Gaming

This week's Deals with Gold feature Fallout 4 and Red Dead Redemption

Windows Central Every week Microsoft and certain publishers discount numerous games for Xbox Live users. Some deals are available only to Xbox Live Gold members and... Every week Microsoft and certain publishers discount numerous games for Xbox Live users. Some deals are available only to Xbox Live Gold members and others are available to anyone who utilizes the service. A wide variety of titles, ranging from... 12 minutes

New Car Buyers Increasingly Interested in Apple CarPlay

MacRumors CarPlay is becoming an increasingly important feature that consumers look for when purchasing a vehicle, according to a new report... CarPlay is becoming an increasingly important feature that consumers look for when purchasing a vehicle, according to a new report released today by Strategy Analytics. In a survey querying future car buyers about their interest in Android Auto, CarPlay, and... 1 hour

Halo Wars space combat revealed by Creative Assembly concept artist

Windows Central A Halo Wars 2 concept artist has unveiled art for a canned Halo project, based around the idea of space combat. Brad Wright, a concept artist at Creative... A Halo Wars 2 concept artist has unveiled art for a canned Halo project, based around the idea of space combat. Brad Wright, a concept artist at Creative Assembly, has revealed some concept art for a rejected Halo Wars project,... 2 hours

HTC U11 successors could be announced November 2nd

THE VERGE HTC is holding an event on November 2nd, where it could announce two new versions of its U11 smartphone. The... HTC is holding an event on November 2nd, where it could announce two new versions of its U11 smartphone. The company sent out invitations for an event in Taiwan to local media today, with the note including a large “U”... 2 hours

DxO's detachable smartphone camera is finally coming to Android

THE VERGE Two years ago, DxO — the company best known for issuing scores for the best (and worst) smartphone... Two years ago, DxO — the company best known for issuing scores for the best (and worst) smartphone cameras on the market — released a curious little camera called the DxO One that plugged into the Lightning port of iPhones... 4 hours

How to enable the light theme for Xbox One

Windows Central Light theme is here for Xbox One, and it looks pretty slick! If you're a fan of light themes on Windows 10, we have some good news for you, a... Light theme is here for Xbox One, and it looks pretty slick! If you're a fan of light themes on Windows 10, we have some good news for you, a light theme is on the way for Xbox One too!... 4 hours

Here are the most-anticipated Xbox One games launching this week

Windows Central Every week numerous games launch on Xbox One and Windows 10 but which ones really stand out? Here are some of the biggest and most-anticipated titles launching across... Every week numerous games launch on Xbox One and Windows 10 but which ones really stand out? Here are some of the biggest and most-anticipated titles launching across Microsoft's platforms this coming week. While the week is also packed with... 6 hours

Tony Fadell-backed company sues Andy Rubin’s Essential over wireless connector tech

THE VERGE Keyssa, a startup specializing in wireless data transmission that is backed by Nest co-founder... Keyssa, a startup specializing in wireless data transmission that is backed by Nest co-founder Tony Fadell, has filed a lawsuit against Android phone maker Essential, according to a report from Reuters. Keyssa has been around since 2009, and the company... 6 hours

Big Huetro for Hue update adds dynamic lighting scenes and much more

Windows Central A huge, colorful update is headed out to the third-party Philips Hue app Huetro. The Huetro for Hue app was already a solid way... A huge, colorful update is headed out to the third-party Philips Hue app Huetro. The Huetro for Hue app was already a solid way to control your Philips Hue lights on Windows 10 and Xbox One, but its latest update... 6 hours

The Xbox One is getting a major update today, including a faster dashboard

THE VERGE VIDEO Microsoft has been gradually improving its Xbox One dashboard to... Microsoft has been gradually improving its Xbox One dashboard to make the experience a lot faster to use. While the original Xbox One launched with Kinect and voice controls, much of the navigation with a controller was slow and clunky.... 7 hours

How the Xbox One Guide menu has changed in the Xbox fall update

Windows Central Following the latest Xbox One update, the trusty Xbox Guide menu has seen some drastic changes. Here's what's changed, and how to... Following the latest Xbox One update, the trusty Xbox Guide menu has seen some drastic changes. Here's what's changed, and how to find your way. After weeks of testing via the Xbox Insider Program, Microsoft has finally released the next... 7 hours

