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It will run on any Chromebook from the last three years, as well as some other models. Gaming 

‘Minecraft’ for ChromeOS Now Available to All, Compatible with More Devices

Sanjay Patil, , ,

After a period of early access, Minecraft is now widely accessible on Chromebook. Minecraft: Bedrock Edition can be purchased from the Google Play Store for $20, providing access to the Android version of the game, which usually costs $7, at no additional charge. If you have previously purchased the game on Android and use the same Google account on Chromebook, you can obtain the latest port for $13. Mojang started offering this version on Chromebook in early March. At that time, it was only available in certain models that met…

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Apple, with macOS Sonoma, brought a new Game Porting Tool that will help developers port their Windows games to macOS. Here's how it works. Gaming 

Mac Users Can Now Enjoy PC Games with Revolutionary Change

Sanjay Patil, , ,

Apple focused heavily on gaming, particularly on Macs, during its WWDC 2023 keynote. The company unveiled a new feature called ‘Game Mode’ in macOS Sonoma, which enhances CPU and GPU resources to provide a seamless gaming experience. This indicates that Apple is taking gaming seriously on its platform, and to further support this, the company has introduced a new Game Porting Tool that enables developers to port their Windows games to macOS. This could potentially expand the range of games available to Mac users. Apple also invited Hideo Kojima, the…

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Future Kojima games will be available on Macs, too. Gaming 

Hideo Kojima’s ‘Death Stranding: Director’s Cut’ to be Released on Mac

Nitin Misra, , , ,

Apple’s strategy to attract popular games to their Mac platform seems to be yielding positive results as Hideo Kojima has announced that Death Stranding: Director’s Cut will be released on Mac later this year. Additionally, Kojima Productions’ upcoming games will also be available on the platform, although it remains uncertain if this includes Death Stranding 2. While no alterations have been mentioned, it is likely that an Apple Silicon-based Mac will be necessary to fully enjoy the game. As with other platforms, this version of Death Stranding is finally a…

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The latest version of Apple’s operating system, macOS 14 Sonoma, introduces a new Game Mode. (Apple) Gaming 

Key Takeaways from Apple WWDC2023 for Gamers

Adriana Marais, , ,

When it comes to gaming, PlayStation consoles and PCs are typically the top choices for most gamers. Rarely do people consider using a MacBook for gaming due to its reputation for being geared towards productivity, creativity, and academic activities. Gamers prioritize features and capabilities that can handle current game titles, which is not typically associated with Apple’s MacBook lineup. Apple is changing this perception, and the company has made significant progress in recent years by improving the performance of its devices thanks to its investment in powerful Apple Silicon chips.…

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The $30 game will be available on June 30th. Gaming 

Nintendo to Release Follow-up to ‘1-2 Switch’ Party Game

Jim Hendler, ,

Nintendo is set to release a follow-up to its popular party game, 1-2 Switch, on June 30th. The new game, called Everybody 1-2-Switch!, allows players to participate in some of its mini-games using their smartphones instead of Joy-Cons. The original game featured 28 mini-games designed to add excitement to social gatherings, including some unusual ones like putting a crying baby to sleep and pretending to be a supermodel on the runway. Another mini-game required players to milk a cow. According to a report from Fanbyte last year, Nintendo has been…

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Police have a suspect in custody. Gaming 

Suspect Accused of Utilizing Nintendo ‘Duck Hunt’ Gun to Rob Convenience Store

Sanjay Patil, ,

According to York County deputies, a man from South Carolina has been taken into custody for reportedly robbing a convenience store while brandishing a Nintendo light gun. The suspect, who is 25 years old, allegedly used the gun accessory, which was primarily used in the 1980s to play games like Duck Hunt, Hogan’s Alley, and Gumshoe, to steal $300 in cash. He reportedly disguised himself with a mask, wig, and hoodie sweatshirt. According to authorities, the accused brandished a replica firearm at a store clerk and demanded cash from the…

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The popular game seems to be having trouble on select phone models. Read here for more details. Gaming 

Call Of Duty Mobile Could Block Players Using Smartphones From ROG, Vivo And Others

