Google’s Stadia is about to unleash a wave of terrible cloud gaming consoles
Google's Stadia will bring 4K HDR gaming to any device that can run Google Chrome and output video at that quality. That could be awesome for gamers, but others will take notice. The ease of building a Stadia compatible device will open the floodgates for terrible cloud gaming consoles.
How to get the most out of agent builds and specializations in The Division 2
The Division 2 has an intricate and detail-packed loot system that lets you fine-tune your agent to fit your play style. In our agent builds and specializations guide, we'll walk you through all of the stats and details you should pay attention to when acquiring and equipping new gear.
Mobile AR game Harry Potter: Wizards Unite live on iOS and Android a day early
If you've been waiting patiently to transform the world around you into the wizarding world featured in the Harry Potter franchise, you can do so a day early. Android and iOS mobile gamers now have access to Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, the game from the creators of Pokemon Go.
Sea of Solitude deftly explores how loneliness turns humans into monsters
The latest EA Original Sea of Solitude tackles mental health issues, specifically loneliness. At EA Play, we sat in on a preview of the adventure game led by creative director Cornelia Geppert. From our brief time with Sea of Solitude, we learned a lot that has us excited for its July 5 launch.
OLED laptops have returned, but read this before buying one
Whether it's for gaming or content creation, OLED laptops have returned. However, they are only available in certain laptops such as the Dell XPS 15 or the new Alienware m15. I took the latter for a spin to see if OLED screens make a big enough difference to be worth the cost. Is OLED the future of laptop screens?
Here’s what’s happening if you see someone steering a Tesla while it’s in park
The just-launched Tesla Arcade brings all of its games into a single hub, and includes a new kart racer called Beach Buggy Racing 2 that lets you play using the car’s steering wheel — perfect for when you’re parked at a charging station waiting for your battery to power up.
Loot boxes? EA vice president prefers you call them surprise mechanics
A senior Electronic Arts executive said that loot boxes are “surprise mechanics” like Kinder Eggs and that they are “quite ethical and quite fun.” Speaking before a U.K. parliament committee, the executive wouldn't even use the term "loot boxes."
The ESPYs will include a Best Esports Moment category for the first time
For the first time, esports will be recognized alongside global sports at the 2019 ESPYs as a new category. The Best Esports Moment category, introduced alongside four other new categories, features SonicFox, Cloud9, Team Liquid, Astralis, Invictus, and Spitfire as nominees.
Amazon drops the price on this Razer Ornata Chroma gaming keyboard
If you want to take your PC gaming to a whole new level, a quality gaming keyboard can make a huge difference. Now is a great time to upgrade as Amazon is discounting the Razer Ornata Mecha-Membrane Chroma gaming keyboard. Normally $100, a 20% discount brings its price down to just $80.
Digital Trends Live: Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Note 10, Harry Potter AR, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we dive into the trending tech topics of the day, including Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Note 10 unveiling, YouTube’s AR makeup tutorials, Niantic's new AR game Harry Potter: Wizards Unite on June 21st, building a Tesla pickup, and more.
Battle to be the best plumber in the 75-player, fan-made Mario Royale
If you want a little taste of what it'll be like playing Super Mario Maker 2 later this month, a fan has made a 75-player battle royale. In it, players race to finish all the levels in a random world while avoiding obstacles and hazards. You only have one life and the fastest Mario wins.
The eight biggest flops, fails, and blunders in E3 history
E3 has had a ton of spectacular moments in its 25-year history. But it has also had its fair share of awful moments, too. Following in the glow of E3 2019, we compiled eight of the biggest flops, fails, and blunders in E3 history, from Konami's baffling 2010 press conference to the PS3 reveal and more.
Tritton’s Kunai Pro is an impressive budget headset, but lacks compatibility
The Tritton Kunai Pro headset won't break the bank, but with its Dirac drivers on PC, it provides sound quality we expect from more expensive options. If you don't have a PC, however, it's not for you, as its best features are not compatible with Mac or PlayStation 4 at the moment.
Nvidia rumored to be working on Google Stadia support for the Shield
A new version of the Nvidia Shield is in development but a specific report has surfaced claiming that a new version will be launching later in the year alongside and with support for Google Stadia. The Nvidia Shield TV supports the GeForce Now cloud gaming platform, which is a direct competitor to Stadia.
You can buy a Google Stadia controller now, but it won’t grant you access to play
The Google Stadia controller is now available for purchase separate from the founder's bundle, but that's not all you'll need to get playing in 2019. Grab this controller if you want to play your founder's pack with a friend or if a friend handed over one of the three-month buddy passes to you.
PS5 rumored to be more powerful than Xbox’s Project Scarlett
A rumor claiming that the PlayStation 5 will be more powerful than Xbox's Project Scarlett surfaced before the official reveal at the Xbox E3 2019 briefing. We've not seen either console yet but know a few of the components, so let's compare and see which is better right now.
Cadence of Hyrule is the first truly amazing Zelda spinoff
Cadence of Hyrule is the first non-mainline Zelda game to capture the magic of the series. Combining the series' renowned sense of exploration with rogue-lite sensibilities and rhythm gameplay that is both challenging and rewarding, Brace Yourself Games has created one of the best games of 2019.