How to copy Xbox One games and apps over a local network

Windows Central Wirelessly transfer any Xbox One games and apps between consoles using the magic of home networks, following the latest system update. With the launch... Wirelessly transfer any Xbox One games and apps between consoles using the magic of home networks, following the latest system update. With the launch of the Xbox One X on the horizon, Microsoft has added several new features to the... 7 hours

Five tips and tricks you NEED for the new fall Xbox dashboard update

Windows Central The new Xbox One fall update is here, bringing piles of new features. Whether you're interested in 1080p game DVR recording, customizing... The new Xbox One fall update is here, bringing piles of new features. Whether you're interested in 1080p game DVR recording, customizing the new dashboard with content blocks, or preparing for the Xbox One X by downloading 4K game content... 7 hours

The new Xbox One fall update is rolling out to the public starting today, here's what's new

Windows Central The Xbox One's big Fall update is rolling out to the public, starting today.... The Xbox One's big Fall update is rolling out to the public, starting today. The brand new 1710 update is a huge addition to the Xbox One, bringing tons of new features. It revamps the dashboard with Windows 10 Fluent... 7 hours

Wi-Fi WPA2 security cracked: Android & Linux most vulnerable, but iOS and macOS too [U]

9to5Mac Update: Apple says the security vulnerability... Update: Apple says the security vulnerability has been fixed in the beta versions of the next software updates to iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS. These releases are expected this month (based on Apple Watch scheduled to gain Apple Music streaming... 7 hours

What You Need To Play Destiny 2 On PC

CINEMA BLEND The PC release of Destiny 2 is fast approaching for those of you who have the Battle.net client.... The PC release of Destiny 2 is fast approaching for those of you who have the Battle.net client. After launching last month in September for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4, Bungie is gearing up for release on PC by... 7 hours

Mantis Burn Racing will support cross-play between Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and Steam

Windows Central Mantis Burn Racing surprised everyone when it initially came out due to its stunning graphics and tight controls. It's will be one... Mantis Burn Racing surprised everyone when it initially came out due to its stunning graphics and tight controls. It's will be one of the first games which will run at native 4K on Xbox One X as well. Now, you... 7 hours

Google to patch devices vulnerable to KRACK flaw - CNET

CNET A weakness in the WPA2 protocol places virtually all wireless-enabled devices at risk. Google says it will patch its Android gadgets in "the coming weeks." A weakness in the WPA2 protocol places virtually all wireless-enabled devices at risk. Google says it will patch its Android gadgets in "the coming weeks." 7 hours

The 8 New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch's EShop

CINEMA BLEND The Nintendo Switch may not be receiving a whole bunch of triple-A action titles these days, but the... The Nintendo Switch may not be receiving a whole bunch of triple-A action titles these days, but the hybrid gaming device has been on the receiving end of a lot of different and unique indie and mid-budget titles, including eight... 7 hours

Spanish bank launches money-transfer app focused initially on US-Mexico remittances

TechCrunch BBVA, Spain’s second-largest bank that snatched up mobile banking startup Simple for $117 million back in... BBVA, Spain’s second-largest bank that snatched up mobile banking startup Simple for $117 million back in 2014, is now entering the mobile money transfer business with today’s launch of a new app called Tuyyo. The app, which is available on... 8 hours

Minecraft now lets you export your creations in 3D — but only on Windows 10

TechCrunch Minecraft players will now be able... Minecraft players will now be able to easily save their in-game creations as 3D models. A new update adds the capability, but it’s among the few features that can only be enjoyed by players on the Windows 10 edition of... 8 hours

Google adds some basic antivirus features to Chrome for Windows

THE VERGE Antivirus software is always a cat and mouse game, but Google is trying to make things... Antivirus software is always a cat and mouse game, but Google is trying to make things a little easier for users by adding some antivirus features to Chrome for Windows. The biggest addition is a new option to detect if... 8 hours

Spanish bank BBVA launches money transfer app Tuyyo, initially focused on U.S.-Mexico remittances