Sanjay Patil, ,

Following the ban of BGMI in India, a significant portion of its user base shifted to playing Call Of Duty Mobile on their mobile devices. However, it appears that players who use ASUS and Sony mobile phones are now facing bans of up to 10 years, as indicated in the notifications they received on their devices. Users have reported unjustified bans on the official Discord server for Call of Duty Mobile and the r/CallofDutyMobile subreddit on Reddit. The game developer has not yet addressed these grievances. It is not clear…

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Switch owners can buy the new colors on June 30th. Gaming 

Nintendo Launches Summer with Colorful Joy-Con Controllers

Sanjay Patil,

If you’re in need of a way to brighten up your Switch or require an additional controller set for a fun Mario Kart game, Nintendo has got you covered. The corporation is launching Joy-Con controllers in two delightful pastel color schemes, purple/green and pink/yellow, on June 30th. These controllers will be sold for the same price as other hues, $80, and will provide the same motion control and “HD rumble” features as the previous models. Additional controllers are necessary for local multiplayer games such as Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Ultimate.…

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The game’s production was allegedly hampered by staffing issues, unclear direction and magical thinking. Gaming 

Microsoft Reportedly Didn’t Get Involved With Xbox Dud “Redfall”

Adriana Marais, , ,

So far, the Xbox exclusive Redfall is known to have been a huge commercial and critical hit when it launched last month. Its rather interesting concept – vampires living on a wealthy Massachusetts island – is hampered by bugs and a general lack of polish. (The description “not fit for public consumption” summed up Jessica Condit’s impressions in an ReturnByte review.) Now Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier has pulled back the curtain on the alleged behind-the-scenes turmoil that led to Xbox’s latest setback in its mission. reach. Sony and Nintendo console retailers.…

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Users in the country will still be able to re-download previously purchased games. Gaming 

Nintendo has officially stopped eShop sales in Russia

Adriana Marais, ,

Last year, Nintendo put its online store in “maintenance mode” in Russia, which prevented the country’s customers from accessing the online store. Now the company makes it official: Nintendo will stop all sales in Russia. Nintendo of Europe has announced that as of May 31, 2023, the company will stop all new e-commerce sales in Russia. This means you cannot make new purchases in the store or redeem digital codes. Nintendo says that all credit card information and PayPal information will be deleted for security reasons, and that you cannot…

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The action RPG has a 60-plus-hour campaign and an endless dungeon-crawling mode. Gaming 

“Asgard’s Wrath 2” is Meta’s most ambitious VR game to date

Adriana Marais, , , ,

One of the biggest announcements at today’s Meta Quest Gaming Showcase is Asgard’s Wrath 2, the sequel to the acclaimed 2019 original, which is slated for release this winter. It’s shaping up to be Meta’s most ambitious game to date – an RPG that the company believes can stand up to the genre’s biggest hits on consoles and PC. To deliver on the promise, developer Sanzaru Games may have to push the 2020 mobile technology VR headset to the limit. Sanzaru studio creative director Mat Kraemer said in an overview…

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It uses Apple's Metal 3 API for elevated graphics. Gaming 

No Man’s Sky is available for Mac from today

Jim Hendler, , , , ,

Hello Games made an exciting announcement at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference in 2022: No Man’s Sky was finally coming to Mac computers. Now, ahead of WWDC 2023, Mac users can finally play No Man’s Sky to their heart’s content. Hello Games claims to have worked closely with Apple to bring the game to life, and supports the company’s Metal 3 interface “to achieve console-quality graphics while saving battery life on laptops and lower-end devices.” No Man’s Sky is available to anyone with an Apple silicon-equipped Mac (launched in 2020) or…

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'Jurassic World Evolution 2' and 'Trek to Yomi' are the other titles you can claim next month. Gaming 

June’s PlayStation Plus monthly games include NBA 2K23

Nitin Misra, , , ,

Sony has announced its monthly PlayStation Plus game selection for June. These are the three games that Basic, Extra and Premium people can claim access to and keep access for as long as they subscribe. June’s title is NBA 2K23. The latest installment in the long-running series features the return of The Jordan Challenge, where you can play 15 key moments from Michael Jordan’s legendary career. The collection also includes Jurassic World Evolution 2, a construction and management sim where you can build your own Jurassic World theme park. You’ll…

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More players will soon be able to check out Insomniac's most recent gem. Gaming 

Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart will be available for PC on July 26th

Nitin Misra, ,

After our in-depth review of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, there’s even more news from the Insomniac Games camp. The studio’s previous title, Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, will be available for PC on July 26. As is often the case with PlayStation-exclusive PC versions, there are some extra bells and whistles. There are “new ray-tracing shadows for natural light for outdoor areas” that allow for “realistic shadows with natural tones of softness,” notes Julian Huegbrights, an expert on the Nixxes online community (a Sony studio working on the port) on PlayStation.…

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Call of Duty Mobile, Candy Crush Saga and Carrom Pool: Disc Game are the most data-hungry games, collecting up to 17 out of 32 different data points -- including photos and videos, contact information, location data and contacts, a new report has showed. Gaming 

Call of Duty: Mobile & Candy Crush Saga holds position in India’s Most Data-Gathering Mobile Games List

Adarsh V.K, , ,

In India, mobile games such as Call of Duty Mobile, Candy Crush Saga and Carrom Pool: Disc Game are the most data intensive games, collecting up to 17 out of 32 different data points – including photos, videos, contacts, location data, and A new report came out on Tuesday . According to cyber security company Surfshark, the most popular apps, Ludo King and Subway Surfers, are ranked 38th and 7th respectively in terms of “data hunger”. Notably, only Subway Surfers collects more than an average of 9.3, including contact information…

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The Aspire 5 gaming laptop comes packed with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050, DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) and AI-specialized Tensor Cores on GeForce RTX GPUs. Gaming 

Acer Aspire 5 Gaming Laptop with 13th Gen Intel Core Processor Released: Price, Specifications

Nitin Misra, , ,

Acer Aspire 5 gaming laptop: Taiwanese technology giant Acer on Monday launched its new Aspire 5 gaming laptop in India. The new Acer laptops have the latest 13th generation Intel Core processors, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 technologies, Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 Acer Aspire 5 gaming laptop price and availability The Aspire 5 gaming laptop is priced at Rs 70,990 and is available at all Acer Exclusive stores, Acer Online Store, Croma, Vijay Sales and Amazon. Acer Aspire 5 gaming laptop specifications With a sleek and lightweight design, the Aspire…

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The company says it can match the motion clarity of a theoretical 1440Hz display on 360Hz monitors. Gaming 

NVIDIA’s G-Sync ULMB 2 technology aims to reduce motion blur in games

Febin Mathew, , ,

NVIDIA announces G-Sync Ultra Low Motion Blur (ULMB) 2, a second-generation technology designed to reduce motion blur in competitive games. Compared to the ULMB released in 2015, the company says the latest version offers almost double the brightness and virtually no crosstalk – a flickering or double image effect is sometimes seen when anti-blur features are enabled. The clarity of movement is largely determined by the response time of the screen’s pixels. To make things even better, NVIDIA uses “full refresh rate backlight flashing” based on the powerful backlight technology…

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It replies to natural speech, though the responses are a bit... stilted. Gaming 

NVIDIA’s creative AI allows players to chat with NPCs

Febin Mathew, , ,

NVIDIA has unveiled a technology called Avatar Cloud Engine (ACE) that allows players to naturally speak to non-playable characters (NPCs) and receive appropriate responses. The company showed off the technology during Computex 2023’s artificial intelligence generative keynote, with a demo called Kairos in which a playable character talked to an NPC named Jin in a seedy-looking ramen shop. The demo (below 32:9, the biggest widescreen I’ve ever seen) shows the player talking to Jane. “Hi Jane, how are you,” the person asks. “Unfortunately, not very well,” Jin replied. “How is…

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The studio has other games in development, including a new single-player title. Gaming 

Naughty Dog says The Last of Us multiplayer needs more time

Sanjay Patil, , , ,

One of the most notable omissions from this week’s PlayStation lineup was anything Naughty Dog. Many (including yours truly) were waiting for the studio to reveal more details about Last of Us multiplayer, but we’ll have to wait a little longer to learn more about this title. In a statement posted on Twitter, Naughty Dog said: “We’re incredibly proud of the work our studio has done so far, but as development continues, we’ve realized it’s best to give the game more time.” As such, it now seems unlikely that we’ll…

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