[embedded content] There’s something inherently compelling about one-button games since developers are giving themselves a tight constraint for their creativity. Sometimes, they take full advantage of that. One of my favorite games from this year, One Btn Bosses, gets it right thanks to tight controls and never seeming like it’s unfair. Faraway is an upcoming… Continue reading Chill puzzle game Faraway sees you drawing star constellations with one button
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Despelote is dribbling its way to the Nintendo Switch
Wanna go outside and kick the ball around? The soccer story game Despelote is coming to the Nintendo Switch in early 2025. The game was previously announced for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC. Despelote is a story-driven game about people and the emotional spirit and camaraderie of football. You play as a plucky 8-year-old… Continue reading Despelote is dribbling its way to the Nintendo Switch
GM ends support for Cruise robotaxis
GM is giving up on its Cruise robotaxi subsidiary. The company announced today that it will fold Cruise into its own in-house technical team. Under the new strategy, this single unit will focus for now on developing advanced driver assistance programs, and in the future on fully autonomous personal vehicles. GM acquired Cruise in 2016.… Continue reading GM ends support for Cruise robotaxis
Trump’s DOJ obtained more private communications from third-parties including Apple
A new report from the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) found that President Donald Trump’s Department of Justice (DOJ) secretly obtained the phone call and text message records of 43 congressional staffers, two members of Congress in 2017 and 2018 and members of the news media. DOJ prosecutors obtained call and text logs from… Continue reading Trump’s DOJ obtained more private communications from third-parties including Apple
Monument Valley 3 is out today for your puzzling pleasure
Monument Valley 3 is out today. As teased in the fall, the latest installment in the spatial puzzle series is available on Android and iOS today exclusively as part of Netflix Games, meaning you can play it for free with no advertisements or microtransactions as long as you have a subscription to the streaming service.… Continue reading Monument Valley 3 is out today for your puzzling pleasure
Yelp adds AI-powered scores to business pages
The crowd-sourced review site Yelp unveiled a new feature that uses AI and customer reviews to rate common facets of nightlife and food-related business. The new Review Insights feature is available now on the iOS version of the Yelp app, according to the company’s official blog. Review Insights aggregates customer reviews and feeds them into… Continue reading Yelp adds AI-powered scores to business pages
FTC paying out first round of Fortnite refunds
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is sending out 629,344 payments worth more than $72 million to Fortnite players as part of a settlement deal with Epic Games, according to an FTC announcement. The $72 million is intended to compensate Fortnite players who were “tricked” into making unauthorized purchases. Epic Games was ordered to pay $520… Continue reading FTC paying out first round of Fortnite refunds
Sony’s WH-1000XM5 headphones are back on sale for $100 off
The Thanksgiving holiday might have come and gone, but one of the best pair of wireless headphones you can buy right now are back to their Black Friday price. Amazon has discounted Sony’s excellent WH-1000XM5 headphones. All four colorways — black, midnight blue, silver and smoky pink — are currently $298, or 25 percent off… Continue reading Sony’s WH-1000XM5 headphones are back on sale for $100 off
Still Wakes The Deep’s eldritch terrors are now available in a black-and-white mode
Still Wakes The Deep is one of this year’s standout horror games. It’s a narrative-heavy survival title that pits you — an electrician stuck on an oil rig — against eldritch terrors from the briny depths of the North Sea. Not only that, but because you’re off the coast of Scotland, there’s some harsh weather to… Continue reading Still Wakes The Deep’s eldritch terrors are now available in a black-and-white mode
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League’s current season is its last
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League had a rough start. Its launch was delayed, and it lost Warner Bros. $200 million. In more recent news, the developers have announced that Season 4 Episode 8, which comes out in January 2025, will be the last seasonal Episode of the game. Players will finally get to fight… Continue reading Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League’s current season is its last