TechCrunch BBVA, Spain’s second-largest bank that snatched up mobile banking startup... BBVA, Spain’s second-largest bank that snatched up mobile banking startup Simple for $117 million back in 2014, is now entering the mobile money transfer business with today’s launch of a new app called Tuyyo. The app, which is available on... 9 hours

Medal of Honor: Airborne and The Turing Test are now free through Games with Gold

Windows Central The day many Xbox Live subscribers have been waiting for is finally here: Games with Gold! Medal of... The day many Xbox Live subscribers have been waiting for is finally here: Games with Gold! Medal of Honor: Airborne and The Turning Test are now free through Games with Gold. Take to the skies in Medal of Honor: Airborne,... 9 hours

Would an Android phone for consumers and Windows mobile for enterprise help Microsoft?

Windows Central Should Microsoft make an Android-based smartphone for consumers and a Windows Core OS ultramobile Surface PC for the enterprise? Microsoft's Vice President... Should Microsoft make an Android-based smartphone for consumers and a Windows Core OS ultramobile Surface PC for the enterprise? Microsoft's Vice President of Operations Joe Belfiore has officially confirmed what we've been reporting for months: Windows 10 Mobile's days are... 9 hours

Elex Xbox One review — A gorgeous RPG world hindered by performance issues

Windows Central Elex is a vast open world role-playing game which is surprisingly filled with a lot of choices. For those of you who... Elex is a vast open world role-playing game which is surprisingly filled with a lot of choices. For those of you who aren't familiar with the developers—Piranha Bytes—they're a German studio known for the Gothic and Risen franchises. Gothic and... 9 hours

Google uploads eSIM Manager app for the Pixel 2 to the Play Store

9to5Google One of the more under the radar features of the... One of the more under the radar features of the Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL is the support for Embedded SIM cards, or an eSIM. Since Project Fi is one of the first carriers to add support on... 9 hours

The Google Pixel 2 has a weird new power menu [Video]

9to5Google VIDEO Google’s new Pixel phones ship with a pretty clean version of Android, but it’s... Google’s new Pixel phones ship with a pretty clean version of Android, but it’s definitely not completely stock. There are several changes hidden beneath the surface, and one of those is a brand new power menu. more… 10 hours

The Analogue Super Nt is a gorgeous machine for playing your old SNES cartridges

THE VERGE If you didn’t manage to get your hands... If you didn’t manage to get your hands on an SNES Classic Edition, soon there will be another way to play 16-bit games on your HD TV. Analogue, the company best known for its high-end NES hardware crafted from a... 10 hours

The Google Pixel 2 has nearly twice as many volume steps for more precise control

9to5Google Audio performance is a bit of... Audio performance is a bit of a mixed bag on the Pixel 2. We now have front-facing speakers, but there’s no headphone jack. Quietly, though, Google also brought along another small audio feature. In short, Pixel 2 owners will have... 11 hours

The Foreigner Review

CINEMA BLEND The movie is at its best when it's keeping things simple, specifically with the game of cat and mouse that plays out between Pierce Brosnan and Jackie Chan. The movie is at its best when it's keeping things simple, specifically with the game of cat and mouse that plays out between Pierce Brosnan and Jackie Chan. 11 hours

Sorry SNES Classic: Analogue’s Super Nt is the ultimate Super Nintendo

TechCrunch You may or may not have scored an SNES Classic from Nintendo, but either... You may or may not have scored an SNES Classic from Nintendo, but either way, you don’t have the true retro gaming fan’s SNES reboot – yet. That’s because it’s not out yet, and it’s not even made by Nintendo: It’s... 11 hours

Wi-Fi WPA2 security cracked: Android & Linux most vulnerable, but iOS and macOS too [Video]

9to5Mac WPA2 – the encryption standard that... WPA2 – the encryption standard that secures all modern wifi networks – has been cracked. An attacker could now read all information passing over any wifi network secured by WPA2, which is most routers, both public and private. Android and... 11 hours

Microsoft has already fixed the Wi-Fi attack vulnerability

THE VERGE Technology companies are starting to respond to a new Wi-Fi exploit affecting all modern Wi-Fi networks using WPA or WPA... Technology companies are starting to respond to a new Wi-Fi exploit affecting all modern Wi-Fi networks using WPA or WPA 2 encryption. The security vulnerabilities allow attackers to read Wi-Fi traffic between devices and wireless access points, and in some... 12 hours

