World champion ZeRo weighs in on best ‘Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’ fighter
The best Super Smash Bros. Ultimate character, according to world champion Gonzalo "ZeRo" Barrios, is none other than Inkling from Splatoon. The fighter is capable of dealing massive damage through the ink mechanic, and possesses dangerous throw combos that can prevent opponents from escaping.
Twice as many publishers earned first million on Apple App Store vs Google Play
Apple's App Store has created 164 new millionaire publishers in 2018, compared to only 88 from the Google Play Store. Games continue to lead the way for both platforms in terms of revenue, but the breakdown of the publishers in terms of app categories that they focused on were very different.
California wants all-electric public bus fleet on its roads by 2040
California approved a regulation that targets an all-electric public bus fleet for the whole state by 2040, for cleaner air and quieter rides. The effect of the full implementation of the regulation is equivalent to taking 4 million cars off the road, according to the California Air Resources Board.
‘Kingdom Hearts III’ out in the wild, director asks for support to stop spoilers
Kingdom Hearts III has been leaked, with several copies of the game out in the wild. The game's director, Tetsuya Nomura, responded to the situation, calling for help from gamers to stop spoilers from spreading online, though Square Enix had a plan just in case something like this happened.
Kanye West wants to meet ‘Metal Gear Solid’ creator Hideo Kojima, for some reason
Rapper Kanye West wants to meet video game designer Hideo Kojima, the man behind the Metal Gear Solid franchise, in New York. Nobody knows the reason behind the meeting, but fans are speculating that it may have something to do with Death Stranding for the PlayStation 4, Kojima's current project.
Underwater survival game ‘Subnautica’ free on Epic Games’ online store
The award-winning underwater survival game Subnautica is currently available as a free download on the Epic Games store. The Steam challenger, which is already gaining attention from developers, looks to attract players with a new free game every two weeks, with the next one being Super Meat Boy.
Sega Genesis classics now playable on Amazon Fire TV, no retro console required
Sega released the SEGA Classics app for Amazon Fire TV, allowing gamers to play Sega Genesis classics without having to buy a retro console. The $15 app, which offers display and gameplay options, contains 25 games, including the Golden Axe and Street of Rage trilogies, and three remastered Sonic titles.
‘Fortnite’ streamer reportedly arrested after abusing wife while on Twitch
An Australian Fortnite streamer who goes by the name MrDeathMoth slapped and abused his pregnant wife while he was live on Twitch. An anonymous cybersecurity expert took matters into his own hands and exacted his own brand of justice, resulting in the arrest of the streamer by local authorities.
‘The Walking Dead: The Final Season’ returns with Episode 3 next month
Skybound Games revealed the release date for Episode 3: Broken Toys of The Walking Dead: The Final Season, which was previously thought to be cancelled after Telltale Games said earlier this year that it was shutting down. Clementine's story will be getting the ending that it deserves after all.
‘Street Fighter V’ players will get bonuses if they allow in-game ads
Capcom will show in-game advertisements on costumes, loading screens, and stages on Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition starting December 11. Players may choose to deactivate the ads, but they will miss out on some bonuses and content if they do so, which is an incentive that has drawn criticism.
Beddit Sleep Monitor 3.5 now available on the Apple Store
The Beddit Sleep Monitor 3.5 is now available on the Apple Store for $150. The sensor strip, which is only 2 millimeters thin, automatically tracks a wide array of data when place under the sheets, including sleeping time, heart rate, breathing patterns, and snoring patterns for up to two people.
Sony apparently tested dozens of other games for the PlayStation Classic
Data miners found references to dozens of titles in the PlayStation Classic source code. The retro console would have been a much more interesting device if Sony decided to include some of the mentioned games, which includes Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver, Parappa the Rapper, and Silent Hill.
‘Dead by Daylight’ raises over $500,000 for charity, is now on consoles
Dead by Daylight, a horror survival game where four players take on the role of Survivors against a fifth player who controls the Killer, has raised more than $500,000 for charity. The Charity Case DLC, previously released only for the PC version of the game on Steam, is now also available on consoles.
Apple AirPods will see upgrade in 2019, all-new design by 2020, analyst predicts
Reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicted that Apple will roll out new AirPods models over the next couple of years, and that sales will skyrocket in the near future. The 2019 AirPods will feature minor upgrades including wireless charging, while the 2020 AirPods will boast an all-new design.
Google Call Screen transcripts start rolling out to Pixel smartphones
The Call Screen feature that Google rolled out with the Pixel 3 will now get even better with the addition of the ability to save the transcripts. The Call Screen transcripts may be accessed with just a few taps on the touchscreen, but the extent of the rollout to Pixel phones remains unclear.
Obsidian Entertainment teases new RPG with a space gun and a skin cream
Obsidian Entertainment, the studio behind Fallout: New Vegas and the Pillars of Eternity series, teased its new RPG though advertisements involving a space gun and a skin cream. The RPG, which will be published by Take-Two Interactive's Private Division, will be unveiled at The Game Awards 2018.
‘The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword’ may be coming to the Nintendo Switch
The Legend of Zelda series producer Eiji Aonuma teased at Nintendo Live in Japan that Skyward Sword was coming to the Nintendo Switch. The game will be a natural fit for the hybrid console due to its reliance on motion controls, but it remains to be seen if it will just receive a visual upgrade.
Samsung foldable phone will be harder to buy and cost up to $2,500, report says
The Samsung foldable smartphone will be harder to buy due to limited carrier availability, according to unconfirmed claims from a report by Gizmodo U.K, citing a Samsung employee as a source. The device is also rumored to carry a price tag of as high as £2,000, which is equivalent to about $2,500.
‘Fallout 76’ player stumbles into immortality, seeks help from Bethesda
A gamer who goes by the name Brogadyn on Reddit revealed that the Fallout 76 character has achieved permanent god mode through a bug. It may sound awesome to be unkillable in the open-world game, but Brogadyn is frustrated with the ordeal and is seeking help from Bethesda to end the immortality glitch.
Blizzard reportedly working on ‘Warcraft’-themed ‘Pokémon Go’
Blizzard is reportedly working on a Warcraft-themed version of the massively popular Pokémon Go, according to an in-depth Kotaku report on the Diablo franchise. The mobile game, which is said to feature single-player mechanics, is in development amid the criticism against Diablo Immortal.