Category: Tech
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Steamdeck OLED Announcement: A New Era of Handheld Gaming
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Valve has announced a new OLED model of the Steam Deck, its popular handheld PC gaming device. The new model, which is expected to be released in early 2024, will feature a number of improvements over the original, including a brighter and more vibrant display, improved battery life, and a faster processor. The new OLED…
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PS5 Loses Twitter Functions: What You Need to Know
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Sony has announced that Twitter integration will be removed from PS5 consoles on November 13, 2023. This means that users will no longer be able to view or post content to Twitter directly from their PS5. Sony has not provided a reason for the decision, but it is speculated that it may be related to…
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PlayStation Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds and Pulse Elite Wireless Headset Pre-Order Dates Announced
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On August 23, 2023, PlayStation announced the release of two new audio devices for the PlayStation 5: the Pulse Explore wireless earbuds and the Pulse Elite wireless headset. Both devices will be available for pre-order starting on November 9, 2023. Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds The Pulse Explore wireless earbuds are PlayStation’s first pair of wireless…
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Epic and Bandcamp Lay Off Half of Their Employees
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In a surprise move, Epic Games has announced that they are laying off 17%-18% of their employees. The layoffs come just a year after Epic acquired Bandcamp, and it is unclear what the long-term implications will be for the music platform. In an email to employees, Epic CEO Tim Sweeney said that the layoffs were…
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Sony Unveils New PS5 Design for Holiday 2023
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Smaller PS5 design comes with 1TB storage for PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition; new model provides option to add an Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive to PS5 Digital Edition. Sony has announced a new PS5 model that is smaller and lighter than the previous models. It also has an attachable Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive…
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Black Voices in Gaming Announces Inaugural Cohort for XPerience Excellence Accelerator Powered by Netflix Games
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Black Voices in Gaming, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to increasing Black representation and inclusion within the games industry, today announced the four development studios that will be joining the inaugural cohort for the XPerience Excellence Accelerator powered by Netflix Games. The four studios are: The XPerience Excellence Accelerator (XEA) is a first-of-its-kind mobile game accelerator…
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Meta Quest Pro 3: The Most Powerful VR Headset Yet
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The Meta Quest 3 is a new VR headset from Meta, formerly known as Facebook. It was announced on June 1, 2023, and is scheduled to launch in the fall of 2023. The Quest 3 is a major upgrade over the Quest 2, with a faster processor, higher resolution displays, and a more comfortable design.…
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The Playstation Showcase stand outs!
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These are just a few of the standout trailers from the PlayStation Showcase. There were many other great trailers, and I’m excited to see what these games have to offer. The games shown at the PlayStation Showcase have me excited to play them in the coming years. I have a backlog of games that I…
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Backbone One – PlayStation Edition Now Available for Android
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Backbone One, a popular controller for iOS devices, is now available for Android devices. The PlayStation Edition of Backbone One is designed to work with Android phones and tablets, and it features a number of features that make it a great choice for gaming on the go. One of the best things about Backbone One…
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Unreal Engine 5.2 Released with New Features and Improvements
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This latest release expands UE5’s groundbreaking toolset, making it even more powerful and versatile. From enhanced virtual production capabilities to new shading and lighting systems, Unreal Engine 5.2 is the most advanced real-time 3D creation tool on the market. Here are some of the key features of Unreal Engine 5.2: If you’re looking for the…
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TWINMOTION 2023.1 IS HERE!
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Twinmotion 2023.1 is now available for download, with a streamlined user interface, new and improved materials, enhanced path tracing, over 1,000 new high-quality assets, industry-specific templates, and much more. Find out what’s new in Twinmotion 2023.1 and download today! This release delivers new features and enhancements to benefit creators across a range of industries. Take…
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More Companies Banning AI
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The use of AI art is becoming increasingly common, but it is also facing growing opposition from game developers and art studios. Some companies are concerned about the potential for AI art to be used to create counterfeit or plagiarized works, while others worry that AI art could be used to create works that are…