Huawei Mate 10/Mate 10 Pro go official with fresh glass designs, Android Oreo, AI, and powerful specs

9to5Google Huawei’s Mate... Huawei’s Mate 9 was easily one of my favorite smartphones over the past year, and today Huawei has announced its successor — the Mate 10 series. Consisting of two primary models, these new phones bring a lot to the table,... 12 hours

The CoD: WWII live action trailer is out

TechCrunch In approximately three weeks, Call of Duty is taking the franchise back to WWII, with some good old-fashioned boots-on-the-ground gameplay.... In approximately three weeks, Call of Duty is taking the franchise back to WWII, with some good old-fashioned boots-on-the-ground gameplay. So it’s not surprising that the live action trailer is focused on reassembling the squad. It’s no Destiny 2 live... 12 hours

Retro Con 2017 Cosplay Gallery

SCIENCEFICTION.COM Remember that thing you loved growing up? You know the one. That awesome movie, TV show, video game, or toyline that just takes you back to... Remember that thing you loved growing up? You know the one. That awesome movie, TV show, video game, or toyline that just takes you back to simpler times in life. Thanks to the internet making so much of pop culture... 13 hours

DxO One camera for Android on the way, new accessories debut

TechCrunch The best compact camera smartphone attachment you can buy is getting an Android version,... The best compact camera smartphone attachment you can buy is getting an Android version, and a heap of updates for the existing iPhone model that make it even better (and it’s already excellent). The DxO One, DxO’s first camera hardware,... 13 hours

Unreleased Misfit Vapor Android Wear smartwatch pops up on Amazon, and at a discount too

9to5Google The Misfit Vapor is a smartwatch... The Misfit Vapor is a smartwatch with an interesting background. It was first announced at CES with its own proprietary OS, but the company later decided to delay it and swap that out for Android Wear. Now, after months of... 13 hours

[Deal] Throw a 200GB SanDisk MicroSD card in your Android phone for $63, today only

9to5Google From 9to5Toys: Amazon is having a big... From 9to5Toys: Amazon is having a big Gold Box on much of its storage but the standout is the SanDisk Ultra 200GB MicroSD with 100MB/second transfer rate for $62.99 shipped. That’s 25% off and the lowest price we’ve seen on this card which gets... 13 hours

Is Code Vein just an anime Dark Souls? Here are 5 things you should know.

Windows Central Dark Souls meets anime in Code Vein – a punishing action-RPG on its way to Xbox One, with... Dark Souls meets anime in Code Vein – a punishing action-RPG on its way to Xbox One, with enhancements for Xbox One X. Bandai Namco still stands as one of the biggest games publishers in the industry, with a diverse... 13 hours

Is Code Vein just an anime Dark Souls? Here's 5 things you should know

Windows Central Dark Souls meets anime in Code Vein – a punishing action-RPG on its way to Xbox One, with enhancements for... Dark Souls meets anime in Code Vein – a punishing action-RPG on its way to Xbox One, with enhancements for Xbox One X. Bandai Namco still stands as one of the biggest games publishers in the industry, with a diverse... 14 hours

Wifi WPA2 security cracked: all platforms vulnerable, but Android 6.0+ especially so [Video]

9to5Google WPA2 – the encryption standard that secures all modern wifi... WPA2 – the encryption standard that secures all modern wifi networks – has been cracked. An attacker could now read all information passing over any wifi network secured by WPA2, which is most routers, both public and private. All platforms... 14 hours

Wifi WPA2 security cracked: Android & Linux most vulnerable, but iOS and macOS too [Video]

9to5Mac VIDEO WPA2 – the encryption standard that... WPA2 – the encryption standard that secures all modern wifi networks – has been cracked. An attacker could now read all information passing over any wifi network secured by WPA2, which is most routers, both public and private. Android and... 15 hours

