Epic Games graded ‘F’ on customer service by Better Business Bureau
Epic Games, the studio behind Fortnite, received an "F" rating from the Better Business Bureau over complaints against its customer service and issues with exchanges and refunds. Epic Games, which has launched its own online store, said that it has addressed the issues through its own channels.
The full ‘Kingdom Hearts III’ ending won’t be in the game at launch
Square Enix has revealed that although an ending is included in the disc version of Kingdom Hearts 3, a post-launch update will add the epilogue, as well as a secret additional video. The publisher has been wary of spoilers after the game leaked over a month before its release date.
There’s a secret character in ‘New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe’
It appeared New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe had dropped one of the Wii U version's playable characters, but players have discovered a secret way to unlock them with just a few button presses. The Switch version also includes newcomers Toadette and Nabbit, as well as the New Super Luigi U expansion.
Bungie parts ways with Activision, will self-publish future Destiny content
After an eight-year partnership, Destiny developer Bungie and publisher Activision are parting ways. Unlike Bungie's previous split with Microsoft (for Halo), Bungie will acquire the rights to Destiny to continue self-publishing future content in the franchise. Unannounced Destiny content is on the way.
Alienware Academy uses Tobii eye tracking to improve your gaming skills
The new competitive gaming lessons program Alienware Academy is now open to the public to assist with Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, and it supports Tobii eye tracking for analytics. Several professional competitive players will offer video lessons and a special challenge map allows you to practice them.
Fortnite season 7, week 6 challenge guide: Search for chilly gnomes
The Fortnite week 6 challenges are here in season 7 of Battle Royale. The biggest challenge this week is the Fortnite Search Chilly Gnomes challenge, which tasks you with searching throughout the Battle Royale map for these little critters. Here's our location guide for finding the seven of them quick and easy.
These shoes let me stroll through ‘Skyrim,’ and I desperately want to go back
After being funded in just two hours on Kickstarter back in October 2018, Cybershoes has earned itself a place among some of the coolest VR walking and running tech at CES 2019. Compact, easy to use, and incredibly fun, they stand out among the competition, but will they become a staple?
Gun Rush gives ‘Red Dead Online’ its own battle royale mode
Rockstar has added a big addition to Red Dead Online called Gun Rush. The battle royale mode tasks 32 players with scavenging for weapons and ammo inside a shrinking playable area to see who has what it takes to be the last outlaw standing. Rockstar promised that more multiplayer modes are on the way.
Tribute to Marvel legend Stan Lee added as Easter egg to ‘World of Warcraft’
A tribute character based on Stan Lee has been found in World of Warcraft's public test realm. The character, named Stanley, resembles the comic book legend and even utters his signature phrase. The Marvel Comics creator died at the age of 95 in November after making cameos in more than 20 films.
These are the coolest virtual and augmented reality gadgets from CES 2019
CES 2019 had plenty of VR and AR gadgets on display, including headsets that completely change how you experience virtual reality, and some that don't even require a PC or a phone to run. Other technology offers a better way to exercise. This is the best VR and AR tech at CES 2019.
The best VR headsets at CES 2019 could bring the technology to the mainstream
While there weren't a ton of new VR headset on display at CES 2019, the ones we saw led us to believe that VR could have a real moment soon, both from a gaming and business standpoint. From the Oculus Quest to the Pico G2 4K, these are the best VR headsets on hand at CES 2019.
AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su: AMD is ‘deep in development’ of ray tracing
AMD spoke with a small group of press, including Digital Trends, about the company's plans for 2019. She revealed that AMD is 'deep in development' of ray tracing solutions across hardware and software, and that Ryzen 3 will have more than eight cores.
This is the coolest gaming tech at CES 2019, from laptops to the Teslasuit
We saw a bunch of new gaming products at CES 2019, from the traditional fare like high end gaming laptops and nice monitors to more obscure products such as the futuristic Teslasuit. In no particular order, we've rounded up the coolest gaming tech we saw at CES 2019 in Las Vegas.
Ride through the sky and get fit on the fly with the NordicTrack VR Bike
We tried the NordicTrack Virtual Reality Bike at CES 2019. Combining fitness and gaming, it's one of the more interesting approaches to VR traversal we’ve seen. There is a catch, though, and it's in the steep price. Made for VR and fitness enthusiasts, this bike is for serious buyers only.
HTC Vive Pro Eye hands-on review
Little detail was given about the Vive Pro Eye during the HTC Vive press conference at CES 2019, but with the announcement of integrated eye tracking, plenty can be said about the potential of the headset. Hands-free VR, less demanding high-quality experiences, and intuitive software are all on the table.
The Elgato Key Light gets streamers’ good sides at CES 2019
At CES 2019, Elgato announced the Elgato Key Light, a light that can clamp onto nearly any desk and provide streaming with professional-quality lighting, complete with the ability to adjust it on the fly from a PC or Mac. The Key Light costs $200 and is compatible with Elgato Stream Deck.
‘Yoshi’s Crafted World’ for the Switch: Here’s everything we know
Yoshi's first big adventure on Nintendo Switch is called Yoshi's Crafted World and launches March 29. Baby Bowser and Kamek are at it again as they try to get their hands on a mythical wish-granting stone. Here's everything we know about Yoshi's Crafted World, from the cardboard world to co-op and more.