Check out Walmart’s steep discounts on Dell and LG gaming monitors
High-end monitors are expensive but you can still find an affordable gaming monitor that plays as hard as you do. If you're a gamer looking for a high-quality display, you need to take advantage of these Walmart deals on Dell and LG monitors. These gaming monitors will fit your budget and your GPU.
Walmart drops sweet $20 discount on the Sony PS4 DualShock 4 Controller
If you want you and your friends to enjoy the best gaming experience, the Sony PlayStation 4 DualShock 4 Controller is for you. This controller was originally priced at $60, but Walmart slashed its price to just $40.
Walmart cuts $300 off Dell Inspiron 5680 gaming desktop for gamers on a budget
If you're looking for an upgradeable rig, then this deal on the Dell Inspiron Gaming Desktop 5680 with Intel Core i5-8400 is for you. Normally $1,000, it is now available for only $700 at Walmart -- a hefty $300 saving. It delivers a smooth HD gaming experience thanks to an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 GPU.
Why OLED gaming monitors may be further from reality than we thought
Earlier this year, Dell showed us the promise of an exciting new future for gaming monitors with the reveal of the Alienware 55-inch OLED gaming display. We loved it. But according to new reports, it may never see the light of day. Is PC gaming on a big OLED monitor a dream that will never come true?
Microsoft reportedly wanted Halo: The Master Chief Collection on PlayStation 4
Microsoft reportedly considered launching Halo: The Master Chief Collection on the PlayStation 4 a few years ago. It remains unclear if the desire for the Halo series to make a platform jump is still there, ahead of Halo Infinite and its launch alongside the next-generation console Project Scarlett.
Nintendo 3DS nowhere to be seen at E3 2019, but apparently not yet dead
The Nintendo 3DS was missing at E3 2019, but it appears that support for the console will continue due to demand from consumers and support from retailers. No first-party games are planned for the device, but it features an extensive collection of titles that may still attract both old and new players.
Square Enix has no clue how many episodes Final Fantasy VII Remake will take
The Final Fantasy VII Remake will be rolled out in multiple parts, with the initial release on March 3, 2020 to feature the part of the adventure that takes place in Midgar. Square Enix, however, still has no idea on how many episodes it will take to tell the full story of the original RPG.
New Nintendo Switch models are reportedly already in production and coming soon
The rumored two new Nintendo Switch models have already entered production, according to the Wall Street Journal. Some of the inventory is said to have been moved out of China and into Southeast Asia, as Nintendo looks to limit the impact of proposed tariffs by the Trump administration.
How Epic Games almost made the mistake of ending Fortnite
Rod Fergusson, the former director of production at Epic Games, said in an interview with Game Informer that if he had stayed with the developer, he would have canceled Fortnite. The game only started soaring in popularity when the Battle Royale mode was released a few months after launch.
Niantic Labs sues hackers who help players cheat in Pokémon Go
Niantic Labs has filed a lawsuit against Global++, which was described as an association of hackers who are allegedly behind hacked versions of its mobile games Pokémon Go and Ingress. The legal action comes as the developer is preparing to launch Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, its next major project.
Digital Trends Live: Florida’s autonomous vehicle law, E3 updates, and more
On today’s episode of Digital Trends Live, we discuss the biggest tech news of the day, including Florida allowing fully autonomous vehicles on the road, Atari’s new gaming system, more from E3, the future of high-speed rail, and our weekly Tech Briefs segment.
Tesla screens may support YouTube with next software update
Tesla is planning on supporting YouTube on their cars' central infotainment screen very soon. This announcement was made today at the 2019 E3 video gaming event by Elon Musk himself during a Q&A. This further confirmation is the first time that YouTube has been named explicitly.
The PlayStation Network is back up. Here’s the latest on the PSN outage
Sony's PlayStation Network came back online after being down for several hours on Thursday afternoon, annoying legions of gamers right in the middle of E3. The PSN outage affected users around the globe
Digital Trends Live: Pixel 4 images, Samsung’s Wall TV, Uber’s skyports
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we discuss the biggest tech stories of the day, including Google releasing an image of the Pixel 4, Radiohead fights a ransom, Samsung’s 292” luxury TV, Uber’s “Skyport” concepts, a new bipedal robot is strolling around, and more.
Don’t call it retro. Atari’s VCS is a modern console for PC gamers
You might think the Atari VCS is another retro console like the Nintendo SNES Classic or Sega Genesis Mini. You'd be wrong, though. Atari's VCS is actually a modern console that runs PC hardware. Sure, it can play your favorite old-school Atari games, but it can also do much more than that.
The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening is endearing and wonderfully weird
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening is as weird as I remembered. The super cute art style fits Koholint Island so well, while a couple of welcome mechanical improvements help combat and exploration. Framerate issues hampered the E3 2019 demo, but Nintendo will more than likely fix it before launch.
The best booths at E3 2019
Every year, publishers and developers gather in Los Angeles to hold one of the biggest video game conventions in the world: E3. Fans have plenty of announcements and previews to look forward to, booths are also a big part of all the excitement. From Nintendo to Capcom, here are the best booths at E3 2019.
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Giovanni is a writer and video producer focusing on happenings in the video game industry. He has contributed stories to Inverse, Fanbyte, The Inventory, and more. He was previously a segment producer on Polygon’s daily gaming show Speedrun and he currently hosts the Left Trigger Right Trigger podcast. Four Tetris 99 wins, and counting.