41 percent of Android phones are vulnerable to 'devastating' Wi-Fi attack

THE VERGE A new exploit can allow attackers to read Wi-Fi traffic between devices and wireless... A new exploit can allow attackers to read Wi-Fi traffic between devices and wireless access points, and even modify it to inject malware into websites. Researchers have started disclosing security vulnerabilities today, and it looks like Android and Linux-based devices... 16 hours

5 Powerful Tips to Pull the Best from Your Samsung Galaxy Tab S3

Samsung Rumors Some Android OEMs have backed off making tablets over the last couple of years. Apparently, that’s not the case for Samsung. The... Some Android OEMs have backed off making tablets over the last couple of years. Apparently, that’s not the case for Samsung. The Galaxy Tab S3 is a premium tablet with glass chassis and sleek metal and it also ships with... 1 day

Splatoon 2's Halloween Event Is Over, Here's Who Won

CINEMA BLEND Nintendo promised that there would be a Halloween event for Splatoon 2, and the company stuck to its... Nintendo promised that there would be a Halloween event for Splatoon 2, and the company stuck to its guns. Over the weekend gamers were able to participate in a showdown between two spooky monsters: Werewolves and Vampires. Well, the event... 1 day

Visit the Upside Down with 'Stranger Things' board games - CNET

CNET Monopoly, Ouija and even Eggo Waffles are becoming spooky games based on the Netflix show. Monopoly, Ouija and even Eggo Waffles are becoming spooky games based on the Netflix show. 1 day

Late Shift is another step toward the merging of movies and video games

THE VERGE VIDEO Moviegoing etiquette dictates that any cellphone use in a theater... Moviegoing etiquette dictates that any cellphone use in a theater is bad form, but the film Late Shift challenges that dynamic. Viewers aren’t just encouraged to use their phones, they’re almost required to if they want to see the story... 1 day

New Miitomo Items Are Available In The Shop

CINEMA BLEND One of the games we haven't heard much about from Nintendo is the mobile title Miitomo. The title kind of... One of the games we haven't heard much about from Nintendo is the mobile title Miitomo. The title kind of slithered out onto the market and then faded away from the news feeds for a while. Well, Nintendo is putting... 1 day

Facebook’s head of social VR talks about the future

THE VERGE VIDEO Onstage at Oculus Connect this week, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that his goal is to get one... Onstage at Oculus Connect this week, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that his goal is to get one billion people into virtual reality. Many of them will come to VR for an escape, the chance to step into fantasy realms... 1 day

Crazy Justice picks up cross-play for Xbox One, PC and Nintendo Switch

Windows Central Crazy Justice is among the latest titles to announce plans for cross-platform multiplayer, for Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Windows PCs. Black Riddles Studio,... Crazy Justice is among the latest titles to announce plans for cross-platform multiplayer, for Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Windows PCs. Black Riddles Studio, the indie developer behind "Crazy Justice," has announced that the title is on track to receive... 2 days

Watch and win as we livestream high school horror game The Coma: Recut [Ended]

Windows Central Join us for this week's Saturday Game School and you could win a copy of The Coma: Recut! Saturday Game... Join us for this week's Saturday Game School and you could win a copy of The Coma: Recut! Saturday Game School is our weekly Windows Central livestream in which we play an Xbox One game and give out free games... 2 days

Fear Effect's RTS Game Will Get A Nintendo Switch Release

CINEMA BLEND We haven't had a new Fear Effect game in 16 years. Well, Sushee and the Square... We haven't had a new Fear Effect game in 16 years. Well, Sushee and the Square Enix Collective are changing that by bringing the game series back with Fear Effect Sedna. 2 days

This week’s top stories: Updated Pixel/Nexus battery app, best Android smartwatches, ‘Now Playing’ feature on any Android, more

9to5Google ... In this week’s top stories: The battery app for Pixel and Nexus phones gets an update, we mark up the best Android smartwatches currently on the market, and the Pixel 2’s “Now Playing” feature can be replicated using Shazam. more… 2 days

This week in ID@Xbox: Smash cars, dead beat brawling, and shiny platforming

Windows Central Welcome to our column that looks back at the week's ID@Xbox releases for Xbox One! It was a relatively slow week for ID@Xbox releases,... Welcome to our column that looks back at the week's ID@Xbox releases for Xbox One! It was a relatively slow week for ID@Xbox releases, with only five new indie games arriving on Xbox One. These include a spooky adventure game,... 2 days

