Knights of the Old Republic: Can Star Wars make a watchable video game movie?
Disney is developing a trilogy based on Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, one of the very best Star Wars video games of all time, but even the Jedi and all of their forces are going to have trouble overcoming the long, disappointing history of subpar game-to-movie adaptations.
Adventure Academy is an MMO for kids that combines learning with fun
Age of Learning’s follow-up to ABCmouse is an educational MMO called Adventure Academy. We spoke with Age of Learning about Adventure Academy, a comprehensive educational experience for kids ages 8-13 that also happens to have all of the rewarding trappings of a modern MMO.
Fortnite season 9, week 3 challenge guide: Throw the flying disc toy and catch it
The season 9, week 3 challenges in Fortnite: Battle Royale have arrived and with it are some weekly challenges. The biggest obstacle tasks players with throwing and catching a flying disc toy before it lands. Here's how to unlock the flying disc in Fortnite and complete this weekly challenge.
Here’s how to watch AMD reveal its new Ryzen chips at Computex
On Monday, May 27 at 10:00 a.m. GMT+8 time, AMD will hold a Computex 2019 keynote to announce its 3rd generation Ryzen processors and accompanying Radeon Navi graphics cards. It will be livestreamed and available for the world to watch. Here's how to follow along and what to expect.
Amazon Memorial Day sale: Apple Watch, Surface Pro, and 4K TV Deals
Amazon is discounting a number of different items. Smartwatches, tablets, 4K TVs, smart home devices, and laptops are all getting discounts to stay competitive with prices from Walmart and Best Buy. So if you're looking to save some serious cash on some shiny new tech this weekend, take a gander.
Senator’s loot crate bill has the video game industry nervous
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley revealed a bill that would ban loot boxes and pay-to-win microtransactions. In a new interview, he speaks on talking with the ESA, whether or not he believes this will gain traction, and the ideas that pushed him to put this bill into motion in the first place.
This quirky, crank-operated console delivers an exclusive new game each week
Playdate is a new handheld console from Panic featuring a black and white screen, and crank. It will deliver 12 games across 12 weeks in its first season. Owners won't know what they're playing before it arrives, but one of the games is a creation from Katamari Damacy designer Keita Takahashi.
Amazon slashes the price for Corsair’s HS70 wireless gaming headset
Amazon and Corsair cuts the price of Corsair's HS70 wireless gaming headset. We were stoked in April when Amazon first cut the HS70 price and now you can save even more. Pick up one of our favorite headsets with Wi-Fi wireless and 7.1 surround sound.
Amazon boosts productivity by gamifying warehouse workers’ tedium
Amazon is letting its warehouse staff play video games while they work. But they aren’t just any old games. They’ve been specially designed to inject some fun into the daily grind and, of course, to encourage them to work more quickly. Incentives such as points and prizes are offered for the best players.
Dell drops big savings on Alienware monitors, headsets, and gaming keyboards
Although known for its beefy PCs, Alienware also makes some great gaming accessories. A handful of them are on sale right now, so if you're upgrading to an ultrawide monitor or you just need a new mouse and keyboard, check these out.
Dell Memorial Day sale demolishes prices on XPS laptops, 4K TVs, and monitors
The 2019 Memorial Day sales have already begun, and Dell has hit the ground running: The Dell Memorial Day Sale is destroying prices on laptops, TVs, and monitors, with discounts that can save you thousands. Read on to see the best deals.
Digital Trends Live: Huawei updates, Starlink launch, and Pac-Man’s birthday
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we cover the day’s trending tech topics, including the latest on the ongoing Huawei saga, Amazon’s social games for workers, Ford’s partnership with Agility Robotics, the launch of Space X’s Starlink satellites, Pac-Man's latest milestone, and more.
Riot Games and Tencent are developing League of Legends for mobile devices
Sources have revealed a collaboration between Tencent and Riot Games that will see a mobile version of League of Legends developed. The two entities previously discussed such a thing, but it was ultimately halted, which led to the creation of the mobile MOBA that evolved into Arena of Valor.
Fortnite: Battle Royale review
Fortnite’s building mechanic is still its shining feature almost two years later. The constant changes to the map, weapons, and gameplay modes make for a consistently intriguing experience — at the expense of the development team.
Jumpman leaps into Fortnite with Epic Games-Nike crossover
Nike is teaming up with Epic Games right before the 2019 NBA Finals with a collection of cosmetics, challenges, and a limited time mode. In the Downtown Drop, players slide around a city and collect sneaker themed coins. The item shop also features the Hang Time set with two outfits and bonus challenges.
This guy managed to squeeze an entire game console into a Game Boy cartridge
If you ever need a reminder of how far miniaturization has come, check out YouTuber 3DSage's latest achievement. The 31-year-old whiz kid has found a way to compress an entire Game Boy-style games console inside a single original Game Boy cartridge. Check it out in action.
Sony’s PlayStation 5 won’t outperform Google’s Stadia. Does it matter?
Sony showed off a brief demo of the PlayStation 5's beefy new solid state drive during a recent investor call. It was impressive, but it's not enough to outrun Google's Stadia. The story isn't over for PlayStation, however - it does have other strengths.