3drudder’s PSVR controller is virtual freedom in your seat using your feet
3drudder’s foot powered controller brings a new way to move in virtual reality for PSVR. While some might argue that the seated experience breaks immersion, it tackles some of the mediums most common issues and provides a sizeable new option to the platform.
Epic Games store to sell Ubisoft games, starting with ‘The Division 2’
The Epic Games store has made its first major splash by partnering with Ubisoft to sell The Division 2 on PC. Epic will carry multiple editions of the game, with all pre-orders granting access to the upcoming private beta. More Ubisoft titles will arrive on the Epic Games store in the future.
Here’s everything we know about ‘Far Cry New Dawn’ so far
Far Cry New Dawn is the first official sequel in franchise history, taking place 17 years after Far Cry 5 in a post-apocalyptic Hope County. It's still an open world playground with tons of action, but New Dawn also introduces several new features. Here's everything we know about New Dawn so far.
These wireless charging grips will keep your Joy-Con from running out of juice
Powercast, a company dedicated to wireless charging technology, will release wireless Joy-Con charging grips that double each Joy-Con battery life using over-the-air technology. Both a single Joy-Con grip and dual Joy-Con grip will be available later this year. The charging range is a bit limited though.
Alienware 55 OLED monitor hands-on review
OLED has long alluded gaming monitors. But no longer. The Alienware 55 OLED Monitor matches the incredible visuals of OLED with variable refresh rates up to 120Hz. The best part? It’s not just a concept -- it’s a real product coming to a living room near you.
Rumor may have revealed remaining ‘Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’ DLC fighters
An unconfirmed rumor has allegedly revealed all the remaining DLC fighters for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The next addition to the roster, after Persona 5's joker, is believed to be Erdrick from the Dragon Quest series, with Dragon Quest X's Anlucia and the Dragon Quest XI protagonist as alternate skins.
Oculus’ Quest is the headset that will make me (and you) a VR believer
After my demo with the Oculus Quest, I realized why it's taken me so long to buy into VR. Without excessive wires or complicated setup, and a price point that makes sense for tech that just isn't there yet, Oculus' upcoming standalone headset could be the one to make VR hit the mainstream.
‘Resident Evil 2’ gets a demo, but you can only play it once
Capcom's upcoming remake of Resident Evil 2 will get a demo later this week, but you can only play the demo one time. After that, it will become inaccessible, though dying doesn't end the demo. The full game will be available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on January 25.
The best gaming laptops of CES 2019
CES is always a big time of year, and with the reveal of Nvidia's latest RTX mobile graphics, there have been plenty of new gaming laptops from MSI, Alienware, Acer, and more. Not to worry though, as we've sorted through the long list of new gaming laptops and have picked out the best from the rest. Here are our picks for the best gaming laptops of CES 2019.
The Vive Pro Eye uses Tobii eye-tracking technology to make VR more lifelike
HTC revealed the Vive Pro Eye with eye tracking support at its CES 2019 press conference. We now know that Tobii will be the company responsible for integrating the eye-tracking technology. Tobii is a mammoth within the traditional gaming eye-tracking space, supporting some of the biggest games for PC.
‘Fortnite’ update 7.10 lets you channel your inner assassin with new sniper rifle
The latest update for Fortnite adds a Suppressed Sniper Rifle to the battle royale mode. The weapon allows players to be stealthier, but it has less damage as a result of the suppressor. The 14 Days of Fortnite has also been extended, with a chance to try out modes you missed the first time.
Razer Turret Keyboard for Xbox One gets surprise CES 2019 launch
The Razer Turret, the first official wireless keyboard and mouse set designed for the Xbox One, is now available for $250. The keyboard uses Razer's Chroma technology and has an ergonomic design and features a slide-out mouse surface to make gaming on the couch comfortable with a keyboard.
Camera records real-life scenes to design virtual worlds using a single device
Creating virtual reality worlds may get a bit easier in 2019 -- the Axis is a camera module that records a 180-degree depth map, allowing designers to reconstruct the scene for virtual or augmented reality. Demoed at CES 2019, the Axis uses two lenses and IR sensors to create a depth map of the scene.
Nreal’s mixed-reality sunglasses are more compact than the Magic Leap One
The Nreal Light are mixed reality glasses from a former Magic Leap employee. They allow you to see virtual objects in the real world, but they require a wired connection to a small, portable processing unit. The screen is excellent, but would you want to wear them? We try them on at CES 2019.
HTC brings two new headsets, a VR browser, and ‘Netflix for VR’ to CES 2019
HTC Vive brought a ton of announcements to CES 2019, including two new headsets, a new subscription service, and a new user interface that completely transforms how applications are launched. More information on the headsets, including pricing and release dates, will arrive later this year.
Nvidia GeForce RTX GPUs: Everything you need to know
Nvidia's new GeForce RTX 20-series represent a major advancement in graphics technology. It introduces real-time ray tracing, huge improvements to A.I. and deep learning and new and cooler designs for Nvidia's own reference Founders Edition cards. But it does all come at a price. Here's everything you need to know.
Nintendo president says the company could move away from home consoles
New Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa said in a recent interview that the company could potentially stop making home consoles in the future. Nintendo has been in the video game hardware business for decades, and the Switch is one of its biggest commercial successes thus far.
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