When The Next Episode Of Life Is Strange: Before The Storm Is Coming

CINEMA BLEND Deck Nine's take on Dontnod's Life Is Strange series continues... Deck Nine's take on Dontnod's Life Is Strange series continues with the second episode of the prequel trilogy for home consoles and PC. The developers recently laid out when gamers can expect to get their hands on Episode 2 of... 2 days

Here's What's In The South Park: Fractured But Whole Season Pass

CINEMA BLEND Ubisoft's South Park: Fractured But Whole is finally set to launch on home consoles... Ubisoft's South Park: Fractured But Whole is finally set to launch on home consoles and PC after gamers have been waiting years for it to release. Ahead of the release of the game Ubisoft decided to detail what gamers will... 2 days

Watch and win as we livestream high school horror game The Coma: Recut tonight on Mixer!

Windows Central Join us for this week's Saturday Game School and you could win a copy of The... Join us for this week's Saturday Game School and you could win a copy of The Coma: Recut! Saturday Game School is our weekly Windows Central livestream in which we play an Xbox One game and give out free games... 3 days

Everything New In Danger Zone For The Xbox One

CINEMA BLEND Three Fields Entertainment's Unreal Engine-powered race-and-crash destruction game, Danger Zone, recently received an update for the Xbox One... Three Fields Entertainment's Unreal Engine-powered race-and-crash destruction game, Danger Zone, recently received an update for the Xbox One and preemptive enhancements set to be made available for the Xbox One X version of the game. 3 days

40 years since the launch of the Atari 2600

BBC 40 Years ago, video games changed forever with the launch of the Atari 2600. 40 Years ago, video games changed forever with the launch of the Atari 2600. 3 days

Settlers Of Catan Is Getting Made Into A Movie

CINEMA BLEND Settlers of Catan is one of the most popular tabletop games of all time, and now it looks... Settlers of Catan is one of the most popular tabletop games of all time, and now it looks like a film adaptation of the beloved property is one the way. 3 days

IGN acquires pay-what-you-want game shop Humble Bundle

TechCrunch Online media giant IGN has acquired Humble Bundle, the indie games storefront best known for its pay-what-you-want bundles that raise money for... Online media giant IGN has acquired Humble Bundle, the indie games storefront best known for its pay-what-you-want bundles that raise money for charity. The company says nothing will change for users and that “we will keep our own office, culture,... 3 days

Nvidia launches GeForce Now beta, turns your Mac into a virtual gaming PC

9to5Mac VIDEO First introduced back at CES this past January, Nvidia’s GeForce... First introduced back at CES this past January, Nvidia’s GeForce Now for Mac is available in beta. This service from Nvidia allows Mac users to access PC-only games and offers up strong performance, especially for less powerful Macs. more… 3 days

Nintendo Switch dock that's also a projector hits Indiegogo - CNET

CNET The Ojo projector promises to let you play Nintendo Switch anywhere, without having to all huddle around the console's 7-inch screen. The Ojo projector promises to let you play Nintendo Switch anywhere, without having to all huddle around the console's 7-inch screen. 3 days

Nintendo Switch dock that doubles as a projector hits Indiegogo this month - CNET

CNET The Ojo projector promises to let you play Nintendo Switch anywhere, without having to cram around the console's 7-inch screen. The Ojo projector promises to let you play Nintendo Switch anywhere, without having to cram around the console's 7-inch screen. 3 days

Nvidia's Free GeForce NOW Beta Lets You Play System Intensive PC Games on Your Mac

MacRumors Apple's Macs aren't optimized for gaming... Apple's Macs aren't optimized for gaming and often don't have powerful enough GPUs to run the latest gaming titles, a problem that Nvidia is aiming to solve with its GeForce NOW service designed for Macs. GeForce NOW for Mac, currently... 3 days

TouchArcade iOS Gaming Roundup: Project Aurora, Arena of Valor, The Talos Principle, and More

MacRumors As I mentioned on last week's roundup, I... As I mentioned on last week's roundup, I spent the previous weekend at EVE Vegas, which is one of the many fan events that CCP puts on throughout the world for EVE Online players. It turns out that what they... 3 days

