could let users share controller inputs in single-player games
A patent filing by Sony could point to a new feature in the PS5 that could let players share the controller inputs in a single-player game, and even vote on who gets to perform which actions. The feature would make use of the cloud is the latest in a growing list of social features that could come to the console.
It’s official: There’s a new BioShock game in the works
2K announced on Monday that a new installment in the BioShock series is currently in development. According to the publisher, the next iteration of BioShock is several years away, with the game's development left in the hands of newly formed 2K subsidiary Cloud Chamber.
Best Buy’s Nintendo Switch holiday deal includes a free game and a gift card
December is finally here, and the holiday shopping season has officially begun. As holiday deals start to pop up throughout the month, this is one of the best times to acquire new products at a discounted rate, including video games. There are numerous games, accessories, and consoles on offer.
Metacritic deleted more than 6,000 negative ratings for Death Stranding
A Redditor discovered that Metacritic removed about 6,400 negative user ratings for Death Strandingt, bumping up the game's score. The video game review aggregator website confirmed the move, claiming that the ratings were removed due to suspicious activity involving score manipulation.
Bethesda halts new content development for The Elder Scrolls: Legends
Bethesda will no longer release new expansions and additional content for The Elder Scrolls: Legends, nearly three years after it was launched. The developer will continue to support the collectible card game through monthly reward cards and in-game events, but active development has been halted.
Riot Games to expand League of Legends universe with help of other developers
Riot Games has launched Riot Forge, a publishing label that will work with other developers to create more games based on the lore of the massively popular MOBA League of Legends. Riot Forge is secretive on its current partners, but one project will be announced at The Game Awards 2019 on December 12.
Phil Spencer already ‘having a blast’ at home with Xbox Project Scarlett
Microsoft's head of Xbox Phil Spencer is already "having a blast" with the Xbox Project Scarlett, which is already sitting at his home. In a tweet, Spencer said that it is already his "primary console," as it is already capable of playing Xbox One games and access online features.
What to expect from final PlayStation State of Play for 2019
Sony will air the last State of Play for 2019 on December 10, and promises a host of PlayStation 4 announcements. While there will be no updates on the PlayStation 5, games that may make an appearance include Sucker Punch's Ghost of Tsushima and Capcom's Resident Evil 3 remake.
Extended Walmart Cyber Week Deals: Last Chance to Save on TVs, consoles, & more
Walmart rules for in-store sales during Black Friday, but keeps going strong on Cyber Monday. Better still is that the number one American megastore is offering some killer Cyber Week deals on all sorts of products like 4K TVs, gaming consoles, laptops, and more -- and we've got 'em right here.
Digital Trends Live: Uber’s assault problems, iPhone location-data leaks, more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, hosts Caleb Denison and Nicole Raney break down the biggest trending tech stories of the day, including the iPhone 11 sneaking data location, Qualcomm teams with Pokemon Go creators, Uber’s sexual assault problems, more Teslas on the way, and more.
PlayStation could bring a portable game controller to PC and TV
A patent application that was just published in late November suggests that Sony could be making a portable PlayStation controller capable of connecting to televisions and PC, complete with a screen. The device will reportedly nclude a gyroscope and internet connectivity as well.
Amazon continues to drop PS4 and Xbox One bundle deals for Cyber Week
Black Friday and Cyber Monday may have come and gone, but with the Cyber Week sale underway, you can still score cool discounts on tech and gizmos – gaming consoles included. We scoured Amazon and spotted awesome bundle deals on the PlayStation 4 Pro and Xbox One X, reaching up to $84 off the retail price.
Best Cyber Week 2019 Deals: Top deals still available [Updated]
The best Cyber Monday deals have come and gone, and Cyber Week sales are now all that's left. The deals don't just stop when Monday comes to an end, in fact, some sales will last almost all the way to Christmas.