Amazon’s one-day sale takes up to 69 percent off wireless accessories
Amazon is hosting a one-day sale that will take off as much as 69 percent on some essential gaming accessories. If you already have a great mobile gaming laptop or a desktop rig, you can add an upgraded keyboard, mouse, or router to boost your gaming performance and save some money through Amazon's sale.
Oculus Quest review
The Oculus Quest is the company's latest attempt to bring VR to the masses -- and its best yet, providing an all-in-one, out-of-the-box experience that packages the technology's best elements into an impressive headset aimed at newcomers and seasoned virtual travelers alike.
Sony’s next-gen PlayStation Now vision includes games streaming without console
Sony has made the topics from the yearly investor relations meeting available to the public and now we have an even clearer picture of what the PlayStation brand will look like in the next generation of home consoles. The vision for PlayStation Now, for instance, is seamless gaming with or without a console.
PlayStation Productions is taking inspiration from Disney’s Marvel films
The PlayStation gaming division is teaming with Sony Pictures for PlayStation Productions, a studio dedicated to bringing the gaming properties to film and television. The new studio has been in the works for at least two years and is aiming to model things after Disney's Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Apex Legends patch waves goodbye to Gibraltoad, addresses hit-detection issues
It has been quiet for a while, but the Apex Legends devs are gearing up for a patch update in the coming weeks. A Respawn dev took to Reddit to share the planned changes for the next major patch, including fixes for hit detection, audio bugs, and an issue that has been plaguing PS4 players.
Ubisoft is making strides towards more accessible games
Ubisoft's accessibility project manager David Tisserand shared details on a new accessibility initiative during Global Accessibility Awareness Day. From workshops with players to finding the best ways to implement improved technologies in all games, here's what's to come in the future from the teams.
Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 publisher opts out of Epic Games store sale
The battle for PC gaming dominance continues. Epic Games launched its first major sale and made the bold decision to cover the cost of any discounts, but two publishers decided to opt out anyway. One withdrawal, involving Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, seems to be rooted in a misunderstanding.
Minecraft may be best-selling video game in history with 176 million copies sold
Minecraft has sold more than 176 million copies since it was launched 10 years ago, across all platforms where it is available. The milestone may make it the best-selling video game in history, ahead of Grand Theft Auto V and possibly also Tetris, though it is difficult to make a direct comparison.
How Super Mario, Magic: The Gathering, and PowerPoint are low-key supercomputers
What if the creators of Super Mario World, PowerPoint and even the card game Magic: The Gathering had accidentally created tools hiding a general-purpose computer in plain sight? Welcome to the weird world of the accidentally Turing complete. Here's what it all means, and why it matters.
Red Dead Online poker missing in some parts of the world due to gambling laws
The massive update for Red Dead Online as it left beta added poker, among many other things, to the online component of Red Dead Redemption 2. Not all players are able to access the card game though, as Rockstar Games said that it restricted the feature in countries where online gambling is prohibited.
Next Apex Legends patch will fix Gibraltar’s sticky shield and hit registration
Respawn is set to roll out a new patch for Apex Legends early this week. The update will look to solve a myriad of issues in the popular Battle Royale shooter, including the removal of Gibraltar's sticky shield, a fix for the Fortified passive ability, and the elimination of incorrect hit registration.
World of Warcraft Classic beta testers confusing old-school features for bugs
Blizzard released a "not a bug" list for World of Warcraft Classic, as beta testers apparently kept sending in reports for features that were working as intended. The list includes the large hitboxes of Taurens and the "Your skill in Protection increased to 15" message that appears upon leveling up.
Treyarch takes over 2020 Call of Duty, will make Black Ops 5
Treyarch is taking over development for the 2020 Call of Duty, which will be Black Ops 5, Kotaku reported. Raven was initially leading the project alongside Sledgehammer, but staff of the two studios reportedly got into arguments frequently, according to sources familiar with the matter.
The Astro A40 TR and Mixamp Pro TR turn the volume up on pro gaming audio
The A40 TR and Mixamp Pro TR are Astro's latest entries to professional grade gaming gear. The two accessories hold their own alone but together they bring superb audio, customizability, and a smattering of features perfect for esports players, streamers, and gaming content creators.
Activision reveals game modes, multiplayer maps for Call of Duty: Mobile
Activision revealed the first five modes for Call of Duty: Mobile, namely Free-for-All, Team Deathmatch, Frontline, Hardpoint, and Domination. The publisher also highlighted five maps from previous entries in the franchise, but said that the game will not only feature multiplayer modes.
Digital Trends Live: Microsoft and Sony team up for cloud gaming, 5G test, more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we discuss the top tech topics of the day, including a Microsoft and Sony cloud gaming collaboration, a test of the Galazy S10 on 5G, a possible leak of the foldable Motorola Razr, and new A.I. that allows you to get punched in the face by a robot.
The Razer Core X Chroma is the best external GPU you can buy
The third entry in Razer's lineup of external graphics card enclosures, the Core X Chroma brings together the best of its previous options in a single package. Not only does it bring the RGB lighting Razer is known for, it also throws in some useful USB ports to round out the single-cable experience.
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