RAID: World War II Xbox One review – A co-op WWII shooter that feels like PayDay

Windows Central Join an inglorious team and help stop Hitler! PayDay 2 is good fun, but sometimes you... Join an inglorious team and help stop Hitler! PayDay 2 is good fun, but sometimes you want to fight bad guys instead of robbing banks. RAID: World War II takes the co-op shooting gameplay of PayDay back in time to... 3 days

RAID: World War II for Xbox One review – A co-op shooter that looks like WWII, feels like PayDay

Windows Central Join an inglorious team and help stop Hitler! PayDay 2... Join an inglorious team and help stop Hitler! PayDay 2 is good fun, but sometimes you want to fight bad guys instead of robbing banks. RAID: World War II from Starbreeze takes the co-op shooting gameplay of PayDay back in... 3 days

Best All-in-One PC

Windows Central Best overall For Creators For Gamers Best Ultrawide ... Best overall For Creators For Gamers Best Ultrawide ... 3 days

Go hands-on with Xbox One X at select Microsoft retail stores

Windows Central Microsoft will now let you get some early hands-on time with Xbox One X at a handful of its retail stores. If you're looking for a... Microsoft will now let you get some early hands-on time with Xbox One X at a handful of its retail stores. If you're looking for a way to check out Xbox One X ahead of launch, Microsoft will hook you... 3 days

Games developer Supersolid raises $4M Series A round led by Index Ventures

TechCrunch Supersolid, a London-based mobile games developer with more than 50 million downloads under its belt, is best known for the smash hit games like... Supersolid, a London-based mobile games developer with more than 50 million downloads under its belt, is best known for the smash hit games like Super Penguins, Adventure Town and Pororo Penguin Run. The company has now raised a $4 million Series... 3 days

The Evil Within 2 launches with horrors galore on Xbox One and PC

Windows Central Brace yourselves: The Evil Within 2 is finally here with horrors galore. The Evil Within 2, the follow-up to 2014's The Evil... Brace yourselves: The Evil Within 2 is finally here with horrors galore. The Evil Within 2, the follow-up to 2014's The Evil Within, is now available. ... 3 days

The real reason for Edge on iOS and Android is to extend the reach of Windows 10

Windows Central What powers the Microsoft Edge browser on iOS and Android is irrelevant to its... What powers the Microsoft Edge browser on iOS and Android is irrelevant to its purpose, which is to extend the functionality of Windows 10 to millions of customers. Earlier in October, Microsoft made a surprise announcement that its Edge browser... 3 days

Google Assistant can now control Chromecasts from your phone

THE VERGE The Google Assistant has always been able to control Chromecasts from a Google Home, but now that ability... The Google Assistant has always been able to control Chromecasts from a Google Home, but now that ability is expanding to the Google Assistant on Android phones, too. Android Police spotted the new feature, which seems to still be rolling... 3 days

On this week’s Vergecast, we rant about Android Messaging, Apple’s hype cycle, and Windows phone dying again

THE VERGE We’ve got... We’ve got a bloggy Vergecast today. In between review weeks, a few things popped up in the news that Nilay, Dieter, and Paul needed to talk about. Google is integrating video chat into a phone but still not text; you... 3 days

Hulu for Android TV now works with Google Assistant voice commands

9to5Google Android TV is a great platform, but it’s overlooked by many. Hulu’s Android TV... Android TV is a great platform, but it’s overlooked by many. Hulu’s Android TV app has always felt neglected to me, but it’s slowly getting better. Most recently, Hulu’s Android TV app has picked up the ability to work with... 3 days

Developers found a way to get unlimited, uncompressed storage on Google Photos without a Pixel

THE VERGE Developers have found a way to... Developers have found a way to pirate cloud storage from Google Photos. Google offers unlimited storage of full-resolution photos and videos for its Pixel users, and now, some developers have found a way to subvert that Pixel device requirement to... 3 days

Nvidia’s Shield Tablets won’t be getting an update to Android Oreo

9to5Google For a while, one of the best options for an Android tablet was what... For a while, one of the best options for an Android tablet was what Nvidia offered in its Shield Tablet and Shield Tablet K1. Since not much has happened with Android tablets, they’re still pretty solid options, but the company... 3 days