Elon Musk and his Cybertruck make a glorious appearance in N64’s GoldenEye
This pixelated Cybertruck looks surprisingly at home prowling the streets of St. Petersburg, shooting and getting shot at in equal measures. It's also seemingly more bulletproof than it was during its unveiling. Elon Musk makes an appearance in the game to send James Bond on a dangerous, top-secret mission.
The best Nintendo Switch deal for Cyber Week includes a $20 credit and a case
Cyber Monday has officially concluded. While some of the best deals of the year have already passed, the holiday shopping season is in full swing, and there are still plenty of opportunities to save some cash and purchase highly desirable products such as the Nintendo Switch.
Fortnite chapter 2 week 9 guide: Dance in front of green, red, & yellow bridges
The Fortnite week 9 challenges are now available in chapter 2, season 1. Known as the Chaos Rising challenges, there are a lot of good ones including the Fortnite green steel bridge, yellow bridge, and red bridge dance challenge. Find out all bridge locations here.
Digital Trends Live: Instagram’s age requirement, Spotify Wrapped, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, hosts Caleb Denison and Drew Prindle dive into the biggest trending stories in tech, including Instagram’s age requirement, Nintendo Switch’s record sales, making a movie with Spectacles 3 glasses, Spotify Wrapped 2019, and more.
Nintendo Switch set a new sales record during Black Friday, despite few discounts
The Nintendo Switch managed to set a new sales record in the United States for the week of Black Friday, selling more than 830,000 systems when combining the standard Switch and the Switch Lite. The system has recently received several big-name exclusives including Luigi's Mansion 3 and Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Imgur Melee gives players an easy way to share their best gaming moments
Imgur Melee is a just-launched gaming-highlights platform that lets players easily share their favorite moments. Viewers can watch clips based on games they are following and give experience to creators. Creators can also import clips directly from Twitch to help build up their audience.
Facebook is using Minecraft to train AI assistants, one block at a time
Engineers and researchers at Facebook are using Minecraft to build artificial intelligence that can assist players in the game. They’ve made a version for the public, so researchers around the world can collaborate using Minecraft as a research tool.
Sony doesn’t need a portable PlayStation, and neither do you
Sony's has squashed any hopes of a future portable console. That has disappointed some PlayStation fans. But in truth, Sony doesn't need to make a new PS Vita, and gamers shouldn't need to buy one.
Destiny 2’s Season of Dawn introduces new 6-player mode, The Sundial
Destiny 2's Season of Dawn update will drop on December 10th, bringing the all new 6-player Sundial PVE mode for season pass holders, as well as new loot and holiday-themed activities for all players.
Microsoft could be making a cheaper Xbox Scarlett without a disc drive
Despite earlier reports that it had been canceled, Microsoft is reportedly still making a cheaper version of the upcoming Xbox Scarlett, and it looks like it won't come with a disc drive. Xbox Scarlett is scheduled to launch next holiday season and will compete with the PlayStation 5.
End of its Vita: Sony won’t make another PlayStation handheld
Sony will not be making another PlayStation handheld like the Vita, following the system's poor sales since its 2012 launch. The PlayStation 4 has continued to sell well over its own lifespan, and a PlayStation 5 system will arrive in late 2020. Sony had some success with its first handheld, the PSP, back in 2005.
Target Cyber Monday Deals 2019: The best sales still available
Cyber Monday is over but Target still has many deals going on throughout Cyber Week. Keep an eye on this post to see what deals are still available.
Killer deals on Dell XPS and Alienware laptops are here for Cyber Week
With big discounts on XPS and Alienware gaming laptops, Cyber Week is a great time to pick up a new computer for less than the retail price. Dell is offering more than just discounts on laptops, however, they also have some great savings on other popular laptop models as well.
One of the best Halo games ever, Halo: Reach, is now available on PC
Halo: Reach finally arrived on PC as part of an update to The Master Chief Collection. The game is also available on Xbox One, having previously only releasing for Xbox 360 in 2010. The game will be joined by the rest of The Master Chief Collection on PC in 2020, including ODST and the numbered games.
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