Google Assistant on your phone can now control Chromecast, just like Home

9to5Google Google Assistant’s features are definitely fragmented throughout its various platforms. Home can do one thing, Android Wear can’t. Android phones can do one thing,... Google Assistant’s features are definitely fragmented throughout its various platforms. Home can do one thing, Android Wear can’t. Android phones can do one thing, Android TV can’t — you get the picture. Recently, Google finally flipped the switch on one... 3 days

iOS gains market share in U.S. and elsewhere, falls in UK due to Samsung promotions

9to5Mac The latest Kantar data shows that... The latest Kantar data shows that iOS saw year-on-year market share growth during August in seven of the nine major markets monitored by the firm, but saw a two-point fall in the UK thanks to aggressive promotions by Samsung. U.S.... 3 days

iOS Gained Market Share in Most Countries This Summer, Although Samsung Drove Gains for Android in UK

MacRumors Apple's portion... Apple's portion of the mobile ecosystem market increased in eight major territories in the three months ending August 2017, according to new data collected and shared by Kantar Worldpanel. Over the summer of 2017, iOS saw growth in the following... 3 days

Activists Urge Apple to Remove App Store Games That Play Up Philippine Drugs War

MacRumors A group of civil society organizations has demanded... A group of civil society organizations has demanded that Apple remove games from its App Store that promote violence and killings commonplace in the Philippines' war on drugs (via Reuters). The games in question, which the group said violated Apple's... 4 days

Forget playing Minecraft, now there's a play in Minecraft - CNET

CNET VIDEO "Playcraft Live" is a new theatre experience unfolding both on stage in the real world and online within the game. "Playcraft Live" is a new theatre experience unfolding both on stage in the real world and online within the game. 4 days

How to download Xbox One X 4K game assets on your regular Xbox One

Windows Central With the Xbox One X around the corner, the regular old Xbox One will allow you to begin preparing for... With the Xbox One X around the corner, the regular old Xbox One will allow you to begin preparing for the big day by downloading 4K assets in advance. The Xbox One X is a 4K behemoth capable of running... 4 days

When Original Xbox Backwards Compatibility Will Come To The Xbox One

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Middle-earth: Shadow of War's 4K and 'Favor Quality' mode detailed for Xbox One X

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Kuo: All iPhone Models in 2018 Likely to Abandon Fingerprint Recognition

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Using The Kinect With The Xbox One X Is Going To Cost You

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Need for Speed: Payback places its story campaign front and center in this latest trailer

Windows Central Need for Speed: Payback is an interesting game because it puts a The Fast and the Furious-like campaign... Need for Speed: Payback is an interesting game because it puts a The Fast and the Furious-like campaign twist on the high-octane racing gameplay we expect. During the campaign, you play three distinct characters called Jess, Mac and Tyler. According... 4 days

Alphabet’s X details ML-heavy robotics efforts, chance to solve ‘humanity’s big problems’

9to5Google After Android but before leaving Google, Andy Rubin led the company’s robotics efforts and acquired several startups, including Boston Dynamics. As part of the... After Android but before leaving Google, Andy Rubin led the company’s robotics efforts and acquired several startups, including Boston Dynamics. As part of the Alphabet re-org in late 2015, a majority of the robots division was absorbed into X. That... 4 days

Pokemon Go reportedly got played in Russian meddling, too - CNET

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Deck out your Xbox One X with a wild custom skin or paint job from ColorWare

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Easily Access the App Drawer and Notification Panel

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Life is Strange: Before the Storm Episode 2 arrives on October 19

Windows Central Life is Strange: Before the Storm's second episode officially has a release date. The second episode of Life is Strange: Before the Storm, the... Life is Strange: Before the Storm's second episode officially has a release date. The second episode of Life is Strange: Before the Storm, the prequel to the narrative-heavy original Life is Strange, is set to launch on October 19 for... 4 days

How Video Games From The 1990s Are Influencing Jumanji, According To The Rock

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Games Are Most Popular ARKit-Only Apps, Accounting for 62% of ARKit App Revenue

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Venture into Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands, now discounted at Amazon

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